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Friday, September 5, 2008 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 115, Issue 20 UA makes game day recycling easy By Victor Luckerson become a football tradition as and Support Services and the Library as a headquarters from the SGA will transport on the Quad is new this year, Contributing Writer storied as “Rammer Jammer SGA will be making recycling for the day’s recycling activi- these bags to the bins located the biggest addition will be Yellow Hammer” and the school as simple as possible for the ties. People who bring several in the main recycling tent. the massive recycling pres- Football season has arrived fight song. expected 100,000 people swarm- recyclables to the tent will be Recycling programs were in ence inside Bryant-Denny and with it comes hours of tail- “Just about anything you ing the campus Saturday. From entered in a raffle to win prizes place for game days last year, Stadium. One hundred 96-gal- gating, deafening roars from touch is recyclable,” said the moment they step on the at the end of the day. but there was not as much lon bins will be located around Bryant-Denny Stadium and Logistics and Support Services Quad to the time they find their Beyond the main tent, blue structure to the program, the stadium — one at every that grand old American pas- Director Tony Johnson. “A bot- stadium seats, recycling alu- recycling bags will be set up Johnson said. portal into the football field. time: recycling. tle of Coke, the cardboard box minum, plastic and cardboard across the Quad so people don’t “Last year was the first year A 30-yard compactor and two If the SGA, the Logistics and that packages it and the plastic will be a simple but environ- have to go far to dump a soda we did anything on the Quad,” 40-yard recycling dumpsters Support Services department bag of ice that cools the bever- mentally friendly endeavor for bottle in a recycling bag instead Johnson said. “This year, we will also be placed in the sta- and the athletic department age can all easily be recycled Crimson Tide fans. of a trash can. Staff from the should blow that out of the dium. The equipment was have anything to say about it, on game day.” A recycling tent will be set Logistics and Support Services water.” recycling on game days will The challenge for Logistics up east of Amelia Gayle Gorgas department and volunteers Though the recycling tent See RECYCLING, page 2 Students rally around ‘The Maverick’ CrimsonRide By Jake Paul Contributing Writer

UA Students for McCain, the Alabama chapter of the nation- monitors al student coalition of the same name, hosted a party Sept. 4 celebrating the nomination of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., for the United States presidency. daily usage The party — known to campaigners as a convention- watching party — was held in By Drew Taylor enters the bus is counted and 125 ten Hoor Hall from 6 p.m. Senior Staff Reporter the data remains stored in a to 10 p.m. computer. From there, Urban Students watched McCain With a year under its belt, Transportation Associates accept the Republican nomi- CrimsonRide has become a receives that information and nation live on a big-screen TV regular mode of transportation hands it back to CrimsonRide alongside fellow McCain-Palin for thousands of people at the for recording purposes. supporters. University. Last week, fresh- With nearly 50 employed “My job is to educate the man Ciara Prater was named drivers, CrimsonRide cir- campus on John McCain and as CrimsonRide’s two-millionth culates through the cam- coordinate events like this,” rider since the transit system pus with 16 buses, including said Armon Drysdale, outreach first opened in 2007. one that travels exclusively chairman for UA Students for But how do they keep count to the Bluff at Waterworks McCain and a senior majoring of all the riders? With infrared Landing, the new off-campus in public relations and political rays similar to that of a garage science. door sensor, each person who See RIDE, page 2 “We work hard to spread the word on McCain and host voter registrations. No matter your political ideology, it is important that people vote for Student joins the candidate they see best fit, and we want to educate every- one we can.” Drysdale also described the organization as a sister pro- Obama campaign gram to College Republicans. Along with Drysdale, Ben Foster, a senior majoring in communications and politi- By Jessica Alexander “It wasn’t one of those cal science, leads the group. Senior Staff Reporter things that I sought after,” Foster is a pledged delegate to Harris said. “I didn’t know McCain who attended the con- While some UA students until I got a phone call from vention, where he was on the worry about impending tests the campaign, which I eventu- convention floor when McCain and the final score of this week- ally accepted, and the rest is was nominated Sept. 4. end’s game, Robert Harris, a history. It was a pleasant sur- In addition to showing the senior majoring in political prise.” convention, food and drinks science, is in Douglasville, Harris took a semester off were provided, as well as vari- Ga., informing citizens about to become a student organizer ous McCain-Palin campaign his candidate of choice — Sen. for the Obama campaign, a items including bumper stick- Barack Obama, D-Ill. decision he said he does not ers and lapel pins. Someone anonymously sub- regret. CW | RF Rains Some attendees of the party mitted Harris’ name for con- “I am very proud that I have Armon Drysdale, outreach chairman of UA Students for McCain, listens to fellow senior Allison said they were enthusiastic sideration to serve in Obama’s joined an honorable and decent Jordan as Cindy McCain delivers her speech. Drysdale is majoring in public relations and about the McCain-Palin ticket. election campaign. Harris campaign,” Harris said. “This political science. Jordan is majoring in accounting. Thursday night was the fi nal night of the was unaware he had been Republican National Convention. See RALLY, page 6 nominated for the task. See HARRIS, page 5 UA weather INSIDE Hotel Capstone hosts grand opening TODAY Today’s paper By Danielle Drago from Legends and our exclu- Campus crime report.. 2 Contributing Writer sive catering capabilities. “We look forward to being Opinions: Affirmative The recently renovated able to offer our guests more action ...... 4 Hotel Capstone’s new look was superior service and accom- revealed last night at a grand modations during their visit Scattered thunderstorms Houndstooth bricks for sale ...... 5 opening event. Formerly the to Tuscaloosa as well as the 86º/70º Four Points Sheraton, the 150- University of Alabama.” Lifestyles: Painting with room hotel’s opening featured The opening coincides with pride ...... 8 live music, food and a wine tast- the week of the first home foot- Saturday 88º/63º ing sponsored by the hotel’s ball game of the season. The Partly cloudy Lifestyles: Fall movie preview ...... 10 own restaurant, Legends, as football team has traditionally well as massage treatments by stayed in the hotel the night Sunday 90º/65º Sports: Menʼs cross Nancy Taylor Skin and Therapy before a home game. Clear country ...... 12 Day Spa. “It was planned that we fin- “We wanted the grand open- ish before the first home game,” Jackson said. “I can’t wait to see ing to reflect all the hard work CW | Matt Abbey that went into this renovation,” the hallways lined with people The reopening of the Hotel Capstone took place Thursday. said Cory G. Jackson Jr., presi- as the players come through dent of Birmingham-based on their way to the game this the hotel to have more freedom time, when you see hotels go P.O. Box 870170 Jackson Hospitality Services, Saturday.” to renovate. The management independent, it means things Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 the hotel’s management com- A meeting was held last company worked closely with are going down. We brought pany. “This celebration will August with trustees from UA President Robert Witt dur- the standards up.” Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-4116 | showcase all the hotel has to the University to approve a ing the negotiations. The renovations to Hotel Advertising: 348-7845 | Classifi eds: 348-7355 offer, from our new, contem- new lease for the hotel, which “I think he personally really Capstone began June 1 and Letters, op-eds: [email protected] porary guestrooms to facilities allowed the hotel to be indepen- helped the lease go through,” Press releases, announcements: [email protected] for large weddings, the menu dently operated. This permitted Cory Jackson said. “Most of the See HOTEL, page 6 TODAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY

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PAGE • Crimson Tide Football vs. Tulane: • Pianist Anna Fedorova and the 6 p.m., Bryant-Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa Symphony: 2 p.m., Moody Music Building Concert Hall Friday 2 September 5, 2008 Crime report ANNOUNCEMENTS 1,000 WORDS Send announcements and campus news Compiled By Christy Conner to [email protected] Every Friday, 1,000 Words will feature a photo from around the Senior Staff Reporter University. If you have a submission for 1,000 Words, send your photo to The CW seeking columnists [email protected]. THURSDAY, AUG. 28 •Burglary reported at noon at The Crimson White is looking for editorial columnists. Julia Tutwiler Hall. Interested students, staff or faculty members should contact Katherine •Burglary reported at 9 p.m. at CW Opinions Editor Paul Thompson at [email protected]. Williams kisses Julia Tutwiler Hall. edu by Sept. 9. Include writing samples. Daniel Commander on FRIDAY, AUG. 29 the cheek as • Harassment reported at 2 a.m. QUOTES OF THE DAY he walks her at Burke West. out to begin • Criminal mischief reported at the fashion 11 p.m. at Somerville Hall. “I don’t think we’re out to change people’s minds. show Thursday I think that happens on its own, when you begin to night at Stamp SUNDAY, AUG. 31 Your Feet. The • Possession of marijuana 2 think of people as individuals as opposed to groups or fashion show reported at 1 a.m. in Riverside was put on by East. abstractions.” sophomore fash- ion designer Liz MONDAY, SEPT. 1 — Josh Burford, coordinator for the Community Service Center and Lane. • Criminal mischief 3 reported president of Capstone Alliance, on Safe Zone, a forum designed to promote at 9 p.m. in Ridgecrest West. dialogue about LGBT issues on campus. TUESDAY, SEPT.2 • Criminal mischief 3 report- “We all win when we recycle, It’s about the future.” ed at 8:30 a.m. at the Student Recreation Center. — Director of Logistics and Support Services Tony Johnson, on the new • Theft of lost property report- recycling program for football game days. ed at 8 p.m. at Lakeside Dining Hall. • Possession of marijuana reported at 5 p.m. at Marrs Spring Road and Campus Drive. BIRTHDAYS WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3 • A negotiating of a worthless negotiable instrument reported September 6 at Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library at 1 p.m. Roni Abbott, Junior, Visual Journalism THURSDAY, SEPT. 4 • Criminal mischief 3 reported at Barnwell lot. CW | Drew Hoover THIS DAY IN ALABAMA HISTORY Both Johnson and Trott said 1925: The highest temperature in a single day in Alabama — RECYCLING “We’ve been involved since June, meeting with the they view the football home 112 degrees Fahrenheit — occurred 83 years ago on this day from page 1 opener as a trial run, but they in Centerville. The heat wave continued to plague the state athletic department. Last year, we were are optimistic. for days to come, with many cities and towns from all over the provided by American sorting through trash on game days, so it was kind “I’m eager to see what hap- state recording 100-plus degree temperatures. Recycling, which also partnered pens,” Johnson said. He cited with the Jacksonville Jaguars of primitive.” the fact that recycled tonnage to equip the Alltel Arena. at the University more than This week the University has Justin Trott, SGA director of environmental concerns doubled in the last year com- THE CRIMSON WHITE begun reaping the recycling pared to the year before as a benefits of the football econo- reason to expect big things EDITORIAL my as food vendors setting up SGA director of environmental shifts throughout the day and going forward. inside the stadium are recy- concerns. “Last year, we were is gladly welcoming anyone “We all win when we recy- • Corey Craft, editor-in-chief, [email protected], 348-8049 cling the cardboard they used sorting through trash on game who would like to help. The vol- cle,” he said. “It’s about the • Phil Owen, managing editor, [email protected], 348-6146 to package their goods. days, so it was kind of primi- unteers will be wearing bright future.” • Megan Honeycutt, outreach manager The SGA played a critical tive.” green T-shirts with slogans to “I don’t expect people to get • Breckan Duckworth, design editor role in helping cement the SGA volunteers will be work- remind people to recycle. it right the first time,” Trott • Christi Cowan, assistant design editor University’s focus on game day ing with Logistics and Support The SGA has also worked to said, “but we want them getting • Marion Walding, photo editor recycling. Services staff in the recycling advertise the recycling push used to the idea. I want to have • RF Rains, assistant photo editor “We’ve been involved since tent and around the Quad. Trott with signs in the stadium faith that if people see a recycle • Matt Ferguson, chief copy editor June, meeting with the athletic said he expects to have 15 to 20 breezeway and old fashioned bin and a trash can, they’ll use • Paul Thompson, opinions editor department,” said Justin Trott, volunteers working three-hour word-of-mouth campaigning. the recycle bin.” • Dave Folk, news editor • Brett Bralley, news editor • Ryan Mazer, lifestyles editor to the gallon. However, Ralph The filter removes about 90 • CJ McCormick, assistant lifestyles editor RIDE Clayton, assistant director of percent of CRIMSONRIDE • Ryan Wright, sports editor from page 1 Transportation Services, said particulate matter — a • Greg Ostendorf, assistant sports editor this is not terribly alarming. combination of solid particles STATISTICS • Eric McHargue, graphics editor apartments completed this Clayton said the low-sulfur and liquid drops found in the • James Jaillet, Web editor year. As of the last academic diesel fuel the buses run on air — from the engine exhaust. - The number of riders is • Andrew Richardson, multimedia producer year, he said the buses carried not only runs better in the This matter is found most counted by infrared rays, about 11,000 passengers per buses than most other fuel often in construction sites, which are similar to that of a garage door sensor. ADVERTISING day, Monday through Friday. types but is also comparable, if fires and unpaved roads. Urban Transportation As- A recent concern through- not better, than biodiesel fuel. Being such a large opera- • Drew Gunn, advertising • Meredith Clements, zone out the country has been glob- sociates records and relays manager, 348-8995, cwbiz 8 (the Strip and downtown), All buses meet the latest tion, these buses come with a the information back to al warming and the alarming emission standards set out by hefty load. However, it is very [email protected] 348-6875, [email protected]. increase in car exhaust being CrimsonRide. edu the Environmental Protection cost-effective because the • Jeff Haas, territory manag- released into the atmosphere. Agency, and include one impor- operation expense rounds out - CrimsonRide employs 50 er, 348-8044, territorymg2@ • Emily Self, zone 44 Clayton siad, Each bus totes a tant component: a particulate to about two dollars per rider. drivers for 16 buses. sa.ua.edu (downtown and downtown 120-gallon gas tank and burns filter which Clayton described Daily Fuel expenses usually - Each bus totes a 120-gal- Northport), 348-6153, about 40 gallons of gas per • Joe Greenwood, zones 3 as “state-of-the-art emis- round up near $2,000 for all lon tank and burns about [email protected] and 7, (McFarland and Skyland day, getting about four miles sion-reduction equipment.” buses. 40 gallons of gas per day, boulevards), 348-8735, sm- • Jarrett Cocharo, zone 55 getting about four miles to [email protected] (campus), 348-2670 the gallon. • Deja Knight, zone 4 • Torri Blunt, nontraditional - Buses run on ultra-low- (Northport), 348-8054, advertising, 348-4381, sm- sulfur diesel fuel. Ralph [email protected] [email protected] Clayton, assistant director of Transportations Services, • Julie Townsend, zone • Emily Frost, classifieds said this fuel not only runs 5 (campus), 348-4367, coordinator, 348-7355, sm- better in the buses than [email protected] [email protected] most other fuel types, but • Braxton Jett, zone 6 (15th • Ashley Brand, creative ser- it is also comparable if not Street), 348-6876, zone6@ vices manager, 348-8042, better than biodiesel fuel. sa.ua.edu [email protected] - All buses meet the latest emission standards set out by the Environmental The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. Protection Agency. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. 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The Crimson White NEWS Friday, September 5, 2008 3 PINIONS Friday, September 5, 2008 OPaul Thompson • Editor [email protected] 4 Affi rmative action, and why I hate it

By Dave Folk to act like it is still a necessity? black, white, Hispanic, male or To some, it is called positive female,” Obama said. I’m not a racist — no white robes discrimination, but it’s dis- “What we want to do is here. I’m a realist. I think in logic crimination nonetheless. We make sure that people who’ve and reason, unlike the majority are trying to end discrimina- been locked out of opportunity of the Democratic Party. tion by discriminating against are going to be able to walk Recently, with Barack hard working Americans just through those doors of oppor- Obama’s historic nomination because they are white and tunity in the future.” (least-experienced candidate to the company or college needs “Doors of opportunity?” Is ever be nominated), the talk has to fill a quota. this a presidential candidacy come up about whether the old, If it weren’t so stupid, it or a children’s show? corrupt (Joe Biden?) institution would almost be ironic. I can’t even clean that quote of affirmative action belongs By the way, here is what off of all the crap it’s surround- any more. your profound Democratic ed with. Like most issues, After all, a black man has candidate said when asked Obama throws some nice been leading polls for the high- about affirmative action dur- words like “hope” or “change” est office in America for months ing the Pennsylvania Primary at it and hopes his poll ratings now. Is it really necessary? Debate: will go up. Let’s rewind. Affirmative “I still believe in affirmative I’ll offer a solution. Get rid action was necessary when it action as a means of overcom- of it like Great Britain did. It’s was enacted. It was necessary ing both historic and potential- no longer needed. The only decades before, when millions ly current discrimination, but people making an issue out What about Baton Rouge? were denied jobs based on their I think that it can’t be a quota of race are the people who ethnicity. system, and it can’t be some- rely on it for a living and a By Stephanie Miller Baton Rouge was hurt more by towers not working. Phone con- Today, when nearly all races thing that is simply applied reputation, like Jesse Jackson, this hurricane than any other tact with my own home is hit or are represented in leadership without looking at the whole Al Sharpton and, dare I say, Since I first arrived at the since Betsy in 1965. miss — sometimes I get the busy positions, how can we continue person, whether that person is Barack Obama. University from Baton Rouge, Huge, heavy trees are down signal for hours on end when La., I have noticed an absence of everywhere, blocking streets, no one on that side of the line mentions of my home state. tearing through houses like a is using it — and my grandma’s Louisiana is now suddenly cleaver through meat, breaking line will be down for weeks. LETTER TO THE EDITOR in the news again under such phone and electrical lines and I’m not trying to steal New to campus for the first home I hope we can all give the headlines as “Gustav sidesteps uprooting long-standing family Orleans’ glory or claim they Embrace the game, I would ask for all UA Tulane players and fans the New Orleans.” This is a step totems with them. received unwarranted attention. Tulane family students and fans to embrace respect they deserve while in the right direction, but now The streetlights are all out, I’m merely saying, don’t keep the Tulane family. For the they are going through this I must ask, “What about Baton which caused the police to breathing your collective sigh One of the University’s second time in three years, difficult time. Rouge?” impose a curfew on the city of relief that “Gustav sidesteps greatest attributes is the Tulane students and fans find So throughout the game on New Orleans was hurt by to keep the night streets safe, New Orleans” as it destroys loyalty of the Crimson Tide themselves displaced as a Saturday, let’s all be courte- Hurricane Gustav so near the and people are cautioned to Baton Rouge. nation, and never do you see result of a hurricane. As Tide ous and show them our sup- third anniversary of Katrina stay inside. But once the need that dedication more than fans, we should always prac- port. devastating their city, but for food drives people out, traf- Stephanie Miller is a freshman during football season. As the tice sportsmanship toward other places all over south- fic will be a waking nightmare. majoring in international stud- football team prepares to wel- the opposing team, and dur- Cason Kirby ern Louisiana were hit harder. Phone lines are down and cell ies. come the Tulane Green Wave ing these circumstances SGA President Watch out, liberals: It’s a ‘class’ war had to make when planning for beliefs, no matter how absurd political office in 1996. because she possesses the on for Palin congratulating her the convention is incontestably I might find them. Why can’t For those of you who missed strength of character, intelli- for becoming the first woman ridiculous. some of you tolerate mine? her Wednesday night speech, gence and natural leadership to be nominated for vice presi- These crazies are throwing Even here, on my very small she never once bemoaned her ability that can be found in dent by the Republican Party? bricks at police, smashing win- corner of the stage, I receive all treatment by the media, except almost any Republican woman. Of course not! Such an act dows, jumping on top of police sorts of personal attacks result- by saying that she did not care Liberals can’t stand that and would require class and decen- cruisers and shouting unprint- ing from my conservative opin- what they thought of her. That would rather see her buckling cy, something Obama so clearly able things at delegates. Sure, ions. Just this week, I received takes some serious class in under the growing yoke of their lacks. they have the right to shout about 10 letters, many of which the face of the malignant and malicious attacks against her Anyway, despite Obama’s these things, but what about told me just how “stupid” or unfounded attacks against her than in the White House. lack of good “campaignsman- the rest of their actions? “moronic” the author found that the liberal mud-slinging I have news for you, though. ship,” Palin does deserve to be By Paul Thompson Peaceful protest is protected me. One even called me a “12- machine has embarked on. It isn’t going to work. Palin is congratulated, whether or not [email protected] by the Constitution and subse- year-old” and questioned how I Look at Hillary Clinton, also stronger than that, and with you agree with her. She weath- quent Supreme Court decisions, am capable of writing for a col- a woman. How was she treated John McCain there to help her, ered the last few days of liberal but surely this type of behavior lege newspaper. in the media? Certainly not as she will become something slander with poise and control. You know, I’m absolutely dis- isn’t. It’s completely childish I refuse to respond to any- well as “His Majesty” Barack truly great — a woman to look It’s small surprise, then, that gusted this week. The protest- and so very typical of today’s thing of the sort. I will not be Obama, but certainly better up to, to be proud of — even she is the Republican nomi- ers at the Republican National young protesters, though. a victim and neither will any than Palin. Did you ever stop more than she already is. nee for vice president — not Convention are so very against Throwing bricks at police? I other Republican. We’re just and think about why that may How many times did you to mention her other qualifica- everything I believe in that think we can all agree that this more capable of shrugging off be? see McCain’s congratulatory tions (see my “Our View” dis- I just can’t fathom the depth is no way to behave. Like them unfounded nonsense, I sup- I’m here to tell you, it isn’t advertisement on the day of sent in the Sept. 3 issue of The of the pit that they must have or not, we have to tolerate the pose. because Palin is better looking Obama’s acceptance speech? Crimson White). come from. political beliefs of other people. That brings me to my next than Clinton (even though she I saw it at least five times. In So, liberals — get used to For the last few days at the It is a somewhat established point: Gov. Sarah Palin. If any- is). Everyone knows, after all, the ad, McCain congratulates Palin. You’re just going to have RNC, police in St. Paul, Minn., fact that I do not care for liberal one has been getting unfair how biased the media is and Obama for becoming the first to learn to love her over (at have been in full riot gear political beliefs, though. But treatment, it’s her. She is an how much they favor liberal black nominee for president least) the next four years. defending the delegates and notice that I do not advocate upstanding woman with a won- politics — with the possible from a major party — truly an guests to the RNC. That this is the throwing of bricks at my lib- derful family who has champi- exception of Fox News. achievement. Paul Thompson is the opinions even a consideration St. Paul eral friends. I can tolerate your oned reform since she entered Palin is being slammed Did Obama put a similar ad editor of The Crimson White.

YOUR VIEW What do you think of the McCain/Palin ticket?

“I feel that itʼs more than ironic “I believe heʼs trying to get the “I think itʼs interesting that “I have no faith in that he chose a female running votes from the Hillary McCain chose a woman American politics.” mate after Hillary Clinton wasnʼt supporters. Even if she isnʼt that candidate, but her record given the Democratic nomina- well prepeared, at least she isnʼt isnʼt pro-women. Iʼm not tion, and I feel that this is an at- a socialist like Obama.” impressed.” tempt to get some of the females votes that were lost for Hillary.” — Sydney Riggs, a junior — Chris Todd, a junior majoring in — Jake Dickerson, a sophomore — Christine Jackson, a junior majoring in telecommunication public relations majoring in geology majoring in nutrition and fi lm

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for advances Some Crimson Tide fans went to the Houndstooth Sports Bar on game days to share a drink with friends and celebrate a winning tra- dition. Now, after the original in equality Houndstooth building has been demolished, devoted fans requirements — we don’t dis- can still keep a small part of Safe Zone vies criminate based on race or reli- that memory with them. gion, etc.’ But it’s really a happy Easter Seals West Alabama, for Equality day for folks in Tuscaloosa and a nonprofit organization that the alumni community when has been providing services Alabama award the University takes a stand for children and adults with and shows some leadership disabilities for the past 40 By Josh Veazey by identifying another form of years, will be selling bricks Staff Reporter discrimination.” from the original Houndstooth Burford said some of the big- today and Saturday in order to The University has been gest issues for incoming LGBT generate money for its organi- nominated for three awards students are isolation and lack zation. from Equality Alabama, an of access to resources. “We thought, ‘Wouldn’t advocacy group for legal and “They’re getting away from that be great if they give us social equality for gay, lesbi- home, and the culture tells the bricks from the building?’ an, bisexual and transgender them that being out is okay,” Then we could sell them,” said CW | Andrea Mabry Alabamians. Burford said. “But when they Pat Gregg, community rela- The Houndstooth, a bar on the Strip, was demolished in January and recently reopened in a The University was nomi- get here and come out, they tions director for Easter Seals. new building. Bricks from the old Houndstooth are on sale to raise money for the Easter Seals. nated for the Vanguard Award, realize that all the resources Doug Nelson, owner of the recognizing “exceptional lead- that are normally in place for Houndstooth, agreed to donate United Way pressure washed Houndstooth.” The bricks will the time depends on how many ership in LGBT equality,” students in a minority group the bricks to Easter Seals, the bricks clean. sell for $25 each and all of the bricks are sold today. and Capstone Alliance was don’t exist. So there’s an Gregg said. A load of the bricks In total, Easter Seals was money will go towards Easter The bricks can also be pur- nominated for the Workplace impulse to become invisible and debris was brought over to able to obtain 400 bricks to sell, Seals West Alabama. chased directly from Easter Equality Award. again. So they need a support Easter Seals after the demoli- Gregg said. The Houndstooth bricks will Seals at their headquarters at Josh Burford, a coordinator network.” tion. “It’s great. This is students be available to purchase today 1110 Dr. Edward Hillard Drive for the Community Service Upton said he realized the UA fraternity Lambda Chi helping students. All of this from 3 p.m. until excitement in Tuscaloosa. Center and president of importance of programs like Alpha volunteered to help collaboration is a great part- for the game ends excitement “People can have a little Capstone Alliance, was nomi- Safe Zone can have at the separate the bricks from the nership,” he said. to purchase the bricks. The piece of history. A lot of people nated for his work with Safe University when a gay student debris, Gregg said. Another The bricks will be engraved bricks will be available to pur- have fond memories there,” Zone, a forum designed to he knew was verbally abused group of volunteers from with “1988-2008 The Original chase on Saturday, although Gregg said. promote dialogue about LGBT and made to move out of his issues on campus. campus dorm room. “The program is designed to “His roommate was yelling, educate faculty, staff and stu- threatening him, calling him a Football block seating HARRIS “The job can be dents about the needs of LGBT ‘faggot’ and telling him to get from page 1 students and issues they face out,” Upton said. “I called for tiresome sometimes, and ways that faculty and the RA, and all the RA could is a grassroots effort done but I get this ungodly students can address those do was say, ‘If they can’t get right, and there hasn’t been needs,” said Renee Wells, an along, the gay student had to anything like it in our his- adrenaline rush that English instructor and the move.’ Talk about punishing tory.” keeps me going. chair of the Safe Zone commit- the victim.” Obama’s message of hope tee. Upton said at the time, noth- is what Harris said initially I love fatigue. Safe Zone began as a stu- ing short of calling the UA drew him to the presiden- If I’m not dent initiative in 2002 and has president could be done to tial candidate. The fact that now trained over 300 people help the displaced student. Obama is considered by many feeling it, there’s with the help of groups such “I can’t blame that RA, to be an outsider on Capitol something wrong.” as Capstone Alliance. Sessions because she wasn’t equipped Hill did not bother him, but include a discussion panel of to handle the situation and instead made his message — Robert Harris LGBT students who talk about know how to deal with it sen- resonate even more. their experiences on campus. sitively,” he said. “It just goes to show you Wells said Safe Zone dis- Wells said initiatives like don’t have to be in with the is more than a full-time cusses issues ranging from Safe Zone are about promot- Washington establishment to job, with his weekly hours intimidation and harassment, ing safety and tolerance, not be successful,” Harris said. “I topping 100, but he does it to reconciling sexuality and an agenda. was attracted to the idea that because he loves it. faith, to everyday issues such “One of the first things that the common man could truly “Anyone who says it doesn’t as classroom language. we say in Safe Zone is that the fulfill what our Founding take skill to be a community “For instance — [there is] purpose of the program is not Fathers intended when they organizer obviously hasn’t the phrase ‘That’s so gay,’ to challenge people’s individ- wrote the Constitution.” done it,” said Harris, alluding which people say without ual beliefs or values,” Wells As a student organiz- to a comment made by Gov. thinking about it. Students said. “It’s about training peo- er, Harris is responsible Sarah Palin at the Republican hear it all the time and are ple to interact in a way that’s for volunteer efforts in National Convention. often offended by it,” Wells respectful and professional three Georgia counties: “The job can be tiresome said. “And a lot of times fac- with people from diverse back- Douglasville, Carroll and sometimes, but I get this ulty members don’t address it, grounds. Regardless of how Paulding. ungodly adrenaline rush because it’s just one of those you personally feel about the “My job is to go into the com- that keeps me going,” Harris things people say.” actions of individuals, you still munity and really implement said. “I love fatigue. If I’m not “It makes gay people uncom- need to deal with that person strategy for the campaign,” feeling it, there’s something fortable, especially when it respectfully.” Harris said. “We empower wrong.” happens in classrooms and no “I don’t think we’re out to individuals at a grassroots Harris said he thinks the one says anything,” Burford change people’s minds. I think level to make change. Change experiences he has gained said. “If a professor hears that, that happens on its own, when is not an abstract notion; it’s from this job will help him as and they don’t make mention you begin to think of people tangible.” he continues on with public of it, that’s a problem for that as individuals as opposed A team of nearly 100 volun- service. student. That student is auto- to groups or abstractions,” teers works with Harris on a “This position is a good matically rendered invisible.” Burford said. “Our agenda day-to-day basis. He referred foundational view from the Danny Upton, executive is pretty clear. It’s the safest to them as the “crown jewel bottom-up. So much leader- director for Equality Alabama, possible, most inclusive envi- of all volunteer teams.” ship is done from the top- said another important part of ronment possible for LGBT “These are hard working down,” said Harris. “What I the University’s nominations students. And making more fathers and mothers who take like about this position is it was its inclusion of sexual ori- space for them doesn’t mean time out of their day to reg- turns the traditional views of entation in its non-discrimina- making less space for other ister voters,” Harris said. “I leadership upside down. You tion policy last December. people.” have to encourage my team to are just as capable of making “The University is now ahead Students, faculty and staff keep the faith because we are change in your local or even of what the law requires,” can sign up for Safe Zone the right side of history. Some national government as any- Upton said. “Historically training at bama.ua.edu/ of them have been out here one else. I know what it truly speaking, that’s very interest- ~safezone. The next session is since before the February means to empower solitary ing. A lot of institutions say, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at primary.” people to come together and ‘Well, our policy meets all legal 312 Ferguson Center . Harris said his position do extraordinary things.” 6 Friday, September 5, 2008 NEWS The Crimson White Alumnus Oldstone to lecture today

By Amethyst Holmes Since graduating from the greatly effective in the under- said. has impacted not only America, “He’s expanded that knowl- Contributing Writer University with a bachelor’s standing of serious virus infec- O’Neil Wright, a graduate but the world,” Wright said. edge and given that knowledge degree in biology in 1954, tions such as HIV and AIDS. student in the department of If people are reluctant to to a lot of other people and UA alumnus Michael B.A. Oldstone has gone on to make “His research has been fun- biology, encouraged the public hear Oldstone speak because they have gone on to lead very Oldstone will visit the campus influential scientific break- damental for everything we come and hear Oldstone speak, of the scientific jargon that successful careers in medi- today prepared to give his lec- throughs and has received many know about viruses,” Colwell as well. he might use in his lecture, cal research,” Colwell said. ture, “How Viruses Changed accolades for his contributions said. “I wish that more people Colwell guaranteed Oldstone Oldstone plans to do our Country, Continent and to neurology and viral biology, Oldstone’s speech will iden- would take a more active role will speak plain English so the same today as he shares his Culture: Past, Present, and including the 2003 Pioneer in tify how viruses affect every- — not just in understanding everyone can better their lives knowledge with students just Future Plagues,” at 2 p.m. in 127 NeuroVirology Award from one and everything, just a taste viruses, but understanding how with the knowledge of viruses. as his own professors did while Biology Building. the International Society for of what his book, “Viruses, disease in general can change “He’s not that kind of guy he was here at the Capstone. As one of 72 members of the NeuroVirology and the 1997 Plagues, and History,” lives and be more concerned that speaks in a lot of jargon,” globally respected National J. Allyn Taylor International explains. about those issues,” Wright Colwell said. “I think it shows “He wants to give back to the Academy of Sciences, Oldstone Prize in Medicine. This chat isn’t only for biol- said. his intelligence that he’s able university that gave so much to will speak at his alma mater. “We are very proud that ogy majors, but is open to all Wright said he hopes to get to explain things in a way that him,” Colwell said. College of Arts and Sciences he got the foundation of his individuals who would like to a message from today’s lecture a general audience would find Oldstone’s visit is sponsored communications specialist education at the University of learn more about viruses and that he can carry with him back interesting without belittling by the department of biological Sarah Colwell said Oldstone’s Alabama,” Colwell said. how they affect culture, life- to the lab. the subject or the listener.” sciences in the College of Arts presence will be a “big deal.” As a faculty member of the style and history. “I expect to get a basic under- Colwell said Oldstone has and Sciences. Oldstone’s book “We are very honored to have Scripps Research Institute in La “Viruses don’t discriminate. standing and how viruses have made enormous strides to do is available on www.amazon. him coming,” Colwell said. Jolla, Calif., his findings were Anyone can get sick,” Colwell evolved over time and how that just that. com.

Disaster Movie Sorority donates to philanthropic causes 2:10, 4:45, 7:05, 9:40 Babylon AD 2:05, 4:40, 7:10, 9:45, Hamlet 2 By Karissa Bursch head philanthropy chair for one location, including speech money donated by Kappa Delta 2:20, 5:05, 7:35,10:00 Staff Reporter Kappa Delta. therapy, physical therapy and by combining it with the money College 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 This year was the 25th anni- music therapy. in the John Mark Stallings Longshots The sorority Kappa Delta versary of the Shamrock Run. “I have volunteered with the 1- Memorial Fund. The fund was 1:35, 2:15, 4:15, 6:55, 7:30, 9:30 Clone Wars presented two checks to the The run has always raised year-olds at the Rise School and set up for former Alabama foot- 1:45, 4:20, 7:00, 9:35 Rise School of Tuscaloosa and money for the Rise School. I loved it. When I heard about ball head coach Gene Stallings’ House Bunny Crossing Points Thursday However, only for the past few the run, I knew I had to help. I son, who had Down’s syndrome 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:50 Step Brothers night. The checks — total- years have the checks been called my mom and got dona- and died in August at age 46. 7:45 The Rocker ing $8,500 for the Rise School split between the Rise School tions. We all had a lot of fun,” Blair Plott, a mother of two 4:55, 9:55 and $5,500 for Crossing Points and Crossing Points, a program said Megan Roberts, a sopho- children who attend the Rise Death Race 2:25, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25 — were raised by the sorority’s to teach skills to 18- to 21-year- more majoring in finance. School of Tuscaloosa, had noth- Tropic Thunder yearly Shamrock Run. olds with special needs. “The children here are just ing but good things to say about 2:30, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30 Mamma Mia! “The entire community got The Rise School is for stu- having a good time. It is a the program. 1:50, 7:20 involved, and there was an even dents with and without special very happy place. Everybody “It is the most wonderful Mirrors 2:35, 5:25, 8:00, 10:35 bigger turnout for the run com- needs — 67 percent of the chil- is always active and learning,” place in the world,” she said. Pineapple Express pared to any other year. The dren enrolled at the school have said Martha Cook, executive “Every day you’re surrounded 2:45, 5:30, 8:05, 10:40 Mummy whole sorority had so much special needs. The program pro- director of the Rise School. by such loving and caring staff. 4:25, 10:05 vides a number of services in The Rise School will use the It’s like a family.” Traitor fun,” said Virginia Inge, the 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:15 Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 2:00, 5:00, 10:20 Dark Knight 1:30, 4:50, 8:10 NATIONAL NEWS Advance tickets available at www.cobbtheatres.com 15848 Stocks plummet after spending goes down

By Madlen Read news and devastated hopes for broadly missed expectations Supply Management said the The Associated Press a late-year recovery. for a fourth-straight week of service sector grew unexpect- The market was already ner- declines, heightening worries edly in August for the first time NEW YORK | Dejected inves- vous as it waited for the gov- that the average American — in three months as new orders tors sent stocks plunging ernment to release its August already feeling the effects of the increased and inflation moder- Thursday, hurtling the Dow employment report on Friday. weak housing market — will ated. The August reading of 50.6 Jones industrials down more So news from the nation’s have even less means to spend. was higher than the 50.0 expect- Collegiate Wear! than 340 points after retailers major retailers that shoppers The numbers released ed, and the reading of 49.2 in and the government added to curtailed their spending last Thursday were a sign that July; but the sector’s edging a mountain of bad economic month due to higher gas and despite some upbeat reports above the threshold between food prices came as a heavy over the past month, the econ- contraction and expansion was blow. omy remains deeply troubled. hardly a sign of a robust econo- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the Investors are not expecting any my. world’s largest retailer, beat promising news in the August An economic recovery expectations because of its big jobs report, particularly after appears to be far off to inves- discounts, but many teen retail- the ADP National Employment tors — and with the Dow down ers and luxury chains did poor- Report said that private sec- more than 15 percent for the ly, a sign that consumers are tor employment decreased in year so far, they don’t appear to spending mostly on essentials August by 33,000. Economists be holding out for a significant and putting discretionary buy- are predicting the government upturn in stocks, either. ing on hold. will report the eighth straight “We’re seeing nothing but Meanwhile, the Labor monthly payrolls drop, and a sellers,” said Ted Oberhaus, Department said new applica- rise in the unemployment rate. director of equity trading at tions for unemployment insur- The market was so disheart- Lord, Abbett & Co. “In a bear ance rose by 15,000 last week ened that it showed little reac- market, you sort of really don’t from the previous week. That tion when the Institute for need an excuse to sell.”

when there were weddings and selection. The cheesecake alone HOTEL family reunions. The hotel never had partygoers remarking on from page 1 closed; we had to work around how great the fare was. everyone. However, the complet- Andrea Walker, 22, a UA grad- ended an hour and a half before ed project is worth it,” Shirley uate in political science, said she the party took place Sept. 3. The said. was impressed with the food. planning designs for the renova- The hotel showcases many “The food’s amazing,” she tions went on for 18 months prior distinct decorating features, said. “I’m about to head back to to the start of construction. The such as custom lighting and a the buffet right now.” cost of the renovations totaled mosaic of the company’s logo Hotel Capstone is the only $1.6 million and was funded by at the entrance. The decorators full-service hotel in Tuscaloosa the hotel’s current owners and for the hotel, Design Directions, and often works closely with the management company. added a contemporary look to University. Renovations took place in the décor. It is located on campus and the 22-year-old hotel’s ball- “My favorite part of the hotel works frequently with the room, restaurant, guestrooms is the way the hallways are lit in Bryant Conference Center. The and lobby. Shirley Painting and the lobby and how everything hotel hosts pep rallies for the Construction completed the just comes together. The design football team as well as family project. team did a great job,” Neal and friends visiting students. “The first thing that scared Jackson said. “Because the University me was we had three months to Legends, the hotel’s newly brings in groups from all over do a sixth-month job,” Michael renovated restaurant features the state, and sometimes even Shirley said. “We lived at the an American bistro menu with the country, it was very impor- hotel, basically.” specialties ranging from banan- tant that we brought the hotel to A challenge faced by the con- as foster-stuffed French toast a very first class, top of the line struction crews was renovating to fried crimson tomatoes. The condition,” Cory Jackson said. while there were still guests in party featured a sampling of the “My goal was to make the hotel the hotel. fare offered by the restaurant, look like a brand-new hotel, and “We had to tear up the floor including an extensive dessert I think we did it.”

at the same time.” unimaginable situations and is RALLY Chandler also mentioned that a proven leader,” she said. “He from page 1 his father, a life-long Democrat, has my vote.” will be voting Republican for The rain put a damper on “John McCain hit a homerun the first time November, saying attendance, but the viewing by picking Gov. [Sarah] Palin that the Democratic Party has party continued with a solid for his vice president,” said abandoned the people. group of young supporters Tim Chandler, a senior major- Around 9 p.m., the group of of the Arizona senator and ing in social studies education. loyal McCain supporters lis- Alaskan governor. “She appeals to new, young tened intensely to what the “We wanted to have a time conservatives and will serve leader of the GOP had to say. and place where people with a three big purposes. She is a “John McCain embodied him- common interest could come hard conservative, a place that self as a patriot, as someone together and learn more about McCain has struggled with for who can fight for America. He the candidate we support. We the past few years. She repre- fought for this country many wanted to make this event like sents rural America and has a years ago, and now he is going a political convention and enjoy voice for the little people. And to continue to fight, but in a dif- the company and speeches,” she also draws women closer to ferent way,” said Lisa Elizondo, Drysdale said. “I definitely feel the party. a freshman majoring in jour- confident that we accomplished “She is a sport. She can stick nalism. all of the goals we set out to Barack Obama with a knife and “He is someone who educate the students about smile straight into the camera cares; he has been through Sen. McCain.” The Crimson White NEWS Friday, September 5, 2008 7

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By CJ McCormick Assistant Lifestyles Editor

Peering into Derek Sutphin’s Riverside East living room adorned in crimson and black with tributes to Paul “Bear” Bryant and other Alabama greats, it is apparent this UA student has school spirit. But what some may not know is how Sutphin and several other students spend their time prior to kickoff. Sutphin and Casey Garcia won’t be found eating burg- ers at a tailgate on the Quad or leisurely sleeping in before a noon game. Instead, they spend their game days camped outside the student gates of Bryant-Denny Stadium for All photos courtesy of Derek Sutphin five or six hours before each Students paint their bodes for last yearʼs Crimson Tide football game against LSU at Bryant-Denny Stadium. A group of devoted Tide fans can be found sporting game. slogans such as “Roll Tide” and “Go Bama” at most Alabama home games. Sutphin, a junior major- necessarily look to you to lead ing in business, and Garcia, them, but they do definitely a junior majoring in German appreciate you,” he said. “We and political science, are part get the majority of the waves of a group of UA students who in the stadium going, and I attend every game covered guess it gets me into the game from head to toe in crimson a little bit more. There’s a cer- and white paint. tain level of excitement that “There’s a core group of us you can’t pull from just being who consistently paint up,” somewhere else in the stadi- Garcia said. “We buy enough um.” paint to paint up ridiculous After an initial experience numbers of people, and every- painting up in 2006, Sutphin one who wants to or is willing to said, he couldn’t imagine can paint with us. Sometimes, attending a game any other we’ll be at the stadium and way. be like, ‘Oh if we just had two “A lot of my friends painted more people we could spell out up for the Hawaii game, but I ‘Roll Tide Roll Tide,’ and so didn’t know about it, so for the we’ll be like ‘You, let’s paint.’ Vanderbilt game I made sure Students paint up to help rally the crowd for a 2007 Alabama Four Tide fans spell out the “Roll” in “Roll Tide” for an Alabama ‘You, painting.’ And they’ll go, to meet up with them,” he said. football game. football home game. ‘OK,’ and come paint with us.” “I didn’t know what to expect, screaming ‘Yea Alabama’ ness and dedication, he said he consider Alabama,” he said. fell in love with the campus Garcia has painted up for but I went into it with an open as loud as I could. I can’t see was only recently converted to “I actually had Auburn as my and decided to come here, and nearly every game of his col- mind and really had a lot of fun myself going back to a foot- the Tide. second pick for schools, but haven’t thought twice about it. lege career and said he loves just going crazy on big plays, ball game and not painting up “I was raised a Clemson made the wise decision to like It’s been very easy.” the thrill he gets from it. every touchdown now.” fan until my senior year of Alabama. Once I took my first “The student section doesn’t jumping up onto the wall, Despite Sutphin’s spirited- high school, and didn’t even visit I thoroughly enjoyed it, see SUPERFAN, page 10 Fundraiser celebrates Alabama blues heritage

Blues Project will host its third ‘An Evening of Art and Blues’ annual “An Evening of Art And Blues” at the L&N Station in to auction art, host musicians downtown Tuscaloosa today from 6 p.m. until midnight. By Steven Nalley Ike Zinnerman. The idea of a Admission is $10 for students Contributing Writer crossroads simply came from and $25 for the general public. the teacher and student going Students and area residents Legend says blues fix- across a street to practice. who would like to contribute ture Robert Johnson sold his “As we say here, the blues but cannot attend the event can soul for his guitar-playing did not stop at the Mississippi donate by buying a ticket any- skills at a crossroads in rural state line,” Smith said. “A lot way. Mississippi. of the blues piano styles came The event will feature both However, Cara Smith, from Alabama.” a silent and live auction of program director of the To raise awareness for several pieces of blues art Alabama Blues Project, said Alabama’s blues heritage ranging from a shoe shrine to Johnson actually learned and collect funds to keep that Billie Jean King to a depiction from an Alabamian named heritage alive, the Alabama of Barack Obama inventing the blues. The Alabama Blues Project will also auction a gui- tar autographed by B.B. King, a football signed by Nick Saban and a pearl necklace from Gillis Jewelers, along with several gift baskets. “A lot of our art is donated from artists all over the coun- try, not just necessarily here in Tuscaloosa,” Smith said. “If you like the kind of art you see at the Kentuck Festival in October, you’re going to love our auction.” Two stages will host nation- ally known musicians such as Willie King and Microwave Dave. Local musicians includ- ing UA professor of chemical engineering Alan Lane, a.k.a. Doobie “Doghouse” Wilson, and a band composed of local bankers and business owners called Simple Interest will also appear on stage. The University also has students working for the proj- ect. Whitney Taylor, a senior majoring in public relations and German, said she initially came to the project as a sum- mer intern but will continue to work there this semester and write about her experiences for an independent study. “I didn’t know anything about the blues; I basically learned over the past couple of months,” Taylor said. “The

see BLUES, page 10 The Crimson White LIFESTYLES Friday, September 5, 2008 9 10 Friday, September 5, 2008 LIFESTYLES The Crimson White FALL MOVIE PREVIEW Fall features fabulous fi lms By Ryan Mazer and Peterson Hill The Crimson White

Ever leafed through a seasonal movie guide in an Entertainment Weekly and thought, “This is great, but what I would really love is a far less extensive version of this same thing, written by college students?” If so, consider your prayers answered, as Ryan Mazer and Peterson Hill are here with their list of some of the more notable movies for the rest of the year. “Choke”

Release date: Sept. 26 All photos from rottentomatoes.com Directed by: Clark Gregg Phillip Seymour Hoffman stars in “Synecdoche, New York,” directed by Charlie Kaufman. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Anjelica Houston, Kelly MacDonald who takes advantage of people’s film certainly looks promising, Elizabeth Banks, James Adapted from the book by sar- hero complexes when he pre- and if the trailer is any indica- Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn donic author Chuck Palahniuk, tends to choke at restaurants, tion, we can expect a bitingly After holding his political the film tells the story of Victor hoping witnesses will be com- funny satire later this month. breath for 2006’s “World Trade Mancini (Rockwell), a sex addict pelled to give him money. The – R.M. Center,” Stone gleefully exhales with this biopic of George W. COME SEE THE VINEYARD VINES® “Body of Lies” Bush. The artistic success of this film depends on whether Men’s & Women’s Collections! Release date: Oct. 10 it is sincere in its critical inten- Directed by: Ridley Scott tions or feigns objective interest Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, in its subject. Either way, it’s Russell Crowe sure to entertain. – R.M. The faceoff between Russell Crowe and Leonardo DiCaprio “Synecdoche, is bound to feature some of the most intense exchanges you are New York” Josh Brolin takes on the role of president in Oliver Stoneʼs “W.” likely to see this year. These two actors bring a hard-edged viril- Release date: Oct. 24 ity to pretty much every piece of Directed by: Charlie Kaufman work they do and the pleasure Starring: Phillip Seymour of watching them at each oth- Hoffman, Samantha Morton, er’s throats will likely be worth Michelle Williams, Catherine the price of admission. In recent Keener years, DiCaprio has become my Described by movie blog favorite actor of his generation, Cinematical as an “‘8 ½’ for and I am excited to see him back our modern age” and a “post- onscreen again for two films Woody Woody Allen film,” that could be among the year’s this film marks the directo- best. I hope Ridley Scott gets rial debut of screenwriter back on his game after the sub- Charlie Kaufman, the beauti- par “American Gangster” and ful mind behind “Being John gives us a political thriller that Malkovich,” “Adaptation” lives up to his potential. – P.H. and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” The plot fol- $ 00 lows Caden (Hoffman), a the- Kevin Smithʼs “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” releases Oct. 31. Adults 62 “W.” ater director who, upon learn- ing that he has a terminal Fortunately, Kaufman does not second foray outside his “View Release date: Oct. 17 illness, is inspired to create need a terminal illness to pro- Askewniverse.” The plot fol- 525 Greensboro Ave. | 752.6931 NS02478637 Directed by: Oliver Stone work that is significant and duce works that are significant lows close friends, Zack and Real Good Products. Real Good Life! Starring: Josh Brolin, truthful. To this end, he builds and truthful. – R.M. Miri, as they attempt to pro- a replica of New York inside duce an amateur porn movie. a warehouse and populates “Zack and Miri Will the film be a soulless it with actors, many of whom excuse for Smith to reveal his are meant to represent people Make a Porno” latest cutesy terms for pri- from his own life. Kaufman vate parts? Or might he have uses meta elements not to Release date: Oct. 31 been truly inspired to express prove that is he clever, but to Directed by: Kevin Smith something personal and new? create an active experience Starring: Seth Rogen, With Rogen starring, this for viewers, forcing them to Elizabeth Banks, Jason could be Smith’s biggest hit directly engage with the ideas Mewes yet. Will the content warrant and emotions driving his films. This film ushers Smith’s it? – R.M.

national blues artists in our children that need a positive BLUES own backyard, and we hope way to express themselves. continued from page 8 they come and check it out.” “We had a kid that gradu- funny thing is, I run into blues Another set of performers ated from high school not too musicians all over Tuscaloosa on the event’s outdoor stage long ago tell us that he didn’t now, playing at the local will include children from the think he would have graduated bars.” project’s blues camp. Smith high school if he hadn’t been Debbie Bond, executive said the camp gives lessons involved with the Alabama director of the Alabama Blues in vocals, harmonica, percus- Blues Project.” Project, is also the guitarist sion and guitar to children Bond said Willie King also for Willie King’s band, the between the ages of 8 and 17, had to overcome obstacles Liberators, and she has per- though the youngest perform- of poverty, growing up as a formed with several other ers onstage at the event will sharecropper and making his Alabama blues acts. be 12 years old. first guitar from scratch. “We’re all really close, and “Blues music is such a great “Willie likes to say that we’re on a mission to let peo- way to teach music to kids blues is medicine for the soul,” ple know about blues across because they learn by ear Bond said. “A lot of people the state,” Bond said. “All rather than by sheet music,” think it’s depressing music, these new students might not Smith said. “We’ve found that but the blues is really uplift- know that we have some inter- we’re very good with at-risk ing music.”

Tuscaloosa News. there are people out there who “My parents appreciate it recognize that there are people SUPERFAN a lot, and they always point that aren’t just going to games continued from page 8 out to their friends when I’m and sitting in the stands eating Garcia, on the other hand, on TV. And we are always on a hot dog,” Sutphin said. “That said he made up his mind at an TV,” Garcia said. “I’ve missed there are students out there early age. a game or two because I have going to all the games and “My parents are definitely a full-time job and, not being showing as much school spirit the type of people who don’t in the stadium at all, I still get as possible.” try to talk you into anything,” on the jumbotron because they “That’s the difference he said. “So I remember being a have that Verizon ad of people between fans and fanatics,” kid and thinking, ‘Well if I had painted up. I guess there’s Garcia said. “And we are defi- to choose between Alabama some notoriety. That’s nice.” nitely on the fanatic side.” and Auburn, why would I not This August, Sutphin and Garcia and Sutphin encour- choose the school that has the Garcia appeared in a photo aged anyone who might like to same name as my state? I think that ran with an ESPN The experience an Alabama foot- it’s dumb — why would there Magazine article titled, “Sonic ball game in a different way to even be an Auburn school?’ Youth,” which described the contact them ahead of time via That makes a lot less student sections of several col- Facebook or to simply show up sense to me now than it once leges and ranked Alabama No. at the game. did, but ever since I was about 3 in the “Most Creative” cat- “We never turn anyone down 3 or 4 I’ve just been the biggest egory after Notre Dame and — unless, of course, we run out Alabama fan. My mom jokes Penn State. of paint, which has never hap- that my first two words were Though Alabama is only pened,” Sutphin said. “If we go ‘Roll Tide.’” mentioned in a few places, there with an idea then we will Due to their enthusiasm Sutphin and Garcia said they come up with a phrase, and if and prominent positioning, are glad the article shows off other people come we will usu- camera crews often highlight students’ enthusiasm nation- ally try to make ‘Roll Tide’ or these students on the sta- wide. ‘Go Bama.’ And if worse comes dium’s jumbotron and their “Reading the article and to worst, we make them into images frequently appear in what it’s about, it makes me exclamation marks and throw The Crimson White and The feel a lot better knowing that them on the end.” The Crimson White CLASSIFIEDS Friday, September 5, 2008 11

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Tennessee game. “We feel like we are one “Emmanuel has had a good country team It was a major hit to the of the top fi ve or six teams mental and physical break and Crimson Tide’s chances, as in the nation,” is on the way back to being hungry for Maiyo had consistently been fully fit,” Walker said. one of Alabama’s top two run- — Head Coach Joe Walker Walker added five freshmen SEC title ners. to the team in the past recruit- By John Anselmo Without the All-American, ing class, many of whom could Contributing Writer Alabama finished third. be running soon. Cross country coach Joe another run. “We got a good group of The Alabama men’s cross Walker said he still thinks “We feel like we are one of freshmen, two of whom we country team felt like last year that, with a normal perfor- the top five or six teams in targeted early and felt were was its year. Thanks to poor mance out of Maiyo, Alabama the nation,” said Walker, last the best in the state,” Walker timing, it wasn’t. could have claimed the title. year’s NCAA South Region said. “Early meets give our But in a rare setup, the Within three weeks, Maiyo coach of the year, who enters younger guys a chance to com- team has a shot at redemp- returned and Alabama his ninth year with the Tide. pete before we narrow down tion. That’s because the team claimed the No. 6 spot at “On paper, we have the talent. the lineup for October.” returns all five of its top nationals. We have four or five athletes Walker said staying healthy runners who were poised to UA Athletics Maiyo was Alabama’s top who could be our top man is a main focus for his team. break Arkansas’ dominating Junior Emmanuel Bor runs in the 2006 Crimson Classic in Tusca- runner. Arkansas finished come November.” The Tide begins the con- grip on the conference. 23rd. Maiyo, who was the first quest for a championship Arkansas has won 34 con- knocking off the long-reigning suspended from the meet Coming off of a school-best Alabama runner to finish tonight, 200 miles northeast in secutive conference titles, kings last year? by Alabama’s compliance sixth-place finish in the NCAA in the NCAA Championship Chattanooga, Tenn. Alabama including all 17 SEC titles since Just before the 2007 department. The decision to Championship with the top- meet, returns for his senior will run at Moccasin Bend in joining the league in 1991. SEC championships, then- keep Maiyo from the Oct. 27 five runners intact, Walker year. the UTC Powerade Invitation How close was Alabama to junior Augustus Maiyo was race coincided with the text- thinks his team is poised for He will be pushed for the top today. Tulane CRIMSON TIDE WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY suspends Runners teem with talent, inexperience By NiCarla Friend Johnson is from Iowa Park, Texas, a sophomore, she earned five state titles said. “Haley Moody returns as an All- Contributing Writer where she graduated from Iowa Park and was the fifth-place medalist in the SEC runner last year in cross country. player High School. At one time, she was state’s cross country championship. Farrah Stewart, our lone senior, returns, The Alabama women’s cross coun- ranked as the No. 3 1600-meter runner Andrea Torske was also one of the so we need to rely on their experience try team begins its season today at the in the state of Texas. Johnson has bro- top-rated seniors in Texas at the 3200 out there. But we’ve got a very, very NEW ORLEANS | Tulane Belmont Opener in Nashville, Tenn. ken every distance running record at earlier this year. Hailing from Garland young team. We’ve got a lot of freshman has suspended senior safety Several newcomers from third-year Iowa Park High School. Her personal High in Rowlett, Texas, she, too, has and sophomores, but we keep making David Skehan, meaning he head coach Randy Hasenbank’s lat- record in the 1600 is 4:58.6, and she has broken many of her school’s records in strides. will miss the Green Wave’s est recruiting class will join the young run the 3200 in 10:55. cross country. She was a three-time dis- “The main thing about this squad is season opener at Alabama team that has only one senior and two Johnson isn’t the only record breaker trict champion. that we’re going to have a couple of girls Saturday. juniors on the roster. on the team. Hasenbank will lean on runners like who can run up front. Betty’s a frontrun- Tulane head football Sara Vaughn, Kelsey Johnson and Freshman Sara Vaughn posted sophomore Haley Moody, junior Betty ner — she’s a proven frontrunner — and coach Bob Toledo did not Andrea Torske are three of the fresh- Oklahoma’s fastest time for both the Rotich and senior Farrah Stewart for Haley proved herself as a frontrunner.” specify what Skehan’s vio- men recruits to join the team. 800- and 1600-meter races. In 2007, she leadership. After the Belmont Opener, the team lation was. Each runner, already a star athlete was named Oklahoma Girls’ Cross “Betty was All-SEC twice last year will have two weeks off to prepare for Skehan is listed second in her hometown, is hoping to transfer Country Runner of the Year by RISE in track and field. She’s a junior and the Crimson Classic, the only home on the depth chart at free that success to the collegiate level. Magazine and Gatorade. When she was has done very well for us,” Hasenbank track meet during the fall season. safety. He will be reinstated after Tulane returns from Tuscaloosa, the team said. CRIMSON TIDE SOCCER Toledo and the University declined further comment. Tulane has spent the week Tide heads to West Cost to take on No. 1 USC practicing in Birmingham because of Hurricane Gustav. By Cyrus Ntakirutinka State Fullerton tonight and No. that plays that day that’s going to have to remain focused and On Tuesday, Frederick was Sports Reporter 1 USC Sunday in a West Coast to be successful, and we are understand that what we are named the SEC Offensive — The Associated Press weekend road trip. capable.” going out there for is a busi- Player of the Week after post- The Alabama women’s soc- Alabama and USC will face Though on paper USC is ness trip, ultimately, and gain ing two goals in as many cer team will play No. 21 Cal each other for the first time Alabama’s toughest opponent some confidence so we can games. Bramble said he thinks ever in what looks to be a tall this weekend, the Tide isn’t compete with some with some Frederick’s play will cause order for the Crimson Tide. taking Cal State Fullerton any of the best teams in the coun- more teams to pay closer

The top-ranked Trojans are less seriously. Bramble said try.” attention to her when playing

not untouchable, however. USC he thinks his team will have to The trip west will be an early Alabama. [free gifts [ was handed its first loss of remain focused and motivated challenge for the Tide team “She is going to be marked withpurchase the season Monday, just three for both games. with just two games under its throughout the season,” Croakie games into the schedule, in a “We are going to try to go belt. Alabama played Memphis Bramble said. “She is going to Lens Cloth shutout loss to No. 6 Portland into both games trying to to a 1-1 draw in a season-open- have to get used to that. The on the road. impose our will on the opposi- ing road game last Friday success she has had is not play- Regardless, Alabama isn’t tion,” Bramble said. “If we can before claiming a 3-0 win over ing as an individual; she is play- letting USC’s preseason rank- gain the majority of the posses- Jacksonville State in Sunday’s ing well within the framework ing or recent falter cloud its sion, that’s always what we are home opener. of our team and she is playing vision. going to set out to do. We are Seniors Kailey Corken and to her strengths. If she contin- “We have to give them the going to have to be sophisticat- Callie Pike contributed a goal ues to do that, I think she will proper amount of respect,” ed in how we play and not get each to help push the Tide past continue to be successful.” head coach Todd Bramble said. ourselves opened up too much. the Gamecocks. Sophomore Alabama will face Cal State Downtown Tuscaloosa “We don’t want to give them “It’s the early part of the Victoria Frederick got on the Fullerton tonight at 9:30 and 525 Greensboro Avenue too much respect, though. At season as we try and develop score sheet early to net her will face the Trojans Sunday at the end of the day, it’s the team our chemistry. We are going second goal of the season. 3 p.m. 752-6931

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