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NEWS | FERGUSON CENTER UA Dining plans to open new Starbucks next month Coffee shop moves not be reached to confirm The new Starbucks will fea- of the student body. Dining ser- Hopton-Jones’ statement by the ture extended hours, new late- vices feels the need to continue downstairs in Ferg time of publication. night programming and an to provide sufficient service for A construction timeline is not increase in student job oppor- every student. By Adrienne Burch yet confirmed, Hopton-Jones tunities. The Annual Capital Hopton-Jones said the cur- Staff Reporter said, but the hope is for the new Development Plan for 2012-2013 rent Starbucks will be removed facility to open at the end of states that with Starbucks now and additional seating will fill The Ferguson Center September. However, students located closer to the University the vacated space to help with Starbucks will find a new home should not expect any disrup- Supply Store, it will be more overcrowding during peak in September, moving down- tion in getting their daily caf- beneficial to business for both lunch hours. stairs into the game room to feine fix. stores. “I’m really excited about expand the food court seating “The Starbucks opening The plan also states that the the expansion,” said Suzanne area into its current location. downstairs and closing upstairs new Starbucks will not only be Christiansen, a senior major- “This will be the largest will be coordinated so that we a premier food service location, ing in finance and economics. Starbucks in the United States,” will not lose a day of service to but also a convenient option and “I come up here to study, and said Kristina Hopton-Jones, construction,” she said. “This a potential recruitment tool. sometimes there is not enough CW | Jingyu Wan director of University Dining will likely occur over a weekend The primary reason for this room to sit.” The Starbucks under construction across from the SUPe Store will be Services. to ensure as little disruption expansion plan is to compen- the largest in the country, according to University Dining Services Starbucks Corporate could as possible.” sate for the continual growth SEE STARBUCKS PAGE 2 director Kristina Hopton-Jones.

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Lauren Ferguson wheelchair basketball program she said. “The food is good, the culture editor Tide members in in university. UA training made training facilities are really nice ON CAMPUS Marquavius Burnett London Paralympics me much stronger, as well, so and volunteers are really awe- sports editor my speed and agility is much some.” Get on Board Day rescheduled for Sept. 11 SoRelle Wyckoff WHEELCHAIR FROM PAGE 1 better.” In addition to other UA opinion editor Hardin said when Ouellet Paralympic athletes like Elisha Get On Board: Dusk Edition Jackson, Source director of Ouellet has been a vital piece arrived on campus three she Williams, and has been rescheduled for organizational outreach, said Ashanka Kumari to the Crimson Tide’s success still needed some fine-tuning. Katie Harnock, Ouellet said Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 5 to the move will not affect the size chief copy editor on the hardwood, as well. The “When she came, she was she will be joined by family 10 p.m., due to the threat or schedules of events. Shannon Auvil three-time national champion more known more for her speed,” and friends in London. She said of inclement weather. D.J. photo editor had her best season during he said. “But she has developed hopes to take whatever experi- the 2011-12 season, averaging Whitney Hendrix into a team leader and an all- ence she takes from London and 18.8 PPG, eight RPG and eight lead graphic designer around player. Cindy is one of bring it back to The University assists per game. the best five players in the world of Alabama after the flames are Alex Clark Ouellet said she attributes and she won’t come off the court extinguished. community manager much of her success for Team much for Team Canada.” Hardin said he could not be Daniel Roth Canada to the mentorship and Ouellet said her experience more proud that so many ath- magazine editor top-notch completion on her in London has been pleasant so letes are representing their team. far, compared to previous games country and UA. ADVERTISING “UA has such a good training and each day is a part of her “I think it is one of the bright environment,” she said. “’That is mental preparation process. lights of our university that we why I moved down to Alabama Will DeShazo “Five days in now and Olympic have so many people in London,” 348-8995 because Canada does not have a Village has been really nice,” he said. Advertising Manager CW | Jingyu Wan [email protected] cerned with the closing of the Tori Hall Starbucks relocating game room. Territory Manager 348-2598 to Ferg game room “I think the average students Classified Manager 348-7355 would love this, but for the peo- Coleman Richards STARBUCKS FROM PAGE 1 ple who enjoy the niche things Special Projects Manager that were going on in the game [email protected] Christiansen said she is a room, like game nights, now Natalie Selman regular at Starbucks and the they have to find somewhere 348-8042 workers even know her by else,” Cochran said. “We are Creative Services Manager name. One of the major perks being pushed out for expan- that Christiansen said she is sion.” Robert Clark 348-8742 looking forward to will be the Steve Spellman, a senior Emily Diab 348-8054 longer hours as well as cutting majoring in English, said he is down on the long lines. Chloe Ledet 348-6153 also concerned with the closing “At 8:30 in the morning, of the game room and hopes Keenan Madden 348-2670 the line is outside the door,” they will find another place to John Wolfman 348-6875 Christiansen said. “I hope this host the activities that occur expansion will help with that Will Whitlock 348-8735 there. problem.” “I understand business Amy Metzler However, not everyone on expansion, but at the same [email protected] campus is looking forward to time, they are taking some- this expansion plan. thing away from the students, Codara Cochran, a senior like the game room where you majoring in media produc- can go to relax,” Spellman said. The Crimson White is the community tions, said he is not a regular “However, it’s part of business newspaper of The University of Alabama. at Starbucks but is more con- and part of life, so I can adjust.” The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. 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The Crimson White is entered as peri- odical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated oth- erwise, is Copyright © 2012 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copy- right laws. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White. NEWS Page 3 OPINION Editor | Melissa Brown CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS NEWS Wednesday, August 29, 2012 SGA working to engage students, increase spirit points

By Adrienne Burch events on campus by swiping organizations to partner with Also, a new service project put into action. Several of these “UA students deserve an SGA Staff Reporter their ACT card upon entering the SGA to share their different Taylor hopes to begin is Beat include a Ride with the Tide pro- that works hard every day to event. The students with the most needs across the UA community. Auburn Beat Cancer. It will mir- gram that will provide safe and make campus life a little more A new school year means points will be rewarded with vari- “The program encourages ror the Beat Auburn Beat Hunger free means for students to travel enjoyable and unified,” Pylant many things, but for the SGA, it ous prizes, such as a scholarship, UA student organizations that campaign, but the funds will go to the Alabama vs. Tennessee said, “and that’s exactly what we signals a fresh start. iPad or Alabama memorabilia, seek assistance or feel under- to help with cancer research and football game. plan to do.” “We have a lot of good projects Calderone said. represented to select a junior and treatment. Pylant also has planned an The SGA will have a booth on getting on the way, and I am For student organization seat- senior representative from their To help acquaint students event entitled “Landlords, Leases Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Get on Board excited to see them come to life,” ing, the SGA has established two organization to act as a liason to with state and federal govern- and Legalities” that will take Day. Senators, directors, judicial Meagan Bryant, SGA press secre- primary goals to improve this the SGA,” Calderone said. These ments, Taylor wants to organize a place Oct. 8 in the Ferguson members and the executive coun- tary, said. process. One is to motivate stu- delegates will then meet with the Higher Education Day, where stu- Center to provide students with cil will be available for students SGA president Matt Calderone dents and organizations to excel SGA president monthly to voice dents will travel to Montgomery information about living off to meet with and to answer any said he wants to work on creat- in academics, leadership and their concerns and needs. to show the state government campus for their future years at questions about the upcoming ing the first ever SGA Delegates community service by offering Jimmy Taylor, president of that they support funding for the Capstone. year. Program while revamping the those who perform well prefer- external affairs, plans to promote higher education in the state of block seating process. Another ence in the application consider- service, to encourage student Alabama. main goal of his administration ation process. involvement in local, state and “As I stated many times dur- is in establishing campus spirit Secondly, Calderone said SGA federal policies and to increase ing my campaign, I have set goals points. is working to make the grading student interaction in the that will truly affect our commu- “Campus spirit points offers process as unbiased as possible Tuscaloosa community. nity and University,” Taylor said, an incentive to students to get by eliminating human involve- Taylor has made steps to create “and I will do everything in my involved in activities outside the ment and allowing a computer a community service board that power to make sure they hap- classroom and be more engaged program to grade the applica- will be used as a tool to connect stu- pen.” in campus life,” Calderone said. tions. dent groups across campus that Will Pylant, vice president of Students will be able to earn The SGA Delegates Program are aimed at philanthropy and student affairs, also has plans points for attending various involves encouraging student community service. for the year that he has begun to Campus jobs convenient for UA students By Ashley Tripp jobs as a photographer for ZAP Segal said she got her job through commute or the store not follow- Contributing Writer Photography and as a barista at other friends on campus who ing UA’s schedule. Java City. work there. “You just have to learn time- Every year, The University of “I love interacting with a wide “I like getting to know the resi- management and how to get out Alabama hires over 4,000 students variety of students and faculty dents,” Segal said. “It’s challeng- of procrastination habits,” Roy for on-campus jobs. You see them members,” Stennfeld said. “Both ing trying to be their friend but said. “Luckily, there are few col- everywhere on campus: baristas jobs are accommodating to my also look out for them as the desk lege students working there and at Starbucks, front-desk assis- class schedule as a student.” assistant.” a lot of my coworkers are will- tants, sales associates at the SUPe Stennfeld said a benefit of work- Ellie Wortman, a sophomore ing to fill in for football games Store, resident advisors, Avanti ing at Java City on campus is the majoring in nursing, works as on Saturdays. The real problem leaders, lifeguards, food serv- ability to walk to work. Stennfeld a sports clubs supervisor at the for me is wanting to go home on ers, cashiers at the dining halls also said she still has time to take University Recreation Center. holidays, because even though the or support staff at the University 15 hours and be involved in a Wortman assists and facilitates University is closed, the store is Recreation Center. sorority and campus ministry. all sports clubs and events. still open.” Though there are a wealth “Working for ZAP requires a “I really enjoy working with For more information on how of part-time jobs in the greater lot of planning and organizing athletes and people my own age to apply for jobs, contact Student Tuscaloosa community, on-cam- my schedule, but it’s definitely on a regular basis and getting Employment Services at (205) 348- pus jobs provide some students doable,” Stennfeld said. “It’s a to watch sports while at work,” 2971 or [email protected]. with commuting convenience good experience for life lessons Wortman said. edu or the UA Office of Student and schedules that work around and how to juggle responsibili- Kelly Roy, a sophomore major- Employment at (205) 348-4354 classes. ties.” ing in communicative disorders or [email protected]. You Trinity Stennfeld, a junior Alli Segal, a junior majoring in who works at Coldwater Creek, can also “like” UAStudentJobs majoring in public relations, psychology, spends her time as a said some aspects of an off-cam- on Facebook and follow works both on and off-campus desk assistant at Tutwiler Hall. pus job are negative, like the @UAStudentJobs on Twitter. NEWS Page 4 OPINION Editor | SoRelle Wyckoff CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS OPINIONS Wednesday, August 29, 2012 LETTER TO THE EDITOR You’re not fooling anyone, Mr. Walker

I’m writing this not to department discover they belittle our athletic depart- had sold more tickets than ment, but instead to call out seats? Nobody knows, but a mistake that can easily be these events are planned well corrected for future games. in advance. It’s not like the Last Monday was not a typi- department got a call one day cal away game pickup, as Mr. and then sent an email the Walker of the department next. They would have known claimed. The department about this for a while. Why not assumed students believed fix the problem then, instead this was a normal operation of creating an even bigger of the department’s student problem the week of the away game pickup. UA stu- game? You don’t wait on the dents are not stupid – they problems, hoping they solve know that’s not true. Sure, themselves. You fix the prob- they sent out an email – an lem yourself. The solution email that said nothing of provided by Gracie Renfroe overselling tickets or gave and Miles Hutcherson in yes- any notion to students that terday’s article would have the athletic department failed been a great idea. Distribute to plan and communicate. tickets by seniority - that’s The email said “first-come, what a typical away game first-serve,” and that state- pickup is like. ment holds true for all away Moving forward, I hope this tickets, but it relates solely to whole ordeal serves as a les- the location of the seat within son to take responsibility for the stadium and not to the our actions and not push them risk of losing your seat. They on someone else. We can see MCT Campus sold the tickets, even reof- what happens when we pass fered them multiple times to the buck on to other people. students and waited until the Many students are paying big week of the game to let people bucks for hotels and flights find out that the plans they to stand in a mass of people Convention presents opportunity for Republicans had made far in advance now and watch it on a big TV. UA, had to be tossed aside due to you have the opportunity to lack of communication and improve on your communica- planning. They left their tick- tion, respect and responsibil- et window staff to explain the ity to the students that pay huge mishap that the higher- your bills. Please act on it. ups in the department were Hunter Harris is a senior responsible for. majoring in economics and When did the athletic political science.

By Austin Gaddis Senior Columnist

As Hurricane Issac advanc- es to the shores of Louisiana YOUR VIEWS and Mississippi, another type of cyclone - this one political { } - has descended on Tampa, Fla. The 2012 Republican National Convention began IN RESPONSE TO: on Tuesday at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, and with it starts a three-day glori- fied pep rally to ignite the conservative base, moti- UA students shocked by vating supporters turn out for Mitt Romney and other (Lionel Hahn/Abaca Press/MCT) standing-room-only Republicans in November. This convention, however, Delegates and supporters sing and dance as Mitt Romney secures enough delegates to offi cially win the passes for season opener has been marred by Mother Republican presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention at the Tampa Bay Times Forum Nature and its own share of in Tampa, Florida, Tuesday, August 28, 2012. challenges. The impending threat of the Muslim Brotherhood from Issac in the gulf region forced Rep. Michele Bachmann. We executives to delay the start won’t be hearing brainless “ This year’s Republican platform, which will largely go unnoticed amidst “Line-cutting was the biggest prob- of the convention, which was anti-Obama rants from Rep. originally slated to begin on Allen West — though Florida the pomp and circumstance of the convention, is perfectly indicative of the lem of all. I had over 300 people real priorities and mentality held by the elite of the Republican Party. Monday, to Tuesday. But the is his home state. And, thank- get in front of me. Not to mention biggest challenge for conven- fully, we won’t be hearing my friend who missed getting a tion organizers and party any stupid catchphrases or leaders hasn’t necessarily wild birther theories from ticket by 17 people…” been weather-related. America’s most laughable amendment to the in the final charge of the The Republican Party has “mogul” Donald Trump. Constitution and endorse election, he must deliver a a messaging problem. One By keeping these radicals legislation to make clear message of hope and humani- –micheal side of the party glorifies off camera, the Republican that the 14th Amendment’s ty, concepts that have seemed ultraconservative ideologues Party is carefully stage man- protections apply to unborn hard to fake on the campaign that continually plague our aging their mass re-introduc- children.” The platform lists trail with Romney’s awk- national conversations with tion to the American people. no specific exemption in the ward demeanor. He must ridiculous conspiracy theo- But just because radicals are case of incest or rape. also present himself as able ries and draconian rhetoric, not what you see at the con- The platform also lists to unite a divided country “The ticket offi ce knows that their while another side of the vention doesn’t mean that opposition to numerous and lead with CEO-like sen- email was vague and ambiguous, party recognizes the impera- they aren’t playing a signifi- other hot-button social sibility. But one of the most and rather than admitting responsi- tive need for Republicans to cant role in areas that you issues such as affirmative crucial elements of Romney’s prescribe to a more moderate don’t see. action, same-sex marriage, speech should be an attempt bility and biting the PR bullet, they ideology - one that doesn’t One of the most controver- embryonic stem cell research to legitimately empathize are trying to play it off like it was disenfranchise independent sial facets of this year’s RNC and significant immigration with those Americans who no big deal and that the students voters. is the language contained reform. For many voters from are struggling under a fragile This year, party leaders in the Republican platform, diverse backgrounds and economy, a tough challenge are morons.” have embraced popular ris- a lesser-known element to lifestyles, the party simply for an ultra-wealthy venture ing political stars and have conventions that allows the doesn’t seem to care about capitalist. –Daniel Leverton wisely distanced this conven- party to take a clear position their struggles, a move that Conventions stand as the tion from the team of dema- on the issues that face the I feel has enormous potential checkered flag of the presi- gogues that constantly throw country. to cost them the election in dential election; a clear Republicans into damage This year’s Republican November. sign that all is quickly com- control. platform, which will largely Republican Presidential ing to an end. Romney must By inviting speak- go unnoticed amidst the Candidate Mitt Romney will use Thursday’s primetime ers like New Jersey Gov. pomp and circumstance of take the stage on Thursday address to the nation to show “It is true they sent out an email Chris Christie, South the convention, is perfectly to accept the party’s nomina- that he is the clear leader Dakota Sen. John Thune, indicative of the real priori- tion and will lay out a vision of the Republican Party and saying there were only 800 seats, Former Secretary of State ties and mentality held by for a Romney presidency. must present himself the but… we all assumed we were Condoleezza Rice and Florida the elite of the Republican Romney’s challenge will candidate to lead America part of the 800 because we’d Sen. Marco Rubio, convention Party. The 2012 platform con- be, like convention organiz- forward. His political life leaders want to put a softer, tains some of the most strin- ers, to appeal and cater to a depends on it. already bought our seats.” hopeful and more moderate gent visions for social issues staunchly scattered party, Austin Gaddis is a senior face on a party that has been and reform to date. needing to appease a range majoring in communication tainted by fringe members. On abortion rights of ideologies. studies and public relations. –Brock William Fickenscher We won’t be hearing about the platform states, “We In order for Romney to His column runs weekly on government infiltration by support a human life appropriately lead his party Wednesdays.

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lifestyle as a student. If we make a to mark on our schedules specific times to eat or exercise, it will keep us doing it.” Kathryn Mills, a sopho- more majoring in nutrition, agrees that the University does a good job at providing healthy eating, but says stu- dents must be responsible in order to make good decisions. “They are trying to make campus more ‘health-friend- ly’ by offering fresh, more nutritious options and by reaching out to people with CW | Caitlin Trotter special dietary needs, such as Students eat lunch at Lakeside Dining Hall on Tuesday afternoon. vegan or gluten-free,” Mills said. “But you can’t com- pletely judge the health of By Mazie Bryant the campus by the University. Staff Reporter The options are there, but it just depends on the person’s Alabama is packing on “ choices.” the pounds, according to an I think that many people Gregg suggests keeping analysis released Aug. 13 on campus are interested in caloric intake at a starting that weighed the state in as being healthy, but, for vari- base of around 2,000 per day. the fourth-most obese state ous reasons, are not making However, Sarah Chaffee, in the country. active changes towards a a Project Health executive The study by the Centers board member and Health for Disease Control and healthier lifestyle. Hut intern, believes a lot obe- Prevention found that sity problems stem from not — Sarah Chaffee Alabama had a 32 percent keeping up an active lifestyle. prevalence of obesity in 2011, “I think that many people just behind Mississippi, with on campus are interested in the highest rate at 34.9 per- being healthy, but, for vari- cent, Louisiana (33.4 per- affordability at fast food res- ous reasons, are not making cent) and West Virginia (32.4 taurants. active changes towards a percent). The lowest rate was “Much of the underlying healthier lifestyle,” she said. Colorado, at 20.7 percent. cause of obesity is a combi- “Convenience is a contribut- This year’s data drops nation of having a sedentary ing factor to that, as well as Alabama down from the lifestyle – not being as active stress, finances and relation- third place spot in the 2010 as we were and recognizing ships. Making yourself aware study rankings. However, that kids aren’t as prone to of these factors and how to the 2011 telephone survey, go play outside as they once manage them would also cre- which asked for the height were – and not necessarily ate an overall healthier life- and weight of adults, was the having the option of healthy style.” first year in which cell phone food choices,” she said. “The Chaffee recommends bik- users were included. nice thing about processed ing to class, walking up stairs The study also named foods is that they are more and taking advantage of Alabama as one of 12 states affordable, but they don’t campus recreation facilities with a prevalence of over 30 have the nutrition value that to stay fit. Gregg adds that percent. In 2000, no state had fruits and vegetables have.” exercise can be easier with a a prevalence rate that high. Gregg specifically believes friend. “The health of the state that staying healthy is often “Try to get together with is definitely a work in prog- hard for young adults and stu- friends to lose weight,” Gregg ress,” said Sheena Gregg, dents due to chaotic, stress- said. “In the same way that assistant director of Health ful schedules. She notices eating is a very social expe- Education and Prevention at that UA strives to provide a rience, losing weight can be the University of Alabama healthy environment for stu- the same way. When you have and a dietitian for the UA dents, but nevertheless, fast a friend to keep you account- Student Health Center. food options like Chick-fil-A able, exercising can be easy.” “Nationally, weight has been and Starbucks tend to attract Social media can be ben- in the limelight, and we need large lines. eficial to staying healthy, she to focus on trying to make a “The campus is actually said. The smartphone app, healthy lifestyle more acces- very healthy, and I say that My Fitness Pal, can be used sible to citizens.” attesting to the food options to keep a track of daily calor- Gregg, who also serves on on campus – balancing ic intake and exercise hab- the Alabama Obesity Task savory home-cooked meals, its. Additionally, the student Force, acknowledges that which are normally high in organization Strive Crimson some residents of the state calories, with healthy salad Tide revolves around sharing don’t have access to healthy bars” Gregg said. “It’s a mat- healthy decisions on cam- eating options, and many ter of keeping healthy deci- pus through their Twitter opt to substitute health for sions a priority with a busy account @OneADay4UA.

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By Becky Robinson ing from forms of dementia and Potts to use expressive art as their patients once a week to Contributing Writer is hosted by The University of a means to improve the qual- work on their art projects and Alabama Honors College and ity of life of dementia patients. attend a lecture class that dis- Art has a special ability to Cognitive Dynamics. Potts said using artwork as cusses elements of dementia, impact or invoke thought in Daniel Potts, an associ- therapy for patients is impor- caregiving and art therapy. those who see it and, through ate clinical professor in the tant for many reasons. Students from the TCF a project directed by a College of Community Health “[The arts] validate the department help tie the University professor, is being Sciences and the course direc- person with dementia in course together by creating used as a means of therapy, tor for Art to Life, founded their present existence, at videos of the final projects, expression and reflection for Cognitive Dynamics in 2012 a time when losses can be which are then given to the area dementia patients. after his father was diagnosed overwhelming,” Potts said. patients and their families. The iniative, called Art to with dementia. Potts said his “They can give back a sense Broman said that this inter- Life, is an exhibit showcasing father turned into a water- of pride.” college cooperation allows the artwork of patients suffer- color artist, which inspired In addition to helping the for the patients to be hon- patients cope, Potts said that ored through their art and to art can also provide posi- remember their life stories. tive emotional responses. Ausherea Adams, a sopho- BLACK Art therapy can improve a more majoring in studio art, patient’s mood, lessen agita- said she believes art can have WARRIOR tion, increase expression and a very positive effect on those OUTDOOR even aid in the patient’s recol- suffering from mental illness. lection of their life story. “For me, art is already an Emily Broman, a junior outlet that calms me when I’m majoring in chemical engi- dealing with things beyond Your HUNTER Rainboot neering and psychology, is the my control,” Adams said. “I Headquarters! course facilitator for the Art to think that incorporating art Life honors class. Broman was into mental illness treatment Submitted introduced to the program her would have the potential to Dementia patients exhibit their art through UA’s Art to Life program. freshman year. unleash a part of the brain and “I was truly inspired, not thought process that can lead only by the woman with whom to a very calming and reward- featured in the collection. “I will also discuss the I was privileged to meet each ing experience.” Adcock said the exhibitions neurology and science week and her resilient spirit, As far as planning a gallery, relate to current events. For behind artistic creativity in but also by the idea of person- there are many aspects that instance, Gorgas will be host- Alzheimer’s disease and give centered caregiving and the have to be addressed. ing a political exhibit begin- examples of other artists emphasis Dr. Potts placed on Donna Adcock, director ning Sept. 4 to coincide with with the illness,” Potts said. dignifying engagement for our of public relations for UA the upcoming presidential “The persistence of person- participants,” Broman said. Libraries, said more often elections. hood despite disability will be The Art to Life class is made than not, a specific college on Art to Life will open with touted and I will discuss our up of 12 students handpicked campus who wishes to host a a speech given by Potts that previous experience with Art from the Honors College and gallery contacts her. Adcock will address his father’s story to Life.” the department of telecom- works closely with Gorgas with dementia and how artis- Potts’ speech will be held munications and film. Those librarians and the UA faculty tic intervention helped his Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in in the honors class meet with to decide what works will be condition. room 205 of Gorgas Library.

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At was a quarterback himself at 6-foot-1, 242 pounds, Fowler is Idaho and later in the NFL with Bama wins at home against A&M to change offense certainly built like a fullback the New Orleans Saints and and he could help give defenses Indianapolis Colts. He’s also By Mary Grace Showfety “I think we really executed sets,” Allen said. NUSSMEIER FROM PAGE 1 a new look they haven’t seen on coached numerous quarter- Staff Reporter well,” setter Andrea McQuaid Allen said he was pleased film. backs, including Marc Bulger as said. “We were struggling this with the level of play Tuesday. “It’s like anything else, when “If that’s how Coach puts it,” a coach with the St. Louis Rams, Alabama women’s volley- past weekend, and I think that Sophomore Pricilla Duke- you merge things, you try and running back Eddie Lacy said Drew Stanton at Michigan State ball celebrated its first win in something that we really want- Ezeji led the team with eight look at what the strengths of when asked about Fowler play- and Jake Locker at Washington, Foster Auditorium Tuesday ed to focus on for the tourna- kills and a hitting percentage each are, what the weaknesses ing full back. who was drafted in the first night against Alabama A&M in ment was hitting errors, and of .278. are and you try and build off Indeed, the players and round of the NFL Draft by the just three sets. we did a great job of executing Duke-Ezeji said that hav- both strengths,” Nussmeier coaches have been tight- Tennessee Titans. Up to this point, the Crimson on hitting errors. I think we hit ing the opportunity to play in said. “When you know you’re lipped about the potential for And last season, first-year Tide, now 3-1, has been plagued in the .300s, which makes it a Foster was exciting for every- running this play and you want a new formation or twist in the starter Keith Price broke single- by inconsistencies and hitting great day for us. Reducing the one, and their play showed that. to call it this, and how does it fit offense. At A-Day, Alabama’s season Washington passing errors, but its performance errors in that area is really Alabama, whose goal from within the system. Then when annual spring game, quarter- records for passing touchdowns tonight proved that the team looking up for us.” the start was to play with a you want to grow and build off back AJ McCarron joked that (33), completion percentage has every intention of turning Alabama did just that, as sense of consistency, was able that play, how are those terms the offense ran the same play (.669) and passing efficiency that around. its hitting percentage for the to use their team chemistry to going to fit to make sense for nine times during one drive. (161.9). match was .356. their advantage. the players, because everything And Saban was adamant about That obviously has quar- Counting Down McQuaid finished the match “It was better than most you do has to be a teaching pro- keeping everything under terback AJ McCarron excited, with seven kills and a hitting matches that we’ve played. gression for the players.” wraps. playing at a position that, under percentage of .412. It’s something that we’ve been That doesn’t mean the new “You didn’t see anything Saban and McElwain, was more Head coach Ed Allen said working on in practice, and we system won’t include a few new new,” Saban said. “Unless you about not making mistakes that Tuesday’s match was definitely carried that over into wrinkles of its own. Reporters want to just email Michigan than making big plays. great for the team to build on today,” Duke-Ezeji said. have seen bruising back Jalston what we’re doing, anything new “The adjustments we’ve 3 as they look forward to the rest The scores of the three sets Fowler line up as a full back at we’re doing. If I saw anything made in the passing game are DAYS of the season. were very telling in the fact times in practice, something not new out there, I would have going to be beneficial to our “They were really excited to that they remained almost seen at Alabama under Saban been upset.” offensive team maybe being UNTIL get the chance to play at home, identical each time. The Tide except for in goal line situa- If there’s one area where more explosive and creating DALLAS and I think it reflected in the won the first, second and third tions. McElwain ran a mostly Alabama may see the most more balance,” Saban said. start that we had and the ener- matches, 25-11, 25-11 and 25-12, one-back offense that relied on improvement, it’s at the quar- “I’m really excited to have Always Counting Up 14 gy they played with in all three respectively. receivers and tight ends to do terback position. Nussmeier [Nussmeier].”

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