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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

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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 stu- dent involvement and leader- • When: 10 a.m. to 3 ship. p.m. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., stu- dents 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.

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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. 1970s.” “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door.” Online comments can be made through Jan. 15 by visiting the UA Web site at ua.edu Fifteen schools applied for Last year, no school library ORDER 4 OR the program, and the winners media center in Alabama and clicking on “Foster Auditorium Plaza Renovation” under MORE & WE’LL Quick Links at the bottom of the page. were chosen based on level of received state funding for DELIVER! need. books. Schools in the black “Several school library belt region of the state were CAMPUS | Creative Campus seeks art FREE 5FLAVORED PIZZA CRUST! media centers that applied hit particularly hard because this year had an average non- of their low level of local fund- submissions for new display project fiction copyright date of the ing, such as PTA donations Creative Campus needs art submissions from student art- 1970s across all subject areas,” and Scholastic Books Fairs, ists of any major for the Alabama Art Display Project. Several said Jamie Naidoo, creator Naidoo said. buildings on campus will be enhanced with artwork created of the program and assistant “If we want to give all chil- by UA students. The exhibition of artwork will begin on the UA and foster-EBSCO endowed dren in the state of Alabama campus in the spring semester. If student artists are interested professor. “This means that an equal education, we must in selling their work, they should include a sale price as well many of their books in areas start them all on an equal as their contact information. Each work must be submitted to level,” Naidoo said. Maxwell Hall with an “Alabama Art Display Waiver” that can The black belt region of be found on the Creative Campus Web site at creativecam- the state includes the coun- pus.ua.edu. Students can contact Amanda Barnes at amand- NORTHPORT HILLCREST We accept ties of Barbour, Bullock, [email protected] for more information. 1844 McFarland Blvd. 1105 Southview Lane Butler, Choctaw, Crenshaw, Dining Dollars Dallas, Greene, Hale, in BIG K Shopping Center Publix Shopping Center and Bama Cash Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, CAMPUS | Honor society applications Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, available, deadline extended 333-2633 345-6000 Pike, Russell, Sumter and Wilcox, Naidoo said. Applications for six different honor societies on campus The books, a variety of chil- are available. The Blue Key Honor Fraternity, the Anderson dren’s stories and young adult Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, the Mortar Board, Cardinal Key novels, were donated to ele- Honor Society and Lambda Sigma have applications posted at mentary and high schools. honorsocieties.ua.edu. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15. CROWD PLEAZZER PIZZA & WINGS “Studies show that by the fourth grade, many children’s Medium Specialty Pizza Large Pizza any way you want it, View our menu @ CAMPUS | Homecoming associate PLUS Medium 2-Topping Pizza (up to 3-Toppings) and 10 Wings thecrimsoncafe.com interest in reading begins to 2 Large wane,” Naidoo said. “Studies director applications available $18.99 1301 University Blvd. also indicate that an early $ 99 2 Ex. Large $ interest in reading is the key Associate director applications for Homecoming 2010 $20.99 “On the Strip” 16 15 to future success as an adult.” will be available on Jan. 13 during Get on Board Day at the Plus tax. Delivery extra. Expires 1/31/10 Plus tax. Delivery extra. Expires 1/31/10 750-0203 Having been on several University Union. Applications may also be found in the Student children’s and young adult Government Association office. Completed applications are due book award committees, Jan. 25 at 4:45 p.m. For more information, contact Erica Floyd. Naidoo said he receives thou- Send announcements and campus news sands of new books to review to [email protected] every year. It’s these books that are eventually donated through the Book Bonanza Program. “Last fall, [Naidoo] men- CAMPUS this week tioned to me that he was interested in giving the books WEDNESDAY THURSDAY to school libraries which • Women in Prison: • Carlos D. Bustamante: could really use them,” pro- :etter Writing “Evolutionary Theory in fessor Gordon Coleman said. “Because of the poor funding Campaign, 10:30 a.m. the Age of Genomics”, for these schools, we knew to 1:30 p.m., Ferguson 7:30 p.m.. Biology that they would be the schools Center Auditorium most in need of these books as they often did not even have For more events, see calendars on Arts & enough money to provide the Entertainment and Sports. latest textbooks for their stu- dents, so we knew their librar- ies would be prime targets for these gifts.” Coleman, associate profes- sor at the SLIS, assisted with EDITORIAL the program planning but said most of the credit should • Amanda Peterson, editor-in-chief • Avery go to Naidoo and his student Dame, metro/state editor • Drew Taylor, admin assistants. affairs editor • Lindsey Shelton, student life editor “We believe this idea has • Alan Blinder, opinions editor • Steven Nalley, arts & enter- great potential for the future, tainment editor • Jason Galloway, sports editor • Spencer and we hope to make this an White, assistant sports editor • Brandee Easter, design editor annual event,” Coleman said. • Emily Johnson, assistant design editor • Jerrod Seaton, “Having done this once, we photo editor • Katie Bennett, assistant photo editor• Sharon have seen how we can improve Nichols, chief copy editor • Aaron Gertler, graphics editor our ‘process’ — to quote • Andrew Richardson, web editor Coach Saban — for improved results in the future.”

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By Alan Blinder approves new Opinions Editor “I didn’t hear a Saban solution by our coach — coach Riley.” Alabama Gov. Bob Riley took aim at opponents of charter — State Rep. John Robinson restaurant schools in his annual speech in {} Montgomery Tuesday night. “If anyone says charter schools will take money away state in winning some of the $4 state’s limited education bud- location from public schools, they’re not billion allocated by the federal get. telling you the truth,” he said. government for education as “I didn’t hear a Saban solu- pes and adding them to the Speaking to the state a part of its “Race to the Top” tion by our coach — coach Owner assures menu. Legislature during his annual initiative. Riley,” Robinson said. Moss said the restaurant State of the State address, In light of his trip to The governor continued council he will has been successful and is Riley argued that a law allow- Pasadena, Calif., for the his push for ethics reform in being franchised. The first ing charter schools – public national championship, Riley Alabama, a state long plagued follow liquor out-of-state location will open schools that operate under a employed a football analogy by political scandal. special contract with a board in New Orleans later this year. AP to explain Alabama’s efforts to “How many times have we laws of education at the county or The newly renovated Moe’s Alabama Gov. Bob Riley win federal dollars. said that when it comes to state level – would allow for will be the training site for all delivers his State of the State “Would it be fair if Alabama economic development, there more money for public educa- By Eryn Phillips franchisers. address to state legislators in had to get 12 yards to make a are no party lines … So why tion. Senior Staff Reporter Because it is located close to the Capitol building in Mont- first down and Texas only had can’t we work together when “With a charter school law, campus and residential neigh- gomery Tuesday. to get 10? Of course not. Yet it comes to ethics reform? We Local officials voted borhoods, officials were hesi- we can get increased funding because we do not have charter should because accountability Tuesday to reopen Moe’s tant about issuing a permit to for public schools. For the first expand the education reforms schools, that’s exactly the posi- is not a partisan issue,” Riley Barbeque in its original loca- serve beer or liquor on site. time, Alabama will be eligible in our state that are making tion we’re in,” he said. said. tion on University Boulevard. In response, Moss took the for charter school grants, and such a huge difference,” Riley State Rep. John Robinson, Moe’s opened in 1986 Alabama Alcoholic Beverage the federal funds we’re compet- said. D-Scottsboro challenged Information from the and has since opened three Control’s instructor course. ing for won’t be just for charter Riley said Alabama’s lack of Riley’s opinion, saying charter Associated Press was used in additional locations around “If you look at the history of schools. They can be used to charter schools has hurt the schools would be a drain on the this report. Tuscaloosa. Current owner people who have tried to serve John Moss began working underage, they are no longer there in 1989 as a freshman at in business here,” Moss said. the University and now owns “I don’t play that game.” the restaurants. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt The kitchen is being Maddox said he is glad to hear Events focus on women in prison expanded and sidewalks are local business owners care being added to allow easy about young people in the By Sonata Thomas “Being more informed about access for people with disabil- community, even if it means Staff Writer the issues on the ballot makes FAST FACTS ities. The restaurant is known losing some potential rev- the voting more fair and effec- for putting unique family reci- enue. With the number of women tive.” • The number of imprisoned women has in- imprisoned in Alabama on the The centerpieces of the rise, the Women’s Resource educational efforts take place creased 931 percent since 1977. Center has devoted this week Wednesday, with a Brown to shedding light on condi- Bag lecture at 12:30 p.m. in • 70 percent of women imprisoned in Ala- tions in women’s prisons Manley 308. Catherine Roden bama are non-violent offenders. across the state and support- Jones, the coordinator of the ing those currently incarcer- Alabama Women’s Resource • More than 3,000 children have a parent in ated. Network, will speak about prison Jessi Hitchins, the cen- ways to reduce the imprison- ter’s assistant director, said ment of women in the state. that the week is designed to Also today at 4 p.m., the enhance the knowledge of stu- Ferguson Theatre will host a Armed with knowledge, stu- “the women will be uplifted dents about Alabama’s prison screening of “Girl Trouble,” dents can participate in a let- and students will learn more problem. a 2006 documentary profil- ter writing campaign at tables about what they can do to Hitchins said one benefit of ing the United States’ first outside the Ferguson Center’s help.” increased education is aware- program operated by and food court this week. Officials One volunteer at the table, ness among voters when they for women who have already say that students can stop by Deidre Graham, a freshman consider law and order issues served jail time. The docu- between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to double majoring in interna- at the ballot box. mentary explores the lives of begin a pen-pal relationship tional studies and dance, said On the hill behind WalMart on Skyland Blvd. “By educating students on three women who have been with a female inmate in an that as of noon Tuesday, about these topics, it can even influ- through the legal process in Alabama prison. Hitchins said 15 students had stopped to 205-342-4868 ence voting,” Hitchins said. San Francisco, Calif. it is the center’s hope that participate. www.woods-n-water.com

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We sendTVreporters tolashthemselves toatree impressively disgusting Orkinad? and findagiantcockroachdelivering apizzaonthat Or watch that unsuspecting woman openherdoor Orducktheflying chairsonJerry Springer’s show? killing-table scenesin“Dexter”? at thedoctor’s elbow for, say, oneofthosegruesome 3-Disgreat ...except, doIreally needtobeperched ing thistechnologytothetube. directed flicksaside,therecouldbetroubletranslat- But billion-dollar-grossingJames Cameron- nous floraandfauna. rious 3-D.The movie reelsyou intoaworld oflumi- Yes, we’ve seenthemegahitmovie “Avatar” inglo- without leaving therecliner? plop down frontrow centerat aSpringsteen concert really up-closefor arattling LeBron James jam?Or TV intheseventh gameof theWorld Series?Orget ken bat shardthat appears tocomeflingingoutofthe that was cool.Andwho wouldn’t want tododgeabro- the guyoncouchwould spill hispopcorn?Yes, ing thefootball would crashthroughthescreenand the action?Andthensome230-poundtightendchas- color solifelike that you almost feltyou were therein Rememberthoseadsawhile backfor TVswith Could happen. get really lost inthelushislandjungleof“Lost.” starts, viewers willsliponthosedorky glassesand sets andhopingthat thistime,afterdecadesoffalse The industry heavyweights arerollingout3-D Electronics Show inLasVegas: 3-Dtelevision. the Next BigThing comingoutoftheConsumer Sowe eagerly tuned inwhen we heardabout watch golfonTV. watchers. Heck,we’re sodedicated that someofus Readersknow that someofusareavid television appropriate sale Bryce editorial board. Our View istheconsensusofTheCrimsonWhite’s the comingyears. and we lookforward toseeingtheensuing growth in of entitiesstand togreatly benefitfromtheaccord, cere negotiation canbring.We thinkthat anumber The agreement isanexample ofwhat careful,sin- new roundofconstruction inthearea. are pleasedtoseethat theagreement willfoster a has felttheeffects oftheglobalrecession,andwe ment. Tuscaloosa, like many othercitiesinAlabama, both willbepositives for thecity’s economicdevelop- ing for theUniversity’s growth, andwe thinkthat kept thementalhospital inTuscaloosa while allow- the last few months.Riley’s exceptional leadership ners inthedeal,which Gov. BobRiley brokered over The city ofTuscaloosa isoneofthebiggest win- lenging andcomplex cases. tional level ofcarefor someofAlabama’s most chal- the most advanced inthenation, providing anexcep- center opensafew years fromnow, itwillbeoneof latest advances inpsychiatric care.Whenthenew enjoy astate-of-the-art facility that willboast the The patients ofthestate mentalhealthsystem will University tohandleitsimpressive growth. erty willfacilitate thenecessaryexpansions for the larger facilities. The acquisitionoftheBryce prop- enrollment –we have developed aneedfor newer, Witt hassaidthat we arenearingourmaximum has continuedtogrow –thoughUA PresidentRobert in about two years. As theinstitution’s enrollment size ofthecampus when ittakes over theproperty The University willbenefitfromtheenhanced from thestate tothecoffers ofTuscaloosa. from UA students tothepatients who receive care The dealappears tobeaprudentonefor allinvolved, in Birmingham. moving thestate’s primarymentalhospital toasite Tuscaloosa, which was concernedat thenotionof board andanow-dropped lawsuit fromthecity of debate amongmembersofthestate mentalhealth The agreement followed monthsofintense bonds. will comefromthesaleofeconomicdevelopment to buildanew facility inTuscaloosa, and$22million locked campus. The state willdoleout$82million property asapartofitsefforts toexpand theland- pay $60million—$50ofitincash–for the The University will campus. northeast cornerof Hospital facility onthe make uptheBryce time: the177acresthat has wanted for some University gotwhat it On Dec.30,the LETTER TOTHEEDITOR: OUR VIEW 3-Delusional MCT Campus { involved. is goodforall property toUA Hospital Bryce The saleofthe In short: The Crimson White NEWS Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5

of thousands of books. BOOKS “Sometimes I use Google Continued from page 1 Books for research. If I don’t US sending rescue teams to Haiti want to go to the library, I’ll go on In addition, the creation of Google Books and take excerpts By Matthew Lee rear admiral who ran the Amazon’s Kindle has made out of that,” Harris said. “That’s The Associated Press Navy’s public information using digital books and reading the only time I’ve ever used it.” office until recently, said he material more convenient. Jones However, some have run into WASHINGTON — The U.S. believed his daughter-in-law said she would consider using a problems with Google Books. on Tuesday was dispatch- was trapped in the rubble. Kindle, especially because stu- Among the many problems that ing disaster rescue teams to Thorp said he was told late dents can check them out from concern users include wrong earthquake-stricken Haiti, Tuesday that his son’s wife, Gorgas Library, Bruno Business dates of publication, incor- where a U.S. official said Jillian Thorp, 24, had used Library and Rodgers Library. rect titles and books placed in a “serious loss of life” was her cell phone to call for help “It’s already at your hand the wrong genre categories, expected. from a Haitian Ministries and it’s small. You can forget according to an article in The President Barack Obama mission house run by a book at home, but you’ll still Chronicle. These problems can said his thoughts and prayers Norwich Missions based in have it with you once you get make searching for books on were with the people of Haiti Norwich, Conn. to class. It’s right there,” Jones the site difficult and has caused and that the U.S. stood ready White House officials said said. scholars to become doubtful of to help the impoverished Obama had asked aides to Kandice Harris, a senior Google’s ability to create the site. Caribbean nation. make sure U.S. personnel majoring in management with a Harris said she had prob- While telephone lines at the embassy were safe. specialty in healthcare manage- lems finding the information were down in the Haitian There are fewer than 20 U.S. ment, said using a Kindle would she needed since Google Books AP capital of Port-au-Prince military personnel in Haiti, be convenient to use when read- limits readers’ ability to access Joseph Valcin, left, smiles as he points to his son Jocelyn Valcin, and cell phone communica- largely working with the ing material for class and for entire books. who arrived from Haiti, at the Miami International Airport in tion was spotty, U.S. officials embassy there. Officials said everyday use. “There are only certain Miami, Tuesday. there reported “significant Obama told them to start pre- “I think it’s a lot cheaper and excerpts out of the book that are damage.” paring in case humanitarian would make things easier to available for you to see. If you’re “There were some people assistance was needed. store, just like it’s a lot easier trying to look through the whole [from the embassy] in the The State Department, to store all your music on your book, there may be huge chunks city when the earthquake the U.S. Agency for iPod rather than having a bunch of the book missing. They only first happened,” State International Development of CDs,” Harris said. “For me, I offer certain sections of the book Department spokesman P.J. and U.S. Southern Command like magazines and I hate having to the public,” she said. Crowley said. “They report- have started to coordinate. stacks of magazines in my room. Harris said she thinks more ed structures down. They USAID said it was sending a I think I’d like to read them on a textbooks will move to a digital reported a lot of walls down. disaster assistance response platform such as Kindle to make format in the future and that it They did see a number of team and had activated its things easier.” will benefit students. bodies in the street and on partners, the Fairfax County Google Books has also “If you wanted to save money, the sidewalk that had been (Va.) Urban Search and become another alternative it would be good to use,” she hit by debris. So clearly, Rescue Team and the Los for some students. According said. “Then you wouldn’t even there’s going to be serious Angeles County Search and to its Web site, Google Books have to worry about selling a loss of life in this.” Rescue Team. USAID disas- acts as a digital library and book back if it were discontinued Frank Thorp, a retired ter experts also would assist. allows users to access excerpts at the Supply Store.”

organizations.” online if we miss the event.” Ferg that will be available to all BOARD Karagas said getting “The best way to sign up is registered student organiza- Continued from page 1 involved gives students a sense to go to the source, which is tions, Karagas said. of community. available through MyBama, “It will be a one stop shop push to attend events, and door “It creates your own UA, and click campus life, and there for everything you need to do prizes is a great way to encour- it can also help professionally is the source,” Karagas said. for your student organization,” age more involvement.” and academically,” she said. “Every organization has their Karagas said. “You can fax, Organizations will vary from “It helps you as you build your own Web site so you can look make copies, print your proj- academic to special interest to careers.” through them all and request ects, make banners, application UA departments, she said. Students who are unable to to join any one.” drop off and pick up center.” Blake Bollinger, a sophomore attend the event still have the Karagas said most organiza- Construction will begin in majoring in business, did not opportunity to get involved, she tions are open to all students, February and will be complet- have a chance to get involved said. Access through MyBama regardless of classification and ed this summer, Karagas said, in the fall semester due to a allows students to browse and GPA. Some, like honors societ- and the ribbon cutting will be heavy class load, and said he view organization’s Web sites, ies, might have dues and GPA in August. is excited for the Spring Get on she said. requirements. Karagas said it “We are happy that student Board event. “I think it’s great that there was on a case-by-case basis. organizations will have a place “It’s very positive that we are a variety of ways to sign Student involvement and to do their business, the Spring get another opportunity to up for organizations on cam- leadership, University Union Get on Board Day will have build up our resumes,” he pus,” said Emily Phillips, a and the Source Board of samples of carpets and the lay- said. “I was very involved with junior majoring in fashion Governments will make the out, so student organizations my academics last semester, retail. “Students are busy with official announcement of the can see what’s going to happen and this semester I hope to it being the first week back, so SOURCE, the new physical next year and what its going to be very involved with student it’s great we can still sign up space of the third floor of the look like.”

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M`j`kk_\jlg\jkfi\%Zfd]fi[\kX`cj% [email protected] ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT Page 6•Wednesday, Editor •StevenEditor Nalley January 13,January 2010 Top 10Artists of thedecade for morethanfive minutes. hard tostay inthespotlight it hasbecomeincreasingly ly were thedays. Buttoday, “Walk ItOut?”Those certain- Unk’s unbeatable rhythm of or when everyone dancedto ing alongto“Stacy’s Mom” when everyone was sing- Rememberbackintheday A&E By Bryan Bofill By Bryan Staff WriterStaff as thesongs“MyHumps,” over thedecade.Especially out tonsoftop100songs This triooftriosdished artists ofthepast decade. to listen toaswe list thetop given usaplethoraofsongs proven resilientandhave However, theseartists have Black Eyed Peas albums inthelast decade,all credit. They releasedfour since the1980s,butgive them This grouphasbeenactive a top10spot. and itmakes themworthy of Every albumhasbeenagem State” and“Neverland.” films, including“Garden of many critically acclaimed music hasbeenthefeature ing rivaling that ofU2.Their have now created afan follow- from Englandearly onbut came off asalittle indieband world withoutColdplay. They Itishardtoremembera all dowithoutthebaldhead. then again, Ithinkwe could music ofthelast decadebut lying ifshedidn’taffect the to hersong,“Lucky.” We’d be in middleschooljammingout 2000s, backwhen we allwere the musicsceneinearly were at thevery centerof Her musicandimage Dutchess.” bly Fergie’s album“The ful solocareers,most nota- whom have very success- group’s members,many of this choiceisbecause ofthe hits. The otherreasonbehind Pow” becameinstant dance “Pump It”and“BoomBoom Britney Spears Radiohead Coldplay No. 2ontheBillboard100. reached eithertheNo. 1or have goneplatinum, andeach one. Allthreeofheralbums that sortofallmeshinto and Ashlee Simpson sound Britney Spears,HilaryDuff was thealternative tothe Herpunky andpopmusic when hesang“SlimShady.” who remembersuch atime and at theheartofmany ofus niscent oftherecentdecade ting beats. Hismusicisremi- list because ofhishard-hit- Eminem earnsaspot onthe the decadeby Billboard100, Already namedartist of list because ofhisinfluence over amonth.He’s alsoonthe the charts,which lasted well to holdanumberonespot on became theyoungest artist gets onthelist because he late inthedecade,SouljaBoy ics. Even thoughhecame hard-hitting beats andlyr- had aMySpaceaccountand night sensation because he He turned intoanover- top spots. band shouldbeinoneofthe that thisSoutheast England beginning, anditfeelsright has beenwithussincethe to rave reviews. Radiohead Avril Lavigne Soulja Boy Eminem for him. successful solocareergoing 25 songs,hehashadavery just beingthefeature ofover “I’m onaBoat.” Aside from Saturday NightLive sketch, “Low” totheever sopopular 25 timesthisdecade,from He hasbeenfeatured over in thisdecade,seriously? What songwas T-Pain not the charts. laced withsinglesthat topped worldwide. Andeachwas went tosellabout 10million the decadebutbothofthem released two albumsduring mention because heonly he would only beanotable music was catchy. Normally but you have toadmithis Sexy didn’tgoanywhere, business themselves. to gooutandtrythemusic bravado hasencouraged many Internet. This do-it-yourself fire when hisvideoshitthe spread like aCalifornia wild- reflects intheirmusic. group issimply superb andit touch turn toplatinum. The ity tomake everything they style andtheirstunning abil- of theirimpressive music Tenn. getsonthelist because The bandfromNashville, Justin Timberlake Kings ofLeon T-Pain itunes.com The Crimson White ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, January 13, 2010 7 TCT hires UA student as new director Jameson a few years and got to by being the scenic director an eight-week rehearsal. The him being closer to the kids in Sophomore becomes youngest director know him better when direct- of the production of Alice in show brought a great crowd age he thinks it makes it easier ing “Aladdin Jr.” while Jameson Wonderland. and was performed for public to connect with their thoughts for Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre was still in high school. Sanford has recently direct- and private school. TCT per- and needs that understands “Jameson was the scenic ed, as well as being the scenic formed a total of six shows from being a TCT alumnus. By Meghan Hollis majoring in mathematics and designer of the production designer for the Christmas with more than 800 kids in “If the kids walked away Staff Writer theater, grew up in the TCT of Aladdin Jr.,” Baker said. classic “A Christmas Carol.” attendance. from a not so good show, but program and continued all the “He came and presented the Sanford is the youngest direc- “His ability to make deci- learned something, the goal The Tuscaloosa Children’s way through grade school. The design concept of the show. I tor The Tuscaloosa Children’s sions and know what he want- I wanted for them has been Theatre has a mission to do first production he appeared was amazed at his ideas and Theatre has ever had. ed along with skills in organi- reached,” Sanford said. “I want one thing: educate and expose in was “The Wizard of Oz” in organization.” The play took place in zation is phenomenal for his parents to see that the theater children of Tuscaloosa County 1996. Baker said she knew Downtown Tuscaloosa at the age,” Baker said. “His version is not a waste of time. I want to all aspects of stage perform- After reaching high school, Sanford prior to the produc- Bama Theatre. Sanford started of A Christmas Carol stayed to exemplify what these kids ing and production. Jameson Jameson said, “I wanted to tion of “Aladdin Jr.” mostly as writing the play in 2007, has very close to the text of the could achieve and learn from Sanford, a UA student who move toward the business side a singing actor. She grew to been tweaking it ever since Charles Dickens classic ver- being a part of TCT.” grew up in the theatre, has of things involving the theater.” know him better as he start- and finally had it performed sion.” Sanford is actively involved adapted and exemplified just Jameson did just that. ed exploring the technical over the Christmas break. Sanford said he thinks that in the theater at the University this. Drew Baker, the artistic aspects of theater. Jameson The rehearsal process being a young director is a and hopes to one day achieve a Sanford, a sophomore double coordinator of TCT, has known also expanded his experience started in October leading to positive thing in the TCT. With master’s in scenic design. ABC producers say no sequels, spinoffs for ‘Lost’

By David Bauder written yet. It will air sometime been considering that night for Jorge Gar- The Associated Press in May. his State of the Union address. cia, a cast Cuse and Damon Lindelof It promises to be a challenging member in were giving away few secrets episode; actress Emilie de Ravin the televi- PASADENA, Calif. — When to the show’s rabid fans at a said she had to read the script sion series ABC’s drama “Lost” ends in news conference Tuesday, even three times before it made any “Lost,” May, it will definitively end — refraining to show video clips. sense. looks on don’t look for any sequels or spi- They said the show’s sixth and “Get ready to scratch your during a noffs. final season will hearken back heads, America,” Lindelof said. panel dis- The show’s producers said to its first, and most popular, A one-hour recap special, an cussion on Tuesday they’ve known the season in 2004. attempt to get uninitiated or the show at final image of the mythological- The producers were initially casual viewers as familiar with the Disney ly dense series about Oceanic sweating about their two-hour the story as they can, will pre- ABC Televi- Airlines Flight 815 since the first season opener, scheduled cede the opener. sion Critics season, although Carlton Cuse for Feb. 2, when they heard In its lifetime, “Lost” proved Associa- said the last episode hasn’t been President Barack Obama had that it’s possible for a televi- tion winter sion series to challenge its press viewers and pull off production tour in values that rival feature films, Pasadena, said Stephen McPherson, ABC Calif., on entertainment president. Tuesday. “It will arguably be one of the most influential shows of AP the decade, if not of all time,” McPherson said. One secret producers did reveal: actress Cynthia Watros, who played the character Libby prepare themselves for over- “I don’t think it would be turns, and flash-forwards to before being killed off in the all: not all of the questions ‘Lost’ if there wasn’t any argu- the future, that one writer won- second season, will return this raised during the series will be ing and active debate among the dered whether fans had already year. answered. “That would be too viewers about whether or not it seen the ending in a previous “Finally, all of your questions pedantic,” Cuse said. was a good ending,” Lindelof episode. Cuse said no. [about Libby] will be answered,” They’re hoping that final said. “My mom will say it’s a Actors said filming the series Cuse said. show is something that will be good ending, even though she has been an emotional journey. “No, they will not,” Lindelof talked about afterward in much doesn’t understand the show.” “I’m going to cry like a baby said. the same way as the diner scene “Lost” has gone through so when this series ends,” actress That’s something fans should that ended “The Sopranos.” many inexplicable twists and Evangeline Lilly said. (205)342-4868 On Hill Behind Wal-Mart on Skyland www.woods-n-water.com

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By Spencer White Line- Assistant sports editor “I came to school with the goals of being a fi rst- backer team All-American, winning the Butkus and winning Rolando Junior All-American inside a national championship, and I’ve accomplished McClain linebacker Rolando McClain those goals. I’m pretty satisfi ed with what I’ve waits on will forgo his senior season done here.” the fi eld and enter the 2010 NFL Draft, { } during McClain announced at a press — Rolando McClain the BCS conference Monday after- National noon. Champi- “I’ve decided, in the best onship on interests of myself and my April’s draft. me this year, having an injury, Jan. 7 family, and with the sup- “Everybody here knows my I didn’t want him to have to go port of Coach Saban, that I’m philosophy on guys coming through any of that. He made going to enter the NFL Draft out early for the draft, that if the right decision.” CW | Jerrod this year,” McClain said. “We you’re projected to be [a first Seaton feel like the University of round pick], that’s something Alabama has been great to me that I can support you on,” Smart staying at these past three years.” head coach Nick Saban said. Alabama McClain leaves the Crimson “He’s kind of promised me Tide as one of the most that he’s going to do what Nick Saban also announced accomplished defensive play- he can, and understands the during the press conference ers in school history, serving importance, of him getting Monday afternoon that defen- as a three-year starter at mid- an education and graduat- sive coordinator Kirby Smart dle linebacker after a stellar ing from school someday and would stay at Alabama as the prep career for Decatur High that you’re always one injury defensive coordinator. Smart, School. McClain assumed the away from retirement when 34, was wooed by several role of defensive leader for you’re a player. But he has my schools, including his alma the 2009 national champion- support in terms of what he’s mater, Georgia, after coordi- ship season, leading his squad doing and we’re going to help nating a nationally top-five with 105 tackles - 24 more him in whatever way we can.” ranked defense and earning than any other player - and With McClain’s departure, the Broyles Award, given to running the signals for nearly the void ofleadership at the the country’s top assistant our Programs! every defensive snap. middle linebacker position coach. , Get Y McClain also earned the will need to be filled by upcom- “We’re very pleased and coveted Butkus Trophy that ing junior Dont’a Hightower, a happy that Kirby is going to be Programs is awarded to the nation’s talented player whose sopho- staying here at the University top linebacker, was a consen- more season was cut short by of Alabama with us,” Saban sus first-team All-American knee ligament injury against said. “We want to continue to and was named a permanent Arkansas. help him continue to develop team captain shortly before “It’s going to be some shoes his career here so that when the SEC Championship, along to fill for sure,” Hightower he leaves here, it is going to be with senior left guard Mike said with a smile. “But I’m to be a head coach, probably Johnson and senior defensive looking forward to taking over in a very good situation.” back and punt returner Javier in the middle.” “After thinking about all the Arenas. Hightower admitted that he factors over the last couple “I came to school with the was almost a pivotal reason days, we are going to stay at goals of being a first-team for McClain to stay anoth- the University of Alabama,” All-American, winning the er season, but Hightower Smart said in a statement 2I¿FLDO6RXYHQLU*DPH3URJUDP Butkus and winning a nation- encouraged McClain to make released by UA athletics. “We 2UGHURQOLQHQRZ al championship, and I’ve the smart decision and avoid love it in Tuscaloosa, have accomplished those goals,” the risk of injury. made some great friends here $15.00 McClain said. “I’m pretty “There were a couple of and I think we are building satisfied with what I’ve done reasons that he wanted to something special here at here.” come back, and one of those Alabama with Coach Saban ... The 6-foot-4, 258-pound reasons was to stay back I’ve got a great deal of respect McClain is projected on near- and play with me for another for Coach [Mark] Richt [of ly every NFL mock draft as year,” Hightower said. “But Georgia] and the job he has being a first-round pick, with me saying, ‘come back,’ that’s done there and the University several boards placing him in being selfish. Having some- of Georgia will also have a the top-10 projected picks for thing like what happened to special place in my heart.” *5$%<2852:13,(&(2)+,6725< 1$7,21$/&+$03,216+,33267(5

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