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SPORTS | FOOTBALL Tide may snag top recruits on signing day By Marc Torrence | Assistant Sports Editor Alabama already looks fallen, but there are still a few No. 1 class. 247Sports national recruiting ONLINE | CW Signing Day Coverage like it will wrap up another prospects that the Crimson The Crimson White spoke director J.C. Shurburtt to get top-5 recruiting class for Tide is in the running for to TideSports.com recruiting their takes on where Alabama Follow @TheCrimsonWhite and @CWSports for 2013 once all the chips have that could push it to another analyst Aaron Suttles and stands for four prospects. national signing day updates.

ESPN Images Considering: Considering: Considering: Considering: About Reed: About Adams: About Nkemdiche: About Bell: Think Terrence Cody or James Carpenter, Of the four, Montravius Adams has played The consensus No. 1 prospect in the country The addition of Von Bell would instantly not necessarily in size or strength but in the his closest cards to the chest. Adams has is also the longest shot of the four for Alabama make an already deep crop of safeties even ability to come in and make an immediate made numerous visits to a handful of SEC to land. Robert Nkemdiche shocked the world deeper. Suttles and Shurburtt both believe impact. schools and Clemson, but there isn’t a con- when he committed to Clemson this summer that Alabama has backed off as of late Jarran Reed could see the field right away sensus or favorite team for the five-star but decommitted in November to start the because of the depth issue, but would still if he signs with the Crimson Tide today. defensive tackle. frenzy all over again. take a commitment if chosen. Alabama lost three seniors from its defen- “You talk to people on the Alabama end of Nkemdiche is the prototypical pass-rushing, This has opened the door for new sive line – Jesse Williams, Damion Square things, they think he’s going to Auburn. You outside linebacker that Alabama looks for in Tennessee head coach Butch Jones to pur- and Quinton Dial – and the competition will talk to Auburn people, they think he’s going its 3-4 system, much like Courtney Upshaw or sue what would be a statement-making com- be wide open. Reed also has a year of play- to Alabama,” Shurburtt said. “You talk to Adrian Hubbard. But like Jadaveon Clowney mitment. Both Tennessee and Ohio State ing college football under his belt, giving Clemson and Georgia people, they think two years ago, he may prefer to play in a 4-3 have made late pushes for the five-star him a leg up on the competition. he’s going to those two schools. The latest system that lets him rush the passer every safety. “Generally, when Alabama takes a JUCO that I got was that he’s very hard to read. play. “If [Alabama] wanted Von Bell, they could player, they’re only going to take guys who My guess right now is Clemson or Auburn.” Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze has made have him,” Suttles said. “I think it’s a num- will make an immediate impact,” Suttles For Alabama, the playing time factor may a late push for Nkemdiche, which would add to bers issue at this point. That’s why he’s con- said. work against them. Adams would be the the impressive class Freeze has surprisingly sidering Tennessee and Ohio State.” Reed originally committed to Ole Miss perfect fit at nose tackle in head coach Nick put together already. Robert’s brother, Denzel, Bell visited Alabama on January 18, in December, but decommitted after taking Saban’s 3-4 scheme, but other schools like will be a sophomore for the Rebels in the fall. according to 247Sports, but made a late an official visit to Alabama in late January. Clemson and Auburn have a more immedi- Most recruiting experts have Alabama as a visit to Tennessee before shutting down his He is reportedly no longer interested in the ate need at the position. long shot for the top prospect in the country, recruitment at the end of January. He will Rebels and will decide between Alabama He will announce at 8:45 a.m. CT on but stranger things have happened on signing announce at 9 a.m. CT. and Florida. ESPNU. day.

NEWS | MEDICAL MARIJUNA NEWS | BLACK HISTORY MONTH Committee will Events mark 50 years of integration Campus celebrates “Alabama was the center tensions,” Simon said. “She’s a person from an of so much during the Civil She said, though it’s impor- organization that very much Black History Month Rights Movement, so it’s tant to commemorate the past, deals with civil rights and has vote on medical almost like we have a special she hopes to use this Black kept a watchful eye on both By Judah Martin debt to society,” Simon said. “I History Month to make stu- hate and intolerance,” Simon Contributing Writer know the University is plan- dents aware of the civil rights said. ning events for the summer issues still pressing. The Women’s Resource As the 50th anniversary since that’s when the integra- To do this, the School of Center will join in the black marjiuana issue of the integration of The tion actually occurred. Here at Social Work plans to educate history activities with their University of Alabama cam- the School of Social Work, one students on contemporary annual “Black Women Who House could see HB facing chronic pain. pus nears, several campus of our main goals is promot- civil rights issues by bring- Dared” poster campaign. “According to physicians, we organizations are finding ing social justice so we feel a ing in Lecia Brooks, outreach Terrence Merkerson, events 2 bill after decision have a number of commercially different ways to join this special commitment to com- director for the Southern and awareness coordinator for produced pharmaceutical agents year’s Black History Month memorate it.” Poverty Law Center, an organi- the WRC, said the posters are By Rich Robinson that deal with nausea, for exam- celebration. Simon said she hopes to zation that locates and tracks displayed around campus and Staff Reporter ple,” McClendon said. “So from Cassandra Simon, associ- honor Black History Month by the activities of hate groups. showcase both contemporary those people that prescribe it, ate professor of social work, enlightening students on cur- Brooks will give a lec- and historical black women The future of the use of mari- they feel like they have a pretty said each year her depart- rent issues. ture titled “Fighting Hate, who had successful careers in juana as medicine in Alabama good armament of pharmaceu- ment plans an event as “We’re finding that our stu- Teaching Tolerance, Seeking fields like medicine, military will be determined this after- ticals that are currently avail- part of the Dr. Ethel H. Hall dents don’t understand the Justice: The Southern Poverty and politics. noon as the Alabama House of able to them, and they don’t see African-American Heritage past, so that makes it difficult Law Center” on Feb. 11 in Representatives Committee on anything special or unique about Celebration. for them to understand racial Little Hall. SEE BLACK HISTORY PAGE 6 Health will vote marijuana for on a proposal to medicinal pur- allow the drug to poses.” be prescribed for “It is our committee’s obliga- Also known NEWS | STUDENT PROFILE certain illness- tion to help those people as HB 2, the bill es and chronic would allow doc- diseases. [with chronic pain] fi nd a tors to prescribe Members of the good quality of life. doses of marijua- UA student award sends him to Washington committee will na as treatment have to wrestle — Rep. Joe Hubbard for people suffer- Tyler Merriweather Merriweather said he began After dedicating so much regional and nationals.” about how to vote ing from AIDS, attending the Boys and Girls of his time to this chapter He explained all of this start- on this issue as autism, cancer, meets Barack Obama Club of West Alabama, in of the Boys and Girls Club, ed in May at the end of his senior marijuana-relat- chronic pain, Tuscaloosa around the age of Merriweather said the opportu- year in high school, and the ed debates are becoming more Parkinson’s syndrome, severe By Sarah Elizabeth Tooker seven or eight nity to compete last national competition was common around the nation. nausea and a slew of other reoc- Staff Reporter and became a in a contest to held in September, where he The vote on whether to move curring medical conditions and volunteer by 15. As soon as I walked in he meet President was selected as the Southeast the Alabama Medical Marijuana chronic symptoms. Last week a UA student was “I worked in “was like, ‘Hey, Mr. Mer- Obama became Youth of the Year. Interestingly Patients’ Rights Act out of com- If the proposal passes, the given the golden ticket: an invi- the computer riweather.’ It was one of the available to him. enough, Merriweather’s first mittee is expected to take place Alabama State Department of tation to meet President Obama lab, did some most memorable experiences “Basically you invitation to meet the president Wednesday around 2 p.m. Public Health would have to issue in Washington DC. tutoring and give a speech right after he won in September – he was so down to earth. The Chairman of the Health a card to those with a prescrip- Tyler Merriweather, a fresh- worked as an no longer than turned out uneventful. Committee Jim McClendon, a tion from a doctor. The patient man studying accounting, athletic coor- three minutes “When we went in September, — Tyler Merriweather Republican from Springville, would then be able to purchase a was recently named the Boys dinator in the talking about we didn’t actually get to talk Ala., will be voting against the set amount of marijuana from a and Girls Club of America’s gym,” he said. the significance to him,” he said. “He was in a proposal. He said he saw no licensed and regulated distribu- Southeast Youth of the Year. “I do a lot more of your Boys big rush so he flew out, but he need for medicinal marijuana to tor. This distinction is the ticket hands-on with the kids since and Girls Club,” he said. “You promised to invite us back out.” be legalized, as there are other that landed him in the Oval becoming staff in January of compete at five different lev- legal alternatives for people SEE MARIJUANA PAGE 7 Office early last week. last year.” els including club, local, state, SEE MERRIWEATHER PAGE 2

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Will Tucker editor-in-chief ON THE MENU [email protected] BURKE FRESH FOOD Ashley Chaffin LAKESIDE managing editor LUNCH DINNER LUNCH DINNER LUNCH Stephen Dethrage Steak Orange Thyme Chicken BBQ Chicken Herb Roasted Turkey with Roast Beef production editor Baked Potato Bar Macaroni & Cheese Collard Greens Gravy Okra with Corn & Bacon Corn on the Cobb Harvard Beets California Blend Vegetables Cornbread Dressing Mashed Red Potatoes Mackenzie Brown visuals editor Sautéed Mushrooms Sautéed Spinach Fried Okra Italian Green Beans Rice with Carrots & Corn Italian Green Beans Mushroom Marinara Spiced Peach Cobbler Cream of Broccoli Soup Potato Chowder (Vegetarian) Daniel Roth (Vegetarian) (Vegetarian) (Vegetarian) Three Bean Salad online editor (Vegetarian) magazine editor Melissa Brown news editor [email protected] Lauren Ferguson ON THE RADAR culture editor Student’s trip to D.C. Marquavius Burnett January death toll in Syria rises as talks remain stalled sports editor victory for local club John Brinkerhoff From MCT Campus Monday that its casualty count Toward the end of the withdrew from the country. opinion editor had topped 50,000 overall. A month, Syrian and rebel news The bloodiest province in MERRIWEATHER FROM PAGE 1 BEIRUT — Syrian human study commissioned by the accounts suggested that the the country remained the Ashanka Kumari rights activists recorded United Nations and released at military had succeeded in region around Damascus, as it His trip in January, how- chief copy editor a slight increase in deaths the beginning of the year put entering Busra al Harir, a city has been since fighting broke ever, proved to be well worth Shannon Auvil in January compared with the number of deaths at more near the border that rebels out there in June. Though reb- the wait. photo editor December, but still fewer than than 60,000, while some groups had taken over in previous els claimed to have increasing- “As soon as I walked Anna Waters what so far has been the peak argue that the total is even months. ly taken space around the city in, he was like, ‘Hey, Mr. lead designer of the violence in the country higher. Lakhdar Brahimi, the United of Aleppo, that area remained Merriweather,’” he said. “It last summer. August and September Nations envoy to Syria, told the the second most violent of the was one of the most memo- Whitney Hendrix The Syrian Observatory for remain the deadliest months U.N. news agency Thursday he country’s 14 provinces. rable experiences – he was so lead graphic designer Human Rights recorded at of the war, with one human had no plans to return to Syria. The Syrian Network for down to earth.” Alex Clark least 3,857 deaths in January, rights group recording 5,605 Though both sides have set Human Rights reported that Merriweather explained community manager roughly the same number casualties in August and 4,690 conditions for talking to each 1,079 rebels and civilians were the meeting lasted 20 to 30 recorded in November. Nearly in September. other, neither side is likely to killed in Damascus in January. minutes, and he was given the ADVERTISING half the casualties – 1,906 – The sustained violence has accede to the other’s demands. The ratio of civilians to opportunity to ask President were listed as civilians. Rebel prompted Syrians to continue Brahimi is the second U.N. fighters killed across the Obama a few questions. His Will DeShazo fighters, Syrian government to flee the country in large envoy to Syria since the con- country remained roughly favorite one being – what 348-8995 soldiers and militia made numbers. The Jordanian gov- flict began. A monitoring mis- 1-to-1, according to the sta- advice would you give today’s Advertising Manager up the rest in approximately ernment said more than 20,000 sion overseen by Kofi Annan tistics provided by the Syrian youth? [email protected] equal numbers. people crossed its border in a last year led to a decrease in Observatory for Human “His answer was based on Tori Hall The observatory announced single week in January. violence before the monitors Rights. education,” he said. “He told Territory Manager 348-2598 us to not only dream, but to Classified Manager 348-7355 dream big dreams, and after that it was don’t look at what Coleman Richards you want to do in life and what Special Projects Manager [email protected] salary you want to make, but look at what you’re good at Natalie Selman and enjoy doing.” 348-8042 When the group asked Creative Services Manager President Obama what it Robert Clark 348-8742 was he enjoyed doing that landed him in office today, Emily Diab 348-8054 Merriweather said the presi- Chloe Ledet 348-6153 dent explained he always Keenan Madden 348-2670 desired to make a difference and to help people. Camille Dishongh 348-6875 Stephen Miller, senior unit Will Whitlock 348-8735 director at the West Alabama Amy Metzler Chapter of Boys and Girls [email protected] Club, said Tyler’s accomplish- ment serves to solidify all the Jake Morrow good work they do as a team [email protected] and that they can give kids all The Crimson White is the community the opportunities they need newspaper of The University of Alabama. for success. The Crimson White is an editorially free “In Boys and Girls Club, the newspaper produced by students. The University of Alabama cannot influ- Oscar or the Grammy is to ence editorial decisions and editorial have a kid selected as Youth opinions are those of the editorial board of the Year, so it was a win for and do not represent the official opinions this club,” Miller said. “We’re of the University. Advertising offices of The Crimson White adhering to and accomplish- are on the first floor, Student Publications ing our mission.” Building, 923 University Blvd. The adver- Miller explained that while tising mailing address is P.O. Box 2389, Tyler did most of the ground- Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. work, he helped critique The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published four times weekly when classes his speech since he too won are in session during Fall and Spring this competition when he Semester except for the Monday after attended the University in Spring Break and the Monday after 2004. Thanksgiving, and once a week when school is in session for the summer. Marked “It’s been a great experi- calendar provided. ence for Tyler, and I’m just The Crimson White is provided for happy to have been associ- free up to three issues. Any other papers ated and along for the ride,” are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks he said. should be made payable to The University Another student, Lindsey of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson Cobb, a junior majoring White Subscription Department, P.O. Box in chemical engineering, 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. The Crimson White is entered as peri- explained that a students’ odical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. accomplishment this big POSTMASTER: Send address changes is just as exciting for the to The Crimson White, P.O. Box 2389, University as a whole. Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. “It’s a representation of All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated oth- the caliber of students the erwise, is Copyright © 2012 by The University has been attract- Crimson White and protected under the ing in the last few years,” “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical Cobb said. “It reflects not Publication” categories of the U.S. copy- right laws. only on him as a person but Material herein may not be reprinted also UA overall in a positive without the expressed, written permission light.” of The Crimson White. NEWS Page 3 OPINION Editor | Melissa Brown CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS NEWS Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Positions open for CSC’s Beat Auburn Beat Hunger

By Morgan Reames foremost, excited about service “More specifically, we con- community; placing a high Alternative Break, Civic a student director are the bonds Contributing Writer and making a difference in the nect students to meaningful ser- emphasis on education and the Engagement & Outreach, Bama that I have built with such great community,” Haley Clemons, a vice opportunities throughout arts,” Phillip Sullivan, a junior Blitz, Beat Auburn Beat Hunger, people who have a common goal The University of Alabama senior majoring in public rela- the community and sometimes majoring in consumer affairs, House United and Sleep Out on of bettering our community Community Service Center is tions, said. “Dedication and beyond,” Clemons said. “All said. “I am also responsible for the Quad. through service to mankind,” seeking students interested a genuine drive to promote staff members work together providing guidance for my four “If someone has a heart for a Sullivan said. in leadership and community volunteerism is a must.” to create and manage service assistant student directors who particular type of service and Clemons said there are many change to join their staff this Clemons, the student direc- events, promote volunteerism recruit fellow UA students to would like to make it their focus, benefits to joining the staff at spring. The CSC is looking to fill tor of PR and graphic design, and get everyone excited about come and volunteer with them these focus areas make it pos- the CSC that go beyond resume student director and assistant said the CSC focuses on edu- giving back.” at their service locations each sible,” Clemons said. “Although, building. student director positions for cating students on serving the Student directors and assis- week.” we all work together at the cen- “Most importantly, you Beat Auburn Beat Hunger. community and in leadership, tant directors work together in Student leaders plan events ter as a team to make each and become a part of something big- “The center is looking for lifelong volunteerism and civil social project planning as well and help in community ser- every event a successful one.” ger than yourself; you are able students that are, first and responsibility. as engaging the community to vice projects in seven different Students who are interested to see a change in the commu- assist in community service. areas. in getting involved can visit nity and know that you were a “As the student director “The center has several focus the volunteer at UA website to part of it,” Clemons said. “It is a of arts, youth and education areas that allow students to apply. The applications provide unique and special experience.” at the Community Service advocate service, gain valuable a list of duties and responsi- The deadline to turn in appli- Center, I am responsible for work experience and learn, as bilities for the staff positions cations is Friday, February 22 brainstorming innovative and well,” Clemons said. available. by 5 p.m. For any additional effective methods of outreach Several of the programs “The most rewarding and questions, contact Wahnee Established 1964 to the youth in the Tuscaloosa sponsored by the CSC are beneficial aspects of my job as Sherman. Semi-annual YARD Environmental Council to fund projects SALE By Ellen Coogan reject an extra fee, UA ECo feels first like this one,” Wilke said. Montevallo who set up the first Contributing Writer this project is worthy of student “This is a chance to see what green fund for any school in Starts support. great ideas students and faculty Alabama. With just $30,000 per The University of Alabama “When we invest in sustain- can develop together, if they are year, students there have started Thursday 10 AM Environmental Council is look- ability on campus, we invest given the chance.” about 30 projects in two years, Ends ing for input from the University in ourselves as a student body Wilke said UA students are including creating the first city- and Tuscaloosa communities for – our quality of life as well already responding to the wide bike sharing system in the Saturday 5 PM its new $350,000 Sustainability as opportunities for leader- initiative. state of Alabama. Investment Project. ship and innovation,” said “ECo put out a call for propos- Additionally, the fund provid- If implemented, the SIP plans Caitlin McClusky, a senior in als only a week ago, and already ed for changes to Montevallo’s to use student investment in its New College and Statewide we are hearing students talk observatory, including the con- 50-75% off first year, through a fee of 50 Sustainable Investment Project about projects they are inter- nection of solar energy to the Sport Coats cents per credit hour, to gener- coordinator. “SIP not only cre- ested in developing. As more building and creation of an Sport Shirts ate more than $350,000 for sus- ates a dedicated pool of funding students and faculty hear about 800 gallon rainwater collection tainable campus projects. Half for energy-saving projects that this initiative, we expect to tank that uses reverse osmosis. Jackets of that investment will go to a can save the University money, receive more formal proposals,” Energy efficient solar shades Sweaters Student Sustainability Fund, but gives students the power to Wilke said. installed in the library reduced Trousers which will fund the aforemen- decide which projects are best Aaron Traywick, a student at the library’s energy costs by tioned proposals after being suited for the campus and the the University of Montevallo and about 30 percent, Traywick said. Shoes selected by a committee and opportunity for a practical edu- Public Relations Director for the “We’re talking about a quar- Ladies Wear passing a student-majority vote. cational experience at the same Coalition of Alabama Students ter of a million dollars for stu- The other half will go to a time.” for the Environment, said there dent projects,” Traywick said. Green Revolving Loan Fund, Jackson Wilke, a sophomore is a definite need for a project “At UA, the possibilities are through which UA adminis- majoring in geography and a like this at The University of endless. UA has the potential to trators can invest in green member of UA ECo, said similar Alabama. lead the way for other universi- Located on The Strip infrastructure projects with initiatives have been passed at Traywick was among the ties and really for the state. I’m 205.752.2990 a two-year guaranteed return other SEC schools. students at the University of really excited.” 1218 University Blvd. locker-room.biz on investment. “None of them place the While students may initially success and learning of students Mentors, mentees both grow during experiece By Sarah Robinson The University of Alabama, Bailey Contributing Writer was accepted into the University Fellows Experience, which pro- Students will encounter vides members with mentor- obstacles, career opportunities ing by top UA faculty members. CUPID’S and life choices during their University Fellows paired him college career. Some under- with Barry Mason, a former dean graduates choose to experi- of the Culverhouse College of ence it alone, while others seek Commerce at the University. out guidance from mentors on Bailey, the CEO of Forza CORNER campus and elsewhere. Financial, said he looks to According to USA Today, Mason for more than just approximately 50 percent of col- business advice. Trying to spread the love lege graduates report having “Sometimes I had tough situa- a mentor in college. Although tions, and I really want to respond the definition of a mentor may to it emotionally and head on,” change with each individual’s Bailey said. “Someone with wis- perspective, the concept remains dom advised me to do things the this Valentine’s Day? the same. Experienced mentors right way.” strive to establish a relationship Although, some students seek with their less-experienced men- mentors in older faculty and staff tees that will lead to a better life members at the University, some for the mentee. look to upperclassmen for guid- “A lot of people have served ance throughout their time at the as mentors for me, and with- Capstone. Let the out those people my career plan Katy Shirley, a senior major- would have broken down,” David ing in chemical engineering, is Bailey, a graduate student in a mentor to underclassmen in CW help! finance, said. “I wouldn’t have the Mentor Undergraduate Peer known how to make it to the next Parenting, a mentoring pro- step.” gram within the UA College of Bailey found his first mentor at Engineering that provides under- his high school in Chattanooga, classmen with upperclassmen Coleman Richards Tenn. Edward Snodgrass lead peers. Shirley said the program Special Projects Manager an investment fund at his high was mutually beneficial for her school that Bailey was involved and her mentee. [email protected] in. 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By Austin Gaddis Senior Staff Columnist

Looking across the Quad, it has become so easy for us to take for granted the hal- lowed grounds of history that we trudge across on the way to class every day. Today, we have an opportunity to reflect on a defining moment of that Austin Gaddis rich, and often marred, his- tory and apply the lessons the University’s first fully learned to new problems we integrated student body. face as part of the ongoing As we reflect on these two story of the Capstone. historic moments through- Today marks exactly 57 out this year, I take issue years since Autherine Lucy, with terming these events as a young black woman from celebrations. A celebration MCT Campus south Alabama who dreamed of what? That, after years of of being a school librar- thoroughly recorded obstruc- ian, was suspended and later tion and literal force from TRANSPORTATION expelled by the University’s the federal government, the Board of Trustees after University finally made the riots on campus and around right decision? Tuscaloosa left a grim outlook No, these events call for for the future of the first black true remembrance. They call On campus transportation woes are inexcusable student on campus. for a concerted public dis- For days, students and course that prevents this type community members inun- of inhumanity from sprout- By John Speer thinking by ordering residents and convenience are not our dated the Quad, the old stu- ing its ugly head in our com- Senior Staff Columnist of this campus to cede park- problem.” When you demand dent union building and the munal systems ever again. ing at their home for weekend I clear the way for 100,000+ President’s Mansion, riot- These events are more than More often than not, stu- vacationers? weekend annoyances, you for- ing and chanting against just opportunities for walk- dents at our university are I will be told this is the cost get the fact that I am a resi- the University’s decision to ing tours, plazas, statues disregarded. Not in the sense of improving the quality of dent of Tuscaloosa with busi- admit Lucy for classes. The and other token efforts to that our dollars – or parents’ campus life and experience, ness to take care of, even on a mob burned crosses in front show how progressed the dollars – do not have value, and patience is required as Saturday. of Denny Chimes, wielded University has become. but it is increasingly obvious we grow to better serve our Time and again, the axes in the air and openly We still have clear divi- that our financial investment students. However, I translate University has built more on confronted a timid President sions on our campus that is expendable. We are expend- John Speer this to, “we don’t care, you top of less, encroaching on an Carmichael. cloud our ability to see the able because every dropout barely matter, and there are ever-decreasing space with But make no mistake; the world through an accepting, frees another bed, and every parking for UA gamedays. I’ve hundreds more where you an ever-increasing popula- University did not accommo- tolerant lens. objection will be silenced by been told this is the course of came from waiting to be duped tion. Time and again, we are date Lucy. At the discretion Our greek system, the a maze of bureaucratic obsta- progress, and we must all sac- as well.” Unfortunately, I will expected to bear the insuffer- of the University, she was not largest in the nation, still cles. In an era where the cost rifice in order to achieve the not tolerate this complacent, able burden and inconvenienc- assigned a dorm room and remains blatantly segregated of a college education, espe- growth that will make our uni- avaricious and disgusting es of their manifest destiny. was not given a meal ticket, as and politically shady. Our cially state schools, only con- versity proud and secure. attitude. It is more than time that we administrators reasoned that student body, which grows tinues to rise, we must take a You will excuse me if I do not When I purchase a permit insist they plan before they such arrangements would every semester, has become serious look at what services call it progress but poor and or a service, I expect the com- build and expand. They have be considered “not wise.” increasingly apathetic toward our university provides and pitiful planning. Why offer and pany and product to ensure its no problem callously inflicting Ironically, in every sense, investing in the progress and what obligations they fulfill. sell, or should I say guarantee, value. By overselling my spac- inconvenience on complacent Lucy was painted as the radi- advancement of the campus Consider parking and trans- 900 students at Presidential es as a commuter on the the- residents and students as long cal in the whole situation – community. portation services. Every year parking you will take away? ory that people will arrive at as we tolerate such actions. the one who just couldn’t let Our student government we are sold permits. Every Why oversell commuter lots different rates (does not work Sadly for them, I am a capital- things be as they had always continues to drown out the year commuter lots are over- when you push thousands out by the way), you are tell- ist and a student, and I expect been. voices of the average student, sold, construction constricts of students off campus each ing me, “good luck, and thank to receive services for which I When Lucy haphazardly access to major thoroughfares year? Why build in the mid- you for your money.” When pay money, and it is their fidu- arrived on blowing our and contracts the size of resi- dle of the semester, shuffling you guarantee a student at ciary obligation to ensure that campus on Feb. tuition dollars dential parking areas. Even your faculty around campus, a dorm a parking space and service is good. 6, 1956, there “Sure, we’ve moved past the on useless con- worse, in the fall, some per- when you have made inad- then summarily begin con- was another rioting and other barbaric certs and issu- manent dorm residents and equate accommodations to struction and tell them to John Speer is a graduate stu- mob waiting attempts to make a point, ing laughable every commuter (who pays for substitute for their space and park where they can, you are dent in secondary education. outside Smith but our division remains opinions from year-long parking) must clear the daily commute they must saying again, “thank you for His column runs weekly on Hall, where largely in place. the judicial out of his or her designated make? What on earth are you your money, but your security Wednesdays. she would be branch that fail attending her to attempt to first class of justify allow- CULTURE the day. She ing corrupt sys- was pelted with rotten eggs, tems of power to continue. targeted with bricks and As we’ve learned from verbally degraded as she countless examples through- entered the building, her out history, eventually the Recognizing Charles Poland: Heroes all around us determination stronger than walls fall down. I have no any of the hatred that she doubt our campus hindrances faced. to progress will one day fall By Maxton Thoman Pure and unadulterated must try to be heroes in what- But even in the midst of too. Staff Columnist altruism — like that which ever capacity we find our- her unparalleled courage, But why not now? Poland displayed daily, and selves, if for nothing else than the riot won the day. What we needed most back There are heroes among us. in the end — requires more to act as an incredible exam- Lucy had only attended then is what we need most Every day people clad in the intentional action and dynam- ple in the likeness of Poland. school for three days before now – open, honest inter- same ordinary, mundane garb ic thought than it might origi- It is imperative that we she was told not to return, as cultural dialogue between shared by the rest of us; no nally suggest, allowing this lead our lives in the footsteps the board cited an inability individuals and groups that Superman “S” fixed to their easily misunderstood term of those before us, mold- to ensure her safety, solidify- remain divided. chests. They are quiet and to masquerade behind an ing ourselves after our own ing their staunch opposition Sure, we’ve moved past the caring, dynamic and strong. unimposing façade. everyday heroes – the doc- to the tide of progress that rioting and other barbaric They lead ordinary lives Maxton Thoman As a result, the human con- tors, teachers, firefighters, continued to erode one of attempts to make a point, but but produce extraordinary dition can sometimes seem soldiers, students, parents, segregation’s last strong- our division remains largely results. All without asking students he protected daily. innately set on disregarding grandparents and everyday holds. in place. We make no progress for an ounce in return. No rec- The students he would die its duty to endeavor towards people that make the ordinary The University’s first because we do not talk to each ognition befalls them. They protecting. this unselfish devotion to the extraordinary. attempt at integration has, other and express no interest merely step up to the plate When Poland refused the betterment of mankind, be it Anyone can be Superman. It sadly, been mainly overshad- in even trying. when called upon. gunman’s demand to take two individually or globally. just depends on where you are owed by the second – and final I challenge us to spark A week ago today, one of students from his care, he paid However, it is this collective and what you do when you are – attempt seven years later those critical conversations those everyday, once-in-a-life- the ultimate price. ignorance that we must iden- called upon. that brought the world’s eye to about difficult topics within time heroes was called up and Yet, while immortalized in tify and isolate, so as to ensure For now, however, be sure the showdown between a defi- our own lives. Like Autherine gunned down, fighting for pas- the heroics and altruism that our own opposition in the face to celebrate your heroes. ant Gov. George Wallace and Lucy, we must constantly sionate students and fearless he exemplified at the end of of this disregard. In the end, Commend them for their the emissaries of President challenge and question the youth. his life, Charles Albert Poland, Poland’s memory should serve efforts, and strive daily to Kennedy at the doors of Foster status quo. It is the only way Charles Albert Poland, Jr., Jr. deserves to also be remem- as a reminder, prompting emulate their likeness. Auditorium. we will truly find the ability a true Alabama state and bered and exalted for his us to strive daily toward the After all, Poland’s story This year, the University to advance ourselves and our national hero, put himself in everyday sacrifice, not solely amelioration of ailments fac- is proof. There are heroes will commemorate the 50th community. the line of fire between gun- his final one. ing humanity, be they global among us. anniversary of that legend- man and kidnapper Jimmy Poland was a hero in the strides or local impacts. ary moment, as James Hood Austin Gaddis is a senior Lee Dykes and the students on highest of regards on Tuesday, We too must struggle Maxton Thoman is a fresh- and Vivian Malone walked majoring in communication his bus. Jan. 29, but he was a hero towards personal self-sacri- man majoring in biology. His past the door’s blockade and studies. His column runs The students he loved. The every day before that as well. fice and philanthropy. We too column runs biweekly. into history as members of biweekly on Wednesdays.

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By Ashanka Kumari Chief Copy Editor UPCOMING CTBD DANCES: The Crimson Tide Ballroom • What: Valentine’s Dance Dancers will host a Valentine’s Dance Friday, Feb. 8 in Smith • When: Feb. 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. Hall. A dance lesson will be given at 6 p.m. followed by the • Where: Smith Hall dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Founded in 2007 by Jimmy Kunz and his wife Jennifer • What: Beach Dance Graham Kunz, the CTBD offer free dance lessons every • When: March 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday at 3 p.m. in the gym of Calvary Baptist Church, Evan • Where: Calvary Baptist Church Gym Blitzer, president of the CTBD, said. “Anyone, any age, can dance introduced to the CTBD by a great time, learn to dance, do and join the group if they have few friends who had attended line dances, meet new friends an interest to dance,” he said. the free dance lessons and and fellowship with all. We “We have lots of members from invited her to join. also offer complimentary sin- high school students to adults.” “Students who attend the gle or group pictures for all To join the CTBD, anyone events can expect to improve that we post to our Facebook who wants to dance must their dance skills with begin- page.” attend an event and fill out a ner lessons and to enjoy danc- Dances cost $5 for students liability form, Blitzer said. ing with their fellow students,” and include refreshments as “We recommend that stu- she said. “There is no experi- well as the one-hour begin- dents wear shoes with a back, ence necessary to participate ner lesson before the dance, not flip-flops, and with leather in any of our events.” Robinson said. soles if possible,” Shannon The CTBD is made up of 945 “CTBD thrives to bring ball- Robinson, vice president of the members, with 400 regularly room and swing dancing to our CTBD, said. “Our lessons are active, Jennifer Graham Kunz, students at the UA and other very casual, and the dress code co-founder of the CTBD, said. schools in the areas as well for each of our dances is either Each month, the CTBD offers as others in our community,” casual or semi-formal and can free dance lessons and holds a Kunz said. be found on our website.” themed dance. For more information on the Robinson, who has been a “We have a Valentine’s CTBD, visit CTBD.org or visit member of the CTBD since Dance [this month],” she said. the Crimson Tide Ballroom Submitted January 2012, said she was “Students can expect to have a Dancers Facebook page. The Crimson Tide Ballroon Dancers will host a Valentine’s Dance in the exhibit hall of Smith Hall Friday. TideTalks to showcase students, based on TED Talks

By Ellen Coogan project to our campus since last nonprofit organization devoted to pursue a career teaching lecture per week. TideTalks will utilize the Contributing Writer year, I have been waiting for to “Ideas Worth Spreading.” middle school math/science, so “There are students across Internet and digital interfaces the right time and team,” David TED stands for Technology, the video by Robinson solidi- the campus that have come up to celebrate student innovation Inspired by the popular TED Phelps, a junior majoring in Entertainment, Design. TED fied the need for a creative cur- with amazing ideas and acted and provoke all UA students Talks, a new student organi- civil engineering and president holds conferences and uploads riculum. Mr. Sinek’s awesome upon them. Our objective with to learn more and create new zation TideTalks has formed of TideTalks, said. “TideTalks videos of lectures to ted.com. words helped build my desire TideTalks is to celebrate these campus tradition. to find and spread important combines the best elements of “There are about a dozen to identify a clear motiva- innovative thinkers and allow “Our generation has been ideas and messages from UA the TED project with a student- different TED Talks that have tion when establishing a team them to spread their message blessed and cursed by wide- students. focused structure and unique made a significant impact on identity.” to the community,” Koushik spread access to the Internet. “Over the past few years, publicity outreach, provid- me, but my two favorites are Sir Students interested in get- Kasanagottu, a junior major- Instead of allowing digital TED Talks has become ing us the autonomy to create Ken Robinson’s ‘Do schools kill ting involved with Tide Talks ing in biology and co-director interfaces to continuously extremely popular among col- something truly unique.” creativity?’ and Simon Sinek’s can attend the first public inter- of speaker selection and events numb our relationships, we lege students. Although inter- For those unfamiliar, TED ‘How great leaders inspire est meeting Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. in for TideTalks, said. hope to leverage online videos ested in bringing a similar Talks is produced by TED, a action,’” Phelps said. “I plan Ferguson Center Room 312. Katerina Pena, a junior and forums to celebrate our Although currently there majoring in advertisement and peers’ thought-provoking lec- are no TideTalks lectures in vice president of TideTalks, tures and cultivate real-world the works, following this public described its origins. action,” Phelps said. “In addi- interesting meeting, TideTalks “A group of students were tion to our online presence, will begin accepting nomina- talking about how much they TideTalks is intentionally Take Home A Piece tions and the selection process. love TED Talks and suggested planning lecture events that Any student in their junior that there should be some- are exciting, energizing and year or later is eligible to be thing along those lines affili- inspiring for our hundreds of nominated to give a TideTalks ated with campus,” Pena said. in-person attendees. Students lecture. Each month, TideTalks “Eventually after a lot of ideas should be excited about estab- of History will host an event consisting were thrown around, through lishing a new campus tradition, of four student speakers pre- the chaos the tag of ‘TideTalks’ as well as for the countless new senting their innovative ideas emerged.” discussions that TideTalks can BCS National Championship Merchandise and then upload a video of one Phelps said he hopes ignite.” Available Exclusively from


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December 7, 2012 Crimson White Championship Preview Edition The preview edition of the paper is $4.59 plus tax. Order online at store.osm.ua.edu or available for purchase at the Student Media Building NEWS Page 6 OPINION Editor | Lauren Ferguson CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS CULTURE Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Theatre Tuscaloosa presents ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ Local production company celebrates Harlem Renaissance, Thomas “Fats” Waller through musical

By Bianca Martin director Wheeler Kincaid. Contributing Writer “[He] mentioned that this is one of his favorite shows, and Theatre Tuscaloosa will be that based on local talent, we paying tribute to the Harlem should think about doing it,” Renaissance and one of the Turley said. era’s most famous musicians, The cast and crew have been Thomas “Fats” Waller, with working on this show for the their new musical production, past few weeks. “Ain’t Misbehavin’” on Feb. “We’ve been rehearsing 8-17. the show a little less than Theatre Tuscaloosa last per- four weeks,” Turley said. “We formed this play in 1999, and rehearse three hours a night, this will be director and execu- six nights a week.” tive producer Tina Turley’s Several University of first time directing the show. Alabama students are part CW | Jingyu Wan CW | Jingyu Wan “This show celebrates the joy of this production. Nick “Ain’t Misbehavin’s” cast rehearsed Monday night. The show will run Feb. 8-17 in the Bean-Brown Theatre. that music can bring through Burroughs, a junior majoring the eyes of Fats Waller,” Turley in musical theatre, choreo- [Waller’s] music before I even music. It is really inspiring for Burroughs did an amazing Bean-Brown Theatre at Shelton said. graphed the show. Two of the knew we were doing the play.” me.” job.” State Community College. “Ain’t Misbehavin’” is one five cast members are also UA The show, part of the Martin The audiences of this show Turley said she expects to Performances taking place of the genre-varying shows students: Alyssa Grubbs, a Luther King, Jr. Realizing the are set to see a lively perfor- make an impression on the Thursdays-Saturdays will in Theatre Tuscaloosa’s 2012- junior majoring in musical the- Dream series, also looks into mance with different musical audience. begin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 2013 season titled “Rockin’ and ater and restaurant manage- African-American history. styles including blues, swing, “I can’t wait to share this and Sunday performances Rollin’ in the Aisles.” ment, and Will Travis, a junior “I feel like it’s important stride, ballad and scat. show with our audiences,” will begin at 2 p.m. Tickets “I like to have diversity in our majoring in musical theatre. for African-Americans to cel- “I think the audience will Turley said. “They are going costs $14 for students and chil- programming,” Turley said. Travis said the music and his- ebrate history of what was a enjoy that all five of us are hav- to go crazy and be stunned and dren, $16 for senior citizens “Musicals, reviews, comedies, tory behind the play inspired tough time,” Travis said. “In ing the time of our lives and amazed at the talent both on and $22 for adults. They can dramas, classic pieces.” him to perform in it. the ’20s, they didn’t have many living in the moment on the and off the stage.” be purchased at theatretusc. Turley gives credit for the “The music is timeless,” he opportunities to see a com- stage,” Travis said. “It’s great “Ain’t Misbehavin’” com. For more information, idea of the show to technical said. “I had been a huge fan of poser to take his own turn on choreography as well. Nick will run Feb. 8-17 in the call (205) 391-2277.

THEATRE REVIEW ‘Design For a Living’ entertaining but lacks substance Noel Coward’s play comes with dazzling dialogue, glitz, glam; comes off condescending, runs too long By Jared Downing it’s also petty. With nods to outward spiral and stretching feminism and the sexual revo- Freudian psychology and primi- its themes out over two and a lution to diversions of the cul- The three lovers in Noel tivism, Coward tries to paint a half hours. As the banter rolls tured. And history, which book- Coward’s play “Design for struggle between the human on, the characters just get more ends the woes of our delight- Living” are every bohemian heart and artificial moral stan- shallow and narcissistic. fully snarky eccentrics between college kid’s dream. They’re all dards, but set against bourgeois Of course, none of this is the the Great Depression and World successful artists. They live in decadence, it just ends up con- fault of the University’s pro- War II, does no favors. decadent Art Nouveau apart- descending and kitsch. duction, which does its best The University crew finds ments and Spartan painting stu- And the play is long. The to make the script relevant. Coward’s spark and edge, dios in London, Paris and New sparkling back-and-forth But it can never get past its but when the wit wears off, York. They have a steamy, sexu- is fun but meanders, mov- own snobbishness, unwit- “Design” leaves us with nothing ally deviant love triangle. And ing us forward in a tiresome tingly reducing modernism, to feel for. they all manage to suffer social oppression while staying witty CW | Shannon Auvil and eccentric. The UA Theatre Department is presenting the comedy “Design for Liv- This is the life of Coward’s ing” in the Allen Bales Theatre this week. It will run Feb. 4-9. 1930s cosmopolitans, Gilda (Bridget Elise Winder), Otto two together while one waits in words with grace and finesse (Thaddeus Fitzpatrick) and agony for someone to sleep with. while keeping their relationship Leo (Adam Vanek), who appar- They also have lots and lots of crackling with electricity. ently all love each other equally. dazzling conversation, working Coward’s lovers are quick They stand at the forefront of through their shared angst with to harm and quick to for- cultural liberation and spend it unending razor-sharp English give; director Jimmy Contos drinking sherry and swapping retort, pausing only to take a gives us pure love that’s been partners in a bisexual ménage à breath and remind the audience corrupted, not by the lov- trois. Monogamous society has that everybody’s still in love. ers, but by a society that can’t thrown them into an endless Winder, Fitzpatrick and Vanek handle it. game of odd-man-out that leaves rattle through the barrage of But while their love is pure,

successful black woman looks The Crossroads Community Black history month like.” Center organized a calendar for celebrated on campus The Women’s Resource black history events on campus Center will also host an “Every as part of the UA is Culture ini- BLACK HISTORY FROM PAGE 1 Woman Book Club” event on tiative to educate students on Feb. 28 and will co-host the the different cultures present at “One of the problems we see “National African-American the University. is that the image of black women Read-In” with Alpha Kappa “Crossroads’ role is to encour- is usually someone who’s in the Alpha sorority and the Student age intercultural exchange on in the entertainment industry,” Leadership Council. campus,” said Lane McLelland, Merkerson said. “The goal of Other events will include director of Crossroads “The cal- the campaign is to show women “The Immortal Life Across endar itself is the way we can accomplishing great things Cultures Documentary Series,” encourage everyone to see all outside the entertainment hosted by the Honors College, that’s available.” industry and it gives an alter- a black film screening and bus For a complete list of events, native perspective of what a ride to Selma. visit crossroads.ua.edu. NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Wednesday, February 6, 2013 | Page 7 Fashion show offers students valuable experience

By Amanda Gold said. “I’ve also done New York This year, competitors will yourself to work harder and designing and creating their segments and magazine, such Contributing Writer Fashion Week two times, and I have the opportunity to show- to do the best and stand out own collections on such a as B-Metro. wanted to give college students case one of their designs in- among your peers.” tight deadline culminates in “Photographers are con- When most people think of the opportunity that I never store at Saks Fifth Avenue in Returning competitor Kelly the presentation of each line stantly at the runways tak- Birmingham, Ala., fashion isn’t had to showcase their talents.” Birmingham for the nine days Druce, a senior majoring in to local and national industry ing pictures of every outfit,” necessarily the first thing that Around 30 college students leading up to opening night of apparel design, said the com- professionals at BFW. Flemming said. “These pic- comes to mind. But for some applied this year to compete BFW. Saks will also be flying petition is a great way for stu- “The moment when my tures end up in publications college students across the in the Emerging Designers in an internationally renowned dents to gain experience in clothes actually walk down the and all over blogs, so the state, Birmingham is home to Competition. Out of the 30 designer to critique each outfit meeting tight deadlines and runway is the best moment in exposure is really great.” one of the biggest events of the applicants, 16 were selected on display. learning to balance personal, the world,” Druce said. “You’ve The 2013 winning designer year – Birmingham Fashion as semi-finalists. The semi- Jessica Dupuy, a junior school and work commitments. been working on it for so long will be guaranteed a runway Week’s Emerging Designers finalists are given the freedom majoring in apparel design, is “The process of designing and putting all your energy spot as a designer on opening Competition. to select their own models and a first-time competitor who is the collection and taking it and time into the line, and then night in BFW 2014, a cash prize Heidi Elnora, co-founder of choose any and all makeup and excited to see what her fellow from ideas to an actual collec- you finally see it on the runway and a photo shoot with a profes- BFW, said the competition was hairstyles for them in an effort young designers have up their tion is an invaluable experi- and it’s on the models and the sional photographer to develop created to provide students to create a cohesive image for sleeves. ence,” Druce said. “The week lights are hitting it. It’s a really a look book. The 3rd annual interested in the fashion indus- their individual collections. “Getting to see what other before the show, all of the amazing moment.” Birmingham Fashion Week try with the opportunity to pro- Makeup artists and hairstyl- people are doing and the inspi- designers are literally going Jeana Lee Fleming, co-found- will take place in downtown mote their talents and make ists are provided by Alabama ration that people have com- insane because it’s so stressful, er of BFW, said the exposure Birmingham at Pepper Place connections with industry pro- Independent Artists, MAC ing from our department is my but it’s worth it.” that designers gain from the from Feb. 23 through March 2, fessionals. sponsors makeup, and hair favorite part of competing,” The hard work and long competition is invaluable. and the Emerging Designers “I’ve done runway shows products are provided by local Dupuy said. “You thrive off of hours that each of the semi- Previous winners have gone Competition will begin Feb. 26 for the past 11 years,” Elnora salons. what could be done and push finalists put into planning, on to appear in local news at Saks Fifth Avenue.

COLUMN | FOOD Evangeline’s in Northport creates fi ne dining experience like family dinner

By Christopher Edmunds the crowd. It was a Thursday crab cake appetizer. Be warned, I also tried a salmon special, night, so needless to say, I was this appetizer only comes with served with cheese grits. (The THE LAST BITE Nestled in the back of the the youngest person in the two crab cakes the size and grits really stole the show – Galleria of Tuscaloosa sits room. (I assume my peers were color of jumbo hush puppies. I’d recommend any dish with • Expect to spend: $20 • What to order: the fine dining establishment at other fine establishments). The cakes had dark, crispy them). The woman sitting at Anything with grits or a named Evangeline’s. The sign The staff and patrons breading and hearty lumps the table next to me ordered -30 per person is visible from the road, but the looked professional, but of crab meat, which made the a burger, and when I saw that burger restaurant itself is tucked away relaxed. I spoke with David appetizer more filling than it gargantuan pretzel roll bun, I • What to wear: Dressy in the back corner. (If you drive Simpson, managing partner looked. The remoulade served have to admit I had a fit of jeal- • Leftovers: Be friendly, casual around, you’ll find ample park- of Evangeline’s, and he con- with the crab cakes was bolder ousy. and don’t be afraid to ing behind the restaurant). The firmed my suspicions. He said than most, and even though I Though the food was great, • Where to go: 1653 building is plain, and it blends the crowd at Evangeline’s does don’t normally dip crab cakes, what really impressed me was make requests in with the rest of the shopping tend to be older, especially I found myself drowning every the mentality of everyone at McFarland Blvd. N center. As humble as the exte- around lunchtime. The restau- bite in that sauce. Evangeline’s. David Simpson rior may be, it hides a top notch rant is a hot spot for business- After the rather small goes all-out for his customers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama dining experience. men, recruiters and even some appetizer, I was expecting and is willing to do as much Evangeline’s is, above all Tuscaloosa royalty. That being “fine dining” sized entrees. as he possibly can to make black napkins over white ones. family, full of talented chefs else, classy. The dining room said, the staff at Evangeline’s However, the duck breast I your night special. In my con- He listed items that people and event planners that just is simply elegant, with white does not play favorites. Even ordered was massive. The versation with him, Simpson order even though they’re loves to invite the neighbors tablecloths, neatly arranged though I happened to be sit- meat was thick and tender, and mentioned how if a customer not on the menu. He even over for dinner. In my time silverware and hints of soft ting next to a member of served with blueberry-lemon calls ahead of time, almost any gave me one of the Christmas at Evangeline’s, I didn’t ever yellow light scattered through- Tuscaloosa’s royal family, I was chutney which made for a arrangement can be made. He cards that Evangeline’s sent feel like a customer. I felt like out the otherwise monochro- treated with the same respect sweet combination. This came pointed out the tables with out to frequent customers. All an honored guest, and I can’t matic room. After I was seated, she was. with spinach and two gigantic black napkins and explained of this made one thing clear: wait to become a member of I looked around and observed I started the night with the disks of roasted sweet potato. how some regulars prefer Evangeline’s operates like a their family.

COLUMN | MUSIC Tegan and Sara’s new album ‘Heartthrob’ features powerful lyrics, rhythm

By Noelle Brake ones, with a catchy refrain the more meaningful, and the “I Couldn’t Be Your Friend” previous song. The piano is tracks, “Guilty As Charged” and lyrics that are easy to fol- track would best be compared has a unique sound compared supplemented with guitar and and “I Run Empty.” Along with It’s no secret that alternative low. The music video is also to a slow-dance prom song, to the rest of the album, with a CG techno beat, but each vinyl and jewel case CDs of bands are getting more and very funny and touching, and only less awkward. an interesting use of guitar at unique sound only adds to the the album, the website offers more recognized as the music the first video from the album The following track opens the beginning, like someone is melody of the song. deluxe packages of the album, industry expands. One of to be shot and released. with a nice guitar riff, and a warping the strings. It is still “Shock To Your System” is including CDs, posters, maga- those bands, Tegan and Sara, The tempo of the album drum beat to die for. “I’m Not a very energetic song, but the last song on the general zines and other merchandise. is getting more clout with each does not change much with Your Hero” is a touching song, makes the listener pay atten- release of the album, with The album is available for new song or new bout of activ- the next song, “Goodbye, giving credit to the underdogs, tion to the lyrics. an opening that has a very download on iTunes, tega- ism. When they released their Goodbye.” The lyrics take on and telling the audience you The album takes a nice, rock feel, but once the song nandsara.com and Amazon. new album, “Heartthrob,” it a more lamenting-quality, tell- don’t have to have super pow- soft acoustic feel with “Love progresses it softens, focus- com. Don’t forget to check out blew up everywhere, and with ing a story of love lost with ers to be a hero to someone. They Say,” and in my opinion, ing mainly on the vocals and Tegan And Sara as they open good reason. The new album a partner who just did not With “Drove Me Wild”, the the second positive love song drums. for fun. in September at the has a very techno-pop feel, understand. The song could album turns back to the club- on the album. The lyrics are The album has a deluxe Tuscaloosa Amphitheater as with touching lyrics and beats be considered a sentimental by, group-dance feel that it very poetic, and very quotable release as well, with two extra well. that make the listener want to break up song. started with, with a heavy bass and perfect for the upcoming dance the night away. “I Was A Fool” is the next sound supplemented with a Valentine’s Day. The album starts with the track on the album, and the guitar in the background. The girls show off their Support of medical drug or two that could be first single they released from tempo slows down, with a The dance feel slows down, piano skills during the open- a solution. We have never it titled, “Closer.” The song heavy piano melody. The lyr- but remains, in “How Come ing of “Now I’m All Messed marijuana unlikely thought of legalizing opium, remains one of their popular ics continue to take a turn for You Don’t Want Me.” Up,” the antithesis of the but we have synthetic ver- MARIJUANA FROM PAGE 1 sions on the market. All such drugs are additive and I am “It is our committee’s obli- to ready to add more to the gation to help those people market, legally.” ® [with chronic pain] find a way The National Organization to have a good quality of life,” for the Reform of Marijuana Rep. Joe Hubbard, a Democrat Laws reports that Marinol is & DELIVERY TAKEOUT from Montgomery said. “I’m not truly comparable to the 205.342.BIRD20505.34342B2.BIRIRDRDD (2473)((24733) not convinced that medicinal naturally grown variety. marijuana is the only option “Marinol typically provides we have right now.” only limited relief to select Hubbard also said he will patients, particularly when motion to table the bill at the compared to natural can- meeting and wants more time nabis and its cannabinoids,” to fully study its implications. NORML’s website said about “Alabama is a conserva- the drug substitute. tive state, so when we come Rep. Jim Patterson, a to these issues, we have to be Republican who lives in very careful,” Hubbard said. Meridianville, opposes the Rep. Elaine Beech, a measure but foresees a poten- Democrat from Chatom, Ala., tial compromise. According to LIMITEDLIMITIMITEDDTI TITTIMEMEMEO ONONLYLY is a pharmacist by trade and his official state house web- opposes the bill. site, Patterson is a retired “I have a hard time grasp- pharmaceutical representa- ing such an issue,” Beech tive for Bristol Meyers Squibb. said. “My pharmacy back- “I can’t vote for it in its pres- ground keeps me seeing red ent form,” Patterson said. flags about HB 2. Logistically, “I’ve told Patricia Todd [HB 2’s Snack $3.99 | Half $5.99 | Full $10.99 Alabama is not ready to har- author] that I’d look to a pilot vest, manufacture or distrib- program for people who are HEAT INDEX = Mild = Hottest ute marijuana in any setting.” undergoing radiation treat- What’s YOUR Flavor? Beech said she wants to see ments. There are some limited TAMESM BLEU BUFFALOSM drug companies make a few uses for medical marijuana.” BUFFALO BLISSSM KICKIN’ RANCHSM more products that can offer McClendon said he hasn’t HOT SHOT SM HONEY Q SM the benefits of marijuana but NUCLEAR HABANEROSM polled the committee mem- SWEET SAMURAISM SMOKIN’ Q SM in a legal fashion. bers and wouldn’t want to pre- LEMON ZINGERSM TOKYO DRAGONSM “We only have one synthetic dict how any member of the LIQUID GOLDSMM RAGIN’ CAJUNSM drug, Marinol, that mimics committee will vote, but said THAI CHILISM some of marijuana’s effects,” a public hearing in November GARLIC PARMSM Beech said. “I think phar- saw little support from com- maceutical companies could mittee members and some 1241 McFarland Blvd E Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 www.wingzone.com probably develop another open, vocal opposition. NEWS Page 8 OPINION Editor | Marquavius Burnett CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS SPORTS Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Tide looks to continue SEC success in Auburn

By Charlie Potter to overlook. seating capacity of 9,121. the Tide’s morale when he’s on shooting with .857 percent Staff Reporter “I think everybody that we Sophomore guard Levi the floor. Alabama is 12-2 when (78-91). play in the SEC is a very good Randolph said he and his its lone senior is active. Alabama has been roll- The Alabama men’s basket- team and Auburn is no differ- teammates are familiar with For the Tigers, senior guard ing since the New Year, but ball team will play its third ent,” Grant said. “They’ve had the new gymnasium and plan Frankie Sullivan is averaging most of its games have been road game in its last four con- some tough losses where it’s to handle it like any other gym. 16.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and decided in the final minutes. tests when it travels to Auburn been a one-possession game “I remember playing there 2.9 assists per game this year Grant said it is not by design, on Wednesday, Feb. 6, to battle that could have gone either last year. The student section and has impressed Grant. but he is proud of his team’s the Auburn Tigers. This will way. They’re a very good was really close,” Randolph “[He’s a] very talented play- resiliency to win. be the first of two meetings basketball team. said. “It was really loud, a er, veteran guy,” Grant said. “The thing that I’ve been between the in-state rivals this “We have a tremendous great environment to play in, “He’s been around the league pleased with is our guys have season. amount of respect for their but we’ve played in a lot of and seen it all. It’s been an found a way to win,” Grant The Crimson Tide (14-7, 6-2 team, how hard they play. environments like that. I think outstanding year for him. He said. “I’m always going to be SEC) has won six of its last They’re a very well-coached we’re prepared.” leads them in just about every looking at errors that we can seven games and is clinging to team. We expect it to be a The Tigers may be strug- offensive category, and he’s improve, things that we can do stay alive in the NCAA tourna- great game.” gling, but they do have the got great leadership qualities. better, but the fight that we’ve ment hunt. On the other hand, Auburn’s home arena is a upper hand on the Tide when He’s a very good player.” shown has been good. We need Auburn (8-13, 2-6) is looking new addition to campus and it comes to player experience Junior guard Trevor to continue that and continue to scrape and claw to secure has proven to affect visiting on the court. Auburn has five Releford leads the Tide to try to get better and improve wins in its tough remaining teams with the crowd noise seniors on its roster, while and is ranked eighth in the as we go through the season.” CW | Shannon Auvil schedule. level during crucial points Alabama only has Andrew Southeastern Conference with The game will tip off at 7 Alabama has won the last six out Head coach Anthony Grant of the game. The arena was Steele. 15.3 points per game. He also p.m. and will be televised on of seven games in the SEC. said the Tigers are not a team erected in 2010 and has a However, Steele still boosts leads the league in free-throw the SEC Network.

COLUMN | FOOTBALL 49ers fan: Superbowl ‘like getting broken up with by a long-time girlfriend’

By Billy Whyte trying to do. Regardless, the my ex-girlfriend once said I fan and UA student, I’ve seen game or the Falcons game. It this point it’s impossible for game played out and I learned don’t care enough about any- an inordinate amount of come- only reminded me of the Texas me to have any rationale or At one point during the only one thing on Sunday: thing. back victories from my teams. A&M loss. sensible thought on anything power outage of the Super Apparently my soul was only Then the 49ers “flipped the The Giants came back from I’m honestly not even sure concerning the Super Bowl for Bowl in the second half, I was worth 25 points. switch,” “turned being down 2-0 how to describe the feeling of a couple weeks. openly willing to sell my soul That being said, Sunday the lights on,” and 3-1 in back- the loss. In the span of three It’s gloomy and cloudy out- to whatever demon or god showed how depressed and “powered up” to-back series hours, I went from being frus- side Monday morning. I guess would take it in return for a desperate I truly felt as I and well, okay, I’m honestly not even sure before win- trated, to depressed, to hope- that’s fitting given my mood. 49ers comeback victory. There watched my 49ers get demol- you get the “ ning the World ful, to excited to absolutely But on the bright side – no how to describe the feeling of were a lot of questions I had ished in the first half. For point with the Series, and crushed. It was like getting pun intended – the team will to contemplate, like was I sup- once, I was actually able to power outage the loss. In the span of three Alabama had broken up with by a long-time be mostly back next year. And posed to look up to the sky, or sympathize with how Auburn jokes. But when hours, I went from being come back from girlfriend, then seeing her Colin Kaepernick should be look down to the ground, or fans must have felt for most of the lights came frustrated, to depressed, to 21-10 and scored with a couple other guys and even better with more expe- even stare forward when offer- the season. Did the 49ers fan back on, the hopeful, to excited to with less than feeling down, then having her rience. And entire coaching ing my soul? Would a contract in the Bud Light commercial 49ers finally absolutely crushed. a minute left to reeling you back in with texts staff is somehow miraculously actually appear, and would I not sit in his lucky seat for the looked like the beat Georgia and calls of her missing you, returning next year. have to sign it in blood? The game? Or was it tainted by team that I had and LSU. Just only to show up at her apart- I was told on multiple occa- one Mercedes-Benz commer- the two guys in the Bud Light watched all sea- two weeks ago ment with flowers as her new sions that football is just a cial that aired in the second Super Bowl commercial who son along. They were domi- in person, I saw the 49ers boyfriend opens the door and game and that losing builds half, when the guy was consid- took the lucky chair to that nant at the line, played show- come back from a 17-0 deficit punches you in the face. character. I’m not entirely ering selling his soul in order voodoo man in New Orleans, down defense, and wouldn’t to beat the Falcons in Atlanta, Was there holding on the sure I agree with either of to get the car and the glam- La.? These are questions I was lose without at least putting Ga. But from the moment the final play of the game? Was those things. I just feel sad. our that came with it, seemed seriously worried about over up a hell of a fight. 49ers started their comeback, the ball even catchable? I don’t And now the season is over. eerily similar to what I was the course of the game. And As a San Francisco Giants it never felt like the Georgia know. I really don’t know. At I’m going to miss football. Alabama Statewide Classified Advertising Network Ads

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By Alexis Paine the University of Florida, ball,” Murphy said. “You training the team at a level Staff Reporter Texas A&M University and the just try to pick the toughest that is harder than what University of Missouri, five of schedule possible.” players may see in games. After winning it all, The the seven SEC schools on USA The team is focused on bet- Senior Jackey Branham said University of Alabama softball Today’s list. Georgia, a team tering its abilities before the the coaches accelerate the pace team will face opponents deter- the Tide will season gets of practice so it is faster and mined to squash their chances not face dur- underway to tougher than games to prepare of another No. 1 finish. ing the regular manage the the players. Preseason polls rank the season, is No. 9 intensity of Both Branham and Braud Tide No. 1 in the nation, but the on the list. “ its schedule. said teams will play their team has a tough schedule this The Tide Braud said the best games against the Tide season. faces noncon- We’re just used to having a tar- Tide is work- because of its national champi- “Everybody that plays us is ference teams get on our backs, so we’re just ing on being onship win last year. going to play their best,” senior until March 6, taking it one game at a time. the best team it “We’re used to having a tar- Kayla Braud said. “Everyone is when the team can be, not wor- get on our backs, so we’re just going to want to beat us. That’s takes on its first — Jackey Branham rying with the taking it one game at a time,” just what we get with being SEC opponent, ranking of its Branham said. Alabama softball.” the University opponents. Braud said it is also impor- With seven Southeastern of Florida, at “We play a tant that the team has no sense UA Athletics Conference schools in the home. nameless, face- of entitlement because of its USA Today preseason top 25, Head coach less opponent, win last season. She said none Jackie Traina at bat against Oklahoma during the 2012 WCWS. the Tide will have to battle Patrick Murphy and we always of her teammates are feeling their way through the confer- said the schedule is created prepare for the best team,” laid back or complacent. The new-found desire to win again,” Dome Tournament. Branham ence before entering postsea- well before the season starts, Braud said. “We’re going senior has high expectations Braud said. said the players are focused son play. The team will play and playing a hard schedule is to prepare and be the best for her team and its attitude The team is preparing for on these games first. The Tide a combined 13 games against done by design. Alabama softball team we can towards this season. its first games in Cedar Falls, will begin preparing for later Louisiana State University, “Schedules are made about be every day.” “I’m looking for our team Iowa, where the Tide will take opponents as those games the University of Tennessee, 18 months in advance in soft- The Tide coaching staff is to go out with a hunger and a on five schools in the UNI draw closer.

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WOMEN’S GOLF Under Potter, Tide ready to defend national title

By Kevin Connell realized we were going to have Championship every year since Alabama. In the 31 years before Contributing Writer a pretty good team again.” he took over at the Capstone. he took over, the program won Potter was named as the head With one of the deepest teams only 19 tournaments. With the Alabama women’s coach of the Alabama women’s in the program’s history, he “We’re a very motivated team golf team set to tee off their sea- golf team in the summer of will look to make it eight years as people and individuals,” son this Sunday in Rio Grande, 2005 after spending 22 years at straight this season. Meadow said. “I think we kind Puerto Rico, the entire program Furman University. There, he “I think as a team we’re just of look at [each tournament] as finds itself in unusual territory, led the Paladins to 15 NCAA ready to go,” junior Stephanie not as much as pressure, but but nobody feels it more than Championship berths, finish- Meadow said. “We’ve worked more of a challenge. In a way, head coach Mic Potter. ing as runners-up in 1987. This really hard all winter, all we try and think ‘okay, we can’t Never before had Potter won is coming from a school with offseason at getting better.” do the same thing over. We’ve a national championship in an enrollment of just 2,500 stu- Although he is still coaching got to up our game and do his previous 28 years of coach- dents playing in the Southern with many more years ahead of better.’” ing, until he helped lead the Conference. him, Potter has been a member The most telling statistic of UA Athletics Crimson Tide to their first title In his first year at Alabama, of the NGCA Hall of Fame since Potter’s career, however, is 13 Junior Stephanie Meadow helped her team win its fi rst national title. ever with a one-stroke win over Potter immediately carried over 1994. Now entering his 30th year – the number of former play- the University of Southern his success from Furman, lead- of coaching, he has been named ers under his watch who have something he can point it out don’t know if I’ve improved California at the Vanderbilt ing the Tide to only its second Coach of the Year 12 times (eight gone on to play in the Ladies right away, because he knows tremendously with my skills Legends Club late last May. NCAA Championship appear- in the Southern Conference and Professional Golf Association. exactly what it needs to look [under Potter], but how I play, “It was funny at first, a lot of ance ever after a surprising four in the SEC), and has led his “He knows exactly what like, what I need to be doing,” I’ve improved so much because discussion about it, ‘can we see postseason run. The program teams to 52 tournament titles. I’m working on, and if he sees senior Jennifer Kirby said. “I of Mic.” your ring’ kind of thing,” head hasn’t looked back since. Out of those 52 career victo- coach Mic Potter said. “But that Potter has since matched that ries, 16 of them have come in his died down pretty fast when we mark, advancing to the NCAA seven years as head coach at MEN’S TENNIS Introducing The Avenue NOW LEASING FOR FALL 2013 Tide looks to carry intensity Modern Living with a Twist of last week to doubleheader

By Andrew Clare The Crimson Tide is coming The Tide is off to a 6-1 start, Contributing Writer off an impressive showing in and O’Shaughnessey said a BRAND NEW Flushing, N.Y., where they won good work ethic is key for The Alabama men’s tennis both matches in a doublehead- the team to continue having 1-5 bedroom apartments team will play a doubleheader er this past weekend against success. today against The University of Cornell and Harvard. The “We keep getting better every Alabama at Birmingham and Tide defeated Cornell 5-2 and day,” O’Shaughnessey said. Samford University. Harvard 4-1. “Training hard enough is big for The first match will begin at 1 “It was challenging in that we us; the results will come if you p.m. against UAB, the Samford had two matches in one day,” work your tail off.” team will take the court at 6 head coach George Husack UAB is 2-3 on the season, and p.m. said. “The team responded well Samford is 1-1. Husack said the The Blazers will face the Tide to the challenge. We have been two opponents will be ready for outside at the Alabama Tennis preaching being relentless with the Tide. Stadium, and the Samford our work ethic, and it showed “I think there would be noth- match will be played next door this past weekend.” ing more those teams would inside at the Roberta Alison The tough wins have raised want than to work us over,” Baumgardner Indoor Tennis team morale, O’Shaughnessey Husack said. “Whatever hap- Facility. said. pened Friday is great, but it’s in “The outdoor courts are “Overall the two match- the past. We stated yesterday Visit avetuscaloosa.com, call 205.344.6172, or email a little different,” freshman es in New York were real- were going back to basics, and [email protected] for more information. Becker O’Shaughnessey said. ly good confidence boost- that’s what we’re going to do.” “It shouldn’t affect our play, ers,” O’Shaughnessey said. Husack said that with anoth- Leasing Office Address 2107 University Blvd though. We have been practic- “Hopefully the results keep er doubleheader comes another ing both outside and inside; our coming like that, but it’s going challenge for the Tide, and they play shouldn’t change much.” to be tougher and tougher.” will have to step up.