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#Inked# 8 Elliott Society A service-honor organization founded to honor a late Congressman from Alabama promotes education among low-income middle schools through Kick Start College. 10 Defense The Alabama defense dominated in Saturday’s win over Arkansas, allowing just four plays in its territory.

Zoo Alabama student Hillary Cole worked an internship at the Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores last summer. 9

UA students and alumni defend the traditionally stigmatized art of tattoos.

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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. Yet another instance arose when five members of Phi Gamma Delta were arrested on Sept. 30 for hazing. As the largest fraternity and sorority community in the nation, we have the country’s eyes on us and our greek system. With over 37,000 students on campus, there are bound to be some altercations and scandalous issues some- where in the mix. However, what I have yet to understand is why someone would inflict intentional pain on their “brother/sister,” not even out of hatred or anger, but rather because it is seen as a natural course, a result of the thought, ‘We had to take it, so now it’s your turn.’ Tribune News Services It’s virtually impossible to pass pledges (they’re very COLUMN | DMV distinctly dressed) and not see the variety of marks, burns, etc. that cover their arms and necks – not to men- tion the horror stories of what pledges have to eat, drink and do. At the constant, 24/7 beck and call of actives, I’ve Racism has a prolonged impact on society never been able to grasp how a “brotherhood” could ever society has about welfare, unem- be a top, and at every point in our his- be so important. ployment, etc. All of these issues are tory, the group in charge has decided While the blame is inarguably on the actives who directly connected to the unequal to put structures in place that the bot- make these decisions, I can’t help but question why privilege of people based on race. tom will be “them” and not “us.” pledges don’t drop. I understand why reporting haz- There’s been a lot in the news about The white majority, often purpose- ing would be frightening, especially after a pledge has the closing of state driver’s license fully, but as often unconsciously, has experienced firsthand the pain actives can inflict. What By Mark offices across the state, but particu- created the justifications and “rea- I can’t comprehend is why someone would want to be Hammontree larly in the high rate of closings in the sons” they need to sleep well at night part of a community that treats its members so terri- Staff Columnist Black Belt counties, many of which while the marginalized populations bly, knowing they’ll be expected to treat the next year’s contain the state’s highest percent- fall victim to reality. pledges accordingly. If you’ve spent enough time on ages of black citizens. The problem My goal is not to discredit the good that can come from Facebook or have ever read com- with these closings is that Alabama belonging to a fraternity or sorority. The ideas of such ments on any news article or opinion law requires a photo ID in order to communities are brilliant, a special brotherhood or sis- piece about poverty, education, police vote in state and national elections. Poverty terhood to share the college experience with. It is what violence, food insecurity or political Given that many of those in these in disproportionately has become of the greek system, especially that of our corruption, you’re probably familiar communities do not have the time or University, that discourages me. with some iteration of the following: means to travel counties over to the affects people of color, As rising adults in our time, racism and gender equal- “Why does it always have to be relatively few DMV offices remaining ity shouldn’t be an issue. We shouldn’t still have to tell about race?” open in order to get a license, the deci- and it has men not to rape women and have to encourage women It’s a seemingly innocent question, sion to close these offices has sparked everything to do not to travel alone. We shouldn’t have to tell people that born from a sense of frustration about outrage nationally. it isn’t a good idea to make someone stand in a bucket of being forced to converse about a topic The governor’s office has said with race… salted ice. We shouldn’t have to tell our men and women that makes much of the American repeatedly that these closings have not to intentionally cause their brothers and sisters public uncomfortable. nothing to do with discrimination, but pain. In 2015, these shouldn’t be areas of conflict, espe- But that question does damage. It rather are the reality of the budget — Mark Hammontree cially on a campus intended for higher education and discounts the reality of ongoing rac- cuts recently passed by legislature self-improvement. ism in today’s society, it turns atten- and signed by the governor himself. Since I was a child and all throughout my life, I have tion away from the root of many of But it is about discrimination, and it It is about race. And if anyone looked forward to my time at The University of Alabama our problems, and it glosses over is about race. It probably wasn’t con- claims to truly care about others, with anticipation, excited to spend this time of my life the legacy of this country’s greatest scious or discussed, but the offices in about holding up the heretofore unre- with people who wanted to improve themselves as much sin, which the lowest in our commu- these counties were seen as expend- alized ideal of the American dream, as I did and still do. I want children to look up to us as nities are still bearing the weight of able – as were the state parks and the where hard work and positivity make Alabama students as much as I did then. I don’t want to let every day. ABC liquor stores. These state servic- us all equal, we have to acknowledge their dreams fall as they see our prestigious University’s See, it is about race. Just about es were seen as expendable because the role race plays in the inequities of students crush its reputation. It’s time to reinstate the every social issue. Poverty dispropor- the people are seen as expendable. our society. class and honor The University of Alabama and its greek tionately affects people of color, and it Our economic system relies on system once had so much of, not only for us but for those has everything to do with race, from haves and have-nots, on business Mark Hammontree is a senior following after us. employment and housing discrimina- owners and executives, on profession- majoring in secondary education to inequitable education access, als and managers, on skilled workers tion - language arts. His column Danielle Waddell is a sophomore majoring in journalism. lending practices and the perceptions and on unskilled labor. There has to runs weekly. Her column runs weekly.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Should Congress pass stricter gun control laws? Sean Landry editor-in-chief Alyx Chandler features editor Send submissions to [email protected]. White reserves the right to edit all guest (Yes: 54%) Peyton Shepard print managing editor Melanie Viering visuals editor Submissions must include the author’s columns and letters to the editor. The (No: 46%) Kelly Ward digital managing editor Alexis Faire chief copy editor name, year, major and daytime phone opinions contained on this page do not number. Phone numbers are for verification represent the editorial position of The This Week’s Poll: Did you vote for homecoming queen? Leigh Terry opinions editor and will not be published. The Crimson Crimson White Media Group. cw.ua.edu/poll OPINIONS Monday, October 12, 2015 5 Churches should better reﬂ ect communities

(90 percent) said “racial reconciliation is mandated by cliques within my church based on race or social class? the Gospel.” Am I welcoming toward others different from myself? People do not naturally want to separate themselves We also need to keep power dynamics at the fore- from those who do not look like them; the modern seg- front of our efforts. White churches should not expect regation in our churches is a product of Jim Crow. If we minority groups to bear the burden in integrating their By Ruth Bishop look at early church history, we find that the church church; whites should also consider attending church- Staff Columnist was never meant to be divided. Throughout the Book es where not everyone looks like them. of Revelation, we see descriptions of heaven as being Finally, I think we should recognize that not every- During a 1963 lecture, Dr. Martin Luther King once composed of people “from every nation, from all tribes one thinks the same. Each person carries with them remarked, “We must face the fact that in America the and peoples and languages” (Revelation 7:9). We see a wealth of experiences that has shaped their views of church is still the most segregated major institution throughout the New Testament descriptions of the first the church. Minority congregations may feel they want in America. At 11 on Sunday morning when we stand Christian church as an ethnic smorgasbord – deliber- to maintain church as one of the few spaces where race and sing that Christ has no east or west, we stand at ate in its efforts to break down cultural/social divides is not an issue, and we must listen to their reasoning the most segregated hour in this nation. This is tragic.” and unite groups that were traditionally hostile toward and acknowledge the role racism has played in shaping What is even more tragic is that little has changed one another. It was because of this inclusiveness that these views. since King spoke those words. the early Christian church was able to grow so quickly. I think that ultimately, if we each live as if Christ has According to LifeWay Research and Rice University Promoting greater inclusiveness and diversity in our no east or west, we can make the church a place where sociologist Michael Emerson, eight in 10 congregations churches can better race relations as well. every person of every race feels welcome and included. are composed of one predominant racial group, mak- "Segregated churches breed segregated lives,” ing our “churches 10 times more segregated than the said University of Chicago researcher Samuel Perry. Ruth Bishop is a senior majoring in biology and neighborhoods they inhabit and 20 times more segre- “Religious communities develop cultural boundaries Spanish. Her column runs biweekly. gated than nearby public schools.” that define who is and is not ‘like us.’ ” And yet, most churchgoers think their church is fine Studies have shown that only 27 percent of those who as is. weekly attended church composed of predominantly of Christian LifeWay Research reports that “two-thirds of one race reported being in an interracial relationship congregations American churchgoers (67 percent) say their church whereas those attending multiracial churches were 4/5 are composed of has done enough to become racially diverse, and less much more likely to do so, according to the 2007 Baylor than half think their church should become more Religion Survey. one predominant racial group diverse.” After breaking down the statistics a bit There are a lot of compelling reasons to desegregate further, they found that whites were least likely to our churches, but how do we translate these reasons say more diversity is needed at church (37 percent) into action? How do we walk all this talk? whereas African Americans (51 percent) and Hispanic I think that one of the things we can do as church- Americans (47 percent) were most likely to want more attending students is to first be an observer. Does my diverse churches. Even the majority of white pastors church look like the community around it? Are there CW / Melanie Veiring Walk to Class All Walk to Campus Availability • Collegiate Downs • Chateau 12 • Churchill Downs • Cornerstone • Heathrow Bryant Drive Check out listings at haedwards.com

205-345-1440 1515 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 Editor | Matthew Wilson [email protected] Monday, October 12, 2015 6 A mark that never fades Some tattoo stigmas are disappearing, though some still frown on the art

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By Sam West | Staff Reporter “It’s just an older generation,” he temple; you’re supposed ttoo be in God’s ggenerationeneration now will be in chchargearge later,” said. “At the time they were coming image,” said Mikala Thornton,rnton, a fresfresh-h- he said. “And they’ll be When he’s in public, he gets strange up, tattoos were pretty much outlawed. man majoring in communicationnication studstud-- ccoveredovered with tattoostattoos,, looks from people, their eyes drift- You didn’t really see anybody with a ies at the University. “Butut I feel like iiff so it won’t be a big deal. ing down to the sleeve of tattoos run- tattoo unless they were a criminal. It we’re focusing too much oonn that, we’re Eventually it’s going ning down his left arm. But Bryan kind of gets thrown into that whole ste- missing the big picture.” to fade out. It’s just a McKinley doesn’t let this faze him. reotype. That’s just all they know.” Thornton attends Calvarylvary Baptist mmatteratter ooff ttime.”ime.” In Cynical Tattoos, the shop where But there’s been a boom in the popu- Church. In the past, shehe said, she’s he works, the artist is relaxed and larity of tattoos in recent years, and seen religious tattoos useded as a parpartt comfortable, smiling and according to McKinley, that has led to of the ministry. joking with longtime more and more acceptance. Even in the “I think it opens the ddooroor for a customers as he applies designs to workplace where tattoos might still be really good conversation ppiece,”iece,” she their bodies. considered “unprofessional,” people said. “I had a youth pastortor before I There’s a deep veneration for pop- are beginning to change their minds. moved to Tuscaloosa whoho hhadad a ffullull ular culture at Cynical Tattoos – the “It has gotten a lot better,” he said. sleeve, and when he first got it, everevery-y- wall behind McKinley’s workstation “We work with police officers, the fire one was like, ‘You can’t haveave that being is adorned with a framed poster fea- department. You name it, we’ve tat- a youth pastor or being inn the church.’ turing an army of “Star Wars” char- tooed them.” But his entire sleeve wass like his life acters. But in addition to designs fea- Still, some stigma exists. Paige story and how he found CChrist.”hrist.” turing famous characters, many of the Toney, who co-owns Symbolic Ink with The expanded popularityarity of tattat-- tattoo templates available at the shop her husband, said she often gives tattooing has some surprisingrising oppoppo-o- are religious in nature. Crosses and toos to white-collar professionals, nents, including some peoplepeople within other Christian symbols are common. though they typically ask that the art the community. It seems that attitudes toward tattoos be concealed from public view so they “You have your diehards,rds, your old are changing, even among those who can avoid alienating certain customers. school guys,” McKinley said. “[They used to oppose them. “We have clients that are attorneys, believe] tattooing shouldld be one ooff “It’s gotten a lot better in the past doctors, stuff like that,” she said. “A lot those things where it’s earned,arned, not just few years with TV and the Internet of people in the South who aren’t about handed out and given ttoo everybody. and everything like that,” McKinley tattoos, people go to [these clients], And they’re set in their ways. That’s said. “It’s been a huge, huge help to the and they don’t know they have them.” how they were brought uupp when they tattoo society, getting it out there.” There’s a religious objection to were apprentices, and there’shere’s nothing The artist is a University of Alabama tattoos in some interpretations of wrong with that, but at thehe same time, alumnus who studied graphic design. Christian doctrine. you have to get with the ttime.”ime.” He said he’s always been interested in “I think if you’re from the more tra- To McKinley, the completemplete accep-accep- tattoos and that he “fell in” to the pro- ditional side of Christianity, you’re tance of tattoos is onlynly a matter fession after college. To McKinley, the going to say that you shouldn’t have of time. negative stereotypes associated with tattoos or piercings because the Bible “As the years progress,s, it’s going to tattoos come from the past. says that your body is supposed to be a get a lot better, becausee tthehe younger Monday October 12, 2015 7

Alabama hosted the Arkansas Razorbacks for Homecoming on Saturday. The Crimson Tide defense dominated en route to a 27-14 win. CW / Layton Dudley CULTURE 8 Monday, October 12, 2015 Elliott Society promotes education in community

By Bailey Shoenberger | Staff Columnist WHAT TO KNOW In the midst of the Great Depression, a young man from rural Alabama with • The Elliott Society, founded to honor late just over two dollars in his pocket slept congressman Carl A. Elliott, is a under a truck. Broke and at rock bottom, service-based honors society. he continued to pursue an education at The University of Alabama. • The society’s primary service initiative is That man, Carl A. Elliott, went on to Kick Start College. become a congressman in the House • Students can apply to join the Elliott of Representatives and fight for educa- Society through MySource. tion throughout his career. The Elliott Society at the University was founded to carry on Elliott’s mission of educational equity today. the financial aid opportunities available. “Carl Elliott provided a beacon of The program starts with the Capstone hope, and that is the work that the Elliot Men and Women giving a tour of the Society is trying to carry on today,” said University’s campus, a visit to a lecture Stephen Katsinas, the faculty advisor to hall, a presentation on college admis- the Elliott Society. sions, and a free meal at Lakeside The society is a service honors soci- Dining. It concludes with a graduation ety that focuses on honoring students ceremony representing the endless pos- The Elliott Society puts on Kick Start, a program for lower income schools to tour the campus. Photo courtesy of Angie who have contributed to the commu- sibilities the program promotes. During Morrison nity as well as providing students with the program, the children receive a opportunities to become more involved. packet with step-by-step instructions to expand the program to include more them is what this program is all about. Its main service initiative is Kick Start describing how to get into college and middle schools and ultimately send the That’s why we do what we do.” College, a program that invites students access financial aid as well as a poster message that a higher education is pos- The Elliott Society accepts applica- from low-income middle schools to tour they can hang on their wall. sible for every student, no matter what tions through MySource and seeks the University’s campus. The Kick Start “You can’t achieve an education if you their background is. students who are involved around the graduation ceremony is intended to don’t know about it and you haven’t seen “My philosophy is to make education campus and the community. In addition solidify the fact that getting a diploma is it, at the very least,” said Michael Malley, equitable, even if 15-20 students go to col- to Kick Start College, they bring in state available for everyone. a graduate student starting his doctor- lege that wouldn’t have otherwise gone legislators and other important figures Undre Phillips, a senior majoring in ate in educational research. “Kick Start to college,” Phillips said. “We can’t get around Alabama to speak to and net- secondary education, launched Kick College is an inspiring program that them all, but making an opportunity for work with members. Start College three years ago, which gives the kids the feeling that an educa- serves Title I middle schools, where tion at UA is accomplishable. It’s amaz- the children receive free or reduced ing how many kids in Tuscaloosa live just lunches. Many of them go to high five miles away but have never been to school underprepared for the college the campus.” admissions process. The Elliott Society recently received “The Kick Start College program is important financial support from Peter unique because it is not just a field trip to Hlebowitsh, dean of the College of campus; it is an engagement experience Education, which will allow the program that informs and gives insight to the col- to start tracking the impact of Kick Start lege application process,” Phillips said. College on college attendance rates. “This program is made to reach out to “It’s about solving the issue of pov- the downtrodden that don’t know about erty in Alabama, period,” Phillips said. education, that don’t have the knowl- “Wherever there is poverty in this state, edge and access to higher educations.” The University of Alabama should Before Kick Start College, many of be there, utilizing the abundance of the students had never even heard of a resources that we have.” grade point average. The program continues to expand and In August, the Urban Institute came improve every year. Since its inception, out with a report that stated middle Kick Start has grown from 150 students school was the ideal time to reach- to over 1,200 students from Title I mid- income students to inform them of all dle schools. The Elliott Society hopes

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By Kelly Ward | Digital Managing Editor think we played well in the first half too. I mean we got the ball in the red There’s really only so much a defense zone already. It’s tough to stop a team can do when 12 yards separate its oppo- from putting points on the board when nent from the end zone. they get the ball with such short field That’s the situation Alabama’s position, but at halftime we knew it was defense faced late in the second quar- going to come down to a defensive effort. ter of the 27-14 win on Saturday. Offense was kind of taking a little bit Arkansas took a 7-3 lead over of time to get going, but we knew they Alabama late with 1:29 left in the were going to come around eventually, second quarter. and we just have to keep executing as “I was really pleased with the way a defense.” we played in the second half,” Alabama Arkansas’ final possession result- coach Nick Saban said. “I thought we ed in a 54-yard touchdown pass. didn’t play poorly in the first half; we That one play accounted for nearly just turned the ball over and didn’t 25 percent of the Razorbacks’ total finish drives in the red zone. We also yards (220). gave them the ball on the [12]-yard line, Alabama’s defense forced one fum- which is where they got the touchdown. ble that forced the Razorbacks into a At halftime, in games like this, we knew fourth-and-one position. Arkansas this would be a tough game. We had a punted 10 times, averaging 40.2 yards tough game with these guys last year, a punt. and we know what kind of team they Late in the third quarter, Arkansas Alabama’s front seven cemented its status as one of the top units in the country Saturday night. CW / Layton Dudley are. They’re well coached, and they faked a punt on fourth-and-five and play with a lot of toughness.” picked up two yards. the secondary, and I was able to make breakup and two quarterback hurries. For 29 minutes and 52 seconds, “We told them to watch out for it,” a play.” He leads the team with 50 total tack- Arkansas didn’t see the end zone again. Saban said. “We had been going punt Arkansas’ quarterback Brandon Allen les on the season, 18 more than Jarran In those nearly 30 minutes or roughly safe, and we had a little better field went 15-for-32 with one interception. He Reed, who is second. two quarters of the game, Arkansas position. We didn’t know if they would threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns. On Saturday, Alabama’s defense, was in Alabama territory once, and do it, so we had a return on, but we He was sacked three times. which averages 265 yards and 15.7 the field position was negated by a had practiced that against the return Alabama had 53 total tackles. points allowed per game, faces off with delay of game penalty on fourth-and- as well, and the guys did a good job of Linebacker Reggie Ragland led with an undefeated No. 9 Texas A&M, which one while trying to draw Alabama’s responding to it.” eight total including a three-yard sack. averages 480 yards of offense and j ust defense offside. Jones had three punt returns, includ- He also had a forced fumble, pass over 39 points per game. It didn’t work. ing a 27-yard return to the Arkansas 16. Instead, the Razorbacks wasted Safety Eddie Jackson notched his one of their four downs in Alabama third interception of the season and territory. The first three came second in as many games. He has 111 from a touchdown drive started on yards on interception returns, follow- Alabama’s 12-yard line following ing his 20-yard return on Saturday an interception. night. He is seventh in the country on “I think defense played solid the interception return yards. whole game,” senior cornerback Cyrus “It was a team effort,” Jackson said. JonesJones said.said. “SecondSecond “They’reyg a great offense, ,gq great quar- half,half, I meanmean,, it terback,terback, great running team. Our waswas a domi-domi- frontfront seven gave nating perfor- a great push, mance,mance, and I showedshowed a goodgood dis-dis- guiseguise in

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81- yard touchdown reception from Jake 1 interception by Eddie Jackson, his third of Coker to Calvin Ridley, the 11th-longest the season. reception in Alabama history. 9 quarterback hurries from 11 straight games with rushing touchdowns Alabama’s defense. from Derrick Henry. 2 field goals made by Adam Griffith from 24 8 total tackles by Reggie Ragland, seven and 35 yards. He also missed two on from 25 solo. He also had a sack, a forced fumble and and 48 yards two quarterback hurries.

POSITION Offensive line: C+ GRADES Alabama rushed 134 yards on 46 carries. The offensive By Terrin Waack | Staff Reporter line allowed Arkansas two sacks and three quarterback hurries. One of Coker’s interceptions was because he was Quarterbacks: B+ Special teams: C+ put under pressure and threw the ball up. Jake Coker completed 24 of 33 passes for 262 total yards. Adam Griffith made his first and last field goals. He He threw two interceptions in the first half. He came out made a 24-yard field goal during the first quarter but dur- for the second half and completed nine of 12 passes for 136 ing the second quarter, he missed 25-yard and 48-yard Front seven: A+ yards, and connected an 81-yard pass with Calvin Ridley attempts. Griffith tried again during the fourth quarter Alabama’s front seven had three sacks, six pass break- for an Alabama touchdown. and was successful from 35 yards out. JK Scott punted four ups and nine quarterback hurries. Ragland led Alabama times for 200 yards with a long of 58 yards for a season long with eight total tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, a pass Receivers: A as well. He pinned two within the 20-yard line. breakup and two quarterback hurries. Calvin Ridley had a long 81-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter. Ridley finished with nine Running backs: A- Defensive backs: A receptions for 140 yards and Richard Mullaney had four Derrick Henry led Alabama in rushing with 27 carries Eddie Jackson had his third interception this season receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown. Mullaney tipped for 95 yards. Henry had his 11th-straight game with a rush- during the fourth quarter. The longest pass Alabama a pass during the second quarter, which resulted in an ing touchdown. Kenyan Drake followed Henry with seven defensive backs allowed was a 54-yard pass in the last interception carries for 29 yards. minute of the game.