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SPORTS Walk-off homerun lifts Tide to victory the Sc getsne technical 14 9 in extra innings 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.