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SPORTS 10 McClain to enter Men’s basketball takes 8 NFL draft on Vanderbilt at home Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 116, Issue 69 UA sophomore dies after illness By Hannah Mask positive person, thing bad about another person, nor “Anytime I had a problem, or if I “From the time I met Thomas, I Staff Reporter said Andrew did he complain,” Williamson said. just wanted to talk about something, don’t think I heard him say one neg- Williamson, “He was simply the kind of person he would always be there to listen to ative thing about anyone,” she said. A University student died Jan. 6 an Auburn that always looked on the bright what I had to say.” “Everyone was crazy about him after a short illness. freshman who side, no matter what.” Sarah Hayes, a senior at Dyersburg because he was fun to be around and Thomas Paul Anton died at knew Anton Williamson said Anton was a quiet High School in Dyersburg, Tenn. he had the sweetest spirit.” Jackson Madison County General throughout person, but he was a friend to all and said she became friends with Anton Melanie Miller, associate dean of Hospital, in Jackson, Tenn., accord- high school in a great listener. in high school through mutual students, said she knows Anton will ing to the Springfield News-Sun and a his hometown “I never once heard him ever friends. be missed. statement released by the University. Springﬁ eld News-Sun of Medina, refer to someone as his ‘best friend,’ “He was so pleasant to be around,” “The University extends our sym- Anton, a 20-year-old sophomore Thomas Paul Tenn. Williams said. He was the kind of she said. “He devoted his life to his pathy to the family and friends of who was a member of Theta Chi Anton “Never in person that wanted to be a friend to friends and family.” Thomas Anton,” Miller said. “He was majoring in marine biology, was my time know- everyone around him and he treated, Hayes agreed with Williamson a valued member of our University known to his friends and family as a ing [Anton] did I hear him say any- everyone equally and with respect. about Anton’s positive outlook. family and he will be missed. Get on Board Day held today in Ferg By Jennie Kushner Staff Reporter IF YOU GO ... The main event at the • What: Get on Board Ferguson Center today is Day the spring Get on Board Day, which could involve as many • Where: Ferguson as 28,000 students, said Alex Center Ballroom Karagas, coordinator of student involvement and leader- • When: 10 a.m. to 3 ship. p.m. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., students are invited to walk through the ballroom and look at the tables,” she said. the second floor of the Ferg “Spend 30 to 45 minutes, look to browse through all 100 stu- at what people have out there, dent organizations attending you never know what might this semester’s Get on Board catch your eye.” Finding Day. Free food and door prizes “We have more student will be given to those in atten- organizations involved than dance. Sips-n-Strokes donated ever before,” Karagas said. “In paintings and gift certificates. the fall we had 28,000 points of The Athlete’s Foot donated contacts, with the increase of two $25 gift certificates. All students, we hope 28,000 plus donations will be given away new ways walk through the event.” at a random drawing, Karagas Karagas said maps will be said. available, allowing students to “I think it’s great local busi- easily navigate to specific des- nesses are supporting student tinations. Tables will be orga- involvement on campus,” nized by category, she said. said Will Steadman, a senior “You never know what’s majoring in management. to learn going to appeal to you. You should just walk around and See BOARD, page 5 Foster designs open to feedback By Drew Taylor ly 55 comments have been Administrative Affairs Editor submitted to the Web site since its inception, and the The University is continu- site will continue to receive ing to accept feedback regard- feedback and comments until ing prospective designs for Friday. Foster Auditorium to com- The input will then be evalu- memorate the events through- ated by the Board of Trustees out the history of campus that in regards to the final designs have occurred there. of the auditorium. One of the most well known “While a specific timeline events was the integration of has not been established, our the University, preceded by goal is to have all work fin- the Stand in the Schoolhouse ished by the time the build- Door speech on June 11, 1963. ing is ready for occupancy in By Desiree Mahr Store began the program during the fall “Typically, a digital book is about 40 Gov. George Wallace stood in September,” Andreen said. Staff Writer semester and it has been well received by percent less than a new textbook,” Shreve front of the door in attempt However, some are skepti- students, she said. said. to keep Vivian Malone and cal about how genuine the Students are finding alternatives to pur- The digital format textbooks have also Madelyn Jones, a senior majoring in James Hood from entering the gesture really is. chasing regular textbooks as technology become more popular with students. psychology, said that the price of a digital building to sign up for classes, “I don’t know if there’s a moves forward, making digital formats a “The store orders digital format books book would influence her decision to make but he stepped down. correlation between them more attainable option. when they are available for a title,” Shreve a digital book purchase. UA spokeswoman Cathy asking me and them caring, Teresa Shreve, director of the University said. “There are more digital book titles “I’d definitely consider it. The [differ- Andreen said the University but I think they will [take the SUPe Store, said students now have many available now as a format option for stu- ence] is almost half – this year the price has been soliciting feedback feedback into consideration],” options when making textbook purchases. dents.” of my textbooks almost doubled so cutting on the tentative concept of the said Nicole Francois, a fresh- “The store continues to stock several Though not all textbooks are available in down by another half would be great,” plaza since November through man majoring in public rela- textbook options for students – hardback, the digital format, digital books have many Jones said. various means, such as open tions. paperback, binder ready, digital and rent- benefits. In addition, the creation of Amazon’s meetings held on Nov. 24 and A number of students are in al,” Shreve said in an e-mail. One of the reasons some students said Nov. 30 as well as online. Shreve said the textbook rental pro- they are attracted to them is because they See BOOKS, page 5 Andreen said approximate- See FOSTER, page 2 gram is still relatively new. The SUPe are cost efficient. cycle t re his e p s a a p e today’s paper today l e INSIDE WEATHER P r • • r P Briefs ........................2 Puzzles ......................9 e l e P.O. 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Block seating Studies donated $8,800 worth of books to will not be available for students; seating is first-come, first- served. The first 50,000 fans entering the stadium will receive black belt schools through its Book Bonanza a poster of the championship team at the Rose Bowl. Coaches Program. and players will not be available for autographs before or after the celebration. LARGE • Fifteen schools applied for the program Parking options and street closings will be similar to A-Day and the winners were chosen based on games. Streets on campus will close at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday. Colonial Drive will be blocked off at 8 a.m. on level of need. Saturday, which means that students who park on Colonial • The books, a variety of children’s stories will not be able to move their cars after that time. PIZZA and young adult novels, were donated to More information is available at uagameday.com. Cheese or Pepperoni elementary and high schools. CAMPUS | Comment on new Foster plaza design plans The University is soliciting feedback from the communi- ty on the concept of a plaza at Foster Auditorium that will schools in the black belt region such as science and technol- be designed to commemorate the events surrounding the of Alabama in December of ogy were much older than the $ 55Carry-out 2009.

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