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The Crimson White is Richardson now printing confi dent in Monday - Thursday Tide offense 1C Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 118, Issue 11 Tuscaloosa plants seeds of revitalization Mayor Walt Maddox discusses city’s rebirth after the storms Rosedale, April 28 Rosedale, August 23 CW | Drew Hoover CW | Drew Hoover By Taylor Holland students who were part of delivering meals and the Southeast. The Alabama EMA and FEMA Assistant News Editor “In the past [119] days, we’ve been able to working at aid stations. reported that nearly $160.5 million in federal [email protected] come up with a vision for the 12 percent of “They played an impressive role in the recov- assistance has been approved for individuals, ery process, and I don’t think any of us will soon households and businesses in the state. University of Alabama students have played a the city that was destroyed on April 27” forget it.” The agencies also report that nearly 88,000 vital role in assisting the city’s rescue and recov- The National Weather Service determined that individuals and households in the state have ery efforts in the 119 days since an EF4 tornado — Mayor Walt Maddox the tornado that damaged much of Tuscaloosa registered for assistance, nearly 34,000 visits tore through and damaged roughly 12 percent was classified as an EF4, with peak winds reach- were made to disaster recovery centers and of Tuscaloosa on April 27, Mayor Walt Maddox as part of the total community,” Maddox said. ing up to 190 mph, just 10 mph slower than need- more than 8,100 Alabama families are receiving said. “This is because it was our students who were ed to be classified as an EF5. As of Aug. 12, the temporary rental assistance. Also, 296 families “In many ways, I believe that [students] have going into their neighbors’ houses and search- tornado reportedly claimed the lives of 50 people are temporarily living in FEMA-provided manu- earned the respect of so many in this commu- ing for the missing; it was our students who in Tuscaloosa, including six UA students. factured homes. nity that may have, for reasons of age, income or were volunteering on every street corner that I In the weeks since the storm, an estimated 135 just simple mistrust, did not believe in students could see throughout the community; it was our tornadoes touched down throughout much of See TORNADO, page 11 UA hockey Greek recruitment video goes viral By Stephen Walker CNN’s AC360, PerezHilton.com, team mourns Senior Staff Writer London’s Daily Mail, and many [email protected] other websites, television shows and news outlets featured the clip. Last week, the greek community Gentry McCreary, director of teammate at the University of Alabama made greek affairs at the University, national and international head- said he believes the clip went viral By Alyssa Locklar lines in what turned out to be a because many people misunder- Senior Staff Reporter record-setting week for greek life stood the purpose behind the video. [email protected] at the University. “The video was intended to be a In addition to setting a new funny way to welcome the 1,742 pro- On Aug. 4, University of Alabama student record for the largest sorority spective new sorority members to David W. Mosier III died unexpectedly in his rush in United States history, the UA and the recruitment process,” sleep, forcing his friends and family to say their University of Alabama Panhellenic McCreary said. “It was meant to be sudden goodbyes. Mosier was about to begin his Association can also likely claim funny, and it was. I suspect it was sophomore year at UA and will be remembered the record for most widely viewed so popular because some people as more than just another student. Rather, he will recruitment video in sorority his- thought the video was intended be known for his undeniable drive, leadership and tory. to be taken seriously, which was continuous accomplishments. The video, which was posted on never its intent.” “David’s vivacious love for life set him apart,” the UA Panhellenic Association’s Comments on the YouTube page read Mosier’s obituary in the Star-Ledger. “His con- YouTube channel, features ten reflect every opinion of the clip fident composure, handsome good looks and big sorority members, wearing white from amusement to utter horror. smile would light up a room. His charismatic and tank tops, colorful sunglasses and “Mark Ingram just gave back his trucker’s hats, parading around Heisman in exchange for this to be Screenshot See OBIT, page 3 campus while singing about rush taken down,” posted YouTube user Morgan Hall, left, and Hallie Majure Phillips, right, sing in the Panhellenic week to the tune of Chris Brown’s Seminole11288. video that recently went viral online. “Look at Me Now” and Rebecca Others expressed support for the Black’s “Friday.” viral and became an Internet YouTube users. Almost overnight, the clip went sensation viewed by millions of The Huffington Post, CBS42 news, See VIDEO, page 3 Director of Greek at UA, and leaving here will be by nearly 10 percent between continues long after my depar- like leaving family. While I’m 2009 and 2010. We have eight ture.” Affairs steps down saddened to be leaving so many fraternities that have taken the Ashley Getwan, president of the wonderful people here, I’m excit- incredible step forward of imple- Panhellenic Association, said the By CW Staff ed to begin this new opportunity menting drug testing programs, Panhellenic and greek commu- at UWF.” with an additional four groups nity has grown and expanded by Gentry McCreary, the In the same emailed statement, beginning programs of their own adding new chapters every year University’s director of Greek McCreary said he was proud of this fall. under Gentry’s leadership. Affairs, announced Monday the things the greek community “We have instituted a number “He’s also helped us with new that he will be leaving the had accomplished in the last four of new programs that have con- programming on campus, which University to accept the position years. He continued by saying tributed to student learning and has allowed greeks to hold lead- of Associate Dean of Students at that, in every measurable cat- development,” he said. “We have ership positions outside of their the University of West Florida in egory, the greek community was strategically planned the contin- houses,” Getwan said. “Although Pensacola. moving in the right direction. ued growth of our greek com- we will miss him at the University, “This was an incredibly diffi- “Academic performance is at munity, successfully adding two we wish him the best of luck at cult decision for me,” McCreary record highs,” McCreary told new Panhellenic sororities and the University of West Florida.” said in an email to greek leaders. greek leaders. “Despite incred- four new IFC fraternities. We McCreary’s last day at the “I have tremendously enjoyed ible growth in our system, drug have accomplished much, and it University of Alabama will be Submitted Photo the four years I have spent here and alcohol violations decreased is my desire to see that progress Sept. 9. David Mosier plays in a UA hockey game. cle th ecy is r pa se p a e r today’s paper e today l INSIDE • WEATHER P P l e a Briefs ..................... 2A Sports .....................1C s P.O. 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What: Ice Cream Ice What: Deep Impressions: Willie Cole Works on Paper Breaker What: ABXY Game Night Where: Bloom Hillel Stu- Where: Sarah Moody Gal- 1: Press Start VIDEO: lery of Art, Garland Hall dent Center Where: Ferguson Center When: 6:30 p.m. When: All Day Game Room, Room 100 Mayor Walt Ferguson Student Center Maddox What: Homegrown Ala- When: 7 p.m. What: BCM Free Steak bama Farmers Market Interview: Lunch Where: Canterbury Epis- Aug. 22, 2011 Where: Baptist Campus copal Chapel Ministries Mayor Walt Maddox praises When: 3 p.m. students’ responses to the When: 11:30 a.m. tornado and explains their importance to the commu- nity in the aftermath of the disaster. 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