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to UA By Cate Kennedy Staff Writer By Desiree Mahr Staff Writer After the closing of Lakeside Diner last semester, Bama Dining added Maea as a For some students who do not bring their new dining option in the Lakeside complex. cars to campus, it can be difficult to do Analyzing the data gathered from things off campus, such as running errands, attending off-campus events or even going “Bama Dining says they to the grocery store. wanted to make it [classier], “It is kind of annoying if I want to make a but, honestly, I do not care Wal-Mart run,” said Asia Stephens, a fresh- about class in my 2 a.m. man. “Sometimes I have to ask someone in my dorm who has a car, or I’ll have to wait { dining choices” } until everyone I know needs to go to Wal- Mart so we can all go together.” — T.J. Skrodzki, junior Jessica Pitts, a junior majoring in math, said she deals with the same problem and MarketMatch, a survey that Bama Dining has to adjust every fall semester when she put out near the end of last year, Bama comes back to school. Dining officials discovered that the student “When I’m at home, I use my mom’s body wanted a classy, sit-down restaurant. car,” Pitts said. “When I want to get up “So far, the reaction has been over- and go, I can get up and go. Here I have to whelmingly positive,” said Matt Mackey, depend on others, which is fine, but that marketing manager for Bama Dining. means I can never do anything on my own However, not everyone feels this way time.” about the new restaurant. Although the Now, students who do not have cars can MarketMatch survey revealed a majority make their way off campus with Zipcar, of the poll wanted a sit-down restaurant, an international car-sharing service. The many students have expressed displeasure University kicked off its new partnership with the absence of their beloved Lakeside with Zipcar Wednesday, which will make Diner. In fact, many said they have also cars available for students to drive on or off been dismayed by the lack of late-night din- campus. ing options since the closing of Lakeside Zipcar began in 1999 and provides its Diner. services to cities and university campuses “Bama Dining says they wanted to make around the world. Starting with just 20 it [classier], but, honestly, I do not care cars, Zipcar has quickly grown to more about class in my 2 a.m. dining choices,” than 325,000 members sharing more than said T.J. Skrodzki, a junior majoring in 6,500 cars worldwide international management. “The goal of Zipcar was to look at a more Offering finer cuisine than in most din- sustainable way of living in an urban setting ing halls on campus, Maea’s specialties or a campus,” said Matt Malloy, vice presi- include yellowfin tuna, fried green tomato dent of International University Operations sandwiches and smoked chicken nachos. “The food at Maea is good, but we are See ZIPCAR, page 2 college students and don’t really need fine dining,” said Brandon Feazell, a junior majoring in history. FAST FACTS In response to the negative feedback regarding Maea, Mackey said with the • The car rental service new dormitories being located behind Lakeside, Bama Dining knew Lakeside started on the UA campus Diner could not keep up with capacity any Wednesday. longer. “That was why we decided to move the • Using Zipcar, students can late night downstairs to Lakeside Dining, use cars on an hourly, daily which clearly has a significantly larger CW | Tori Gordon capacity,” Mackey said. or weekly basis with varying Alabama senior linebacker concentrates during Wednesdayʼs practice. A former For the future, Mackey said Bama Dining rates. safety, Reamer experienced a rocky path to his current ʻSamʼ linebacker position. hopes that the University will consider Maea its own and that “they will think of • Six Zipcars will be available By Spencer White Maea first when they want that especially to students. Assistant Sports Editor good lunch or dinner.” The planning for Maea began part of • Two cars will be in the park- If there is one attribute senior strong-side linebacker Cory Reamer has picked up in his time at the way through the last spring semes- ing lots between Rose Towers the Capstone, it’s resiliency. ter. The remodeling phase began after the From leg injuries to position moves, and two years of rehab in between, the trials and tribulations school ended in May and was completed and Riverside, two between of the Tide’s spiritual leader at linebacker have molded him into a player of great intensity and intel- the first week in August. While Maea has Paty Hall and Blount Hall and ligence on the field. not been as crowded as the Diner, this is to two at Tutwiler Hall. See REAMER, page 11 See MAEA, page 2 Resident advisers use new journals for freshmen

By Drew Taylor Ridgecrest Administrative Affairs Editor “FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE” JOURNALS West opened in In an effort to analyze student • This is the fi rst year the journals have been used on a fall 2007. In trends within various residence halls its fi rst year, on campus, Housing and Residential large scale. the dorm Communities has recently implement- • HRC will use the journals to help students and analyze housed only ed a new way for residential advi- freshman, sors to keep track of their respective trends in the residence halls. but it now in- floors, using “First Year Experience” cludes a mix journals. • They include information on academic support services, of students. Amanda Wallace, programming the Career Center and various outlets for students to get and civic leadership coordinator involved. for HRC, said this system, while not CW File entirely new, is an update in how the department can better its own prac- tices of interacting with students. the dorms] in the first semester with- dential communities, such as Byrd, “Retention is an important thing,” out knowing what went wrong.” Wallace said. “We’d lose [students in Originally started in smaller resi- See JOURNALS, page 6

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Box 870170 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-4116 | Puzzles ...... 15 Chance of Friday 90º/68º Advertising: 348-7845 | Classifi eds: 348-7355 Opinions ...... 4 Classifieds ...... 15 thunderstorms Partly Cloudy Letters, op-eds: [email protected] Press releases, announcements: [email protected] Sports ...... 10 Arts & Entertainment 16 86º/65º 2 Thursday, August 27, 2009 NEWS The Crimson White NEWS in brief CAMPUS | Tailgating games event to be UA group looking for freshman held Friday also participating in events at UA,” said Caitlin Looney, a the year and commit to com- Freshman Forum around campus and doing senior majoring in journalism pleting 30 hours of service over Student Involvement Week will continue through Friday taking applications community service hours.” and history. “I would advise the course of the year, accord- with tailgating games from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Student Students involved in any freshman interested in ing to the online application. Recreation Center fields until Sept. 1 Freshman Forum go through getting involved on campus to The Web site also encour- This pre-season tailgate party will feature games — horse- weekly training and are active- apply and make the most of ages students interested in shoes, cornhole, bocce ball, ladder toss and more — as well ly involved in several annual their experience…because it applying to review their sched- as information about participating in UA intramural and club By Kelsey Hendrix on-campus events throughout truly is one of the best oppor- ules before submitting an sports. For more information, visit urec.ua.edu. Staff Writer the year. tunities for new students to application, in order to make “Those involved in make friends and develop both sure that they have the time The Office of Student Freshman Forum get to take personally and professionally to dedicate two to three hours CAMPUS | Second annual Greekfest Involvement is looking for part in a variety of activities during their time here at UA.” per week to being involved in planned for Friday on fraternity row freshmen eager to get connect- such as Beat Auburn Beat “Freshman Forum allowed Freshman Forum. ed, strengthen their leader- Hunger, Capstone Creed Week, me to make life-long friends “This opportunity truly does The Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils along with ship skills and give the fresh- Homecoming and Alabama and establish a network of give you a foot in the door, Costa Del Mar invite students to the second annual U. of Blue man class a voice. Youth Summit,” Karagas said. gifted individuals seeking to because students not only get a Greekfest on Friday. The show will feature four different per- The office is accepting appli- “They also take part in several better themselves by serving great deal of experience while formances. Azz-Izz will open the show, followed by Keller cations for Freshman Forum, local service projects in the others,” said Milton Nettles, on the Forum but also make Williams. The third act of the night will be country/folk legend a leadership and community Tuscaloosa area.” a senior majoring in chemical connections with their peers, Robert Earl Keen. The headline of the event will be a two-hour service program for first-year Applications can be found engineering. “My experience past members, and several set by jam-band legend moe. students at the University. at leadership.ua.edu and are within Freshman Forum gave members of the faculty and Fraternity and sorority members can buy tickets though “Freshman Forum is usually due Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. Once all of me the initial drive and focus staff,” Karagas said. “Students their organizations, and all other students will be able to pur- made up of about 160 fresh- the applications are received that I would need to make a often find that they can carry chase general admission tickets through the Crimson Arts men on campus who are look- by the Office of Student difference at the University on the skills they learn while ticket office. ing for a leadership develop- Involvement, a select group of and within the Tuscaloosa in Freshman Forum with them All of the proceeds raised through ticket sales of U. of Blue ment opportunity,” said Alex students will be invited back Community. I learned that wherever they decide to go Greekfest will go to support The Billfish Foundation, a pro- Karagas, coordinator of stu- for interviews to be held on being a campus and commu- and get involved after their gram that works to return billfish populations worldwide to a dent involvement and leader- Sept. 8, 9 and 10. nity leader entails being a ser- freshman year.” healthy level of abundance, and Magic Moments, a non-profit ship. “Freshmen involved in Past members said they vant above all else.” Students who have ques- organization that grants non-medical wishes for seriously ill Freshman Forum go through encouraged freshmen to apply If selected, Freshman Forum tions and are interested in children in Alabama. three different tracks through- for Freshman Forum. members are expected to applying can visit the Web Gates open on Jefferson Avenue at 6 p.m. The show starts at out the year: professional “I had an outstanding expe- attend weekly meetings on site or the Office of Student 6:15 p.m.. development, creative campus rience as a part of Freshman Monday evenings from 7 p.m. Involvement for more informa- and civil engagement, while Forum during my first year to 8:30 p.m., pay $40 in dues for tion.

CAMPUS | Golden Key meets tonight around when they become a circle,” Robertson said. “We only do we give freedom to the

‘Zipster.’ When they become have the Crimson Ride, 348- students, but we’re also put- The UA chapter of Golden Key International Honor Society ZIPCAR Continued from page 1 a member, they’ll use public RIDE through the night, and ting a lot of money back into is holding its first meeting of the year tonight at 6 p.m. in Room transit up to 50 percent more, now we have Zipcar if stu- their pockets.” 252 of Hardaway Hall. UAPD Officer Andy Liles will speak operations at Zipcar. “People they bike more, they walk dents need to get off campus.” Zipcar also impacts the about safety. Students who attend are asked to bring a 4-pack fundamentally change the more.” Six Zipcars will be available environment. For every of applesauce or pudding, which will be donated to the special way they look at getting Zipcar allows students to to students and can be found Zipcar on the road, 15 to 20 education class at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. use cars on an hour-long, daily in the parking lot between personally owned vehicles For more information, visit www.bama.ua.edu/~gknhs. or even a weeklong basis with Rose Towers and Riverside, are taken off the road, Malloy rates that vary according to the parking lot between Paty said, saving a large amount of STATE | Chuck Norris endorses Roy Moore We accept the day of the week. Zipcar’s Hall and Blount Hall and in gas and crude oil. system allows students to join front of Tutwiler Hall. In addition, Malloy said for Ala. governor Dining Dollars and then reserve a car when “We have staged these vehi- Zipcar pledges to use the MONTGOMERY (AP) — Actor and political activist Chuck they need one. cles in our most heavily popu- highest rated SmartWay vehi- Norris has endorsed Republican Roy Moore for governor of and Bama Cash Once the reservation is con- lated areas,” Robertson said. cles, representing transporta- Alabama. firmed, the member can use “Hopefully, if we get some tion modes that are environ- Norris issued a statement Wednesday saying Moore’s resume their card, or Zipcard, to acti- more, we can better spread mentally cleaner and more “reads like a Who’s Who of American life and justice.” Norris vate and unlock the reserved them around campus.” fuel efficient, according to the recalled Moore’s service in the Vietnam War and his ouster as car, said Zipcar spokesman According to the Zipcar SmartWay website. Out of the chief justice after refusing to remove his Ten Commandments Jaime Quick. The keys will be website, a member saves $500 six Zipcars on campus, there monument from the state judicial building. located in the car along with a each month by sharing cars as will be two hybrid vehicles: Send announcements and campus news gas card. an alternative to driving per- the Honda Insight and the to [email protected] View our menu @ Ronnie Robertson, UA sonally owned vehicles. Toyota Prius. thecrimsoncafe.com director of transportation, “The one word that every- The company has had suc- said discussions about a pos- one uses to describe Zipcar cess at other universities sible partnership with Zipcar is ‘freedom,’” Malloy said. in the south, including the this week 1301 University Blvd. began in May. “We’re enabling a freedom of University of North Carolina CAMPUS “On the Strip” “Now, I think we’ve com- car ownership and a freedom at Chapel Hill, the University 750-0203 pleted a full transportation from car payments. And not of Florida and Duke THURSDAY FRIDAY University. Zipcar representa- tives said they hope to see the • Get Involved, Get • Get Involved, Get same outcome at UA. Active: Alabama Active: Tailgating “It’s becoming more and Women’s Rowing Team Games, Student more popular,” Quick said. Recreation Center fields, “When people buy into this interest meeting: 247 program, they really see the Bryant Hall, 7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. benefit and see how it chang- • Get Involved, Get • GreekFest: Fraternity es their lives. They see how Global: Culture Row, 6 p.m. much more freedom it gives Welcome, Crossroads than they had anticipated.” Lounge, 11:30 a.m. to The idea has already caught on with some students at the 1:30 p.m. University. “We’ve already had several For more events, see calendars on Arts & people sign up, and I think Entertainment and Sports. that’s great. When the cars get here, it will be even more tangible,” Robertson said. “These are 2009 cars that are nice, clean, and well-main- tained. Where else can you EDITORIAL get such a nice vehicle on an hourly basis?” • Amanda Peterson, editor-in-chief • Will Nevin, manag- Stephens believes that a ing editor • Avery Dame, metro/state editor • Drew Taylor, Zipcar membership would admin affairs editor • Lindsey Shelton, student life editor relieve her transportation • Alan Blinder, opinions editor • Steven Nalley, arts & problems overall. entertainment editor • Tyler Deierhoi, assistant arts & enter- “It would make it a lot easi- tainment editor • Jason Galloway, sports editor • Spencer er if I needed to go somewhere White, assistant sports editor • Brandee Easter, design editor by myself, or if I needed to go • Emily Johnson, assistant design editor • Jerrod Seaton, the mall,” she said. photo editor • Katie Bennett, assistant photo editor• Sharon Zipcar representatives will Nichols, chief copy editor • Aaron Gertler, graphics editor be on the Ferguson Plaza • Andrew Richardson, web editor Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to speak with students about Zipcar memberships. ADVERTISING For more information or to • Drew Gunn, advertising manager, 348-8995, cwbiz register with Zipcar on cam- [email protected] • Jake Knott, account executive, (McFarland pus, visit zipcar.com/uala- and Skyland boulevards), 348-8735 • Dana Andrezejewski, bama. account executive, (Northport & downtown Tuscaloosa), 348- 6153 • Andrew Pair, account executive, (UA Campus), 348- 2670 • Rebecca Tiarsmith, account executive, (The Strip and Downtown), 348-6875 • John Bouchard & Ross Lowe, MAEA account executives, (Non-traditional advertising), 348-4381 • Continuned from page 1 Emily Frost, classifieds coordinator, 348-7355 • John Mathieu & Emily Ross, creative services, 348-8042 to be expected in a more for- mal atmosphere, Mackey said. He said Bama Dining is The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. pleased with how Maea has The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial opin- turned out so far. However, ions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions of officials would like to encour- the University. age students to suggest any Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student Publications changes they would like to Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is P.O. Box 2389, see and are welcome any con- Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. structive feedback, Mackey The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when classes are said. in session during Fall and Spring Semester except for the Monday after Spring Break and the Monday after Thanksgiving, and once a week when school is in session for “We certainly hope people the summer. 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Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. the future that would put a All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated otherwise, is diner style restaurant back on Copyright © 2008 by The Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for campus, but there are no defi- Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. copyright laws. nite plans at this time. Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White. The Crimson White NEWS Thursday, August 27, 2009 3 Kennedy dies after battling brain cancer By Kellie Munts can lay claim to such continu- Senior Staff Reporter ous service. UA College Democrats Democratic Sen. Edward President Ian Sams, a junior “Ted” Kennedy died late majoring in political science Tuesday night at his home in and communication studies, Hyannis Port, Mass. at the age said he was saddened by the of 77, leaving behind a legacy of news of Kennedy’s death and service to the nation through surprised his health deterio- his role as a Massachusetts rated at such a rapid rate. Sams senator. said he expects the American Kennedy, senior senator from public to unite in memoriam for Massachusetts and youngest the political figure. of the nine Kennedy siblings, Sams said one of Kennedy’s could have lived in the shadow major causes throughout his of his brothers John F. Kennedy life was to ensure that all chil- and Robert Kennedy after dren had access to good educa- being born into a family con- tion — a cause demonstrated sidered by many to be “political in Kennedy’s work across royalty.” party lines in order to ensure However, Kennedy was not that the education system was content to merely follow the improved. path that had been paved for “Not only did the Democratic him and instead made his own Party lose one of its fathers, political strides. He served as one of its patriarchs, but the a senator for eight full terms American people lost a patriot after being first elected in 1962, for passing legislation,” Sams and is among an elite few who said. Left: Ted Kennedy speaks outside the Statehouse in Boston before a bronze statue of his brother, the late John F. Kennedy. AP “ Not only did the Democratic Party lose one of its fathers, one of its patriarchs, but the American people According to The Associated courage to pursue it. gap in America. Kennedy was influential in lost a patriot for passing legislation.” Press, longtime chairman Reed recalled that when, in Reed said Kennedy turned the passing of several major of the Alabama Democratic 1973, Kennedy accepted an invi- out to be right. pieces of legislation, including — Ian Sams Conference, Joe Reed, said poor tation to appear with then-Gov. “Ted Kennedy treated his col- the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and { } people of all races lost a friend George C. Wallace at Decatur’s leagues with grace and respect, the No Child Left Behind Act. when Sen. Ted Kennedy died. Spirit of America Festival. regardless of whether we Most recently, Kennedy empha- Reed, who leads the At the time, Reed protested agreed with him on the issues,” sized a comprehensive health Come See the black wing of the Alabama Kennedy’s acceptance of the said Alabama Republican Sen. care plan. Democratic Party, said he was invitation due to Wallace’s past. Richard Shelby in a statement. He endorsed the idea and friends with Kennedy for many However, Reed said Kennedy “His presence and his example worked toward that goal under Entire Collection years. He said Kennedy had told him someone needed to of comity and courage will the Clinton administration, a vision for America and the take a step to close the racial be missed in the Senate. My but the legislation eventually thoughts and prayers are with failed. When the Obama admin- his family and friends during istration began taking strides this difficult time.” toward a similar goal, Kennedy Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., showed his support for the plan. has not released a statement on “It’s just a sad day for the Kennedy’s death. country, really, to lose such Kennedy was known for a political heavyweight,” his great political influence Sams said. “I think we’ll see throughout his career. After Republicans and Democrats his brothers were tragically alike come together to honor assassinated in 1963 and 1968, the influence that he had on our Kennedy had the opportunity country.” to seek the presidential spot- Kennedy will be laid to rest Solid Knits $62 light for himself. The scandal at Arlington National Cemetery surrounding Kennedy after alongside his brothers. He avaliable at being involved in a car accident is survived by five children, killing Robert Kennedy’s cam- his second wife, Victoria Ann paign aide Mary Jo Kopechne Reggie Kennedy and his first theshirtshop.biz encouraged him to continue to wife Joan Bennett. 525 Greensboro Ave. I 752.6931 further his political ideas from the Senate floor. Information from the Associated 5HDO*RRG3URGXFWV5HDO*RRG/LIH (205)342-4868 On Hill Behind Wal-Mart on Skyland www.woods-n-water.com During his time as a senator, Press was used in this report.

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Should U.S. presidents By Ben Baxter the nuances of health care, insur- satisfied with their current health — health care for every American — his work over take vacations? ance, and individual health? How care). the decades helped to set the stage for debate tak- President Obama and his admin- can we have a better debate? Second, citizens need to become ing place now in the halls of Congress and in every

istration feel that health care in First, it is time to end the politi- better informed. The simplest job community in America. If reform is to happen, we this country needs to be reformed cization of this health care debate. that citizens can perform is to keep can — and should — give much of the credit to { YOUR VIEW } as a way to improve healthiness, their representatives accountable, Kennedy, who started the long road to reform long increase hospital efficiency and { but that is impossible if citizens before Bill Clinton in the 1990s and Barack Obama lower insurance inflation. Sounds Legislators and citizens are as uninformed as bright-eyed today. But reform is not guaranteed. There is still much great. alike are hooting and freshmen on the first day of school. “This idea of ʻIf you Unfortunately, the authors of There is no excuse for this citizen- debate to be heard about the benefits of the health are going to fi x a this new reform happen to be hollering like they have apathy. care overhaul Kennedy dreamed of for so long. To doctorate degrees in date, Congress has yet to formulate a single bill, problem, you have members of Congress. Third, we need to take more Congress has written a number health care manage- responsibility for our own health much less a unified voice. Some commentators to work at it every of different proposals, each with ment. status. Health insurance will not have already said that Kennedy’s death might spur hour of every day,ʼ its own strengths, weaknesses{ -Ben Baxter make us eat healthy, will not take action. We hope it doesn’t trigger rash reform, but, is foolish. Heʼll and zip code (each proposal has us to the gym and will not make rather, that it serves as a catalyst for genuine dia- logue. burn out. You have more pages than my overpriced us follow doctors’ instructions. Calculus book.) Roughly zero per- Health insurance (or lack thereof) The negotiation and discourse, however time to take vacations.” cent of Congress has read the pro- There are way too many citizens should not always be the scapegoat consuming, would not have bothered Kennedy. In posals, and likely zero percent of that will be affected by these for our poor health and high medi- fact, he would have encouraged it, for he realized — Kyle LeRoy, the American population has read healthcare reforms for this to be cal costs. More times than not, it that republican government is about developing them, either. But one would never reduced to campaign ammunition is our fault that we are unhealthy a consensus. He was, without question, a devout junior majoring in realize this total lack of knowledge for the 2010 Congressional elec- and that insurance is so expensive. partisan, but an American first. english based on the events taking place at tions. Concerned Democrats and Here is a hint for everyone: insur- If Democrats and Republicans want to honor these eerily fashionable healthcare Republicans are going to have to ance costs less if we take care of Kennedy’s legacy, they will not pass reform for town hall meetings. Legislators work together to construct a health our bodies. him. They will pass an overhaul bill, or at least and citizens alike are hooting and care bill that benefits more people But as Levar Burton from consider one, because of the principles and people “Everyone takes hollering like they have doctorate than what we currently have. If an “Reading Rainbow” says, “You he stood for over the generations. vacations every degrees in health care manage- overall improvement cannot be don’t have to take my word for it.” once in a while.” ment. realistically predicted, than per- So please UA students, faculty, and Our View is the consensus of the Crimson White’s And that is just the tip of the ice- haps all parties involved should staff, go get informed. editorial board. berg. just drop this idea of reform (espe- — Jordan Grubb, But what can be done to better cially since polls suggest that more Ben Baxter is a senior majoring in freshman majoring in inform citizens and lawmakers on than 75 percent of Americans are industrial engineering. elementary education LETTER TO THE EDITOR “He should be able Requiem for Lakeside Diner to take vacations-- Domestic violence merits attention By Jonathan Reed a suitable replacement. There’s short ones, maybe, a rapidly growing group on By Melanie DeMaeyer, like a week at a It all began to sink in as I Facebook pledging to “Boycott Jami Harris and Rachel time -- just time to sat in the vast emptiness of Maea.” Watts Signs of Abuse Lakeside Dining Hall a little Of course, I’ve given Maea a clear his head, get after midnight a few days ago. I chance. The food was delicious We write in regards a new perspective, had a basket of “chicken strips” and worthy of everyone giving to the recent arrests and come back to to one side of me. it a shot at least once, but it was of two UA students • Frequent “acciden- work.” I say “chicken strips” in also expensive for campus food. for domestic violence, tal” injuries quotes because I’m still not sure Some days, I don’t want to sit as we have some if the ground-up, manufactured down and wait on something concerns regarding • Frequent and sudden — Sassy Saint, mash of mystery meat inside cooked well and then beauti- the statement given absences junior majoring in that fried breading was, in fact, fully garnished before being by head coach Nick english and psychology chicken or something different served on the University’s finest Saban during his Aug. • Frequent, harassing and more sinister. On my plate, china. I don’t want to shell out 20 press conference. phone calls some cold, soggy eggs were Jonathan Reed half a week’s worth of Dining We feel that Saban swimming in barbecue sauce. Dollars for one meal, no matter missed an impor- • Fear of the partner “I think itʼs very (Yeah, I put barbecue sauce on and comfort at all hours of the how tasty. tant opportunity to eggs.) day or night. A nice sit-down restaurant address the UA com- • Fear of confl ict appropriate for The emptiness of the room Diners may lack “class,” but is great, but it lacks all of the munity about the seri- the president to was what hit me. This was caf- that’s not a knock on them. intangibles that I loved about ous issue of domestic • Submissive behavior take vacations.” eteria food in a near-empty cafe- They aren’t supposed to be the Lakeside Diner. Every time I violence. • Depression — Jonathan Mc- teria: churned out trays of chow classy, expensive places where went to the diner, I found some- It was our hope that for the masses, except there you take a date or sit down for one I knew at a table or waiting Saban would have Math, junior major- were no masses to consume important business decisions. in line. alerted those tuned • Isolation ing in telecommunica- them. They’re a place where you It took my meal plan, which into the conference of • Insuffi cient resources tion and fi lm What I missed was the sizzle can go to get a cheesesteak meant it didn’t actually feel like I the severity of domes- of my food being cooked in all and a soda with friends and was spending money there, and tic violence and the to live of its greasy goodness right in reminisce about past, present you could get way more than far-reaching impact it front of me. I missed knowing and future adventures. They’re enough food in one meal. You has not only in our UA • Low self-esteem what was on the menu and get- somewhere you can go in your could usually get exactly what community, but also EDITORIAL BOARD ting exactly what I wanted: real, pajamas in the middle of writing you were after, especially since globally. According to delicious chicken tenders, grits a paper and get whatever you they kept the chicken tenders the U.S. Department Source: ndvh.org Amanda Peterson Editor and an omelet all smothered crave, be it a burger and fries stacked up to the ceiling. It was of Justice, one in three women will experience domestic Will Nevin Managing Editor in barbecue sauce. or an omelet, grits and chicken the perfect choice for violence in her lifetime. Furthermore, women between In the space busy, overstressed the ages of 16-24 have the highest rate of intimate part- Opinions Editor Alan Blinder a floor above Diners may lack “class,” but that’s not a knock college students. ner violence and approximately 32 percent of college stu- me where that on them. They aren’t supposed to be classy, While it may dents are survivors of intimate partner violence. WE WELCOME dream was once expensive places where you take a date or sit not be possible to Clearly, this is an issue that deserves more coverage in YOUR OPINIONS fulfilled until down for important business decisions. bring the diner back, The Crimson White and should have been handled with 2 a.m., well- — Jonathan Reed the importance of it greater emphasis by Saban in his statement. Letters to the editor must be dressed work-{ } to students is hard to We hope that Saban will address the issue of domestic less than 300 words and ers were clean- ing up tenders. Whatever tickles your ignore. The diner is violence further with his players. Additionally, should guest columns less than 800. tablecloths in a classy restau- fancy. such a valuable asset because it this matter arise in the future, we encourage him, as well Send submissions to letters@ rant. I know I’m not alone in deal- is comforting, quick and simple. as other UA officials, to use their influential forums to cw.ua.edu. Submissions The sights, sounds and smells ing with the shock of return- It is, according to the motto inform not only the media, but also the greater UA com- must include the author’s of the diner were brazenly ing to school and finding my of the Athens, Ga. restaurant munity about domestic violence. Finally, we hope to see name, year, major and day- absent. beloved Lakeside Diner gone. Weaver D’s, which spawned an members of the UA campus and Tuscaloosa community time phone number. Phone The diner is a staple of Many people don’t think the REM album title, “automatic for at National Domestic Violence Awareness Month events numbers are for verification the people.” What’s so wrong and will not be published. American culture. From the replacement of the diner with throughout October. Students should also include setting for so many scenes of a “classier” sit-down restaurant with a place that serves food their year in school and “Seinfeld” to the half-hour tour in Maea (which I still, being a automatic and for the people? If abuse is suspected, please contact the national major. For more information, of Americana on Food Network’s working class inner-city kid domestic abuse hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or call 348-6144. The CW “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” to from the Midwest, struggle to Jonathan Reed is a sophomore visit www.ndvh.org reserves the right to edit all Edward Hopper’s famous paint- pronounce) was needed, and majoring in political science submissions. ing “Nighthawks,” the diner is many also don’t see the extra and journalism. His column Melanie DeMaeyer, Jami Harris, and Rachel Watts are a ubiquitous image of good food late night dining hall hours as runs on Thursdays. graduate students in women’s studies. The Crimson White NEWS Thursday, August 27, 2009 5 Obama: ‘‘thank you and goodbye’’ to Kennedy

By Glen Johnson and Philip Elliott summer vacation on Martha’s Hillary Rodham Clinton. During In this The Associated Press Vineyard to mark Kennedy’s his endorsement, Edward 1962 fi le death from brain cancer late Kennedy painted Obama as photo, Sen. CHILMARK, Mass. — Edward Tuesday night: the great politi- heir to the legacy of his slain Edward M. M. Kennedy was much more cal debt Obama owes Kennedy. brothers. That connection, to Kennedy, than just former Senate col- “His fight has given us the the dynasty of John, Robert center, league and influential legislator opportunity we were denied and Edward Kennedy, lent the poses with to Barack Obama, evident in the when his brothers John and young contender immeasurable his broth- president’s personal, mournful Robert were taken from us: the credibility with establishment ers U. S. tribute on Wednesday. blessing of time to say thank Democrats and cemented a per- Attorney Obama lauded the you — and goodbye,” Obama sonal friendship. General Massachusetts senator’s tire- said. “I remember another such Robert F. less work for legislation that Obama owes his ascension time, in the 1960s, when I came Kennedy, reshaped the lives of millions to the White House perch that to the Senate at the age of 30. left, and of Americans — “including was denied Kennedy in part to We had a new president who President myself,” the nation’s first black the senator’s help. inspired the nation — especial- John F. president added in a poignant At a crucial moment in the ly the young — to seek a new Kennedy at hint of affection. Also clearly brutal, marathon primary frontier,” said Kennedy during the White not forgotten as a grieving contests, Kennedy endorsed the endorsement speech. “I’ve House in president took a break from his Obama over Democratic rival seen it. I’ve lived it. And with Washing- Barack Obama, we can do it ton. “His fi ght has given us the opportunity we were again.” denied when his brothers John and Robert were “Your time only comes once, taken from us: the blessing of time to say thank and this is your time,” Kennedy AP had told Obama in urging him you — and goodbye.” to seek the White House in 2006, according to a Kennedy {}— President Obama aide who spoke on condition of anonymity to recount a private When Kennedy’s brain can- Since becoming president, conversation. cer kept him from delivering Obama has gone out of his way All high praise from a man his stepdaughter’s college com- to pay tribute to Kennedy. He whose family name, Obama mencement address, Obama invoked him during a joint ses- Homegrown Alabama said Wednesday, “is synony- left the campaign trail and sion of Congress in February, mous with the Democratic stood in for his then-Senate col- led a “Happy Birthday” sing- Party.” league. along during a tribute at the Farmers’s Market Kennedy will lie in repose Returning the favor, Kennedy Kennedy Center and hand- for two days at the John F. traveled to the Democratic delivered a letter from the sena- Kennedy Presidential Library National Committee’s nomi- tor to Pope Benedict XVI. and Museum in Boston, and a nating convention in Denver a Most recently, Obama award- memorial service is scheduled year ago — one year to the day ed Kennedy the nation’s highest there Friday night. Kennedy’s of his death — at great risk to civilian honor, the Presidential funeral was scheduled for his health. He delivered a heart- Medal of Freedom. Saturday morning at Our Lady felt, seven-minute speech that Early Wednesday morning, of Perpetual Help Basilica in brought many to their feet and Obama was awakened by a top Boston, followed by his burial some to tears. aide just after 2 a.m. EDT to Saturday afternoon with his “The work begins anew. The learn of the death of the man Band = Blues Camp Band Today! brothers at Arlington National hope rises again. And the dream he fondly called “a colleague, Cemetery outside Washington. lives on,” Kennedy said, an echo a counselor and a friend.” The A White House official said of the concession speech that president spoke with the sena- Produce Basket Giveaway! Obama would deliver a eulogy ended his 1980 presidential bid. tor’s widow, Victoria, soon at Saturday’s funeral. The offi- The senator returned to afterward and ordered flags cial spoke on condition of ano- the Capitol in January to see flown at half-staff on all federal -Come Sign Up to Win nymity because the Kennedy Obama sworn in, suffering a buildings. family had not yet made an seizure at a celebratory lun- “Even though we knew this -Must Be Present to Win announcement. cheon afterward. day was coming, we awaited Both Kennedy and Obama They were bound on a lighter it with no small amount of -Drawing @ 5pm had giant personalities and note, too. When Obama was dread,” Obama said, tieless, inspired a generation of faced with the much-watched coatless and grim-faced at Americans with similar themes choice of a dog for his two a makeshift lectern outside Hackberry For more information call of service and idealism. They daughters, it was Kennedy who his rented island compound. became comrades in the Senate gave him “Bo,” a Portuguese “His extraordinary life on this Homegrown Leah Thomas (334) 799-7658 over their opposition to the war water dog like the pair of dogs Earth has come to an end. The Alabama in Iraq and nurtured a relation- that have been a fixture in extraordinary good that he did

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JOURNALS The journal itself contains There is no hidden agenda Continued from page 1 various pieces of University- with keeping these journals, related information, such as Bryan said, and they are only George Wallace Jr. eyes Harris and Lloyd Halls three academic support services, to be used as tools the RA, years ago, the “First Year the University Career Center can use to better keep track Experience” journal system and various student organi- of their students’ needs. was implemented on a large zations, in addition to a num- In addition, Bryan said he race for Ala. treasurer scale for the first time this ber of pages in which RAs hopes the RAs will use the semester to all residence can take notes on students to journals accordingly to ulti- By Phillip Rawls Wallace, the son of former The reason for the calls is halls. see how their college experi- mately do their jobs to the The Associated Press Govs. George and Lurleen that when Wallace was state In addition to giving notes ences are going or to make best of their abilities. Wallace, served two terms as treasurer, he and Lt. Gov. for RAs to follow, Wallace said referrals to various sup- “I hope that the residents MONTGOMERY — Former state treasurer from 1987-1995 Jim Folsom Jr. persuaded the the journals would also serve port services if a particular and RA’s view this booklet as State Treasurer George and two terms on the Public Legislature to start the pro- as good ways to analyze pos- student has a problem that a tool that they can both use Wallace Jr. is considering Service Commission from 1998- gram in 1990. The Legislature sible trends within the halls. requires attention. to better understand each making a political comeback 2006. Wallace ran for lieutenant honored the two officials by “It allows us to look at Ross Bryan, director of res- other, their community, and because he wants to help the governor in 2006 but lost the naming the program after the whole picture,” Wallace idential communities, said the larger campus commu- state’s prepaid college tuition Republican runoff. them. said. “It lets us see how our the journals are not put into nity,” Bryan said. plan make a financial come- Since then, he and his wife, Parents or grandparents pay back. Elizabeth, have been dividing a fixed amount into the pro- Wallace, a Republican, said their time between homes in gram in expectation a child will he is leaning toward running Shelby County and Palmetto, receive four years of tuition at for state treasurer next year Fla., and he has been writing a a state university. The state Time gap in Jackson death and expects to announce a deci- book about his father. invests the money to pay tuition. sion within a month. “I had believed the days of The program had no major If he runs, he will join seeking political office were problems paying tuition until Republican Terry Dunn and over for me,” said Wallace, 57. the stock market plunge caused could prove key to case Democrat Jeremy Sherer in That changed when longtime the investments to lose about the race. Both said Wednesday supporters and participants in half their value. Tuition costs Thomas Watkins Chernoff said Murray never administration requires lifesav- they plan to stay in the race if Alabama’s Prepaid Affordable also started growing faster The Associated Press told police he found Jackson ing equipment and a trained Wallace enters it. College Tuition Plan began to than anticipated. A recent state not breathing at 11 a.m. — anesthesiologist monitoring The current treasurer, call him when the program study estimated it could take as LOS ANGELES — A key point instead, it was more like noon. the patient at all times. While Republican Kay Ivey, is run- ran into financial problems in much as $1 billion to make good of contention has emerged in “Their theory is he came back the 25 mg dose Murray said he ning for governor. February. on the tuition contracts. the case investigators are piec- and wasn’t breathing. That’s not gave Jackson was relatively “We’ve got to recover, and ing together about the death of what Dr. Murray told them,” small, its combination with the I’d like to be a part of that,” Michael Jackson: Exactly when Chernoff said Tuesday. “They sedatives lorazepam and mid- Wallace said in an interview did Dr. Conrad Murray real- are confusing the time Michael azolam proved deadly. Tuesday evening. ize that his patient had stopped Jackson went to sleep with the Even if Murray found Jackson In Wallace’s view, the state breathing? time he stopped breathing.” around noon, he still waited too should back up the program’s There are currently two Chernoff did not provide long to call an ambulance, said 48,000 contracts with money accounts of that moment on additional detail about what one medical expert, adding that from a trust fund the state has June 25, and about an hour sep- Murray had told police. anyone — including doctors — for revenue from natural gas arates them. Home use of propofol is should make calling an ambu- wells drilled in state-owned According to police docu- virtually unheard of — safe lance their first priority. waters. He said Alabama tax- ments, Murray told detectives he payers should not bear the cost. put Jackson to sleep with drugs “Those who didn’t purchase just minutes before he found the the contracts shouldn’t be singer not breathing around 11 responsible for restructuring a.m., then let nearly 90 minutes the PACT program,” he said. go by — much of that time on his Dunn, a Southside business- cell phone — before an ambu- man, said he’s ready to take on lance was called. Wallace in the GOP primary in But Murray’s lawyer says the June. doctor didn’t discover a stricken “It’s an issue of whether Jackson until around noon. voters want a new face in Investigators have ruled Montgomery or someone from Jackson’s death a homicide, the old days,” he said. based on tests showing he was Sherer, a Birmingham attor- killed by the combination of the ney, said that if he ends up anesthetic propofol with at least facing Wallace in the general two sedatives, a law enforce- election in November 2010, one ment official told The Associated AP issue he will raise is the tuition Press, speaking on condition of AP George Wallace Jr. talks with reporters along with his wife program not having a sound anonymity because the finding In this fi le photo, a silver BMW, identifi ed by police as belong- Elizabeth after conceding defeat in the Republican runoff elec- financial design. has not been publicly released. ing to Michael Jacksonʼs doctor Conrad Murray, is taken tion for lieutenant governor in Montgomery in 2006. Former “The problems with PACT did The homicide designation from Jacksonʼs rented home in the Holmby Hills section of Los State Treasurer George Wallace Jr. is considering a political not begin with Kay Ivey. They does not necessarily mean a Angeles. comeback because he wants to help the stateʼs prepaid college were formed at the inception,” crime was committed, though tuition program make a fi nancial comeback. he said. it’s a helpful starting point should prosecutors choose to seek criminal charges. Police have said Murray is the target of an investigation into manslaugh-   !" ter, defined as a homicide with- out malice or premeditation. Want a taste of the Murray told police he spent the morning of June 25 admin-  "  " istering various sedatives to Jackson in an attempt to get him Real World? to sleep, according to an affida- " "! vit for a search warrant served last month on Murray’s clinic in The CW is now accepting resumes for Houston. 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By Polly Anderson the Party,” which was being The Associated Press released on DVD. Dunne was beginning to NEW YORK — Author write his memoirs and, until Dominick Dunne, who told close to the end of his life, he stories of shocking crimes posted online messages on his among the rich and famous own Web site commenting on through his magazine articles events in his life and thanking and best-selling novels such his fans for their constant sup- as “The Two Mrs. Grenvilles,” port. died Wednesday at his home in Dunne was part of a famous Manhattan. He was 83. family that also included his Actor-director Griffin Dunne brother, novelist and screen- said in a statement released by writer John Gregory Dunne; Vanity Fair that his father had his brother’s wife, author Joan been battling bladder cancer Didion; and his son, Griffin. for some time. 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S of the game to muscle mem- fully recovered from a foot ory before beginning specific injury sustained during prac- game planning for the Hokies tice for the Sugar Bowl last next week. season. Page 10 • Thursday, “Basically, we just went out “I feel 100 percent, but I’m August 27, 2009 there and…worked on the fun- sure I’m still working out some damental things,” said red- of the kinks,” Peek said. “But Editor • Jason Galloway shirt junior wide receiver Earl I feel wonderful out there, so crimsonwhitesports@ Alexander. “[We’re] doing the I’m just blessed with that.” basics and just getting better The injury did not severely gmail.com at those things before we start limit Peek during scrimmages preparing for the game.” this fall, as said he has been able to fully participate. It’s (almost) game “Yes, sir, I’ve been able to do SPORTS everything in the scrimmag- time es,” Peek said. “I’m thankful Other notes: Above: Red- this week to be where I’m at right now.” shirt fresh- At the same time, Alexander • Senior All-American nose man Damion was unable to hide his eager- A cult of tackle was not Square lifts a TODAY ness to begin the season at the at practice Wednesday, but a teammate dur- Georgia Dome on Sept. 5. personality source close to the program ing defensive • Women’s “Oh, yeah,” Alexander said said Cody was excused with line drills when asked about his excite- Anders was asked about the flu. Wednesday. Volleyball vs. St. ment for the start of the 2009 the personality of the 2009 Louis: St. Louis, Mo., • Freshman stud running season. “Everybody is excited, Alabama defense, which back shed Left: Fresh- 7 p.m. very excited.” returns many key pieces of a his black non-contact jer- man running Tight end transfer Colin top-5 nationally ranked unit sey for Wednesday’s prac- back Trent • Women’s soc- Peek, who sacrificed his from 2008. tice, indicating that he has Richardson cer vs. Samford: junior year of eligibility as he “Hard-working, unwilling returned to health. Kenny Bell runs through sat out the 2008 season per to give up an inch, just a very Birmingham, 7 p.m. remains the lone non-quarter- drills during NCAA rules, is perhaps more stubborn defense,” Anders back wearing the black jersey Wednesdayʼs excited than any player on the said. “I feel like we can do with a case of shin splints. practice. FRIDAY Alabama roster to get on the great things with the people •Redshirt sophomore Richardson field. we have.” made a spec- went full speed • Women’s “I’m definitely super-antsy,” The Tide will continue tacular one-handed recep- after wearing Peek said. “After a year on the practice this afternoon. All tion during drills with the a black non- Volleyball vs. Penn sidelines, you lose a little bit practices are closed to contact jersey State: St. Louis, Mo., quarterbacks. The lighting- of that enthusiasm, not wor- the public. fast wideout, who is reminis- Tuesday due 1 p.m. cent of another great No. 4 to a shoulder Tide receiver by the name of injury. • Women’s “Hard-working, unwilling to give up an inch, just a Tyrone Prothro, has made a Volleyball vs. Miami very stubborn defense. I feel like we can do great strong case throughout spring things with the people we have.” and fall practice for playing Ohio: St. Louis, Mo., CW | Tori Gordon 5 p.m. time this season. {}—Eryk Anders, senior linebacker

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He finished the By Jason Galloway ing McElroy’s senior year at group a few games before gain- match with an impressive eagle Southlake Carroll High School ing the continuity it needs to be From staff reports on the 17th to close out Fowler, ESPN’s College Game Day in Texas. successful? If that’s the case, who will be his teammate at the brings a new perspective to Aside from McElroy’s poten- Alabama could be 0-1 after TULSA, Okla. –- Alabama Walker Cup in September. pregame festivities. tial to be better than Wilson, Sept. 5 in a season that carries golfer Bud Cauley defeated the “It is really quite an accom- Fans hug the rail for 12 mean- the most surprising develop- more promise than any other in No. 1 amateur in the world 3-1 plishment for Bud,” Alabama ingless hours to funnel in like ment has been McElroy’s abil- the last 15 years. in the first round of match play head coach Jay Seawell said sand in an hourglass for a ity to match Wilson’s leader- Without running back at the 109th U.S. Amateur on after he caddied for Cauley on meaningful two, making regu- ship, earning the respect of his Darren Evans and an overrated Wednesday at Southern Hills Wednesday. “It was a tough lar tailgating look like your teammates back in spring prac- quarterback who threw seven Country Club. draw for him to get the No. grandmother’s book club meet- tice. interceptions to just two touch- Cauley downed Oklahoma 1 amateur in the world in the ing. The bigger issue, however, downs last season, Virginia State’s Rickie Fowler, who is first round of match play, but A sea of 28-by-22 inch poster is the Tide’s three replace- Tech will not be scoring much, No. 1 in the latest Golfweek/ he went out and took care of board signifies that your cam- ments up front, including a if any, on an Alabama defense amateurgolf.com rankings. business. He played really well pus is about to engage in the Jason Galloway new left tackle taking over that looks to be as good as or Cauley, a native of Jacksonville, from beginning to end, which is biggest game of enters this year’s game against All-American Andre Smith’s better than last year. Fla., and a sophomore for the what you have to do when you the week, and that the fans may the ACC’s best as the favorite, spot. Smith was the anchor of But will the Tide be able to Crimson Tide, jumped out to are facing an opponent the cali- analyze the superstitions of although the seven new start- an offensive line that pulver- score on the stifling Virginia an early 2-up lead by winning ber of Rickie Fowler.” Lee Corso’s headgear pattern ers on the Crimson Tide’s ized defensive fronts unlike Tech defensive unit? That the first two holes and never Cauley draws University of even more so than the actual offense will receive an early any Alabama line since Shaun depends on the offensive line’s looked back. Arkansas golfer and Sweden match up. test against a Virginia Tech Alexander was running behind ability to allow Alabama’s run- He extended the lead to 2-up native David Lingmerth in the The Game Day crew starts its defense that ranked ninth in Chris Samuels. ning game to pick up where it on a couple different occasions, round of 32 on Thursday. 2009 road trip the same place it the country in scoring defense Not only is that the game- left off last season, which would began a year ago, in ’s last season. changing component of also take heaps of pressure off evidence shortly after earlier Georgia Dome, where in 2008, Alabama’s most appar- Alabama’s season opener a new quarterback. Court: Investigators trial court rulings. Alabama’s 34-10 thrashing of ent change is one that has against the Hokies, but it quite The 24-point waylayof Clemson wrong to seize MLB The panel said federal then-No. 9 Clemson set the tone remained constant the past possibly could be the season- last year set the stage for the agents trampled on players’ for the Crimson Tide’s five- three years — the man under deciding aspect of the Tide’s rest of the season. The play drug list protections against unreason- week stint as the top team in center. John Parker Wilson’s 2009 campaign. of the Tide’s front line in this able searches and seizures, the country, hoisting the illus- graduation gives way to red After being so dominant on year’s Virginia Tech game By Paul Elias though the ruling came too trious program out of its recent shirt junior Greg McElroy, the ground last year, can the could do the same. The Associated Press late to spare players linked years of solemn mediocrity. who snatched records away new crew up front sustain any- to the list, including Yankees Whereas last year’s opener from former Missouri quar- thing close to last year’s pro- Jason Galloway is sports SAN FRANCISCO — A star Alex Rodriguez and Red shocked the country, Alabama terback Chase Daniels dur- duction? If so, will it take the editor for The Crimson White. federal appeals court ruled Sox slugger David Ortiz, who Wednesday that agents had admitted they were on it. no right to seize baseball’s Ortiz said he didn’t care with helping his transition to which at one point was 9-0 and “It was definitely a tough tran- anonymous drug-testing about the ruling, adding it REAMER the college game in terms of ranked No. 3 in the nation. sition,” Reamer said. “I was only results from 2003, an infamous won’t help him almost a month Continued from page 1 strength and technique. Reamer, however, would not 195 pounds when I got here…I list that tarnished America’s after his name was leaked. “You need guys like Cory “The development is a lot see past the signature victory of had to put on a lot of weight and pastime and some of its big- Atlanta star Chipper Jones Reamer who affect other peo- faster for guys who have been that season, as he suffered a tear get used to carrying an extra gest stars. agreed. ple,” head football coach Nick in a 6A program,” Reamer said. of the anterior cruciate ligament 35-40 pounds around…I had a lot The decision by the 9th U.S. “It doesn’t matter now,” Saban said. “Those kind of guys “You come in and coaches are in the 31-3 Tide victory over the of good coaching, which really Circuit Court of Appeals is a Jones said. “The names are are priceless in terms of what trying to teach guys what to do, Florida Gators. helped the transition a lot.” victory for the players’ union, already out there in the gen- they mean to your team.” you already know what’s going Rehab would be long and Reamer emerged after over- which has argued for years eral public. We’ve already got The 6-foot-4, 234-pound on…I could really just focus on painful for Reamer. Typical ACL coming all the hurdles, earning to have the results of the 104 a number out there. It’s not Reamer was a product of Hoover football.” tears require at least six months a starting spot on last year’s 12-2 players who allegedly tested going to be over until it’s all High School’s powerhouse foot- Growing up, Reamer said he of recovery, and a problem with Tide squad, which finished the positive for performance- out there.” ball program, where he played was a fan of the Tide’s in-state Reamer’s rehabilitation would year ranked with the nation’s enhancing drugs in 2003 Kozinski said the players’ safety, capping a high school rival, the Auburn Tigers, but lead to a second surgery and No. 3 defense. Reamer contrib- returned. union had good reason to career with a performance for when former head coach Mike another year off the field. uted more than his fair share, “This was an obvious case want to keep the list under the ages in the 2004 class 6A state Shula came calling, Reamer “It was terrible, man,” Reamer racking up 35 tackles, six for a of deliberate overreaching by wraps. championship game. Reamer found the transition from blue said. “It was rough…I really loss, to go along with a sack and the government in an effort “The risk to the players tallied five tackles, two blocked and orange to crimson and white hated being down here for my a forced . to seize data as to which it associated with disclosure, punts, one of which he returned an easy one to make. first two years.” Heading into his senior sea- lacked probable cause,” Chief and with that the ability of for a touchdown and an intercep- “It was a lot easier than a lot After he was finally able to son, Reamer looks to build on Judge Alex Kozinski wrote in the Players Association to tion which he returned 42 yards of people understand,” Reamer strap on pads once again, a new those numbers while appreciat- the 9-2 decision. obtain voluntary compli- to set up another Hoover score, said. “[The former staff] showed curveball was tossed Reamer’s ing his final, and hopefully less Barring a last-ditch appeal ance with drug testing from as the Buccaneers would go on me a lot of love, showed me they way in the arrival of Nick Saban. traumatic, year. to the U.S. Supreme Court, its members in the future, is to defeat Prattville High School really wanted me to be here.” Saban, who perhaps saw that “It’s flown by so fast,” Reamer the test results and samples very high,” the judge wrote. 22-7 to capture its third consecu- Reamer made a quick impact Reamer had lost some speed said. “It is kind of sad in a way...I will be destroyed, and pros- “Indeed, some players appear tive state title. at Alabama, earning a special with the reconstructed knee, think the senior class will be ecutors cannot use the infor- to have already suffered this Reamer said he credits his teams spot as a true freshman decided to move Reamer to out- pushing the team to accomplish mation. 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By Josh Hedrick that Livingston be commis- Tim Yount Senior Staff Reporter sioned to create the trophies of the USA for the qualifier event. His tal- Elite Triath- UA professor Daniel ents were again sought for this lon Cham- Livingston had his work cut year’s event. pionship out for him in preparing for the After meeting with event offi- event gets a USA Triathlon Elite National cials, Livingston said they were fi rst look at Championship event held able to settle on a design that the ceramic Saturday. focused on the local clay, not on trophies He met with tournament offi- an intricate design. created by cials, checked over his equip- “They look like casserole Daniel Liv- ment, and got down to the task dishes with lids,” he said. “The ingston and at hand: processing the dump hardest part, really, was finding presented truck load of clay excavated the right glaze to go with the to the fi rst, from nearby campus construc- Triathlon colors.” second and tion. Livingston then used Although born in Rhode third place the debris-free clay to create Island, Livingston has spent winners uniquely Alabamian trophies most of his life in Mississippi in three for the winners of Saturday’s and Alabama. And for as long as events. competition. he can remember, he has been “Instead of winning some- playing and building things Submitted photo thing plastic bought from a with the rich southern clay. store, the trophies were made “I can never remember when from clay literally in sight of I didn’t play with clay,” he said. where the competition took “I didn’t have far to look for it place,” said Livingston, a ceram- either. There was a creek right ics and drawing professor at UA. in my backyard that I’d go get “The idea was for people who it from and have fun playing came from all over to be able to with.” tronic entertainment, undoubt- across the globe. He is particu- demonstrating artist for the University after transferring take a piece of Tuscaloosa home He said that during those pre- edly he still would have kindled larly noted for his raku cre- organization since 1991. His from Mississippi. He then went with them.” internet days, when “Halo” and his passion for the kiln and the ations. Raku, he said, is a rapid works are also on display in the on to receive his master’s in fine During the 2008 Olympic Facebook were far-off fantasies, pottery — clay is in his veins, he fire method of firing pottery, Kentuck studio. arts from the University. He is Triathlon qualifying event held kids made their own fun — in said. often in less than 15 minutes. Livingston has been con- now a faculty member, teaching in Tuscaloosa, then-director of his case, clay creations. For the more than 30 years of He conducts public dem- nected with the University drawing and ceramics courses the Kentuck Association Sara Had Livingston grown up in a his pottery career, his creations onstrations of this process at since he completed his bach- on the undergraduate and grad- Anne Gibson recommended different time with indoor, elec- have received recognition from Kentuck Park, having been a elor of fine arts degree at the uate levels. Dozier Bell lectures on art at Gorgas library

By Andrew Hester Her art is a revolutionary way of the pieces in the “Navigator” posed of paintings and charcoals tages of pictures that had an There are a few pieces that Staff Writer of portraying the most common collection. Even though pieces of images of the moon and clouds. effect on her growing up. The do not seem to fit into the objects, from clouds and the in the “Navigator” collection She said her “Navigator” photos were made up of the “Navigator” collection, because Walking into Sarah Moody sun, into a larger picture that are close to the size of a post- collection was influenced by ocean, and bedroom scenes. they are of parachutists jumping Gallery of Art, one expects to see has to be looked at closer. Her card, they look as if they could science and nature as they go Seeing Bell’s photo work and out into space, which she begins paintings with the usual modern techniques of using paints and be transformed into full-blown hand in hand. Bell said she was paintings, it is now hard to tell to talk about with a laugh. She feel, but there is a bigger picture charcoals is an inventive way murals with the given wall space. intrigued by works on constel- the difference between the two said she was intrigued by this behind the pieces. Dozier Bell’s to make the viewer think about “I didn’t want these to be nar- lations where an Old Testament because of the amazing talent idea by the recent closings of art work from far away looks as if how the art itself was made and rative pieces,” Bell said, describ- god is present, and the same she has to turn paintings and galleries. it is a photograph taken on film, what Bell was thinking when she ing a landscape shot. can be shown with 20th Century charcoal into art that looks as The works of Bell have been on but closer, there is more to the started the process, she said. She said the spaces in her technology. though they were taken with display in Sarah Moody Gallery art on her canvases. “My whole approach is to see work are not there for a rea- Apart from the collection in film. She explains that she uses of Art on campus since July Bell gave audiences a closer the image and then tell about it son, but they just feel right. The the Sarah Moody Gallery, Bell her work to express her experi- 31 and will be on display until look at her art through a lecture in art,” Bell said when giving her “Navigator” collection is com- also showed a set of photomon- ences into art. Sept. 4. Wednesday at Gorgas Library. introduction to the lecture. Perfecting the art of char- With most of Bell’s pieces coal and paints, Bell has pieces in the Sarah Moody Gallery at in galleries from New York to the size of 3.5-by-4 inches, the Barcelona. She also has pieces audience of her work should feel in a gallery in Maine, where she obligated to step closer for an It’s Just Around was raised and resides today. inside look to the real meaning  the Corner! 

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hatred all the way back to a bad trade The narrative of a generation involving some guy named Babe Ruth. And the Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers have been beating each other since By Avery Dame helmets were leather and the only way Metro/State Editor to see the game in high definition was to actually be at the stadium. Pop culture phenomena come But in the past decade, a new rivalry of with a distinct lifecycle, culminat- sorts has emerged in the world of sports ing in the final stage of metatex- video games, prompting gaming aficiona- ual deconstructive postmodern dos to open their wallets and ask a single analysis. Case in point: the “Harry question: Potter” series is for this genera- What do I want more — “Madden NFL” tion of college students, their pop or “NCAA Football”? culture childhood, signified in part For the uninitiated, EA Sports’ John by its still-active and interactive Madden series of video games go back fan following. to the ancient days of 1989 and have pro- “The Unwritten,” written by vided an NFL fix for millions. EA’s “NCAA Mike Carey with art by Peter Football,” on the other hand, tries to rep- Gross, then, is “Harry Potter’s” licate the college football experience and postmodern foil. At the center of can trace its roots back to 1992. “The Unwritten” lies the young With each franchise being updated adult magic fantasy book series yearly and running $60 for a new game, “Tommy Taylor” and its titular for many the choice between the two can hero, young Tommy Taylor. be difficult. But, unlike Harry Potter, Tommy Tuscaloosa, however, has spoken. Taylor is not only a boy magician DC Comics According to Matthew Barbour, an but also a living, breathing indi- employee at the Midtown GameStop and vidual, the son of “Taylor” author real-life literature. senior political science major, his store Wilson Taylor — who went miss- Tommy himself is a reference has led the nation in sales of NCAA ing not long after the publication full of references to the landmarks Football for the last two years — the only of the series’ thirteenth book. of great and popular literature and years of its existence. The University Mall Taylor resents both the books its authors, the only legacy of his GameStop had the record for the previous and the fame they bring him, as father. Though this could initially five years, meaning Tuscaloosa has been his life cycles through an unending seem off-putting for the less fan- the “NCAA Football” champ for seven string of convention appearances dom-inclined, Carey maintains a years running. and book signings. This ends when high level of reader immersion by “We’re the football kingdom of the a fan questions his legitimacy as opening each issue with an excerpt South,” Barbour said. Wilson Taylor’s son, sparking out- from the “Taylor” books or a relat- GameStop held midnight release par- rage among the fanbase. ed work. ties for both “NCAA 10” and “Madden 10” “The Unwritten” opens strong Taken alone, these are excellent when they hit the streets. For “Madden and never lets up. Carey powers his snippets that recall the best of the 10,” Barbour said the store was full with a first issue with references to the “Potter” series as well as other few people being forced to stand outside. “Harry Potter” fanbase, dropping classic children’s fantasy, such For “NCAA 10,” the store was full, sure. in nods to such classic fandom ste- as Susan Cooper’s “The Dark Is But the line outside stretched down and reotypes as people convinced they Rising” series. Personally, reading around Midtown shops. are characters from the books and them made me wish there was a “It’s big enough that we actually grill the quasi-religious cult which take real “Tommy Taylor” series, if just outside for people who preorder it,” the books as gospel. for the chance to read the books in DC Comics Barbour said. “For the first couple of By the end of the issue, how- their entirety. Covers of Issue 1 and 2 of “The Unwritten” by Yuko Shimizu. weeks, we can’t hold it on the shelves.” ever, the lines between living, When illustrated and used It’s popular here, yes, but can the breathing individuals and the to bookend important sec- “NCAA Football” series beat its Madden characters they represent blurs tions of the comic, the snippets central premise, the stories we tell need to be. Art and word comple- counterpart in a fair fight on the merits, — soon becoming invisible. Every emphasize “Unwritten’s” metatex- ourselves and others can and do ment each other well, keeping the not one based on the passionate enthusi- character is itself a reference, tuality, never letting the reader have serious consequences. tone consistent throughout. asm of a die-hard college town? either to the ‘Taylor” series or stray too far from the comic’s In description, “The Unwritten” In their previous collaboration, Ultimately, it’s a matter of personal can sound pretty dense. But it’s the comic series “Lucifer,” Carey taste. If you like the personal thrill of scam- generally a fast read, as Peter and Gross were never able to pering around the Bryant-Denny Stadium Gross’s artwork does what great equal the series from which their turf (without the security staff chasing comic artwork should: filling work was spun off, Neil Gaiman’s “The Unwritten” opens strong and you), “NCAA Football” is your game. But in what the script leaves unex- “Sandman.” At times, however, if you prefer an evenly matched, more never lets up. plained. they got extremely close. cerebral tilt (if you, indeed can be cerebral Gross’s panel layouts are not ter- “The Unwritten” gets even clos- with a football video game), then the lat- {}ribly adventurous, but they don’t er. est installment of “Madden NFL” should be your one buy if you have to choose. Welcome Back To Bama

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• “(500) Days of Summer” (PG-13) • District 9 (R) • “The Final Destination” (R) • “The Final Destination 3-D” (R) easportsfans.com • “G-Force” (PG) • “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” By Will Nevin onships when shorts looked more Managing Editor like Speedos and less like serious (PG-13) athletic attire. The Red Sox and • “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Rivalries are nothing new in the the Yankees can trace their mutual Hard” (R) sports world. The Lakers and the virtualsportsnetwork.com • “Inglourious Basterds” (R) Celtics fought over NBA champi- See GAMES, page 14 • “Halloween II” (R) • “Julie & Julia” (PG-13) • “Post Grad” (PG-13) THE CASE FOR “MADDEN” THE CASE FOR “NCAA FOOTBALL” • “Shorts” (PG) • “Taking Woodstock” (R) If you search hard enough, you can find someone locally If the college game is your game, you can’t go wrong with • “The Time Traveler’s Wife” who would take “Madden 10” over “NCAA 10.” “NCAA Football.” The gameday experience of more than 100 (PG-13) “I just prefer ‘Madden,’” said Joey Dodson, a 2007 UA gradu- teams is painstakingly recreated, and stadiums across the • “The Ugly Truth” (R) ate and a one-time graphics editor for The Crimson White. country are replicated in nearly perfect digital form. It’s a better game, Dodson says, “unless you’re hung up on Barbour said he prefers “NCAA Football” because of playing as Alabama.” game tweaks such as better play on defense and Dodson has a few complaints with the “NCAA Football” on both sides of series, namely the level of competition between teams and the easier ways to manage play the ball. Nightlife series’ dearth of innovations. “It’s a lot more realistic,” he said. “The competition varies too much in team ratings,” Dodson THURSDAY In last year’s edition, EA Sports included a feature where said. “I don’t like how you can run up the score on people. I’ve gamers could use their own tracks to accompany certain in- just played too many bad games to buy ‘NCAA’ every year.” • Jupiter Bar & Grill — Rollin game cues, such as a score, a big defensive play or a timeout. 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In dynasty mode, the player takes the reigns of a above its college counterpart. college football team and molds it in his own image, be it a • Jupiter Bar & Grill — The flashy aerial bomb squad or a nasty team built around the “Madden is beautifully done,” Barbour running game and defense. 17th Floor, 10 p.m. said. “The graphics are a lot better.” • Egan’s— Lauderdale, For Alabama fans, there’s nothing more pleasurable than And that just makes sense. Whereas the developers at starting a dynasty and leading the Tide to a national champi- 10:30 p.m. “NCAA Football” have to concentrate on more than 100 teams • Bama Theatre — and their stadiums (not to mention the litany of post-season onship. The chief joy of “NCAA Football” is Calloh!Callay! and special bowl games), the geniuses who craft “Madden” only have to living out this fantasy — after all, what Alabama deal with the 32 professional teams. You’d expect “Madden” gust Stuart Bond presented man doesn’t dream about hoisting the crystal football? Or five to look better, and while the fact it does is no surprise, that or six national championships for that matter? by Acoustic Night in the still does not take away from the visual splendor of the game. Fantasy football gets no sweeter or more satisfying than Greesboro Room, 8 p.m. “NCAA Football.” • Little Willie’s — Caroline Shines • Greekfest @ Jefferson Ave. — gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 6:15 p.m. WHO REALLY WINS “Madden” brings better graphics and closer competition, and “NCAA Football” is an easy avenue for any would-be walk-on quarterback to bring his beloved team to glory. SATURDAY While fans may continue to argue over the superior franchise, there is certainly one clear winner: EA Sports • Jupiter Bar & Grill — — the publisher of both games. 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