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NEWS | BAMA DINING NEWS | HARLEM SHAKE UAPD’s Harlem Shakedown UA dining Crowd dispersed halls only for lack of permit

By Anna Waters and Melissa waste 4.6% Brown CW Staff

UAPD ticketed the student organizer of Monday after- of all food noon’s Harlem Shake filming, saying the organizer lacked official University permission Leftovers can’t go to food banks to assemble. due to health concerns, costs “They told me not to talk to the press,” Nojan Radfar, a By Madison Roberts freshman who organized the Contributing Writer event, said. “As of right now, I just have a ticket, but I’m Freshman Thomas Ferguson didn’t know worried I could be expelled.” what to do when a Lakeside Dining employee Radfar was pulled aside offered him an entire slab of that day’s leftover in front of Gorgas Library meat. to speak with UAPD and “I was in the dining hall right before they University officials for nearly were going to close it, and the lady behind the half an hour. He later returned counter asked me and my friend if we wanted to address the crowd, asking to take the meat home with us,” Ferguson them to go home. said. “I was just sitting there thinking, ‘What am I going to do with an entire slab of meat? SEE HARLEM PAGE 3 Shouldn’t they be giving that to someone who needs it more than I do?’” VIDEO | Harlem Shake Fail Numbers pro- vided by Bama Our chefs have been trained Scan the code to below with the QR “ Dining show on different techniques to Reader for iPhone or Android to watch experiences like monitor and reduce food Ferguson’s may waste. We make every effort the video on your smartphone. be rare, but the need for dona- to minimize waste. tions does exist in Tuscaloosa. — Kelsey Faust Kelsey Faust, the marketing manager for Bama Dining, said in fact, Bama Dining’s loca- CW | Austin Bigoney tions have very little leftover waste. What left- Big Al was among the crowd on the front steps of Gorgas Li- overs there are, like the slab of meat offered to brary when UAPD shut down the plan to create a UA version Ferguson, the University can’t offer as dona- of the YouTube video The Harlem Shake. tions to any local shelter or food bank. “In general, we cannot sanction the dona- tion of leftover food, as we cannot guarantee NEWS | POLITICS the safe transport, storage and preparation of the food once it leaves our premises,” Faust said in an emailed statement. “If the food is not appropriately handled, it may pose a Young Republicans shifting policy focus health risk to the intended recipients.” Bama Dining discards about 4.6 percent of Some stress economy to party should focus on economic young Republicans are moving Spanish, both oppose allowing its food per year, Faust said. Most of that waste issues to attract the youth vote. away from social issues. abortions in the case of rape or is pre-consumable organic waste from the din- gain new generation vote “I don’t think that saying that “The current generation of con- incest. ing halls, like the rinds and stems of fruits and we’re the pro-life party and we servatives is actually much more “It’s not the baby’s fault how it vegetables. Bama Dining sends that waste to By Kyle Dennan believe in the sanctity of marriage socially conservative than our par- was conceived,” Rust said. become compost at the UA Arboretum. Other Contributing Writer is how we’re going to appeal to ents,” Chretien said. Rust also said she supports absti- unused portions of food are sometimes made new members,” she said. “We’re She also said she is a single-issue nence-only sex education and that into other recipes. Many young Republicans on The going to appeal to young people by voter for whom a candidate’s stance she is opposed to anyone, includ- “Our chefs have been trained on differ- University of Alabama campus and explaining to them why increasing on abortion is the deciding factor. ing married couples, using birth ent techniques to monitor and reduce food across the country feel alienated by taxes will hurt the economy, why “I only vote for pro-life candi- control. waste. We make every effort to minimize the party’s stance on social issues, increasing government spending is dates,” Chretien said. “I would Jackie Curtiss, a national com- waste in our operations by keeping accurate while others remain confident going to hurt the economy, and why rather vote for a pro-life Democrat mitteewoman with the Young production and consumption records,” Faust that social issues are pressing and you can’t get a job right now.” than a pro-choice Republican.” Republican Federation of Alabama said. “In fact, we have very little waste in our important to uphold. Claire Chretien, a sophomore Chretien and Elizabeth disagrees with Rust. locations.” Stephanie Petelos, president of majoring in American studies, said Rust, a junior majoring in UA College Republicans, said the she disagreed with the notion that communication studies and SEE REPUBLICANS PAGE 2 SEE DINING PAGE 2

NEWS | BIG AL Big Al performers say charity work most worthwhile experience Program will hold even weddings are what make Championships have been the experience worthwhile. unforgettable experiences, open tryouts in April Macee Thomas, a junior who her favorite memory as Big Al also performs as Big Al, said involves a woman in her early By Ashley Tripp her favorite memory was when 90s. Staff Reporter Big Al visited the RISE Center “This lady wanted to see Big and met a little boy who had Al so bad that he made a spe- A little boy, eyes glazed over, never smiled before. cial house visit,” Coleman said. embraced the iconic elephant “When the little boy reached “All she could do was sit and mascot for the first time in his out and touched Big Al’s hold his hand, but she was so life. trunk, he smiled for the very happy and content right then. “The boy’s last request was first time,” Thomas said. “It’s It was the most precious thing I to see Big Al before he went the community service that have ever been a part of.” completely blind,” Justin really makes the difference. Without any former experi- Sullivan, a senior who per- To make someone’s day or to ence, Sullivan said auditioning forms as Big Al, said. “As soon turn a person’s mood around for the role as Big Al was one as he sat on my lap, tears Submitted is an incredible gift Big Al has of the best and boldest deci- started rolling down my face. The men and women behind the 2012-2013 Alabama mascot, Big Al. on his fans.” sions he has ever made in col- It was a truly memorable expe- Rachel Coleman, a senior lege. rience.” to make appearances at UA the mascot’s special appear- charity events, school appear- performer for Big Al, said even Even though Big Al loves sporting events, Sullivan said ances such as birthday parties, ances, sporting events and though each of the National SEE BIG AL PAGE 2

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We have a very lim- opinion editor DINING FROM PAGE 1 ited budget, and we give out Ashanka Kumari around 30 food bags every chief copy editor Across town, at the day, and an average family is Shannon Auvil Temporary Emergency between two and four people, photo editor Services Center on 15th Street, so if you multiply that, that’s a director Karen Thompson has lot of food that is being given Anna Waters a need for any food her orga- out on a day-to-day basis,” lead designer nization can get, as long as Thompson said. “That is one CW | Shannon Auvil Whitney Hendrix the food is safe and healthy of our primary missions: to Bama Dining locations only waste 4.6 percent of food, according to Aramark. lead graphic designer to eat. TES provides food, give out food year-round. We Center, or any other organiza- said. “We encourage every- the guidelines of the health Alex Clark clothing, prescriptions, utili- don’t just do that sometimes – tion in need of food donations, one to think twice before you department. Even still though, community manager ties and any other necessities we give it out every day.” but also thinks most people in are getting ready to discard we would highly recommend to families in the Tuscaloosa Thompson said she real- the restaurant industry know items, but we wouldn’t want calling us to see if there was county area who are in need. izes how it may be difficult for how to properly transport and anyone getting food poison- a way to transport it safely so ADVERTISING Thompson said they the University to donate food store unused food. ing. We just have to make we could provide it to those in Will DeShazo don’t normally get as many to the Emergency Services “Every little bit counts,” she sure it’s being done within need of those items.” 348-8995 Advertising Manager [email protected] Republicans attempt decade. She said that is part of adoption process. Program performs during the spring A-Day Tori Hall the problem Republicans are “[Gay and lesbian couples] game. Based on the individu- Territory Manager 348-2598 to reach young vote having with young voters. should not have first choice. at games, for charity al’s performance, the judges Classified Manager 348-7355 “People didn’t understand Heterosexual married cou- then select the finalists, which REPUBLICANS FROM PAGE 1 the changing times or didn’t ples should have the first are announced in front of the Coleman Richards want to,” she said. “There are choice. If there’s no one else BIG AL FROM PAGE 1 remaining students. Special Projects Manager “I don’t know where this so many different voices with- willing to adopt a child, then Miller Coop, one of the five [email protected] new wing has come from that in the Republican Party. When it’s OK,” she said. “There’s “I wanted to do something Big Al performers, said Big Natalie Selman wants to hide from birth con- you only have one person on a nothing inherently wrong bigger with my college experi- Al’s character came naturally 348-8042 trol options and opposes the committee like that under 35, with someone who is gay ence,” Sullivan said. “I knew I to him. Creative Services Manager use of condoms,” Curtiss said. you lose that voice.” or lesbian, I just don’t think couldn’t compete with the ath- “Big Al is a ladies’ man, Robert Clark 348-8742 “I don’t know any Republicans She said she also thinks the that anything besides a man letes here, so the magnitude always has somewhere to be who don’t believe in Republican Party will evolve and a woman is marriage. of trying out became even and is always having fun,” Emily Diab 348-8054 birth control.” on the issue of gay marriage. There’s a difference.” greater.” Coop said. “Well, maybe I’m Chloe Ledet 348-6153 Curtiss said the party is “In 20 years, the Republican Curtiss said the Republicans Thomas said no matter the not the ladies’ man, but Big Al moving away from hard-line Party will look back and have did not connect with youth in outcome, it is a rewarding and I are a lot alike.” Keenan Madden 348-2670 social conservatives. a very different view of mar- the last election. audition experience. Even Sullivan said there are Camille Dishongh 348-6875 “Among young Republicans, riage,” she said. “I absolutely “Republicans got a huge though she comes from an many flirting strategies Big Al Will Whitlock 348-8735 those who are not socially think that, at some point, the blow in the last election experienced background as has to win over the ladies. conservative are starting to Republican Party will be for cycle,” she said. “The reason her middle and high school’s “He loves to blow kisses, Amy Metzler outnumber those who are,” equality.” the Republican Party didn’t do mascot, Thomas said she was put his arm around his fans [email protected] she said. Rust said she believes in well is because Republicans still intimidated auditioning or give a little belly shake,” Jake Morrow Curtiss, is 22, recently served civil unions for gay couples, didn’t reach who they needed as an incoming freshman. Sullivan said. “Sometimes Big [email protected] on the Republican Platform but there were areas where to reach. We got caught up “Who can say they’ve put Al just has to throw in a booty Committee, where she was the straight couples should be in the debates about abortion on the Big Al suit and ran shake every now and then.” The Crimson White is the community youngest member by a over a favored; for instance, in the and gay marriage.” through the tunnel for the Coop said the craziest expe- newspaper of The University of Alabama. The Crimson White is an editorially free preshow at football games?” rience he had was when Big newspaper produced by students. Thomas said. “I wanted to Al appeared at a wedding; The University of Alabama cannot influ- have that opportunity to rep- however, this was no ordinary ence editorial decisions and editorial resent something bigger than wedding. opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official opinions myself.” “The setting included an of the University. The 2013-2014 Big Al tryouts Astroturf aisle, two inflat- Advertising offices of The Crimson will be held April 18-20. The able Big Al’s and a field goal White are in room 1014, Student Media open tryout process consists post behind the altar,” Coop Building, 414 Campus Drive East. The of an interview process, cre- advertising mailing address is P.O. Box said. “The preacher was in a 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. ative improvisational exercis- referee outfit, the bride had The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is es, which include props, and a signature Alabama ‘A’ on published four times weekly when classes a basic teaching on Big Al’s her dress, the groom was in are in session during Fall and Spring characteristics and signature cowboy boots and jeans and Semester except for the Monday after Spring Break and the Monday after moves, such as his belly shake best of all, the reception was Thanksgiving, and once a week when and elephant walk. catered by KFC.” school is in session for the summer. Marked “We got to put on the Coop said Big Al was calendar provided. suit on the first day of try- instructed to interrupt the The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers outs,” Sullivan said. “Just wedding and escort them out are $1.00. The subscription rate for The the thrill of that made all of the Civic Center, where the Crimson White is $125 per year. Checks of us even more excited couple got married. Coop said should be made payable to The University about auditioning.” it was one of the weirdest, yet of Alabama and sent to: The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box Coleman said the first time funnest appearances. 870170, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. she put on the Big Al suit, she “The biggest lesson I’ve The Crimson White is entered as peri- had to continuously remind learned as Big Al is humility,” odical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. herself of some key rules in Coop said. “No matter how POSTMASTER: Send address changes to bringing his character to life. The Crimson White, P.O. Box 870170, much blood, sweat and tears I Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. “Don’t trip, don’t hit a kid put into making Big Al better, All material contained herein, except and don’t talk,” Coleman said. I get none of the praise, glory advertising or where indicated oth- “Oh, and don’t act like a girl.” or honor – Big Al does.” erwise, is Copyright © 2013 by The Students receive a let- Like Big Al on Facebook Crimson White and protected under the “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical ter toward the end of try- and follow Big Al on Twitter: Publication” categories of the U.S. copy- outs announcing if they @Official_Big_Al. For more right laws. have moved on to the final information on Big Al tryouts, Material herein may not be reprinted cut. Those advancing have visit www.uabigal.wix.com/ without the expressed, written permission of The Crimson White. the opportunity to perform rolltide. NEWS Page 3 DENNY D EALS OPINION COUPONS Assistant Editors | Chandler Wright and Adrienne Burch NEWW CULTURE [email protected] SPORTS NEWS Tuesday, February 19, 2013 ’ DENNY DEALS Supplies drive benefi ts local kids, school COUPONS By Sarah Robinson the struggle firsthand. Kucera political science, also partici- is going to provide a dish Contributing Writer noticed a lot of the kids in pated in the school supplies inspired from their home- Oakdale Elementary School drive. She said she knew some town,” Gabriel said. “These “Giving school supplies will help the NEWEST Freshman Forum members had the same school supplies. people who made an effort to dishes will spark conversation URBAN-STYLE STUDENT have teamed up to better the school save cost because school The group agreed the drive contribute. with the residents to allow the HOUSING DEVELOPMENT community through Civic supplies aren’t cheap. Maybe they should benefit Oakdale. “I know a lot of people went members of the group to share Engagement Projects, which can use their cost elsewhere. “They all have the same out to Target or the Dollar a piece of themselves and what includes a school supplies folder. They all have the same Store to buy notebooks, mark- they have uniquely brought to drive for a local elementary — Mary Kucera see-through backpack. They ers and coloring pencils for this university. The residents school. all have the same pencil box. the drive,” Wolf said. will then vote on their favorite $25.00

“They are broken up into It’s obvious that it comes The drive was from dish for fun competition.” Save groups and work throughout though the school,” Kucera February 6-13, and the group Gabriel said the cook-off is the course of the year to iden- School. She said she and 11 said. “Giving school supplies collected about 270 school sup- meant to initiate interaction $25 GIFT CARD members recognized that tify a need in the community, will help the school save cost plies items for the Oakdale between generations at the WHEN YOU SIGN A LEASE whether it’s on campus or in Tuscaloosa’s education sys- because school supplies aren’t Elementary School. University. FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected] Tuscaloosa. They think about tem was struggling to support LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/THELOFTSATCITYCENTER cheap. Maybe they can use Elizabeth Gabriel, a fresh- “So far this project has 205-469-2020 · www.theloftsatcitycenter.com ways to make a positive, sus- its students. their cost elsewhere.” man majoring in international taught us about the quali- tainable change,” Mary Alice “We saw that the educa- The group put out boxes relations, is a part of a group ties to plan an event to be Porter, coordinator for First tional system was struggling. in various resident halls and of seven that are having a successful, which includes Year Experience and Parent We thought it would be best to sorority houses for people to cook-off at Capstone Village organization, patience and Programs, said. do a school supplies drive. It’s donate notebooks, pencils, Retirement Community flexibility,” said Gabriel. “We Mary Kucera, a member of pretty popular, it’s easy, and it construction paper, loose-leaf for their Civic Engagement have improved our ability to Free Cheese Dip with the Freshman Forum major- would benefit them well,” she paper, binder, crayons, pens Project. The cook-off, which compromise in a group setting $10 purchase

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By Ellen Coogan be used such as rent amount, “I didn’t really know how to parents and the community “By registering with the site, Contributing Writer number of bedrooms/bath- go about finding somewhere to to assist in the search for off- students can create an account rooms, pets, building type, live off-campus, and it’s hard to campus housing,” Elmore said. and save their searches to a Assisting students in the lease length as well as an find time to search for options Message boards provide favorites list,” Elmore said. often daunting task of finding option to do an advanced between classes and other a forum for students to buy “There is a tab for students off-campus housing options, search that allows users to commitments. Luckily, my or sell furniture and arrange looking for a roommate or to The University of Alabama narrow down the search on friends really liked where they ride-sharing opportunities. sublease that is only viewable launched a new off-campus the site to specific amenities were living, and I just decided The website also provides by members of the UA com- housing website on Feb. 6, that are important to the stu- to live there too,” Grace Lang, resources to help students munity in order to protect our www.offcampushousing. dent. a senior studying finance, said. read and understand their students’ information. Parents ua.edu. Although there was an off- “Choosing the right place leases before signing, as well can also create a guest account “Finding off-campus hous- campus housing website in the to live affects just about every as general safety tips and in order to search the site for ing can be overwhelming for past, the University chose to area of your life for a year,” budgeting worksheets. housing options.” students and parents,” Julie pair with Off Campus Partners Lang said. “I think it’s great Elmore, assistant director of to create a new site. that the University is help- off-campus and greek housing, The site is free to students, ing make an essential part of Lack of permit sends on campus, while others told Wednesdays said. “This site allows students parents and members of the student life easier.” her the group had to get a per- $5 Poboys·Baskets·Pitchers more options than our original Tuscaloosa community, fund- Elmore said she thinks the crowd off of campus mit to assemble anywhere on site” ed by the fees charged to the new site will definitely benefit campus. Mondays Elmore said students can apartment complexes, real students and parents. HARLEM FROM PAGE 1 Starting in the 1960s, public College Night (with ID) $3.99 now search for off-campus estate companies and individ- “We felt like the product universities became common .PO

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is replicated in the future. to the increase in the size of “I wasn’t expecting it to be Alabama’s student body and March 1st something big,” Griffin said. an increased demand for the “I didn’t think that too many use of UA grounds and facili- Student Media people would show up, but it ties. of Office was huge. I think after 10 days “We use the Ground Use it won’t be as big, especially Permit process to ensure that Buy One after we all waited 30 minutes students, visitors and guests for it to start.” who want to hold events, Get One University spokeswoman speeches, rallies or demon-

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By Lucy Cheseldine between the speed and ease of a handwriting can be the sign of Staff Columnist computer keyboard and the pace a genius. Or just someone short up, have voice in of my thoughts. I will often watch of time. Either way, there’s a tale A recent surge in online lectures, my fingers dancing along the top behind the ink. And the way we learning material and degree pro- of the white plastic keys, entirely organize our thoughts on the page grams has shed light on the effect out of time with the rhythm of con- can aid different types of learners, that computers have on education. sciousness in my head. This I don’t especially visual ones. It’s much sexual consent war Of course, online content is one experience in the physical act of easier to track creative thought means of a higher level of equal- taking a pen to paper. process and understanding when By Maxton Thoman ity in education. Whilst you’re still It’s a slower process; the for- it isn’t masked by center align- Staff Columnist paying for online courses, they mation of letter on the page cor- ment and Times New Roman. come at a much cheaper cost than responds with the shape and Of course, I’m not entirely blind Recently, the article “Consent a campus issue,” one assigned to an institution and Lucy Cheseldine direction of thinking. When I stop to the advantages of typing and the which ran in The Crimson White, has been receiv- are available any time, anywhere. actively thinking about the words I time wasted in attempting to deci- ing quite a bit of attention, mainly from people On the flip side of this, many in popularity. It’s a democratic am putting down, the ink stops. It pher the handwriting of others, calling for the job of Jessica Vickery, the assistant courses within the institutions means of learning and that can does not run on to form an uncon- and as I write this, I am constantly director of health education and promotion at the themselves, are posting course only be beneficial, it’s not posing sciously written 20-word sentence haunted by the need to know my Student Health Center. content online which can discour- any real threats to the legitimacy to be underlined in red and green word count. I am by no means Vickery’s “crime,” according to many comments age some students from attending and popularity of colleges and by the dictatorial grammar system implying we all revert back to a online, was the classes themselves. And here, universities themselves. But, on a of Microsoft Word. Instead, I have feather and quill. I merely think found in a quote I at least would argue, it must be smaller scale, it brought another made several stops along the road every once in a while, the relation- stating that, said that no online course content debate to my mind – the increased to the full stop in order to consult ship between hand and pen should “Some people can replace the value of listening use of technology in the classroom. my own spelling and punctuation be reconsidered in its importance. think there are to a lecturer in a classroom envi- Mainly, this means note-taking abilities, sometimes even using a false accusa- ronment. with computers and tablets and, in dictionary. Lucy Cheseldine is an English tions. There’s This debate, I anticipate, will be turn, a steady decrease in the art of Aesthetically, handwriting can international student studying really no false raging for a long time, but I envis- handwriting. say so much about the person English literature. Her column accusations. If age that online courses will grow I personally feel a disconnection behind it. Many believe that messy runs weekly on Tuesdays. someone feels they didn’t give consent, then CULTURE they didn’t give Maxton Thoman consent.” Readers have attacked Vickery for her conservative take on con- Concerts provide opportunities for interesting friendships sent and sex since this article ran, with users such as ZimbaZumba posting that, “Jessica Vickery should be removed from her position, her com- By Beth Lindly If you go to a concert, don’t other and saved spots while some ments are appalling.” Staff Columnist just sit by yourself while you wait of us went to get water or buy mer- Some, like user drunicusrex, even see males for the doors to open. Talk to the chandise. Even though we’d known being victimized here, posting that, “This is truly I saw fun. in Atlanta, Ga., this people beside you, the people who each other for less than 12 hours, frightening. I doubt I will ever send my son, or for weekend. The tickets were a pass by, anyone at all. Especially we’d shared more with each other that matter my daughter, to a school where such Christmas present from my mom, if you go to a show out of town than we would with some close fantastic, outrageous, and blatantly anti-male and not until the show was over (or even out of state) you’ll meet relatives of ours. That sort of bond beliefs are espoused.” did I realize that she gave me more people from all over. We met a girl can’t be faked or forced – it was To these assertions, I say: Guys, get over than an audience with one of my who lived in Germany through her special. yourselves. favorite bands – she gave me one of youth and was going to grad school The concert itself was amazing, Vickery may have been hasty in stating so abso- the best experiences of my life. to study gender relations and but as my brother pointed out to me lutely that there are no false accusations. However, Concerts are great if you love the politics in Turkey. We met a mom while we were driving home, wait- the general public has been just as hasty in their live music experience, but they can Beth Lindly who was just as excited as her two ing in line was just as rewarding an call for her head. serve another purpose if you are daughters to see the band. And experience as actually attending If readers would just take a look at the rest of her willing to let them. While waiting hopefully lasting friendships. those were just some of the people the show. quote, where Vickery clearly states that, “Whether in line, I met some of the most inter- The friends you make at a con- we interacted with. We were very lucky to be beside it’s coerced or manipulated, that’s still not consent. I esting people I have ever encoun- cert are a special breed of people. If you’re not meeting people at such great people, and I hope at the think right now that’s really a big issue on our cam- tered. My brother and I entered the You are together because you shows, you’re truly missing out on next concert you go to you will be, pus and students are really confused about it,” they line with the mindset of isolation have a similar taste in music, and a great experience. I’m the shyest too. Maybe I’ll see you at the fun. might understand that Vickery was making a refer- and keeping to ourselves. We failed because that has already been person you could ever meet, and show in town this September. ence to instances where alcohol or other manipu- miserably, and I am so glad we did. established, you can move from even I opened up to my neighbors lative options may have been employed – when a Not only did having people to talk there in conversation. Humans are after a bit. Beth Lindly is a sophomore major- party feels forced. to seemingly shorten the wait- social animals – we weren’t meant When we were allowed to go into ing in journalism. Her column runs In the end, Vickery’s comments were a conserva- ing time, but we also forged some to be alone. the venue, we looked out for each biweekly on Tuesdays. tive take on consent and sex, sure, but they were the exact take that our society needs to be taking. We live in a world where sexual assault is a reoc- CULTURE curring theme, where 1 in 4 women will experience a sexual assault during their college careers, and where 99 percent of rapists are male. The statistics don’t lie. American Dream becoming just a dream to U.S. citizens Women are being attacked at an extreme rate, and more often than not, the attacks are happening here and now: during college. So why in the world By Mazie Bryant success and provided for their is most certainly more than that. America is competitive as a would we – the men that are in the midst of it, the Staff Columnist families. Now, we just take it for In America, our freedom is nation, and we consistently ana- men that can change these statistics – not follow granted. translated into our right: We have lyze and worry over the seeming- Vickery’s lead and take a firm stance on rape, sexu- What is the American Dream? Last weekend I was sitting the right to bear arms, we have the ly negative aspects of our govern- al assault and consent? It’s a phrase thrown around in in the back of a taxi at 4 a.m. right to affordable health insur- ment and our society. There are The fact remains, laws in these situations are not today’s society to inspire and on my way to Gatwick Airport ance, we have the right to welfare always mistakes or problems. But always clear-cut, nor has any sort of definitive or encourage people to make some- in London, England, to catch a and social security. We somehow when will our way of life be good? consistent line been drawn in the sand of our judi- thing of themselves, but what flight back home to Edinburgh, feel entitled to have things that a Or when will it just be OK? cial system. This, of course, leads to judicial inter- does it encompass? Scotland. My aggravatingly majority of the world somehow Complaining is a common pretation and inconsistency. The values our founding fathers early-morning-peppy taxi driver manages to live without. occurrence in our society, as we Sadly, this further leads to the imprisonment of built this nation on promise free- – after discovering I was from I have come to realize that the are constantly searching for per- only about 3 percent of rapists, an unacceptable dom and protection, attractive the United States – began vehe- American Dream is exactly what fect. We want to lead the world, failure. qualities for those without such mently describing his love for it is: a dream. but maybe it is time to take a step If we wish to get anywhere in the prosecution luxuries. Over time, that freedom my home country. Everything Living in the U.S., I constantly back. Maybe it is time to stop of these offenders, the law must start to follow became commercialized, and the and everyone is beautiful, drives felt stressed, striving to have the being unsatisfied, and maybe it is Vickery’s example. It must be strict so as to protect American Dream came to mean nice convertibles and is wealthy, best resume that would get me time to realize what we already not only women, but children as well. something more concrete than it he said. He explained it as the the best job so I could own the have is so much. Will we ever If this means that men must follow a strict set did in the past. American Dream. best house to accommodate the notice when life is good? Probably of guidelines, use self-control and be safe about Now, the American Dream It had been a while since I had best family. It is a system of com- not in the moment. It will most acquiring consent, so be it. If alcohol needs to be means things: expensive cars, heard that phrase. When you petition to gain what we feel we likely be too late. removed from the situation, let it be that way. monstrous mansions, trendy live in the American culture, the deserve. However, living in other After all, we should be following this code to clothing and extravagant jewelry. phrase seems fictitious or exag- parts of the world, I realize that Mazie Bryant is a junior major- begin with. Isn’t that what being a gentleman is all Our ancestors seized their new gerated. It’s just how it is. But liv- happiness is in the moment, not ing in journalism. Her column about? found freedom, channeled it into ing abroad, the American Dream in the tangible. runs biweekly. In the end, Alabama and Georgia have some of the harshest laws in the country when it comes to prosecuting men with these charges, putting them on the sex offender list for life. These practices are IN RESPONSE TO: just as much for your safety and well being as they are for the woman’s. ‘UAPD shuts down Guys, if you feel victimized by Vickery’s idea ON THE TWITTERVERSE of consent, think about this: Statistically, only students’ Harlem between 2 and 8 percent of rapes are considered {}to be false accusations, depending on the source. Shake gathering’ These percentages are also incredibly skewed, as the definition of a “false accusation” is often misrepresented. “@TheCrimsonWhite I was on “oh, good grief … He won’t “Reminds me of the #fl ashrave These unfounded rape cases identify such a the steps of Gorgas next to the be expelled unless there’s a lot at Chattanooga” small subset of men, while women are still being organizer when UAPD showed more to that story.” attacked daily – yet, the guy’s are the ones playing the victim card here. up. I feel they violated our First Gentlemen, some of you missed the point of this Amendment rights” article. It’s time to grow up and live up to your name. –@mackrussellmack –@js_hicks –@MaryBeth_V Maxton Thoman is a freshman majoring in biology. His column runs biweekly on Tuesdays.

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COLUMN | FILM Family Guy’s Seth MacFarlane should bring laughter, surprises to 2013 Oscar stage

By Matt Ford Hathaway, to do most of the MacFarlane to host since capabilities go well beyond Guy,” and didn’t skip a beat Although I hope he will use his entertaining herself while he he’s not as well known in “Family Guy.” afterward in his comedy rou- own voice and persona to deliv- The red carpet, elegant looked around aimlessly with Hollywood as previous pre- MacFarlane hosted the tine. It is that kind of impro- er his jokes, I know he is fond designer dresses and tuxedos, half-opened eyes. The situa- senters. Of course, most peo- Emmys last year, and made visational wit and carefree of incorporating his “Family that iconic golden statue and tion’s awkwardness became ple in younger demographics audiences laugh despite an personality that makes a good Guy” characters with their those tantalizing five words: a sensation in pop culture, to are familiar with him, but I’m on-camera incident when he host, and one aspect we can “show tunes” into his award “And the Oscar goes to…” the point that Amy Poehler not sure the older, legendary began his monologue on the look forward to Sunday night. show goofs. I will definitely be These are all staples of the made a joke about it in this actors in attendance will view wrong side of the stage with no Overall, I am expecting tuned in to ABC Sunday night Academy Awards, Hollywood’s year’s Golden Globes. At the MacFarlane with the same working microphone. He made MacFarlane to deliver a highly and hope MacFarlane will biggest night where the 82nd Academy Awards, Steve clout as previous celebrity a joke about it using Stewie entertaining and funny perfor- be added to the greats of the Academy of Motion Picture Martin and Alec Baldwin’s hosts. Sunday will be a crucial Griffin’s voice from “Family mance at the Academy Awards. Academy Awards’ hosts. Arts and Sciences hon- highly anticipated perfor- opportunity for the comedy ors excellence in the works mance didn’t nearly live up to writer to prove himself in the of film professionals. Seth comedic expectations. most important and glamorous COLUMN | FASHION MacFarlane, the comedic mas- However, audiences raved night Hollywood has to offer. termind behind “Family Guy” about Hugh Jackman’s witty MacFarlane has an impres- and “Ted” is set to host the musical numbers at the 81st sive record with hosting shows. 85th Academy Awards this Academy Awards during the In 2011, he was the roast mas- Leather, sheer fabrics sure to stay trendy in spring Sunday, much to my approval. recession. Billy Crystal, the ter at “Comedy Central’s Roast By Abbey Crain conducive to animal skins in swapping the usual dress pant Hosts have always left a leg- host of last year’s show, always of Charlie Sheen,” where his springtime. Maybe we can for a mid-thigh length short. acy at the legendary ceremony, delivers good presentations jokes and bashes were widely Finally, it’s time again to ref- stick to leather details such as I wouldn’t advise the shorts whether good or bad, since its and is a favorite to host, albeit praised. Charlie Sheen’s roast erence the spring 2013 fashion a collar or hemline rather than suit as an interview ensemble inception in 1929. The world unoriginal, having emceed for was the most watched at its shows from months past and a full-on capri-length leather substitute, but a for any other cringed with embarrassment nine Oscars now. debut of any Comedy Central begin to rethink and restock pant. occasion, who wouldn’t want two years ago when James It was a risky move for roast, and MacFarlane showed your sleepy winter wardrobe. Another trend trying not to to dawn matching floral from Franco left his co-host, Anne the academy to pick Seth the public his entertaining I’ll start off with two trends overstay its welcome is sheer head to knee? I can almost guarantee I will paneling. A sheer panel is a fun It’s down with the masculine not be caught dead in: bermuda unexpected detail that reveals inspired silhouette and in its shorts and kitten heels. I’m all the perfect amount of skin to place, fashion welcomes a more for comfort, but I don’t think deem worthy of the Tuscaloosa feminine 1960s shape. Moschino knee-length printed board night scene. It seems as though and Kate Spade both dis- shorts, even if they are Rag and every girl wants to expose played flirty skirts and graphic Bone, will never have me trad- her ribcage. Emilio Pucci and prints modeled after the era of ing in their more scandalously Christopher Kane debuted a Twiggy and the mod revival. cut counterparts. As for kitten number of sheer white blouses Bold stripes and short skirts heels, I say go big or go home. on the spring 2013 runway and are an easy way to embody It’s either flats or sky-high Prabal Gurung for Target has this trend without looking like 2013 - 2014 SELECTIONS pumps for me. a few tops with sheer panel you’re wearing a costume. I don’t think anyone was details. I am not quite sure I am ready worried, but leather is here It comes as no surprise that to start rocking shorts and san- to stay. Derek Lam, Monique printed suits are a hot trend this dals, and I will dawn chunky The UA Student Recruitment Team serves as host to Lhuillier and Proenza Schouler spring, with the brocade dress sweaters until I start sweating exhibited wearable spring pants and blazers in the wake walking to 8 a.m. classes, but it ensembles with leather details. of winter trends. Michael Kors is always fun to start flipping prospective students and student athletes, through resident I’ll let you judge whether or and Tory Burch both have ren- through magazines and getting hall tours, lunches, phone blitzes, informational sessions, not Tuscaloosa’s climate is ditions of a spring-inspired suit, into the spring fashion mindset. gameday activities, etc.

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For more information and to download the application, please visit: http://gobama.ua.edu/uastudentrecruitmentteam Page 6 | Tuesday, February 19, 2013 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Student fi nds dedication, passion in dance department By Alexandra Ellsworth interested in everything. And said. “I am always trying to and just stay in my room, but Staff Reporter UA is really good about allow- put together schedules. I am that’s just what I have to do,” ing me to do every style of getting phone calls and emails she said. For Ashley Volner, cre- dance consistently, and I think 24/7, but I like it.” John Virciglio, UA adjunct ative movement was her first that is going to help me with Volner said her favorite class dance faculty, is Volner’s go-to language. Dance is a way of the real world, because people she has taken at the University mentor when stressed. expressing herself that extend- don’t just want a ballet dancer, was dance history with “He is actually that profes- ed beyond a hobby or extracur- they want a ballet dancer who Sarah Barry. sor; when I am stressing out ricular activity. can also move hip hop, who can “I love understanding where the most, he is the one I go to,” “Ever since I was a little girl, also move contemporarily.” everything I am doing is com- she said. I knew that [dance] was the The University has not only ing from,” she said. “Sarah Volner has proven to be a only way I was going to live made her a diverse dancer on Barry was really great at valuable asset to the dance life,” Volner said. “A lot of peo- stage, but it has taught her making it such an emotional department and to Dance ple, when they feel emotion, what she can do offstage. experience, because facts are Alabama!, and will leave big they put words to it. For me, “Now I am able to run a light facts, but to learn to really shoes to fill, Virciglio said. when I feel emotion there is a board, stage manage and orga- appreciate them has made me “Her love and dedication to way to move about it. I know nize functions,” she said. “I appreciate my dancing even help those within the program that is so corny but that’s how learned how to communicate more. Plus I think it’s inter- is unparalleled,” he said. “As far my brain works.” in an organizational structure, esting. We came from a really as her legacy goes, there is no When her parents encour- and I couldn’t do that before.” interesting past.” doubt in my mind that she has aged her to get a college degree, Volner has been a member Dancing keeps Volner busy, made her mark on the depart- Volner was hesitant at first, but of the Alabama Reparatory but almost every dancer is used ment and all of those who have decided to study dance at The Dance Theatre (ARDT), the to long schedules, she said. come in contact with her. I University of Alabama and, pre-professional dance com- “I spend around 12 hours only hope that the next wave of looking back, is very grateful. pany of The University of on campus on a regular day, individuals who are beginning “My parents just told me to Alabama. She is president of CW | Jingyu Wan between going to classes, their tenure within the depart- get a degree,” she said. “They Dance Alabama!, as well as Ashley Volner says program has allowed her to try all styles of dance. rehearsals for faculty and ment of dance can live up to the didn’t care what in, and since both preforming and choreo- being in the studio with my reographing now, is inspiring.” rehearsals for my colleagues,” extremely high standards that dance was the thing I felt graphing pieces for shows. colleagues and seeing their Dance Alabama! has also she said. “It’s funny because have been set by Ashley.” I was good at, I majored in Volner was also recently select- expressions taught when we are doing a dress Volner plans to pursue a dance. I really honestly didn’t ed to show her work, on behalf when their Volner rehearsal, the faculty sits in career in dance after college, even want to go to college, but of the Dance Department at work comes about the the middle and behind them and Virciglio believes she has now, as a senior having gone The Alabama Dance Festival alive. It’s “I love being in the studio with my col- behind- you can just see computer what it takes. through it, I know that I hon- this past January. just amaz- leagues and seeing their expressions the-scenes screens, because when we “Ashley is an exceptionally estly needed this.” Volner’s favorite part of ing to watch when their work comes alive. It’s just work that aren’t dancing, everyone is try- talented young lady who is Volner said the dance pro- the dance program has been them grow. amazing to watch them grow. goes into ing to do their homework.” highly dedicated to her craft,” gram at the University had a Dance Alabama!, and as the Throughout producing a At times, balancing dance he said. “Her uniquely strong big impact on her as a dancer. group’s president, Volner said the four — Ashley Volner show. with schoolwork can be work ethic, combined with her “The dance program at UA that she gets to see how a show years, I “I am in hard for Volner, especially passion and love of dance, has is all about being a diverse goes on. have seen constant because she has to keep allowed her to position herself dancer and that is me in a nut- “I, along with the other danc- my friends communi- her scholarship. to be extremely successful shell,” she said. “I am not good ers, get to help someone’s idea grow so much and it’s beauti- cation with our faculty and “There are times when I with whatever she chooses to at one thing, because I am so become real,” she said. “I love ful. To see what they are cho- theater management,” she have to take the weekend do after her collegiate career.”

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SWIMMING AND DIVING Crimson Tide advances to conference championship

By Caroline Gazzara “We’re not positioned to be the culture to build a cham- Staff Reporter competing for a conference pionship program from and a IF YOU GO... “ This year, our primary goal is for every swimmer on the team to have championship,” Pursley said. culture that is based on our After a successful year lifetime personal best performance in the conference championships. “We just don’t have enough core values.” • What: Swimming and for the Alabama swimming swimmers at that level on the Unlike previous SEC and diving team, they will — Dennis Pursley team for that to be a realistic Championship meets, this diving team competes travel to College Station, goal. That is a long term goal meet will be bigger for the in SEC Championships Texas, to compete in the SEC that we want to achieve but swimmers. Instead of hav- Championships. Alabama will personal times are improved has been focusing on continu- it’s not going to happen this ing only 16 swimmers of each • When: Feb. 19-22 face all conference schools during this weeklong meet. ing to improve itself. Though year.” style advance to the NCAA over the course of the week in “For the most part, I think the Tide isn’t looking for a Because it’s a building year championship, the SEC will • Where: College hopes to gain conference prac- we are prepared and ready to championship finish, it is for Alabama, both the men and now advance 24 swimmers of Station, Texas tice and improved personal go,” Pursley said. “I’m expect- important to the team to stay women will have the opportu- each style to the champion- times. ing this to be the best meet of on track and keep building as nity to compete for their best ships. This season was a building the career for all the swimmers a team. times of their careers. “It’s kind of balanced out,” season for Alabama, which on the team but that is a tough Pursley is confident the “This year, our primary Pursley said. “But we have performance to get back to the started off the year with a new goal to achieve. We want to team can and will achieve a goal is for every swimmer on brought two strong teams finals as it did before so that coaching staff. Coach Dennis continue to take steps forward conference championship. But the team to have lifetime per- to the conference. It’s going part of it is not really going to Pursley has been preparing as far as the team dynamic is compared to Texas A&M and sonal best performance in the to take a comparable perfor- change a lot.” his team for the hard-hitting concerned and just laying the Georgia, the team has many conference championships,” mance even though there is Alabama will be competing competition the conference foundation to build on.” more steps to take before it is Pursley said. “Our primary 24 spots as opposed to 16, it’s in College Station from Feb. has in store and is now hoping Since its last meet, Alabama ready. overriding goal is to develop going to take a certain level of 19-22.

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SOFTBALL FOOTBALL Former FIU head coach Cristobal Crimson Tide preparing for UAB game chosen as Tide’s offensive line coach to replace Jeff Stoutland By Alexis Paine looking for a great atmo- gives the team the ability play for bigger innings,” Staff Reporter IF YOU GO... sphere as the team faces to switch pitchers every Murphy said. CW Staff another state school in an other inning, Murphy The game against the The University of • What: Softball team exciting matchup. said. This will force the Blazers will be the Tide’s According to a report from CBSSports. Alabama Crimson Tide v. UAB “Every time we play Tide to make quick adjust- first showing in Alabama. com, Alabama has hired former Florida softball team is preparing them, there’s a cham- ments if new pitchers are The team’s first game at International University head coach Mario to play the UAB Blazers • When: Tuesday, 6 pionship atmosphere,” brought into the game, home was canceled due to Cristobal as its offensive line coach. The Tuesday in Birmingham, Murphy said. “I think UAB he said. the possibility of inclem- Tuscaloosa News later reported the hiring Ala., after sweeping a p.m. will play a tremendous Murphy said he is look- ent weather on Tuesday, as well. five game tournament game. We always have a ing for improvement Feb. 12. The game will be Cristobal served as FIU’s head coach from at Florida Gulf Coast • Where: UAB great time with them.” offensively in Tuesday’s played at the UAB Softball 2007 until 2012, when he was fired after leading University to win its Softball Field Alabama leads the game. The players need to Field in Birmingham, Ala., the Golden Panthers to a 3-9 season. He was second tournament of series with UAB, win- put the ball in play more where all regular bleacher initially hired by The University of Miami this the year. ning 12 in a row, but the on offense, the head coach seats have been sold out. offseason, where he played from 1989-1992 and The Crimson Tide is come during either the Blazers pitching staff will said. The team has left run- The first pitch is set to be later served as a graduate assistant, as a tight undefeated so far in 10 UNI-Dome Classic or the be a challenge for the Tide ners on first and second thrown at 6 p.m. end’s and assistant head coach before taking games this season, a little LaQuinta Inn and Suites in this matchup, Murphy base without batting them The Tide’s first home the UA job. less than half of the 26 Tournament at FGCU. The said. The team has left- in, which Murphy said game will be Friday, Feb. Cristobal will strengthen Alabama’s straight wins the team game against the Blazers handed and right-handed will improve as the team 22 against Western Illinois recruiting presence in Miami and the state had at the beginning of will be the Tide’s first pitchers as well as play- adjusts to playing games. in the team’s first game of of Florida. last year. The Blazers matchup not included in ers who have a variety “Once everyone kind the Easton Bama Bash. Cristobal replaces former offensive enter the game against a tournament. of skills. of settles in and gets to The Tide has not lost at line coach Jeff Stoutland, who left the the Tide with a 6-3 record. Head coach Patrick The depth of the see more live pitching home in a tournament Tide to take the same position with the Each of the Tide’s wins has Murphy said the team is Blazers’ pitching staff the offense will get to since 2010. Philadelphia Eagles.