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13 Iron Cup 5 Endorsements 8 Student Film The Alabama-Auburn rivalry College athletics generate Telecommunications and extends to sports beyond football, large amounts of revenue film students discuss their like in the UA men’s hockey annually. A Crimson White experiences in screen team’s Iron Cup victory against columnist shares his view on directing class. The class the Tigers this past weekend. how changing endorsement allows students to delve into Planning the event, though, was restrictions, made to maintain their own short film projects, nearly as challenging as athletes’ amateur status, could creating films collaboratively the competition. benefit student athletes. with classmates.

NEWS | STATE Civil rights monument sign unveiled

By Rebecca Rakowitz | Assistant News Editor

The brand new sign for the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument was unveiled during a dedication ceremony Saturday afternoon downtown. The national monument includes sites such as the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the 16th Street Baptist Church, Kelly Ingram Park and other portions of the Historic Birmingham Civil Rights District. U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, introduced legislation in 2016 to make the Civil Rights District a national park. She was not in attendance at the ceremo- ny, but issued a formal statement expressing her pride in the city’s role in the Civil Rights Movement. “Birmingham was the epicenter of America’s civil rights move- ment, and the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument rec- ognizes the remarkable contribu- tions made by the foot soldiers and leaders of the movement,” Sewell said. “We can never repay the debts we owe to those who fought, bled and died to secure the bless- ings of liberty, equality and justice for all Americans during the strug- gle for civil and voting rights.” Reginald Tiller, who has worked for the National Park Service in states across the country, is the acting superintendent of the national park. “We can read textbooks and learn about different things, but I still think American citizens Alabama freshmen beginning to learn best when they go see, touch and feel the history that turn heads in spring season the National Park Service is pre- serving for future generations,” Tiller said in a video for the City CW / Jake Stevens of Birmingham. Photo illustration CW / MK Holladay

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The Crimson White. Editor | Jordan LaPorta [email protected] NEWS Monday, April 17, 2017 3 Alabama’s recent IN political scandals: NEWS BRIEF World’s oldest person United Airlines to A TIMELINE dies at 117 require crew members By Jordan LaPorta | News Editor The world mourned over the weekend as to check in With the swearing-in of Kay Ivey as governor last week, Alabama’s the world’s oldest person died in Italy at the state government finished its complete turnover of top officials. Since age of 117. United Airlines announced late on Friday last summer, the three heads of each branch of state government have Emma Morano, born on Nov. 29, 1899, that it will now require commuting staff and been removed – either voluntarily or by force – for some type of major was officially the last living person born in crew members to check into flights one hour ethical concern. In the Yellowhammer State, political scandal is noth- the 1800s. before departure. The policy change is in ing new. Before Gov. Robert Bentley’s ouster, Alabama already had two On her 117th birthday, Morano told Reuters response to the viral video from last week governors – one from each party – convicted of criminal offenses since that her life “wasn’t too nice.” Spanning that showed a United Airlines passenger Ronald Reagan sat in the Oval Office. But never has the issue affected three centuries, Morano’s life saw the hor- forcibly removed from a flight to make room the Governor’s Mansion, the Capitol Building and the State Supreme ror of two World Wars, more than 90 Italian for crew members. Court in such a short time span. governments, the loss of her only son and an While airlines can bump a ticket-holding The following timeline details the past year’s path of political scandal. abusive marriage. passenger off of a flight, it is not customary “‘Either you agree to marry me or I will kill to do so once they have boarded. Had the you,’” Morano said her husband told her. “I commuting crew member been required to was 26. We got married.” check in before the boarding process began, According to the BBC, Morano attributed March 27, 2016: The media released secret record- United could have denied a customer board- her long life to both genetics and her diet. ing before they were seated on the plane. ings of Gov. Bentley talking to his political advisor Rebekah Her mother died at 91 and several sisters Caldwell Mason, which sparked allegations of an affair. The “This [policy change] ensures situations made it to 100 years of age. like flight 3411 never happen again,” United recordings were created by the governor’s ex-wife, who was “When I first knew her she used to eat suspicious of an affair. spokesperson Maggie Schmerin said in a three eggs a day. Two raw, and one fried,” statement. “This is one of our initial steps in April 5, 2016: The bipartisan effort to remove Gov. Carlo Bava, Morano’s doctor, said in an inter- a review of our policies in order to deliver the Bentley began with Articles of Impeachment introduced by view last year. “Today she has slowed down best customer experience.” Rep. Ed Henry, R-Hartselle, and Rep. Craig Ford, D-Gadsden. a bit, reducing the number to two some days The policy change is just one of the steps The articles accused Bentley of neglect of duty, incompetence, because she says three can be too much. She United Airlines has made in an attempt corruption in office and offenses of moral turpitude. has never eaten much fruit or vegetables. to mitigate the fallout from its public May 9, 2016: Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore was Her characteristic is that she always eats relations nightmare. In an interview last placed on leave for his stand against issuing gay marriage the same thing, every day, every week, every week with “Good Morning America,” United licenses in the state. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s rul- month and every year.” CEO Oscar Munoz said that if a paying ing, he issued an order to state probate judges clarifying that The world’s oldest person is now Violet customer does ever need to be bumped off the Alabama Constitution does not allow for gay marriage. Brown, a Jamaican woman born March a flight, law enforcement officers will no May 24, 2016: Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, 10, 1900, according to the Gerontology longer be involved. R-Auburn, began his trial in Opelika on 23 ethics charges that Research Group. Compiled by Rebecca Rakowitz alleged he used his government position to directly benefit Compiled by Rebecca Rakowitz his personal business interests. June 10, 2016: Hubbard was convicted on 12 counts for Trump tax Auburn cancels Richard creating various schemes designed to leverage the power of his office to enrich himself by millions of dollars. demonstrations draw Spencer speech July 8, 2016: Hubbard was sentenced to four years in state prison, eight years of parole and ordered to pay a fine large crowds of $210,000. Auburn University canceled the Sept. 30, 2016: Moore was suspended from the State planned speech by white supremacist Tens of thousands of activists joined Richard Spencer citing safety concerns for Supreme Court for a second time. The Alabama Court of the together on Tax Day over the weekend to Judiciary found that Moore’s order instructing probate judg- its students. demonstrate in cities across the country “In consultation with law enforcement, es to violate the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay and demand the release of President Donald marriage violated the judicial canon of ethics. Auburn canceled the Richard Spencer event Trump’s tax returns. scheduled for Tuesday evening based on Gov. Bentley appointed Luther Strange Feb. 11, 2017: Trump is the first president in four legitimate concerns and credible evidence to the U.S. Senate to replace Jeff Sessions. Strange was decades who has not released his returns or that it will jeopardize the safety of students, investigating Bentley as Alabama’s Attorney General. comparable financial information. Critics faculty, staff and visitors,” the university April 6, 2017: The Alabama Ethics Commission found feel the lack of transparency may indicate said in a statement on Friday. probable cause that Gov. Bentley committed state ethics major tax avoidance or financial ties to the The university told AL.com that Spencer and campaign finance crimes and referred his case to the Russian government. was neither invited nor sponsored by a Montgomery County Prosecutor’s office. In the beginning of the year, Trump adviser campus group. Rather, he paid to use a April 7, 2017: The Alabama House of Representatives Kellyanne Conway said Trump would never meeting space plus security costs on his own. Judiciary Committee released its impeachment report against release his returns, saying that the election The speech stirred controversy since Gov. Bentley, which included testimony from those alleging proved that “people don’t care” about it. Spencer’s announcement of it last week. the governor of using his position of power to hide his affair “Trump says only the media cares about Free-speech activists defended his right with Mason. his taxes,” said Nelini Stamp, membership to speak at a public university, while oth- April 10, 2017: Gov. Bentley accepted a plea deal for two director of the Working Families Party and ers feared the ramifications of his white misdemeanor convictions and resigns as governor. Kay Ivey a keynote speaker at the New York City supremacist viewpoint. Many Auburn is officially sworn into office. demonstration, in a statement after the march. students and alumni urged the univer- “Today we’ve proved him wrong. It’s time for April 14, 2017: Bentley removed his belongings from sity to cancel the event, going so far as to Trump to come clean so we know who he’s the Governor’s Mansion. hold protests. really working for.” Despite the controversy, Spencer’s speech Over 100 cities including Birmingham sold out as of Friday morning. held marches, with the largest taking place “My appearance at Auburn is going to sell- The biggest day, however, has yet to arrive. It will be next year, in 2018, in Washington, D.C. and New York City. out,” Spencer tweeted last week. “Perhaps when Alabamians have the opportunity to vote on an abundance of state The marches were among the largest anti- we should overbook and then forcibly remove offices, including governor. The special election for the U.S. Senate seat Trump demonstrations since January’s patrons. What could go wrong?” currently held by Luther Strange will also take place in 2018. Women’s March. Compiled by Rebecca Rakowitz Compiled by Rebecca Rakowitz Editor | Kyle Campbell [email protected] OPINIONS Monday, April 17, 2017 4 TWITTERTWIT- REACTIONSTER

Should student athletes be allowed to accept endorsements?

Destin •||||||||• @Destin_Meeks Photo courtesy of Tribune News Service Yes. They are making COLUMN | STUDENT ATHLETES these schools millions of dollars, all while Student athletes should be paid risking injury and impractical as there are many legal compensation of collegiate athletes is Michael Dennin ruining a Guest Columnist and moral complications involved that it would take a focus off the ‘stu- with that. Even with all the money the dent’ aspect of being a ‘student-ath- In 2014, the National Collegiate NCAA generates, in 2014, according to lete,’ and many students would lose potential career. Athletic Association (NCAA) gen- the Northern Illinois University Law dedication in their education. This erated $989 million according to Review only 123 out of 346 total men’s could be legitimate concern unless Northern Illinois University Law basketball teams and only 24 out of 128 endorsement deals had requirements Review; however, this nearly billion- FBS college football teams were profit- for students to maintain certain GPA’s Richard Fuquay dollar industry has strict regulations able. In fact, only one women’s sports or other education prerequisites that prevent a salary or profits to go program generated a profit in 2013. to keep their endorsements. These @rwfuquay to any of the athletes that make it up. The fact of the matter is that the athletes could focus less about any The overwhelming majority of the clear majority of these NCAA Division possible difficult financial situations Nope NCAA’s profit, $700 million in 2014, is I sports programs do not make of themselves and their families and earned from an agreement with CBS money. Given the unequal proportion therefore could focus on getting a and Turner broadcasting to the media between those teams which earn and degree on top of their athletic play rights of March Madness, a 68 team those which don’t, it would be unfair in case an attempt at playing profes- AtticusFinch tournament in which the Division I for the NCAA to foot the bill for every sionally failed. Assuming an athlete basketball champion is crowned. The student’s salary. Additionally, if the is in good academic standing though, @Atticus48836817 2014 men’s basketball champions, NCAA were to pay its athletes, they the NCAA should be able to restrict UCONN Huskies,x were led by star would then be viewed as employees its student athletes from receiving No player Shabazz Napier. in the eyes of the law, and with that compensation for appearing in a local “There are hungry nights that I go title comes many tax ramifications television commercial or off someone to bed and I’m starving,” Napier said and complications that many colleges buying their jersey. in an interview with Fox Sports. simply cannot afford. Outside of men’s With the NCAA producing close to Michael Smith One of the NCAA’s top athletes, basketball and football, there are very a billion dollars per year – a number who generated so much money for the few other sports programs that have that is only going to increase through- @MikeSmithUA NCAA with his play during the March the capability of generating profit, and out the years – it is time for the exploi- Madness tournament, somehow can- the NCAA cannot just pay the student tation of the athletes to come to an Yes, endorsement not even afford to feed himself at times athletes in those sports that generate end. This cannot be done by classify- deals allow student because of the NCAA’s policy on ama- a profit and not pay the many other ing these athletes as employees of the teurism. While there are many legal athletes that also dedicate as much university, though, as that may cause athletes to get paid and moral objections that prevent the time to their sport. some serious issues. A viable solution NCAA from paying athletes a salary, The best players in college sports would allow many athletes to be able for their talents w/o there are solutions available to the are the ones that truly produce to make money off their name, image NCAA. Rather than having the NCAA the money for the NCAA and these and likeness through endorsements the awkward part pay its student athletes directly, the players have created an image and and other forms of compensation not NCAA could potentially allow the likeness to their name that could directly from the NCAA. When the of schools paying players to accept endorsements and potentially earn them money. If Nike biggest star in the largest revenue players different rates other forms of compensation from out- wishes to offer a collegiate athlete producing event in the NCAA has to side groups so they are able to profit an endorsement deal, the NCAA go to bed “starving” because he genu- off their name, image and likeness. should not be able to restrict that inely cannot make money due to the Paying student athletes as employ- from occurring. restrictions put on him, some major ees with annual salaries is very One common argument against the changes need to be made.

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Isabelle Beauregard best to find a closer team. Thankfully, be able to watch a game almost every most famously is that fighting is not Staff Columnist The University of Alabama has a night during the season. prohibited in the NHL. It is perhaps a men’s ice hockey team that competes I am going to finish out this misnomer that it is allowed. Players in the American Collegiate Hockey column with a few of the reasons a are penalized for fighting, but not Football is the sport of the South. football fan might like hockey. Firstly, prohibitively so. If you are a fan of the big It does not matter what level; high hockey is an incredibly fast-paced and tackles in football, you might like the school, college or professional, Hockey is an incredibly uninterrupted sport. The use of huge checks in hockey. football has a huge fan following. On ice as a playing surface means Thirdly, goals are unpredict- game days, Tuscaloosa all but shuts fast-paced and that the players can move very quickly, able and scores are typically low, down to accommodate the thousands of and there is a smoothness about the making it incredibly exciting because fans who flock to Bryant-Denny Stadium sport that makes it unique and exciting the lead can change in an instant. and the Quad to cheer on the Crimson uninterrupted sport. in comparison to those played on courts Goals in hockey can come at any time, Tide. But, eventually, football season or fields. Although there are whistles unlike football where there is almost ends. The stadium is silent. What sport every now and again for penalties or always a clear advancement down the do we turn to? My suggestion is that you Association in D-I, which, according to other rule violations, play quickly field necessary to set up a touchdown. give hockey a try. Alabama’s Ice Hockey team’s website, resumes. If a football game were com- Obviously, this is not always the case. It may seem unnatural to play a sport is the highest level of collegiate ice pletely made up of the frenzy after a Hockey is also less predictable than on a full sheet of ice when the weather is hockey outside of the NCAA. The UA snap, it would be a lot like hockey. basketball, where a shot clock counts a humid 80 degrees, but there are plenty team plays its home games in Pelham, down to require a shot and teams are of hockey teams in the southeast. The Alabama, which is about an hour away, expected to score every time they are in premiere men’s ice hockey league in the near Birmingham. Although their If you are a fan of the offensive zone. And because scores world, the National Hockey League, has season has already ended, you can start are very low in hockey and goals are so a number of teams in the southeast. The following them in the fall. the big tackles in foot- unpredictable, teams can mount closest team is the Nashville Predators, Of course, the majority of your time surprise comebacks at any time from and there are also two teams in Florida as a fan is not spent watching games in ball, you might like the nearly any deficit. (the Panthers in Miami and the Tampa person, so do not let the distance to the It should be obvious that this list is Bay Lightning), the Hurricanes in closest NHL franchise turn you away not exhaustive, so you should probably Raleigh, North Carolina, and the from the league. The regular season huge checks in hockey. watch a game or two to see what you Dallas Stars in Dallas, Texas. Although runs from October to April, and then think. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are only the Predators made it into the the playoffs immediately follow and last happening right now, so it is the perfect postseason this year, the Tampa Bay into June. That means that as soon as Secondly, hockey is a physical time to tune in. Lightning and the Dallas Stars are also Crimson Tide football is done, you can sport. Men’s hockey involves checking strong competitors in the league. flip to a channel carrying coverage of (hitting), which is similar to football Isabelle Beauregard is a sophomore But, if you are looking to regularly the NHL. And, since NHL teams play 82 only in concept: The ice surface means majoring in political science and attend games in person, it may be games in their regular season, you will that hits look entirely different. Perhaps African-American studies.

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The cast of “A Chorus Line” practices before opening day. Photo Courtesy of Jamie Schor “A Chorus Line” takes audience to 1975 Broadway

By Olivia Stover | Contributing Writer Gallaway Theatre. This musical the- of the production. “The audience gets Alley said. atre piece is both a portrayal and cel- to be a voyager into the lives of these While the show follows these 16 The buzz of the audience slowly ebration of the world of professional people in the business.” dancers through the audition world, becomes a murmur until silence fills dancers and their struggles to make it “A Chorus Line” was originally con- the story is about growing up and the theater. The curtains raise inch big in 1975. The production is meant to ceived, directed and choreographed experiencing vulnerability. Even if by inch as anticipation from both illustrate real life in real time, so that by Michael Bennett and has since you’ve never set foot on a stage, many the audience and performers builds. the audience can truly experience the been the subject of several documen- will relate to the dancers who put Then, as the lights shine brightly on world of the performers. taries and books. Alley wanted to pay themselves on the line to achieve their 16 dancers, audience members are “The show is a look at a perform- homage to Bennett’s work while still dreams. As it is with human beings, transported back to 1975. er’s life in the audition world and the giving herself creative freedom. they just want to be accepted into The UA Theatre & Dance produc- things that they have to go to in order “I wanted to keep it true to the time society and be part of a group. tion of “A Chorus Line” will transport to obtain a part in the show,” said Stacy while adding my own choreography to Bailey Blaise Mariea, a senior audiences this week at the Marian Alley, the director and choreographer highlight the strength of the dancers,” majoring in musical theatre, plays the role of one of the oldest and most expe- rienced dancers on the block, Sheila Bryant. Mariea worked with Alley on PLAN TO GO other productions before. “She is one of the best motivators because of how specific she is and the high standards she holds the cast to,” Mariea said. “She knows what she What: UA Theatre & Dance presents wants and makes sure the audience sees real people onstage.” “A Chorus Line” Mariea is excited about the pro- duction because “A Chorus Line” is a way to tell a story about what goes When: April 18-22, 7:30-10:30 p.m. on behind the scenes of theatre and to share a piece of that history with the April 23, 2 p.m. audience. She also appreciates how complex and dynamic the characters are in the show. Where: “I’m onstage with all my classmates Marian Gallaway Theatre in and best friends, and to be vessels entrusted with these stories is really Rowand-Johnson Hall amazing,” Mariea said. “I’ve never felt this way about a show, and I don’t want to leave it.” Price: $20 for adults UA Theatre & Dance will present “A Chorus Line” at the Marian Gallaway $17 for seniors and UA faculty and staff Theatre in Rowand-Johnson Hall April 18-23. The shows will go from $14 for students and children 7:30-10:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on April 23. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and UA faculty and staff and $14 for students and children. CULTURE 8 Monday, April 17, 2017 TCF students take original fi lms to the silver screen By Serena Bailey | Senior Staff Reporter

When Griffin Meyer first read the script for “The Itch,” he knew right away he wanted to direct it. The short night film, a psychological thriller about a young man named Stokes who recounts a past ordeal that has plagued him for years, was written by one of Meyer’s light classmates in a directing class. “My first script that I wrote was also a psychological thriller that was kind of like ‘The Shining’-esque and this was the closest one to it that was more well developed,” said Meyer, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film. “I don’t necessarily like all of my own stuff that I write, and I feel comfortable like going through and producing it, so once I saw a good script Photo Courtesy of Reagan Wells that I didn’t write, but I knew I could direct, that’s probably what drew me to this.” The TCF 412 class is called Screen want to do. I start it and then let them “It’s pretty crazy to actally being able to interact with the actors Directing. Each semester, the students creatively do what they want to do and see what I was reading about that and get their emotions across because in the class bring in scripts they’ve then help fill in any holes.” was a vision my head, like when you that’s kind of how I’ve always related written and vote on the best ones. Their Class time is spent workshopping read a book, actually come alive,” to films I’ve enjoyed,” Lumpkin said. instructor, Maya Champion, splits them scripts, discussing visual inspirations Meyer said. “It’s more about the characters and into crews based on their interests. and testing out scenes with actors the For Meyer, one of the most reward- how I relate to them rather than like Some of the students are directors of students bring in. ing parts of the class was realizing his awesome stuff or the awesome skillful photography, some work on sound or influence, not just on the film, but on cinematography.” editing and some are the directors. I start it and then let the cast and crew as well. The goal is to enter the films into Champion then matches each “The little things you do as a festivals to get the students’ names production up with a student from her director that you don’t even notice out there in the industry, Champion producing class, TCF 438. Together them creatively do what have a bigger effect on people than you said. One component is making sure the teams workshop their scripts and realize,” he said. the paperwork is filled out correctly for use crowdfunding to raise money for they want to do and then Caiti Lumpkin, a senior major- each film. From liability forms to set actors, sets, props and film festival ing in communication studies releases, the students in Champion’s entry fees. They then shoot their films, help fi ll in any holes. and TCF, worked closely with her producing class help keep up with each production at a different time scriptwriter and fellow classmate, that as well as managing budgets and so students can help out on multiple – Maya Champion Reagan Wells, a sophomore majoring making sure everyone is doing their short productions. in TCF, to make sure the story was assigned tasks. “You don’t really know how to part her vision as director and part his “Putting it together, it’s just like a necessarily do that unless you’ve done Meyer fulfilled all the production as the writer. Their film, “Night Light” big puzzle,” said Dylan Scott, a senior it before,” Champion said. “The shot requirements for his major sophomore tells the story of a young boy as he majoring in TCF and a producer on lists and the shooting and the directing, year. He took this class, he said, to tries to overcome his fear of a two of the films being directed this that kind of thing. We do some of that in add to his reel of work. He has a monster he saw on a television show. semester. “You start with all these class but they come from classes where cinematography reel and a “I did realize going through this scattered pieces and you have to put they understand that, so we practice producing reel but wanted to process that my strengths are together and get that final product... It and then I kind of let them do what they showcase his directing skills as well. definitely communication and like doesn’t just happen overnight.”

Directing students collaborate with producers to create short fi lms like “The Inside Outside.” Photos Courtesy of Mary Elizabeth Newman CULTURE Monday, April 17, 2017 9 King’s German Legion garners local following By Katie Huff | Staff Reporter that we are all pretty versatile.” that were in their arsenal that created it out of rotation and people got mad, The band’s name is a history lesson a form of cohesion, band members said. actually angry.” Standing a few rows back at Alcove, and influences the attire worn by the “There is coherency on the record, As far as original music, Gordin’s you may catch brief glances of the band. King’s German Legion is an early but I think that’s more of a zeitgeist favorite is “NE 319: Fundamentals of three-piece rock band performing eye 19th century military unit that came accident than it was an intentional Applied Necromancy.” The eight and a level with the audience. The band mem- into existence during the Napoleonic construction,” Gordin said. “That’s half minute-long track is on the band’s bers are dressed in Napoleonic-era wars. Napoleon captured Hanover and just the kind of songs we were writing new EP. garb, with white shirts tucked into trou- the citizens moved to England to join the at the time. We weren’t writing for an “It’s like a fake college course, obvi- sers cinched at the waist with a colored fight against the French and gain back underlying theme. It’s just what was in ously,” Gordin said. “It’s a really long sash. Moments later, the lead guitarist their homeland. This group became the our heads.” song, clocks in at nine minutes when we has broken through the wall of concert King’s German Legion. The band’s writing process is con- play it right live. It’s a lot longer when attendees and performs his guitar solo The band’s specific rock and roll trolled members bringing musical snip- we play it live than it is on the record. among the crowd. pets, ideas or sounds to the table and It’s got this really long, really spacey “That’s a really fun trick to do because creating something from these frag- guitar solo. Things get really whacky I think it surprises people,” said Major Anything we come ments. These pieces will either lead to and experimental. It’s the hardest part Jake Gordin, lead guitarist for the band. more ideas and eventually a track, but of the set for me. I look forward to it “Especially at the Alcove when there up with has a place other times they are stored for later. and dread it at the same time. It’s really are two ranks of people watching us “I don’t believe in throwing out mate- rewarding for that reason too.” and I burst through the first row and somewhere, be it rial,” Ritchie said. “I think anything we The Tuscaloosa performances have everyone’s just like ‘Oh it’s the band come up with has a place somewhere. largely benefited the band, as they’ve right here in front of me.’ I like to mess two years down the Be it two years down the road or a cou- formed a small following that is in atten- with people.” ple days, so anything we can hold onto, dance at many shows. The band aims to This is not an atypical scene for the road or a couple we should. You never know what’s going please this fanbase, as well as continue Tuscaloosa rock band King’s German to be applicable. We need to make an to add more listeners. The dedicated Legion. The band, consisting of Captain archive and just call it the junk drawer.” audience has aided in increasing the Brian Ritchie, Major Jake Gordin and days. They’ve procured the ideal rehearsal band’s reach. Lieutenant Rebecca Doss, is very famil- space for the band. They rent a small “That brings people in when you iar with the Tuscaloosa music scene, – Brian Richie house to serve as their headquarters. see people having a really good time as they have been involved in different The location offers the band the ability at something,” said Ritchie. “I know musical projects since 2010. to play through all hours of the night at that’s caught my eye at shows before. Gordin and Ritchie played in an elec- niche is influenced by southern aspects a varied volume. I’m maybe not into it, but all these guys tric band for three years. After pursu- of rock, specifically delta blues. At their Original material fills up much of are, you know. Maybe it’s the next song. ing individual musical interests, Gordin conception, they incorporated a variety the band’s live performances, but cov- I’ll get a beer and stick around and then reached out to Ritchie about his idea for of styles and sounds and have since cre- ers make their way onto the setlist too. you have a new favorite band.” King’s German Legion. His goal was to ated a unique direction for the band. King’s German Legion approaches cov- King’s German Legion will continue put together a rock and roll three-piece “I would certainly not call us a delta ers with a specific goal – to play a song to tour throughout the summer and composed of musicians with the ability blues band, but those ideas and musical that makes the audience nostalgic, or a plans on recording more original music to sing. devices definitely come out through our song that is rarely covered. They want in the near future. They will perform “It was a constructed effort from the version of rock and roll,” Gordin said. the cover to excite the audience, rather at Oz Music at 1 p.m. on Saturday for ground up,” Gordin said. “We had come “We’re definitely a rock and roll three- than use redundant material. Record Store Day. from bigger rock and roll bands with piece, loud and nasty. But there’s a lot Ritchie and Doss expressed their “We have the term power trio, which more people and more moving parts. We of that style and influence. That old 20s, fondness of covering “The Price has been around for as long as there’s wanted to do something that was a little 30s blues sound is in a lot of the con- You Pay,” but the audience has been electric guitar,” Gordin said. “The more focused that had less extrane- struction of our songs.” another favorite. power trio formula of guitar, bass and ous weight. It turns out when you have In February, King’s German Legion “The crowd favorite that surprised drums has influenced blues rock bands three people that everyone has to cover released its EP, “Marching Orders.” me the most is “Godzilla” by Blue since the late 50s. It’s been a pretty pow- a lot more ground. I think that one of the The EP clocks in at 25 minutes with five Oyster Cult,” Ritchie said. “People erful tool and I think we’re kind of in things that lends us a lot of strength is songs. The record is comprised of songs went nuts about it. We tried to take that tradition of big loud three-pieces.”

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By Caroline Smith | Contributing Writer ever expect to hear in one sitting. If you like music, there is going to be Liking that musician “before they something there that you enjoy.” were cool” and reading that book This concert has been in the works before it hit Barnes & Noble stands since November, and most students are grounds for bragging rights in have been working on their pieces our fast-paced society. Everybody a long time before that. Everyone in wants to be the one who “was a the studio had the chance to submit fan before everyone else.” Monday, pieces for the concert, so the evening April 17, you can hear UA composers will present works from every level, present their own work in Moody undergraduate through doctoral. Music Hall. “We’ve been working pretty hard Composers Present is a concert on this,” said J.R. Speake, a senior featuring the new music of UA stu- majoring in music composition and dent composers. The event is free to co-curator of Composers Present. attend and will consist of a variety “We’re all pretty excited, and we’re of different genres and sounds. The hoping for a great turnout. We’re night will also include 10 world pre- really excited to give people the mieres. So, about two-thirds of the opportunity to get their pieces per- concert consists of music that has formed. It’s a great opportunity, and never been heard before. we’re going to have fun with it. We’re “It’s all University of Alabama com- going to be able to show the school of posed music,” said Tyler Entelisano, music and the University what exact- a senior majoring in music compo- ly the composition school is doing sition and co-curator of the show. these days. So, I think it’ll be great.” “Whenever you come to most con- Those in the school of music are certs here at The University, you’re excited for the concert themselves. going to hear a bunch of dead guys. It offers the tight-knit commu- You’re going to hear Beethoven, nity a chance to experience each Bach, or Vivaldi or whoever else. other’s work. Occasionally, you’ll hear some “I am most excited to see the pieces newer stuff, especially depending on of my friends,” said Filipe Leitao, a what ensemble you come listen to. doctoral student whose film score But, with this concert, every single music is featured in the concert. piece that you hear, the person who “Because I know almost everybody — wrote it is actually going to be in we are working, composing, having the audience.” lessons, etc. with each other, but we The concert features an eclectic don’t really have a chance to listen to mix of sounds. Audiences will hear each other’s work. Once and a while a mixture of different pieces — some I will listen to my friend’s pieces, but sung by a women’s chorus, some pop it’s not with live instruments. So, I and rap songs, some film music, some am excited to hear my friends’ work electronic music, some solos, duets with live instruments.” and chamber ensembles. Composers Present performers “There is so much variety there,” encourage students to come and hear said Kilian Afzalirad, a senior major- the original work of musicians at PLAN TO GO ing in music composition whose pop the University. rock song, “Tequila,” is featured in “These are all people who are plan- the show. “In our composition stu- ning on taking on careers in music,” dio, we have people doing all kinds Afzalirad said. “So, chances are, you What: Composers Present of things. I think the biggest assets might hear some of these names the concert has are, one, everyone down the line. You saw them first- When: Monday, April 17, 2017, 7:30 p.m. works very hard. So, you know that hand at The University of Alabama.” whatever you’re going to hear is good quality.qy And two, ,y you’ll hear things g Where: Moody Music Building Concert Hall that I don’t think youyou would one test two lives Get tested for HIV. For you and baby. for more information, call 1-800-228-0469 Photos courtesy of Tyler Entelisano www.adph.org/hiv SPORTS 12 Monday, April 17, 2017 Injuries continue to hurt Crimson Tide baseball

By Cody Estremera | Assistant Sports Editor Pitchers are not the only players getting hurt for the Crimson Tide. Gene Wood, Coming into the season, depth was a who has been the starting center fielder problem for the Crimson Tide. Now half- for most of the season, is out for a couple way through the season, the problem has of weeks with a knee injury that he experi- gotten worse. enced in the Ole Miss series. Pitching depth was supposed to be a Keith Holcombe injured his shoul- strong point to start the season. The team der before leaving for football, and Kyle had Nick Eicholtz coming back from the Kaufman, who is one of the main catch- draft, Jake Walters, who was the Saturday ers in the rotation, has an injured finger. starter last season, and Dylan Duarte Kaufman is currently the designated hitter starting for the first time in his Alabama in the lineup. career as the starters. Hunter Alexander is the most recent Eicholtz was the first player to get hurt name on the growing list of injuries. He during the season. He experienced a foot hurt his finger after sliding back into first injury. This led the senior to a 5.15 ERA in base after a pickoff attempt. It is uncertain 36.2 innings of work. when he will be back. “I hate it for our team,” Goff said. “The Garret Rukes underwent season- guy [Alexander] has been aggressive. He ending Tommy John surgery after goes hard into the bag and pops his finger.” only seven appearanaces this We just have to get Alexander is currently leading the team season. CW / Jake Stevens in multiple RBI games with six and is sec- some guys to step ond on the team in multiple-hit games. The injures were big in the weekend committed a season high five errors in Aggies starter Corbin Martin dominated up and get more series against Texas A&M. the game, leading to five unearned runs. Alabama. In seven innings, he allowed one Kaufman’s injury limited him to just Chandler Avant committed three of the run off four hits, while striking out five. consistent in the three hits in the series. Alexander’s injury five errors. “He had command on all his pitches,” came in the first game of the series, caus- “Coach Goff always tells us it’s about Cobie Vance said. “He mixed well. There guys we are using. ing him to miss the rest of the series. picking up your guys,” Taylor said. “We were a couple times where there would be With Alexander’s injury, Goff had to are always going to be resilient and pick a plus count for a hitter, and he would flip a change the positions. Chandler Taylor, up someone.” slider out there and get us out front.” who had played left field since Alexander’s Taylor finished the game 1-for-3 with a Vance extended his hitting streak to move to the outfield, was placed back in home run and two runs scored. nine games in the third game of the series, - Greg Goff right field, allowing Logan Carey to start In game two, Alabama was over- which ties the team high. in left. Walker McCleny started his sec- matched. Texas A&M scored seven Alabama takes on Alcorn State on ond and third career games in center. The runs before Alabama even scored. The Tuesday at 6 p.m. freshman went 2-for-7 and scored a run. Brock Love and Garret Rukes, who were The pitching depth was a problem in the the main two weekday starters, underwent first two games of the series. Tommy John surgery ending their season. Walters started game one and went Love was 1-2 with a 7.02 ERA in six appear- 4.2 innings. With the injuries to the long DO MORE THAN SOAK UP ances. Rukes was 2-1 with a 1.65 ERA in relievers, Alabama had to use three differ- seven appearances. ent pitchers to bridge the gap to the end of “I’ve had to deal with one Tommy John the game. Deacon Medders went the lon- THE SUN THIS SUMMER. in 20-something years [of coaching], and gest out of the three pitchers, going three we’ve had two in a two-week period,” head innings and allowing two unearned runs. coach Greg Goff said. “It’s something that In game two, Duarte only pitched 4.1 I’ve never experienced and something we innings. Before his injury, Love would Whatever your plans are this summer, you can continue completing need to get through.” have been the first guy out of the pen in your general education requirements online. Choose core curriculum Walters has missed a start against the long relief situation, but since he is still designated courses in the following areas: Ole Miss because of a sore arm as well recovering from surgery, Zac Rogers, Mike this season. 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An He was hired as head coach for Alabama annual tradition, beloved by hockey in April 2016. fans across the state of Alabama, almost “Anytime you have the opportunity to didn’t happen this year. come back to your alma mater is always Alabama sophomore Griffin Butler special and it’s been fun to jump back grew up in Huntsville, and for him, into things and then take the group of the Alabama vs. Auburn rivalry was guys that we have and then continue to the pinnacle of any sporting event. build off of what’s been built over the Soon after Butler learned to walk he last 11 years,” Bierchen said. Alabama hockey players greet fans before stepping onto the ice. Photo Courtesy of Brian Ogden learned to skate, following in his oldest The Alabama hockey team faced sev- brother’s footsteps. eral obstacles before they faced Auburn after winter break wouldn’t be until there was tension between the teams, “UAH [The University of Alabama this year. As the team attempted to put Jan. 2 regardless. the coaches on both sides shared ties to at Huntsville] has an NCAA Division this event together, it forced almost In the weeks after that September the Columbus Cottonmouths. Richard I hockey program there, and when my everyone on the team to wear sev- meeting, the Alabama hockey team played on the Cottonmouths from 1996- oldest brother was growing up he used eral hats at once. Last year, there was continuously attempted to submit their 2000 and Bierchen was an assistant to go to the games and watch them play, a booster club to help sell tickets, get practice schedule to the Civic Complex coach for the snakes. On the night of and he’d have a lot of fun there and one security and logistics sorted out but in order to reserve ice time, only to be Jan. 19, the snakes were traveling to day my dad took him to public skate and this year, the back-to-back games were told week after week that there were Illinois when their bus ran off the road he just loved it and so my brother start- put into motion merely days before more delays and they should come back and into a ditch. ed playing and then they got me into it,“ they were set to happen, leaving the next week. “After the bus crash on Thursday it Butler said. Alabama hockey team scrambling to This went on for four or five months, was interesting that 24 hours later we Butler’s oldest brother also attended put it together all by themselves. Bierchen said. were all together in the same build- The University of Alabama and played Part of the problem was that the “We understand that with construc- ing. That was actually mostly what we center for the hockey team in 2012 along- Pelham Civic Complex was under con- tion there can be delays,” 2017 Alabama talked about, just ‘hey what have you side Bierchen. Bierchen graduated from struction for months, and the ice was hockey captain and MVP Jon Lovorn heard?’ ” Bierchen said. “I guess getting Alabama in 2012 where he played on the barely finished in time for the first said. “On both sides we tried to do the to be in the same building and then be team as goalie and was named the 2012 match-up on Friday night. best to work with what we had. I can’t a part of a special rivalry when it comes SECHC Tournament MVP. In a meeting in September, really say too much about it.” to Alabama and Auburn, but also get- After graduation, Bierchen was Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter Maddox told On Jan. 3, The Shelby County ting to talk and support each other an assistant coach at SUNY-Canton Bierchen the rink would be finished Reporter published an article titled when that kind of—I don’t want to call (NCAA Division III) and then became by early December. For Alabama, that “Lack of communication causes rift it a tragedy because everybody walked an assistant coach for the Columbus was perfect since their first practice with Alabama Hockey, Civic Complex.” away with their lives—but it was pretty The article claimed the Alabama hock- scary so it was cool that all got to repre- ey team failed to have proper com- sent the Columbus Cottonmouths.” munication in any form with the Civic Alabama won both games this year, Complex and that was why they had no 10-0 on Friday night and 8-3 on Saturday HOUSE FOR RENT practice time setup throughout the past night, which made them Iron Cup few months. Champions yet again. Richard would For alternate reasons, the Auburn like to see the hockey rivalry become • Available for August Move-in Tigers decided to hesitate on agreeing more competitive, and soon, before it’s to play the Crimson Tide. The Tigers too late for the Auburn program. waited so long to commit to the game “I think both teams have improved • Close to University of Alabama Campus that it wasn’t official until the Tuesday and I would like it to be a better rival- night before the games were set to hap- ry than it is but so far recruiting-wise pen. This sent Alabama into a tailspin and talent-wise we haven’t been able • Only $1,000 per month Total Rent* of trying to coordinate this event to hap- to compete score-wise with Alabama,” pen flawlessly within a matter of days. Richard said. “I hope and I’m try- • Renovated 2 bedroom/2 bath “We just didn’t have a finished con- ing to make it better so that it’s not a tract for the games and for what was waste of time. Obviously it’s good for going to happen revenue wise, with the the kids and the fans but it’s got to be • Hardwood floors, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, proceeds,” Auburn hockey head coach competitive or else fans won’t come out Marcel Richard said. We just needed to and watch.” microwave, washer/dryer connections, security system make sure Auburn got a cut of the pro- Despite the frustrations that the ceeds. Alabama has a more established Alabama hockey team faced leading • NO PETS program; they’re obviously Division I up to the Iron Cup, it doesn’t take away and when you’re a Division III team in from the sweetness of an Alabama vic- the middle of the pack it’s hard to go tory against Auburn for Griffin Butler, a Call Sherrill Realty at 205.752.0484 to Pelham and take a whooping, so we lifelong Alabama fan. just wanted to make sure everything “Growing up, that’s the game you *Utilities not included was done contractually and it was also always hear of; that’s the game you about whether the kids wanted to go wanted to see: Alabama vs. Auburn, and play or not as well.” just whatever was on; that was the big- On Friday, Bierchen and the Auburn gest game for whatever sport it was, coaching staff connected for a reason no matter what. Other than national other than the Iron Cup. Although championships, maybe,” Butler said.

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By Matthew Speakman | Sports Editor receiver Cam Sims. “That’s it. They both nightmares for a DB.” He’s been recruited since he was in eighth grade, Juedy already showed his teammates that he and now, he has everyone’s attention. possesses the same shifty route-running ability as Alabama freshman Dylan Moses is already turning Ridley. In practice, Juedy works behind Ridley and heads now that he’s in a Crimson Tide uniform. After fellow receiver Robert Foster. all, it’s hard to miss a 6-foot-3-inch tall 237 pound 18 “It’s like two clones,” said cornerback Anthony year old. Averett. “Having both of them on both sides is “First impression is he is an athletic guy,” said definitely going to be a problem for any defense.” senior linebacker . “That is obvious. Outside of Juedy, Alabama brought in multiple All it’s really going to take is him improving as a offensive weapons in this year’s signing class. Five- player, and once he does that, the sky’s the limit.” star running back Najee Harris and four-star running Moses ranked as the No. 13 player in this 2017 class. back Brian Robinson both joined Alabama’s already Alabama was on him even when he was in middle loaded backfield. school. The Crimson Tide wanted to grab him, and Both Harris and Robinson are bruising backs after de-committing from LSU last fall, Alabama known for their size. The two players also possess quickly snatched him up. a great deal of speed to go along with their power. CW / Jake Stevens Moses has been mostly playing inside linebacker Both are looking to try and break through to get into throughout the spring season, but he has been seen the lineup. Five-star wide reciever Jerry Jeudy looks for a pass getting reps. “Big backs that know how to run, that know how from Jaylan Hurts. “I think he’s going to be a really good player,” said to move,” Sims said. “It’s something I’ve never seen important role. The Crimson Tide lost many of their tight end Miller Forristall. “He works hard and he’s a before. It’s like .” contributors on the defensive line, including Dalvin really smart kid. I like him a lot. In the fourth quarter In Alabama’s first scrimmage, Harris produced a Tomlinson and . program he worked really hard and he pushes you. I couple of jaw-dropping plays. Harris hurdled three “I think he’s gotten better every practice,” Buggs like him a lot.” separate defenders in three different plays. The fresh- said, “I think discipline to play this kind of defense Moses is one of multiple early enrollees that are man has a lot of hype surrounding him. He ranked as where everybody has a job to do and it’s important for already grabbing the attention of their veteran the No. 3 player in the 2018 class. you to do your job and stay in your gap and play your teammates. Jerry Juedy, a five-star wide receiver, Sims said he was blown away by Harris’ athleticism gap; I think some of that stuff is a little new to him. is already seeing himself put into the lineup. Juedy in Alabama’s first scrimmage. But I think his effort has gotten better and better, he’s stands at 6-foot-1 inch, 184 pounds. His frame reminds “That was my first time seeing something like that getting in better condition and I think he’s played bet- everyone of another Alabama player: Calvin Ridley. in real life,” Sims said. ter each day.” Ridley and Juedy have similar frames and skill Freshmen aren’t the only newcomers making noise All five players will look to make an instant impact sets. Their teammates say there’s little separating during Alabama’s spring season. Isaiah Buggs, the as Alabama prepares for A-Day on April 22. The the two players. No. 1 Junior College player form this year, is working spring game will certainly give fans and coaches an “Only thing different is probably Jerry Jeudy his way into Alabama’s defensive line rotation. opportunity to see some of Alabama’s new players is a little bit taller than Calvin (Ridley),” said wide With a need on the defensive line, Buggs may fill an and how they stack up with the rest of the roster.

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