Get ready for some Critics pick the best Bama freshman takes free speech music from 2006 charge on the court OPINIONS, Page 4 THE SCENE, Page 10 SPORTS, Page 6 Thursday, January 11, 2007 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 113, Issue 67 Professor dies, leaves legacy in department BY JAMES JAILLET about the subject matter and University. and he was so devot- subject. He was such an easy Investigation, Criminal Law Staff Reporter was such a lively and upbeat Anderson worked ed to the University going guy in the classroom and Law in Society. person that all students loved as an assistant to and to the depart- and easy to get along with His funeral was held on Randall Farmer, a criminal him,” said Anita Anderson, a Farmer and took ment, and that and was a really clear com- Dec. 27 at the St. Francis justice professor, died of can- friend, student and assistant over his classes for really showed in the municator,” he said. “His sto- Assisi University Parish on cer on Dec. 23. He was 61 to Farmer. “I never heard a the last two months classroom. Students ries about some of the stuff campus. He will be buried years old and had taught part bad word from anyone about of the fall semester loved him.” he did in the FBI brought a lot at the National Cemetery in time at the University for four him. He was an inspiration to when Farmer was Tom Allen, a senior to the table. He always made Quantico, Va., due to his mili- years. all his students and anyone unable to teach. majoring in crimi- us laugh. He was definitely tary record and work with the Students and colleagues who came in contact with She said that his nal justice said that my favorite professor at UA.” FBI. said his field experience and him.” love for the sub- Randall Farmer Farmer’s stories from While working part time at Cecilia Lo, chairwom- the positive atmosphere he Farmer served more than 30 ject and his love the FBI, along with the Capstone, Farmer also did an of the Criminal Justice created in the classroom years in the FBI and served in to teach were two traits that his attitude inside the class- investigative work for FBI’s Department, said his work made him loved by students the Marine Corps in Vietnam. served him well in the class- room, made him “the teacher Background Investigation with the University will be and gave him the reputa- He also had a law degree from room. to have” in the criminal jus- Contract Services. He missed. tion of being one of the best Michigan State University, “He loved law enforcement. tice department. taught several classes at “He was very well respect- teachers in the department. where he taught before ask- He loved the discipline of it,” “All of the experience he the University, including ed and loved here,” she said. “He was so enthusiastic ing to be transferred to the she said. “He loved to teach, had was very relevant to the Law Enforcement, Criminal “Everyone liked him.” Alito to deliver Staying Albritton lecture resolute Health officials offer to law students advice for keeping New given lectures,” Randall said. Year’s resolutions Alito eighth justice to “The class of ’06 had three give this lecture speak on campus while they BY CHANDLER MYERS were students.” Staff Reporter BY AMANDA PETERSON In addition to giving a Assistant Campus Affairs Editor public lecture, Alito will Michelle Senter thinks it’s ■ [email protected] teach an informal constitu- possible to maintain New tional law class for first-year Year’s resolutions throughout On Feb. 13, Justice Samuel law students. Albritton said the year. Alito will continue the tra- he thought the tradition of Senter, coordinator of health dition of Supreme also teaching a promotion at the Student Health Center, said New Year’s Court justices class began with resolutions can be achieved by speaking to UA law Kennedy, who used doing one easy thing — setting students and the to be a law profes- realistic expectations. public as part the sor. She said students should Albritton lecture “I think they all make sure the goals they set series. have, but we don’t can be reached in a reasonable U.S. District tell them not to timeframe. Judge Harold come if they don’t “For example, if you are try- Albritton, who want to do it,” ing to lose weight set a goal established the Samuel Alito Albritton said. “The CW/ Andrea Mabry that you want to reach by a series, said this lec- more exposure that Mike Ross, a junior majoring in accounting, works out at the UA Student Recreation Center Tuesday. Ross said certain time,” Senter said. Sherelle Hudson, coordina- ture is “unique” in [Alito] will have working out is a “continuing resolution," not a new one. how many justices have given with the students will only tor for Healthy Campus, said the bandwagon after the first and he prescribed a pill that students should pick their top speeches at the University as help them more, particularly Quit smoking, relax among priorities and stick with them. part of the series. Alito will be the first year students who month or two, several students helps kill cravings, she said. said they wanted to make per- “When your brain sends a Students have the resourc- the eighth justice to deliver are just starting out. this year’s resolutions es available to them to lose manent changes in their lives. signal that you are having a the lecture. “Even though it’s a public weight and stay healthy on “I’m not aware of another lecture, the emphasis is cer- BY CHANDLER MYERS Gilmore began smoking nicotine craving it blocks it, campus, she said. series with this many justices tainly on the students,” he Staff Reporter three years ago, and said she and supposedly I don’t know “We have one of the best who have given lectures,” said. needs to quit for a reason that I am going through withdraw- recreation centers on a college Albritton said. “It has been a Randall described the lec- tanding at the top of she finds simple. als,” Gilmore said. campus in the United States real pleasure for me to help ture series as “invaluable” a flight of stairs huff- “I felt horrible when I could Gilmore said she plans to with personal training servic- provide this opportunity and to the students because of ing and puffing is not climb a flight of stairs stick with this resolution for- es, over 90 classes and all kinds experience for the law stu- the knowledge they can gain something that Cindy without getting winded, and ever and said if she stays off of fitness testing and nutrition- dents.” from listening to the justices. Gilmore is tired of that’s when I realized I needed of cigarettes for one month, ists,” Hudson said. For students trying to stop Kenneth Randall, dean He said students love having S doing day after day. to make this my resolution,” then she will never pick one This is why Gilmore, a Gilmore said. up again. smoking, the Student Health of the UA School of Law, the opportunity to hear the Center has products to help explained that only Supreme justices speak. senior majoring in English, Gilmore said she has tried There are two goals Gilmore decided to quit smoking as to quit in the past by trying said she wants to achieve by those who want to quit. Court justices have spoken “Nothing excites a student “Try not to quit something as part of this series, which body more than to have a her New Year’s resolution. nicotine patches and gum quitting smoking. cold turkey, because with that began in 1996 with Justice visit by a Supreme Court jus- Many students, like but found these methods did “I just want better health kind of pressure many people Anthony Kennedy. tice,” Randall said. “They love Gilmore, participate in the not help alleviate her nicotine and to smell better,” Gilmore start right back up 30 days “You’d be hard pressed to it.” yearly tradition of making cravings. said. later,” Senter said. find another law school with resolutions for the new year. Recently she made an this many justices who have See ALITO, Page 2 While some students fall off appointment with her doctor, See RESOLUTIONS, Page 3 See HEALTH, Page 2 Police still working to find suspect in UA student shooting Department is still wait- in the moments that led up the Pathfinder’s Hollis exited the and light facial hair around TPD still waiting for ing on the arrival of video to the shooting of the vic- driver to car and walked his mouth and chin, Baker video images sent to the images sent to the FBI lab tim,” Baker said. follow him, Swindle into the street. said. in Quantico, Va., for digital Conrad Hollis, 21, was a said. The driver Approximately three Police were able to get a FBI for enhancement enhancement, said Capt. passenger in a maroon Nissan did not, but unbe- shots followed, and good enough description Loyd Baker, commander of Pathfinder that rear-ended knownst to those the driver of the to make a composite of the BY CHRISTY CONNER the Tuscaloosa County Metro an unidentified vehicle car- in the Pathfinder, Pathfinder turned suspect from one of the wit- Senior Staff Reporter Homicide Unit. The video is rying a man and a woman. the second vehicle to find Hollis lying nesses that was with Hollis ■ [email protected] believed to contain images The drivers agreed that there followed them back wounded in the the night of his murder, he of the minor car accident was no damage and drove to the Pathfinder middle of the street, said. It has been more than two that occurred between both on instead of reporting the driver’s home on Suspect sketch Swindle said. “We still have leads coming months since the shoot- the suspect and the victim accident, Tuscaloosa Police Orange Street, near The homi- in and this is still an active ing that led to the death of before the shooting of Hollis Chief Ken Swindle told The Hargrove Road and cide unit has case; however, we are wait- UA student and Iraq veter- occurred. Crimson White in October. McFarland Boulevard. released a sketch that they ing on the FBI lab to enhance an Conrad Hollis, and still “The images, once When the vehicles reached Swindle said the second believe describes the sus- those images to further our no arrests have been made enhanced, will give us more the next red light, the man vehicle’s driver honked twice pect as a black male in his investigation,” Baker said. regarding the case. information regarding the stepped out of the second car when Hollis and his friends 20s, nearly six feet tall, 220 to The Tuscaloosa Police suspect and what occurred wielding a gun and ordered pulled into a driveway, and 240 pounds, with short hair See SHOOTING, Page 3

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The UA chapter of the Phi Mu Alpha music fraternity will students to go back and forth Students who take ■ Will be almost four hours instead of two and a half. host the organization’s state convention on campus this the Graduate Record among the questions, more ■ Will be offered 30 times a year instead of almost every weekend, which will feature a special recital by the UA chap- Examination general test in similar to a paper test, and ter of PMA at Calvary Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Saturday. September can expect to see involves different type of day. The National Signature Sinfonian Award will be presented major differences from the questions rather than just ■ Students can now skip questions and come back to them to a former Alabama secretary of state and PMA alumnus current version of the test. multiple choice, Lee said. later. James Bennett at an awards ceremony during the recital. The Educational Testing It will include two 30- ■ It will be scored on a 130-170 scale. For more information, contact John Mitcham, the PMA Service will introduce the minute essays with more state collegiate adviser, at (334) 790-4686. most significantly changed focused essay prompts to GRE General Test, a test prevent memorized answers. “So while it will be, yes, a already is. taken by prospective gradu- Admissions Deans can read longer test and longer writ- “I would take [the GRE] Geology Club event coming up ate students, in the test’s 55- the two essays each student ing sessions and bigger math now because you never know year history. completes rather than just questions and different ques- you might do better on this The UA Geology Club is sponsoring a presentation titled The new GRE will be a the essay score, according to tions than what everybody is one than on the new format,” “Where is Alabama Headed? How Can We Protect the computer-based format, the ETS Web site. used to, if it is successful he said. “I would say take the Natural Diversity of Alabama?” on Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. in instead of its current com- The current GRE is scored in terms of really improving GRE as many times as you Room 205 of Smith Hall. puter adaptive format, Jung on a 200-800 scale with 200 predicting how students do, need too.” Doug Phillips of the Discovering Alabama Series will be Lee, GRE program manag- being the lowest score and then I think it’ll be a win for Frances Conners, director the speaker for the event. This presentation is open to the er for Kaplan Test Prep and 800 being the highest score. everybody,” Harris said. of graduate studies of psy- public. Admissions said. The new test will have a 130- Some students had mixed chology, said the new test “[Adaptive] means the dif- 170 scale with 130 being the reactions about the upcom- will be useful once everyone Famed musicians coming to UA ficulty of the question adapts lowest score and 170 being ing changes. adapts to the changes. A fusion of bluegrass, classical and modern music will be to the students ability as the the highest, Lee said. It will Meghan Stringer, a senior “I think it’ll be very impor- presented by renowned musicians Edgar Meyer and Chris test progresses,” Lee said. “If increase or decrease by one- majoring in political science, tant to prepare for this test Thile on Jan. 28 as part of the UA School of Music’s Celebrity you get a question right then point increments. said she took the GRE Jan. 4. and pay attention to all of Series. The performance will be held at 3 p.m. in the Moody you may get a harder ques- The new computer-based “As far as being able to go the new material,” she said. Music Building. tion, if you get a question format eliminates the use of back [to previous questions], “If there’s any worry on the Meyer and Thile’s performance is sponsored by the Gloria wrong you may get an easier a question pool and gives I think it will be helpful to part of students, they should Narramore Moody Foundation, which has brought world- question. So, they [ETS] don’t every student the same ques- students,” she said. “But pay attention to the other renowned artists to Tuscaloosa since 1988. need to use as many ques- tions with no repetition of I think it will be a harder aspects of their application Celebrity Series season subscriptions are $72 and $55, tions [on the test].” questions; thus addressing test.” which are also very impor- and single ticket prices are $22 and $15 for the general In addition to no lon- the issue of students posting Rhett Chambers, a gradu- tant.” public and $7 for students. For ticket information, call the ger being an adaptive test, questions online, Lee said. ate student in the geology Kaplan Test Prep and School of Music box office at 348-7111. the GRE will also undergo “In terms of content, one department, said the new Admissions currently recom- changes in length and types of ETS’s goals is to make the format will make the test mends that students inter- of questions it asks. GRE an accurate predictor easier. ested in graduate school for WEATHER The new test adds two sec- of success in grad school, so “When I took it, I would next year take the GRE before tions to the verbal and quan- they’re focusing on the skills spend a lot of time on a prob- the test changes, Lee said. Today Mostly sunny with a titative parts, Lee said, and is that will be used in grad lem and it was really frustrat- “It’s going to become lon- extended from two and a half school,” Lee said. ing because I knew that if I ger and some people will 60º/49º calm wind. hours to about four hours. It Michael Harris, an assis- went to the next problem I find it more challenging,” Lee will be offered a maximum tant professor of higher edu- couldn’t come back,” he said. said. “Even if you’re not sure of 30 times a year, instead cation administration, said “So if you could go back and you want to go to grad school Friday 20 percent chance of almost every day, he said, the new GRE has the possi- answer questions you could next year, the ETS policy for 67º/52º of showers. and will use a computer- bility of being a better test. say, ‘hey I know how to do GRE scoring is that it’s good based format that is easier to “There has been a long- that but I can’t get it right for five years.” use. standing concern of how pre- now’ and go on to the easier Saturday 20 percent chance He said the verbal sec- dictive the GRE is for gradu- questions.” 71º/52º of showers. tion will place less empha- ate school,” he said. While Chambers said sis on vocabulary and more The changes will benefit going back to problems will emphasis on complex rea- students, Harris said, by giv- be helpful to students, he soning and complex reading ing admission committees a said he thinks the increased QUOTE OF THE DAY comprehension. more accurate representa- length of the test will make The quantitative section tion of each student’s ability. it even more difficult than it “He loved to teach and he was so devot- ed to the University and to the depart- Hudson said. accountability, like someone ment, and that really showed in the HEALTH In addition to information, who will quit smoking with Continued from Page 1 gum or classes, Hudson said you or work out with you classroom. Students loved him.” The pharmacy has packets friends can help each other or, if not, just be there to — Anita Anderson, a friend, student and assistant on how to stop smoking, gum a great deal when trying to support you and make sure and even classes to help deal stick with resolutions. you are accountable for your to criminal justice professor Randall Farmer, who with getting over cigarettes, “You need somebody for goals,” Hudson said. died of cancer on Dec. 23. See “Professor dies, leaves legacy in department,” Page 1 ranging from Chief Justice Albritton said. ALITO William Rehnquist’s lecture The Crimson White is ... 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business, said he is not pleased the only reason that I’m mov- and could have happened to participated in Boy Scouts SHOOTING with the slow progress of the ing, but I definitely don’t feel anyone. Unfortunately it hap- together, becoming almost like Continued from Page 1 case. For Tuscaloosa being safe in Tuscaloosa anymore pened to someone we all loved brothers in high school, and such a small town, he said he because of what happened to and cared about.” when Hollis returned from a “We are hoping that once we feels that it should be easier to him.” Hollis’ roommate and best tour in Iraq, they attended the receive the enhancements on catch the suspect. After hearing different friend, Matt Gordon, a sopho- Capstone together, he said. the video footage, we can find As well as losing his friend, rumors about what happened, more majoring in internation- “What happened to him is a break in the case.” whom he described as like a Richardson was outraged, he al business, was driving the just about the worst thing that Hollis’ friends, however, are brother, Richardson said he has said. Pathfinder the night Hollis was could happen,” Gordon said. “I frustrated that no arrests have lost a sense of security since “I think it’s pretty radical that shot. haven’t really heard anything been made so far in the ongo- the incident. people think that [the accident] Gordon had been friends new regarding his case and ing investigation. “I’m leaving Tuscaloosa and happened for other reasons,” with Hollis since their child- it’s just unfortunate that it has Casey Richardson, a junior moving to Mobile in a couple he said. “It is just a really unfor- hood. They grew up in the become such a slow process to majoring in real estate and of weeks,” he said. “Conrad isn’t tunate thing that happened same town together and find who did this to him.”

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Special hours at Ferguson Center and Tutwiler Hall locations this week: Today: 8:00am - 6:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 5:30pm Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm What’s your view? Send letters or guest columns to [email protected]. Students should include name, Jordan Pittman ■ Editor year, major and daytime phone number. More Opinions [email protected] information is available at the bottom of the page. Thursday, January 11, 2007 4 Our View Only Heaven knows the monsters On the morning of Aug. 19, completely sworn off his previ- that I had to see the deserted Why is there 2003, a precious 11-year-old ous claim that Heaven could home that became Heaven’s girl named Heaven LaShae have run away. Not knowing resting place. Along with a Ross disappeared while walk- Soapbox what else I could do, I excluded friend of mine, I drove into ing to her Hunter Creek Road his comments, turned in what Holt and down the twisting, bus stop in Northport. For Redux was surely a badly written ominous dirt road that led to more than three years, her fam- and confusing story and went a ramshackle home on a hill so much ily and friends agonized in the home. with a collapsed porch and a unknowing, wondering what Later that night, I got a call lawn littered with broken glass happened to the girl they called from one of my editors at the and new pine saplings. Inside, Shae. paper. They wanted me to call roof beams bore insulation that On Dec. 18, 2006, they could Beth Lowrey and ask if she flapped in a breeze cloaked in wonder no longer. Will Nevin thought her little girl could dark smells. The floors were secrecy? A man, chasing after his dog have run away from home. rotten, and slime, tattered car- when it ran into the crawl space [email protected] If I had any sense at all, I pet and magazines from a life of an abandoned house in Holt, would have thanked everyone left at least 10 years ago covered Over the holiday break the formal announcement stumbled upon Shae’s remains, and a half after she had gone at the paper for the opportu- the ones that were intact. came that the University bought the building on the found with her backpack pre- missing, and the leads were nity to be a journalist, quit and The crawlspace where they Strip that formerly housed The Booth. This wasn’t pared for the school day she drying up. Still, volunteers ran picked a new major the next found Heaven overlooked miles news to most people as it had been suspected for never saw. He then tipped off a spirited organization out day. I’m not sure what I would of woods as Hurricane Creek several months. the police who began the grim of a storefront on McFarland have gone with — probably his- murmured in the distance. It The University has also announced they will buy task of recovery. An investiga- Boulevard, and there was still tory or English. It would have might have even been peaceful the building where The College Store, The Corner tion, one that could answer the hope everyone’s little girl would been something other than if it was a proper burial serving Store and Bama Tan are located, along with the for- final sad questions of Heaven’s come home safely. journalism. Something that as a coda to a full life. However, life and death, is currently I was driving to campus early doesn’t eat at your insides like it wasn’t. I don’t know who — or mer Wittichen Supply Warehouse on 12th Street. underway. one morning when an investi- journalism. Something that perhaps more appropriately, UA administrators have mishandled this situation gator from the Northport Police doesn’t lead to asking a griev- what — put her in that crawl- in the arena of public relations like they have done ■ ■ ■ Department called me for the ing, broken mother whether space. But Heaven knows the with several events in this academic year alone. Had story I was working on. In the her 11-year-old daughter left monster that ended her life. I officials come out sooner and told people that they I was a freshman in the fall of course of the interview, he said home on her own without so hope one day the authorities would purchase the building on the Strip it would 2003 and one of The Crimson Heaven could have run away much as a goodbye. also know, so justice can gain have saved the campus from confusion and even White’s newest unpaid staff from home and that her disap- But freshmen rarely have some measure of peace for made their jobs easier with fewer pressing questions reporters. I knew precious little pearance might not be a kid- that kind of sense. I didn’t have those that loved her. to be answered. about the craft of journalism napping after all. it at all. The only thing with color — only that I had fun running Throughout the day, the So, I called Beth Lowrey, and I in the house was a blazing There is still too much mystery surrounding these the newsletter that passed for investigator backtracked from asked her if she thought Heaven red poinsettia I found in the purchases because UA officials haven’t announced my high school’s newspaper. his statements, but I contin- could have run away. The garage, still fresh and alive on yet what they are planning to do with the acquired Working mainly for The CW’s ued. Volunteers at the search response I got overwhelmed the January day I saw it. It came properties. We just want to know about their vision. metro/state desk, I covered the center maintained that Heaven and humbled me. I didn’t even with a card tucked under it. On Everyone can pretty much assume the reason for local police beat, reporting on could not have run away, and use the most crushing parts in the front, the envelope read, the purchases. It seems to be about the University’s the odd police news conference even while few of them knew my story. Those are the words “Sweet Little Heaven LaShae image. UA administrators want parents to see a announcing the latest crack- Heaven, I was touched by their that still bounce around in my (Shae Shae).” town that makes them feel safe about leaving their down on underage drinking or sincerity. I donated what little head, the ones that will be with And on the back flap: seatbelt infractions. It was ordi- money I could to the search me until I draw my last breath. “Merry Xmas.” child there, and businesses on the Strip have come nary, colorless stuff. effort, and they gave me a T- under more scrutiny since the two shooting inci- Near the end of September, I shirt I never wore. ■ ■ ■ Will Nevin is managing editor: dents that occurred there in the spring of 2006. was assigned to cover Heaven’s By the time deadline rolled Web of The Crimson White. His Students deserve to know what the University has disappearance. It was a month around, the investigator had Something inside of me said column runs Thursdays. planned for the off-campus areas and businesses that affect them. We’re ready to listen and offer input on the future of our ever-changing campus. The University is creating a big public relations backlash, much like the one they encountered in the days preceding the Homecoming concert when the acts were split into two venues. If they were just straightforward in the beginning, there wouldn’t be so many problems. If you’re going to make controversial decisions, you’ve got to talk to people openly and realistically about it. Officials have only made things harder for them- selves by not being as open as they could be.

Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board. CW/ Zach Summers Letter to the Editor that are not the normal ste- reotype. Less talk, more action Speaking of stereotypes, the needed dress codes that bars on the Do not limit free speech to zones Strip enforce do seem a little fishy. The response that well Well, what a surprise, we Supreme Court Justice artistic shots of Britney did so of any of the above people dressed individuals are less are in 2007 and are still talking Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. said out of reflex. The ideal of free (except maybe Tucker and Pat likely to fight is bull. No one about racism in Tuscaloosa. in 1919 that “the most strin- The Free speech is engrained so deeply who suck), I feel as though it What’s also another surprise is going to say, “I have on my nice khakis and even though gent protection of free speech in so many of us that we do is my duty to open up a new is that an article that I read in would not protect a man false- Speech it unconsciously. Much in the free speech zone here at the The CW last month about the you insulted me, I would pre- fer to not engage with you.” ly shouting fire in a theater and Zone same way you acted reflexively University via this column. nightlife in Tuscaloosa made causing a panic.” And in 1970 when you googled the images Expect columns about the no mention of the individuals There are many well- dressed individuals that get Abbie Hoffman, an anarchist, of Brit’s bits. state of politics both local and that attend both aspects of the said “free speech is the right While free speech pro- national. Look out for some nightlife or social gatherings. thrown out of bars or clubs. The lunch table issue is sim- to yell ‘theatre’ in a crowded vides us with an interesting, over-the-top personal stories. I myself, a young African- fire.” These two geniuses set up though somewhat trashy, cul- Check in each week for some American woman, participate ple; most individuals sit with J.J. DaSilva people they are comfortable boundaries of free speech and tural landscape, it also gives muckraking and hearsay. But, in both. showed just how ambiguous us something more important. most of all read this column as You may find me in Café with. Ask any individual that those boundaries really are. well as the fault of the author- Free speech allows us to sculpt an exercise or your own con- Venice on Wednesdays with knows me, and they would What remains true about ity figures in our community our national identity, protect scious or reflexive yearning to one of my organizations for tell you that I don’t really sit at free speech is that it is still our ideals and work toward express yourself freely. half-price wine and pizza. a table in the Ferg. and nation who fence in free a controversial issue, despite My own personal one-liner Granted Café Venice is not a I don’t sit down because speech. political progress and change. club, but it’s still a place that I’m going around to different being guaranteed by the Though the right to free The talking heads you see for describing the current state is not very diverse. tables speaking to individu- Constitution. On universities, speech is a mental abstract on channels like CNN or C- of free speech in America is, I also go to parties hosted als I know, whether they are free speech has often been existing in the minds of those SPAN are the guys who make “Free speech is like throwing by white individuals. But on white, black, Asian or what- commandeered by adminis- who cherish it or fear it, the programming full of trashiness bricks through open windows.” the other hand you may find ever. My suggestion is that we trators and relegated to remote physical manifestations are all and semi-nude 19-year-old This means that right now we me at Club 750 or the Orchid stop talking about the prob- portions of campuses or well- over our media and our cul- sorority girls pass for prime can say whatever we want as also. There are some people lems that are still prevalent hidden bulletin boards where ture. We all know that guys like time entertainment. long as it doesn’t really matter of both races that step out and do something about it. no one ever looks. Howard Stern and Larry Flint Guys like Bill Maher and to the powers that be, as long of their “boundaries” as was Minorities should get Luckily, at this University are controversial advocates of Howard Stern make it seem as it doesn’t change the sta- quoted in the article. together and decide to go on the designated “free speech free speech but we should also okay to be trashy and promis- tus quo or threaten the current I’d also like to comment the Strip one night together zone” is centrally located and think about other lesser known cuous. They give us a ratio- power structure in some way. that not all African Americans if you feel uncomfortable by utilized relatively easily. The advocates, ones who push the nale for this behavior. Guys We can all take naked pic- talk about rims, shooting yourself. White individuals ethical dilemma is not resolved envelope as well. like Tucker Carlson and Pat tures of Britney. But, there basketball and listen to rap should get together and come though. While we have a “free The guy who took the pic- Robertson make us want to act comes a time when brick just music. Those generalizations to a mostly minority venue. speech zone” on campus, well, tures of Britney Spears without immoral just to spite them. has to collide with glass. This are false, so please take note I know that is easier said we still have a “free speech panties was obviously a cham- Then there are guys like collision is what has made our that every stereotype you hear than done and others that zone” as opposed to the pref- pion of the first amendment. Stephen Colbert and Jon nation progressive and con- isn’t true. don’t want to participate. Just erable “free speech campus.” There is no doubt in my mind Stewart, the heavy hitters who tributed to the marketplace of Take for instance Larry deal with it because there is A deeper issue is that people that he was consciously engag- use comedy to introduce the ideas, to get all “Kum-ba-ya” Sims II, an African American more to life than seeing black publicly speak so infrequently ing in a political action when most controversial issues to and sentimental about it. This student at the University, and white. So don’t talk about about such things that would he sneakily snapped pictures the untrained eye and to slip column is a brick, and it is just who talks about the ben- it; be about it. necessitate their utilization of her nether regions. one past the goalie. All these looking for windows. efits of going to the Alabama of the free speech zone that Okay, it is clear I’m being people make it possible for us Orchestra Symphony. I myself Shaunice Starks having a free speech campus sarcastic. But, what we need to to have a free society. J. J. DaSilva is a graduate stu- enjoy deep sea fishing, travel- Senior is not even warranted. This is remember is that the photog- While I am by no means dent in American studies. His ing globally and other things Consumer Marketing our fault for being negligent as rapher who took those ever so the caliber of commentator column runs Thursdays.

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NEWS ■ Thursday, January 11, 2007 5 Web site offers advice on mental issues Foundation, an organization written by their classmates on because of the wealth of infor- There is no way to know available 24 hours a day that Web site offers students which began in 2000 to help the site, in addition to emer- mation that if offers. the exact figures because the the counseling center cannot customized mental prevent people from commit- gency contact information and “[The Web site] has every- identities of students and how provide. ting suicide, can be customized links to the counseling center’s thing from virtual pamphlets to they utilize the Web site and the Katie Eadon, a freshman health information by selecting the Capstone from Web site. assessment tools,” he said. “It’s counseling center are confiden- majoring in nursing, said she the list of participating schools, “ULifeline is nationally recog- both content-based and assess- tial, he said. had never heard of ULifeline. BY CHARITY SCOTT he said. nized as one of the most com- ment-based.” Keyes said ULifeline is meant “If I had a problem, I’d Assistant Student Life Editor The Jed Foundation was prehensive Web-based resourc- The Web site also contains a to be an introduction to the probably use [ULifeline] as a ■ [email protected] established by the parents of Jed es out there,” Keyes said. list of support groups and crisis idea of mental health and not a resource,” Eadon said. Satow, who committed suicide Other schools that use centers in the Tuscaloosa area, replacement for the counseling John Mathiew, a freshman Each month about 600 stu- in 1998 during his sophomore ULifeline include Auburn a mental health library and a center. whose major is undecided, said dents access ULifeline.org, a year of college, according to University, Louisiana State question and answer section. “Students may be uncom- although he had never heard of Web site designed to put mental ULifeline.org. The foundation’s University, Boston College, and Keyes said he thinks most fortable and may visit the site the site, he thinks it could help health information at students’ mission is to reduce the num- Columbia and Harvard univer- students are currently taking first, and when they get more freshmen have a more smooth- fingertips, said Lee Keyes, direc- ber of suicides among young sities. advantage of ULifeline for their comfortable come into the cen- ly transition to college. tor of the counseling center. adults that occur each year. The Capstone became an personal use, while a smaller ter later,” Keyes said. “I think it’s good that students The Web site, which is Students can find polls, sto- administrative member of percentage are doing research The Web site also has fea- have those options available,” designed and funded by the Jed ries related to mental health ULifeline in 2004, Keyes said, to help a friend. tures, he said, such as being Mathiew said. Write to University Commons changes name, rates letters@ A few years ago, the in pretty much the same way,” Renewal rates to increase Commons also introduced the Connell said. “I do know that by $20, manager says two bedroom, two-bath “Retro” they cut the maintenance staff cw.ua.edu apartment for $545 per person way down — which may have BY MICHELLE TANNER per month, which is actually a some bearing on how quickly Senior Staff Reporter four bedroom apartment with repairs can be made and calls ■ [email protected] the walls taken down to make can be answered. I see that the two bedrooms twice as big, being an issue in the future, As the spring semester kicks Taylor said. There are around especially when it comes to off, the Capstone says good- 10 of the “retro” apartments in move-in day.” bye — to the football season, the facility. Megan Ashburn, a sopho- the 24 Hour Diner and now With the exception of the more majoring in art ther- University Commons. University Commons complex apy, said the only change in Texas, she said all of the she was aware of was the Though it’s not going any- Commons buildings across name of the complex. 50% off Ladies where, the apartment complex the country are now owned “It hasn’t changed much,” formerly known as University Lacoste Knit by College Park Communities. Ashburn said. “It’s actually Commons, located less than The Commons in Texas are probably the best option for Short Sleeves a mile from campus on Helen looking to be sold in the near people who want to live off Keller Boulevard has changed future, Taylor said. campus. Fully furnished, with CW/ T.G. Paschal ownership and is now Campus The change in ownership, a pool and under $400 rent is Recently the University Commons was bought out, and the name was Way, owned by College Park Taylor said, will not mean a definitely a plus.” switched College Park Campus Way. Communities. difference for the current resi- Residents should expect a Although there is a new dents or for new residents who slight price increase in their would say ‘No.’ It’s not nice slightly, but it is definitely still name and new owners, every- will sign leases in the future. renewal rate, less than $20, thing else will stay the same, enough.” an inexpensive and conve- “All we’ve had is a simple Taylor said, because of the Connell said the change nient place to live,” Connell Rachel Taylor, property man- little change of ownership and change in market. ager of Campus Way said. has brought very few, if any, said. “I feel safe here, the staff downtown a change of name,” Taylor said. “Campus Way apartments new feelings about living at seems to be pretty attentive The buildings and rooms will “Business is resuming as nor- are fully furnished and all inclu- 752-6931 remain the same, and the rates Campus Way. to the tenants and everything mal.” sive for our prices,” Taylor said. “The price may be going up is run effectively.” 525 Greensboro Ave. are nearly identical, she said. Whitney Connell, a sopho- Elaine Randant, a sopho- Students can still rent a four more majoring in journalism more majoring in dance, said bedroom, two-bath apartment living at Campus Way, said she hasn’t noticed a differ- for $369 per person per month while she wasn’t aware of the ence but that a price increase ($35 for utilities), or a two bed- change before it was in place, would change her feel- room, two-bath apartment for things are pretty much the ings about the apartments. Welcome Pack! $495 per person monthly (also same. “It’s okay,” Randant said. $35 for utilities). “I think that it is being run “But if they raise the rent I (We missed you.) LeasingNOW for Join the Student Life SPRING 2007 Revolution! Welcome to the ultimate in student living! University Downs offers up Tuscaloosa’s finest in near-campus living. Our resort-style setting and amenities are sure to exceed your expectations of student living. 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■ MOVIE REVIEW ‘Children of Men’ a relevant dystopic masterpiece cinematographer Emmanuel they are particularly fond of deadly to his own life to a man who discov- the film that is about nine minutes New sci-fi film creates Lubeski. This is truly an impressive force. ers something he finds necessary to long and will no doubt be discussed amazingly directed, achievement. Among this chaos is our protago- die for. in film classes for decades to come, immersive world The film is set in a completely nist, Theo Faron (Clive Owen), a The film is much more detailed as the camera literally follows Theo collapsing London in the year 2027. cynical ex-activist who drinks too than I have described, if only for the through a war-torn street as two BY COREY CRAFT The world is in turmoil after a glob- much, smokes too much and passes sake of protecting the reader from militias fight each other and tanks Entertainment Editor al infertility epidemic. No children the time until his inevitable death. A spoilers. fire artillery at buildings, then goes ■ [email protected] have been born in 18 years, and as character reminds him that smoking Needless to say, Theo and Kee run up into one of the buildings, as all the film opens, the youngest person is bad for him, and he returns that afoul of the government, and the around people are killed and the Don’t write the year 2006 off in the world has been killed. “The comment with a slight nod: that’s terrorist group is more than it ini- best-orchestrated war scene since yet, because “Children of Men,” last one to die please turn out the the point. tially appears to be. “Black Hawk Down” takes place. Universal Studios’ very late, some- light,” reads a bit of graffiti. Then, Theo is contacted by his But thank God for Cuaron, who This is not a bleak film — if any- what abandoned December release As we see in brief propaganda ex-wife (Julianne Moore), leader of with four co-writers has provided thing, I found it quite the opposite. arrived in theatres in Tuscaloosa on broadcasts, Britain advertises itself the terrorist group The Fishes. He a thoughtful examination of illegal It’s magnificently uplifting in the Friday as one of the best films of last as the only civilized country remain- is asked to escort a girl named Kee immigration, the nature of activism end, and even if the world may be year. ing, but the world we see is much (Claire-Hope Ashitey) to the coast, and terrorism and governmental too far gone to be completely saved, Thrilling, relevant and stunning- different. Britain is a country torn a difficult prospect in such a milita- control, all the while providing a ter- the possibility is there, and that’s ly directed, “Children of Men” is a apart by terrorism and, it would rized country. rifically entertaining film with some more than enough hope. science fiction film ripped from seem, its government. One difficulty: Kee is an illegal of the best action scenes of the year. “Children of Men” is the rare today’s headlines, simultaneously a Immigration has been declared immigrant, a “fugee.” Another diffi- And Cuaron here also crafts three action film made with such thought bleak look and an often funny satire illegal, and immigrants are rounded culty has likely been revealed by the or four breathtaking single shots that and art that you can’t help but be of a dark future of governmental up in cages and sent to ghettos, film’s marketing material but is one I make this the most technically amaz- profoundly moved by the experi- oppression. oftentimes subjected to God knows will not reveal here. ing film I’ve seen in a long time. ence and is well worth seeing. And I don’t hold with hyperbo- what. Thus begins a long and completely There is one shot that lasts nearly le, but I assure you that “Children The government bombs its own immersive journey through a battle- five minutes in a car that is so sus- Rating: of Men” has some of the most citizens to increase fear of the ter- torn Britain. Aided by an old hippie penseful you might not notice it’s all amazing camerawork I have seen rorists, who use whatever means friend (Michael Caine, clearly hav- one shot, but it is, and my God, what in a recent film. My hat is off to necessary to bring their message ing the time of his life), Theo slowly an achievement. director Alfonso Cuaron and of equality to the people — and transforms from a man indifferent There is another near the end of

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BY ELLEN BURKE ■ TECHNOLOGY REVIEW Scene It, Love It Student Life Editor A CW staffer’s must-haves Disaronno — Get an "Would you go with Apple unveils marvelous new iPhone ice cube me?" by Josh Taylor and you 4. — This song makes 1. BY KELI GOODSON screen and touch controls accordingly. me think of being in can imi- Senior Entertainment Reporter A light sensor adjusts the brightness of tate the com- love with my boy- the phone automatically to save power mercial. friend, Apple's new and to aid readability. It can also tell if Josh. Apple has managed to outshine itself yet again this year at Macworld iPhone that it is in landscape or portrait mode and 2007, giving consumers a first look at was switches the screen accordingly. the ultra-secret iPhone, due out from introduced SMS text messaging with the phone Cingular around June. looks fun and easy, especially with the The Westin — by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, knows how on-screen full-sized keyboard. Text mes- Revolving restaurants Steve Jobs to get a crowd excited. During the show saging the same person over and over are always fun. There’s Head during his on Tuesday, Jobs announced he was again looks more like an instant messag- 2. a great view of Atlanta scarves — keynote They look introducing “three revolutionary prod- ing session instead of lots of little sepa- from the restaurant, 5. address at ucts:” a widescreen iPod with touch rate messages, and messages from dif- which is on the pretty cute controls, a revolutionary mobile phone MacWorld ferent people are put in separate places. top floor of in crimson on and a breakthrough Internet communi- Conference Voicemail is one of the best things the build- game day. cator. After teasing the crowd a bit, he about the phone. Instead of having to ing. & Expo is unveiled that they were all the iPhone. shown in San sift through messages by ear, Apple has wrangled Cingular into displaying The iPhone itself is a work of art. Francisco, Only one button sits on the front of the all voicemail messages on a viewable device, and the rest of the space is taken Tuesday. list, allowing users to pick and listen to AP up by a magnificent 3.5 inch screen. which ones they’d like instantly. There is no number pad, keyboard or The only problem with the device Numa Numa video even any select buttons. might stem from that great screen. If it — Hilarious video of military Instead, the iPhone has a stylus-free The iPhone runs OS X and includes isn’t very scratch or oil resistant, it won’t guys dancing on Myspace. I touch screen, enabling the device to plenty of software to make the experi- stay pretty for long without a nice case 3. guess this is what guys do ence a great one. Also a two megapixel show whichever buttons are needed or a screen protector. It’s a minor com- when girls aren’t around. depending on the application, such as a digital camera is included. plaint, but valid in a world of asphalt number pad for dialing or play controls iTunes is a big part of the device, and and accidents. Along with most new for listening to music or watching mov- setting up the iPhone with iTunes is phones out there, it doesn’t look like it ies. the same as for any other iPod. Along can withstand a beating. By Corey Craft with music and movies, Jobs said iTunes The iPhone is not available until about — Entertainment Editor The screen itself is brilliantly designed DVDpicks with Apple’s own patented technology, will automatically load the iPhone with June, and even then it will be under an called Multi-Touch. stored contacts, e-mail accounts, notes, exclusive contract with Cingular. Two “Crank” is one of the most glorious over-the-top action films of “It works like magic,” Jobs said during photos and Web site bookmarks. versions will be available: a four gigabyte last year and a lot more entertaining than it has any right to be. his demonstration. The singular front button on the phone for $499 and an eight gigabyte Jason Statham, whose high-intensity performances made “The No stylus is needed to operate the iPhone is simply a “home” button, which phone for $599. The prices listed for the Transporter” films ridiculously fun as well, is a perfect match for screen; it has the ability to ignore wrong takes the phone back to its main menu. phone is with a two-year contract, and debut filmmakers Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor’s videogame- touches and multi-finger gestures are A proximity sensor can tell when the prices for phones without a contract are leaning tendencies. This is as close to “Grand Theft Auto: The possible with it, Jobs said. phone is close to an ear and turns off the not known. Movie” as anyone’s come yet, and that’s high praise indeed.

inspired me to hit the Rec — enough to be there knows Don’t wait a second — go tragic end on Christmas with have new albums coming out MUSIC a trend that abruptly ended what went down — and I’m buy it today. the death of James Brown. in 2007, and if those ended up Continued from Page 10 in less than a month. How going to keep it a secret from In other news, rap was The “Johnny Cash Effect” still being the only two released, in the heck do you work that the rest of you. Wilco has a saved in November. Clipse, hasn’t been played out on it would still be a glorious elliptical machine anyway? new album due in 2007, so a Virginia-based hip-hop “The Godfather of Soul,” but year in music. Luckily, we stop in Vermont before the The Greatest American keep watch for that one. group, released “Hell Hath I would be willing to bet that don’t have to worry about year was over. Band, otherwise known as October also saw the No Fury," and embarrassed there’s already a movie in the that happening because In October, LCD Wilco, hit the Von Braun release of “Boys and Girls every single other rap outfit works. Either way, you should 2007 will surely be filled with Soundsystem put out a work- Center in Huntsville on Oct. in America” by The Hold in the world. When it comes own something by the man achievements, disappoint- out mix on iTunes called 11, delivering a mind-blow- Steady, an album that slowly to hip-hop, nothing even — if you need a suggestion, ments, breakthroughs and 45:33. It was one continuous ing set of music that effec- but surely became my most came close to this album in get “Live at the Apollo.” triumphs. song, 45 minutes and 33 sec- tively saved rock-and-roll as obsessed over and talked- 2006. As previously stated, Here’s hoping it’s as beau- onds long. It was so good; it we know it. Anyone lucky about album of the year. Sadly, the year came to a Radiohead and Wilco both tiful as 2006. CW critics rate their top five albums of 2006

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1. “The Avalanche” 1. "Boys and Girls in America" 1. “And the Glass Handed Kites” 1. “The Animal Years” 1. “The Avalanche” — Sufjan Stevens — The Hold Steady —Mew — Josh Ritter / “Songs For Christmas” Sufjan’s abilities as a multi-instru- At first it just seems like a no- Although inferior to “Frengers,” Mew’s If Mark Twain wrote songs, he would —Sufjan Stevens mentalist automatically secure most brainer rock record. Then you lis- 2003 album, this Danish foursome’s sound like Josh Ritter. His scruffy voice Something of a cheat, I guess, of his releases on my list of all-time ten again and realize just how stateside debut is still better than every- is the perfect compliment to his tales of but I couldn’t separate Stevens’ favorite albums, and this compilation much it resonates. As the title sug- thing we have over here. It’s just beauti- wolves, apostles, steamboats, war and two excellent offerings. He of “outtakes and extras” that didn’t gests, these are songs about you ful music, a combination of lush power old movie stars. “Wolves” and “Good reminds us why he earned his make it to 2005’s “Illinois” is without and me and what we’ve all expe- emo and surreal pop. It’s not universally Man” are gorgeous tracks, but the inten- somewhat newfound popular- a doubt my favorite album of 2006. rienced growing up — it’s songs accessible, unfortunately, but serious sity of “Thin Blue Flame” will draw com- ity by releasing an album of B- Stevens continues to show off his about love and love lost, mistakes music listeners should definitely check parisons to Dylan. Ritter’s melodic music sides that is more satisfying and vocal and instrumental talents, with and triumphs and pure exuberant this out. and literate lyrics remain imprinted on emotionally resonant than any- use of the banjo, piano and guitar. joy. It’s loud, it’s powerful and it’s the brain long after the music stops. thing else I heard all year, and head and shoulders above any 2. "Cities" then, a mere five months later, 2. “Begin to Hope” other rock record that came out — Cities 2. “Americanitis” releasing his Christmas B-sides — Regina Spektor in 2006. If you don’t know what While the first track might initially — Will Kimbrough — plus some new material — in She’s been making albums since beautiful rock music sounds like, give you a The Killers vibe, if you lis- Kimbrough has created a work of art a five-disc box set. Here’s to 2007 2001, but I hadn’t heard of Regina you should check this one out. ten for more than 10 seconds you’ll be that does more than complain about being even better for Stevens. Spektor until my roommate started treated to a dose of marvelous alt rock the problems with our country; it offers listening to Spektor’s infectious fifth 2. "The Crane Wife" that is both musically and emotionally a solution. “Americanitis” draws from 2. “The Eraser” release, “Begin to Hope.” Though — The Decemberists resonant. This is only the band’s debut, Americana, rockabilly, folk and alt-coun- — Thom Yorke some describe her music as “too the- America’s favorite indie band and its quality indicates that Cities is try and the lyrics take on everything Comes off like “Kid B,” atrical” for their taste, that charac- finally signed to Capitol and put definitely a band to watch out for. from the president and the Iraq war to sure, but in the time between teristic is exactly what draws me to out their most accessible and growing up, getting a job and starting Radiohead albums, Yorke’s brief this Russian-born singer-songwriter’s accomplished record to date. It’s 3. “The Last Kiss Original Motion a family. The hilarious track “Act Like entry into solo work moves tunes. Regina moved with her classi- rock for English majors, but every- Picture Soundtrack” Nothing’s Wrong” mirrors a frightening away from the grand electronic cally-trained musician parents to New one can enjoy the rich stories that — Various Artists way of thinking that has become too orchestrations of “Hail to the York when she was 9 years old and are told throughout this album. While the movie itself was complete acceptable. Thief” and focuses on his grand eventually studied classical music at This record is a fantastic listen garbage, this soundtrack, compiled by voice. a conservatory. Her musical roots are that gets better with every spin. Zach Braff, is fantastic. The disc is really 3. “Modern Times” evident, as she creates a refreshing Epic. a spiritual successor to the soundtrack — Bob Dylan 3. “At War With the Mystics” mix of bluesy-folk and classical. of Braff’s “Garden State,” and while it From the opening Chuck Berry-like —The Flaming Lips 3. "Friendly Fire" hasn’t received the same mass acclaim track, “Thunder On The Mountain,” to I can’t say enough good things 3. “The Eraser” —Sean Lennon as the “Garden State” OST, it actually the frisky licks of “Rollin’ and Tumblin’” about The Flaming Lips, and — Thom Yorke Completely overlooked and surpasses it because it is much more Dylan has created a masterpiece that this album is yet another great The lead singer of British pop band underrated, this album entranced aggressive. “The Last Kiss” OST is per- easily stands up to some of his greatest addition to their rapidly grow- Radiohead broke away to record his all who cared to listen in 2006. fect for those who thought the “Garden work. Even without Dylan’s lyrics this ing discography. Featuring some first solo album, and I haven’t been It’s the ultimate chronicle of love State” OST had no punch. would still be some of the best music of excellent arrangements and this happy about a breakaway solo and betrayal delivered with gor- last year. some surprisingly contempla- album since Ben Folds recorded geous music. And yes, it’s John’s 4. “Public Warning” tive lyrics, this is one of the most “Rockin’ the Suburbs.” kid. Brilliance runs in the family. — Lady Sovereign 4. “Boys and Girls in America” satisfying rock records of 2006. There is absolutely no substance to —The Hold Steady 4. “Orphans: Brawlers, 4. Neko Case the S-O-V’s Def Jam debut, but it doesn’t The Hold Steady is the greatest bar 4. “The Information” Bawlers & Bastards” — Fox Confessor Brings the matter. This album is an explosion of band in America, but the raucous guitars — Beck — Tom Waits Flood shallow anger from the British munch- on “Boys and Girls in America” could eas- I love Beck, and in spite of Most of my friends can’t get into Neko Case brings the best voice kin rapper, and it’s a joy to listen to, from ily fill any arena in the country. Lead sing- being a little cool on this, his Tom Waits’ music simply because of 2006 to the table, in addition to her rants about her own bad hygiene in er Craig Finn’s slurry vocals tell stories second album in 18 months, of his distinctive voice. I’ll admit I rich soundscapes and songs that “Love Me or Hate Me” to her scathing of drunken boys and girls searching for man did it grow on me. Beck had to force myself to listen to “Mule will stop you in your tracks. This description of her homeland in “My sloppy romances through a seedy night- goes back to his experiments Variations,” the first one I heard by is what country music should be. England.” It’s just good, irreverent, ener- life in no particular town. Even behind in hip-hop for this album, for Waits. However, this new three-disc getic fun. loud guitars Finn shows tenderness in his the most part, with success. installment immediately caught my 5. Bob Dylan characters on songs like “You Can Make “Cellphone’s Dead” is probably attention, and I’ve been listening to it — Modern Times 5. “Get Steady” Him Like You” and “First Night.” my favorite single song of the nonstop. Quite simply, it’s the king — Johnny Lives! entire year. reminding us all that he’s still the This band has truly established their 5. “We Shall Overcome: The Seeger 5. “At War With The Mystics” king. Rich storytelling, jaw-drop- own sound, coming in somewhere Sessions” 5. “St. Elsewhere” — The Flaming Lips ping instrumentation (all done between punk and alt-rock for the most —Bruce Springsteen —Gnarls Barkley I reviewed this album with a in one take) and the sound that part and also bringing in a ballad form I never would have imagined that a I don’t think anyone will coworker in April, so I won’t use up Dylan is known for. It’s another of that style for a couple tracks. This is Springsteen cover album of old Pete argue that “Crazy” was over- too much space raving about how excellent addition to his rock- the full-length debut for Johnny Lives!, Seeger songs and other folk standards played, but I find it hilarious awesome it is. The Flaming Lips’ 11th solid catalog. and they help prove with this disc that would become one of my favorite that the most perfectly weird full-length album doesn’t disappoint, the underground music scene is con- albums of the year. Somehow, the Boss’ album of the year — featuring and the more I listen to it, the more tinuing to produce some of the most gravelly holler is a perfect fit for this songs about mental illness, the I realize it holds up to the standards original-sounding music in the country. classic mixture of Dixieland, jazz, folk Apocalypse, cartoons and devi- of “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots” and bluegrass. “O Mary Don’t You Weep” ant sex — became as raucously and even “Soft Bulletin.” is a Dixieland stomp with soul that is the popular as it did. And it’s pretty highlight of the album. good. THE SCENE ■ Thursday, January 11, 2007 9 UP still finalizing plans for semester www.cw.ua.edu BY PHIL OWEN production of “Jackie, Vi and Then Jan. 31, comedian The largest event that UP Assistant Entertainment Editor Lena,” a play about the civil Tim Young will perform a has announced so far will be ■ [email protected] rights movement. The play is stand-up comedy routine in its ’80s night, which will take about Jackie Robinson, the the Ferguson Center Heritage place on March 29 from 8 p.m. Even though University first black man to play Major Room. to midnight in the lounge areas Programs cannot yet publi- League Baseball; Viola Liuzzo, Young, who has appeared in the Ferguson Center. cize their full schedule for this a white woman who drove on Comedy Central, will Harman said there will be semester due to unfinished from her home in Detroit to perform at 7 p.m. televisions set up with old contract negotiations, UP take part in Martin Luther On Feb. 22, in celebration of Nintendo Entertainment King’s civil rights march to President Brett Harman said Black History Month, UP will Systems, and a movie from the Montgomery; and Lena Home, team up with Creative Campus the organization will have a ’80s will be shown, along with good spring. a famous black singer who also to present several displays, other various things. UP kicks off the semester played a part in the civil rights demonstrating the history of tonight with the first of the movement. urban fashion. This display is This is just a taste of what spring movie series, “Saw The show will take place in a “day long event,” Harman UP has to offer this semester, III,” which can be seen in the Morgan Auditorium at 7:30 said. and Harman said they have Ferguson Center Theater at p.m. and admission is free. March 9 brings another several other events they will 7, 9 and 11 p.m. tonight, and On Jan. 25, UP will pres- unique event in the form of unveil in the coming weeks. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at ent the next artist in their an “open mic” poetry night. “I know last semester went CW/ File 3 p.m. coffeehouse music series, as This event will take place from very well for us,” Harman said, Neil McCoy performed at UA’s On Wednesday, UP will Diedra McCalla will play at 6 8 p.m. to midnight in the Ferg “and I think this semester is Homecoming concert along with branch out as they sponsor a p.m. in the Ferg TV lounge. Theater. going to be even better.” rappers The Ying Yang Twins.

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