RAUDELUNAS Exhibit in Ferguson Center revives works from 1974.

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NEWS | HOUSING Housing cuts number of beds on campus by 260 This fall (2012), there were 8060 Incoming freshman housing administration, said. engaged in campus life during This year’s campus hous- “There are over 2,000 bedspaces. The breakdown of This year, 8,060 spaces were. their crucial first year.” ing population was made of spaces in Living-Learning housing prioritized Browne explained that After all incoming fresh- students is as follows: approximately 77 percent Communities on campus,” incoming freshmen students men are placed, priority for incoming freshmen, 5 percent Browne said. “The application Returning get first priority when it housing is then reserved to returning freshmen, 8 percent and selection process varies, freshmen: By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker 5% Staff Reporter comes to campus housing those students with hous- sophomores, 6 percent juniors depending on community.” determination and placement. ing scholarships, because and 4 percent seniors. For Honors Housing, a stu- Incoming Sophomores: The University of Alabama’s “The University of Alabama their scholarship money can Browne also highlighted dent must be a member of the freshmen: 77% 8% student population is growing recognizes a special responsi- only be applied to on-campus that not all residential experi- Honors College, while other of our total Juniors: every year, but the University bility to incoming freshmen, options, Browne said. ences are the same. Students programs have an application campus housing 6% will offer on-campus housing and part of our commitment From here, housing priority looking for a more selective process, such as the Mallet population Seniors: to 250 less students next year. to giving students the best falls by class, accommodating dorm experience can look to Assembly and three language 4% Approximately 7,800 beds start is to provide on-cam- first the rising sophomores, Living-Learning Communities houses. will be available next year, pus housing,” Browne said, then juniors and finally on campus for other residen- CW | Whitney Hendrix Alicia Browne, the director of “which helps students become seniors. tial options. SEE HOUSING PAGE 3

CULTURE | GRADUATION SPORTS | MEN’S BASKETBALL Some students say Bama beats reigning champs ‘time off’ can help

Postponing college said she also needed a break in routine. Although Moore opens opportunities did not take a full semester off, she reduced her student By Becky Robinson status to part-time. Staff Writer “I worked about 25-35 hours a week between two jobs and After graduating from high was beginning treatment for school, many students head OCD, so I was overwhelmed by straight to college the next fall my personal life, so to speak,” without skipping a beat. Some Moore said. “I am also behind students, though, decide to because I started college at take time off from classrooms Tulane in New Orleans.” either before or during their Taking time off can have time in college. both positive Cheyenne and negative Paiva, a third- consequences. year biol- I basically had my quarter- On one hand, ogy major, has “life crisis. If a student students have taken eight got that stressed, I would time to get months off dur- defi nitely recommend taking their life in ing her college order, wheth- career – one time off. er they’re fall semester addressing — Cheyenne Paiva and one sum- health issues, mer. Paiva said overcoming she was burned a burnout or out and needed a break before learning to better juggle sev- continuing her education. eral activities. There’s also “I basically had my quar- money to be made and finan- ter-life crisis,” Paiva said. “If cial stability to reach for. a student got that stressed, I Taking time off can have its would definitely recommend drawbacks, though. Students taking time off.” will be behind their peers and Paiva used her time off to graduate later than they ini- get a “dead-end job” at Target tially planned. This gap can and to become more finan- cause tension with friends cially independent. Paiva said and family members. working in retail also put her “It was difficult just because CW | Jingyu Wan situation and stress in per- the time apart really damaged Trevor Releford takes a shot during Tuesday evening’s game. spective. most of my friendships,” Paiva “You inherently meet said. “I lost things to talk Comeback in 2nd half Coliseum. second-half efforts. Tuesday Calipari said. “[Alabama] shot people who have faced more about with people who prob- The Crimson Tide (12-6, 4-1 was the Tide’s fourth consecu- 36 percent, 15 percent from challenges than you can even ably would’ve been my best puts Tide ahead 55-59 SEC) outscored the Wildcats tive win. three, got out-rebounded by 12 imagine and challenges more friends if I had stayed. Also, (12-6, 3-2) 35-22 in the second Kentucky head coach John rebounds – listen, folks – and difficult than you know exist,” I underestimated how hard it By Charlie Potter half and held them to 29.6 per- Calipari said Alabama played won. I love that kind of game. Paiva said. “You learn that would be to transition back to Staff Reporter cent shooting from the floor, with guts in the second half “It’s a gut game. It had noth- everyone has a hard story. being a student.” 39.3 percent total for the game. rather than dominating the ing to do with anything else. They remind you what it’s Students can also lose The Alabama men’s basket- Coming back from a halftime stat sheet, which propelled Neither one of us played well. like and why it’s important to scholarships if they decide to ball team overcame a slump- deficit has become customary them past his Wildcats. They gutted it. They had dis- work hard.” take time away from school. ing first half to defeat the for Alabama, which has won “When I was coaching at cipline at the end. We did not.” Laura Moore, a sophomore Kentucky Wildcats 59-55 on three of four potential come- UMass, I loved it when my team majoring in anthropology, SEE GRADUATION PAGE 3 Tuesday Jan. 22 in Coleman backs because of the team’s shot 34-35 percent and won,” SEE BASKETBALL PAGE 8

NEWS | PSYCHOLOGY UA professor’s book links mental traits in suicide bombers, mass shooters Author debunks myths of martyrdom, says which was released on White House about potential mass killers identify themselves as victims Tuesday. applications of his research. Lankford also said both “The book presents unprecedented evidence that suicide terrorists are not He said he believes that groups commit premeditated selfl ess ‘martyrs’ trying to sacrifi ce their lives for an ideological cause. the current administration is By Kyle Dennan as victims and desire social acts of murder-suicide by tar- beginning to incorporate his Contributing Writer recognition. geting strangers. — Adam Lankford research in the way that they Adam Lankford, a profes- “The book presents unprec- think about self-destructive One University of Alabama sor of criminal justice at the edented evidence that suicide terrorists and mass shooters. professor identified several University, reexamines the terrorists are not selfless As for what ordinary people factors that suicide bombers motive behind mass murder ‘martyrs’ trying to sacrifice to serve their God and cause, Lankford worked in the state can do to prevent terrorism and mass shooters have in in his new book, “The Myth their lives for an ideological but in reality, what makes department, conducting anti- and mass shootings, Lankford common at a Tuesday night of Martyrdom: What Really cause,” Lankford wrote in an them different from other peo- terrorism training for foreign advocates public awareness of book release, stating that sui- Drives Suicide Bombers, email before his presentation. ple with strong beliefs is that governments while getting his mental illness. cide bombers and mass shoot- Rampage Shooters, and Other “They’re actually pretending they are suicidal in the clinical doctorate. He has recently been ers often think of themselves Self-Destructive Killers,” to be solely driven by the desire sense.” contacted by Wal-Mart and the SEE LANKFORD PAGE 2

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It also really drove John Brinkerhoff From MCT Campus student hazing,” Mitchell said of Governors, which oversees home what Sarah [Patterson] opinion editor Friday. “Indeed, as confirmed the university system, and The two-time defending and everyone involved in the A state investigative report by a leading national hazing predicted the response would NCAA Champion Alabama Power of Pink is working for. Ashanka Kumari assailing FAMU for its failure study, there are no simple solu- result in “substantial changes gymnastics team visited the It makes me look forward to chief copy editor to stop hazing is “incompetent” tions or foolproof methods of being made” in Harper’s final Lewis and Faye Manderson Friday even more.” Shannon Auvil and contains “unfounded opin- eliminating hazing on college report. Cancer Center at the DCH On Friday, the gymnastics photo editor ions,” according to an attorney campuses, and in 95 percent of “Further,” he wrote, “the... Regional Medical Center program will host its ninth Anna Waters who is helping to draft the uni- hazing cases, students did not report is incompetent, unau- Tuesday afternoon. During annual Power of Pink meet lead designer versity’s official response to the report the incidents to campus thenticated and inadmissible the visit, the gymnasts inter- as part of head coach Sarah findings that were released late officials. hearsay evidence.” acted with patients receiving Patterson’s ongoing initiative Whitney Hendrix last month. “At bottom,” Mitchell Randy Goin Jr., chief of staff cancer treatment and the hos- to help raise awareness in the lead graphic designer The critical report by the said, “FAMU’s former anti-haz- for the Board of Governors, pital staff. They also toured fight against breast cancer. Alex Clark state Board of Governors’ ing program satisfied the appli- declined to discuss FAMU’s the state-of-the-art facility. Prior to the meet, a check for community manager Inspector General came a lit- cable standard of care, and our characterization of the investi- “It really was an amazing $104,400 will be presented to tle more than a year after the current program embraces and gative report. He said the board experience to be able to go to the DCH Breast Cancer Fund, ADVERTISING hazing death of FAMU drum exceeds all hazing prevention cannot comment on matters the Cancer Center this after- bringing the total to $1.35 mil- major Robert Champion aboard best practices recently identi- related to pending litigation noon and meet these brave lion since the Power of Pink’s Will DeShazo a chartered bus in Orlando. fied by the Board of Governors.” involving one of its institutions. men and women and learn inception in 2005. 348-8995 Citing numerous failings, it Christopher Chestnut, lead But he pointed out that about their battle against When No. 5 Crimson Advertising Manager found that FAMU lacked the counsel for Pamela Champion FAMU’s leadership was com- cancer,” senior All-American Tide faces off against No. 15 [email protected] internal controls needed to in her lawsuit against FAMU, plimentary Wednesday after Ashley Sledge said. “It was Kentucky on Friday, it will Tori Hall identify and fight hazing before asked Orange-Osceola County Harper gave a presentation great to be able to talk with and mark the second time in three Territory Manager 348-2598 Champion’s beating by fellow Circuit Judge Walter Komanski about the investigation to the get to know some of them, and years that the Wildcats have Classified Manager 348-7355 marching band members. on Tuesday to consider the Board of Governors. Solomon hopefully we made the time taken part in an Alabama- Coleman Richards Until now, administrators damaging report as the judge Badger, chairman of FAMU’s during their treatment go a hosted Power of Pink meet. Special Projects Manager at FAMU had not publicly weighs the university’s request board of trustees, commended [email protected] criticized the 34-page report to throw out the family’s the Board of Governors’ staff by BOG Inspector General wrongful-death lawsuit. The for “the professional fashion” a “different tenor” than the uni- fight hazing and tighten con- Natalie Selman Derry Harper. Florida A&M Champion family blames FAMU of their work. versity took in its legal filing. trols over the marching band, 348-8042 University is expected to file its for allowing a culture of hazing “If we know what ails us, we In court filings, Lake which was suspended shortly Creative Services Manager formal response to the report for decades at the school and certainly know how to fix it, and explained, “language does after Champion’s death follow- Robert Clark 348-8742 next week. within the Marching 100 band. that’s where we’re headed,” tend to be very positional and, ing the Florida Classic football Emily Diab 348-8054 But Orlando attorney But Mitchell contends in Badger said at the meeting. in court proceedings, it can be game. Richard “Rick” Mitchell, who the lawsuit that Champion, a Interim FAMU President very extreme.” The university, The school announced Friday Chloe Ledet 348-6153 is defending FAMU in a civil 26-year-old adult, made the Larry Robinson added, “I also he said, will likely submit a that it had hired an administra- Keenan Madden 348-2670 case brought by Champion’s choice to participate in the want to thank the team who response with measured lan- tor to enforce anti-hazing poli- mother, gave a harsh critique hazing that killed him. In the conducted that particular guage considering the politics cies and track hazing activi- Camille Dishongh 348-6875 of Harper’s findings in a legal motion he filed this week, investigation for their hard involved and its relationship ties – a new position created in Will Whitlock 348-8735 motion filed Wednesday in that Mitchell urged the judge to dis- work. I know they worked very, with university system leaders. response to the hazing scandal. Amy Metzler case and followed up that cri- regard Harper’s report, which very hard on it.” “They are two different con- Bryan Smith, who holds a mas- [email protected] tique Friday in a statement to he described as irrelevant Peter F. Lake, director of the texts,” he said. “It’s a different ter’s degree in public manage- the Orlando Sentinel. because of “Mr. Champion’s Center for Excellence in Higher way of expressing things. In ment from FAMU, will begin his Jake Morrow “I like Mr. Harper personally, own actions...” Education Law and Policy at court, it’s combat.” new role Feb. 1 at $90,000 a year. [email protected] just disagree on whether he’s Mitchell also wrote that Stetson University, said he Robinson has stressed that Komanskihas not yet ruled The Crimson White is the community an ‘effectiveness expert’ in FAMU was preparing to submit would expect FAMU’s formal FAMU has made a number of on FAMU’s request to throw out newspaper of The University of Alabama. the complex area of university its official response to the Board response to the report to have changes over the past year to the case. The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influ- ence editorial decisions and editorial opinions are those of the editorial board Minor arrest records can keep college students out of job market and do not represent the official opinions of the University. 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UA expects students is available than we initially “Living on campus was conve- friends with which to share a several different reasons. junior majoring in math, who anticipated,” she said. nient for my classes and extra- suite or hall. “We recognize that as stu- said moving off campus was to move off-campus Tyler Rigdon, a senior major- curricular organizations; “The main reason I enjoyed dents get further along in their the next step in gaining more ing in marketing, said living on however, the only downfall is living on campus for multiple college careers and are get- independence while in college. HOUSING FROM PAGE 1 campus throughout his junior that most of my friends lived years was that I knew a major- ting closer to graduation and “I loved my dorm freshman year at the University was off campus and were not too ity of people who I shared a moving off campus, they have year,” SoloRio said. “But there “We try to accommodate an overall great experience, motivated to come back to the suite or hall during my soph- developed skills to help them is something about maintain- as many students as possible, despite what most students dorms.” omore and junior years,” he make good decisions that ing your own apartment off and we maintain a waiting list might hear. Rigdon also encouraged said. will guide them in moving off campus that gives you a sense of students so that we can go “It was never harder to other students who are inter- Most students choose to live campus,” Browne said. of independence, and that’s the back to as many as possible secure housing past my ested in living on campus off campus after their fresh- This proved true for stu- first time you really get that if we find that more housing freshman year,” Rigdon said. for consecutive years to find man or sophomore year for dents like Lexie SoloRio, a feeling.”

Studies show taking get out.” college to engage in “a spe- Paiva said. “Taking off a to a junior college, then I took of service to others, you can Wolter said she also cial project or activity, work semester to figure things out some more time off to work.” discover what your passion time off can benefi t worked a job as a full-time or spend time in another first is definitely better than Alford urged students to is,” Alford said, “As I’ve got- student, a workload many UA meaningful way.” graduating with a degree only take time off while they are ten older, I’ve realized that’s GRADUATION FROM PAGE 1 undergraduates shoulder. According to an Australian to realize that you never both- young to find out what they a very important thing for Although there are some study of 2,502 students pub- ered to figure out anything,” want to do and discover things young people to do.” Hannah Wolter, a junior consequences from taking lished by the Journal of Timothy Alford, the 100- about themselves. Taking time off is a per- majoring in nursing, went time off after high school, Educational Psychology, tak- level coordinator for the “I have three daughters, sonal decision for every stu- straight to college after high Harvard University and other ing time off before pursuing Spanish Program at the and I always encouraged them dent and should not be taken school instead of opting for a schools are encouraging stu- higher education leads to University, said he took time to do something similar,” lightly. It is best to consult break. dents to take a “gap year” fol- higher levels of motivation. off before and during his Alford said. “And it worked with parents, families or close “I knew I had to go to col- lowing their enrollment into These students often found college years. out for them.” friends and consider all pos- lege to have the career the institution. employment, traveled or took “I didn’t go straight to col- He said that two of his three sibilities before committing to that I wanted, and I didn’t Harvard’s website has a part in internships in their lege,” Alford said, “I wanted daughters took time off dur- take time off. The UA Career want to wait to get started,” page dedicated to explain- planned course of study. to be a banjo player in a blue- ing and after college to pursue Center or academic advisers Wolter said. “The sooner you ing how students should find “The best time to try new grass band, and I did that for their interests. can also assist students in start school the sooner you time between high school and things is when you’re young,” a couple years. Then I went “When you take time to be making this decision. Classes, clubs teach personal fi nance

By Bianca Martin “In the business classes, the students at the University are plans to take this class in the Contributing Writer focus is much more on manag- not required to take finance future. ing a business’s money rather courses, many are taking the “There are English majors College, in many ways, than personal money, but I initiative to learn about manag- raving about this class who said serves as a trial run. Students think the lessons are largely ing their personal finance on they had never even thought can learn through internships, the same,” Lambert said. “Good their own. about money before,” Fair said. student jobs and mentor posi- companies obviously have “I think that everybody “They liked it because it helped tions before getting into “the more money in revenue than should take an entry-level them find out how to manage real world.” For some students, they do in expenditures. Bad accounting class because their money.” this also means learning about companies do the opposite.” accounting applies to “My major and everything personal finance management Lambert serves as the everybody’s lives,” he said. I do on campus have nothing now – instead of after piles of president of the Culverhouse The University offers several to do with finance at all,” Fair credit card debt later. Investment Management finance classes, including an said, “but personal finance is National Championships According to a USA TODAY Group, which provides invest- Honors College course called really important for anybody article, 14 states now require ing knowledge to expand “Finding Financial Freedom.” who is ever going to get a job Our State Tradition high school courses in personal on what is taught in class- The Honors College website or start a family. You need to finance. Research showed that rooms and enhances career course description says the make sure you’re financially Exclusive 15 Gear Hats · Tees · Stickers students inthose states were opportunities. course is “designed to pro- secure.” more likely to save and less Lambert said it is a way for vide the tools and techniques For more information likely to max out or make late students to learn more about necessary for the develop- about the Finding Financial payment on their credit cards. how to handle money. ment of a successful personal Freedom course, go to honors. Matt Lambert, a sopho- “We manage a portfolio financial plan over one’s life ua.edu. For information about more majoring in finance and of stocks,” he said. “It’s real span” and deals with “money how to become involved with accounting, said the classes money.” management and credit use… the Culverhouse Investment he takes at The University Lambert said he believes it investments, insurance, and Management Group, go to 15 15 15 15 of Alabama provide lessons would be beneficial for all stu- retirement planning.” http://mycba.ua.edu/cimg. Located on The Strip locker-room.biz that can be used for personal dents to take a finance course Doug Fair, a sophomore 1218 University Blvd. 205.752.2990 finances. while in college. Although majoring in biology, said he NEWS Page 4 OPINION Editor | John Brinkerhoff ULTURE C [email protected] SPORTS OPINIONS Wednesday, January 23, 2013 CIVIL RIGHTS LETTER TO THE EDITOR ‘Tradition’ too often used to defend social barriers Alabama state leadership

By John Speer These educated and like- Methodist; they have no designs Senior Staff Columnist minded people will leave the to bomb your homes or steal must learn to cope with halls of this college or the your savings. “Tradition” is as non-threat- comfort of their fraternity and I use the word “our,” as this ening a word as “box” or “cat.” sorority houses to work for our is not simply “my” problem as It does not incite fury or eupho- government, open businesses a black man. It is our problem ria within me. The term only and educate our children. All as Alabamians and Americans. reality of health care law seeks to unite people around this time, no one will ever have Our challenge did not end a shared history and heritage. challenged them to reconsider with Wallace’s stand in the If you’re anything like me, faculty and staff health plans. Tradition should generally stir their notions, as the University schoolhouse door; the tradition you have probably grown Tough luck for those commit- pride in the person fortunate John Speer fosters an atmosphere of toler- remains intact. tired of the seemingly endless ting their lives to the state’s enough to partake in it. ance for ignorance in which we We may respect tradition, debate over health care in the future. Our leaders are too However, when I see it uti- glorious traditions to continue. are all equally guilty. but we should not embrace past year. The health care busy grandstanding. lized a mechanism for defend- Our leadership turns a blind When you spend your social Alabama’s when it intentional- law appears to be almost as This is not leadership. Real ing ignorance and reinforcing eye because to challenge tradi- life segregated along racial, ly disenfranchises members of divisive as the Alabama-LSU leadership understands we social barriers, I must laugh tion would require disrupting economic and religious lines, our community, and we should rivalry these days, and sadly, must look forward and do and shake my head. I laugh the façade of unity and opening you know nothing of your fellow not shelter our university from it offers comparable civility the best we can with what because this is the 21st century, the floodgates holding decades human being. You would never criticism when it is its duty, on in the discourse surround- is given to us. It finds new, and in Alabama, we are still of racial tension waiting to spew know that I, as a black man, and off paper, to educate and ing it. But after I thought the innovative ways to cut costs debating whether or not inte- forth. enjoy Willie Nelson as much protect all races, classes and worst was over, I find that and provide a quality health grated social activities, clubs The public would rather tread as my country-born-and-bred religions. the state will forgo creating care system for all its citi- and schools are necessary. I the path of least resistance, roommate and that I view rap as Tradition has become more its own independent health zens. The ACA may do noth- shake my head because The either endorsing such archaic a toxic poison rendering youth than our security and pride; it care exchange, compelling ing to improve our quality of University of Alabama invokes sentiments or viewing it as an everywhere imbecilic (surprise, is a prison decaying our minds. the federal government to do health, but it will undoubted- tradition to defend ourselves issue too difficult to discuss. I am not a stereotype). We no longer live in a world what Gov. Bentley and others ly fail if policymakers create against those who see our igno- Herein lies the problem with You would be amazed to find where I am comfortable with would not. roadblocks every step of the rance and dismiss the pathetic such responses to traditional that poverty is not a race-based the racist educating my chil- State policymakers need to way. Sadly, this may be what ruse of tradition as little more attitudes. affliction, nor is it the result of dren, representing me in the understand the bill is here to Montgomery wants, but it’s than veiled racism. If you can sit in a room full of a lack of motivation or some state legislature or judging my stay. The Supreme Court has definitely not what is best for Now, I will not take the tradi- well-dressed, educated and like- single teenage mother tragedy. employment application. We ruled. Congress is looking Alabamians. tional route and rail against the minded people and then one There are poor, rural whites don’t need to embrace differ- forward. Obama easily won Many have argued that greek system for all its obvious casually asks, “What did you in Alabama collecting food ence for its own sake but instead re-election. Yet Montgomery even if the state created an inequities and biases, nor will think of that nigger over there?” stamps, and many of them have to recognize that we are more continues to live in a fantasy. independent exchange, the I indict its members who are or “What will we do about the jobs. You would see two-parent alike as human beings than we What our state capitol wants important decisions would accustomed to conducting their dirty nigger in office?” or “What homes, both of whom holding realize through segregation. to be true will not change remain with the federal gov- exclusive business as usual. My about these spics running two jobs and still fighting to political realities. ernment. This may be so, but words would fall on deaf ears. through our borders?” and no make ends meet. You would see John Speer is a graduate stu- This isn’t standing by a uniquely Alabama system It is our leadership here at one is in the least bit disturbed, that the Muslim and the Jewish dent majoring in secondary principle — it’s standing by would afford greater flex- the Capstone and a permis- then you have a serious moral pray as devoutly and believe education. His column runs ideology. ibility in consumer choice sive public which allows these dilemma on your hands. as piously as the Baptist or the weekly on Wednesdays. No matter your position, and limit bureaucratic over- we all must learn to cope with head – things Montgomery the new law. Our leaders have claims to value. Responsible CULTURE failed on this account. If Gov. governance would prioritize Bentley is so concerned over these advantages over mere the Affordable Care Act’s political recalcitrance. costs, logic would suggest Luckily, UA administration Obama setting standard of ‘pop culture president’ he desire the most indepen- decided against a premium dence and flexibility possible increase for next year. But in the law’s implementation. as our reserves dwindle, the By Amber Patterson criticized by his opposition and news channels more than eight The state could have attached incidence will ultimately fall Staff Columnist some supporters; they do not see seconds. The television and the the exchange to an existing on us all. We must demand it as “presidential.” computer are where the culture agency, worked with like- more from our leaders to put Being a young adult under the However, in today’s world it is is, and it is where the president minded states in creating a our interests above ideology. Obama administration, this is a lucrative campaign strategy. should be. regional system or controlled Gov. Bentley claims he the most I have seen of any presi- These talk shows are typically Those who criticize the presi- the health plans offered. In wanted to send a clear signal dent. It is also the most attention on during the day in middle-class dent for his pop culture popu- short, it could have lowered to Washington, but, in reality, I have seen focused on the first households, offices and various larity act as if the president is costs. he sent a message to those of family, specifically the first lady. establishments. He is reaching blowing off meeting with world Alas, our state doesn’t us who voted for him. Politics However, my perceptions of pres- all demographics, eventually leaders to sit on the couch with abide by logic. will take precedence over idential exposure could be attrib- Amber Patterson resulting in election and the ladies of “The View.” It is just Worse yet, the decision the premiums – and inevita- uted to the fact that I was only re-election. good public relations. I know it to forgo a state exchange is bly, the tuition – that we pay. in high school during the Bush would be the certain attention This “mainstream” president is a hard concept, but the public beginning to show its effects Therefore, a continued lack administration, and honestly, my given to the first lady’s brand will only become more preva- must actually like the president right here at The University of leadership, not compro- interest in politics was not at an new haircut. I will admit that I lent as we as a world advance in as a person to trust in his ability of Alabama. As Montgomery mise, is something we truly all-time high. love it, but at the same time, we technology. It will not just be spe- to lead. spends its energy avoiding cannot afford. But taking a step back, I have must remember that an inau- cific to presidential candidates, Appearing on talk shows with “Obamacare,” the University noticed that President Obama guration is going on. Even the but will eventually trickle down comedians that are notorious for is anticipating an additional Ross Green is a junior major- and the first family get as much president is quoted calling his to other public offices. This new making jokes about the current cost of one million dollars on ing in history and economics. TV time and coverage as today’s lovely wife’s new hair cut the open way of running a campaign president and being able to joke mainstream celebrities. The last “most significant” event of the and holding office helps keep and laugh with them increases time the first family ever got this inaugural weekend. candidates honest about their his likability and increases the much attention was during the It is not just the first lady who character. public trust in him. The pop cul- “ Kennedy administration. is constantly in the spot light. Social media, blogs and talk ture president is the president of As a culture we have become The president himself has made shows are an upgrade from a the future, and I must say it is a This is not leadership. Real leadership understands we must look for- obsessed with everything from his rounds on the talk show cir- stuffy journalist with pen, paper positive direction. ward and do the best we can with what is given to us. what the Obamas wear to where cuit, more than any other presi- and a recorder. It is a great way to they spend their vacation, with dent has. He has even been on reach the youth who barely, actu- Amber Patterson is a sophomore the occasional politics sprinkled “Mythbusters.” His many talk ally close to never, read the news- majoring in marketing and pub- in there. A great example of this show appearances have been paper and who do not stay on lic relations. Her column runs

POLITICS Obama’s second inauguration speech a rhetorically brilliant rallying call

By Austin Gaddis civil rights. invoked the parallels of Seneca But the legacy of this histor- at stake in this moment and Senior Staff Columnist Obama’s rousing speech Falls, Selma and Stonewall to ic speech might not just be its seems poised to fight to ensure seemed, at times, combative compare the social movements heavy focus on civil rights or we don’t squander an opportu- The enduring legacy and – a clearly indicative sign that of women, racial minorities and defense of big government ide- nity to become a better, more painstaking repetition of the Obama knows his signature LGBTQ Americans with our ology. The address was rhetori- inclusive America. world’s most powerful nation calls for unity in Washington founding notion of universal cally brilliant in its composi- This rallying call and chal- is perhaps no more evident are now a reality he will like- equality. tion, beseeching the remnants lenge to the nation will live on than on the few days through- ly never see. This is the new Obama made history as the of an American spirit that is as one of Obama’s most defin- out our rich history when we Obama, vastly different from first president to mention gay often forgotten in our modern ing speeches, presenting clear inaugurate a president. the centrist persona he tried rights in an inaugural address, self-centric culture. criteria for the legacy of the For decades, the command- Austin Gaddis to project during his first term, his striking nonchalance only Obama’s use of “we, the Obama Doctrine. During the ing platform of the inaugural and he’s ready for a fight. He aiding in the perpetuation of people” was dynamic, forcing State of the Union, I hope we’ll address and its accompany- for America’s next four years has set the stage for an aggres- normalization and cultural the audience to constantly cor- see more specifics and a clear ing festivities and fanfare has under his watch. sive push for his policies, obvi- desensitization toward gay relate success and growth in action plan as the administra- given a newly elected president The president channeled the ously seeing the need to cement Americans that has become a America through a collectivist tion faces loud opposition in the unique ability to craft the conscience of his electorate his legacy early while he has pillar of his presidency. lens. It was a clearer articu- Congress. outline of a renewed national as he centered his address on the political capital to do so. With this legitimizing affir- lation of his infamous “you If Obama intends to claim his conversation for the years to broad themes from the cam- But there’s no doubt Obama mation from the president, didn’t build that” comment that place in the reams of history as come. paign that helped him reclaim has had more influence than coupled with the significance dogged him throughout the last the liberal answer to Reagan In his second inaugu- the White House. He slammed anyone else over the country’s of Richard Blanco as the first part of the election cycle. conservatism, we must see con- ral address to the nation on the notion of freedom as a progressive shift that saw him Hispanic and first openly gay In this address, we got to see certed, meaningful action to Monday, President Barack reserved liberty for just a small re-elected by a commanding poet to speak at an inaugura- the real Obama – a determined push us forward. Obama deviated from his usual few. He reiterated his belief of margin, especially in regards to tion and Reverend Luis Leon’s leader, unconscious of electoral bipartisan tone. Instead, he taxing the wealthy more and the ongoing struggle for equali- powerfully inclusive benedic- ramifications, who sees an ave- Austin Gaddis is a senior major- seized the opportunity of the strengthening the middle class. ty among marginalized groups. tion, it seems easy to predict nue to make a lasting impact ing in communication studies. world stage to articulate a very He grabbed additional head- Alluding to historic catalysts just how accepting Obama on the nation he has forever His column runs biweekly on bold – and very liberal – case lines by a renewed focus on for civil change, the president plans to be in his second term. changed. He realizes what’s Wednesdays.

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By Mark Hammontree differently from men,” Wilcox, Hsu said the findings also grams about binge drinking so ness about safe drinking Contributing Writer assistant director of health Binge drinking is a suggest binge drinking may that students can learn to live practices,” Wilcox said. “We planning and prevention, said. be connected to the cultural healthy lifestyles.” have had incoming freshman “symbolic proxy for high According to a recent report “They don’t have the same climate of a campus. Wilcox said the danger for students take the Alcohol Edu issued by the Centers for enzymes and lean-tissue-to- status in college. It’s what the “Drinking culture is campus young women comes from a course since 2006.” Disease Control, college-aged fatty-tissue ratios that men most powerful, wealthy and specific, but our results suggest lack of knowledge about safe The University has resources women may be at a higher risk have, and that’s why it takes happy students on campus that binge drinking and social drinking practices. set up to help students who feel for long-term health issues less alcohol to have a stronger do. satisfaction may also be very “People often do not realize they are struggling with issues related to alcohol use. effect on women.” much associated at similar just how much they’ve been stemming from drinking. The 24 percent of women age 18 Wilcox said the percentage — Carolyn Hsu predominately white colleges drinking, especially in uncon- Women’s Resource Center pro- to 24 binge drink (defined as of college students who binge with high binge drinking rates, trolled environments like vides services to female stu- having four or more alcoholic drink has remained at a fairly a large greek presence and a house parties,” Wilcox said. “In dents who are victims of abuse, drinks on one occasion) an constant rate of 40 to 44 per- by professors at Colgate residential campus,” Hsu said. bars the amount of alcohol in sexual assault or harassment, average of three times a month, cent for 30 years. Although the University, suggests binge Despite these findings, a single drink is regulated by which can be related to alcohol according to the CDC study. CDC report did not distinguish drinking is connected to a Meagan Bryant, executive law, but in a situation where use. Additionally, the Collegiate The report also highlights the college students from non-stu- sense of campus status at many press secretary of the student students are preparing their Recovery Community through issues and dangers that can dents in the 18-24 age bracket, universities, which could result government association, the own drinks, there is more dan- the Student Health Center arise from binge drinking, cit- Wilcox said the percentage in higher rates of occurrence. University and campus orga- ger of drinking more than you allows for students to rehabili- ing excessive drinking as the seems to match up. “Binge drinking is a symbol- nizations have effectively com- realize.” tate themselves from addiction cause of about 23,000 deaths of Binge drinking can lead to ic proxy for high status in col- bated the dangers of binge According to Wilcox, eating a while remaining in school. women in the U.S. every year. many health problems includ- lege,” Carolyn Hsu, co-author drinking. substantial meal before drink- For Wilcox, the important Delynne Wilcox of the depart- ing cancer, heart disease, liver of the study, wrote in a press “The University of Alabama ing and allowing adequate time thing to take away is that binge ment of health promotion at the disease, unintended pregnancy release. “It’s what the most has many outreach programs for your body to process alco- drinking is often the conse- Student Health Center said this and sexually transmitted dis- powerful, wealthy and happy to teach students about the hol, at least an hour per drink, quence of bad planning and report is important because eases, according to the CDC students on campus do. When effects of alcohol and drugs,” can help keep students who poor judgment, and can easily it is the first to focus specifi- study. Additionally, drinking in lower-status students binge Bryant said. “I agree that binge choose to drink safe. be avoided. cally on women with regards to excess while pregnant can lead drink, they may be trying to tap drinking can be a problem on “We have been working for “These young women need binge drinking. to miscarriage or fetal alcohol into the benefits and the social college campuses, but I feel seven years with our Strategic to be smart and aware of how “As the study points out, spectrum disorders. satisfaction that those kids that The University of Alabama Health Teams and other orga- much they are drinking,” women process alcohol Another study, authored from high-status groups enjoy.” has many educational pro- nizations to increase aware- Wilcox said. “They need to look Academic Honor Council Select students to dine taking justice applications with local community Accepted members to judge issues of academic integrity experts, discuss their

By Madison Roberts 12 credit hours on campus and a Staff Reporter minimum 3.0 GPA. passions during meal “ It’s nice to be recognized for my The Office of Academic Affairs Applications to serve as stu- academic achievement and that the will hold an interest meeting for dent justices on The University of University values the usefulness of students considering applying in Focus on visual expression, downtown Alabama Academic Honor Council the Ferguson Theater at 6 p.m. on students at this university. are now available, after being Jan. 28. By Camille Corbett Feb. 17 until March 2. This will occur emailed to students exemplifying Kelsey Weiss, a sophomore Contributing Writer before they actually meet in person for — Everett Secor outstanding academic achievement. majoring in public relations, said a casual dinner downtown hosted by the Interested students are encour- she knows how selective the pro- Two dozen students from the Ferguson Center, and the entire series aged to submit completed applica- gram is, so just being nominated for University of Alabama have the oppor- will end with an after-party open to the tions to Vice President of Student Council in the College of Arts and the College of Communication and tunity this spring to eat a good meal public on Friday, March 8 at the Bama Affairs Mark Nelson. Sciences. Information Sciences is an accom- and have a conversation with interest- Theatre, where there will be local enter- Nelson said the council is com- “It’s nice to be recognized for my plishment in itself. ing people from the Tuscaloosa commu- tainment, art, food and a bar. prised of faculty advisers and stu- academic achievement and that the “It’s a really good feeling being nity as part of the program Dinner with This program has already been an dents from each college to serve University values the usefulness of nominated, because I think that Strangers. enlightening experience for numer- to provide student voices at times students at this university,” Secor they are selective in who they nomi- Dinner with Strangers is a collabora- ous students, both undergraduate and when they relate to academic said. nate,” Weiss said. “I think that my tive conversation event series developed graduate. integrity. Nelson said he receives more than academic accomplishments have by the Ferguson Student Center Union “Last fall, my own participation in the “The Academic Honor Council is 100 applications each year for the earned me the nomination, so it’s to connect students and members of the DWS series brought me first-hand expe- an appellate and judicial body com- program, but the number of posi- awesome to be recognized.” community interested in the same topics. riences with the local food and music prised of student justices who strive tions he fills varies from college to Nelson believes this council is “Dinner with Strangers is a great event scenes in Tuscaloosa – two scenes that to promote an atmosphere of integ- college. beneficial to the overall well-being for students to join with the community,” have always been existent here, each rity on campus,” Nelson said. “The Applications, which are due Feb. 5, of the University and its students. said senior Dillon Dyer, event coordina- struggling to find its own voice within council exists under the University’s include four essay questions, a disci- “Having an Honor Council on cam- tor for Dinner with Strangers. “It is a this football town,” Natalie Beck, gradu- expectation that all students are plinary clearance form, which gives pus is important because it involves resource to talk about certain topics that ate assistant for the division of commu- honorable and to observe standards consent to release judicial infor- students in the dialog regarding is the core of Tuscaloosa.” nity affairs, said. of conduct appropriate to a com- mation from the University; and a academic integrity and speaks to The topics of discussion for this semes- Beck said community is a central munity of scholars. Representative faculty recommendation. Faculty the obligation one has when they ter are visual expression and downtown aspect to Tuscaloosa, though it is often councils comprised of students and members are asked to evaluate each are a part of a community of schol- Tuscaloosa. overshadowed by football. She said DWS faculty advisers from each college student on qualities including their ars,” Nelson said. “Also, the stu- “For the spring, we’ve chosen two top- is essential to what Tuscaloosa needs to meet to discuss how they can active- personal integrity, leadership abil- dents themselves serve as symbols ics – visual expression and downtown share the many stories this city has to ly work to create new and differ- ity and concern for others. to their peers of the importance of revitalization – and will pick 12 students offer. ent ways to remind students of the Nelson said the applications are integrity in scholarly pursuits and for each of these topics,” said Heather “The community has largely been University’s standard on academic evaluated on a blind-review basis in everyday life. Furthermore, this Roberts, programming coordinator for previously defined by our sports glory,” integrity.” and the applicants with the top council is student-led, which helps the Ferguson Center. she said. “DWS gives me hope for this Everett Secor, a junior majoring scores will serve on the council. In connect the council’s mission to the The selected students and community city, because it seeks to redefine the in English, said he is honored by order to be nominated as a potential student body in a more personal and members will first discuss the topics in way we view community and all that the nomination for Academic Honor justice, students must have at least effective manner.” a social media-style blog discussion from encompasses it.” Ferguson Center hosts law

have the school career fair Thursday graphic ers By Tori Linville p.m., students can participate to bring to students at The ? Contributing Writer in a mock admissions work- University of Alabama. shop in Lloyd 222, conducted “I hope to showcase the ways The University of Alabama’s by the law school admissions that Cumberland’s practical College of Arts and Sciences deans to have a better sense skills approach will prepare designtouch will host its Law School Fair of the questions to ask at the its students for the practice of on Thursday, Jan. 24th from 10 fair.” law, and I plan to do that by a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ferguson Along with an introduction highlighting our areas of spe- Center ballroom. to admittance procedures, stu- cialization,” Sims said. “I think Students interested in fur- dents can also take advantage it’s helpful to make sure that Apply for The Crimson White Design Internship! thering their education with of the fee waivers that some you have the most meaningful law school can attend the fair schools hand out, which cover conservation with a law school Hone your skills while gaining valuable experience. to learn about admissions pro- the application fees. Kaplan, representative, and it can be cesses, facts and figures for law the educational testing service helpful to bring an updated schools across the nation, then company, will also have a table resume; if that rep can see Applications available at the Office of Student Media. gauge their ability to apply. for a free LSAT prep course, what you’ve been involved in, “With the Law School Fair, McMillian said. it can spark some conversation students have the ability to Other benefits include intro- starters that you might not become comfortable with the ductions to law schools such have thought of, as well.” admissions specs for the sev- as Samford, Tulane, Faulkner- Sims said professional goals eral different law schools that Jones, Georgia State and The need to be on the brain for stu- have tables,” Wendy McMillian, University of Alabama’s own. dents at the Law School Fair, director of advising and pre- Jennifer Sims, Assistant Dean in addition to looking for the law advising for the College of for Admission at Samford’s school that will help a student For more information, contact [email protected] Arts and Sciences, said. “And Cumberland School of Law, gain the right skill sets and the even the night before at 6:30 talked about what she hopes best academic experience. NEWS Page 6 OPINION Editor | Lauren Ferguson CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS CULTURE Wednesday, January 23, 2013 770s0s artart collectivecollective returns to campus Gallery in Ferguson Center reimagines past styles By Alexandra Ellsworth recreate their 1974 exhibition- for so many people.” Staff Reporter performance, Pataphysical Shook said what visitors will Revue in the Ferguson Student see in the exhibit is just the tip The revolutionary artistic Center, the same location the of the iceberg. movements of the 1970s were original exhibition took place. “There is so much to talk not lost on The University of “It’s crazy that we could about with what they are up Alabama’s campus. In the mid bring it back to its original to,” he said. “In UA’s home- 70s, a group of UA students spot,” Lee Shook, organizer coming parade, they lined up gathered together to make and curator of the exhibit, said. behind the band and played improvisational and avant- “It’s kind of a weird poetry.” free jazz to the befuddlement garde music, art and perfor- The Raudelunas Exposition of onlookers.” mances. They called them- 2013 will feature retrospective Several members will be selves the Raudelunas. visual art and archive mate- returning to The University The name Raudelunas (pro- rials from the Raudelunas of Alabama for the concert on nounced ra-DELL-uh-nus) group’s activities in the 1970s, Feb. 2. The concert will fea- comes from the Armenian including group drawings, ture internationally acclaimed word referring to the moon paintings, assemblages, sculp- violist LaDonna Smith, gui- and its mythical powers. tures, manifestos, posters, tarist Davy Williams, harpist Craig Nutt, a UA alumnus records and photographs. and composer Anne LeBaron, and member of Raudelunas, The exhibition opened Jan. and sculptor Craig Nutt on the referred to the group as a 7 and will close Feb. 2 with a Folgerphone, which is a saxo- venue for misfits. reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. phone fashioned out of copper “We had sessions where any- at the Ferguson Center Art tubing and a Folgers Coffee one who wanted to pick up an Gallery, followed immediately can. instrument and play it could,” by a concert at the Ferguson The concert, which is part he said. “Anyone could be a Center Theatre from 7:30 p.m. of the Sonic Frontiers con- part of this.” to 9 p.m. cert series, will also feature Nutt said he couldn’t remem- Shook said he wanted two short films. Rare footage ber exactly how the group to bring back members of of the Raudelunas members got started, but it turned into Raudelunas’ art to Tuscaloosa, performing in a mid-1970s meetings of like-minded people in hopes that people would UA homecoming parade will who, over the years, turned have the same reaction he did follow the Alabama debut of into a support group for experi- when he first saw their work. the trailer for “Icepick to the mental artists. “I was blown away to find that Moon,” a feature-length docu- “For me as an artist, it was these people lived in my back- mentary about the Reverend a seminal experience to be Middle left and middle right: CW | Shannon Auvil yard, and I could find them,” Fred Land and Raudelunas by Top and bottom: Submitted able to work in partnership he said. “Digging through Skizz Cyzyk. Top: The Raudelunas participate in a Home- with so many artists and to people’s attics and garages was “Raudelunas Exposition coming Parade in the 1970s. do experimental avant-garde like going on an archaeological will at once befuddle, amuse, Middle left and right: Articles of work on music before it really existed,” dig. I have made it my sort of amaze and inspire and should display at the Ferguson Center. he said. mission to give those people serve as an apt introduction to Bottom: An exhibit on display during the The Raudelunas art collec- the legacy they deserve. They their strange and wonderful 1970s. tive has returned to campus to provided so much inspiration world,” Shook said.

COLUMN | FOOD Staff at downtown Epiphany Café cares about food as much their customers

By Christopher Edmunds “New American Farm-to-Table sections: “Small Plates” and I ordered the “Surf and Tres Jackson sat down with Cuisine.” I was expecting a “Big Plates.” My waitress Turf” big plate, which came me and explained the process THE LAST BITE I’m not the kind of person posh, modern atmosphere, described the small plates as with steak, shrimp and short of creating the perfect short who needs Bessie the Cow’s similar to an Apple store. appetizer-sized and the big rib hash. My steak was served rib. He said the meat comes • Expect to spend: $20- entire biography to enjoy my When I walked in, however, plates as full entrées. From a in thick, neatly arranged through the front door and steak. I don’t actively seek out I was comforted by the brick starving college student’s per- medallions. I asked for medi- immediately begins the two- $30 per person “green” restaurants or entrées walls and dark wood furni- spective, I must say the por- um-rare, and I received a text- day, in-house process. The ribs • What to wear: Casual, featuring local ingredients. ture. Obviously, it was not the tions are a bit small. I was sat- book example of medium-rare. are slow-cooked to perfection. When I go out to a nice res- snobby hipster’s paradise I was isfied after the bread service, The steak was tender and Literally, the rib meat dissolves dressy taurant, I just want to know expecting. The place felt more one entrée and some dessert, juicy enough to stand alone, no on your tongue with a tangy, the people there value good like a Boston tavern, construct- but for those with large appe- sauce needed. Stacked on top sweet flavor. My only regret at • Where to go: 519 food as much as I do, and it ed without frills to direct your tites, I recommend ordering of my medallions were three Epiphany was not ordering the Greensboro Avenue, is crystal clear that everyone attention to the food on your two small plates. Be adventur- jumbo shrimp, cooked to per- short ribs on a big plate. at Epiphany Café loves and plate and the company at your ous, and mix it up a little. You fection. After my meal, I spoke with Tuscaloosa 35401 respects the food they serve. table. will not be bringing home any I also ordered one of the Jackson about the restaurant The restaurant is listed as The menu is split into two leftovers, so savor your meal. small plates, just to see how itself. He mentioned how the • Leftovers: Be open- small they really were. I menu changes based on what minded, and try some- ordered steak and eggs but the farms deliver that day and received steak and EGG. That’s how the lack of a freezer guar- thing “progressive” right. Only one poached egg sat antees the freshest meats for atop my steak medallions. The the customers. He pointed to dish was delicious, but I found the big chalkboard in the din- He even let me sample a goat the minor error on the menu ing room that listed each of the cheese dessert that wasn’t on quite funny. This dish, just like farms supplying ingredients the menu. So after all of this, my “Surf and Turf,” came with and told me he knew almost I had an epiphany: Jackson, bits of short rib. No matter every farmer by name. He told along with everyone who how good my entrées were, the me how he loves to put pro- works at his restaurant, loves short rib stole the show. gressive dishes on the menu, food… and he and the staff Owner and executive chef even if they don’t sell very well. aren’t afraid to show it.

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By Zac Al-Khateeb players such as Levi Randolph, by consecutive away meets golf complex to see their home Staff Reporter Trevor Lacy and Trevor at powerhouses Georgia and matches. Still, it’s worth the Releford. And once you get in, Florida. Still, Patterson and drive, as the men’s team is Another football season there’s no telling what could company are as talented as one of the most talented in the has come and gone, and the happen. In the meantime, big anyone in the nation, are nation. Indeed, Alabama was a Alabama Crimson Tide is once games against Florida and Ole currently ranked fifth in the single stroke away from being again on top of it. But while Miss, among others, should nation, and show no signs of last year’s champions. Saturday’s parade marked the make for great games. Look slowing down. This team has been consis- culmination of another his- for this team to provide some tently great, and returns key toric football season, it also serious excitement as the year Softball players in Scott Strohmeyer, marked its end. wears on. Head Coach Patrick Justin Thomas, Cory Whitsett Still, just because football is Murphy’s squad is another and Bobby Wyatt. And as long over doesn’t mean you don’t Gymnastics ridiculously talented team at as Jay Seawell is the head have any teams left to root for. For those of you who don’t Alabama. Murphy just took coach, this team is always Before you become a sports know, Nick Saban isn’t the last year’s squad to Oklahoma going to have a shot at the recluse until the next A-Day, only one who can boast back- City, Okla., where the team title. take a look at these teams who to-back national champion- won its first Women’s College have a whole lot to fight for in ships at Alabama. Gymnastics World Series title. This team Women’s Golf the spring semester. head coach Sarah Patterson packs a punch every year, but Don’t forget about women’s can do the same, and has her with Jackey Branham, Kaila golf, either. The women’s golf Men’s Basketball team primed for a shot at a Hunt, Kayla Braud and Jackie program here made history Is this the year head coach third-consecutive title. Traina returning, this team – much like numerous other Anthony Grant finally takes In the meantime, Alabama could go deep into post-season Alabama teams – by beating Alabama to the promised land? has plenty of tough compe- play. Southern California to win the After steady improvement tition to face. It’s already program’s first ever national over his tenure at Alabama, downed then-ranked No. 21 Men’s Golf title. Head coach Mic Potter is Grant has put together a team Missouri and the No. 5 LSU The men’s golf program is returning some talent to the that may at least get its foot Tigers. Alabama’s next match something else you can follow, team, and this year should CW | Shannon Auvil in the front door at the NCAA is Saturday against the No. 15 although you’ll have to make provide another successful UA gymnasts handily defeated LSU on Friday. Tournament with strong Kentucky Wildcats, followed a drive out to the Ol’ Colony season.

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Call John Thetford 205-361-8107 The Crimson White NEWS Page 8 OPINION Editor | Marquavius Burnett CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS SPORTS Wednesday, January 23, 2013 WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Women’s basketball team looks to beat AU

By Caroline Gazzara confident that the conference she knows that the competitive play Auburn as a battle and Alabama out for the whole sea- because our guards are what Staff Writer losses won’t affect his team nature her team has will help that there is always an edge son. He is confident that where we’re having a problem with when playing Auburn. them out in the long run. over Auburn. the Tide is right now is going to now.” After a loss Sunday to No. 9 “Well I think the big thing “Everybody’s working hard, “My teammates are excited,” ensure a win against Auburn. Perkins said she realizes that Tennessee, the Crimson Tide about this team is what we are and when everybody’s working Perkins said. “No one likes “We’re going to play the way they need another conference women’s basketball team will doing,” Hudson said. “Watching hard and trying to make each Auburn, so we’re all excited we play,” Hudson said. “And win but believes that Alabama face Auburn Thursday at 8 p.m. practice, our practices have other better, it’s competitive.” about the game, and we’re hop- they’re going to play the way basketball will help the Tide The Tide, currently 11-7, hopes been intense. We work hard, Perkins said. “We’re a competi- ing for the best outcome right they play. We want the ball to reach its goal. that motivated practices will and that’s all we can ask a team tive team and able to have that now, but I know we can get it go up and down the floor and “[We have] to play Alabama lead them to victory over the to do. Continue to work hard energy now generated in prac- cause we’ve been working hard shoot it a little quicker, but the basketball,” Perkins said. Tigers. and get better as a basketball tice. It’s going to make us better at practice.” biggest thing we’ve tried to “That’s what coach always Alabama, 1-6 in the SEC, has team, and we’re doing that, and on the court.” Hudson, however, said he make sure of is that we have tells us before the game. We’ll left the past conference games we know that it is going to pay Playing at home again and knows that work still needs to become a better defensive watch film and everything, but behind, knowing that the only off against this league.” facing a rival as big as Auburn to be done for the Tide to win rebound team. And that really at the end of the day, it’s about way to win is through playing Though the Tide has faced should give the Tide the advan- more conference games. By means that the point guards Alabama basketball, doing Alabama basketball and not a rough patch when play- tage it needs to come out on working more on Alabama’s have to rebound the basketball what we want to do on the worrying about the past. Coach ing conference teams, senior top. Perkins described the guards, Hudson hopes that also, and that’s probably what court and that’s basically what Wendell Hudson said he feels guard Meghan Perkins said excitement her team has to this improvement will help we’re working on the most we have to do.”

MEN’S TENNIS WOMEN’S TENNIS Men’s tennis to head to Women’s tennis team begins Wake Forest invitational spring season on home court The Tide looks to pick up where they left off in fall By Alexis Paine encounter often. the court under the new head Staff Reporter The team is focused on mak- coach. With these improve- Alexis Paine the spring season and play into late May. Mainz said it ing improvements this weekend ments, Botha said wins are not Staff Reporter opponents in different uni- is important that the players The University of Alabama that will help them play in set- as important as how the team forms after competing against focus on what they can con- men’s tennis team will leave tings such as this. Husak said shows itself on the court this The University of Alabama each other in practice since trol and play “good, high per- Tuscaloosa this Saturday for the players become mentally weekend. women’s tennis team will open November. The three teams in centage, solid tennis from the the first time this spring sea- and physically stronger each “I’m expecting us to go out its spring season at home attendance this weekend will beginning.” son. The Crimson Tide will take time they play a match, and he there and have a good fight this Saturday against the make for a strong regional The team enjoys compet- on Wake Forest University, the has seen progress in the team’s with these teams,” Botha said. University of Memphis. The showing, Mainz said. The team ing together and represent- University of New Mexico and willingness to work throughout “Obviously, come off with as Tide will also host Clemson is looking forward to the first ing Alabama, Mainz said. She Pennsylvania State University his first year at the Capstone, many wins as we possibly can University and the University match on Saturday but keep- also spoke of the maturity in Winston Salem, N.C., in the which he believes will help the but really keep a solid compo- of Tulsa on Sunday. ing its sights narrow for now. of juniors and seniors on the Wake Forest Spring Invitational. team play their best in tourna- sure and do the best we can.” The team is spring-board- “We’re not really going to team who have been able to The Tide is coming off of ments like the one this weekend. Husak is focused on his play- ing off a fall season that saw get concerned with looking mentor the younger players. two wins at home last week- “We’ve demanded a bigger ers being more assertive on the senior Alexa Guarachi win the ahead,” the head coach said. “We are truly a team,” end against Alabama State commitment than what they’ve court rather than setting large USTA/ITA Southern Regional “We’re focusing a lot on one Mainz said. “They play togeth- and Jackson State. First-year had before, so I think they’re expectations for every match or Championships in singles match at a time. I feel like er. They play for each other Crimson Tide head coach George eating it up,” he said. the season. which allowed Guarachi and things are in place for us to and by each other. This is the Husack said the tournament this Senior Jarryd Botha said the “We want to be more aggres- her doubles partner, junior take that first step and that best part of it. We’ve worked weekend will be competitive and introduction of Husak into the sive, especially when we play Mary Anne Mcfarlane, to enter step is obviously the first so hard to get to where we are physically and mentally chal- program has forced the team indoors,” the head coach said. the spring season ranked No. 2 match.” now. It’s match week.” lenging for the team, as they will to become more “locked-in” “As long as we compete hard in the country. The team is focused on Action starts on Saturday at be playing three matches in two to practice. The team is more and do our best, great things Head coach Jenny Mainz improving this season, which 10:00 a.m. on the courts at the days, a format the Tide does not consistent and composed on will happen.” said the team is ready to begin begins this weekend and runs Alabama Tennis Stadium.

Crimson Tide makes run, and we didn’t execute keep going.” “I thought our defense was half efforts and tenacity to SOFTBALL down the stretch.” Alabama received major solid,” Grant said. “We set in, close out the game in the comeback in 2nd half Junior guard Trevor contributions from its two big- we started to guard, we got commanding fashion that it Releford posted 13 points for gest players: Nick Jacobs and stops, we got some good effort, did. BASKETBALL FROM PAGE 1 the Tide and said the sold out Moussa Gueye. Jacobs led the a lot of different guys on the “You have to give Alabama UA softball crowd’s intensity fueled him Tide with 14 points and five defensive end, and we made credit. They fought and had Kentucky sophomore for- and his teammates during the rebounds, while Gueye tallied enough plays from an offensive great confidence, and they ward Kyle Wiltjer paced his second half. four points and five blocked standpoint. I’m just proud of played to win,” Calipari said. team fi rst team with 14 points and seven “I think that gives us an shots. The frontcourt duo the guys for pulling one out.” “We played not to lose, which rebounds off the bench. Wiltjer extra boost,” Releford said. held Kentucky star freshman Trevor Lacey exited the young guys do on the road at said the second half was “When we hear the crowd Nerlens Noel to eight points, game with 4:26 left in the sec- times.” place in what made the difference in behind us, I think that just fuels but Noel was still able to swat ond half because of cramps in The Tide’s next game will Tuesday’s game. the guys and the team. We just seven balls. both calves. be against the Tennessee “We didn’t close it out,” wanted to get another steal and Grant said the defense was Calipari commended Volunteers in Knoxville, Tenn., NFCA poll Wiltjer said. “They made their make another big play and just the catalyst in the victory. Alabama for its second on Saturday Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. CW Staff

The Alabama softball team will start the 2013 cam- paign just how they ended last year’s – as the number one team in the country. The National Fastpitch Coaches Association tabbed defend- ing national champion Alabama No. 1 in the USA Today/NFCA preseason poll, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. The Crimson Tide (60-8) received 25 of 31 possible first-place votes to lead the way in the top spot, while the remainder of the top five remained unchanged from last year’s final ranking. National runner-up Oklahoma earned five first-place tallies to sit at second place, California (58- 7) was third after garnering a single first-place vote, Arizona State (53-11) ranked fourth, and Oregon (45-18) rounded out the top five squads. Tennessee (52-14), Texas (47- 13), Missouri (47-14), Georgia (45-17) and LSU (40-25) made up positions 6-10, respectively. Syracuse (43-16) and Oregon State (36-23) were the only two teams to drop out of the poll from 2012 to 2013, but both squads received votes. The Pacific-12 and Southeastern Conference led the way with seven selec- tions each, while the Big 12 Conference boasted three teams in the ratings. Other leagues placing teams in the CW | Jingyu Wan listing were the BIG EAST Alabama defeated Kentucky, 59-55 after a second-half and ACC (two each) as well as comeback. Jack Blankenship also brought his famous “Face” the Big Ten, Colonial Athletic to the game. Association, Big West and Sun Belt (one each).