There's no reason , Mayer rock Men's golf wins third not to vote the state Monday night straight tournament OPINIONS, Page 4 ENTERTAINMENT, Page 6 SPORTS, Page 8 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 113, Issue 38 ■ CRIME UPDATE Fraternity denies responsibility in stabbing fraternity party, saying that the The motion filed by the and another man, Reginald under state law, would require “He had never met him until Assailant says victim invited organization was not legally fraternity challenges Wilder’s Barnes, after the two were the organization to protect his injury occurred,” Shires him to party to buy drugs responsible for his protection claims that the fraternity could asked to leave. against an outside attack. said. or predicted the attack. have prevented the September The fraternity claims it Wilder rebuffed those claims Wilder was among a group BY NICHOLAS BEADLE The suit filed by Richard 2004 stabbing had fraternity had no responsibility to pro- in a response filed Tuesday. of Sigma Nu members escort- Senior Reporter “Kirk” Wilder’s attorney last members been trained to fol- tect Wilder from the stabbing Phone calls to Sigma Nu’s ing Gipson and another man, ■ [email protected] month seeks punitive dam- low the University’s rules for because such an attack, as far Lexington, Va., headquarters Reginald Barnes, out of the ages and payment for medi- event management. Wilder’s as fraternity members knew, were not returned this week. party after the initial skirmish Sigma Nu fraternity has cal costs from the UA Theta complaint also faulted the was improbable. It also holds In a self-filed response, inside the Sigma Nu house asked a federal judge to dis- chapter of Sigma Nu, the fra- fraternity for not contacting that Wilder was not depen- Gipson said Wilder invited near the Strip on University miss a lawsuit filed by a for- ternity’s umbrella corporation police or security workers after dent enough on the fraternity him to the party to buy drugs, Boulevard. mer UA chapter member and Wilder’s attacker, Kenneth an earlier fight between fra- to muster the almost par- which Wilder’s attorney, Kevin stabbed in the temple at a Gipson. ternity members and Gipson ent-child relationship that, Shires, denied. See STABBING, Page 2

■ LOCAL NEWS Hate crimes Going taunt Northport community Two trailer parks and the community is also essen- National tial in the search for suspects, one apartment complex Green said. He said several Women’s wheelchair residents of the Northbrook basketball team raises were vandalized Apartment community were not aware that any crime had money for tournaments BY KYLE GUNNELS Staff Reporter taken place. “One thing we have BY CHARITY SCOTT ■ [email protected] learned is that people are Senior Staff Reporter reluctant to report crime to ■ [email protected] Northport authorities are us,” Green said. “If it doesn’t still searching for suspects in get reported, we aren’t going The women’s wheelchair relation to several hate crimes to know that it happened.” basketball team is looking once reported targeting Hispanics Students were alarmed by again to take their team across in two trailer parks and one the messages left in these the United States to compete apartment community last communities, which are in national tournaments. week, Northport Chief of a short distance from the Pete Lacentra, team man- Police Robert W. Green said. University. ager of the men’s wheelchair These incidents, which “I didn’t know about the basketball team and filling in consisted of obscene mes- crimes until recently, but it this week for Margaret Stan, sages, racial slurs and mes- is shocking and appalling head coach of the women’s sages encouraging Hispanics that this has happened in wheelchair team, said he was to leave the United States, our local community,” said impressed by what he saw were spraypainted on trail- Rebecca Buchanan, a senior during practice as he gathered ers. Others included a burned majoring in public relations. rebounds for one of the team’s Mexican flag, swastikas, the “It is real sad.” top players and assistant letters “KKK” and pictures of Some students said that coach, Stephanie Wheeler. burning crosses defaced sev- the fact that the messages Wheeler was a part of the eral doors, officials said. were telling people to “go 2004 national team that won the “We have had some unfor- back home” was offensive. gold medal at the Paralympics tunate incidents occur at the “I find it very saddening in Athens, Greece. Northbrook Apartment com- because if not for immigra- “She wanted to make a cer- plex, Jones Trailer Park and tion, no one would be here,” tain number of shots in a row,” Quail Trailer Park, and we said Carina Sanchez, a junior Lacentra said. “And she told CW/ T.G. Paschal are in the process of follow- majoring in public relations me not to count the ones that Christina Davidson (22) tries to drive past defender Desiree Miller in practice on Wednesday. The women's ing up on some new leads in and Spanish. “You would be touched the rim.” wheelchair basketball team is ranked fifth in the nation. these cases,” Green said. able to find immigration as a Shooting a basketball this Green said officials have part of everyone’s roots if you accurately is an amazing feat, No chance.” team is beginning its fourth other also aimed at their been working to follow up on looked back far enough.” Lacentra said, especially with- Mary Allison Milford, a season on campus with some focus. information gathered from Sanchez said these inci- out being able to use your legs. junior majoring in public of the most highly recruited Milford, a guard, said the residents in these communi- dents don’t reflect everyone’s Performing the other aspects relations, and Wheeler rep- players in the country. team also has weight-lifting ties. opinions but that some of the game, such as dribbling resented the United States The team practices Monday sessions three times a week “We had several good leads people need to be more while propelling a wheelchair at this year’s Gold Cup through Friday for two hours and boxing on Fridays. yesterday that didn’t pan open minded and accepting up and down the floor at ter- Wheelchair Basketball World in the Rec. They warm up with Last year, their work result- out,” Green said. “However, towards different people. rific speeds, is equally remark- Championship in Amsterdam. lay-ups, ball-handling and ed in a top five finish at the we have gone back to “Are the people that com- able. They came in second place. passing drills before stretch- women’s nationals. The team Northbrook Apartments and mitted these crimes preju- “They put me in a chair, and Amy Burnett, a junior major- ing and going over their is currently ranked fifth in have received several more dice against people from I can roll myself around in it, ing in political science and a focus point for that practice. the women’s division of the that we are looking at.” and I can dribble,” he said. guard who is entering her first They finish up with 10-min- Cooperation from those in See HATE, Page 2 “But both at the same time? full year with the team, said the ute scrimmages against each See WHEELCHAIR, Page 2 Sigma Lambda Beta holds historic multicultural pageant Valerie Fraternity sponsors first smile onto her face. But the Maria Franco, a junior school, but I never considered Phillips con- University’s first multicul- majoring in advertising and it as making me the ‘pageant gratulates Miss Purple and White tural pageant Tuesday night Spanish, was crowned Miss girl.’ junior Maria delighted audience members Royal Purple and White on a “But I now represent their pageant — and contestants — just the bulky stage at one end of the fraternity, so I plan on uphold- Franco after BY TRACEY MITCHELL same. Ferguson Center lunch area ing all of those things they crowning her “I was so glad that I didn’t and will spend the academic stand for.” Miss Purple Senior Staff Reporter ■ [email protected] have to wear a bikini,” said year representing the frater- Midway through the pag- and White Adrienne Fowler, a senior nity. eant, some students were on Tuesday No one pranced around majoring in advertising and a “I’m honored,” Franco said bewildered at the absence of night. with a two-piece bikini. No contestant in the first Sigma after she was crowned. “I have normal pageantry details. one danced, sang or acted her Lambda Beta Miss Royal never been much of a pageant “I haven’t gotten the pageant CW/ Leslie way through a talent com- Purple and White pageant at girl. Sure, I participated in the Roop petition, and no one glued a the University. Junior Miss pageant in high See PAGEANT, Page 5

■ ■ ■ The Crimson White Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Newsroom — 348-6144 Fax — 348-4116 Advertising — 348-7845 www.cw.ua.edu ■ Classifieds — 348-7355 ■ Letters, op-eds — [email protected] ■ Press releases, announcements — [email protected] online 2 Wednesday, October 11, 2006 ■ NEWS CAMPUS Anti-Apathy Campaign holds first vigil tions and strategies from other Group looking for student students. INTobrief submit a brief, e-mail [email protected] input on organization “We have probably had about 40 people so far to come CORRECTIONS BY TRACEY MITCHELL out,” he said. Senior Staff Reporter Spiehler said that through- In the article “Eight open seats up for grabs” in Friday’s ■ [email protected] out the night of the vigil peo- The Crimson White, it was incorrectly stated that the School ple came and went as they of Law should have held a runoff in the SGA Senate election There was something dif- pleased. last spring. The School of Social Work was supposed to have ferent about the Quad on “To me, it just looked inter- held a runoff. Monday night. esting,” Carly Addison, a In the midst of a normal freshman majoring in English, night of people jogging, play- said. ANNOUNCEMENTS ing Frisbee and hanging out Addison said she had never in small groups of friends on worn her band, because she Wear pink for gay rights the Quad, the Anti-Apathy didn’t know what it was for. Campaign hosted its third “I’m not going to wear some- The Queer Straight Alliance is encouraging people to event of the semester, a can- thing if I don’t know what it’s wear pink today to support gay rights in honor of “National dlelight vigil. about,” she said. “I have just Coming Out Day.” Events will also be held on the Quad Cards sat underneath small been really busy, but I plan today to bring attention to and to support gay rights. circular candles, stating issues on making time now to see For more information, e-mail [email protected]. students had written down what is going on with the cam- saying they cared about. paign. Lecture at Mallet tonight “Student involvement “This is good [the Vigil] for The Mallet Assembly will host the first installment of its F. on campus and a progres- getting the word out there and Russell Bryant Speaker Series tonight at 6:30 in the drawing sive change in the state of reaching out to people, but room of Byrd Hall. Rachel Shuttlesworth of the UA English Alabama,” one card read. it would be better if they did department will deliver her lecture “Y’all might oughta find “It’s a good start,” Austin something in the day, when out: Southern Speech and Popular Media.” Creel, a freshman majoring in people are around, because no psychology, said. “But I wish CW/ Andrea Mabry one is really here now.” Pageant application deadline extended to Fri. more people got involved.” Robert Boylan, a senior majoring in secondary education, lights a candle St. John, who was walking Written on another card was on the steps of Denny Chimes during the vigil held by the Anti-Apathy on the Quad in route to her The application period for the 70th Miss Corolla Pageant “woman’s choice, and recy- Campaign on Monday night. dorm from the library, said, “It has been extended to Friday. Applications are available at cling,” and on another, “drugs, just got pushed in the back of the Office of Student Media at 923 University Blvd. (between sexual assault and objectifi- approach different causes,” they believe, or B, [they] don’t my mind.” Reese Phifer Hall and the Bryant-Denny Stadium Plaza) and cation tolerated in the Greek she said. understand those beliefs.’” must be returned no later than 4 p.m. Friday. system.” “The vigil is a good idea,” Clayton picked up a green To enter, an applicant must be a female UA student, be Amy St. John, a freshman said Stephen Spiehler, director band for the first time at the sponsored by a recognized student organization and pay majoring in chemical engi- of programs for the campaign. vigil. the required entry fee of $100 for an individual contestant neering, said it was hard for “I mean, people are going to “I’ll probably tie mine to my and $85 per contestant for student groups that sponsor her to say where she stands notice and acknowledge [the purse,” she said. NORTHPORT more than one entry. with the campaign’s focus. vigil] and read the response Spiehler said the campaign For more information, e-mail pageant coordinator “It’s such a broad subject, cards.” plans to change one aspect of LUNCH Elizabeth Stierwalt at [email protected]. and there are many causes,” Ashley Clayton, a gradu- the initial plan by holding a BUFFET $5.29 St. John said. ate student in advertising and group meeting on Tuesday. She said the vigil was a good public relations and political “We didn’t want to be DINNER WEATHER way to get people walking science, was adamant about thought of as being loose,” BUFFET $7.50 around the Quad to wonder the idea of anti-apathy as she Spiehler said. “But we will what was going on, though she filled out her card after a jog to adapt to more organization.” Today Mostly cloudy with a 30 said all in all the group should the Quad. Spiehler did not say any- 80º/51º percent chance of showers try something different. “People need to be socially thing specific of what new “Maybe they should look at conscious and self-aware,” ideas the group has as far as its BEER$1 and thunderstorms. dividing it up into different Clayton said. “Too many peo- organization, but he said they causes, and different groups ple A, don’t care about what are looking for input, sugges- Thursday A 30 percent chance WINE of showers. $2 70º/47º Also, T-shirts can be ordered first is the Per4max Women’s Mostly sunny. WHEELCHAIR through any of the players, Classic on Nov. 3. COCKTAILS Friday Continued from Page 1 Milford said. Anyone interested in pur- $3 59º/41º Along with the out of town chasing ad-space or T-shirts, 333.0361 tournaments the team par- Milford said, should contact National Wheelchair 69 ticipates in, it has several UADS director Brent Hardin KMART Basketball Association. CVS tournaments in Tuscaloosa at [email protected] or 348- 82 QUOTE OF THE DAY Now the team is working WALGREEN N to raise money to ensure a throughout the season. The 5109. “This competition definitely makes you returned trip, Milford said. “Traveling to Maryland and elevate your game. It will pay off [dur- Arizona and all the other plac- es we go gets really expen- ing SEC and NCAA] because you have to sive,” she said. play well, because if you don’t, The team receives some money from UA Disability you’ll be left behind.” Sports, the SGA and the University Recreation Sports Tutors — Sophomore UA golfer Matthew Swan on Club program. the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate, which “The rest of it we have to raise on our own,” she said. Alabama golf team finished first in on Tuesday. The team has decided to See “Tide rolls in 3rd tournament win,” sell ad space on their warm- up jerseys to local businesses Wanted Page 8. to help cover their expenses. For $100, the company name The Crimson White is ... will be printed on the back of ■ Marlin Caddell - editor, ■ Jessie Patterson - sports editor, the jersey, while $500 buys the [email protected], 348-8049 [email protected] name and logo of the busi- ness on the sleeve. ■ Mike Faulk - managing ■ Dan Sellers - assistant sports The team is also selling T- editor: news, [email protected] editor, [email protected] shirts bearing the same design Center for Athletic Student Services ■ Callie Corley - managing ■ Lindsay Maples - chief copy as the warm-ups for $25. editor: design, [email protected] editor, [email protected] seeking tutors in the following subjects: ■ Matt McLeod - assistant ■ Cassie Edwards - managing editor: design, advertising manager, 348-8044 [email protected] ■ A.J. Johnson - creative STABBING Continued from Page 1 ■ Jordan Pittman - opinions services manager, 348-8995 editor, [email protected] ■ Whitney Gullett - advertising According to the suit, frater- • Marketing ■ T.G. Paschal - photo editor, manager assistant & national nity members taunted Gipson, [email protected] account executive, 348-2598 a black man, with racial slurs ■ Leslie Roop- assistant photo ■ Benae Aultman - major while he and Barnes were • Management editor, [email protected] accounts developer, 348-8735 ejected. In response, the com- plaint says, Gipson threat- ■ Ben Flanagan - managing ■ Khalid Al-Qahtani - account Operations Management ened to kill them. Wilder was • editor: outreach executive, 348-8735 stabbed in the left temple with [email protected] ■ Leigh Ann Landis - account a 5-inch stiletto blade when a • Physical Chemistry ■ Zach Summers - graphics executive, 348-2670 second fight broke out on the editor, [email protected] ■ Jesse Scroggins - account fraternity house’s lawn. ■ Kristen Trotter Chick - student executive, 348-6876 The stabbing impaired • Spanish Wilder’s ability to think, speak ■ life editor, [email protected] Laughlin Tagg - account and walk. He now lives with ■ Corey Craft - executive, 348-6875 his family in Signal Mountain, • Statistics entertainment editor, ■ Maria Franco - account Tenn. [email protected] executive, 348-8041 Gipson, arrested in Missouri Criminal Justice ■ Kristie Busam - campus ■ Laura Pickard - advertising four days after the attack, • pleaded guilty to first-degree affairs editor, [email protected] coordinator, 348-8995 assault in May. 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Gov. fraternity members at each omore majoring in public position in Nov. election house to get involved with relations, said at the Chi the campaign of a candi- Omega house that Strange BY AMANDA PETERSON date who they want to see can connect with students Senior Staff Reporter in office. and prove to them that he ■ [email protected] “If you aren’t involved, I cares by speaking on cam- guarantee you that some- pus. Luther Strange, the one else is,” Strange said. “I “It’s good that he cares Republican candidate for wouldn’t be standing here because most students don’t lieutenant governor, thanked today if it wasn’t for the vol- get involved,” Watters said. students who worked on his unteers in the audience who Some students in atten- campaign and encouraged worked on my campaign to dance, like R.B. Walker, a Republican students to vote help get me here.” junior majoring in political for him in a campus appear- Jessica Garrison, a former science, worked on Strange’s ance Tuesday. SGA president who works on campaign over the summer Strange first addressed a Strange’s campaign, said that or are still working on it crowd of roughly 20 students some members of Delta Zeta now. Walker was especially from College Republicans wrote 3,000 thank you notes glad to see him take the time and Law Republicans. over the summer to help with to visit. Strange described the the campaign. The work that “His coming here is a good involvement of the students volunteers do isn’t pretty, sign that the University is in the Republican party as a Strange said, but he added worthy,” Walker said. “And “huge benefit” because they that it’s necessary for the it really shows that our vote are a part of a historical time candidate’s campaign. counts in the election.” in Alabama politics, he said. “This is going to be a race for the future of Alabama,” Strange said. “The election will be the end of the old names and the beginning of a new stage for Alabama politics.” Strange ran first against George Wallace Jr. for the party nomination and now campaigns against Democratic candidate Jim Folsom Jr. Competing CW/ T.G. Paschal against men from the most prominent family names in Lt. Gov. candidate Luther Strange campaigned at the Capstone on Alabama political history Tuesday. has been a little like play- ing LSU and Georgia back to Strange’s background as a Andy Yerbey, president of back, he said. Washington lobbyist. College Republicans, said Jess Nix, a law stu- “He’s pro-life, strong on he thinks Strange will be a dent and president of Law property rights,” said Hunter good lieutenant governor. Republicans, said the group Fisk, a freshman majoring in But students have to vote to invited Strange to speak on American studies. “I like all help get him into office, he campus after Kevin Turner, that about him. His back- said. another law student, worked ground turns me off a little “That position doesn’t just on Strange’s campaign. bit, though.” affect adults,” Yerbey said. Nix said it was a great Phillip Carroll, a senior “We have the power to vote, opportunity for students to majoring in political science and we should use it.” hear from the candidate, as and not a member of College After speaking to the stu- well as a good opportunity Republicans, slipped in to dent Republican groups, for Strange, because “the hear Strange speak purely Strange visited Alpha Delta more exposure he gets, the out of curiosity. He heard Pi, Delta Zeta and Chi Omega more votes he gets.” that Strange was speaking sorority houses on campus. The audience was full of and wanted to hear where Along with other sorori- supporters, but many stu- he stood on the issues, he ties on campus, those three dents wanted to hear exactly said. had several members who where he stands on major Because Strange has an helped work on Strange’s issues, particularly special idea of what he wants to campaign. 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5101 Summit Ridge (18th Ave E.) 342-4868 • Mon-Sat 9-9, Sun 1-6 smarter - not harder ! www.woods-n-water.com What’s your view? Send letters or guest columns to [email protected]. Students should include name, year, major and daytime phone number. Jordan Pittman ■ Editor [email protected] More information is available at the bottom of the Opinions page. Wednesday, October 11, 2006 4 Our View There is no reason not to vote In 27 days, the United States Midterm elections have recognize the power that they Pre-K classes of America will hold midterm even lower voter turnout hold. Collectively, we can make elections in every state. Every than presidential elections, a big difference if we choose to one of the 435 seats in the Assorted though. Around 41 percent of exercise our freedom by vot- House of Representatives will Americans voted in the 2002- ing. I hope that everyone read- be on the ballot along with Logic midterm elections, but only 22 ing this will go to the polls on 33 Senate seats. Alabama is percent of 18- to 29-year-olds Nov. 7. needed for one of 36 states that will hold voted. There really isn’t an excuse gubernatorial elections this According to Mark N. not to. If you aren’t yet regis- November. Franklin’s “Controversies in tered, you have until Oct. 27 All elections are vital to Voting Behavior,” the United to do so. All you have to do democracy, but the 2006- States has one of the worst is go to the Alabama secre- midterm elections have Jordan Pittman voter turnout percentages in tary of state’s Web site: http:// education the potential to be historic. democratic countries across www.sos.state.al.us/ and click Congressional job approval [email protected] the world. on “Get a Voter Registration Late last month, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox ratings are staggeringly low. From 1960 to 1995, Australia Form” on the left side of the made a presentation at the City Council meet- They haven’t been this low not about endorsing a specific had an average of 95 percent page. You can do this on cam- ing encouraging support for the Tuscaloosa Pre- since the 1994 midterms, when candidate or person for any voter turnout, Italy had 90 per- pus — there’s free printing in Kindergarten Initiative. This proposal would use Republicans won control of the office. cent, Germany had 85 percent, the Gordon Palmer Hall com- funding from the city of Tuscaloosa along with House after a 40-year period of Besides, if you’re a regular Canada, France and the United puter lab. Democratic domination. reader, you know whom I want Kingdom averaged slightly Don’t have 39 cents? Find state money to start a fund for a pre-K program for Democrats are in a good in control of Congress and above 75 percent, and Spain me on campus and give me Tuscaloosa children. position to take the Senate, whom I think would make the and Japan’s percentage was in your voter registration form, According to studies, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter and will almost certainly take best governor for Alabama. the low 70s. The U.S. averaged and I will gladly mail it. If you Maddox showed to the city council almost 60 per- the House, which could lead I just want everyone, espe- 54 percent voter turnout dur- can’t make it to your home cent of students entering kindergarten are unpre- to another historic event. cially college students, to exer- ing this period. precinct to vote, get an absen- The current House Minority cise their right to vote by actu- It’s hard to understand why tee ballot, which can also been pared to learn basic skills such as how to read. It’s Leader is Rep. Nancy Pelosi ally voting. people choose not to vote. found on the same Web site also been shown that approximately three-fourths of California’s 8th District. Voter turnout was above The United States was found- listed above. of children who don’t learn to read within the first She likely will remain the average in 2004 when more ed on principles of freedom, And, on Nov. 7, there will few years of elementary school will be poor read- Democrats’ House leader, than 120 million, or rough- and being able to democrati- be plenty of people out taking ers once they reach high school. which would make her speaker ly 60 percent of Americans, cally elect our leaders is one others to the polls who can’t of the house. (Madam Speaker cast ballots in the presidential of the greatest privileges we get there. So, no one should UA President Robert Witt announced a part- sure does have a nice ring to election. The number of 18- to enjoy. have a valid reason not to vote nership with the city of Tuscaloosa to help boost it.) 29-year-olds who voted was One would assume younger this November. the program by providing students majoring in There has never been a roughly 21 million, or almost people would vote in much Research the candidates. elementary education and early childhood devel- female speaker of the house, 52 percent. higher numbers, and over the Find an issue to be passionate opment with volunteer opportunities to teach in or a Californian in that posi- The sad fact of the matter is years apathy could lead to about. It doesn’t matter who tion, either, even though it’s 52 percent was a vast improve- older Americans not voting as or what you support as long as the pre-K program. the country’s highest popu- ment from the past two presi- much, but it’s the other way you know why. Then make a This is an obvious connection for the University lated state. Having a female dential elections. Only 42 per- around. difference by voting. because we have resources and student volunteers speaker of the house could be cent of young adults voted in The older a person is, the to get the program off the ground. the perfect preface to having a the 2000 presidential election, more likely they are to vote in Jordan Pittman is opinions Students who attend pre-K are much better female president. and an even lower 35 percent the United States. editor of The Crimson White. prepared when they reach kindergarten. Children But this week’s column is came to the polls in 1996. Young people need to His column runs Wednesdays. who went to pre-K when they were 3 or 4 years old already have basic skills such as knowing their colors, learning to write their name and learning letters and numbers. They are prepared to go into kindergarten, ready to start learning how to read. The key to education is an early start, which is why we think pre-K should be mandatory in Alabama. It’s extremely important for kids to be reading as early as possible. The state should increase funding to allow for a statewide pro- gram. Kids who grow up in low-income areas are at risk for falling behind in education. The UA marketing department is creating an advertising campaign as a part of a class project to advertise Maddox’s program to lower-income parents whose children are in poor districts. This program should be aggressively targeted in these areas because pre-K is just one step to raise the educational levels in some of these areas. We are glad to see the University stepping up and Submitted by Kevin Peterson getting involved with this project. The University has a responsibility to partner with the city to help children get a better education and has great resources with the students here majoring in these fields. Our View is the consensus of the CW editorial board. Troy King deserves to stay on as AG

BY THOMAS GOVAN erroneously paraphrasing foreign nations. This is a log- for more than two and Letter to the Editor symbol. It was created as a King as stating, “all Mexicans ical inference and a widely one-half years, he has battle flag and served as the This is a response to a crossing the border are car- accepted fact, not racism. worked tirelessly in the leg- flag of the Confederacy. column written by Jordan rying illegal drugs.” This Third, the column con- islature drafting, lobbying The Confederate flag is a Radicals took the flag Pittman last week in which depiction of King’s speech is tends that King should not and seeing through to pass- symbol, not an issue against its will as a hate he supported the candidacy utterly false and evinces dis- express his personal opposi- ing new laws such as the symbol. Many Southerners, ingenuous journalism. tion to abortion because he tough new sex offender law Heather Wyatt, someone myself included, detest of John Tyson Jr. for Alabama While this was an “opin- is a government official. that adds minimum manda- who should have immense these supremacists and attorney general by distort- ing and exaggerating com- ion,” one would hope that the This is ridiculous. If gov- tory sentences for those who knowledge on the sub- their views. However, I fly ject because she majors in the flag as a warning to the ments made by attorney writer would at the very least ernment officials were not attack children. American studies, wrote U.S. government not to general Troy King. be truthful. King never stated allowed to oppose current He also lobbied for a new a letter to the editor, “Not infringe upon my rights. I also attended the SGA’s that “all Mexicans” are smug- laws, then laws would rarely law that makes it a felony to all Southerners support Finally, the author’s com- Political Awareness Day, and gling drugs across the border. ever change. have a child in a drug house, Confederate flag,” but she ment that defending our I think that Pittman’s col- This was simply a lie. Furthermore, a basic prin- an update to the child por- made a few mistakes in her right to fly the flag comes umn is inaccurate and uni- King did state that along ciple of democracy gives nography law that makes letter. from not knowing the violent formed. with illegal immigrants government officials the possession of each image a First, the Southern states, oppression felt by slaves. First, the article express- crossing the border, meth- right to express opposition separate felony whether it collectively known as the However, Northerners did es that Troy King “recom- amphetamines were cross- to laws. is stored in a photo album Confederacy, did not secede not exactly welcome freed- mended closing the border ing the border as well as who In addition, while King dis- or on a computer and many just so they could hold slaves. men with open arms. [between the United States knows what else. agrees with abortion, King others. They seceded because the Northerners were just as and Mexico] completely.” King’s statement is sup- has continued to uphold the He has also prosecuted U.S. government crossed a racist under the American This mischaracterization ported the U.S. Drug law as abortions take place corrupt public officials, sent very important line laid out flag as Southerners were of King’s speech is disingen- Enforcement Agency’s own everyday within Alabama. a mass murderer and a seri- in the Constitution of the under the Confederate flag. uous and incorrect. Web site. Finally, the column argues al killer to death row and United States. Another interesting point King only stated that the He also cited statistics on that King is not qualified for spends many days with vic- They violated states’ to be made is that Native border should be protected the decreasing production of the position of attorney gen- tims of crime at the Board of rights by not only telling Americans felt more violent and closed to keep illegal methamphetamines inside eral by stating that he was Pardons and Paroles. them they could not hold oppression in the form of Alabama because of tough not qualified when he was Troy King is the only per- slaves but by denying them the U.S. government than immigrants out, which is the new drug laws that were sup- appointed in 2003. son in this race with any equal rights simply because slaves ever did in the South. policy of the federal govern- they held slaves. This is laid Should we stop flying the ment. King never implied or ported by his office. However, the issue is not experience as attorney gen- out in the “Declaration of stars and stripes because of insinuated that immigrants But he maintained that whether he was qualified eral, and I think it is very Causes of Seceding States,” the oppression they felt? who comply with the current drug usage has remained when he was appointed; apparent from his record specifically Georgia’s decla- immigration laws should be steady within the state. instead the issue is whether that he is more than quali- ration. denied the ability to come Thus, he did assert that he is qualified for the current fied for the job. Second, upstanding white Cory McCarty into the United States. most of the drugs within election. Southerners never saw the Freshman Second, the article calls Alabama are smuggled into Since King has been Thomas Govan is a Confederate flag as a hate Computer science King a racist and a liar after Alabama via other states and Alabama’s attorney general third-year law student.

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ENTERTAINMENT ■ Thursday, April 7, 2006 5 ■ MOVIE REVIEW ‘The Departed’ a masterpiece Sullivan (Matt Damon) has Scorsese crafts a brutal, been assigned to bring down Costello. hilarious kick in the face But here’s the twist: Costigan BY COREY CRAFT is an undercover cop who Entertainment Editor reports back to Captain ■ [email protected] Queenan (Martin Sheen) at the State Police, and Sullivan is a First of all, Martin Scorsese mole who reports to Costello. is not “back.” Martin Scorsese Both become aware of each was never “gone” in the first other’s existence, and try to place. smoke out one another, all With “The Departed,” he the while precariously balanc- returns to the modern gang- ing their outward appearances ster epic that he mastered with with their true allegiances. And “Goodfellas,” and if this film even more coincidentally, both doesn’t quite reach the heights become involved with the same of that film, who can fault him woman, a police psychologist for that? “Goodfellas” is one of (Vera Farmiga). Rottentomatoes.com the best films of the 1990s, if not This is a precarious setup, Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson star in Martin Scorsese’s latest of all time. and it could have gone terribly film, “The Departed." The film opened Friday at the Cobb Hollywood 16. But the great news is that wrong, but the brilliant script “The Departed” might be one by William Monahan crackles of the best films of the decade with wit and life. It’s well struc- you, his world-weary Costigan with a constant air of insanity. so far — a gloriously depraved, tured and features some of is absolute proof of the young Costello is legitimately terrify- violent, hilarious masterpiece, the most quotable lines of the man’s acting talent, as Costigan ing at times, an unpredictable the best-directed film of the year. What’s most surprising is threatens to crumble under the force of nature, and Nicholson year so far and one of the best that the screenplay balances pressure of an amoral assign- makes the role one of the best acted. I can’t impress upon you the traditional Scorsese-style ment and of constantly being of his career. how much you need to see this cynicism with a lot of humor, nearly discovered. Damon’s Without spoiling anything, movie. most of which comes from performance is one of his few of the characters meet Here’s the setup: Billy Nicholson and Alec Baldwin best as Sullivan, a young man happy endings, but the end is Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Mark Wahlberg as two pulled from childhood to serve both shocking and satisfying has recently joined the ranks policemen. Costello and only concerned with a darkly funny final shot. 1218 Univ. Blvd. of feared crime lord Frank The acting is where the film with protecting his own skin. Costello (Jack Nicholson). In really sizzles. If DiCaprio’s por- And Nicholson’s Costello 752-2990 the Massachusetts State Police, trayal of Howard Hughes in is vintage Nicholson, mix- the bright up-and-comer Colin “The Aviator” didn’t convince ing his trademark obscenity sophomore majoring in biol- be representing if they won Samford Media Resource & Design Center PAGEANT ogy, on her decision to partici- was a very good idea.” Continued from Page 1 pate. Guillermo Puente, the presi- A large part of the judging dent of the UA chapter of University Libraries was trivia questions, and after Sigma Lambda Beta, said that idea of it yet,” said Betsy two of the four were eliminat- the fraternity is multicultural Gorgas Has More Than Books Milburn, a senior majoring in ed, contestants participated in and so were the contestants. communicative disorders. “To a segment on personal expe- “We don’t go out and look me, it has seemed more like a riences and revelations from for a certain number of blacks, contest than a pageant.” childhood and adulthood. whites, Hispanics or anything But whether they under- “It is the most fun I’ve ever like that,” Puente said. “The stood or had seen anything like had compared to any other girls come to us. it, groups of students came to pageant I’ve ever been to,” said “This brings more diversity support their favorite candi- Valerie Phillips, director of the to the event, and what you will dates. In one segment of the community service center at see is all these girls come from pageant, the crowd voted on the University and one of the different backgrounds and cul- its favorite contestant, and the judges at the pageant. tures.” judges thrived off audience Set in the middle of the The girls first met each other •Camera Rental support. Ferguson Center with a violin- the night of the pageant. Some tables were draped to • Video Editing ist playing modern music, the “It was kind of strange • CD/DVD Writing match the color of a contes- University’s first multicultural because we didn’t know any of •Sound Recording tant’s dress, some wore purple pageant was definitely one of a the contestants until we met • Scanning shirts that boasted “I [heart] kind, several students said. tonight in the bathroom,” said • Web Access Luci” and others made signs “It was very creative, and the Vanesa Richmond, a sopho- •Always Willing to Help and drew a large fan base for coordinators thought outside of more majoring in chemistry • Access to Adobe Software. yells and claps. the box,” Phillips said. “Testing and one of the contestants “I just wanted to try something the girls on some knowledge of who did not make the final new,” said Luci Hernandez, a the fraternity that they would two. Monday-Thursday:8am-12am Second floor of Gorgas up “No Such Thing” and “Why quickly approaching. Friday:8am to 10pm (205) 348-4651 MAYER Georgia?” It will be interest- There was one conclusion Saturday: 10am to 7pm Email: [email protected] Continued from Page 6 ing to see how much longer I could not help but reach sit- he performs these songs, as ting among a gaggle of sorority Sunday: 1pm to 12am http://www.lib.ua.edu/randd/ He shied away from his the 10-year reunion he men- girls and sorority-girls-to-be. If older material, only offering tions in “No Such Thing” is it were not for his non-threat- ening good looks, John Mayer would be taken a lot more seri- ously as an artist. His skill on the guitar was on display the entire night, and his songwriting seems to be improving as he grows older. Perhaps music snobs only dis- miss him because of his pop- ularity with a certain female demographic. During “Gravity,” Mayer indulged on an impressive blues guitar solo and men- tioned he knew he was sup- posed to be playing “pop music and all that” but asked the crowd to stay with him. He appeared to be quite grateful to the city of Birmingham, as it was one of CW/ Josh Mallory the cities that gave him his John Mayer performs at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Birmingham start. This of course endeared on Monday night. Sheryl Crow opened for Mayer. him to the crowd even more. Submit... your pieces of Writing, Art work and Photography to Marr’s Field Journal.

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Marr’s Field Journal Corey Craft ■ Editor [email protected] EntertainmentWednesday, October 11, 2006 6 ■ CONCERT REVIEW Wilco rocks Huntsville with stellar music Alt-rockers bring down as the opening band, Altered incorporated Break Your Heart,” for instance, Statesmen, took the stage. A on drums, Mikael Jorgensen features a weird buzzing, and the Von Braun Center band originating from Nashville, on keyboards, on what seems like a quiet acous- Altered Statesmen played a very bass and backup vocals and Pat tic ballad in “Via Chicago” sud- BY COREY CRAFT good set, mixing entertaining Sansome on keyboards, tam- denly features Kotche jump- Entertainment Editor Southern rock and soul sounds bourines and crazy ambient ing in with a crazy fit on the ■ [email protected] in a way that reminded me of noise. drums. But that’s the way Wilco the first Train album, plus a few They’re just excellent live is — this is, after all, the band The Wilco concert Monday of the sonic sound effects Wilco — the quality of music is just that featured 13 minutes of night was a night well-earned. I is reputed for. as good, if not better, than solid buzzing after a song on “A will preface any critical remarks At about 9:15 p.m., Wilco the songs on their albums, in Ghost is Born.” I will make in this review with took the stage to thunderous particular their performances Tweedy didn’t really interact a note that beforehand I expe- applause and opened with their of “Muzzle of Bees,” “At Least much with the audience in the rienced the worst traffic jam of song “Poor Places.” At once, That’s What You Said” and first half of the show, but when any I have ever encountered on frontman/vocalist “Kamera.” It was particularly he started, he was engaging I-65 North, delaying my arriv- and guitarist set the exciting to hear a healthy mea- and quite funny. The crowd ate al to the Von Braun Center in pace for the rest of the show — sure of new material mixed in it all up. And I’d like to mention Huntsville by a good hour and a a well-constructed, tight show with fan favorites such as “A Shot here that the Von Braun Center half. of rock that featured some of in the Arm” and “Theologians.” is the ideal place to see a band What was supposed to be the most innovative live music Another exciting aspect of like Wilco — intimate without CW/ Kathleen Buccleugh roadwork ended up being a I’ve ever seen. their live shows is their constant being cramped and with a per- couple of delayed 18-wheelers The first thing that is evi- ability to keep the audience on fect balance of acoustics. Jeff Tweedy and Mikael Jorgensen of Wilco rock Huntssville's Von Braun and two state trooper cars with dent about Wilco is that they’re edge with unexpected sound After closing with Center on Monday night. flashing sirens blocking the left an extremely tight band, made effects. While some bands may “Hummingbird,” the band At one point, Tweedy reached dissuade you from seeing Wilco lane. The ordeal turned an hour more remarkable by the revolv- shy away from reverb, Wilco came out for an amazing two into the crowd to shake the live — if you’re not a fan of their lead into arrival a good 20 min- ing door of instrumentalists that revels in it, turning ambient encores, mixing new mate- hands of some lucky fans near stuff, you will emerge a believer. utes late. have constituted the band over noise and unexpected sound rial and audience participation the front and closed the whole But thank God for unadver- the years. Apart from Tweedy’s into a completely calculated with favorites “Heavy Metal deal with “Misunderstood,” cap- tised opening bands. I made it terrific vocalizations a n d aspect of the show. Drummer” and “The Late ping a remarkable evening of to the Von Braun Center right Cline’s excellent solos, the band The end of “I Am Trying to Greats.” music. I cannot for one minute ■ CONCERT REVIEW Crow and Mayer entertain Birmingham on Monday

BY JOSH MALLORY “Change Will Do You Good” songs from her later albums. contemporary trap in which one most people were there Contributing Writer and one of her best songs, However, she then provid- she currently resides. Her to see. He showed off his vari- “Hard to Make A Stand.” ed the night’s highlights with recent work with Emmylou ous influences, singing blues Sheryl Crow and John Mayer Her voice was in fine form, a stunning performance of Harris and Mary Chapin songs, and he jammed. He did provided two very different and the seasoned performer “Strong Enough” and a rock- Carpenter at a Johnny Cash his best Prince impersonation concert experiences at the knew exactly how to work the ing “If It Makes You Happy.” tribute is proof of how well she on “Vultures” and pulled it off Verizon Wireless Music Center crowd, mentioning she likes As stated earlier, she seems could do in the genre. quite well. in Birmingham Monday night. Alabama because “the people to be in a rut, and I couldn’t John Mayer was up next, Crow performed following here are cool.” help but think during “Strong and he was seemingly the See MAYER, Page 5 the solid opening act Marjorie As her last two albums have Enough” how well she could Fair, a band that Coldplay been rather lackluster, Crow do with a country record. She wishes it could be. seemed to know that her older has voice and writing style With her set, Crow showed material is better and mostly to pull it off better than any why she was one of the few stars stayed with that. The crowd woman in country music YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE of the ’90s to also be a legiti- seemed to lose some interest today, and it might provide mate artist. She began with as she performed a couple her a way to escape the adult

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Purchase Your Copy of the Corolla Yearbook’s 115th edition at Graduation Celebration SPORTS ■ Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7 ■ FOOTBALL ■ VOLLEYBALL Guillon quits UA Freshman keeps Tide volleyball rolling BY CAROLINE GWALTNEY said. “I think from them to step up to the realizes that every play is not football team Contributing Writer she could challenge and contribute, going to be perfect, but her talk to any- especially in the SEC. focus is working on mental BY JESSIE PATTERSON AND DAN SELLERS Freshman volleyball player one.” “At times, she has proved toughness and treating every The Crimson White Liz Salstrand has been a dom- Growing to be a dominant player on match as if it were for the inant force for the Crimson up, Salstrand the floor, while at other times national championship. At the end of Tuesday’s practice, Alabama Tide volleyball team this sea- saw volley- the game may be too fast “I just really want to be a head coach Mike Shula announced the son as her size, athleticism ball not just paced,” Green said. “But Liz spark plug on the court and departure of senior quarterback Marc and passion for the game have as a game has learned how to make the keep a good, high energy,” she Guillon from the Crimson Tide’s team. made her both a powerful and but also as a Liz Salstrand appropriate adjustments with said. “I want to be a blocking “Marc Guillon has decided that he’s dynamic player. lifestyle. her physical endurance and force and take the outsider not playing football here anymore at Coach Judy Green said the “Playing on an intense and mental endurance and has hitters for the opposing teams Alabama,” Shula said. “We talked about it, Tide volleyball program has competitive club team, I never backed down.” out of their game.” and basically it was a playing time issue. never had the size in a right found that working hard was When Salstrand visited the We wish him well and good luck.” side player like Salstrand, and a significant part of success, Capstone for her first college Guillon, a native of Chico, Calif., saw it seemed evident that she but having fun at the same visit, she said she thought it limited action during his junior year. He was what the team needed to time was also a big part,” she was home right away. played against South Carolina, Florida take the next step. said. “At first, it was stressful for and Utah State. “My main attraction to Liz Despite playing for a me to choose because it was When quarterback Brodie Croyle was was her love for the game,” nationally ranked club team my first offer and I wanted hurt during the 2004 season, Guillon Green said. “When you com- in Illinois, Salstrand never to keep my options open,” stepped in to lead Alabama against bine her athleticism in with a imagined playing volleyball Salstrand said. “But when I vis- Western Carolina. kid who has the right attitude on a collegiate level. ited other schools, it wasn’t the Guillon also started the following weeks playing for the right reasons, “During my first college same.” against Arkansas and South Carolina you’ve got a great player in match, I was shaking profuse- Salstrand said she has adjust- before injuring his back. your midst.” ly,” Salstrand said. “I never ed well to her new home at the Sophomore quarterback John Parker Teammate Crystal Hudson dreamt of playing volleyball at Capstone and enjoys being a Wilson is Alabama’s current starter. Two said Salstrand has a great per- any college, let alone Division part of the team. freshmen will now be behind Wilson. sonality both on and off the I during my freshman year in “I love learning from every- “In the meantime, Jimmy Barnes and court, and she keeps the team one of the top conferences in one,” she said. “We all have our Greg McElroy will obviously be moved up lighthearted. the nation.” own unique personalities, and on the depth chart,” Shula said. “We've “She’s such an extravert who Green said that for any first- we’re all so diverse.” got to get those guys some work.” likes to have fun,” Hudson year player, it is a lot to ask For now, Salstrand said she

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Sykora said this was great round of play in the Jerry Pate “There were just more peo- for him personally because it National Intercollegiate, win- ple here,” said junior Mark was the first tournament he has ning their third straight tourna- Harrell, who finished tied for played in this fall. ment of the season. 38th. Sykora also said he thinks After the first day of competi- Sykora improved his posi- playing such a tough schedule tion, the Tide had a command- tion from the first day of in the fall will pay off big in the ing four-stroke lead over Texas competition, finishing in sole spring at SECs and NCAAs. Tech to carry over to the second day. The Tide posted a score of 270 in the first round and came close to matching that score in the second round, posting a score of 272. The Tide’s first-round score December 2006 of 270 gave them a two-stroke lead over UAB. Their second- round score tied them for sec- ond with three other teams on the round. Not only did the team have Commencement a successful day on the first Submitted photo Watch for your commencement day of competition, but several Matthew Swan watches his ball at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate. President’s Reception individual Tide players also had mail-out from the Office of successful rounds. Friday, December 15, 2006 a score of 64 in the first round On the second day of com- Academic Records and University After two rounds of play, of play, and then added a par petition, the Tide picked up junior Joseph Sykora is tied for score of 71 in the second round. where it left off after the first President’s Mansion Registrar in October concerning second place in his first tourna- Thompson posted scores of 68 two rounds of competition. ment of the fall, posting con- and 67 in his first two rounds of When the dust settled, the 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Commencement events and secutive scores of 67. play. Tide topped the leader board instructions. Remember to return In addition, juniors Gator Also, sophomore Matthew in what was a very competitive Todd and Michael Thompson Swan is tied for 13th place field. Commencement Ceremony the yellow reply card included in this are tied for seventh place and with scores of 71 and 67 “This competition definitely mail-out if you plan to participate are five shots off the overall lead in the first and second makes you elevate your game,” in the tournament. Todd posted rounds, respectively. said sophomore Matthew Swan, Saturday, December 16, 2006 in Commencement Exercises. 9:00 a.m. Commencement information is ■ FOOTBALL Coleman Coliseum also found at www.registrar.ua.edu Tide to wear commemorative jerseys www.registrar.ua.edu FROM STAFF REPORTS ■ 1992: Alabama wore a centennial patch on the left The Alabama football team shoulder to commemorate will wear commemorative the 100th season of Crimson jerseys in its game with Ole Tide football. Miss this Saturday to honor ■ 2005: Alabama wore the 25th anniversary of coach a helmet sticker includ- Paul “Bear” Bryant’s 315th ing the states of Louisiana, win and his final SEC cham- Mississippi, Alabama and Weekday Mornings pionship team from 1981. Florida to honor the victims Bryant became college of Hurricane Katrina. 7:00 - 9:00 football’s all-time winningest ■ 2006: Alabama is wear- coach with a 28-17 win over ing a 175th anniversary Submitted photo Auburn on Nov. 28, 1981, at patch to commemorate the Legion Field. The Crimson The jerseys Alabama will wear University’s 175th year since Tide finished the 1981 season Saturday feature a houndstooth its founding. with a 9-2-1 record and the neckline. ■ Bowl games: Alabama school’s 18th SEC title. helmets featuring a football- wore bowl patches on the The commemorative jer- shaped white “100” sticker to left shoulder of the jersey at  sey designed by Nike and celebrate the 100th anniver- the 1998 Music City Bowl, featuring houndstooth trim sary of college football. 2000 Orange Bowl, 2001 around its collar, marks the ■ 1983: Alabama wore a Independence Bowl, 2004 11th time the Tide has worn houndstooth tooth hat stick- Music City Bowl and 2006 a commemorative jersey or er on the back of the hel- Cotton Bowl. helmet during a game. The mets in memory of Bryant, The jerseys will be available other occurrences: who passed away on Jan. 26, at the Nike tent at Bryant- ■ 1969: Alabama wore red 1983. Denny Stadium on Saturday. Hungry and In a

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