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Damien Harris has two runs of more than 60 yards. CW / Sam MacDonald Damien Harris uses new frame to fl y past defenders

By Ben Stansell | Staff Reporter summer practices. “I changed up the way I ate a little When Damien Harris bit,” Harris said. “Practice is tough. broke free in the first quarter of It was kind of in the middle sum- Alabama’s 27-19 win against Texas mer workouts, the summer condi- A&M last Saturday, he was deter- tioning program, and into fall camp, mined not to get caught from behind. so it wasn’t too hard. I just dieted a The run against Texas A&M little, ate a little better, ran a little became the longest of his collegiate extra sometimes. It’s not hard when career, supplanting a 73-yard rush you practice the way that we do, as he recorded against USC in last sea- hard as we do. If you’re not in shape, son’s opener. However, the difference they’ll get you in shape.” between Harris’ two runs was great- For Harris, the most challenging er than merely two yards; while the part of altering his diet was taking USC rush ended on the six-yard line a hiatus from eating one of his most with Harris being tackled by a USC beloved snacks: honey buns. defender, the Texas A&M run con- “I love honey buns,” Harris said. cluded with Harris celebrating in the I haven’t had one in months, since end zone. probably June or July, and it hurts to talk about it.” Harris’ offseason sacrifices have Damien Harris already has fi ve more than he did last season. CW / Sam MacDonald translated into impressive results on On every run you the field. With a slightly lighter frame is exactly what Head Coach Nick with four other running backs. He and added explosiveness, Harris has Saban wants. Having a backfield as gets to rest more often. want to make been more efficient with each carry talented as Alabama’s comes with Understanding and respecting he has received this season. Not only perks, one of which is that the offense Saban’s management of Alabama’s the most of the is Harris leading the team with seven does not have to rely on a single run- loaded backfield, Harris is not wor- rushing touchdowns, but he is also ning back to be successful. ried about the number of opportuni- first in the SEC with an average of The deep backfield gives Saban and ties he will get to tote the ball, only opportunity. 8.5 yards per carry, an improvement offensive coordinator how he can take advantage of them. from his average of 7.2 yards per the advantage of keeping running “The way I look at it is, on every carry in the 2016 campaign. backs fresh and healthy by limiting run you want to make the most of Alabama offensive lineman Ross their usage. the opportunity, because you never - Damien Harris Pierschbacher says Harris’ patience “He has good burst and accelera- know when someone is going to come is another key that helps him run so tion when there is an opening and in with fresh legs,” Harris said. “So efficiently. he’s made more explosive runs for anytime you get the ball you want to “He is just a really smart, tough us than anybody on our team but I do the most that you can, not only for After being tracked down on sev- back,” Pierschbacher said. “He’s run- still feel that in the long run, the way yourself but for the team. Gain the eral lengthy runs before he could ning hard. He knows where to hit he’s playing, the way we’re using the most yards, get as close to the end find pay dirt last year, Harris entered the hole. I think he is very patient as backs is probably the best thing for zone, make the offense as efficient as the offseason with a specific goal in well. If something opens up maybe our team,” Saban said. “Maybe one you can and make the offense have mind: improve his speed and better backside, he’ll cut it back and make of the reasons he is healthy and he’s positive plays.” his physique to finish off major rush- the right read and makes us look staying healthy and able to do what Now, when Harris breaks off a es by putting six points on the board. good. We like that.” he’s doing is that we’re playing more big run and no one is standing in According to Harris, the goal was rel- Although Harris has proven to be guys at the position.” between him and the open field, do atively easy to attain. All it took was Alabama’s most effective running Alabama’s added depth at the run- not assume he will be stopped short a few tweaks to his diet, some extra back so far, he is still only averaging ning back position is a major key to of the goal line; instead, expect to see running and Alabama’s demanding around 10 carries per contest – which Harris’ health. He shares the load him racing into the end zone. PAGE 4 GAMEDAY 2017

By Cody Estremera | Assistant Sports Editor out, like different blocks and everything.” Three of the five linemen were starters Alabama opened its season against last year. Womack, the only newcomer, No. 3 Florida State, and for Matt Womack worked a lot before the season with it was his first career start. If that wasn’t , who was the starting STEPPING UP enough pressure, Alabama’s first play of right tackle last year. Williams moved to Matt Womack shines in fi rst the season was a run to the right, right left tackle this season. behind Womack. “I’ve kind of talked to him about season as starting right tackle “I was pretty excited. It’s my first everything, he’s given me pointers and opportunity to really show what I could stuff like that, but the whole offensive do. I went out and just did what I could line, they brought me in together. They do,” Womack said. kind of just put me under their wing and The play went for 34 of Alabama’s 173 I did what I could do to try to get there… rushing yards on the day. Me, Jonah, Ross [Pierschbacher] and the Womack joined Alabama in 2015, guys, every day we’re in Coach [Brent] redshirting his first year. The former Key’s office watching film, drawing three-star tackle waited in line in 2016, up plays.” before having a chance to become the The protection that the line has starting right tackle. come up with has helped Alabama Four-star signed with run smoothly on offense. Alabama is Alabama on national signing day back currently ranked No. 7 in the country in February. The two competed during in rushing yards with 1810 total yards the spring and fall camp, with Womack and 301.7 yards per game. The Crimson winning the starting role. Tide has also allowed just seven sacks on “I think Matt has really improved,” the season. head coach said. “He’s The offensive line is the first place played with more power. He’s improved people look when everything is going his pass protection. He’s a tough guy that wrong, and the last place people look it means a lot to him and he works hard. when everything is going right. Running I think he’s an example of a guy that back Damien Harris is the opposite, has really developed an ability to play treating the line to dinner after a winning football.” big game. Chemistry is a huge component of a “He’s [Harris] definitely treating us successful offensive line, and Alabama’s pretty good. He’s going to take us to line has grown close through just dinner pretty soon,” Womack said. “Me, six games. him, Bo [Scarbrough] and offensive line “We [the offensive line] definitely went out. I wouldn’t want to see that tab. have had some pretty good chemistry,” It was a pretty good dinner. We went Womack said. “It helps me because to Buffalo Wild Wings and the amount the cadence is different in blocks and of appetizers and stuff we ordered was everything. I’ve been beside Lester kind of disgusting. We ate a lot of wings CW / Sam MacDonald [Cotton] since spring so me and him, and had a good time just kind of bonding we’ve really kind of figured each other and fellowship.” GAMEDAY 2017 PAGE 5 BEHINDBEHIND ENEMYENEMY LINESLINES The Traveler’s Connor Lane talks homecoming

By Matthew Speakman | Sports Editor he did last year. He has the leading underperformed in nearly every rusher on the Alabama has dominated Arkansas statistic thus far, and I highly doubt Razorbacks ever since Nick Saban arrived at the that will change against Alabama. (Hayden) Capstone. Last season, the Crimson Cole Kelley brings a fire and doesn’t Tide took down the Razorbacks strength that I don’t think Allen get the carries 49-31 in a game that featured five can match. He’s a 6-foot-7 behemoth necessary to Arkansas turnovers, which resulted that can move the chains with really break in two defensive touchdowns from his arm or his legs. I’m not out. Through Alabama. Arkansas has not defeat- sure how often that will happen five games, ed Alabama since 2006, when the against that dominant Tide he only has 50 Razorbacks won 24-23 in overtime. defense, but it’s interesting to carries. This season, Arkansas enters the think about going forward. game 2-4 on the year. To get more What perspective on the Razorbacks, What are the feelings Q: do you we talked to Connor Lane of the Q: surrounding Bret Bielema so think is the Arkansas Traveler, the Razorbacks’ far this season? key to slowing student-led newspaper. Here is what down Alabama’s he had to say. The feelings are pretty offense? A: much entirely negative from where I sit. The fact that the biggest question the fans have for the A: season is asking how big his Whatever the Whatever buyout is isn’t a very good sign. key is, I don’t He was hired as a recruiter and think the a winner, and fans haven’t seen Razorbacks Connor Lane is the sports editor of the Traveler, Arkansas the key is, I University’s student-led newspaper. Photo courtesy of Connor Lane much of either since Petrino have it. The don’t think the was removed. Hogs let a Sun-Belt team score 24 points on A&M. If Allen or Kelley can go Razorbacks How does Arkansas use them. They average over 31 points out there and start moving Q: their trio of running backs allowed per game. A&M scored the ball quickly and efficiently have it. effectively? Which one out of a season-high 50 points on the early, it could be make a big the three has stood out the most porous Razorback defense. I don’t impact. That is if the offensive to you? see any reason that the doors to line can hold the Alabama the end zone would be D-line for longer than a The trio of running backs shut any more tightly few seconds. - Connor Lane A: is one of the bright spots than they have been thus far. on the team. They are each exciting Finally, give us a score in their own way. David Williams What do you think Arkansas Q: prediction and why you is a major goal-line threat. Q: has to do to keep Alabama’s chose that. Devwah Whaley is a bull of a defense on its heels? Austin Allen is questionable runner. He has speed to break My score prediction is Q: for this game, what kind of away, but he is also big enough It really depends on A: 35-3 Alabama. The Hogs an impact does he have on this team, to break through tackles. But, A: who touches the ball. have no home-field advantage, no and how much would it hurt to not Chase Hayden is the most exciting Bielema’s offense has so many consistent offense, no consistent have him? What does Cole Kelley of the three to me. He’s very ever-changing facets that it’s defense, and an offensive line bring to the table if Allen can’t play? quick, he’s smart with the ball, hard to predict. One game the that has seen much better days. and he has so many moves offense can’t score more than But, as I always say, you never I don’t really think he has to evade defenders. It’s very seven points against TCU, the know with this team – it could be A: the effect on the team that exciting to watch. Unfortunately, next it puts up 43 on Texas closer, or it could be even further.

ARKANSAS FAST FACTS + PLAN TO GO

• Arkansas has not beaten Alabama since 2006, when WHAT: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Arkansas Razorbacks the Razorbacks defeated the Crimson Tide, 24-23, in overtime. WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 14 at 6:15 p.m.

• Arkansas currently averages 185 rushing yards and 207 WHERE: Bryant-Denny Stadium passing yards per game this season.

• Austin Allen, who is recovering from injury, has 805 yards and eight touchdowns this season. PAGE 6 GAMEDAY 2017 PLAYERS TO WATCH By James Ogletree and Joe Klingbeil | CW Staff ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE RB Damien Harris The Arkansas defense has defended the run 165 times this season in five games, the least of any team in the SEC. The Crimson Tide offense has run the ball 281 times this year, the ninth most in the FBS. So, what I am get- ting at here, is that the Arkansas defense better be ready to stop the run, because the Alabama run game, led by Harris, is coming. Harris has run for 342 yards and has a staggering 10.4 yards per attempt in the last three games, and he has bolstered himself as the lead back in this deep running back group. The big-play running back is fifth in the SEC in rushing, and is going up against a defense that he went wild against last season, when he ran for 122 yards and had 60 yards receiving. WR Robert Foster Last weekend against Texas A&M, Foster had a night to forget. The Crim- son Tide’s first turnover of the season, a couple of drops and a fumble all on the same drive had Foster shaken up. But Saban provided nothing but posi- Robert Foster committed Alabama’s fi rst turnover of the season against Texas A&M. CW / Sam MacDonald tive reinforcement to the senior wide receiver, which will only help him as the season goes along. The Razorbacks have done a good job in pass cover- age this year, giving up only 200 yards a game through the air, but look for to try and air it out to Foster to open up the down field passing ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS game, and give Foster some confidence going forward. QB Austin Allen CB The Razorbacks’ senior quarterback left last week’s game against South Averett is tasked with covering the Crimson Tide’s Carolina with a shoulder injury that forced him to alter his throwing technique to opponents’ best wide receivers every single week, reduce the pain. There was speculation early in the week that he could miss Sat- and against Arkansas he will be assigned to blan- urday’s game, but Allen said Tuesday he believes he will be ready to go. He was ket the SEC’s best newcomer, David Nance. After one of the SEC’s top passers last year in his fi rst year as the starter, leading the a few of his buddies in the secondary collected conference in passing yards and yards per attempt. He also threw for 400 yards interceptions in the last two games, Averett is against the Crimson Tide, the sixth-most Alabama has given up out of 144 games itching to join the fun, and should get a lot of op- in the Saban era. This year, though, his completion percentage has declined from portunity to do so against this Razor- 61.1 to 56.4 and he has fallen from fi rst to 11th in the conference in yards per back offense. Coming into the season, attempt. Much of that regression can be attributed to a poor offensive line and Arkansas quarterback Austin Allen drops by his receivers, and his defense isn’t much help either, as it has given was known to be very conservative up 91 points in its last two games against Power 5 opponents. with the football, but this season he has thrown four picks, three in his C Frank Ragnow last three games, and is completing Ragnow is as steady as they come in . The senior only 56 percent of his passes. Spear- has started 31 consecutive games for the Razorbacks, mostly at center headed by Averett, this Crimson but a few at right guard, and is almost universally considered the best Tide secondary is lethal and will be center in college football. He is easily the most reliable player on a closing down any passing windows shaky offensive line that gave up six sacks to Alabama last year Saturday night. and has allowed 10 in three games against Power 5 opponents this year. While in high school, Ragnow and his father met Alabama DE head coach Nick Saban on a recruiting trip to Alabama. More Speaking of newcomers, Buggs has than three years later, Ragnow and Saban shared a sentimental been certainly one of the best and most moment after last year’s game. Ragnow’s father had died of a productive, particularly last week against heart attack a week prior, and Saban, whose own father had Texas A&M. The transfer from Mississippi suffered a heart attack while Saban was in college, sought him Gulf Coast Community College made the out and offered his condolences. most of his opportunity against the Ag- gies and picked up a season high WR Jonathan Nance 10 tackles. The Hogs love to Nance graduated high school early and enrolled early at Southern Mississippi, run the football, and have more but coaches wanted him to play cornerback instead of his preferred wide receiver than one running back who can position. Dissatisfi ed with his role, he made the bold decision to transfer to Mis- get the job done. Buggs will have sissippi Gulf Coast Community College -- where he was a teammate of Alabama to match the physicality of this defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs -- potentially setting back his career in order to Arkansas front, that is leading run- play wide receiver. Once there, he began to catch the attention of FBS coaches, re- ning backs to 4.5 yards a carry this ceiving scholarship offers from Troy and Colorado State; not long after, Arkansas season. Buggs has improved every single became the fi rst Power 5 team to extend him an offer. Now, Nance has burst onto game he has played in this season, and is the scene in his junior year. He leads the team with 374 receiving yards, ranking looking to break out against fi fth in the SEC. Of the Razorbacks’ 11 receiving touchdowns, Nance owns fi ve, the Razorbacks. which is tied for the most in the SEC. RB David Williams Having graduated from South Carolina last December, Williams got a fresh start by transferring to Fayetteville for his senior season. He is listed as a co-start- er with Devwah Whaley, but the Razorbacks use a committee approach that splits the workload evenly among Williams (50 carries), Whaley (54), and freshman Chase Hayden (50). Due to his 229-pound frame, Williams excels in short-yardage situations, as nine of his ten career touchdowns have been from inside the 5-yard line. He has fi ve rushing touchdowns this year, which leads the team, and only six SEC running backs have more. Last year against Alabama, the Razorbacks were on offense for over 37 minutes, and might have had a chance to win the game had they not committed fi ve turnovers. Controlling the clock via an effective running Damien Harris has a team-high seven rushing game, which is a tall order against the Alabama defensive front, might be Arkan- touchdowns this season. CW / Sam MacDonald sas’ only hope of an upset road win. GAMEDAY 2017 PAGE 7

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Nick Saban compared positive media coverage about Alabama to rat poison on Saturday. CW / Sam MacDonald Alabama players try to drown out media coverage

By Matthew Speakman | Sports Editor it can allow some players to go into APPLY TODAY FOR games overly confident. Players have to After Alabama’s 27-19 win over Texas make the choice of drowning out that A&M, Nick Saban – in a way that only coverage, or embracing it. he can pull off – was visibly upset Still, avoiding all media coverage is a because of his team's performance. He tall order. Everyone has social media. did not like the way Alabama finished Social media drives sports information, the game. The Crimson Tide gave up 16 and players see news about them all points in the second half and committed of the time. Dealing with that can its first turnover of the season. be tough. Everyone expected Alabama to blow Even if players are off social media, out the Aggies, so when that didn't they have family members who are happen, it was a bit of a shock. Saban proud of their accomplishments. They said this was one of the biggest factors still get texts from family members, or behind the close win. He wants the get tagged in posts on Facebook, if they players to focus on him, not all of the have it. media coverage praising the Crimson “It’s kind of hard not to see that stuff, Tide week to week. even if you don’t look into it or look that “I’m trying to get our players to listen hard for it,” offensive lineman Ross to me, instead of listening to you guys,” Pierschbacher said. “Even if you pull Saban said to the media. “You know, up Facebook, it’s right there. Everyone’s all that stuff you write about how good sharing it or whatnot. So you see the we are? And all that stuff they hear on headlines. And a lot of times during the ESPN? It’s like poison. You know what season, I don’t try to look at that stuff, I mean? It’s like poison. It’s like taking stay off Twitter and whatnot. But you poison. Like rat poison. Alright, so I’m still see it, and you still just kind of think asking them, ‘Are you gonna listen to about it.” me, or are you gonna listen to these Still, Alabama has a team-wide guys about how good you are?’” consensus that the media can do more Alabama players try their hardest harm than good when it comes to to avoid social media and headlines to complacency. Players want to avoid avoid getting a big head. They buy into calling themselves a great team. That is Saban’s method of keeping the noise why, so often, Alabama players discuss out so they can go out and do their job. what they did wrong rather than what While Saban is quick to criticize the they did right. media fairly often, linebacker Rashaan Moving forward, Alabama will win RESIDENT SAND VOLLEYBALL INDIVIDUAL RESORT Evans said that is just a part of his more games, and Crimson Tide will try PARKING COURT LEASES STYLE POOL personality. He said the team agrees to keep level heads. Evans said they with Saban’s comments. may need to be reminded, but everyone “That's just coach Saban, man,” on Alabama has one goal, and the Evans said. “To be honest with you, Crimson Tide doesn't want individual I agree with what he said. Sometimes wins affecting that goal. when you listen to a lot of what the “Sometimes you have to reiterate media says about how good we are, it that to a lot of guys. Coach Saban does a can affect your team. A lot of guys can good job of just making sure that we're 24/7 FITNESS PRIVATE OUTDOOR get relaxed, and we don't want that. We level-headed and that we don't get the MAINTENANCE CENTER WASHER & DRYER GRILLING want to be as focused as possible, and big head. That's probably the number finish what we started.” one thing, just because we're winning Hearing positive media coverage is a doesn't mean anything. You can lose at double-edged sword for any team. On anytime against any team. I think he did one hand, it shows that your team is a great job of letting us know we can't Visit us online to learn more! | EastEdgeApartments.com on the right track. On the other hand, get relaxed and we have to get better.” PAGE 8 GAMEDAY 2017

BEST AND GUEST: What is your Pick-Em strategy?

Always stick to your gut. Don’t let the hype fool you. And if My strategy as the guest picker is to consider the recent your picks match Ehsan Kassim, then you’re in trouble. performance of key players for both teams, and whether the teams are struggling with injuries. Then, I consider -Joe Klingbeil the teams’ overall performances over the past few Current highest record for Pick-Em choices weeks and pick from there. In this case, I picked Florida over Texas A&M because of their alternate uniforms.

-Jake Stevens Guest picker

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I got a little cocky, making fun of Really, I just think about the two teams At the end of the season I’ll have the best Ehsan Kassim, Now he’s beating and make a gut decision. I try not to look pick-em record. How about that prediction? me, but he’ll still be the joke of the into stats too much, because every time I sports desk. I’ll be back soon. do that, I get it wrong. It’s just me blindly -Ehsan Kassim picking who I think is going to win. That’s Tied for third-worst record -Cody Estremera probably why I’m doing so poorly. for Pick-Em choices Worst record for Pick-Em choices -Matthew Speakman Tied for third-worst record for Pick-Em choices THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 SERVING THE UNIVERSITY OF VOLUME 124 | ISSUE 13 ALABAMA SINCE 1894 HAZING 4 LGBTQ+ 6 MUSIC 8 The CW Editorial Board Same sex couples have A doctoral student achieves believes an amnesty policy trouble adopting children the highest honor among for hazing could save lives in Alabama French horn players

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I never got to do it,” she said. “A lot of times the things that you’ve been wanting to do are right you’ve been wanting to You walk in, you learn here at OLLI.” There are over 800 people registered for OLLI at do are right here at OLLI. stuff, and you walk away the University, and about 200 to 300 people are in the Bryant Conference Center building each day for with more knowledge classes. Yessick is taking four classes this semester, though the number of classes that a member takes - Amelia Yessick can vary. It is all up to the member to decide his or than you walked in with. her schedule. All of the instructors are volunteers, many of whom are retired University faculty, some are current faculty members, and some classes feature OLLI’s annual membership fee is $25, which covers - Phillip Malone guest speakers. The classes are intended to be fun, bonus programs and social events. There is also a $50 with no homework or tests. fee every semester, so the most a member spends in a Yessick said she really enjoys the classes she year’s time is $175, unless they choose to go on trips has taken and is always so impressed with how as well. Trips can range from $30 to $2,000 if it is out OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at The prepared the instructors are. They put a lot of of the country. There is also a $10 parking pass for University of Alabama allows Malone to take classes effort into the classes, and they lead members designated parking. on a variety of subjects. The four-year OLLI member in the direction to become an expert in the Yessick said OLLI gives everybody a purpose and and curriculum committee member often spends class topic. something to look forward to. Suicide rates are high his days taking history and technical classes and is Yessick teaches a class entitled, “Mad About among older men who are no longer working, but currently taking “Science for Nonscientists” and a These Movies” for movie buffs, where OLLI this program gives them an opportunity to plug in class about the diversity of the ocean. members choose movies to watch and discuss during their skills. “You walk in, you learn stuff, and you walk away class time. No member has to have to have a college degree; with more knowledge than you walked in with, and it’s “With a little education, you can learn to appreciate OLLI is open to anyone who wants to learn and meet just a great experience from that standpoint,” he said. your environment so much more than you did before, new people. Not only has OLLI given Malone a wide variety of and now maybe as you have leisure time, you can classes to take during his retirement, but it has also appreciate it,” Yessick said. been a great place for him to meet people and develop As retirees, some members have lost friends FALL COURSE SAMPLING friendships with his classmates. He said OLLI keeps their age. Making new friends is key, Yessick said. him both learning and interested in life. Because of this, OLLI has social events too where “That aspect of having all of these different people it tries to emphasize activities that include meeting • Calligraphy & Card Making that have done so many different things in their lives, and getting to know new people. The extensive and you get to meet them and talk to them and get seating options in Bryant Conference Center allow • America’s Wild West: The Truth & to become friends, you just get a whole new circle of for people to strike up a conversation and get to friends,” he said. know people better during breaks before, between The Legend While the purpose of the program is multifold, and after classes. OLLI’s primary purpose is to provide members with “We ask people ‘Why do you like OLLI?’” she said. • Tai Chi lifelong learning. To achieve this, it offers organized “And even though everybody loves to learn, and eight-week classes for three semesters during the everybody enjoys being on the campus, the number • Belize: Rainforest, Reefs & Ruins year. It is currently in its fall semester, and members one reason they give us is because they make friends attend class once a week for each class series. Classes and meet new people.” • Women World Leaders last an hour and 15 minutes. Beyond classroom learning, some members Though some work part-time, most OLLI members also want to travel, but they do not want to drive Editor | Marissa Cornielius [email protected] 4 Thursday, October 12, 2017 OPINIONS TWITTERTWIT- REACTIONSTER

What do you think should be done about hazing on college campuses?

savannah @savannahkt_

Just abolish all greek life. trust me I'm a doctor. Tribune News Service COLUMN | GREEK LIFE Our View: Hazing zero-tolerance kills Gunter Moon @GunterMoon hazed. Despite the fact that it is and for the future of their fra- CW Editorial Board illegal in most states and pro- ternity. They knew what would hibited at all universities, it is a happen if it was suspected that Zero tolerance. If you haze, On February 4th, 2017, Tim seemingly integral part of fra- Piazza had been injured during you cease to exist on campus. Piazza, a student at Pennsylvania ternity culture. The draw of the hazing; members of their execu- State University, died during fra- practice is almost tribal –creating tive board would be punished, My former fraternity chemically ternity hazing. Recently, an in- a bond of brotherhood through their fraternity could be kicked burned a child and no real depth article about the incident pain and humiliation. You’ve off campus, or even disbanded by published in the Atlantic has gone through so much with your the Beta Theta Pi national orga- repercussions. taken the internet by storm. He fraternity brothers, how could nization. They shouldn’t have fell down the stairs after a night you not be bonded for life? been thinking of any of this. They of heavy drinking, and none of Hazing is obviously a prob- should have only been thinking of his fraternity brothers called an lematic and immoral practice. what they could do to make sure ambulance to help him. Organizations that claim to love Piazza survived. Matthew Knight Many questions about hazing and support their members con- When students under twenty- rules and potential university sistently degrade and threaten one are in potentially dangerous @matthewknight14 sanctions have arisen, and while the physical safety of the same situations due to drinking, the most rightly-outraged observers members through hazing. Steps University of Alabama and many All fraternity members should have advocated for the continu- must be taken to combat the other universities have amnesty ation of strict no-tolerance poli- practice, and it should continue policies that prevent them and have to wear body cameras like tics, it may have been precisely to be condemned by both uni- anyone who calls in the medi- these stringent restrictions that versities and national fraternal cal emergency from getting in police are instituting. Would also cost Tim Piazza his life. organizations. trouble for underage drinking. Hazing is prohibited at uni- However, it is going to contin- This editorial board proposes make good reality TV versities across the nation, most ue to take place, at least for the that the University of Alabama with zero-tolerance policies that foreseeable future. Immature col- takes a similar approach to haz- result in the students responsible lege boys are going to continue to ing medical emergencies — mak- being severely punished and the assert their superiority and mas- ing it clear to fraternity members Jack Knott fraternities they belong to being culinity over younger members that they will not be punished for sanctioned heavily, even some- through forcing them to drink seeking help for members in dire @ JackWKnott times being kicked off campus. In unhealthy amounts and threaten- situations. addition to this, the national fra- ing their physical safety. These Though there is an anonymous ternity organizations that cam- young members will continue to hazing tip line, members know pus chapters belong to have strict listen to them, desperate to find that if a brother ends up in the End life-threatening hazing zero-tolerance policies as well, a place of belonging and accep- hospital, their organization will activities + stop pinning making sure to express to their tance in the new and confusing come under incredible scrutiny. members frequently and clearly world of college. Though reducing a student to newboys too soft to endure a that hazing has no place within Hazing is going to continue, a state where they need medi- right of pass that every brother their brotherhood and that chap- and young men will continue to cal attention should never take ters will be disbanded if they par- die if steps aren’t taken to pro- place, we should place more before them has endured. ticipate in it. tect their lives. In the case of value on students’ lives than we However, according to a 2008 Tim Piazza, the young men in do on punishment. study done at the University of the room with him who didn’t Maine, 80 percent of fraternity seek medical attention for him Our View represents the consensus members report having been were fearing for their futures of the CW Editorial Board. EDITORIAL BOARD WE WELCOME YOUR OPINIONS Elizabeth Elkin editor-in-chief Nick Privitera production editor Send submissions to [email protected]. published. The Crimson White reserves the right to Sam West managing editor MK Holladay visuals editor Submissions must include the author’s name, edit all guest columns and letters to the editor. The Jake Stevens digital editor Alise Wenner chief copy editor year, major and daytime phone number. Phone opinions contained on this page do not represent the Marissa Cornielius opinions editor numbers are for verification and will not be editorial position of The Crimson White Media Group. OPINIONS Editor | Kyle Campbell Thursday, October 12, 2017 [email protected] OPINIONS Thursday, August 31, 2017 55 Waffl e House is the best restaurant in Tuscaloosa

House’s food, and I’m here to tell you booth across from someone, and you boyfriend. While I thought it was awe- Megan Friend | Staff Columnist that it’s all a lie, because Waffle House’s have a genuine conversation with no some to be in a place where everyone food is delicious. Not only is it delicious, distractions or dim lighting. was chatting, laughing and dying of It has come to my attention that a but it is so reasonably priced that you’ll You don’t wait 45 minutes for some exhaustion at 3 a.m., all while deliri- lot of people scoff when they hear the wonder why you ever bothered spend- pretentious gourmet dish, you see them ously eating breakfast food, he called words “Waffle House.” Something ing a cent anywhere else. unapologetically pour the waffle batter the waiter over and started complain- about those eleven bold black letters, Straight from the Waffle House web ing about how his chocolate milk wasn’t standing up beside the highway in little site, “For a low price of $2, you can have good enough. And then to me about how blocks of bright yellow, is just unappeal- a bite at the restaurant. The maximum uncomfortable he felt in his Polo sweat- ing to them. A lot of people are foolish price you can pay for your food at the er in this casual place. like I once was, and view Waffle House restaurant is $10.” That $10 option is a Waffl e House has You have a choice to be two kinds of as a worst-case scenario–a place to go ribeye, which I bet you didn’t even know this magical quality people. If you want to dress up super if you cannot find anywhere else. I’m Waffle House sold. I bet you didn’t know nice, eat some five star meals, or take here to tell you that you’re wrong and that you could get your hash browns at where, once inside, your date to a dimly lit, fancy, expensive you seriously need to reconsider your Waffle House in six different varieties place to impress them, don’t step a foot life choices. either, which is unheard of at any other nobody is capable into Waffle House. But if you care more First of all, you need to realize that of your beloved breakfast chains. about the friends you’re with than some Waffle House will probably be the However, what truly certifies Waffle of being anything high-class destination, if you want to get most loyal thing in your life. While all House as the best restaurant on our to know the real, uncensored versions these people are sending you mixed planet, and therefore the best one on but 100 percent of people, and if on top of all of that, you signals and leaving your messages on campus, is that Waffle House is an expe- authentic. want to eat breakfast foods and drink read, Waffle House is open. When your rience. I know you may look down on hot chocolate at weird hours of the friends are all hanging out without it; it’s quaint, and it’s simple, and it’s night with a ton of happy, tired strang- you and acting like they’re not, Waffle not the most glamorous restaurant in ers, then you need to go to Waffle House House is open. When even your parents the world. But Waffle House creates an right now. won’t pick up your calls because they’re environment where you are guaranteed You need to go and you need to thank probably doing something more fun to have the best time with whoever you into the waffle maker right before your them for being there for you and being than you are, Waffle House is open. go with, which is really what eating out eyes. You sit at a booth next to huge amazing even when you continuously Do you know how I know that Waffle should be about anyway. windows where anyone walking by choose everyone else over them. Forget House is open? Because they’re open That’s because Waffle House has this can see your face, and that’s purposely everywhere else. Waffle House is the 24/7, 365 days a year. That’s right, no magical quality where, once inside, there to display the fact that everyone best destination for every occasion, and matter what you’re doing or where you nothing and nobody is capable of being eating in Waffle House is proud to be it’s about time you realized it. are, or how horrible your life is at said anything but 100 percent authentic. No there, they’re having the best time ever, moment, Waffle House will literally one ever says, “I don’t think I’m dressed and they pity every onlooker. always be there to support you. up enough” for Waffle House. You wear I decided I loved Waffle House when Megan Friend is a freshman majoring in There’s a stigma surrounding Waffle whatever you want, you sit down at a I went a long time ago with my now-ex marketing. Her column runs biweekly. NEWS 6 Thursday, October 12, 2017

LGBTQ+ Alabamians struggle to

Cari Searcy, Khaya Searcy, and Kim McKeand (left to right) are advocating adopt children for equal access to adoption in Alabama . Photo Courtesy of Cari Searcy

By Jessa Reid Bolling | Contributing Writer effective parent when I’m not even legally bound to my respect their rights, just respect ours.” son? If anything happened to Kim during that time, there Representative Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham), the After her son was born with a life-threatening illness, would have been nothing stopping the state from coming only openly gay public official in Alabama and promi- never missing one of his doctor’s appointments, staying in and taking him away from me.” nent LGBTQ+ activist, said that HB 24 is only one of by his hospital bed, willing his tiny heart to keep beating, This is only one story of the obstacles that same-sex many obstacles that the LGBTQ+ community has had waiting for the open-heart surgery that would save his couples face while building families in Alabama, a state to fight and that progress cannot be stopped, even under life, one Alabama woman never imagined she would be where only 32 percent of citizens support same-sex mar- the guise of “religious freedom.” told by a nurse, “You are not his mother.” riage, according to a survey by the Public Religious “To me, when we’re in the state house passing legisla- This is exactly what happened to Cari Searcy and her Research Institute. tion, we’re not there representing our religions,” Todd partner Kim McKeand. In May, Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 24, the said. “We’re there to represent the people in our district, This is where their fight for parental rights began. Child Placing Agency Inclusion Act into law, allowing many of whom happen to be queer. They’re ignoring the After having their son, Khaya, with the help of a faith-based adoption agencies to reject prospective par- progress of the country, they’re trying to stop it, and I donor, Searcy and McKeand were told he had a hole ents on religious grounds. This invited nationwide back- think they realize they’re not going to. They’re desperate in his heart that would require open-heart surgery lash against the state, with critics calling this bill dis- and so they use the ‘religious freedom’ argument.” when he reached three months old. At two months, his criminatory against same-sex couples seeking to adopt weight began to drop and a feeding tube became nec- or foster children. essary to help him survive long enough to receive the Eva Kendrick, director of Human Rights Campaign To me, when we’re in the life-saving surgery. Alabama, said that the passage of HB24 is a blatant viola- state house passing leg- When the emotional stress and pressure from nurses tion of the separation of church and state and that those became too much for McKeand, Searcy offered to learn guidelines are often ignored in Alabama and other states islation, we’re not there how to administer the tube in her partner’s place, only in the South. to be told by a nurse that she was not allowed to learn While no state-funded agencies are eligible to reject representing our religions. the procedure because she was not Khaya’s legal parent. prospective parents on religious grounds, Kendrick said these state-licensed and privately-funded organizations We’re there to represent the should not be allowed to deny couples. This is especially people in our district, many How could I be an effective the case when same-sex couples are four times more parent when I’m not even likely to adopt and six times more likely to foster chil- of whom happen to be queer. dren than opposite-sex couples, she said. legally bound to my son? If “The point is not what agencies do and don’t offer services,” Kendrick said. “It’s that state-licensed agen- - Rep. Patricia Todd anything happened to Kim cies are not meeting minimum standards and how do we help people know what these agencies are so that during that time, there would they don’t have to have the experience of being turned have been nothing stopping away because a person has discerned that they aren’t an Todd said that the rise of similar bills is nothing more appropriate parent for a child.” than a backlash against the LGBTQ+ community after the state from coming in and With the majority of the population of Alabama living marriage equality was passed nationwide in 2015. She in rural areas, Kendrick addressed the need for equal said activists have to be more vigilant now than ever. taking him away from me. access for perspective LGBTQ+ parents who don’t live “This is such a no-brainer to me, there are so many in more metropolitan areas and have easier access to a kids that need to be adopted,” Todd said. “Religious insti- variety of adoption and foster agencies. tutions need to get over it and they will. They’ll look back - Cari Searcy “For the many people who don’t live in the Birmingham in time and realize they were wrong, just like people who or Huntsville or Montgomery or Mobile metropolises, opposed the Civil Rights movement. To win the war, there are less options,” Kendrick said. “So, if you live in sometimes you have to lose a couple of battles along the a part of the state where the only option is a religious- way. We’ll win this fight.” After Khaya was home recovering from surgery, Searcy affiliated agency, this bill is really scary for you.” Now married and legally recognized as parents, pursued second parent adoption to have parental rights The bill, sponsored by Tuscaloosa’s own Rep. Rich Searcy and McKeand continue to live in Mobile with to him, only to be denied because she and McKeand were Wingo (R), invited nationwide backlash from critics, who their son, Khaya, now a healthy 12-year-old. Their fam- not married. One year later, a constitutional amendment denounced the bill as state-licensed discrimination. ily’s fight may be over, but they remain vigilant against banned same-sex marriage in Alabama. Wingo said that the bill only effects 30 percent of fos- legislation like HB 24, that can prevent other same-sex Their legal battle continued over the next ten years ter and adoption agencies in Alabama and that LGBTQ+ couples from building families of their own. when their case Searcy v. Strange legalized same-sex couples can still access the remaining 70 percent of agen- “It’s very frustrating to me when people cite religious marriage for the state of Alabama in 2015 and Searcy cies to pursue adoption or foster care. freedom as the reason for these [anti-LGBTQ+] laws,” could legally adopt Khaya. But the memory of that inci- “(HB 24) leaves about 70 percent of adoption agencies Searcy said. “What about our freedoms? Just because dent in the hospital twelve years ago remains strong in for [LGBTQ couples] to adopt and have the ability to fos- we’re gay doesn’t mean we’re less religious or less Searcy’s memory. ter,” Wingo said. “So they’re not being prevented at all, moral. Excluding gay couples like this is directly writing “At that moment, that’s when it hit me how important their rights aren’t being infringed upon at all. Everyone discrimination into the law. I think our country and our legal recognition is,” Searcy said. “How could I be an should have their rights and we’re just saying that we state should be better than that.” NEWS CULTUREThursday, October 12, 2017 7 Senate election results not posted, violating manual

By Will Jones | Assistant News Editor SENATORS BY THE NUMBERS The results of the fall 2017 election of Student Government Association Senate seats have yet to be posted. This College of Arts and Sciences appears to be in violation of Article 10 I Section 8 of the fall 2017 elections manual, which states that unofficial Culverhouse College of election results will be released 4:30 9 Commerce p.m. on the day after the election, in this case, 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11. College of Communication MORE INFORMATION 3 and Information Sciences 7 College of Engineering WHO’S WHO IN THE SGA SENATE? College of Education Speaker of the Senate SGA Senators meet weekly to discuss legislation. CW / Will Jones 2 Matthew Childress The elections manual reads scheduling conflicts and two seats Graduate School Secretary of the Senate as follows: had not been filled during the 3 Molly Statler "Regardless of filed complaints or spring 2017 election. appeals, the unofficial results of Prior to Tuesday's election, the an election will be announced by the names of the candidates running College of Human Elections Board in an appropriate for the five Senate seats were not 3 Envirenmental Sciences MEETINGS campus location no later than 4:30 posted on the SGA website nor WHEN: Thursdays at 6:30 PM on the day after the election." on the SGA Facebook page. The Law School p.m. Tuesday's election was held to Crimson White did not receive fill five vacant seats for the College the names of the candidates, 2 of Education and the University despite multiple attempts to Capstone College of WHERE: Ferguson Graduate School in the SGA Senate. attain them. One seat had become open following The Crimson White reached out 2 Nursing Student Center, Ferg the removal of a senator for accruing to the Elections Board for a list Forum 2nd fl oor too many unexcused absences, of the new senators and a two became open following the comment on their elections School of Social Work resignation of senators because of manual violation. 2 AUTOGRAPH SIGNING WITH 1992 National Champion Jay Barker AT THE supe store tent on the quad OCTOBER 14, 2017 2:00PM - 4:00PM brought to you by Editor | Ellen Johnson [email protected] 8 Thursday, October 12, 2017 CULTURE

Josh Williams celebrates his International Horn Competition of America win with teacher Charles Snead. Photo courtesy of Charles Snead Student blows away international competition

By Caroline Smith | Contributing Writer He was first drawn to the instrument best in the world to bring home a histori- him apart as one of the leading musicians for its versatile, enchanting sound. cal victory for himself and The University in the world. Those who emerge victorious from “It can be extremely mellow, but also of Alabama. Snead expressed excitement for the the Oscars, the U.S. open, the Grammys extremely bright and piercing,” said “Since he has won, he has become, way this achievement is a beacon for the and the World Series are considered the Williams. “And if you listen to any movie rather instantaneously, one of the most musical success of the university. planet’s most accomplished in their field. soundtrack, the best parts are always talked-about horn players on the planet,” “We’ve had a lot of success over the To musicians specializing in the French involving the horn section.” said Snead. “He certainly has a very long, years, but this is a new level of success,” horn, The International Horn Competition Snead has been teaching Williams ripe career ahead of him. This is certain- said Snead. “We’ve had a shining star of America carries that level of prestige. since he was in the ninth grade. From the for years, but this is the equivalent of Josh Williams, a second year UA doc- beginning, he noticed outstanding talent a supernova.” toral student, has just been awarded this and potential. When he fi rst came Williams offered advice to his fellow very honor. “When he first came to me, I was aware students, encouraging hard work and The International Horn Competition of right up front that he was an extraordi- to me, I was aware perseverance. He hopes his achievement America is the single largest horn compe- nary talent,” said Snead. “A very intelli- can inspire others pursuing their talents tition anywhere in the Americas, and it is gent young man, very bright – his musical at the university. considered the highest attainable award aptitude is very strong.” right up front that “Really in any major, take advantage of in the discipline. Never before has a stu- Williams had been preparing to play your time here because college really is a dent been crowned the winner. at The International Horn Competition he was an time to develop from a young adult into a “He was competing against profes- of America for more than a year. In fact, young professional,” said Williams. “So, sional players with established careers he quit his job the summer before and extraordinary talent. everything you learn in the classroom from literally all over the globe – from dedicated hours and hours to practicing will come back – you can apply it some- multiple continents,” said Charles “Skip” the pieces he would play there. Practicing where else in life. And if not that, you can Snead, Williams’ teacher and Director of was not always easy, but it paid off in - Charles Snead at least use this as an opportunity to work the School of Music. “And to achieve this the end. hard and just to be a professional, really.” as a student is an unprecedented achieve- “The big thing is that sometimes you’re Williams has launched his transition ment. This is the first time in the competi- going to have to do things that you don’t ly a major door that has opened and a from student to professional with his new- tion’s 38-year history that it has been won want to do,” said Williams. “There were major catalyst to seeing that career move ly-won title. He has already been invited to by someone who is not an established full- days in the summer when I didn’t want very quickly.” play for symposiums and concerts all over time professional.” to come practice, but I did anyway. And Williams has won every single solo the country. He also hopes to perform at Williams has been playing the French I think that’s what separates someone horn competition in which he has ever here at the university in the near future. horn since he was in the seventh grade. who isn’t successful from someone who participated. Furthermore, the French “After he had gotten the news,” said “I think I took to it naturally,” said is successful.” horn is considered by scientists and Snead, “I leaned over and whispered in Williams. “I took it home, and my first The competition played out over the engineers one of the most difficult instru- his ear, ‘Your life has just changed in ways time, I played it for about eight hours.” course of four days. Williams beat out the ments to play. So, his musical talent sets you cannot even yet understand.’” CULTURE Thursday, October 12, 2017 9 Choreography contest kicks off homecoming

By Kaylee Kemp | Contributing Writer “A lot of hard work goes into the final product that you see on Homecoming is a celebration of stage Thursday night,” said Lilly UA tradition and history as well as Alldredge, a sophomore majoring in an opportunity for community and management information sciences competition. Tonight in Coleman and the choreographer for Kappa Coliseum, close to 20 organizations Delta. “We’ve been practicing, picking will present dances at the out costumes, editing the music, and choreography competition. choreographing all week.” Each year, organizations participate With the goal of winning the in events throughout the week with the goal of winning homecoming. At the end of the week, points are tallied and the winning group is announced at halftime on Saturday. It’s great when Along with other events such as the basketball tournament, dodge ball everyone cares competition, lawn decoration and the parade, the choreography contest is as much as one of the most competitive events of homecoming week. “Having the opportunity to dance in you do. the homecoming competition is super fun because it gives me a chance to come out of dancer retirement,” said Delta Gamma women practice their routine ahead of the competition. CW / Caroline Japal Abigail Oswald, a sophomore majoring - Abigail Oswald in computer science and math. choreographer for Delta Gamma. choreography, however each must be Not all the participating students “We are so excited to see what other approved. Along with the sororities, are dancers, however, as some have groups come up with.” other outside organizations will be previous experience and some have The theme for this year’s participating in the show as well. had none at all. most homecoming events, each choreography competition is “artists” There will be five judges critiquing “Delta Gamma takes our dances organization strives to put their best which entails that each performance the performances. seriously and I love that because I foot forward during the competition. must consist of songs by the same The choreography contest will take was a serious dancer my whole life,” “It’s great when everyone cares musician. place at Coleman Coliseum tonight at said Oswald. about it just as much as you do,” Each organization can choose 6 p.m. Tickets can be ordered on the Oswald is one of the dancers on Oswald said. “Of course it’s fun when their own costumes, music and homecoming website for $10. the Delta Gamma dance team. Many all the hard work pays off and you sororities on campus spend hours win too.” choreographing and perfecting their Chi Omega took first place in the entry. Some sororities even host competition last year with Phi Mu auditions to ensure their routine taking second and Alpha Omicron Pi has the most focused and dedicated in third. dancers in their organization. “Our team has had a lot of fun Each act consists of songs chosen with the theme for the dance this by a choreographer, who also plans a year,” said Alana Doyle, a junior dance routine. majoring in public relations and the

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ByBy Ben StansellSta | Staff Reporter gotten that [14 kills] if we didn’t go at 7 p.m. to five sets,” Swink said. “Meghan Alabama State has won 10 straight AlabamaAlabama coach Ed Allen feels [Neelon] did a good job of delivering matches and will present a tough tthathat MahaMahalial Swink has been the balls and Quincey [Gary] did our challenge for the Crimson Tide. oonene of his mmost improved players system as well. I think it was just a “We’re going to have to play well as she enters her sophomore year. big team effort.” at the net,” Allen said. “They are an Swink recordedrecor a career-high 14 athletic team that jumps well. They killskills on SundaySunda against Tennessee, like to run their middles, so the and AllenAllen camecam away impressed I kind of want opportunity to limit that with our withwith herher match.match serves will be huge.” “What“What she has done well is the ball more, Swink believes that Alabama controlcontrol herher armarm and be able to take might be a better team on the swings that seemse to make sense and I think I road, as the team likes to play the based on set locations,l timing and spoiler role. everythingeverything else,”els Allen said. “She’s have gotten done a much better job of taking cacarere ooff tthehe bball than she did as a lot better in a freshmanfreshman,, or even earlier in She’s done a tthehe yyear.”ear.” my passing. AAllenllen ssaida part of Swink’s much better iimprovementmprovem is having a settler ththatat trutrusts her in crucial - Mahalia Swink job of taking situatiosituations.n Due to that added ttrust,rust, SwSwink is starting to get care of the ball mmoreore oopportunities.p ThThee win over Tennessee than she did wwasas a relief for Alabama, For Swink, her connection with as a freshman, as it hhas started with a 2-4 Neelon has grown over the season. mmarkark in SEC play. Alabama As a result of that connection, Swink or even earlier iiss 1313-6 on the season, has continued her improvement. anandd SSwink has played in “I think I am a more confident in the year. every match. hitter,” Swink said. “I kind of want ““ItIt was a really good the ball more, and I think I have wwin,”in,” Swink said. “It gotten a lot better in my passing. - Ed Allen wwasas ddefinitely satisfying My hitting has a lot to do with my becaubecauses it was tough to connection with Meg. She’s a really lloseose a lot of our beginning good player, and you don’t even SEC mmatches.a It was a good notice she’s a freshman half the time “I feel like when we are away, I wwinin fforor us. It was fun.” she’s on the court because of the way think we do a good job and I think SwSwinkink does not want to she plays and the way she carries the bench does a good job as well of ttakeake aallll the credit for her herself. I think she’s doing a really keeping us all engaged,” Swink said. pperformanceerform and deferred great job of stepping into that role.” “I feel like sometimes we like playing ththee crecreditd to her teammates. Alabama will travel to Montgomery better away because we get to shush ““II fefeltlt like I wouldn’t have on Thursday to face Alabama State the crowd up.” PLAN TO GO GAME 22 GAME 23 WHAT: Florida vs. Alabama Crimson Tide WHAT: South Carolina vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Foster Auditorium WHERE: Foster Auditorium

Mahalia Swink has 107 kills and 25 digs this season. CW / Sam MacDonald THURSDAY October 12, 2017 11

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