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[email protected] is proud of the diversity of SOS. in 1963 when Governor George “When I first told my broth- Turn to page 6 to “I’m excited we were able Wallace was standing out- ers in my fraternity about it, see a map of where The Student Organization to give each organization that side Foster auditorium and he they weren’t sure if we would Seating Committee finalized applied their own seating denied the admittance of two get it or not, but I pushed them each group will sit its seating section Thursday, area,” Armentrout said. “It’s African American students to and told them we can do this with block newcomers Honors also great to be a part of the this university. Now it’s 2010, over and over again. And see- in the stadium College Assembly, Alpha Phi process the year that we were and we are making remarkable ing what we got it is remark- Alpha and Air Force ROTC, able to move it forward and steps moving this university able,” Walker said. among others, claiming promi- include a variety of different forward, integrating different “I wasn’t sure where we’d we applied for this and we’re the University can continue to nent spots in the seating sec- organizations.” organizations. It’s just a power- be placed at first but where awarded with it with great move forward. tion. Thomas Walker, president of ful thing to see.” the committee placed us, I seating at the game. I’m very “This was monumental for Student Organization Alpha Phi Alpha, said this has Walker said his fraternity couldn’t be happier. Especially thankful for it.” us, and not just for us. It was Seating Chair Clay Armentrout been a great sign of progress at brothers had apprehensions for an African American orga- Walker said this year has said every organization that the University. about applying for seating but nization, the first time that been “monumental” and hopes See SEATING, page 6 UA offers new gameday parking Dareus suspended two games From staff reports University of Alabama defensive end Marcell Dareus must miss two games and repay benefits as Marcell Dareus a condition of becoming eligible to play again, accord- ing to a decision today by the NCAA student-athlete rein- statement staff. The junior must repay the $1,787.17 of benefits to a charity of his choice. “We respect the decision, but we are at the same time dis- appointed in the suspension,” head coach Nick Saban said in a statement released Thursday. “We’ll continue to support Marcell as we move forward. Hopefully Marcell and all involved have learned a valu- able lesson from this, and like I’ve said before, we will con- tinue to work on establishing Changing Tides | Drew Hoover stronger legislation in terms Swarms of people make their way across a crowded University Boulevard on the day of the Arkansas-Alabama game last year. of agent and financial advisor guidelines.” By Taylor Holland and Amanda Sams largest collegiate stadium in the coun- Operations said she was expecting a Bryant-Denny and this is the first game The University declared The Crimson White try, now seats 101,821 fans. combined 130,000 people to be in the of the year – Tuscaloosa is going to be the student-athlete ineli- Saturday marks the Tide’s first stadium and on the Quad come kickoff. packed,” said Patrick Gray, a junior gible for violations of NCAA With the completion of the south end game in the newly renovated stadium, “We’re the reigning national cham- zone, Bryant-Denny Stadium, the fifth and Gina Johnson with GameDay pions, we’ve added more seats to See GAMEDAY, page 6 See DAREUS, page 6 UNIVERSITY LABOR Possible coal mine DAY HOURS Some students dislike lack Libraries: All closed permit threatens Student Recreation of campus meal options Center: 9 a.m. – mid- night By Jennie Kushner local water quality Student Health Senior Staff Reporter Center: Closed [email protected] By Taylor Holland Interstate Ferguson Center: Senior Staff Reporter 22 – which According to campusdish. [email protected] Shepard will run from Regular Hours (7 a.m. – com, Meal Plans offer stu- Bend Birmingham 10 p.m.) dents easy access to conve- The Alabama Surface Tuscaloosa to Memphis. niently located great-tasting Mining Commission is cur- “Not only Dining Halls meal options on campus. rently considering a per- will this Burke Dining Hall: 10 Some students disagree. mit that would allow strip mine pose a.m. - 8:30 p. m. “The Meal Plan is just as, mining for coal along the a threat to if not more, unconstitutional Mulberry Fork of the Black Birmingham’s Bryant Sports Grill: as dining dollars,” said Gavin Warrior River near Cordova. drinking water supply, but 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wilson, a senior majoring in The University of Alabama also it will diminish water Fresh Food Co.: kinesiology. “The University System owns most of the 286 quality, wildlife habitat and Closed makes freshman get it and it’s acres of Shepherd Bend, the quality of life for property Lakeside Dining: expensive and mandatory. It’s proposed stretch along the owners around the Mulberry CW | Megan Smith Fork,” said Black Warrior 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; 10 like the University is making Mulberry Fork. students stay on campus, forc- Freshmen Annie Lenox and sophmore Shane Luckey eat at the The permit has been chal- Riverkeeper Nelson Brooke in p.m. – 1 a.m. ing us to spend money to the Ferguson Center on Tuesday afternoon. The two pre-med students lenged by Black Warrior a release. University.” enjoy having the Fresh Foods option that offers everything from Riverkeeper and the Southern “We’re asking not CrimsonRide Wilson said the mandatory Southern comfort food to Asian cuisine. Environmental Law Center, only water customers in No bus routes running, guidelines for Meal Plans cre- who said they feel the mine Birmingham to oppose but 348-RIDE will be ate an alternative way for the food quality isn’t up to par fets, but the University needs would worsen water quality this mine, but also those University to make money off compared to the price. and hinder the town’s growth available. of students. Wilson said the “The dining halls have buf- See DINING, page 3 along a nearly completed See MINE, page 8 cle th ecy is r pa se p a e r today’s paper e today l INSIDE • WEATHER P P l e a Briefs ........................2 Lifestyles ..................12 Chance of s P.O. 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All proceeds BURKE Lobby and courtyard; in the When: 10 a.m. benefi t Tuscaloosa County Lunch event of rain the open house Training School/ Riverside Fried Fish will be held in the Ridgecrest What: Book signing featur- High School Reunion and Steak Fries atrium on the second fl oor ing Winston Groom, author Scholarship Fund Classic Garden Burger of the north tower of Forrest Gump (Vegetarian) Where: 11612 H.B. John- Herbed Chips When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Walk of Champi- son Road, Moundville Red Beans ons in front of Bryant-Denny When: 3 - 8 p.m. Stadium Dinner What: Family Weekend Fried Fish Story Time – UA students, When: 2-4 p.m. Steak Fries faculty, staff, and visitors Fresh Steamed Broccoli Spears who have or work with Fried Vegetable Egg Rolls What: Tuscaloosa Farmer’s children are invited to bring Submit your events to (Vegetables) Market their families and enjoy an [email protected] afternoon of storytelling Where: 2407 Jack Warner FRESH FOOD Parkway Baked Macaroni & Cheese and Where: McLure Education Tomato Library When: 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. Blackened Fish Fillets Southern Green Beans When: 3:45-5 p.m Dirty Rice (Vegetarian) Cajun Chicken Sandwich ON THE GO ON CAMPUS Page 2• Friday, CAMPUS CRIME: Corrections September 3, 2010 (Monday, Aug. 27, 2010 to Thursday, Sept.