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Deontay Wilder 3 Research 5 Opinions 7 On Saturday, Deontay Wilder The results of a new The cost of parking per- retained his heavyweight title study by UA professor mits have risen in the after landing a TKO on Chris Alexa Tullett suggests past year. An opinions Arreola. Though the fight that people’s political columnist takes the view helped him hold on to the prize, leanings can affect how that increased costs are the final blow came at a cost. they interpret data. detrimental to students.

SLOSS FEST

The Flaming Lips were just one of the acts that performed at Sloss Fest 2016. CW / Shelby Akin

LIFESTYLE | EVENTS Thankfully, the rain subsided soon plove and the Flaming Lips. When patrons weren’t listening to Music festival showcases after it started. The grounds of Bir- Sloss Fest organizers have not released music, they could peruse the various mingham’s historic Sloss Furnaces their attendance fi gures, but according to vendor tents lining the spray pond and local and national artists were turned into a mud pit and humid- Red Mountain Entertainment, over 25,000 viaduct. Tuscaloosa-based Left Hand ity peaked, but Sloss organizers kept people attended the two-day event in 2015 Soap Company was one of the featured By Peyton Shepard | Contributing Writer the event on track – after an hour long for the festival’s fi rst year. vendors. Other vendors’ products delay, a new schedule was released Sloss Fest featured multiple musicians ranged from art prints and handmade As Sloss Music and Arts Festival through the festival’s app and social me- with ties to Alabama, including Athens jewelry to boutique clothing and henna. made its second appearance in Bir- dia accounts, and the show went on as native and country artist Anderson East, Local food and drinks were also on mingham, attendees were well pre- planned. Birmingham-based band the Burning Pep- display, including Jim ‘n’ Nick’s Bar- pared for the same hot temperatures it Ryan Adams and the Shining led this permints and singer-songwriter Dylan becue, Steel City Pops and Local Roots faced last year. year’s lineup, along with 40 other acts LeBlanc, who spent a large part of his food truck, as well as the Piggly Wiggly What they weren’t prepared for was that played on four stages from 1 p.m. early career performing in Muscle Shoals. Craftly Beerly beer garden, which fea- Sunday’s brief but heavy downpour a to midnight each day. Other major acts The lineup for the festival’s new fourth tured local craft brews. little after 6 p.m. that had festival goers included Ray Lamontagne, Fitz and the stage, sponsored by Seasick Records, also huddled under any cover they could Tantrums, Death Cab for Cutie, Grou- featured acts from around the state. fi nd. SEE SLOSS PAGE 11

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Mingwei Sun, a senior from China, studies for a mathematics test. CW / Shelby Akin

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Ted Poe of Texas has introduced a bill to “Back the Blue,” which would Mancini is a former research profes- increase federal penalties on those who sor at the University and is known for kill, assault or plan violence against law his work with students and hundreds enforcement officers. of scientific publications. He excelled as Poe introduced the act after a recent an Alabama state geologist. Mancini’s spike of police shootings. Five police research focused primarily on petro- 51% officers were killed in Dallas, Texas on leum geology, sedimentary studies and July 7, and three more were killed in analysis of stratigraphy. He has also Baton Rouge. served as the director of the Geological Poe said his bill is meant to promote Survey of Alabama and established security for those who risk their lives the UA Center for Sedimentary Basin daily to protect the rest of America. Studies. 35% Poe’s bill would make it a federal Mancini’s studies have shaped the crime to kill or attempt to kill a federal study of Alabama and similar geological police officer, public safety officer or areas across the world. He is also known judge. The bill would create a manda- for creating new geological maps of the tory minimum 30–year sentence if the state, the first to be published since the victim dies. If the victim doesn’t die, the 1920s. shooter could still face up to 10 years in prison. Taco Bell emplyee fired for In addition, the bill would create a refusing to serve deputies new federal crime for assaulting a fed- A Taco Bell employee in Phenix City, Identifies as eral law enforcement officer and would Alabama was fired after she allegedly add increasing penalties depending refused service to two Lee County depu- Millennial Generation Republican on the severity of the victim’s injuries. ties on Saturday night. Under the bill’s statutes, fleeing author- When the officers went to the counter Party Affi liation 2014 ities would also become a federal crime. to order their food they were reportedly (18-33 years old in 2014) Identifies as The bill would give officers the ability told by a cashier that they would not Democratic to carry firearms into a greater number serve law enforcement and were asked of buildings that they previously could to leave. not. The two officers thought she was kid- ding, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said Information: Pew Research Center. One arrested in larceny at in a statement. CW / Anna Scott Lovejoy Tuscaloosa gun store Taco Bell spokeswoman Laura Nedbal By John Palmer | Staff Reporter said in a statement that the employee While two suspects are still at large, Tullett said she assumed at first that has since been fired by the restaurant’s one man has been arrested in connec- A UA researcher has found a dispar- conservatives did not want to acknowl- franchise owner. She said the corpora- tion with the larceny that occurred at a ity in how self-described conservatives edge data because it might contradict tion does not condone the actions of the Tuscaloosa gun shop last week. and liberals view data that is pre- their views, but that because of the individual nor share his sentiments. Last week, suspects were caught on sented to them, but the two ideologies neutral nature of the questions, this Jones said in the same statement he camera stealing more than 30 guns might not be as different as some may showed not to be the case. is disappointed that law enforcement from Guns and Ammo, a gun shop on think. She said the findings suggest con- officers are being treated so negatively. Greensboro Avenue. A witness near the Alexa Tullett, assistant professor of servatives tend to me more cautious He said that he and the department will scene reportedly saw five or six young psychology at UA, conducted a survey believing data presented to them and not hold the actions of one employee men enter the building and subsequent- study. The findings showed a correla- tend to worry more that data may be against Taco Bell. ly leave in a white vehicle. tion between political ideology and biased or flawed. Since the time of the larceny, police how data is viewed. When she realized The study showed that despite the have arrested 21-year-old Birmingham Ethics panel recommends this, she decided to conduct a sepa- difference on how they view data, lib- native Justin King. In addition, arrest Roy Moore’s removal rate three-part study devoted to the erals and conservatives are frequently The Alabama Judicial Inquiry Com- warrants have been issued for Ontarius findings. concerned about the same issues. The mission said it wants Alabama Chief Chester, 18, of Birmingham as well as The study, titled “Is ideology the ideologies differ in how they think Justice Roy Moore removed from offi ce Sherman Mickles, Jr. of Pleasant Grove. enemy of inquiry? Examining the link those same issues should be solved, in a court fi ling on Friday. Tuscaloosa Police Capt. Brad Mason, between political orientation and the Tullet said. Moore isn’t a novice when it comes to commander of the Tuscaloosa Police lack of interest in novel data,” asked She said the difference between con- being removed from offi ce. He was re- Department’s Criminal Investigations participants from both the South and servatives and liberals is often exag- moved from the bench in 2003 after he Division, said leads are still being fol- the West Coast to view data on three gerated. refused to take down a monument of the lowed, and more charges could be lev- topics: the fairness of the world, the “They aren’t as drastically different Ten Commandments in the Alabama ied against the individuals. importance of social safety nets and as they are often portrayed in media, Judicial Building. The commission said While he didn’t give a specific num- the benefits of social media. and often hold similar core values,” Moore disrespected the judiciary by ber, Mason said several guns have been Tullett said increases in political Tullet said. continuing to enforce the state’s ban on recovered, and investigators are still polarization could be because people Tullet said that conservatives and gay marriage. searching for the rest of the stolen fire- don’t use the same terminology. In the liberals can’t all be grouped together The Moore controversy is only one of arms. study, she didn’t use political terms to either and that the environment plays the three ethics scandals surrounding Police ask that those with information see if participants viewed all data the the biggest role on how someone looks Alabama state offi cials this year. Gover- on King and Mickles’ call any local law same way. at issues and the world. nor Robert Bentley is being looked at by enforcement agency or CrimeStoppers The study found that those with dif- She said that for example, a liberal an impeachment committee, and House at 205-752-7867. ferent political views were likely to from the South will often have differ- Speaker Mike Hubbard was recently think differently about ideas, even if ent views on issues, and be more con- removed from offi ce and sentenced to UA professor awarded those ideas were not inherently politi- servative than a liberal from New York prison after being convicted on corrup- geoscience award cal. City, just as a conservative from the tion charges. The American Geosciences Institute According to the study, liberals are West Coast will be different than one Moore has denied ordering probate awarded UA professor emeritus Ernest more likely than conservatives to trust on the East Coast. judges not to issue marriage licenses Mancini the 2016 Marcus Milling data and science when forming an Tullett said she plans on pursuing to same-sex couples and does not think Legendary Geoscientist Medal. He is to opinion on an issue. similar studies in the future. Her study there are grounds to remove him. receive the award in person at the AGI “Liberals seem to be more interested is being published in “The Journal of Past President’s dinner this September. in scientific data,” Tullett said. Research and Personality” in August. The AGI awards the medal to experts Editor | Kyle Campbell [email protected] Wednesday, July 20, 2016 4

OPINIONS | POLITICIANS Supreme Court should adopt Code of Conduct for justices By Jake Proctor | Staff Columnist leave their personal beliefs at the door. This is why they wear a black robe. It Last week, Supreme Court Justice signifi es that judges will shield their Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke out against own beliefs from decisions they make Donald Trump in interviews with The and interpret the law without bias. New York Times and CNN. She said Why is it that the lower courts must State parks provide residents with recreation opportunities. CW / Shelby Akin that she “didn’t want to contemplate” a abide by these standards, but the most Trump administration, and also called powerful court in the nation - the one OPINIONS | PARKS the presumptive Republican nominee that makes the most important legal a “faker.” Ginsberg’s remarks are not decisions - is exempt? I understand only an embarrassment to herself, but that the Supreme Court is the only Preserve Alabama state parks they lowered the station of the offi ce she court expressly referenced in Article holds. Chief Justice John Roberts has III of the Constitution that it provides done Yeoman’s work steering the court that Congress may create other “infe- for future generations away from politics. With her lapse of rior” courts from time to time. I also By Hunter Richey | Staff Columnist all backgrounds. Local options provide judgment in a couple interviews, Gins- understand that SCOTUS Justices and local benefi ts to consumers, as well as berg has reverse-engineered much of members of the Senate and House are More than just a slogan plastered on economic benefi ts to many small towns those efforts. And although Ginsburg coequal Constitutional offi cers. For state highway signs, the phrase “Ala- in Alabama. These parks, and the traffi c has publicly (if only halfheartedly) ex- this reason, Congress has not imposed bama the Beautiful” embodies a past they attract, promote jobs and economic pressed regret for her outbursts, this a code of ethics on the Court justices. and present State of Alabama that takes activity in areas lacking an abundance event highlights another troubling The Supreme Court Ethics Act and great pride in sharing its natural gifts in either. point: a double standard that exists in other similar legislation have not been with those who come to visit. From its In addition to their recreational ben- the federal judiciary. passed, but a petition with over 130,000 coastal connection to its highest moun- efi ts, Alabama state parks provide eco- Federal district and appellate courts signatures has challenged Chief Jus- tain top, Alabama contains some of the logical benefi ts to areas of immense are bound to the Code of Conduct for tice Roberts to adopt such a code. Nev- most scenic acreage in the country, and natural beauty. The sparsely developed United States Judges. Among other ertheless, in light of this recent ethi- it is enriched with a history that long lands surrounding Mount Cheaha State things, this code bars judges from sup- cal lapse the Court should voluntarily predates European contact. While a Park and the Talladega National For- porting and opposing political candi- adopt its own ethical code. drive down one of the state’s scenic by- rest represent one of the only areas in dates and also bans any political activ- In practice, Ginsburg’s personal bias ways provides a glimpse into the state’s the state still wild enough to be home ity by judges. SCOTUS is not bound to should eliminate her from cases involv- natural beauty, true access comes at to undisturbed black bear populations. this code, but rather they try to adhere ing a potential Trump administration. any of Alabama’s twenty eight state Without state protection, such an area to its “principles” according to Chief Her own remarks have raised serious parks, which provide for public use of would likely be lost to the Alabama pub- Justice John Roberts. questions about whether she could ad- many of this state’s most precious sites. lic forever. My father is a United States District minister a fair ruling when it comes to Despite being the sole link many Alabama is home to some of the most Judge in Birmingham. In the past, he the presumptive Republican nominee. Alabamians have to affordable outdoor ecologically diverse waterways in the has said lightheartedly joked that he But, unlike her lower court colleagues, recreation, the Alabama state park world, and with terrain ranging from and other appointed judges, in a way, there is no requirement she recuse. system has been forced to transfer $15 gulf beaches to rolling hills, Alabama’s surrender some of their fi rst amend- We all remember the civics lesson million from its operating budget over natural lands deserve the maintenance ment rights when they take their oath. we learned in high school related to the the course of the last fi ve years, a set- they are presently afforded, if not solely Although he has made those remarks three branches of federal government: back that has caused numerous parks for the benefi t of generations of Ala- with a sense of humor, I know that he the judicial branch interprets the law. to face the threat of closure, including bamians still to come. The state and its takes that obligation stone cold seri- Justices and judges are expected to be Tuscaloosa’s own Lake Lurleen, north residents should demand that the lands ously. We don’t put political signs in the neutrals. When a Supreme Court Jus- Alabama’s park at Lake Guntersville, of “Alabama the Beautiful” remain ac- yard; he doesn’t have a bumper sticker tice violates that principal, and the Su- and the state’s highest point at Mount cessible to the very people that take supporting any candidate on his car; preme Court has no ethical scheme to Cheaha. If the benefi ts of state tax dol- such pride in their preservation and and he can’t attend political rallies or control or address that misconduct, we lars to Alabama residents are to mean use. Alabama’s state parks are a valu- fundraisers. He has political opinions all lose. anything at all, residents cannot stand able asset to this state, and it would be a to be sure, but just like all ethical judg- travesty if they were ever lost. es, he keeps them to himself. It is vital for cuts in access to Alabama’s public lands to continue. to due process and the rule of law that Jake Proctor is a senior majoring in Alabama state parks allow for recre- Hunter Richey is a senior majoring in when judges enter the courtroom they political science. ation opportunities for Alabamians of Economics and Political Science. ON TWITTER

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EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS POLL QUESTION Elizabeth Elkin editor-in-chief Sam West managing editor Send submissions to [email protected]. White reserves the right to edit all guest Should the second amendment be repealed? Submissions must include the author’s columns and letters to the editor. The YES Tyler Waldrep digital editor Kylie Cowden visuals editor name, year, major and daytime phone opinions contained on this page do not 63% NO 38% Kyle Campbell opinions editor number. Phone numbers are for verification represent the editorial position of The and will not be published. The Crimson Crimson White Media Group. This Week’s Poll: Have you visited an Alabama state park in the last year? OPINIONS Wednesday, June 20, 2016 5 Recent increases in parking prices unfair to UA students

By Jinnie Christensen | Staff Columnist have to pick between the lesser of the two prices. Much like tuition rates do each year, Obviously, faculty deserves guaran- the cost of parking on or near campus teed close parking spaces near to their has risen ever steeper, putting a high- offices, so the need for passes in this er toll on students and faculty alike. instance is understandable. However, it Students living on campus have to pay is extremely ridiculous for faculty mem- $360 to park on campus, which is ridicu- bers to have to pay for their own park- lous given the already high cost of on- ing, which takes a significant amount of campus housing. The most expensive their earnings, and the current zoning parking passes can cost up to $600 for a system is bad for both faculty and stu- single year. These rates are alarmingly dents. It discriminates against students high for a university. Even students liv- who simply cannot afford the high rate ing off campus who want to park closest for areas near campus. Students who to their classes have to pay around $300 cannot afford to park closer to campus per year for parking. This may seem will have to take more time to get to slightly more reasonable at $150 per class, which decreases the amount of semester. But, with weekends, and days time that they could spend studying and off of class removed from the equation, learning. the average commuting student will be At other public universities through- on campus 80 days per semester, that is, out the state, such as Auburn University, if they have class all five days per week. students pay significantly less for their Many students do not, which makes parking. Their parking rates are nearly the pricing even more ridiculous. This half the price of the rates here at the added cost is even more unreasonable University of Alabama, despite the two considering students are already pay- schools having nearly the same cost of ing to attend these classes. attendance. Living far off campus is a more cost efficient choice for many students, due Jinnie Christensen is a junior majoring to the higher rates of rent near campus. in political science. Yet, these students who obviously are trying to be more cost efficient get ham- mered with high prices for these park- ing passes. This only hurts them more financially, because these individuals Some students and staff feel on-campusparking prices are too expensive. CW / Elizabeth Thiel NEWS 6 Wednesday, July 20, 2016 UA students gain professional skills at RNC

By Tessa Lovvorn | Contributing Writer rant and hospitality management, said a large portion of her job is dealing with Early mornings, late nights and fully elected offi cials and making sure they scheduled afternoons aren’t what most have the correct forms and credentials college students would call a perfect in place. Another fellow intern and summer. However, Cari Lutkins, Lee friend of Bonner is senior public rela- Bonner and Paige Lindgren would have tions and political science major Paige to disagree. Lindgren. Lindgren has been interning They are part of a group of UA alumni for the digital department of the RNC and current students who have been for the past two months. working in Cleveland, Ohio for the Re- “Digital is in charge of all the content publican National Convention. The that goes out on social media,” she said. convention is taking place at Quicken “A lot of it is brainstorming different Loans Arena until July 21. ideas and then producing that content Lutkins, 22, is a recent graduate who for the web.” is currently employed by the RNC as Lindgren also said the job keeps her the Associate Director for Regional and on her toes because each day is exciting Caucus Media. She was living in Wash- and different from the last. ington, D.C. when she was recruited for When asked about their best memo- the position by another UA alumnus. ries of working for the RNC so far, all She accepted and in May, made her way three women had a common answer: west for the convention. the friendships and connections they “Basically my job is media relations,” made. Lutkins said. “So a lot of it is making Lutkins said the University has one sure we’re staying ahead of the press.” of the largest groups of alumni and stu- She said that her workload increased dents working at the convention, and a lot in the days leading up to the con- they have all bonded from representing vention, which started on July 18th. Lut- the Capstone. kins said the experience has been more With the RNC less than a week away, than worth it. And she is not alone. all three women say they can’t wait to “I’ve never had so much responsibil- see the hard work of everyone involved ity before,” said Internal Affairs Intern fi nally come together. Bonner and Lind- Lee Bonner. “But I wouldn’t change it gren both said if given the chance, they for the world.” would most like to meet Speaker of the Bonner, a junior majoring in restau- House Paul Ryan. The group of UA students at the Republican National Convention. Photo courtesy of Cari Lutkins Dress like you’ve been there before.

Stop by and get your Bama on. Editor | Tyler Waldrep [email protected] SPORTS Wednesday, July 20, 2016 7 Wilder retains title despite suffering injury By Tyler Waldrep | Digital Editor wasn’t able to enjoy his moment for long. Chris Arreola forced the WBC At the end of the fourth round Wilder Heavyweight Champion of the World, told his trainer, Jay Deas, that there was Deontay Wilder, back on the ropes something wrong with his right bicep. and delivered some body blows in the After the fifth, Wilder’s hand was both- fourth round. The crowd of 11,974, a ering him too. large majority of which was was cheer- “[The plan then was to] get back on ing for Wilder only minutes before, the jab. Don’t let Chris know that there’s should have gasped. a problem, because that can only hurt Instead laughter filled you,” Deas said. “He Legacy Arena as Wilder still threw the right responded with a few thrusts hand, Deontay’s going of his hips. Then he let his to throw it regardless, fists do the talking and he “...As a champion it’s but we really had to knocked Arreola to the my duty to keep going pick our shots with it, ground. but the jab became the “The fourth round knock- no matter what I’m go- key.” down was a situation where After the fight he just hit me with the perfect ing through...” Wilder announced to shot,” Arreola said. “Nothing the crowd that he had I could do about it.” - Deontay Wilder - broken his hand and The sound of the bell torn his bicep during allowed Arreola to survive the fight. the round, but it just got “If I have one hand worse for the challenger or two hands, you can’t deny that I’m after that. the best in the world,” Wilder said. “I’m Eventually his corner was forced going to still give it to you whether I have to call it after the eighth round when one hand or two hands. I won’t stop. As Arreola’s (36-5-1) right eye began to Wilder successfully defended his title for the fourth time on Saturday. CW / Layton Dudley a champion it’s my duty to keep going swell shut. The crowd joined Wilder no matter what I’m going through. Pain (37-0) in celebration of his technical ain’t nothing to me. I got a high toler- fights, it’s not over until it’s over.” Wilder also confirmed that the mus- knockout, but the defending champ ance on pain. When you’re dealing with Arreola said he did not suspect cle in his bicep is in fact torn. Wilder was injured during the fight. He Due to the combination of the injuries was too busy watching Wilder’s left to suffered, and the logistics involved with be worried about why his right wasn’t scheduling opponents, it seems unlike- coming. ly that Wilder fans will get the chance “Let me give Wilder all the credit,” to see the Bronze Bomber return to Arreola said. “He beat me with that the ring this calendar year. The last jab, that strong jab, that smart jab and time Wilder broke his right hand, in he just came in from the outside and I his January 2015 fight against Bermane Summer couldn’t figure him out plain and simple Stiverne, he didn’t get back in the ring man. I gotta give him all the respect in until that September. the world.” Deas said any required surgeries Wilder took a trip to the hospital to would be handled as soon as possible, SALE get both injuries looked at before the and said he expects the Bronze Bomber night ended, and he took to Instagram to heal relatively quickly from any inju- on Sunday to thanks fans for their sup- ry he suffered tonight. port and update them on his condition. “Yeah, I think he hits too hard for the “I tore the muscle in my arm and I bones that God gave him,” Deas said. I injured my hand real bad to the point don’t think there’s any question that I where I bent the pins in my hand into don’t think humans were made to be hit a v-shape and I dislocated a couple of as hard as Deontay can hit and some- fingers as well too, that’s how hard I hit thing’s gotta give… and I think that to bend pins,” Wilder said. might be what happened.”

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lot of work that has to go into that with loosa Farmers Market. lighting and sound. Of course we have “Good art and good music has the sound in the Greensboro room, but this ability to touch the soul,” he said. “Mu- is just a chance to present a more low– sic will open your heart and create an key profi le of acoustic music.” emotion. When I begin to write a song, This month’s concert will have a cov- it has to create an emotion instantly, er charge of $5, which Ledgewood said otherwise it’s just white noise.” he feels makes it a good opportunity for Sharing those original songs with the students who are in town to get to get to audience, Jones said, is what excites experience some local music. him most about this performance. He It was Allgood who saw The Matt said that’s the emphasis of the night – Jones Band play back in April at the original music, songwriting and unique Druid City Arts Festival and invited instrumentation. them come perform. “I believe the world is dying for some- “For years, Tuscaloosa was the only thing to believe in,” he said. “Every- college town in America without an where we turn today, there’s a catch. original music scene,” Jones said. “It People are hungry for something genu- was angst defi cient. Every other col- ine and authentic, and I believe that we lege town in America had fi fty ‘work- have songs you can hang on to.” ing’ original bands. People here had the Also performing that night are The wrong drug of choice…it was all beer, Parkers featuring Joey Dukes on drums, football and Greek life. Now Tuscaloosa Bob McKinney on bass guitar, Mike Or- is embracing original music and it is a lin on guitar and vocals and the Bama very exciting time.” Theatre’s own David Allgood on guitar Many new local acts are emerging in Tuscaloosa. CW / Shelby Akin Jones said his band would be per- and vocals. forming all original music including his Saturday’s performance will begin at By Serena Bailey | Contributing Writer Now based in Tuscaloosa, the band song, “Farmer,” which was inspired by 7:30 p.m. will bring their music to the Bama the people he works with at the Tusca- For years, Matt Jones and Ted Perry Theatre on Saturday as a part of the played across Birmingham. The singer- Theatre’s Acoustic Night series. David songwriter folk–rock duo performed Allgood started the series over 10 years frequently at Oak Hill Tavern, where ago as a way to showcase local musical they met Tommy Bowen. talent. Allgood is the manager of the Bowen, the bartender at the Tavern, Bama Theatre and a guitarist and vocal- often pulled out his trumpet during ist for The Parkers. their sets and join in the music while “He wanted the chance to present serving drinks. It was after they invit- a concert series in a more intimate ed him onstage one night to play with space,” said Kevin Ledgewood, publicist them, Jones said, they realized they had for the Arts Council. “When you have found something special. an event in a large theater, there’s a

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Some students spend time relaxing or studying at the arboretum. CW / Shelby Akin

By Serena Bailey | Contributing Writer “That’s really my passion - teaching people ecology,” she said. “What I really Located off Veterans Memorial love to do is get people hands on outside Parkway and University Boulevard, The taking their own measurements, trying University of Alabama arboretum offers to identify what type of plant is this.” 60 acres of hiking trails, gardens and Introducing students to her favorite even a couple greenhouses for students location in the arboretum, she said, to explore in a mostly quiet getaway makes her love the spot that much more. from campus life. “It’s the same kind of feelings they “It’s kind of a rest from all the con- have about snakes,” Watkins said. crete and asphalt everywhere, and “They have this mixture of fear and except for when the train comes by, you excitement and they get that way about can think you’re in a larger forest here,” the tree platform. For a lot of people said caretaker Joseph Wright. “It really that’s the only way they’re ever going Students can bring hammocks to recline in the trees. CW / Shelby Akin kind of feels like you’re out in the woods to get to really experience being in the sometimes. It’s a nice escape.” trees.” Established in 1958, the arboretum is Wright gets to spend time up in the of the arboretum involve hiking the getting lost. used for many educational purposes for trees. He sometimes climbs them to trails, which he said is a popular activi- The arboretum also features garden students of all ages. It also serves as a take care of any maintenance they may ty for students who come out to visit. He space including a community garden “tree museum” as Monica Watkins, the need. The only trees he hasn’t gotten said that students who come out should and a children’s garden. There’s also arboretum director, put it. The park has to climb yet are the arboretum’s poplar be careful while hiking. While the staff a pond that’s home to frogs, turtles, many different types of trees, like pop- trees, but he hopes to one day. takes great care to try and cut it back, fish and dragonflies. Watkins said that lar, pine and oak trees. One of those oak “It’s a different perspective up there,” poison ivy does grow along the trails, while the wildlife is beautiful, it’s there trees, a white oak, is the centerpiece of Wright said. “Just having that kind of and there are some snakes around. to be observed. Watkins’ favorite part of the park – the bird’s eye view of things changes your “I have yet to see a poisonous snake “We are a museum - please don’t pick tree platform. perspective. You get to see what the out here,” Wright said. “I have seen a anything,” she said. “Some things from Located about 40 to 50 feet in the air, birds and squirrels see.” number of non–poisonous ones. That’s the greenhouse we can give you a cut- the tree platform is a deck built into the The tree platform is also one of not a concern for us, but we do check ting from, but most things we have to side of one of the hills that lets visitors Wright’s favorite spots. He and his them out just to make sure they aren’t respect that it’s kind of like a national experience what it’s like to be up in the wife got married there last September. poisonous. But it’s always a possibility forest - leave it intact, leave it the way canopy of the forest. Wright grew up in Cottondale and said so people should just keep that in mind that it is when you get here so that “When I was a student, I would go out he’s been coming out to the arboretum while they’re out. If they see a snake or everyone can enjoy it.” there and write my journal for class or for his whole life. other wild animal, don’t touch it. Enjoy The one exception to this rule is the do my homework or just sit out there “Most of my family is decently out- looking at it but don’t interact with it. If blueberry bushes near the community and enjoy or draw,” Watkins said. “It’s doorsy, and my wife is decently out- you do see a snake, let us know so we garden. But Watkins does have a rule so peaceful.” doorsy and luckily she didn’t have a big can come and check it out and make for those: pick only what you can eat. Watkins worked at the arboretum as a dress or anything like that,” he said. sure it’s not poisonous.” “Pick a handful or two and leave the trail guide back when she was enrolled “We were expecting some rain that day. Both Wright and Watkins also said rest,” she said. “If you come and pick at the University. Now she oversees the We were going to have the wedding out that while dogs are allowed onto the them all there won’t be any for the little entire arboretum and not just as an here, come hell or high water, but luck- grounds, they are required to be on a kid who comes an hour after you.” administrator. Watkins “wears all the ily we just had a little bit of a drizzle leash, per Tuscaloosa law, and they ask The University of Alabama arbore- hats,” as she puts it, by helping out in earlier that day and then it was just per- that people clean up after their pets and tum is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. the gardens, the greenhouses and giv- fect.” keep an eye on them as there have been ing tours for school groups that visit. Some of Wright’s favorite memories instances of dogs harassing wildlife or LIFESTYLE 10 Wednesday, July 20, 2016 “Monster Hunter” looks back on game series

By Aaron Bonner | Lifestyle Editor monsters. Each monster you kill can be skinned for scales and bones that can The jungle is filled with a thick brush be used at the blacksmith to craft better and howls come from all around when armor to take on the next, more chal- suddenly a 30-foot tall dragon comes lenging, monster. rushing towards you. Simply dodge, As well as offering a multitude of recover and strike back even hard- weapons, one of the newest additions to er in the world of “Monster Hunter the series is Hunter Styles and Hunter Generations.” Arts. Hunter Styles allow players to The game is the newest addition in choose a play style that works best for the “Monster Hunter” franchise to be them, be it a hunter that can easily released in North America. The previ- mount monsters for devastating blows ous title, “Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate,” to one who can more easily evade and was a favorite of mine, and I logged over counterattack. 40 hours into its deep single and multi- Hunter Arts add a new layer of strat- player content. egy to the gameplay allowing for easier “Monster Hunter Generations” is evasions and powerful new attacks such a bit of a greatest hits collection, with as the long sword’s Sakura Slash, which some small improvements and addi- lets its user boost their damage and tions thrown in. Players begin in the deliver two powerful strikes. I person- “Monster Hunters: Generations” tries to appeal to newcomers. Photo Courtesy of Capcom village of Bherna, where the player ally chose the Hunter Style “Striker,” is newly recruited as a hunter at the which allows players to take in three of go through before failing the mission, the gathering halls of “Generations.” town’s Wycademy. Over the course of these boosts and even charge them at a instead of the usual three. That being said, “Monster Hunter the game, hunters will travel to villages faster rate. “Monster Hunter Generations” is Generations” is packed full of content, such as Pokke Village from “Monster New to Generations is “Prowler quite possibly the most accessible entry from its low-rank quests, over 100 villag- Hunter Freedom 2” and Kokoto Village Mode,” a new mission type and playable in the series yet, offering robust tuto- er requests and its online Hunter Rank from the original game to take on race, which allows you to take control rials for new players while still giving quests spanning the series history. requests and challenge bigger mon- of your feline companion known as a series veterans a challenge. With new For those who have played since the sters. Palico. While acting as helpful allies additions such as Hunter Arts and PS2 era or for those wanting something The game’s major theme is, as adver- during normal play, switching to prowl- Prowler Mode, there’s something for more challenging than “The Legend of tised, hunting monsters in various ways. er mode opens up new ways to take on everyone to enjoy as they take on fear- Zelda” or “Pokemon,” “Monster Hunter Hunters are given a choice of 14 distinct giant threats, and gives new players a some foes like the Tetsucabra and Great Generations” is a fantastic jumping-on weapon types, ranging from longswords chance to play the game without having Maccao. point. The game is available now for and bows to an insect glaive, which to worry about items or stamina. This However, the harder-tiered G-Rank Nintendo 3DS for $40. allows them to control bugs to fight mode also gives players nine lives to quests are nowhere to be found within LIVE. LIKE. This.

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SLOSS FROM PAGE 1 Keeping true to the venue’s origins, Sloss Fest included an iron-pouring demonstration from the Sloss Metal Arts program, where attendees could pay to make their own personalized iron plate while also getting to witness the process that goes into creating iron art. Though Sloss organizers have yet to confi rm a 2017 engagement, on Monday, the festival’s Twitter ac- count tweeted a picture of festival act Glass Animals’ lead singer and wrote, “The face you make when you have to wait a WHOLE YEAR for #slossfest 2017.” Fans enjoy Sloss Fest. CW / Shelby Akin This is the second year of the event. CW / Shelby Akin HOROSCOPES TODAY’SDIVERSIONS Today’s Birthday (07/20/16). Your home and garden thrive with tender care. A two-year family growth phase begins this summer. A hot opportunity arises in conversation this autumn, altering your educational direction. Next spring requires financial weeding before your studies and travels flower. 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Multiply that by a factor of the metal arts program. nearly 300 and you’d have the tempera- Christie said it has been hard some- ture that it takes to melt the iron that times to see such an important part made Birmingham what it is today. Birmingham’s legacy ignored, but the Though the city no longer depends rising cultural signifi cance of Sloss has on iron production to drive its econo- brought it back to its deserved promi- my, the industry’s legacy is kept alive nence. through Sloss Furnaces. One of the “The focus on Sloss has been lacking fi rst industrial sites to be preserved as over the years,” he said. “I mean, it’s the a national landmark, the 134-year-old, reason Birmingham is here as a city. 32-acre blast furnace plant has seen a It’s one of the only places in the world recent resurgence as a cultural hub of that has coke, limestone and iron ore all Birmingham, becoming a home for con- within the same proximity. It’s as much certs, cookoffs, haunted houses, beer a part of the city’s history as anything, festivals and both music and arts festi- so it’s been diffi cult for me to see it un- Iron is wrought into sculpture by artists. CW / Shelby Akin vals like Sloss Fest. derserved.” While the festivals come and go after Big events like Sloss Fest, Christie a few days, the resident artists of the said, have compelled the city to put Sloss Metal Arts program, sponsored by more effort, both physical and fi nancial, the non-profi t Sloss Foundation, work into the upkeep of the furnaces, as well year-round to maintain Birmingham’s as other civic ventures like Railroad ties to its foundry roots by creating cast Park. iron art and in turn keeping the iron “It does a lot of good for the entire city pouring process alive at Sloss. to invest in these landmarks,” Christie “Sloss is little bit of a vortex,” pro- said. “It’s a huge site – it takes a lot of gram director Marshall Christie said. work and it needs more, but seeing it “It just kind of sucks you in once you’re start to build has been really awesome.” in the loop. So slowly but surely, I be- The increased focus on Sloss has also came more involved.” done a lot of good for the local art scene. For Christie, a Birmingham native, While many wouldn’t think of Bir- Sloss was the perfect way to get out mingham as an artistic center, senior from behind a computer. A Mississippi artist in residence John Stewart Jack- State graduate – only because Alabama son believes that’s changing with Sloss’ did not have an architecture program revival. at the time – Christie began using the Jackson, also a Birmingham native, medium as a creative outlet in the early fi rst learned about Sloss metal arts as 2000s, but got more invested as time a student at Birmingham-Southern Col- wore on. lege and began working with the pro- As someone who has always loved gram in 2001. Even after a seven-year hands-on work, Christie was fi rst at- stint in Singapore studying every type tracted to iron pouring as a reprieve of art but metal, he said Birmingham The craft of metalwork continues at Birmingham’s Sloss Furnaces. CW / Shelby Akin

was the only place he wanted to come training before he attended a summer back to when he returned to the U.S. in youth program on a recommendation 2014. from his art teacher. “Working at a national historic land- “I had no idea about wax and iron and mark of this magnitude that’s so under- all that, I was just used to drawing com- stated and has, pardon the pun, such a ics and stuff like that,” Williams said. heavy history… you feel the weight of “But when I got here I found a new pas- that history working here,” Jackson sion – I’d never made anything pretty said. “There are a lot of artists from all before.” over the United States who come here Williams won the art show held at the and keep coming back, to take a break end of the summer, and the program or to revitalize.” asked him to come back as a paid intern. When Jackson fi rst returned from “Ever since then, I’ve just been mak- overseas, he said he was surprised to ing iron,” he said. see just how much the city has grown. What Williams enjoys making the “A little perspective shows you how most is human fi gures, modeled after much growth has happened here in Bir- the historical Sloss workers. One day, mingham, and across the state even,” he said, he plans on making life-sized Jackson said. “There’s a lot of momen- models of the workers and placing them tum and energy. People are buying stuff around the grounds, walking around, and making stuff, the younger genera- turning wheels, eating lunch and build- tion is getting involved… it’s nice to see ing parts as they would have 100 years the millennials are interested in getting before. sweaty, making some process-heavy “It would be like Sloss is still alive,” stuff and burning stuff.” Williams said. “They’d have their own One member of that younger gen- minds, state of minds, I guess… I’d have eration is Ajene Williams, artist in resi- to get a commission, I can’t afford it dence and Magic City Art Connection’s right now. It might take me a whole lot 2016 Emerging Artist winner. The 23 of years, but one day, I’ll pay for it my- year old, who graduated from Wood- self, and I’ll do it.” lawn High School just down the road Artists bend and shape heated pieces of iron to create a sculpture. CW / Shelby Akin from Sloss, had never had a day of metal