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Patrick Surtain II made his first collegiate start against Texas Less than seven months A&M and came away with his first . later, Surtain II made his Alabama debut in the Surtain II has played in every game second half of the game BY JAMES OGLETREE this season, one of three freshmen against Louisville, playing STAFF REPORTER to do so on defense, along with Josh in Alabama’s Jobe and Eyabi Anoma. The others, nickel and dime packages. nside the final 30 seconds of the however, haven’t had nearly as much Surtain II also practiced at Ifirst half against Texas A&M playing time. the Star position during fall last week, the Aggies, trailing by 15 camp, so the coaches think points, had a perfect play called to highly of his versatility. beat Alabama’s defense deep and get Two weeks later, Surtain II was back in the game. inserted into the starting lineup early Two A&M receivers ran deep routes on after Ole Miss scored a 75-yard to the left side of the field. One crossed He’s a bright young passing on the game’s into true freshman cornerback Patrick first play. Coach said Surtain II’s zone. Sophomore safety man. He’s been able Surtain II’s size was a factor in the Xavier McKinney rushed over to cover decisions to play him against Ole one receiver, leaving the freshmen to learn and grow Miss and Texas A&M. one-on-one with the other. at the position and “Patrick has done a really good Using the speed that made him a job,” Saban said. “He’s a bright young top-five recruit nationwide, Surtain be able to execute man. He’s been able to learn and grow II, who was making his first career at the position and be able to execute start, stayed with his man – keeping and do the things he and do the things he needs to do. his eyes on his receiver – and plucked needs to do. He fits our style very well in terms the slightly overthrown ball out of the of what we want to do. We’ve been air for his first career interception. pleased with his progress.” “I think that elevated everyone’s NICK SABAN Coaches saw that potential in him play, sophomore linebacker Dylan while recruiting him years ago, and Moses said. “It excited everyone. now his new teammates on the That was really big. … As far as the While it seems Surtain II, a Fort defense are starting to see it as well. defense goes, that really boosted Lauderdale, Florida native, has “Pat is another guy that comes and us up and got us hyped, and for the secured a starting spot for now, works every day,” redshirt junior offense, that pretty much made them very little was secure about where linebacker said. want to do what they had to do.” he would play until “[He’s] always here, always trying YOUTH – Patrick Following a 20-yard return by Surtain the last minute. He committed to to learn and get better, and it’s SuSurtainrtain II tootookk hihiss fi rsrstt II, Alabama’s offense got into field Alabama on National Signing Day in showing. … When you put in intercinterceptioneption 20 yards,yards, goal range in just one play. Instead of February after a late push from the the work and the time and setting up a fi eld goal. entering halftime leading by eight points Crimson Tide won him over from all that, it comes natural.” CW / Grant Nicholls and having just given up a big play, the LSU, which had long been the favorite Crimson Tide’s lead swelled to 18. to land him.

IMPROVING – Patrick Surtain II has played in every game this year and has started in one. CW / Hannah Saad PAGE 4 GAMEDAY 2018 Off ense analysis: Ragin’ Cajuns vs. Crimson Tide

YARDS PER GAME

Alabama Louisiana-LafayetteLou Alabama 539.5 yards AndreA Nunez No. 6 in the SEC 541 yards 1,033 yards 72.372.3 completioncom percentage 72.5 completion percentage Louisiana-Lafayette 4 12 touchdowns 415.7 yards No. 9 in the Sun Belt PASSING RUSHING Louisiana-Lafayette Alabama Louisiana-Lafayette Alabamama 209.67 yards 334.75 yards 206 yards 204.8 yardsards No. 9 in the Sun Belt No. 3 in the SEC No. 7 in the Sun Belt No. 6 in thehe SSEECC

TOP RUSHERS TOP RECEIVERS Alabama Alabama Alabama 246 yards DeVonta Smith No. 10 in the SEC 368 yards 260 yards No. 3 in the SEC No. 7 in the SEC Louisiana-Lafayette Trey Regas Louisiana-Lafayette 294 yards Keenan Barnes No. 2 in the Sun Belt DeVonta Smith 143 yards CW / Grant Nicholls

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BEHINDTheBEHIND Vermilion’s Louis PrejeanENEMYENEMY previews Louisiana LINESLINES matchup

BY BEN STANSELL Q:We saw Texas A&M place a Q:What changes has Billy Napier ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR big emphasis on stopping Alabama’s made to the Louisiana-Lafayette running game. What approach do you program? expect the Ragin’ Cajuns to take to slow labama received 60 of the 61 Alabama down offensively? Apossible votes in the latest AP Poll A:With a rehaul of the roster, to remain the No. 1 team in the country. the biggest changes for Louisiana Napier has admitted that the came on the defensive end. The The Crimson Tide took down then-No. 22 A: defense is “inexperienced,” and when defense gave up 40 points per Texas A&M handily for its fourth win of the it comes to Alabama it’s “pick your game in 2017, and one area of season. Since we at The Crimson White poison.” Texas A&M’s plan to stop weakness was the linebacking core. focus primarily on Alabama, we caught up the run worked for only so long and Linebackers Jacques Boudreaux and Photo courtesy of Louis Prejean with sports editor Louis Prejean from The Alabama will fi nd any and every way Chaiziere Malbrue have brought Vermilion, Louisiana-Lafayette’s student to get their offense going. If Louisiana the improvement needed. Another newspaper, for a different perspective on wants to stop the run, Alabama has change on the defense is defensive the game. two talented quarterbacks with Tua A:Louisiana’s offense will play back Michael Jacquet. Jacquet Tagovailoa and that they both quarterbacks Andre Nunez played wide receiver last season but can rely on. Louisiana struggled and Levi Lewis. Nunez is more of a Napier believes he has “NFL-caliber Q:How important are games stopping the run in their most recent pocket-passer while Lewis presents talent” as a defensive back. against Power Five opponents for game against Coastal Carolina as they elusiveness and the ability to run schools like Louisiana-Lafayette who gave up 311 rushing yards. The defense the ball out of the pocket. Nunez has are trying to build a program? gave up 40 points a game in 2017 and, proved to be accurate this season Q: What is your score prediction, with 40 percent of the roster being new with a 71 percent passing completion and how did you arrive at it? to the program in 2018, Alabama has an through three games. Behind the A:Louisiana started establishing opportunity to score at will. quarterbacks are a trio of running their program with four straight New back talent with Trey Ragas, Raymond A:Alabama wins 52-7. Score- Orleans Bowl appearances from 2011- Calais and Elijah Mitchell. They all wise, I expect this game to be 14 under former head coach Mark Q:Saban mentioned in a press had a rushing touchdown last week similar to the Mississippi State game Hudspeth. But after three straight conference this week that Napier’s against Coastal Carolina. The offense for Louisiana since they are only losing seasons and a transition under offensive system can prove to be can pick up the tempo with the pass two weeks removed from a top-25 new head coach Billy Napier, games challenging. What kind of offensive and be efficient in the run. This could opponent. Of course, Alabama is in a against Alabama can be a showcase system does Louisiana-Lafayette run possibly make Alabama question tier all by themselves, and this should for the talent and potential within and what problems does it pose for which approach Louisiana will take be another win for the number one Louisiana’s program. opposing defenses? and will require in-game adjustments. ranked team in the country. Free autographs & Photos ® With former Alabama All-american Saturday, September 29 th 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Ferguson Center Supe store PAGE 6 GAMEDAY 2018 Isaiah Buggs stands out on star defensive line

with 3.5, seven total tackles and two obviously can rap pretty well, as you BY CODY ESTREMERA hurries. probably heard in the stadium.” SPORTS EDITOR “He really played well in this last The former No. 2 junior college game, and I think this last game sort player in the country has made an fter having his second-straight of showed what he’s capable of,” coach impression in his second year with Astandout game against Texas Nick Saban said. “We’d like to see him his leadership. A&M, Isaiah Buggs earned his first do that on a consistent basis. This One of his better examples was SEC honor. was by far his best game. I think he’s shown in the four-part ESPN series Isaiah Buggs has been a force to be healthy, and hopefully we’ll be able “Training Days: Rolling with the reckoned with since he stepped foot to build on that, and he’ll continue to Tide.” Players were talking and on Alabama’s campus as an early have that kind of performance and taking their time to get to Saban’s enrollee from Mississippi Gulf Coast production in the future.” closing remarks. Buggs rose his voice Community College. He started all With his performance against above all the others and quieted the 13 games and finished with 51 total the Aggies, Buggs was named SEC rest of the team. tackles and 1.5 sacks last year. Co-Defensive Lineman of the Week. It “We got too many guys was his first time being selected as an talking,” Buggs said. “That’s SEC player of the week. [Saban] the man who needs “It was a great honor to be honored to talk.” by them,” Buggs said. “Dreams come While Buggs leads the true and it’s a blessing, but I wouldn’t defensive line in tackles and be able to do that without my team. sacks, the line, as a whole, is Dreams come true It’s great, and I have all these great one of the better groups in the and it’s a blessing, but I players around me that I get to play country. Alongside Buggs with and practice with each and are and wouldn’t be able to do every day.” . Buggs is a high-energy player, and Williams is a force on that without my team. it shows whenever someone makes a opposing offensive lines, play on defense. He’s usually one of getting into the backfield the players jumping around getting seemingly at will. He ISAIAH everyone hyped up. has 15 tackles and four BUGGS “He’s an energy-starter for us,” tackles for loss. At the start tight end said. “He of the year, Davis was ranked He returned for his senior year and obviously played very well Saturday as the No. 8 prospect for the NFL has started right where he left off. and did a great job. He’s just a big, draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper. He has The senior from Ruston, Louisiana physical presence. Anytime you go 13 tackles and a team-high five is third on the team with 16 tackles, against him in practice you know you quarterback hurries. while leading the team with 5.5 sacks. have to buckle your chinstrap. He “We hang around each other just Against Texas A&M, Buggs brings a lot of energy, a lot of juice. about every day, and we feed off finished with a career high in sacks He’s hard to move off the ball. And he of each other,” Buggs said. “We always challenge each other to do each other’s best each and every day. That’s what we do, GENERAL INTEREST & BUSINESS and we’ll continue to do that.”

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BY JAMES BENEDETTO STAFF REPORTER ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE WR III Last week against Texas A&M, Henry Ruggs III had an efficient outing. SPEED – Henry Ruggs III fi nished Ruggs tallied one touchdown on 84 yards receiving with only three catches. with 84 yards and one touchdown Ruggs continues to be a viable receiver for the Crimson Tide offense. The against Texas A&M. CW / Hannah Saad sophomore from Montgomery, Alabama is coming off a season where he was named to the All-SEC Freshman team. The former five-star prospect continues to develop as a consistent option for an explosive Alabama offense. LA-LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ CAJUNS QB Andre Nunez RB One player that Alabama will need to prepare for is quarterback Andre Another player who had a solid outing last week was junior Josh Jacobs. Nunez. The senior has a 72 percent completion percentage. Nunez has In the small sample fans saw, Jacobs rushed for one touchdown on six also recorded 541 passing yards and four touchdowns. In his game against attempts. Jacobs topped off his game by simultaneously blocking two Texas No. 16 Mississippi State two weeks ago, Nunez completed 21 of 29 passes for A&M defenders for Ruggs III’s touchdown. Jacobs continues to fit the recent 224 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. Although Nunez’s running-back mold set by . Jacobs is a strong running back that rushing numbers do not suggest Louisiana-Lafayette will ask him to run the can power through defensive linemen but has the agility to get outside for big ball, Nunez did record a rushing touchdown in the first week of the season. yard gains. Watch for Jacobs to have a big game this week. DE Bennie Higgins DB Patrick Surtain II The Crimson Tide needs to watch out for Bennie Higgins. The junior One of the new faces that has made an immediate impact is Patrick from Greenwood, Mississippi has had a great start to this year. In three Surtain II. In the limited amount of time Surtain has been on the field, he starts he is tied for fifth on the team in total tackles, with 11. However, he has recorded eight total tackles. Surtain has also recorded one interception makes his presence felt by getting to the quarterback. Higgins leads his and is a pest defending the pass, recording three breakups. Watch for Surtain team in tackles for loss with 3.5 and is also tied for first in sacks with two. to give a good showing this weekend and get Alabama fans excited for With Higgins in the lineup, the offensive line will have to be prepared for a what is to come. tough Ragin’ Cajuns defense. PAGE 8 GAMEDAY 2018

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so that’s why we had to expand into BY JACKSON FUENTES the section two, which we got 900 CONTRIBUTING WRITER extra seats.” The SGA received permission from David Grady, vice president for student atie Newman is one of life, and Steven Hood, associate vice Kapproximately 5,600 students president for student life, to add the who has had the chance to enjoy the additional seats. record amount of block seating offered to students this year. Newman, a sophomore majoring in PLAY FOR FOUR, STAY FOR FOUR dance and marketing, said she enjoys “We were fortunate enough to work sitting with her Alpha Chi Omega a deal with them and extend into S2,” sorority sisters and found there are Martinson said. “The deal was we would many benefits that come with being stay longer. We would stay in the fourth able to spend part of the weekend quarter.” together in Bryant-Denny Stadium with friends. “Alpha Chi Omega has a really good block, so I like being in the front,” Newman said. “If your main source of friends is your sorority, then it’s super convenient to have a spot where all your There are penalties sorority girls are sitting.” if your block is not BLOCK SEATING GROWS filled. We have a

This year, the student body was warning, and then granted an additional section of 900 we will take away seats within the stadium because of a record number of SOURCE-registered blocks for a game if sororities, fraternities and clubs they are not full. applying for block seating.

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This year we had SGA Program Assistant Stephanie Shamblin said staying for four quarters about 10 more is important because recruits brought in Photo courtesy of SGA organizations by the athletics department want to see a packed crowd. STADIUM – The number of organizations that applied and completed the process for block apply than the year “They bring in recruits, and they seating reached an all-time high at 57 – an increase from last year’s 49. want to see a full stadium,” Shamblin before, so that’s why said. “When you look up and you see the we had to expand student section kind of empty, it defeats the purpose.” by completing a rather complicated organization account for 50 percent of into the section two, To enforce attendance throughout the step-by-step process, Martinson said. the organization’s final score. which we got 900 game, the SGA has begun to encourage “If an organization submits 100 organizations to “play for four, stay for STEPS TO SEATS names, that means they want 150 seats,” extra seats. four,” and has collaborated with the Martinson said. athletics department to take photos 30 The process begins with SOURCE- Martinson said after the grading minutes before the game, before the registered organizations attending an process is complete, each organization third quarter and at the beginning of the interest meeting. Those organizations is ranked by their score and CLAY MARTINSON fourth quarter, Shamblin said. then receive a packet including multiple placed accordingly by Shamblin Additionally, she said there is a essays about how they would add value and Martinson. weekly prize sponsored by Coca-Cola for to game day before inquiring about “We take people from there, and we As Student Government Association the block that has the best attendance the organization’s philanthropy. The rank them off their scores,” Martinson (SGA) vice president of student affairs, throughout the game. packet accounts for 20 percent of the said. “The No. 1 slot goes to the No. 1 Clay Martinson, a junior majoring in “It’s more fun when you are around organization’s overall score. person, two, three, four, and that’s history, has dealt extensively with the people you like,” Martinson said. “That “We send out a mass email, and then whoever’s closest to the field.” block seating process for this year. He encourages people to stay more.” we have an information meeting where Block seating is a way for student said this was the first year that an uptick Martinson said sanctions are we will talk about the process and organizations to spend time together in interest for block seating allowed for administered to organizations if they do everyone will sign in,” Martinson said. and celebrate the football game, block seating’s overall expansion. The not attend games. “Everyone who signs in, we have them Shamblin said. number of organizations that applied “There are penalties if your block is ready to go, and we send out the email “It’s another great opportunity for and completed the process for block not filled,” Martinson said. “We have with the Qualtrics form where they start us to provide for our students and the seating reached an all-time high at 57 – a warning, and then we will take away getting the packet.” interests that they have in belonging to an increase from last year’s 49. blocks for a game if they are not full.” Organizations then insert the organizations,” Shamblin said. “This “We usually have to take seats away Martinson said block seating becomes appropriate number of student GPAs is just another thing — that you can from people,” Martinson said. “This year open to everybody if the block is still for seats that they would like using the have a great section to sit together we had about 10 more organizations vacant 30 minutes before kickoff. 1.5 multiplier in place via block seating with your friends at the football game apply than we had the year before, Organizations acquire block seating rules. The GPAs submitted by the and support.” opinions 4 September 27, 2018

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CW / Aneshia Turner COLUMN | OUR VIEW We must trust sexual assault survivors Jane Henry @JaneMHenry assaulted is a painful process – one assailant from harming others or to Based on “allegations”? BY CW EDITORIAL BOARD that requires the victim to spend a come to terms with what happened significant amount of time thinking and to try to find peace. This is why and talking about their assault in it is imperative to trust women who Not facts, but Many who want to see Brett great detail to law enforcement, and come forward saying they’ve been accusations?! Did Kavanaugh appointed to the possibly even in court. The victims sexually assaulted. Supreme Court have a host of of sexual assault also find coming Furthermore, we should be you really ask that reasons why they feel we should forward after an assault strains their alarmed there’s even one credible overlook the allegations he faces. relationships with those around them. allegation against the man who question? That is an Some resort to blatant sexism, could potentially serve for life on claiming that “boys will be boys,” the highest court in the United embarrassment to this as if sexually predatory tendencies States. In the past, Supreme Court are somehow an inherent part of nominees have lost their nomination Alabama grad. being male. This way of thinking for much less than multiple sexual is harmful to the women who are We should be alarmed assault allegations. assaulted and overlooked, as well as In 1987, Douglas H. Ginsburg lost to the men who are characterized as there’s even one credible his nomination when it came to light inherently violent or predatory. allegation against he had used marijuana as a young Others defend Kavanaugh by adult. The thorough vetting process Chandler Gory arguing that he was only a teenager the man who could nominees go through is indicative of when he allegedly committed the high moral standards Supreme @chandlergory sexual assault. Some insist alcohol potentially serve for life Court justices are held to. Brett contributed to the sexual assaults, on the highest court in Kavanaugh must be held to the If Brett Kavanaugh is and Kavanaugh would not have same standards. This is Congress’ committed the assaults had he been the United States. opportunity to redeem itself after going to be the one sober. Neither age nor intoxication failing Anita Hill and confirming are valid excuses for committing Clarence Thomas in 1991. deciding cases that sexual assault. You wouldn’t The FBI needs to investigate the have to do with my exonerate a drunken murderer or allegations against Kavanaugh, and bank robber on the grounds they had if they are true, he must withdraw. body, I’d like to know he been drinking when they engaged in With stunningly low conviction Sexual assault is an issue that criminal activity, nor would you do rates and horror stories such as runs rampant in the United States, would respect my body so on the grounds they were only Brock Turner only having spent three particularly on college campuses in their late teens. Sexual assault months in prison after raping an where alcohol plays a large role in too. Based on these should be treated no differently. unconscious girl behind a dumpster, students’ social lives. We need our The accusations against women know the odds aren’t great if highest government officials to be allegations, I don’t think Kavanaugh have also elicited the they come forward after experiencing committed to changing this alarming all-too-common response that sexual assault. reality, rather than being alleged he does. It’s a no for the women who came forward Women are not incentivized to perpetrators. are fabricating their stories. This lie about being sexually assaulted. me, dog. sentiment fails to consider that When survivors do come forward, it’s Our View represents the consensus of coming forward after being sexually for the purpose of preventing their The Crimson White Editorial Board. EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Jake Stevens editor-in-chief Rebecca Griesbach production editor Send submissions to [email protected]. 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Phone numbers are for contained on this page do not represent the editorial Cassie Kuhn opinions editor verification and will not be published. position of The Crimson White Media Group. news September 27, 2018 5 Alumna tops multiple business magazine lists most of our time [in] were the same “Her success shows me that I can rise to BY RYLIE CURRY that many notable alumni spent their that level as well.” STAFF REPORTER time [in] as well,” Perry said. “In a Hewson began working at Lockheed way, Hewson’s accomplishments serve Martin in 1983 as an industrial engineer. or some new students like Julie as a reassuring example of success Before rising to CEO, she held a variety of FSommer, learning about Marillyn and proves that current students can operational leadership and executive posi- Hewson’s success in the business world follow in the same footsteps of the ones tions at the company. serves as a reminder that attending before us.” According to Fortune magazine, The University of Alabama was the Lockheed Martin serves as the country’s right choice. largest government contractor with about “As a freshman at UA, knowing the CEO $1 billion in contracts in 2018 and a market of the Year attended this university is very value of nearly $100 billion. encouraging and reinforces the idea that I Hewson said in an email that her edu- made the right decision coming here,” said Go for the cation and experiences at Culverhouse Sommer, a freshman majoring in music. opportunities that laid the groundwork for her professional AWARD – Marillyn Hewson was recently Hewson, UA alumna and CEO of success and helped shape her approach to named number one on Fortune’s Most Lockheed Martin, was recently named business leadership. Powerful Women list. Photo courtesy of stretch you and Wikimedia Commons CEO of the Year by Chief Executive “I strongly believe that human magazine and was ranked No. 1 on Fortune push you to grow. beings learn and grow by taking on new Magazine’s Most Powerful Women list of challenges and adding to their breadth for a high-tech lab and research in 2018. Lockheed Martin is a global security of experience,” Hewson said. “The business-data intelligence and cyber and aerospace company that creates mili- MARILLYN University of Alabama provided me with security. Hewson made the largest tary systems and innovative technologies. HEWSON opportunities to do that, both inside and one-time financial contribution in While Hewson’s success as current outside the classroom.” University history. chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Hewson graduated from the University She said her time as an undergraduate Hewson said students should strive to Martin has earned her national recogni- with a bachelor’s degree in business at the University was not easy due to a get out of their comfort zone and learn tion, she has gained further attention administration and later earned a master’s full course load and working night shifts, something new each day. at The University of Alabama as stu- degree in economics. She also attended but it helped her to prioritize and use her “Go for the opportunities that stretch dents are inspired and encouraged by executive development programs at time wisely. you and push you to grow,” Hewson said. her triumph. Columbia and Harvard. Hewson serves on a variety of boards and “Most importantly, don’t put constraints Alex Perry, a junior majoring in com- Nathanael Jones, a sophomore major- is currently a member of the President’s on yourself because you want to be per- munication studies, said Hewson’s accom- ing in finance, said it was encouraging to Cabinet at The University of Alabama. She fect. Just get out there. You will be amazed plishments serve as a reassuring example hear about Hewson’s accomplishments. is also a member of the Board of Visitors of at what you can achieve as you discover of success. “My perception has always been that it the Culverhouse College of Business. strengths you didn’t know you had and “It’s interesting to learn that the takes an Ivy League education and con- In 2017, Hewson donated $5 million develop skills that will serve you for the classrooms we as students spend nections to rise to that level,” Jones said. to the Culverhouse College of Business rest of your life.” Editor | Irene Richardson [email protected] 6 Thursday, September 27, 2018 culture UATD continues to feature national pieces

Directed by Alex Ates, a Master of Fine Arts student, Lucas compelled to minor in religious studies at the University. Hnath’s play “The Christians” tackles the divisive scene of “I loved the play, and I’m so glad I got progressives and conservatives in Christian theology. to see it,” Teel said. “I appreciated how well church politics were portrayed. This situation played out similarly in Kentucky in 2015, so it’s been in national the Methodist church a few years ago BY DESI GILLESPIE canon a few years,” said Alex Ates, over gay marriage, and my church left STAFF REPORTER a Master of Fine Arts student. “We the denomination entirely.” wanted to expose our students and our Kyra Davis, a junior double majoring he play opened on a set uncannily community to it, have them be part in theatre and news media, auditioned Tsimilar to the scene greeting of the dialogue.” for her role at the beginning of the many churchgoers each Sunday Controversial theatre is no stranger to semester and has been rehearsing morning in Tuscaloosa. Contemporary the UA Theatre and Dance department every day since. geometric patterns made up the wooden this season. The off-Broadway race “When I get a role I try to get in the proscenium, with projector screens and relations play “Separate and Equal” same headspace as the character, to get modern worship music playing as the previewed in the Marian Gallaway into their circumstances,” Davis said. “I audience entered. Theatre last month, and Tennessee talk to people with similar experiences PLAY ON – “The Christians” concludes Beginning with a praise and worship Williams’ “Suddenly Last Summer” to my character and make it my own. its run Friday, Sept. 28. Visit ua.tix.com for team’s musical set, the action of the play begins its run Oct. 2. I make a playlist of what I think my more information. CW / Austin Bigoney truly begins when head pastor Paul, “[‘Suddenly Last Summer’ is] really character would listen to, and then I say played by Christian Tripp, a Master of a Greek tragedy about a character with a prayer before I go onstage.” professional sports, politics or even Fine Arts student, delivers his sermon. a major flaw who loses everything,” Ates touches on the tragic story of in our daily lives about what we do He ultimately arrives at the conclusion Ates said. “It can be provoking for a “The Christians,” which aims to provoke and how we associate with people. It’s that there can be no hell, and his church community like Tuscaloosa. We have complex feelings from its viewers. It about why we believe what we believe, will no longer believe in it. a lot of community members who deal is not intentionally cynical about the and what are you willing to lose in This radical statement divides with things every day.” nature of Christianity. Instead, it uses defense of that belief.” his church, resulting in the Jade Teel, a junior majoring in a common concept and setting to ask departure of associate pastor computer science, attended a dress the audience deep questions about Joshua and many members. There rehearsal of “The Christians.” themselves. SEE THE PLAY is no one character who is depicted Teel was raised in a conservative “The show is about what it means as right. Characters are only depicted Christian household. Since coming to believe in something even if it "The Christians" will run as troubled, yet convicted. out as transgender, Teel said they had means losing everything,” Ates said. until Friday, Sept. 28. “This play premiered in Louisville, drifted away from religion, but was “Today we see that everywhere in

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the time. You just have to adapt to the were just eating what they wanted all when she speaks, everyone makes sure BY JOHNATHAN ANDERSON new environment. Soccer was differ- the time. It was so weird.” to listen. STAFF REPORTER ent than in Europe of course. I had to Her next complaint was one that “She’s like a big sister,” Morgan learn how to play college soccer. It was Alabama natives can relate to. said. “She’s easy to talk to. She listens. dapting to life at The University a much more physical game.” “Oh my god, the weather,” She just really cares about this pro- Aof Alabama can be a turbulent To call it a culture shock would only Maartensson said. “My asthma got gram and you can tell. To go to anoth- experience for freshmen. Moving away begin to describe the changes and expe- worse. It was so bad the first year er country and to play every day and from home and saying goodbye to riences that Maartensson endured dur- getting used to this. I got sick all the give everything you have and not see friends, family and loved ones is a dif- ing her first year at UA. Of the things time. I’m finally used to it, but now I’m your parents for so long. That’s how ficult but necessary part of the experi- that troubled her mostmost,, the first that a senior.senior.” you know.” ence. For many out-of-state students, came to mind is onene thatthat SouthernersSoutherners And her other biggest hurdleh was one The relationship that Maartensson adjusting to life in Alabama is a process would find appalling.g. mamanyny out-of-state studentstudents have experi- and Morgan have developed in the that can take some time. “I do not eat fried food,” Maartensson enced firsthand. center of midfield has been critical for Add in a 10-hour, 4,774-mile flight, said. “I do not like fried food. I was just “My roomroommate fresh- the Crimson Tide to play the brand various culinary distinctions and bal- shocked that peoplele were eating like man year was Emma of soccer coach Wes Hart asks of ancing the rigors of being a student ath- Welch,” Maartensson them. While Morgan is a more ener- lete, and being a freshman at Alabama said. “Her“He accent, she’s getic and lively disruptor in the mid- becomes a daunting task. With the from theth Deep South. field, Maartensson provides the poise addition of a language barrier, it can I did nnot understand and precision required to settle the seem nearly impossible. her aat all and she game down. Most new students at the University I cannot thinkink of a did nnot understand But the development that don’t have to deal with those last few me. IIt was so funny. Maartensson has undergone to get to challenges. Christina Maartensson, player in myy time OnOnee of the hardest this point has been monumental. however, did. that I have seen a thingthings was with “I can’t think of a player in my time Maartensson, a central midfielder for the accentsa people that I have seen a better growth from the Crimson Tide, is from Stockholm, better growthwth from have in the South.” over four years,” Hart said. “I think Sweden. In the midst of her senior sea- over four years.ears. DespDespite the it was a huge culture shock for her to son, Maartensson has come a long way tough transition, come from Sweden. The climate, the in adapting to life in the United States MaartensMaartensson has found social aspect, the style of soccer, every- and maturing in her play. Maartensson heherr fifitt wiwithinthin the team. Her thing about it was the opposite of what came to Alabama to pursue her dreams WES HARTT midfield partnpartner, sophomore she was used to. Two years ago, I would of attending university while continu- TaTaylorylor MorMorgan,ga described have never guessed that she would be ing to play the game she loves. her as ththe type of per- starting a majority of games and con- “In the beginning, everything subs and sandwicheses for lunch when I son on the team that tributing like she is.” was new, everything was hard,” was eating chicken and fish and pota- Maartensson said. “I was just tired all toes every lunch andd dinner. PeoplePeople INTERNATIONAL – Christina Maartensson has nine starts this year and has scored one goal. CW / Hannah Saad

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