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Football Notebook 3 Homecoming 8 Sonic Frontiers 10 Coming off a bye week, the Homecoming is drawing Sonic Frontiers, a New Alabama Crimson Tide is near, but this year’s College-sponsored preparing for its last road trip festivities will be a bit series, will hold its of the regular season, a night different from previous first remote concert game in Death Valley against years. The Tide Division Wednesday when UA and LSU. Left tackle Cam Robinson will allow small groups or University of Colorado is recovering from an ankle individuals to compete in musicians collaborate sprain, but may play Saturday. homecoming as well. over the Internet. NEWS | ELECTIONS 2014 BALLOT BREAKDOWN

Statewide executive offi ces contested, congressional candidates unopposed ROBERT BENTLEY VS PARKER GRIFFITH By Andy McWhorter and Katie Shepherd | CW Staff

REPUBLICAN DEMOCRAT Alabamians across the state will head to the polls Tuesday Robert Bentley is Alabama’s 53rd and current Parker Griffith is a former representative to the to cast their votes in the 2014 elections. When voters in governor. He was elected in 2010 after defeating House of Representatives for Tuscaloosa County step into the booths, they will have a then-Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Alabama’s 5th congressional district. Griffith was chance to vote on four statewide executive offices, five amend- by 17 percent of the vote. Bentley elected in 2008 as a Democrat, but switched to ments to the state constitution and several other local offices. promised he would not accept a salary as the Republican Party in 2009. He ran for Polls across Alabama will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. governor until the state of Alabama reached full re-election in 2010, but was defeated in the Tuesday. Registered voters can look up their polling location at alabamavotes.gov. Starting in 2014, voters will be employment, defined as less than 5.2 percent Republican primary by current Representative Mo required to provide a valid photo ID. unemployment. To date, he has not accepted a Brooks. Griffith returned to the Democratic salary as governor. Before beginning his career in Party in early 2014. Griffith was a physician U.S. Congress The United States Senate is up for grabs this year, but the politics, Bentley established his own dermatology before embarking on his political career. composition of Congress will not be decided in Alabama. Sen. practice in Tuscaloosa. , Republican, is running unopposed for an office he has held since 1996. Rep. Terri Sewell, Democrat from LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Alabama’s 7th District, is also running unopposed. Sewell is currently the only Democrat in Alabama’s congressional del- KAY IVEY REPUBLICANVS DEMOCRAT JAMES FIELDS egation. She first took office in 2011 after winning 72.4 per- Kay Ivey is Alabama’s 30th and current lieutenant governor. James Fields is a former representative in the Alabama House cent of the vote, becoming the first black woman elected to Congress from Alabama. She was elected in 2010 when she defeated incumbent Jim of Representatives. Fields worked as a supervisor for the Folsom, Jr. by 3 percent of the vote. Ivey was state treasurer Alabama Department of Industrial Relations for nearly 30 years Governor of Alabama before she was elected lieutenant governor. and is a minister in the United Methodist Church. Incumbent Robert Bentley, Republican, will face Parker Griffith, Democrat, in Alabama’s 2014 gubernatorial ATTORNEY GENERAL elections. Bentley, a physician from Tuscaloosa, was elected to the office after defeating then-Commissioner REPUBLICANVS DEMOCRAT of Agriculture and Industries Ron Sparks in 2010. Luther J. Strange III is Alabama’s 49th and current attorney Joseph Lister Hubbard is currently a member of the Alabama Parker Griffith is a former representative to the United States House of Representatives for Alabama’s general. He was elected in 2010 after defeating Democratic House of Representatives. His campaign platforms include 5th congressional district. Griffith was elected in 2008 candidate James H. Anderson with 60.1 percent of the vote. support for small businesses, support for Alabama’s education Photos from Wikimedia Commons. CW / Belle Newby as a Democrat, but switched to the Republican Party During his first term as attorney general, Strange focused his system and ethics reform within Alabama’s state government. in 2009. He ran for re-election in 2010, but was defeated attention on public corruption and consumer vulnerability to in the Republican primary by current Representative cybercrime. . Griffith returned to the Democratic Party in early 2014. SECRETARY OF STATE State Executive Races JOHN MERRILL REPUBLICANVS DEMOCRAT LULA ALBERT-KAIGLER Several other statewide executive offices will also be contested Tuesday. John Merrill is a member of the Alabama House of Lula Albert-Kaigler ran uncontested for the Democratic Incumbent Kay Ivey, Republican, will face James Fields, Representatives representing District 62. He previously nomination for Secretary of State in the June 3 primaries. She Democrat, to decide Alabama’s next lieutenant general. served as chairman for the Republican Party and has served previously ran for election to the U.S. House of Representatives In what has been one of the more contentious races in as an executive committee member for the State Republican in 2013 representing the 1st Congressional District of Alabama this year, incumbent Luther Strange, Republican, Executive Committee since 2009. Alabama and was defeated by Burton LeFlore in the primary elections. SEE MIDTERMS PAGE 7

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From left, Bridget Stubblefi eld, a junior from Nashville, Tennessee, majoring in nursing; Rachel Hill, a junior from Zeigler, Illinois, majoring in exercise science; and Lynne Harris, a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, majoring in accounting, play Spikeball on the Quad. CW / Layton Dudley

TODAY’S EVENTS CAMPUS BRIEFS P.O. Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-8036 Flu shots Alabama soccer falls in first round of SEC tournament Advertising: 348-7845 WHAT: Free Flu Shots No. 7 seed Alabama lost 3-2 to No. 10 fi nal sealing the win in the 81st minute. EDITORIAL WHEN: 7-11:30 a.m. seed Tennessee in the fi rst round of the SEC Alabama fi nished with a 10-7-3 record on the editor-in-chief Deanne Winslett WHERE: Gorgas Library Tournament Monday night. season and 5-5-2 in conference play. [email protected] The Crimson Tide took a 1-0 lead after Ally managing editor Christopher Edmunds Ocon scored in the 17th minute. Theresa Died- production editor Andy McWhorter Express advising erich extended the lead to 2-0 in the 52nd minute. Tennessee scored three unanswered goals, the Compiled by Kelly Ward visuals editor Sloane Arogeti WHAT: Arts & Sciences express online editor Maria Beddingfield advising WHEN: 2-4 p.m opinions editor Patrick Crowley WHERE: 205 Gorgas Library Cooper, Collins named semifinalists for national awards chief copy editor Beth Lindly Junior wide receiver Amari Cooper was named Alabama’s defense has the No. 2 passing defense news editor Rachel Brown a semifi nalist to the Maxwell Award, which recog- and No. 4 total defense in the country. Collins leads culture editor Reed O’Mara Global Café nizes the Collegiate Player of the Year. Cooper has the team with two interceptions and fi ve pass WHAT: Afternoons at Global Café: 71 receptions for 1,132 yards. He holds the school breakups. He is second on the team with 54 total sports editor Kelly Ward Coffee, Tea, and Conversation records in receiving touchdowns and career 100- tackles, including 26 unassisted. He has two tackles photo editor Pete Pajor WHEN: 3-5 p.m. yard games with 24 and 13, respectively. for loss and two quarterback hurries. lead designer Ashley Atkinson Junior defensive back Landon Collins was WHERE: Lobby, Center for named a semifi nalist to the Bednarik Award, which community manager Francie Johnson Community-Based Partnerships recognizes the best defensive player of the year. Compiled by Kelly Ward ADVERTISING advertising manager Keenan Madden 251.408.2033 Study session [email protected] WHAT: How to Study for Multiple- Kat Hutson named SEC Freshman of the Week territory manager Chloe Ledet 205.886.3512 Choice Tests Alabama volleyball’s Kat Hutson was named the eighth straight match with double-digit kills. [email protected] WHEN: 4-5 p.m. SEC Freshman of the Week after notching 25 kills in special projects manager Taylor Shutt the comeback win over then-No. 23 Texas A&M on 904.504.3306 WHERE: 230 Osband Hall [email protected] Oct.31. 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By Alana Norris | Contributing Writer PLAN TO GO Nine hundred thousand people – 19 percent of the population – live below the poverty line in Alabama, and 90,000 a WHAT: The Hunger Banquet month depend on the West Alabama Food WHEN: Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Bank in nine West Alabama counties. WHERE: Ferguson Ballroom Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger, an annual six-week food campaign leading up to the Iron Bowl, raises awareness of food inse- curity by donating nonperishable food to the West Alabama Food Bank. Alabama competes with Auburn, who donates to the East Alabama Food Bank, covering 13 Auburn, Beat Hunger executive team counties. The campaign started in 1994, leader Addie Bunn. and Alabama has won nine of the 20 con- The Hunger Banquet, a hunger simu- tests. Around 3 million pounds of food lation event where participants are have been donated to Alabamians since assigned colored wristbands that denote its inception. their economic status and where they will Over the past five years, the title of be seated, is Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. winning school has gone back and forth. in the Ferguson Ballroom. Participants Alabama is the reigning 2013 champion, won’t know their role in this society until donating 299,398 pounds of food last year, the discussion starts. providing seven months and two weeks Those in attendance will eat broth, Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger is a six week annual food campaign that takes place every year in the weeks leading worth of food to the food bank. This year’s while others will have five course meals. up to the Iron Bowl. Photo Courtesy of Courtney Thomas goal is 300,000 pounds. All donations from The decision of how many participants the communities and the universities fall into each category is based on against and really work together and basketball game and Nov. 17 at the men’s from Oct. 13 to Nov. 21 count toward the Alabama’s percentages of low, middle really make a difference.” basketball game. weighted total. and upper class residents. Participants Anna-Margaret Yarbrough, a CSSV For Homecoming Can Formation, an “The true purpose is to feed people,” then learn about hunger statistics and and Al’s Pals graduate assistant, super- event hosted by SGA Homecoming Nov. said Courtney Thomas, director at the trends in Tuscaloosa, as well as through- vises a group called Campus Kitchens 19, organizations will build statues out of Center for Sustainable Service and out the nation, and are encouraged to get that works on a project called Swipe Away cans that are then donated. The most cre- Volunteerism. “The main reason we do involved and effect change. Hunger. Bama Dining agreed to donate ative structures win spirit points. Jim N’ this food fight is to end food insecurity in The event is worth two Panhellenic up to 500 swiped meals to the Community Nicks BBQ will host a percentage night the state of Alabama.” points and two community service hours, Soup Bowl for Thanksgiving. Nov. 19 between 5 and 8 p.m. Alabama is third in the nation for food and those interested are encouraged to “In the next couple of weeks, we will Food donations can be dropped off at insecurity, meaning people do not have arrive early. be standing at dining halls and asking the red barrels placed all over campus. three substantial, life-sustaining meals a “I think Beat Auburn, Beat Hunger is people to swipe their ACT card so that Organizations should be represented by day. The CSSV goes to the West Alabama a beautiful community bridging activity they can donate a meal,” Yarbrough said. bagging and labeling their cans. Each dol- Food Bank in Northport to sort and label because it shows that college kids and the Pie in the Face, another hunger aware- lar raised provides two pounds of food. cans on Mondays, and they pack week- campus truly care about our community,” ness event, begins Nov. 10 and will be Other ways to donate include buying end meals for children who are on free Thomas said. “It’s not an issue that just held at the Ferguson Plaza where the T-shirts at the CSSV for $20, equalling 40 and reduced lunches on Fridays. faces one group, it’s an issue that faces athlete, faculty or staff member with the pounds of food, or texting BAMA to 27722 “We’ve seen a lot of studies on food so many different types of people, and most donations in their name will be pied. to donate $10. insecurity and how that’s linked to obe- it’s beautiful to see the campus and the Tuscaloosa Burger will host a percentage To donate time or trucks for sity and how being food insecure affects community coming together saying this night Nov. 12 from 5 to 10 p.m. Donations community service hours, please email children’s education in school,” said Beat is something we can stand side by side will be taken Nov. 16 at the women’s [email protected]. Tide Division new to Homecoming By Sirui Shao | Contributing Writer the entry fee and have the minimum number of participants on their team WHAT TO KNOW Homecoming week will begin Nov. as is required by the rules of the com- 16 with the 25th annual Roll Tide Run petition. Teams can be created by • The Tide Division is for anyone who and conclude with the crowning of groups of friends, roommates, intra- wants to compete. the 2014 Homecoming Queen during mural teams and classes, for exam- • Participants do not have to be halftime of the Alabama vs. Western ple. The winner will be announced Carolina football game Nov. 22. and awarded at the pep rally and members of a student organization. Samantha Walker, the 2014 SGA bonfire Nov. 21. homecoming executive director, said “I do not think many colleges think campus. It will be a bigger and more in the past students could compete they can be in the parade, but that diverse parade this year.” for homecoming with large or small is a great way to advertise the col- Wolf said people are excited to organizations. However, she said lege,” Walker said. “Because there register for the Tide Division and are this year the University has made an are tons of students, the community really looking forward to participat- organization called Crimson Division of Tuscaloosa and alumni in town ing in the parade, even if they have along with another group referred to watch the parade.” not in the past. as the Tide Division. Yardena Wolf, the director of the The homecoming parade will begin “The Tide Division is the new homecoming parade, said she hopes four hours before kickoff. It will start opportunity for individual students,” Tide Division will spark interest in downtown Tuscaloosa, go north on Walker said. “It is for anyone who and diversity. Greensboro Avenue and then go east wants to compete and for any small “We would like to have the Tide on University Boulevard. organizations who will not compete Division participate this year,” Wolf Information about homecom- for everything.” said. “I really hope it can encourage ing can be found on Facebook She said participants do not have other organizations to participate in under UA Homecoming and on Bella Wesley receives her crown from Gov. Robert Bentley after being to be members of a student organi- homecoming, because it is a general Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat voted 2013 Homecoming Queen. CW File zation. Each team must simply pay week of activities for everybody on at “UAHomecoming.” Editor | Patrick Crowley [email protected] Tuesday, November 4, 2014 4 COLUMN | RACIAL EQUALITY Race bias steers prison sentence

MATTHEW Bailey Staff Columnist

The Huntsville City Schools paid a former Federal Bureau of Investigations agent $157,000 last year. This salary is probably more than any school teacher made in the district that year, but more importantly, the program ran by the agent resulted in more than 600 Huntsville City School students’ social media presence being monitored. Additionally, the social media monitoring resulted in 14 expulsions from the school system, 12 of whom were black. Unfortunately, this disturbing story from my hometown’s school system isn’t that out of the ordinary in terms of disproportionate punishment. On the whole, 86 percent of those expelled for social media last year from the Huntsville City School System Tribune News Service were black, even though the system as a whole is only 40 percent black. Additionally, 78 percent of all students COLUMN | DEATH WITH DIGNITY overall that were expelled were black. According to the Department of Education, black students are sus- pended and expelled at a rate three times higher than Death with dignity sensitive yet relevant topic white students. These unequal punishments start early. Black chil- dren represent 18 percent of preschool enrollment, but experience for the patient as well Death with dignity is not a sim- they also represent 48 percent of preschool children as for the patient’s friends and fam- ple subject, nor is it an easy one. getting more than one out-of-school suspension. In ily. Unfortunately, there are certain However, it is a topic that needs dis- comparison, white children represent 43 percent of pre- incurable illnesses. Our generation cussion. While Brittany Maynard school enrollment but only 26 percent of preschool chil- must face this controversial ques- may be the most famous name asso- dren getting more than one out-of-school suspension. tion: Should people diagnosed ciated with death with dignity, hers JOHN DAVID The disproportionate punishments extend to the Thompson with such diseases, like Brittany, is not the only one. Patients who schools referring students to the police and juvenile Staff Columnist be forced to live a life of pain of are still capable of making compe- courts. Black students, despite only representing 16 This past Saturday, Brittany suffering? Brittany’s doctors told tent decisions should be allowed percent of enrolled students, account for 27 percent of Maynard, the face of the death with her while she could physician-assisted sui- all students referred to law enforcement and 31 per- dignity movement, ended her life. undergo treatments cide. However, such cent of students subject to school-related arrest. So Last spring, Brittany was diagnosed with harsh side-effects an important and irre- the disproportionate punishments really do nothing with terminal brain cancer. After like chemotherapy and versible decision must but fuel the disproportionate prison and juvenile court her diagnosis, she and her family radiation, her disease Death with dignity is not be made quickly, populations in this country. moved from California to Oregon would not be cured; nor in the heat of the not a simple subject, Some will say this can be explained away by look- because death with dignity, or they would only extend moment. Furthermore, ing at socioeconomic factors or the fact that certain physician-assisted suicide, is legal her life. Death with nor is it an easy one. in accordance with races commit crimes more than others. However, there, along with four other states: dignity raises funda- what Brittany said, the surveys and academic literature written on Washington, Montana, Vermont mental questions, such death with dignity the subject does not show that is true. Instead, they and New Mexico. Maynard knew as what does life mean? should not be consid- support the idea that there are extra legal fac- dying from her illness would be And is life worth living if there is ered suicide because the patient tors in play that affect the way black and other stu- a “terrible, terrible way to die.” no real quality to it? Such decisions does not have the desire to end dents of color are treated. Students of color tend to Furthermore, she said death with are very personal, especially deter- his or her life, and the patient is get punished more for the same offense than their dignity is not suicide because she mining when and how to die. already in the process of dying. white counterparts. did not want to die; she was dying The decision to die to escape fur- Finally, we must recognize that The Huntsville City Schools spying on their students from an illness. ther pain should not require one death with dignity is giving patients is extremely problematic for a number of reasons. Brittany wrote on Facebook, to move states. While Brittany had a choice and is not compulsory. In However, the outcome being heavy-handed towards “Goodbye to all my dear friends and the means to move to a state where the Declaration of Independence, black students is really par for the course in the family that I love. Today is the day I death with dignity is legal and ful- Thomas Jefferson famously wrote American education system. Until we confront and cor- have chosen to pass away with dig- fill her bucket list, many people do that life, liberty and the pursuit of rect the implicit racial biases that we as a society have nity in the face of my terminal ill- not have the same opportunities happiness are inalienable rights. If towards individuals of color, it might be time to actually ness, this terrible brain cancer that and are forced into a very painful that is true, then death with dignity look at the punishments we are giving out in schools has taken so much from me ... but process. For this reason, Brittany must be a choice available to all and seeing if they’re fair across color lines. If we don’t, would have taken so much more ... partnered with an end-of-life advo- Americans. then we are setting up many more students of color Goodbye world. Spread good ener- cacy organization, Compassion than we should to go from school to prison. gy. Pay it forward!” & Choices, to push more states John David Thompson is a sopho- Dying from a terminal ill- to change their death with more studying piano performance. Matthew Bailey is a third-year law student. His ness, like cancer, is a very painful dignity laws. His column runs biweekly. column runs biweekly.

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Last Week’s Poll: Do you think the Crimson Tide will qualify for the Deanne Winslett editor-in-chief Sloane Arogeti visuals editor Letters to the editor must contain fewer than number. Phone numbers are for verification College Football Playoffs? (Yes: 79%) Christopher Edmunds managing editor Maria Beddingfield online editor 300 words and guest columns fewer than and will not be published. Students should (No: 21%) Andy McWhorter production editor Beth Lindly chief copy editor 500. Send submissions to [email protected]. also include their year in school and major. edu. Submissions must include the author’s The Crimson White reserves the right to edit Patrick Crowley opinions editor This Week’s Poll: Are you going to or did you vote in Tuesday’s elections? name, year, major and daytime phone all guest columns and letters to the editor. cw.ua.edu OPINIONS Tuesday, November 4, 2014 5 COLUMN | POLITICS After empty election, GOP would be smart to tackle immigration reform

shift in favor of the GOP. Obama’s era. There is little reason to believe brand among the vast majority of low approval ratings have hampered Republicans are going to want to do Hispanic Americans, with only “10 Democrats in the messaging war and much of anything in terms of acting percent of Latinos say[ing] the GOP put the party on defense. The lat- on a comprehensive legislative agen- has more concern for Hispanics than est Washington Post-ABC News poll da, especially considering that the Democrats,” according to a recent RICH shows only 44 percent of Americans 2016 presidential election basically Pew Research Center poll. In other Robinson Staff Columnist approve of the job Obama is doing. starts tomorrow. words, a Republican can’t be elected People are mad and scared with But on a few key areas, the new president again until serious inroads Well, it’s finally here, Election Day the country bouncing from crisis GOP congress would be smart to are made with Hispanic voters. 2014. The saddest, most meaningless to crisis. work with Democrats if they want a The challenge for Democrats is dif- election in years is almost, thank- With all this being said, Democrats chance to take the White House in ferent but related. After years of big fully, over. The narrative is murky do seem to be slightly 2016. The “easiest” promises, the party may begin to lose and confusing. Some have called more energized than potential political lift the faith of Hispanics if it can’t deliv- it the “Seinfeld” election, since it’s the average midterm would be reforms to er some type of reform measure. Of been about nothing. The “October cycle and African- the nation’s crimi- course, President Obama may act on surprise” was hysteria over the Ebola Americans turned out In other words, a nal justice system. his own to secure the long-term future outbreak that wasn’t. People are mad to vote early in high Democrats are excit- of the so-called “Dreamers” who grew at the President and Congress, and numbers in states like Republican can’t be elected ed about the oppor- up in America and on other related they want change but have no idea Georgia and Florida, president again until serious tunity to shrink the issues including border security and what that looks like. Unlike in 2010, which feature com- massive prison popu- amnesty. He should do that, but only the reactionary Tea Party has had petitive statewide inroads are made with lation in the country after trying one last time to negotiate less of a role to play. Establishment contests. In the end and some Republican with Republican congressional lead- Republicans have won the day in though, Republicans Hispanic voters. leaders like Sen. ers to see if a more comprehensive most states and are poised for a big will gain a large Rand Paul seem open solution is possible. Then the test will night and may take control of the amount of seats in to the prospect since be if Republicans are serious about United States Senate for the first the Senate and will it involves reducing bipartisan compromise. If they’re not, time since 2007. probably grow their government spend- then they risk being out of executive That’s not because they have done majority in the House. Democrats ing. Another great area for biparti- power for years to come. Either way, anything right, though. In fact, they have to defend too many seats in san promise is immigration reform, the ball will soon be in their court. have done nothing but block and deep red states and are doing it with which both parties have talked about obfuscate, so this is not a victory a few flawed candidates. That means for years without any real legisla- Rich Robinson is a senior majoring based on merit. Instead, voter fatigue divided government on a larger scale tive movement. On a purely political in telecommunication and film. His and political geography explain the than we have seen since the Bush level: Republicanism is a damaged column runs weekly.

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By Alessandra Delrose | Contributing Writer attended a school event in October where Spears spoke about her In two weeks, Ellen Spears, assis- award-winning book, and said she tant professor in New College, will was very impressed. receive her Arthur J. Viseltear Prize “From everything I have heard and for her recent book, “Baptized in read about in the book, she does an PCBS: Race, Pollution and Justice in excellent job of combining all of the an All-American Town.” legal records of the case and the sci- Spears said when the award entific data on the dangers of PCB announcement came out in August, with the real human stories,” Adrian she was in shock. said. “It’s very rare for a book to help “I was so excited to hear that I understand some difficult things and was even considered for this award, put them into a bigger picture, and I and to find out that I won was an believe it was quite remarkable that amazing feeling,” Spears said. Dr. Spears was able to do that.” Every year the American Public John Miller, the assistant director Health Association’s Medical Care sec- of New College, said Spears’s book tion decides on a published book that truly embodies the person whom the stands out and represents the medical award is named after. community well. “Dr. Arthur Viseltear, for whom Spears’s book takes readers back to the prize was named, was a highly the mid-1990s in Anniston, Alabama, regarded ethicist and public health where residents began a fight against historian,” he said. “As he noted the agrochemical company Monsanto in a 1989 commencement address over the dumping of PCBs in the city’s Photo Courtesy of Ellen Spears Amazon.com he delivered to the Yale University New College assistant professor Ellen Spears will receive the Arthur J. Viseltear Prize for her new book. working-class west side. School of Epidemiology and Public “In my book I explore the causes and unequally on communities of color and all students and professors are very Health, the field of public health, various implications of environmental the poor is a systemic problem and proud of Spears’ achievements. although it began as a technical inequalities, showing how Civil Rights must be addressed comprehensively “Students in New College and The field, became an ethical one as well. Movement activism undergirded – through reforming how we regulate University of Alabama are extremely Specifically, public health has made Anniston’s campaigns for redemption toxic chemicals, through addressing fortunate to have Dr. Spears as fac- it possible to focus the public eye on and justice,” Spears said. the unequal distribution of noxious ulty,” Adams said. “Not only is she the common good when members Spears said her main goal when facilities and waste sites and through a rising star in the field of environ- of society who don’t have access to writing this book was to open people’s putting in place strong public health mental history, she is also a civil power or to medical care can’t effect eyes to burdens they may not have measures that limit toxic exposures for rights historian and an advocate for change themselves. Dr. Spears’ book experienced or even known about. everyone,” she said. social justice.” is written in the same spirit: to call “I hope readers will learn the bur- Natalie Adams, director of New Lynne Adrian, chair of the depart- attention to injustice so that it can be den of environmental harms that falls College, said on behalf of New College, ment of American studies, said she prevented in the future.” In-class movies provide new perspectives to lectures

By Kyarra Harris | Contributing Writer use it as cultural evidence. For students, I feel like those are those light bulb moments when students Watching films and movie clips in class can think to themselves, ‘Wow I thought this was just provide students with extra content pertaining to for giggles,’ and it actually has a lot of symbolism their current lesson. At the University, professors behind it,” Morgan said. from across campus are increasing their use of Showing movies in class dates back to the 1950s. film to educate students. As technology advances, it becomes more accessible Kristen Warner, an assistant professor of tele- for teachers to use these tools in their classrooms. communication and film, teaches a class geared “It’s a long tradition. We do all kinds of films. specifically toward film analysis. As a professor you know what you should show “We don’t give movie reviews, what we’re inter- your students, but there’s an infinite number of ested in is what does the film films that you can show for an do? It’s important for our stu- infinite number of reasons,” dents to be able to pick out Warner said. In classes across campus, students watch movies such as “Urbanized,” where these elements are For students, these mov- As a professor you know which discusses walkability in several countries. CW / Ashley Atkinson coming from in the film. How ies and clips help them do these film styles show up what you should show your better understand the mate- its potential audience. in these movies that we’re students, but there’s an infi nite rial being presented in class “I think that [a movie-sin class] would be watching? It’s less like good by making real-world connec- something you should do when you are further or bad and more like and what number of fi lms that you can tions to new information. advanced. The important thing is that, it’s not just is the purpose of this film? show for an infi nite number Savannah Graham, a fresh- about good or bad. It’s about knowing the style, What does it do? What does it man in the religious studies context and history that makes criticism richer. So change?” Warner said. of reasons. 100 class, said she watches if it ever became about, it should be an upper-level However, in arts and scienc- both full length films and graduate class because by that point you would es, where the focus is not film, — Kristen Warner — movie clips in class, and have enough experience,” Warner said. there are still some movies or they help her think outside Some professors believe they already incorpo- clips shown in class to enhance of the box. rate these skills into class today. the lesson. “Watching movies in class “We analyze films in class especially when we “I will typically show a film in my class once or gives me a better perspective of what we’re watch an entire film,” Morgan said. “When we twice a week,” associate professor of American learning so that I don’t just see things in one way,” do that, we typically spend an entire class period studies Stacy Morgan said. she said. talking about the film in terms of content, in rela- The clips benefit students in different ways, As for the future of showing films in class, tion to the course unit and making connections, varying from informational to entertaining. there is the idea of a movie-sin class, where comparisons and contrasts to other material from “If it happens to be a film that they are already students would analyze the quality of a film the same unit. Which may be paintings or an familiar with, just through entertainment, you can and whether or not the message reached academic article that they’ve read.” TUESDAY November 4, 2014 7 2014 Statewide Midterm Election Ballot Initiatives

Alabama Foreign Laws in Court, Amendment 1 Amendment 1 would prohibit the state of Alabama from enforcing the laws of other states on Alabama citizens if those laws are in violation of Alabama laws. It will also serve to “prohibit the application of foreign law in violation of rights guaranteed natural citizens” in the United States and the state of Alabama. This law would apply to individual persons, but not business entities. This amendment, which was primarily sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen, passed the state house 75-6 and the state senate 22-6.

Alabama Capital Improvement Trust Fund, Amendment 2 Amendment 2 proposes to increase the total amount of bonding authority granted to the state of Alabama. If passed, the state would be allowed to borrow up to an additional $50 million to provide for “plans, construction, and maintenance of Alabama National Guard armories.” On its way to the ballot, the amend- ment passed the state senate 23-7 and passed the state house 93-1. Rep. Arthur Payne, a Republican from Jefferson County, was the only member of the house to vote against the amendment.

Alabama Right to Bear Arms, Amendment 3 Amendment 3 would add language to Alabama’s constitution saying that the right to bear arms is a fundamental right. It would provide that “any restriction on this right would be subject to strict scrutiny.” Additionally, Amendment 3 would “provide that no international treaty or law shall prohibit, limit or otherwise interfere with a citizen's fundamental right to bear arms.” Amendment 3 passed the state house by a vote of 76-22 and passed the state senate by a vote of 25-4.

Alabama Board of Education Expenditure Increase, Amendment 4 Amendment 4 would require a two-thirds vote, rather than a simple majority, to pass any legislation that would require local boards of education to spend more than $50,000 of local funds without providing funds to offset the increased expense. If passed, more votes would be required in the state legislature to pass unfunded mandates on local school boards. However, a simple majority would still be required to pass unfunded mandates that affect the compensation, benefits or due process rights of any employee of a board of education. Amendment 4 passed both houses of the state legislature unanimously and has received widespread endorsement from newspapers around the state.

Alabama Right to Hunt and Fish, Amendment 5 The intent of Amendment 5, an amendment known as the “Sportsperson’s Bill of Rights,” is to clarify that Alabama citizens “have the right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife.” If passed, it will “make hunting and fishing by the public the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in Alabama.” If defeated, Alabama citizens will still have the right to hunt and fish, but these rights may be affected by future laws and regulations. This amendment is supported by the National Rifle Association and passed 90-2 in the state house. The two “no” votes were from Rep. , a Democrat from Madison County, and Rep. , a Democrat from Birmingham.

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Ballot measures propose would affect the judiciary, govern- unopposed in District 70; and incum- In District 21, Republican incum- ment finance, hunting and fishing and bent Artis McCampbell, Democrat, is bent Sen. Gerald Allen, who was also fi nance, fi rearms reforms firearms policies if voters adopt them. running unopposed in District 71. first elected in 2010, is running against If passed, these amendments will Incumbent Daniel Boman, Democratic candidate Phil Poole. MIDTERMS FROM PAGE 1 change relevant sections of the Democrat, will face Kyle South, In District 24, Democratic incum- state constitution. Republican, in District 16 for the only bent candidate Sen. Bobby Singleton, will attempt to stave off a challenge State House Races in contested state house election in who was first elected in 2005, is from Joe Hubbard, Democrat, for the Tuscaloosa County. running unopposed. office of attorney general. Tuscaloosa County Secretary of State Jim Bennett, Tuscaloosa County contains some or State Senate Races in School Board Elections in Republican, chose not to run for the all of seven state house districts. Tuscaloosa County Tuscaloosa County office he was appointed to last year. , Republican, is run- Tuscaloosa County falls under three The Tuscaloosa County Board of Instead, Lula Albert-Kaigler, Democrat, ning unopposed in District 14; Alan separate senate districts: District Education has two seats up for election and John Merrill, Republican, will both Harper, Republican, is running unop- 5, District 21 and District 24. In the this year. compete for the office. posed in District 61; , three districts, there is a total of four In District 2, the incumbent candidate, Republican, is running unopposed candidates running for office. James Barnett, is running unopposed. State Constitutional Amendments in District 62; incumbent , In District 5, incumbent Sen. Greg In District 4, the Democratic candi- Five amendments to the Alabama Republican, is running unopposed in Reed, who was first elected to the date is newcomer Lanita Bostic and the state constitution are up for vote this District 63; incumbent Christopher position in 2010, is running unopposed Republican candidate is former board year. These proposed amendments John England, Democrat, is running for re-election. member Don Presley. Editor | Reed O’Mara [email protected] Tuesday, November 4, 2014 8 Bands connect via Internet

By Margaret Wilbourne | Contributing Writer

The teleportation of sound is something far from visible as Beats, earbuds and subwoofers increasingly pound the newest bass drops and guitar riffs into lis- teners’ ears. In an upcoming performance, a group of musicians hope to add a visual and collaborative depth to this transfer. Sonic Frontiers, a New College-sponsored concert series in its fourth season, is hosting its first remote The Dans les arbres quartet is one of several acts to play in the Sonic concert Wednesday, simultaneously combining the Frontiers concert series. Photo Courtesy of Sonic Frontiers talents of musicians at both the University of Colorado and The University of Alabama in real time over the Brent McCollough, a junior majoring in music pro- Internet. The Dewar/Feeny/Hopson Trio, comprised duction and performance, said the concert’s goal of of professors wielding saxophones, percussion instru- real-time, improvised collaboration is admirable. ments and electronics, will be playing alongside the “People use the internet to collaborate in real time French and Norwegian quartet, Dans les arbres, like on Skype, but you face that delay, so the fact that which encompasses the clarinet, harmonica, guitar, they’re doing this in performance is really cool,” “Sides by Sides” is a new podcast available every Monday on iTunes. Photo banjo and piano. he said. Courtesy of Michael Thomas “It’s all instrumental, all sound and texture,” said The originality of the performance remains a con- Andrew Dewar, a music professor and Trio mem- stant throughout the various aspects of its content ber. “It’s a hybrid of a disembodied YouTube video and presentation, as the trio and it’s collaborators in New podcast started and a concert.” Colorado expound on new musical techniques. The two acts will be collaborating in real time, “Dans les arbres will play, then our trio, and then thanks to a high speed internet connection. Despite we plan to collaborate,” Dewar said. “There will be between old friends a year of planning the mechanics of the concert, this lots of what’s called extended techniques, playing technological transfer still brings about challenges not instruments in new ways.” By Hannah Widener | Contributing Writer faced by musicians playing live. McCollough said the breach outside of customary “We’ve never rehearsed together, it’s all going to be approach is important in keeping music refreshing. Many students are eavesdropping on the conversation fea- improvised,” Dewar said. “We will have to cope with “They’re using traditional instruments in a non- tured on the new podcast “Sides by Sides,” available every delays or breaks [in the stream] in real time.” traditional way, like bowing a banjo [in the style of a Monday on iTunes for free. cello],” he said. “This improvisation is definitely more Michael Thomas and Kelsey Southerland created the pod- PLAN TO GO interactive and more fun because it’s easy to get bored cast. The two met in the fourth grade and became friends. In with the same ideas.” high school they lost touch, but a chance encounter in college Among the themes to be highlighted throughout the led to the mending of their friendship. WHAT: Sonic Frontiers performance, connectivity remains at the forefront. “When we came to college, we ended up being involved in WHEN: Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. “I like this campus being in collaboration with anoth- the same musical group on campus, and we rekindled our WHERE: Moody Recital Hall er and connecting these two places for a moment,” friendship,” said Southerland, a senior majoring in public Dewar said. relations. “Now I can’t get rid of him.” Thomas, a senior majoring in telecommunication and film, COLUMN | GAMING said he got the idea to do a podcast from listening to a few of his favorite people already doing podcasts, such as YouTuber Grace Helbig, who recently came out with a book titled “Grace’s Guide: The Art of Pretending to Be a Grown-up,” and Tyler New ‘Call of Duty’ hopes to refresh series Oakley, another YouTuber. After getting the idea, Thomas said he knew exactly who to contact about starting a podcast. By Matthew Wilson shield. As players rank up and play Southerland agreed to work with Thomas, and they began online, they’ll unlock random guns, recording conversations they had and jotting down notes for Power changes everything. This scopes and equipment. the show. “Sides by Sides” premiered Oct. 3 and has since gar- is the message game developer “Uplink” is a new multiplayer nered more than 650 views on iTunes. The show’s topics range Sledgehammer Games and pub- mode where teams must throw or from first kisses to Halloween to the perils of online dating. lisher Activision want players to dunk a data drone into the enemy “Right now we’re trying to spread the word and get more believe. “Call of Duty: Advanced team’s uplink portal. The mode is traction with our listeners, but I would love to continue to Warfare,” the 11th installment of similar to basketball or football, do the show after we graduate, even if we have to do it over the blockbuster series, hopes to with added obvious shooter ele- the phone,” Thomas said. “It will give us an excuse to drink a shake up the series’ stagnant for- ments. Players can’t shoot while bottle of wine and catch up.” mula when it comes out Tuesday. holding the data drone, but the After five episodes, Thomas and Southerland said they have In the near future, a global ter- drone can be thrown to other team- fallen into a rhythm. Thomas said they plan the show a few rorist organization cripples much mates or even enemies, leaving days in advance, and he calls Southerland to discuss what of the world’s militaries and them defenseless. they’ll talk about in the beginning of the show. The last half governments. Private military “Momentum” is another of the show is spent answering social media questions, doing corporations rise to combat the “Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” is the 11th multiplayer mode similar to the tall tale of the week and naming the “OMG” moment of the threat. Players assume the role of installment in the series. Amazon.com “Domination” mixed with tug-of- week. In the next few weeks, “Sides by Sides” plans to feature Jack Mitchell, who is part of the tactical affair of evasion. war. Each team has to capture cer- guests on the show to add variety, Thomas said. most powerful private military “Advanced Warfare” has tain points lined up along the map. “We’ve joked about having a roommate episode and having corporation, Atlas Corporation. much in common with last year’s The mode depends on momentum them come on, because we both know each other’s roommate While much of the plot is under “Titanfall.” Both games rely on and moves quickly. As a team cap- really well,” Southerland said. “They would give a second wraps, Mitchell performs military quick mobility, focused jetpacks tures more points, they move far- opinion on what it’s really like to live with us and tell funny operations across the globe . and mechanized robots, but while ther into enemy territory, and it’s stories about living with each other.” “Advanced Warfare” gifts play- “Titanfall” felt incomplete with up to the other team to stop them. For “Sides by Sides,” no topic is off limits, Southerland said, ers with an exoskeleton that few modes and no single-player Will “Advanced Warfare” including the upcoming elections. Thomas said they love the allows increased speed and mobil- option, “Advanced Warfare” seems reinvigorate the “Call of Duty” positive feedback from friends as well as people they do not ity. In previous installments, the to boast an assortment of features. franchise? That is the question know. Thomas and Southerland said they hope the show gives player with the quickest reflexes Multiplayer has been over- many want to know the answer people a chance to listen, laugh a little and go about their day. won. Rounding corners almost hauled, bringing back the “Pick 13” to, and with eyes looking toward “I hope it gives them a 30-minute break while they’re either always led to a frustrating death system from “Modern Warfare 3.” its launch, the answer will soon riding to school or riding across campus,” Thomas said. “Or or a cheap shot in the back. With Players choose their weapons, gear become apparent. “Advanced even if they don’t go to The University of Alabama, it will give increased mobility and the newly and strengths. The exosuit offers a Warfare” is shaping up to be a them a chance to eavesdrop in on the conversation that we added jetpack, combat becomes a choice: turn invisible or produce a fun experience. don’t mind them listening to.” CULTURE Tuesday, November 4, 2014 9 African Students Association to show movie

By Drew Pendleton | Contributing Writer dance and to play music at gatherings, so PLAN TO GO we tend to do that at every event we have The African Students Association, in order to give the feel of what it’s like which will hold its first major event of WHAT: African Movie Night being around Africans and being at an the year Nov. 13, works to represent African event.” the University’s population that is WHEN: Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Appiah-Opoku said the impact the related to Africa. WHERE: 1013 SERC group brings to the University campus Formed in 2010 by a group of students culture is a benefit to the college expe- from Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana, the rience for students and faculty alike. African Students Association aims to advisor in 2010 and I have enjoyed this “A meaningful university education bring together students from continen- role ever since.” provides opportunities for students and tal Africa and help teach the University Ndukwe, a native of Nigeria, said she professors to interact with a variety of population about the continent and became involved with the group in 2011. people and cultures,” Appiah-Opoku its culture. The group’s president, “I was introduced to the former secre- said. “The presence of African students Nneamaka Ndukwe, said its current tary of ASA, who was also a Nigerian like and the activities of the ASA help the group, which meets monthly, consists me, by a local Nigerian lady,” Ndukwe UA community to learn a bit more about of eight executive board members and said. “She invited me to some of the the world outside the U.S. context. This other active members. meetings, I came to a few, met all of the enriches the UA experience for most peo- “Excluding the board members, we members and fell in love with the orga- ple in terms of tolerance, dispelling mis- have about 15 truly active members nization. I felt like I was back at home conceptions about Africa, and the role of currently. Our membership consists of with my family, and everyone really the African continent in world affairs.” students who are African, non-African, helped me to get acclimated to being in Like Appiah-Opoku, Ndukwe said and even faculty members who are inter- Tuscaloosa.” the group highlights the diversity and ested in African affairs,” said Ndukwe, a The club promotes awareness of rich culture of Africa, and anyone in the graduate student in chemistry. Africa’s diverse cultures among mem- community is free to join. The group’s faculty sponsor is Seth bers of the community through varying “Anyone is free and welcome to join Appiah-Opoku, a professor of geography channels, including food, fashion, film, ASA,” Ndukwe said. “You don’t have who has been involved with the group literature, theater and collaborative to be African or be of African descent. since it first began. events with other on-campus organiza- Africa is a continent of many different “I am an African and do most of my tions. Ndukwe said the club emphasizes shades, physical features, and cultures of research in Ghana,” Appiah-Opoku said. the personal connections valued in people, and we love for ASA to resemble “In addition, I have been directing the African culture. and embody the continent of Africa.” Alabama-in-Ghana summer abroad pro- “Africans are very family-oriented The African Students Association will gram since 2003. I also teach the Regional people,” Ndukwe said. “So anyone who hold its first event, an African movie Created in 2010, the African Students Association continues Geography of Africa at UA. With this is a member of ASA is entering into a night, Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. in room 1013 of to represent University students related to Africa. Photo background, the original members of the larger family, as we all view one another the South Engineering Research Center. Courtesy of Nneamaka Ndukwe association invited me to serve as the as family. Africans love fellowship and Refreshments will be provided. Folk singer Jim Malcolm to perform at Acoustic Night

By Andrew Laningham | Contributing Writer

Jim Malcolm is bringing a taste of Scottish culture and storytelling to The Bama Theatre’s Acoustic Night Wednesday. Malcolm has traveled all over the world, both on solo tours and with the world renowned Scottish folk band Old Blind Dogs. The Scottish singer is currently on tour from Phoenix, Arizona, to Washington D.C., and is driving himself between all of his concerts. Jim Malcolm has recorded over 50 songs, all either writ- ten by him or reworked from traditional Scottish music. “Jim’s often inspired by the landscape of Scotland, and place names he’s passing through,” said Susie Malcolm, the singer’s wife. “There’s something about the mind- numbing nature of driving that seems conducive to his creative process. Most of the best songs have come quickly, but it doesn’t always turn out that way.” Storytelling, regularly bantering with the audience between songs and telling them colorful stories are some Jim Malcolm is bringing a taste of Scottish culture and storytelling to The Bama Theatre’s Acoustic Night. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Ledgewood aspects of Jim Malcolm’s shows. “In folk music, the connection between the artist and his for over seven years. audience is crucial, and you’ll find most successful folk acts “There’s really no other listening room in Tuscaloosa,” PLAN TO GO are excellent storytellers,” Susie Malcolm said. “Jim’s life he said. “It’s really unique that we can have such an inti- on the road is colorful, and he has a terrific sense of humor, mate performance at the Bama Theatre.” WHAT: Jim Malcolm performance coupled with a good memory. His mum also deserves a The difference between American audiences and WHEN: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. mention, she is a very successful storyteller in Scotland. Scottish audiences can be quite big, Susie Malcolm said. He has storytelling in his genes.” “Jim absolutely loves playing in the USA,” Susie WHERE: Bama Theatre Jim Malcolm’s performance is being held at the Bama Malcolm said. “People laugh at your jokes, whoop, shout Theatre as a part of the ongoing Acoustic Nights Series. out with enthusiasm, applaud and then buy a CD at the “Acoustic nights are a very organic event,” Bama end of the concert. When you go back to Scotland it’s “He used the tune of a very popular bagpipe march and Theatre manager David Allgood said. “One musician will like falling back to earth. It’s not unusual to think ‘Oh no, added a lyric about the wildlife in Scotland through the recommend another to play the Acoustic Night. It’s a hap- this isn’t working,’ and then to be told by the organizer seasons,” Susie Malcolm said. “It’s a call for ex-pat Scots to penstance occasion. Lately, we’ve had a lot of international that this is the best audience they’ve had for a while. The come home and see it all for themselves.” acts play the Acoustic Nights.” Scottish audiences are more reserved.” Jim Malcolm released a CD this year called “The All of the cover charges go directly to the artist, Jim Malcolm starts every concert with a song he wrote Corncake.” His performance at the Bama Theatre is Allgood said. The Acoustic Nights have been going on called “Lochanside.” Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Editor | Kelly Ward [email protected] Tuesday, November 4, 2014 10 Club hockey gears up for November games

By Tyler Waldrep | Contributing Writer November is a big test for the team. “This upcoming weekend against Arkansas is Alabama’s club hockey team intends to make this always a great weekend because of the past rival- season special. With an 8-1 start, many would say ry,” Morard said. “We also have important games the team is well on its way. against Georgia and South Carolina.” President Clay Link said the team still has a long The team said they hope a strong November way to go before it reaches its potential. Link said showing will put them in a position to win the the team is lucky its record is not worse, considering national title. the Frozen Tide has had trouble putting teams away “Since we are hosting the national tourna- when it should have. ment this year in Pelham, this would be an “We have been taking a lot of penalties early on incredible year to win our school’s first national this season, and I believe that if we eliminate these title,” Link said. mental mistakes we will be a very hard team to Morard said the team needs both the drive and beat,” he said. will to dominate. Link also said he expected growing pains this year. “This team can be special if we can continue to be “Throughout our program’s history, we often get focus [sic] and to have our goals in mind,” he said. off to a slow start because of the addition of a lot of Link echoed his teammate’s sentiments. new players,” he said. “[We need to] realize how talented we are,” Link Junior Andre Morard said this year’s team is said. “Having that perfect blend of swagger and con- more complete compared to last year’s, main- fidence will provide us with the necessary tools to After an 8-1 start, the Alabama club hockey team hopes a strong November showing ly because of the added depth. Morard said be competitive.” will put them in a position to win the national title. Photo Courtesy of Mike Jackson COLUMN | NBA Left tackle not ruled out Hammon makes waves in NBA

By Nolan Imsande | Staff Reporter By Marquis Munson

The Crimson Tide will travel to The San Antonio Spurs have been Baton Rouge to face LSU this Saturday one of the most successful organiza- in what has become one of the SEC’s tions in basketball since they won biggest games. their first NBA title in 1999. A lot of “These games are traditionally very their success is due to a great fan base, tough, physical games between two a solid group of players led by future ranked teams,” Alabama coach Nick hall-of-famer Tim Duncan and a coach- Saban said. “It is certainly not going to ing staff led by Gregg Popovich. be any different this year. You can guar- Any players or coaches who are able antee their crowd will be very involved in to work with Popovich can elevate Becky Hammon, seen in the black jersey, was just the game, whether it’s during the day or their game from one of the greatest the night.” hired as the fi rst full-time female assistant coach. coaches in the NBA today. Former Tribune News Service Alabama will be facing a 7-2 Tigers WNBA superstar Becky Hammon is team that handed a then-undefeated Ole looking to do just that. past summer. Miss its first loss on Oct. 25. She was hired as one of the Spurs Coach Popovich is known for pre- One of the biggest factors in the assistant coaches back in August. The paring his assistant coaches for pos- game could be whether Crimson Tide hire made Hammon the first female sible head coaching positions. Former left tackle Cam Robinson plays in the The Crimson Tide will travel to Baton Rouge to face a 7-2 LSU this Saturday. CW / Layton Dudley full-time assistant coach in NBA his- assistant coaches Mike Budenholzer game. Robinson sustained a high ankle tory. She isn’t the first woman in the and Brett Brown left the team in 2013 sprain during Alabama’s game against NBA to get an opportunity, but the first and both accepted head coaching posi- Tennessee, but Saban did not rule the to be hired by a team. tions. Brown went to the Philadelphia freshman out for Saturday’s game. WHAT TO KNOW Lisa Boyer was the first female in 76ers, and Budenholzer went to coach “We will have to see how he progresses NBA history to serve as an assistant the Atlanta Hawks and made the this week,” Saban said. “He has run on • The team practiced outside in coach when she was a voluntary assis- playoffs with the team last season. the treadmill and done well with that. shoulder pads, helmets and shorts. tant for coach John Lucas and the Cavs There shouldn’t be any limitations We’ll see how he moves around today, not back in 2002. Boyer wasn’t hired to a when hiring for a job. It shouldn’t be really in practice, but just on the side. If • Alabama left tackle Cam Robinson was limited during practice but did full-time position. Becky Hammon is about race or gender but about tal- he continues to make progress, he could looking to pick up where Boyer left off. ent and ability to do the job. Coach be a guy that is available for the game.” take reps as the second-team left tackle behind Austin Shepherd. She played 16 seasons with WNBA Popovich said he respects Hammon’s Saban said last week starting right and ranks in the top 10 all time in points, work ethic, basketball IQ and her lead- tackle Austin Shepherd and reserve • Alabama running back Tyren Jones assists and games played. Her final ership, and it was the reason for her offensive lineman Grant Hill could both was at practice. Jones was suspended WNBA season with the San Antonio hiring. With the guidance of Popovich, play left tackle, so one of them could briefl y last week, but Saban said Sliver Stars ended due to a torn ACL. Hammon could become the first female slot in to Robinson’s place. He also men- Monday that he was no longer During her rehabilitation, Hammon head coach in the future if other NBA tioned starting right guard Leon Brown suspended. attended Spurs coaches’ meetings teams see the work ethic and leader- as a possible replacement if Robinson is • The offensive line consisted of Austin and practices. Her contribution to the ship that Popovich sees. If Hammon unable to play. Shepherd at left tackle, Arie Kouandjio team impressed coach Popovich and has head coach aspirations, she is The game will another road test for at left guard, Ryan Kelly at center, he added her to his coaching team this definitely in the right place. Alabama quarterback Blake Sims, who has improved his performance away Leon Brown at right guard and Grant from home as the season has progressed. Hill at right tackle. “I think he has made a lot of improve- • Tight end Brian Vogler and running ments and I think we have made some back T.J. Yeldon both practiced without improvement with him,” Saban said. limitations. Install silt fences and other sediment/ erosion controls. Minimize “Sometimes when you understand what • Linebacker Reggie Ragland had his disturbed areas during construction. Seed and mulch bare areas as soon as possible. Direct stormwater away from the construction site. the struggles are, it is something that you left hand heavily wrapped during work to try to improve and fix. I think the practice. coaches have done a good job at that and • Dillon Lee was practicing with the I think Blake has done a really good job at that.” outside linebackers. TUESDAY November 4, 2014 11 MARKETPLACE TODAY’SDIVERSIONS How to place a classified: For classified line ads visit www.cw.ua.edu and click on the classifieds tab. For classified display ads call (205) 348-7355 or email [email protected] for a free consultation. The Crimson White is published four days a week (M, T, W, TH). 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