Six Minority Women Accept Sorority Bids Video Statement Reports Open Bidding Yields Positive Results, Continued Effort

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NEWS | SORORITY INTEGRATION Six minority women accept sorority bids Video statement reports open bidding yields positive results, continued effort

By Mark Hammontree and Sarah Elizabeth Tooker | CW Staff

University of Alabama President Judy Bonner issued a video statement Friday about the recent progress made by Panhellenic sororities to integrate. After The Crimson White’s article “The Final Barrier,” which detailed alumnae interference in Panhellenic sororities’ attempts to integrate, UA administration established a continuous open bidding process in which all 16 Panhellenic sororities were allowed to extend bids to increase their size to 360 members. “We have taken the first steps toward removing barriers and ensuring access and opportunity throughout our greek community,” Bonner said in the video. “I am confident that we will achieve our objective of a greek system that is inclusive, accessible and welcoming to students of all races and ethnicities; we will not tolerate anything less. The process of continuous open bidding is already yielding positive results.” In the address, Bonner told students that Panhellenic sororities had issued a total of 72 bids to young women, including 11 to black students and three to other minority students. Bonner said as of Friday afternoon, 18 of the total bids had been accepted, four by black students, two by other minorities. I am confi dent that we Bonner said other stu- will achieve our objective dents were still considering accepting the bids. of a greek system that is AL.com reported Friday that Alpha Gamma Delta inclusive. and Kappa Alpha Theta were among the sororities — Judy Bonner that had bids accepted by black students. “We are very excited to be a part of this forward movement that’s happening on our campus,” Alex Graham, president of Alpha Gamma Delta, said. “We appreciate the University’s support and we congratulate all the young women that are now a part of our Panhellenic sisterhood.” In an interview with AL.com Friday, Alabama Gov. Robert CW | Austin Bigoney Bentley commended the University’s efforts. Quarterback AJ McCarron reacts furiously to a confused Kenyon Drake following an accidental rushing touchdown. Drake be- “I had the utmost confidence in the leadership at the gan the run from the wrong direction but eventually found his way to the endzone. University to make sure this issue was addressed,” Bentley said. “Today’s news is a positive first step.” SPORTS | FOOTBALL U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance announced Thursday that her office will be monitoring the allegations of racial discrimination following the publication of “The Final Barrier.” Vance said it is the duty of her office to enforce civil rights laws in Tide victory comes after slow start the United States. “I think there’s a general sense among people on the campus that it’s time to evolve past this,” Vance told the CW. Communication errors hurt they come out. We’ve just got to get it Linebacker C.J. Mosley said the “This history of segregation in the greek system is incredibly all together.” younger players played well but had a harmful because it’s not just 40 years and then it’s done. It’s offensive line performance Alabama’s usual ground-and-pound hard time adjusting to Colorado State’s really shaped many of the business and social relationships running game was quiet for most of the sideline-to-sideline offensive attack. that survived long past college, so it’s in many ways a genera- By Charlie Potter | Assistant Sports Editor day, only accumulating 66 yards. Head coach Nick Saban said the use of tional issue.” Quarterback AJ McCarron said it was so many players at cornerback was done Though there is no active investigation, Vance said she has Alabama did not jump out to the start a lack of communication that hampered in order to find someone to stay on the plans to continue to stay in touch with UA administration to it had hoped for against Colorado State, the Crimson Tide’s offense from having field for all four quarters. support racial progress at the University. but it still rolled to a 31-6 win Saturday its way with the Rams. “We played about five guys at corner- Bonner said while progress has been shown from cer- in the team’s first game in Bryant-Denny Wide receiver DeAndrew White back and just kind of rotated them in tain sororities, the administration will not stop its efforts to Stadium. shared the same sentiment. He said the there with the idea of we’re going to see achieve diversity in the greek community. The Crimson Tide failed to put points offense could not make any excuses for a if somebody can play the position with “While some sororities are further along than others, I am on the board until sophomore running 70-point scoring field day Saturday. any kind of consistency, do their assign- encouraged that chapter members are proactively reaching back Kenyan Drake punched in a 3-yard “We just weren’t on the same page,” ment and do their job,” Saban said. out to a diverse group of women,” Bonner said. “The process touchdown on fourth down with less White said. “We were shooting ourselves The feeling after the game was som- of open continuous bidding will continue, and we will see than a minute left in the first quarter. in the foot, too many mental errors.” ber and not representative of a victory, these numbers increase over the next few weeks.” “I don’t think the offense came out Starters Amari Cooper, Anthony as none of the Alabama players were Additionally, Bonner said the administration is taking with a good intensity to start off with Steen, Deion Belue and Jarrick Williams smiling or celebrating. steps to ensure that permanent changes come to the histori- the ball,” wide receiver Christion did not see the field because of injuries. “I felt like as a whole that we didn’t cally segregated greek system. Jones said. “I think we’ve just got Freshman cornerbacks Eddie Jackson execute to our full ability,” Mosley said. “Let me reiterate, we are going to create and sustain an to start out fast so that we can get and Maurice Smith saw plenty of play- “It’s not an SEC opponent that we just things going and get the momen- ing time with the absence of key con- SEE BONNER PAGE 7 tum changing for the defense when tributors on defense. SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 7 TODAYON CAMPUS Professional prep UA academics Learn to dance Dorm room makeover WHAT: Mock Interview with Culverhouse WHAT: 3 Minute Thesis Information WHAT: Beginner Salsa Lesson WHAT: Discovery Series: Dorm Room Connections Session WHEN: 7-8 p.m. Design WHEN: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. WHEN: 1-2 p.m. WHERE: 7th Floor Presidential Village WHEN: 7:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: 330 Ferguson Center WHERE: Rose Administration WHERE: 301 Ferguson Center

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e e c l y INSIDE c CONTACT WEATHER Monday CAMPUSBRIEFS September 23, 2013 p.2 CrimsonCareers posting jobs Students can search more than 400 job postings on the CrimsonCareers website from companies searching for interns or looking to hire recent graduates. SCENEON CAMPUS CrimsonCareers is a UA Career Center program that primarily operates as an online job recruiting system that lets students view job and internship postings. While the service is available to all students, CrimsonCareers mostly services juniors, seniors and alumni of The University of Alabama. Students can access CrimsonCareers through myBama under the student tab, although their account will be labeled as “pending” until they post a resume. If students need help creating a resume there is a resume creator tool available through CrimsonCareeres that can help students get started, or students can get help with their resumes by working with a career consultant or career advisor through the Career Center. Appointments can be made by calling 348-5848. There are job postings for all majors and for positions located in Alabama, across the United States and even internationally. Students can search by location, organization name or major or can create a ‘Job Agent’ from their job search that will e-mail them about any future postings that match their criteria. The CrimsonCareers job database is updated daily to refl ect new jobs and positions. Students can also view information about upcoming career fairs and view lists of employers in attendance at these upcoming fairs. If a student does not know much about an employer they can click on the employer link to take them to the employer’s website. CW | Austin Bigoney Fraternity members prepare to race in an event at Delta Gamma’s 2nd annual Anchor Splash benefi tting Service for Sight. Waffle House to offer free food The Waffl e House on the Strip will provide free waffl es and coffee Thursday, compliments of Waffl e House TUESDAY WEDNESDAY supplier C.H. Guenther & Son, according to a press release from coffee and tea distributor Royal Cup Inc. WHAT: Mock Interview with WHAT: The GO System Royal Cup, Inc., which is based in Birmingham, Ala. Culverhouse WHEN: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and C.H. Guenther & Sons, based in San Antonio, Connections WHERE: Rose Administration Texas, made a bet on the Alabama vs. Texas A&M WHEN: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Room 6-54 football game, with each company supporting their home WHERE: 330 Ferguson Center states. The terms of the bet were if Alabama wins, C.H. TODAY WHAT: Umoja: Spirit of Unity Guenther would provide free waffl es and coffee for an WHAT: BYOD (iOS) Apps 101 WHEN: 9 - 5 p.m. entire day at a Waffl e House location in Tuscaloosa, Ala. WHAT: Mock Interview with WHEN: 2 -3 p.m. WHERE: Paul R. Jones Gallery and if Texas A&M won, Royal Cup would provide a Culverhouse WHERE: 305 Graves Hall Waffl e House food truck with free waffl es and coffee in Connections WHAT: Beverly Semmes: College Station, Texas. WHEN: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. WHAT: FATE Bama Bash Starcraft Because of the 49-42 Alabama win, fans wearing WHERE: Alabama colors will receive free waffl es and coffee from 330 Ferguson WHEN: 5 - 7 p.m. WHEN: 9 - 4:30 p.m. 7 a.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday. Center WHERE: Paul W. Bryant WHERE: Garland Hall Museum WHAT: 3 Minute Thesis WHAT: Salvador Allende Information Session WHAT: Honors Weekly (Spanish Movie Night) WHEN: 1 -2 p.m. Coffee Hour WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Rose Administration WHEN: 7 - 8 p.m. WHERE: 203 B.B. Comer Hall WHERE: Ridgecrest South P.O. Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Lobby WHAT: Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-8036 VISIT US ONLINE AT Cody Canada and Advertising: 348-7845 Classifi eds: 348-7355 CW.UA.EDU The Departed WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: The Jupiter FOLLOW US ON TWITTER EDITORIAL @THECRIMSONWHITE

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If convicted, the fi nding creative services manager Hillary McDaniel a handgun seized in a 2004 Alexis appeared in court three Glock. would have been recorded 334.315.6068 malicious-mischief case days later, he was released “Detectives did not release and Alexis might have been involving Aaron Alexis, the and the conditions were lifted the fi rearm, as they had not subject to anger-management account executives Ali Lemmond former Navy reservist who when no charges were received paperwork indicating counseling. His right to own a William Whitlock died in a gun battle with law- referred by Seattle police to Alexis’ case had been gun would not have been Kathryn Tanner enforcement offi cers Monday the King County Prosecuting declined for misdemeanor affected because the case Camille Dishongh after killing 12 people during a Attorney’s Offi ce, which charges,” the department involved a misdemeanor. Kennan Madden normally handles felony stated in a press release Julia Kate Mace shooting rampage at the Navy Since Monday, information Katie Schlumper Yard in Washington, D.C. charging decisions. posted on its news website. has emerged suggesting that The disclosure added a Seattle police released a Whitcomb said a detective Alexis, 34, had been footnote to the 2004 case, police report Monday that said refused to release the gun experiencing worsening The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of which has raised questions detectives referred the case because it was considered mental-health issues in the Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by because Alexis was never to Seattle Municipal Court evidence, and then the weeks and months before his students.The University of Alabama cannot infl uence editorial decisions and criminally charged. 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Mark Hammontree and Sarah Elizabeth Tooker | Assistant Editors Monday, September 23, 2013 [email protected] Campus hosts Academic Integrity Week By Shakarra McGuire | Contributing Writer cheat. Choose Integrity.” to increase the awareness of academic integrity, with an emphasis on academics. “Our university’s success on the foot- integrity and provide a student voice in “The best way for students to get involved Students have an opportunity to win priz- ball field attests to the integrity of the matters related to academic integrity. is to simply show up and participate in as es and enjoy free movie nights this week Crimson Tide,” Luke Lewis, president of the The council serves as a body of leaders many events as they are willing that the as The University of Alabama Academic Academic Honor Council, said. “As mem- who will uphold the high ethical standards Academic Honor Council puts on during Honor Council hosts its sixth annual bers of the Capstone, it’s our duty to make required by all members of the community Academic Integrity Week,” Drew Dolan, Academic Integrity Week. sure that carries over into all aspects of our of scholars at the University. The goal of the a graduate assistant in the Office of the Beginning today, the week includes campus culture.” council is to encourage the campus com- Assistant Dean of Students, said. “We try events that are designed to raise aware- According to the organization’s recent munity to act on the values of the Capstone to use events, such as movie night and the ness of academic integrity on cam- press release, the UA Academic Honor Creed. volleyball game, that college students are pus. The theme of this year’s Academic Council is a student organization that Academic Integrity week began as already inherently interested in, and then Integrity Week is “Champions don’t works with faculty members and students an effort to actively promote living with add an integrity-based to theme to it.”

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The Academic Honor Council The council will sponsor the The council will partner with SGA to The council will host an essay The council will pass out for each college will set up tables women’s volleyball game. The host a movie night in Lloyd Auditorium contest. Essay topics may include, promotional items to students on at various locations on campus game will take place at 7 p.m. in (Room 38). The event begins at 7 p.m. but are not limited to, short stories, the Quad from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to hand out informational and Foster Auditorium. Come out to It will include free drinks, popcorn and personal views of integrity or ways to promotional items to spread promote integrity and cheer on the a viewing of Remember the Titans. further integrity on campus. Essays are awareness about integrity. Tide. limited to two pages. NEWS INBRIEF Dicho app for iPhone allows users to ask questions, discuss anonymously with other app users By Alex Swatson | Contributing Writer organizations to discuss business Dicho. researchers and programmers plans student on campus who is nervous privately and provides for immediate “The idea came about when me to stay ahead of rival competition about eating alone at Lakeside, the responses. One of the biggest and my fellow fraternity brothers of such as Twitter and other new freshman wanting to rally other Dicho, a new social media app for aspects of posting questions in Dicho the Kappa Alpha order at Furman platforms such as Pheed, Buffi ngton enthused students to enjoy their fi rst iPhone, gives its users the is the ability to remain anonymous University were lounging around the said, “The team values their current football game or to get advice about opportunity to pose questions for when posting and answering. fraternity house,” he said. users and feedback.” a certain product from your friends others to answer or comment on. “Facebook is for pictures and After six months of doing market Dicho users can make their voice before making impulse purchases. Dicho users can also view how many status [updates], Twitter is for research and a year and a half of heard and are assured that the Dicho is free in the app store and people voted for or against their statements, Dicho is for questions,” development and programming, company cares about what its has no advertisements. It is questions and ideas with a real- time Brooks Buffi ngton, one of the Dicho was ready to be released in consumers want and will work to fulfi ll compatible with iPhone, iPad and graphical data. founders of Dicho, said. “If you can the Apple App Store. their requests. iPod devices running iOS 6 Dicho’s group feature allows ask it in question form, then it’s for When asked how the team of Dicho can be useful to the new or newer. p.4

John Brinkerhoff | Editor Monday, September 23, 2013 [email protected] OURVIEW Efforts slow, results real

History has been made. IN SHORT: Although Friday, University of Alabama President Judy the University’s reponse Bonner released a video to sorority segregation statement announcing on campus was slow incredible progress on the and haphazard, change UA campus. As a result has come. Every corner of administration-willed of campus has joined continuous open bidding, together to look forward 72 bids were offered out- side the confines of tradi- to an integrated and tional Panhellenic soror- unifi ed campus. Now we ity recruitment. Eleven bids must sustain this effort. were extended to black stu- the steps no president has dents – at least four of which before. She has actively have been accepted. Two negated the comments more bids were accepted by made by her predecessor other minority students. and now-Chancellor Robert This moment came in the Witt in 2011 that each greek wake of national response chapter determined its to The Crimson White’s own membership as pri- Sept. 11 article “The Final vate organizations. She has Barrier,” detailing alumnae made greater efforts to com- interference in the recruit- municate with the UA comment of two black poten- munity on a more personal tial new members who level than past presidents. were denied from all 16 But more importantly, she Panhellenic sororities. has made a change. The change was hard MCT Campus For the first time in a long to come, however, as the time, this university – from administration’s response its students to its faculty to COLUMN | GREEK SEGREGATION was less than ideal. Official its staff to its administra- University statements by tion – is alive with the hope President Bonner and UA and realization of change. System Board of Trustees Nearly 200 UA commu- On the role of an ally to empower others President pro tempore nity members from every Paul Bryant Jr. condemn- corner of campus gath- ing segregation on campus By Marina Roberts | Staff Columnist ered together on the steps Marina Roberts to play is responding to criti- the white greek system, and were not made until two of Rose Administration cism thoughtfully and grace- there are many others who days after the article was The protest last week Building Sept. 18 to demand fully, and accepting respon- could not care less. Both of released – a day behind has sparked a remarkable and support change in sibility when I am called these perspectives must be those made by the gover- amount of controversy and the University’s culture. out for being insensitive, heard, and more importantly nor. The comments, even discussion on campus, a good Exclusivity and discrimi- for being counterproductive if we hope to mobilize people then, were weak, only lay- deal of which I have had the nation on campus will no and for failing to check my for a movement that will ing out their vision to help opportunity to hear. As an longer be tolerated, and assumptions. I have done all address racism, we cannot the University’s “young attendee at the protest, my previously quieted voices of these things, and when have people who have never people do the right thing” feelings about the event have on campus now have a a friend called me out, it experienced racism in the – although students were evolved and are still evolving, precedent by which to seek wasn’t because they want- driver’s seat. the ones to finally speak as are my ideas about racism amendments to the fabric of ed to embarrass me, and it We must stop having con- out against greek discrimi- on campus. tradition. wasn’t because they wanted versations about racism in nation. In statements to I want to thank Lin Wang me out of the movement. It rooms full of white people. We are no longer held that we have a long way to the media, Bonner later and Samaria Johnson for was because they respected We must stop assuming that back by the limits of our go and that perhaps we are attempted to explain sharing their perspectives me enough to assume I could because we oppose racism, past. The future is now open going in the wrong direction. the rationale behind the with the campus body on the take the criticism and do our actions have the implicit to new systems, new poli- When allies become lead- 50-year delay in progress pages of The Crimson White something useful with it, and support of all people of color. cies and new mindsets to ers in a movement that is of integration on campus last week. I was absolutely that in and of itself is a gift. We must stop speaking for support this monumentally inherently not about them, in part by defining media – one of the individuals con- When allies of any com- marginalized communities. historic change. However, the movement itself becomes which gave a voice to soror- gratulating myself and my munity fail to take criticism We must scrutinize our- we hope this is only the a platform for the privileged ity members – and fear campus for our activism, and from the community serious- selves. And most of all, we beginning. Structural to declare themselves as of personal well-being as your words challenged me ly, this gives cause for seri- must constantly, vigilantly changes in the recruitment good instead of an opportu- barriers. and pushed me to think criti- ous pause. Ask yourself: Why recognize that criticism is a process still need address- nity for marginalized people Although the University’s cally about my motives, my it is so difficult to listen to the gift, and that for all its chal- ing, and the other systems to speak and be heard. As an response to the allegations assumptions and the impact community you claim to sup- lenges it is nowhere near on campus should follow ally, I’ve always seen my role of discrimination on cam- that my actions were really port? Do you not respect the as difficult or as taxing as suit. This is only the start. as being about empowering pus was slow, secretive, having on campus. community enough to listen discrimination. Let’s hope the momentum people, listening and using and falsely accusatory, the I know that your opinions to their words and open your- continues. what privilege I do have to response was there – and have been met with a lot of self to the possibility of being Marina Roberts is a senior accomplish something mean- so was the action. In the 50 defensiveness and in some changed by what you hear? majoring in accounting. Her Our View is the consen- ingful and productive. years this university has cases outright hostility, and There are many people of column runs biweekly on sus of The Crimson White However, one of the most been officially integrated, this fact makes me recognize color who want to integrate Mondays. Editorial Board. important roles that I have President Bonner has taken

COLUMN | CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT Now is the right time for us to move campus forward as a whole

By Patrick Crowley | Staff crafted by careful advising can keep issuing revenue trumps all other character- our actions. Columnist and guidance from finan- bonds every fiscal year. istics. Fortunately, we now While the Capstone still cially endowed alumni, The academic scholarships have the immense privi- has its fair share of prob- On the morning of Sept. educational consulting cor- are cut from the best and lege of attending a school lems, I staunchly believe that 18, students, faculty and porations and the Board of brightest students because with a selfless leader in the future is much brighter alumni stood united in front Trustees. of ill-planned housing Judy Bonner. for every student because of Rose Administration There are still deep developments. As the University’s first of last week’s events. It is Building and demanded an schisms on campus based Oh, and Quidditch female president, she stood now incumbent on every end to the segregation of on greek letters, majors, isn’t even played on the strong on the steps of Rose individual connected to the The University of Alabama extracurricular activities, Quad anymore – what Administration and wit- University – students, fac- greek system. The stand honors programs and more; kind of muggle dislikes nessed students, faculty ulty, administrators, work- was a reflection on the past Patrick Crowley the University’s academic Quidditch? Those are just and alumni stand as one. ers, alumni – to take our with hopeful eyes staring rankings are mediocre a few of the problems I She saw the future on the perceived ideal of what we into the future. University. compared to the fantastical could think of, and I would steps, and she reacted in want this University to be Two days later, we saw Yet, we must acknowl- thinking that we are one of continue ad nauseam if it the best way possible by and transform it into real- doors being opened for edge that the University is the best public institutions weren’t for restrictions on immediately implement- ity. In the last decade the minority women to accept not becoming all it could in the nation. The more column length. ing forceful changes which University has seen tremen- bids into sororities. We be. We are still plagued by than 350 students organi- The problems the yielded historic results. We, dous growth, the University know the steps that have a multitude of problems zations rarely collaborate University faces are not as students, held her, alum- must now get better. Let’s been made, and we will that we quickly discard into on endeavors. The finan- uniquely ours, though. ni and the board of trustees get better together. eagerly look toward the finely groomed shrubbery. cial model is based on a Undergraduates across accountable for their inac- future for more steps in The University has quietly very risky hedge that more the nation now attend cor- tion in combating widely Patrick Crowley is a junior the right direction. This built up an illusory facade out-of-state students will porate universities where known systematic racism. majoring in mathematics is only the beginning of a of unparalleled excellence. pay more and more each reputation, student ame- They must now hold us, the and finance. His column great transformation for the It is a petty veneer at best, year to attend and that we nities and crafted facades students, accountable for runs biweekly on Mondays.

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CULTUREIN BRIEF Belk hosts College Fashion Night Sept. 26 By Lauren Davis | Contributing Writer Alabama and its students swayed us to host Chip & Pepper at Belk Tuscaloosa rather than This week, the Belk at University Mall gears more metropolitan areas.” up to host one of their most exhaustive and Belk is giving away merchandise from Chip & interactive events of the year on Thursday – Pepper as well as an iPad, a Keurig, a Fossil College Fashion Night, a night of prizes, denim watch and designer handbags. designers and shopping. “While we’re providing several activities for the “This is our third annual College Fashion girls, including free makeovers and a student Night and each year is more elaborate than the fashion show, we really wanted to do more to last,” Yvonda Jackson, regional vice president include the boys,” Jackson said. and store manager of Belk, said. “Our goal is to Along with numerous planned activities, Belk provide a fun event where we can connect with is using this event to support University of Submitted the college students and bring awareness to Alabama campus organizations. Jackson said The Oklahoma-based band returns to Tuscaloosa Wednesday for a show. everything we have to offer at Belk.” the organization with the most members in Belk will host denim designers Chip & attendance will receive $1000, and the second Pepper, California-based designers who rose place organization will receive $500. to popularity in the 90s and harbored a following “Students should deﬁ nitely come to College Band Cody Canada & The with their unique denim designs inspired by Fashion Night, because it is a fun and unique their love of casual lifestyle. chance to shop and get great deals, while “We chose Tuscaloosa to premier this enjoying free food, a live DJ and the atmosphere exclusive collection because the city embodies of a big, metropolitan event,” Bea Daniels, a Departed to play at Jupiter all things collegiate,” said John Thomas, guest senior majoring in fashion retail and a Belk judge on Project Runway and executive vice intern, said president of private brands at Belk. “The College Fashion Night will take place at the By Francie Johnson | Contributing up in 2010 after having played Canada said he took a enthusiasm surrounding The University of University Mall Belk Sept. 26 from 8 to 10 p.m. Writer together for more than 10 direct approach when writing years. The two formed The songs for the album. Cody Canada, lead sing- Departed in 2011, joined by “If you hear the song and er of Oklahoma-based red guitarist and vocalist Seth it’s got a certain subject mat- dirt band Cody Canada & James, keyboard player Steve ter, then that’s really what The Departed, said the best Littleton and Drummer Dave inspired it,” Canada said. “I’m approach to songwriting is to Bowen (who would later be pretty literal.” just sit back and let it happen. replaced by Chris Doege). Jeremiah Jones, the “It’s kind of the same with Canada said the personnel Jupiter’s owner and talent everything I’ve written,” change added a new element buyer of more than nine years, Canada said. “When the to the band’s sound. booked Canada many times in time’s right, when the song “The big difference is with the past. Although Jones said hits, that’s when you write it. Seth singing and Steve on the he enjoys Cody Canada & The I’ve always had a hard time keys,” Canada said. “It has a Departed’s music, he can’t let forcing myself to write a tune. different sound to it. We’ve his personal opinions influ- If you try to force yourself, it’s never had any keys or that ence his job. not gonna happen.” bluesy feel.” “The first thing you have to Canada made his first The new lineup also affect- realize is that it doesn’t mat- stop at the Jupiter when his ed the band’s fanbase. ter what you, as the buyer, like old band, Cross Canadian “We definitely had a or dislike in a band,” Jones Ragweed, opened for Dierks change in crowd, but it was said. “What matters the most Bentley in November 2004. a good change,” Canada said. is if there is enough demand He’s headlined in Tuscaloosa “A lot of people were expect- in the market for the act.” several times since then, ing to hear old Ragweed However, Jones said Cody and he’ll be back at the songs immediately, but I Canada & The Departed is the Jupiter with The Departed on wanted to play new songs. So exception to the rule. Wednesday. we kept about 75 percent of “Ironically, I’ve always been “We’ve always had a good the crowd.” a huge Ragweed fan,” Jones fan base there,” Canada said. The Departed released its said. “This is one of the rare “That’s the good thing about debut album, a collection of occasions where I get to book this kinda music, a lot of peo- Oklahoma-based cover songs an act that I like.” ple follow it.” titled “This Is Indian Land,” in Cody Canada & The Canada and bassist Jeremy June 2011. In November 2012, Departed will play at the Plato originally worked the band released its first Jupiter Bar on Wednesday, together in Cross Canadian original album, “Adventus,” Sept. 25. Tickets are $10-13 Ragweed until the band broke which is Latin for “arrival.” and doors open at 9 p.m.

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CLUB SPORTS | CYCLING Cycling team aims for NCAA recognition, varsity status

By Benjamin Clark | Contributing Writer team is working to become a premium The University’s team, which com- club at the University. petes in the Southeastern Collegiate The cycling team at The University “It could become a NCAA sport, and Cycling Conference, has even made of Alabama may be considered a club other universities already have varsi- great strides competing against other sport by University standards for now, ty teams, but the biggest thing that is SECCC teams, many of which have var- but its members believe it could soon holding us back is membership,” Alpin sity teams that can offer scholarships become NCAA- recognized. said. “If we can show that we have to their athletes. Club president Alex Heldman, a enough people, and enough wins, we Last weekend the team hosted sophomore majoring in physics and think the school will pick up the sport the Crimson Classic, which brought math, said while the club was created [as a premium club], even in the next competition from all over the South, more than four years ago, it only start- year.” including the University of Florida, ed to gain momentum in the past two Club sports at the University are cat- the University of South Carolina and years. egorized by different levels based on Clemson University. “Through Get on Board Day and the amount of money in the program. Without additional funding from the emails I have received, we have had Premium clubs, such as the wheelchair University, the cycling team may be fac- 78 people who have expressed inter- basketball teams, receive the most sup- ing an uphill battle against tough com- est in joining this year,” Heldman said. port from the University. To be consid- petition, but for now, Alpin said they “Hopefully, we can maintain a fair num- ered by the University for a promotion are fine with not being considered a ber of those people, but even if we only to become a premium club, the team threat by their competition. get half of those people, it would be an must meet different criteria. “Definitely, right now, we are con- improvement over last year.” They must compete in at least eight sidered the underdog in most events,” Vice president Geoff Alpin, a sopho- out-of-state events and be competitive Aplin said. “But last year, the races we more majoring in biology, said he would on a national level, Alpin said. For this did get to go to, we did very well, espe- Submitted like to see the sport become recognized academic year, the cycling team already cially for not having many team mem- The cycling team looks to compete on a national level next. by the NCAA, but for now, he said the has those eight events scheduled. bers in a single race.” SPORTSIN BRIEF Tide looses hold at No.1 Volleyball team improves Soccer loses to Gators Swimming and diving wins The University of Alabama football team The University of Alabama volleyball The University of Alabama soccer team The University of Alabama swimming and saw its hold on the number one spot weaken team improved to 11-2 on the season this opened conference play with a 3-0 loss to diving team set four pool records and won following the weekend’s games. The weekend, sweeping the Clemson Classic. the No. 8 Florida Gators in Gainesville, 31 of 32 events Friday night at Delta State in Crimson Tide lost three ﬁ rst-place votes in Friday night, the Crimson Tide pulled out a Fla., Friday night. With the loss, the Cleveland, Miss. The Alabama women the AP Poll, and two ﬁ rst-place votes in the narrow 3-2 victory over Clemson. Saturday Crimson Tide fell to 2-6 on the season and outscored Delta State 242-50, while the men USA Today Coaches’ Poll. All lost votes went morning, Alabama extended its dominance extended a season-long road goalless won 238-62. to the undefeated Oregon Ducks, who did with a 3-1 win over the Delaware Blue streak to four matches. not play over the weekend. Hens. Alabama closed out the tournament Saturday evening with a 3-1 victory over Troy University. Compiled by Sean Landry Monday, September 23, 2013 p.7

Bonner emphasizes University’s Alabama remains undefeated focus on sorority integration despite disappointing game

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environment that enables our students to be suc- played. The win really wasn’t what it should cessful in the academic and social aspects of their have been. I felt like we kind of got away with college life,” Bonner said in the video. “This will a win; we didn’t really dominate.” fulfill our primary mission to prepare and equip But the Crimson Tide remained unde- them to be successful throughout their lives and feated in the young season, heading into a careers. Let me emphasize that we are taking pivotal contest with SEC West for Ole Miss the steps necessary to make systemic and lasting Saturday, Sept. 28. change.” Saban credited Colorado State for its Bonner thanked the “administrators, students, tenacity and ability to disrupt the Crimson faculty, staff and alumni who have and continue Tide’s game plan. to work diligently to uphold our values and our “It was a win, and you have to give the other expectations of access and opportunity.” Bonner team a lot of credit. Their players played said the support of the UA community was neces- with a lot of heart, but I’m not satisfied with sary to sustain positive change. where we are as a team,” Saban said. “We “This campus will be a place of inclusion and need to continue to focus on improvement opportunity for all,” Bonner said. “We will contin- and do a lot better job as a football team if ue to make progress. We will do the right thing, we’re going to be kind of team we are capable CW | Pete Pajor for the right reason, the right way.” of being.” Receiver Christion Jones reaches for extra yardage against a closely matched defense.

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ALABAMA VS. COLORADO STATE BRYANT-DENNY STADIUM • SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 ALABAMA 31 — COLORADO STATE 6

Safety Landon Collins celebrates after forcing negative yards on a return. Colorado State’s Brandon Henrie was downed immediately after deciding not to wave for a fair catch. The play put Colorado State deep in their own territory. | Pete Pajor