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Friends remember Juston Martin’s kindness, thoughtfulness of others, uplifting personality

By Mark Hammontree | News Editor

Juston Martin will always be remembered for the ever-present smile he shined at anyone and everyone he met. Martin passed away the morning of Saturday, Feb. 2, from injuries sus- tained in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 near Millbrook, Ala. He was 22 years old. Martin, a senior from Montgomery majoring in business management, was an airman in the United States Air Force and a full-time student. He was a student worker at The University of Alabama department of veteran and military affairs, where he interacted with students and families on a daily basis. “Every day, he’d come into the office with a smile on his face, and that was the thing he was notorious for, I would say,” Alex Karagas, assistant director of veteran and military affairs, said. “The angriest parents, or no mat- ter what kind of mood you were in, his smile would really light up the entire office and change everyone’s perspectives on why they came into the office in the first place.” Martin’s friends knew him for his kindness and energy, as well Photo Courtesy of Austin Barranco via Instagram as his thoughtfulness. In addition Juston Martin to his military service and aca- Photos Courtesy of 247Sports.com and demic work, Martin was also a published poet. ESPN; Graphics by CW Staff “He always had a way of speaking that was extremely eloquent,” Karagas The University of Alabama said. “It’s almost like he had his own language, but you knew exactly what football team signed 26 new he wanted to say.” recruits for the 2014 year, Candace Lamberto, a senior majoring in management, became close including 5-star Auburn friends with Martin after working with him in the office of veteran and native Rashaan Evans. military affairs. “He was a great person to just be able to sit down and talk to,” Lamberto said. “He was always charismatic when he came into the office, and he always did what he had to do.” Evans’ decision solidifi es Martin was laid to rest with full military honors in Mary Magdalene Cemetery in He touched a lot of Shorter, Ala., after funeral services were held at noon at Hutchison Missionary unanimous No. 1 class people’s hearts just by Baptist Church in Montgomery. smiling at them and “We mourn the loss of Juston Martin, University of Alabama signs 26 “Sixteen years of doing this,” Jeremy Crabtree, and our hearts go out to his family and an ESPN recruiting expert, said on the “Paul saying good morning. friends,” Tim Hebson, dean of students, prospects, 6 of 33 5-star recruits Finebaum Show” Wednesday afternoon. said in a statement. “His presence as a “Alabama’s class today is the best I’ve ever seen.” part of the UA community will certainly By Marc Torrence | Sports Editor According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, — Candace Lamberto be missed.” which combines ratings from the four recruiting Lamberto said Martin always knew Sitting in front of a crowded auditorium, outlets to create an industry average, Alabama how to cheer people up, and anyone who Rashaan Evans reached down below the table to signed six of the 33 prospects recognized as 5-star met him felt better in his presence. pull out a hat – the preferred method for recruits recruits. “Every morning, even if I was having the worst morning ever, I would see to announce which school they’re going to attend. Twelve of the 26 signees are either the first- or him walk in, dressed very professionally all the time – had all of his stuff Evans reached down and paused, adding a few second-best players in their respective states. Nine together – and would just say, ‘Hello. How’s it going? How are you today, more seconds to what was already the most antici- are either No. 1 or No. 2 at their positions. Miss Candace?’” Lamberto said. “That was [the] thing I loved most about pated (and only anticipated) moment of Alabama’s “I’m sure that every coach that stands up here him; [it] was that the littlest thing he said could make someone’s day. He National Signing Day. today and talks about their recruiting class, I’ve touched a lot of people’s hearts just by smiling at them and saying good In the end, the Auburn native from Auburn High never heard anybody say they’ve had a bad class. morning.” School spurned Auburn University to attend The I’ve never heard anybody not say they didn’t iden- Karagas said everyone who knew Martin is a better person from having University of Alabama, the cherry on top of a class tify their needs,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. known him. that some are calling the best of all time. “So I’m going to say the same thing. “He never had a bad day, it seems like – he was always unwavering, and The Crimson Tide wrapped up a 2014 signing “We had a good class, and we sort of identified with that smile on his face, he would always ensure that everyone felt like class of 26 prospects and a quarterback transfer our needs. I think the key to that is that we satis- they were special,” Karagas said. “One thing that other students have in Jacob Coker. The class is rated No. 1 by all four fied our needs because we identified those needs said is that they felt like they were better persons from being around him major recruiting outlets – ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals because he brought so much energy to our office by providing that kind of and Scout. SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 12 comfort zone to everybody.” TODAYON CAMPUS Journalism fair Alabama authors Lightning lecture Campus performance WHAT: J-Day WHAT: “Darkroom” Graphic Novel WHAT: Environmental Stress in Nature: WHAT: Mental Health Monologues: Erase WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Presentation Case of Bumble Bees the Stigma WHERE: 338 Reese Phifer Hall WHEN: Noon - 1 p.m. WHEN: 2 p.m. WHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. WHERE: 205 Gorgas Library WHERE: Nightingale Room, Rodgers Library WHERE: Ferguson Theater

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e e c l y INSIDE c CONTACT WEATHER Thursday CAMPUSBRIEFS February 6, 2014 p.2 Basketball team loses to Arkansas The Alabama men’s basketball team dropped its ninth road game of the season at Arkansas 65-58 Wednesday night. Junior guard Rodney Cooper posted a double- SCENEON CAMPUS double with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort. The Crimson Tide dropped to 9-13 on the season and 3-6 in SEC play. The Tide will travel to Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday to face the No. 3 Florida Gators.

Medical Center opens new branch The University Medical Center, operated by The University of Alabama, now has a second location. Dr. Jennifer Clem, assistant professor in the department of family medicine at the University’s College of Community Health Sciences, recently joined University Medical Center-Warrior Family Medicine and is accepting new patients. In the College of Community Health Sciences, she instructs resident physicians in the Family Medicine Residency. University Medical Center-Warrior Family Medicine was formed last year after Dr. H. Joseph Fritz and his practice, Warrior Family Practice, joined the college. Fritz, who has been in private practice in Tuscaloosa since 1978, continues to see patients at University Medical Center-Warrior Family Medicine. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fritz, call 205- Photo Courtesy of UA Athletics 348-6122. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Clem, Head coach Nick Saban addresses the media following a successful signing day. call 205-348-6123. Dr. Clem will see patients Monday afternoons and all day Thursdays.

FRIDAY SATURDAY Ambassador applications available WHAT: The Avenue Pub WHAT: UA L.E.A.D.S. The University of Alabama Honors College is now Ribbon Cutting WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 taking applications for Honors College Ambassadors for WHEN: 10:30 a.m. p.m. the 2014-15 school year. Honors College Ambassadors WHERE: 405 23rd Ave. WHERE: Ferguson Center serve as the offi cial student ambassadors for Honors College. They are students who represent and promote WHAT: International Coffee WHAT: Super Saturday! the Honors College through interaction with prospective THURSDAY Hour WHEN: 10 a.m. students, current students, campus visitors, faculty and WHAT: Journalism ‘J-Day’ staff. WHEN: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. WHERE: Children’s Hands-on A panel of faculty, staff and former ambassadors will WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. WHERE: 121 BB Comer Hall Museum select applicants to be interviewed. Applicants selected WHERE: 338 Reese Phifer for an interview will be able to sign up for an interview Hall WHAT: Glen Templeton with WHAT: 2014 Great time that will take place Feb. 12-19. the Mojo Trio Tuscaloosa Chili Applications are due by noon Friday. Ambassadors WHAT: ‘Darkroom’ Graphic must be available for bi-weekly meetings held Thursdays WHEN: 4 p.m. Cook-off 5-6 p.m. Novel Presentation WHERE: Rhythm & Brews WHEN: 11 a.m. WHEN: Noon - 1 p.m. WHERE: Bryant Conference WHERE: 205 Gorgas Library WHAT: ‘Scottsboro Boys: The Center Fred Hiroshige WHAT: ‘Eyes to See from Photographs” Exhibit WHAT: Anthony Orio the Other’ Reception WHEN: 4 p.m. P.O. Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Presentation WHEN: 5-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Rhythm & Brews Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-8036 WHEN: 2:15 p.m. Advertising: 348-7845 Classifi eds: 348-7355 WHERE: Paul R. Jones Gallery WHERE: 205 Gorgas Library WHAT: 3rd Annual Night at WHAT: After Dark Party the Museum WHEN: 8 p.m. WHEN: 6 p.m. EDITORIAL WHERE: Hive Bang Gaming WHERE: Smith Hall

editor-in-chief Mazie Bryant [email protected] managing editor Lauren Ferguson production editor Katherine Owen visuals editor Anna Waters online editor Mackenzie Brown news editor Mark Hammontree culture editor Abbey Crain sports editor Marc Torrence opinion editor John Brinkerhoff BURKE LAKESIDE FRESH FOOD chief copy editor Christopher Edmunds LUNCH DINNER LUNCH DINNER LUNCH video editor Daniel Roth Steak Thai Red Curry Chicken Country-Style Meatloaf Baked Chipotle Orange Steak photo editor Austin Bigoney Sautéed Zucchini and Honey Mustard Grilled with Gravy Chicken Basa Slider lead designer Sloane Arogeti Tomatoes Chicken Chicken and Broccoli Meat Lover’s Mini Steakhouse Potatoes community managers Elizabeth Lowder Grilled Vegetable Rotini Jasmine Rice Cheddar Panini Calzone Carrots Lauren Robertson Salad Orange Spiced Carrots Mashed Potatoes with Steakhouse Potatoes Quinoa and Red Pepper Steamed Mixed Lemon Sugar Snap Corn Steamed Peas and Slider ADVERTISING Vegetables Peas Glazed Carrots Onions Vegetable Lo Mein with Grilled Veggie and Black Gazpacho Salad Tofu Bean Wrap advertising manager Tori Hall 251.751.1781 [email protected] territory manager Chloe Ledet 205.886.3512 IN THENEWS [email protected] special projects manager Taylor Shutt Facebook launches Paper, the company’s news application 904.504.3306 [email protected] MCT Campus sports, cooking, even “pride,” a section Snapchat and WhatsApp for messaging. creative services manager Hillary McDaniel on gay rights. The image-rich format is In 2012, when Instagram was surging in 334.315.6068 SAN FRANCISCO – If you want to get colorful and uncluttered. There are no popularity, Facebook built a separate a glimpse of Facebook’s future, download buttons to click or menus to navigate. Camera app. Then it bought Instagram account executives Ali Lemmond Paper, the social network’s new mobile The overall experience is much like for $1 billion in cash and stock. William Whitlock news reader. The app for the iPhone is leafi ng through the pages of a glossy In December 2012, Facebook Kathryn Tanner Camille Dishongh part of what Facebook says is its big push magazine, albeit one on a very small launched Poke, a clone of Snapchat, the Kennan Madden to deliver “the best personalized screen. popular app that makes messages Julia Kate Mace newspaper in the world.” Paper owes that look and feel to Mike disappear after they are viewed. Poke Katie Schlumper But it’s more than just an app for Matas and his team at Facebook Creative fl opped. Facebook bid $3 billion for reading news. It’s Facebook reimagined Labs, a new company initiative charged Snapchat Inc. but was rebuffed. Last for the smaller screen. Paper doesn’t just with coming up with new apps. Matas year it redesigned its stand-alone help users discover news on dozens of designed software for the original iPhone. Messenger app, which is growing in topics. It can also be used by users to Facebook bought his company, Push popularity. The goal: to keep users The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of browse their News Feed, get messages Pop Press, in 2011. Paper may succeed deeply engaged so the company can Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by and notifi cations and search Facebook. where other Facebook experiments, continue to show them ads and command students.The University of Alabama cannot infl uence editorial decisions and That has led some observers to speculate such as Home software for Android high ad prices. editorial opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the that, if popular with users, Paper could phones and the Snapchat clone Poke Last week, Facebook reported better- offi cial opinions of the University. Advertising offi ces of The Crimson White become the new face of Facebook on failed because it plays into how users than-expected ad sales, which lifted the are in room 1014, Student Media Building, 414 Campus Drive East. The mobile devices, one day replacing the already consume news and information stock to record highs. Danny Sullivan, advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. current Facebook app for smartphones on Facebook, Gartner Research analyst founding editor of Marketing Land, spent The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when and tablets. For now, Facebook wants to Brian Blau said. time playing with Paper this week. He classes are in session during Fall and Spring Semester except for the Mon- establish Paper as the go-to news reader, “Many people use Facebook for said the app reminded him of the lush day after Spring Break and the Monday after Thanksgiving, and once a taking on Google News, Twitter, mobile consuming news they fi nd interesting,” visual feel of Google Inc.’s rival social week when school is in session for the summer. Marked calendar provided. app Flipboard and LinkedIn’s Pulse. Blau said. “I think the Facebook Paper network, Plus. The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers Facebook Inc. declined to say how app may have a bit more success than “Apps and consumption of media have are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. many people have downloaded the app, some of the other app failures that become much more visual, much more Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent which became available Monday. The Facebook has had in the past mainly focused around photos,” Sullivan said. to: The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box 870170, Tus- effort comes after Facebook changed because news has been a central tenet “The existing Facebook app did not allow caloosa, AL 35487. The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage what kinds of news users see in their of the Facebook interface for many Facebook to offer that to users.” at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The News Feed. In December, Facebook years.” Paper could become habit-forming, Crimson White, P.O. Box 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. All material con- began favoring what it calls “high quality” Facebook has been working on Sullivan said. “I’m intrigued by it tained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is Copyright news publishers over viral videos and developing stand-alone apps as a way to personally because I like to sit at lunch © 2014 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for other Web content. With Paper, users catch up to the emerging trend of apps time and read news stories,” Sullivan Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. Ma- swipe to browse their News Feed or developed for specifi c purposes, such as said. “I might fi re up the app if it delivers terial herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission stories on topics including technology, Instagram for photo-sharing and good news content.” of The Crimson White. p.3

Mark Hammontree | Editor Thursday, February 6, 2014 [email protected] Nonfi ction writing award honors Sikora author

By Jenna Losh | Contributing Writer Homer Hickam and journalist Howell Raines. The Clarence Cason Award in WHAT TO KNOW “Alabama’s had a great tradition of Nonfiction Writing, named for the nonfiction writers who write about founder of the University of Alabama • The 2014 Clarence Cason Award the human condition,” Bragg said. department of journalism, will be in Nonfi ction Writing recipient is Frank Sikora will be a guest of awarded Friday to Alabama writer Frank Sikora. the University to receive the award Frank Sikora. • The award is named for Clarence Friday. Sikora has gained respect Wilson Lowrey, chair of the jour- Cason, the founder of the UA among the Southern literary and nalism department, was on the com- department of journalism. journalistic community for his work mittee that chose Sikora. As the new • Sikora has worked in journalism on the Civil Rights Movement, such chair of the journalism department, as his book, “Selma, Lord, Selma,” this was his first experience on the at The Gadsden Times and The which has been produced as a TV committee. Lowrey maintains the Birmingham News. movie. importance of the legacy of Cason, Sikora got his start in newspaper whose leadership brought about the journalism at The Gadsden Times creation of the University’s jour- and then moved to The Birmingham nalism department, where many “Like many people then, he strad- News, where he worked for many of Cason’s notions of what makes dled the fence between his conscience years alongside current faculty at the a good journalism school are still and his society,” journalism professor department of journalism, often serv- honored. Chris Roberts said. ing as a mentor for Bragg. “There’s a human side, and there’s The criteria of the award include “He was a good, great writer. I a reason side to this department,” a Southern focus and impact in the think his stories always had heart,” Lowrey said. “Cason envisioned that.” world of journalism and literature. Bragg said. “The best mentors are the Cason was a highly influential writ- Award recipients must also have ones who you look at their work and er in the South during the Civil Rights a strong connection to the state of you say, ‘You know, I’d like to do that.’ Movement, but his internal struggles Alabama. His work showed how to write with Journalism professor Rick Bragg eventually led to his death by suicide, the flavor of the place I lived.” UA News shortly before the publication of his received the award in 2004, and other Sikora, who is currently retired, then-controversial book, “90 Degrees distinguished writers have won in said he was surprised and pleased at The University of Alabama department of journalism will award in the Shade.” previous years, including author learning he won the award. Frank Sikora the Clarence Cason Award. Semi-Annual NEWSIN BRIEF Weather service warns of snow Hazing hotline available to students The National Weather Service is predicting the possibility Students, parents, faculty and others can report incidents of of rain and snow in parts of central Alabama between 2 and discrimination, harassment, hazing or any kind of unhealthy 10 p.m. Thursday, according to an email from UA News. behavior to The University of Alabama’s 24-hour hazing and The prediction is currently isolated to the area south of harassment hotline at 205-348-HALT (4258). I-20, with the area of possible accumulation farther south. Anyone calling the hotline can leave a confi dential message with However, both of these areas could shift farther south or the Offi ce of the Dean of Students. Callers are asked to include as north. much detailed information about an incident as possible. Temperatures are expected to remain slightly above For more information, contact the Offi ce of the Dean of Students Still In Progress until freezing, though a deviation of a couple of degrees could at 348-3326 or hazing.ua.edu. result in either all snow or all rain. The NWS warns that the Saturday 5pm system is still highly uncertain. Students are asked to pay attention to weather sources in case conditions worsen, and The University of Alabama emergency preparedness group is monitoring the situation. Travel scholarship application due If needed, information will be made available through radio The UA Away scholarship application for May interim, summer and TV stations, texts, emails and www.ua.edu. and fall trips is available online through March 1. Commuters can check road conditions between their The scholarship allows students to work, serve or study away, home and campus by going to alitsweb.dot.state.al.us/ either domestically or internationally, and is awarded based on roadconditions. need. The application can be accessed at sa.ua.edu/uaAway. Located on the strip · 1218 University Blvd. 205-752-2990 · www.locker-room.biz p.4

John Brinkerhoff | Editor Thursday, Febuary 6, 2014 [email protected]

LETTER TO THE EDITOR In response to ‘Buffer zone at anti-abortion protests is the least that can be done’ I’m writing in response to “Buffer zone at anti-abortion pro- tests is the least that can be done” by Samaria Johnson. Ms. Johnson made a number of untrue claims that, as someone who spends time outside our local abortion facility, I would like to address. Among the host of her claims, in reference to pro-lifers like myself outside abortion centers, is that “there’s no real con- cern for patients’ well-being. The least obnoxious of their signs pictures a preterm fetus underneath the words ‘Choose Life.’ Another warns that abortion kills a life.” Bama Students for Life and the 40 Days for Life campaign out- side the West Alabama Women’s Center, the largest abortion provider in Alabama, represent a large portion of people who realize that abortion hurts both the child it dismembers and his or her mother. Just as Ms. Johnson believes that “escorting patients from their cars to the clinic’s front door is one way” she expresses her belief, we have the right and societal duty to offer women alternatives to the devastating decision of abortion. We do this peacefully and respectfully but with the urgency of knowing that we are the last sign many women look for if they are wavering on their decision. Last semester, in fact, six mothers didn’t go through with their abortions because of our CW | Talia Scarpelli 40 Days for Life campaign. Despite Ms. Johnson’s erroneous claims, none of our litera- COLUMN | COLLEGE STANDINGS ture includes “debunked and unscientific information or lots of Bible verses.” On the contrary, our packets contain infor- mation that women have a right to know before they make such a life-changing decision. There is nothing “unscientific” Arbitrary rankings are not useful about providing women with vital details, such as the fact that their developing child has a heartbeat at three weeks, and at 20 weeks’ gestation, a fetus can feel pain. By John Speer | Senior Staff Columnist indicate what one school is doing to pre- Ms. Johnson condemned the anti-abortion position as being pare its student body? Moreover, why are “obnoxious.” The vast majority of Americans do not share I’ve always questioned why our col- the schools performing the assessment her position. In 2012, Gallop reported that only 38 percent of leges proudly brandish their standing in and not the U.S. News? As no favorable Americans view abortion as “morally acceptable.” The same the U.S. News and World Report’s “best answers to these questions are appar- survey showed that only 25 percent of Americans believe abor- ranked” colleges and universities. I am ent, I must conclude that the U.S. News tion should be legal under any circumstances. This survey also proud to be a graduate of The University rankings constitute little more than lame noted that 50 percent of our fellow citizens describe themselves of Alabama and even more satisfied science. as being “pro-life” while only 41 percent describe themselves to receive my second degree from the U.S. News benefits from a long-stand- as “pro-choice,” with the latter decreasing in most similar polls school, but little of my pride is derived ing American obsession with “best of” conducted since the early 2000s. from my school’s standing among those lists and scores. As you can see from a Furthermore, Ms. Johnson’s claims that “[abortion is] by nebulous rankings. John Speer look at how they calculate those scores, far one of the safest medical procedures anyone can undergo” These lists are often unreliable as each it has little to do with the factors we may ignores the reality that abortion is never safe for the whole, publication acquires and uses different receive any public funding. Moreover, as consider “best” when selecting an insti- distinct living human being it kills, nor is it safe for the scores information to compute their numeri- private institutions rank highest in their tution of higher learning. These maga- of women who have been killed, rendered infertile or other- cal score. Accordingly, each magazine, percentage of alumni giving (and often zines rely on student anxiety to sell their wise maimed by dangerous abortionists like LeRoy Carhart be it Forbes, U.S. News or the Princeton highest in quality in these magazines), materials and promotional goods. They and Bruce Norman. I challenge anyone who thinks abortion Review, often contains vastly different we might want to look deeper. Private promise you in-depth evaluations of the is “safe” to watch a video of a late-term abortion. The over- information on where a school stands schools rely on their alumni to fund greatest colleges and universities, but whelming majority of people will find it violent and extremely compared to the rest. essential programs and increase their their measuring standards do not indi- disturbing. As the U.S. News rankings attract a endowment. cate how financially successful you may Finally, in reference to sidewalk counselors such as myself, devoted following and are widely regard- Further, their campuses are smaller, become, the bonds you develop during Ms. Johnson stated, “None of them are truly pro-life. They seem ed as the most controversial, let us focus and they often take great lengths to bind your college experience, your immedi- to only be for forced births.” I can personally attest that people on how they calculate their scores. Using their students to campus life and to one ate job opportunities post-graduation, like my fellow pro-life students are the reason that I’m alive information provided by the universi- another, creating a greater affinity for your social and intellectual development right now. As the last of three children, I was one of those often ties, U.S. News scores colleges and uni- and loyalty to their school. Similarly, or the value of the college for the money called “unwanted pregnancies.” My parents already had one versities by summing a score from the these smaller campuses must have lower spent. When our schools brandish these boy and one girl and were barely financially stable. Doctors told following: alumni donations, graduation acceptance rates than large public uni- unreliable numbers as a benchmark my mother due to her older age of 44, complications or develop- rate (for liberal arts and national univer- versities and medium-sized schools. of how far we have come, we play into mental abnormalities could arise. sities), financial aid, faculty resources Consequently, the acceptance rate has lit- the paranoia and the numbers game Statistically, my chances of being aborted were very high due (which is a collection of factors like aver- tle to do with the quality of the education created by these institutions for their to being both African-American and a third conceived child, age class size and student-to-teacher you will receive, and more importantly, own benefit. but thankfully my mother chose to give me life instead. She ratio) acceptance rate, student retention it does not take into account how larger As a graduate, I will definitively argue never lets me forget how much she is glad I am a part of her and peer assessment of the performance universities must recruit more students that The University of Alabama does not life and how much joy I give her. When my friends and I go to of other schools, performed by the top to maintain funding and quality for their need the superficial endorsement of the the West Alabama Women’s Center, we do so because we value three officials of each school. programs. U.S. News. One day, I hope not to see their life. Consequently, we value and defend the lives of others. This Although some of these criteria are Finally, but perhaps most interesting, is reports displayed on banners or posted means trying to save the most defenseless members of the reasonable, such as retention, student-to- the peer assessment. Why on earth would on websites. Then we can free ourselves human family – those in the womb – while also supporting their faculty ratio and the graduation rate, the you ask participants in a survey to rank from the false sense of security they mothers. Those of us involved in the anti-abortion movement others are highly questionable. Alumni their competition, especially since they attempt to provide. are motivated by love and compassion for mothers and their contributions indicate a certain amount may not be familiar with the school? More children, and our actions outside the West Alabama Women’s of loyalty and respect for the alma mater. disturbingly, why does this constitute a John Speer is a graduate student in Center reflect this. Yet, this number will inevitably be quarter of the entire score? How does secondary education. His column runs greater at private institutions that do not the assessment of other schools reliably weekly. Anthony Berry is a freshman majoring in political science.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Remembering Juston Martin

The first memory I have of Juston Martin something along these lines, “Man, we come to My first instincts were to complain, quit foot- appreciation for life radiated through his smile comes from a middle school football practice in practice four days a week, and we still haven’t ball and take up another sport. The word “quit” every single day, and he inspired everyone he 2005 when we were both in eighth grade. This played in a game yet. Coach hardly even lets us was not even in Juston’s vocabulary. He didn’t came across. The pain of this loss has been dif- was a long time ago, but I wanted to highlight this participate in practice. I think I’m going to quit just talk the talk. Juston walked the walk. He ficult, but Juston wouldn’t want us to be upset memory because it shows Juston’s true character. and try soccer or something.” always had a positive attitude, and he didn’t take for his sake, so instead of mourning his death, I During Juston’s middle school and high school Juston looks back at me and says something no for an answer. Not even from our eighth grade would like to celebrate Juston’s life. Juston was a years, people called him “Peanut” because he was along these lines, “You know what? You’re right. football coach. man of true honor and character. He was always so small, and being a “Peanut” on a football team We come out here just as much as everyone else, Since that day in middle school, Juston hadn’t planning something big, and he had a knack for is never an advantage. I was about the same size and they don’t even let us practice. I’m not put- changed. He was an exemplary student in The success. He had an irreplaceable personality, as Juston in eighth grade, so he and I were usu- ting up with this anymore.” He turned around University of Alabama’s business school, and I and he always put his family and friend’s needs ally paired together for different drills in practice. and jogged out onto the field where Coach Turner frequently enjoyed his company while studying before his own. The city of Montgomery, The Because of our size, coach often excluded Juston was standing and tapped him on the shoulder. A in the Bashinsky Lab. When he wasn’t studying, University of Alabama and everyone who knew and I from hitting drills. Although we worked few seconds later, Juston was on the field scrim- he could be found working the register at Publix Juston was better because of him, and he will hard, we never got to step foot on the field when maging with the rest of the team. I will never with that contagious grin on his face. truly be missed. Friday nights came around. know what he said to Coach Turner that day in Juston was an integral part of the UA commu- One day I finally turned to Juston and said practice, but whatever it was, it worked. nity, and he was a friend to everyone he met. His Austin Barranco is a senior majoring in finance.

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COLUMN | ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Discovering Alabama’ owes What is suitable for a its success to Judy Bonner’s science class? generous money allocations Yesterday’s debate between Ken Ham, creationist and advocate and founder of By Asher Elbein | Staff Columnist the Creationist Museum, and Bill Nye the Science Guy, posited the question, “Is Friends, faculty and fellow students of creationism a viable model of origins in The University of Alabama, I come not to today’s scientific era?” This is a contro- bury Judy Bonner, but to praise her. versial question in these United States Bill Nye, surprisingly, was on This is, I will admit, uncommon for me. because of our vast religious population. Those who read this column will know that The impetus of this debate began with a the offensive from the get-go. the majority of my writing thus far has YouTube video where Bill Nye claimed taken aim at the iniquities and follies that that teaching creationism in schools’ sci- populate this fair university and those who ence classes is a toxic thing that will stifle attend it. I don’t apologize for that; the job of scientific inquiry. Ken Ham made a video an opinions columnist is to have opinions, to counter that point, and they decided to and those opinions will, more often than share a stage and talk it out. not, be deployed in the service of pointing Ken Ham tried to establish his opposing out issues that bother us. viewpoint in two ways, arbitrarily splitting However, scolding alone doesn’t do the Asher Elbein science into two categories (one that is many summer and winter cycles occurred, trick. It’s also important to recognize peo- knowable and one that is not: observation- nuclear decay measurements that show ple who are doing something worthwhile, Wild would not exist without Phillips and al and historical, respectively) and citing rocks to be billions of years old, the uni- and all the more so if they aren’t calling his show. Ongoing efforts to protect the support from a handful of successful sci- versal background noise that supports attention to it themselves. Calling out those natural heritage of the state gain quite a bit entists (with the inventor of the MRI as the the Big Bang theory and a 13 billion year who are wrong means nothing if you don’t from having a friendly face, especially one centerpiece). By declaring the discussion old universe, lack of kangaroos outside commend people who are doing something who’s willing to put in such incredibly long of origins to be within the realm of histori- of Australia, lack of a fossil record of co- right. hours to bring attention to them. cal science, Ken claimed that no conclu- existence of prehistoric species, the ridicu- Recently, I conducted an interview with But with the advent of the recession, a lot sion can be made about the past using evi- lous necessity of 40 new species a day that Doug Phillips, the producer and star of of the money that Phillips needed to keep dence we can observe today. As a result, must be created to meet the requirement “Discovering Alabama,” a natural history “Discovering Alabama” going has dried up. we have only one option: to trust in the of the current number of species from the show well known and beloved all over the That means he and his crew had to make literal description of creation as detailed amount of time since Noah’s flood, etc. state. Phillips was working as an environ- hard choices about how they used the in Genesis, which includes a young Earth He shot down the distinction between mental advocate in Alabama long before money they raised. Sometimes that meant (roughly 6,000 years old), global flood, the observable and historical science as one such a thing was even remotely acceptable, forgoing salaries in order to keep the show Tower of Babel to account for multiple not made in “mainstream” academic set- back when caring about ecology was seen funded. languages and cultures of the society, no tings (who would just call it science). as the sole provenance of communists and Which brings us, at last, back to Bonner. death before original sin, humans living From there, there was a fair amount of hippie wackos. When he started the show Phillips said when Bonner realized side-by-side with prehistoric dinosaurs, back and forth. To Ken’s credit, he showed in 1985, he faced strong political opposi- “Discovering Alabama” was struggling, she orchard-like “kind” evolution of species, some creationists are able to succeed in tion from both politicians and from the pitched in and volunteered to cover staff etc. science, but Bill countered by calling them University itself. salaries for the past two years. He claimed that the results of such a the exception. They are also excluded “The University told me to my face that “That’s kept us going,” Phillips said. “It’s belief have been proven by observational from of the billions of religious people out it was not interested in having an ‘environ- very possible that we would have crashed science and cited the work and support of there that do not take the Bible to be lit- mental profile,’” Phillips said. and burned without her help. And this is a few scientists that identify as creation- eral, believe in a higher power while still Eventually, he said, they tried to run him the first time someone that high up at this ists. supporting the findings of the scientific off. They wanted a happy nature show, and institution has given us that kind of sup- Bill Nye, surprisingly, was on the offen- community or actually taking part as sci- he wanted to draw attention to the dan- port.” sive from the get-go (besides from a entists. gerous waste, pollution and neglect that It’s a small gesture, to be sure. But it’s also friendly “I learned something,” following You can watch the two-hour-and-45-min- was eating away at the rural countryside. an important one. “Discovering Alabama” Ken’s presentation). Instead of trying to ute debate yourself while coming to your As a result of those early disagreements, has been important for maintaining aware- support the merits of the currently taught own conclusions, but the ideas that each “Discovering Alabama” has had to struggle ness of both the beauty of Alabama’s wil- models of origins, he poked holes in cre- debater kept going back to made it easy to raise enough money to keep the show derness and the issues that threaten it. And ationism’s logic, a fair move considering for me: going and to maintain the salaries of those due to Bonner’s help, it will hopefully be the topic asks if it is viable. An onslaught “Let’s keep looking, let’s keep search- who work on it. able to continue doing so for some time to of well-established and accepted points ing.” – Bill Nye The thing is, “Discovering Alabama” come. were served to cripple the creationist’s “There’s a book about that, and it already is important. Phillip’s show has helped And that, as far as I’m concerned, is a argument, including: the existence of stars has the answers.” – Ken Ham thousand of kids grow up with an appre- deed worth recognizing. that are millions of light-years away (prov- Which is more suited for a science class? ciation for the nature around them and an ing that they existed millions of years ago understanding of how it must be protected. Asher Elbein is a senior in New College. His to emit this light), ice cores that show hun- Nicholas De Leon is a Ph.D. candidate in Popular Alabama programs like Forever column runs biweekly. dreds of thousands of layers that suggests metallurgical and materials engineering. p.6 Thursday, February 6, 2014 Gorgas series to host author of graphic novel

By Tyler Waldrep | Contributing Writer

Author Lila Quintero Weaver will speak at Gorgas Library on Thursday as the second author in the current “Authors @ Gorgas” series. This lecture series, presented by the University of Alabama Press, hosts Alabama writers who have recently published work. The first author featured in the series was Robert Oliver Mellown, whose book highlighted architecture and lesser- known facts about the campus of The University of Alabama. Future authors include R. Scot Duncan, Philip D. Beidler CW | Austin Bigoney and Nimrod Frazer. The Culverhouse College of Commerce is accepting business plan entries for the potential to J.D. Wilson, an employee of the win a share of $50,000 in startup funds. University of Alabama Press, said Weaver’s work, “Darkroom: a Memoir in Black and White,” offers a different take on Alabama’s usually dichotomous race Submitted Business competition relations. Lila Quintero Weaver “[It is] the story of a little girl who didn’t fit neatly into ‘black’ or ‘white,’” the Latino experience of living in the Wilson said. “Lila cracks the rigid, two- South in the 1960s. When asked how life sided, either-or framework that could as a Latina in the South has changed over funds winning startups really stunt both our under- the years, Weaver said one standing of what we were of the main differences is how much more common By Karly Weigel | Contributing Writer sessions to get students ready for the pitch all taking part in, as well as Latinos are becoming in the competition, as well as the business com- perhaps the sorts of solu- When we arrived in state. The Edward K. Aldag Business Plan petition in the spring. tions open to us.” Alabama in 1961, “When we arrived in Competition will award three University Katherine McLarney, a senior majoring Wilson said the graphic Alabama in 1961, Latinos of Alabama students $50,000 in start up in finance and economics, said she has novel format that Weaver Latinos were rare. were rare,” Weaver said. funds and in-kind services to make their been working at Forza Financial for the chose to tell her story “Just yesterday I read a sta- entrepreneurial dreams a reality. To apply, past four years. Forza Financial won the makes the complex subject tistic from the Pew Research students must submit a three-minute business plan competition last year, even of civil rights accessible to — Lila Quintero Weaver Center that the Latino pop- video pitch, two-page executive summary though the business had opened three readers. ulation of Alabama almost and proposed budget by Friday at 11:59 years prior. “[It] opens up ways to doubled between 2000 and p.m. The deadline was extended due to the “The Business Plan Competition provid- understand the civil rights 2010. We’re more visible now, and that recent snow. ed Forza Financial with the opportunity to movement to students in a way that a makes us more likely to draw negative Lou Marino, professor of entrepreneur- expand,” McLarney said. “The office space dense 700-page history book would not,” reactions from people who feel wary of ship and strategic management and coor- and prize package helped Forza decrease Wilson said. demographic shifts.” dinator for the Entrepreneurship Program operating expenses, which allowed us Weaver said her background led her to Weaver said attendees of the second in the Culverhouse College of Commerce, to further ‘Build a Better Alabama’ by choose the graphic novel format. installment of “Authors @ Gorgas” can said the friendly competition allows stu- continuing to provide financial capital, “Visual art has long been a part of my expect to hear her speak on the nuts and dents to network with local business seminars and business coaching to local life,” Weaver said. “Not so with writing. bolts of the process and artistic choices leaders. entrepreneurs.” Sometime in the early 2000s, when I first as they relate to graphic novels. She also “If you don’t enter, you can’t win. There Last year was the pilot stage for the busi- came across a graphic memoir, it clicked said those who are perhaps not as serious is no danger in the process, and everyone ness competition. The competition is open with me. This is how I can tell my story.” about graphic novels can come to hear a gets positive feedback to take their ideas to all UA students, regardless of major or Weaver’s story is filled with memora- discussion of immigration and race and to the next level,” Marino said. “Try to talk background. All students are encouraged ble moments in her life, but she said the her family’s experiences related to them. to some people who might actually use to apply, no matter how big or small the most notable is the depiction of a time in your product and get their feedback.” business idea may be. 1965 when violence between a white mob Marino said 10 students applied for the Michael Aronowitz, a senior majoring and black protesters broke out near her competition last year. The number is up in business management created Tutor house. Although Weaver said at the time PLAN TO GO this year, with 15 to 20 students applying Me Now after winning the competition. she did not see or even understand exact- so far. The pool of candidates will be nar- His tutoring service assists UA students in ly what was happening around her, her WHAT: “Darkroom: a Memoir in Black rowed down to five students for the final various academic topics. Aronowitz said father filmed some of the marches and the and White” graphic novel presentation round. The three students selected will the company was founded in 2012 with the ensuing violence. WHEN: Noon - 1 p.m. share $15,000 for their startup businesses. help of Carson Tinker. The story expands beyond the author WHERE: 205 Gorgas They will also receive $35,000 worth of in- “Winning the Edward K. Aldag Business and her family, but at its heart, it is still kind prizes, including work space at The Plan Competition has impacted my per- an autobiography that tells the story of Edge and free consulting from accountants sonal goals in ways that it allowed for me and attorneys. The students will share to save and manage my money in order another $5,000 for incidental expenses. to move forward, especially if I chose to J. Michael Hardin, dean of Culverhouse continue pursuing this career after gradu- College of Commerce, said he believes the ation,” Aronowitz said. “It set the founda- competition gives students great experi- tion for Tutor Me Now to grow as a compa- ence that they can use after graduation. ny. It really shows you in the professional Construction “Many companies give you six months to world that you are capable of accomplish- contribute and earn your place. It is impor- ing your goals. You just have to put forth tant to show your value,” Hardin said. the effort.” Install silt fences and other sediment/ erosion “This competition helps students pick up The competition will conclude with a the entrepreneurial attitude and provides live finale Thursday, Feb. 27, at The Edge controls. Minimize disturbed areas during opportunities to prepare for the next level.” in downtown Tuscaloosa. For more infor- construction. Seed and mulch bare areas as soon as In the fall, the Culverhosue College mation or to apply for the competition, go possible. Direct stormwater away from the of Commerce hosts multiple training online at mycba.ua.edu/businessplan. construction site.

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CW | Austin Bigoney Street closings and unsafe conditions during the snowy weather forced many commuters to abandon their means of travel and fi nish their journeys the safest remaining way, by foot. Professors, students adjust after snow closures

By Greg Ward | Contributing Writer “The University does not syllabus for both of my classes, Ann Bourne, a media special- reschedule classes or make up though.” ist in the William E. Winters Dripping water, the crunch of days of school when classes are Eric Harper, a senior majoring Reading Room, noticed an snow and a cool breeze were all The University does not canceled due to the weather,” in management and information unusual amount of students in anyone heard on The University Cathy Andreen, director of media systems, said most of his profes- the study area last Friday. of Alabama’s campus for two reschedule classes or relations, said. “Each profes- sors just moved everything back. “We were not overwhelmed, days last week, when snow shut sor determines how to cover the “We’ve had to push back all but we had students working down most of the Southeast. material for his or her classes. our assignments to have more and meeting here all day long,” Tuscaloosa and the University make up days of school. The dates of spring break, final time to do them,” Harper said. Bourne said. received around two inch- exams and commencement will “Nothing could be done about She also mentioned that she es of snow last Tuesday and not be impacted by the snow.” our tests, so we’ve had to find had spoken with a couple of col- Wednesday. That, along with — Cathy Andreen With the University not touch- a way to go over the lectures in leagues who mentioned that they freezing temperatures, forced ing any major dates in the spring class sooner for the test.” were going to have to change the University to shut down semester, the responsibility for With many assignments being things around during their Wednesday, January 29, and schedule adjustment falls on pushed back, more work being classes. Thursday, January 30. While “Some teachers canceled professors and teachers around put on students and less time to “Dr. [William] Gonzenbach many students enjoyed the time assignments, but I have other campus. get the work done, some students [professor in the advertising off to rest and relax, it put just professors that actually added Bill Gerdes, a professor of jour- are wondering if it was worth and public relations depart- about everyone else on campus – assignments during the snow nalism, teaches two classes and canceling school for almost three ment] and I spoke briefly about professors, student-teachers and day cancellations,” Emily said the days off due to the snow full days. the weather-related closing, teaching assistants – in a bind. Bryant, a sophomore majoring did not hinder his class schedule. Harper said that he enjoyed the and we discussed how the With the cancellation of school in elementary education, said. “Since both my classes meet break even though he had online Thursday closing caught us for almost three days, teachers “One professor even emailed us once a week and both are lengthy, work still due for his classes. by surprise,” Bourne said. “He are being forced to cram, resched- and said that he encouraged us I think we can adjust fairly eas- “It gave me a much-needed mentioned making a neces- ule and cut things from their to work ahead of the schedule ily,” Gerdes said. “I did have to rest to catch up on some work,” sary change to the syllabus for syllabuses. during the days off.” change both the schedule and he said. one class.”

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Abbey Crain | Editor Thursday, February 6, 2014 [email protected] Kentuck opens T.E.M.P. Gallery with art exhibit

By Grace Hagemann | Contributing Writer PLAN After Kentuck’s main TO GO gallery on Main Avenue in downtown Northport WHAT: Kentuck closed in April, the art cen- Art Night ter was in need of a new WHEN: Thursday, space to display exhib- its, and the Transitory 5-8 p.m. Episodic Momentary WHERE: Provisional gallery was Georgina Clarke born. Building The T.E.M.P. gallery, which was built at the beginning of this month, CW | TK Scott gives the art center need- Larry Bowen lives in an apartment in Harris Hall comprised of what used to be six dorm rooms. ed space to host exhibits and shows. ested in language, and “Each month we will I think this is a fun way have a new exhibit with to play off that,” Sawyer Faculty reside among students a new artist,” Holly Bells, said. “When you look at Kentuck program man- something that may actu- ager, said. “Art night ally have a completely By Reed O’Mara | Staff Reporter living all over the country and have kids lunch, but he does not foresee his hous- also happens the first different meaning to a now, but I’ve really kept up with a lot of ing situation being sustainable for his Thursday of every month, different person.” When Larry Bowen leaves his office them – Facebook makes that really easy,” growing family. which is when we will “Over the AM” will also in Osband Hall at the end of the day, it’s Bowen said. “Sometimes everyone experiences have the artist reception feature a display of multi- only a few steps away to his apartment Bowen said his experiences have not this, where you want to go in and go and opening.” media artwork. in Harris Hall, traditionally known for been without incidents. He recalls a home and not have to say hello to any- To celebrate the open- “There is some metal housing students. prank involving cryptic Latin messages one,” Altizer said. “Housing has been ing of the new T.E.M.P. work, some woodwork, Bowen is the associate director at the on his white board. Others are more real good about this – I don’t live where gallery, Kentuck will host some photography, some Center for Teaching and Learning, and significant, such as trips to the Student I work. They make sure we’re not going an art night this Thursday, film audiovisual installa- is also the faculty-in-residence for Harris Health Center and Druid City Hospital. home and seeing our RAs.” featuring the work of tion,” Sawyer said. “There Hall, home to students of the Parker “This is the first year in a long time Altizer has had a few situations of his Enterprise, Ala., artist are a lot of different mate- Adams freshman living-learning com- that I haven’t ended up taking someone own since moving to Paty Hall, including Ethan Sawyer. Sawyer’s rials and sources used.” munity, among others. Bowen is going on to the emergency room for some injury breaches of privacy, usually caused by Bells described the show his 14th year as a faculty member living or sickness,” Bowen said. “One year I students’ interests in his pets. as colorful and said she is among students. got a student who had an infection in his “I think the thing right now that’s inter- I’ve always been looking forward to seeing Bowen’s apartment is comprised of thumb. I said, ‘You’re going to the doctor; esting is that you can see in our windows the audience’s reaction. what used to be six dorm rooms, now with get in the car,’ [Later] the doctor said, ‘I because we keep them cracked because interested in language, “There’s a lot of mixed a kitchen, what he calls a laundry closet, wasn’t going to tell you this earlier, but if our cat likes to look out of them. So every- media, and one could cate- two bathrooms and two bedrooms. When you’d waited another day you’d probably one comes up to the window to play with and I think this is a fun gorize him as a self-taught the dorms were gutted and converted to lost that finger.’ You know, students think her,” Altizer said. “But what they don’t way to play off that. artist, which is impressive his apartment, Bowen was able to pick they’re immortal.” realize is that this is our home, and we’re to look at his work,” Bells paint colors and help with the design. Bowen said that though the conve- sitting there having dinner and people said. “I think he’s devel- “It’s a real apartment, but I don’t have nience of living on campus, including are tapping on our window.” — Ethan Sawyer oped well.” an outside exit. So I have to enter and close proximity to work and his own Bowen said he’s kept young by the While “Over the AM” exit through just like the students do, and parking space, outweigh the negatives, freshmen, as they show him modern is the featured exhibit from the outside my door maybe looks a there is a downside to living in a resi- music and TV shows, like “The Walking at Thursday’s art night, little bit nicer, but the students have no dence hall. Dead,” but he says he also plays a big role exhibit titled “Over the there will be additional idea unless they come in what’s in there,” “My day never ends. All my life flows for them, as a “parent-away-from-par- AM” plays on the hom- activities and artists Bowen said. together; even when I’m on vacation ents” and one of the few faculty members onyms “over” and “AM.” present. Bowen said the original Parker Adams I’m so connected I feel like I never leave they are probably not intimidated by. “The meaning of the “Art night will be the building was more conducive to forming work,” he said. “They don’t really treat me differently. title applies to a lot of artist’s reception, and we student-faculty relationships, but he has On the other side of campus, living in If someone they don’t know comes in, an the pieces in the show,” will also have resident art- still maintained close connections with Paty Hall in a separate-entrance apart- adult, they kind of tone down their talk Sawyer said. “Words can ists here, and their studios students since the move to Harris Hall. ment, is Cole Altizer, one of three area and everything, but when I’m around, have multiple interpre- will be open,” Bells said. “I still get to know them really well. coordinators, and his wife and their dog they’ll say anything,” Bowen said. tations, so say the word “We have a clay co-op, Sometimes we go out to lunch at Bryant and cat. Bowen said the greatest impact has ‘over’ could mean across which will be open, as well as a treat, or like during the school being “I have to live on campus because I’m been getting insight into students’ world. the duration of some time, as live music in the court- closed down we had a movie night in my on call. I have not been out of the resi- Before he lived among them, he said he or it could mean being yard.” apartment. We watched two movies ‘til dent halls since 2007,” Altizer said, “But had no idea how little sleep students get over something like, ‘Man, “Over the AM” is the about one in the morning,” Bowen said. I also haven’t paid for housing since 2008. at night. I’m so over the morning,’ first exhibit to be on dis- From taking students to get their driv- So that’s the kicker right there, starting “When you’re out of school for awhile or ‘I’m so over that.’” play in the gallery and will er licenses renewed to taking them to the out as an RA to whatever other titles I’ve you forget what it’s like to be a freshman. Sawyer said the exhibit be on display until Feb. 28. emergency room, Bowen has not only had.” Plus, I never lived on campus,” Bowen is about physically repre- The T.E.M.P. gallery’s seen all the ins and outs of student life, Altizer said he enjoyed his time in said. “I have more sympathy and empa- senting the different ways grand opening and art but has also made connections that last. dorms because he loves working with thy for students in my classes, and now I to interpret language night on Thursday will “Some of my best friends are people students and because he has small con- try to figure out what’s going on – before I through art. begin with a ribbon cut- who were in that program and are now veniences like never having to pack a thought they were just goofing off.” “I’ve always been inter- ting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Weekend BandSCENE BARS THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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By Kinsey Haynes | Contributing Writer 2000s. The album also produced a No. 1 music video on Every year, he walks 100 miles from Austin to Ft. Hood, CMT with the song “Miles and Mud Tires.” Texas, in combat boots to raise money for the organiza- Texas country music singer Granger Smith will make “This album has been a great one for me, the crew and tion. He said his support for troops has awarded him the his first appearance in Tuscaloosa on Friday at The Jupiter the team. It’s one that’s gotten us to Tuscaloosa – I’ll put opportunity to tour in Iraq and Kuwait multiple times. Bar. This will be Smith’s first time visiting Tuscaloosa. it that way. It’s gotten us a lot farther than we’ve ever “It had a really big impact on me, seeing how hard they “I love college football so much,” he said. “Anytime we gone,” Smith said. “Our touring has expanded throughout work,” he said. “These men and women are volunteering go to a big college town, it’s a big deal. Add on the huge the nation because of it. I’m really grateful for the oppor- to sacrifice everything, so I can essentially come back legacy and football tradition at Alabama, that makes it tunity this album has brought me.” and play music for a living. Where there is bad stuff hap- even bigger.” Aside from music and touring, Smith said he is involved pening, it was nice to put on a country music concert. Smith, who is a 2002 Texas A&M graduate, will play in in two different charity organizations: Drive Now, Text It had everyone completely forget where we were. At more than 10 different college towns, such as Lawrence, Later and The Boot Campaign. that moment, everyone was back home, enjoying a coun- Kan.; Stillwater, Okla.; Nashville, Tenn.; Baton Rouge, La.; Smith said he decided to get involved with Drive Now, try music concert. That really showed me the power of Oxford, Miss.; and College Station, Texas. Text Later when he visited a town that recently lost two music.” “We don’t really set out to play college towns, but we high school students to texting and driving. He said he If you have never heard of Granger Smith, maybe you end up booking them,” Smith said. “A lot of our fans are knew then that he wanted to travel to different high have heard of his country-boy alter ego, Earl Dibbles, Jr. college-aged, and a lot of the college towns have venues schools and speak about the dangers of texting while What started as a joke has turned into something that has that are the kind that we play. It’s kind of a coincidence, driving. gained Smith even more fans. Dibbles, Jr. has been acting but I love it.” “I just wanted to talk about how easy it is to put the as the encore performer at Smith’s shows and plays a col- Last year, Smith released his ninth studio album to phone down and get where you’re going,” he said. “It lection of his own songs such as “The Country Boy Song” date, “Dirt Road Driveway.” It debuted at No. 1 on the actually saves lives.” and its sequel, “Country Boy Love.” iTunes Country Chart and No. 15 on the Billboard Country Smith started an organization called The Boot Campaign Granger Smith will play Friday at The Jupiter Bar. Albums Chart. It is also on iTunes’ Best Albums of the to show his support for the United States’ armed forces. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the cover is $5. Thursday, February 6, 2014 p.9

21st Annual Bal Masque raises funds for AIDS Submitted The Mystic Krewe of the Druids hosts Bal Masque, a Mardi Gras celebration, to benefi t West Alabama AIDs Outreach.

By Alexandra Ellsworth | Staff Reporter and just fun to start our third decade.” and formed the Quilting Bee.” The ball will be held at the Bama Theatre on Billy Kirkpatrick, executive director of WAAO, On Saturday evening, the Tuscaloosa commu- Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 for said the Krewe has had a tremendous impact on PLAN TO GO nity will don its boots and hats in attendance of general admission and $60 for VIP tickets. VIP WAAO. Tuscaloosa’s 21st Bal Masque, or masked ball. tickets include access to the Captain’s Party at “We are incredibly blessed to have community WHAT: Bal Masque The ball is part of a traditional Mardi Gras cel- 7 p.m. before the ball and the after-parties. Taylor members who spend so much time and money WHEN: Saturday, 8 p.m. ebration and is put on every year by the Mystic said he is expecting another sold-out crowd of 750 to hold a benefit on our behalf,” Kirkpatrick WHERE: Bama Theatre Krewe of the Druids. people. said. “They have raised an enormous amount of Krewe co-captains Robby Johnson and Ray The Bal Masque raises money for the West money in the past 20 years, and that money has Taylor chose “Big Boots, Big Buckles” as the Alabama AIDs Outreach. Over the 21 years been essential for us to continue providing the cause,” he said. “I want our work to lead to curing theme for this year. Attendants are encouraged the Krewe has put on the ball, they have raised services we do.” AIDS, and then we can work on raising money for to dress in the theme. Taylor said he chose this more than $350,000 for WAAO. This partnership Kirkpatrick said the money is used for cli- hospice or cancer.” year’s western theme because he wanted it to be between the Krewe and WAAO began at the ent services and infrastructure costs at WAAO, Taylor said he is excited about the night and a fun night. Krewe’s inception. where they serve 230 individuals living with HIV. hopes the community enjoys it as well. “Last year, we had a very formal ball in honor “We wanted to start something in Tuscaloosa Taylor said he hopes the day will come when they “It’s going to be a fun theme,” he said. “I want of our 20th anniversary,” he said. “This year, I for Mardi Gras,” Taylor said. “This was 1991 when no longer need to raise money for AIDS. to thank the community for supporting us for wanted to do something totally opposite from we were first starting to see the effects of AIDS. Ultimately, he said he hopes to see it cured. all these years, and we are going to have a good that and do something that would be more casual We decided we needed to do something about it “I don’t want it to always be for the same night together this weekend.” Conference aims to develop students’ leadership skills

By Elayne Smith | Contributing Writer with a potpourri of speakers in between. There are three breaks, and students choose to attend PLAN TO GO This Saturday marks the initiation of UA one of the five available sessions for that break. L.E.A.D.S., a daylong leadership conference for Jessie Ashton, a senior majoring in kine- WHAT: UA L.E.A.D.S. students with a variety of speakers and activi- siology, will speak about white privilege and ties to discuss and develop leadership skills. diversity advocacy. Ashton said she hopes WHEN: Feb 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Almost 200 students signed up for the event, students will leave the conference with a new WHERE: Ferguson Center which stands for Leadership, Education, Action perspective. and Diversity Summit. The event will take “Especially with a lot of what we’ve seen on place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Ferguson campus this year, this campus has to move and Andrew Goodliffe, assistant dean of the Center. Students pay $15 for breakfast, lunch Submitted Submitted grow with the rest of the world and the rest of graduate school, will be talking about mentor- and a T-shirt. There are still 10 spots open for Drew Dudley Arthur Gregg the country. And if we aren’t developing new ship and how to succeed as a mentor as well as the event. “Everyone has a different definition of lead- leadership potentials or leadership ideas, then a mentee. Kaitlin Hartley, the coordinator of leader- ership, but for us here in the office, it is about we’re going to remain stagnant and ultimately “Our wish for our students is that they go off ship programs through Student Affairs, devel- developing critical skills that will serve you for irrelevant to the rest of the world,” Ashton and be future CEOs of companies, future lead- oped the idea for UA L.E.A.D.S. in August. The the rest of your life and the competencies you said. “Through opportunities like this, we’re ers in social justice, future leaders at universi- focus revolves around leadership development, need for the work place,” Hartley said. giving students a chance to really thrive and ties, future leaders in communities,” Goodliffe social justice advocacy, diversity and educa- The conference will include two keynote really understand what else is out there once said. “We’re training people to make a tional fundamentals. speakers opening and closing the conference they leave Tuscaloosa and Alabama.” difference.” p.10 Thursday, February 6, 2013 UATD presents dynamic ‘Blood Wedding’

By Laura Testino | Contributing Writer

The University of Alabama’s department of the- PLAN TO GO atre and dance invites audiences to enjoy the illus- tration of some of life’s classic themes in its multi- faceted production of “Blood Wedding,” written by WHAT: “Blood Wedding” Federico García Lorca in 1932. The play, originally WHEN: Feb. 10-15, 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 16, written in Spanish and first performed in Madrid, 2 p.m. unravels through a lens of Spanish culture while WHERE: Allen Bales Theatre still expressing concepts in a universal manner. Director John Nara, a third-year master’s stu- dent, said he has long enjoyed the dramatic writ- may encounter a few problems in the plot, but this ings of Lorca and welcomed the opportunity to character is so affected by the landscape that she tackle the challenges the script posed. lives in and the people that she’s around,” Garcia “There are numerous themes addressed by said. Lorca in this play. That’s what makes it such a rich In addition to the thought-provoking aspect of experience, and it’s hard not to see the theme of the role, Garcia said she has also enjoyed working fate versus choice in the cycle of life as one of the with the costume department on the bride’s wed- more prominent ones,” Nara said. “But it’s only ding gown, one of the two custom designs for the one. As a director, it’s been a journey with the production. designers and the cast figuring out how to expose “[The costume department] is trying to relate all of the themes and still tell a good story and hold to the audience as well as keeping accurate to the the audience’s attention.” times … [The dress] is beautiful. They’re doing a Keegan Butler, a senior majoring in theatre, aids great job costume-wise, and it’s a really cool pro- in the portrayal of these themes as the lighting cess being able to be there during fittings. I love designer of the show. costuming. That’s something I would have done if I “[Lighting] is a different type of creativity. I didn’t do musical theatre,” she said. enjoy being the one that tells the audience where Christina Johnson, a second year master’s stu- to look some of the times,” he said. dent, is the costume designer for the show, and Butler said his designs are the product of exten- also works on designs for hair and makeup. Like sive research, beginning with the script and pro- the other members of cast and crew, she said she ceeding by matching insightful moments and has combed through the script and looked for par- details in the script with particular colors to create ticular details that imply the clothing each charac- a specific mood. ter would wear. “[‘Blood Wedding’] was really cool to look up, to “In Spain, the bride would always wear a crown do the research for this and see other productions of orange blossoms to represent purity, so I took … and use Lorca’s own paintings and drawings as that and kind of rolled with it, and I’m trying to inspiration, because they tie in so well with this incorporate it in embroidery. I’ve incorporated show,” Butler said. Spanish lace throughout the play, and the big- Iliana Garcia, a sophomore majoring in musical gest inspiration was that I took colors from the theatre, plays the bride, one of the show’s female surrounding land, like the vineyards and the olive leads, for her first role in a UATD production. After groves,” Johnson said. spending weeks in the script and in rehearsals, she Johnson has worked in costuming for other said she appreciates the moods the lights create. UATD productions, including another show Nara “There are multiple scenes that are very fan- directed. While she is not delivering lines on stage, tastical and very storybook-esque, and it requires she said she still feels attached to and excited this mood of mysticism. And the lights really help about “Blood Wedding.” to accomplish that,” she said. “[Nara] involves every member of his cast and After becoming heavily involved in musi- crew in creating a production,” Johnson said. “And cal theater in high school, Garcia said she real- I think what I like most about that is that by the ized she would be miserable doing anything else. time it’s up and running, it belongs to all of us. So Throughout the audition process, she hoped we have so much pride in it, and it’s worth every to have the opportunity to be cast as the bride, step of the way.” a layered character with whom she said she felt “Blood Wedding” will be performed in the Allen connected. Bales Theatre from Feb. 10-15 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. “In musical theater, you encounter so many 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the box office female leads that are just so happy and bubbly and or online at ua.tix.com. CW | Austin Bigoney “Blood Wedding” presents universal concepts through Spanish culture.

COLUMN | GAMING ‘Outlast’ provides CULTUREIN BRIEF Improbable Fictions to perform dark, suspense-fi lled The Improbable Fictions will present a stage reading of Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice” Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. The gaming experience event is free and sponsored by the Hudson Strode Program in Renaissance Studies and the UA department of English.

By Matthew Wilson

The car drifts down the road in the dark. A large facil- ity, Mount Massive Mental Asylum, looms in the distance, Scottsboro reception to be held growing larger as the car approaches it. Going through the entrance, the gates lock behind you, leaving you trapped in Dan T. Carter, author of “Scottsboro: A Tragedy of the the deserted courtyard. Armed with little more than a video American South,” will speak Friday at 5 p.m. at the Paul R. camera with a short battery life, you plunge forward toward Jones Gallery during the reception for the Scottsboro Boys the asylum. photography exhibit. Art Night is the fi rst Friday of every It soon becomes apparent that things have taken a sinis- month from 5-7:30 p.m. ter turn. The bodies of the asylum’s staff litter the hallways, suggesting an unsettling demise, and the crazed inmates, now running free and rabid, have overthrown the asylum. You should leave and get help. A rational person would, but MEN'S SWEATERS & VESTS you press forward farther into the asylum. A dying SWAT officer greets you and warns you of the hor- 25% OFF rors within the asylum. He suggests with his dying breath that you should get out while you still can. Turning a corner, a hulking monstrosity charges to attack you. Grabbing you, he throws you through a window, and you fall downward, thinking you should have taken the officer’s advice. Welcome to “Outlast,” a first-person survival horror game by Red Barrels Games, in which players assume the role of Miles Upshur, a freelance journalist who finds him- self trapped in an out-of-control asylum. Released last year for computers and coming out this week on Playstation Plus, “Outlast” instigates a frantic and heart-pounding experience through the trip exploring the asylum. Lacking a combat system, players have no option to fight off the horrors that surround them. Instead, the play- ers must evade and hide from attacking inmates by using the environment to their advantage. Lockers dispersed throughout the game may offer temporary safety, but often enemies will search rooms, looking for players. The video camera, which has a night vision function, is theplayer’s only asset, but with a short battery life, players will have to search the environment for replacement batter- ies. Being able to see often means the difference between life and death, especially when being chased down dark hallways. Throughout the game, players are constantly hunted and pursued by Walker, a strong and powerful inmate intent on hunting his prey. Running through the dark hallways, the charging predator will give chase relentlessly. Hiding under the bed or in lockers won’t offer much refuge. Often Walker will smash open lockers or peek under beds in pursuit of his prey. “Outlast” is a mature game and isn’t for everyone. The game has many instances of both nudity and gore. Parts of www.theshirtshop.biz it may be disturbing to some people, but if you’re looking for a dark, gritty, terrifying experience, then welcome to Mon.-Fri. 7-6pm Sat. 9-5pm the asylum. downtown • 752-6931 525 Greensboro Ave. Thursday, February 6, 2014 p.11

COLUMN | MUSIC Festivals bring variety to every stage By Amy Marino And why does every lineup release have to be so time for us to work toward an ultimate career goal stinkin’ good? (yikes). As many of you know, there have recently been Realistically, because of busy schedules and But hey, don’t get discouraged. The process of quite a few exciting lineup releases for summer lack of funds, we won’t able to attend every glori- elimination has the ability to work wonders. If you music festivals. Many music lovers might say they ous music festival we’d like to this summer. Let’s only have enough money or time to attend one are thankful to live in an age where festivals are face it, for the typical college student, summer festival, why not make sure it’s the perfect one for trendy and easy to come by, but is it almost to is looking less and less like a break. Instead, it you? Here’s a little categorization for a few of the a fault? How are we expected to pick just one? has evolved into a time for internships or jobs, a already-released-lineup festivals.

If you want culture: If you’re going mostly for the music: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Although this summer will only be the Festival, also known as Jazz Fest, second year of Atlanta’s Shaky Knees has been an annual celebration of the Festival, with a lineup as solid as this Big Easy’s culture and music since year’s they have made it loud and clear 1970. Located in the historic Mid-City, they’re in for the long haul. Honestly, I the festival offers two weekends of don’t think I have ever been more live music, authentic food and crafts. impressed with and excited about a With headliners like Eric Clapton, lineup. All you need to know is that Arcade Fire, Phish, String Cheese Modest Mouse, Alabama Shakes, The Incident, Vampire Weekend and National, Local Natives, Spoon, Edward Bruce Springsteen, Jazz Fest is Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, Cold bound to be a musically unforgettable, War Kids, Violent Femmes, Iron & Wine, culturally enriching experience. Jason Isbell, Lord Huron and Conor Oberst, as well as many incredibly Dates: April 25-27, May 1-4. talented up-and-coming artists like Houndmouth and Dawes, will be there.

Dates: May 9-11. Wikimedia Commons facebook.com/shakykneesfest

If you want the environment: If you want it all: Wakarusa Music and Camping Hangout Music Festival, located in Festival on Mulberry Mountain near Gulf Shores, Ala., truly offers it all. At the Ozark, Ark., is quite the escape. With fi rst festival to ever be on a city beach, scenic views, hippies and plenty of attendees have the privilege of enjoying space for camping, mountain biking each show with feet in the sand. or yoga, this festival could double as Hangout Fest’s lineup appeals to many an outdoor vacation. Going strong different listeners because of its wide since 2004, Wakarusa’s attendance variety of artists both big and small. has grown each year. A place of Some artists include Outkast, The eccentrics and counterculture, Killers, The Avett Brothers, Pretty Lights, Wakarusa will be an artistic Ingrid Michaelson, Jack Johnson, Wiz experience. Headliners include STS9, Khalifa and The Black Keys. Along with The Flaming Lips, John Butler Trio great music and the beach, the festival and Umphrey’s McGee. offers a huge, Instagram-worthy Ferris wheel, yummy food and plenty of places Dates: June 5-8. to just hang out. Dates: May 16-18. Wikimedia Commons Wikimedia Commons

COLUMN | TELEVISION Guaranteed to be on, ‘Law and Order: SVU’ is the perfect show to binge-watch for hours Rotten Tomatoes

By Hannah Widener

In between Sarah McLachlan torturing mil- lions of Americans sitting in their underwear eating Cheetos late at night and sexy singles hotline ads, I like to spend the majority of my evening watching “Law and Order: SVU.” Weekend parties and one too many all-night- I like to spend the majority of ers have resulted in my new favorite neurosis: Pick up a copy of insomnia. my evening watching ‘Law I’m not alone in this wonderful, refresh- The Crimson White’s ing sleep disorder that doesn’t allow me to and Order: SVU.’ get some much-needed shut eye until 3 a.m. Judging by the cracked-out glances I’ve been noticing at Rodgers Library, most of you aren’t sleeping till then either. Detective Benson has been helping sleep-deprived college students for the last 15 years. The show has aired more than 332 episodes and doesn’t appear to be stopping any time midnight when I finally have time to lay down soon. In the third season, the highest-rated and relax. episode came in at 15.2 million viewers, and However, by then I’m so wound up from the show now only garners an average 7 mil- stress and the prospects of what tomorrow lion viewers each week. Mariska Hargitay has in store I can’t even imagine going to won both a Golden Globe and an Emmy for sleep. Try as I may to wean back my bedtime Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series hours, it just has not happened yet, and until for her performance on the show. Currently it does, there is only one sound that always for great deals from local tied at sixth place with “ER” for longest show welcomes me home at the end of a long day. running, “Law and Order: SVU” appears to be “Dum dum,” the two-tone beat that follows in this for the long haul. every scene in “Law and Order: SVU.” Only stores, businesses, and I’m a little late in the game to “Law and two notes and the audience can immediately Order: SVU” bingeathons, but over vacation identify which show they are watching. Those restaurants! my sister showed me the art of “SVUing” of you who are new to “SVU,” I encourage the days away. No matter what time of day it you to indulge yourselves in America’s favor- is, you can always count on a network to be ite past-time since “I Love Lucy.” It’s not just showing “Law and Order: SVU” marathons. the sleepless and hungover who enjoy this So, that’s how I spent my winter vacation – suspenseful show, but men and women of all just me, my sister and New York City’s finest ages who love to see crimes solved and justice 16th precinct. served. Now that I am hooked, I can’t stop And the greatest part about this show is watching, and there are enough episodes to that you don’t have to follow each season last me every day for the next year. My days in order to know what is going on. So while usually begin with blasting Pandora and you’re up late tonight working on that essay dancing in my Spider–man underwear and due at midnight or tossing and turning in bed end with my annual pilgrimage from the trying to get a little shut eye, flip the chan- three-and-a-half hours at the gym. Needless nel to “Law and Order: SVU.” Believe me, it’s to say, my day doesn’t stop till around worth your time. Thursday, February 6, 2014 p.12

Zach Bland | Auburn Plainsman Auburn High School student Rashaan Evans announces his commitment to The University of Alabama in a press conference Wednesday, adding another 5-star recruit to the 2014 class. Alabama’s 2014 recruiting SPORTSON THE SIDE class named top in nation Football Coaches dance for new recruits FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 1 By Marc Torrence | Sports Editor early on in the recruiting process and Recruits The pursuit of hotshot 17- and 18-year-old athletes leads evaluated the players we thought fit in one to do things otherwise outside the realm of possibility. best for what we want to do. I think that This recruiting cycle for Alabama saw coaches get their we did a good job of going out and getting CW | Hannah Glenn groove on, to almost embarrassing levels, at one point a lot of those players.” reaching an almost de facto dance-off for a 5-star’s The gems of the class are Cameron signature. Robinson and Da’Shawn Hand, the top Recruits’ Alabama coach Nick Saban was seen in a now-deleted offensive tackle and strongside defensive Hometowns end in the country, respectively, accord- Vine doing the electric slide with his wife, Terry, and a r
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GYMNASTICS NCAA gymnastics rivals face off in Tuscaloosa By Marc Torrence | Sports Editor “All you have to do is go back dition there. And now I see the programs. PLAN TO GO and look at the history of these that there’s so many programs Yoculan retired after the 2009 It may not have quite the aura two programs,” Alabama coach within even the SEC that want season, and since then, Georgia that it used to, but Alabama- WHAT: No. 7 Alabama Sarah Patterson said. “I think a to have that same environ- hasn’t been the dominant force it Georgia is still an NCAA gym- vs. No. 5 Georgia lot of the SEC and top gymnas- ment. And the sport has grown was under her watch. nastics rivalry not to be scoffed WHEN: Friday, 7:30 p.m. tics programs in the country, I tremendously.” Still, the meet means a lot to at. WHERE: Coleman think so many of them wanted The rivalry sparked with both teams. The two teams have combined Coliseum what Georgia and Alabama had. Patterson and former Georgia “They have a lot of history like for 16 NCAA titles, including 10 They fill their arena at Georgia. coach Suzanne Yoculan at the we do, with their tradition and of the last 16, and are two of just Tide and the Bulldogs were con- We can fill our arena. helms of their respective teams. championships,” senior Sarah five teams that have ever won an sidered models for successful “But that was in the early Yoculan and Patterson DeMeo said. “I know we’re both NCAA gymnastics champion- gymnastics programs. stages. Ten, 15 years ago. were responsible for all hungry to live that legacy. This CW | Austin Bigoney ship, with Florida joining that No. 7 Alabama will host No. 5 When you talk about 16 cham- championships won by the Friday, it’s going to be fun. They’re Diandra Milliner, a senior, group in 2013. Georgia at 7:30 p.m. in Coleman pionships between two teams, two schools, as well as build- a classy team. They’re fun to performs on the beam for More than that, the Crimson Coliseum on Friday. there’s a lot of history and tra- ing up the interest around compete against.” UA gymnastics.

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SOFTBALL Hawkins, McCleney lead Tide from outfi eld

By Kelly Ward | Staff Reporter can help the younger girls, too, that we have,” McCleney said. “We can kind of Alabama softball coach Patrick PLAN TO GO take them under our wing and make it Murphy’s outfield is full of young easier on them, so it’s a lot more fun.” talent. WHAT: 2014 Troy Subway Hawkins started in 34 games and “This is the youngest outfield I think Invitational hit .384 in 99 at bats. She had 13 stolen we’ve ever had,” Murphy said. “Could WHERE: Troy, Ala. bases on 15 attempts. be three sophomores, could be two WHEN: Friday, 2:30 p.m. “Hawkins has as much talent as sophomores and a freshman. It could RADIO: 95.3 FM CTSN anybody on the team – just needs to be a junior and two sophomores.” be consistent game in and game out – The two players with the most expe- for the 2014 season. In 2013, McCleney but she’s got the speed,” Murphy said. rience in the outfield are sophomores hit .465 and had 30 steals on 31 attempts. “She’s very similar to Haylie, short Andrea Hawkins and Haylie McCleney. “I think she’s got the potential to be game, she’s got pop – she’s hit some of As freshmen, the two were bom- the best outfielder we’ve ever had – the longest home runs in practice. So I barded when they came to Alabama instincts, arm, range, speed, just total think a lot of people would be shocked after the softball team won the national package,” Murphy said. with that, but when she connects, it championship. As a freshman, McCleney also goes. She’s got a lot of pop.” “It was a lot to take in when we first had 86 hits and 41 RBIs in 185 plate Both Hawkins and McCleney under- came in, because [we] came right in, appearances. stand their roles in the outfield as play- and Murph was like, ‘Oh, we have this “She’s one of the hardest workers ers and as examples for the younger and then this and all the national cham- on the team, and I think you’re going players. It doesn’t put too much pres- pionship stuff to do,’ and we’re like, to have a really good year when your sure on them, McCleney said. ‘Woah, hold on.’ So it’s a lot better,” most talented player is also one of your “When it comes down to it, our job Hawkins said. hardest workers, because then every- is to catch the ball, and, if it hits the The duo said this year feels different body’s looking at them to how hard ground, to get it in as quick as possi- now that they have a year under their they work,” Murphy said. ble,” McCleney said. “It’s really what it belts. McCleney and Hawkins played for the boils down to. If we can do that, and if U.S. Junior National Team last summer. “We’re not the little fishies anymore,” we can all like mesh together as a unit, CW File Hawkins said. Both had at least 30 starts at Alabama. communicate well, there’s really no Outfi elder Haylie McCleney is credited as one of the most McCleney will return to center field “We know what to expect, and we problems.” talented and hardest working players on the softball team. COLUMN | OLYMPICS

Sochi Olympic Games sure to live up to expectations SPORTSIN BRIEF

By Caroline Gazzara | Staff Reporter That being said, it’s time to really of weeks. the first American man to earn gold Alabama soccer focus on the games and not the other The first contests will be held in the at three consecutive Winter Olympics. Whether you have been count- stuff buzzing around the media. biathlon, cross country skiing, free- An athlete bowing out of the compe- signs 8 players ing down days or are starting to get Back in the day, the Olympics were style skiing, snowboarding and speed titions isn’t something new. Every time annoyed with the endless stream held in Greece. City-states from across skating. After that, everything else the Olympics roll around – summer or Eight newcomers have signed national letters of of Olympic commercials, have no the country would come together to starts up. Fan favorites include figure winter – someone chooses not to com- intent to play soccer for the fear because it all begins today. The battle it out, but it was also meant skating, snowboarding and skiing. pete, causing major speculation. Crimson Tide this fall, Olympic Games will finally begin to unify the country. Now countries Skier Lindsey Vonn, a previous Personally, I know it’s going to be an Alabama coach Todd tonight in Sochi, Russia. around the world come together every Olympic medal winner, made head- interesting Olympic Games. There’s so Bramble announced. The I’ve been gearing up for this day for four years to compete. They proudly lines recently by choosing to sit out much hubbub about safety and living players are Maddy Anzelc, a while. I love the games and all they walk out with their flag and represent this year and fully recover from a knee conditions that it’s hard to avoid any Lacey Clarida, Tayler stand for. But in recent weeks, all I’ve their country to the best of their abil- injury. Snowboard idol Shaun White news about it. It’s very different than Hartrampf, Molly Moroney, heard about is the political tension and ity. decided Wednesday not to compete the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, which Alexis Mouton, Ally Ocon, other issues Americans disagree with. What we can expect this year is a in the slopestyle competition, citing despite having an athlete pass away, Moira Petrie and Alex Price. From terrorist bombers to dog killings powerhouse of competitors. Each his desire to focus on halfpipe. He also didn’t have a huge, scandalous craze. to getting locked in a hotel, I’m pret- country wants to outdo the others. said the slope’s conditions weren’t If Russia dropped the ball this time, Compiled by Matthew Wilson ty sure we’ve heard all the negative Between the United States, China and ideal and could result in injuries. that’s not for me to say, but it will be an things Russia didn’t want us to know. England, it will be an exciting couple White is currently trying to become intriguing two weeks.