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Friday, September 21, 2007 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 114, Issue 28 Students question justice in Jena

Case against black teens accused of hanging nooses in perfect strangers, united for a tree on their high school About 30 students make one day with a common goal: similar to old cases grounds. The white teens were trip to Louisiana town protesting the prosecution of suspended from school but the teenagers dubbed the Jena BY JARED CULVER were not prosecuted. BY CHARITY SCOTT 6. Staff Reporter Five of the black teens were Student Life Editor As the sun rose and the initially charged with attempt- ■ [email protected] crowds swelled, the clear blue A hangman’s noose tied to ed murder. That charge was skies above their heads belied a tree outside of a Louisiana later reduced to battery for JENA, La. — They came in the proverbial storm brewing high school has created a all but one, who has yet to buses, cars, vans, trailers and in their hearts. national debate among col- be arraigned; the sixth was pickup trucks covered in mos- Amongst those who came lege students about racial atti- charged as a juvenile. quitoes and mud. was a small contingent of tudes 40 years after the Civil The beating victim, Justin They came on bikes from about 30 UA students. They Rights Movement. Barker, was knocked uncon- the next town and in planes came by bus, which they piled The story of six black, scious, and his face badly from six states over. They on at 4:30 a.m. in front of the teenage males charged with swollen and bloodied, though came alone, as families and Ferguson Center Plaza and attempted murder after beat- he was able to attend a school with churches, friends and traveled the five and a half ing a white classmate created function later that night. classmates. hours to Jena, La. a national movement of sup- Mychal Bell, the first of They came in black, dressed Justin Zimmerman, a junior the Jena 6 to go on trial, was port among college students CW/ J.R. Frey in mourning clothes, fully double majoring in political similar to the movements of convicted and faced up to 22 Tereshia Huffman reads a poem written by a women’s studies class, an aware of the pain they feel science and philosophy and the 1950s and 1960s. years in prison, until a judge for the six students they had president of the UA chapter of The six black teens were vacated the ruling, saying that African American social inequalities class taught by Richard Hamilton. The never seen or met. the NAACP, said they decided charged a few months after reading was part of a Jena 6 rally on the steps of Amelia Gayle Gorgas They came by the hun- three white teens were See JENA, Page 2 Library on Thursday. dreds, droves upon droves of See PROTEST, Page 7 Health Center UA prepares for ‘GameDay’

BY JAMES JAILLET Assistant Campus Affairs Editor hires dietician ■ [email protected] Camping out Thursday Appointments can be eating, weight management, night before ESPN “College diabetes, high cholesterol, GameDay’s” Saturday morn- made for dietary needs eating disorders and sports ing broadcast from Tuscaloosa and performance nutri- wasn’t too early for three UA tion.” BY JAMES JAILLET freshmen. Green said she works from Matt Iosco, Claire Huenke Assistant Campus Affairs Editor the Student Health Center, ■ [email protected] and Jessie Gartland said they where students can set up did not want to miss the pos- appointments to meet with sible once in a lifetime chance Students seeking nutri- her for counseling sessions. to be in the crowd for the col- tional help may not have to She said most nutritional lege football preview show. leave campus to do so any- sessions last around 30 min- “It’s kind of surreal,” Gartland more. utes, where she helps stu- said. “We’re freshmen and we’re The Capstone recently dents with diet and exercise looking forward to football and hired a full time dietician related issues and weight then the season is going so well to provide free nutritional loss goals. so far. I love football, and hav- counseling and measure “Nutrition and exercise go ing them here is a big deal.” body fat and metabolism. hand and hand,” she said. Iosco said they probably In addition, a dietician- “They are both very impor- wouldn’t spend the night on-the-go stand has been tant when you are talking Thursday because the lack of established in the Ferguson about general health, weight a crowd so early on will bump Center to give students management and cardio- their plan back a day. CW/ Whitney Walker hand-outs and answer nutri- vascular disease. I want [my “We’re planning on coming ESPN’s College GameDay begins setup Thursday on the Walk of Champions at Bryant-Denny Stadium. tion questions. patients] to leave with spe- over here after a party and just Lori Green, UA’s new cific goals they should strive chill,” he said. “We’ll just sit check it out tonight, though. planning on making a sign ESPN acronym. dietician, said she will offer for.” in some lawn chairs and play It’s all just so — wow.” reading “Elephants and Saban advice to students and Bama Green said her office is some cards. We had to come Iosco said they were Party Nasty,” playing off of the See GAMEDAY, Page 2 Dining. partnering with Bama “My overall goal is to help Dining to help students students eat better, engage identify healthy food choices in physical activities and in on-campus dining halls. to lead an overall healthi- She said logos for signal- er life,” Green said. “I see ing nutritional choices are Playboy’s ‘Girls of the SEC’ hits stands students with a variety of being worked on. nutrition concerns, which Both said they are excited include general healthy See NUTRITION, Page 3 Two students represent about their Playboy debut. UA in Playboy’s October “When we found out we were going to be in Playboy, we co-ed edition got a phone call and message congratulating us,” Stevens BY HAYLEY MITCHELL said. “We went and checked Senior Staff Reporter out our e-mail … and we just ■ [email protected] went running around scream- ing we were so excited.” Some best friends go shop- “We didn’t really expect to ping or hang out together. get in it, we just thought it Now, two UA students have would be fun to try out,” Irons also shared their friendship said. by representing themselves as Both girls might not have Playboy’s “Girls of the SEC.” even had the chance to try According to a Playboy out for the issue had Irons not press release, the October noticed the advertisement for issue, “Girls of the SEC” brings tryouts. Southern charm to the issue Irons said they missed the by featuring 38 girls represent- first date for the auditions, Submitted photo ing 12 SEC Schools. but they found out Playboy Debbie Stevens, a senior majoring in advertising, and Cameron Irons, a junior Among the girls featured are was holding another round of majoring in criminal justice, will be featured in October’s issue of Playboy. UA students Debbie Stevens, a auditions, which they showed CW/ James Jaillet senior majoring in advertising, up for at 5:30 p.m. — after try- was in the lobby and that’s already closed tryouts for the Matt Berger, a freshman majoring in exercise and sports science, and Cameron Irons, a junior outs had ended. the reason we got to try out, makes a salad from Lakeside Dining Hall’s salad bar. majoring in criminal justice. “Luckily the photographer because they had actually See PLAYBOY, Page 6

Today Partly cloudy. The Crimson White ■ Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Saturday Chance of thunderstorms. ■ ■ 88º/72º Newsroom — 348-6144 Fax — 348-4116 Advertising — 348-7845 ■ Classifieds — 348-7355 ■ Letters, op-eds — letters cw.ua.edu Sunday Chance of thunderstorms. @ online 88º/71º 88º/72º ■ Press releases, announcements — [email protected] www.cw.ua.edu 2 Friday, September 21, 2007 ■ NEWS THE CRIMSON WHITE CAMPUS University owns land for timber 37,500 total acres of land of the land is also used for University property academic purposes, he said. Tobrief submit a brief, e-mail [email protected] IN “There’s some aspect of owned by UA in state preservation and of use by the ANNOUNCEMENTS BY LAUREN CABRAL 800 acres on campus University of all these special Senior Staff Reporter tracts,” Beeles said. ■ [email protected] 26,000 acres donated by the U.S. government in 1884 For instance, the property the University owns in Dallas CW looking for multemedia editor In addition to the 800 acres County is rich with fossils and The Crimson White is looking for applicants for the of campus property owned by 37,500 acres of timberland across the state is preserved by the University position of multimedia editor. The multimedia editor is the University, it owns another for educational purposes, as is responsible for developing and coordinating Web-only 37,500 acres around the state 11,500 acres used for special purposes* the Moundville Archaeological audio, video and photographic content, as well as manag- — most of which is used for Park, which is considered a ing online forums. timber production. * Special purpose land includes Moundville Archaeological UA museum. Park and Tennehill Ironworks Historical State Park. The position is paid. Anyone interested in being a mul- Gina Johnson, associate The University also owns timedia editor should contact CW Editor Mike Faulk at vice president for auxiliary CW graphic/ Nick Brubaker some property in West [email protected]. services, said 26,000 acres of Jefferson and Walker coun- University property is used for the price is highest.” Beeles said the majority of ties. timber production. Johnson Johnson said the UA System land — about 26,000 acres — Beeles said the 58 acres NSCS to hold induction Sunday said the University follows a Board of Trustees determines was acquired through a land in Tannehill Ironworks forest management plan to what the revenue from the grant from the United States Historical State Park, located The National Society of Collegiate Scholars will hold its determine when to harvest the timber sale is used for. The Government in 1884. The in Birmingham, was given to induction for members of the class of 2007 on Sunday. The trees, and when to plant more board also has to approve the grant was given as repayment the University by a private induction ceremony will be held in the Ferguson Ballroom trees to reforest the area. original sale of the timber as for the destruction of the UA company to “preserve and at 4 p.m. Dress is business casual. After the trees are harvest- well. campus during the Civil War protect.” The land includes ed, they are sold to the com- Johnson said the University and was meant to increase a foundry site where weap- pany or individual who places has not made a timber sale University endowment. ons were produced for Beat Auburn Beat Hunger drive gearing up the highest bid, she said. since Hurricane Katrina hit in Beeles said the remaining Confederate soldiers during The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger campaign is right around “We watch the timber mar- 2005. After the storm, market 11,500 acres of the land is for the Civil War. the corner. This year the Coordinating Council for Student ket very carefully,” Johnson prices fell and have not recov- special uses and is composed Johnson said the special Organizations has divided the student organization com- said. “We certainly want to ered well. of various properties, includ- use land generally does not petition based on the CCSO categories, allowing organi- sell the timber at a time when University Forester Mark ing some state parks. Some generate income of any sort. zations to compete within their own category, increasing your organization’s chances of winning recognition and so many students…ever.” found out about the issue on Cobb Theatres awards. For those who think they Facebook. If an organization would provide CCSO representatives JENA HOLLYWOOD 16 Continued from Page 1 may not have a stake in the “It is a shame that this sort 248-8248 Skyland Blvd. & Hwy 69 Paige Poole and Lindsay Griffith with a good time and fight, Zimmerman said no one of racist injustice is going on in place to come and talk, they can give a brief overview of is safe in a justice system that is our country,” she said. 3:10 to Yuma the 2007 Beat Auburn Beat Hunger Food Fight. E-mail Bell should have been tried as a 1:40, 4:25, 7;20, 9:50 juvenile rather than an adult. full of injustice. Superbad them at [email protected]. “You leave yourself open The Associated Press contrib- 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 10:00 Alyse Deller, a senior major- Eastern Promises ing in biology, helped orga- to those same injustices you uted to this report. 1:30, 3:45, 6:00, 8:15, 10:35 ignore,” he said. Death at a Funeral Miss Corolla Pageant apps available nize a rally Friday at noon on 1:15, 3:20, 5:35, 7:45, 9:55 The 71st annual Miss Corolla Pageant will be held on the steps of the Amelia Gayle He said it was wrong for the Resident Evil Jena 6 to resort to violence, but 1:20, 3:25, 5:50, 8:05, 10:20 Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bama Theatre. Applications for Gorgas Library. She said she is Sydney White contestants are available now and can be picked up on optimistic about the opportu- he wants justice for the Jena 6, 1:55, 4:45, 8:00, 10:30 the first floor of the Office of Student Media Building nity to support the Jena 6. including punishment for any Halloween real crimes. 2:00, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 located beside Reese Phifer Hall. The application fee is Deller, chapter secretary of The Brave One $100. Both application and fee are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 5. the Students for a Democratic “I just want fair sentences,” 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:45 he said. Mr. Woodcock All student organizations and sororities are encour- Society, said people who care 12:50, 2:55, 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 aged to participate. For more information, contact the can do a lot to tangibly help. Jennifer Owen, a sophomore Bourne Ultimatum majoring in social work, signed 7:30, 10:05 Corolla office at 348-8032. At the rally, she said they will Mr. Bean’s Holiday provide contact numbers of the the NAACP petition and said 12:55, 3:00, 5:05 governor of Louisiana, Kathleen she thought this problem was Nanny Diaries Sororities sponsor race relations forum 1:50, 4:40, 7:50, 10:15 Blanco, and legal officials in very widespread. She said she Daddy Day Camp Delta Xi Phi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Jena so that concerned citizens blamed the state officials who 1:00, 3:05, 5:15 didn’t confront the segregation Good Luck Chuck Kappa Alpha sorority will be co-sponsoring a forum about can voice their opinions. 1:25, 3:30, 5:55, 8:10, 10:25 race relations in 2007 and the Jena 6 case on Tuesday at 7 After the Civil Rights move- problems sooner. Rush Hour 3 Jenae Stainer, a fresh- 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7:55, 10:10 p.m. The event is tentatively scheduled to be held in the ment of the 1960s, she said Dragon Wars Ferguson Center Theater. there has been a sense that man majoring in pre-medical 1:05, 3:10, 5:25, 7:35, 9:35 The forum will address many issues, with an emphasis studies, was collecting signa- Balls of Fury this fight was over. Deller said 1:10, 3:15, 5:30, 7:40, 9:40 on race relations, the relevance of Jena Six to the discus- progress was made, but there is tures for a petition headed to sion of race relations and race relations at the University. always a fight to be fought. Jena on Thursday along with Advanced tickets available at “The nation has decided that the NAACP bus. She said she www.cobbtheatres.com since there was a civil rights QUOTE OF THE DAY movement that there is equal- ity,” she said, “But there was “I’m going to try unless I’m too drunk never necessarily a clear win in the movement.” to walk.” Deller said the fight has Homecoming Week 2007 moved to the local level on a — William Edwards, a freshman majoring in case-by-case basis. She said she Sunday, September 30 nursing, about whether he would go to see ESPN’s wants to continue to inform 19th Annual Roll Tide Run 2:00 p.m. and empower people to make Race-Capstone Drive on UA Campus “GameDay” on campus Saturday. changes. Registration and Check-in at rear (north) of Gorgas Library See “UA prepares for ‘GameDay’,” Justin Zimmerman, a junior double majoring in political Monday,y, OOctober 1 Page 1. science and philosophy and Paint the TownTow Red the president of the UA chapter Pick Up Materials at Fergusonn Center SGA Office 1:00-4:00 p.m. of the NAACP, said there would always be racism and injustice. Banner Competitionompetition The Crimson White is ... He said it did not matter that Pick Up Materials at Ferguson Centerter SGA Office 1:00-4:00 p.m. ■ Mike Faulk - editor, ■ Callie Corley - opinions editor, racism would always be with us [email protected], 348-8049 [email protected] — it only mattered whether or Bowling Tournament 9:30 p.m.m. 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laws is use of the devices dur- legislation about driving with Alabama has no law ing emergency situations. cell phones, but Clay Ingram, banning cell phones Police in California will not spokesman for AAA-Alabama, California cell phone laws be able to pull a driver over said the organization is always while driving for just using their cell phone. a proponent of safe driving. It would have to be another “We are all about safety,” BY AMANDA PETERSON issue like speeding or unsafe Ingram said. “We are just Drivers under 18 will not be allowed to use Campus Affairs Editor lane changes, along with talk- hesitant to just start throwing ■ [email protected] ing on a cell phone legislation around.” cellphones or any electronic devices While the Alabama state Ingram said he hopes leg- Next summer, Alabama legislature has debated simi- islation to regulate cell phone teenagers will still be able to lar bans on driving while use while driving will not be Only adult drivers will be allowed to use talk and drive; so long as they using a cell phone, no bill has necessary, but he said driving are not in California. ever made it out of commit- is more dangerous in general hands-free cellular devices Gov. Arnold tee. now because people drive Schwarzenegger signed leg- State Rep. William Thigpen, closer together and at higher islation last week that bans whose district includes speeds. First fine will be $20 drivers under 18 years of age Tuscaloosa, said he would For Courtney Stone, the from using cell phones, lap- support a bill if it came to issue with the law is the age Additional fines will be $50 tops, pagers, walkie-talkies a vote, but he would rather limit, not that it limits cell or any “mobile service devic- see a ban for everyone, rather phone use. Stone, a sopho- es” while behind the wheel, than just one age group. more majoring in political Law will be enacted July 1 according to The Associated “I’d be glad to look at the science, said age makes no CW graphic/ Nick Brubaker Press. And that includes bill,” Thigpen said. “I don’t difference while handling a hands-free devices. know if we’d go as far as com- cell phone and driving. main priority of police offi- driving more distracting than talking on a cell phone. Penalties are $20 for the pletely banning it.” “What is the difference cers should not be to watch talking on a cell phone any- “It is a good law, because first offense and $50 for each Before voting on legislation between an 18 year old and for teenage drivers talking on way, because it takes more of [using cell phones while driv- offense after the first. regarding cell phones, Thigpen a 20 year old?” Stone said. cell phones. the driver’s attention off the ing] caused a lot of wrecks for The law goes into effect on said he would like to see sta- “There are adults who will “If they are going to pass road. my friends growing up, but July 1, the same day as another tistics about how banning cell be irresponsible and unsafe. a law, I don’t think that it Mitch Beasley, a sophomore when I was 16, I would have law that bans drivers over 18 phones would improve the They are just as capable of should matter how old you majoring in business, said he hated it,” Beasley said. from using a cell phone with- safety for Alabama drivers. being distracted.” are,” Taylor said. agrees with the law, but there out a hands-free device while AAA-Alabama has not offi- Carlin Taylor, a junior He said he considers send- are more serious crimes in Caitlin Looney contributed to driving. The exception to both cially supported any specific majoring in business, said the ing text messages while Tuscaloosa than driving and this report.

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Callie Corley ■ Editor That’s What She Said Opinions [email protected] with Ben Flanagan Friday, September 21, 2007 4 Our View Few conversions never hurt A doctor’s appointment last screaming at my 6-year-old throughout the city to get in Friday sent me home for the cousin when he decided to touch with. Strength weekend. I spent the major- stop in front of me on his skate- Driving back on Sunday, ity of my time getting some board and block my view of I got off on University Blvd. much-needed R&R and catch- The the game. I was entering what instead of Jack Warner. I want- ing up on homework. Last looked like a great depression ed to see it. I wanted to gaze in I didn’t mind missing the when Alabama started their awe at Bryant-Denny Stadium football game. It was just Minute last drive of the game. standing guard over campus is in unity another game — the likes I doubted Alabama’s abil- like the Parthenon in Athens of which I could see at least ity to close the deal and score or Rome’s Coliseum. five more times this season. I another touchdown. I had “Football is the Alpha and the Around the nation today people gathered in sup- made enough money selling seen this before. Omega,” my friend Andrew port of the Jena 6. my ticket to cover gas for the Callie Corley I glanced at my parents, said. “It is everything.” According to an Associated Press wire story, this drive home, so I was happy. [email protected] hoping they could offer com- I can’t say that football will support is “being called one of the biggest civil I did make sure to pack fort in my time of despair. ever consume my life. And I rights demonstrations in years.” an Alabama T-shirt to wear Things were looking good. I Both were on the edge of their won’t pretend that I under- In August 2006, three white students hung nooses on Saturday. Montgomery is enjoy watching football from seats. I never thought I’d see stand the rules of the game from a tree at Jena High School in Louisiana. The Auburn country — I had to the comfort of a couch, sitting my mom get so excited about that well. I’ll never get a tattoo make my allegiance known. in an air-conditioned room. an Alabama football game. with anything Alabama foot- nooses appeared after black students asked for and Saturday evening my par- Standing up for four or more I don’t know what happened ball related nor will I ever buy were given permission to sit under the predomi- ents and I went to my aunt’s hours in the heat is not my during that Arkansas game but an RV for tailgating. I’ll never nately white student hang out spot. The students house to eat dinner and watch idea of fun. something changed for me. cry if we lose. I’ll never cry if responsible for the nooses were briefly suspended. the game. The three of us, my After dinner, I got a book out The Tide changed for me. we win. I might attend a few Three months later, six black students were two aunts and my little cousin of my bag to try and get more No longer did I feel isolated games after I graduate, but I’ll accused of beating a white classmate and originally gathered in the living room homework done. At the end of from Alabama football. never plan my fall around the charged with attempted second-degree murder. around the television. the third quarter, Alabama was I would have kissed every Crimson Tide football sched- I settled in for a long night. up 31-10. Alabama football player that ule. Five of the six were released on bond, but one I’ve never considered myself I never even opened the night had they been standing I can, however, promise you remains in jail pending a hearing. much of a football fan. And to book, however. A sweet vic- in the living room. this: For the next two years, I We do not however, believe that this is an issue of be honest, I thought fanaticism tory that loomed just over the I told my parents I was driv- will be in the stadium for every freedom of speech. surrounding Alabama foot- crimson horizon was stolen ing back to Tuscaloosa that home game the Tide plays. Nooses aimed at warding off black students, ball was absurd. People count right out from under us. night. I missed the game but Every fall, I will give into the harking back on the days of lynching in the South, down to the start of Alabama’s I was in the throws of car- I wasn’t about to miss out on obsession. I will sit in the front diac arrest. shouldn’t be protected as a form of expression. football season like children the celebrations that followed. pew in the cathedral of the count down to Christmas. Jumping and yelling at the The only thing that stopped “Bear” and pay homage to a The facts will, hopefully, speak for themselves. Nothing in the world could TV, I bit back some very inap- me from driving back great legacy and tradition. The truth about the issue will come out and justice make me want to paint my propriate phrases about the — besides my parents — was will be served. entire body crimson and bake Arkansas players’ mothers and the fact that all of my friends Callie Corley is the Opinions In an age when apathy cripples our every move, in the sun all day. their last names. would be too caught up in the editor of the Crimson White. it’s good to finally see people of all ages taking an It had been an easy game. I stopped myself from spirit of victory and scattered Her columns runs on Fridays. interest and a stand on an issue. The Jena 6 isn’t just another case. On TV, in newspapers, around campus — every- where you look the Jena 6 is being talked about. On campus today, students and faculty dressed in all black in honor of the boys. Speeches and forums were conducted. The CW has received letters and columns from students and alumni every day about the case. Everyone is doing something. It’s good to see the public interested. Whites and blacks are protesting the issue together. There is solidarity in this movement. A movement has started behind these six boys and has sparked a revitalized interest to protest vio- lations to people’s civil rights. However, it’s pathetic that such racism is still prevalent today. It’s been more than 40 years since George Wallace CW / Ben Baxter stood in the schoolhouse door. It’s been more than 40 years since Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world where black and white children would work, play and attend school together in harmony. If half a century can pass and we’re still battling these issues, what does our future look like? Generations of hate shouldn’t be allowed to give way to more hatred. After the Jena 6 is treated fairly and the truth An ode to a crimson renaissance comes out, we must remember that there is still something to fight for. BY WILL NEVIN Wilson’s touchdown drive For too long, Alabama fans and eat Golden Flake potato This solidarity should continue so racism and wasn’t just about winning the have been beaten down by chips, it’s all because of Nick hate cannot. Great football moments in game. Alabama has nine more mediocrity and a program that Saban. He is no DuBose, and Crimson Tide history aren’t regular season games, and loses its footing as soon as it he’s certainly no Shula. He Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board. given flashy names. there are some — like LSU and, seems to be going in the right knows exactly what he’s doing. The Goal Line Stand. The historically, Auburn — more direction. Mike DuBose took While blind hero worship Kick. The Catch. important than Saturday’s tilt a team that won the 1999 SEC can lead to some bad things Each simple moniker is against the Hogs. championship, made a BCS down the road, there is not considering other colleges enough to give Alabama fans Of course, the touchdown appearance and got him a fat a single Alabama fan that Letter to the Editor because of the terrible acts chills. They represent distinct, gave the Tide a 3-0 record and contract extension and bravely wouldn’t buy Saban a drink, of violence. We all know that indelible moments when brave a nationally relevant game led them to a 3-8 record. Mike wash his sleek black Mercedes Horrific attacks at the crime happens everywhere, men in crimson did something with Georgia this weekend, Shula’s Cotton Bowl champi- with a toothbrush or take a University but the frequency of these extraordinary and remarkable. but there is something larger onship team came back last bullet in the arm for him. events, as of late, is unac- Moments like stopping Penn at work here. year with modest hopes, only After a national title, that This letter was sent to SGA ceptable. State on the goal line to win The late game heroics only to spend the holidays in the bullet can go wherever it wants President R.B. Walker. This is nothing new. There a national championship. Or led to a win because new head not-quite-luxurious destina- to. were problems when my two booting a 52-yard field goal coach Nick Saban rolled the tion of Shreveport, La. Alabama could finish this Dear R.B., girls were there four years to send the Plains into abject dice on the previous Tide pos- DuBose and Shula were men year 3-9, and it would be bear- ago and when I was there 25 misery. Or making a back- session. in over their heads, elevated to able because the team is head- I am horrified by the years ago. bending, neck-breaking circus On fourth down and five a position beyond their talents ed in the right direction. The recent attacks occurring at However the difference is catch impossible for regular from the Arkansas 25 yard line and capacities. The Tide is the top of the mountain could be the University. I have a son that back then security was humans not wearing a No. 4 to and down by seven, Saban tie that binds fathers to sons, just a couple of years down the that is currently attending. stepped up and the violence even imagine. decided to try a field goal rather Van Tiffin to Tyrone Prothro road. Shouldn’t there be enough somewhat contained. On Saturday, Alabama’s foot- than the safer bet of going for a and a largely poor state with a Does the game against the security to keep our children How many incidents ball lore was given one more first down. Saban had three big troubled past to something of visiting Georgia Bulldogs mat- from violent attacks and will it take today to get the thing to celebrate: presumptions at the time: 1. which it can be proud. DuBose ter this weekend? Sure. But possibly death? University’s and Tuscaloosa’s The Drive. kicker Leigh Tiffin would make and Shula were given the it does not matter nearly as The word is out and it attention? Down 38-34 with just over the field goal, 2. the defense crown jewel of college football, much as the process that is will affect attendance at the Your immediate atten- two minutes to go against would be able to stop a ram- and, not knowing what to do, going on right now with the University. tion to this matter would be No. 16 Arkansas, quarterback paging Arkansas offense and 3. tarnished it. Alabama Crimson Tide. There is already talk greatly appreciated. John Parker Wilson marched the Tide would be able to make After three games this year, Saban is taking care of our about the University keep- the Tide down the field, trying it back down the field. it’s not hard to see the differ- jewel. ing this quiet, and incoming Pam Middleton, to finish a game that started Many people in the stadium ence in the team. They are For that, we owe him a pit- freshman next year are UA parent and alumna 21-0 in Alabama’s favor. With were puzzled when Tiffin came meaner, they are more dis- tance of $4 million per year. eight ticks left on Bryant- out on the key fourth and five ciplined and, as we have all We also owe him our Denny’s various scoreboards, play. We doubted the decision learned, they finish what they thanks. Wilson completed a pass to making. We doubted the play- start. What’s your view? Send letters or guest columns to Matt Caddell for a touchdown, ers. We doubted the team’s Why the change? Will Nevin is a first year law and the stadium erupted into chances win. Just as sure as the sun rises student and a 2007 alumnus [email protected]. Students should include name, year, a frenzy that lasted deep and And we were all proven and “Bear” Bryant was the of the University. He is also a major and daytime phone number. long into the night. wrong. greatest coach to ever breathe former CW opinions editor.

The Crimson White welcomes your view on the issues. Letters to the editor must be less than 300 words and guest columns less than 700. Send submissions to [email protected]. Submissions must include the Mike Faulk Editor Callie Corley Opinions Editor author’s name and daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for verification and will not be published. Jessie Patterson Managing Editor Kathleen Buccleugh Chief Copy Editor Students should also include their year in school and major. For more information, call 348-6144 or e-mail Editorial Board [email protected]. The CW reserves the right to edit all submissions. THE CRIMSON WHITE OPINIONS ■ Friday, September 21, 2007 5 We’re fighting a long battle Our society fails to sheets were hung from a tree be reduced to a simple prank. BY HEATHER WYATT in the front yard of a residence What happened in Jena was It seems ironic to me that near my home. This incident not a joke. The students that so many years ago one par- also “had nothing to do with claimed a tree was “the white ticular man stood in the face race” and was “nothing more tree” displayed their inherent of little opposition screaming than a Halloween prank.” belief that segregation is the practice tolerance for eternal segregation here In the words of my best only choice. on this campus. Today over 40 friend, the events surrounding On that basis alone, the the Jena 6 are “too soon.” We protests of the citizens of this This speech was given at Gorgas hate. It is an acquired charac- guiding light. years later, students are still say that when a comedian or country are completely justi- Library, on Thursday in teristic — something that has Mahatma Ghandi once said, fighting to tear down the walls one of us makes a joke about fied. support of the Jena 6. been implanted in those that “Be the change you wish to of racism. I applaud the students and practice it. We’re all born to see in the world.” Ladies and Six young people from Jena a recent tragic event and we decide it is still too soon after other citizens that refuse to BY MARY HARMON ROUNTREE love, to protect, to care and gentlemen, lets represent pos- — now known as the Jena 6 back down even after the sen- to nurture those among us itive change by reaching out — serve as yet another glar- the tragedy to make light of it. tences were reduced. The town Six targeted and await- regardless of skin color or eco- to those who need it most. ing example of the racism Even though slavery is of Jena — clearly unshaken by ing trial. Many more emo- nomic status. Over 30,000 great Americans that bred the Civil Rights something of the past, jokes the efforts of the Civil Rights tionally affected. One com- I believe that those who — all having come from dif- Movement — a racism that that involve nooses will never Movement — needs to be munity shattered. One practice racism are simply vic- ferent ethnic, religious and still exists today. be funny. Millions of people awakened. nation in unfortunate awe. tims of the society in which economic backgrounds — are Some may or may not were humiliated and mur- That’s all I can grasp from the we live; victims we must reach fighting for justice in Louisiana remember a similar event dered with sheets and nooses. Heather Wyatt is a 2006 alum- events that have taken place out to through non-violence as I speak. And while we are took place a few years ago in Their struggle should never nus of the University in the small town of Jena, La. with open arms to show them not there, we can practice the Cottondale. Nooses and white I personally feel intense pain in the error in their ways. same principles that will help and sorrow for all of those at The absence of account- equality emerge victorious in the center of this situation ability and fairness in Jena is Jena. — white or black, rich or poor, part of a bigger problem. It’s I encourage each and every Republican or Democrat. about our failure as a society one of you to visit colorof- As I wrote this, I was hav- to raise a generation of sen- change.org. ing a difficult time trying to sitive, tolerant people willing There, you will find a peti- organize my thoughts. The to use words instead of guns, tion to send to the Louisiana thoughts in my head — they thought instead of violence governor and printable fli- kept dancing from one thing and to create peace instead of ers to post on bulletin boards to another. Those poor kids. I suffering. around campus and in busi- feel so sorry for their friends, Many times, we are taught nesses and restaurants around their families, the communi- not to show our true feelings the city. ties affected and most impor- lest we be exploited or seen Building word-of-mouth tantly, our nation as a whole. as weak. Conflict resolution awareness is critical. It’s the At the center of this tragedy becomes a secondary method reason so many of you have lies the question — how do of solving problems and not already taken action and why we, as human beings, allow the first step. If we can be a more people join this fight this to happen in the greatest shoulder to cry on, a friend every day. I also ask you to >@7;=B@7= country in the world? Where to listen to or somebody to flood Louisiana state officials do we go from here? 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Thai as a site assessment trip to Thai said her accomplish- approved facility Rita or Wilma in said this research especially plan out potential projects, ments will help her succeed BY BRETT BRALLEY during the summer 2005. Thai, who is helped her receive the Hollings she said. both personally and profes- Senior Staff Reporter in between. Thai from Long Beach, scholarship. Thai said she chose to study sionally after she graduates. ■ [email protected] said for her intern- Miss., received Thai also held a chemical chemical engineering because “The most important thing ship, she is consid- $3,000. engineering co-op in 2006 of her affinity for chemistry. is just getting out there and The University’s College of ering the Center for Additionally, Thai at Eastman Chemical Co. in “I wanted to do something doing something that will Engineering can take pride in Smart Building and was one of 120 stu- Kingsport, Tenn., where she that wasn’t too easy, that would make a positive difference in Ynhi Thai, a junior majoring Community Design, Ynhi Thai dents who received wrote an operational man- challenge me,” Thai said. not only your life, but in soci- in chemical engineering, who which is part of the a $2,500 award from ual for a polymer stretching Even though it may seem ety,” she said. was awarded several national Sea Grant College Program the National Academy for machine, a laboratory tool the like chemical engineering Gary C. April, a research scholarships last semester rec- at the University of Hawaii in Nuclear Training Scholarship company used to test plastics comes easily to Thai, she said professor and head of the ognizing her research and aca- Honolulu. Program. they had made. the opposite is true. department of chemical and demic achievement. Thai also received two Though the awards were Thai now researches with “It’s hard,” she said. biological engineering, sup- Thai received the National awards from the Society of based upon her academic Chris Brazel, an associate For other students who are ported Thai’s advice. Oceanic and Atmospheric Plastic Engineers Foundation. achievements, Thai said her professor of chemical engi- looking to win similar awards, “I would like to encour- Administration Ernest F. One, the Polymer Modifiers and hands-on research experiences neering. They research medi- “[the foundations] definitely age students not only in our Hollings undergraduate schol- Additives Division Scholarship, played a key role in the appli- cal materials that are used to want to see research,” Thai program, but students in the arship, a highly-competitive is a $4,000 award given to four cation processes. She said she detect diseased tissues and said. She said the University University to explore oppor- award given to about 110 stu- students annually. The other attributes much of her success treat cancerous tissue through offers a lot of good opportuni- tunities outside of the class- dents nationally this year. is the Gulf Coast Hurricane to the research opportunities hyperthermia. ties for student research. room,” April said. “Let people The Hollings scholarship Scholarship, a newly offered the University offers. Thai, who is the vice presi- “Get involved with clubs on see all of their talents. Good awards $8,000 per year for award designed for those Last year, Thai worked as a dent of the Society of Women campus,” Thai said. “It doesn’t things happen when that Thai’s junior and senior year who live in areas declared research assistant with Alan Engineers, also traveled to matter ... SGA, engineering occurs.” A+ Program to raise funds for athletics scholarships level. modeled after the program levels range from the Varsity Department hopes for Mal Moore started his first created by Clemson coach level, which requires dona- A+ program goals $180 million endowment fundraising initiative, called the and Alabama graduate Frank tions over $100, all the way up Crimson Tradition Campaign, Howard. to Champion level, which is ■ Program will create a $180 million endow- BY CHRIS EVERS five years ago. “This is a way for people at $10,000 and above. Contributing Writer Ronny Robertson, associate any level to help us,” Moore At the Champion level, fans ment. athletics director of develop- said. can get exclusive access to ■ Five percent interest will fund athletics The UA Athletics Department ment, works with Moore to Fans can make donations of meet Moore and head football is starting a new fundraising organize and direct fundrais- any amount to the program, coach Nick Saban. scholarship. program aimed at securing ing campaigns. He said the as opposed to large donations Despite the rewards, Moore ■ Yearly interest will total $9 million. scholarships for student ath- Crimson Tradition Campaign in past campaigns. The Tide said the emphasis is on the letes without using the depart- raised funds to improve ath- Pride program, which has reward of helping facilitate ■ Capitol campaign for athletics department ment’s budget. letic facilities. been in place since 1987, lets education for student athletes. will rely on donations to create endowment. The Athletics Department “We got way behind in our fans give donations, and in “This A+ helps take the receives no state or federal facilities, and we were not return receive gifts and pre- pressure off our budget, and funding but rather depends on competitive with other schools ferred seating at Bryant-Denny the more we get endowed the athletic scholarships. be earned. donations and ticket sales. in the SEC,” Robertson said. Stadium. more it takes the stress off of If more than 5 percent inter- “Crimson Tradition The department pays for After the renovations and The A+ program shares having to charge more for tick- est is earned, it will be put back Campaign was all about facili- every athlete on scholarship, improvements funded by the some similarities with Tide ets,” Moore said. into the endowment and will ties and the A+ campaign is and they pay the same in- Crimson Tradition Campaign, Pride, because depending on Moore plans to use the accumulate more interest over all about endowing athletic state and out-of-state tuition Moore declared the 2002 the level of their donations, A+ Program funds and put the next year. scholarships,” Robertson said. costs that other students pay. Crimson Tradition Campaign fans can receive rewards and them into a mutual fund. The goal of the program is to “After the nuclear arms race of Director of Athletics Mal Moore a success earlier this year. benefits. With good investing, Moore raise $180 million. With $180 athletic facilities, the focus has said he has a plan to carry He also introduced a new If fans donate more than said they would take 5 per- million in the endowment [shifted] more onto endowing out this program and take the campaign called the A+ $100, they can receive decals, cent of the interest earned at 5 percent interest, rough- athletic scholarships across athletic department to a new Program. Moore said it was lapel pins and newsletters. The each year and use it to pay off ly $9 million in interest can the SEC.”

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Mandaleris was invited Mandaleris is a graduate whatever else my director tells Mandaleris talks to by Beta Alpha Psi, the hon- of the University of Virginia me to do,” he said. business students about orary accounting fraternity, and received his master’s PCAOB was created by the and Mary Stone, director of degree in accounting from Sarbanes Oxley Act, which was auditing, policies the Culverhouse School of Virginia Commonwealth passed after the ENRON scan- Accountancy. University. After graduation dal. BY JESSICA ALEXANDER “I talked to students to he joined the Ernst & Young The board of the PCAOB’s Senior Staff Reporter see who they wanted to hear firm’s Birmingham office. mission is to “oversee the ■ [email protected] from,” Stone said. “Many of Twenty years ago he moved auditors of public companies the students have just started to Greensboro, N.C., to help in order to protect the interest Chris Mandaleris, deputy learning about PCAOB and open another Ernst & Young of investors and further the director of inspections for the they were interested in learn- office. In 2003 Mandaleris public interests in the prep of Public Company Accounting ing even more about it. One joined PCAOB. informative, fair and indepen- Oversight Board, delivered student approached me and “My job is to basically make dent audit reports” of public CW/ April Williams four lectures Thursday con- told me her father worked sure the inspections get done, companies. Chris Mandaleris speaks to the business students in Alston Hall. Mandaleris cerning PCAOB policies and with PCAOB and gave me his to ensure that PCAOB contin- is deputy director of inspections for the Public Accounting Oversight Board. procedures. contact information.” ues to hire good people and See SPEAKER, Page 8

black students allegedly beat engineering, said he made “Everybody’s talking about of hope that rose from the freedom that one day their PROTEST up one white student. the trip down to Jena so he it, but I can actually say I crowd with every chant for dream would be realized. Continued from Page 1 The students who hung the could see with his own eyes went and participated,” he nooses were suspended, but the racism he heard about in said. to make the trip because the no charges were filed against the news. The appearance of the national chapter sent out a them, while the Jena 6 face “I wanted to see if for myself town when he first arrived call for representatives. a slew of charges with large because you don’t really see made an immediate impres- “We haven’t been very penalities. that kind of discrimination sion on him, Carney said. active for the last couple of The tree has since been cut everyday,” Hayes said. “This place looked like years, so we wanted to do this down. He said he heard the something like that could to help get the NAACP back to On Wednesday, District NAACP was taking a bus to happen here,” he said. “It Your Tailgating Headquarters where it’s supposed to be — Attorney Reed Walters said the protest through a friend reeks of racism.” an organization helping the he did not believe the two and quickly decided to join He said the crowd itself downtrodden,” Zimmerman events were directly related, the group. seemed peaceful and help- said. and there was no Louisiana Hayes said the protest was ful. The speakers had some He said the decision was law broken when the nooses what he expected — a lot insightful points to make made Sept. 13 and FAC funds were hung. signs and a lot of people. too, Carney said. 5% off Student covered the costs of the char- Much of the rally outside He said he was surprised at “Jesse Jackson said, ‘It’s ter bus and drivers. the courthouse in Jena was the turnout of white support- time for the federal govern- “The dean of students Dr. spent dwelling on the words ers, which was significantly ment to take action and stop Discount Mondays Tim Hebson helped to get us of the district attorney. lower than the black turnout. leaving it up to the local and the charter bus,” Zimmerman Speakers such as Jesse “It was shocking to see,” state governments,’” Carney and Thursdays said. “He’s a very good man, a Jackson, New Orleans Mayor he said. “Being here made said. very good man.” Ray Nagin and the Rev. Al it more personal and more It was an epic experience Zimmerman said he Sharpton had sharp critiques real.” for him, he said. thought the rally was a suc- of the decision not to pros- Hayes, who is a native “I just understand now cess, but he said he wish- ecute the white teens who of New Orleans, said being how small the world is for es it had happened earlier hung the nooses as well as from Louisiana also made his black people and how we can because it brought attention the severity of the charges experience a deeply personal come together for something to an injustice not many peo- leveled against the black stu- one. we believe in,” he said. ple knew about. dents. “We saw a lot of New They came together in The Jena 6 controversy The rest of the rally was Orleanians and the mayor,” Jena and other cities around began when a black student devoted to raising money he said. “After what happened the state, momentarily of one at Jena High School asked and support for the Jena 6, to them to see them help accord. his assistant principal if he particularly Mychal Bell, one another city in Louisiana like They came searching for could sit beneath a tree said of the two juveniles being that is really great.” justice, peace and under- to be reserved for whites. He tried as an adult. Irvin Carney, a sophomore standing. was told he could, and three The crowd was periodical- majoring in management and What they found was fel- nooses were found on the ly updated on the fundrais- information systems, said he lowship in others who felt tree the next day. ing, and at last count, over wanted to be a part of the the same twist of emotions. The environment became $20,000 had been donated. movement to free the Jena 6 And even if some of their increasingly intense and Korey Hayes, a sophomore personally, and that is why he questions remained unan- racially charged when six majoring in mechanical made the trip. swered, there was a sense

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BY BILL POOVEY Some witnesses told police The Associated Press “It was getting me wet and then I was thinking what the plane was approaching the hell am I doing here?” the nearby runway at an CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — All unusually low altitude when four people aboard a corpo- — ROBIN FLORES it clipped a utility pole and rate plane that crashed in Chattanooga attourny and former police officer slammed into at least two a shopping center parking unoccupied cars. lot survived with the help of Flores, 48, said fuel dripped bystanders who helped them into whether the plane ran good condition. on him as he crawled under out of the wreckage. out of fuel as it approached A bystander who helped the plane to see if anyone “I was shocked that no one to land at Chattanooga rescue the plane occupants, was in the SUV, which turned was killed,” said Robin Flores, Metropolitan Airport on a medical assistant Melissa out to be unoccupied. Flores a Chattanooga attorney who flight from Birmingham, Ala., Davis, said all four were con- said that as a former police- rushed to the smashed twin- police Sgt. Jerri Weary said. scious and talking when they man in Charleston, S.C., he engine plane that skidded to Ron Turner, 64, the owner were rescued. had worked traffic accidents a stop on top of a sports of Lexington, Ky.-based elec- Ron Turner’s wife, Linda, so he didn’t think twice about utility vehicle outside a res- trical contracting company and another of their sons, helping. taurant where he was eating Amteck of Kentucky, was on Troy Turner, told report- “It wasn’t a big deal. I just dinner. the plane with his son, com- ers Thursday at the hospi- thought it was the right thing Flores, a former police- pany president Daren Turner, tal that Chattanooga was to do,” he said. “The first man, said there was no fire 40, and brother-in-law, Louis not a scheduled stop on thing you do is look for inju- in the crash just after 8 p.m. Mullins, 58, company proj- the flight from Alabama to ries.” Wednesday. He said one ect manager John Dougherty Georgetown, Ky. Troy Turner Flores said he cut his hands occupant suffered a bloody said. said he was told the pilot on broken glass and ruined head gash but otherwise all Ron Turner was in guard- began having problems with a suit but was not worried four occupants were ambu- ed but stable condition with fuel level readings about 20 about his own safety until latory. several fractures and a col- minutes into the flight and he felt the fuel dripping on Police also said no one was lapsed lung, said Dr. Donald just before the crash “lights him. seriously hurt on the ground Barker, director of trauma started flashing.” “It was getting me wet and as the plane struck several services at Erlanger Medical Linda Turner said Jones is then I was thinking what the vehicles in the busy com- Center. a “hero. He saved my fam- hell am I doing here?” he mercial area about 5 miles The pilot, Gregory Jones, ily.” said. AP east of downtown. 47, suffered ankle and back Federal Aviation Administration inspectors Brian Sword stands on a lad- The Federal Aviation fractures and was in good der as he works with fire department personnel while they inspect a Administration was inves- condition, Barker said. He

tigating Thursday, said said both Daren Turner, who plane that crashed Wednesday, in the Brainerd Village shopping complex Kathleen Bergen, a spokes- suffered back injuries, and [ in Chattanooga, Tenn. The plane skipped across two empty vehicles and woman in Atlanta. Mullen, who suffered a frac- [ free gift clipped a pole, witnesses and authorities said. Investigators were looking tured thumb, were also in withpurchase

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SUPethe Store Corey Craft ■ Editor [email protected] Friday,Entertainment September 21, 2007 9 QuinTango kicks off Celebrity Series tonight School of Music features those emotions make sense If you go once you learn why a song nationally-renowned was written,” she said. What: UA School of The group was formed after quintet Singer and another group BY LAURA PITTS Music Celebrity Series member were introduced to Entertainment Reporter featuring QuinTango the tango genre while touring ■ [email protected] in Holland. Where: Moody “We met a very committed The UA School of Music Concert Hall tango group that invited us Celebrity Series kicks off its to come and jam with them,” 20th year with a performance When: Tonight at 7:30 she said. “It was then that we by QuinTango tonight at 7:30 Cost: $7 for students discovered how beautiful real in Moody Concert Hall. tango music was.” According to a UA press According to the official release, the Celebrity Series Singer’s love for playing the press release, QuinTango provides the opportunity for violin started by accident as a gained national attention musical arts enthusiasts to child. in 1999 when it was invited enjoy the sounds of perform- “My best friend took up to give a command perfor- ers from around the world. playing the violin, and I mance at the White House, Skip Snead, director of the tagged along,” she said. along with Robert Duvall, School of Music, said the “Funny thing is that she quit, bandoneonist Raul Jaurena series has been growing for but I’m still playing.” and dancer/actor Pablo the last couple of years and is Singer said her love for the Veron. looking to be just as success- violin is embedded in the Since then, QuinTango’s ful this year. way the instrument allows music has been the “We are working to diver- for passionate and personal soundtrack for two mov- sify our presentation and music. ies, “Inside Straight” and appeal to a wider audience,” “We are a chamber music “Fiction,” and Qantas Airlines Snead said. group, and we play about 17 now features QuinTango in Staying within the bounds to 18 different tangos during their in-flight classical offer- of performances appropri- a program,” Singer said. “Our ings. ate for the School of Music oldest tango was written in While members of the has been top priority, Snead 1907.” QuinTango perform other said. Singer shares the history music genres, Singer said “We enjoy presenting of each piece of music the they’ve all fallen in love with things that are a reflection of group performs. tango music and enjoy shar- what goes on in the School of “It also helps bring people ing that love with others. Music,” Snead said. up to speed about tango and QuinTango has never per- Founded in 1995, how it fits into the world,” formed at the University and QuinTango is a quintet of Singer said. looks forward to everyone cello, bass, piano and two She said this is a good way that will attend,” Singer said. File violins focusing on the musi- for the audience to under- “UA is a wonderful school QuinTango, a quintet of cello, bass, piano and two violins, will be playing at Moody Concert Hall tonight. The cal performance of tango. stand the reasons certain with a fine faculty,” she said. group focuses on the musical performance of tango, playing 17 to 18 tangos per program. Joan Singer plays the violin composers crafted the songs. “It is truly an honor to come in the QuinTango and serves “It’s interesting to know and play here.” football game as a way to that may or may not be able one,” Snead said. “We know as artistic director of the why you feel certain emo- Snead said the event was bring in viewers. to attend other Celebrity it will be a very enjoyable, group. tions during a song. Most of scheduled around a home “We hope that some people Series events will attend this entertaining show.” Think you have what it takes to join a Nascar Pit Crew?

UAW-Ford 500 Event Weekend October 5-7, 2007 10 ENTERTAINMENT ■ Friday, September 21, 2007 THE CRIMSON WHITE ■ INTERVIEW: RICHARD SHEPARD Emmy-winning director talks ‘The Hunting Party’

BY PHIL OWEN within certain criteria he had Assistant Entertainment Editor set up to determine what his ■ [email protected] next project would be. “I really love ‘The Third Director Richard Shepard Man,’ which is the old Carol is quickly making a name for Reed movie with Orson himself. Welles, and I wanted to do Coming off directorial work a movie that was set in a on the critically-acclaimed post-war environment,” comedy “The Matador,” star- Shepard said. “And these pro- ring Pierce Brosnan and Greg ducers gave me this article Kinnear, and the pilot episode about these real journalists of “Criminal Minds,” Shepard in Bosnia five years after the had plenty of options in front war who started looking for of him. the most wanted war crimi- His first decision, to direct nal, and along the way they the pilot for “Ugly Betty,” Richard Shepard got mistaken for a CIA hit earned him an Emmy. And squad. his new film “The Hunting yet know what pilot he will be “I thought the inherent Party,” which he both wrote directing. ridiculousness of the fact and directed and stars “They’ve got these things that they were mistaken for Richard Gere and Terrance called ‘blind deals,’ where a CIA hit squad would pro- Howard, is aiming for Oscar they basically sign your life vide some sort of weird black attention. away,” he said. “They prom- comedy.” Shepard is using the lever- ise you a certain amount of The film, which has thick age he gained from the suc- money and you promise to political overtones, holds cess of “Ugly Betty” to earn direct a pilot for them and special meaning to Shepard, himself more television then eventually you hope to he said, even though he ini- rottentomatoes.com work. find one you both kind of tially viewed the project as a Director Richard Shepard's current film “The Hunting Party" is in limited theatrical release. The film tells the story “I intend to do another TV like.” simple adventure film. of a group of journalists in Bosnia in search of a war criminal. pilot this fall or this spring, “The Hunting Party,” “I didn’t set out on this but I’m also going to do an which is in limited theatrical movie to make a specific these guys, they’re just not pay,” he said. “What we have [that] can be very relevant, episode of ‘30 Rock,’ which release and has not yet come political statement, although being caught. And, you know, now, in the situation in Bosnia especially when you compare is my favorite TV show right to the area, tells the story there is one,” Shepard said. “I Karadzic has been on the run at least, is this guy who’s been it to the so-called search for now,” he said. “That’s one of of a group of journalists, set out to tell what I thought in a country that’s really the indicted by the war crimes Osama bin Laden, where we the little perks. You direct ... played by Howard, Gere and was a very interesting adven- size of Kentucky. And while tribunal for genocide, and no continue to not catch him the pilot of ‘Ugly Betty,’ and Jesse Eisenberg, who travel ture story.” he’s been on the run he’s writ- one seems to be looking for either.” you get all these accolades, through Bosnia in search of Things changed once he ten two books and a play.” him. Shepard said he hopes peo- and you wonder what is it a war criminal dubbed “The began pre-production. Shepard was not short on “If that’s the case, if we’re ple will see the film as more worth. Well, it’s worth being Fox.” “Ultimately, I got really political insight on the mat- not bringing these people than just entertainment. allowed to say, ‘Hey, I want The film is based on angry,” Shepard said. “After I ter. to justice, and the fact that “At a certain point you do to do an episode of ‘30 Rock,’ true events about the real- spoke to people … who had “We live in a society where the real reporters ended up get angry,” he said, “and it and they actually will take life Bosnian war criminal been telling me basically we believe that if you commit basically doing what the CIA does become a political mat- your call.” Radovan Karadzic. Shepard that while a lot of good peo- acts of genocide, there needs hadn’t been doing, and no ter, which is hopefully going Shepard said he does not got involved because it fit ple seem to want to catch to be some sort of price to one seems to be doing ... to raise some debate.”

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*All Appearacnes contingent upon ESPN College GameDay’s broadcasting location. Stop by the University Supply Store Tent on the Quad! Friday, September 21st 7:00-8:00 p.m. supestore.ua.edu THE CRIMSON WHITE ENTERTAINMENT ■ Friday, September 21, 200711 Streckfus and McNamer to read at Bama Second installment in as a faculty member, Streckfus writer,” Streckfus said. “It’s still McNamer, born in Cut Bank, thing I was good at was read- If you go ... said he fell in love with the a confusing experience for me Mont., said she has always ing and writing.” Bankhead Series tonight slow pace of life in Alabama, to see what comes out on the been writing. After graduat- During this time, McNamer What: Bankhead Visiting as well as with the community page.” ing from the University of took a year off work to join a BY DREW TAYLOR here. As a teacher in the creative Montana with a journalism fellowship, where she took a Contributing Writer Writers Series featuring “The students here seemed writing program, Streckfus degree, McNamer worked fiction writing workplace, and Peter Streckfus and to be very special,” Streckfus stresses that the duties of for various local newspapers discovered her real calling. The Bankhead Visiting said. “The [MFA] program teaching and writing should for 11 years, as well as The “I realized then that that Writers Series will continue its Deirdre McNamer tends to attract very interest- be held in the same regard. Associated Press wire service. was what I really wanted to ing people.” “Most of what I have to McNamer said her concentra- do,” McNamer said. second installment of read- Where: The Bama ings on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at To say the least, Streckfus share, I don’t feel like I own,” tion in journalism in college McNamer said the same the Bama Theatre. The guests Theatre doesn’t think he has the writ- Streckfus said. “I’m just pass- was the only thing she knew interests she had as a journal- ing process figured out. In ing on what was given to me.” how to do. ist are still evident in her work will be new UA creative writ- When: 7:30 p.m. ing faculty member Peter fact, he said it is just as hard Deirdre McNamer, who is “I majored in probably as a writer. Streckfus and Coal Royalty Cost: Free — if not harder — to continue teaching in the English depart- three different things before “I’m still curious why people visiting chair in prose Deirdre writing poetry. ment for a semester, will also journalism,” McNamer said. “I’m still a slow and tedious be presenting. “However, I realized the only See BANKHEAD, page 12 McNamer. The readings graduate school, Streckfus will consist of poetry from began work on the poems Streckfus’s book of poetry, that now compose his book, “The Cuckoo,” as well as pas- “The Cuckoo.” After gradu- sages from McNamer’s newly ating from George Mason published book, “Red Rover.” University, Streckfus began Please join us for For Streckfus, writing has working a regular office job always been a confusing yet in San Francisco, where he a fall trunk show rewarding experience. continued working on “The “Confusion is a very stim- Cuckoo” for a couple of years, th ulating experience for me,” until it was published in 2004. Thursday, September 20 Streckfus said. In addition to readings from Friday, September 21st Growing up in San Antonio, “The Cuckoo,” Streckfus will Texas, Streckfus said he recalls also be reading poems from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm his love for writing blossom- his next project entitled “The & ing from his father, an aspir- Pirates,” which is a continua- Saturday September 22nd ing writer who worked on tion of “The Cuckoo.” 9:00 am - 5:00 pm revisions for a novel he wrote “It is taking language from in the 1950s. the book my father was writing at “He was working on it a when I was a kid,” Streckfus lot in the summers,” Streckfus said. said. “I think I got the idea to The themes that surround be a writer from seeing him do Streckfus’ works include the something that he wanted.” questions of power, author- Streckfus began writing ity, history and the struggle of poetry when 14-years-old. systems. Later in high school, with the “These are questions that help of his English teacher, really interest me,” Streckfus he studied poems by authors said. such as e.e. cummings, where Streckfus said he likes 525 Greensboro Ave. he was “entranced by [the spending large amounts of Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 poetry].” time alone with his thoughts Streckfus later received his to keep his imagination and 205.752.6931 Masters of Fine Arts in poetry creativity fresh. This summer, at George Mason University in Streckfus, along with his fian- gift with purchase while supplies last Fairfax, Va. In addition to being cée, lived in Mexico where he a finalist for the Academy of worked on writing more poet- American Poets Walt Whitman ry for his upcoming project. Award in 2004, Streckfus was “That time alone to work also the winner of the Yale on this new project was a Series of Younger Poets that very important time for me,” same year. Streckfus said. In 1996, while still in In coming to the University

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loving portrait more often than Video game saga one of not, even if Mitchell comes the most entertaining ‘The King of Kong: across as more of a blatant villain than is probably the films of the year A Fistful of Quarters’ case. It seems he’s putting on a show for the camera at times, BY COREY CRAFT Director: Seth Gordon saying ridiculous, inflating Entertainment Editor MPAA rating: PG-13 things about his achievements. ■ [email protected] “Whatever I say draws contro- Length: 79 minutes versy,” Mitchell says. “It’s sort Billy Mitchell is a champi- CW critic rating: of like the abortion issue.” on. Up until a few years ago, Coupled with a spot-on score Mitchell held the world record of ’80s music (including a well- score in “Donkey Kong” since placed cue of “Eye of the Tiger”), 1982, with an astronomically “The King of Kong” becomes high 874,300 points. Mitchell a hell of an inspirational tale, became the first person to with several moments that will master “Pac-Man,” playing a Bottom line: “The King of have you cheering and laugh- perfect game by beating 256 ing at the same time. This is not screens and getting every Kong” is a terrifically enter- playing in the state of Alabama, power-up possible. Mitchell taining, crowd-pleasing docu- but do whatever it takes to see supplemented his competitive this movie as soon as you can. video game play with a suc- mentary and one of the best There’s something in this cessful hot sauce company in films of the year. movie for everyone, and you his native Hollywood, Fla. don’t even have to like video To put it most succinctly, games to love this movie, an admiring gamer said, “Billy song compositions and prac- though if you’ve ever played is probably the closest person rottentomatoes.com tices transcendental medita- Steve Wiebe, pictured above, challenged long-time champion Billy Mitchell in the documentary “The King of “Donkey Kong” (and know to being a Jedi out of all of the tion. how damned hard it really is), players.” Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” for the world record score in Donkey Kong. It’s unbelievable how the movie becomes that much By contrast, Steve Wiebe sycophantic the world of com- more resonant. Don’t miss this. is as far from a champion as but also the world of competi- named himself “Mr. Awesome,” Wiebe is an old-fashioned petitive gaming is; Mitchell one can be. Wiebe has led a tive classic arcade play, where cast his new high score in good guy who has been dealt has befriended a group of fel- life that his friends and family world records in games such as doubt. Ultimately, due to sus- a bad hand over and over and low professional gamer lack- describe as one of constant “Missile Command,” “Marble picion of tampering with the wants to prove himself, with eys, who place surreptitious disappointment. In spite of Madness,” “Pac-Man” and “Donkey Kong” game, Wiebe’s a supportive — if not mildly phone calls to Mitchell as they being a talented artist, musi- “MAPPY” are challenged every score was rejected, leaving exasperated — wife and two watch Wiebe play “Donkey cian and athlete, Wiebe has day. Players go “professional” Mitchell to reclaim his title. children at his side. It’s an old Kong,” updating him of Wiebe’s been unable to maintain any in these games, with tourna- What follows is a back-and- story but a great one. score. steady work, having been laid ments overseen by the govern- forth battle between the arro- The supporting characters What eventually becomes off from numerous jobs until ing group Twin Dragons, which gant Mitchell and Wiebe over are also fascinating. I don’t clear is that these people finally settling into a career as is comprised of several men the world record of “Donkey know who Roy “Mr. Awesome” — the frustrated jack-of-all- a middle school science teach- (including Mitchell) who over- Kong,” leading to a challenge Shildt thought he was impress- trades Wiebe being a possible er in Richmond, Wash. see videotaped record submis- between the two over the ing with his ’80s video “Mr. exception, in spite of his travel His one secret hobby is sions to watch for glitches or record that will be entered into Awesome’s Guide to Life,” but of almost 3,000 miles to com- “Donkey Kong.” And he’s quite cheating. the Guinness Book of World thanks to the excerpt, I want pete in a video game tourna- good at it, too. The head referee makes ref- Records. It’s an old-fashioned to see the whole thing. The ment — all exist in a sort of The new documentary film erence to receiving a video- underdog story, if you will; film also devotes some time extended adolescence, never “The King of Kong: A Fistful tape from “the ‘Metroid’ team sort of like “Rudy” except with to Doris Self, an 80-year-old having gotten past the petti- of Quarters” chronicles the of Brazil.” video games. woman who aspires to set the ness and social structure of showdown between these two The film documents Wiebe What makes this work so world record in “Q*Bert.” And their teenage gaming days. strong personalities, and it’s a as he sets the new “Donkey well is director Seth Gordon’s the founder of Twin Galaxies It would be easy to poke fun true delight. Quite simply one Kong” world record, break- attention to these people and and head referee plays his rock at these people, but this is a of the best documentaries I’ve ing one million points — and their characters. It becomes an ever seen, “Kong” is one of the shattering Mitchell’s record. old-fashioned sort of morality most entertaining movies I’ve But controversy ensued. tale. Mitchell is a blowhard, watched all year. Wiebe’s association with the basically, who talks the talk The documentary examines jealous “Missile Command” but, as we see by film’s end, not only these two individuals, champion, a man who nick- may no longer walk the walk. GARB… BANKHEAD Continued from Page 11 behave the way they do,” because BAMA fans McNamer said. “I’m interest- ed in that layer of existence.” McNamer cites writers such as Joy Williams and Eudora come in all sizes. Welty as possessing the writ- ing style she generally gravi- tated toward. Looking back, McNamer said she was most influenced by these writers because of their lifestyles. “As it turns out, the writers that I read the most of tended to live on the margins of the mainstream culture of their time,” McNamer said. Besides being published in newspapers such as The New York Times, the New Yorker, and the Chicago Tribune, McNamer has also written numerous novels such as “Rima in the Weeds,” “One Sweet Quarrel,” “My Russian” and “Red Rover,” which was published in August. The original idea behind “Red Rover” was that of attheW McNamer’s uncle and his Perryman Jones sudden death after return- M ing from Argentina during World War II. After numerous and attempts to tell the story as Free Concert Coffee a memoir, McNamer decided to turn the story into a novel, Friday Sept. 21 at 8 pm at The Loft making up the rest of the story. “Red Rover” will be one The Loft is to the left of 15th St. Diner of the readings McNamer will present tonight. and between EZ Cash and Snappy McNamer’s process for Tomatoes writing is very similar to Streckfus’ in terms of time. “You have to arrange to Check him out at: have the time to think about www.myspace.com/mpjmusic or things,” McNamer said.

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■ VOLLEYBALL Crimson Tide back to .500, unbeaten in SEC

BY WILL BARRY the week, especially coming our defense. I felt like over Senior Sports Reporter off of a weekend where you the course of the last three ■ [email protected] had to play two different SEC matches our offense has teams on their home floor. come around really well and The Crimson Tide volley- “It was tough [Wednesday] we always seem to be not as ball team is headed in the night from a physical and consistent on the defensive right direction after a week of mental standpoint on both end,” Green said. “So we’re SEC play that got them back us and Mississippi State just just going to work a lot on our on the winning track. because you’re playing your team defense and serving and The Tide went 3-6 in non- third match in seven days,” try to prepare for our next conference play in three dif- Green said. opponent.” ferent tournaments. The team looks to keep The Tide will face its next The Tide headed into last their heads on straight after opponent, Arkansas, Sunday weekend with a road trip starting off 3-0 in the SEC, in the CAVE at 1:30 p.m. ahead of them that includ- especially with those wins Alabama looks to improve ed Tennessee, Kentucky and coming on the road. at home from their 0-3 per- Mississippi State. “I don’t think that’s pos- formance against UAB, It was essential Alabama get sible for our team to be over- Sacramento State and Illinois off to a great start on the road confident and I don’t think State at the Academy Sports in the SEC, since last season our coaching staff is going to Bama Bash earlier in the sea- they were 9-1 at home in “the allow that to happen,” Green son. CAVE” while struggling with a said. “We’re just going to keep “We’re all going to be very 3-7 road record. pushing them really hard in happy to be playing at home The Tide started SEC play practice everyday and just on Sunday because we’ve got last Friday in Knoxville, Tenn., trying to keep them focused some making up to do to our where they swept the Lady on improving one day at a fans after the way we per- Volunteers 3-0. time.” formed at our home tourna- Alabama was the first team The team still feels like they ment,” Green said. “I think to beat Tennessee at home have a lot to improve on as the kids are very well aware of this season, giving them a they continue to compete in that, and I think they’re going lot of confidence going into the SEC. to be more driven and more Kentucky. “Well one thing we need motivated than ever to play The Tide then made the trip to work on our blocking and well at home.” to Lexington, Ky., on Sunday where they battled back and forth with the Lady Wildcats before winning 3-2 to give Kentucky their first home loss this season. The Tide finished off its SEC road trip with a sweep of Mississippi State in Starkville on Wednesday night. The SEC road trip has brought Alabama up to a 6-6 overall record after going 3-0 in the SEC. GAMEDAY ATTIRE Courtesy of Media Relations Alabama head coach Judy Crystal Hudson sets up for spike in a match against Arizona State in last year’s Crimson Tide Invitational. The Green said it wasn’t easy play- Tide began the SEC schedule last Friday against Tennessee and has yet to lose to a conference foe. ing a game in the middle of MILLIONS Continued from Page 14 More than 5,800 temporary seats have been brought in. Alabama is also in nego- tiations with Clemson about a possible game next year at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, another neutral-site game that could pay off financially. “We have talked to Clemson but we also have talked to sev- eral other schools,” Moore said. “That is not settled yet as to how we will go. But we are looking at that.” GOLF Continued from Page 16

Potter doesn’t look at this year as a rebuilding year. “I think that one of the mis- takes that we’ve made over the past couple of years is setting a goal to making it through the Mon - Fri 7-6 pm H2006_N05634737 Regionals. Consequently, we’ve Sat 9-5 pm gotten to the nationals and 525 Greensboro Ave. maybe haven’t been as ready to play because we were just happy to be there,” Potter said. 752-6931 14 SPORTS ■ Friday, September 21, 2007 THE CRIMSON WHITE INbrief ■ SOCCER from staff reports ... Thompson out for Ping/Golfweek preview Bernier adjusts on and off field Another tournament; BY GREG OSTENDORF yet another lineup. The Sports Reporter “In Canada, sometimes you can’t even open a door Alabama golf team, ranked

No. 2 in the Golf World/ because it’s so cold.” The Alabama soccer team Nike Coaches’ poll and No. — JUSTINE BERNIER has always been known for its 3 in the Golfweek preseason strong goalkeepers among the UA soccer goalkeeper poll, will use its third dif- SEC schools, and freshman ferent lineup in as many Justine Bernier looks to con- “What I noticed right away Another major adjustment tournaments this weekend tinue that tradition in her first was her quickness and her that Bernier has had to make is when it competes at the year. explosive first step,” Staley getting used to the heat in the Ping/Golfweek Preview. Bernier is already off to a said. “Second was her commu- South. On Sunday Alabama great start, recording wins nication in the back. She talks “In Canada, sometimes you won the Carpet Capital in four of the team’s first five a lot, and that is something we can’t even open a door because Collegiate, where 13 of games, including two shut- need because we need a field it’s so cold, but here you walk the 18 teams were ranked, outs. She is the fourth Alabama general back there.” outside and you’re drenched using a lineup of Michael soccer player to come from Staley had to fight many in sweat.” Thompson, Mark Harrell, other big-name programs to It hasn’t taken long for Matt Hughes, Matthew Ontario, Canada. “When I was trying to decide land her, but she has already Bernier to create a bond with Swan and Gator Todd. shown that she’ll be an intri- her teammates despite the Thompson finished second where to go and taking my vis- its, I fell in love with the atmo- cate part to the team’s suc- cultural differences. It helped individually. In its season cess this year and for years to that she had already played opener, Japan’s TOPY Cup, sphere at Alabama, as well as come. with not only her sister, but Alabama came in second the campus and the people,” While Bernier has adjusted two other girls on the team, among an international Bernier said. well on the field, off the field Hayley MacDonald and Rosaly field of 10 teams with a It also helped that her sister, she is still trying to become Petriello, in Canada. lineup that included indi- Danielle Bernier, transferred acclimated to a new lifestyle. “She has gotten along with vidual champion Joseph to Alabama this season after She is living in a different the rest of the team real well Sykora, Thompson, Harrell, playing two years at Canisius. country, and for the first time, so far,” Staley said. “She has Todd and Stewart Whitt. The two played soccer and living without her mom. a couple different slangs When Alabama hits ice hockey together in high “The biggest transition for for the bathroom and other Purdue’s Birck Boilermaker school. me is not having my mom with things that they say up there Golf Complex-Kampen Head coach Don Staley me,” Bernier said. “She did Course for the first two already had a connection with in Canada, but for the most CW/ Alex Gilbert her club team in Canada, and everything for me, and even part it seems like she has inter- rounds on Saturday, it will Goalie Justine Bernier prepares before Thursday’s match against Alabama go without Thompson, its when he first saw her play, he though I have my sister to do acted very well with most of 2007 Ping All-American State. Bernier’s sister Danielle also plays on the team. knew she was legitimate. it now, it’s not the same.” the girls.” and U.S. Amateur final- ist. The lineup will include Harrell, Hughes, Sykora, ■ Swan and Todd. FOOTBALL “Even though it’s the start of the new golf season, we’ve been going at it pret- ty hard since January,” said Alabama head coach Jay Alabama, FSU to get $2 million Seawell. “You miss a lot of school in the fall because of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The game was put together Alabama has projected only out for Alabama and Florida so many tournaments in a when Florida State athletics $2 million from the game in its State was $4.9 million because row, so this fall we knew we Win or lose, No. 16 Alabama director Dave Hart, a former budget, but the school hopes the game budget included were going to have to shuf- and Florida State both stand to Alabama basketball player, for even more. $500,000 from sponsorships. fle the lineup a lot because make a lot of money playing in mentioned the idea to Crimson The event is almost like an But sponsorships for market they are student-athletes. Jacksonville, Fla., next week. Tide director of athletics Mal in-season bowl game for the value could not be secured. We’re not going to ever Each university is projected Moore. They both worked with Crimson Tide. Each team has With a crowd of 78,000 antic- sacrifice their schoolwork to receive profits of $2 million the Gator Bowl Association to hotels assigned by the Gator ipated, the game is expected to for the golf team. So this or more under the game con- put the event together. Bowl, each school received have the largest crowd in sta- week we’re going to leave tract, which was obtained by “We’re very pleased with the 30,944 tickets and each team dium history, larger even than Michael out. He’s missed The Huntsville Times through way both schools went about will have its own painted end Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005. a lot of school between an open records request. A $2 this and the participation from zone. making the U.S. Amateur million payday is about what the Gator Bowl,” Moore said. The original projected pay- See MILLIONS, Page 13 finals and going to Japan Alabama pockets for a home “Both universities will do well and then our tournament game. financially and this was cer- last weekend. So he’s going The game will be played tainly another attraction to the to stay out and catch up on at Jacksonville Municipal game. [Florida State] gave us Jobs...Jobs...Jobs his schoolwork.” Stadium on Sept. 29. an opportunity.” Auburn’s Burns not just a runner Center for Athletic Student Services AP — Kodi Burns rolled out toward the left sideline, spotted a receiver coming open on the opposite side of the field and fired a 50- Now hiring tutors for the following subjects yard strike on the move. 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BY ROB MCNAMARA Alabama women’s golf team believes the young team can Collegiate Match Play tour- mentioned key players are Sturm, and two juniors, Ekey Contributing Writer looks to improve under third- rebound and fill that spot. nament in Orlando, Fla., incoming freshmen. Though and Laura Goodwin. year coach Mic Potter. “I feel like with Kathleen and the UA-Ann Rhoads the team returns eight players, Coming off of a fifth place Though star player Jenny Ekey, Camilla Lennarth and Intercollegiate, which will be there is only one senior, Sarah See GOLF, page 13 finish in the SEC last year, the Suh has graduated, Potter Courtney Harter we have some held at the North River Yacht players who certainly have the Club in Tuscaloosa. ability to score and shoot the While Potter thinks Ekey, kinds of rounds that Jenny did, Lennarth and Harter will be so I think we are capable of the key players early on, he having the scores she put up looks for sophomore Helena replaced most of the time,” Blomberg to make waves Potter said. throughout the season. Potter has had a huge influ- “Already she is hitting the ence on the program since ball more solid and the biggest coming from Furman after the key for her will be improv- 2004-05 season. The Crimson ing her putting stroke,” Potter Tide has had three appearanc- said of Blomberg, a Swedish es in the NCAA tournament Junior National team player since its first season in 1974. from Uppsala, Sweden. “I Two of them came in the last think that’s all that’s standing two years and were Potter’s between her and some great first two as Alabama’s coach. success on this team.” In the absence of Suh, the The one shortcoming for team is also searching for lead- this team seems to be expe- ership. rience, as two of the afore- “That job might be done more by committee than it’s ever been,” Potter said. “I think we probably need to play in a tournament or two to see how it’s going to shape up in that regard, but so far I’ve been very pleased with the chemis- try we have.” The season opened on Sept. 9 with the Cougar Classic at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. The Tide rebounded from a rough sec- ond round with a better third round to finish tied for third with Texas behind Notre Dame and Tennessee. Courtesy of Media Relations The fall schedule includes Sarah Sturm follows through on a swing during the UA-Ann Rhoads tournaments at Kentucky, Tournament in 2005. Sturm is the only senior on this year’s squad. Tennessee, the Hooters