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Wednesday, Decemberer 7,7 2011 ServingS i theh UiUniversity i off AlAlabamab sincei1894 1894 Vol. 118, Issue 64 In pursuit of number six Cashman Coach Patterson seeks another title as Tide tries to repeat By Laura Owens loses battle Senior Sports Reporter [email protected] @laurako_O Paul “Bear” Bryant won six national championships with cancer in his quarter of a century coaching in Tuscaloosa. This season, gymnastics coach Sarah Patterson will By Katherine Martin look to equal that feat. Assistant News Editor As the 2011 Southeastern Conference and national [email protected] champions, the 2012 Alabama gymnastics team has reloaded and is ready for a new season to begin. James F. Cashman, The 2012 season opens with a big home meet against age 66, the John R. Miller SEC rival and 10-time national champion Georgia Jan. Professor of Management at 13, the first Friday that classes are back in session. the University of Alabama, “It’s great for our fans and our students coming in lost his battle with gastric January,” Patterson said. “Their opening gymnastics cancer on Friday, Dec. 2, meet is against one of the top programs in the coun- at DCH Regional Medical try, and we should be able to fill the arena for that Center in Tuscaloosa. event.” Cashman was an The rest of the schedule is also stacked, and the accomplished scholar and Crimson Tide will host five meets, including one taught in the manage- against Florida and one against Arkansas, which ment and marketing pro- will also be the Power of Pink Meet. Some of the gram in the Culverhouse away meets include Oklahoma, LSU, Penn State and College of Commerce and Auburn. Patterson said stacking a schedule helps the Business Administration team gain confidence knowing that they are compet- at the University. After ing against some of the best teams. completing his Ph.D. in “The best thing about our schedule is that it’s a Organizational Behavior at schedule that will challenge us week in and week the University of Illinois, out,” Patterson said. “We don’t have any easy meets.” Cashman joined the UA fac- While Alabama is the defending national and con- ulty in 1975. ference champion, Patterson said she views this year’s In addition to working with the University of Alabama, squad as an entirely different team, which takes away Cashman was also a visiting professor at the University the pressure that comes with the title. of Northumbria, England and worked with the Business “I think if you look at it as this is a totally different School of Durham University in England. Cashman was most team, we have to do the same thing that we’ve done noted for his cutting edge research in the area of Leader- each year,” she said. “The goal is still the same: to Membership Exchange Theory. be on the floor the last night with a chance to win a championship, and I say that every year, but I think if See page 5 you look at the goal, and then you take the steps to get OBIT, to the goal, I think you’ll do fine.” CW | Teresa Portone Diandra Milliner was one of the standout freshmen during the 2011 season See GYMNASTICS, page 10 who helped lead Alabama to its fi fth gymnastics national title. Alabama ‘personhood’ bill fi led By Melissa Brown Staff Reporter “Number one, I think that this is a matter of state’s rights, that we can do [email protected] this. I think that this is something that Alabamians would want.” State Sen. Phil Williams, R-Madison, has pre-filed “personhood” legislation — State Sen. Phil Williams for the February 2012 legislative ses- sion in a move that could bring the issue of abortion to the front and center of tant to Alabamians. nothing to prevent unintended pregnan- Alabama politics just ahead of the 2012 “Number one, I think that this is a mat- cies or abortion. Prevention initiatives state legislative session. ter of state’s rights, that we can do this,” that include birth control and sex educa- CW | Katie Bennett Senate Bill 5 looks to legally define Williams said. “I think that this is some- tion are proven to be good for women and Cleanup continues on the corner of McFarland Boulevard and 15th humans as persons from the moment thing that Alabamians would want.” families and should be the focus of policy Street fi ve months after the April 27 tornado. of fertilization and implantation. It is Leola Reis, vice president of exter- makers.” similar to Mississippi’s personhood bill, nal affairs for Planned Parenthood Personhood Alabama, a state tier of which was defeated 58 percent to 42 per- Southeast, said state legislators should the Colorado-based national Personhood cent on Nov. 8. take note that similar initiatives have group, said it is happy with efforts to ban Local businesses Williams’ attempt to pass comparable failed in other states because of their abortion but holds a clear stance that legislation earlier in the year was killed extreme stance. personhood defined at implantation in by a voice vote on the Senate floor. “In Mississippi last month and in other SB5 is not good enough. In an interview with Mobile news sta- states, these initiatives have failed to attempt to reopen tion WKRG on Nov. 9, Williams said he pass as voters have indicated they are too believes personhood legislation is impor- extreme,” Reis said. “These policies do See ABORTION, page 2 By Stephen Walker happened, we were commit- Senior Staff Reporter ted to reopening our restau- [email protected] rant in Tuscaloosa,” said Rick Baquera, director of opera- More than seven months tions for Schlotzsky’s Deli. “As Students, professors win at art show have passed since homes and a matter of fact, we retained all businesses in Tuscaloosa our employees that were work- were devastated by the April ing for us before the tornado.” Pieces on display at Bama Theatre’s Junior League Gallery storms. Yet, with the exception Rather than allow of debris removal, some of the Schlotzsky’s employees to find By Lauren Ferguson Kevin Ledgewood, publi- Staff Reporter cist for the Tuscaloosa Arts “From the day the tornado happened, we were [email protected] Council, said this year has committed to reopening our restaurant in Tuscaloosa. been very successful with 43 As a matter of fact, we retained all our employees The West Alabama Juried participating artists and 76 that were working for us before the tornado.” Art Show is currently exhib- pieces in the exhibit. Five cash iting this year’s selection of awards were presented to the — Rick Baquera, director of operations for Schlotzsky’s Deli diverse artwork from local art- winners, ranging from $100 to ists and UA faculty, students $750. and alumni. “It’s hard to compare this hardest hit areas look much new jobs, the company has Sponsored by the Arts event to others throughout the same as they did on April paid employees the same sal- Council of Tuscaloosa, the the state, however what I 28. ary they were making previ- annual art show allows artists find unique about this show Many business owners have ously while encouraging them to submit up to three pieces of is the variety of artwork,” been ready to rebuild their to volunteer in the community. their work to be judged. This Ledgewood said. “You have businesses and retail stores for Now, many months later, year, Ruth O’Connor judged work ranging from still-life, many months now, but previ- the restaurant finally has the and juried the art pieces to sculpture and abstract. It’s ously occupied lots sit vacant green light to begin construc- be presented in the show and always interesting.” CW | John Michael Simpson and many heavily damaged tion. selected the competition win- The West Alabama Juried Show at the Bama Theatre features the buildings are still standing. ners. See ART, page 6 work of UA students and faculty members. “From the day the tornado See BUILDINGS, page 3

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Wings, InnisfreeandTuscaloosa for toys at Wings U,Baumhowers There arealsodropoff locations at theUniversity Recreation Center. at somesorority housesaswell as There aredropoff boxes for toys free. children andgetthemwrapped for will cometopickouttoys for their she said. improved healthcareaccess,” zens: jobs,theeconomy and the issue important toitsciti- do what isrightandfocus on to seeAlabama legislators the southeast, we would like outcomes for citizensacross ployment andpoorhealth “At atimeofhighunem- troubling economictimes. attempts appear misguidedin For Reis,thelegislative lost here,”hesaid. “Compromise equalslives ue tofightfor. opportunity they willcontin- Williams’ billpresentsan 2012’s legislative sessionand Personhood movement, For DuPréandtheAlabama (Vegetarian) Harvest Medley Quiche Turkey Chili Chicken, Spinach,OnionPizza Steamed Vegetables Baked Beans BBQ PulledPork Alabama Repertory AlabamaRepertory Convocation Fall2011classesend 5:30p.m. Noon Allday MorganAuditorium MoodyMusicBuilding FRIDAY FRESH FOOD LUNCH The Crimson White NEWS Wednesday, December 7, 2011 3 Capstone’s historic mound steeped in symbolism By Jared Downing scars. ulty, and alumnus. By 1910, our treasures? Staff Reporter “They left them as remind- little dirt pile had changed from “There was no one interested [email protected] ers of the horrible destruction a reminder of destruction to an in it,” said Mellown. of war,” Mellown said. icon of the University’s history. UA’s Archaeology department Alabama loves mounds. The inspiration goes back While the Mound is a his- specializes in Native American While ours isn’t the most thousands of years, when toric snapshot, its archaeo- civilizations; research into the important mound in the state, Persia invaded Athens and logical treasures are beneath. buried campus is up to enthu- it’s close. It’s protected by burned the Greek Acropolis. Retired history professor Jerry siasts such as Oldshue and an iron fence thing, adorned As the story goes, the Greeks Oldshue excavated a similar Mellown, who has written a with luxurious shrubbery and left the ruins in place as a sym- site, Madison Hall, in 1975, and book on the University’s archi- marked by not one, but two bol of oppression. UA, which two more were opened in 2007 tectural history. But Mellown plaques crediting three differ- focused on classical education, when the University repaved said the University can scarcely ent societies. followed suit. the road between Morgan and lay cable or install sprinklers Apparently, everyone wants “Persians had invaded Smith. Oldshue said most of the without striking a foundation, their name on the most historic Athens and burned the buildings had stone basements well or staircase. The Biology pile of dirt on campus. Acropolis, and now Yankees which caught the ruins – bricks, building sits on top of what used The Mound is the ruin of had invaded Alabama and furniture and sundries – as the to be the campus cemetery. Franklin Hall, an antebellum burned the campus,” Mellown buildings collapsed, buried for But the only thing many stu- CW|Anna Ramia dormitory burned by Union explained. any curious archeologist to dents know about the mound is The former site of Franklin Hall was destroyed by Union forces in troops in 1865; at least, that’s The rubble was formed into uncover. that it’s somehow historic. 1865 and is now known as “the Mound.” Today it is a tradional what the sign says. According our Mound’s earthen shape “It was great,” Oldshue said “I didn’t know what I thought site for university tappings. to art history professor Robert in 1887, when the University about the excavations. “Here it was,” said sophomore Devan Mellown, the University used began to move out of the you have artifacts that were Ray, “I just wanted to have a pic- mounds, using them for society could play on it and read on it to be peppered with similar Reconstruction era and erected there on the morning of April nic on it.” tappings and initiation sites, but and spit on it, I would probably sites where they piled up the new, Victorian buildings. The 16, 1885.” To Ray and many of her today, many students avoid it miss it,” Ray said. “I would be remains of the torched build- Crimson White dubbed them Franklin Hall was originally friends, the Mound is just altogether, with its iron barrier able to involve myself in it.” ings in 1887. The campus was “Mounds of Beauty.” about 30 by 90 feet, much larger another landscape feature; their and signs reading “KEEP OFF But whether we know it, the positively moundy. As the campus expanded than the mound it left. Mellown passing theories range from THE HISTORIC MOUND,” and historic pile of dirt remains But these weren’t monu- in 1900, it began to level the said it could be excavated with- some kind of stage to a Native just walk by. a shadow of the destruction, ments to the glory of the mounds, but the Law School out damaging the historic site. American burial site. In 1900, “Now if I could actually find hate, courage and triumph that University. They were battle staged a rally with students, fac- So why has no one unearthed its students interacted with the out what it was and people paints the history of the South. Panhellenic Association selects new Executive Council By Rich Robinson to serving as a co-chair on an group and consists of 10 offi- majoring in pre-physical ther- working with my amazing fel- dent of administration is Staff Reporter extension committee, which cers who are chosen by a com- apy, is excited for her new role low exec members, as well as Brandi Morrison, a sophomore [email protected] will work to bring a new soror- mittee consisting of current as the Director of the Rho Chis. all of the new Sigma Rho Chis,” from Tuscaloosa majoring in ity to campus,” Hunnicutt said. council members, advisors and Rho Chis put aside their soror- Cole said. “I am striving to accounting. Morrison served Last week, the University “Our Panhellenic commu- Greek Affairs staff members. ity allegiance during the rush create a fun and informative in positions within her chapter. of Alabama Panhellenic nity is growing along with the According to Hunnicutt, process and effectively serve as spring class for the Rho Chis in She also served as a member Association announced the University, and we are thrilled the main responsibility of the recruitment counselors during order to best prepare them for of Greek Programming Board, new group of student lead- to be able to bring another Executive Board is to admin- the period. recruitment in the fall.” which helps plan Greek Week ers selected to serve on its chapter to campus, especially ister all business related to “I am looking forward to The incoming vice presi- and Greek Fest. Executive Council for 2012. after the huge success of Delta the overall welfare of the Olivia Hunnicutt, a junior Gamma’s recent re-coloniza- Panhellenic Association. majoring in Spanish, was cho- tion.” “Aside from meeting weekly sen to serve as the group’s The Panhellenic Council is as a board, we hold bimonthly president. the largest women’s organiza- meetings with voting delegates Hunnicutt previously worked tion at the Capstone and is the from each chapter to relay as the organization’s vice pres- governing body for 17 National important information and to ident of administration and Panhellenic Conference sorori- discuss happenings within our believes that she has the expe- ties and one associate member Greek community,” Hunnicutt rience to lead the council. sorority. said. “I am most looking forward The Council governs the Stephanie Cole, a junior 2012 Panhellenic Association Executive Council:

• President: Olivia Hunnicutt, a junior • Assistant Director of Judicial Af- from Birmingham majoring in Spanish. fairs: C.J. Watson, a sophomore from Birmingham majoring in human develop- • Vice President of Administration: ment. Brandi Morrison, a sophomore from Tusca- loosa majoring in accounting. • Director of Educational Program- • Director of Recruitment: Caroline ming: Maggie Gray, a junior from Deca- Campbell, a junior from Tallahassee, Fla., tur majoring in biology. majoring in interior design. • Director of Public Relations: Olivia • Assistant Director of Recruitment: Hanceri, a junior from Mobile majoring in Sarah Elizabeth Heggem, a sophomore public relations and political science. from Tuscaloosa majoring in general busi- • Secretary/Treasurer: Katie Jackson, ness and biology. a sophomore from Selma majoring in inter- • Director of Judicial Affairs: Hallie national studies and political science. Majure Phillips, a junior from Meridian, • Director of Rho Chis: Stephanie Miss., majoring in international studies and Cole, a junior from Columbia, S.C., major- fi nance. ing in pre-physical therapy.

building codes, and doing a lot Holloway said the company BUILDINGS of rezoning. It initially took is considering different options Continued from page 1 about 30 days before they began for the new location and will reviewing building permits. It reopen when a suitable building “From my latest understand- wasn’t that Schlotzsky’s did not is found. ing, we have finally gotten want to reopen its restaurant; “We aren’t exactly sure yet through the zoning process,” we just had to wait for the city. where the new location will he said. “The city updated their It was just a long approval pro- be,” she said. “We are looking zones and we had to wait for cess.” for the best spot available. We them to finish that before we Baquera said he expects con- have stated that we are rebuild- could rebuild.” struction to begin soon with the ing but we are looking at all the Although the restaurant had new Schlotzsky’s opening in different avenues out there.” to wait for many months to start March or April of 2012. Students expressed their rebuilding, plans have now been Other businesses, such as eagerness to see some approved and construction will Chuck E. Cheese’s, would like to Tuscaloosa businesses reopen. begin in the near future. reopen in Tuscaloosa but have “I’m really excited about “The construction of the new to find a new location to move some of these businesses Schlotzsky’s has already been into or wait for the previous one reopening,” said Jacob Carlson, bid to a contractor,” Baquera to be rebuilt. a freshman majoring in finance. said. “We are just waiting for Although the company has “I really miss Krispy Kreme the insurance to approve the definite plans to reopen its donuts. Tuscaloosa hasn’t been project and then we will begin Tuscaloosa location in the the same without it.” construction.” future, the company is unsure Others expressed frustration Although the restaurant presently about when and with how long it is taking for applied for a building permit where this will happen. businesses to start rebuilding. soon after the tornado, it took “I’m not sure about the timeta- “The city or whoever is keep- months for it to be approved. ble for reopening in Tuscaloosa ing these businesses from build- “When the tornado hit, we because of all the devastation,” ing needs to step up their game,” immediately began working said Brenda Holloway, spokes- said Mark Reeves, a sophomore with the city to get a permit person for CEC Entertainment, majoring in public relations. to rebuild,” Baquera said. “At parent company of Chuck E. “The city is losing huge tax rev- the time, the city was looking Cheese. “We just have to find a enues while all these properties at how they could update the good site for it.” sit vacant.” Jonathan Reed Jonathan injustice.” Rec. 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Fromfindinganintern- lucky enoughtobeoneofthose a mentortomany students; Iwas Program, Dr. Cashman served as professor oftheBusinessHonors Professor ofManagement anda F. Cashman passed away. As a OnDecember 2,2011,Dr. James Multiple timesthissemester plans completely focused oninitiation. lives for thenext few monthsare or pursue theirinterests. Their had achancetoexperience college Furthermore,they haven’t even developed abias. the greeksystem, they’ve already hearing thenegativity toward begins? By thetimethey start every August before collegeeven subdue nearly 2,000young girls fair isitthat thesesisterhoods I mostly meancontroversial. How ly auniqueone.Andby unique, University ofAlabama iscertain- The greeksystem at the

our campus. Despite working for try tomake apositive impact on I still wanted towork inSGA and on, butwhen shelost, Idecided thing hercampaign was built I believed inNancy andevery- tions directorfor GrantCochran. Hogan toservingascommunica- the campaign manager for Nancy Last spring Iwent frombeing tunities available tomeinSGA. organizations, Iloved theoppor- College, clubsports ortheirgreek such asCreative Campus, Honors other students have usedavenues SGA. SGA was my passion.While my attention tootherpositionsin outside my reach,soIrefocused that beingSGA Presidentwas ative person.)Iquickly realized I have never beenthemost cre- know…that isterribly cheesy, but row, vote Sethtoday.” (Iknow, I out aslogan:“for abetter tomor- SGA President.Ihadeven picked strong ambitionsofservingas IcametotheCapstone with of what anyone says. considerable progress,regardless campus asawhole hasalsomade vidual. At thesametime,our as bothastudent andasanindi- I have certainly madeprogress and ahalfyears at theCapstone, about progress.Duringmy three Saturday, Ifindmyself thinking University ofAlabama next the stage asagraduate ofthe As Ipreparetowalk across sial topic. having dialogueonacontrover- ers considerprogressjust simply as wholesale changeswhile oth- Some probably imagine progress at progressindifferent ways. Different peopleprobably look Progressisaninteresting topic. Progress attheCapstoneispossible O . Cashmanalastingimpactoncampus By ChristyBoardman By SethMorrow By GarrettTeal LETTERS TOTHEEDITOR Dr. Cashman hadmany acco- a leader who never failed tocare. ing. Butmost importantly, hewas even when hishealth was declin- er who Inever heard complain, to offer hisassistance andalead- constantly reachedout tostudents matter what thesize,aleader who hesitant tohelpfixaproblem –no leader. Aleaderwho was never Cashman was: agenuine,caring That isthetype ofmanDr. so hecouldensure allwent well. and gothercontactinformation ries, helpedherchangemajor Andtothosesorority girlswho trum. life frombothsidesofthespec- have theopportunity toseegreek way, it’s notrightthat they don’t them willloseinterest. Either ing infor afew months,many of sororities fromtheoutsidelook- dent that afterbeingexposed to of theseyoung ladies.I’mconfi- importantly, eachandevery one benefit thisuniversity, andmore before they goafterabidwould a semester at UA undertheirbelt Requiringgirlstohave at least time afterthey’re initiated. busy andthat they willhave more fallen through.They say they’re with friendsinsororitieshave a goalfor yourself andfightfor it. ing my threeyears itisthis–set IfIhave learnedanything dur- ing. years ago areslowly disappear- I walked onthiscampus three forward. Barriersthat stood when fident that ourcampus ismoving considerable time,butIamcon- course ofamonth.Progresstakes change theirmindsetsover the pen overnight, andpeopledonot Foundational changesdonothap- dition, progresstakes time. Onacampus rootedintra- more canbedone? place onthiscampus, butwhat you. Progressisdefinitely taking will bemorethanwillingtohelp istrator, andIguaranteethat they believe me,emailany UA admin- for eachstudent. Ifyou donot campus administrators docare Despite what otherswrite,our ing practicesandracerelations. organization seating, campus vot- most certainly cometostudent Much- needed progresswill Alabama. be astudent at theUniversity of about myself andwhat itmeansto year presented,Ilearnedsomuch Amid allofthehardshipsthis to transparency andopenness. forced SGA torecommititself First Year Council applications allegations ofirregularitieswith in need.Then thedisappointing acted asbeaconsoflighttothose University ofAlabama, students moments inthehistory ofthe area. Duringoneofthedarkest nado ofApril 27hittheTuscaloosa nine months.First thedeadly tor- what allwould happen inthelast Icouldnever have imagined Communications Director. the opportunity toserve asSGA his opponent,Grantallowed me and foralwayshavinganopendoorear. for leadingourbusinessschooltomoreandsuccesses, Thank you,Dr. Cashman, forbeingamotivatorstudents, French. majoring ineconomics and Christy Boardman is a senior will be. because your impact certainly your memorybeeternal,Dr. C., an opendoorandear. May successes, andfor always having business schooltomoreand more tor for students, for leadingour Dr. Cashman, for beingamotiva- successful students. Thank you, I ever heardhimspeak ofwere his lades; however, theonly accolades ing infinanceandeconomics. Garrett Teal isafreshman major- Starting withrush. and that needstobeaddressed. system isflawed inseveral ways, great reasonstodoso.Butthe go greek,andthereareplenty of Iunderstand why girlswant to number ofgirlsrushing. should benomajorchangeinthe is everything we say itis,there some flags. Ifthegreeksystem I thinkthat shouldreally raise numbers would decline?Ifso, you? Areyou scaredthat you’re like about thisidea?Doesitworry ing this:what isitthat you don’t think I’moutofmy mindfor writ- cations studies. in politicalscienceandcommuni- Seth Morrow isaseniormajoring years possible. to make thelast threeandhalf and every individual who helped years, andIamthankfultoeach campus hasmadeinthelast few I amproudoftheprogressour individuals domake adifference. year, buttheactionsofsingle als. Students comeandgoevery greater thanoneortwo individu- campus isandwillalways be world tomany, butit’s not.This This soundslike amake believe tools they needtobesuccessful. providing every student withthe fident we willdoabetter jobof make adifference, butIamcon- sands ofbrightstudents eager to campus willstill behometothou- same colorskinasthey do.Iknow member who may nothave the can beinanorganization witha I believe that my sonordaughter greek systems inthecountry, but we still have oneofthestrongest in campus-wide elections.Iknow the democratic processandvote body willtake anactive rolein try, butIbelieve that ourstudent the best football teaminthecoun- rience. Iknow we willstill have from theonewe currently expe- find willbesomewhat different University, butIknow theUA they my footsteps andattend this Ihopemy childrenfollow in get onechancetoexperience it. be your University, andwe only University ofAlabama willalways to make adifference because the campus. Doonethingevery day try tobetter yourself andour athletics orrelationships, always it. Whetheritisinacademics, Set thebarhighandtrytoreach MCT Campus for theUniversity My twowishes relations andpolitical science. Wesley Vaughn isaseniormajoring inpublic nity ourpriority. more understanding, we needto make commu- path ithastaken. For ourcampus tobecome our campus cannotcontinuetofollow thesame for theUniversity andfor organizations, but These changescouldhurtrecruiting initially cies. nections tounderstand thisuniversity’s intrica- dents about threeyears tobuildenoughcon- Currently, ittakes even highly involved stu- standing ofotherstudents’ perspectives. social circles,students becomemoreunder- to network outof these naturally constructed By giving students timeandthestructure opportunities. few weeks ofclassesorcompletely missouton the onslaught ofrecruitmentduringthefirst since they would nolongerbeblindsidedby more information about allthesegroupstoo, This timewould provide freshmenwith would provide anequalplaying field. organizations would have todelay recruiting,it convincing groupstowait. However, ifmost Icompletely understand thedifficulties of semester orsophomoreyear. move recruitingandinductionsuntilthespring as fraternities, sororitiesandFellows should dents. Iamofthebeliefthat organizations such doesn’t have tobetheinitialmindsetofstu- This isnatural onalargecampus, butit ties oncampus; many arealsooverwhelmed. immersed themselves intheglutofopportuni- Welcome andGetonBoardDay, freshmenhave they areinstead ofwho they are. By Week of pigeonholing otherstudents by asking, what first week ofclass.Students have already begun are essentially divided intosocialcirclesby the unintended negative consequences.Freshmen Like thesetup ofhonorsdorms,though,ithas should becontinued. in groupsoncampus isanobleambitionand ister. Facilitating theinvolvement ofstudents This setup isby nomeansanoversight or sin- the semester. classes andjoinastudent organization early in worth, joinasorority before thefirst week of honors groupbefore they even prove their take aclass,becomememberofprestigious Freshmen canjoinafraternity before they even embrace theideaofbeingaUA student first. as soonpossiblenever allows students to 2.The rushfor students tojoinorganizations ing. them for most socialinteractionsandnetwork- in joiningorganizations early andrelying on outside ofthem.This leadstothehighdemand dorms, they feeltheneedtofindcommunity students don’tfeelcommunity withintheir Lastly, tomove tomy secondchoice,since munity. students by pitchinghow highly itvalues com- The University couldstill sellthistovisiting limit majorannoyances. group students ofsimilarsocialpreferencesto Ifimplemented, apreferencesurvey could not even seeusmost days. walk intohispersonalroom,lockthedoorand him, andthedesignofsuite allowed himto in ouractivities, butitwas always awkward for by arandomstudent. We triedtoincludehim roommates freshmenyear andwe were joined any friends.Fromexperience, Iknew two ofmy students who cometoouruniversity without to parentsandhighschoolstudents, butithurts able tochoosetheirroommates. It’s attractive Ialsothinkfreshmen,at least, shouldnotbe Ridgecrest. ing theplanstoreplaceRiverside, Lakeside and But Ithinkthediscussionmust behadregard- especially withanew honorsdormontheway. Obviously, you can’tchangethedesigneasily, one spoke upwithany kindofsupport. men liked thedesignofhonorsdorms,andno semester, theprofessorasked iftheunderclass- agree onthistoo.Inmy largehonorsclassthis Ithinkhonorsstudents arebeginningto any kindofcommunity. alarms withoutfeelingthat they areaffecting which allows students tovandalize andpullfire that eachroomiswholly separate fromothers, close automatically. This reinforces thefeeling to locktheirdoors,andthedoorsthemselves allow for anopen-doorpolicy. Students aretold ed tobuildcommunity, isthat they don’teven The biggest irony withthesedorms,intend- need tomeetanyone. enough inourown suites that we didn’tfeelthe lived oncampus, butwe feltsafeandsatisfied try particularly hardduringthetwo years I I must admitthat my roommates andIdidn’t ally, which isararity inthenew honorsdorms. Everyone onahallway meetseachothereventu- This setup breedscommunity, though. dent who never hadtobefore. would say so,particularly asahighschoolstu- a roomwithsomeoneelseuncomfortable? I Arecommunity bathrooms icky? Issharing sors doafabulous job. nity at all–even when RHAandresidentadvi- because ournewer dormsdon’tfoster commu- This would never happen here,unfortunately, er inintramuralsports andotherevents. At Duke, dormscompete against oneanoth- differing styles andseetheirlasting effects. dorms tooursuites. Now Ilookbackat these help butcompare theirold,community-style schools such asVirginia andDuke, Icouldn’t dorms blew meaway. WhenIwould later visit as ahighschooljuniorvisitingcolleges,these specifically withhonorsdorms.Iwilladmit, 1.The designofnew dormsmust bechanged, sity. the beginningofastudent’s lifeat thisuniver- creating abetter senseofaUA community from about campus. Mytwo choicesbothrela By Wesley Vaughn @WesleyVaughn The Crimson White NEWS Wednesday, December 7, 2011 5 Buisness Honors Program promotes sustainability for fi nals By Elizabeth Manning wants to collect 725 pounds and Residential Communities, Contributing Writer of paper at the end of spring advises students to take spe- semester, which they hope to cial care when leaving for Students can celebrate the do by spreading the word to stu- home. end of another semester of dents. “Most residence halls close classes and the upcoming holi- “It’s just as easy to toss the during break, and those build- days by recycling all of their old paper into a trash can as it is to ings are locked when the resi- notebooks, papers and binder- toss their paper into a bin that dents leave, so no one has access ready books in bins placed says ‘Finals Clean-Out’ on it, so to them,” Browne said. “We around campus. pass the trash and go for the strongly encourage residents The recycling bins are a proj- bins,” Byrd said. to be sure that their doors are ect sponsored by the Business The group’s focus is on spread- locked and all windows closed Honors Program Sustainability ing environmental awareness when they leave. This is true for Committee in partnership with throughout the year, with many on-campus and off-campus resi- Ancillary Services. This is the events during Green Week, and dents.” second year the bins have been on April 18: Sustainability Day. Students should take care used. During the week, the group to throw out any opened pack- The initiative is part of an will be located at the Ferguson ages of food or drink so as not overall effort by the campus to Center Plaza with educational to attract pests, she said. Make operate greenly. Lauren Byrd, trivia on sustainability as well sure all windows and doors are vice president of the BHP, said as helpful tips for students locked and blinds are shut as the project was an idea put forth interested in recycling. well. by Ancillary Services in an Michala Moses, a senior Students living off campus effort to seek out student assis- majoring in nursing, thinks the are encouraged to leave a light tance for recycling efforts. bins are a great addition to UA’s on somewhere in the house or “The original thought was, recycling program. apartment, some housing offers Locations of Recycling Bins ‘when do students throw away “We recycle in our house, but timers for lights. Any newspa- the most paper?’ Of course we my roommate does most of it,” pers that are delivered to the want to get rid of our notes as Moses said. “I think we recycle doorstep should be cancelled for • Ferguson Center: • Gorgas: First fl oor by well on the side closest to soon as we can once the semes- everything but glass.” the holiday. SupE Store and second printers and copiers Morgan ter is over, so the recycling Moses wasn’t aware of the Any decorations showing that fl oor entrance efforts came from that idea,” bins but thinks it’s a step in the the inhabitants of the house • Lloyd: First fl oor by • Lakeside Dining: Byrd said. right direction. are students should be taken • Tutwiller: Entrance entrance First fl oor entrance Last year, the group’s bins col- After recycling all those old down. Browne also encourages by sorority row and math lected 414 pounds of paper and papers, Alicia Browne, associ- students to carry any small, por- North stair- • Bruno: Rear ground lab • Bidgood: hopes to increase that amount ate director for information and table valuables home with them fl oor entrance to 600 this year. The group communications for Housing for their stay.

ment with BHP. Lail said the OBIT thing that made him stand out Continued from page 1 Dr. Cashman never let a good article go was his constant enthusiasm Student groups to waste. Whenever he came across one and excitement for teaching Cashman also worked he thought was especially interesting, he and guiding his students every extensively with the auto would always send us a copy and ask for day. sponser drive for industry, including General our feedback. I am exceedingly thankful “He truly cared about Motors and lead consultants to have been taught by Dr. Cashman and each one of us and it showed in the development of Saturn “will miss him dearly. through his teaching every less fortunate Corporation’s organizational day,” Lail said. development and design pro- - Matthew Tucker, biology major Lail said Cashman taught By Brett Saunders toys to less fortunate children gram. him how to be a professional Contributing Writer during each Christmas season. Cashman served on the no matter what the situation “The NAACP is proud to board of Gulf States Paper for is. At the University of Alabama, do this event. Not only are we many years, as well as on the ” “He was always prepared many student organizations giving back to the community, board of Alabama Heritage and ready to work,” he said. are involved with community but we are giving children an Magazine. He helped the Dr. Cashman truly supported and cared for “The lessons I learned from service, and more specifically opportunity to have a better University and the community his students. He would be the first to con- him weren’t merely academic, helping local children. Christmas than they expected,” through his participation in the gratulate a student on sports accomplish- they were life skills and things Organizations like the said Fred Horn, treasurer of Harrison Radiator/Rochester ments, ask about a recent job interview or that will allow me to succeed NAACP and Gamma Phi Beta the organization. “We are also Products Project, which saved write a letter of recommendation. in work and life.” sorority have helped give back providing two scholarships jobs in Tuscaloosa. Rebecca Hedrick, a senior to those less fortunate right to high school seniors in the He was also a well-known “ - Brown Gill, marketing major majoring in marketing, said before the holidays. Tuscaloosa community,” management expert for many Cashman was one of the most Toys for TTown is a partner- On Sunday, Dec. 4, the different auto manufactur- inspiring and motivating pro- ship between the SGA, Hilton NAACP held a banquet for Toy ers. Cashman’s opinion has fessors she has had. Garden Inn and University Ball to have people come out been sought out worldwide Hedrick first met Cashman Programs and gives back to and to collect more toys and from newspapers, magazines her sophomore year in her children and families who lost donations. and National Public Radio’s ” MGT 300 class. It was then she their homes and belongings in The Gamma Phi Beta soror- Marketplace. You will never meet a more passionate man discovered his joy for educa- the April 27 tornado. ity is also getting involved by Outside of scholarly than Dr. Cashman. He genuinely cared so tion and life in general. UA students are able to sponsoring Stocking Stuffer, a achievements, Cashman much about each and every one of his stu- “He greeted me every class go to the SGA office or the drive similar to Toys for TTown served during the Vietnam dents and did everything he could to make with a smile and a laugh,” she University Programs office to and Toy Ball. The sorority is War as an expert in the sure they were on a path of success. said. “Through the next two drop off their toys in support helping people who lost their German language with the years, he invested so much in of this mission. Since its begin- homes, clothing and applianc- National Security Agency in - Elliot Mayson, finance major me. I am grateful for the time ning, the program has received es. Berlin. “ he took and the many conver- more than 150 toys and mon- Students on campus have the Of all his accomplish- sations he had with me about etary donations. opportunity to give to the com- ments, Cashman was most my passions and goals. “There are so many families munity by going to ua.edu and proud of his work here at the “He encouraged me to reach who had such loss during the checking for programs to get University. Throughout his beyond what I thought I was April 27 tornado,” said Traci involved with. career, he taught thousands ” capable of, and never let me Channell, director of sales at “We want to give students the of undergraduate, graduate leave without reminding me, Hilton Garden Inn. opportunity to give back hope There were times Dr. Cashman had more and master’s and doctoral stu- ‘Becca, you are great.’” Along with Toys for TTown, and happiness to the children enthusiasm and belief in what we were dents. Last semester, Hedrick the NAACP is sponsoring Toy of our Tuscaloosa community,” working on than we did; to say he inspired Cashman was also an transferred home because of Ball, an event allowing people said Kathy Hasselwander, stu- his students is an understatement. I’ll advisor to the Alabama illness and she said Cashman to come and donate money and dent programming assistant. always remember Dr. Cashman for the Racquetball Club, Alpha kept in touch with her almost confidence he had in me and in all students Kappa Psi Business Fraternity every week of the semester to fortunate to spend time under his tutelage. and co-founder of the Women’s “ check on her and even super- Crew Team. For the past ten vised an independent study - Daniel Powell, finance and economics years, he helped co-found and for her in the summer. build the Business Honors “I still can’t believe how the Program within the College quickly his time went, and I of Commerce and Business know that I will dearly miss administration. ” him,” she said. “I wish I could Sarah Shannahan, a senior tell him how much of an majoring in accounting, said I will always remember Dr. Cashman’s impact he has had on my life, passion for his students and dedication booth she got to know Cashman and I definitely attribute any through her involvement in to their success. I had four classes with future success I might have the Business Honors Program him and in every one I knew that he was as a result of his role in my over the past two years. far more concerned with my learning and experience at the University of Thursday, December 8th “He wasn’t just an ordinary understanding than anything else. Alabama.” teacher, but he was a great “ In honor of Cashman, dona- resource for knowledge, life - Travis Hatt, management and tions can be made to the advice and professional con- information systems University of Alabama and tacts,” Shannahan said. specified either to the Jim Cashman became par- Cashman Business Honors DJ Logic ticularly involved in one of Award Fund or the University her projects involving the of Alabama Women’s Crew with analysis of alternative fuels she said. “His excitement for about him just the ”same,” she Team. and the future implementa- our success, whether it be in said. “We saw him struggle Donations can be made tion in University vehicles. class or in our careers, was through his sickness through- online at the UA Web site or by Gravy Shannahan said she could inspiring and encouraging to out this semester, and he was check mailed to: Charlie Adair, expect an email from him just say the least.” constantly in my prayers. Director of Development, about every day with a new Shannahan said he was I am so fortunate I had the Culverhouse College of direction to take on the proj- by far her favorite professor opportunity to get to know Dr. Commerce and Business ect, person to contact or an at the University and that Cashman. There is no telling Administration, Box 87223, informative article related to Cashman was undoubtedly how many lives he touched The University of Alabama, $10 for a ticket at the Booth. $15 at the door. the project. beloved by all of his students. throughout his career at Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. Please “I think that shows just how “Dr. Cashman truly cared Alabama” specify whether to direct the 504 21st. Avenue much he cared about his job about each and every one of Mark Lail also got to know donation to the Honors Award and especially his students,” his students, and we all cared Cashman through his involve- or the Women’s Crew Team. 205.764.7664 Ewww. 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Artists must be 18 and older to submit their works and live in Bibb, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Pickens or Tuscaloosa County. Multiple UA faculty and stu- dents submitted work and won awards for the show. Kelly Parvin, a graduate stu- dent majoring in studio art with a focus in printmaking, will be displaying three of her prints in the exhibit. Parvin said she recently moved to Tuscaloosa and was excited to be eligible to submit her work to the compe- tition. “I create a lot of mixed mate- rial pieces and try to allow myself to use everything as

IFESTYLES potential for inspiration,” Parvin said. “Currently, my work is based on everyday step is to move the image to Purchase Award for her litho-

L objects that allows the viewer paper or fabric. I like working graph titled “Lagniappe!” to see the object in a new way.” hard to create the image then Marshall teaches undergradu- Page 6 • Wednesday, Parvin has been creating art having the final moment of ate and graduate courses in since the 7th grade and became transfer, it’s different than the printmaking and has had her December 7, 2011 interested in printmaking feeling of painting or sculpt- work shown in national and Editor • Stephanie through one of her teachers. ing.” international exhibitions. Brumfield “It’s a gratifying process for In addition to Parvin, UA “My prints and drawings me,” Parvin said. “You create Associate Professor of Art reference the physical world [email protected] the image, and then the final Sarah Marshall won the through plant forms, ani- mal forms and the figure,” said Marshall in a personal statement on her Web site. “Repetition is at the heart of printmaking, but my attraction to the multiple comes from the possibility of infinite variation CW | John Michael Simpson as much as infinite repeatabil- The West Alabama Juried Show at the Bama Theatre. UA Professor ity.” Sarah Marshall won fi rst place. Art Professor Sky Shineman, alumni Bethany Windham and they are doing,” Parvin said. display in the Bama Theatre’s John Tilley, and graduate stu- “It’s good to support their cre- Junior League Gallery Monday dent Claire Lewis Evans also ative endeavors, and keep the through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. have works featured in the gal- creative energy flowing.” and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. until Dec. lery. An opening reception was 14. “It’s important to take time held on Nov. 20 to honor the For more information call to get to know other artists in winners and artists selected to 205-758-5195 or visit tuscarts. the community and see what participate. The exhibit is on org.

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I know that list making does device is pretentious, and that Are they technically proficient? Probably not. But the Vivian that annoying thing where I you’re going to be mad that Girls’ third record escapes being shoved off as a re-do simply by try to quantify art by saying your favorites didn’t make it, the incredible darkness in the detached lyrics. For all of the talk one thing is somehow more that is something that applies about boys, there’s even more obsession with the panic of death, valuable than the others. I to every list, ever. which gives a shockingly real undercurrent to the surf-punk pos- also know that this framing turing. 7. 6. 3. F***ed Up – David Comes to Life For all its punk rock trappings (including band names unable to 7. Team Teamwork – Super Nintendo Sega Genesis be printed in this paper), the Canadian band’s second full-length is entirely old school. “David Comes to Life” is a rock opera of the The mash-up group Team Teamwork goes for massive nostalgia, highest degree, stretching the CD form for a four-act tale about mixing hip-hop jams with music of 16-bit video games of yore. love, death and bombs. While there is resentment towards the method, this is simply a well-produced and mix that proves that audio influence from our childhood can play as much of a factor in our modern enjoyment. 10. 9. 6. G-Side – Island While they released an incredible record in “The One… 10. Lady Gaga – Born This Way Cohesive” to start 2011, it is “Island” that is the strongest release from the Huntsville duo backed with incredible pro- The best pop album of the year far and away, “Born This Way” is duction by Slow Motion Sounds. The work of the Blockbeattaz shockingly genuine for an album bred in the cold, hollow major 1. should be especially lauded as adding to the working-class label studios of the world. Authenticity to me is not the trueness rapping of Yung Clova and ST 2 Lettaz. of what an artist is doing, but more that you want it to be true. 2. When Gaga tells of a 60-year marriage’s final moments in “The 5. Hank Williams III – Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town Edge of Glory,” you want it to be true that we all win in life. 2. Wild Flag – Wild Flag It may seem to defeat the purpose to only recommend whole- 9. Battles – Gloss Drop heartedly one disc of a two-disc effort placed on a best of the year To call Wild Flag’s first record a debut album is both tech- list, but the dirty country of “Ghost to a Ghost” runs on such con- nically correct and slightly misleading. After all, the band Battles do not cease to sound interesting with “Gloss Drop,” a sistency through that disc that it has to be worth your time. Hank features drummer Janet Weiss and guitarist/vocalist Carrie hard sell for most sane beings, but just enough musical exper- III brings back foul language, probable sexism and downhome Brownstein of seminal group Sleater-Kinney. However, all the imentation to really speak to me. “Ice Cream” is one of those logic and somehow I don’t hate it. spunk and excitement of a debut album is spruced with the tracks that could sell you on this album immediately, or drop phenomenal skill its members honed through decades of put- you out of the proceedings. ting out some of the best music of our time. 1. St. Vincent – Strange Mercy 8. PJ Harvey – Let England Shake “Strange Mercy” is a series of circular contradictions. It is beauti- PJ Harvey has been brilliant and prolific for almost as long as ful, but obsessed with its flaws. It holds tracks speaking about the most of our current student body has been alive, yet “Let England nature of humanity to beauty but also is a deeply personal work Shake” feels like her most vibrant work in recent days, creat- about how mood has nothing to do with the standards of beauty ing one of the most wonderfully fiery tracks of the year in “The or even the joy of fame. St. Vincent’s best work of her career is in Words That Maketh Murder.” 5. 4. layering a truly transcendent album that will be tough to match. Give yourself the best gift this year. Put a bow on it if that makes you feel better.

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Erich Hilkert, Lifestyles Film Columnist’s Picks Ashley Chaffin, Assistant Lifestyles Editor’s Picks

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ My favorite holiday movie is “It’s a Wonderful ‘Die Hard’ ‘Elf’ ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ Life.” I’m a fan of director Frank Capra and an Best movie that takes place during the holi- I’ve never met someone who doesn’t love the The one movie I can remember watching with even bigger fan of Jimmy Stewart. No one else days? “Die Hard,” with Bruce Willis saving movie “Elf” and therefore don’t see the need my mom every holiday season is “Miracle on 34th could capture a man at the end of his rope and Los Angeles from German terrorists on to explain it. When TBS plays “Elf” in the Street,” the 1994 remake of the 1947 classic with completely joyful in the same way as Stewart. Christmas Day. Who needs Santa Claus? middle of July, I always stop to watch no mat- the actress from “Matilda.” The feel-good quality ter what I’m doing. I haven’t gotten through of the movie, mixed with the memories of watch- a December since the movie came out that I ing it while eating Christmas cookies, always puts Readers’ Choice: haven’t watched “Elf” at least five times. this movie at the top of my must-watch list for the @thedew35: Gremlins. holidays. Nothing better than a Christmas time worrying about them at midnight. The feel-good quality of the movie, mixed with the memories of watching it while eating Christmas cookies, always puts this movie at the top of my must-watch list for the holidays.

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@hnlightsey: A Christmas @RachLeop: national lam- Story is a classic with my family! poon’s Christmas Vacation! Duh

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By Zac Al-Khateeb was Alabama’s first winning Sports Reporter season in years. [email protected] Despite the success @ZacAlKhateeb Russell has helped Alabama receive over the years, head Even before she had grad- coach Wendell Hudson uated high school, Ericka said she wasn’t always Russell always knew she the leader she is now. wanted to play basketball for “She doesn’t look at herself the University of Alabama. as a leader,” Hudson said. “As “I knew it was my home- a freshman and sophomore town, and I love Alabama, so in particular, she was just, I thought it was the place for ‘OK, I can see some of these

PORTS me,” Russell said. “And they’ve things.’ That was probably been recruiting me since I was something that frustrated a freshman. [It was my] home- her, and she thought, ‘Well town. Being around my fam- I’m a freshman, sophomore; I ily. I’m a family-oriented per- don’t need to step up yet and son. So just being able to be take that leadership role.’ S around my family, and being “As a junior, she did a little able for them to come support bit better job of doing that, and me was the biggest thing.” of course now, as a senior, she’s Even before she arrived at doing a great job,” he said. the University, Ericka Russell Indeed, a lot of hype sur- Page 10 • Wednesday, had already made history. A rounds Russell for her senior Photo by Amelia J. Brackin December 7, 2011 Tuscaloosa native, Russell season on the team. She was Ericka Russell plays defense in the Pink game against Ole Miss last year. Editor • Tony Tsoukalas was the first female basket- a preseason All-SEC Second ball player out of Northridge Team selection and a candi- Russell’s strength as a still things she wants to accom- her bachelor’s degree in busi- crimsonwhitesports@ High School to sign a Division date for the Lowe’s Senior player lies in the effort plish for herself and her team. ness administration. She is gmail.com I scholarship. CLASS Award. And so far, she puts into the game. “I want us to have a win- currently working on her With a huge accomplish- she hasn’t disappointed, “I think Ericka’s biggest ning season,” Russell said. “I master’s in sports manage- ment already under her belt, being named the MVP of the strength is she comes to want us to be able to go to the ment. For Russell, there’s Russell went on to achieve Paradise Jam Tournament work,” Hudson said. “I talk to NCAA Tournament and com- no difference between the much in her time with earlier this season, and help- players about ‘who would you pete in it, not just be happy court and the classroom. SPORTS Alabama. She was named to ing Alabama to a 7-2 season. think that would be the right that we make it there. I want She puts everything she has this week the Freshman All-SEC Team, “I definitely feel like I’m a example for you to follow?’ us to have a great run, and I into whatever she’s doing. has been a three-time member leader of the team,” Russell And Ericka is always one. want this program to get bet- “My work ethic is unreal,” of the SEC Academic Honor said. “I think I’ve been doing There might be some other ter over the years.” Russell said. “I feel like every- WEDNESDAY Roll and was also a two- all right. I think I’ve had two, but Ericka is always one, Still, the court is not the thing I work for in my life is time recipient of Alabama’s some pretty big games. Even which means her teammates only place where Russell off of how hard you go, how • Women’s basket- Defensive Award. though I don’t score a lot, I really realize that she is that wants to excel. She also has dedicated you are. I’m always She also helped Bama to feel like I’m always out there person that’ll come to practice had great success in the gonna give 110 percent every ball vs North Texas: a winning season last year contributing to our wins.” every day, give it all she’s got.” classroom, graduating from time I do anything, and any- Denton, TX when the Tide went 18-15. It For Hudson however, Still, Russell said there are Alabama in three years with thing in life.” 7 p.m.

• Men’s basketball able to come back from my you can to lead the team,” vs Dayton: The Alabama GYMNASTICS ankle injury, and I really she said. “Hopefully it all gymnastics Dayton, Ohio Continued from page 1 am pleased and excited comes out together in the team, who 6 p.m. about this year.” end.” are coming Last season, senior This year’s team fea- Between now and off a national Ashley Priess, a five-time tures three seniors, three the start of the season, champion- SUNDAY All-American, sat out the juniors, seven sophomores Patterson said the team ship in 2011, season after having sur- and four freshmen, and will continue to practice will begin gery on both of her ankles. senior Geralin Stack- and get ready. She said it is • Men’s Basketball their season She said it was hard to sit Eaton said the seniors her job as the coach to help against Geor- vs Detroit: 5 p.m. out last year, and she’s have moved into leadership the team manage stress gia Jan. 13. ready to compete again roles. due to finals and school. Women’s Basketball this year. “It’s something when “We’ll have to make a vs North Carolina “I’ve kind of surprised you’re a senior that you really good balance in prac- State: 5:30 p.m., myself at how good my have that seniority, so it’s tice and help them through health is at this point,” kind of a role that you auto- this next couple of weeks Raleigh, N.C. she said. “I didn’t know matically step into, and you that will be pretty stress- how well I was going to be just want to do the best that ful,” she said. CW | Drew Hoover