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SPORTS | PRO DAY NEWS | MAL MOORE Lung problems hospitalize Moore Alabama’s AD moved woman said in a press release rector in 1999. He was a quarter- that he was scheduled to move to back for legendary head coach to Duke for more tests Duke University Medical Center Paul “Bear” Bryant, and was an Wednesday night for follow-up assistant coach from 1965-1982. He By Marc Torrence tests. coached quarterbacks under head Assistant Sports Editor Last August, Moore was hospi- coach Gene Stallings from 1990- talized in DCH Regional Medical 1993. He was named to the State UA Athletic Director Mal Moore Center in Tuscaloosa for an irregu- of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in was hospitalized for heart prob- lar heartbeat and was released two 2011. lems for the second time in less days later. His physician, Dr. James Moore has also overseen mul- than a year Wednesday. Moore was R. Robinson, said the August hos- tiple facility upgrades at the admitted to Brookwood Hospital pitalization was a “precautionary University, most recently a $9 mil- in Birmingham, Ala., for tests measure.” lion strength and conditioning and treatment regarding pulmo- The Tuscaloosa News first facility for the football team. The nary problems, a UA official con- reported the hospitalization. football building was named after CW File firmed Wednesday. A UA spokes- Moore, 73, became athleticdi- Moore in 2007. Mal Moore

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CW | Austin Bigoney Former Tide player Jesse Williams participates in agility drills for media and NFL scouts Wednesday afternoon. 2-D ideas become 3-D objects Twelve Tide players work out for scouts Fluker, Johnson, Jones among those looking toward NFL Draft

By Marc Torrence Assistant Sports Editor

Twelve draft-eligible Alabama football play- ers worked out for scouts from all 32 NFL teams in Tuscaloosa at the University’s annual Pro Day. It was a chance for players who didn’t par- ticipate in the NFL Combine three weeks ago to show NFL teams what they could do ahead of the NFL Draft, which starts Thursday, April 25. “I think that it says a lot about the total pro- gram and all the people in it and the great team of people we have here, whether it’s in personal development, academic success, developing the players, being able to recruit quality people to represent the program and develop within the CW | Jh’ordan Johnson program,” head coach Nick Saban said. “Our Printers in a lab in Hardaway Hall can create plastic objects from digital coaching staff does a wonderful job. We have a designs. great support staff here in the athletic depart- 3-D printing lab opened professor in the college of engi- ment, and the University community has been neering, said. “It’s probably going very cooperative in helping us develop players on campus in January to be as common as a printer off the field as well as helping us recruit them.” in your office or maybe in your D.J. Fluker, Kelly Johnson, Nico Johnson, By Adrienne Burch house.” Barrett Jones, Robert Lester, Jeremy Shelley, Assistant News Editor The College of Engineering 3-D Damion Square, Carson Tinker, Chance printing lab opened in January. Warmack, Jesse Williams and Michael In a small room on the first The printers create objects Williams, in addition to walk-on Ranzell floor of Hardaway Hall, ideas designed using 3-D design soft- Watkins, all worked out for NFL scouts. go from 2-D designs on com- ware programs like AutoCAD, Jones and Square were only able to bench puter screens to functioning 3-D SolidWorks and Google Sketchup. press and turned in 27 and 23 repetitions, objects in a matter of hours. The The printers take designs from respectively. Eddie Lacy, Dee Milliner and new College of Engineering 3-D these programs and slice it from Quinton Dial measured and weighed in but did printing lab has five 3-D printers the bottom to the top to figure not participate in any drills. capable of printing anything from out what each layer will look like. “It is frustrating, but at the end of the day, models of bugs to working mon- Then, they lay down each layer of CW | Shannon Auvil there’s nothing you can do but rehab and get key wrenches. plastic and build from the bottom Jarr Strydom, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, works better for next time,” Lacy, who strained his “I think 3-D printing is going up. on the design of an Alabama A keychain. UA Engineering has a 3-D hamstring running a 40-yard dash during a to be everywhere in the future,” printing lab in Room 160 Hardaway Hall for engineering students to mock combine, said. Andrew Graettinger, associate SEE 3D PAGE 2 model and build intricate parts.

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NEWS | ALABAMA ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Alabama Supreme Court topples barriers preventing school fl ex bill Educators withdrew support from bill after against passage of the bill this policies, such as tenure for department of political sci- Friday. But with the barrier teachers and administrators. ence, said. “When they came changes outlined private school vouchers of the injunction out of the However, different versions back from the recess, they “ picture, the bill, which was were passed in the House and had a new bill that was much When they came back from By Mark Hammontree and Montgomery Circuit Judge passed almost two weeks ago, Senate, which led to debate longer and much different. Justin Heck ordered to prevent Gov. could find its way to Bentley’s among lawmakers and resi- Part of it included tax credits the recess, they had a new CW Staff Robert Bentley from signing desk as early as Thursday dents throughout Alabama. for people whose children are bill that was much longer the Alabama Accountability morning when the House “At some point during assigned to failing schools, and much different. The all-Republican Act. convenes. the meetings of the con- and it allowed tax credits if Alabama Supreme Court Montgomery Circuit Judge The bill started as an eight- ference committee, some those parents sent their chil- — Joseph Smith decided Wednesday after- Charles Price’s original page school flexibility bill that of the Republicans called dren to private schools.” noon against the restrain- injunction mandated a hear- would allow school systems to for a recess,” Joseph ing order a Democrat ing for the AEA’s lawsuit seek waivers from some state Smith, a professor in the SEE ACCOUNTABILITY PAGE 6

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Graettinger said the price of a charm,” Brown said. “It works Marquavius Burnett utilize 3-D printing ogy that we need to have at the The first 3-D printers were the machines and staffing the straight out of the printer.” sports editor University, and he got the right developed in the 1980s, but had lab actually is much more than Jamey Grimes, instructor 3D FROM PAGE 1 people together to make it hap- strict patents and were very cost of the materials actually in the art department, uses John Brinkerhoff pen,” Graettinger said. “He expensive. However, in the being printed. 3-D printing for his Art 131 3-D opinion editor “Creativity is blossoming gave us the directions and said early 2000s the patents were “Some of these machines can design course. He said he looks Ashanka Kumari because you can think of an idea, to make sure this equipment is relaxed and cheaper versions run for less than $50 a week, run- at 3-D printing from more of an chief copy editor draw it up, print it and technical- being used, and that’s why it’s have become available. Now, 3-D ning all the time,” he said. art standpoint. Shannon Auvil ly get it in your hands the next open to anybody on campus to printers can be purchased start- Graettinger said it’s hard to “I think of 3-D printing as just photo editor day,” he said. “Then you can try come over here and use.” ing around $1,000. say what other Universities are another tool I can use like foam, it in what you are trying to do There are currently six stu- “It’s a huge step forward in doing when it comes to 3-D print- plaster, a band saw or some Anna Waters and see if works and meets your dents who work in the lab on a technology,” Strydom said. “It’s ing, but he does think this new other tool,” Grimes said. “It’s an lead designer requirements. And if it doesn’t daily basis, processing up to five kind of like how computers lab is something special. excellent tool and the right tool Whitney Hendrix you can redraw it, and we will jobs a day from departments used to be as big as a room or “A lot of individual research for certain jobs.” lead graphic designer print it again.” across campus. Jarr Strydom, a something, and then when they groups have their own printer in Grimes said his most success- Alex Clark Graettinger said the idea freshman majoring in mechani- became really big they made the their laboratories, but the con- ful project involved the printing community manager for the 3-D lab came when the cal engineering, started work- desktop computer. That’s what cept of having it organized in of the skeletal structure of a sea Charles Karr, dean of the College ing in the lab when it opened in they did with the 3-D printer. one place that is staffed where urchin. of Engineering, showed interest January. They made it into a desktop we support people’s ideas and “There is definitely some ADVERTISING in bringing the technology to “I feel like I’m getting a new printer, and you now you can know how to get things done; it advantages to using printers like Will DeShazo have it in your room sitting on is kind of unique,” he said. this because the printer allows 348-8995 your desk.” Corey Brown, a junior major- for intricate detail,” he said. “If Advertising Manager Strydom said the best part ing in aerospace engineering, students aren’t already using [email protected] about this lab is anyone can use also works in the 3-D printing 3-D design they should start Tori Hall it, and there is no cost to the lab. Brown said he has printed a learning now.” Territory Manager 348-2598 student. topography map for an engineer- Students or organizations Classified Manager 348-7355 “It’s absolutely free, and the ing professor and a mayfly for a interested in printing their University is trying to keep it biology professor, among other designs or who want to know Coleman Richards free,” Strydom said. “If we were things. more information can email Special Projects Manager to charge it for what it costs, no “We also made a wrench, a [email protected] [email protected] Natalie Selman 348-8042 Creative Services Manager ON THE RADAR Robert Clark 348-8742 Emily Diab 348-8054 Quiet intellectual becomes fi rst pope from the Americas Chloe Ledet 348-6153 From MCT Campus weight within the Vatican struc- the 1976-83 Argentine military ture,” Argentina’s ambassador dictatorship. 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Everyone will raise loan fees paid by bor- Branden Greenberg Robert Smith Dustin Karn –write in who has commented has said it rowers in the Federal Direct Laura Gregory Robert David Sauers Sequestration led to a series is a pretty mindless way to do Loan Programs. Human Environmental Sciences of federal cuts to defense and cutting.” “The Federal Direct A.J. James Katie Plott social programs mandated by Joe Benson, interim provost, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Jonathan Lasley Jonathan Knighton Taylor Autrey President Barack Obama and said the Capstone has already Loans will be changed, but not Joy Prinsell Gracie Willingham Emily Presmanes Congress because of a failed felt the effects of the sequester to any severe extent,” Koh said. Katie Smith Kaitlyn Robinson attempt to reach a compromise due to decreased funding from “They will be increasing the Megan Smith Education Leslie Nichole Whitfield on the nation’s debt issues. federal agencies. rate from 1 to 1.05 percent, so Jamie Suckow The budget cuts are automatic “The sequestration has had nothing terribly drastic there.” Douglas Logan Erin Wallach Law and do not allow for agencies, some effect on contracts and Callan expressed deep con- Communication & Info. Sciences Congress or even the president grants,” Benson said. “Most of cern regarding the cuts which Kassie Hall to pick and choose where to the agencies have slowed down will impact students. Samuel Barnes Engineering Lane Morrison take the money from. on their awards, some are “We already have a substan- Kristen Ellis Matthew Anderson Due to the automatic nature reducing awards either per- tial affordability crisis, and this Kendall Sellers Carter Goodwyn Social Work of the cuts, schools like The manently or contingent upon will exacerbate that for people Justin Thompson Whitney Lott University of Alabama, a pub- the availability who are strug- Stephanie Craig Tate Thomas lic-funded research univer- of funds, and gling to pay for Nursing Caroline Miller –write in sity, will feel the effects of the some have can- school,” Callan Simeon Turner sequester. celled specific said. “Some Chandlar Fowler Patrick Callan, the president competitions.” “ Source: vote.ua.edu, CW | Whitney Hendrix It is going to be hugely disrup- students may Monicka Roden of the Higher Education Policy UA students tive for research universities. be forced not Institute, said unless a deal is will also be to come back, worked out, research universi- affected by — Patrick Callan to go part-time, ties would feel the impact with- across-the- go to cheaper in months. board budget schools or even “Unless Congress and the cuts enacted by to borrow more Business school to host open house president work something out sequestration. money to be soon, the major impact which “Most of the financial aid is able to attend.” By Morgan Reames accounting, applied statistics, academic success presenta- would be felt in the medium protected except for the cam- Koh also explained not every- Contributing Writer tax accounting, economics, tions, a case presentation term would be on research, pus work study and campus thing was bad and that informa- finance, management, market- and a panel of speakers that which is where the cuts from programs, such as the Federal tion had been received detail- Manderson Graduate ing, operations management includes students, faculty, the federal agencies would Supplemental Educational ing how Pell Grants would not School of Business will host and business administration. alumni, career services and come from,” Callan said. “For Opportunity Grant,” Callan be cut by the sequester. an open house Friday to give Even if students are only recruiters. research universities, it would said. “These cuts will go into “One bit of good news is that prospective graduate stu- able to attend one session, “Faculty and [alumni] will interrupt research which is effect by summer at the earli- the sequester will not be cut- dents an inside look at what Jones said students are be there to talk about expec- funded through grants. It will est, and so students will really ting Pell Grants for the next it’s like to be part of the busi- encouraged to attend all three. tations from the students,” be felt most acutely in the short begin to feel the effects of the two years,” Koh said. “Beyond ness school. “There will be a casual lunch Jones said. “There will also term.” sequester beginning in the fall that, we don’t know, but for The event is for juniors and where students can meet with be a mock case competition so Callan said the seques- semester.” the next two years they are seniors interested in learning the advisors and talk about the students can see what it’s ter’s effects would be tough Jonathan Koh, a research safe, and that is good news for more about applying to mas- the different requirements of like in grad school.” on schools like the Capstone, associate at the Education those who are seeking access ter’s and doctoral programs. the business school,” Jones The open house will be held where quite a bit of research Policy Center at the University, to those funds.” “It is an open house to intro- said. in the Bidgood Hall of Fame funding would be cut due to the explained cuts to the Federal Benson seemed optimistic duce the business college to Lunch will be provided, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attire lack of funds. Work-Study and Federal the budget cuts will only be students even if they are not along with goody bags, is business casual and admis- “It is going to be hugely dis- Supplemental Educational a short-term issue facing the part of the business school,” T-shirts, and an opportunity sion is free. ruptive for research universi- Opportunity Grant programs. Capstone. said Jan Jones, specialty to win an iPad mini donated “The purpose is to try to get ties,” Callan said. “In some “The main focus will be on “We anticipate this situa- master’s coordinator at the by the MBA Association. the word out that all our pro- cases, they will completely lose the reduction of FSEOG and tion will remain in effect until Manderson Graduate School “Everyone must preregister, grams, other than accounting, money which is invested in FWS program cuts in 2013-2014 at least the short-term budget of Business. and you must be present to are available to graduate stu- research, and, in other cases, in the 10-20 percent range,” situation is resolved,” Benson Programs offered by win the iPad mini,” Jones said. dents even outside the busi- they will not be able to meet Koh said. said. the Manderson include The event will also include ness school,” Jones said. Liquid Listings Must be 21 or older to drink. Please Drink Responsibly.

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By John Speer Senior Staff Columnist

Last week, I discussed vouchers and charter schools as ineffective options for school reform. This week, it is imperative that I focus on districts and funding. Alabama has a two-fold problem: gerrymandering and inadequate funding. Gerrymandering unequally distributes funding to public schools. What’s more, our funding procedures for school districts are regressive and outdated. What is gerrymander- ing? It is the political process of manipulating a district to ensure only a certain group is repre- sented. When placed in the context of schools, this process is incredibly dangerous. CW | Kevin Pabst While gerrymander- ing a district to ensure a political outcome does John Speer STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION not accurately represent the views of an entire area, gerrymandering a school district narrows the funding options open to schools and ultimately restricts SGA should be more than just kids playing games the opportunities of its students. Alabama is notorious for gerrymandering school districts and restricting the flow of funds open to certain schools and areas. By Mackenzie Brown President.” Not to condemn are under a greater obligation Consider the Jefferson and Shelby County areas Visuals Editor Calderone, but helping choose to prove themselves as the best comprising Birmingham, Ala. You have very wealthy, “ the future UA president is not candidates. I believe they are well-funded, and ethnically homogeneous suburban Tuesday, a new slate of SGA Regardless of how the stu- something the only student worthy candidates. schools, and very poor, ill-funded, and ethnically homo- candidates was elected into dent body may see the SGA, representative on the board I just ask them, however, not geneous schools. This occurs because not only do the office. The results were expect- they do have an important should skip. to take advantage of their posi- wealthier communities have more property tax, but a ed, but how could they not be? I had the pleasure of inter- tions. I ask them to work hard generous abundance of sales tax coming from the more role on campus and can Six of the seven candidates ran viewing Taylor and the rest and represent the entire stu- commercial areas surrounding their neighborhoods. unopposed, but even if they had make a difference. of the executive branch candi- dent body and not just certain As Alabama receives most of its educational funding not, they were Machine candi- dates as a part of The Crimson parts. Regardless of how the from sales taxes, the lack of commercial business and dates. They were destined to White editorial board. Each student body may see the SGA, thus taxes in poor areas results in less funding for the win from the beginning. one appeared to be a great they do have an important role schools. Additionally, consider the burden placed on The saying floats around that 33,600 students, Taylor will be person and fully capable of on campus and can make a dif- rural schools where taxes from sales are few and far the SGA is just kids playing kid the only one represented in leading us in the executive ference. At the same time, they between. In a county where games. In the opinion of many front of this board. Obviously, branch. Tuesday morning I can do great harm. you have to drive 30-45 on campus, SGA doesn’t mean the Board of Trustees is not saw Hamilton Bloom, and he It’s our responsibility as vot- minutes to the grocery anything. To a certain extent, a bunch of kids playing kid said he remembered me and ers and the students they rep- store, how much sense I have to agree. In many ways, games. They determine our made sure to chat with me. resent to make sure they do does it make “ it base school SGA is simply an extension of tuition, the future of three cam- Allison Montgomery is new work for the betterment of the funding off of You cannot expect schools to sales taxes? the established greek system. puses in the UA system and to a high position within the University. It’s the duty of The Why does improve when you continu- any of this They host events, do their good make other major decisions. SGA but said she was eager to Crimson White editorial board matter? Our ously cut or refuse to prop- education deed and occasionally install And Taylor will be our voice in learn. Will Pylant was polished to make sure they stay in line system is erly fund education. funded based new bike racks. What power those meetings. That’s a power- and insisted that student opin- and are held accountable for on property taxes and does the SGA truly have? Just ful position, and not one to be ion comes first. Chris Willis their actions. sales taxes. Most states kids playing kid games. taken for granted. answered each of our questions I look forward to working in the Union fund their However corrupt or useless Last summer, I had the fully and said he will handle the with this group of students. education system from the system may be, the fact still opportunity to sit in on ex-pres- SGA’s finances properly. Parker The executive branch for this property taxes, and remains that we as a student ident Guy Bailey’s Board of Graham recognized problems next year consists of worthy this tax is adjusted to reflect changes in costs, inflation, body elected these students to Trustee interview. At the table in the SGA and said he will candidates and great people. I etc. Alabama funds it’s education system primarily off represent us. I say represent in front of the audience sat be a great resource to fix the believe that with hard work and of sales taxes, and our property tax has not changed because Jimmy Taylor, as SGA every Board of Trustee mem- corruption. Finally, Taylor was the desire to serve, they hold since 1901. Moreover, in a lean economy, people buy president, has a particularly ber and chancellor Robert Witt. friendly, open and said he will the potential to be more than fewer goods, further decreasing the tax intake for pub- special role. Taylor will be the There was one seat empty, serve as a great president. just kids playing kid games. lic schools. This begs the question – how does funding only UA student represented however. Toward the front of During our interview, we affect schools’ operation? at Board of Trustees meetings. the table was a nameplate that talked about the fact that run- Mackenzie Brown is the Visuals You cannot expect schools to improve when you con- The only UA student. Out of read: “Matt Calderone, SGA ning unopposed means they Editor of The Crimson White. tinuously cut or refuse to properly fund education. Less funding means less books, less computers, second rate libraries, under-qualified staff, few guidance counselors, and most importantly, neglected students. Real educa- EDUCATION tion reform requires parents, teachers, administrators and legislators to ask questions about how classrooms operate. We must ask ourselves: How can a student learn in Alabama Accountability Act harms education system a classroom of 35 students of varying ability with 45 minutes of instructional time? How can a student prac- tice their math skills when they cannot take their text- By Nathan James to scuttle it, leaving poor stu- book home? How can they complete a research paper Senior Staff Columnist dents to go down with the when their library does not have the appropriate texts ship. or enough computers to accommodate their class? How The condition of Alabama’s We need public education, “ If Alabama Republicans sincerely can a teacher design an effective science lesson without schools is one of the most seri- because it gives everyone want to help students in public the proper materials and labs? ous problems facing the state, a chance to succeed based How do you deal with students who cannot afford schools, they need to fi x public and Alabama Republicans on their merit, regardless of books for their English class or materials for their other have found what is unequiv- their station or family income. schools. classes? How can schools offer advanced courses when ocally the worst solution For disadvantaged but there are few or no teachers with the proper certifica- imaginable. hardworking young tion? How can a student get enough access to a guidance Recently, they approved Nathan James Americans, public schools counselor for testing and college applications when the the Alabama Accountability are the one chance to break counselor must advise 500 or more other students? Act, stipulating that families help to someone who needs the cycle of poverty. Private I know that Republicans These are the essential questions which must be who pull their children out the money immediately. schools are simply unable hate this, but it’s simply some- answered when we speak of school reform. We must of “failing” public schools So here, essentially, is what to fill this role, because they thing that has to happen. And know what happens inside of the classroom and how will get a $3,500 tax credit to the bill will do: First, it will discriminate based on wealth. since some estimate that the the particulars of the school’s daily operation impact send their children to private give already advantaged fami- Therefore, any attempt to Accountability Act will cost student success. I fail entirely to see how vouchers or schools. In theory, this will lies money they don’t need replace public schools with hundreds of millions of dol- charter schools answer any of these questions. Vouchers allow students to go to pres- to send their kids to private private ones will lead to lars, claims that we can’t are convenient cop-outs for real reform, and charter tigious private schools rather school. Then, once the high- greater poverty and social fix schools because of the schools serve no real purpose beyond making people than inadequate ones, but in performing, wealthy students stratification. expense to taxpayers ring feel better and straining already tight local school practice it’s flawed on nearly have all left, public schools If Alabama Republicans sin- insincere. budgets. every level. will be even worse off than cerely want to help students We need to safeguard edu- Alabama is one of the few states with a trust fund At the end of the day, this they are now. And at the end in public schools, they need to cation for our children. And specifically for funding education. Why is it then, that subsidy won’t allow poor kids of it all, disadvantaged stu- fix public schools. And they we need something other than we continually face this problem? Before we take vouch- to go to private schools. The dents will remain trapped in need to acknowledge that the Accountability Act. ers and disavow public education, it is time that we pay average tuition cost of an these ruined public schools. the only way to do this is by close attention to the actions of our legislators. They Alabama private school is far No one likes Alabama’s giving schools more money, Nathan James is a sophomore have been abusing the public trust for 112 years. more than $3,500 and, even if public education system. But which may necessitate higher majoring in public relations. it wasn’t, a tax break at the Alabama Republicans seem taxes or the institution of a His column runs weekly on John Speer is a graduate student in secondary educa- end of the year isn’t much to think that the solution is state lottery. Thursdays. tion. His column runs weekly.

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Walk to class! Only 4 bedroom townhouses remaining for Call 205-345-0564 FALL 2013 rockpointrental.com Follow our progress on Facebook! 513 Rock Point Page 6 | Thursday, March 14, 2013 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Aerospace engineering names Baker as head By Sarah Robinson of Engineering. of like that. Now I feel the engineering, said she is confi- “We are really going to challenges of his career. Contributing Writer Baker, who received the responsibility of taking care dent Baker will be a wonder- grow the faculty to make sure “There are a lot of addi- Outstanding Commitment to of the department, and mak- ful department head. we still get that individual tional skills sets that I John Baker developed an Teaching Award in 2007, has ing sure it grows.” “He truly cares about the attention that the students need to develop,” Baker interest for aerospace and been teaching engineering at He said he student and have always had,” Baker said. said. “It’s been a little bit mechanical engineering the the University since 2001. He wants to make the project, not He said he plans to expand overwhelming, but everybody day his dad sat him down in teaches undergraduate and sure students just the grade,” the department’s doctoral has been very friendly, very front of the television to watch graduate-level thermodynam- keep getting the He is already hard at work to she said. “He is program by working with welcoming.” people walk on the moon. ics courses. He also teaches best education “make the student’s education already hard at the faculty and the college to Brian Fisher, an assistant “It was the idea of explor- elective and heat transfer they can at the that much better through work to make get more external funding to professor in mechanical ing, going places that no one courses in rocket propulsion University. The better equipment and better the student’s support the students. He said engineering, said Baker will has ever been before, doing and other space exploration- department relationships between faculty education that the Graduates Assistance be a great leader. things never done before related topics. plans to focus much better for Areas of the National “I think he has been a great and students [that] seemed to be a great Baker compared his new on improving through better Need is an ideal way to professor from what I can tell. challenge,” he said. responsibility as head of the and modern- equipment and increase the size of the doc- He is well liked by the students — Marquise Ridlehuber Now Baker, a Kentucky department of aerospace izing all the better relation- toral program. The program, in the mechanical department native, will be charting new engineering and mechanics infrastructures ships between through the U.S. Department and by other students outside territory of his own. He was to the birth of his first child. so students can faculty and of Education, can fund five of his department that take recently named the new “You have the responsibili- work on them, building a cul- students.” or 10 doctoral level students, his classes,” Fisher said. “My head of the department of ties the day before [the birth], ture where they understand Baker said there will be a depending the size of the pro- opinion is that he will be a aerospace engineering and but then you look at that child they can be their very best. total of 70 faculty positions posal. great department head. They mechanics in The University and you go, that’s yours,” he Marquise Ridlehuber, a in the department this and Baker said his new posi- should consider themselves of Alabama’s College said. “The department is kind junior majoring in aerospace next year. tion will be one of the biggest lucky to have him.”

Governor could sign not have had the opportunity to failing schools will be forced to “In my opinion, if AAA is where he ran an unofficial read, much less study in depth.” improve if they want to keep signed, it will increase the Williams’ speed 4.9 40-yard dash, accord- bill Thursday morning While the authors and sup- their students and the funding political competition for already impresses scouts ing to ESPN. Williams, porters argue it allows students that comes with them. However, insufficient education funds,” who weighed in at 6 feet 3 ACCOUNTABILITY FROM PAGE 1 to escape failing schools, oppo- Petrovic said competition does Stewart added. “There will be PRO DAY FROM PAGE 1 inches, 323 pounds, could nents claim the bill will only not easily apply to education a larger number of people who be a first-round draft The surprise bill was quickly drive public schools into further the same way that it does to want a piece of the pie, and the Jones is still recovering pick, according to many passed in both chambers min- failure and increase the eco- manufacturing. advantage will lie with the most from surgery to repair torn predictions. utes after being released by the nomic and racial disparity in “The idea that competition politically skilled who have ligaments in his left foot. “I think that’s what peo- committee. The state super- Alabama’s education system. drives excellence is simply good relations with Alabama’s After Alabama’s cham- ple look for,” Saban said of intendent, along with many “This is essentially voucher false when applied to educa- Republican leaders.” pionship celebration, he Williams, “guys that have other educators and education and charter school legislation tion, and that seems to be what Gov. Bentley said in a state- said he wouldn’t be able to size but are athletic and experts who had supported the rolled into one. Despite the this bill is about,” Petrovic said. ment that the Department of work out before the draft. have initial quickness and original bill, withdrew their sup- explicit claim in the bill is not “Unfortunately, it has become Education will be responsible Still, he is meeting with some power and can run port when the new version was about charter schools, it is very ideological common sense in for defining failing schools, but teams so they can get a and finish on the quarter- introduced. much the language of charters,” our culture. So, these choice there is currently no official better feel for him without back and run ball-carriers Many opponents of the bill John Petrovic, a professor of schemes are gaining traction definition for what constitutes watching him workout. down.” argue the Republicans violated educational foundations and across the country, and they, one. A failing school is typically “I’m just focusing on Nico Johnson said committee rules to push the bill policy studies in the college of unfortunately, undermine the described as one in the bottom controlling the things I Alabama will hold another through. Bill Stewart, professor education, said. “Such choice ideal of schools being the great 10 percent of statewide reading can control,” Jones said Pro Day April 2 for players emeritus of political science, schemes are intended to help equalizer, the democratic vision and math scores, has earned Wednesday. “I have 50 who are still recovering said this incident underscores all students get out of ‘failing’ of Horace Mann. Clearly, the bill three consecutive Ds or an F games of tape out there, from injury. Johnson had a larger concern about the time schools. But, the best that can be will lead to further headlines on upcoming school report so hopefully, they watch sports hernia surgery in state politicians devote to study- said about both of these choice demonizing public schools in cards, or is designated by the those and try to present January and did not partic- ing legislation. schemes is that the research is Alabama, already underfunded. Department of Education as myself in a good way so a ipate in the NFL Combine. “I say ‘incrementally’ because mixed. That said, the preponder- It will contribute, in a real sense, failing. team will pick me and kind “I just want to come I believe that, historically, ance of the evidence from such to a self-fulfilling prophesy.” “My greatest concern is that of convey what I can bring back April 2 and show I whether it was controlled by experiments around the world Because the bill does not out- the professionals who will be to a team, which is kind of could improve,” Johnson Democrats or, now, Republicans, indicates one consistent, pre- line the methods for funding, responsible for implement- hard because you really said. “Today I don’t think much legislation has not been dictable effect: increased stratifi- some suspect the funds for the ing [the bill] had nothing to have to talk about yourself I ran that well. But every- presented and studied in an cation along socioeconomic and tax-credit program will be taken do with it, were not allowed to a lot, and I’d rather talk thing else – I think I did adequate way,” Stewart said. racial lines. This negative effect from the state’s general educa- have any input in the outcome to you guys about other the drills well. But I’m a “Especially in the case of appro- is typically accompanied by little tion fund, the same trust that or what the bill will provide,” people.” perfectionist, so I want priations bills, it is not unusual to no gain in terms of academic funds Alabama’s public univer- Shelley Jones, former president Jesse Williams may everything to be good. So for members to have to vote on achievement.” sities, in addition to the K-12 of the Tuscaloosa City Schools have had the best showing I’m gonna come back and legislation, which they could Proponents of the bill say the public systems. Board, said. at Wednesday’s Pro Day, bust my butt.” NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Thursday, March 14, 2013 | Page 7 Page 8 | Thursday, March 14, 2013 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS New organization encourages acts of kindness By Taylor Veazey Hodnett said she got the group plans to do is leave more kind we can be, the bet- Contributing Writer idea after witnessing her uplifting sticky notes around ter it will be for everybody.” friend buy a stranger’s lunch campus for people to find. The Bethany Bickford, a junior Upon entering her junior in a random act of kindness. notes will say things such as, majoring in psychology and year at The University of She researched the Random “You’re beautiful,” “You’re the new financial coordina- Alabama, Jennifer Hodnett Acts of Kindness Foundation, awesome,” and “Have a won- tor for the group, said she is a realized she wanted to make which is a “nonprofit organiza- derful day.” She said in the happy person who likes to see a difference on campus while tion founded upon the power- future they hope to make care other people happy and thinks she still had the chance. In that ful belief in kindness and dedi- packages for students during campus could use some posi- spirit, she created Crimson cated to providing resources dead week and bring in guest tive reinforcement. Kindness. and tools that encourage acts speakers. “I hope we are able to make A new student organization of kindness,” according to its Audrey Gunn, a sophomore an impact on campus so people on campus, Crimson Kindness website. Hodnett said the piec- majoring in psychology, is the know who we are,” Bickford aims to create a community of es fell into place after that. marketing coordinator for said. “Through hearing about CW | Alaina Clark compassion through random “I really want to set a new Crimson Kindness. She hopes it, maybe they will branch Crimson Kindness leaves sticky notes on desks, tables, and various acts of kindness on campus. standard or tone on campus,” to get the word out about the out and try to help out their places to let people know that someone cares. “We want to encourage Hodnett said. “A lot of people group over Facebook, Twitter neighbor.” our members to be ambassa- are coming in, and if they see a and Pinterest. She wanted Hodnett said the responses dors of kindness on campus group like Crimson Kindness, to get involved because she she has received have already people. its first meeting for those inter- through their daily lives, as they can say that there are hopes to see a campuswide exceeded her hopes, and that “If it can make that one per- ested in joining Thursday at 6 well as doing things together people at this campus who movement for kindness. speaks to the need for the son feel better, make them feel p.m. at the Child Development as a group,” Hodnett, a junior care and hopefully will want to “Everyone here is calling organizations. She said overall valued and impact their life, Research Center. For more majoring in human develop- join us.” this place home for the next she hopes Crimson Kindness then it is worth it.” information, find Crimson ment and family studies, said. Hodnett said one thing the four years,” Gunn said. “The will have an influence on Crimson Kindness will hold Kindness on Facebook. Energy drink program an investment opportunity

By Rich Robinson good person to get it started is not something that you just Armstrong gave some advice ment in your business is percent increase over 2011, Staff Reporter at Alabama,” Rubenstein said. sign up for and then let things to students who want to start pennies compared to the huge and that the U.S. market also “I Skyped with him that night, happen.” their entrepreneurial careers earning potential this opportu- saw an 85 percent growth in Some students at The got enrolled immediately, text- Craig Armstrong, an assis- in college. nity can afford you.” recruiting. University of Alabama are ed around and within a week tant professor of management, “Be the first guy in, get as Unlike in pyramid schemes, Vemma spokeswoman working to sell Verve, a new I had 11 people enrolled and said the business model makes many guys to sell for you as where no tangible product Lynn McGovern said the com- energy drink product with then a week later we had 60 sense for the person at the top. you can, and then convince or commodity exists, Verve pany could not provide an nutritional benefits, to the enrolled.” “It becomes a multiplying them to go find other people to is a real drink. One of the average amount that brand fertile consumer base of the The product is not sold in network effect because the sell for them,” Armstrong said. most prominent endorse- partners receive in compensa- Capstone. stores and instead grows via more people down-line you But Vemma, the company ments of the Vemma brand of tion. However, a corporate fact Max Rubenstein, a junior a multi-level marketing strat- have, the more money the first that owns Verve, does not products is Dr. Mehmet Oz, sheet provided by McGovern majoring in psychology, has egy, which gives incentive for rung gets. It’s like a pyramid outline any potential risk in Rubenstein said. The celeb- said the business has so far been working with Verve for individual sales from its brand scheme,” Armstrong said. its pyramid-shaped business rity doctor says in a video on given $500 million to its brand about a month and has made partners like Rubenstein. In “The potential downside is model. the Vemma website that his partners. roughly $400 by selling it to his order to sell Verve and earn a that there is going to be a limit According to the website, “If charity, HealthCorps, has “In terms of average earn- friends and fellow students. chance to make your own for- to how far down the line you’re you are ready to achieve your received nearly $1 million in ings, I cannot give you an “Someone that I know back tune, you have to pay roughly going to be able to get. You can financial dreams without any donations from Vemma. exact figure as each Vemma home from high school con- $140 a month for two cases of get too many people involved barriers, now is the perfect According to a company Brand Partner is an indepen- tacted me over Facebook mes- the product. in selling it.” time to join Vemma as a Brand press release, Vemma is grow- dent contractor, and like any sage, something as simple “You have to treat this like Armstrong also said it would Partner. Simply choose your ing rapidly, with 2012 sales other independent business as that, telling me about an a job to be successful at it,” easy to get caught up in the Builder Pack to maximize your sitting at $117 million. The person, his or her success opportunity, something that Rubenstein said. “We’ve been potential opportunity but that opportunity so you can start release also said the larg- or failure depends on his was getting large at Tennessee making sure that people know it was also incredibly difficult earning immediate income. est sales growth occurred or her personal efforts,” and thought that I would be a when they get into this, that to make much money from it. You’ll see how this tiny invest- in the U.S. market, with a 46 McGovern said. Dozens of courses give students credit for service-learning By Justin Heck DN 403: Approaches to Dance so abundantly blessed with, Kwong said learning chess get to help out the kids, but perseverance, and, oftentimes, Contributing Writer Instruction. Students in the and to hopefully leave the peo- can directly benefit elemen- they also learn a little bit about a heart for the community,” course teach dance lessons ple we interact with better off tary students. how they do as a mentor, lead- Alley said. “We also are able to For students with a heart for during the P.E. hour at a local than they were before.” “It gets the students think- ing someone who’s younger discover how to create system- community service and a gap elementary school. Smith also said service ing about decision making than them to grow up and be ic change in the environment, in their schedule for the fall, Smith said she thinks ser- should not be limited to the and strategizing. They sub- successful.” which can inspire leaders for a service-learning course may vice is a good way to develop as classroom. consciously benefit in terms Another service-learning generations to come.” be the perfect choice. an individual and is an impor- “While service-learning of mathematical thinking,” course in the Honors College Alley also said service- Service-learning courses tant opportunity to give back classes are a great way for us Kwong said. “It keeps them is UH 103: Alabama Action, a learning courses like Alabama fall under a variety of majors to others. to develop and serve in a safe more focused on their stud- week-long volunteering pro- Action give students a practi- and combine academic studies “I believe that service great- setting, we don’t have to wait ies as opposed to making poor gram in August for incoming cal way to demonstrate what with volunteer work related to ly helps develop us as individu- for structured opportunities to decisions.” freshmen. they have learned. the course topic. This spring, als, because it often forces us share what we’ve been given Kwong said Every Move Susan Alley, faculty advi- “We take a holistic approach 27 different service-learning out of our comfort zones and with others,” Smith said. Counts is also a valuable expe- sor for Alabama Action, said to learning, where the learn- courses were offered at The gives us perspective far beyond David Kwong, a sophomore rience for UA students. service-learning courses can ing done in service depends on University of Alabama. Last our own little worlds, taking majoring in mechanical engi- “They get honors credit and help students develop a heart the learning done in the class- fall, 36 service-learning cours- our focus and priority off of neering, is a lead volunteer in humanities credit, and they for the community. room and vice versa,” Alley es were offered. ourselves,” Smith said. “It’s a UH 333: Every Move Counts, a should come out with a reason- “Through service-learning said. “We are thrilled to give Ashley Smith, a sophomore chance for us to share the time, class in which students teach ably good grade. All-around, courses, students not only gain students the opportunity to majoring in dance and appar- resources, talents and unique chess at local elementary I would say it’s a win-win,” technical skills, but also intan- put all they have learned into el design, is currently taking gifts that each of us has been schools. Kwong said. “They not only gibles, such as leadership, practice.” NEWS Page 9 OPINION Editor | Marquavius Burnett CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS SPORTS Thursday, March 14, 2013 Four gymnasts to be honored during Senior Night

By Marquavius Burnett tive light rather than losing our I said, ‘you’re strong enough, you too soon, that wouldn’t be in our degree in sports management exact characteristic. I’m just excit- Sports Editor focus,” Patterson said. “And that’s don’t need that.’ She’s done the best interest in terms of preserv- and serves as the president of ed to share that with them.” what I try to talk to the ladies best bar routines in the last three ing her health,” Patterson said. the Alabama Student-Athlete Four Alabama gymnasts will about. It’s whether you can go on or four weeks of her career.” “I’m excited with where she was Advisory Committee. Ashley Sledge take the apparatus in Coleman an event or not, whether we’re For the team, her personality after yesterday. I told Marissa, Priess’ decision to return for Ashley Sledge graduated in Coliseum for the final time this still moving in the right direction, will be missed, sophomore Kayla she’s going to take three steps for- a fifth year stabilized the Tide’s December 2012 with a bachelor’s regular season. it’s all about moving this team for- Williams said. ward, one step back. Three steps lineup and brought back valuable degree in public relations but Seniors Becca Alexin, Marissa ward and competing against the “Becca [Alexin], she can forward, one step back. That’s leadership. is pursuing a second degree in Gutierrez, Ashley Priess and No. 1 team in the country. Take a make you laugh at everything,” just the way it’s going to be.” “[Ashley] Priess brings the general studies. She’s a member Ashley Sledge will be honored moment with your parents, enjoy Williams said. “That’s what I Patterson said Gutierrez has experience to the team that of the Alabama Student-Athlete prior to No. 4 Alabama’s meet ver- that, and then we have to move on learned from Becca. Come into developed into a strong leader is going to be really hard to Advisory Committee’s executive sus No. 1 Oklahoma. quickly.” practice every day with a smile and continued to encourage her replace,” Williams said. “From committee. The four seniors have been a on your face and it’s going to be teammates despite not being able her, I’ve learned to persevere. At times during her career, part of two national champion- Becca Alexin a good day.” to perform. That positive attitude She came off that junior season Sledge has competed All-Around ship teams and one Southeastern Though seldom used early in has rubbed off on her teammates. rough, ankle surgeries, not com- for the Tide, but stars on uneven Conference championship team her career due to lingering knee Marissa Gutierrez “Guti (Gutierrez) brings this peting. She’s come back and has bars, vault and floor exercise. (two for Priess). issues, Becca Alexin has devel- Gutierrez is a three-event sass and spunk to the team that been amazing.” Sledge is one of the vocal leaders “I think they’ve all grown so oped into a key contributor for standout for the Tide as a staple is really going to be hard to This will be the second senior on the team and leads by example. much as individuals,” head coach the team. in the vault, balance beam and replace,” Williams said. “She has day ceremony for Priess as well, Williams said Sledge took her Sarah Patterson said. “Those four Alexin mainly competes on the floor exercise lineups. an opinion about everything, but but she has relished the experi- under her wing when she got on people will be important to the uneven bars for the Tide and has She was selected as a first team in a good way, you know? Just her ence of being a part of this class campus. success we have in the future.” been a Scholastic All-American Vault All-American her sopho- uplifting attitude. That’s going to of seniors. “I feel like [Ashley] Sledge Emotions will be high as fam- and earned a spot on the SEC more and junior years and has be missed.” “It’s different because last has been my mentor since I got ily and friends pack the stands to Academic Honor Roll each year been the model of consistency. year’s senior class was truly here,” Williams said. “Last year, cheer for them one last time on of her career. But three weeks ago in Ashley Priess the group I came in with, that I she took me under her wing and their home mats, but Patterson But Patterson wanted more Arkansas, Gutierrez went down Ashley Priess is only the sec- roomed with my freshman year,” helped me through all of those said the girls have to fight through from Alexin this season, and she with an ankle injury and has yet ond fifth-year senior in the pro- Priess said. “There’s just a dif- tough times and kept telling me the emotions and remember it’s has delivered. to return due to lingering pain. gram’s history. She was recently ferent bond there. This year, it’s it was going to get better and that ultimately about the meet. “I challenged Becca Alexin a Patterson said she won’t compete named one of six finalists for the just really meaningful the way I have what it takes and I can do “I’m working on that already. I few weeks ago,” Patterson said. against Oklahoma and the team 2013 AAI Award, which honors that this senior class has taken this because there were a lot of don’t want it to be too emotional “Becca came in with an injured hopes to have her back for the the nation’s top senior gymnast. me into the realm and I feel so a times that I got down on myself. because I think we have a lot to do, knee and has had trouble, but she SEC Championships. An eight-time All-American, part of them and not like the older She’s just been that motivating we have to really use it in a posi- always went on some extra mats. “To risk putting her out there Priess is pursuing a master’s outsider. So it’s hard to define the person for me.” Tide ends 5-game losing streak with 4-2 win against Tigers By Kevin Connell the Tide a lead it held on to. outing before the game. point of emphasis for the team, few innings later in the sixth, the Staff Reporter “It was good to win,” Alabama “Going into the game today, who called a players meeting after Tigers made it a 3-2 game after head coach Mitch Gaspard said. I had already made up my mind the 6-0 loss to Memphis the previ- Tigers junior second baseman A new team took the field for “We’ve been scuffling here for that everyone would have to ous night. Zach Willis scored on a passed Alabama Wednesday, or at least about a week and a half, and it take the ball from me,” Hawley “The last five games, there’s ball from third. that’s the way it appeared. was nice just to get the win and said. “We needed a win bad, and been no energy; everyone’s been But in the bottom of the eighth, After less than five hits in three kind of get that good vibe as you I was going to go out there and down,” Overstreet said. “The a bunt single from freshman straight losses coming into the move into the SEC opener.” do whatever I could to give us an main thing we wanted today was center fielder Georgie Salem game, the Crimson Tide had six Redshirt junior right-hander opportunity.” to hit them in the mouth, play with scored Overstreet to give the Tide hits, just enough to put it over Tucker Hawley (3-1) was credited With the loss, the Tigers (10- some energy, and we did it today.” the insurance run it needed to the top in a 4-2 victory against the with the win in his first start since 6) drop to 5-1 on the year against Overstreet led the way for the hold off for the win. Memphis Tigers. 2011. Hawley and sophomore SEC foes, which included a three- Tide going 2-for-2 at the plate with The win has the Tide believing The Tide came out flat with a right-hander Jake Hubbard com- game sweep against Missouri and 2 walks and 3 RBIs. again heading into SEC play this 6-0 loss in the first game Tuesday, bined to throw 9 strikeouts, allow- a midweek win at Ole Miss before In the top of the third inning, weekend. CW | Alaina_Clark but game two was a different ing only 2 earned runs on 6 hits. taking one of two from the Tide. the Tigers got on the scoreboard “Everybody’s back in it believ- The Tide win 4-2 against Mem- story. A three-run double from Hawley, who pitched the first six Alabama started the game after redshirt junior third base- ing,” Hawley said. “All it takes is phis Wednesday night at Sewell- freshman second baseman Kyle innings of the game for Alabama, visibly showing more energy than man Drew Griffin hit a solo one win to get back on the right Thomas Stadium. Overstreet in the first inning gave was determined to have a strong it had in recent outings. It was a home to cut the lead to 3-1. A streak.” Page 10 | Thursday, March 14, 2013 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

COLUMN Tide needs maturity to redeem itself against Florida in SEC semifi nal game

By Nick Sellers same teams met in the con- fast-break opportunities and plined team that competes, the question gracefully and ference tournament, and stifling defense, the Tide sometimes loses, but learns did not delegate any blame. The Alabama’s men’s bas- the Tide put up an admira- had the Gators on the ropes. from its mistakes and cor- Two days later, his team ketball team has been here “The dust has settled, and ble effort, ultimately losing As soon as all the skepti- rects them so as not to form achieved its signature win before. Assuming Tennessee the question, now, is this: 66-63. cal Bama fans tuned in to a habit of committing the against – guess who? – the takes care of either lowly Most notable about the witness what could be the same errors. Not to compare Florida Gators. After the last three contests South Carolina or anemic latter contest, though, was team’s signature win, how- this university’s football Calipari could have made Mississippi State in the against Florida yielded frus- the way coach Anthony ever, offensive stagnation and basketball programs, excuses, possibly calling upcoming Southeastern trating results, when, if ever, Grant and company relent- and a visible lack of effort but one of the many reasons out his players’ mindsets or Conference tournament, will this core group become lessly battled against the snatched a victory away Nick Saban is such a suc- maybe mentioning the loss the Crimson Tide will get mature enough to prevail same squad that humbled from the Tide. cessful coach is because the of their best player, Nerlens a chance to redeem itself against the Gators? them just weeks before. The The dust has settled, and man never loses to the same Noel. He didn’t, though. His of the horrible no-call that Crimson Tide learned from the question, now, is this: opponent twice in a row. answer reflected a mentality handed the Vols a 1-point that painful loss and near- After the last three contests Take a page from every of working and competing to win in Knoxville, Tenn. ly pulled an upset in New against Florida yielded frus- SEC basketball team’s sworn get a win, no matter the odds Last year, it was South Orleans, La. trating results, when, if ever, enemy: Kentucky. After UK or circumstances. Carolina the Tide had to take in the conference quarter- Fast forward to March 2. will this core group become coach John Calipari was It is the mark of a mature care of after its bye in the finals, one very formidable Alabama’s players, a year mature enough to prevail recently confronted about and wise team that accepts conference tourney. Bama team will be waiting in the older and wiser, traveled to against the Gators? this year’s atypical perfor- responsibility and breaks will likely face a different semifinals: Florida. Gainsville, Fla., to face Billy There are other factors mance by the Wildcats, he bad habits when needed. A team this year, though any- It was last year’s young Donovan, Grant’s old men- to consider in this sce- completely shouldered the date with the Florida Gators thing is possible. However, if squad that met the Gators tor, and No. 6 Florida. That nario, including the talent blame for his team’s strug- is likely looming. We’ll be everything goes as predicted in Coleman Coliseum and game saw Alabama hold gap between the Tide and gles. Like someone who able to see if the Crimson and Alabama exacts sweet got shellacked on its home leads well into the second Florida. However, it is the knows a thing or two about Tide basketball team is up to revenge on the Volunteers court. A month later, the half. Taking advantage of mark of a mature and disci- responsibility, he handled the task.

COLUMN Dennis Rodman does not represent U.S., basketball interests in North Korea

By Kelly Ward Dennis Rodman played 911 you did, but everyone thinks United States showdown. I’ll we have a love of basketball in games in the NBA in a career that it was a publicity stunt. be impressed with a tie if the common. You’re really great. Dear John (Kim Jong-un), that spanned 14 seasons. The White House denounced North Korean national team Thank you so much for help- It has been great getting to That’s pretty great. The prob- Dennis Rodman’s trip. It was “I do have to ask. Was invit- played the U.S. national team ing us get over the Soviets know you. Those threats will lem is that he does not rep- probably a good thing, too. and tied them. Anything less and some recent tensions always have a special place resent this country or even I get that he called you a ing Rodman really the best is not up to par. with Russia. I know you want in my heart. We’ve shared so basketball. Could you not find friend for life. That’s a spe- thing for you? You want to I do have to ask. Was invit- something more than just an much – mostly a demilitarized anyone else who would go to cial sentiment that is never be taken seriously. Being ing Rodman really the best armistice. I guess that’s why zone. You’re great. Really, you North Korea? Any other bas- exaggerated. Friends for life friends with Rodman is not thing for you? You want to be you nullified the armistice are, but we need to talk. ketball player would repre- are great, especially when the way to do that. taken seriously. Being friends that ended the Korean War. It’s great that you love bas- sent the sport better. you need to watch an exhibi- with Rodman is not the way to It’s just that you don’t deserve ketball. Honestly, it is. We But he did go. It looked tion game. Now, this game do that. I know that he makes to be a rebound war for us. I love it, too. What’s not to love like you two had a great time ended in a tie. That’s a very you look sane, but this is not think it would be for the best about basketball? It’s also together. You watched some impressive feat. Really, it is. I winner. If you were trying to the image you need. He does if we both threaten other awesome that you wanted basketball together. North don’t know the last basketball say that North Korea is as not make you look any better. countries right now and see to bring over an NBA star to Koreans and Americans play- game I saw that ended with a good as the United States, you Honestly, I am telling you this how we feel in a few years. share your love of basketball. ing an exhibition game seems tie. I guess that’s because bas- really didn’t do a good job. for your benefit. It’s not us. It’s you. Here’s the deal, though. You like a great idea for diplo- ketball is one of those sports The teams were mixed so it Again, it’s been great get- Sincerely, picked the wrong guy. matic relations. I get what where you really need a wasn’t a true North Korea vs. ting to know you. I love that An American NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Thursday, March 14, 2013 | Page 11

MEN’S BASKETBALL Alabama prepares for conference tournament

By Charlie Potter Ole Miss. All three teams pos- one game at a time. However, he something hopefully all of Staff Reporter sessed 1-1 records against each also honored the significance his our guys are motivated and other. But Kentucky earned team’s performance in Nashville, inspired to try to achieve. The Alabama men’s bas- the No. 2 seed with its win over Tenn., will have on its postsea- “The bottom line is we take ketball team will have a cou- top-seeded Florida. Ole Miss son odds. care of ourselves, one game ple of days to prepare for the received the No. 3 seed because “My standard answer is at a time, and everything else Southeastern Conference it defeated Alabama. always going to be one game at a takes care of itself.” tournament after the Crimson The Tide is not only playing time for us,” Grant said. “But we Alabama will play Friday at Tide (20-11, 12-6 SEC) earned for a conference title but also certainly know what’s at stake 2:30 p.m. CT in Nashville, Tenn. the No. 4 seed and received a trying to get into the NCAA in terms of an opportunity that It will face the winner between double-bye. tournament. we have, the last opportunity No. 5 Tennessee and either No. Alabama completed the regu- Head coach Anthony Grant to try to put ourselves in posi- 12 South Carolina or No. 13 lar season in a three-way tie for tried to rely on his usual man- tion where we can play in the Mississippi State in a quarter- second place with Kentucky and tra of approaching the schedule NCAA tournament. I think that’s finals matchup. The Gamecocks and Bulldogs will meet in the first round of WOMEN’S GOLF the tournament Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. CT. The winner of that game will advance to face the Volunteers in the second round Women’s golf team looks on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CT. Both games will be televised on the SEC Network. The Tide is coming off a buzzer-beater victory in its for 3rd consecutive victory final regular season game against Georgia. But Grant pointed out the team’s late- By Caroline Gazzara “They played pretty well the improvement. game collapse rather than its Staff Reporter last two days even though we “We have to focus on the real- phenomenal finish. were still behind. They stayed ity of how we’re playing and “You don’t get a second The Alabama women’s golf to the plan and the other teams making sure we’re improving chance in the postseason,” team will travel to Gainesville, made some mistakes and that on things and being efficient,” Grant said. “I don’t know CW | Alaina Clark Fla., this weekend to com- enabled us to just win the Potter said. that all our guys understand Trevor Releford has been shining in recent games with a “buzzer- pete in the Gator Women’s tournament. I was proud of While focusing on improve- that. Sometimes, as a player, beater” in his last home game against Georgia to top it off. Invitational. The Crimson their perseverance and how ment, the expectations con- you look at the result, and Junior guard Trevor been the consistency that has Tide is looking to win its third they continued to battle but at tinue to rise. Though being the result the other day was Releford has been the only allowed him to be in the posi- straight team title during the the same time there are some No. 2 in the country doesn’t a three-point win and a lot of steady force for Alabama this tion he’s in,” Grant said. “We’ve invitational. things we need to work on and seem to faze the team, the Tide excitement because of the half- season and most notably dur- got to get more consistency out As the newly appointed to improve in order to play to continues to expect improved court shot that went in. But in ing the closing stretch of the of everyone on our team.” national team of the week, No. our standards.” accuracy. the process of getting us there, regular season. In his last six Alabama will be competing 2 Alabama hopes the previ- Though it only won the “Our expectations are to we’ve got to do a lot of things games, Releford has averaged for a shot at its seventh SEC ous win at the Darius Rucker previous tournament by four always make every shot and better if we’re going to have an 20.4 points, 3 assists and 2.5 championship in school histo- Intercollegiate will help it con- shots, Alabama has been put- keep the focus,” Potter said. extended postseason.” steals per game, while shoot- ry. It has not won a tournament tinue its success. ting a lot of focus on putting. “For every shot, we have to Grant said his team needs ing 56.8 percent (42-74) from title since 1991. Head coach Mic Potter said Once the Tide’s putting skills make a decision and make to play with more consistency the field. The contest will take place at the last tournament helped improve, Potter says the score sure that it is a clear decision. to find success in the SEC “Just pointing Trevor out, Bridgestone Arena and will be them persevere through rough will be better. We never really focus on win- tournament. the last several ballgames have televised on ESPNU. patches. The Tide did not begin “The whole team needs to ning or loosing, our focus is on the tournament like normal but improve their putting,” Potter the individual and how we can in the end won the competition said. “If you putt well, it’s hard make each shot better than the MEN’S GOLF by continuing to play as well not to score well.” last.” and benefit from other teams’ The last time the Tide played The three-day invitational mistakes. in Gainesville, Fla., the team will tee off Friday. Alabama “I was really proud of the came in second place – losing will be competing against Alabama travels to Statesboro, girls because though they had by only one shot to Florida. schools from across the coun- a poor opening round score Even with being named nation- try including Mississippi State, for the team, they were able al team of the week, Potter North Carolina, Virginia and Ga. to compete in invitational to bounce back,” Potter said. said the focus is solely on Florida State.

By Caroline Gazzara old-fashioned course, unlike Staff Reporter previous ones on which the “ Tide has played. The University of Alabama It’s a daily battle. [They] “We won last year, as well as men’s golf team will travel to set a record there,” Whitsett Statesboro, Ga., this weekend have school and they have said. “It’s a good, old-school for the Schenkel Invitational. a lot of things going on as a golf course and pretty short so Alabama is returning as college golfer and a student there are a lot of birdie oppor- the tournament’s defending athlete so we’re really trying tunities. We’re just keying in champions. to get our routines into a on the short game.” After tying for second place good order. During this week’s practice, last week at the Southern Alabama was focusing on the Highlands Collegiate Masters — Jay Seawell small details that could lead in Las Vegas, Nev., head coach it to success. The daily battle Jay Seawell said he is confi- between school and play time dent his team would be able to makes it difficult to fine-tune excel at the invitational, even the smaller aspects Seawell though Alabama is the defend- return to the invitational fairly hopes to eventually perfect. ing champion. seasoned to the course and “We’re learning how to “As coaches, we like to stay the competition. Junior Cory practice with focus and atten- away from a result-oriented Whitsett said most of the team tion to the details of the small goal because it takes away played in the Invitational last stuff that we need to do each from what you really need to year and knows what to expect. and every day,” Seawell said. work on,” Seawell said. “We’re “Everyone on the team “It’s a daily battle. [They] have going in with the mindset to do played there last year,” school and they have a lot of well and to really focus on the Whitsett said. “Maybe all but things going on as a college things we need to do, which is one guy really knows what to golfer and a student athlete so basically understanding the expect. The coaches really take we’re really trying to get our golf course and what condition care of [expectations] at prac- routines into a good order. We it is in and then focus on the tice. We’re just really working want to have our practices sim- small details to be successful. hard on the short game and the ulate what we want to do in the If we play well, then the results short iron.” tournament.” will just come.” The invitational will The Tide is set to tee off at The No. 2 Crimson Tide will be played on a smaller, the Invitational Friday. Page 12 | Thursday, March 14, 2013 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

SOFTBALL Tide to travel to South Carolina for 3 games

By Kelly Ward starting pitchers, and I think Contributing Writer it will give everyone some confidence.” The previously No. 1 In SEC play so far, Alabama Alabama softball team “ is 1-2. As of right now, the dropped to No. 4 after three I’m really, really looking forward to playing at home because where lineup has not been finalized. consecutive losses. we’re comfortable and it’s where we can play our best game. “If it takes all 19 [players], The Crimson Tide ended it takes all 19,” Murphy said, their skid with a 7-1 win — Kayla Braud adding that he still had two over Tennessee this past more practices at the time of Sunday. Now, the team will the interview. travel to Columbia, S.C., for After the series at South a three-game series with the Carolina, the Tide will host Gamecocks this weekend. next weekend. It doesn’t getting better, but we have a Georgia State on March 20 After losing the series to matter who I put out there. lot of work to do.” and Auburn for a series from Tennessee, the Tide looks I just hope whoever it is The Gamecocks boasted March 22-24. to extend its win streak past produces.” a 13-5 record Wednesday “It’s always great to play at one against SEC opponent After falling to Tennessee when they played a double- home, and I think we’re only South Carolina. Alabama on Saturday on a walk-off header at Furman University. going to get better at home. swept South Carolina in last single, Alabama rallied early Alabama will open South It’s harder to play on the season’s series at Rhoads to stop Tennessee. Carolina’s SEC play. road,” Braud said. “You’re the Stadium. “I think it was a good win, “To be the visitor two away team. If you look back “We’re looking for three and our team did a lot of weekends in a row is kind at the Tennessee series, the wins. On the road, it’s going to growing over the last few of tough in this conference, home team won in those two be tough,” head coach Patrick games. The good thing is that but, you know, we have four games because they were Murphy said. “They’re we’re on the incline; we’re home [series] and four away the last people to bat. I think opening a brand new sta- getting better every single [series]. It just happened if we had one more chance, dium. It’s sold out all three game and we’re finding our that the first two are away,” we would’ve done it… I’m games just like Tennessee rhythm, our identity,” junior Murphy said. “I think it will really, really looking forward was, but we’re just hop- Kayla Braud said. “That kind be really beneficial for us to playing at home because ing to go in there and get of comes with it, and losing is to score early in the series where we’re comfortable and three wins, come home and part of that. You’re not going in every game because we it’s where we can play our CW | Alaina Clark finally get to play at home to win every single game, but are the visitor. It will take best game.” again against Auburn the the good thing is that we’re a lot of pressure off the Pitcher Jackie Traina, left, has dropped two of her last three decisions.

BASKETBALL Trevor Releford earns 1st Team All-SEC accolades

CW Staff an all-conference performer, all-league honors in each of from Kentucky, Tennessee, Earlier this season, Crimson Tide into the 2013 is one of two SEC players to his first three seasons since Mississippi, Alabama, Releford was named to SEC Tournament this week- Tuesday it was announced earn both first team and all- Kennedy Winston achieved Georgia and Florida. the watch list for the 2013 end. Alabama earned the Alabama junior guard defensive team accolades, the feat during the 1992 Releford is joined on Bob Cousy Collegiate Point No. 4 seed and will play on Trevor Releford was one of joining Kentucky freshman (All-Freshman), 1993 (First the 10-member squad by Guard of the Year Award Friday at 2:30 p.m. CT on eight players named to the Nerlens Noel. Team) and 1994 (First Team) Kenny Boynton (Florida), and was also selected to the ESPNU against the winner of Southeastern Conference This year’s selection marks seasons. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Preseason First Team All- fifth-seeded Tennessee First Team according to a the third consecutive sea- Releford has been selected (Georgia), Isaiah Canon SEC. and either No. 12 seed vote of the league’s 14 head son Releford has earned to the United States Basketball (Murray State), Marshall Releford becomes the South Carolina or No. 13 coaches. In addition, the all-conference honors. He Writers Association All- Henderson (Ole Miss), Joe first Alabama player to seed Mississippi State. The Kansas City, Mo., native was named to the league’s District IV team, based on Jackson (Memphis), Shane earn the recognition since Gamecocks and Bulldogs earned a spot on the league’s all-freshman team in 2011 voting from its national Larkin (Miami, Fla.), Jordan JaMychal Green was named will open the tournament on All-Defensive team. and was a second-team hon- membership of 900-plus. McRae (Tennessee), Nerlens as an all-district performer in Wednesday night with the Releford, the only Alabama oree in 2012. He becomes the The district is chosen from Noel (Kentucky) and Russ 2011. winner advancing to play the player to be represented as first Alabama player to earn the rosters of NCAA D-I teams Smith (Louisville). Releford will lead the Volunteers Thursday.

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WOMEN’S ROWING Rowing team opens spring in Oak Ridge By Nick Sellers Virginia Cavaliers. Having examples out there, not only Contributing Writer won the last two of three NCAA physically, but mentally as championships, the Cavaliers well,” Coleman said. “We all The Alabama women’s row- figure to be feed off of each ing team will get its spring a formidable other, though, schedule underway this opponent. and we all can weekend with the Louisville Despite the “ benefit from one Invitational Regatta. The stiff competi- We all feed off of each other, rower’s energy.” competition will take place tion, the team though, and we all can ben- As the wom- Saturday and Sunday in Oak welcomes the efi t from one rower’s energy. en’s team enters Ridge, Tenn. chance to start the final stretch The Crimson Tide will look off the spring of the season, it — Tabitha Coleman to continue being a force on in such a fash- looks to solidify the waterfront this season, ion, senior cap- specific areas having earned bronze med- tain Tabitha before the con- als last fall at the Head of the Coleman said. ference champi- Charles and Head of the Hooch “This is the onships in May. competitions. UA head coach first time the coaches have Davis said the speed has been Larry Davis said he is optimis- started us off with kind of increasing well, and the psy- tic that the team’s recent suc- a big bang,” Coleman said. chology of the team has also cess is going to carry over to “We’re really excited to start been improving. this weekend. racing again. Right now every- “We’ve been getting better “The team has pretty much one’s been just anxious and as the season has gone along,” been putting in 20-hour work excited.” Davis said. “This weekend, weeks for a while now,” Davis Though still a relative- one of the things I want to see said. “They’re really excit- ly young team, the Tide is is consistency. Don’t let any ed about what they want to anchored by a stable group other boat get too far ahead or accomplish this weekend and of seniors, including Coleman behind. Let no other boat dic- the rest of the season.” and experienced coxswain tate our own boat speed.” The Crimson Tide will face Kiffy Balchon. The many Alabama will take on the off against many of the top underclassmen are an inte- Clemson University and teams in the nation, includ- gral part of the unit as well. Marist College next weekend ing Duke, Louisville and the “Some of us need to be in Clemson, S.C.

SPORTS IN BRIEF Jansen earns SEC women’s tennis Freshman of the Week honors

CW Staff excellent job of elevating her both doubles points, dropping a game throughout the course combined five games between Alabama’s Maya Jansen of the season,” Alabama head the two matches. In singles, the was named the Southeastern coach Jenny Mainz said. “She’s Valleyford, Wash., native domi- Conference Freshman of the played some inspiring tennis nated, winning both matches in Week for women’s tennis, the this spring and has pulled out straight sets. She has now won league announced Wednesday. some gutsy matches in pivotal eight straight singles contests Jansen was instrumental in the situations that have made the in a row and is undefeated in Crimson Tide’s victories last difference in the Tide’s suc- SEC play at 4-0. week over Arkansas and LSU, cess. Maya’s fiery spirit is Jansen and the rest of the winning both of her doubles contagious.” Tide will be back in action on and singles matches. Jansen and partner Antonia Friday when Alabama hosts “Maya has done an Foehse helped Alabama win Auburn at 5 p.m. CT. NEWS Page 14 OPINION Editor | Lauren Ferguson CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS CULTURE Thursday, March 14, 2013 Novel depicts different perspective on life in the South By Bianca Martin “I came to the study of the the classroom, but is also just time period. Contributing Writer South through my research a great read.” “I’d like those who attend interests in slavery,” he said. “Weaver’s work reminds us of the complexities of race and ethnicity that Weaver’s novel and presen- this event to get a feel for The Summersell Center for “But I think the region is one were always there but that often get buried underneath the central tation will allow the audience what it was like to grow up the Study of the South will with a fascinating history that narrative. to think of the civil rights era in the South during the civil host author Lila Quintero continues to be present in with a broader lens. rights era, and especially Weaver Thursday. Weaver everyday life in ways that you — Joshua Rothman Rachel Ramey, a freshman what it was like to be someone will be speaking about her life don’t quite feel in most part of majoring in civil engineering, who was sort of an outsider experiences as a child of South the United States.” said she believes Weaver’s to the culture,” Rothman American immigrants and her The Summersell Center Thursday’s event will be white story. Weaver’s work story is beneficial for learn- said. “While there are things graphic novel “Darkroom: A studies the past, present and another way for the center to reminds us of the complexi- ing more about the South’s about a place and a society Memoir in Black and White.” future of the American South explore the South’s history ties of race and ethnicity that history. that only those raised in it can According to the region in a variety of ways. through a different pair of were always there but that “I think [Hispanics] are a completely grasp, sometimes Summersell Center’s website, “The Summersell Center eyes – a South American’s. often get buried underneath big part of our history,” Ramey those who come at it from the the mission of the center is has an ongoing slate of pro- Weaver’s novel focuses the central narrative.” said. “They’re just as much outside see things that those “to investigate and promote gramming throughout the on growing up as a child of Rothman also said Weaver’s American as anyone. I think who are native to it can never understanding of the history academic year,” Rothman South American immigrants novel could be a way to get it’s important that you see all see.” and culture of the American said. “We host talks and in the civil rights era of the more students interested in sides of a story, especially on Weaver’s presentation will South through research and conferences, sponsor film South. It gives a perspective the South’s history. an issue where there’s a more take place Thursday at 5 p.m. public programming.” screenings and concerts, sup- on the South’s history from a “As a professor, I’m used prominent perspective that in Room 110 of the AIME build- Joshua Rothman, associ- port student and scholarly different point of view. to the complaints students everyone looks at. It’s impor- ing. The event is free and open ate professor of history and research and generally do “Hers is a story we don’t have about reading, but I’ve tant to look at people who are to the public. Refreshments African-American studies, is our best with the resources often hear,” Rothman said. found that graphic novels are less apparent too.” will be provided, and the the director of the Summersell we’ve got to provide engaging “We’re used to thinking of the works that students can really The presentation will give book will be available for pur- Center for the study of the events for the University and South, especially during the latch onto,” he said. “I think the audience a more authentic chase. For more information, South. the larger community.” civil rights era, as a black and ‘Darkroom’ would be super in perspective of the civil rights visit scss.ua.edu. Visitng writers program to host Roxane Gay, Sandi Wisenberg By Deanne Winslett and arranges the guest list for sometimes more. This year reading in the same night,” blend of fiction, non-fiction Staff Reporter IF YOU GO... the series. we have six. My job is to help Smith said. and poetry combined togeth- “The staff at Black Warrior organize the event and make To create a more rounded er to illustrate the Haitian Each year, The University • What: Bankhead Review gets together the arrangements for the writers experience, they try to pres- experience. of Alabama English depart- names of writers that they to fly in and make sure that ent different genres within Wisenberg is an author ment and the creative writ- Visiting Writers Series might like to come and the they have a good time while each session of the series. based out of Chicago, Ill. Her ing program partner with the • Where: Greensboro members of BWR send out they are here.” “We’ll try to works include “Holocaust College of Arts and Sciences requests to the writers based The writers pick one person Girls” and “The Sweetheart to bring the Bankhead Room of the Bama on that,” Jill Smith, assistant represent all who does poetry Is In,” as well as “The Visiting Writers Series to program director for creative different genres We want to bring people and one person Adventures of Cancer Bitch,” Theatre “ Tuscaloosa. writing, said. of writing. together to appreciate good who does prose, a narrative of her own expe- The series, made possible • When: Thursday, 7:30 The series is designed to Previous writ- writing. for example,” rience with breast cancer as by the funding of a grant via connect the community with ers have includ- Smith said. “We based on her blog for The the Bankhead Foundation, p.m. the literary world and estab- ed Charles — Jill Smith have creative Huffington Post. features various writers lish a connection with current Simic, Alice non-fiction, we Thursday’s event will throughout the school year. at the Bama Theatre annu- writers. McDermott, have fiction. We be held at 7:30 p.m. in the “The Bankhead series is a ally, although they are not “We want to expose the Kevin Young, have all of it.” Greensboro Room at the series in which the creative involved in the organization community to these great Andre Dubus, The next Bama Theatre. The event writing department at The of the event. writers and we also want to Robert Pinsky, Alice Walker, event in the series will take is free and open to the University of Alabama brings Writers of all different help our English program Bei Dao and more, according place Thursday and feature general public. To learn in a writer and the writer styles participate in the stay active,” Smith said. “We to the English department writers Roxane Gay and more about the Bankhead reads,” Kevin Ledgewood, a event. Writers are nominated want to bring people together website. Sandi Wisenberg. Gay is an Visiting Writers Series, visit Bama Theatre representa- by the Black Warrior Review, to appreciate good writing. “It’s all different genres and associate professor of English the Bankhead page of the tive, said. which then contacts the writ- “Usually we have between we can mix the genres, espe- at Eastern Illinois University. English department at The program is hosted ers via their representatives four and six writers a year, cially if we have two writers Her works include “Ayiti,” a english.ua.edu. NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Thursday, March 14, 2013 | Page 15 Westervelt art collection home to 1000 works By Alexandra Ellsworth Native American and west- building itself, but the archi- tours. It is a great learning Staff Reporter ern landscapes as well as tecture adds a multicultural tool.” the more atypical revolution- dimension.” William Hawkins, muse- The Tuscaloosa Museum ary art,” she said. “They had Kathie Thurman, adminis- um coordinator, said that of Art may look more like a some interesting furniture to trative coordina- the Westervelt dojo than your typical art look at, too. Seeing the origi- tor for the muse- Collection museum. Located on Jack nal upholstery on the pieces um, said Warner found in The Warner Parkway behind sev- was pretty cool.” started collect- “ It’s really quiet and kind Tuscaloosa eral pine trees in an Asian- Vawter said the quiet and ing art when of hidden, and the mu- Museum of Art style building, the museum picturesque atmosphere of he received seum is pretty surprising. is comparable to can be a quiet getaway from the museum makes it a great some Audubon what you find in fast-paced university life. local place for a date. prints. Much of – Alex Vawter a New York City The museum is home to “The whole place is really the collection art museum, the 1,000 works of fine and pretty,” Vawter said. “The was then prob- and all the art is decorative arts amassed by grounds are very Asian in ably purchased American-based. Jack Warner over a period of style and the landscape is through auc- “It is a unique 50 years as investments for very nice. It is pretty cool and tions. Thurman said collection,” he said. “It is itself Gulf States Paper, now the unique for Tuscaloosa.” Warner may have a walk through American CW | Jingyu Wan Westervelt Company. The Admission is free. Visitors originally become interested history, from the pre-colo- Pre-colonial items from the Westervelt Collection sit on display at the Westervelt Collection is con- receive a guest pass when in art through his grandmoth- nial era and on. There are a Tuscaloosa Museum of Art. sidered by experts to be one they enter the building and er and mother, who enjoyed lot of people in Tuscaloosa of the greatest collections of can then walk around and antique furniture. Thurman who want to look at authen- American art. view the art at their leisure. said she believed the muse- tic art and they don’t have Thurman said the Westervelt it’s a great asset to the Alex Vawter, a junior “It’s really quiet and kind um and the art to be a great the option to go somewhere Collection will remain at The community,” Thurman said. majoring in Latin and inter- of hidden, and the museum asset to the community. like New York City to do Tuscaloosa Museum of Art The Tuscaloosa Museum of disciplinary studies, visited is pretty surprising,” Vawter “It is very close to the it. It is a wonderful educa- for the foreseeable future. Art is open Tuesday through the museum and said she said. “If you don’t have future University and other signifi- tion tool for students, and They currently have no plans Saturday from 10 a.m. until enjoyed the variety of art. knowledge of what the art cant areas of Tuscaloosa,” there are a variety of things of moving the artwork or sell- 6 p.m. For questions or addi- “We got to see multiple collection is like it would be she said. “It is free to the we are able to do with the ing it. tional information, visit tuca- perspectives of American quite a surprise compared public and can be used as collection. ” “We really wanted to loosamoa.org or visit their culture because we got to see to the actual style of the a resource for classes and Both Hawkins and stay here and we believe Facebook page.

COLUMN Explore more options in the mobile music marketplace than Spotify, iTunes

By Francie Johnson artists in your own library. You up later, but fast forward a few NPR Music World Cafe, where you can Pandora can select multiple locations to hours, and you’ve completely Anyone who’s a fan of NPR listen to full podcasts and This app lets you take the Technology is a wonderful show up in your calendar, so you forgotten everything. Sound Music or All Songs Considered read blog posts straight from popular Pandora website thing, especially for music lov- can find out which artists will familiar? If so, you might want will be a fan of the free NPR your phone. wherever you go. Simply type ers. If you’re as attached to your be stopping in Tuscaloosa and to try Shazam. Music app. in an artist or song name, smartphone and your music as surrounding areas, as well as in Just open this Through this app, 8Tracks and the app builds you a cus- I am, here are some great apps your hometown. The app also free app when- you can listen to In this music app, all you have tom station that plays you definitely don’t want to provides links to RSVP to the ever you hear “SongKick scans your music any of NPR’s music to do is select a combination of music similar to what you miss out on. concert, share it on Facebook or a good song collection and provides you channels across the two genres or moods, and you’ll selected. You can also Twitter and buy tickets. playing, and it with a calendar of concerts country. You can be provided with a variety of star your favorite songs, will listen to the bookmark certain songs SongKick near you. browse by genre or playlists that fit your descrip- If you’re in need of a simple, Shazam song and identify by artist, as well as tion. With options ranging to look up later, and cus- convenient way to keep track You hear a song on the radio, the title and art- create a playlist of anywhere from “soul” to “feel tomize your playlist by of when your favorite bands at a store, or in a restaurant, ist in as little as content to listen to good” to “cover,” you’re bound selecting “thumbs up” or will be in town, look no further. and you think, “Hey, this is awe- one second. The later. Additionally, to find a playlist that has exact- “thumbs down” to certain SongKick scans your music col- some!” But you have no idea app also keeps a there are sec- ly the music you want to hear. songs. This app is perfect for lection and provides you with what the song is called or who list of all your tagged songs so tions for all of the various NPR Additionally, there is the option discovering new music, as a calendar of concerts near sings it. So you try to remem- you can look it up or download music shows and blogs, such to search specifically by genre, well as hearing some of your you, customized based on the ber some of the lyrics to look it later. as All Songs Considered and mood or artist. old favorites. Page 16 | Thursday, March 14, 2013 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

COLUMN | GAMING Micro-transactions make free-of-charge games on mobile markets profi table By Nathan Proctor player-to-game relationship. more than an upfront price tag are simply the most direct and recently in EA titles like “Mass around a game’s progression Products heavily restricting would. While the majority of efficient solution to support Effect 3” and “Dead Space 3,” as designed seems wrong, but The birth of free-to-play a player’s capacity to simply these products, especially in this model. Though the label is they offer players in-game when playing through sans games has expanded the mobile play the game through a pay- the mobile sphere, do fall into thrown around often, gamers enhancements and cosmetic transactions still provides the market and brought gems like wall or providing what appears a more exploit- are indeed enti- tweaks, and the full slate of EA optimal or intended experi- “League of Legends” to the to be unfair “pay-to-win” ben- ative category, tled. Complaints products have offered cheap ence, it’s hard to complain. forefront of PC gaming, but efits to players in a multiplayer the most suc- about the man- doses of DLC or available pur- Though they are $60 prod- it’s come with a price: micro- environment provide a cheap cessful and high- “As free products, developers ner by which chases of in-game currency, ucts and the larger publishers transactions. Downloadable at experience. As opposed to the est quality free- must fi nd an alternative to games offer most effectively in “FIFA,” this are already raking in profits, no charge, they offer develop- typical $60 (or less) input prom- to-play products fund their products and allow these transac- generation. $60 is an exceptionally reason- ers an avenue to get as many ising an unrestricted and fair have committed tions can be It doesn’t feel quite right able price looking at the history gamers as possible to play their play experience, these games to avoiding pay- them to be sustainable valid, but their breaking the upgrade tree of gaming, the natural progres- products, while making piracy feature prominent mechanics to-win systems post-launch. existence is nec- in “Dead Space 3” for $5 and sion of inflation and the ris- impossible and offering gamers that look as if their sole pur- and stress cos- essary, and mak- breaking the tension or paying ing budgets of top-tier games. a free product. pose is to balance a player’s metics and con- ing a few option- for what’s essentially a pull of I’ve not put a dime into a free The small purchases unlock- patience against their wallet. tent expansion al payments for a slot machine for multiplayer game, nor retail games offering ing additional content, cos- This comes across as being to support their games. the multi-million dollar prod- benefits in “Mass Effect 3,” micro-transactions and have no metic tweaks or some kind of lazy and obnoxious, especially As free products, develop- uct you’re playing is quite fair. but they are wholly optional regrets, but the options, if fair, gameplay enhancement sup- cases where playing a game ers must find an alternative to More worrisome to gamers features. The option to skirt are nothing to fear. port the caste of nominally free to the full extent and in the fund their products and allow is the recent trend of micro- games, and have drawn fire for manner you would a typical them to be sustainable post- transaction slipping into full their disruption of the expected retail game costs multitudes launch. Micro-transactions $60 retail products. Seen most

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With summer only a few months away, students are begin- ning to daydream of sleeping in, vacations, friends and of course, music festivals. While the United States is no strang- er to the outdoor festivals, the South does boast a great selec- tion of music festivals worth saving your money for. This week, the Scene checked out four outdoor music festivals worth seeing this summer.

The Black Keys -Paul McCartney - -Mumford & Sons -Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers -Alice in Chains -Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers -Stevie Wonder -Pretty Lights -Bassnectar -Kings of Leon -Wilco -Flaming Lips -The Lumineers -The Shins -Macklemore & Ryan Lewis -Phoenix -Billy Joel -Bassnectar -Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic -Macklemore & Ryan Lewis -The Smashing Pumpkins Zeros -Fleetwood Mac -Local Natives -Kendrick Lamar -ZZ Top -Dave Matthews Band -Passion Pit -The Black Crowes -Of Monsters and Men -Maroon 5 -Passion Pit -John Mayer -Ellie Goulding -Widespread Panic -Frank Ocean -Earth, Wind & Fire -B.B. King -Hall & Oates

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