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CW / Savannah Kelly Editor | Elizabeth Elkin [email protected] Monday, October 12, 2015 3 vice president of campus involve- executive vice president of marketing ment and a junior majoring in for UADM. elementary education. “I love it,” Brante said. “I was real- “Last year we raised $128,000, ly excited to be reuniting with other and this year our goal is floating Dance Marathons. The symbol itself around $160,000, which would be represents hope, determination.” a 20 percent increase,” Urbanski said. Brante said not only does UADM Urbanski said she believes UADM’s provide an opportunity to help others, impact spans beyond its financial but it also provides the opportunity to contributions. come together and meet new people “Besides fundraising, we and have fun while doing so. have a goal of unifying campus “College is just a really good time to under one common cause,” she realize the impact that you can make said. “That’s my favorite part of just by small amounts of work and a lit- campus – just seeing everyone come tle bit of passion,” said Allison Peters, together for one common goal.” president of UADM and a senior Bad dancing CMN recently decided to majoring in biology. “Seeing a staff of distinguish itself from other 100 people last year get together and dance-related fundraising efforts raise over $100,000 for the local hos- saves lives and unify its chapter efforts through pital just really shows how much you rebranding the organization’s logo, can do if you really put your mind to it. UADM is a student-run organization with a goal to bring awareness to Children’s of Alabama. Photo courtesy of UADM. placing the CMN balloon upside It’s a really great way to give back, but down in the form of a flame, with also a way that you can see how you By Alexis Faire | Chief Copy Editor Dance Marathon affiliates with each colored flame containing a can come together with your peers.” more than 250 participating different meaning. UADM is a student-run commu- institutions across the country, “Within the next year, all of the For more information about UADM or nity service organization founded each partnering with their local chil- Dance Marathons will look the same,” becoming a UADM team member, students in 2011 by Tyler Rigdon and Alexandra dren’s hospital. The program began 25 said Jasmine Banks, assistant team can visit www.uadm.ua.edu. Rhett and is dedicated to raising years ago at Indiana University as trib- leader for UADM and a senior major- awareness through community out- ute to the memory of Ryan White, a stu- ing in political science and African reach and fundraisers for Children’s dent who died of HIV/AIDS. Children’s American studies. “Students from out of Alabama, a pediatric health system Miracle Network partnered with of state will be able to recognize not in Birmingham. The organization pro- the organization, and other institutions only the Dance Marathon brand, but vides necessary funds to children and gradually established it for their also UADM, like something that they families of those undergoing treatment schools. Since its inception, Dance have seen in their home state.” at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham Marathon has raised about $50 The CMN rebrand has received and functions as a chapter of a larger million in funds, and The University positive feedback from organization national organization, Dance of Alabama has helped provide a participants. Nina Brante, a senior Marathon. portion of that, said Sarah Urbanski, majoring in public relations, is the Photo courtesy of UADM. Come get your GAMEDAY on!!! 2223 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 205-210-4012 - www.pantsstore.com Mon. - Sat. 10am-6pm - Sunday 12pm-4pm Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Editor | Leigh Terry [email protected] Thursday, October 12, 2015 4 COLUMN | GREEK LIFE Hazing incident another blemish for greek system By Danielle Waddell | Staff Columnist In the past years, it seems our greek community has fallen under fire in nearly every way imaginable. Alabama sororities have been connected with racism, feminism and other equality issues while our fraternities have had brothers arrested for assault, rape and hazing and have dealt with the grief of suicide.