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Als Pals Q&A 8 Dance Concert 16 Gymnastics 7 Senior political science, public Interstellar Responses On Saturday, the Alabama relations and economics major features student dancers gymnastics team won its Matt Moore is the president of performing choreography ninth SEC championship Al’s Pals, a volunteer program inspired by mathematical and its fourth since 2010. where college students mentor constants. The concert, The Tide beat out LSU, children in after-school pleasing both the right- Auburn and Florida to programs at local Tuscaloosa and left-brained, opens earn their second straight elementary schools. this weekend. SEC championship win.

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to McCleney’s cleats when she climbs a wall or lay out to Haylie McCleney leads Alabama going after what would have been a home run snag a ball. softball team on and off the fi eld against another centerfielder. “She has wings in There aren’t many ways to get a ball past her. the outfield,” Alabama By Kelly Ward | Sports Editor “Probably go over. Seriously. Just for 100 per- associate head coach Alyson Habetz said. “She cent sake, it needs to go over. If it’s anywhere flies. When she dives, you know, there are most If a batter hits a ball anywhere near centerfield close, she’s probably going to catch it,” Alabama kids, they dive especially in the outfield, and against Alabama, there isn’t much of a chance head coach Patrick Murphy said. they’ll go to their knees, and most diving catches that the ball gets by Haylie McCleney. Catching There are few centerfielders with the range you’ll see they’re on the ground, but with Haylie, her out of position might be realistic, but it won’t of Alabama’s. I mean, she literally gets airtime and is parallel guarantee a hit. Most of the time she has the McCleney’s ability to make a play off the wall with the ground. I mean, I think she has wings.” speed to get to the ball, anyway. or dive to make a catch has put her on ESPN’s Her wings in the outfield and her faith have She uses every part of the field, including the SportsCenter multiple times. On any given day, wall. More than one hole in the padding belongs the junior can scale the wall to rob a home run SEE MCCLENEY PAGE 12

Junior outfi elder Haylie McCleney gets parallel to the ground to make a diving catch, one of many that put her on ESPN’s SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays. UA Athletics

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Leslie Rolfe (right), a marketing major from Nashville, and Caki Bolding, an elementary education major from Decatur, Alabama, try to fi nd the latitude of Farrah Hall with their geography class. CW / Amy Sullivan

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By Lauren Lane | Staff Reporter

The College of Human Environmental Sciences is bringing back a cook- book started by the University’s current president. “Nothing But the Best,” developed 20 years ago by Judy Bonner while she was dean of HES, will be a collection of recipes from students, faculty, alumni and friends of the University. The cookbook was originally developed to unite members of “Nothing But the Best” was created by Judy Bonner the University community and to create 20 years ago. Photo Courtesy of Mary Myer scholarships for HES students. recipes that date back generations, as “The first edition of the cookbook is a well as new, fresh ideas that highlight well-loved treasure that many members current food trends.” of the community regularly reference in Those in charge of reviving the cook- their kitchens,” said Theresa Mince, a book said they hope to get a wide variety Mary Weems was the featured speaker at the last colloquium. Photo Courtesy of Teah Shaw graduate student studying health studies of recipes, from old classics, to healthy who is working on the cookbook. choices, kid-friendly options and new Mary Meyer, professor and assistant favorites that embody both the diverse dean of HES, said she loves to cook and culture and tradition of this campus. Communications studies has taught cooking classes for 35 years. Lessye DeMoss, a graduate student “Being able to work on a project that studying anthropology at the University, combines my passion for foods and being is submitting one of her favorite creations able to help the college all in one, what for the cookbook: an original recipe for to host spring colloquia could be better?”she said. pumpkin pancakes. Each recipe in the book provides con- The layout and purpose of the new By Mackenzie Ross | Staff Reporter department,” said Robin Boylorn, an tributor information, so anyone can share cookbook are the same as the origi- assistant professor and coordinator for their experiences they had cooking one nal, and HES is planning to release it in This spring, the department of com- the Spring Colloquia Series. another’s recipes with members of the print and as an e-book in order to allow munication studies will host a Spring The department encourages gradu- University community. more access to the University commu- Colloquia Series to showcase the research ate students to attend all series events “The cookbook is an opportunity to nity near and far. The release date is to of faculty and graduate students. to learn from other presenters. Michael gather recipes from all over campus and be determined, but recipe submissions The department requires gradu- Forst, a graduate student in communica- the community in one place,” Mince said. should be sent in as soon as possible to ate students to present their research tion studies and the current Graduate “We have the chance to collect family [email protected]. before completing their masters’ degrees, Communication Assembly president, but faculty members can present their said he will attended each of the series research as well to hear the opinions events this spring and will present and advice of their colleagues. The his thesis research at the colloquia series takes place in the fall and spring on April 15. semesters and includes presentations, “I think it’s exciting to hear what oth- workshops, discussions and readings. ers in the department are currently “For some [graduate students], this working on and to have the chance to is the closest experience they will have explore areas of the field that I am unable to giving a scholarly conference pre- to study in my personal coursework,” sentation,” said Beth Bennett, chair of he said. the department of communication stud- Forst said he applauds the faculty ies. “Having to respond to the Q-and-A members and scholars who have sup- WHERE WILL YOU LIVE NEXT YEAR? afterwards is also a good experience for ported his research over the past two job interviews and other types of formal years, which has helped him both in and situations where they must think and outside the classroom. respond without a script.” “Hands down, my favorite part of the OFF-CAMPUS While the series has been around for colloquia series is the chance to interact many years, it now focuses more heav- on a more personal level with faculty HOUSING FAIR ily on diversity. Each year in October, members and visiting scholars,” he said. the department of communication stud- “I hope to teach at colleges after finishing More than 25 properties to preview! ies partners with Safe Zone to host my schooling, so it’s great to learn from a workshop and discussion panel for people who are already doing that.” Stop by to speak with representatives from local apartment LGBT History Month. Lecturers for the The series continues through the complexes about their amenities, rates and upcoming deals. event include Jason Garvey in 2013, Tony end of April and features mostly stu- Adams in 2014 and Mary Weems in 2015. dent presentations. New faculty mem- “I became the colloquia coordinator in ber Darrin Griffin will present on the fall semester of 2012 and one of my “Nonverbal Bilingualism: Deaf Schemas Tomorrow @ 10 am - 1 pm goals was to be intentional about incor- of Deception” on Wednesday. The Spring porating diversity into our series, which 2015 series is free and open to the public. Ferguson Center, main floor has included building interdisciplinary The series will be held in 344 Reese relationships on campus and inviting Phifer Hall at noon on Wednesday, March diverse speakers in the field to visit our 25 and Friday, March 27.

Install silt fences and other sediment/ erosion controls. Minimize disturbed areas during construction. Seed and mulch bare areas as soon as possible. Direct stormwater away from the construction site. Editor | Patrick Crowley [email protected] Tuesday, March 24, 2015 4 COLUMN | VATICAN Vatican valuable voice on climate

JOE Puchner Staff Columnist

If I were to ask you what the greenest sovereign state in the world is, you’d probably guess something like Finland or Iceland, right? Perhaps New Zealand or maybe the Federated States of Micronesia? Given the way that the conversation surrounding climate change has been framed recently, all of these responses would be very good, but ultimately incorrect. Granted, the world’s greenest state is only five times larger than the Quad, has a population less than that of Ridgecrest South and refers to its ruler as the Vicar of Jesus Christ, but the Vatican is certainly contribut- Tribune News Service ing a very intriguing perspective to the global climate change conversation. COLUMN | RACISM Before his resignation in 2013, Pope Benedict XVI made numerous efforts to improve the Vatican’s carbon footprint. These efforts included commissioning a hybrid Popemobile Lamar’s new album reveals truths about race and installing enough solar panels throughout the city and the nearby Italian countryside to make the Vatican entirely about societal racism, we talk about can count on to improve your life solar powered. Soon Pope Francis will be issuing an encyc- a racism that we chose to include. is yourself. lical to Catholics pertaining to the relationship between When we talk about how society That, of course, doesn’t let the humans and the environment. While environmental issues pressures people to conform, we rest of us off the hook. Per Lamar, remain a very polarizing political topic in the United States, are the ones who pressure people “you sabotage my community, the Vatican’s environmental influence stems from its to conform. There is no mistaking – makin’ a killin’, you make me a comprehensive approach to the issue. CHISOLM society’s failures are our own. killa.” There’s no room for arguing Instead of trying to profit off of the huge global warm- Allenlundy ing industry or allying themselves politically with certain Staff Columnist It would probably be a stretch at that black-on-black violence is the this point to say there is a central problem without also arguing that interest groups, the Vatican treats environmental steward- Last week, Kendrick Lamar’s message in “TPAB,” but certainly redlining, police discrimination ship with the moral authority the issue deserves. third studio album, “To Pimp a one of the most prevalent themes and slavery created it in the first As the Vatican notes, Pope Francis’ upcoming encyclical Butterfly,” surprised listeners that rings throughout the album is place. No doubt, America’s race will focus on the idea of human ecology, a phrase used by across the world by becoming the notion that American society problem is heavily derived from a his predecessor Pope Benedict to describe “not only how available on iTunes and Spotify a punishes, degrades and discrimi- historical abuse of violence from people must defend and respect nature but how the nature week before its scheduled release. nates against people who aren’t one side, but it’s not the side that is of the person – masculine and feminine, as created by God The album broke Spotify’s single- mainstream, especially if they traditionally blamed. – must also be defended.” For example, how can we think day streaming record when 9.6 aren’t mainstream because they’re It almost feels like a miscarriage we are sincerely improving the climate we live in when million people streamed it on the black. In “Blacker the Berry,” of justice to write such a short arti- our culture thinks it’s acceptable to throw away pre-born first day and, in the process, fun- Lamar snarls that “you hate me cle on such a massively important fetuses or destroy human embryos in the name of science? damentally altered what it means just as much as you hate yourself,” piece of art, but my sense is that Pope Francis recently compared the modern manipu- to make popular music with referring to white America. Both something is better than nothing. lation and destruction of life to the annihilation caused a message. in and out of context, this line is “To Pimp a Butterfly” may be the by nuclear weapons, as both destroy any sort of natural This is not a review, although incredibly powerful, as it paints a most appropriately timed and com- order in society. Nature has a clear order, specifically if it was I’d give “TPAB” a perfect portrait of a man who is fully aware manding album ever created, and that humans are naturally created from a mother and a or near-perfect rating, much like of the forces being levied against the lyrics found in it will, fortu- father and are naturally created as male or female, evi- nearly every other major music him, driven by hate, because of nately and unfortunately, ring true dent from the basic genetic and physical makeup of each reviewer has. No, Lamar’s new his race. for a long time to come. If there is human being. If we say we are committed to respecting all album presents us with an oppor- But “TPAB” isn’t Lamar simply one thing that can and should be of creation, we need to be just as concerned with respect- tunity to think about something preaching fire about the evils of taken from Lamar, it’s that while ing and defending all of human creation, including the pre- much deeper than a critique of the racism. Perhaps more importantly, it is an existential necessity that born, the elderly and all others whom society often just music itself. Rather, the Compton it’s about self-empowerment. One we must love ourselves, we must throws away. rapper has tempted fans every- of Lamar’s most popular singles remain always critical of any soci- It would be incredibly shortsighted to think that work- where to consider that from which to date, “i” lays out the possibil- ety that refuses to acknowledge ing for climate change only includes recycling, cutting the music sprung: our society. ity for redemption in self-love the humanity of so many of its emissions or protesting fracking. Hopefully, Pope Francis Lamar isn’t content with think- and embracing one’s identity, people. Right now, we are is helping individuals realize that taking care of the envi- ing about society as some abstract regardless of others’ perceptions. that society. ronment demands a genuine care and respect for all of concept with which we aren’t famil- Whether borne out of a sense human creation as well. iar. He wants us to understand and of responsibility or desperation, Chisolm Allenlundy is a junior accept that we as individuals make Lamar seems to suggest that, studying philosophy and econom- Joe Puchner is a sophomore studying mathematics and society the way it is. When we talk ultimately, the only person you ics. His column runs weekly. Spanish. His column runs biweekly.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Should Anthony Grant be fired? Andy McWhorter editor-in-chief Sloane Arogeti visuals editor Letters to the editor must contain fewer than number. Phone numbers are for verification (Yes: 69%) 300 words and guest columns fewer than and will not be published. Students should Tara Massouleh managing editor Beth Lindly online editor (No: 31%) Sean Landry production editor Peyton Shepard chief copy editor 500. Send submissions to [email protected]. also include their year in school and major. edu. Submissions must include the author’s The Crimson White reserves the right to edit Patrick Crowley opinions editor This Week’s Poll: Should drinking be allowed in sorority houses? name, year, major and daytime phone all guest columns and letters to the editor. cw.ua.edu OPINIONS Tuesday, March 24, 2015 5 COLUMN | ENERGY Nuclear should replace coal as the United States’ main energy source

American, if a nuclear power plant industry employed 120,000 people in the 43 lives taken by the Chernobyl and coal-fired plant created energy 2009. These jobs vary from electric com- accident. In those same years, 3,003 coal at an equal rate, fly ash produced by pany workers to employees at power mining fatalities occurred in the U.S. the burning coal would hold 100 times plant design firms. The operation of a alone, according to the Mine Safety and more radiation than emissions from the single nuclear power plant creates 400 to Health Administration. Forbes reports TJ nuclear power plant. 700 permanent jobs, including positions that the coal industry causes 15,000 Parks Nuclear power can also produce as for engineers, carpenters and welders. deaths per trillion kilowatt hours pro- Staff Columnist much energy as coal, perhaps even In addition to these permanent jobs, duced in the U.S., whereas the nuclear more. According to the EIA, in 2013, the construction of a power industry causes Coal produced 39 percent of elec- 924.8 million tons of coal, or around 1.7 nuclear power plant only 90 deaths world- tricity in the United States in 2013, trillion kilowatt hours of energy, were creates 3,500 jobs at wide per trillion kilo- producing more than any other used. The EIA reports that there are peak construction. watt hours. The study source, the Energy Information 100 nuclear reactors in the US. The Finally, nuclear done by Hansen and Administration reports. However, reactor with the least energy output, energy holds a nega- Nuclear power, however, Pushker estimates nuclear power, currently generating the Fort Calhoun reactor, can produce tive reputation for provides even more that the use of nuclear 19 percent of America’s electricity, is around 12 million KWh of energy if run being “dangerous,” power has prevented a strong candidate to replace coal, and for 24 hours. These 100 reactors cannot but the coal industry American jobs than 1.84 million human would be a great boon to the environ- produce as much energy in a year as causes many more coal does. deaths between 1971 ment, the economy and the health of the yearly coal yield. However, if there fatalities than the and 2009. America’s citizens. were 581 reactors, the same number of nuclear power indus- There is no excuse Nuclear energy is more environmen- coal-fired power plants, and they pro- try. From 1971 to 2009, to discredit nuclear tally friendly than coal. According to duced energy at the same rate as the a range of years that power as a safe, effi- the Clean Air Council, the use of coal for Fort Calhoun reactor, it would take the includes the Chernobyl cient and economically power causes 40 percent of America’s reactors around 292 24-hour days to and Three Mile Island incidents, only beneficial source of energy. The nucle- carbon dioxide pollution. The EIA produce 1.7 trillion kWh of energy. 4,900 deaths occurred worldwide due ar industry employs more than coal, reports that the use of coal also produc- Coal as a power source is often defend- to nuclear power, based on calcula- takes fewer lives than coal, is more es sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, ed because it provides employment for tions done in a study by James Hansen environmentally friendly than coal and which are major causes of acid rain American workers. Nuclear power, and Pushker Kharecha at the NASA is capable of producing just as much, if and smog. Nuclear energy does some however, provides even more American Goddard Institute for Space Studies and not more, energy than coal. damage to the environment through jobs than coal does. According to the Columbia University Earth Institute. Of radioactive emissions, but even in this EIA, the coal industry employed 80,396 these estimated deaths, 70 percent were TJ Parks is a freshman majoring in aspect, coal causes more damage than miners in 2015. According to the Nuclear due to air pollution, and the only fatali- anthropology, journalism and history. nuclear energy. According to Scientific Energy Institute, the nuclear power ties caused by power plant fallout were His column runs biweekly.

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By Lauren Lane | Staff Reporter combats this issue by working with the Kick Start College program, which has The University of Alabama’s Revive over 950 graduates from middle schools Progress Association has made efforts and high schools across Tuscaloosa to make voter registration more con- County. These at risk students are taken venient for University of Alabama on the University campus for a tour and students, working with political orga- receive mentoring from college stu- nizations and by providing high dents. They also get to listen to speak- school students with opportunities ers from the University and Shelton to succeed both inside and outside of State Community College admissions, the classroom. as well as from prominent RPA focused spe- citizens of Tuscaloosa. cifically on mentor- A more recent initiative ing in two schools, Oak Most alternative focused on working with Hill and Central High schools are just waiting Oak Hill School. Undre School, and it collabo- Phillips, a senior majoring rated with The University zones for those who in secondary education of Alabama to help lag behind or have and head of educational students succeed. outreach for RPA, said Trevin Fluker, a junior made bad decisions. Oak Hill is particular in majoring in political sci- its ability to help get high Members of the Revive Progress Association mentor students at Oak Hill and Central High School. ence and president of — Undre Phillips — school students back on RPA, said the organiza- track and earn their way Photo Courtesy of Trevin Fluker tion began as a part- out of the alternative struggling students. your shoes a couple years ago’ and get nership between UA school setting. This issue is one that David Turner, the chance to relate to those people.” students and the principal of Central “Most alternative schools are just wait- a sophomore majoring in engineer- Turner said the group’s mission was High School. ing zones for those who lag behind or ing and RPA vice president, has taken one of empowerment. “A class was developed in the New have made bad decisions,” Phillips said. to heart. “Everyone is pretty much familiar with College with a ten-day program that With the help of Ty Blocker, the prin- “A lot of those kids don’t have any posi- the saying, ‘If you give a man a fish he will focuses on getting CHS of off the failing cipal at Oak Hill and the rest of RPA, tive influences at home, so that’s your eat for a day, but if you teach a man to fish school list,” he said. Phillips and his peers saw more stu- chance to really give back,” Turner said. he will eat for eternity,’” Turner said. “We To be on the failing school list, a school dents begin to graduate and earn enough “The position we are in right now gives are trying to equip these kids with the must be in the bottom 6 percent for test hours on time, making the school a help us the opportunity to go back into the skills so that they can go out into the world scores in Alabama. The organization instead of a hindrance to the education of community and say ‘Hey, I was just in and not just live but be prosperous.”

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By Alessandra Delrose | Contributing Writer

Matt Moore is a senior at the University of Alabama and the president of Al’s Pals, a weekly mentoring program where students work one-on-one with Tuscaloosa elementary students. With law school in his sights, he majors in political science, public relations and economics.

Why did you decide to first get involved with the Al’s Why do you feel it is important to volunteer in your Pals organization? community?

It was sophomore year and I was taking a good I think it’s important to volunteer because, look at myself and said, ‘You’ve done well aca- although everyone’s work is marginal in the demically but you haven’t done anything extra- big picture, it really does make a difference and curricularly.’ I heard about Al’s Pals, and from my really helps changes people’s lives. experience working with kids in high school, I thought Where do you see yourself in four years? it would be my best fit.

What is your most memorable moment at Al’s Pals (or as a tutor)? I am actually in the middle of my law school application process right now, so in four years I will hopefully be done with law school and on My most memorable moment my way. was with a girl I tutor. She loves recess but absolutely hates What are your hopes for the future of the Al’s Pals math, so I told her in order to organization? go play basketball she needs to do her math. The next day I hope more people learn and become a part of she was telling me we need Al’s Pals. There are so many great children and to hurry up and get to work people as a part of this program, and I feel that if Matt Moore so she can go play. It was an the word gets spread, this program can really become CW / Amy Sullivan incredible feeling. bigger and better. Walk to benefi t Alabamians with muscular diseases

By Alana Norris | Staff Reporter have a cure. He will participate in the Muscle Walk for the first time The Muscular Dystrophy this year with a team of 13 friends Association’s mission is to save and family. His team, Strength and improve the lives of people through Knowledge, has a goal to fighting muscular diseases. The raise $5,000. organization does this through Teams will take two laps raising money and awareness around the high school’s track. with events such as their annual The first lap is to celebrate the Muscle Walk. funding they have earned and The MDA Muscle Walk will the second lap is in memory of take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, those lost to neuromuscular dis- April 11, at John Carroll High ease. Many teams make signs and School in Birmingham. cheer for each other. Casey Ramey of MDA The event will have a family- Birmingham said the MDA friendly carnival-type atmo- Muscle Walk is the organization’s sphere with games, food, music largest family-driven event that and an awards ceremony. Awards raises funding for neuromuscular will be given for most team spirit, disease research and services. the highest fundraising first-year “It is a time for families and team, the team with the most friends and supporters to come participants and the highest together to know that we are fundraising team. all in this for the same goal,” Shaylee Beck is participating in Team Dailey participates in last year’s MDA Muscle Walk, which raises awareness and donations for muscular diseases. Photo Courtesy Ramey said. “We want to find the walk on Moore’s team. Beck of Casey Ramey treatments and cures for over 40 said she is donating all of the tips neuromuscular diseases.” she earns while at work at the MDA is looking for sponsors to Black Warrior Brewing Company children to MDA summer camp. appointments in one visit. earlier because it’s just unbeliev- donate money in support of peo- on Friday, April 3, to the team. The money will also go to 250 Moore said after fighting with ably frustrating having to call ple joining the walk. They typi- “This walk is a way for us to research projects, two of which insurance companies, paying insurance companies.” cally have 300 people participate go out and take action for some- are in Alabama. mounting medical costs, advocat- Each team has an individual in the walk each year. Each team thing we believe in,” she said. MDA also has a clinic program ing for himself and doing his own webpage for donations. Donations member sets a goal of how much “We want to encourage people to for those affected by muscular research, he found out that MDA can be made to the organization they want to raise. Participants go out and make a difference in diseases. Alabama’s four clinics can be a great support to him. directly at walk.mda.org or by are asked to try to raise at least the community.” are all located in Birmingham. “If you are registered through calling 823-8191. All donations $100 in donations. The money raised benefits Not only can patients see physi- the MDA you can go to these clin- were matched up to $75,000 until Stephen Moore is a former individuals in Alabama through cians and nurses, but they also ics for free,” he said. “They’re Friday, March 13. University of Alabama student local services including flu shots, have access to physical, respira- going to be the one who are MDA is currently accept- who has been diagnosed with support groups, educational tory and occupational therapists going to be your advocates and ing applications for volunteer dermatomyositis, an extremely symposiums, clinic visits, ther- and specialists like neurologists really fight for you and get the MDA summer camp counsel- rare autoimmune disorder that apy sessions, repairs to durable and pulmonologists. Patients correct medication. It’s some- ors. Anyone interested can call affects the muscles and does not medical equipment and sending can therefore have four or five thing I wish I knew about a lot 823-8191. Editor | Francie Johnson [email protected] Tuesday, March 24, 2015 8 Dance, math unite for Interstellar Responses

By Becca Murdoch | Staff Reporter reflect Plank’s constant. “With my movements, [Salzer] chal- PLAN TO GO A choreographer, a musician and 16 lenged me to think about moving in dancers at the University integrated their certain energy states and only moving artistic expressions with 13 mathemati- WHAT: Interstellar Responses in between by jumping from one state WHEN: cal constants to create a performance to another,” Milner said. “It was really 7:30 p.m. Saturday combining ideas that don’t often meet. abstract at first, but once you get into the and Sunday Combining the ends of the math and movements, it’s easy to creatively throw WHERE: Dinah Washington arts worlds isn’t so different for Brianna things in.” Cultural Arts Center Milner, a junior majoring in dance and Salzer has been rehearsing with the chemical engineering, who said the final dancers for around three days a week result of the collaboration is a dance in order to bring this show to life. In “The audience is part of the dance spectacle unlike any other. February, the dancers performed an experience,” Berry said. “They’re not Milner, along with 15 other dancers, eight-minute excerpt at the Alabama just sitting in seats, relaxing and sleep- will perform in Interstellar Responses, Dance Repertory Theatre performance. ing. They’re right next to the dancers. It’s the contemporary performance cho- Zaheri said the performance was well- more like moving art than dance.” reographed by Professor Rebecca received; both students and faculty were Alexandra Mannings, a freshman Salzer to music composed by Professor very enthusiastic. majoring in dance and physics, said she Amir Zaheri. George Berry, a junior majoring in hopes the audience sees the collaboration Zaheri composed 13 responses that dance, said the process of assembling the of their art with music and dance as well each has its basis in a mathematical performance was much different from as how an idea can become so much more. constant. Salzer and her students then others he has been a part of. Salzer said she recognizes that not began choreographing one-minute “It took pretty much the first whole many will understand the mathematical dances for each response, incorporating month for everyone to create their solo,” concepts being portrayed but that audi- movements of everyday life into their Berry said. “After that, it was a matter of ences will still find deeper meaning in individual pieces. putting them all together.” these dances. “It was very collaborative with the A major challenge for the performers “I think that the audience will find a dancers,” Salzer said. “I gave them home- has been designing the dances to fit the point of entry through the movement and work that involved looking at movements space. The Dinah Washington Cultural the sound that they can connect with,” that they did in their daily lives and bring- Arts Center, which is not the usual dance Salzar said. They will connect with the ing them to the studio where we abstract- facility, will house Interstellar Responses. humanness at some level of recognition.” ed and altered those movements to make Berry said he is anxious to see Interstellar Responses will be held at UA dancers perform 13 one-minute responses, each each one minute response.” the audience’s reaction to this 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday in the based on a mathematical equation. Photo Courtesy of Milner’s response was designed to unconventional performance. Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Porfi rio Solorzano

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Though a book can easily be borrowed from University libraries, buying a book brings affords more freedom. After a book purchase, there’s no guilt about folding page corners or writing in margins. Borrowing from the library is temporary, but purchasing a book is permanent. Some chain book stores seem to be apathetic to the college student’s ever-slim budget, but fortunately other Tuscaloosa stores cater to the bibliophile on a budget. America’s The Book The Comic Thrift Store Rack Strip Though it’s the last place one Located beside The Off- The Comic Strip caters would think to go for a book, Campus College Bookstore, The to comic book fans, but the America’s Thrift Store supplies Book Rack is teeming with liter- Hargrove Road location sup- a varied range of books. Along ary adventures. The front of the plies readers with graphic nov- with popular fiction, America’s store is somewhat organized, but els as well. The store has week- Thrift Store also gives way to The Book Rack stops just short ly sales that are perfect for a workout books, cookbooks and of the library out of Harry Potter: student on a budget. The staff is more. Hardbacks are gener- Books are piled up on tables and helpful and friendly, welcoming ally priced at $1.50 and other spill out of boxes. The eye doesn’t all who step through the doors books are never more than $5. know what to take in first, so it and staying connected to cus- America’s Thrift Store, located wouldn’t be surprising to find tomers through the Facebook on Skyland Boulevard, is open a book flying around. Charging page. The Comic Strip also Monday through Saturday half of the original book’s price, hosts an “Injustice: Gods from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. The Book Rack offers a variety Among Us” video game tour- of genres for a bargain. The Book nament where winners receive Rack is open Monday through a gift card to the store. The Friday from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Comic Strip is open Tuesday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until through Saturday from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wikimedia Commons Luxury Living

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Before graduating seniors cross the stage in Coleman Coliseum, there are a few steps they should check off their lists. CW File Things to do before graduating from UA

By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer the “at crimson dot ua dot edu” explana- While caps and gowns are ordered student’s account,” Andreen said. tions to impatient cashiers have to end. through the SupeStore, Evans said hon- Had some run-ins with the city of With graduation looming on the hori- “Crimson accounts are lifelong ors cords or stoles are ordered through Tuscaloosa? Head to the local court- zon, many seniors are focusing on pass- e-mail accounts with no expiration,” the specific organizations. house to handle any parking fines from ing classes, finding a job and making it said Cathy Andreen, director of UA Contact Student Services Office for the city. out alive. Amidst the stress and chaos, Media Relations. information concerning the distribu- though, it can be easy to lose track of There’s no need to fill out any forms tion of honor stoles. Degree candi- some of the more mundane tasks that or check any boxes – one less thing to dates eligible for honor cords through Refunds for unused must be completed before making that worry about as you prepare to turn the Honors College should contact Dining Dollars and long-awaited walk across the stage in that tassel. [email protected] or (205) 348-5500 for Coleman Coliseum. distribution information. Bama Cash The CW has compiled a to-do list for 4.For the spendthrifts ready to graduating seniors to complete within Ordering caps receive their $1,200 in unused din- the next few weeks. ing dollars, or the big rollers excited and gowns Paying for the $10 in forgotten Bama Cash, parking tickets a form needs to be filled out in order 2.Securing undergraduate regalia is to receive a rebate. The form can be How to keep Crimson best done sooner than later, said Allison 3.Students should take care of any out- found at the Action Card website: email addresses Evans, SupeStore senior sales clerk. standing tickets before taking the stage actcard.ua.edu/creditrequestform. “There’s not a deadline, and you can in Coleman. Funds will first be applied to one’s 1.Some seniors may be wondering what order online or at the [in-store] supply “All citation fine amounts or other student account, then to cover any exactly happens to their student email counter,” she said. “We have them year fees related to [university] parking outstanding debts, and if there is any address upon graduation. Upcoming round, and even have some the day of are transferred to Student Receivables money still left over, a refund check graduates need not fear the day where graduation at the Coliseum.” and are automatically placed on the will be mailed out.

COLUMN | FOOD Cajun staples offered at New Orleans Fry House in Temerson Square

By Matt Lund and, more recently, wild game burgers, a sweeter taste, he said. giving customers a chance to try bison, The sports bar feel, welcome across While driving downtown, you may elk, venison and wild boar. town at T-Burger/Seafood, has certain- have noticed a glittery purple and gold Drawing from seven years of expe- ly followed its sister restaurant down- addition. Next to Edelweiss in Temerson rience as the owner and operator of town. Televisions and a full service bar Square, New Orleans Fry House hints at French Quarter restaurant Storyville in make it hard not to picture a crowd of the tantalizing prospect of serious creole New Orleans, Robinson aims to bring the transplanted Saints fans filling up the cuisine in Tuscaloosa. complex flavors of the bayou to Dixieland. restaurant on Sundays. Plus, a kitchen Dan Robinson, the restaurateur He said some of his favorite menu items open until midnight on the weekdays behind downtown’s sparkling new loca- are seafood gumbo, spicy red beans and and 1 a.m. on weekends should draw a tion, has a passion for Cajun food and rice, Cajun steak po’ boy and crawfish crowd from hungry college night-lifers. Tuscaloosa, as well as a knack for sup- tail po’ boy. Of course fried shrimp is on New Orleans Fry House is open every- plying T-Town residents with a special- the menu, and Robinson promises only day except Monday, and the proximity to ty experience. His already-established the highest quality Gulf White shrimp the rest of downtown nightlife makes for New Orleans Fry House recently opened in downtown Tuscaloosa Burger & Seafood Company will make it on your plate. These jumbo- an ideal meeting place for a pre-“going Tuscaloosa, serving cajun cuisine such as seafood offers a wall of craft beers, delicious food sized snacks feature a firmer texture and out” dinner. gumbo. Wkimedia Commons CULTURE Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11 COLUMN | FASHION 3-D printing interesting but impractical method of designing clothes

By Amber Phillips idea of digital fabrication, fund- attention for its attempts to ing for exploring more efficient create the first 3-D printer Creating clothing is one of the most means of true 3-D-printed clothing to print comfortable sets interesting and mysterious applica- will follow. of clothes. Aaron Rowley tions of 3-D printing. But imagine Inefficient as it may be, 3-D-printed took initiative after notic- the ease of formatting a design one clothing has been explored. In 2013, ing the gap in 3-D printing morning and creating it in the living Dita Von Teese, a burlesque danc- wearable basics such as room to wear that day. It is obvious er and model, shocked the press T-shirts, sweaters and why this idea has so many people by modeling a fully 3-D-printed beanies. His goal is to thinking. The reality gown in New York. democratize is, while it may seem The floor-length dress access and like a great solution, was based on the participation 3-D printing clothing is Knitic, a company Fibonacci sequence in the fash- currently possible but formed by artist duo and adorned with over ion industry. very inefficient. 13,000 Swarovski crys- People across Knitic, a company Varvara Guljajeva and tals - a solution to the the globe could formed by artist duo Mar Canet, created an stiffness of the dress, have access to Varvara Guljajeva the crystals catch light designs via and Mar Canet, cre- open hardware knitting and create a sensual the Internet ated an open hard- flow. Michael Schmidt and down- ware knitting machine. machine. designed the gown and load and print Ironically, most of worked with architect them in their the machine’s parts Francis Bitonti. The homes. were 3-D-printed, but the produced dress is composed of Nylon printed 3-D-printed goods are considered ‘electroni- by Shapeways. Thousands of unique clothing has cally knit.’ The company’s goal is components were 3-D-printed in come far in to integrate textile fabrication into the mesh designed exactly to fit two years, but the current Maker culture. The Dita’s body, proving the possibil- it still has a first digital fabrication tools date ity of printing complex, customized, long way to back to 1976, but Knitic aims to get fabric-like garments. go before it these machines in people’s homes. More recently, the startup proj- will be seen in As more people take interest in the ect Electroloom has been getting mainstream fashion. Amazon.com INVEST IN YOURSELF

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MCCLENEY FROM PAGE 1 earned her the nickname ‘Halo,’ but her bat makes her a devil for pitchers to face. As a freshman, she spent a good part of the year hitting second in the line- up behind then-senior All-American Kayla Braud, who broke the career bat- ting average record at Alabama long held by Kelly Kretschman. McCleney currently owns it with a .462 career average. Braud finished hitting .438 in her four years. Her freshman year, the centerfielder drove in 41 runs and had 14 doubles, four triples and four home runs on her way to hitting .465. As a sophomore, she hit 12 doubles, four triples and 10 home runs. She also had 42 RBI in 65 games played. She wasn’t immune to the sophomore slump and only hit .444. “I know, right? Who slumps like that?” Habetz said, laughing. “But no, Haylie McCleney has earned two All-American honors, including a fi rst team accolade after the 2014 season. UA Athletics she’s a perfectionist. In every thing she does, she’s a perfectionist. And often times that’s tough when you’re play- knows they wouldn’t be disappoint- product of the people you surround the highlight reels. ing the game of failure called hitting, ed with a B or C as long as she gave yourself with and that couldn’t be Murphy said what he thinks is her but again, she handles it well. But she’s it her all. more true for where I’m at and I feel best catch happened against McNeese constantly working on her game to get “I take a lot of pride in making good really privileged to be in the position State on Feb. 8. He said she was play- better because she is a perfectionist.” grades just because I feel such a desire that I’m in,” McCleney said. “And I feel ing in right-center field when the ball McCleney has played more than 150 to learn,” McCleney said. “Whether as if, you know if my teammates are was hit in the gap in left-center. The games at Alabama. In 460 career at- that’s softball or the classroom, I just successful, I feel like I play a part in first thing he said was she was in the bats, she has struck out 26 times. She have this something inside me. I just that, and I feel like when I’m success- wrong position. has been walked 102 times. want to learn so much as much as I can. ful, they for sure play a part in it.” “She comes probably 30 yards at She is hitting .494 with nine doubles I want to soak everything up.” least, dives head first,” Murphy said. and three triples. She’s been caught She shares her exercise science Wings and a halo “I still think it’s going to drop. And she stealing once this year and only five major with fellow Alabama outfielder It’s a truism that hard work beats comes sliding in and at the last sec- times in her career. and junior Andrea Hawkins. The two talent when talent doesn’t work. This ond, the ball just falls into her glove “Offensively, she’s, I think this year have had classes together most semes- is why McCleney rarely gets beat. and the glove is literally on the ground, her power numbers are ters, but this semester “It’s very rare that the best athlete, and she just got it underneath, and to a little bit down, but her they don’t. the most talented kid is also your hard- me it was her best catch because num- on-base percentage is Usually that means est worker, and that’s been the case ber one, she had the farthest to run. It still up there,” Murphy studying together. Even with her since her freshman year,” was a full dive, out of position, and it said. “She’s still doing But she’s constantly though they aren’t in the Habetz said. “Often times you have a was unbelievable.” a great job with walks working on her game to same classes, Hawkins great athlete, she’s just talented and These kind of catches are why versus strikeouts and said she still can ask has never really had to develop that Habetz says she has wings in the out- that’s a key in the lead- get better because she is for help. great work ethic ‘cause she’s natu- field. It isn’t like in the movie “Angels off because you want a perfectionist. “I mean she’s always rally gifted. With Haylie, that’s not in the Outfield.” No one has to do that leadoff person to good to go up and ask the case.” any arm flapping to signal an angel get a lot more walks questions because I McCleney came in to Alabama hav- on the field. than strikeouts so she’s — Alyson Habetz — guess she’s kind of used ing won three state titles at Mortimer “No, but they’re there,” Habetz said. been doing that. She’s to softball so she sim- Jordan High School in Kimberly, “They’re there because she flies.” been stealing bases, plifies everything,” Alabama. She set her high school’s Part of her ability to fly comes from and I think as the sea- Hawkins said. record for batting average after hitting how much she practices. Playing in the son goes along – we’re about halfway Outside of the classroom, help trans- .692 as a senior. outfield is her happy place. She said through right now – you’re going to lates into picking each other up dur- She came in to replace All-American she could sit out there and catch balls start to see her power numbers go up ing practice, workouts and games. In Jennifer Fenton who, along with win- all day or run from foul pole to foul and I have no doubt that they will.” batting practice, that might be making ning the 2012 national championship, pole, catching as many balls as she can each other laugh after messing up. broke the NCAA record for consecu- and robbing home runs. Giving it her all McCleney is her teammates’ biggest tive stolen bases without getting But even she won’t take full credit On the field, McCleney is one of the cheerleader, Habetz said. caught (74). for some of her catches. most respected outfielders in the coun- “That’s the fun part,” she said. There’s a saying in Alabama soft- “There are definitely some angels try. Off the field, she’s top of the class. “When they see Haylie do something, ball: “Tradition never graduates.” in the outfield, I can tell you that,” In addition to being an NFCA they’re like, ‘Man, I want to do that,’ In the outfield, that’s certainly been McCleney said. “From all those catch- All-American, she is a Capital One so it’s challenging and it pushes them the case. es. There’s definitely some angels in Academic All-American. because if Haylie wasn’t around to do “We can go all the way back to Kelly the outfield ‘cause most the time, out So far, she’s never made a B. that then they would never be chal- Kretschman and we’ve had some hel- there diving around it’s – I don’t really she said. “Knock on wood. I have lenged to do it. So when she makes a lacious centerfielders; Jackie Wilkins know if I can get to it, it’s just an effort never made a B. No. Academics is diving catch or scales the wall to rob and Brittany Rogers and Jennifer play, you know, and then somehow it something that I’ve always really prid- a home run, then the rest of them are Fenton and I mean, just so many good just ends up happening and it’s defi- ed myself on because you know, it’s not, challenged to do it.” kids out there and now it’s Haylie’s nitely not me. It’s definitely not on me, you can’t really make a career out of For her part, McCleney said having turn,” Murphy said. “And I almost feel teammates yelling at me, screaming at softball, just playing.” coaches like Murphy and Habetz and bad for the next one because you know, me where the wall is and there’s defi- She credits her parents for her atti- teammates like the ones she has make big shoes to fill for sure.” nitely a higher power roaming around tude. She said they told her since she her not only want to be a better player McCleney has a habit of mak- out there somewhere, I promise you, has the ability to make A’s, there isn’t but a better person. ing difficult plays look routine. because those catches, they definitely an excuse why she shouldn’t. She “I’ve always been told that you’re a Some of her best catches don’t make aren’t all me. I promise.” SPORTS Tuesday, March 24, 2015 13 McCleney leads UA offense past No. 2 Florida

By Kelly Ward | Sports Editor PLAN TO GO 2004 was the last time Alabama had been swept at home in SEC play. Thanks WHAT: to junior Haylie McCleney, No. 4 Alabama Softball vs. Georgia Tech softball doesn’t have to change that year to WHEN: 2 p.m. Wednesday 2015. It can add a game to the win column WHERE: Rhoads Stadium with a 5-1 comeback over No. 2 Florida. Down 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth, senior Danielle Richard was walked. A sac bunt McCleney accounted for three of from Demi Turner advanced her to second, Alabama’s seven hits and four of the bringing up McCleney. On the first pitch Crimson Tide’s seven runs. She hit 3-for-3 of her at-bat, she knocked the ball over with a single, a triple and a home run. right-center to put Alabama up 2-1. Freshman right-hander Alexis Osorio “We could feel the momentum shift- (10-3) allowed one run on four hits in ing after about the fourth inning with the seven innings pitched. She walked one, hit way [freshman Alexis Osorio] was throw- one and struck out seven, three of which ing, and we just bought in in the dugout,” went down looking. McCleney said. “We were going up there. Florida came into the series after put- Eighteen people were going to bat at once ting up 17 runs against then-No. 2 LSU and against one pitcher, and you can’t, you’re only scored six all weekend. not going to lose if everyone buys in, and The Crimson Tide dropped the first we bought in. And we were resilient. We game 1-0 on an unearned run. Game 2 was showed a lot of grit, and thank God [the halted due to rain. Alabama had a 1-0 lead home run] got out.” but a four-run inning by Florida gave the In her next at-bat she clubbed a Gators a lead the Crimson Tide couldn’t two-run triple into left-center to put The Alabama softball team hosted Florida for a three game series this weekend. CW / Pete Pajor over come in the 4-1 loss. Alabama up 5-1. “We needed a win and Lexi [Osorio] did Before McCleney’s home run, Alabama Patrick Murphy put McCleney in the scoring position,” he said. “And literally I an awesome job,” Murphy said. “I mean had not put up an earned run in 18 three-hole instead of the leadoff where she have been flipping coins at home trying to she got two wins over Georgia and one innings. The lone run in the first two usually starts. decide who’s going to be in that spot and it win over Florida. It’s pretty awesome stuff games came on an error when Richard “You gotta shake it up, and you gotta was her turn I guess. And she’s been hit- for a freshman.” stole third, allowing her to score. In the have someone in the three-hole that wants ting the ball really hard, and I just thought Alabama (22-7) hosts Georgia Tech final game of the series, Alabama coach to be in that position with runners in she’d do it.” (11-19) at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Alabama football works outside after spring break

By Elliott Propes | Staff Reporter

As students returned to class Monday, the Alabama football team returned to the practice field. The players were suited up in pads and helmets running through drills for the first outdoor practice of the spring, the team’s second workout overall. WHAT TO KNOW

• Denzel Devall and Cyrus Jones are sidelined for the spring wearing black uniforms. Both players have been working with strength coach Scott Cochran on rehab. Devall has suffered a foot injury while Jones is recovering from a hip injury. • Offensive lineman Grant Hill has been absent the past two practices with a sickness. Running back Tyren Jones was absent due to a prior suspension. • Outside linebacker Ryan Anderson had a number change to No. 22. • Quarterback Jacob Coker was working with the fi rst team while Alec Morris worked with the second team. • Running back Kenyan Drake ran some routes with the wide outs. • The starting offensive line had Cam Robinson at left tackle, Alphonse Taylor at left guard, Ryan Kelly at center, Bradley Bozeman at right In the week following spring break, the football guard and Dominick Jackson at team is hard at work on the practice fi elds. right tackle. CW / Amellia Armstrong SPORTS 14 Tuesday, March 24, 2015 Baseball wins against Texas A&M

By Nolan Imsande | Staff Reporter Carter and five off reliever Thomas Burrows, who gave up five runs in just two-thirds of an inning. Alabama only won one game in its In Alabama’s lone victory of the series, the three-game series with Texas A&M, Crimson Tide scored four runs in the first inning but it was an important one. off A&M starter Turner Larkins before freshman With its 6-2 victory in game two of Chandler Avant added a two-run double in the Saturday’s doubleheader, the Crimson eighth inning to make the score 6-2. Tide ended the nation’s Sophomore Geoffrey Bramblett longest active winning (4-1) started game two of the double- streak. The Aggies won header and pitched seven innings their first 24 games of the Their streak is about them. giving up just two runs. Bramblett season and broke the SEC For us, you want to win a had to work out of multiple jams record for most consecutive caused by his defense’s four errors, wins with a 10-5 victory in game series at home. including two by usually sure- one of the doubleheader. handed shortstop Mikey White. “It is important to get a — Mitch Gaspard — “Geoff was really good and we win,” Alabama coach Mitch needed it,” Gaspard said. “It was real- Gaspard said. “Their ly a struggle today in a lot of areas. streak is about them. I was most pleased with the way he For us, you want to win a series at responded to some bad play behind him. Typically, home. Obviously that is the goal. ... that is uncharacteristic of us making four errors.” Disappointing we didn’t get game two In Friday’s 4-2 loss, the Crimson Tide was domi- of the series. I thought that was a nated by A&M starter Grayson Long. The junior game to get as well.” right-hander struck out 14 in just six innings of The Crimson Tide was leading work and gave up one run on three hits. Alabama 5-3 late in game one of the double- finished the first game with 17 total strikeouts, the header, when the bullpen imploded, most since it struck out 17 times against Louisville giving up seven runs over the final in 2013. two innings. The Aggies fin- Alabama is currently in the midst of a tough ished the game with 16 SEC stretch that includes a weekend visit to No. 3 hits including eight off Florida and a home series the following week with Alabama starter Will No. 2 LSU.

The Crimson Tide won one important game against the Aggies on Saturday. UA Athletics

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By Kayla Montgomery | Assistant Sports Editor “Tonight was just showing how much hard work we’ve put in this season,” said After trailing for two rotations, the No. Lauren Beers, who finished the all-around 5 Alabama gymnastics team claimed its competition with a 39.500. “We just wanted ninth SEC championship with a score of to stay in our ‘Bama bubble,’ and I think we 197.525, topping LSU, Florida and Auburn did a great job of that tonight. Dana was in the second session of the championship just telling us to take it one routine at a meet Saturday. time, the next moment is the most impor- Since 2010, the Crimson Tide has claimed tant, so we just went out there and tried to four SEC championships, including the focus on ourselves and it really paid off.” 2014 title. This year’s win, though, came on McNeer was the leading gymnast on the heels of a new era of Alabama gymnas- three of the night’s events and was award- tics after coach Dana Duckworth took the ed All-SEC honors for her performance reins of the Crimson Tide program in July on beam, where she scored a 9.90. Her 2015 from longtime coach Sarah Patterson. impact on the night, Duckworth said, could “I am so proud of this senior class, I’m not be understated. so proud of these women who just kept “The leadoff routine in any meet is key,” fighting,” Duckworth said. “You know, all Duckworth said. “It sets the state, it sets The University of Alabama gymnastics team beat out LSU, Florida and Auburn to win the SEC championship on week we talked about being task warriors, Saturday. UA Athletics the moment and it sets the tone. Right focusing on the task not the outcome, and before bars she goes, ‘Let’s get this going.’ just basically plugging away one moment Crimson Tide posted a 49.275 on the event It was like she was ready and eager, and I at a time. If there was a mistake, the next but trailed defending co-national champi- We just wanted to stay in our just couldn’t be more excited for her. That’s moment was more important, and that’s on Florida and LSU after the first rotation. a key role.” exactly what they did tonight. It allowed us In its second rotation of the meet, Alabama ‘Bama bubble’... Clark was also awarded All-SEC honors to put four events together, it allowed us to posted a 49.475 on the floor exercise, led on two events, vault and balance beam, but build on one another, we had some good by a 9.950 from Carley Sims. Though the — Lauren Beers — her achievement, she said, means more things, we had some up and down things, team gained ground, it still fell short of the to her in a team context rather than as an but at the same time, we never stopped Gators heading into the third rotation of award for personal success. fighting. So, we will take these lessons into the night. second slot. Alabama finished the meet “It’s really exciting just to know that I the championship season and cannot wait After tying its season-high score on with a 197.525, followed by LSU with a was able to get the best score for my team to continue to move forward.” vault with a 49.500, Alabama edged the 197.450. Florida finished third with a 197.400, tonight to help us get the championship,” Keely McNeer opened the meet for Gators, who suffered from two beam falls while Auburn rounded out the four teams she said. “Just the team atmosphere we Alabama with a 9.900 on the balance beam. and finished in the third spot after the third competing in the championship’s second have and ‘one heart, one team’ we have this Led by McNeer and Kaitlyn Clark, the rotation. LSU finished the rotation in the session with a 196.925. year is so amazing to compete with.” :àTŘvTĻËõï beatsbeats ipadipad xboxxbox byby dredre oneONE sign a new lease within 48 hours of touring and pick an offer! :àŇįŏŤĹõŕï¤ *Terms and conditions apply. See leasing office for details.

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