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Wednesday, September 2, 2009 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 116, Issue 19 Tide volleyball beats Alabama A&M Brandon Deaderick shot Monday night

By Jason Galloway police said. The investigation is ongoing, and Sports Editor they do not have a suspect. Chase Long, a tenant at Rivermont and third Alabama defensive lineman Brandon year law student, witnessed the incident. Deaderick was shot during an attempted rob- “I was walking my dog, and I heard a shot,” bery at Rivermont Apartments off Rice Mine Long said. “I saw a lean black man run- Road Monday night. ning away with a gun in his hand, and I saw Deaderick sus- [Deaderick] and a girl with him, and he said tained a bullet ‘He shot me, he shot me.’” wound that contact- Long immediately called the police, and he ed his forearm before estimated Tuscaloosa police and the sheriff’s ricocheting into his department were on the scene within five min- hip. Deaderick was utes. hospitalized at DCH As for the shooter, Long said he does not Regional Medical think he would be able to pick the man out of a Center soon after the list of suspects. incident, and head “I couldn’t make out his face,” Long said. “I coach Nick Saban could tell you who he wasn’t, but not who he released a statement was.” early Tuesday. If Deaderick cannot play in Saturday’s Brandon Deaderick “We feel very for- season opener against Virginia Tech, junior tunate that Brandon Luther Davis or sophomore Marcell Dareus is doing well and that this is not a more seri- would likely start in Deaderick’s place. ous situation,” Saban said in a statement. “We Deaderick started last year as a junior, lead- are hopeful that his condition will continue to ing the Crimson Tide in quarterback pres- improve as we expect him to be released from sures, seven, while ranking second on the team the hospital later. with four sacks. “Our concern at this time is for Brandon’s Various media outlets, citing hospital offi- continued recovery as our thoughts and cials, said Deaderick was released from DCH prayers are with him and his family, not about Tuesday afternoon. when he will return to football.” The suspect confronted Deaderick and a Assistant Sports Editor Spencer White contrib- female companion around 10:40 p.m. Monday, uted to this report. AT&T upgrades to 3G in Tuscaloosa area

By Brittney Knox Staff Writer “We have been working hard to get the whole city upgraded, and we really pushed for it to be done CW | Tori Gordon On Sunday, AT&T upgraded before football season.” Senior Jennifer Weber celebrates after an Alabama point in its match against Alabama A&M. The and added cellular sites on campus so all customers will Tide collected their fi rst win of the season against the Bulldogs, dominating A&M 3-0 at the CAVE. — Sue Sperry have access to the 3G tech- {} To read the full story, see VOLLEYBALL, page 6. nology that grants faster cell phone features, according to the campus sites were by more majoring in chemistry AT&T officials. AT&T,” Beeler said. “We and an AT&T customer who “We have been working hard monitored the progress made lives on the north end of cam- to get the whole city upgrad- throughout the transition.” pus, said it was hard for her to Baseball coach retires ed, and we really pushed for AT&T also has upgraded get a signal during high traffic By Spencer White for Jim and the reasons for Northwestern State University it to be done before football the site on top of Tutwiler times of the day, but now her Assistant Sports Editor which he made this decision at in Natchitoches, La., where he season,” said Sue Sperry, an along with a new site behind phone works a lot better. On this time.” was successful in leading the AT&T representative. the smoke stacks next to B.B. game days it was very hard to Jim Wells, the longtime head Moore also announced the Demons to a 211-128 record in She said 3G, which stands Comer. In addition, there are get text messages because of coach of the Alabama Crimson vacancy left by Wells’ depar- six seasons for a .622 winning for third generation, offers new antennas on top of Rose so many people being in one Tide baseball team, has decid- ture would be immediately percentage. faster phone features such as Towers and by the gazebo place. ed to retire after 15 seasons, filled by nine-year assistant “First of all, I want to thank AT&T Navigator and Internet near the lake at Lakeside “I think service will be bet- according to a UA news release. Mitch Gaspard, who agreed to President [Robert] Witt and service. Diner, Beeler said. ter this year at the games Wells, 54, informed Athletics a three-year contract that is coach Mal Moore for having “There was some slowness Beeler said the University with the new 3G technology,” Director Mal Moore of his deci- subject to approval by the UA the confidence in me to lead the in the network during the sends out UA Alerts on days Stoves said. sion Monday. System Board of Trustees. Alabama baseball program,” switch over to 3G, but now it when the weather is severe Sperry said during the foot- “Jim served “Mitch is uniquely qualified Gaspard said. “My background seems to be handling the traf- and to give other updates, ball games fans may see an our baseball to take over our program at as a head coach for six years fic well,” Sperry said. and they didn’t want anyone AT&T truck and a truck simi- program this time,” Moore said. “We’re and being an assistant here The UA Office of Land to miss these due to a lack of lar to a Ford Ranger in the with distinc- very fortunate to have a coach for so many years have pre- Management and Real Estate signal. parking lot with an antenna. tion for 15 and recruiter of Mitch’s qual- pared me to be the coach of the Services negotiated the agree- “Before the 3G upgrade, “We send the COWS [Cells seasons,” ity already on the staff. I am Crimson Tide.” ment for AT&T to install the it was very hard to get a sig- on Wheels] and the COLTS said Moore confident and excited about the Wells departs the Capstone new cell sites to handle the nal in the Ferguson Center [Cells on Light Trucks] as an in a prepared direction of our baseball pro- as the most successful coach high cell phone traffic all over because there was only a site extra way to try and handle the statement. “I gram.” in UA baseball history, campus, said UA forester Mark on top of Tutwiler,” he said. high-call volume,” she said. have tremen- Gaspard has previous Beeler. Before the upgrade Jim Wells dous respect head coaching experience at See BASEBALL, page 2 “The funds spent to upgrade Lakeithia Stoves, a sopho- See 3G, page 2 Shelby brings nation-leading $40 million to UA

By Katie Koenig largest amount, Mississippi Earmarks are money given now waiting to be approved by Staff Writer State University, which could to fund a specific projects rath- the full appropriations commit- 110th Congress Earmarks receive over $16 million in ear- er than general appropriations tee. The University received sub- marks. of to departments. Individual Having Shelby in such a high- $40.55 million committee approval for over David Lanoue, chairman of senators can request earmark ranking position in Congress

$40 million in federal earmarks, the political science depart- funding for specific projects helps to ensure that a large $16.625 million the largest amount granted ment, said the University was that affect their constituents amount of federal earmarks to any one institution in the able to receive such a large and their communities, Lanoue will make their way to the area, country, according to a report amount of earmarks because said. Lanoue said. $12.6 million released by OpenSecrets.org. Republican Sen. Richard The Commerce, Justice, “Sen. Shelby has always been The campus is set to receive Shelby is the ranking minority Science and Related Agencies effective in bringing money to $6.5 million more than double the amount of member of the subcommittee Appropriations Subcommittee Alabama and the University,” earmark money than the insti- in charge of appropriating ear- approved the 2010 CJS appro- $4.5 million tution receiving the second- marks. priations bill in June, and it is See EARMARKS, page 2 CW | Aaron Gertler

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STATE | Ala. commission suspends new customer, said she thinks it landmark listings 3G was time for the University to “It is great getting your text messages when they Continued from page 1 get the new technology. are originally sent and not an hour later.” MONTGOMERY (AP) — The Alabama Historical Ashley Ackerman, sopho- Commission has suspended new listings to the Alabama She said the highest call vol- more majoring in interior — Ashley Ackerman, sophomore, interior design Register of Landmarks and Heritage because it lacks an ume is at the beginning of the design and another cus- {} employee to run the program. game, which is typically when tomer who lives closer to the The commission, a state agency affected by Gov. Bob people are trying to find each Tutwiler site, said being from Riley’s hiring freeze, recently received permission to hire an other, halftime and the end of Florida she was used to the ficult to find places using the have upgraded,” Ackerman administrator for the program, which has been in existence the game. 3G technology, but when she navigation feature on her said. “It is great getting your since the 1970s. Courtney Haskin, a sopho- came to Alabama it was hard phone because it was slow, but text messages when they are The Alabama Register lists buildings, sites, structures, more majoring in human being without it. Before the now it works a lot faster. originally sent and not an objects and districts worthy of preservation. The commis- development and an AT&T upgrade, she said it was dif- “I love it now since they hour later.” sion decides which listed properties of national, state or local significance are worthy. Many Alabama Register properties are private residences, said in a statement. “If we do now waiting to be approved by “There is no greater tax bur- historic districts or commercial buildings. EARMARKS not make the right investments the full appropriations commit- den and no amount that has to Continued from page 1 now, it will cost us much more tee. Alabama will not receive be paid back,” Lanoue said. later, both fiscally and strategi- any of the funding until the bill Lanoue said people often Lanoue said. cally.” is approved by the full commit- hear earmarks discussed nega- Send announcements and campus news Shelby’s office said in a news The report by OpenSecrets. tee. tively as a part of pork-barrel to [email protected] release in June that $30 mil- org said the other estimated Lanoue said it will take spending. lion of the funding would go $10 million in earmarks would some time to get this funding “It is one of those things towards completing the Science go to the University for weather passed and in the hands of the a lot of politicians lash out at and Engineering Complex at research in the Gulf of Mexico. University. He said Congress because it is an easy target, the University. The funding Shelby’s release said $15 mil- can simply send a check to the but every one of them tries to will help complete the complex. lion of the entire CJS appro- school. bring some back to their state,” CAMPUS this week Two out of three phases for the priations bill would go towards “The legislative process is a Lanoue said. complex are complete. this project throughout the fairly lengthy process, and the As far as how students and Shelby said attaining ear- southeast. initial passage is just a small faculty should react to the marked funding for this project According to OpenSecrets. part of the process,” Lanoue increase in amount of ear- THURSDAY was important at this stage in org, the University received an said. mark funding, Lanoue said it attracting new students. estimated $16 million in ear- Earmark funding given to shouldn’t be seen negatively. • Capstone Alliance Meeting: Ferguson “We must attract young stu- marks last year. Lanoue said the University is not a loan “Obviously we benefit from Center, Room 313, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. dents to math, science and engi- the increase could be credited in any way, and the increased having someone as beneficial neering to effectively compete to Shelby’s influence and posi- amount received can be seen as Sen. Shelby,” Lanoue said. in the global economy,” Shelby tion. by the University and its fac- “The funding is going to make Shelby’s subcommittee has ulty and staff as a good thing, life better for faculty and stu- approved the funding, but it is Lanoue said. dents.” For more events, see calendars on Arts & Entertainment and Sports. We accept Dining Dollars State prior to his arrival at absence more than the memo- BASEBALL Alabama and two SEC Coach of ries of his accomplishments in and Bama Cash Continued from page 1 the Year awards while skipper Tuscaloosa. of the Tide. “Today is really about the leading the Tide to six SEC “I want to thank all the play- hiring of Mitch Gaspard to lead EDITORIAL tournament championships, ers, both current and in the the Alabama baseball program 12 NCAA Regionals and three • Amanda Peterson, editor-in-chief • Will Nevin, manag- past, that have made the past and not about me retiring as College World Series, including the head coach,” Wells said. “I ing editor • Avery Dame, metro/state editor • Drew Taylor, 15 years so enjoyable for me a runner-up finish in 1997 to the and my family,” Wells said. “It’s have no doubt that Mitch and admin affairs editor • Lindsey Shelton, student life editor Louisiana State Tigers. really all about the players, and his staff will continue to elevate • Alan Blinder, opinions editor • Steven Nalley, arts & Wells compiled a 625-322, seeing so many go on to have the team to a championship entertainment editor • Tyler Deierhoi, assistant arts & enter- View our menu @ .656, record for the Crimson success in their chosen fields is level.” tainment editor • Jason Galloway, sports editor • Spencer thecrimsoncafe.com Tide, and in his 20 years of something in which I take great Gaspard will make his first White, assistant sports editor • Brandee Easter, design editor experience as a Division I pride.” appearance before the media • Emily Johnson, assistant design editor • Jerrod Seaton, 1301 University Blvd. coach, he received five coach- When it came down to it, Wednesday as head coach of photo editor • Katie Bennett, assistant photo editor• Sharon “On the Strip” of-the-year honors — three for however, Wells was more con- the Tide when he and UA base- Southland Conference Coach of cerned about the progress the ball players answer questions Nichols, chief copy editor • Aaron Gertler, graphics editor 750-0203 • Andrew Richardson, web editor the Year while at Northwestern Tide program will make in his at Sewell-Thomas Field. 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By Karissa Bursch Lakeside are being asked to they are fever free without McDaniels said the Staff Writer use hand sanitizer before get- fever reducing medicines for 24 University shouldn’t inform ting their meal. hours.” students on the dangers of It’s flu season. However, UA spokeswoman Cathy Faculty members have been swine flu but on the lack of dan- instead of students walk- Andreen said the University asked to be flexible in their ger. ing around bundled in coats, has a comprehensive plan in attendance policies to accom- “[The University] should scarves and gloves, they are place in order to battle a flu modate students who have probably just try and help still sporting shorts and tank- outbreak. to miss class due to illness, inform students as much as tops. Flu season came a bit “Like most universities, UA Andreen said. possible because I feel like early this year. has a comprehensive plan in Andreen said while there are people are scared because The University and place for handling the flu out- more cases of flu than is usual they’ve heard rumors about Tuscaloosa are responding break on campus,” Andreen for this time of year, the illness how awful it is,” McDaniels to this early onslaught of flu said in an e-mail. “The Student is generally mild. said. “It’s something new that cases, according to an article in Health Center set up a flu hot- The magazine article gives hasn’t been around before and TIME magazine. line for students and parents five “Swine Flu Don’ts” for the we haven’t had to deal with.” According to the article to call with questions, the reader. These include not rush- Andreen said students titled “The Swine Flu Wars: University is providing infor- ing to the emergency room, not should be reminded that there H1N1 Comes to Alabama,” mation on basic steps to help being afraid to eat pork, not are basic steps to prevent the DCH Regional Medical Center limit the spread of flu and the hoarding antiviral medicines, spreading of the flu virus. in Tuscaloosa is seeing almost University has provided hand not leaving home at the feeling Students should cover their twice the number of patients sanitizer stations and individ- of being sick and not panick- nose and mouth with a tissue and those who come in with ual bottles of hand sanitizer ing. when they cough or sneeze and upper respiratory problems in common areas of residence Megan McDaniels, a junior throw the tissue in the trash are sent to a separate waiting halls, dining areas, computer majoring in advertising and when done. Students should room with a face mask. labs and other high traffic political science, also gave also wash their hands often The University is responding areas of campus.” some advice to students who with soap and water, especially by having face masks available However, the University will think they may have H1N1. after coughing or sneezing. at Tutwiler Hall, having hand not take measures to set up a “I have a guy friend who Alcohol-based hand-sanitizers sanitizer available in most “quarantine dorm” like Auburn got it and beat it with Advil can also be effective, Andreen buildings on campus, distribut- University, Andreen said. and Tylenol,” McDaniels said. said. ing flu kits that contain a ther- CW | Katie Bennett “There are no plans for a “[He said] it was much easier The Student Health Center, mometer and Tylenol and cre- Francesca Bailey, a freshman majoring in pre-law, uses the hand quarantine dorm at this time,” to cope with than the normal which normally closes for ating a flu hotline for parents sanitizer provided on campus at Lakeside Dining. Andreen said. “Students who flu. Since I’ve had the regular Labor Day weekend, will be and students in case they want have the flu are asked to stay flu and lived to tell the tale, I open this Saturday and Sunday to learn more. And students entering Fresh Food and the main cafeteria at isolated in their rooms until assume we’ll be fine.” from 1 to 4 p.m. Nation need to fi nd health care solution By Matthew May At its heart, our dilemma public sentiments and actually izing the debate through the seems to be one of interpreta- creating something that, well, lens of sides dueling against In the health reform debate, devolving into a bunch The difficulty with the tumul- tion. 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The University has a tradition of excellence when it comes to athletics, but no sport at the University has enjoyed as much prominence and success as football. Indeed, UA profes- In short: The Uni- sor Rick Bragg wrote versity made a in a 2007 edition of great move in Sports Illustrated, “If extending Nick football were a faith anywhere, it would Saban’s contract be here on the Black { to 2017. Warrior River in PINIONS Tuscaloosa, Ala.” In the early part of the decade, the football pro- gram struggled. With NCAA investigations and a sub-par record, at least by Alabama standards, the team was not of the same caliber of teams in the Bryant and Stallings eras. But Nick Saban came along, and as we say in the South, hallelujah. In 2007, as Saban arrived O in Tuscaloosa, “a great revival” began. Prophetic words, indeed. MCT Campus The 2007 season still was rough by Alabama standards. But there was reason to be optimistic, Wednesday, and the hopes of Alabama fans came to fruition in 2008 with a perfect regular season, the program’s September 2, 2009 eighth. Editor • Alan Blinder Now with Alabama football a mere win shy of The people need to act 800, Saban has agreed to remain with the team [email protected] until 2017. While details of his compensation have yet to be released, pending approval of a Board of By Will Thomas Trustees committee, we feel confident the package “It’s going to take all of ‘We the People’ to solve the issues will be appropriate, considering his widespread { YOUR VIEW } Americans are angry. It’s all that face our nation today, regardless of any ancillary factors, popularity in the state and his successful record in over the 24-hour news networks which may superficially divide us. Tuscaloosa. Saban says he wants to conclude his and YouTube — we’re angry coaching career at the Capstone SHOULD THE about health care, we’re angry {}— Will Thomas We could not be more pleased, and we look for- GOVERNMENT about federal bailouts to Wall ward to seeing the fruits of his offseason efforts Street and to Detroit and, most beginning Saturday in the Georgia Dome. REGULATE of all, we’re angry about the fact Americans today, both on our choice to give our destinies to Roll Tide. TOBACCO MORE that it took so long to get 3G in soil and abroad, die side-by-side people who have a track record of Tuscaloosa — even though we’re defending their beliefs. These not being trustworthy, and now is OR LESS? thankful for it now. actions are choices. They chose the time we must choose to take it An article in the Wall Street to cross, they chose to fight, they back or risk losing it forever. “More. My brother Journal on Tuesday titled chose to die. That being said, it’s time we all iTunes U “Health-Care Anger Has Deeper So what does this have to do need to man (and woman) up to smokes, and I really Roots” discusses the fact that, with our health care debate? The realize being civically engaged in wish he wouldnʼt. You while enraged droves of people federal bailouts of Wall Street this country takes a lot more work can fi nd on the Inter- show up to health care forums and Detroit? The energy crisis? than just casting a ballot every savvy for PR net all the ingredients across the country, their tenden- The right to marry regardless of few years. It’s hard, but trust me, cy is to lambast the efforts of our sexual orientation? it will be worth it in the long run, they put into ciga- government on all fronts before We the people are mad about if only for your children and chil- If you thought the University was everywhere — rettes — they shouldnʼt moving specifically to the issue of the choices being made in dren’s children, which most poli- stop in just about any gas station in the state, sans be allowed to put stuff health care. Washington, and we’re making ticians like to cite when they’re Auburn, for proof — then wait until you log onto I think it says a lot about our it pretty clear we aren’t going to influencing you to make the iTunes and see the UA logo. like that in there.” current political situation when take it anymore. The politicians choice that their political party The University now participates in Apple’s acclaimed iTunes U program, which allows aca- — Josh Randolph, people across the country feel we elect every two, four and six has given them, instead of the one as though these forums serve as years have gotten into a habit of you’d actually prefer. If there is demic organizations to share content with the pub- junior, biology a time to rant about not just the making choices for us without us, a choice we must now make, it is lic at no cost to providers or recipients. issue on the marquee, but also and this time the issues at hand the choice to become the citizens There was little reason for the University not to “More, but at the about the rest of the choices fac- are far too big for 535 members that our Founding Fathers and participate in the program, which has the poten- same time, if you ing our country today. of Congress, one president, nine Mothers were — informed, delib- tial to enhance the institution’s reputation. The Now there’s an important cave- Supreme Court justices and their erate and active. University is aggressively moving on growth plans, donʼt know what to- at about the language I’m using cronies within the Beltway to We have to educate ourselves and we feel the iTunes U opportunity is one of par- bacco can do to you when I say “the choices facing solve. on issues without the bias of party amount importance, especially when one consid- by now, youʼre just our country today.” Our country To put it bluntly, the situation platforms and the skewed media, ers the connectivity of young people. With little to lose from participating, our only ignoring [warnings.]” is built upon the idea that we as we have now is far too much like get together and determine what individuals and as a country have that of the country our predeces- it is we hold valuable and how we question is this: Why did it take so long? — Tiffany Reese, choices. Choice is a fundamen- sors chose to leave, but worse can work together and then get tal element of who we are as a — not just taxation, but bailouts our hands dirty and get it done. Our View is the consensus of the Crimson White’s sophomore, telecommuni- people. Our ancestors crossed health care and many, many other It may take a lot of hard work, but editorial board. cation and fi lm land bridges and vast oceans to decisions without representation. we have no other choice to do it, if come here. The Founding Fathers It’s going to take all of “We The only for the kids. “I think less. People — and Mothers, though history People” to solve the issues that LETTER TO THE EDITOR should be able to take books fail to document their face our nation today, regardless Will Thomas is a senior major- contributions — fought for a sys- of any ancillary factors, which ing in Economics and Finance. whatever kind of drug tem of governance based on the may superficially divide us. We His column runs bi-weekly on CW should decline tanning ads they want to take. will of the people. Many brave have to realize we’ve made the Wednesdays. Iʼve never smoked a By Alan Blum cigarette before in my As a family physician who cares for many life, but people should University students, as a professor of family med- be able to if they want Police fail in kidnapping case icine for the past 10 years at the University and to.” as a regular reader of The Crimson White, I am dismayed to see the school year starting out yet — Taylor Schuckert, By Avery Adcock soundproof and could only be times a month — is disheartening. again with enticements to students by tanning-bed junior, physical therapy opened from the outside, which I am appalled with the police salons through ads in The CW. The reappearance of Jaycee Lee helps to understand how Garrido work on this case. It is ridiculous and business With the major determination in July by the Dugard, 29, who was kidnapped covered up the years of abuse. that police officers and parole offi- International Agency for Research on Cancer that 18 years ago, stunned the nation. Most people have wondered why cers searched the house on many tanning beds rank alongside tobacco and hepatitis “Less. They defi - The notion that Dugard is still neighbors didn’t report any sus- occasions and neglected to search B as one the highest cancer causers, it’s time for nitely shouldnʼt make alive and has been quarantined picions. But they did. Numerous the backyard. I would like to think The CW to do the right thing and decline further times. a sex offender such as Garrido everybody put the with two children she had with advertising for tanning salons. her abductor is chilling. Although In 2006, an anonymous tipster would be under scrutiny, but that It seems we repeat this cycle every couple of warning labels on the this case is cause for hope for reported that Garrido was “psy- was not the case. years, wherein The CW does a one-and-done arti- top half of the ciga- families of abducted children, it chotic and had a sexual addic- If you look in the sex-offender cle on the subject, then gets back to business as rettes. Thatʼs awful.” raises serious questions as to why tion,” and also had children living registry in your area, you will be usual. One year, I was told it’s a First Amendment the police did not find Dugard and in his backyard. The investigating surprised to see how many con- matter, and The CW would not be on legally steady — T.J. Wisenberger, her two children earlier. officer said he searched the home victed offenders live there. This ground if it turned down such ads. That’s untrue, In 1991, Dugard was walking to of course. The First Amendment does not mandate senior, marketing and the bus stop with her father when “I cannot help but think of the torture these children a publisher to accept an ad. There is no ban on fi nance Philip Garrido, a convicted sex cigarette advertising, yet responsible newspapers offender, snatched her. For nearly and Dugard went through and how it could have been decline to publish such ads even in an economic two decades, Dugard has been stopped much earlier.” downturn. EDITORIAL BOARD forced to live in rancid conditions, No other advertised product is as irredeemably living in a tent in the backyard of {}— Avery Adcock harmful, besides tobacco, as tanning beds. College Amanda Peterson Editor Garrido’s home. The living con- students are heavily targeted by these irrespon- ditions were so grotesque that it Will Nevin Managing Editor sible businesses, which downplay and otherwise is hard to believe three humans but did not go in the backyard. in itself is scary, and the idea misrepresent the scientific evidence because Alan Blinder Opinions Editor lived there. The pictures of a lit- Law enforcement officials said that one of these people could be they’re just out to make a buck. ter-filled backyard among mari- others called in and reported housing kidnapped people is even It’s not only about ultraviolet radiation-related WE WELCOME juana plants are shocking. people living in the backyard, but more frightening. skin cancers such as malignant melanoma, which This case should serve as an they were not aware of Garrido’s It is no secret that today you is one of the most horrible cancers and which we YOUR OPINIONS example, not only of the risks criminal history. It is disturbing to cannot be careful enough when it are seeing in younger age groups. It also is about Letters to the editor must be associated with having a con- know that police were alerted of comes to avoiding being a victim prematurely aged skin, which is exactly the oppo- less than 300 words and victed sex offender live in your the abuse many times, and instead of kidnapping, rape or assault. site of what the tanning bed promoters promise guest columns less than 800. area, but also how many times the of thoroughly searching Garrido’s However, I did hold a little bit of with their absurd claims of “UV-free.” We now Send submissions to letters@ police department in California home, they gave it a glance and comfort in the fact that mistakes know there is no safe form of ultraviolet radiation, cw.ua.edu. Submissions erred. It is not as if Garrido and left. like this would not happen if a and in Alabama, we already get among the highest must include the author’s his wife were holding their vic- I cannot help but think of the kidnapping did occur. All of that exposures to sunlight in the country — all the more name, year, major and day- tims in a dungeon in their base- torture these children and Dugard security is gone. This case not reason not to accelerate skin cancer and skin aging time phone number. Phone ment. They were living in tents went through and how it could only opens up many others, but it by tanning beds. numbers are for verification and sheds in broad daylight in a have been stopped much earlier. begs the question: How could this Please do the right thing and help keep UA stu- and will not be published. crowed, California neighborhood. Officers even executed a surprise happen for 18 years? dents healthy. Students should also include Police and parole officers visited compliance check as part of being their year in school and in the sex-offender registry and Avery Adcock is a sophomore major. For more information, the residence on numerous occa- Alan Blum, M.D., is a professor and endowed chair call 348-6144. The CW sions, making this story all the came up empty-handed. This — majoring in political science. in family medicine in the College of Community reserves the right to edit all more shocking. along with the fact that parole Her column runs weekly on Health Sciences. submissions. Some of these sheds were officers visited the home three Wednesdays.

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TODAY THURSDAY September 2, 2009 woods-n-water.com Editor • Steven Nalley Editor • Steven ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS Page 5 • Wednesday, 5 • Wednesday, Page • Moody Music: • Moody Recital with Student : piano In-Sook Park, Recital hall, 5:30 p.m. • Bama Theatre: Poetry Readings with Sue Walker and Jeanie : 7:30 p.m. Thompson Bar Jupiter • The and Grill-Jonathan Band: 9 p.m.. Fox [email protected] • The Brick House- • The Band: One Sweet 10 p.m. A&E this weekend to upstate in New York Thursday’s issue. A&E THE SCENE lm theincrediblesandwich.com 205.342.4868 ON THE HILL BEHIND WAL-MART ON SKYLAND ON THE HILL BEHIND WAL-MART ON House in October and back House in October and back Mushroom in early to Mellow in Other stops December. include the Oasis in Alabama Birmingham on Sept. 3. can find more informa- You myspace. tion on the band at com/theincrediblesandwich. The program’s incentives incentives program’s The a production to receive allow of 35 percent on salaries rebate residents and 25 paid to state percent on other expenses. this to Alabama, new Though of program has been suc- type in other implemented cessfully including Louisiana and states, program aims to Georgia. The fund films under $10 million and produc- also includes television tions. about are optimistic Many the program, including, Gary professor of tele- UA Copeland, and film. communication is idea behind the rebate “The people who have we that to show stu- movie can do the jobs that to don’t have we dios do and that bring in camera grips and other positions in from somewhere said. else,” Copeland program incentives The also help bring more would economy into the state’s money more jobs and through creating in the state. skilled workers hope is to bring in more “The productions and larger produc- said. tions.” Copeland Lee Fanning, Local filmmaker of the Alabama a 2007 graduate and film telecommunications department and producer for “The the up-and-coming feature said he is Third,” Nocturnal pro- the incentives about excited gram. bill is a great incentives “The are said. “We thing,” Fanning large scale for again competitive productions.” Larger productions means pumped more jobs, more money and the out into the economy he hope of a larger industry, said. produc- “More big industry tions means more and more professionals willing to industry said. Fanning in state.” live rebate of the duration The 12 months, place over will take from will grow year and next $7.5 million to $10 million. said this program is Fanning the state. for good news mean more incentives “The means and more money money, to everyone more opportunities big and small,” in the industry, he said. Staff Writer By Sarah Beth Langcuster Croakie Lens Cloth Tuscaloosa. play- enjoy always “We but the Mellow ing in Athens, Mushroom and the Georgia favorites,” are some Theatre said McKinney. band has scheduled The Brick The for planned stops tough times due to the Despite a way found recession, the state in the econ- to put more money more jobs. Gov. and create omy announced in August Bob Riley is funding its first the state that independent film production program incentives its new for Film Office. under the Alabama qualifies film, which The $153,000 an approximately for Alan is directed by rebate, and Riley thanked who Hunter, the support. for the state to be the first are grateful “We and incentives project to receive the entertainment help grow Hunter in the state,” industry said. on worked Hunter previously other independent films includ- which Flynton,” ing “Johnny an Academy for nominated was in 2003. Award “Lifted,” his current proj- of a talented ect, tells the story to inspires man who young hard become a singer despite and it will take circumstances, place around rural Birmingham. talent new film will star The Shelton of Mobile, Ala., Uriah American Dash Mihok, former Idol winner Ruben Studdard, country singer Trace Adkins and Alan Hunter himself. a about “‘Lifted’ is a movie kid with a big heart and a great is think Uriah and we voice, after this,” going to be a big star Hunter said. During its third and final of filming, production has week Hunter been running smoothly, said. scenes had some great “We’ve plays who with Ruben Studdard, named Pastor minister a kindly Hunter said. “He Johnson,” lead named befriends our young his love Henry and helps inspire of music.” film production employed The residents, accord- 160 Alabama and will be a test ing to Riley, all other films hoping tocase for the rebate. qualify for to is a promising start “This indus- motion picture a thriving said in a Riley try in our state,” statement. Alabama gives gives Alabama funds to 1st state independent fi 752-6931 fkhY^Wi[ with \h[[]_\ji Downtown Tuscaloosa www.theshirtshop.biz 525 Greensboro Avenue 525 Greensboro Incredible Sandwich The Mushroom, Mellow at played favorite one of McKinney’s of 2009 and he May in stops, a good crowd drew said they gradu- it was though even McKinney weekend. ation to to return eager said he was The Incredible SandwichThe Incredible performs Club in Atlanta, Go. at the 40 Watt readership, especially of print readership, especially comics. is expanding Disney “Overall, but more money, to make again it,” Chandler are good at they said. He said he predicts the join- throngs of ing of these two in many characters will result projects and interesting new the company. for this also equated Chandler successful deal to Disney’s new Animation acquisition of Pixar Inc. in 2006 and said he Studios out this deal will work imagines much the same way. a Cheek, Stephen Anthony junior majoring in psychology, certainly said the deal would and his initial benefit Disney, wel- Marvel’s concerns about after some reflec- faded fare tion. it will do think, overall, “I good more Comics Marvel said. “I was than harm,” Cheek might Disney concerned that control inserting creative start comic book sto- Marvel’s over Bros. takes ries, but Warner to approach hands-off a fairly DC stories.” to see said he wanted Cheek funding would Disney’s what enter- Marvel’s to do for be able as their movies. prises, such to see them fund like “I would otherwise would that movies not be made without funding Disney,” like from a corporation like I would said. “Also, Cheek to see increased funding for comic Marvel’s for marketing books so more people would reading them.” start Sloan, a senior major- Casey less opti- ing in English, was mistic. I because only “That’s up in a remember growing was Peter Parker where world Sloan character,” not a Disney will generations said. “Future up thinking of Spider- grow character. Man as a Disney transitioning from “You’re into the comic book generation and generation, the Disney not going to certainly that’s Sloan effect,” a positive have said. the Information from used in was Associated Press Nalley con- Steven this report. tributed to reporting. AP woods-n-water.com unique sound that combines combines that unique sound The jazz and Latin. rock, funk, six min- around songs average and are packed utes in length leads, some unusu- with guitar big finishes. and a few al lyrics drummer, the group’s Davis, and style hopes this unique will help them climb originality closer to the top. of our feedback comes “Most said shows,” from our live the same play never “We Davis. is 90 per- show Every set twice. cent original.” influenc- Some of the group’s been music groups like es have Phish, Dead, Nirvana, Grateful and the Allman Frank Zappa Brothers. scheduled in stops With South Carolina, Carolina, North Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Mississippi, Alabama the group is looking forward and to touring the Southeast further west plans to expand spring. next band is based in Athens, The Mule Ga., along with their label, started Train Records, which 2008. A self-titled up in May songs from The album with five the was Incredible Sandwich second to release under Mule Train, and the group is set to full- begin recording their first length album this fall. of to the dismay However, may investors Disney many, not see increase in earnings from this per share resulting deal until the 2012 fiscal year. rebrand- newly On Disney’s 20 XD, over Disney ed network, hours of programming current- shows television are Marvel ly to a fan of their appeal because beginning was Disney base that men. to lose: young manager Chandler, Jon in Strip store Comic of The about is optimistic Tuscaloosa the this deal will do for what He said the two comic industry. had “no rivalry” companies each the deal because before base. fan targeted a different to appeals He said Disney children and Marvel younger audiences, to more mature the two so the deal between will increase likely companies On the Hill Behind Wal-Mart on Skyland

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Disney-Marvel deal Disney-Marvel Mushroom serves Sandwich serves Mushroom 6 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 SPORTS The Crimson White WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL SOCCER Tide earns fi rst 2009 victory Tide splits series By Britton Lynn The Alabama over the weekend Sports Reporter volleyball teamʼs front- By Cyrus Ntakirutinka fast. But as training was going on, The Alabama volleyball court prepares Senior Sports Reporter I learned to play the ball quicker. team picked up their first win for the ball I just really want to contribute to of the season Tuesday night to cross the The Alabama women’s soc- the team and our wins.” in the CAVE against Alabama net in their cer team put its season into full Despite being only three A&M, beating the Bulldogs 3-0. match against swing after playing Samford games into the season, Bramble The Crimson Tide is now 1-3 Alabama University and Jacksonville said a select group of freshmen this season and undefeated at A&M Tuesday State University over the week- can make a large impact and con- home. at the CAVE. end. The Tide lost to Samford 3-0 tribution to the Tide’s season. “I think we won every long With the re- on Friday but won its first game Among them is Smith, forward rally tonight. The focus and sounding 3-0 of the season Sunday 2-1 against Amanda Ortegon and midfielder stamina to do that shows the win, the Tide Jacksonville. Ashley Willis. maturity of our team,” said moves to 1-3 “Unfortunately, instead of it “Those three players in par- head coach Judy Green. “It on the season being the joy of winning it, in this ticular started the season well feels great [to win]. It feels and starts off situation it was probably more of for us,” Bramble said. “The first great to be at home and win. with a 1-0 a relief,” said head coach Todd person you don’t see on the One of our goals here this year home record. Bramble. “I felt like there have score sheet is Ashley Willis, is to protect the Cave. And we been a lot of things going against who stepped into the role of left are very proud of our team for CW | Tori Gordon us. We were in control for most of back, and she’s been playing very how they started the home sea- the game, but the goals weren’t well on both sides of the ball. son.” with a 25-15 win. The third thing we need to do Meuth were right behind with getting in. Defensively she’s been solid and In the first set, the Crimson During the third set, the for that goal is to stay on our gaining 10 kills and 9 kills each. “When you rack up that is contributing to the attack by Tide had to battle for a win. Crimson Tide finally showed feet and play defense. We did Stephanie Riley and Kayla many minutes without scoring, going forward.” After being behind at the their true colors with their serve better tonight and I was Schmidt also helped push the it starts to become a little bit Alabama will host South beginning, the team eventu- highest hitting percentage of very happy to see that.” Bulldogs back to their pound alarming. We won the game and Alabama on Sunday at 1 p.m. ally came out with a 25-17 win the night with .405 and a total Alabama had a total of 48 with 22 and 14 assists. now there’s a sense of relief that Bramble said this weekend will against the Bulldogs. Junior of 19 kills out of 37. Alabama’s kills their first home game of “Its really exciting to start allows us to relax a bit, and now help the team prepare for this Kayla Fitterer and freshman sideout percentage was also the season compared with off with a win at home and its we can just get on to business.” season’s schedule. Calli Johnson led the team in the highest of the night at Alabama A&M’s 23. Their over- just going to keep making the In Alabama’s first win of the “Systematically, I think we’ve hits the first set with four kills 72 percent. Alabama fought all hitting percentage of .383 cave a hard atmosphere to play season, the team benefited from done all the general teaching,” each. to gain another win against was also well over Alabama in for other teams,” Johnson a large contribution by the fresh- Bramble said. “We’ve made Alabama started off the sec- Alabama A&M, finally settling A&M’s .094. Throughout the said. “I think anytime you get men. Kaitlyn Smith, a freshman all the main points we needed ond set ahead, but Alabama the dispute with a 25-19 victory. game, the Crimson Tide also a win it’s always a good feel- defender, scored at the 52-minute to, so now we’re starting to get A&M came back to tie it up 7-7. “Our number one goal for had nine team blocks. ing. What we really wanted to mark to even the score at 1-1. to a phase where we just try to After rallying back and forth tonight was to do a good job of Johnson led the game in kills do was focus on our passing “College is much faster than fine tune. 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