‘United 93’ an emotional Brand new New fraternity inducts film for students CW is here first members OPINIONS, Page 4 OPINIONS, Page 4 NEWS, Page 5 Monday, May 1, 2006 Serving the since 1894 Vol. 112, Issue 125 Student charged in and on Strip BY KRISTEN TROTTER on University Boulevard and called police, Swindle said. from Crimson Café cleaned Student Life Editor then attempted to turn south Police arrived and arrested up shards of plastic from the ■ [email protected] on 13th Avenue, Tuscaloosa Morgan, charging him with ground. The damaged table Police Chief Ken Swindle said. driving under the influence, and the post that had been A freshman at the University “We were sitting here having minor in possession and alco- ripped from the ground leaned was arrested and charged with dinner,” said Becky Simpson, hol, improper or fake ID, no against a nearby bench. driving under the influence who was eating with her hus- proof of insurance and leaving Charles Ward, a graduate and leaving the scene of an band at the table that was hit. the scene of an accident. student in computer science, accident outside of Crimson “The next thing we know we’ve Morgan posted a $2,200 said he was standing in line Café on the Strip Saturday. been hit and we were flying bond Sunday. when the accident happened. Police arrested John Thomas down in opposite directions.” People in Crimson Café “I turned around and saw a Morgan, 19, of Louisiana, min- Simpson was shaken but not at the time of the incident Jeep sitting right there,” Ward utes after a hit-and-run acci- seriously hurt in the incident. said they heard a crash and said, pointing to the front win- dent at 5 p.m. on University A local ambulance company a woman screaming. Police dow. “He almost hit the win- Boulevard when a Jeep treated her for minor injuries arrived just moments later, the dow. I didn’t know what to do. Cherokee knocked over a at the scene of the accident, eyewitnesses said. “At least one person tried CW/ Kristen Trotter metal post and crashed into a Swindle said. About 30 minutes after the to jump in front of the car to table outside of Crimson Café. A witness followed the Jeep incident, police were still at A hit-and-run driver knocked over a metal post and shattered a table The vehicle was driving west to a house on 13th Street then the scene, and employees See STRIP, Page 5 outside of Crimson Cafè on Saturday.

Cafés see more business during Five former UA Caffeine crazed Dead, finals weeks football players drafted to NFL Madison signs as free agent with Pittsburg Steelers

BY DAN SELLERS Assistant Sports Editor ■ [email protected] BY Five former Alabama football CHRISTY CONNER players were taken in the 2006 Mark Anderson Brodie Croyle Senior Staff Reporter NFL Draft over the weekend at ■ [email protected] Radio City Music Hall in New York City. DeMeco Ryans, Roman Harper eaving the coffee shop at midnight and and Brodie Croyle were all taken L returning the next morning by 6 is an on the first day of the draft, all too familiar routine during finals week while Charlie Peprah and Mark for some students. Anderson were taken on the sec- Melissa Cates, a senior majoring in ond day. nursing who usually drinks coffee three Consensus All-American line- times a week, frequents coffee shops two backer DeMeco Ryans was the first Roman Harper Charlie Peprah to three times a day during Dead Week selection of the second round to and finals week. the Houston Texans. Ryans, who “Bad Ass Coffee is my favorite,” Cates CW/ T.G. Paschal was watching the draft with his family Jared Myers, a sophomore majoring in business, studies in Bad Ass Coffee Co. in Hoover, was said. “I practically live there during finals relieved when week.” on Sunday. Many students use coffee during Dead Week as a way to keep their As finals week approaches, some energy up for studying. Alabama he got word that he would students run to caffeine to get an added linebacker be joining the boost during late night study sessions. DeMeco Texans. Researchers found 87 percent of Top coffee choices Ryans was “It was a big adults and 76 percent of children have ■ Bad Ass Coffee Co. Cappuccino, Cafe Latte caffeine in their daily diets, accord- the 1st pick Anthony relief when I Favorites: Bad Ass Mocha, Strongest: Americano, of the 2nd finally got the ing to the January 2005 issue of the Madison phone call,” Journal of the American Dietetic Crème Brulèe,^ Snickers which consists of a round of Association and the medical Web the NFL Ryans said. Coffee shot of espresso and water “It was just a site WebMD. draft. great feeling. I didn’t get But while more people are get- Strongest: Eye Opener, ■ Starbucks too nervous. I was just ting a caffeine buzz, the strength CW/ T.G. of that jolt appears to be declining consists of two shots of Favorites: Mocha Paschal waiting and watching. That’s all I could do.” as the average daily intake of caf- espresso and black coffee Frappuccino Light, Caramel feine dropped from 227 mg per With the 33rd over- ■ Crimson Cafè Macchiato all pick, Ryans became the day to 193 mg per day in adults, Favorites: Almond Strongest: Doubleshot See DRAFT, Page 3 See COFFEE, Page 3 Source: Bad Ass Coffee Company, Crimson Cafè and Starbucks Students say Dead Week not dead despite regulations (From left) Some students say they Hank Lazer, assistant vice just like every other week of the Anna Corum, president for undergraduate Reporting Dead semester. Tiffany Warren have major assignments programs and services, said Thornhill said she has a final and Preston Dead Week, or “study week” as it Week Violations for her geology lab class and a due this week is outlined in the faculty hand- major presentation this week. Scott Mann, all book, is meant to bring classes “If we’re going to have a week BY LORI CREEL Anonymous SGA Dead Week seniors major- to a conclusion. called Dead Week, we might as Staff Reporter hotline: 348-7460 ing in health “The major intent behind well make it a dead week,” she ■ [email protected] studies, meet it is to give classes a chance Complaints can be filled out said. to review, to prepare for finals Elizabeth Hartley, a senior last week in With final exams approach- anonymously on a form at week in a less intense week,” he majoring in advertising and Gorgas to ing, many students look to Dead www.sga.ua.edu. prepare for a Week for relief from the tests said. public relations, said she For some students, Dead also has a presentation for a presentation. and assignments that fill their semesters. For some students, Week is the same as a regu- than the rest of the semester. major project this week. The however, the week doesn’t live lar week in school or, in some Allison Thornhill, a junior in CW/ Cory Johnson up to its name. instances, even more intense New College, said Dead Week is See WEEK, Page 2

■ ■ ■ The Crimson White Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Newsroom — 348-6144 Fax — 348-4116 Advertising — 348-7845 www.cw.ua.edu ■ Classifieds — 348-7355 ■ Letters, op-eds — [email protected] ■ Press releases, announcements — [email protected] online Monday, May 1, 2006 ■ NEWS 2 CAMPUS Credit card system makes mark Credit cards slow “Since the debit system was majoring in accounting, said and staff members because Tobrief submit a brief, e-mail [email protected] recently set up, a lot of stu- the new system is convenient. not as many participate in IN dents and parents use their “Now if I misplace my Dining Dollars and Bama checkout lines cards,” Duncan said. “I think it ACTion card or have no cash, I Cash,” Johnson said. BY JANNA PEA was necessary because many can use my credit card,” Sisco Donnellan said many cus- ANNOUNCEMENTS Staff Reporter people don’t carry checks or said. “Also, if you don’t have tomers expressed a need for cash.” a meal plan, it makes it a lot the debit system, and the CW won't print on Thursday As the semester comes to Duncan said the only down- easier.” issue of customer service is a close, students out of Bama fall about taking debit and Gina Johnson, director of why debit and credit cards are Cash and Dining Dollars who credit cards is that it makes UA Auxiliary Services, said the now accepted. The Crimson White will print on Monday, Wednesday and don’t carry hard cash will not “In the past years, not Friday this week. Friday’s paper, the last of the spring semes- have to skip lunch at dining taking credit or debit cards ter, will be The CW’s annual Year in Review edition. “If this was in place sooner, I would have went to the spots on campus because turned away many custom- The CW is also still accepting applications for managing debit and credit cards are now Ferg more often because I ran out of Dining Dollars ers,” Donnellan said. editor: outreach and a copy editor for 2006-07. accepted. Anthony Jones, a senior The outreach position involves recruiting and training a long time ago.” But, it might affect how long majoring in business man- new members to the staff, along with communicating with they wait for their food. — ANTHONY JONES agement, said the credit/debit students about what stories they want to see in The CW. Andy Donnellan, resident senior majoring in business management program is something that has Applications are available on the second floor of the district manager of Bama been needed for a long time. Office of Student Media (next to Reese Phifer Hall). Dining Services, said the new “If this was in place sooner, Check www.cw.ua.edu for breaking news and updates system was installed less than standing in the checkout line use of the debit and credit I would have went to the Ferg throughout the interim. two months ago on March 6 longer. system is expected to increase more often because I ran out at all Bama Dining locations, “Sometimes it slows down over the summer. of Dining Dollars a long time 2006 Cultural Expo this week and credit and debit cards the line because you must “So many guests come to ago,” Jones said. total about 6 percent of retail swipe the card, get the last UA over the summer for ori- Madeline Lashley, a fresh- sales. four digits of the credit card, entation, camps and confer- man majoring in business, Students in two courses at the University will present “Since the system has been then wait until the card gets ences that we expect it to be said she is glad paying with their research findings to the public in Cultural Expo 2006 installed, we have already seen approved,” Duncan said. a great convenience for these debit or credit cards is an on Tuesday at the W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library. progress,” Donnellan said. Kate Woulbourne, a soph- people,” Johnson said. option. From 2 to 4:15 p.m., students in the Blount Undergraduate Domanesha Duncan, omore majoring in human Johnson said the system has “I am running out of Bama Initiative course Cooking and Culture (BUI 301) will present employee of Bama Dining development and family stud- been a convenience for stu- Cash, and I have to make it research. These brief presentations center on their use of at the Ferguson Center, said ies, said she doesn't carry cash dents, faculty and staff. through the summer, so now the David Walker Lupton African-American Cookbooks col- many people had already been so the change was needed. “A positive number of com- I can just use my debit card,” lection housed at Hoole, and students will have prepared using the new debit system. Daniel Sisco, a sophomore ments come from our faculty Lashley said. dishes using the recipes from the collection that will be served. From 5 to 7 p.m., students taking Advanced Studies in long-term assignments are not continuing its Dead Week Writing (Oral History, EN 455) will present ethnography considered violations of the On the web Dead campaign this semester. projects relating to Tuscaloosa landmarks and UA history, as WEEK Continued from Page 1 study week policy. He said students can fill out well as aspects of local art, culture, education and history. www “If a class had an assign- a form on the SGA Web site This event is sponsored by University Libraries, the UA cw.ua.edu to see how presentation replaces the final ment you’re supposed to work anonymously that will be sent English department, Blount Undergraduate Initiative, UA on for seven or eight weeks directly to his e-mail account. College of Arts and Sciences, Alabama Heritage Magazine exam for her class. students will spend their and you choose to wait until and the Tuscaloosa County Preservation Society. “It is pretty much going the last minute, that’s your free time during Dead For more information, contact Jessica Lacher-Feldman at to determine whether I pass choice,” Lazer said. 348-0500 or [email protected]. or fail this class and gradu- Week. ate, which is pretty stressful,” Amy Gillis, a senior major- KRISTEN L. LOVE Hartley said. ing in nursing, said she doesn’t Student film showcase Wednesday Hartley said having the pre- mind having two exit-exams in Gillis said. Attorney at Law sentations the week before her upper-level nursing cours- If students have concerns or DUI & Criminal Law Dead Week would be more es during Dead Week. issues with Dead Week assign- The Student Film and Video Awards Showcase, sponsored beneficial for the students. The exams give students an ments, Lazer said students by the UA telecommunication and film department, will be She said deadlines one week idea of how well they will do should contact his office or go Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bama Theatre. before Dead Week would allow on the nursing board exams through the SGA office. 205-345-8995 The showcase highlights outstanding video and film work students to prepare for gradu- and final exams, she said. SGA Vice President for www.kristenlovellc.com produced by UA students this year. Student documentary, ation and final exams. “When I study for this, Academic Affairs Michael “No representation is made that the quality of legal I study for the final too,” Noyes said the SGA is services to be performed is greater than the quality narrative, experimental, commercial and music video work Hartley said it’s hard to con- of legal services performed by other lawyers.” will be screened. A Best in Show award will also be given. centrate on studying for finals An admission charge of $1 will be taken at the door. during Dead Week because For more information, contact Rachel Morgan at of other projects, papers and [email protected] or Aaron Greer at 348-8657. presentations. “I have never had a Dead Week in my life ever since I NEWS started at this University,” Hartley said. “I think it’s just a myth.” Russellville man struck, killed by bulldozer Lazer estimated that 95 per- cent of Dead Week complaints are about legitimate assign- RUSSELLVILLE (AP) — A runaway bulldozer struck and ments and lab final exams, killed a 41-year-old Russellville man who attempted to stop long-term projects and papers it. Authorities said Lance Williams had been doing some are allowed during Dead bulldozer work Saturday behind the Russellville High School Week, as stated in the faculty football stadium when he was struck. handbook. He said he sent an A witness said Williams was off the equipment when it e-mail to all professors and began to move forward. He attempted to get back on the teaching assistants reminding dozer, but fell beneath it. them of the study week policy. Williams is survived by his wife, Gina, and two daughters. Students may choose to procrastinate until Dead Week WEATHER to do the work, he said, but

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she serves a lot of the four shot coffee every day either from COFFEE lattes, which are the biggest Crimson Café or from his Continued from Page 1 drinks they sell. household coffee maker, he “We are unbelievably busy said. according to the study. during those two weeks,” “The Americano is usu- Among caffeine users, coffee LeMaster said. “There is a sig- ally what I am drinking if I was the top source of caffeine nificant influx in sales during am trying to stay up later,” at 71 percent, according to the that time.” Pennington said. study. Jesse Steele, a junior major- The Starbucks in the also An 8-ounce cup of brewed ing in telecommunication and offers other choices to students coffee has about 135 mg of film, occasionally drinks cof- seeking a caffeine fix. caffeine while an 8-ounce cup fee and he said definitely visits “During Dead and finals of caffeinated tea has about coffee shops more often during week, we definitely sell a lot 50 mg of caffeine. A 12-ounce Dead Week and finals week. of solo or double shots of glass of Coca-Cola has around “The Eye Opener is definite- espresso,” said Jamie Ollie, the 34.5 mg of caffeine, and a 12 oz ly my drink of choice during Starbucks supervisor. “I have Diet Coke has 46.5 mg of caf- dead week,” Steele said. definitely noticed a lot more feine, according to WebMD. Bad Ass Coffee isn’t the only students buying coffee during Bad Ass Coffee Company, busy coffee shop in town dur- these last few weeks. located on University ing those weeks. Crimson Café, “It used to only be during Boulevard, has a variety of also located on University the day that students really drinks including the Bad Ass Boulevard, and Starbucks, ever bought coffee, but during Mocha, Crème Brulèe and a located inside the Ferguson Dead and finals weeks, stu- Snickers-flavored coffee to fuel Center, both offer a variety dents are here all day long.” a buzz. of espresso drinks and food Chris Robertson, a senior Bad Ass employee Lucy items. majoring in studio art, normal- LeMaster, a junior majoring in Jessica Lee, assistant man- ly drinks coffee two or three Spanish, said the Eye Opener ager of Crimson Café, said the times a week but drinks more is the strongest drink at Bad Americano, which consists coffee during finals week than Ass and consists of two shots of a double shot of espresso normal. of espresso and black coffee. and water, is many customers’ “I am definitely going to be LeMaster said Bad Ass drink of choice during finals drinking more coffee during Coffee doesn’t extend its hours week. these last two weeks than I of service during Dead Week Cory Pennington, a sopho- normally ever do,” Robertson and finals week. LeMaster said more in New College, drinks said.

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Now with flipbook Wednesday: Will Nevin What’s your view? Send letters or guest with columns to [email protected]. Students Jordan Pittman ■ Editor should include name, year, major and daytime Soapbox [email protected] phone number. More information is available Redox Opinions at the bottom of the page. Monday, May 1, 2006 4 Our View Moving to the penthouse Three years ago, I claimed announcements section. be a huge physical revamp of the best desk in The Crimson I’ve worked with some of much of the campus. White newsroom. It’s stuck by the most hardworking, talent- For better or worse, man- Changes a stinking, arctic air condition- ed people that have stepped datory freshman on-campus er and is the kind of annoying foot on this campus in the housing will flood the cam- lime green you only see in past four years — all of whom Damage pus this fall. Paired with ever- aging public schools, but it’s I will shout out to whenever I increasing enrollment, the in the middle of the news- decide it’s time to write a fare- Control campus could soon be going room. With a little assistance well column. For now, I thank through even worse infra- from my chair, I could see and Chris Sanders and Jon Gargis structure growing pains. keep track of everything. for bringing me into The CW, I do get the feeling, how- are afoot Today, Sunday, is the first being good friends and mak- ever, we may be on the verge This issue of The Crimson White marks the first time since the chains that ing sure no one pushed me Nick Beadle of dangerous self-obsession Our View composed by the new editorial board. have shackled me to that desk out for doing my job; Will on this campus. have been broken. This week, Nevin for always being a good [email protected] With the campus on the The new board is comprised of editor Marlin someone else will probably friend and collaborator; and cusp of so much change, it is Caddell, opinions editor Jordan Pittman, managing sit at the desk and maneuver my friend and rival Chris Otts Commission assassinates us easy to turn an exclusive view editor for news Mike Faulk, managing editor for Web through the crap I won’t clean for always pushing me one first. on ourselves and what we’re Will Nevin and managing editor for art and design out until we finish the Year in step further. Thank you to everyone who doing so right. B u t Tiffany Schwarz. Review edition late Thursday Thanks also goes to every keeps reading this column, if you spend too much time As members of the Editorial Board, it is our job to night. reporter I managed and especially those of who have looking in the mirror, it is hard discuss important campus, community and nation- It will be heartbreaking. trained at the paper, especial- e-mailed me about my col- to see the monster sneaking I am not going anywhere, ly Megan Nichols, Joan Garrett umn about my dad and my up behind you. al events that affect students here at the University. save upstairs, where I will and Caitlin Tudzin — the late friend Matt. Compliments I hope you are all willing to The Our View is exactly what it implies — the view spend the next year run- original “Beadle’s Angels” and have never meant so much. keep asking questions, and, of the five of us. While we are executive members on ning the Corolla yearbook. In three of my favorite people in Finally, I would like to thank most of all, always question staff, this opinion does not reflect the opinions of between that, finishing my this world who have ever had my dear Liz Stierwalt for con- whether those in charge are the entire newspaper nor every reporter on staff. It is economics minor and work- to put up with me. tinuing to prove to be the best making this a better place. It’s only a consensus of what we think about the topics ing at the Community Service My thanks also go to Graham thing I’ve ever gotten from easier to make the world look we choose to discuss. Center, I will be back report- Flanagan, Tim Neunzig, Suzy this newsroom. progressive than to actually ing, and I will finish out this Morrison, Chad Anderson and From my desk, I watched make progress. With that said, we’d like to focus today on telling column (this is No. 79). anyone else at WVUA-FM 90.7 this campus change more than Always keep that in mind. our readers about the exciting new changes in your But I will not be in the news- that has continued to allow I thought it could while I was I’ll see you in the fall. paper that are ahead for the 2006-07 school year. room — or at least not nearly Nevin and I to do awful things here. The Machine has gone The CW staff is made up of students dedicated as much as I have for the past on the radio every Monday from intimidating to comfort- Former Crimson White to good journalism. We plan to bring you breaking four years. Since I have been night. able. There are better, but not managing editor for news Nick news as always next year. We also plan to have the an editor, I have only missed God willing, “I Hate You great, dorm living conditions. Beadle is the 2006-07 editor newspaper filled with hard-hitting journalism. We one night of work, which All” will also be back this The white Greek system took of the Corolla yearbook and was a month ago when I had fall every Monday night its first (and only) jarring stab a senior reporter for The CW. want to cover even more campus events and all the flu so bad I only had the from 6 to 8, unless the at integration. His column will return on student organizations. We want all campus sports, energy to put together our Federal Communications Also, by this fall, there will Mondays this fall. even intramurals, to be given their fair share in the newspaper. After all, this is your newspaper. There are some exciting changes coming this fall with the new Game Day format. It has been completely redesigned and will feature more graph- ics and a slick cover like many popular sports magazines. Our entertainment section is also gearing up to cover all aspects of student entertainment, not just limited to movies and music. For example, The CW will have a new technology reporter who will review the latest products available and new video games as they hit the market. The biggest change we want to make is that we want more student involvement, and we want to hear more from you. This is the only student news- paper for the University. This is your newspaper. If we write something you don’t agree with, let us know. If we write something you love, let us know, too. If you have anything you want to see in the newspaper, contact us. KRT Campus You can reach us at 348-6144 or [email protected]. edu. We’re looking forward to a great year. Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board. We want to serve the students Letter to the Editor I know it’s unusual to see my affairs desk. Are you ticked off by a view column running on a Monday, Busam will be the person expressed on the Opinions Free speech at any cost what’s good for our but today’s a little different. covering the UA administra- page? Write us a letter or your national security and what If you’ve already read the tion and Tuscaloosa city lead- own op-ed. Send it to letters@ I’m afraid that free speech isn’t, especially since con- Our View, you know that a new ers to keep them accountable. cw.ua.edu. has become more impor- troversy and intrigue sell administration has taken over The This desk also covers what Even if your opinion doesn’t tant than anything else to newspapers. the production of the paper. you, the student body, think make it into the paper for space our journalistic community. That’s a blatant conflict of This column will be the last Watchman about things the administra- reasons, we have an unlimited I was shocked to discover interest. that I write for a while. tion is doing. amount of space on our Web Dana Priest, the journalist We elect representa- Since you already know Corey Craft is taking over site to give you a forum to dis- who broke the law when she tives to decide what should from three weeks of columns the reins of the entertainment cuss whatever you want. published the existence and be classified and what who I am and what kind of desk with a desire to expand Find a mistake in the paper? location of secret terrorist shouldn’t be classified, and paper I intend to run, I want to our coverage even more to all Tell me personally about it at prisons in eastern Europe, it makes me angry when any take this space to tell you just a Marlin Caddell avenues of entertainment for [email protected], or you was not prosecuted or fired liberal whack job of a news little bit about our new staff. [email protected] UA students. can call me at my office at for breaking the law. reporter thinks she knows I think the staff we have put With Jessie Patterson at the 348-8049. For doing something better than the CIA what’s together this year will work helm of the sports desk, you We’re also going to have immoral, the media did not good for our country. their hearts out to cover sto- everything from student orga- will see some great changes someone next year whose job chastise her. Instead, she In point of fact, even if ries. nizations to events going on to the section while still seeing it is to actively look for mis- has been given the Pulitzer she is the “best” reporter, Every person I have hired anywhere on campus. all the sports you’ve come to takes in the paper. Prize for “best reporting.” according to the Pulitzer has shown both a dedication This desk’s reporters cover know and love. I can’t express enough how Anyone who thinks the people, she simply doesn’t to hard-hitting journalism and any story you see in the paper Jordan Pittman is the new I want you to e-mail me if you media doesn’t have a liberal have access to all the facts. to the goal of getting more stu- on the SGA. But, more than opinions editor, and he brings have any story ideas that we bias needs to wake up and Even if she did have a dent-oriented stories. just covering SGA or other stu- a renewed drive to get your can cover next year. If your smell the Pulitzer. right to make a decision Kristen Trotter is our new dent organizations on cam- opinions onto the pages of organization is having a fund- Since when has free about what the public knows student life editor, taking the pus, the student life desk is our paper through opinion raiser, I want to know about it. speech and freedom of the and what we don’t know, position since Mike Faulk has responsible for reporting on columns, letters and the new If you look out your window press become more impor- she simply didn’t have the made the move up to manag- the true pulse of campus. man-on-the-street and rant and see something that might tant than my safety? information to make an ing editor for news. What is it like to be a stu- sections of the paper. make a great story, I want to How many terrorist informed decision. Trotter is an absolutely stel- dent at the University? What And with Will Nevin leading hear about it. operations might have been In truth, if we’re going to lar reporter, covering impor- social issues are you dealing our efforts to produce great We truly want to be the No. prevented if some self- let journalists decide what’s tant stories from the recent with in your life? That’s what new live content for our Web 1 source of information for righteous reporter hadn’t good for our country, then increased security measures this news desk is here for. site, the CW site will be a go- the University, and we want published information maybe we need to start on the Strip to changes in off- Kristie Busam is taking over to place for information and to work hard to give you the about the top-secret, clas- electing them instead of campus housing rules. as the campus affairs editor. hard-hitting news in the com- information you need. sified domestic surveillance blindly trusting them. The student life desk is one The campus affairs desk is ing year. That’s my promise. program? of the most important at the a new creation at the paper I want this year’s CW to be It isn’t the media’s Greg Michaelson paper because it is just that combining the metro/state open, honest and accountable Marlin Caddell is editor of The responsibility to decide Junior, mathematics — student life. This desk covers desk and the administrative to the student body. Crimson White.

Marlin Caddell Editor The Crimson White welcomes your view on the issues. Letters to the editor must be less than 300 words Mike Faulk Managing Editor, News and guest columns less than 700. Send submissions to [email protected]. Submissions must include the Jordan Pittman Opinions Editor Tiff Schwarz Managing Editor, Design author’s name and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be published. Will Nevin Managing Editor, Web Students should also include their year in school and major. For more information, call 348-6144 or e-mail Editorial Board [email protected]. The CW reserves the right to edit all submissions. NEWS ■ Monday, May 1, 2006 5 STRIP First multicultural frat on campus crosses first line Continued from Page 1 keep him from leaving, and BY CHARITY SCOTT Betas began stepping. They Sigma Lambda Beta Web site. at least two people saw his Senior Staff Reporter stepped at varying speeds, Members from National license plate number.” ■ [email protected] and switched up the beat Pan-Hellenic Council orga- several times, to the delight nizations Alpha Phi Alpha, Brennan Kaminski, a junior majoring in advertising, In the culmination of a of the audience. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa was sitting at a table inside nearly three-month process After they finished, the Alpha Psi, Delta Sigma Theta, Crimson Café and looked up of selecting its first members, last three introduced them- Phi Beta Sigma, and Zeta Phi when she heard a crash. the new UA chapter of Sigma selves, and the show ended Beta were all in attendance. “I saw a lady up against the Lambda Beta, a Latino-based with everyone from the Sigma Lambda Beta has window and pieces of plastic multicultural fraternity, pre- audience rushing to greet big plans for next year includ- everywhere,” Kaminski said. sented its first nine members the newest members of the ing “Beta Week” which will “Her husband ran in the front to the University Friday at the UA greek community. take place in mid-October. door and said to call 911. Two Ferguson Center Plaza. The group also presented The week will include the first guys in here ran out the side Guillermo Puente, presi- Joel Stancer, the president Miss Royal Purple and White door and got his license plate dent of the UA colony, said of Phi Beta Sigma, with a pageant, CPR Awareness Day, number.” the effort to bring Sigma plaque commemorating a Men Against Violence semi- Lambda Beta was made to the brotherhood between nar and a steptease. bring something new to the the two fraternities. One The group also plans a trip UA community. of Sigma Lambda Beta’s to Tampa, Fla., for the Festival “We step and rush and keep national founding fathers Del Sol, an event hosted by Check out cool relations with everyone,” was also a member of Phi the University of Southern Puente said. “We do it all.” Beta Sigma, according to the Florida chapter of Sigma www.cw.ua.edu Freshman Gidran Hernandez, a member of the fraternity’s inaugural line, also said he thought the fraternity brought a new face to the UA greek system. CW/ Elliot A. Knight “[Sunday] we did commu- Members of Sigma Lambda Beta fraternity pose for friends Friday nity service,” Hernandez said. evening in the Ferguson Center Plaza. “It felt great to hang out with the other Greeks, and there’s campus. The group moved togeth- no black or white because The show officially began er. Each with a hand on the we’re right in the middle.” with a disclaimer. shoulder of the person in Before the show started, “Don’t be offended, we’re front of them, they marched the gathering crowd was here to entertain,” said Rafael in unison and spoke with one entertained by the Florida Hernandez, a member of the voice. Tan for only $69 for 3 months at ANY LEVEL! State University chapter of FSU chapter and host of the Each new member Sigma Lambda Beta. Decked event. With that said the nine announced his line name, out in purple and white shirts, new members marched onto why it was given to him May 15th - August 15th the FSU chapter stepped and the Plaza, wearing uniforms and his real name. Then he strutted alongside members of black shirts, pants and removed his mask. After six from many of the black fra- shoes with purple ties and introductions, the remaining $1 Saturdays! ternities and sororities on white masks. three veiled Sigma Lambda Come tan in level 1 or 2 for only $1 SINGLE SESSION Early Bird Discounts (Original Price)(Early Bird) level 1...... $5.99...... $3 level 2...... $7.99...... $5 www.cw.ua.edu Monday thru Friday 8-10am ONline level 3...... $11.99...... $8 level 4...... $24.99...... $16 ■ Ribs and Whiskey Sun & Soul ■ Ruminations on the draft 391-0024 1130 University Blvd. Tuscaloosa AL, 35401 ■ The problem with Delmon Young *must have eyewear in order to tan* ■ Dead Week plans Corey Craft ■ Editor [email protected]

EntertainmentMonday, May 1, 2006 6 T’town reacts to “United 93” trailer was pulled from the the- Jessica Juliana, a sopho- rottemtomates. Students, locals give ater because it was considered more majoring in accounting, com mostly positive responses too upsetting. applauded the film for not The 9/11 to controversial film Rob Keith, a senior majoring exploiting the event “like Pearl drama in telecommunication and film, Harbor with its lovey-dovey “United shares a similar sentiment. “It story.” BY PHIL OWEN 93” is no “They didn’t ham it up at all,” Assistant Entertainment Editor is a subject that does not need to be made into a film.” Keith she said. playing in ■ [email protected] said. I have not forgotten the Two locals also chimed in Tuscaloosa. As I was looking through my events of that day and do not on the film. Tommy Townsend, movie notebook, which con- need a film to remind me.” a UA alumnus who served in tains every movie I’ve seen in If you have turned on any the Army for 33 years, said, the theater in the past three news station in the past week, “It really made you ‘re-angry,’ years, I realized that no movie you had a good chance of see- you know what I’m saying? The has ever been as high on my ing debates about the film. commercials said everybody radar as “United 93.” This While the discussions on TV really ought to see it, and ... comes as no surprise, as the revolve mostly around the pre- they really ought to see it.” film is easily the most debat- viously mentioned issues, the When asked whether they ed since “The Passion of the conversation in this region of thought the movie was at Christ.” the country revolves mostly all inappropriate, his wife, This movie has been the around whether people can Cathy Townsend, responded, talk of the Internet film com- handle it. “Absolutely not. It was very munity and the entertainment My crimson-blooded moth- respectful.” She added that the media since it was announced. er is in the camp that won’t film was “very realistic [and] Discussions have been about see “United 93” because the very powerful.” the morality and appropriate- emotions brought on by 9/11 One of the most interest- ness of making the movie at all, are likely to resurface because ing reactions came from or at least this soon after 9/11, of the movie. If not for the fact Japanese exchange student as well as whether this was an that I am a movie fanatic, I Rui Taniguchi, who is studying Off the Strip behind the Crimson Cafe attempt by greedy Hollywood would’ve probably not seen the political science and criminal blowhards to capitalize on a movie because of my emotion- justice. When he spoke of see- 366-0242 or www.unotes.net major tragedy. al nature. ing the events of 9/11 unfold I remember reading many The film ended up com- while in Japan, he said, “We message boards and news pletely wrecking me emotion- did care about it, but we were articles containing responses ally; my head was in my lap as just bystanders. Most people like this post from the CHUD. the credits rolled because I was were really calm and cool Get Ready for Finals! com message boards, written sobbing uncontrollably. about it.” in reaction to the first teaser After the show, not a sound Before the film, I was visibly trailer for the film: “Was this was heard aside from the noise nervous, and he asked me why film really necessary, consid- I was making as the audience I was agitated. He repeated sev- University Notes has quality ering how much coverage the members slowly made their eral times that “it’s just a movie.” event has already had and how way out of the auditorium. However, the film clearly gave lecture notes available to help you it only happened five years ago? Several students who attend- him a new perspective on the Movies are primarily made to ed the same screening congre- events of that day. make money.” gated outside the theater after- “I was trembling,” Taniguchi ace your finals. Controversy arose in New ward to discuss their feelings. said of his experience with York when the first teaser was One junior who wished to be the film. “I wasn’t thinking shown, as it was met with cries identified only as John said that that these things actually hap- Call us at 366-0242 or go online to www.unotes.net from people who thought it “it’s a tough movie” and the pened. The movie made it real was too soon. Eventually the film is “inspirational.” for me, really real.” to see if we have notes for your classes. ENTERTAINMENT ■ Monday, May 1, 2006 7 ‘United 93’ an emotional ride American airspace, which cost away. Many people in both was truly united, regardless of Intense film triumphs on the industry millions of dollars screenings I attended were in race, religion, or political affili- every level but could have saved count- tears. ation. This is a very special less lives. In fact, Greengrass “United 93” is not a film that film, and by year’s end, I’ll be BY COREY CRAFT uses actual professionals in everyone will be able to han- very surprised if I see another Entertainment Editor vital roles — the pilots, flight dle. The filmmakers say that as powerful as this one. ■ [email protected] attendants and air traffic con- the film is meant to remind trollers are all played by pro- us of that day — but remind Rating: This review for “United 93” fessionals in those fields, who us of what? I don’t believe it is is the most difficult I’ve writ- mostly improvise their lines. terror and anxiety but the idea ten. Not because the film’s The acting is uniformly con- that for a few days, America quality is in doubt — it’s an vincing. Greengrass proves extraordinary film, probably himself to be every bit as capa- one of the best in years — but ble in using non-actors in key it’s difficult to discuss because roles as Steven Soderbergh. it’s more of an experience than Though you know what Congratulations to a film. happens, the tension is almost I saw the film Friday after- unbearable. It’s almost an hour WENAN FEI noon and saw it a second time before the hijacking occurs, Friday night. I hoped that dur- and when it does happen, on his decision to join the ing the second time around it’s unflinching and violent. I could focus on the techni- When the passengers decide rottentomatoes.com to do something about it, their Actuarial Student Program cal aspects, the review-wor- “United 93” portrays events that took place on 9/11. thy points, but instead I found response is every bit as brutal. myself still caught up in the The ending is inevitable, and at Hartford Life tragedy of 9/11 and the hero- noted for his trademark aviation industry and the mili- though you know what’s com- ism of the passengers of Flight handheld camera usage and tary frozen in shock as they ing, it will still take your breath 93. The first time, I had tears meticulous research, shows all watch that morning unfold. in my eyes; the second time, of these events in almost real The response is so chaotic, I was sobbing. This film has time with startling immediacy. communication so fractured, immeasurable power. It’s reminiscent of a documen- that both the military and the This, the first American tary, heightened by the lack of FAA have differing ideas about film to directly depict the ter- recognizable faces in the cast which planes are hijacked, rorist attacks of 9/11, depicts and amazing set design and and where they are going. two aspects of that day. First is special effects. Both divisions learn about the the hijacking and subsequent I feel like I’m not doing the eventual destinations from Earn $25 Today! crash of United Airlines Flight film justice so far. Everyone CNN. 93 outside of Shanksville, reading this or seeing the film I must single out Ben Penn. Second is the chaotic can probably remember exactly Sliney, the head of the FAA on and $35 on your return visit reaction of the FAA, the mili- where they were and what they 9/11, who plays himself with tary and air traffic controllers were doing on 9/11. 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Aaron Greer, an assistant professor in the TCF depart- • Great location in a • Hardwood floors in ment, said with the expanding number of students producing neighborhood setting select units film and video work, the depart- ment decided that a more jur- • Beautiful swimming • Approximately one mile ied festival was needed. In the fall of 2003, Greer, pool area from campus along with other TCF profes- sors, created the Film and Video • Lighted tennis court • A Fabulous Economical Awards Showcase to reward the • New stackable washer “Game Day” Condo best student film work. “It’s an important event & dryer in each unit • Newly renovated exterior because it is a screening that the University and Tuscaloosa com- munity can attend,” Greer said. Joey Goodsell, an assistant professor in the TCF depart- ment, said the program would be styled after awards shows Why rent when you can own? seen on television. UA students entered video projects in five categories. 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Sports Staff Reporter pare for the physical and men- he said. The team must place in the ■ [email protected] tal demands of tournament important. We’re not playing a competitor; we’re Changes in the practice top 10 in Regionals to advance situations, Suh said. routine place the golfers on to Nationals, which will be The Alabama men’s and “I keep telling the girls playing ourselves and the golf course.” the course more and the driv- held in Sun River, Ore., begin- women’s golf teams shifted that this is the most stressful — JENNY SUH ing range less to stay fresh, ning May 31. their sights to NCAA tourna- time of the season,” she said. Women's golf team member ment goals after wrapping “Academically, the school year up their regular seasons last is winding down and practices at as one of the top teams com- “We played well toward the month. are getting harder.” ing in, but I think it’s better to end of the season,” Swan said. The women’s team is waiting Players can’t leave practice come from the bottom.” “We all played well in the SECs, to find out if they will receive until they complete every exer- Should the team receive a which gives us a lot of confi- the program’s first tournament cise correctly, a stricter policy bid, they will travel to Browns dence going in.” bid since 2004. than enforced earlier in the Summit, N.C., to begin play Selections for the East Junior Jenny Suh, a first season. Pressure drills focused May 11. The top eight teams Regional field will be team All-SEC selection, said on putting and approaching to and two individuals advance to announced May 8. If select- she thinks the team played help players get into a tourna- Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. ed, the team would travel to well enough to qualify. The ment mode even when they The men’s golf team finished Orlando, Fla., to begin play 10 standout transfer from Fairfax, are frustrated, Suh said. its regular season with a strong days later. Va., led the women’s team in “No one likes to work on showing at the SEC champion- With nearly a month sepa- eight of the nine regular-sea- their weaknesses, but it’s ships, where it took third place. rating major tournaments, son tournaments in her first important,” Suh said, “We’re The high finish moved them time is a factor. year at the Capstone. not playing a competitor; we’re up three spots in the national “It’s nice to have a little The two-time All-American playing ourselves and the golf rankings to No. 21. break, but it would be nice to knows all too well the rigors of course.” The team awaits its prob- go straight to Regionals out of regional play. Suh said the team had an able third postseason bid in the SEC tournament to carry “If I’ve learned anything up-and-down season, but four years under head coach our momentum,” Swan said. about playing in Regionals the she remains confident in a Jay Seawell. Seawell gave the team a last two years, it’s that any- Regionals bid and her team- Freshman Matthew Swan, week off to rest and prepare thing can happen,” Suh said. mates. who finished third individu- for the end of the academic “There’s so much pressure. “I have a lot of faith in the ally at the SEC championships, semester, Swan said. Either you get it done or you girls,” she said. “They have a is confident about the team’s “It gets kind of hard toward the are done.” lot of heart. We won’t be looked postseason prospects. end of the semester, juggling

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Assistant Sports Editor and two outs, Ryan Rhoden Pennington laced a single by Alabama tacked on one ■ [email protected] rebounded from a forgettable the outstretched glove of first more run in the eighth inning. Saturday night performance baseman Andy Bennett to Salem singled to lead off the It took five hours to get it when he laced a double into plate Rhoden and make it a inning, and then Matt Downs started, but once the rain had the right centerfield alley. All 6-0 game. laced a single to right field. subsided from the Tuscaloosa three runners came around to Bama tacked on two more Right fielder Russell Dixon skies, Tommy Hunter and the score, and the gapper chased runs in the sixth inning on an Alabama baseball team took AU starter Chris Dennis from extra base hit. This time, it was See BASEBALL, Page 9

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CW/ T.G. Paschal Senior catcher Kody Valverde is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a run in the bottom of the fifth in the Tide's 9-1 win over the Auburn Tigers on Sunday. care of business. Hunter (7-2) worked eight shutout innings to get the win, and the offense pro- vided plenty of run support PET FRIENDLY as Alabama took the rubber game of the series 9-1 on Sunday night at The Joe. “I threw fastballs and luck- ily they kept hitting it where our guys were,” Hunter said. APARTMENTS “The biggest thing was keep- ing the ball low and let them keep getting themselves out.” Hunter scattered five hits and struck out three batters, despite having to sit through the rain delay. He threw 126 pitches before giving way to David Robertson in the ninth. “He mainly went after them with fastballs and did a good job of throwing the ball down and away,” Alabama head coach Jim Wells said. “[Auburn is] a young team, and he went right at them basically.” Alabama (34-13, 15-6) broke a scoreless tie with a two-run third inning. got his perfect night Bent Tree NorthBrook off to a good start when he Campus Area 391-6070 North of River 391-6060 lined a 0-2 pitch just inside the first base line. The ball Brookstone University Mall 391-6090 Regal Pointe wound up in the right field Skyland Blvd 391-6055 corner, and Salem wound up at third base with his team- Carriage Inn leading fifth triple of the Campus Area 391-6000 Rivermont year. On the River 349-1787 Matt Downs sent a slow Charleston Square chopper to third base that Close to UA 391-6080 River Road was just out of the reach of On the River 391-6000 Philip Stringer. Justin Bristow made the play Crestmont Manor Stone Creek for Auburn (22-25, 9-12), but Northport 391-6000 Downs beat the throw by an Old BHam Hwy 391-6040 eyelash. Salem stuttered on his way home, but once the Forest Trail BRAND NEW ball got by Stringer, he broke Hwy 69 N 391-6084 1200 for home and scored without a throw. Greensboro Salem finished the night 4- Fountain Square for-4 with four runs scored. Campus Area 391-6096 Avenue The junior was a homer shy of the cycle and continues his Hillcrest hot hitting. He has reached Hillcrest Area 759-1379 391-6000 base in each of his last 11 plate appearances, and was 13-for-17 during the week. www.sealyrealty.com “I don’t really look at the statistics,” Salem said. “Every time I go up to the plate, I have the same approach. I try to get on base, and I know that the guys behind me are