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By CINDY TURNER for racial re- lations. Monday night, student panelists engaged Thus, in an hour-and-a-half conversation in front “changes can of an audience of nearly 60 people com- and must prised of students, professors and Birming- begin on an ham citizens about racial issues on campus individual in “Who Speaks for Birmingham NOW?” basis, the The forum was a continuation of last panelists week’s forum, “Who Speaks for Birming- said. ham?” Both are part of the Before You Itis nota Parrish Travel On series. Ly group ac-

The panel included a variety of Samford > tion, Diet- Wade students, representing all years and back- rich said,

Ann grounds. | but a indi- by Co-sponsored by LEAD, topics like in- vidual and

Photo terracial dating and friendships, discrimi- personal

Turner Senior Stephanie Pela (back) and theatre nation laws and getting beyond black and commit-

graduate Kristen Boutwell rehearse a white issues were discussed. ment. Cindy by scene from the play Eleemosynary. Moderator Kathryn Dietrich said the “It’s all main benefit of the night was opening about us as Photo communication about students’ responsibil- students be- and beyond at “Who Speaks Upcoming ity to build community across dividing coming re- Panelists discuss race relations at Samford lines, not only at Samford but also in sponsible for for Birmingham NOW?” Birmingham and beyond. ourselves in the community we live in,’ Samford students to venture outside their play offers Panelists said that every citizen has a re- panelist Brent Robinson said. comfort zones, as Student Ministries is of- sponsibility to engage those of a different Panelist Matt. Ullum said that some of fering a Spring Break trip to Perry County viewers fresh background in conversation and friendship. those present concluded that students have and Omicron Delta Kappa, the leadership Only then can changes be truly made on a: become numb to race relations in Birming- honor society,is offering a trip to Perry County on April 12 to host a Community broader scale. : ham. Students are not challenged to indi- perspective While panelists admitted that interracial vidually step out and take responsibility to Day. : extend their ties to those of other races. friendships are sometimes awkward, they must be made if changes are to take place Several opportunities are coming up for crturner@ samford.edu BY AMY HARLAN - For the Samford Theatre and student co- directors senior Zane Birdwell and junior Sam Thielman, theatre majors, the play Campus and community groups Eleemosynary is a chance to explore a new performance space. The audience will be sitting on three gear up to raise money for cancer sides of the Harrison Theatre stage on newly built wooden platforms in what’s opt called a three-quarter surround. field while at least one person BY SARAH DAVIS “This performance space is a lot more from their team is walking the

intimate,” junior JMC and theatre double Even though Relay for Life track at all times. The individ- ual teams also raise money, and major Natalie Stone said. “As an actress, | kicked off with a party last week, feel that I can connect with the audience. It there is a competition among teams can still sign up for the makes the performance more honest by event at the next team captain them to see who raises the most. virtue of the distance.” meeting on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in This kind of arrangement also benefits Divinity North 302. “While the relay is taking place, a fun atmospherei is cre-- the audience. As a member of the audi- Relay for Life is a team event and ence, one becomes even more important to that brings together the Birming- ated with music, games, the creation of the piece, Stone said. movies, while still remember- ham and Samford communities in “I have really enjoyed working with an an effort tofight cancer and raise - ing those who have lost their all-female cast,” Birdwell said. “There is battle.to cancer and honoring money for the American Cancer so much to discover about how we act those who have survived,” Society. within our own sexes. The play is so Kellner said. “The entertain- “This is truly a unique event on touching. It’s bits and pieces of a story that a college campus because it brings ment committee is hard at work; there will be bands, a. may seem out of place but in the end, it all together all of the organizations for makes perfect sense.’ movie, and other fun events.” one night with the purpose of Over the past two years, The play, written by Lee Blessing, ex- fighting and raising awareness Samford has successfully raised plores mother/daughter relationships, new about cancer while having fun over $100,000 for the American beginnings and second chances. too,” Jenna Kellner, chair of this Parrish Stone is acting alongside senior theatre Cancer Society. This year’s year’s event, said. major Stephanie Pela and Samford theatre So far, more than 30 teams have Wade goal is $58,460. Samford has graduate Kristen Boutwell. These three been recognized regionally in signed up for the event, including 3 Ann y

play a grandmother, a mother and a daugh- b _ the pastfor its relay. four from within the Bi

ter whose lives and stories are intertwined. oa Ninevolunteer-based com- community. It also includes a national spelling bee, a “Anybody and everybody. can be’ P mittees have besn i working hard booster seat, a pair of scissors and a large involved in Relay for Life,” Kellner set of wings. said. “Relay for Life is about peo- Eleemosynary is running Thursday ‘ple, and it would not be possible through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday. at 2:00 p.m. Call 2853 for $5 student tickets or go by

the box office inside the Harrison Theatre.

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> ¢ Compiled b Frank to speak at Samford next week : x nn : =f ? From cnn.com BY FRANK MCCORMACK “It will be an excellent preview for Shut- gation or be killed by it.’ It was that courage ; { tlesworth coming,” Bass said. “Live ini the Li- that made him such a significant leader.” : | ( Kyle Matthews Samford students will have the opportunity brary is a Convo event as we Shuttlesworth will remain on campus $ to speak during to listen and respond to two speakers who Fred Shuttlesworth, who pastors a church Thursday afternoon and speak to at least one : have proved key to the Birmingham Civil in Cincinnati, was influential during the Birm- class. 4 SU’s Christian Rights Movement. Both Andrew Manis and ingham Civil Rights Movement. He organized Manis and Shuttlesworth’s lectures are part a 3 3 Emphasis Week Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth will speak as part of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human of the 40th anniversary commemoration of the “Before You Travel On,” a 13-week se- Birmingham Civil Rights Movement.

¢ Christian Emphasis ries of lectures and documentary films These two events are a just small part Week Convo will continue sponsored by the Birmingham Public Li- ‘It was that courage that made of “Before You Travel On.” today at 9:15 a.m. featuring brary and Samford. Tomorrow at 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Samford graduate and A history professor at Macon State him such a significant leader.’ at the Birmingham Public Library’s Ar- A “singer/songwriter Kyle College and author of A Fire You Can't Prof. Jonathan Bass on Shuttlesworth rington Auditorium, Tara White of the

Matthews. Convo - credit Put Out, Manis will speak in the Davis American Association for State and will be given. Classes at Library’s reference area on March 17 at Local History will speak on the role of 9:15 will not be eeslied, 4:30 p.m. Rights in 1956 and was instrumental in Birm- women in Birmingham's Civil Rights Move- however. ; “He’s talking specifically about Fred Shut- ingham’s 1963 civil rights demonstrations. ment. Today at 3 p. m., Student tlesworth,” library assistant Regina Coleman A contemporary of Martin Luther King, Jr., Then on March 16 at 12 p.m., former U.S. Ministries will sponsor said. “It [his book] opens a window to the Shuttlesworth worked to integrate public ~ attorney Doug Jones will lecture on the 16th Kites on the Quad for Birmingham Civil Rights Movement.” schools and other public facilities. He insisted Street Baptist Church bombing investigation Christian Emphasis Week. “He’s a Samford graduate,” history profes- that the demand for rights and one’s religious at Arrington Auditorium. Following the theme of sor Jonathan Bass said. “He’s written the most commitment were inherently connected. For a complete list of events, go to “Flying Lessons,” kite fly- important book on Fred Shuttlesworth.” “He is one of the most important civil www.samford.edu and click on the Before ing lessons and paper air- Bass said Manis’ lecture will set the stage rights leaders in Birmingham’s history,” Bass You Travel On link. plane making - assistance for Shuttlesworth speaking on Thursday, said. “He was the fighter. He was the confron- i will be offered. March 20. ter. He said at the time “We aim to kill segre- fmmccormack@ samford.edu Thursday, _ Matthews

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UK favors test of University Christ- major Ellen fice at a place where students can ian Fellowship - Mohney said. come and hang out,” Brooks said. Iraqi disclosure moved its Wednes- The UCF To get to the house, take a left house hosts a onto 28th Ave. S. from Hwy 31 day night worship In light of a. possible service to South-«- coffeehouse N. The house is about a half-mile French and Russian veto, eastern Bible Col- every other on the right. If student interest re- the British government said lege to better serve. ~ Thursday. To- mains high, the house will be- Monday it is looking favor- the 700 to 800 stu- morrow night, come a permanent fixture of ably at the language of the dents that attend Samford grad- UCE new U.N. Security Council each week. This uate James resolution regarding Iraqi past January, UCF UCF: Parker is fmmccorm@ samford.edu disarmament compliance. continued to of scheduled to ~ Members of the Security broaden its min- play. Council discussed the idea “Members Classifieds istry by renting Courtesy

of setting tests to determine part of a building Located in downtown Homewood, tive new UCF House hers given cok of the servant - Iraqi compliance. With war Help Wanted in downtown lege students a place to fellowship, study and pray since January. team take turns - ‘opposition mounting, Homewood. coming during Business Opportunities British officials favor such Thursday and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. “It just allows the UCF staff to the week,” sophomore elementary Up to $500/Wk, P/T, preparing a test. U.N. Secretary-Gen- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. better meet with students,” Joel education major Christine Sloder- mailings. Not Sales, No experi- eral Kofi Annan said the le- Some of UCF’s small groups Brooks, who started the ministry, beck said. “It’s members of the ence required. Flexible Schedule gitimacy of an attack on meet there during the week, and a said. “We always wanted a place servant team that are in charge at 626-294-3215 night.” Iraq would rest on U.N. ap- for the students to meet with us.” prayer room is also available to proval. anyone who needs it. - FREE Digital Cell Phone! FREE As numbers grew, Brooks said All the servant team members Leather Case, FREE Car Charge “We’ve got a room designated he and the staff needed another have keys to the house. Brooks and Hands-Free Microphone, -

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As We War talk needs balance polarization of these two sides War both devastates and polarizes. and I am by all means in favor of free The See It seen in the verbal con- timely and ap- speech and political activism. is most clearly Nowhere is this more between them. Inevitably, than in today’s global village. However, protesters march afine frontations parent they resort to petty shouting matches Protest groups around the world have line between anti-war and anti-mili- for war and name-calling, which accomplish- Mail call risen with placards, effigies and loud tary. The latter tone is most troubling. es nothing. It seems likely that as Samford students leave chants against the oncoming war in While protesters are quick to advo- A balance must be struck. Protest- for Spring Break thousands of American soldiers Iraq. Unlike the stereotype of the cate the humanity of the enemy, it ers should make an intentional effort will be at war in Iraq. 1960s, protests in the States have seems the humanity of U.S. soldiers this is- passed over. Perhaps this is to respect U.S. troops. This could be You've heard our views all year about spanned economic and gehuationl is quickly to know where the stu- as simple as a change i in phraseology, sue. But we would like ~~ lines. - it 5% % to pro-peace, or asJn- dent body stands. . Most notably, students from 360 from anti-war volved as committing to write a sol- Does Saddam Hussein really pose such a schools around the country — includ- dier in Iraq every week, simply to re- threat to the United States that war is the only al- ing schools from New York to Geor- him of home. I suspect ternative? Is the United States attempting to — walked out of Commentary mind her or gia to California both are needed. | make up for past bad foreign policy (see pictures high school and college classes at BY DAVID HENSON As for those in favor of war, per- of Donald Rumsfeld palling around with Sad- noon last Wednesday. Still, though, haps the term pro-peace also could dam)? the Bush administration has refused ~ be appliéd if ‘an intentional ef- This issue is both timely and controversial. We note of this activism, as they aptly

to take prayer vigils, not % fort is made ‘to hold 4 ask that you not merely pick apart the arguments “willfully push the world to war. Bush intentional. But as protests intensify, intelligently. between anti-war and anti- only for the protection of U.S. troops, of others, but present your views called the protests irrelevant and then the line Ee but also that all human life be spared. Samford has a reputation for b€ing conserva- went on to praise democracy. Honest- U.S. soldiers becomes more blurred peace ‘would prevail quickly. in tive and Republican. We wonder if it’s true. is democracy if it func- and U.S. troops will be left with the and that ly, what good RLS Perhaps I ani too presumptuous to

tions like an autocracy? When our impression that we are concerned ree ERE but think that anti-war demonstrators re- 5 own president refuses even to listen about the well-being of everyone the lives of U.S. troops. Perhaps Unsigned letters repre- them. spect ini

to the people he is supposed to / NE true for those who ad- I am too presumptuous to think that NG The same is ee Recently, the Crimson has received more sent, something is terribly wrong. Pony pro-war people really don’t want usual. These letters are of no concern to vocate war. Instead of appearing to Pel anonymous letters than Of course, this is ms tremendous loss of life and really do Re

groups ye usual, activism support U.S. troops, these

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ped AEE news tips are wel- seem to promote the absolute obliter- want peace. Sea, anonymous blew past this campus without us 3 But while help us all. annoy us, es- ation of the enemy at all costs. The But if I am, may God - comed, anonymous letters simply even taking notice. In a way, though,

tm pecially when they are critical. Don’t get me wrong —1 humanity of everyone but U.S. troops 3 I’m glad. met edu like it and re- of this war is lost. meting

We don’t mind criticism. We am by no means in favor 7 Pel spond to it (see below). And though, the Opinion Srrnage slanted often times, we pages look politically ay would rather publish a wide range of views. Innocent deaths should call ery Except these views come unsigned. As is our of a policy, we do not publish such letters. Most fox ’ the time, we regard what anonymous writers say torethink war in Iraq mong with little weight. Christians Pete All we ask is that if you are going to take the out of my mouth.” time to criticize our views, which we proudly I am a Christian with many faults, ours, will bé made orphans. Finally, I will finish with a Story stand behind, at least have the courage to sign who has committed many sins, and I - ~ Sometimes we forget the serious- about a young child that I have had your name. ask forgiveness for them everyday. ness of war and the impact of death the privilege to work with. He ap- those of you who have written I refuse to commit / : because it is so easy to become apa- We appreciate - But one sin that and said, “I disagree, we re- and pas- |’ proached me one day to us already. Though we may any longer is to take an idle learned about war today but war is spect you. ; sive approach to our country’s im- bad because war kills people and But it’s hard to respect someone who won't pending conflict with Iraq. In no way killing people is wrong.” From that stand behind her or his views. Don’t worry, you can I now live with a clear conscience Crimson day on, every time I think of this won’t hurt our feelings because hopefully you knowing that my country may begin a child and what he told me I think of will remember it’s not about us, it’s about the is- pre-emptive attack on another nation Mail Mark 10:15 in which Jesus says, “I sues we discuss. that will result in the death of inno- that anyone who your names. We sign tell you the truth So, we ask you — sgn cent men, women and children. God but for those of you who have will not receive the Kingdom of ours. ‘With this statement I am in no way thetic, not enter it.” defending Iraq or Saddam Hussein; not experienced death as I have, it is like a little child will if you as and everlasting, especially So, my fellow students, he is undoubtedly dangerous and a permanent EpiTorR’S NOTE: Two weeks ago, the Samford T Christians feel that war is wrong I to world peace. But I must ask when a loved one is lost, and an un- stated that campus phone threat something about it. Crimson erroneously Christians: countable number of loved ones will beg you to_do ran all of*you as my fellow an e- books had not been distributed. The Crimson be lost if this war happens. So, if you Pick up a sign, protest, write Can you look at yourself in the mirror a correction last week. In addition to this, we mail, call someone, or call me. But that all possible measures can see as a Christian that the death to all who responsibly ~ and say not become lukewarm. would like to apologize have been taken to prevent war by _ of innocent people i is wrong yet you please do phove books. We appreciate your hard distributed and our nation is using do nothing about it, I urge you to re- our nation, Andrew Gunn work. So war as a last resort? Because if we member Rev. 3:16 which says “

or Senior into this war innocent people because you are lukewarm — neither enter Sy oe . Education and children, both theirs and hot nor cold — I am about to spit you will die

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Doubts over future torturous PETA tied to terrorist It’s like Chinese water torture. present moment and have faith discouraging. Only I paid at least $400 for it. that the future will all work out My father used to always give Every day is another drop of the according to the divine will? If me the advice: “If you ever want group that harms for relentless, steady stream of water only it were that easy. to make God laugh, tell him on my forehead. Every turn of the Even the most faithful Calvin- about your plans.” And-it’s true. mailbox-combination lock, only ist may find it difficult to rest in We can never know, with any de- the sake of animals to reveal a box empty of all but a the face of uncertainty. While gree of certainty, what is going to

convocation schedule, is another some of us may feel entirely cer- happen. And it can be maddening. Unbeliev- will be freed - Wa twist of some medieval rack. It’s tain that the future will work out I worry sometimes when ably, PETA - from their not so much the pain that’s un- according to God’s plan, the con- friends tell me that “The Lord iscompr- CFIMSON cages. bearable. It’s the waiting. It’s the tents of that future still remain wants me to do X” or “God spoke ing the holo- - As a person uncertainty. Will my top choice to me and told me that I need to caust with M al J who lost a for law school welcome me with bea.” the plight of family mem- open arms? Or will they reject me I worry because, even when animals. ber to cancer, What is I am firmly - outright? the most profound moments of Waiting. spiritualsenlightenment are pre- ironic about this whole thing is pind to PETA, the ALF and The process of waiting is an sented, foolish human logic can that PETA helps to perpetuate a all other forms of terrorism. extremely difficult one with cause us to misjudge. I am often holocaust against the American PETA is just another example which most of us are probably fa- concerned about what will happen people every year. of lost people worshipping the - miliar. Many of us, especially to these friends’ faith if their “di- PETA has direct ties to the created rather than the Creator. ‘seniors, find ourselves confronted unknown. We may be believers, vinely ordained” plans fall Animal Liberation Front, an ex- The problem with PETA is not with uncertainty over any number but few of us are fortune-tellers. through, because sometimes they treme terrorist group that kills simply that they are disrespect- of things that are important to us. Questions about our future do. people in the name of animals. ing Jews everywhere by compar- “Will I get accepted?” “Will he have everything to do with our Waiting is hard. Doubt can The ALF has been linked to ing the holocaust with the meat the bombing of numerous labo- industry. It’s that they have no at 00 propose to me?” “Will this rela- present. Doubt over where we even be painful. And I have, un- i tionship last through graduation?” will be in the future can make fortunately, no advice for how to ratories containing years of can- God to serve as a moral compass 4 cer research. They do this be- to differentiate between a person ' ’ “Am I prepared for my oral ex- certain things we do in the pres- alleviate it, because sometimes oA ams?” “Will I have found a good ent seem futile. there’s nothing that can be done. cause they feel that it is wrong to with cancer and a bunny rabbit job when May rolls around?” When people are unsure of the In the end, our best option may test cancer treatments on mon- in a cage. o_o But why is it that this sort of seriousness of a romantic rela- be to accept our powerlessness, to keys and rabbits. So, humans will suffer and die ~ Scott Meyer uncertainty is so hard? Why is it tionship, it can make them won- embrace it even. | so difficult to go on with day-to- der if they are wasting the time: Only with this sort of humility as cancer eats away their bodies, Junior PRE but at least some stupid rabbits Speech Communications oF day life while questions like these they spend with their love inter- can we escape the torture of un- i linger over our heads? It would est. Doubts over acceptance into a certainty and rejoice in the ran- seem that questions over the fu- law school or being hired to a job domness, the surprise, of lived LACK from pg. 3 ture wouldn’t hinder our ability to can make people feel that all their experience. function in the present. plans for the future are empty. It knowledge. What a shame if I could not sort through my spam,

CER Why can’t we just enjoy the can be, frankly, depressing and [email protected] | download and rip-off people’s music, check last nights sports scores,

nf or access e-poker and old Nintendo Games. I have successfully taken up more space where a critically, dogmatic article on Iraq and our Students’ voices valued at Samford President’s foreign policy could go, but who cares.

I am writing to inform the chance to be heard. I also thank Brad Lewallen Samford student body of develop- President Thomas Corts for sup- ww Senior ments made in academic affairs Crimson porting an environment in which History 480 and the issue of student voice. student voice can be appreciated. As chair of the Academic Af- Mail The best is yet to come in the °F . ti fairs Committee in the Student life of Samford, and I am excited Senate, my committee and I ap- to be at the threshold of new op- We listen to protest... proached Provost Brad Creed portunities to make this university Any student that has ques- about the possibility of sign lan- tioned student voice on campus a better place. Send {ells opinions to alc ole guage being offered on campus. should applaud faculty and ad- Mike Giles He went out of his way to ensure ministrators for reaching out to Sophomore Class President that our voice was heard by vari- Sports Medicine the student body, offering us a. 3 ous deans and administrators, and

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March 12, 2003 ~ Freshman owns Internet business company helps busi- chasing their products from tradi- the East Coast. * BY ANGIE FATHERLY Hoover High School, owns a pri- Allen’s stores. It is Allen’s job to “I am very humbled and proud ; vate franchise called Britt World -nesses that are new to the Internet tional ~~ habits and to say that the Lord has blessed College students often find Wide that is powered by a large world market their products on- change their buying purchase from me tremendously,” Allen said. | themselves logging onto the In- e-commerce Internet site called line. persuade them to companies for Spirituality plays a very impor- | ternet for e-mailing or instant Quixtar.com Allen became interested in the the e-commerce whom he markets. tant role in Allen’s profession. | os” messaging. For freshman busi- Britt World Wide markets for company after attending an indus- involved “I help people create an in- ness major Luke Allen, logging thousands of private and public = try briefing with a friend. : When Allen became it was difficult for come to free them from financial onto the Internet is just another companies. New companies that Today, Britt World Wide repre- in the business, Office Max, him to learn how to balance a ca- burden and then offer the true ' day at work. : are in the process of becoming sents companies like faced Adidas, IBM.com and Ralph Lau- reer, 8 a.m. classes, homework freedom of Jesus Christ,” he said. : : Allen, a 19-year-old from web-accessible are often are comfortable pur- and meetings. He has seen many people come to ] s+. | Birmingham and graduate of with hurdles. ren. Buyers : “When I first got involved in know the Lord through his busi- ’ : I double-booked ness. b the business, myself all the time, so I had to “It has been the best witness- begin to plan each hour of the ing opportunity there is,” Allen day,” he said. said. : Today, Allen handles his work- Dave Waller, Allen’s high = thorough school Bible study leader, has ! load by keeping a very planner of assignments, meetings also been affected spiritually by and new clients. the business. is another “One can’t imagine how a 1 Time management that Allen has been able to computer business can have such | task control. A typical day for him a profound impact on one’s life. I . consists of classes and home- have the privilege of being men- ? 3 work. tored by men who are not only i At night, he keeps busy by . unbelievably successful in busi- meeting new people and building ness, but also in their walk with his business off his newly made the Lord,” Waller said. > contacts. After a long night of Allen knows exactly what he work, it’s hard for Allen to go to wants to do after graduation from early classes and do it all over Samford. again, but he says a good attitude “I want to retire the day I grad- 5 makes all the difference. uate from college,” he said. “I am attitude that going to be able to then go do | : 5 “I must have the 1s today is a new day,” Allen said. whatever God has called me to ~~ : been extremely suc- do, not what I have to do to > make A 2 Allen has £ cessful in his Internet-marketing money.” Zz endeavors. His primary goal is to have 5 His business is currently active God take control of his life, and » : T in seven states and continues to not money. te a= : grow. Allen’s team is the fastest i Freshman business major Luke Allen spends his free moments at a computer working on his internet busi- growing team in this industry on maeather @samford.edu : : : a ness. He balances the demands of a career with the daily responsibilities of a student.

| racialissues |similarities across seas BY JAMES VANDYKE i BY LAURA BROST stone of where the stained glass win- be here in London. Learning things and museums and lec- The Birmingham Pledge Foundation is asking people . dows used to sit, now an open win- from books on tures, but also things from people - | from across the community, including Samford students I sit on the train on the way home dow to the mountains and clouds from Dover, a small town on the above. about people, from newfound friends and faculty, to start talking about racial issues in the Learn- start in April. South Coast of England. I gaze out I think of the worship that has tak- and unexpected experiences. ! study circles it will about myself that I never “This is a great way we all can engage in honest and the window at the cottages and hills en place here for years by men dedi- ing things God that I wor- knew before. open dialogue about race relations,” said James E. of green that fly by like pictures ina cated to the same Rotch, who authored the Birmingham Pledge and serves book. I sit here with two people who ship. I am blown away by the beauty and the Imbrost@ samford.edu the scene before my eyes as the chairman of The Birmingham Pledge Foundation. I hardly knew only four weeks ago, of Each study circle consists of eight to 12 people from but now with whom I have a friend-- realization of how : 1 around the community. “We make an effort to ensure ship and a bond that will never go ‘big God really is. that each circle is a very diverse group of people,” Study away — London. I walk down the stairs ta Circle Coordinator Lori Johnson said. The groups begin On the London underground or’ six flights of ~-= | by sharing their backgrounds and beliefs. “tube,” I'm ori my way to the Covent = from my room‘on 30s sits the top floor of the vie Ia ler] “Some of the people in the groups grew up during the Garden stop. A man in his across from me, trying hard not to Daniel House to - + le SE oe Ex, Ni Civil Rights Movement. Hearing them share the stories bond with- | fall asleep, but failing. An elderly the Kitchen and am / Ll * he Jr Ape ty of their childhood quickly creates an intimate couple sits together seeming to greeted by smiling : Tan in the group that allows people to speak openly about the Y TA issues we all face,” Johnson said. shrink and grow older at each tbe | faces and two pro-. The circles meet for two hours a week for six weeks station we stop at. Down a few more fessors who have | | : x and explore issues ranging from the nature and philoso- seats, a group of businessmen -and become more like dads that we public policy women dressed in suits prepare to ~~ two phy of race relations to how changes in . : could better race related issues. take on a day at the office, briefcases : The circles that will start in April are the second in hand. - look around mel lie that breakfast ¢ on spe- - round of study circles organized by the foundation. Sam- As I professor Jackie Goldstein was one of each of these people’s lives is as in-- ¢i i x . ford psychology participated in the first group. ‘tricate and detailed as mine. Each dn = : the 60 people that : a “I would recommend this to anyone,” Goldstein said. “Interacting with people from different perspectives is a great starting point to understanding our diversity.” Goldstein said that the circles gave her a richer appre- | for life. It makes me think. a) Sey ou ~ 3 0 o . : | ciation of the different prospective many people have on | my place in the scheme of things and care about us. about how each one of us is incredi- professors, ho 5 of Go aa racial issues. “Part of understanding people as individu- The a als means understanding how they identify with their bly Mique, yet so similar at the same four w ~ had only Ly Geng | group identity or culture,” she said. time. 2 gC a “The Birmingham Pledge Foundation has a two-fold ~ The green grass growing inside to ending : vi '. | purpose: to encourage personal commitments ! i : | racism and to provide locally a forum for honest discus- . issues,” Johnson said. Fi 4 sion about race related » : Anyone interested in joining a study circle can pick i up an application from Marie Guess in the Ugivarsity Relations Office, Samford Hall 315, or t the Bimm-

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E bs 4i: to : SU) students... pith 2 | : homeland. : 3 By KIMBER HARDWICK family’s Cy ? : She continues to have a rela- 2; ¢ As she sits in her swivel chair, tionship with Haiti today. In her - ( a } dressed in a navy suit and high frequent travels there; she i : Lisa Pickett appears to be isters a class for Haitians A &° heels, . | the typical college: professor. ed as citizens or students.in ...- Beteimina: America. rat 5 : a £ However, Pickett’s g : v | i | tion has allowed- She EOE - : § |. herto do what Haitian- Americans : 3 few young Hait- who travel back 8 & b ian-Americans .- § and forth at their $ have done be-- E own expense teach £ 2 By ne ~ 13 ay _ Every Sunday night, Chez LuLu hosts an accordion player. On this night, guests listened to the tunes of ’ ’ Ck ah : : od Hal as ’ | rival at Samford N 5 rect English and two local accordionists — Jim Bossert (L) and Joe Zasa (R). Ra 0 pn - in 2001, Pickett’: } 5 how to behave 2g yy fg. “Tocgwm is doing her best. § properly in Ameri- = : ; good} rc | rT -. hm =: French café offers Fa » Trea i 7 overcome racial" io Conditions in ¢ aay, Fa i rn a] «Haiti are extremely : . Phone {| stereotypes, i N $ ol study minority Lisa’ Pickett, political science POO. Lite a fa and un- adjunct professor, advocates for Most Haitian | Nn ke : Nn Ee N A he 0 1” » gs | groups baie nr hid : Ja ; ” 2 derstand the true Haijtian-Americans. citizens are used to J . | ida - r { meaning of a di- constantly ra- | } verse society. tioning food and are grateful BY LAINE WILLIAMS black mosaic tables, customers in the neighborhood. : - 5 : Fo Pickett was hired to teach her when people like Pickett help can also dine outside, making it A native of Birmingham, Grif- fin learned her bakery skills dur- 2 : own non-traditional class, Minor- them with the necessities of life. It all started with the dream of seem like they are at a French for an “I love Haiti, but when the rub- the perfect sourdough bread sidewalk café. ing her time in France. In 1993, ; : ity Politics, a rare privilege if ; adjunct professor. ber hits the road, there’s no place recipe. Seventeen years later, The items on the menu, which she was introduced to and be- : change seasonally, are prepared came friends with famous French z “I would like my students to like home,” Pickett said. Continental Bakery and Chez Cale celebrate and embrace the differ- “America is different from any LuLu restaurant are known for only in an oven, making it health- baker Lionel Poilane who was re- A bay ences of others and to realize that other country because here, with their unique entertainment as well ier than the normal grill or fryer. sponsible for bringing hand-craft- : SE French peasant. ed bread back to France. 3 : be : ~ . God’s image is varied as evident enough determination, you can as their culinary skills. “The cuisine is you would get The bakery supplies bread to | a : from the many diverse groups of flourish,” she said. On past special occasions, We serve things A people,” Pickett said. And flourish is what Pickett Chez LuLu has hosted belly off the street in Paris, such as Highland’s Bar and Grill. In order § .* * Students love the way Pickett’s has done. dancers, singing wrestlers and ac- tartes,” Griffin said. to produce such mass quantities, # class is distinguished from other She was the first black female cordion players. Poetry readings Chez LuLu is managed and Continental Bakery averages a to- § oe Samford classes. She gives a dif- to graduate from the Department are also held here. owned by Continental Bakery, a tal of 45 employees that work ‘ : . ferent perspective by incorporat- of Public Administration at the To celebrate the 15th anniver- local bakery that began in 1986. around the clock. “Someone is al- | University of Alabama. _ sary, owner Carole Griffin played Right next door to each other, the ways here working,” Matt said. =- x : ing her own personal experiences Hi L and knowledge of Haiti, making Pickett respected her profes- Marie Antoinette in the recreation two businesses share a kitchen. “And all roads seem to end up : gh | the information more realistic. sors and peers and focused on be- of her beheading. : The restaurant started about here.” Their employees are from : $i < “Dr. Pickett’s Minority Politics ing a student, not a civil rights ac- ~The only regular attraction is five years ago. Griffin created a a variety of places, such as class was one of the most enlight- tivist. accordion players on Sunday similar restaurant in Bluff Park Poland, Kenya, France, Australia : on ening classes I've ever taken,” She continued her education nights. The restaurant has three about 4 years ago. However, and Canada. : > ‘ : senior international relations ma- under a minority fellowship from regular players that cycle through. Lover’s Leap was burned soon af- jor Adriane Culpepper said. the Alabama Committee on High- Located in English Village, ter it was built as a result of arson Irwillia @ samford.edu : Be i | “She is so passionate about her er Education. Chez LuLu was created to pro- ee jjob and the work she does on be- This scholarship was not easy vide Birmingham with a place to ya congregate. “The purpose was for half of the Haitian people. She is to obtain, even though the media . truly an inspiring woman,” she at the time framed it as something the community to come together atmosphere,” Matt, 2 : said. any minority student could get. in a funky In addition to teaching, she is Pickett had to constantly main- Griffin’s husband, said. 1 = the owner and lead researcher of tain a certain GPA and if she did With its lush red walls and YOU HAVE 10 EARN - Ba 17 | the Social, Political and Econom- not, then not only would the - 2 which per- scholarship be taken away, but : ic Research Institute, 5 i forms survey research, polls, pol- she would also owe the state the ¥ icy evaluations, programs and money she used. ; 7 : conducts Seminars bilsiness un Today, she works foward sus- i ! and management issi 168. taining and preserving communi- : Both of her parents. were raised ty harmony over striving to make THE TOUGHEST SUMMER a e in Haiti and later- moved: to Amer- capital gain. JoB You'LL EVER Love! he - re Se Pickett will continue to teach : : ica. Even though Picketrgrew up u next year at Samford. riding : i — Fp in Mobile, she kiioWws.Creole flu- Swanmeng . / Ses ently and froquently viskVisits her kchardwi@ samford.edu — ¢ A gymnastics : ; & A dance

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win, the Crimson and Blue are BY ANDREW PARKER : With the @ 03 the Atlantic Sun Conference and 4- : | | 2-4 in to 11 overall. ; BF a ! Since the baseball team dropped their March 4 game { 3 to “We go into every series hoping to | fis A pi "Auburn, the Samford Bulldogs’ season has continued win. We haven't played well this season,” : | travel a rough road. The weather washed out a date with : Parenton said. “I know Alabama A&M. Head Coach Tim | season-our Samford won the final game of their weekend, three- we can turn it around. Last v aap season progressed.” | game series with the Camels of Campbell University. team improved as the Friday to visit- The Bulldogs fell 13-4 : * ing Campbell. : The Camels shelled Samford for 21 hits to the Bulldogs’ 12. : Samford’s hitting leaders included Sae Evans (2-4), Eric Hollis (2-5), Richard = Jura pat Bishop (2-3) and Kip Snowden (2-4). % took the loss for the £ ! Ehren Wassermann a hl 5 Bulldogs to move to 1-3 on the year. CL ye Bulldogs and the Camels f Saturday, the = ¢ oe oe") 4 for a double-header to fin- took the field 3. oy a Sam- < ish the series. In the first game, 8 ¢ 8 fe 4 hme ford 7-0 loss, Campbell pitcher Pat Mur- 4 TR 5 os : rr : ray went the distance with a complete ; swing against Campbell Gd goo se nS id A game, : ; Senior outfielder Robert Evans lines up for a , kend. The Nok : Despite Samford’s five hits, the team oo ous Samford went 1-2 in the th me series this >9 ailed to put runs on the scoreboard. ion Gn % : Samford faired better in the series finale Bulldogs finished by winning the final game 4-1. a sore back from lying in bed. 3 nin i : with a 4-1 victory. lost 10 pounds and fighting > Last 4 es } freshmen were the big story of the win. The team has suffered other setbacks this season. The Bulldog time 'dramati- T = Tubbs and Justin Klinger lead the team week rain limited the teams on-field practice Jeff Dils, Hunter yo: ; with a combined 5-7 hitting performance, a RBI and two cally. to right the ship, over- & E runs scored. Freshman pitcher Chandler Tidwell also ~~ Amid adversity, the team hopest . win. ¥ : _ picked up the win to improve to 2-1 on the season. come the hurdles and believe we are out of contention,” : : £ With the win, the team looks to get back on track after a “Many at Samford hard schedule. Our players want ¢ i rough start.“We have a lot of obstacles to overcome,’ ' Par Parenton said. “We play a . i tu eds : : enton said. “We have had many injuries early this season.” to play the best.” : 8 3 ; § Bryan, who holds the most innings ~~ “The conference is wide open,’ ’ he sai.d “Everybody’s = - Sophomore Alan € { 2 i is currently out with tendonitis. Ju- beaten everybody and Samford isi a game out of fourth < pitched as a freshman, £ix . 5 ; battling tendonitis. place. s nior college transfer Karl Huch is also g "3 Lyin ; scar We still have three-quarters of the season to play. Our Sona £2 Senior Frank Allen Yeilding’s tricep has developed : =» i ‘team is good and we will battle to the en : tissue. a EN ! because of a : Five players, including Wassermann, are ill Ne 4 i : adparker@ samford.edu | iE the flu. Despite the flu, Wassermann pitched Friday having Fain = Tohendeie of ' 0: struckoutone ina single inning for Samford. ~ |Women’s basketball ends Tig | ap season with double-OT win 3 ; ; g points COLLEEN DONIVAN : The Bulldogs opened the game Each team scored only five : ~ £ By as with an early 12-point lead as in the five minute overtime : : co with a The Lady Bulldogs ended the Harris scored eight points in the double overtime started ~~ 8 4 ¥ 2003 season with a thrilling dou- first nine minutes. Despite an 18- score of 60-60. ~~ pulled away with A ble-overtime victory against Jack- 3 Jax State scoring run, Samford The Bulldogs a leftto. ~~ | sonville State Saturday. The 78- fought back to make the score 36- the win with 43 seconds ; : Smith nailed a three-pointer ' 71 win finished the Bulldogs sea- 28 at halftime. play. Yr for good. ' son record of 7-20 (3-13 A-Sun). Samford played hard in the to put the Bulldogs up OH free throws and “Our team stuck together and second half and led 55-52 with Harris sunk four y | McLen- | overcame the hard times during ~ “only 18 seconds remaining. The Insell and junior Natalie : two in final 30 the game,” freshman Chelsee In- Bulldogs couldn’t held onto the don each sunk : ~~ seconds to ensure the Bulldogs a : 1 sell said. lead as Harris committed a loose- Lid tl victory. .. 7 “= 7{ Junior Giovanni Price led all ball foul letting the Gamecocks season-ending . “The biggest challenge will be : | mT I scoring for the Bulldogs as she back into the game. ” learning how to overcome the dif- : ~~, sunk 16 points. Freshman Cora ‘Though the 1-1 free throw was 3 / : We have to work on : , Beth Smith scored 15, sophomore missed, Jax State grabbed the re- = ficult times. In- Lindsey Harris scored 12 points bound and scored to tie the game becoming mentally sionger” and Insell scored 11 pointsas at 35. sell said. : ~The first overtime started slow Samford tied the single season : as each team struggled to score. cpdoniv Gano edu . = : | record for three-pointers made.

s 3, 000 BRANDON GRESHMAN : nior Erin Giesa ran Hway with the women’ : | '" BY : | La ; meters. : and: 2 The Samford track and field team finished their On the men’s side, seniors Yosh Caldwell =z in style Keeton Blakeney both broke indoor school records. = | indoor season at Louisiana State University 2 Caldwell won the indoor shot put with a throw of Saturday, with five athletes setting Samford indoor s foot-10-inches and Blakeney set his own record | records. The Bulldogs returned to Baton Rouge after 45- I in the weight throw, hurling the 35-pound weight 35. | setting four records two weeks 2g0 and this time 5 feet to win. : | garnered five wins. 8 Bryan Baddorf showed | For the Lady Bulldogs, freshman Jennifer Craig On the track, sophomore Be : signs of an amazing outdoor season with hi second : : : 1 setaschool record in the 200 meters with a time of run. B: ; . | 25.94 seconds. Freshman April Howell broke her straight win in the 3,000-meter | sin | own school record, which she set two weeks earlier nated the same race and won in y gms at LSU. = a lL ad a | .atLSU, in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.79 weeks earlier oe | te last- iy i t seconds. The LSU meet was designated ° any athlete trying to reach the | a = Sophomore Sarah Aultman finished her indoor meet for no Samfor door championships. While : E Sina fea En season by breaking her own record in the long jump a rake 1 with an effort of 19-foot-4-inch. Aultman’s success qualified, the meet was pro: fitable | continued in the 400 meters, winning in a time of Bulldogs’ outdoor season that kic : : 58.31 seconds. uiday-at the Samford Invitgional. : second i Senior Katie Flewellyn took first for the

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» Dogs fall, Merr yonored nine first Junior guard Tyson Dorsey hit Troy State converted By MATT O'HERN into 10 six of 13 three pointers and junior half Samford turnovers with points. ; good news for center Phil Ramelli finished IN There was some second half, Troy State’s 16 points after going 6 of 11 from In the the Bulldogs during the week, as proved to be NI offensive execution to the field and 4 of 5 from the char- J. Robert Merritt was named too much for the Bulldogs to han- PN ity stripe. After enjoying an 8-2 the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman went on a 12-3 OP it appeared that the Bulldogs dle, as Troy State team. This is the second consecu- lead, in the ready to work their way to a with 14:50 remaining StF Bulldogs have were tive season the the game. Samford was unable to ex- on the team as win against Troy State, but

placed a member ecute on their open possessions No Pi marched right back and Jon Mills was honored last Trojans nine of run. s+ and Troy State converted great and beyond my went on a 10-2 year.“It’s ended its regular sea- their final 11 free throws to seal own expectations for the season,” Samford games under .500 at 13- the game. IRIN “I just tried to come son two Merritt said. can Troy State went on to win the 4 15. The disappointing season RE out and play my best every Sun Conference with be attributed to some slow starts - “Atlantic game.” Georgia State and the in several games for the Bulldogs. wins over On the court, the Bulldogs University of Central Florida. their sea- In Saturday’s game versus Troy weren't as fortunate, as Samford played in its final At- to Troy State, it appeared that the Bull- son ended in a 70-54 loss Sun tournament game. dogs had overcome their first half lantic State in Atlanta in the first round play in the Ohio Valley but their run ended as Troy They will of the Atlantic-Sun tournament. woes, Conference next season. of the State went on a 17-4 run, to tak- The loss marked the end Bulldogs will return four ing a 34-20 halftime lead to the The Bulldogs’ 2003 season. starters and lose only locker room. of their five “It was disappointing. We did- : in the first half were one player to graduation. n’t come out focused and we Turnovers a problem for Samford as msohern@ samford.edu weren't hitting our shots,” said. ‘again

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Sun., March 16 Compiled by Anna Briggs at Georgia State; 9:30 a.m. Photo Tennis Men’s Softball vs. Eastern Illinois, 2 p.m. Softball vs. Alabama A&M, 4 p.m. up with Wed., March 12 SU teams Men’s Tennis vs. Southeast Louisiana 3 p.m. Mon., March 17 Golf at Chris Banister-Gamecock tourney Fri., March 14 Women’s - wheelchair in Jacksonville, Ala., all day Tennisvs. Eastern III, 2 p.m. Classic Championship Women’s The National Junior Wheelchair Basketball vs. Eastern III, 3 p.m. nation’s top 16 junior Men’s Tennis Tue., March 18 ; Tournament, held March 7-9, featured the on Baseball at Belmont, 3 p.m. Birmingham's own Lakeshore Lakers. Several Softball vs. UAB, 6 p.m. teams, including volunteered, including the women’s Women’s Golf at Chris Banister-Gamecoc Samford organizations Sat., March 15 who prepared breakfast and lunch for the players. Classic in Jacksonville, Ala., all day soccer team, Softball vs. Alabama A&M, 2 p.m.

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