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Thursday, February 26, 2009 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 115, Issue 94 SGA | VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Taylor, Fowler seek offi ce Right of way only secure in crosswalks By Patty Vaughan Contributing Writer Fast Facts

Over the past few years, • If a pedestrian enters a Alabama’s student population crosswalk then the pedes- has increased by thousands of students. With this increase trian has the right of way came a growing number of cars, • Cross at crosswalks, and an increase in the odds the two will collide. when the crosswalk says “Students cross the street “WALK” at any place they want to and • Pedestrians not using they assume people will stop for them,” Ronnie Robertson, crosswalks must yield to director of transportation ser- oncoming traffi c vices, said. “It’s difficult for us to make students aware that contact, I would be very hesi- that is not always the case.” tant to step out in a crosswalk,” If a pedestrian enters a cross- Robertson said. walk, then they have the right According to the State Codes CW | Marion R Walding away and cars are obligated to of Alabama, pedestrians are Collin Taylor, left, and James Fowler, right, are the two candidates running for the offi ce of vice president of external affairs. stop, said Robertson. However, obligated to use the signs it is common sense for the “WALK,” and “DON’T WALK.” pedestrian crossing to make The codes also said that when Taylor sets sights volunteer work, Fowler proposes railroad quiet zones, eye contact with the driver there are no traffic-control sig- before they step out into the nals, the driver should always lobbying state, communtity growth Sunday sales, Dining Dollar Reform street. “If they [the driver] doesn’t see you and there is not eye See SAFETY, page 2 By Danielle Drago vying for the position of vice By Danielle Drago ticipated in First Year Forum. Senior Staff Reporter president of external affairs, Senior Staff Reporter During his sophomore year which he said he became inter- he serves as a senator for the Anyone who is a first year ested in through his work with James Fowler has been busy. business college, where he was student or has studied late the SGA. As a senator for the College appointed to the position of pro- during finals with the “Study “I want to seek continued of Commerce and Business tempore. Fowler is also a chair- or Die” initiative has felt the growth [in the community]. Administration, Fowler has had man for the student affairs com- effects of Collin Taylor on cam- As current director of recruit- his hand in many programs on mittee, and helped to establish pus. ment I feel that I was always in campus, including the Ideas to the Ideas to Action initiative. Taylor, the current director the community seeing differ- Action initiative and student “Through my experience, of recruitment for the SGA, ent needs and getting to talk affairs. Now, as a sophomore, it became a passion of mine to said he helped to improve the to other students about what Fowler is seeking the position see results. I like working with recruiting programs and start- they would like to see going of executive vice president of administrators and city officials ed the “Study or Die” initiative on campus. That’s what really external affairs. to build relationships and make to serve the student body. encouraged me to run,” Taylor Fowler said his experience is plans for the future. These are CW | Norman Hunyh all things that make Now, Taylor, a sophomore said. what propelled him to run for Rachel Hester, a sophomore majoring in marketing, and Gar- majoring in secondary edu- the position. rett Henderson, a freshman majoring in vocal performance, As a freshman, Fowler par- cation and social science, is See TAYLOR, page 2 See FOWLER, page 2 use the crosswalk outside the Moody Music Building. UA earns ‘C’ on Green Report Card

By Patty Vaughan climate change and energy, food and operations,” Hopton-Jones said. “We composting program in partnership University, University of Florida and Contributing Writer recycling, green building, student serve more than 927,000 meals per with UA ground and arboretum,” the University of Georgia received involvement and transportation. year, and in the summer alone, food Hopton-Jones said. “We send about grades such as B-, B+ and C-. The University’s grade on the In the past, the University was waste has decreased 25 percent.” 6,000 pounds of pre-consumer waste The University received a B in Green Report Card for 2009 went up only graded on the information that Bama Dining has set up so that to the composite pile every week.” transportation. a letter from last year. was offered on the Web. However, all of their fryer oil goes into a Bama Dining has been working “I think there are a lot of great In 2008, the Capstone received a this year different departments at biodiesel and all used ink cartridg- close with the SGA to help promote things underway on campus by D+ rating. However, this year the the University were actually con- es go to local schools so they can and educate the benefits of removing various groups and departments University was given a C. tacted by the organization to gain receive money for recycling them, trays from the dining halls, Hopton- that have not been widely pub- The report card is published by more information that may not be on Hopton-Jones said. Jones said. licized,” Hopton-Jones said. “I an the College Sustainability Report the Web. Trays from the all-you-can-eat din- “We also worked with the SGA’s think all areas will continue to be Card, an independent organization Bama Dining and Student ing halls have been removed, which Office of Environmental Concerns innovative and begin considering that assesses many universities, said Involvement were the categories decreases food waste by 6,000 pounds and UA Recycling for Game Day the best way to tell their stories.” Kristina Hopton-Jones, the director that received the highest grades. per week and conserves about 12,000 recycling drive this fall on the Quad To read more and learn more about of the University Dining Service. “Bama Dining has improved gallons of water per week, Hopton- and in the stadium,” Hopton-Jones the Green Report Card one can visit Some of the categories included and expanded the recycling pro- Jones said. said. the Web site at greenreportcard. in the report are administration, gram to include all kitchens and all “We have implemented a Other SEC schools such as Auburn org. UA weather INSIDE Candidates debate diversity, qualifi cations TODAY Today’s paper By Martha Gravlee At the end of the debate, each candidate Contributing Writer asked his or her opponent a question. Check out cw.ua.edu Ad Team takes on binge The debate lasted about for two hours, for video coverage drinking ...... 3 On Wednesday evening, the concert hall going nearly half an hour over the estimated in Moody Music Building was filled with the time limit. Rains said she didn’t think it was of the debate Opinions: CW endorses voices of candidates for the upcoming SGA a big problem. Fowler for VP spot ...4 elections rather than those of vocal perfor- “We got all of our questions answered,” areas of the University, such as expanding Cloudy parking spot choices. Innisfree moves to new mance majors. she said. “I feel like it went over a bit, but The candidates for the position of vice 72º/54º location ...... 6 Wednesday’s event, according to mod- overall, I think it went well.” erator and Crimson White Assistant Photo During the final segment of the debate, president of student affairs were given the Baseball pulls out win in Editor RF Rains, marked a return to tradi- presidential candidate Kendra Key asked most popular questions among audience Friday 72º/52º extra innings...... 9 tion for the Mallet Assembly. her opponent, Steven Oliver, what he members. The room filled with laughter Scattered thunderstorms “We used to have the last word debate thought the roots of a lack of diversity in when Rains asked questions about the Morgan gets pitching every year,” Rains said. “It gives us good vis- the SGA were and how he would combat it availability of birth control and abortion wisdom from dad ...10 Saturday 59º/36º ibility and helps us stay true to the spirit of should he be elected. counseling, as well as whether excessive Bankhead brings in Jean Mallet.” “I’m not really sure why,” he said. He drinking is a problem on campus. Scattered thunderstorms Thompson ...... 13 Candidates for each of the executive SGA spoke of implementing an application pro- “I believe that if we were using condoms positions participated, including the three cess for appointed positions, which would to promote student safety, we’re knocking who are running unopposed. Each candi- allow students of all races, sexual orienta- out two birds with one stone,” said candi- date introduced him or herself and defined tions and social groups to be a part of the date Tyler Valeska. what they believed the duties of their chosen SGA. On the subject of binge drinking, oppo- office to be, as well as their qualifications. The question Oliver posed to Key nent Austin Creel said it was a choice. P.O. Box 870170 The debate followed a question-and-answer expressed doubt that she is qualified to “We’re from Alabama, we like to drink, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 format in which Rains posed a series of represent students in all areas of campus we like to get drunk,” he said, a statement Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-4116 | questions to each set of candidates in the life, pointing out that she spoke often about that Valeska later referenced, asking stu- Advertising: 348-7845 | Classifi eds: 348-7355 contested races, giving both the opportunity her work in environmental and interna- dents to stay sober when voting. Letters, op-eds: [email protected] to answer the question or rebut their oppo- tional student affairs. Key replied by SGA elections will be held March 3 nent’s answer. mentioning extensive work with other and 4. Press releases, announcements: [email protected] TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

• Evening Conversations with Paul R. • Public Night Sky-Viewing • Family Discovery Series Concert • UP presents Movies in the Ferg Jones — 5 p.m., Room 20 Amelia Gayle Session — 7 to 10 p.m., Moundville with the Tuscaloosa Symphony — with “Quantum of Solace” — 2 and Gorgas Library Archaeological Park 6 p.m., Moody Music Building Concert 7 p.m., Ferguson Theater Hall PAGE • “Henry V” presented by the UA Department of Theatre and Dance — 7:30 p.m., Gallaway Theatre, runs through Saturday with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday Thursday February 26, 2009 2 undergraduate program and Taylor said that housing, espe- Taylor said. ANNOUNCEMENTS TAYLOR services standing committee, a cially off-campus housing, was Taylor said he aimed to Send announcements and campus news Continued from page 1 group in cooperation with the a major complaint among stu- increase student awareness as to [email protected] SGA. dents. To combat this problem, well. Taylor said the position meant “That gave me a lot of expe- he said he wanted to expand the “I hope to make the external cooperating with outside com- rience working with adminis- Crimson Choice program, which community internal and make Student Football Ticket Survey munities. trators across campus,” Taylor inspects many different off- students more aware of what is available online “It’s not only looking at the out- said. campus housing options. going on in their surrounding side community of Tuscaloosa Taylor said his most success- In addition, the unification community, and in the state. I A Student Football Ticket Survey has been developed by and our state and what students ful accomplishment on campus of campus was something that hope to make sure that off-cam- a Manderson MBA team in collaboration with the UA Ticket feel like we can help out with, but was his work to remold student Taylor said was important. pus students feel like they are a Office. All students currently enrolled at the University are also bringing the external com- recruitment at the University. “One of [my] biggest [goals] part of the University. [I] want to “A lot of times before [my is unifying campus. We all have make sure that we have the same encouraged to take this survey so student feedback can be munity internal to the students involvement], I felt like there was our busy schedules, we all par- tradition, the same UA family used to better structure the student football ticket process. and looking at issues that affect students right here on campus,” just a committee there. What I ticipate in different organiza- that we have here by bringing The Web site to take the survey is studenttickets.speedsurvey. really worked to do was to make tions. But [I want to] make sure each student back in,” Taylor com. The survey will be open through March 6. Taylor said. In addition, he said student sure we not only had program- we reach out to everyone. [I said. interests would be at the heart of ming, but we actually went out want to] make sure that every- Above all, Taylor said his pas- the job. to schools and we got to talk one is having a great time at the sion for the job qualified him to “One of the main things about to different students. Then we University,” he said. take the position. it is looking at the issues [in order would host these different stu- Taylor said he also wanted to “I’m passionate about this QUOTE OF THE DAY to] lobby for students [and] what dents to come on campus to have encourage service. issue. I’m passionate about UA students want,” Taylor said. personal sit down with them,” he “A lot of students do partici- and the community around us. “Binge drinking is a big problem across the nation at Taylor has been under stu- said. pate in volunteering in the com- All we need is the right person dent recruitment for two years, Among Taylor’s goals if he munity, but that’s something in this job to get students in the college campuses. College presidents are constantly where after his freshman year were to be elected include that we can always increase. community getting involved on trying to fi nd a way to help students make wiser de- was appointed to director. expanding the Crimson Choice There is always someone in the campus, and I feel like I’m the cisions during their experimental years.” He also was a member of the program and unifying campus. community that needs help,” person for that,” Taylor said.

— Terri Henley, UA Ad Team advisor one working who has those rela- to introduce Sunday alcohol dangerous. We need to add more FOWLER tionships. I’ve had meetings with sales to the city of Tuscaloosa. vans, and that’s something that Continued from page 1 Mayor Maddox and Councilman “I feel like [Sunday sales] are I’ve been working on” he said. Lee Garrison and the University an issue that students are con- He also plans on starting an BIRTHDAYS me passionate to work for the administration. We know each cerned about. Students want on-campus laundry program, in students,” Fowler said. other by name,” he said. their voice to be heard, and coun- addition to obtaining a federal Connections to officials off cam- Fowler’s goals if he were cil members are really reaching grant which will facilitate a text- We want to list your birthday here. Send your name, pus, Fowler said, is what sets to be elected include plans to out [to the University]. [My goal book rental program. birthdate, year and major to [email protected]. Put him apart for the position. install a railroad quiet zone in is] to have forums to let students Fowler said providing trans- “birthday” in the subject line. And look for birthday “Through working in the sen- Tuscaloosa, along with the city have their voice heard,” Fowler portation to away football games greetings from us on your special day. ate I’ve been able to make the council, in order to make on- said. was one of his priorities connections that we need for campus and off-campus housing Fowler aims to expand the “We’d like to get our students somebody in the position [of VP more peaceful. Crimson Choice program, the together and go as a group. It’s for external affairs]. I think it’s Fowler also plans to work with Bama Cash and Dining Dollar going to be a lot more fun,” he imperative that we have some- Mayor Maddox to develop a plan program, as well as the 348-RIDE said. services on campus. Fowler said that the biggest THIS DAY IN AMERICAN HISTORY “We’ve had seven times as problem he wants to fix on cam- 1993: At 12:18 p.m., a terrorist bomb explodes in a parking many students use the [348-RIDE pus is students worrying about garage of the World Trade Center in New York City, leaving service] this year as compared finances. a crater 60 feet wide and causing the collapse of several steel- with last year and we still have “I think with the economic sit- reinforced concrete floors in the vicinity of the blast. Cobb Theatres is NOW HIRING! the same number of vans. We’ve uation we are in right now, stu- Although the terrorist bomb failed to critically damage the got to work to add more vans to dents are struggling financially. that route. Not everyone uses it Students shouldn’t be worried main structure of the skyscrapers, six people were killed and Perfect part-time job for students. because they are intoxicated, but about monetary issues. They more than 1,000 were injured. The World Trade Center itself We offer: Competitive Wages, Flexible Work Schedule, Free if students who don’t designate a should be concerned with their suffered more than $500 million in damage. After the attack, Movie Privileges, Snack Stand Discounts, Etc. Please apply driver and are planning on using schoolwork and exploring the authorities evacuated 50,000 people from the buildings, hun- Monday thru Thursday after 1pm. the service are told it will be an college experience. We’re trying dreds of whom were suffering from smoke inhalation. Call for Showtimes hour [until the van comes] there to increase the quality of student are many people on campus who life and my platform is some- Source: history.com say they will drive instead. That’s thing that reaches all students. These are things that are going to touch everyone,” Fowler said. Fowler said that if elected, he THE CRIMSON WHITE would waste no time. “If I’m elected, the day I get EDITORIAL inaugurated — it’s go time,” he • Corey Craft, editor-in-chief, [email protected], 348-8049 said. • Phil Owen, managing editor, [email protected], 348-6146 • James Jaillet, production editor • Breckan Duckworth, design editor • Robert Bozeman, assistant design editor SAFETY • Marion Walding, photo editor Continued from page 1 • RF Rains, assistant photo editor yield to a pedestrian in a cross- • Kelli Abernathy, chief copy editor walk. However, the code also • Paul Thompson, opinions editor states that a pedestrian shall • Dave Folk, news editor never leave a curb while a vehi- • Brett Bralley, news editor cle is close at hand. • Ryan Mazer, lifestyles editor “Crosswalks provide a desig- • CJ McCormick, assistant lifestyles editor nated area that vehicle traffic • Greg Ostendorf, sports editor should heighten their awareness • Ryan Wright, assistant sports editor to the possibility of pedestrian • Eric McHargue, graphics editor traffic,” said Chris D’Esposito, • Andrew Richardson, Web editor assistant director of transpor- tation services. “Individuals should always avoid crossing in ADVERTISING the middle of roads or between • Drew Gunn, advertising • Carly Jayne Rullman, zone vehicles for the pure fact that a manager, 348-8995, cwbiz 8 (the Strip and downtown), driver is focused on the opera- [email protected] 348-6875, [email protected]. tion of his or her vehicle and may edu be less aware of the possibility of • Jeff Haas, territory manaer, pedestrians.” 348-8044, territorymg2@ • Dana Andrzejewski, zone The state codes also declared sa.ua.edu 44 (downtown and down- pedestrians that do not use town Northport), 348-6153, crosswalks must always yield to • Joe Greenwood, zones 3, [email protected] oncoming traffic. Also, when a (McFarland), 348-8735, sm- pedestrian reaches a crosswalk, [email protected] • Jarrett Cocharo, zone 55 they must follow it and not walk (campus), 348-2670 • Lance Hutchison, zone across the intersection. 4 (Northport), 348-8054, • Torri Blunt, nontraditional “We’re concerned about [email protected] advertising, 348-4381, sm- student’s safety and we’re con- [email protected] cerned about making sure that • Chris Green, zone 6 students do know what they (15th Street), 348-6876, • Emily Frost, classifieds can and can’t do as a pedestrian [email protected] coordinator, 348-7355, sm- when walking across campus,” [email protected] Robertson said. • Jake Knott, zone 7 Robertson said a student is at (Skyland Blvd.) 348-8742, • Amanda Lacey, creative fault if they do not have the right [email protected] services manager, 348-8042, away and they are hit, even if [email protected] they are in a crosswalk. Around campus there are The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. lighted crosswalks with but- The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. tons that can be pushed. The The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial University is unable to put these opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official crosswalks everywhere, how- opinions of the University. ever, because they’re $30,000 Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student apiece. Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is Along with the lighted cross- P.O. 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We’re not trying to get Campaign has gained the sup- also gained the support of the tions field.” As students make their students to stop drinking; we’re just trying port of local bars such as The SGA. Through the comical ads way to early morning class- to get students to stop and think.” Jupiter Bar & Grill, The Red “The SGA has been so help- and efforts by team members es Wednesday, they noticed Shed, Gallettes and Innisfree ful in supporting our cam- the Ad Team is hoping the stu- 500 black Frisbees with blue — Terri Henley, Ad Team advisor where team members will paign,” Welch said. dent body will understand the less-than symbols lying be posted placing less than Welch said the SGA passed effects of over consuming alco- in the grass of the Quad. stamps on the hands on those a resolution to provide mon- hol and become more aware of These Frisbees marked the making company such as ment, is four or more beers who enter to remind students etary support with their trav- the realities of binge drinking. first of many reminders The Coca-Cola, this year the client for a woman and five or more to think about their need for els and printing through the “This is a really short test LessThanUThink Campaign, is a non-profit organization,” beers for a man in a two hour another drink. Financial Affairs Committee. market to just get the stu- an initiative created by the said Terri Henley, the team’s period.” Co-owner of Innisfree “We hope they will support dents impression on the cam- UA Ad Team, will be display- advisor. “Century Council is In order to fight binge drink- Trip Rogers said that he us in the implementation of paign for our district competi- ing on campus this week in an made up of a group of alco- ing the Ad Team has decided has seen the level of binge- our campaign in the future,” tion, but we’re hoping to make effort to reduce the over-con- holic beverage distillers who to take an active role on cam- drinking significantly decrease Welch said. “The SGA has a difference all the same,” sumption of alcohol by college want to put out a message pus for the next two days. The in Tuscaloosa. been done a great deal in help- Henley said. “The research students. encouraging their customers team hopes that by highlight- “I think the issue used to ing us get to competition this the Ad Team students found Every year, the Ad Team and young adults to not drink ing the comical but distasteful be a lot worse,” Rogers said. year and for that we are so showed most are not worried is given a client, a set of excessively.” effects of consuming too much “But, I’m not really sure how thankful.” about the effects of binge objectives and a budget by After recently being named alcohol they will be able to get effective the campaign will be “The students working on drinking that will take place the American Advertising number 19 on the list of party students to re-evaluate their in continuing to decrease the this project have been compil- down the road. Instead they Federation as a part of the schools in the country, the Ad drinking habits. level since the team will only ing information and research- are worried about ruining the National Students Advertising Team said they feel the UA “This year we are taking be working for a few days.” ing since October,” Henley relationships they have now. Competition, said Morgan campus could benefit from the a non-traditional approach,” Rogers said he thinks the said. “This project is as close We’re not trying to get stu- Welch, UA Ad Team account LessThanUThink campaign. Welch said. “We will be plac- campaign was a great effort, to a real life project as they dents to stop drinking; we’re executive. “Binge drinking is a big ing posters in bars and dorms. but felt if the Ad Team was will be able to get before grad- just trying to get students to “This year we are work- problem across the nation at We will have a street team on going to be able to make an uation. It will really help to stop and think.” ing with the Century Council college campuses,” Henley Thursday and Friday that will impact on the community the to combat binge drinking,” said. “College presidents are be passing out water and con- event would need to take place Welch said. “It’s us up against constantly trying to find a doms wearing shirts with say- semi-annually or over a longer Tuscaloosa binge drinking.” way to help students make ings such as ‘DRINK A LOT… period of time. Location According to their Web site, wiser decisions during their of water.’ We are really going “However, I do understand Now Open!!! the Century Council has been experimental years.” to saturate the campus with the Ad Team is working on a working with colleges and Welch said part of the prob- our ad campaign.” deadline and are testing their universities for the past 10 lem was the perception gap in Along with the poster and market for the competition,” years to create strategies to what is over consumption and free hand outs around cam- Rogers said. “I think it would promote alcohol education on what isn’t. pus, there will be phrases be great to see this event take campuses. “Many students believe written on bathroom mirrors place more than just this once “Unlike previous years in binge drinking is blacking and tissue boxes to serve though, then the Ad Team out; however binge drinking, as reminders to students which the client for the com- would be able to really impact Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. petition has been a big profit as defined by the govern- as they go throughout their our community.” 409 23rd Avenue - Termerson Square - Downtown 205-345-5501 - www.mommagoldbergsdeli.com

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OUR VIEW The CW backs Fowler for external affairs In a close vote, The Crimson For instance, Fowler has expansions to the University’s waiting time could never be a As an example, Taylor said Whatever the outcome of White endorses James Fowler already started work on a rail- 348-RIDE service that pro- bad thing. he would increase lobbying this election, we encourage for SGA vice president of road “quiet zone” between 6th vides free rides to students on Fowler also has other gran- efforts in Montgomery aimed the victor to work closely external affairs. Avenue and 12th Avenue. He and around campus. His plan, diose programs that may well toward getting legislators to with the other, because both That is certainly not to sug- said he has already entered which he has already put into never see the light of day, but listen to the wants and needs candidates have platforms gest that we don’t think Collin into talks and won the sup- preliminary planning stages, are helpful nonetheless. One of students. He also wants that are — essentially — two Taylor wouldn’t make a great port of the city, and that he would add one or two more in particular, a laundry ser- to ensure that students have complimentary sides of the VP for external affairs, but we had managed to get prelimi- vans to the fleet and would vice program, sounds great access to the new amphithe- same coin. just couldn’t support him in nary approval for the idea. aim to lessen the amount of on paper, but it could easily ater that the city is building. With that, we wish both the wake of Fowler’s platform. That impresses us. It shows time students spend waiting to fall apart in the tumultuous Taylor would also institute candidates luck as we endorse We chose to endorse Fowler a great deal of ambition and be picked up. We support this economic times we find our- a “volunteer week” that would James Fowler for VP of exter- because he has a large num- dedication to his ideas, and wholeheartedly. We certainly selves in. help students find something nal affairs. ber of platform ideas already — among other things — that do not want students driving Taylor, by contrast, is to give back to the community in the works, not because he tipped our hand in Fowler’s drunk, and that is — after all focused more on what the they live in — all ideas that we Our View is the consensus of was necessarily better than favor. — the aim of the program in University can do for the com- support, even if they lack the The Crimson White’s Editorial Taylor. Fowler also proposes the first place. Shortening the munity. specificity of Fowler’s. Board. O’Reilly hits safe targets after Oscars

Before the Academy Awards, Bill O’Reilly pre- dicted the winners of the five biggest categories on his show. Thank goodness, because I really wasn’t sure if “Slumdog Millionaire” was going to get Best Picture until O’Reilly confirmed it. Stunningly, O’Reilly also managed to miraculously predict Best Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger. For Best Actor, O’Reilly chose Mickey Turney Foshee Rourke for his role in “The Wrestler” or Sean Penn for his role in “Milk” — smartly $28 million, while “Frost/ doubling his chances of cor- Nixon” earned just over rectly calling the winner. $17 million nationally. “The On Monday’s show, O’Reilly folks,” it would seem, chose was proud to humbly declare to wade through the murky himself “an oracle” for his “gulf” created by the enter- predictions. tainment industry to see “It wasn’t even difficult,” Penn as Harvey Milk more he said, “Politics trumped than Langella as Richard talent in Hollywood. No way Nixon. Numbers don’t have a MCT Campus Frank Langella was not the liberal bias, right? best actor of the year.” Really, O’Reilly was just While Frank Langella’s angry at the acceptance performance in “Frost/ speech made by Penn. Nixon” was spectacular, it did Penn started by joking, “I do know how hard I make it A sticky situation not beat Sean Penn’s power- ful performance as the first to appreciate me often.” And Well kids, it’s that time of as you trot past the poll work- sans stickers.” openly gay politician elected after thanking a few people, made a short speech which year again. The weather’s ers, it tends not to work. Yes, Positives to this are you to public office, Harvey Milk. getting warmer and the side- probably wont get any papers one quote may summarize: they do have half a brain and O’Reilly claimed the walks are getting chalkier; can recognize that you’re in while you’re “shredding” “We’ve got to have equal Academy chose Penn SGA election time, children. college, and there is no busi- the Crimson Promenade. rights for everyone.” over Langella because the Strategy surrounding the fun- ness deal over the phone that Downside? You’re on a skate- O’Reilly asked, “Whatever “liberal-run” academy did fest that is the first week of is “make or break.” board and not 13. not like Langella’s human- happened to a simple thank March varies from handing izing portrayal of Nixon. you?” stickers out, to chalking the Instead, the Academy chose This begs the question of Quad, handing out fliers, or Javier Arenas The videogame to promote the supposed why O’Reilly didn’t criticize if you’re last year’s presiden- gay rights agenda of “Milk,” screenwriter Dustin Lance tial candidate Steven Saucier, Make the Crimson technique none of the above. You see, according to O’Reilly. Black for his Best Original Promenade your playground. after hearing about Cason I’ve seen both and, all Screenplay win. Black made While you may not run as Oh, wait. You have to actu- a very heartfelt and tear- Kirby’s landslide victory last Dave Folk fast, or even look like Javier ally leave your room to get politics aside; Penn’s perfor- year over Stephen Saucier mance was the more believ- filled speech telling gays and (maybe your girlfriend was stickers. I thought to myself; “How in right and it is time for you to able of the two. Langella’s lesbians to never feel like the world did Kirby get 80 restraining orders placed lay off the Golden Flakes) you nasally-impression of Nixon they aren’t valuable mem- percent of the vote?” I soon against you will be a daunting can still act like him. Instead Stiff Arm made me cringe at times, bers of society and that soon came to the conclusion that it task for all. On that premise of giving them a chance to get whereas Penn’s fervent polit- gay rights would sweep the all boiled down to one factor: I have compiled a list of tech- that paper to you just blow It’s a slight variation of the ical rhetoric had me thinking nation. handouts. niques to keep in mind when past as you run on your imagi- Javier Arenas, but a tad more I was watching a politician. So why didn’t O’Reilly crit- Before you say anything, no, you’re looking to go to class nary field of prison orange dangerous. Simply stroll along “The Oscars continue to icize him too? Was he afraid having stickers or fliers is not and not looking like a bill- Tennessee jerseys. minding your business until demonstrate the wide gulf of the potential backlash of an analogy for having a plat- board. The positives to this are that the first person approaches between the entertainment attacking Black — a rela- form, although it helps candi- dates to have them as well. it’s a little bit hard to get stuck with their hand outstretched. industry and the folks,” tively unknown, gay writer Back to the point, I’m sure when you’re running like you At that point feel free to give O’Reilly said criticizing the — while Sean Penn was an The phone you’ve noticed the stickers just got the reverend’s daugh- them the old stiff-arm. It should “liberal” infested Academy easy-to-hate, safe target? adorning both Kendra Key’s ter preg-o. The downside? send a message to all the other further. I can respect O’Reilly’s This technique is just as and Steven Oliver’s supporters Well, for starters, you might passer-outers as well. True, the Academy does opposition to gay rights, but the title explains. As the tired this year. In fact, by the final campaign workers attempt to be the only person in March Upside? It’s a little chal- have a huge disconnect from I can’t respect someone who day of voting the labels will profusely sweating in line for hand you stickers and pam- lenging to get a sticker on popular culture. None of the plays it safe. be found rampant amongst Starbucks. This technique phlets you pull out your trusty someone’s shirt when there is top 10 highest grossing films While O’Reilly may the student body, much like will also tend to make you phone and pretend to gab up a palm firmly placed in your in 2008 were nominated for truly believe he lives in a the whores and whoremon- look a little out of place, noth- whatever imaginary person eye socket. Downside? All that Best Picture — “Madagascar: no-spin zone, apparently gers who are also found here ing your cargo shorts and flat you can think of on the other quality time you’ll be getting to Escape 2 Africa” was most it’s a no-guts zone too. according to Brother Micah. bill don’t already do. end. know Bubba at the Tuscaloosa certainly robbed of a nomi- Traveling to the Ferg that “What’s that, Grandma? You County Jail. nation. Turney Foshee is a sopho- final day of voting is more of an obstacle course than any- say Mister Fuzzlesworth got But, if we are to let pop cul- more majoring in journal- Tony Hawk thing else. Attempting to avoid ran over by the mail truck?” Dave Folk is a News Editor for ture decide this one, “Milk” ism. He is a regular contribu- getting campaign parapher- While you may feel like a the Crimson White. His column wins again as it grossed tor to The Crimson White. “Yo, brah, just hop on your nalia without having any bad ass acting all significant board and ride into the sunset runs on Thursdays.

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When November 1992, another cross on the Quad chalking for a much to be desired such blatant inequalities? the SGA was formed for the was burned at the residence candidate whose only qualifi- Editor’s note: The Crimson Surely we would be among first time in 1914, Theta Nu of Minda Riley, a member cation they are aware of is that By Holly Kennedy White has independently con- those involved in the sit- Epsilon, along with its frater- of a Machine sorority who of being a “white frat guy.” firmed that the author of this ins; we would be leading the nity voting bloc, soon came to had decided to run for SGA Throughout its history, the The Crimson White’s new column is, in fact, a real stu- marches. be known as the “Machine,” President against the wishes University has had 92 SGA sex columnist, M. Green, is terrible at her job and she dent at the University. This But perhaps we should con- as it aimed to control the of the Machine. In January presidents. Just six have been column does not necessar- sider that we are not, in fact, SGA. With few exceptions, 1993, after refusing to drop out should just quit. Her anony- women. Only one has been ily reflect the views, opinions the exception to the genera- the Machine has hand-picked of the race, she was assaulted mous column gives us lame African-American. or attitudes of The Crimson tions. Admittedly, the open almost every SGA president by a masked intruder at her jokes and bad advice, and The complete and total White. discrimination of our grand- since. home and hospitalized. The then she pretends she’s doing parents’ day has certainly What is perhaps most dis- intruder told her that she had exclusion of minorities by us a valuable service. Bad How many times does our become taboo. But its under- turbing is the hate crimes “f---ed with the wrong peo- the group that controls cam- throwaway lines about the generation look to the past lying racism has nonetheless interwoven throughout the ple.” pus politics undeniably raises “mattress mambo” and inex- and claim, “How could they survived. Machine’s history. The University of Alabama moral questions. The concen- plicable contempt for those allow such things to happen?” As a member of a soror- In 1976, fraternity mem- SGA was disbanded for four tration of power in the hands who prefer not to listen to We abhorred the idea of slav- ity on campus, I am broken- bers dressed in white robes years, returned in 1996, and of elite whites is reminiscent music while they have sex are not good substitutes for con- ery. How is it possible that our hearted by its involvement were seen burning a cross on has been dominated by the of the era that produced the tent. ancestors ever degraded their in “Machine” politics and the lawn of the Kappa Kappa Machine ever since. The group Machine, an era in which It shouldn’t matter that fellow men to such an extreme shocked at the complete indif- Gamma house, known to open- today works much like its pre- hatred was encouraged and Green is an apparently extent, all with the consent of ference of the majority of my ly support African-American decessors, meeting in secret political participation was straight girl who prefers society? Surely we would have student body. My own pledge candidate Cleo Thomas. and deciding candidates to discouraged, an era that we pretty conventional sex. I been up in arms to abolish this sisters blindly vote for whom In 1983, John Bolus chal- back. claim to have moved past. shouldn’t be able to figure revolting practice. they are “strongly encour- lenged the Machine and soon Each fraternity and soror- Like previous generations, that out from her column, We remember the feminist aged” to vote for, without discovered that his phone had ity, including my own, has we have the opportunity to either. The swipes at the suffrage movement and scoff ever questioning the inherent been tapped; an FBI investiga- two liaisons who convey the ignore what’s going on right kinky and the implications at the backwardness of the immorality of such practices. tion led to two arrests. Machine’s wishes to the mem- in front of us — what will not that all women are looking to American people. How could Without appealing to emo- In 1986, independent SGA bers of their respective soror- be so easy to ignore is our own settle down with a nice hus- they have been so complacent tions, I will let history speak candidate John Merrill was ity or fraternity. We are then band (even years from now) children asking: “How could while half the populace was for itself. elected president; he later “strongly encouraged” to vote are uncalled for. excluded from the electorate? Theta Nu Epsilon was intro- discovered a Machine-backed for candidates posted in the you allow such things to hap- If you’re writing a sex Surely we would have taken duced at the University of senator breaking in to his back room of our house. Most pen?” column, the only thing you part in the strikes. We look at Alabama in 1888 as a secret office in what many newspa- would truly be surprised (I should care about is consent. the Civil Rights era in utter society composed of elite pers dubbed “Bamagate”. hope) to discover how many The author of this column is Who cares if your room- vexation. How could our very white men from various Most disturbingly, in people you will pass this week a senior. mate likes being tied up and whipped by his girlfriend (or boyfriend, or girlfriends, etc.) so long as they’re both (or all) into it and he’s consider- ate about not leaving his used A diamond in the rough condoms lying around? It seems as though Green’s By Liz Lane happiness. However, these While many restrictions trying to cuddle up to us by rocks also symbolize their such as the UN’s KPCS have uniting us against those peo- Sunday, the world watched own antithesis: dirt, rubble, “The diamond is a symbol fi ring emotions. These emotions are limited blood diamonds, ille- ple who are into weird stuff as the 2009 Oscars were pre- grime and death. tied to relationships wealth and happiness. However, these gal diamond trafficking still is (certainly not any of you, dear sented. Just four days later In Freetown, the capital of rocks also symbolize their own antithesis: dirt, in existence. readers). People have differ- I can already see fashion Sierra Leone, the aftermath of ent desires, and that it even rubble, grime and death.” Why? Any country can join trends mimicking the star’s war still plagues the popula- KPCS, even if that country comes to pointing this out is embarrassing for Green. red carpet attire, minus Sarah tion. In 1991, the Revolutionary does not meet the require- Green can’t even give us Jessica Parker’s “Glenda the United Front and the govern- ments. This allows conflict Good Witch” look. I couldn’t ment of Sierra Leone engaged good advice when she gets diamonds to pass through around to trying. She says we help but wait for Parker to in war — not for land, oil or aftermath is almost as persis- Leone’s economy and invest- undetected. should talk about sex and be tell Miley Cyrus to click her weapons of mass destruction, tent as the diamond on the red ing in their wellbeing. Liberia has since acted as carpet. Tiffany’s recently launched careful about STDs, but God mermaid-fin dress together but for diamonds. an underground system to forbid she go into detail on The United Nations enact- a program to close mined-out- to send the Disney Princess The war ended in 2002, but import these diamonds. either of those subjects. ed the Kimberly Process holes dug by small scale arti- home. according to Elle magazine, While diamond organi- At the very least, she Certification Scheme to stop sanal minors, now stagnant However, if there were an ex-child soldiers stand on zations and the UN have could tell us that the Health diamond trafficking in con- breeding grounds for diseases Oscar for red carpet trend unpaved streets where “moti- decreased the amount of con- Department offers free STD flict zones. Money used from like Malaria, the number one longevity, it would go to dia- vational messages” hang flict diamonds, the only way to testing and that West Alabama these diamonds went toward killer of children younger monds. The stone really is for- over their heads on hand- be sure your diamond has not AIDS Outreach does free, painted billboards. “Prevent funds for rebel weapons. than 5 in the region. ever. victimized a community is to anonymous AIDS screenings. Recently, Penelope Cruz malaria, protect your family In 2003, the United States, Many charity organizations She could tell her readers to look for a certificate of origin, weighed in at 26 carats wear- by sleeping under an insecti- the main consumer of dia- have come into place, includ- consistently use condoms or to buy a diamond produced ing ruby and diamond ear- cide treated net every night.” monds, joined the KPCS, lead- ing St. George Orphanage, and dental dams, even with from a laboratory. rings, diamond ring and a Forget advertisements for ing to Sierra Leone legally allowing children to recon- partners they trust. She could Diamonds were Marlon’s diamond bracelet. Renee McDonald’s, just staying alive exporting $125 million dollars nect with families. Volunteers tell us that Spectrum and best friend, and made “Let me Zellweger wore a glimmer- is something the new Sierra in diamonds. frequently visit children in Choice Alabama both give out see your grills” a number one ing Cartier diamond broach, Leonean government has to The mining company, Target gangs and prostitution living condoms on campus, and call while sporting diamond art advertise. Resources, is helping the in the streets of Freetown. The song. They connect people for the University to provide deco bracelets, all for the low, Up to one third of Sierra community progress through children choose to go with the together, and made our 2009 them, too. Even if she didn’t go into low price of $563,000. Not bad Leone’s population was dis- creating a mining market as volunteers. Once there, the Oscar nominees shine on the advice for navigating the for 40 carats. placed because of the stone. translucent as the diamond children are rehabilitated. red carpet. tricky territory of sexual Clean, bright, translucent Sierra Leone has taken last itself. While Sierra Leone’s popu- Just make sure your dia- mond is complementing your interaction (I’d offer this: and unbreakable, it’s no won- place on the United Nations The company works toward lation struggles to recuperate ask permission first), Green look of love, not war. der these stones are so val- Human Development Index, social responsibility, giving from conflict diamonds, they would still be giving us some ued. which, according to UN.org, employees fair pay while gen- are not alone. information we could use. Not only that, but the dia- measures education, adult erating jobs. Angola, Liberia and The Liz Lane is The Crimson mond is a symbol firing emo- literacy and life expectancy Tiffany and Co. purchas- Democratic Republic of Congo White’s Fashion Columnist. Holly Kennedy is a junior tions. These emotions are tied among many other factors. es diamonds from Target also have been victimized by Her Column runs bi-weekly double majoring in philoso- to relationships wealth and The war has ended, but the Resources, spurring Sierra war caused by diamonds. Thursdays. phy and German.

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By Beth Fouhy spending for emergency economic mansion in Baton Rouge, and critics “It came off as amateurish, and reaction to it. The Associated Press relief has been widely panned, espe- pounced on his remarks almost imme- even the tempo in which he spoke Rush Limbaugh, arguably the cially given his state’s receipt of diately, panning everything from his was singsongy,” Williams said, add- nation’s most prominent conservative NEW YORK | Insane. Childish. billions in federal assistance after overly folksy demeanor to his com- ing that the content of the speech was voice, defended Jindal on his radio Disaster. Hurricane Katrina in 2005. And plaint that Obama’s plan to revive the “very simplistic and almost childish.” show Wednesday while acknowledg- And those were some of the kind- Jindal’s voice and earnest, awkward economy was “irresponsible.” Penni Pier, a political communica- ing that “stylistically,” Obama had er comments from political pundits delivery have drawn comparisons to David Brooks, a conservative New tion specialist at Iowa’s Wartburg outshined Jindal. about Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal Kenneth Parcell, the geeky page on York Times columnist who has criti- College, said Jindal’s presentation “The people on our side are making and his response to President Barack the NBC comedy “30 Rock.” cized aspects of the stimulus plan, was overly colloquial and his mes- a real mistake if they go after Bobby Obama’s speech to Congress on Indeed, a new Facebook group titled nonetheless called Jindal’s argu- sage of less government and more tax Jindal,” Limbaugh said. “We cannot Tuesday night. “Bobby Jindal is Kenneth the Page” ments “insane” and tone-deaf given cuts was substantively thin. shun politicians who speak for our Jindal, 37, a Rhodes scholar and had already attracted more than 1,800 the dire economic challenges the “It sounded like the same old rheto- beliefs just because we don’t like the son of Indian immigrants, is consid- members Wednesday afternoon. country faces. ric — we had tax cuts the last eight way he says it.” ered a rising star in Republican ranks Republicans had high hopes for “To come up in this moment in years, and look where it got us,” Pier Jindal was headed to Disney World and a likely 2012 presidential candi- Jindal after his appearance Sunday history with a stale, ‘Government is said. “Jindal was also trying to be so Wednesday with his family for a vaca- date. GOP leaders, looking for a fresh on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” where he the problem, you can’t trust the fed- familiar, he lost credibility. Obama is tion. But his chief of staff, Timmy face for the party’s image, tapped delivered a forceful, concise critique eral government’ is just a disaster for familiar, but at the same time always Teepell, said his boss had prepared Jindal earlier this month for the high- of Obama’s $787 billion stimulus plan the Republican Party,” Brooks said a statesman.” carefully for the speech and that his profile task of rebutting Obama’s and explained his decision to reject on PBS’ “The NewsHour With Jim To be sure, Jindal had a tough act message was strong. first address to a joint session of some of the money allotted for his Lehrer.” ‘‘It’s not where the country to follow in Obama, a naturally gifted “It’s a challenge for anybody to Congress. state. He also impressed observers is, it’s not where the future of the orator whose argument for vast fed- follow Obama. The guy is one of the But in both style and substance, when he spoke to reporters after a country is.” eral intervention to stem the nation’s most gifted speakers of our genera- Jindal’s speech has drawn flak from meeting with Obama and other gov- Fox News commentator Juan economic crisis was widely praised. A tion,” Teepell said. “Bobby’s his own Republicans and Democrats alike. ernors at the White House Monday. Williams focused on Jindal’s deliv- CNN poll taken after his speech found harshest critic. He’s always looking His criticism of government Jindal spoke from the governor’s ery. 92 percent of viewers had a positive for ways to improve.” Try our Student Value Police: Miami music teacher kills family, self Menu By Matt Sedensky Wednesday morning, but neigh- or work being done on her Associated Press Writer bors identified them as 53-year- “He was a marvelous person and a tremendous professor, house. old Pablo Josue Amador, his people would enter the house, and you just breathed peace.” Neighbors said Amador also MIAMI | A gifted musician and 45-year-old wife, Maria and worked at a music store. His teacher whose piano students their youngest daughters, — Sarait Betancourt, a 44-year-old school bus driver who lives near the family wife had nursing degrees and included his neighbors’ kids Priscila and Rosa, 12 and 11. A officials at The Miami Project fatally shot his wife and two teenage son escaped the shoot- to Cure Paralysis confirmed We accept daughters then himself in the ings uninjured, calling 911 at ages 9 and 10, piano lessons Gregorio Montesino, who she was the director of educa- Dining Dollars family’s Miami home, police say, 5:58 a.m. as he fled the home, at his home once a week since lives nearby, said music could tion there, teaching about spi- leaving those who described police said. 2006. always be heard coming from nal cord injuries and answer- 1301 University Blvd. him as friendly and helpful to A biography of Amador post- “He was a marvelous per- the house and children often ing calls from patients looking “On the Strip” wonder what happened. ed on a Web site advertising son and a tremendous profes- played in its in-ground pool. He for the right doctor. 750-0203 Police haven’t released his piano classes says he began sor,” she said. “People would said Amador always waved to By afternoon, all the victims the names of those killed studying music in Havana enter the house, and you just greet him. had been carried out of the and later earned a degree in breathed peace.” Amador also said on his Web white ranch with gray trim. the U.S. The U.S. Copyright Amador’s two slain daugh- site that he sang tenor with the The only sign anything had Office lists 36 compositions by ters, his 16-year-old son, Javier, Greater Miami Opera chorus happened on the quiet street him and a set of photographs. and a college-age daughter all and was a soloist at Kendall of modest single-family homes The songs he wrote, many in excelled at piano and performed United Methodist Church, was the line of TV satellite Spanish, included titles such together at church and home though officials at both places trucks and towels draped over as “Beautiful Boy” and “Rose as Los Galileos, Betancourt weren’t able to confirm that the two minivans parked in the of Love,” as well as numerous said. Amador said on his Web information. family’s driveway, apparently religious selections. site that he produced 13 CDs Christina Ruiz, a 23-year-old placed by police to block the Sarait Betancourt, a 44-year- of his children performing. social work student who lives license plates. But the ques- old school bus driver who lives Authorities have not confirmed next to the family, described tions continued. near the family, said Amador that there is a fourth sibling, him as a “regular dad” who “It confuses me,” said was a Cuban immigrant who nor released any personal helped her grandmother jump- 48-year-old Thelma Vallecillo, has been giving her two sons, information about the family. start her car several times but whose 13-year-old daughter They have not said where the who was known to complain took piano lessons at the house. son is now. when he was bothered by noise “I don’t understand.” Attorny General Holder: Closing Gitmo won’t be easy

By Devlin Barrett selected Holder to lead the new by there is a chance the admin- The Associated Press administration’s effort to close istration will grow to realize the detention facility within a that we need Gitmo and must WASHINGTON | Attorney year. keep it open. More time will General Eric Holder said Much of the year will be allow facts to replace political Wednesday the Guantanamo spent reviewing the individual rhetoric,” said Inhofe, who is detention center is a well-run, case histories of the roughly pushing legislation seeking to professional facility that will 245 inmates, the attorney gen- bar any Guantanamo detainees be difficult to close — but he’s eral said. from coming to the U.S. still going to do it. “It’s going to take us a good Holder said his visit to the Holder visited the U.S. naval portion of that time to look at site was instructive. He met base at Guantanamo Bay, all of the files that we have to with military officials and Cuba, on Monday and spoke to examine, until we get our hands toured the facilities, including reporters about his trip during around what Guantanamo is, the court setting where mili- a news conference Wednesday. and also what Guantanamo tary commissions were to be Closing Guantanamo, he said, was,” he said. held until Obama suspended “will not be an easy process. Sen. James Inhofe, them. It’s one we will do in a way that R-Okla., who is trying to keep He said he did not witness ensures that people are treated Guantanamo open, said he any rough treatment of detain- fairly and that the American was encouraged by Holder’s ees, and in fact found the mili- people are kept safe.” remarks. tary staff and leadership per- President Barack Obama “I believe as more time goes forming admirably.

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By David Espo hearse, funeral The Associated Press

WASHINGTON | The Democratic-con- trolled House pushed through a $410 billion director charged measure Wednesday that boosted domes- tic programs, bristled with earmarks and By Jay Reeves locked hearse parked on a chipped away at policies left behind by the The Associated Press piece of property that Watson Bush administration. owns. The vote was 245-178, largely along party BIRMINGHAM | A funeral Watson was arrested after lines. director accused of leaving officers tracked the hearse to Republicans assailed the measure as too a woman’s body to decay in a him. The body apparently was costly — particularly on the heels of a $787 parked hearse after her rela- in the hearse for about two billion stimulus bill that President Barack tives failed to pay the bill was months, and the battery had Obama signed last week. But Democrats arrested on a felony charge of been removed so no one could jabbed back. abusing a corpse, police said move the vehicle, Wright said. “The same people who drove the economy Wednesday. Funeral directors with into the ditch are now complaining about Watson and Sons Funeral unclaimed bodies can file a the size of the tow truck,” said Rep. James Home embalmed the remains petition to have counties dis- McGovern, D-Mass., pointing out the large of Edna Kathleen Woods, pose of remains. increase in deficits that President George 52, after she died of natural “He knows better. The fam- W. Bush and GOP-controlled Congresses causes in November 2007, ily wouldn’t pay him, so he just amassed. said Gadsden police Sgt. Jeff got rid of it,” Wright said. From the GOP side, Rep. Jeb Hensarling AP Photo|Charles Dharapak Wright. Relatives wanted the Watson was free on bond of Texas said the legislation was “going to White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs takes a question during the daily press body cremated but failed to and did not immediately grow the government 8.3 percent ... but the briefi ng at the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. sign the necessary paperwork return a message left at his family budget which has to pay for the feder- or pay owner Harold Watson funeral home. It was not al budget only grew at 1.3 percent last year.” Overall, the legislation would provided said. No charges have been filed against the Sr., he said. immediately known if he had The debate occurred one day after Obama increases of roughly 8 percent for the federal firm or its principals, although the compa- After storing the corpse an attorney. told Congress in a prime time television agencies it covered, about $32 billion more ny’s offices were raided earlier this month, at his funeral home for more The head of the state office address that he intends to cut deficits in half than last year. and it has announced plans to disband by than a year, Wright said, the that regulates Alabama’s over the next four years, and one day before The bill is intended to allow smooth func- the end of the month. 76-year-old Watson decided to funeral industry said Watson he was submitting tax and spending plans tioning of the government through the Sept. Federal prosecutors are investigating move it because he couldn’t could lose his director’s license for the coming year. 30 end of the fiscal year. The Senate has yet PMA Group’s founder and president, Paul reach the woman’s family. if convicted. Officials said the president’s first budget to vote on its version. Magliochetti, who is a former top aide to Someone complained about “We don’t have many cases would call for a permanent tax cut of $400 After persuading lawmakers to keep ear- Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., chairman of the a foul smell near downtown this bizarre,” said Warren for lower- and middle-class workers and $800 marks off the stimulus bill, Obama made no House Appropriations subcommittee that Gadsden, about 60 miles north- Higgins, executive secretary of for families, a break modeled after the tem- such attempt on the first non-emergency funds defense programs. east of Birmingham, and offi- the Alabama Board of Funeral porary provision in the economic stimulus spending measure of his presidency. The In remarks on the House floor, cers on Tuesday found the Service. “We’re just waiting to legislation. result was that lawmakers claimed billions Republican leader John Boehner urged woman’s remains in a card- hear more from the authorities He also will seek $634 billion over 10 years in federal funds for pet projects — a total Obama to veto the legislation, citing ear- board box that was inside a in Gadsden.” as a down payment on health care reform, of 8,570 earmarks at a cost of $7.7 billion, marks. the start of an effort aimed at providing cov- according to Taxpayers for Common Sense. At the White House, press secretary erage for an estimated 48 million uninsured Majority Democrats declined to provide a Robert Gibbs responded only in general people. Achieving that goal could cost much number of earmarks, but said the cost was terms whether that was possible. more. far smaller, $3.8 billion, 5 percent less than a “There is great concern in this building Obama also intends to ask lawmakers to year ago. and by the president about earmarks,” \h[[]_\ji approve a new cap-and-trade system of lim- Among the earmarks was one sponsored Gibbs said. “Without having looked specif- with Croakie its and pollution allowances, especially for by Rep. Howard Berman, D-Calif., who ically at a piece of legislation, I’m hesitant fkhY^Wi[ Lens Cloth industries such as utilities with coal burn- secured $200,000 for a “tattoo removal vio- to throw out that four-letter word, ‘Veto.’“ ing power plants. The program would help lence outreach program” in Los Angeles. After eight years without control of the reduce greenhouse gas emissions while Aides said the money would pay for a tattoo White House, congressional Democrats generating revenue that could help finance removal machine that could help gang mem- also used the legislation to target several other elements of an ambitious agenda that bers or others shed visible signs of their past, policies of former President Bush. includes health care and education reform. and anyone benefiting would be required to Under the bill, Mexican-licensed trucks The spending bill that cleared the House perform community service. are banned from operating outside com- drew the support of 229 Democrats and 16 Rep. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., said the bill includ- mercial zones along the border with the Republicans. There were 159 Republicans ed at least a dozen earmarks for clients of United States. The Teamsters union, which www.theshirtshop.biz and 20 Democrats opposed. PMA Group, a lobbying company now at the supported Obama’s election last year, had In a symbolic bow to the recession, center of a federal corruption investigation. sought the move. The Bush administration Downtown Tuscaloosa Democrats included in the spending mea- “It’s simply not responsible to allow a backed a pilot program to permit up to 500 525 Greensboro Avenue sure a prohibition on a cost-of-living increase soon-to-be-criminally indicted lobbying firm trucks from 100 Mexican motor carriers for members of Congress for the year. to win funding, all borrowed, in this bill,” he access to U.S. roads. 752-6931 PORTS Thursday, February 26, 2009 GregS Ostendorf • Editor [email protected] 8 MEN’S BASKETBALL | ARKANSAS RECAP Gee’s hot hand leads Tide to lopsided win

By Ryan Wright Tide avenge an earlier loss by head coach John Pelphrey. an 8-3 lead that ended up as Assistant Sports Editor routing the Razorbacks 88-67 “Gee got those guys off to a catalyst for Alabama. The Wednesday night. a great start,” Pelphrey said. Tide exploded on a 20-2 run With a man in his face, Gee broke his career-high “We didn’t have much of an and doubled up the hapless Alonzo Gee set his feet in the 3-point record, four, by sink- answer. Gee, when he is play- Razorbacks 49-23 by the half. corner to toss up a heat check. ing 5-of-6 in the first half. ing well, is as good as anybody Three Alabama players Across the court, Senario Gee followed up last week’s in our league. He’s a special — Gee, Hillman and Yamene Hillman raised his right hand 28-point, SEC Player of the player.” Coleman — had reached and pointed down, signaling Week performance with a 23- Gee’s hot shooting rubbed double digits in scoring by to count the shot before it point, 7-board game in 28 min- off on his teammates. The intermission. Trying to play even left Gee’s hands. The 3 utes of play. team shot a blistering 59 per- catch up, Arkansas hoisted pointer fell in just as cleanly “After I made that first shot cent from the field for the 14 3-pointers in the first half as the four that preceded it I knew it was going to be a game. Hillman was the Tide’s but made just one for a dis- — in the first half. good game for me,” Gee said. second-leading scorer with 13 mal seven percent clip from Gee took the court against “It’s a great feeling. I thank points. He also dished out a beyond the arc. Arkansas as hot as he left in my teammates. It felt great to career-high seven assists. Alabama stretched the lead last Saturday’s double-over- make some shots.” Arkansas was in the game to as many as 30 points before time win over Mississippi Nobody was more impressed for all of four minutes. The winning by a final margin of State to help the Crimson with Gee’s play than Arkansas Razorbacks jumped out to 21. The win marked Alabama’s largest margin of victory in an SEC contest since 94-53 win over Auburn in 2005. Every player on the Tide’s roster played and scored. “Tonight is something that hasn’t happened to us in league play,” Pelphrey said. It’s a statement that takes on more meaning when it comes from the coach of a team that is now 1-12 in SEC play. The game served as retribu- tion for Alabama. Arkansas’s lone SEC win came against Alabama in late January, Philip Pearson’s first game as interim head coach. With three games remaining, the win keeps the door open for the Tide to finish with a .500 CW | Drew Hoover mark in SEC play. Alonzo Gee led all scorers with 23 points against Arkansas “I think we’re finally get- Wednesday night. The senior made fi ve 3 pointers, a career ting over that hump,” Gee high, in the fi rst half alone. said. “We’re playing better than we have the last couple Oklahoma and Texas ear- Tide’s next game against Ole weeks, and we’re still getting lier this season, falls to 13-13 Miss. better.” (1-12). Alabama is now 5-2 against SEC Alabama moves to 15-12 (5-8) Forward Demetrius Jemison competition at home. Alabama with three games remaining hit the floor and clutched his will play Ole Miss on the road before the SEC Tournament. ankle in the second half. Pearson Saturday at 3 p.m. The team is Arkansas, a far cry from said it was just a sprain and that riding a 7-game losing streak on the team that knocked off Jemison could be ready for the the road. The Crimson White SPORTS Thursday, February 26, 2009 9 BASEBALL Matthes provides late-game heroics for Tide

By Greg Ostendorf to a 7-0 lead midway through and tie the game. Sports Editor five, and it looked all but “The biggest thing tonight over. However, Wells thought was us coming from behind,” As if hitting for the cycle otherwise, as he brought his Matthes said. “We were down wasn’t enough, Kent Matthes team in and talked to them 7-0, and it would be really easy was at it again Wednesday before they came to the plate. to shut it down right there, but night, this time hitting a walk- “We talked to them about we were able to get some stuff off home run in the bottom of ‘don’t try and score eight runs going.” the 10th to cap off Alabama’s here,’ ” Wells said. “Just one Three different Alabama improbable comeback win pitch at a time and get some relievers combined to get over Nicholls State, 8-7. base runners.” through the top of the 10th “My adrenaline is still kind That’s exactly what inning and set the stage for of flowing right now,” Matthes Alabama did, and behind a Matthes’ walk-off blast in the said. “This is actually a first two-run home run by center bottom half. in back-to-back nights. I’ve fielder Tyler Odle and an RBI- After the game, Wells never hit the cycle, and I’ve triple from freshman Taylor emphasized the importance never had a walk-off home- Dugas, the Tide scored four of winning these close games, run. I’m really trying to just runs in the fifth inning and but he also knows that he take it all in right now.” found themselves right back can’t overlook falling behind The senior, who hit for the in the game. by so much early in the game. cycle in the Tide’s 11-4 win After putting another run “The one thing that you Tuesday, was the first and on the board in the eighth always want to be able to last batter to step to the plate inning, Alabama trailed by do is come back, and we in the 10th, as he took a 1-0 just two heading into the final weren’t able to do that against fastball and smashed it off the inning. Southeast Missouri,” Wells scoreboard to capture the vic- Designated hitter Ryan said. “During the course of the tory. Rhoden got things started year, it’s good, and it’s good to “He’s hot,” head coach Jim when he took the first pitch do it early. You just would like Wells said. “He got a nice off his backside and made to eliminate the things that pitch, zoned in on it and got his way to first. Jake Smith caused the deficit in the first it out of here. For us, it was followed that with a double place.” definitely the right guy at the over the centerfielder’s head The Tide remains home this right time.” to score Rhoden and trim the weekend for a four-game set When asked which accom- margin to one. against Illinois-Chicago with plishment was more special, Junior Cal Tinsley came in the first pitch scheduled for Matthes laughed, but pointed CW | Jerrod W Seaton to pinch run and moved up 6:35 p.m. Friday. out that the win was the most Kent Matthes(22) hit a home run in extra innings to give the Tide the lead. to third after a costly throw- important thing. ing error by Colonels’ pitcher “I think the cycle is prob- that much more special for us like a team who was still reel- field, and Nicholls State took Dale Dickerson on a pickoff ably harder, but the walk off to come back late and then get ing from back-to-back losses advantage, stringing together attempt. Three pitches later, was great, especially since we the win.” over the weekend. The Tide base hit after base hit. Dugas grounded out to the got a win,” he said. “It made it Early on, Alabama looked made mental errors in the The Colonels jumped out shortstop to bring in Tinsley Reed, Waller lead Auburn past Ole Miss, 77-64 The Associated Press onds of the second half to give “They were kind of confused points for Auburn. Reed didn’t you commit as many turnovers Auburn the lead for good and on how to guard our screens commit a turnover in the game as we did. Just careless with AUBURN |Quantez Robertson a young Ole Miss team never and how to get through plays. and had three assists and three the ball at times. A number of dribbled up the court, nearly recovered. We just tried to keep doing that steals. times we had possession of the lost the ball in mid-air and The Tigers set the standards and keep getting them frustrat- Lebo said Robertson’s shot ball and they just took it away heaved it toward the basket for most wins in a season during ed.” gave the team “a positive vibe” from us.” left-handed as the halftime coach Jeff Lebo’s five-year ten- The two teams opened the going into the locker room. The Tigers, the SEC’s worst- buzzer sounded. ure, and tied the mark for most game tied for third in the SEC “He kind of lost it going up shooting team from the foul That momentum-changing 3- SEC victories. The 15 home West. Ole Miss had earlier and then just threw it up there,” line, made 22 of 29 free throws. pointer and Tay Waller’s seven- wins also matches the most in handed Auburn a 19-point loss, Lebo said. point surge to open the second the 41-year history of Beard- its worst of the season. Zach Graham and David half helped Auburn coast to a Eaves-Memorial Coliseum. Waller was scoreless in that Huertas scored 15 apiece for 77-64 win over Mississippi on The Rebels, who led by as game and missed all five 3- Ole Miss. Huertas only scored Wednesday night, the Tigers’ many as nine points in the first point attempts. He hit four 3s two points in the second half, Super TANtastic fifth win in six games. half, were just 1-for-17 shoot- this time, taking advantage of going 1-for-8 from the floor and DeWayne Reed had 19 points ing to open the second half. teammates’ screens to open 0-for-5 from 3-point range. Spray Tans and Waller added 18 for the They missed 13 in a row at one the second half. Malcolm White added Tigers (18-10, 7-6 Southeastern point. “Coach ran a play for me and 18 rebounds for the Rebels, Conference), who started a “We just broke down,” said I hit the first one and he ran who committed 23 turnovers. “Get the charm 26-5 run with Robertson’s awk- Terrico White, who led Ole another play for me, and I hit it They shot just 25 percent in without the harm!” ward 3-point heave against Miss with 24 points. “Coach is too,” Waller said. the second half — including Murphy Holloway to cut the always telling us the first five Korvotney Barber had 4-of-18 3s — after hitting half halftime deficit to four points. minutes of the second half are 13 points and 13 rebounds for their shots before the half. “(The defender) got his hand the key to winning the game.” Auburn, which has boosted Ole Miss was coming off wins on the ball a little bit and I was With two freshmen and postseason hopes that once over Tennessee and Georgia Buy 1 Airbrush Spray Tan able to get the ball in the air,” two sophomores starting, the seemed a longshot with its by a combined 38 points but Robertson said. “It went in for Rebels seemed to start losing recent run and also got a little couldn’t sustain that hot play. me.” their cool during that span redemption from the first meet- “We couldn’t score,” Ole So did just about everything with some on-court bickering, ing. Miss coach Andy Kennedy GET 1 FREE! else for Auburn for a few min- careless turnovers and few “They whipped us pretty said. “When you can’t get it utes after the half, while Ole open shots. good down at Ole Miss,” Barber close to the basket, we live and $30 Miss (15-12, 6-7) went cold. “Us being aggressive and said. “They were more physical die on the jump shot. Waller hit two 3-pointers and taking it to them, they kind of than we were.” “You’re just not going to be a foul shot in the first 57 sec- got flustered,” Robertson said. Rasheem Barrett had 10 able to win SEC games when now until March 1st

Barkley not worried about jail sentence Make your appointment today at DIVINE APPOINTMENTS The Associated Press absence, Barkley resumed his he is promoting a new televi- improve his swing. studio analyst role for TNT sion series on Golf Channel “I made a mistake and just NEW YORK | Charles Barkley last week. called “The Haney Project,” have to take the beatdown,” 205-345-7783 232 McFarland Blvd. N says he’s not worried about The latest development in in which renowned coach Barkley said. “It is what it is. serving a brief jail sentence Barkley’s legal woes came as Hank Haney tries to help him It’s 100 percent my fault.” after pleading guilty Monday to charges of driving drunk. The 45-year-old former NBA star pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges stem- ming from his arrest in late December in Arizona. He’s set to begin a five-day sentence March 21. “I always knew I’d have to do time,” he told The Associated Press on Wednesday. “It’s not something I’m worried about.” The Hall of Famer must pay more than $2,000 in fines and attend an alcohol treatment program. Under Arizona law, he’ll also be forced to install an ignition interlock device on his vehicles. “I’m not even thinking about it,” he said of the jail sentence. “When it happens, it happens.” Barkley was stopped by police Dec. 31 shortly after leaving a Scottsdale night- club. He was arrested after failing a field sobriety test. He had a blood-alcohol level of .149 percent, nearly twice the legal limit of .08 percent in Arizona. After a six-week leave of 10 Thursday, February 26, 2009 SPORTS The Crimson White SOFTBALL Pitcher’s success stems from dad’s wisdom By Britton Lynn a division one team that’s Contributing Writer ranked No. 1 in the nation. Morgan is one of the hardest Charlotte Morgan has been working players on the team, playing the game of softball all because of her role model, since she was 7, but it wasn’t her father. Morgan talks to until she was 13 that she took her father before every game, the game to a different level. which she said keeps her After one of the pitcher’s top simple-minded. rivals back at home in Moreno “Me and my dad have been Valley, Calif., roughed her hitting my whole life,” Morgan up after one inning, Morgan said. “If I’m struggling or if decided would never lose that I’m doing well, I can look to badly again. Her father asked my dad for whatever I need.” her how hard she thought her Morgan said her family is a rival had been working and big part of her life. When she if Morgan had been working visited colleges, she was look- just as hard. She realized she ing for more than just a place hadn’t. where she could improve in “My dad just sat me down softball; she was looking for and told me, ‘If you want to be a place to call home. Morgan the best you’re going to have contributes her positive expe- to work at it. It’s not going to rience in Tuscaloosa so far be handed to you.’ Ever since to her teammates, who have [that experience] I set my helped her forget about being mind,” the junior said. 2,000 miles away from home. Alex Gilbert | UA Athletics Since then, Morgan’s work “Having my coaches and Junior Charlotte Morgan pitches against Notre Dame on Feb. 14. The Tide shut out the Irish 10-0. ethic brought her to Alabama, my teammates here makes it so much better,” Morgan said. “You don’t have to be a cer- during her career at “[My team] makes school and tain size or have certain tal- Alabama. all the stresses that we have ents to play softball,” Morgan As a sophomore she was one not that big.” said. “We have girls from of the top 10 finalists for the Morgan said she hopes to 6 foot to 4-foot-10, [girls with] American Softball Association/ Open for viewing play softball after college for speed to girls who hit with USA Softball Player of the the Olympic, national, or even power. Anyone can play [soft- Year. She was also a first-team another country’s profes- ball] if they work hard at it.” on Saturdays!! Louisville Slugger/National sional team if the opportunity Morgan’s mindset of con- Fastpitch Coaches Association arises. 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By Matthew H Glasscock still a blast to watch. The film apparently this town is case. The Blind Assassin is a Contributing Writer is peppered with disorientat- plagued by an inordinate dead ringer for Pai Mei from ing edits, corny acting, goofy amount of one-armed men. “Kill Bill Vol. 2.” During the “Master of the Flying sets and gratuitous violence, I did have a hard time nail- tournament I also became Guillotine” is the second but it doesn’t matter because ing down who exactly was increasingly aware that I was installment of director Jimmy these guys are having fun. supposed to be the protago- watching the inspiration for Wang Yu’s “One Armed The story is simple. The One nist and who was the bad guy, the “Mortal Kombat” video Boxer” kung fu franchise. I Armed Boxer (Jimmy Wang but after a while I realized it game franchise. have to be honest with you Yu) has killed the two disci- didn’t matter. Neither charac- This film was clearly a lot of — I am not a connoisseur of ples of a blind Imperial assas- ter really has any redeeming kung fu films, but I am willing sin (Kam Kang). This appar- qualities nor does anything fun to be a part of and it trans- to learn. Sure, I have seen the ently happened in the first remotely noble. The One lates into the viewing expe- obligatory Bruce Lee films a film, but a flashback quickly Armed Boxer basically cheats rience. After a few minutes, few times, and I adored Zhang catches the audience up. The to win his fights and often you forget you are watching a Yimou’s “Hero,” but aside Blind Assassin is the master seems cowardly, but the Blind poorly crafted film and throw from those few mainstream of the flying guillotine, a truly Assassin is portrayed as a your reservations out the win- standards, I am a total n00b. I unique weapon that cleanly cold-blooded murderer. Your dow. understand there is quite the decapitates its targets. It has guess is as good as mine as to I enjoyed this film from the cult following for many of the to be one of the coolest weap- which is the good guy. There opening scene to the final more obscure films and I am ons I have ever seen in a film. was also a slight anti-avian credits, and if you’re looking beginning to see why. The Blind Assassin swears theme I picked up on that may for a mindless, easy flick, I This film was unadulter- vengeance on the One Armed have been inadvertent. But highly recommend this one. ated entertainment at its best. Boxer, and there you have it. either way, many birds were If you are looking for a dense The Blind Assassin leaves abused during this produc- plot or a weighty melodrama, his secluded shanty in the tion. ‘Master of the you may want to pass on this mountains and sets off to set- The highlight of the film is one. But, if you are in search tle the score. Rumors abound during the aforementioned Flying Guillotine’ of something a little more that the One Armed Boxer will kung fu tournament. The par- Director: Jimmy Wang lightweight, then this is the be attending a kung fu tourna- ticipating fighters all have Yu perfect picture for you. ment sponsored by the Eagle bizarre names and even more “Master of the Flying Claw school, and so the assas- bizarre attributes. A few are Starring: Jimmy Wang Guillotine” doesn’t waste any sin, armed with his flying guil- priceless, and to avoid spoil- Yu, Kam Kang time getting to the good stuff. lotine, eventually blows into ing it for you, I will say no OK, it may forgo convention- town. During his brief stay, more. Release: 1977 al cinematic canons such as the Blind Assassin kills every This film has inspired many character development, coher- one-armed man with whom and Quentin Tarantino is Runtime: 93 min. ent direction or focus, but it is he comes in contact, and probably the most obvious lib.verycd.com Woman in Morgan Freeman crash not his mistress

By Derikk J. Lang “I have been labeled as the lawyer, Bill Luckett, told media physically and emotionally as lawsuit filed with the U.S. Freeman and Meyer were The Associated Press other woman and have been outlets that Freeman and his a result of the accident.” District Court in Northern traveling on a dark, two-lane accused of having caused the wife of 24 years, Myrna Colley- The lawsuit claims that Mississippi. She said that highway that cuts through the LOS ANGELES | The woman breakup of Mr. Freeman’s mar- Lee, had been separated since Freeman failed to keep a prop- Freeman has only provided expansive farmlands of the who was with Morgan Freeman riage,” Meyer said. “Nothing December 2007 and were get- er lookout, maintain atten- “minimal support” for Meyer Mississippi Delta when the the night of a car crash that could be further from the ting a divorce. Several media tion, keep the vehicle under following the accident. car ran off the side of the road, control and obey the posted injured both of them insists truth. I had hoped and prayed outlets reported that the 48- Freeman, who won an Oscar authorities said last August. she was never romantically speed limit. that Mr. Freeman or his repre- year-old Meyer was Freeman’s for his performance in 2004’s The vehicle flipped several linked to Freeman and is suing sentatives would have set the mistress. Meyer is suing for medical “Million Dollar Baby,” co- times but landed upright in a the actor for negligence. record straight and cleared Meyer said Wednesday she expenses, pain and suffering, starred in last summer’s “The ditch about five miles west of Demaris Meyer and her my name, but they have not met Freeman the night of the lost wages, permanent dis- Dark Knight.” His screen lawyer, Gloria Allred, held a done so and that is why I have accident at a dinner party ability and property damage. Charleston. credits also include “Bruce news conference Wednesday chosen to come forward to tell at the Bayou Bend Golf and Allred did not specify how “We’re confident this will announcing that Meyer has the truth about our relation- Country Club that she had much in damages that Meyer, Almighty,” ‘‘The Shawshank all be resolved,” Freeman’s filed a lawsuit against the ship.” been invited to by Luckett. who worked as an executive Redemption” and “Driving publicist, Ken Sunshine, said 71-year-old Academy Award In the days after the acci- Meyer said Freeman had been assistant, is seeking with the Miss Daisy.” Wednesday. winner. dent last August, Freeman’s a “perfect gentleman” that evening and agreed to let her stay at one of three houses on his property, so that she “would have an easier drive you to work the next morning.” Allred said the accident think occurred when Freeman was driving Meyer’s car with Meyer in the passen- ger seat from Luckett’s home in Clarksdale, Miss., are to Freeman’s property in Charleston, Miss., some u 40 miles away. Meyer would not comment on whether Freeman was overyour drinking that night or speci- fy what caused the accident that left the actor with a bro- ken arm, broken elbow and shoulder damage. Meyer’s injuries included a broken left wrist, right scapula and a torn labrum. ex “The accident and its after- math has literally changed my life in every respect,” Meyer AP Photo | Reed Saxon said. “I sustained numerous Attorney Gloria Allred displays accident photos as her client, injuries. I was unconscious Demaris Meyer, looks on at a news conference in Los Ange- following the accident ... I les on Wednesday, to discuss a lawsuit against actor Morgan could not take care of myself Freeman stemming from an accident in which she was seriously for several months. I have not injured while he was driving her car in Mississippi in 2008. been able to go back to work and still am suffering both

(UK°`V\°^Lre. ThrLL°KYPURZ°HNV 0[°[HRLZ 3LZZ;OHU<;OPURVrN 12 Thursday, February 26, 2009 LIFESTYLES The Crimson White COLUMN | COMICS CORNER Watch the ‘Watchmen’ By Robert Bozeman Zach Snyder getting the tone didn’t let the film be anything much less going to see it. visuals are sublime. If nothing story by itself while being able Assistant Design Editor and motifs of the book exactly but R-rated. The few irregu- Furthermore you cannot else, “300” was a visual mas- to accurately reflect the book. right. Ninety percent of the larities that we know of so blame Snyder for the film terpiece and the way Snyder “Watchmen” will be a great Editor’s Note: This is a spe- scenes from the trailers can far, particularly those about adaptation of “300” being slows down and lets you really success if it is both accessible cial edition of Comics Corner. be found almost verbatim in the ending, change nothing of one-dimensional, overblown take in a beautifully detailed to new audiences and satisfy- Comics Corner runs on the book, and if the trailers the meaning or impact of the or homophobic. You can, scene can be breathtaking. ing to veteran readers. Wednesdays. seem to have too much action, story; they only make it more however, blame Frank Miller This is probably the truest It must be a daunting task The most important thing that is probably because palatable for the big screen. because that is exactly how he way to transpose a comic onto to translate “Watchmen” into I can say in rebuttal to Josh executives typically push for And while there are a few wrote it. I can only hope the the big screen. film. It is large and complex, Veazey’s fluff-ridden anti- more action-oriented trailers things I noticed that I didn’t “Watchmen” movie is as true The biggest risk “Watchmen” and would probably never Watchmen movie rant is this: to help fill seats. This should like, mainly the change in out- to the book as “300” is. runs of being a failure is if make a great movie, but don’t see the movie if you are come as no surprise. fit of the Silk Spectre II, which Snyder is infamous for the story is too inaccessible since it is inevitable that it be going into the theater wanting Snyder has been loyal to the seems to have no silk, are triv- his love of slow motion, but to people who have not read translated into film, I am very to hate it. source material; he has not ial and definitely won’t keep that shouldn’t be seen as a the graphic novel; it needs to pleased with what I have seen That said, all accounts have modernized the setting and he me from enjoying the film, detriment to his films. His stand alone and be a complete so far.

VIDEO GAME REVIEW | ‘NOBY NOBY BOY’ Bizarre game elicits confusion By Adrian Morris Contributing Writer

“Noby Noby Boy” is bizarre, Thursday, Feb. 26th unique and somehow relax- ing. It’s a hard game to explain and my default answer to any EZgeZijVaKeita Takahashi, creator of “Katamari Damacy,” has attempted a few times to explain what “Noby Noby Boy” is about, but even he is at a loss for words. When asked on the PlayStation Blog why he made “Noby Noby Boy,” Takahashi replied, “Seriously, I don’t know.” He also said, “By mak- ing an undefined and ambi- tious game, I want the player’s reaction to be something like, ‘I don’t know why, but it’s concolemaster.com somehow interesting. I can’t From developer Namco Bandai, “Noby Noby Boy” was released worldwide on Feb. 19th for the stop playing.’ ” Playstation 3. Doors open at 9pm “Noby Noby Boy” has one Boy is a worm-like creature The tops kept falling from the ly. When Boy was too long, I goal. Girl wants everyone to that can theoretically stretch sky because they were con- fought the camera because it Tickets: $15 online, be connected, so she needs infinitely. Boy, you and players stantly falling off the grid and focused on the center of his help from Boy to grow and online, report the length you respawning in the sky. body and not his head. Other or at door reach each planet in the solar have stretched to Girl. The “Noby Noby Boy” has only control issues involve trying system. The distance traveled 18358 more you stretch, the farther one or two songs, but they do to stretch, rotate the camera between planets by Girl is the www.jupiteronthestrip.com Girl grows. Four days after make the experience relaxing. and fly using R2 and L2 at the factual distance. 1307 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 / 205-248-6611 “Noby Noby Boy’s” release, My largest complaints are same time without zooming in Girl grew 384,403 km and the lack of purpose and the some direction. reached the moon. controls. I wish there were While I do not think most The “enjoyment” in “Noby other reasons to play other people will enjoy “Noby Noby Noby Boy” stems from the than growing Girl or obtaining Boy,” I think it deserves a Don’t let the Economy fundamental mechanic of the small list of trophies. chance. After all, no other how to stretch further. Both The “Grand Theft Auto” game will let you eat its man- analogue sticks control the series allows you to have “fun” ual. If you do not want to pay take away your corresponding end of Boy’s in a sandbox world without $4.99 for “Noby Noby Boy,” fun!! body. Pushing the analogue feeling the need to complete then my suggestion is to find sticks in opposite directions missions. Stealing cars, shoot- someone who has. will stretch Boy. The more you ing strangers and running If “Noby Noby Boy” sounds stretch, the harder it will be to from cops gives you the feel- like it might be for you, then stretch farther. ing of accomplishing an imme- join the Girl’s workforce. I am Boy can eat objects to grow diate “goal” in a world that’s both proud and ashamed that

and stretch. Boy can also cre- affected by you. I contributed 15,000 km toward NOW– atively use objects to stretch. “Noby Noby Boy” has the the moon, but I intend to con- For example, I stretched same sandbox style gameplay, tribute more as myself and

Play around an entire level. but it lacks the feeling of sat- other Boys help Girl journey My favorite example involves isfaction. You can report how to Mars. wrapping Boy around a donut- many meters you have grown, Move( - In shaped cloud and letting the but that is it. The reward may tail end snap off. After it take weeks or even months to ‘Noby Noby Boy’ Place Your $250 Deposit Today & LATER! respawned, I ate it and grew. experience depending on how Another time, I suspended long it takes to reach the next Platform: PlayStation 3; Begin FREE Unlimited Use of Our myself and stretched as far as planet. PlayStation Network I could until the map zoomed But the larger issue is the Recreational Amenities Immediately! out to show Earth. controls. Some buttons do Must move in by June 2009 Levels generate random multiple things. R1 rotates the ( amounts and types of objects camera and, if held, it zooms CW critic’s rating: and place them on a large in and out using the SIXAXIS. square grid. One level I played L1 only rotates the camera had 90 percent of the surface left, but when held with R1 it covered with spinning tops. rotates the camera vertical-

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