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BY JAMES OGLETREE shot clock violations, to open the and the families of others involved SPORTS EDITOR game, in an homage to Bryant’s in the accident. Life is short. Take @JAMESLOGLETREE former jersey number. time to tell your loved ones how As details of the crash were much you love them today.” he international sporting report the news. confi rmed, NBA players and Alabama football coach Nick Tcommunity was dealt a ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski coaches and other sports fi gures Saban invited Bryant to speak to devastating blow on Sunday reported that Bryant’s 13-year-old expressed their admiration for the football team in the summer of afternoon when the news broke daughter, Gianna, also died in the Bryant and sent condolences to 2018 about leadership, work ethic that Kobe Bryant, a former 18-time crash. The two were heading to a his family. and perseverance during a full- NBA All-Star and fi ve-time NBA travel basketball game. “As a father of 3 daughters myself team meeting. champion with the Los Angeles The Toronto Raptors and San my heart is broken at the news Bryant’s death also comes on the Lakers, died in a helicopter crash Antonio Spurs, playing shortly of Kobe today,” Alabama men’s 38th anniversary of the death of in Calabasas, California, at age after the news broke, both willingly basketball coach Nate Oats said in a former Alabama football coach Paul 41. TMZ Sports was the fi rst to incurred 24-second violations, or tweet. “Prayers are with his family “Bear” Bryant. SPRING 2020 CAREER FAIRS Technical & Engineering TUES. FEB. 11 General Interest & Business WED. FEB. 12 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Coleman Coliseum | ua.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs MONDAY 2 January 27, 2020

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EDITOR Rebecca Griesbach [email protected] NEWS January 27, 2019 3 A Q&A with Demarcus Joiner: SGA representative discusses DEI programming, cabinet structure certificate program launched didn’t like. And, the majority of it was to say, someone who will advocate BY REBECCA GRIESBACH last September, one day after a all positive, but for me, I guess how for students when we’re not in the NEWS EDITOR majority-Greek SGA Senate struck I measure it is to talk to someone room. Also, someone who is present, @REBACH97 down amendments to a resolution who attended and ask them what who shows up to these events that that specifically mentioned the they learned – if there was something we’re having, who will ask if we need ast spring, Demarcus Joiner, the resignation of the former dean of there that they didn’t know before, anything – not just somebody there Lfirst full-time vice president of students. The decision sparked or something that they hadn’t ever to say, ‘Oh, yeah, we have this, just a newly formed student government national criticism about what, and heard of, and asked them, ‘Was give me a call and I’ll supply this for cabinet for Diversity, Equity and whom, the student government it beneficial?’ you,’ but not necessarily show up to Inclusion (DEI), ran on a platform values, and student and faculty the events. largely based on programming, members made clear that more needed Q: How often do you promising to bring events like speaker to be done in terms of fostering an interact with administration? Q: After DEI week, sessions and a new certification inclusive campus environment. There’s obviously been a lot of what’s next? program to the University. In a statement, SGA press secretary turnover recently, so what are you In preparation for an upcoming DEI Jackson Fuentes alluded to the looking for from someone in that A: After DEI week, we’re week, The Crimson White caught up certification program – and other [student life] position? finishing our listening tours, and with Joiner to see where the cabinet events put on by the SGA DEI cabinet then we are planning a week for stands in its first full year – a year that – as a potential step forward. A: I guess a strong advocate is Black History Month. And we’ll have has been marked by administrative “The Student Government what I’m looking for, someone who information out about that within the turnover and heightened concerns Association agrees that the right is there to listen to what we have next week or so. about creating a welcoming campus of all people to freely express for all. themselves is of utmost importance,” Fuentes told The Crimson White last LEARN MORE ABOUT DEI WEEK: Q: I know this is a fairly new September. “Through initiatives like cabinet within SGA. What would you the diversity, equity and inclusion WHO IS HOSTING THE EVENTS?: say is your main goal? town halls, we continue to engage in an open dialogue around these and The SGA and the UA Division of Diversity, A: My main goal this year was other issues.” Equity and Inclusion are hosting several events just to build a foundation for my About 20 organizations completed predecessor. Because this year, we the DEI certificate program last throughout the week of Jan. 27 to raise awareness were working with Jay [Little]. He Fall, which required members to about diversity and inclusion on campus: served basically as an advisor to me participate in a series of workshops since he had been in the position and lectures “designed to develop before, but he hadn’t been there important life skills that will enhance Monday, Jan. 27: long enough to actually make a lot of students’ abilities to work together ‘When They See Us’ speaker: Yusef Salaam change. He made good strides, but we collaboratively,” according to an SGA wanted to build on them. press release. Where: Ferguson Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Structural changes to the Q: What does that foundation cabinet included the creation of a Tuesday, Jan. 28: look like? Multicultural Leadership Council and two DEI liaisons, who have DEI Networking Reception. Guest speaker: Stuart Bell A:Essentially, the only set events mainly been responsible for attending Where: Great Hall at 6 p.m. that I hope to keep going on is the and planning listening sessions with DEI certificate program and the Miss other organizations. Unique UA pageant, because I believe Wednesday, Jan. 29: those are instrumental in moving the Q: How do you measure the Spill The Tea: Culture Edition campus forward as far as educating impact of some of these events on the students and giving students a voice. student body? Where: Great Hall at 7 p.m. Other than that, nothing I guess was actually set in stone, but we wanted A: After the first DEI certificate Thursday Jan, 30: to help give them an outline of all the program, we had surveys sent out to possibilities and all of the things that every student who signed in, so we Culture Karaoke they can do going forward. received information back that way, Background: Joiner’s DEI asking what they liked and what they Where: Ferguson Center, Room 3104 at 7 p.m.

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“When the university forms search committees for the vacant administrative positions it needs to CW / Aneshia Turner fi ll, have a student representative from COLUMN: RELIGION SafeZone or a student from another campus group that represents the LGBT OPPOSING student perspective on the :Division isn’t Christian search committee to vet VIEWS candidates.” - Hannah Saad, race that Jews of the time rejected. the shadow of. We must overcome Photo Editor BY ALEXANDER PLANT Somehow in the past two centuries, the discrimination of the past and COPY EDITOR we have fallen further from the set an example of compassion for @APLANT6 mercy and acceptance that Christ the future. gave us. Christians of any sect As a Catholic, I understand the “Within the realm of he liberal whim that have a duty to be accepting of all background and reasoning behind residential life, hiring more Tconservatives use to combat people who are walking in the light this traditionalist movement by the RAs and staff members allowing same-sex marriage or of Christ, not to try to deny them conservatives of the UMC. However, who identify as LGBT LGBT leadership in Christian access to the love and salvation that ask yourselves if Christ would do would make students churches is the same whim that was they receive because of a holier- the same. John 17:32 reads, “I in thought to depose things like slavery than-thou attitude. them and you in me – so that they who share this identity and serfdom. It was only 52 years ago may be brought to complete unity. feel represented. Students that nearly 10 million people voted Then the world will know that you would feel safe asking these for George Wallace, a man who is sent me and have loved them even staff members for advice on quoted as saying, “Segregation now, as you have loved me.” Jesus has issues or problems related segregation tomorrow, segregation The opposition of gay never and will never turn anyone forever.” The majority of the people away from his church because it is to this identity. Hiring who voted for Wallace were, of rights in church is yet meant for everyone on Earth. It was members of the LGBT course, white, Christian people. In a another abomination his words that called for his church community to fi ll these similar way, today, the same voices to be united, not divided. positions is necessary.” who oppose LGBT marriage and that good Christian It’s been thousands of years - Keely Brewer, Assistant leadership over a generation later since the dawn of recorded same- are white, Christian traditionalists. people must live in sex sexuality, and to this day it Photo Editor According to the Pew Research the shadow of. remains a certain level of taboo and, Center, roughly 25% of the country depending on where you’re from identifi es as evangelical Protestant, and who you ask, a discriminated “I believe that short of and 76% of those are white. Among part of society. To say that LGBT changing the culture those, 55% say that homosexuality people aren’t righteous enough to be should be discouraged. From the allowed the same rights as all other and stigma around LGBT time that Europeans spotted land In my opinion, the Catholic hymn Christians is, in my view, wrong. individuals on campus, the in the Americas to today, white, “All Are Welcome” is the epitome As sinful people, which reportedly, only thing the University heterosexual people have made it of what all Christian churches were according to the Christian God, we itself can do is continue to their duty to impose their teachings intended to be. The opening line all are, we must look at ourselves provide more and better and traditions on those who don’t “Let us build a house where love can fi rst. The Book of Matthew affi rms necessarily want it. dwell and all can safely live” shows this: “You hypocrite! First, remove resources for individuals. It doesn’t matter what our that it is the duty of God-willing and the beam out of your own eye, and These resources could personal lives consist of when it believing people to accept and love then you can see clearly to remove be used to help build a comes to receiving God’s everlasting those who live different lives. The the speck out of your brother’s eye.” more stable, safe LGBT mercy. In the Bible, Jesus Christ was opposition of gay rights in church Alexander Plant is a junior majoring community.” - Brett accompanied by and preached to a is yet another abomination that in political science. leper, a prostitute and a woman of a good Christian people must live in Hodges, Opinions Editor

EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Send submissions to [email protected]. Submissions The Crimson White reserves the right to edit all Savannah Bullard editor-in-chief Carly Farmer visuals editor must include the author’s name, year, major and guest columns and letters to the editor. The opinions Ben Stansell managing editor David Palmer chief copy editor OPINIONS daytime phone number. Phone numbers are for contained on this page do not represent the editorial Ryan Riha digital editor Brett Hodges opinions editor verification and will not be published. position of The Crimson White Media Group. OPINIONS January 27, 2020 5 OPPOSING VIEWS Theology shouldn’t be subject to political climate adherents concerns me deeply. I standards, by nature, offend those suited as balanced pairs. In my view, BY NATHAN POLK support the concept of a religious entity who dislike the implications of those having a mother and father in the home STAFF COLUMNIST strongly favoring heterosexuality as truths in their lives. Either there is gives children clear models for conduct @SNPOLK2 the moral relational standard because a god with standards determined while also giving insight into how the of the importance of orthodoxy in by the institution he represents, or opposite sex operates. Heterosexual nited Methodist Church religion, what some view as the there is not. To claim religiosity with relationships represent a defensible U(UMC) leaders have proposed objective benefi ts of a heterosexual a universalist perspective on moral archetype for families and societies a deal to resolve the tensions the faith community and the necessity of standards is foolish. Orthodoxy plays an rooted in the fact that they’ve been denomination has experienced over the diverse theological expression. important role in religion, particularly working for thousands of years. The issues of LGBT clergy and marriage Religion is fundamentally an Christianity, in that it refl ects a god conservatives within the UMC seem ceremonies. This deal allows UMC expression of orthodoxy. Historically, with universal moral standards. to have an argument from nature for churches with a conviction favoring the Bible has been used to support The conservatives within the UMC their position, theological premise exclusively heterosexual clergy and and affi rm heterosexual unions as the understand this principle. aside, and thus, they have a reasonable families to create a new denomination God-designed foundation of families, ideological position. while retaining their buildings and churches and society. It was not until Conservative Christians need not be fi nancial assets. modern times that the Bible was policed from a progressive ivory tower. reinterpreted on a larger scale to The support of Theological unity is not conformity to support homosexuality. an elite liberal theology, but cooperation According to the Public Religion exclusively heterosexual for societal good with clearly defi ned Any religion that bends Research Institute, only 28% of white relationships makes differences between systems of faith. evangelical Protestants, 25% of Hispanic In such an environment, dialogue is entirely to the whims Protestants and 38% of black Protestants logical sense in encouraged and ministry to others is of culture has no favor LGBT marriage. Conversely, 62% maximized. I applaud the courage of of white mainline Protestants and 60% my mind. the conservatives within the UMC. The authoritative grounds of Catholics favor LGBT marriage. importance of orthodoxy in religion, on which to claim the The Christian faith traditions with the the nature of a heterosexual faith least regard for strict biblical fi delity community and the necessity of diverse mantle of truth. and historic orthodoxy are those with The support of exclusively theological expression all defend the the greatest degree of tolerance for heterosexual relationships makes desire of the conservative wing of the cultural standards of sexual ethics. logical sense in my mind. Biologically, UMC to hold fast to their position on Any religion that bends entirely males and females are built so their sexual ethics. The UMC is under national scrutiny to the whims of culture has no procreative union perpetuates the for this potential split. The criticism authoritative grounds on which to human race. Further, the biological Nathan Polk is a junior majoring in directed at their conservative claim the mantle of truth. Objective strengths of each make them well- management.

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Moday-Friday Jan. 27-31 10 a.m.-4p.m. NEWS 6 January 27, 2020 FIVE CANDIDATES VIE FOR VPSL POSITION there were no responsive the end of the fall semester, feedback only lasted BY REBECCA GRIESBACH AND KEELY BREWER documents pertaining to the an 11-member search three days, but comments NEWS EDITOR AND STAFF REPORTER requests. An interim position committee narrowed down and concerns can still @REBACH97 AND @KEELYKBREWER for the VPSL is currently fi lled over 100 applicants to fi ve be directed to search by Kathleen Cramer, and the after conducting a series coordinator Lenà McDonald ver the past two weeks, last July after four years in dean position will not be fi lled of interviews. at [email protected]. Ofi ve candidates for the position. The University until a new VPSL is hired. From Jan. 14-23, the In an effort to make an administrative position has not provided any more One week after Riley’s University conducted on- these presentations more presented their visions over details on Grady’s resignation resignation, the Black campus interviews with accessible, The Crimson catered dinners, behind and has returned FOIA Faculty and Staff Association the fi nal candidates, which White livestreamed and closed doors and – at the requests for emails between presented a list of demands included some private published recaps for each request of prior demands – to Grady, HR representatives to administration. So far, meetings with student and presentation. You can a public audience. and Jamie Riley – the former one of them has been fi lled: faculty groups, as well read a shortened version The position for the vice dean of students who signed to make the details of the as 1.5-hour presentations of each recap below or president for student life a separation agreement search for the next VPSL, to a public audience. read the full stories (with (VPSL) was previously fi lled about a month after Grady’s who will be responsible for Windows to view candidate links to corresponding by David Grady, who resigned resignation – with a note that hiring a new dean, public. At information and submit livestreams) online.

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Vincent Carilli resigned Lady Cox is no stranger to Stephen Hood has worked Myron Pope is a data With nearly two decades of last month after fi ve years as the SEC. A 1998 graduate of in various leadership positions person. That was clear in his experience in higher education, the interim vice chancellor Mississippi State University at The University of Alabama presentation to a Ferguson Toyia Younger’s research of communications and vice (MSU), Cox went on to earn her since 2011 and has served as Theater audience on Jan. 16, focuses on support for public chancellor for student life at the master’s degree from Auburn associate vice president of when he laid out his vision and higher education, transfer University of Tennessee (UTK), University, followed by a student life since 2015. values for student life. students, college readiness and where he managed an $80 million doctorate in higher education Racism, diversity and trust After receiving his doctorate underserved student populations. operating budget. Carilli, a Theta from the University of Georgia. between students, faculty, staff degree in higher education Following her graduation Chi, has worked in student affairs “I absolutely love the SEC, and the administration were administration, Pope spent from Michigan State University, for over 30 years, beginning and what I love about it is the main topics that resurfaced 15 years in student affairs Younger worked as a legislative as an advisor for IFC and the competition,” she told a throughout his presentation. at the University of Central assistant to Rep. Bruce F. panhellenic councils. Ferguson Theater audience Though he wants to ensure Oklahoma, where he oversaw Vento, who served on the In the forum, a student asked on Wednesday. “For me, my that the campus serves as a a $47.4 million budget, led a education subcommittee, about specifi c ways that Carilli whole life, Tuscaloosa and “welcoming” place for all, Hood summit for black male students, and gained experience with has supported diverse students, The University of Alabama said he does not have a lot of increased international educational policy. to which Carilli responded that has been a place where good expertise on DEI topics but is student enrollment by 31% and Her fi rst job following the the most important thing leaders things happen.” willing to lean on others who do was involved in a number of completion of her master’s could do was to “be visible She recognized the to address the “complex issue” initiatives targeted at increasing program was as director of on campus.” disparities between her of racism. college admission, retention student life at Montgomery Carilli also answered questions own experience as an He also pointed to increasing and graduation among youth in College, a community college regarding incidents of racism and undergraduate at MSU tuition costs, decreased underserved local schools. that made her attuned to the sexism on UTK’s campus, such and the one students face funding and closures of higher Pope also has executive experience of transfer students. as a viral photo of students in today, stating that her job education institutions across experience in corporate, This interest inspired her blackface and a legislative move is to “amplify our voices” the country as issues he nonprofi t and state agencies, dissertation, “The Case for to divert student organization rather than recreate her would prioritize if selected for such as a recent position at Degree Completion: African funding in the wake of controversy own experience. the position. the Oklahoma Department of American Transfer Students at a surrounding a sexual education Cox said she believes Audience members posed Human Services. Along the way, Traditionally White Institution.” and advocacy group. building community is the questions about diversity, he’s published several works “Are we bold enough to make Though an editor at the most important role of student racism on campus and the on race and gender issues in systemic change?” she asked student paper praised Carilli life, especially at a large relationship between students, student affairs. the audience. for his support of students, a fl agship institution. One-on- faculty, staff and administration. Mental health, DEI, co- An entire slide of her former UTK student criticized one interactions with students Hood said he plans to curricular learning, student presentation was devoted to Carilli for failing to adequately are necessary to foster maintain a visible presence success and fraternity and this question. Younger said address these incidents – a inclusive environments, she on campus and to foster a sorority life were some of she believes it is the job of claim he supported with a series said, and these environments relationship of openness Pope’s picks for the most administrators to be bold enough of documents. can only be created through and transparency. pressing issues facing fl agship to take risks that will create an When pressed about his conversations with students One audience member asked universities. Intentionality, environment fi t for all students. decision not to expel students who are not always encouraged Hood why he believes he is the he said, is key in adapting An unwavering commitment to involved in blackface, Carilli to give feedback. best person for the VPSL job. the environment to make all hearing student voices resurfaced noted that free speech can In the midst of leadership “I think some stability is students successful. throughout the presentation. be a double-edged sword but changes, Cox said using her important in our division “If I’m driving down the road If selected for the position, was ultimately a value at connections at the university moving forward, and stability and I have a fl at tire, I have to Younger said her fi rst steps will his university. to build a collaborative team doesn’t mean the same old, fi x the fl at tire,” Pope said, be to form relationships with “The university has taken the with an open channel of same old, but the utilization of noting that it was important staff and students. She voiced a position that our students have communication would create the resources and relationships to tackle the root causes, such commitment to avoid the trend fi rst amendment rights, and the a smooth transition into the I’ve built over my eight as masculinity, or language of people moving higher up in students are going to support role of vice president for years here, I think, is really barriers in the case of many education and moving further those rights,” he said. student life. important,” Hood said. international students. away from students. OPINIONS January 27, 2020 7 OUR VIEW: YOUNGER FOR VPSL best for those involved in university hotly debated in the creation of devoted to the students. We believe operations. Furthermore, her this endorsement, due to his goals BY THE CRIMSON WHITE that administration member can experiences working for the late U.S. to address rising tuition costs and EDITORIAL BOARD be Younger. Rep. Bruce Vento (D-Minnesota) on his extensive experience serving education legislation gives her a leg in leadership positions here at the up on understanding the complex University. We would be remiss if s the race for the position of world of higher education policy. we did not acknowledge that Hood AVice President of Student Life As one of the loudest voices on is a friend of the newspaper, and the comes to an end, we as the Editorial Our campus needs an this campus, we believe it is our Office of Student Media operates Board of The Crimson White would duty to use our platform to make an administration that is directly under his department. We like to endorse Toyia Younger for endorsement in full good conscience had to take our professional history the position. completely devoted and with careful research and with Hood and the nature of this bias Younger’s calls for “systematic contemplation. Simply put, we to the students. We into consideration when making our change,” along with her commitment endorse based on principle, not final decision and felt it necessary to to diversity and experience in higher believe Younger is the likelihood of selection. The new Vice make this clarification in the effort of education make her the perfect fit for President of Student Life should be person for this job. transparency to our readers. the job. With issues regarding race held to a high standard – a standard While he does provide a deep relations and administrative power of excellence. We affirm that Younger understanding of the inner workings still looming over the student body, can fulfill this need, as she is who the of the University through his eight there is a current apprehension from student body deserves in this time of years of service in Student Life, students and faculty when it comes redefinition and rebuilding. to administration. It is apparent now This endorsement is in no way Hood does not appear to have the more than ever that the University a statement about the talent or same enthusiasm when it comes Our View represents the consensus needs a greater focus on supporting qualifications of the other individuals to his commitment to promoting of the CW Editorial Board. a diverse network of ideas vying for the position. The recruiting diversity initiatives and focusing on and opinions. pool for this position was incredibly student wellbeing that Younger has. Editor’s Note: The Crimson White Though this is not an elected strong, and many other candidates Additionally, Younger’s experience news staff has spent the past few weeks position, such a public affair with would also be more than capable at Montgomery College in Maryland covering all candidate interviews. campus-wide implications deserves of managing the responsibilities gives us hope that her focus is more The reporters involved in this process to be scrutinized to the highest degree that would come along with this on students, not administrative were consulted for background and by the campus community. Now job. For instance, the University’s bureaucracy. She presents herself clarifying details, but they did not more than ever, our campus needs current associate Vice President as a scholar, showing a vast contribute to the decision or vote in the an administration that is completely of Student Life, Steven Hood, was commitment to studying what is endorsement process. EDITOR Meghan Mitchell [email protected] 8 January 27, 2020 CULTURE Mop-topped Beatles tribute rocks Bama Theatre

they’re still icons,” Mitrisin said. BY CONNOR TODD Mistrisin knew about The CONTRIBUTING WRITER Beatles from a young age. He @ CE_TODD revisited their music in his freshman year of college, thanks The Liverpool Legends to his roommate, and has been performed a slew of listening avidly ever since. Brendon said that he inherited Beatles hits Saturday night, his family’s old record player entertaining Tuscaloosans and started collecting albums with a fresh look at some of The Beatles - inspired foursome captivated the crowd with familiar hits CW / Madelyn Verbrugge by The Beatles and other classic the bands most iconic hits. rock groups. Some 40 years later, Marty influence that transcends The Liverpool Legends s the lights dimmed and Scott, a founding member of the generational lines. recreate the style and music Athe murmur of the crowd Liverpool Legends, met Louise “The Beatles’ music rides that of The Beatles, playing the fab died down at the Bama Theatre, Harrison at a Beatles convention fine line between accessibility four’s music chronologically an old black-and-white newsreel where she was a guest of honor. and pushing boundaries,” Tudor from the early pop-rock tunes, to projected itself onto the stage. It At the time, Scott was performing said. “They just make great pop their late ‘60s experimentation. played a series of clips from the at the convention in another music with hits that you can They beautifully recreated the early days of Beatlemania, when cover band. The two hit it off and listen to at any time.” love song “In My Life,” which its tentacles first began to reach became fast friends. Tudor enjoys the balance of Scott said was his “favorite song the United States. It showed “We became really close and heavy and lighthearted songs in from the album that changed screaming fans fainting or bull- stayed in touch,” Scott said. “We The Beatles’ discography. the world.” rushing the stage The Beatles decided to put something special Although Tudor is a fan of The One of the most crowd-involved performed on. together, something that George Beatles, he probably wouldn’t moments of the night was their The excitement illustrated [Harrison] would be proud of.” see a cover band in concert. rendition of “Yellow Submarine,” on screen was reflected in the Scott believes in the legacy of However, Tudor believes that a cheery hit that is well-known crowd on Saturday night, which The Beatles’ music. Cover bands everyone should listen to as a perfect sing-along. consisted of old and young alike. like the Liverpool Legends allow The Beatles. In phase three of this Beatles Shadowy figures soon emerged modern audiences to get a taste experience, the signature from backstage, equipped with of The Beatles live in concert whimsy of “Sgt. Pepper’s” their instruments. As the lights nearly 55 years after they emerged. The most dramatic on the stage flared, the Liverpool stopped performing live. costume change for the Liverpool Legends burst into the early “[The Beatles] are just that Legends saw them in their bright Beatles hit “I Want to Hold good,” Scott attested. “They’re We decided to put pastel-colored officers uniforms. Your Hand.” just as valid as modern music. something special In phase four of the Liverpool The Liverpool Legends The Beatles affected culture more Legends’ performance, like the embodied The Beatles in a than any act – fashion, politics, together, something Beatles career, the musicians peculiar way, adopting their anything. You’re not supposed to that George [Harrison] dropped the frills of Sgt. Pepper voices, mannerisms and stage like your grandparents’ music. and instead embodied the urban- presence. Their striking They’re still relevant, and young would be proud of. hippie look of the “Abbey Road” resemblance to the Fab Four people love them.” era. The band belted out down- could perhaps be attributed to The Beatles’ 1969 album to-earth rock tunes like “Come their origin story, which hits “Abbey Road” was the highest- MARTY Together” and “Revolution.” The much closer to the Beatles’ selling vinyl album of the past SCOTT night’s performance culminated origins than most. decade, with their 1967 venture in an iPhone-illuminated In the early 1960s, Louise “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts sing-along of the pop classic Harrison moved from Scotland to Club Band” ranking eighth. In Another student, Brendan “Hey Jude.” the American Midwest. She spent 2019 The Beatles received 1.7 Mitrisin, who is working Scott enjoys continuing the her time pitching her brother’s billion streams online. Even on toward an MBA in Operations legacy of The Beatles’ music, then unknown -- band to radio The University of Alabama’s Management, credits The whether it’s in Branson, Missouri, and TV stations in Illinois. Her campus, Beatlemania’s lingering Beatles’ long legs to their “sheer or Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In dedication paid off – her brother, presence can still be felt. number of hits.” He believes that Scott’s words: the late Beatle George Harrison, For Chance Tudor, a computer their music is easy to listen to “The Beatles were just that wouldn’t remain unknown science major, The Beatles and catchy. cool. They’re wonders of for long. timeless pop has created an “Even post-Beatles breakup, the world.”

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Steve Morris Attorney at Law “No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be per- public notice affects you formed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.” CULTURE January 27, 2020 9 Local sisters partner with WIRES for Australia Sipsey Wilder, an online boutique founded by two Tuscaloosa sisters, is currently partnering with WIRES Australian Wildlife Organization with the goal of raising awareness and funds for the animals threatened by the ongoing wildfires. giving back to the animals depicted on GRACE SCHEPIS their merchandise. STAFF REPORTER So when news of the Australian @GRACESCHEPISCW wildfires spread internationally, Lambert and Walters knew they had to rowing up in Tuscaloosa, sisters do something. GKelly Lambert and Kristen “[The wildfires were] all in the Walters found their love for nature news,” Walters said. “Kelly and I were at a young age. Along with a familial both independently seeing all of it and background in online retail, Lambert getting really sad about it.” and Walters wanted to combine The peril that the fires brought to their passion for the outdoors with Australians and the diverse animals the artistic skills passed down by that reside in the country was their mother. heartbreaking, Lambert said. Sipsey Wilder’s koala-themed totes carry more than a fashion statement. Photo courtesy of Kelly Lambert “I’ve always been an artist,” Lambert said. “But I wanted to find a way to wanted to utilize this moment and the wildfires in Australia are certainly utilize all of my skill sets.” make a fundraiser out of it. WIRES something I have brought up in the Last year, Lambert founded her loved the products and authorized context of my class,” Atkinson said. own online store, Sipsey Wilder. So many people were our fundraiser.” “The fires are going to affect the The name is a tribute to the Sipsey Now Lambert is focused on getting populations of these animals. I just River of West Alabama. Since its just stricken with grief the word out about her products, which wanted to raise awareness, and in inception, Sipsey Wilder has put out and sadness over what are currently on pre-order and will be talking to Kelly [Lambert, that is items such as bags, wallets, mugs and available as long as they are demanded. certainly one of her perceived goals fanny packs featuring the distinctive, has been going on in The entirety of the net profits from the as well.” wildlife-inspired patterns created by Australia. sales of the tote bags, sticks, wallets Julia Alaimo, the president of the Lambert herself. and buttons will be going to WIRES. Environmental Council, is doing what While Lambert and Walters enjoy If this fundraiser is successful, she can on campus to tend to the needs the creative aspect of making their KELLY Lambert doubts it will be their last. of the Australian wildlife. own versatile products, this year they LAMBERT “This is just the start,” Lambert “Currently, the UA Environmental wanted to take things to the next level by said. “We already donate money Council is working on a Venmo for a “I love animals,” Lambert said. “So to the humane societies through Greek point fundraiser to support many people were just stricken with the sales of our cat and dog bags. I those affected by the Australian grief and sadness over what has been really want to partner with the Black wildfires,” Alaimo, a junior studying going on in Australia.” Warrior Riverkeepers in the future, environmental engineering and natural Instead of simply worrying from and I already have a freshwater design resource management, said. “We afar, the sisters contacted Wildlife pattern I’m working on.” will be doing this by sending money Information Research and Education A freshwater pattern would fit right to nonprofits that are supporting Services (WIRES), an Australian non- in with many of the eco-conscious saving animals, stopping the fires and profit organization whose mission is designs that populate the Sipsey humanitarian efforts in rebuilding to “actively rehabilitate and preserve Wilder catalog, but it isn’t all about houses and relocating people.” Australian wildlife and inspire sales, Lambert said. Additionally, Alaimo and her team others to do the same,” as stated by “Our goal is to not just sell bags, will have buttons and stickers available their website. but to create a continued awareness,” for purchase in the Ferguson Center in That’s when, in a matter of hours, Lambert said. “The money is going the near future. Lambert created the koala bear to fade, the focus is going to fade, but If you are interested in getting design that is now the face of a new the koalas and the rest of Australia’s involved with Sipsey Wilders, they partnership with WIRES. After sharing wildlife is still going to be imperiled.” are currently looking for models of pictures of the print on her social Dr. Carla Atkinson, who teaches all shapes and sizes to photograph media, Lambert received a handful of ecology and evolution at the University, with their products. If you would like positive feedback. is a friend of Lambert’s who wanted to to purchase an item, you can visit “It didn’t feel right to just sell this support the fundraiser as well. their social media @sipseywilder for cute koala bag,” Lambert said. “I “From an educational standpoint, more information. Photo courtesy of Kelly Lambert EDITOR James Ogletree [email protected] 10 January 27, 2020 SPORTS BASEBALL opens practice confi dent in power, pitching depth

from last season, but coach Brad BY CAREY REEDER Bohannon isn’t concerned about his STAFF REPORTER returning offense. @REALCAREYREEDER “We might hit 60 or 70 home runs,” Bohannon said. “There’s uffy, white clouds scatter guys showing it in practice and Pacross the amber-tinted scrimmages that haven’t done it in Tuscaloosa sky as the sun dips games.” behind Coleman Coliseum and the Bohannon mentioned Praytor, Alabama baseball team finishes up Gentry and the second-leading home its first official practice of the spring. run hitter from last year, sophomore The lights come alive around Sewell- T.J. Reeves, by name. With three As the 2020 season gets underway, Alabama baseball returns just below 63% of its plate Thomas Stadium as dusk strikes players in the middle of the lineup production against SEC opponents. All photos CW / Hannah Saad and No. 19 in crimson steps into the with that type of power, any pitcher batter’s box. will have to bring his best stuff. a lot of that there,” Bohannon said. the Crimson Tide still has just 15 Alabama catcher Sam Praytor, “We’re improving as a team,” “It’s important for me and [assistant SEC wins over the last two seasons who played in just six games last Reeves said. “All of our younger guys coach Jason Jackson] to get the compared to 42 non-conference wins. season before missing the rest of the have improved so much from the fall. guys in the right roles, maybe a little Still, there hasn’t been this much season with an elbow injury, lined a This year should be a lot of fun.” quicker than last year.” buzz around Alabama baseball in single to left-center field in his final Reeves and Praytor came to While non-conference play several years, and both the players at-bat of the opening scrimmage Alabama as part of the 2018 counts just as much as conference and coaches believe this is the start on Friday evening. The redshirt recruiting class, which was ranked competition, all eyes will be on of an ascension for the program. sophomore had only 18 at-bats last No. 10 in the nation by Collegiate Alabama during its transition to “With the talent we have, myself season before his injury, but those Baseball News (CBN). Bohannon SEC play on March 13 when it and everyone else are confident that featured two home runs. backed that up by bringing in the hosts Missouri. we’re going to make some noise No. 7-ranked recruiting class The team’s record has improved this year,” Ras said. “This year we this season, also according to in both seasons under Bohannon – hopefully bring Alabama baseball CBN. It features 15 players who from 19-34-1 to 27-29 to 30-26 – but back to what it was.” have contributed to a team spirit We might hit 60 Bohannon called “really good.” or 70 home runs. Five of those 15 freshmen were selected in the 2019 MLB Draft but There’s guys showing opted to attend school: outfielders Owen Diodati and Jackson Tate, it in practice and infielder Myles Austin and pitchers scrimmages that Antoine Jean and Conner Prielipp. The pitching staff is perhaps the haven’t done it most glaring unfinished product for in games. the Crimson Tide with two and a half weeks remaining until opening day on Feb. 14 against Northeastern. BRAD While there are plenty of arms, the BOHANNON staff lacks experience. Of the 18 pitchers on the club, redshirt senior After a productive freshman Kyle Cameron is the only one with season in which he led the an SEC win. Crimson Tide in walks and on-base M a n y pitchers are percentage, Praytor said he’s eager in position to get looks to return. early in the season, and “I’ve been waiting for this for a long some have begun to separate time,” Praytor said. “[I’m excited] themselves already. Prielipp about everything, just getting back has been impressive in the in the box, back behind the plate and fall and very well might be a playing in SEC stadiums again.” weekend starter, if not Alabama stretched three the opening day starter. scrimmages across its opening Other freshman arms weekend, and the returning such as Jean, Garret power in the lineup was on Rukes and Landon display during the first two Green will get a chance days. The team’s leading home on the bump. Bohannon also run hitter from last season, mentioned sophomores Dylan junior outfielder Tyler Gentry, Smith, Connor Shamblin and launched a rocket over the left Tyler Ras as players who will field playground in the second get looks early in the season scrimmage on Saturday for while the team tries to piece the only home run of the together the best rotation. first two days. “We don’t have a lot of Alabama returns just experience on the below 63% of its plate mound, but production against we have arm SEC opponents CW / Hannah Saad talent. There’s MONDAY January 27, 2020 11

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BY JAMES BENEDETTO It was a busy weekend for Alabama Athletics, as five sports competed.Here is ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR a brief review to help fill you in on how the Crimson Tide performed in tennis, @JAMES_BENEDETTO gymnastics and basketball.

BASKETBALL TENNIS CW / Hannah Saad CW / Austin Bigoney At Coleman Coliseum, basketball fans The Roberta Alison Baumgardner Tennis were treated to three home games this Facility saw a lot of action as both men’s and GYMNASTICS past week. Alabama men’s basketball went women’s tennis competed at home this week. CW / Hannah Saad 2-0, including a 3-point victory over Kansas The two teams shared a combined record of State and a road victory over Vanderbilt. 6-1 throughout the week, including a perfect After posting its best home opening score Sophomore guard Kira Lewis Jr. led the team 4-0 record from the women’s tennis squad. in program history against No. 1 Oklahoma, in scoring as he averaged 21 points over the After earning a victory over top-100 player No. 5 Alabama traveled to Fort Worth, Texas, two-game stretch. After dropping a nail-biter Tatum Rice from Arkansas, senior Alba Cortina to compete in the Metroplex Challenge. In to No. 15 Texas A&M, the women’s basketball Pou picked up right where she left off as she Saturday’s meet, the Crimson Tide tied with team rebounded with a 98-61 victory over won both of her singles matches this week. No. 4 Denver with a 196.575 overall score. Vanderbilt on Sunday night. It was the most On the men’s side, senior Alexey Nesterov Sophomore Lexi Graber posted her second points the Crimson Tide recorded against and junior Riccardo Roberto suff ered their 9.900 score of the season in her fl oor routine. an SEC opponent since 1999. Redshirt junior fi rst loss in doubles to Dartmouth’s Peter The Crimson Tide also recorded its second- guard Jordan Lewis continued her strong Conklin and Casey Ross. Despite the loss, the straight score above 49.400 on the uneven play on the off ensive end of the fl oor as she duo recovered with a 6-3 win over Virginia bars, as it posted a season-best 49.450 at recorded her 10th-straight game with double Tech’s Brandon Perez and Ryan Kros. that event. digits in points.