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Thursday, August 21, 2008 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 115, Issue 12 UA changes Tethering the Tide parking policies

By Jessie Gable solutions to most of the issues Staff Reporter affecting parking on campus.” One such issue concerns The 2008-09 UA parking parking motorcycles and policy began on Aug. 16 and motorized scooters on cam- includes several changes to pus. Motorcycles are required last year’s policy. to be registered with UA The parking policy includes Transportation Services and new regulations for motorcy- are required to purchase a cles and scooters, changes in permit for $50. If students how to enter and exit reserved already have one vehicle reg- parking zones, minor changes istered, they are not required in last year’s parking zones to get another permit for and fixing some of the prob- their motorcycle or scooter, lems with on-campus park- D’Esposito said. ing last year, said Chris All motorcycles and scoot- D’Esposito, assistant direc- ers must abide by local and tor of UA Transportation state laws in addition to UA Services. restrictions, including where “The University population students can park. All motor- has been very understanding cycle parking spaces are of the challenges of parking clearly marked in the parking on campus,” D’Esposito said. lots, D’Esposito said. “Working through the Parking Like other vehicles, motor- and Traffic Committee and cycles will be cited for break- with the SGA, along with other ing these regulations. A $25 CW | Marion R. Walding departments and groups, A two-story infl atable version of Big Al looks over the Ferguson Plaza as University Supply Store employees hold him down on we have been able to find See PARKING, page 2 Wednesday. Economy affects CRIMSON TIDE GYMNASTICS students Assistant coach to retire Sept. 3 five SEC titles and has posted By Jessica Alexander According to the Bureau of After 30 years with the program, 21 final four national finishes. Senior Staff Reporter Labor Statistics, unemploy- Duckworth has a lengthy ment reached a yearly high in David Patterson will be Tide volunteer gymnastics resume of her As the University gets back July. However, UA professor of By Jason Galloway relationship with them. It’s own. into full swing, several stu- economics James Cover said Sports Reporter different when you’re telling As a gymnast for Alabama in dents have the health of the this is not enough to deter- people you’ve worked with for the early ’90s, she led the Tide economy and how it’s going mine for certain whether we Alabama gymnastics a long time.” to the NCAA Championship in to affect their cost of living on are in a recession. assistant head coach David Patterson said he will be 1991 and won NCAA balance their minds. “Nothing has changed in Patterson, who has been with stepping down mainly due to beam titles in 1992 and 1993. For months, the media the last nine months,” Cover the program for 30 years, will health issues. In her nine seasons as a has discussed the economy’s said. “It’s very subjective.” retire from the University and After the 2005 season, he coach for Alabama, Duckworth health or lack thereof, leav- “There has to be a become a volunteer coach for had surgery to fuse four verte- has choreographed four NCAA ing citizens to wonder if the substantial decline, and it has the Crimson Tide. brae in his spine to help ease Championship floor exercise U.S. economy is actually on to last at least six months. The The current long-time vol- chronic back problems. routines, including junior the brink of recession or just unteer coach, two-time NCAA “[It’s] been frustrating over Morgan Dennis’ in 2007. a slowdown. See ECONOMY, page 2 balance beam champion Dana the last year or two,” Patterson “Our goal has always been Duckworth, will be hired to said. “I did something to it at to be positive role models for replace Patterson. nationals this year. When I the girls, give them a great The changes will be effec- came back, I was basically in education and have a winning tive as of Sept. 3. bed or my recliner for two or gymnastics program,” David Patterson said it was more three days right after nation- Patterson said. difficult to tell the staff about als. I kept thinking, ‘Well, “Our main goals are his retirement than the gym- maybe next week it’ll be bet- UA Athletics enhanced by this change.” nasts because of his long-time ter.’ And it hasn’t really gotten On tuesday, coach David Alabama is coming off a top- relationship with the staff better.” Patterson announced his plans six finish in the 2007-08 sea- members. Patterson was the first hire to retire from the coaching son. “Some of these kids [on Sarah Patterson made after staff of Alabama gymnastics. Three gymnasts placed in this year’s team] just got to she became the gymnastics the top eight in their respec- campus,” he said. “For those head coach at Alabama in including 24 top-six finishes. tive NCAA individual finals, seven, right now we know 1978. The two married in 1983 In the 30 years under the and the Tide finished sixth in them on a recruiting basis, but and have led the Tide to 26 Pattersons, Alabama has won the team results at the NCAA CW graphic | Eric McHargue haven’t had time to build a real consecutive top-10 finishes, four NCAA Championships, championships. UA weather INSIDE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION TODAY Today’s paper Cason Kirby: ‘Driven’ to SGA success

Opinions: Our View ...4 By Dave Folk Walking into the SGA office News Editor you’re more than likely to see Campus construction Kirby, a senior majoring in update ...... 5 Cason Kirby had some big political science, rushing around doing things a mile a minute. Lifestyles: Department of shoes to fill after his landslide Scattered thunderstorms Turning the corner to track theatre and dance victory for SGA president in down the sharply dressed presi- 94º/70º preview ...... 9 the spring. His predecessor, R.B. Walker, had just completed a dent, he nearly runs me over as Lifestyles: A humorous successful term; creating the he is in an apparent race against Friday 92º/72º look at the beginning of first Student Bill of Rights, lob- time to file some mundane office Partly cloudy the year ...... 10 bying the students voice in the papers. strip debate and working close- “If I had to pick one word to Saturday 88º/70º Football notebook .... 13 describe most of the things I do, ly with the newly established I would probably say ‘driven’,” Scattered thunderstorms Sports: UA athletes com- CrimsonRide. pete in Beijing ...... 16 Kirby said. Kirby certainly wasn’t going This drive, is apparent in near- to rest on Walker’s coattails; ly everything he does. From his within days of unpacking his pastimes of waterskiing, kayak- boxes in the new office, the ing and golfing to his longtime SGA had a slew of updates for involvement in the SGA, Kirby P.O. Box 870170 the campus. Before school let always has a focused look on Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 out, the new administration had him when completing any office Newsroom: 348-6144 | Fax: 348-4116 | announced free laptop rentals task. Advertising: 348-7845 | Classifi eds: 348-7355 at the Ferguson Center, and the “I can at times be quite transformation to wireless tick- a strong-willed person,” CW | Adam Smith Letters, op-eds: [email protected] ets for the upcoming football SGA President Cason Kirby speaks about his experience in Press releases, announcements: [email protected] season. See KIRBY, page 2 offi ce during an interview with The Crimson White. TODAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

• Poster sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., second floor • Poster sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., second • Black Belt Folk Roots Festival: 2-7 • UP movie series featuring “Iron Ferguson Center floor Ferguson Center p.m., the Old Courthouse Square in Man”: 7 p.m., Ferguson Theater Eutaw • Homegrown Alabama’s week- • UP presents comedian Alex PAGE ly farmers market: 3-6:30 p.m., Thomas: 8 p.m., the University • UP presents the Welcome Back Canterbury Chapel Programs Entertainment Lounge on concert: 8 p.m. Ferguson Plaza, fea- the Ferguson Center first floor turing The Sam Thacker Band and • UP presents author Warren St. Corey Smith John: 7 p.m., Ferguson Theater Thursday2 August 21, 2008 CORRECTION The story “UA band members lose tickets” in the Aug. 20 edi- tion of The Crimson White erroneously stated that Million Dollar Band members were instructed not to talk to the media. In actu- Zheng blogs at Olympics ality, band members were asked not to speak to the media. The CW regrets the error and is happy to set the record straight. ing in history and minoring in Student Chinese, is studying abroad in On the Web China this semester. Gorin will represents UA also have the chance to be in ANNOUNCEMENTS uanews.ua.edu/blogs/olympics Beijing during the Olympics. Send announcements and campus news in Beijing “I think [the blog] is amaz- to [email protected] ing,” Gorin said. “I’m hoping By Karissa Bursch Zheng is a native of Beijing en’s volleyball competition. we can represent our country Staff Reporter and is fluent in Chinese, English Zheng also posts pictures and our university well to the UP presents Rammer Jammer author and French. Zheng puts all of the athletes she meets. Chinese people.” three languages to use while Zheng met Tuscaloosa native Blog writing while studying Warren St. John, author of “ESPN Guide to Psycho Fan The University can boast interviewing the athletes. In Deontay Wilder, a boxer, and abroad is becoming more popu- Behavior” and “Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer: A Road having its own representative the blog, Zheng describes how Glenn Eller, a gold medal- lar for college students. Gorin Trip into the Heart of Fan Mania,” will be speaking about his at the Olympic games this year she has spoken to different ath- winning double trap shooter said she plans to keep a blog fanatical experiences tonight in the Ferguson Ballroom at 7:30. in Beijing. Lu Zheng, a third-year doc- letes in all three languages. from Auburn. while in China. toral student in the College With these talents and this While Zheng uses the expe- “I will also have a blog in Block Seating Committee applications due of Communication and opportunity, Zheng is able to rience to learn much about China to keep in touch with Information Sciences, is a meet and greet athletes, experi- Beijing and the athletes, she friends and family,” Gorin said. Applications for the Block Seating Committee are due to the reporter for Village Life, the ence the culture of Beijing and also uses the opportunity to “I want them to see the real SGA office by 4 p.m. on Aug. 22. official daily publication of the receive reporting experience. promote the University. She China, beyond all of the ste- Olympic Village. Zheng’s blog includes pic- describes how she mentions reotypes. My goal is to educate Along with reporting for tures of cultural spots in the University, primarily the everyone I know about this Village Life, Zheng blogs her Beijing. One entry called “Life college of communications and amazing culture.” QUOTE OF THE DAY experiences on the UA news Web in Beijing” features ChaoYang some of its professors, in her “Inside the Olympic Village” site in a blog titled, “UA Blog: Park, a famous spot in Beijing many interviews. features day-to-day updates of “My freshman year, I saw the huge impact student government Inside the Olympic Village.” and the location for the wom- Susan Gorin, a junior major- Zheng’s activities. has on decisions made on this campus, and I thought serving in the SGA would be the best way to really give back to our students and the University community.” THE STATE in brief —SGA president Cason Kirby homicide July 5 outside a Five If the screening turns up Commissioner Johnny Leroy City enacts tough Points South nightclub. serious problems with blood Johnston, 56, is being held in youth curfew law The curfew rules go into pressure, cholesterol, glucose the Washington County Jail. A BIRTHDAYS effect Oct. 1. or obesity, then employees will conviction on the felony charg- BIRMINGHAM | The Birm- have one year to see a doctor, es would oust him from office. ingham City Council, on an 8-1 enroll in a wellness program or Sheriff Richard Stringer said We want to list your birthday here. Send your name, vote, has approved a stiff curfew Alabama to charge take other steps to improve their a search opened Tuesday for birthdate and major to [email protected]. Put for youngsters. obese state health. If they do, they won’t Johnston after he couldn’t be “birthday” in the subject line. And look for birthday Council members approved have to pay the $25 monthly. But located at his McIntosh home. greetings from us on your special day. the new rules at a Tuesday employees more if they don’t, they will have to Stringer said Johnston threat- meeting. pay the $25 per month starting ened to kill the witness if the The new city law calls for MONTGOMERY | Alabama in January 2011. person testified against him. fines starting at $500 for each state employees suffering from Attorney General Troy offense and tightens the hours obesity and three other health King announced the arrest THIS DAY IN HISTORY youngsters can be away from problems will eventually have Washington County Wednesday in a statement. home. Youths under 17 who to pay extra for their health commissioner held King’s office presented evi- Aug. 21, 1959: The United States received its crowning jewel when aren’t accompanied by a par- insurance if they don’t try to dence to the grand jury, result- Hawaii joined the Union on this day in 1959. A vast majority of the ent or guardian are prohibited control their problems. on ethics charge ing in a five-count indictment Hawaiian population at the time voted to join the Union in March from being on the streets after The State Employees’ of Johnston on Wednesday. of that same year. Then-President Dwight Eisenhower requested 9 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. Insurance Board has approved McINTOSH | A county com- Johnston is accused of threat- that the flag be changed to accommodate the 50th state. on holidays and weekends. a plan that will charge state missioner in rural south- ening a witness who was expect- Parents can also be held liable workers an extra $25 per month, west Alabama was arrested ed to testify before a grand jury if their children violate curfew. starting January 2010, if they Wednesday and charged with probing charges that Johnston Birmingham Mayor Larry don’t have a free health screen- threatening a grand jury wit- has used his office for personal Langford had proposed the ing. If the screening turns up ness, using his office for person- gain in obtaining county sand, curfew after a 16-year-old no problems, they don’t have to al gain and related offenses. dirt and gravel for a personal male was arrested for a double pay the $25 in the future. Washington County project. EDITORIAL • Corey Craft, editor-in-chief, [email protected], 348-8049 Kirby, a president of his high easier. said. “It was originally 300 [dol- • Phil Owen, managing editor, [email protected], 348-6146 KIRBY school’s SGA, got started on “Let’s face it; our lives as col- lars], last year it went to 350 • Megan Honeycutt, outreach manager Continued from page 1 the path that has led him to his lege students are complicated [dollars], and this year I’d like • Breckan Duckworth, design editor office his freshman year at the as it is, and anything we can do it to be 500 [dollars].” • Marion Walding, photo editor Kirby said. “When I do set a Capstone. to make our lives simpler really He said he thinks that many • Matt Ferguson, chief copy editor goal or make my mind up it’s “My freshman year, I saw the is an achievement,” he said. times the smaller accomplish- • Paul Thompson, opinions editor usually pretty difficult for oth- huge impact student govern- In the short amount of time ments are what truly affect stu- • Dave Folk, news editor ers to convince me to back down ment has on decisions made he has been in office Kirby feels dents. • Brett Bralley, news editor from that.” on this campus, and I thought like the biggest achievement “The big headline issues • Ryan Mazer, lifestyles editor He said, at times, his goal-ori- serving in the SGA would be has been something that hasn’t like 24-hour libraries are what • Ryan Wright, sports editor entated fixation can get him in the best way to really give made any headlines: augment- administrations are remem- • Eric McHargue, graphics editor some deep water, so to speak. back to our students and the ing the Emergency Student bered for, “ he said. “But I think • James Jaillet, Web editor “I really enjoy kayaking and University community,” Kirby Loan budget. the issues some people see as • Andrew Richardson, multimedia producer let’s just say there are times said. “So far, I think our biggest smaller or less important are when I get in situations a little The dark brown-haired accomplishment has been really the things that can have ADVERTISING over my head,” he jokes with a Alabama native says he is com- increasing the Emergency the most impact on students’ beaming smile. mitted to making student’s lives Student Loan Budget,” Kirby lives.” • Drew Gunn, advertising manager, 348-8995, cwbizmanager@ sa.ua.edu • Jeff Haas, territory manager, 348-8044, [email protected]. Ferguson Center parking deck, gates while individuals either know to swipe their card in the edu; PARKING the Campus Drive parking paid to exit or swiped their “A” slot and display their per- • Joe Greenwood, zones 3 and 7, (McFarland and Skyland Continued from page 1 deck and the north ten Hoor ACTion card,” D’Esposito said. mit. Failure to display a park- boulevards), 348-8735, [email protected] parking deck will have to swipe “We expect the fact that people ing permit will result in a cita- • Deja Knight, zone 4 (Northport), 348-8054, [email protected] fine will be given for parking their ACTion card before exit- arrive at different intervals will tion, D’Esposito said. • Julie Townsend, zone 5 (campus), 348-4367, cwzone5@ in the wrong place, and a $50 ing. Because of its design, the greatly reduce the time indi- If students are paying with sa.ua.edu fine will be given for parking fourth floor of the north ten viduals have to exit the park- Bama Cash, they should swipe • Braxton Jett, zone 6 (15th Street), 348-6876, [email protected] and operating on sidewalks, Hoor parking deck was not able ing decks during those peak their action card in the “B” slot • Meredith Clements, zone 8 (the Strip and downtown), 348- D’Esposito said. If the motorcy- to be converted to the swipe or times.” and display their parking pass, 6875, [email protected] cle is stopping pedestrian traf- pay in entrance. Students can do several regardless of zone. Visitors • Emily Self, zone 44 (downtown and downtown Northport), fic or causing a safety hazard, “It has been a long-time com- things to help with the conges- are required to pay $3 at the 348-6153, [email protected] it will be towed at the owner’s plaint that during class change tion of these parking decks. entrance and will receive a or work-day end time long First, students with a deck-des- receipt, which should then be • Jarrett Cocharo, zone 55 (campus), 348-2670 expense. lines would form at the exit ignated parking pass should placed on the dash of their car. • Torri Blunt, non-traditional advertising, 348-4381, sm-territory Students who park in the [email protected] • Emily Frost, classifieds coordinator, 348-7355, sm-cwclassmgr@ “Each year, we see slight increases in the number of students who Clark said the demand for sa.ua.edu fuel has gone down because • Ashley Brand, creative services manager, 348-8042, cwadv@ ECONOMY apply for and receive aid. This may be the result of the increase in Continued from page 1 China is no longer stockpil- sa.ua.edu enrollment as well as the economy.” ing oil as it was before the Olympics. People are not driv- data doesn’t show all that — Jeanetta Allen, director of student financial aid happening yet,” Cover said. ing as much as they were in the The Crimson White is the community newspaper of The University of Alabama. “Usually a recession is over beginning of the summer and The Crimson White is an editorially free newspaper produced by students. before data proves there was a increases in the number of stu- elling long distances. It costs oil is not as tight as people had The University of Alabama cannot influence editorial decisions and editorial recession.” dents who apply for and receive me about $120 both ways, and speculated, he said. opinions are those of the editorial board and do not represent the official aid,” said Jeanetta Allen, direc- that adds up pretty quickly.” “I’ve always maintained that if opinions of the University. Some students and their fami- Advertising offices of The Crimson White are on the first floor, Student lies have felt the crunch, and it tor of student financial aid. Gas prices have declined we cut our oil use by 5 percent Publications Building, 923 University Blvd. The advertising mailing address is has become increasingly diffi- “This may be the result of the since reaching the all-time high the problem would resolve itself, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. cult for some students and their increase in enrollment as well in mid-July. According to AAA’s and so far we’ve cut it by 3 per- The Crimson White (USPS 138020) is published weekly June, July and August, families to make ends meet. as the economy.” Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the cent or 4 percent,” Clark said. and is published four times a week September through April except for spring Jarvis Hall, a junior majoring in Allen said the financial aid average price for a gallon of As for the cost of other com- break, Thanksgiving, Labor Day and the months of May and December. office does not have any con- unleaded fuel is now $3.71, com- modities such as food, Clark The Crimson White is provided for free up to three issues. Any other papers political science, said he is seek- ing more financial aid each year. crete information about the pared to $4.11 reported just one said he does not know whether are $1.00. The subscription rate for The Crimson White is $125 per year. economy’s impact on financial month ago. they will drop as quickly as Checks should be made payable to The University of Alabama and sent to: “Tuition and housing have The Crimson White Subscription Department, P.O. Box 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL gone up every year since I’ve aid here at the University. Peter Clark, an associate oil prices. He said the rise in 35403-2389. been here, but my income Many out-of-state students professor of chemical and bio- the cost of food was caused by The Crimson White is entered as periodical postage at Tuscaloosa, AL hasn’t changed,” Hall said. “I’ve like Cassidy Smith, a sopho- logical engineering, said the more competition for corn, a 35401. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Crimson White, P.O. Box been applying for all kinds of more from Kentucky majoring decrease in gas prices can be drought in Australia, which 2389, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2389. scholarships and grants. I even in food nutrition, are also deal- attributed to a lower demand killed wheat crops, and the ris- All material contained herein, except advertising or where indicated other- had to take out a loan.” ing with the cost of travelling to and a strengthening dollar. ing cost of transportation. wise, is Copyright © 2008 by The Crimson White and protected under the visit their hometowns. “Oil has gone from $147 a “The cycle for wheat and “Work Made for Hire” and “Periodical Publication” categories of the U.S. The University has expe- copyright laws. rienced an increase in “Gas prices have gotten so barrel to about $116. It’s a fairly corn crops is about a year,” Material herein may not be reprinted without the expressed, written permis- applications for financial aid. high in the last year,” Smith significant drop,” Clark said. Clark said. “Energy is on a sion of The Crimson White. “Each year, we see slight said. “I hate to think about trav- “Things have quieted down.” much shorter cycle time.” The Crimson White NEWS Thursday, August 21, 2008 3 INTERNATIONAL NEWS United Way of West Alabama kickoff day Madrid plane crash kills 153

By Harold Heckle The Associated Press

MADRID, Spain | A Spanish airliner bound for the Canary Islands at the height of the vacation season crashed, burned and broke into pieces Wednesday while trying to take off from Madrid, killing 153 people on board, officials said. There were only 19 sur- vivors of the mid-afternoon crash, Development Minister Magdalena Alvarez said. It was Spain’s deadliest air disaster in more than 20 years. A police officer said the bod- Wednesday was the ies were so hot that police could kick-off day for the barely touch them and told El United Way of West Pais newspaper the shattered Alabamaʼs 2008 wreckage bore no resemblance campaign. to a plane. “The scene is devastating,” said Pablo Albella, an emergen- cy rescue worker. “The fuse- lage is destroyed. The plane burned. I have seen a kilometer of charred land and few whole pieces of the fuselage. It is all destruction.” The Associated Press Spanair Flight JK5022 — Ambulances and rescue workers gather near the site where a bound for Las Palmas during Spanair jet crashed on takeoff at Madrid airport. A Spanish air- the height of Europe’s summer liner carrying 173 people bound for the Canary Islands crashed vacation season — was just and caught fi re while trying to take off from Madridʼs Barajas barely airborne when it veered airport. At least 45 people were killed, the Interior Ministry right, crashed and broke into said. There were fears the death toll could rise, with some Span- pieces, reports said. ish media reporting more than 100 dead. Spanair spokesman Sergio Allard told a news conference dumped water on the plane, German citizens. the cause of the crash was not which ended up in a wooded Sweden’s Foreign Ministry immediately known. The air- area at the end of the runway at confirmed that two Swedes line said the plane carried 172 terminal four. were onboard the aircraft. people in all. Mats Jansson, the chief One of them has been located El Pais said the plane left executive of Spanair’s owner, at a hospital while the other an hour late because of tech- Scandinavian Airlines, said he is unaccounted for, ministry nical problems. It eventually had no information about the spokeswoman Gufran al-Nadaf managed to get slightly off toll or the accident itself. said. the ground but crashed near In Germany, Lufthansa The plane was an MD-82 The Associated Press the end of the runway, El Pais said it issued tickets to seven on a codeshare flight with said, quoting an employee of people who checked in for the Lufthansa’s LH255, Spanair the national airport authority flight, and that four of those said. Departures from Madrid’s AENA. were from Germany. It was airport were suspended for sev- Helicopters and fire trucks unclear whether they were eral hours. KAPPA

Claudia Argenti, Niki Baren, Susan Baxter, Lindsey Belyew, Kayla Blackwell, Kristen Boal, Amanda Bonk, Courtney Bowen, Leah Boyd, Jessica Brown, Courtney Burgess, Tia Bush, Colby Caldwell, Christina Carter, Samantha Charles, Morgan Clark, Erica Cooley, Mary Martha DeLaney, Tamara England, Rachel Fraser, Stewart Freeman, Kaylan Gee, Laurel Gonzalez, Dorothy Griffith, Jessica Gruchacz, Kate Harness, Taylor Hawkins, Meghan Hinkley, Allison Holley, Mary Katherine Howell, Claire Huenke, Kathleen Hulcher, Lauren Hurst, Ashleigh Hutchings, Katie Jaeger, Jess James, Ashley Johnson, Kristin Johnson, Kelly Joyce, Bri Keglovitz, McKenzie Kelly, Courtney Lancaster, Lisa Lawless, Sarah Letson, Shannon Lindamood, Lauren Little, Alyssa Rae Locklar, Caroline Looke, Sadie May, Maggie McBride, Kaitlyn McMahon, Katie Medley, Britten Michalik, Melissa Mitzner, Brittany Mohr, Reagan Morley, Christine Myers, Melissa Nesman, Hilary Norkus, Caitlin Odom, Kelsea Olson, Alex Papie, Kelsey Phillips, Jessica Poe, Peyton Pritchard, Maria Puente, LeeAnn Robertson, Morgan Robinson, Jennifer Rosenthal, Lauren Sarchiapone, Valerie Schwetschenau, Olivia Simoneaux, Taylor Skelton, Tayler Smith, Rachel Stallings, Brittany Street, Hillary Stroud, Chelsey Summerrow, Mary Talley, Rebecca Tiarsmith, Reagan Tice, Madison Townsend, Elizabeth Tuttle, Carly Unger, Jordan Weaver, Meghan Weinberg, Brooke Weintraub, Caitlin Wells, Chelsey Woodford 17438 PINIONS Thursday, August 21, 2008 OPaul Thompson • Editor [email protected] 4 OUR VIEW Russia’s aggressive posturing needs a solution minous news from However, the stated purpose ing from Moscow, or if the situ- Nations Security Council, and Russia reared its What we do fi nd disturbing though, is Russia’s of the base, no matter how geo- ation will turn into something could therefore cause any num- O ugly head again this quick-to-aggression response. The situation, we think, does graphically close it may be to more this time. Obviously, we ber of problems for us in the Wednesday. After invading Russia, is for missile defense hope it doesn’t. future. neighboring Georgia, Russia is not merit such an aggressive response from a world power from other dangerous states No matter which way any of Despite our concerns, the bandying loaded, angry words like Russia. In short, Russia might be overreacting. like Iran. The editorial board this news is slanted, the entire editorial board thinks the situ- with NATO and the United wonders if that is a bad thing. situation is a dangerous one. ation will, ultimately, amount to States over a missile defense Is potentially saving the lives of The U.S. would do well to tread much less than the use of mili- base, placed just 115 miles from manner, The CW editorial board ation, we think, does not merit thousands of future targets of lightly around Russia for the tary force by Russia against the its border, within Poland. thinks. There might be some such an aggressive response Iran’s nuclear program — pro- time being, taking care to calm U.S. or Poland. Sooner or later Wednesday, the U.S. and merit to their disturbance, we from a world power like Russia. vided evidence of such appears their apparent concerns over — preferably sooner — all of Poland agreed to place a stra- think, as the base might impart In short, Russia might be over- — a bad thing? We think not. the new missile defense agree- the governments involved need tegic missile defense base in the wrong message to Russia in reacting. Yesterday, Russia also told ment with Poland. to take a step back and realize eastern Poland, which would that the U.S. feels threatened. That isn’t to say the U.S. is the Nordic embassy in Moscow The U.S., as powerful as it this is not as big a problem as it be used to defend the U.S. and Whether this is the case, we blameless, though. The U.S. it planned to terminate all mili- is, cannot afford to lose even is being made out to be. its European allies from long- can’t be sure. might have averted the situa- tary cooperation with NATO begrudged cooperation from range Iranian missiles. What we do find disturbing, tion by making the purpose of and member states. the former Soviet Union. Russia Our View is the consensus of In response, Russia acted though, is Russia’s quick-to- the base clearer to Russia from We can’t be sure if this is all- is, after all, one of the five per- The Crimson White editorial in a somewhat predictable aggression response. The situ- the beginning. too-familiar aggressive postur- manent members of the United board. High expectations for fall

By Liz Lane men, was seen at New York Fashion Week sporting the high It is 8 a.m. and classes have waistline in an amazing pair of begun. In a room spilling over trousers. with fashion majors, I watch the Flipping through a Men’s t-shirt and gym shorts-clad girls Vogue, I come across many roll in. Playboy/Bond types finished by The student behind me just high waistlines with martinis in mentioned she hadn’t showered one hand and a lovely lady tak- in two days. That is how you ing the other. make an impression on the first Opt to get a leg up on every- day. Lovely. one. Raise hemlines,g as well. Though the classroom is no Pump it up with a good heel. catwalk, something simply won- What’s a great shoe for walk- derful has happened. No one is ing to class? Even the fashion MCT Campus overexposing their midriff or gods would approve of the ever- lower back. lasting ballet flat. Many cracks have surfaced Speaking of high standards, on the “student body” in recent ladies: to look absolutely cou- A new Russia steps on world stage years. Finally, fall fashion is ture this season, throw on a little here to cover our lower points. black lace. You don’t, however, This school year proudly pres- have to peek-a-boo your black- By John C. Bersia ents the high waistline. lace bra or reveal your sinister MCT Campus You no longer worry about underpinnings. “that guy” sitting behind you in Make sure it’s something Has Russia become danger- class. He can’t get a peak of your of which your mother would ous, adversarial and increas- rear and midriff, just yet any- approve — black lace heels ingly undemocratic? way. Thank the fashion gods. maybe? At one level, yes, as Though this look is just catch- Originating from the looks of Moscow’s brutal, excessive ing on, it has long been a mem- the 1950s stiletto queen and the and lingering intervention ber of the fashion forward’s ’80s night owl, the evolutionary in Georgia demonstrates. wardrobes. pedigree of this season’s apparel Further, we all should under- As long ago as 2002, Vogue is meant to be nothing less than stand that Prime Minister declared low-waisted styles as a showstopper. Vladimir Putin, the real power D-class. Just don’t stop class. Avoid a in the Kremlin, took the lead The high-waisted look was class-action suit by keeping col- in orchestrating Russia’s bel- last popular in the early 1990s ors at bay. ligerence against its neighbor, but adorned Farrah Fawcett, A cold sea of overcast shades not Dmitry Medvedev, the the blonde Charlie’s Angel, in mixed with a mine of jeweled nation’s elected president. the ’70s and was the epitome of tones gives vintage trends a At another level, however, glamour in the 1940s and ’50s in modern edge. Russia is simply behaving the form of the cigarette skirt. Sadly, we residents of Druid like a former superpower that AP Photo Valentino and Karl Lagerfeld City may want to avoid some of yearns to return to the game, Russian soliders guard the gate of a Georgian army base that was occupied by the Russian adorned their fall 2008 collections this season’s popular coats and defending its perceived inter- military in Senaki, western Georgia, on Tuesday. with this masterpiece of Vogue. boots as to avoid heat exhaustion. ests and feeling cocky about These designers are amazing. Though your grades might not its newly acquired economic That leaves us with a dis- rising along with others interest of self-preservation, However, I am a starving be golden, your clothes can be. muscle. So, if Putin and his turbing conundrum: What such as China and India. to show restraint during the college student, too, and can’t Mix gilded finishes with Argyle cohorts see the need to bol- next? Additionally, Moscow is entire Cold War. Putin and afford a sock — much less a to look fit for the queen (aka, ster like-minded entities, such Are we witnessing an caught up in a still-unfolding his cronies have more sense skirt made by Valentino. your professor) or with paisley as the separatist regions of attempt by the Putin gang to internal transformation that than to start a war with the Alternately, Bebe and the to be a bohemian beauty. South Ossetia and Abkhazia, reconstruct or reassert the defies predictability. West, which is precisely what Banana Republic have grasped Make Andy Warhol proud. they will act. To Moscow, there authority of the old Soviet Thus, aside from diplomatic an attack on Poland would the concept. Paint amber, turquoise and is little difference between the Union? Can the West really do protests and other non-military accomplish. Even Target designer Isaac garnet into your wardrobe, ambitions of those areas and anything to protect democrat- responses, which are plainly Furthermore, while Russian Mizrahi has hit the bull’s eye and splash some ’60s inspired Kosovo’s. ically elected governments warranted in the Georgia leaders may protest and wave with the high waistline. sequins on to go uptown. Just Earlier this year, despite that happen to fall within case, the United States and its their arms over Warsaw’s deci- Pair high-waisted skirts, avoid looking like a can of soup opposition from Russia, Moscow’s sphere of influence? allies can do little in response sion to house the missile inter- shorts and Navy-inspired pants by pairing your Baby Jane Kosovo declared its indepen- Is the Cold War emerging to troubles on Moscow’s door- ceptors — which happened last with ruffled blouses or plain tees Holzer look with simple hair dence from Serbia. To me, the from the ashes? Is a hot war steps — without prompting a week, after a year and a half of to look absolutely collegiate. and plain jewelry and you’ll look Kosovo case was unusual. I brewing, especially in light of wider conflict. debate — they know that those This is not just advice for great this fall. have consistently argued that Russia’s warning to Poland None of this necessarily defenses pose no challenge women. The guys, who make up not all bids for independence — a NATO member — last means a return to the Cold to Russia’s military. Moscow 46 percent of the University’s Liz Lane is The Crimson are equal. But the bottom line week, essentially saying that War, although Putin has could overwhelm them with- population, should rise to the White’s fashion columnist. Her to the Russians is that the Warsaw was exposing itself always had more of a person- out even trying. Actually, such occasion, too. column appears biweekly on world turned a deaf ear to to attack by accepting missile al anchor in that time period a limited number of intercep- Bill Parcell, a style icon for Thursdays. their concerns; it should come interceptors from the United than in post-Soviet Russia. tors would be truly useful only as no surprise that Moscow States? As long as he retains his grip against an attack by a rogue now has a similar affliction. Some of the answers are — and that easily could be state. Putin and his cronies Moreover, it is worth under- clear, others not. Russia for life — Moscow’s attitude know this, as well. scoring that Georgia threw is undeniably resurgent, will reflect Putin’s unwilling- In the final analysis, the the first punch, using its mili- although I suspect that its ness to break cleanly with the new Russia can be viewed as tary against South Ossetia in goals fall far short of reviv- past. dangerous, adversarial and Have an opinion? early August, after years of ing the Soviet Union. Rather, On the matter of Poland, increasingly undemocratic. smoldering tensions. In doing it wants respect — from its Moscow certainly has adopt- But it is also a work in progress Send your thoughts to so, Tbilisi made the age-old former republics, to be sure, ed a forceful and antagonistic that its leaders are shaping mistake of gigging the bear, but also from the rest of the posture, but not to the point without discarding practicali- which predictably roared and world. In that sense, Russia is that it has traded practicality ty and good sense. Americans [email protected]. struck back with dispropor- part of the evolving balance for stupidity. Let us remember should brace themselves for a tionate force. of power in the 21st century, that Russia managed, in the long, bumpy ride.

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Tim Leopard, assistant vice president for planning design and construction, talks about current construction projects on campus.

RIDGECREST SOUTH, putting roofi ng and dry- AUGUST 2009 wall, and certain areas of the building are in the fi n- • Same vicinity as the oth- ishing stages.” er wings of Ridgecrest • “It, too, has been going very well. In fact, we’re DELTA TAU DELTA slightly ahead of schedule FRATERNITY HOUSE, on that project. We’re defi - DECEMBER 2008 nitely on track for an Au- • On Fraternity Row gust 2009 opening on that project.” • “We fi nished two frater- nity houses this summer — Alpha Kappa Lambda and Lambda Chi Alpha. The MARR’S SPRING young men have already ROAD PROJECT, moved into those. [Delta SEPTEMBER 2008 Tau Delta] is continuing • “That work has been con- and is scheduled later this tinuing on Jack Warner year to be completed.” [Parkway]. We anticipate The Ridgecrest South con- having the construction struction, pictured above and right, is slightly ahead access open by the middle STEPS ON ALSTON HALL, NEXT WEEK of schedule for its comple- of September.” tion in August 2009, said • Near ten Hoor Hall Tim Leopard, assistant vice president for construction. • “Those won’t probably SCIENCE AND ENGI- be done for another week NEERING BUILDING, or so.” AUGUST 2009 • A part of Shelby Hall, but ALSO is its own building • Campus Drive from • “Right now, we are about Hackberry Road to Fifth 50 to 55 percent complete, Avenue — Complete and that project has been • Fourth Street East to going along very well. Jefferson (New Row Area) We’re right on schedule. — Complete Right now, [the construc- tion crews] are out there — Compiled by Drew Taylor

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Tenn. judges ban on Wednesday he is not chal- and the United States has a Deal would pull lenging Barack Obama’s patri- ... firm treaty guarantee to troops from Iraq by otism in criticizing his call to defend Poland’s territory as pull out of Iraq, only the judg- if it was the territory of the June 30 ment of his Democratic rival. United States. So it’s probably Confederate fl ag “He’s making these deci- not wise to throw these threats BAGHDAD | Iraqi and U.S. sions not because he doesn’t around.” By Rose French Maryville, about 15 miles south find the Confederate flag offen- negotiators have completed a love America, but because The deal, which Washington The Associated Press of Knoxville. sive to some students but rath- draft security agreement that he doesn’t think it matters sought as a way of defending School officials said the ban er found that in a context of would see American troops whether America wins or the U.S. and Europe from a NASHVILLE, Tenn. | A fed- came after previous race-relat- high racial tensions, race-relat- leave Iraqi cities as soon as loses,” McCain said. hypothetical threat of long- eral appeals court panel ed incidents that included a ed altercations and threats of June 30, Iraqi and American During a town-hall meeting distance missiles from Iran, ruled Wednesday in favor of a racial slur, a fight, a civil rights violence, the flag would disrupt officials said Wednesday. in this swing state, McCain has strained relations between Tennessee school system that complaint, a lockdown and the school’s educational pro- In Washington, a senior repeated his charge that Moscow and the West. Those banned the Confederate battle graffiti depicting a Confederate cess,” said the opinion that was military official said the deal Obama would rather forfeit ties were already troubled by flag because of concerns the flag and a noose. filed in Cincinnati. has been accepted by the U.S. than win in Iraq just to boost Russia’s invasion of its for- symbol could inflame racial The 6th U.S. Circuit Court It cited previous U.S. side, short of formal approval his own political ambitions. mer Soviet neighbor, U.S. ally tensions at a high school. of Appeals pointed to those Supreme Court rulings that by President Bush, but is sub- Obama has denounced that as Georgia, earlier this month. Students Derek Barr, Chris incidents in ruling that school allow schools to limit student ject to final acceptance by an assault on his patriotism. White, Roger Craig White and officials had a right to ban the speech in order to prevent Iraqi leaders. Some members The contest between the their parents said in a lawsuit flag because they could “rea- disruptions to education and of Iraq’s Cabinet oppose some two presidential nominees-in- Diocese, plaintiffs their free speech rights were sonably forecast” that it would upheld a lower federal court’s provisions. waiting has grown increasing- reach tentative violated by the 2005 flag ban at cause disruption. dismissal of the lawsuit in 2007. Also completed is a compan- ly caustic over the unpopular William Blount High School in “The school did not merely The students argued that ion draft document, known as war in Iraq and how best to settlement there was no evidence the flag a strategic framework agree- end U.S. involvement there. caused any disruption. The ment, spelling out in broad McCain challenged Obama’s KANSAS CITY, Mo. | A Roman school is mostly white but terms the political, security positions on Iraq, including his Catholic diocese has tentative- about 3 percent of its 1,800 stu- and economic relationships opposition to the temporary ly agreed to pay $10 million to dents are black, said Principal between Iraq and the United buildup of troops last year. settle nearly 50 sexual abuse Steve Lafon. States, the senior military offi- Obama has acknowledged that claims against the diocese and “We have all along felt it was cial said. The official discussed the so-called “surge” reduced its priests. in the best interest of our school the draft accords on condition violence in Iraq, but he adds In a letter sent to priests with environment to not allow any that he not be identified by that the surge has failed in its the Kansas City-St. Joseph symbols ... that might be racial- name because the deals have political goal of facilitating a Diocese late Tuesday, Bishop ly divisive in any way,” said not been publicly announced reconciliation among conten- Robert W. Finn said the deal Lafon, who was a defendant in and are not final. tious Iraqi factions. is subject to his approval after the lawsuit with the director of In addition to spelling out he consults with two diocese schools and the school board. that U.S. troops would move boards. Van Irion, a Knoxville attor- out of Iraqi cities by next sum- Missile defense “These incidents have been ney who represented the stu- mer, the Iraqi government deal with Poland painful for the victims and dents, called the ruling “appall- has pushed for a specific date their families, for priests not ing” and said he planned — most likely the end of 2011 angers Russia involved in these incidents to appeal it to the Supreme — by which all U.S. forces who have served faithfully, Court. would depart the country. In WARSAW, Poland | Secretary and for the whole Church,” “It’s very clear this panel the meantime, the U.S. troops of State Condoleezza Rice and Finn wrote. “Based on advice doesn’t like the Confederate would be positioned on bases her Polish counterpart signed a from legal counsel and on flag,” Irion said. “That was in less visible parts of the deal Wednesday to build a U.S. prayerful reflection over this their starting point in coming country, and would be ready to missile defense base in Poland, most difficult matter, I believe to the decision they did. The assist Iraqi forces as needed. an agreement that prompted that this settlement, while subject matter of the ban is not U.S. officials have resisted an infuriated Russia to warn costly, is a responsible resolu- supposed to be relevant at all in committing firmly to a specific of a possible attack against the tion for these individuals and a First Amendment analysis.” date for a final pullout, insist- former Soviet satellite. their families and in the best Last week, an East Tennessee ing that it would be wiser to Rice dismissed blustery interest of the Diocese.” teenager’s free-speech lawsuit set a target date linked to the comments from Russian lead- Along with the money for against a school dress code that attainment of certain agreed- ers who say Warsaw’s hosting the 47 claims, the tentative banned Confederate flag cloth- upon goals. of 10 U.S. interceptor missiles deal calls for the diocese to ing ended in a mistrial when a just 115 miles from Russia’s meet 19 other conditions, federal jury failed to reach a westernmost frontier opens including publicly announc- verdict. McCain says he the country up to attack. ing and acknowledging the In the case brought by questions Obamaʼs Such comments “border on wrongfulness of sexual abuse Tommy DeFoe, 18, school offi- the bizarre frankly,” Rice said, by its priests. cials in Clinton, Tenn. said they judgment on Iraq speaking to reporters travel- Attorneys for the plaintiffs worried that displaying the ing with her in Warsaw. say it is the nonmonetary con- flag would lead to racial ten- LAS CRUCES, N.M. | “When you threaten Poland, ditions that make the proposed sions and violence at Anderson Republican presidential candi- you perhaps forget that it is settlement so important. County High. date John McCain told voters not 1988,” Rice said. “It’s 2008 — The Associated Press

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By M.R. Kropko her car in Cleveland Heights “After making history as woman force for progress in Tubbs Jones was a passion- cal rallies, as she did while The Associated Press Tuesday night, said Dr. Gus the first African-American our country.” ate opponent of the Iraq war, introducing former President Kious, president of Huron woman elected to Congress Obama called Tubbs Jones voting in 2002 against autho- Clinton when he campaigned EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio Hospital. The car went out of from Ohio, the congress- “an extraordinary American rizing the use of military for his wife in January in sub- | Democratic U.S. Rep. control and crossed lanes of woman worked to expand and an outstanding public ser- force. urban Cleveland. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the traffic before coming to a stop, the rights of all Americans,” vant.” Just as the war was start- Tubbs Jones had served as first black woman to repre- police said. An officer found President Bush said in tribute. “It wasn’t enough for her ing in March 2003, she was one a Cuyahoga County Common sent Ohio in Congress and the ailing lawmaker. “Our nation is grateful for her just to break barriers in her of only 11 House members to Pleas judge and prosecutor a strong critic of the Iraq A brain aneurysm is a bulge service.” own life. She was also deter- oppose a resolution supporting before running for political war, died Wednesday after a in an artery in the brain. It can Tubbs Jones was a firm sup- mined to bring opportunity to U.S. troops in Iraq. She said she office. brain hemorrhage, a hospital leak or rupture, causing bleed- porter of Sen. Hillary Rodham all those who had been over- did so because the resolution Addressing the Democratic spokeswoman said. ing in the brain. Clinton during the primaries looked and left behind — and connected Iraq to the Sept. 11 National Convention in 2004, Tubbs Jones, 58, died Several news organizations, until throwing her support in Stephanie, they had a fear- terrorist attacks and said Iraq Tubbs Jones recalled her par- Wednesday evening of a including The Associated behind Sen. Barack Obama less friend and unyielding poses a continued threat to the ents, who “punched a clock brain hemorrhage caused Press, had reported earlier in June. She was to have advocate,” Obama said in a United States. day in and day out — one as a by an aneurysm that burst in the day that Tubbs Jones been a superdelegate at next statement. Neither of those claims had skycap, the other as a factory and left her with limited had died. That report, cit- week’s Democratic National Democratic U.S. Rep. Dennis been proved, she said, add- worker,” until the day they brain function, said Eileen ing a Democratic official, was Convention in Denver. Kucinich, who also represents ing that was why the United saw their daughter represent- Sheil, a spokeswoman for the corrected a few minutes later The Clinton family released Cleveland, was visibly upset States couldn’t persuade the ing their hometown as a con- Cleveland Clinic, which owns when a hospital official held a statement saying they shared Wednesday night when he left United Nations to support an gresswoman. the Huron Hospital in East a news conference to say she a friendship with Tubbs Jones Huron Hospital. He held the attack. Cleveland where Tubbs Jones was in critical condition. that “deepened through every hand of his wife, Elizabeth, as In 2005, Tubbs Jones opposed died. Tubbs Jones represented trial and challenge.” he recalled Tubbs Jones’ ener- certifying President Bush’s re- Cobb Theatres HOLLYWOOD 16 “Throughout the course of the heavily Democratic 11th “Over the course of many gy and spirit. election because of question- 248-8248 Skyland Blvd. & Hwy 69 the day and into this evening, District and chaired the ethics years, with many ups and “She poured her heart and able electoral results in her Step Brothers 12:45, 2:10, 3:05, 4:30, 5:25, 6:50, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones’ committee in the House. She many downs, Stephanie was soul into her job,” Kucinich home state. 7:45, 9:15, 10:05 medical condition declined,” was the first black woman to right by our side — unwav- said. Tubbs Jones was known as The X-Files: I Want to Believe Sheil said in a statement from serve on the powerful Ways ering, indefatigable,” the “She worked so hard and an outspoken, gregarious law- 12:10, 2:35, 5:00, 7:25, 9:55 the clinic and Tubbs Jones’ and Means Committee, where statement said. “It was that gave everything she could. I’m maker who wore bright colors The Dark Night family. she opposed President Bush’s fighting spirit ... that allowed devastated. Wherever we’d go, and displayed her congressio- 12:00, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30, 3:15, 3:45, 4:15, 4:45, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, The liberal Democrat, first tax cuts and his efforts to cre- Stephanie to rise from modest we’d speak of each other as nal pin on a gold necklace. 8:00, 9:45, 10:15 elected in 1998, suffered the ate personal accounts within beginnings, to succeed in pub- brother and sister. It’s an incal- She was a fiery speaker who Hellboy hemorrhage while driving Social Security. lic service, to become a one- culable loss.” could inspire crowds at politi- 2:00, 4:40, 7:35, 10:20 Mamma Mia! 11:20, 1:50, 2:50, 4:25, 5:20, 6:55, 7:50, 9:35, 10:25 Space Chimps Killer of train passengers gets 11 life sentences 12:55, 3:00, 5:05, 7:05, 9:10 Wanted 4:35, 9:25 By Linda Deutsch traveling in the other direction 53. “You did a very bad and stu- who didn’t think of the crash as ... I apologize for everything. Hancock The Associated Press on Jan. 26, 2005. Eleven people pid thing.” a tragedy. Please pray for me, please.” 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30 were killed and about 180 were “What you have done has The defense painted Alvarez The jury foreman said after Journey to the Center of the Earth LOS ANGELES | A man con- injured. affected every aspect of my as a mentally disturbed man the verdict that he did not 12:25, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30 victed of causing a deadly com- The defense maintained life,” she said. “I tend to stay who was almost aborted by believe Alvarez planned to kill Kung Fu Panda muter rail crash that he blamed Alvarez had changed his mind indoors. I’m afraid of people his mother, was shaped by a or harm anyone. But he also 12:05, 2:20, 7:10 on an attempt to commit sui- at the last minute about trying like you out on the streets.” childhood of horrific abuse and rejected Alvarez’s explanation WALL-E 12:00, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 cide was sentenced Wednesday to commit suicide on the tracks Alvarez obliged some of became a methamphetamine that he was trying to commit 15848 to 11 consecutive life terms by a but couldn’t move the SUV the speakers. In some cases, addict. suicide. Advance tickets available at judge who denounced him as a before it was struck. he shook his head when they They said he drove onto the www.cobbtheatres.com remorseless killer. Many of the victims’ survi- asked him for responses. railroad tracks in a misguided Superior Court Judge vors came forward to speak A few said they were trying attempt to get the attention of William Pounders said he through tears about their lost to forgive him. Most said they his estranged wife but changed would have imposed a sentence relatives and the way the crash could not. his mind at the last minute. of “forever” on Juan Alvarez, if had changed their lives. “I wish you the most miser- Alvarez took the stand dur- it were possible. Alvarez will Some demanded that Alvarez able life possible,” said Henry ing the trial and apologized. not be eligible for parole. turn and look them in the eye Romero, nephew of a victim. Jurors also heard a breath- Alvarez parked his gasoline- as they told him of the havoc he “Who knows if God will for- less, sobbing taped message soaked SUV on railroad tracks had wrought on their lives. give you? I can’t,” said Hope from the defendant to a cousin in suburban Glendale, where “Please look at me so you Alcala, mother of Manuel shortly after the accident, in it was struck by a Metrolink can understand the pain you Alcala. which he said: “I didn’t mean to train that derailed and struck caused,” said Elaine Sievers, The prosecution characteriz do this. ... A lot of innocent peo- another Metrolink train sister of victim William Parent, ed Alvarez as a smirking man ple died. I don’t deserve to live.

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By Nedra Pickler The speculation is less of an were not born when Biden military background and lead- wants his running mate to be than McCain, who was elected The Associated Press indicator of whether Biden will arrived on Capitol Hill. He is a ership on the Senate Armed “somebody who is mad right to Congress in 1982, a decade ultimately be Obama’s pick, curious front-runner to join a Services Committee. Obama now” about the state of the after Biden. CHICAGO | Sen. Joe Biden and more of a recognition of ticket headed by Obama, who only has served three years economy, an independent who Biden is famous for being has emerged as the favorite the challenges their candidate prevailed during the primaries in Washington, but Biden is will speak out when he’s wrong able to talk at length — some- among Democrats to be Barack faces at this pivotal moment in by making the case that he chairman of the Senate Foreign and help him through issues. times at mind-numbing length Obama’s running mate for his the race. is an outsider who can bring Relations Committee, where he During the Democratic pri- — on any topic, but he has understanding of foreign poli- Obama plans to appear with change to Washington. has served for 33 years. mary when he also sought the enhanced his standing in the cy in grave global times and his his newly selected running Biden is a charismatic and Polls also show the race presidential nomination, Biden vice presidential race by avoid- fighting spirit against the rival mate Saturday, with the pick hard-charging campaigner between Obama and GOP rival often made the most memo- ing discussion of it. Republican ticket. announced via text message with a compelling personal John McCain tightening, and rable impression in debates Obama’s running mate con- Obama is keeping his deci- to supporters. Obama also is story — his wife and daughter Obama is responding by step- even though he was barely tenders have been instructed sion quiet, but his staff in widely thought to be consid- were killed in a car accident ping up his attacks in speeches registering in the polls. He to be mum — a trait not con- Chicago and party activists ering Govs. Kathleen Sebelius a few weeks after he was first and commercials targeted to got big laughs for accusing sidered Biden’s strong suit. who await a decision are buzz- of Kansas and Tim Kaine of elected, but two sons survived key states. Obama has never Republican candidate Rudy But he has played by Obama’s ing about Biden in large part Virginia, and Sen. Evan Bayh serious injuries in the crash. been entirely comfortable Giuliani of mentioning three rules, denying he was being because he can address two of of Indiana. Biden commuted home to going negative, a move that things in every sentence — “a vetted when he most likely Obama’s biggest weaknesses Biden, 65, was first elected Wilmington daily to care for threatens his call for civility noun, a verb, and 9/11” — and was. He bluntly acknowledged — his lack of experience, espe- to represent Delaware in 1972. them, a practice he continues to in politics, but Biden has never also leveled barbs at Obama. he’d take the job if asked, while cially on world affairs, and his Obama was 11 at the time; half this day. The oldest son, Beau, shied from a fight. He said he didn’t think jokingly warning that Obama reluctance to go on the attack. the people living in the U.S. is now Delaware’s attorney “He’s passionate, he’s artic- Obama was ready to be presi- might not want him. general and a National Guard ulate and he’s persuasive,” dent yet, saying it’s “not some- “I made it clear to him and member whose unit is being said Democratic consultant thing that lends itself to on- everybody else, I never worked deployed to Iraq in October. Steve McMahon, among those the-job training.” He offended for anybody in my life,” he told Biden got another scare who consider Biden Obama’s some blacks when on the first reporters last month. “I got 10 years ago, when two brain smartest pick. “I think he day as an official presidential here when I was 29. I never had aneurysms kept him out of the would do for Senator Obama candidate he tried to compli- a boss. I don’t know how I’d Senate for several months. what Lyndon Johnson did for ment Obama as “the first main- handle it.” Biden returned Monday from John Kennedy. He’s got serious stream African-American who He gave nothing away a trip to Georgia at the invita- foreign policy experience, a is articulate and bright and Wednesday, as reporters tion of the embattled coun- long and distinguished Senate clean.” He dropped out of the staked out his home in antici- try’s president, a well-timed resume and he is one of the race after a poor showing in pation of the pick. The senator reminder of the value he could most effective surrogates that Iowa. took a load of brush in the bed SUMMER bring to Obama’s ticket. Senator Obama has right now Republicans would be sure of a white Ford pickup truck to Fighting between Georgia who can go toe-to-toe with any to revive Biden’s criticisms the dump. He returned about and Russia has only increased Republican on any issue at any of Obama and already envi- two and a half hours later, say- MERCHANDISE the sense that Americans will time.” sion a line of attack that says ing he would be working on turn to the candidate they Obama could have been Obama is so inexperienced he his property throughout the believe will be a strong interna- describing Biden when he said needs a running mate who has day and would have no further tional leader. McCain brings a in a speech Tuesday that he been in Washington longer comment.

THE NATION 50% in brief gathering in St. Paul, Minn. Ricky Martin these days — he’s quest to determine who right- Giuliani to keynote President Bush, Vice now the father of twin boys. fully owns the multimillion-dol- GOP convention President Dick Cheney, first The Latin superstar had the lar treasure. lady Laura Bush, California children via a surrogate moth- Peru filed a claim Tuesday in WASHINGTON | Former New Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger er, and the babies were born a U.S. District Court in Tampa to OFF! York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Lieberman, who was the few weeks ago, according to a determine where the coins orig- will give the keynote address Democratic vice presidential statement from his representa- inated, entering the fray over at the Republican National nominee in 2000 and is said tives. the $500 million loot found on Convention next month and to be under consideration for “The children, delivered a sunken ship by Tampa-based Democrat-turned-independent the same role with McCain, via gestational surrogacy, are Odyssey Marine Exploration. Sen. Joe Lieberman also will will open the convention on healthy and already under Odyssey has been fighting the take center stage at the GOP Monday, Sept. 1, with speeches Ricky’s full-time care,” said Spanish government for own- gathering. that focus on service. the statement. “Ricky is elated ership of the ship and its con- John McCain’s vanquished The subsequent days will to begin this new chapter in tents. 1218 University Blvd. Republican primary rivals — focus on reform, prosperity and his life as a parent and will be Peruvian consumer rights and a slew of potential McCain peace. spending the remainder of the advocates contend the coins 752-2990 • www.locker-biz.com running mates — also have Giuliani, the two-term mayor year out of the public spotlight were made with Peruvian speaking roles at the four-day who led New York through in order to spend time with his metals and minted in Lima. 17426 the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, will children.” When Nuestra Senora de las deliver his spotlight speech A representative said there Mercedes y las Animas sank on Tuesday night. He ran for was no further information west of Portugal with more than 200 people on board in president this year but failed on the details of the children’s birth. 1804, Peru was still a Spanish to win even one delegate, much colony. less a state. He withdrew after “Probably every colonial a crushing loss in Florida, Peru fi les claim to Spanish shipwreck that has endorsed McCain the next day ever been discovered has had and has since campaigned for determine origin of coins that originated in Peru,” McCain. shipwreck Greg Stemm, Odyssey Marine Exploration’s chief executive Martin now a father TAMPA, Fla. | Peru’s govern- officer, wrote in an e-mail. “So ment wants to know if 17 tons it will be interesting to see how of twin boys of silver coins recovered from successful they are in getting a shipwreck in the Atlantic other governments and ship- Margaret Able, Anusha Alapati, Mary Angelo, NEW YORK | There won’t be Ocean last year were made wreck explorers to recognize much “livin’ la vida loca” for there, complicating the legal their interest.” Ali Arlt, Rachel Billings, Kelsey Black, Brandy Borcicky, Brandie Burgess, Lauren Burtt, Lauren Butterworth, Kari Callahan, Sara-Elizabeth Cardin, April Chambers, Lyndsey Cowling, Marie Davidson, Brittney Davis, Kathleen Davis, Veronica DiChiara, Tori Dunn, Teale Dvornik, Kelsey Garner, Taylen Garnett, Allie Gasway, Bree Gillis, Allyson Golden, Caitlin Gover, Ashling Gregory, Kelli Griffin, Erin Hall, Stephanie Hall, Cati Hornbuckle, Chauncey Johnson, Megan Jones, Claire Kennedy, Hadley Kurtz, Jennifer LaTorre, Casey LoScudo, Chelsea Lovett, Kala Lowery, Mary Margaret McCord, Elizabeth McKenzie, Michelle Meadows, Sarah Mills, Natalie Newman, Elizabeth Newton, Daphne Owens, Alana Padbury, Allison Pike, Emily Ratliff, Erin Reid, Ashley Richardson, Kelsey Richaud, Kristen Riker, Leah Roderick, Casey Sanders, Jessica Sexton, Tori Shakar, Lauren Shell, Camille Sonnier, Bethany Stabler, Mary Sullivan, Abby Sundius, Maegan Taylor, Evelyn Thacker, Breanna Thackerson, Jess Vallimont, Anne Warren, Mallory Watkins, Hillary Watson, Kaitlin Watts, Brittany Weidenback, Hilere Welch, Kristen Welf, Abbie White, Allison White, Megan Whitlow, Rachel Wilkins, Jordan Willett, Lauren Alane Williams, Katy Wilson, Meredith Wilson, Brooke Windham, Ali Woodberry, Taylor Wright 17434 IFESTYLES Thursday, August 21, 2008 LRyan Mazer • Editor [email protected] 9 Baak Gwai releases Dance and theatre fall solid second album line-up at a glance By Laura Pitts Contributing Writer Album fi lled with ‘Find a Stranger in Each year, the University’s department of theatre and dance offers a wide variety of per- danceable indie-rock the Alps’ formances to ease the mind, heart and soul. By Caleb Johnson Baak Gwai has figured out the “For the fall semester, there is a really good Senior Lifestyles Reporter production aspect this time variety of shows,” said Lynn Cooley, theatre around. Snowden nails the and dance business manager. “We start off Baak Gwai’s latest album vocal tracks, Adam Pate’s bass the semester with a knockout comedy and end has been a long time coming. thumps with force and Zeiler’s with a dark look on life.” It is the band’s third attempt drums crash in time. The mix For freshmen who have never experienced to record a second album, this sounds great, and the album the performances in theatre and dance, Cooley feels like a cohesive unit of time working with Baton Rouge said this semester’s lineup is “definitely some- label Decimal Records on “Find songs. thing worth checking out.” a Stranger in the Alps.” The album opens with The result is a progressive “Alabamsterdam.” It is a frantic “It holds true to the entire college experi- indie-rock album that will get song with a dance-like tempo, ence to come out and experience the plays and your feet moving from the first and it serves as a perfect open- dance performances,” he said. “If you don’t like note. “Find a Stranger in the er for the album. There is a Label: Decimal Records one thing, you can always try something else.” Alps” is a fun and danceable haunting, almost progressive- Release date: August Season tickets for all performances are album filled with crisp guitar rock feel to the song. Clocking 20 on sale now at crimsonartstickets.ua.edu. and humorous lyrics. in at just longer than two min- Individual show tickets go on sale Sept. 2 at 9 Glancing at the track list, utes, it sets a high standard for a.m. online and 12 p.m. at the box office. it is apparent that Baak Gwai the rest of the album. CW critic’s rating: is a band that does not take This is positive and a nega- ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ itself too seriously. Titles like tive for the album overall. I am “Dandruff,” “Better Than not sure if any other song lives • Gallaway Theatre Better Than Ezra” and “Muscle up to “Alabamsterdam,” though • Sept. 23-28 Chowder” let you know this is “Muscle Chowder” comes close. Key Tracks: “Alabam- Contributed by www.as.ua.edu/theatre going to be a fun, tongue-in- It has a sing-a-long pop feel, sterdam” “Rookie Mis- cheek album — especially con- and Snowden’s guitar sounds A 1953 comedy by Ken Ludwig, “Moon Over Dance Alabama! fall concert sidering these titles have noth- as good as ever. My only com- takes” “Muscle Chowder” Buffalo” opens the Capstone’s theatre season with laughs and fun. “Moon Over Buffalo” ing to do with the songs. plaint is that the song runs •Morgan Auditorium is the story of traveling actors George and Snowden said some of the about 50 seconds too long. •Sept. 30-Oct. 3 Tuesday through Thursday at Charlotte Hay, both of whom have dreams of songs were named randomly. My favorite songs on “Find 7:30 p.m., Friday at 5:30 p.m. For example, “Dandruff” got its a Stranger in the Alps” are the town in the last few years. For Hollywood stardom. While performing Cyrano name because the band thought shorter ones, which last about these finds, “Find a Stranger de Bergerac and Noel Coward’s Private Lives at For students, by students. Dance Alabama!, two minutes. the way drummer Chris Zeiler in the Alps” will not disap- the Erlanger Theatre in Buffalo, N.Y., renowned the University’s student-run production, com- said the word was funny. “Rookie Mistakes” is anoth- point. There is more attention director Frank Capra makes plans to visit both prised of both men and women, dance majors The album’s title, “Find a er fine effort from Baak Gwai. to songwriting and production plays. The arrival of Capra turns George and and non-dance majors, aims to delight and Stranger in the Alps,” comes This is one of Snowden’s finest on this album, but the sound Charlotte’s lives upside down. Realizing this entertain audience members. Student chore- from the censored version of vocal tracks. His voice sounds is still progressive indie rock might be their last chance at fame, the actors go ographers have been preparing for these rou- “The Big Lebowski” that airs distant at first, but soon the that makes you want to dance. to wit’s end to impress and outlast each other. tines and carefully selecting other students to on Comedy Central. “Find a song kicks in with the line, “I The production makes “Find a The surfacing of secrets leads both George and bring said routines to life. Past performances Stranger in the Alps” is insert- guess this song is about what Stranger in the Alps” a more Charlotte down a road of trouble that’s sure to ed for another profanity-laced makes me sad/ I never wrote a enjoyable listen without suck- keep you laughing all night. line involving sodomy. The song about my dad.” It’s a nice, ing any of the fun out of the See ARTS, page 11 actual line is not fit to print, so sincere moment on an album music. you will have to seek the origi- full of jokes. “Find a Stranger in the Alps” nal version of the film to find Many fans of the Tuscaloosa has some standout songs that out. Let’s just say it has nothing music scene know what to will keep you dancing long to do with mountains. expect from Baak Gwai. They after your pitcher of beer is With the help of their label, have become a staple around empty.

Anne Adams, Lauren Alexander, Julia Andrews, Sarah Catherine Barlow, Annie Bates, Leigh Bray, Christian Bromberg, Elizabeth Bromberg, Laura Burgess, Caroline Christopher, Kingsley Clark, Katie Coble, Meg Cole, Louise Corrigan, Ali Di Iorio, Carson Economy, Eliza Fite, Rachel Folmar, Boykin Foxworth, Claire Gould, Hannah Gwin, Lauren Hembree, Amelia Hendrick, Hope Henson, Elizabeth Hubbard, Downing Huffstutler, Savannah Jackson, Jaquelin Jenkins, Taylor Keating, Madelyn King, Austin Kitchen, Jessica Lanford, Katie Lloyd, Tyler Manning, Caroline Manuel, Elizabeth Marks, Kathryn Marr, Jessica Mayes, Peyton Millar, Allie Moore, Molly Morrow, Ashley Murphy, Kathryn Nicholas, Liza Nix, Kristin O’Brien, Samantha Omenski, Olivia Outlaw, Blair Parks, Taylor Patterson, Courtney Payne, Hope Peterson, Riley Phillips, Glenn Poundstone, Madolyn Price, Bradshaw Ratcliffe, Elizabeth Ross, Eryn Selvidg, Spencer Sherwood, Holly Simpson, Alexa Smith, Hannah Smith, Harriet Smith, Ali Spangler, Sally St. Germain, Brooke Stewart, Carlee Stewart, Shelby Storey, Cori Stottlemyer, Caroline Taylor, Cathrine Taylor, Madeline Thomas, Catherine Towns, Mallory Towns, Brittany Trainor, Lucy Upchurch, Sarah Stewart Vollmer, Ann Marie Wagoner, Greyson Walker, Hannah Wheeler, Allie Wilborn, Mary Cooke Wiley, Mallie Woodfin, Adalene Woodroof, Maggie Wright

Congratulates its fall 2008 new members! 17401 10 Thursday, August 21, 2008 LIFESTYLES The Crimson White HUMOR Tips for surviving freshman year

could please leave, but they campus environment, the task This practice will only keep you will learn he is different from cannot be trusted, and effort do not listen. For reasons you can approach impossibility. In busy for so long, and, eventu- you in every way, and he has should be made not to give can’t explain, you find your- an effort to get you through ally, you will have to come to decided you are inferior for it. them your secrets. Interacting self shouting uncontrollably the year alive, I submit the fol- terms with the harsh truth: with others also makes you at them to stop, to get out of lowing guide, designed to help you are alone. vulnerable to social humili- your room and to never speak maintain that special balance This is a depressing dis- Now that you are emotionally ation. Do not offer opinions to you again. Your parents flee between collegiate preoccupa- covery, but one you would equipped for survival, you can sit or reveal political affilia- the room in tears and you sit on tions and the preservation of do well to remember, quietly in your room for extended tions unless the group has your bed, crossing your arms in your functioning body. because it will earn you periods, thereby minimizing life done so first. If you should satisfaction. They have learned great grades on philosophy slip up here, you will be their lesson. Residence hall life papers. For the first time, threats. seized with a feeling to rush Fortunately, you don’t have you are by yourself in terri- instantly to your room, too Ryan Mazer much time to dwell on family If you are truly dedicated to tory that is completely alien scared to emerge even for [email protected] issues. Soon, classes begin and survival, the most crucial facet — a feeling reinforced by your Nonetheless, you will keep up necessities and gradually rot. your schedule quickly grows of freshman year will be your roommate’s hanging UFO cut- the exchange until you are so If your organization of choice Your parents have bought the awash with events and activi- residence hall, as it is where outs, which, his tongue hang- filled with self-loathing that happens to be a fraternity, it clothes, packed the bags and ties. These opportunities can you will be spending all of your ing out the side of his mouth, your heart beats frantically would be in the best interest of made the trip with you to cam- prove overwhelming during time. As your parents run sob- he spins endlessly. and your eyes tear from the your survival to listen to your pus. They’ve located your resi- freshman year, making it dif- bing down the hall, you get a call Your roommate, as a matter heat of your flushed cheeks. superiors, for they will kill you dence hall, translated your ner- ficult to stay focused on your from some old friends, at which of fact, is precisely the person Concluding that he represents if you do not. Some of the more vous mumbles to the resident most important priority: your point you pull up Internet vid- you will need to dull the pain of the students at large, you will fun fraternities will make you adviser and started unpacking survival. eos of people laughing and then your loneliness. Find an oppor- feel alienated from the world wear a silly dress, which, as we your stuff. Indeed, survival is challeng- answer the phone, telling your tunity to greet him and, if he and content to never leave your all know, is just terrible because By now, you’re getting sick ing enough by itself. With the friends that you, too, have met appears clean, shake his hand. room. Congratulations. You are everyone will come up to you of your parents. You ask if they distractions provided by a a bunch of really cool people. During your conversation, you making progress. and say, “Eh, fraternity?” until Now that you are emotion- you are seized with a feeling to ally equipped for survival, you rush to your room, where you can sit quietly in your room will gradually rot. for extended periods, thereby Of course, I am being biased, minimizing life threats. In and fraternities will not addition, you can keep better always kill you or make you attuned to the demands of your wear dresses for not doing as body, a major benefit since you they say. Sometimes, running are away from your parents against them in elections is all — who have not called except it takes. Or writing critically to say you’re not welcome for about them in university publi- Thanksgiving — and must now cations. Which reminds me, I’m rely on instinct. finished with this section. Is your stomach growling? That means you’re hungry. Academics Drooping eyelids? You’re tired. Restless sleep? That is your As people who make bad roommate, angry that you did grades will tell you, professors not shake his hand, rubbing his are elitist. This attitude is not dirty fingers all over you. usually detrimental to your health, and in many cases can even be quite cute. However, Social their pomposity can sometimes organizations put you at serious risk, perhaps most notably in the rare but Social organizations are very real cases when they will tricky. On one hand, survival not let you leave for the rest- gets expensive, and these room. Holding it in, as we all groups can foster connections know, can wreak havoc on your that may lead to a job later in kidneys. As such, you may be life. This will make your sur- driven to just go without your vival more affordable in the professor’s permission, but future, and, as you have by now I cannot more highly advise lost interest in friendship alto- against this. gether, it should be the only Professors, I believe, have purpose for your admission. On the other hand, people See FRESHMAN, page 11 The Crimson White LIFESTYLES Thursday, August 21, 2008 11

everyone will. is myself.” He will then turn yourself from the realization live to procreate and raise delaying your inevitable FRESHMAN Therefore, instead of waltz- back to you and add, “Thank that you are hot and bored and children of your own, whom demise. Obviously, this is a continued from page 10 ing rebelliously out of the you, student. You may use the claustrophobic and just gener- you will protect until they terrifying notion, but one room, which would only serve restroom as you please.” ally want to die. Considering reach college age themselves. which can be sated with the to threaten your professor, This method should work the quality of food you have When that day comes, I ask possibility of your name exercise some sympathy by on your professor without fail. been ingesting continuously, that you dust off this old guide enduring after your death. To indulged their intellects to approaching him and extend- Just make sure not to use it your wish should soon be and present it to your child, this end, I can think of no bet- the point they are no longer ing a hug. Hugging you back, while he is urinating. granted. so he may live to do the same ter a method than to publish aware of themselves as physi- he will slowly begin to cry. At to his child, and so on, so that a guide and request that it be cal beings, and consequently this point you should repeat, Sports A fi nal note it passes from generation to passed down for all time. That are often urinating as they “It’s not your fault,” as you surviving generation, and so way, death will become less teach. With this informa- both continue to hug and his The main health risk to Heed these instructions that the generations know bleak a prospect, allowing tion, it should become clear crying grows more severe. attending sporting events is and you will have no prob- they are surviving because of you finally to stop gripping that their intolerance is actu- Finally, he will pull away that when you run out of food, lem making it to next year. me. at your sheets, to walk out of ally a mechanism of defense. and, turning to the class, you are left with nothing to do. This, of course, will increase This brings me to my last your dorm, and to track down They resent anyone who does announce, “It seems that, for To escape this predicament, the chances of your making piece of advice. Even if you your parents and beg for for- not share in their suffering, all my knowledge, there is one you must eat at a consistent it to the next year, and the master all the techniques giveness. College only lasts a and they use their power in subject about which I know rate throughout the game, year after that, and so on. I have provided in this few years, and you’ll need a the classroom to make sure very little, and that subject all in the name of blinding Ultimately, you might even guide, you will merely be place to stay when it’s over.

Andrew Lippa’s “The Heiress” Alabama Repertory THE WORLD ARTS in brief continued from page 9 “The Wilde Party” • Gallaway Theatre Dance Theatre • Nov. 4-9 • Allen Bales Theatre • Morgan Auditorium • Oct. 21-27 • Nov. 11-14 DMB sax player dies at 46 from have included choreographed “The Heiress,” a 1949 play •Tuesday through Thursday ATV wreck injuries numbers to “Believe” by Gavin The second installment in UA directed by William Wyler, at 7:30 p.m. and Friday at 5:30 Degraw, a solo piece perfromed theatre’s fall lineup is a musical tells the story of wealthy p.m. LOS ANGELES | LeRoi Moore, the versatile saxophonist whose to a reading of Sylvia Plath’s of epic proportions. “The Wilde Catherine Sloper, a woman signature staccato fused jazz and funk overtones onto the poem “Sun People” and vari- Party” by Andrew Lippa is based who is constantly reminded If Dance Alabama! is a way eclectic sound of the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday of ous insturmental songs mixed on Joseph Moncure March’s of her father’s disappointment for student choreographers complications from injuries he suffered in an all-terrain vehicle with both traditional and con- 1928 poem of the same name. in her. Sloper remains in her to show off, then Alabama accident, the band said. He was 46. temporary movements. If you The relationships between Washington Square home, Repertory Dance Theatre is Moore died at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, where want to see the best in dance showgirl Queenie and her hus- longing for friends and true the faculty members’ turn. The he was admitted with complications that arose weeks after the talent and teching skills, then band Burrs, a vaudeville clown, love. She falls for a young program is headed by dance June 30 wreck, according to a statement on the band’s Web site. Dance Alabama! is a concert are the center of this story. All man, Morris Townsend, and, director and 2001 Carnegie It did not specify what led to his death, and nursing supervisor you definitely do not want to it takes is one wild party for the Galina Shinder said the hospital could not release details. in the end, learns the true Foundation Professor of the miss. characters to be sent spiraling year Cornelius Carter. Past On June 30, Moore crashed his ATV on his farm outside meaning of love and experi- Adult tickets are $15, UA fac- into a battle of heated jealousy. ARDT performances have Charlottesville, Va., but was discharged and returned to his Los ulty members/staff and senior “The world, in this play, liter- ences the painful process of included Act III of Pyotr Angeles home to begin physical therapy. Complications forced citizen tickets are $13 and stu- ally falls apart for the charac- growing up. Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” him back to the hospital on July 17, the band said. dent tickets are $10. ters,” said Cooley. a romantic Spanish tango The band went on with its show Tuesday night at the Staples featuring Latin jazz from the Center in Los Angeles, where lead singer Dave Matthews dedi- documentary film “The Buena cated the entire show to Moore. Vista Social Club,” and Queen’s “It’s always easier to leave than be left,” Matthews told the “Bohemian Rhapsody.” crowd, according to Ambrosia Healy, the band’s publicist. “We Adult tickets are $15, UA fac- appreciate you all being here.” ulty members/staff and senior Saxophonist Jeff Coffin, who played with Bela Fleck and the citizen tickets are $13 and stu- Flecktones, had been sitting in for Moore during the band’s dent tickets are $10. summer tour. “Reckless” Matt Damonʼs wife gives birth to girl • Allen Bales Theatre • Nov. 18-23 MIAMI | Matt Damon’s wife Luciana gave birth to a baby girl Wednesday, his spokeswoman said. The theatre department ends The baby’s name is Gia Zavala Damon, spokeswoman the fall season on a dark note Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press, adding: “Everyone is with Craig Lucas’ 1983 comedy great and she is a healthy, beautiful baby girl.” “Reckless.” It’s Christmas, and She wouldn’t give any further details. Rachel has discovered a con- Damon, 37, met wife Luciana, 32, in 2003 while she was work- tract on her life. Unfortunately ing as a bartender in Florida and he was filming “Stuck on for her, it was ordered by her You.” They tied the knot in December 2005 in New York during husband. She flees into the a private ceremony attended by the bride’s daughter, Alexa, night to escape her death, now 10, from a previous marriage. when she is thrown into a They later welcomed a daughter, Isabella, who was born in world where nothing is what it June 2006. seems. —The Associated Press

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By Mike Stobbe vaccination campaigns. of the issue so far. Results are age is too young for a vaccina- To determine cost-effective- ages 27 to 45, but a trend seems The Associated Press The maker of the Gardasil in Thursday’s New England tion campaign against a sexu- ness, the researchers used clear, said Jane Kim, the study’s vaccine, Merck & Co., also wants Journal of Medicine. ally transmitted disease. widely accepted economic mea- lead author. ATLANTA | An expensive vac- to market it to women ages 27 to Gardasil is given in three But that is when the shots sures of how much society is “As you get older, the vaccine cine aimed at preventing cer- 45, but so far the U.S. Food and doses over six months and make the most economic sense, willing to pay to extend the life becomes less cost-effective,” she vical cancer makes sense for Drug Administration has denied costs about $375. It targets the the researchers found. of a person by a year. They set said. young teens when it comes to that request. two types of HPV, or human They used computer models a figure of $43,600 per year for Experts believe that the ear- cost-effectiveness, but not for The government-funded papillomavirus, believed to be to predict the health outcomes the Gardasil vaccination of each lier a female is vaccinated, the women in their 20s, contends a study found the HPV vaccine is responsible for about 70 percent of girls and women who get the 12-year-old girl, well below the better the odds she will avoid new report. very cost-effective when given of cervical cancer cases, and vaccination as well as Pap tests $100,000 mark seen as an upper HPV-caused cervical disease, The vaccine against the HPV to girls at age 12, but raises two other types that cause most or other screenings, which are range for cost-effectiveness. thus lowering health-care costs virus was licensed in 2006 for questions about the value of genital warts. The virus spreads still recommended for vaccine That assumes the vaccine down the road. use in girls and women ages pushing for vaccinating adults. through sex. recipients. Their calculation gives lifetime protection — Even though Merck can’t pro- 9 to 26. Health officials recom- Two researchers at the Health officials say it’s best to included the cost of the vaccine, something doctors don’t know mote its use for them, women mend it for girls at age 11 or Harvard School of Public give the shots to girls at age 11 screenings and treating cervi- is true, because the shot is too older than 26 can get the shot 12, and some doctors offer it to Health did the study, one of the or 12, before they begin having cal cancer and other illnesses new. from their doctors, as part of women in their 20s in “catch-up” most sophisticated analyses sex. Some parents think that targeted by the vaccine. “Their base-case assumptions an “off-label” use. An individual are quite optimistic,” wrote Dr. woman may decide that getting Charlotte Haug, a Norwegian vaccinated is worth it even if physician, in an editorial that vaccinating everyone her age accompanies the study. isn’t considered cost-effective, The figure would rise if a some policy experts noted. booster shot is needed, but Many women in their 30s and would still be under the cost- 40s have not been exposed to the effective threshold, experts said. HPV types in the vaccine and Another caveat: Costs could rise could benefit from the shots, if there is an increase in the said Dr. Richard Haupt, Merck’s types of cancer-causing HPV executive director for Gardasil not included in the vaccine. research. Vaccinating “catch-up” cam- GlaxoSmithKline PLC has Avery Adcock, Sydney Allen, Elise Barton, Savannah Bass, Caroline Bendin, Tara paigns for women in their 20s, developed another HPV vaccine, Breen, Erin Brooks,Leighton Brown, Susannah Bunch, Eliza Cladwell, Christian however, would not be cost- called Cervarix, which it sells in Causby,Lauren Chenoweth, Merrit Cowden, Braylee Cross, Sarah Catherine effective, the researchers said. other countries. That vaccine They didn’t calculate cost-effec- has not yet been approved for Cruthirds, Laura D’Angelo, Madi Davis, Sarah Doering, Carter Downing,Caroline tiveness of vaccinating women the U.S. market. Edwards, Kathleen Elebash, Gradi Ellis, Courtney Evans, Katherine Fontana, Kristin Frieze, Lauren Glisson, Catherine Handrahan, Elizabeth Harris, Alice Heath, Andrea Henderson, Adair Hewett, Jackie Higgenbotham, Katherine Hill, Hayes LIFESTYLES Holliday, Jamie Holstine, Lauren Hunt, Liz Imsand, Casey Johnson, Kendall Jones, in brief Sevi Kartsonis, Marla Keller, Emily Killion, Lauren Leonard, Brittany Long, Lee Lyons,Rachel Machtolff, Hillary Marbury, Schaefer Maxwell, Leanne McAleer, Ashley Owner of car in accident with Merrill, Maggie Millette, Liz Morales, Erin Murphy, Elizabeth Nesbitt, Jordan Nicholas, LaBeouf cited Anne Spencer Nowlin,Annie Oldacre, Paige Parker, Melissa Reid, Chapman Rice, Caroline Robinson, Caitlin Rodgers, Meri Rowe, Amber Rutland, Alyson Sabatini, LOS ANGELES | A citation has been issued to the owner of a car Pryce Scraborough, Caroline Schmidt, Lauren Scholtes, Cameron Shevlin, Emily Slay, that crashed into a pickup truck driven by Shia LaBeouf. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesman Steve Katey Smart, Austin Smith, Mariel Snetman, Maggie Stephenson, Stone, Rebekah Whitmore on Wednesday said 21-year-old Simon Herbert of Los Towers, Kathryn Turner, Elizabeth Walters, Jamie Williams, Suzan Wills Angeles was given a citation after the car failed to stop at a red light. Whitmore says deputies are still trying to determine if Herbert was driving his car at the time of the July 27 accident. Attempts to find a telephone listing for Herbert were not imme- diately successful. The 22-year-old LaBeouf’s hand was crushed when his truck flipped in the West Hollywood collision. The actor, who has been filming the “Transformers” sequel, spent several days in a hospi- 17395 tal. Herbert’s citation was issued Friday. — The Associated Press

Brooke Barker, Stephanie Beck, Tracey Benton, Alexandria Boyd, Stephanie Boyington, Lauren Chinnis, Amy Chmielewski, Corren Clardy, Haley Clayton, Lauren Clendenon, Erica Cohen, Madison Cook, Katy Cornelius, Jaley Cranford, Gabriell Davis, Colleen Dawley, Brittney Degnan, Jane Ellis, Holly Eurton, Destin Gilchrist, Stephanie Griffi s, Melissa Hayes, Coppell, Courtney Hill, Meghan Hille, Bethany Holcomb, Sydney Lyn Howard, Jessie Huff, Jenna Hughes, Sarah Johnson, Molly Kaska, Emily Kinney, Sarah Kitzmann, Tori Klamberg, Kelsey Kurth, Kelsey Lambrecht, Alison Landry, Karla Macias, Lauren Mangurian, Ashley Martin, Lynnlee Massarelli, Jordan Miller, Katie Milligan, Sarah Morton, Risa Mullman, Michele Musgrove, Kirsten Myers, Adron Oliver, Bailey Oliver ,Becca Oliver, Kim Padgett, Haley Painter, Shelly Pate, Skylar Perez, Jenni Perkins, Amanda Petryszak, Ashley Petryszak, Laura Pope, Kristen Potts, Jessica Ragland, Roslyn Ragsdale, Megan Reynolds, Tiffany Richardson, Lindsey Roell, Cari Seaton, Caitlin Sedlar, Emily Seelig, Lauren Serban, Emilee Shidler, Sarah Sinclair, Courtney Smith, Kara Smith, Morgan Stayton, Anna Story, Jessie Thomas, Kelsey Thomas, Becca Thompson, Johnna Turley, Tara Veigas, Maeghan Waite, Christina Walton, Jaymee Watson, Katie Watson, Heather White, Daphaney Willis, Ashley Wilson, Amy Wood, Kayla Young 17387 The Crimson White SPORTS Thursday, August 21, 2008 13 FOOTBALL POSITION BREAKDOWN Secondary trusts experience; receivers unproven

By Ryan Wright at corner for the past two years D.J. Hall, Keith Brown and Matt management issues to consider CW | Alex Gilbert Sports Editor and as of now looks to remain Caddell. He started in nine with extremely young talent, Freshman wide re- there behind Arenas. Though games last season, finishing as like mind-rattling nerves and ceiver Julio Jones, Editor’s note: This is the first he isn’t on course to be a starter the third-leading receiver on ego inflation. But he’ll be a runs a route at the story in a three-part series aim- in the base formation, Johnson the team with 28 catches for 207 starter soon, and though John fi rst fall practice on ing to sort out the continually could be the starting fifth defen- yards and a touchdown. Parker Wilson won’t/can’t July 31. Jones is developing Alabama football sive back in the nickel package, admit it, Jones could quickly considered one of depth chart. but only if he fends off Rogers Julio Jones become the go-to guy Wilson the most highly- and Lawrence for the spot. lost in Hall. touted recruits of Secondary Everybody knows the hype the new season. surrounding Julio Jones. Last B.J. Scott Virtual locks: Rashad Wide receivers year’s most highly touted Johnson, Kareem Jackson recruit, depending on which Another true freshman, Probable starters: Javier Virtual locks: Mike McCoy, ranking you looked at and when, Scott spent little time getting Arenas, Justin Woodall, Julio Jones Jones is expected to do great noticed. He was the second- Marquis Johnson Second string: things — he earned a slot on the leading receiver in the last Competing for playing time: Marquis Maze, Earl Alexander All-SEC team before earning his scrimmage with five recep- Chris Rogers, Ali Sharrief, Competing for playing time: first letter. Saban has already tions for 56 yards. He was out- Mark Baron, Alonzo Lawrence B.J. Scott, Nikita Stover, Darius identified Jones and McCoy as distanced only by Jones, who Hanks, Chris Jackson the most consistent receivers, turned in an impressive 125- hinting that Jones’ Alabama yard, one-touchdown perfor- Rashad Johnson Mike McCoy debut will be as early as the mance on just five receptions. fans hope it will. Scott could see a lot of time as Johnson has risen to the top McCoy is far and away the Don’t be too surprised if a slot receiver, and word from in one of the more difficult and most experienced receiver left he doesn’t take the field on the rumor mill is that he may unusual ways. He began his after Alabama lost three of its Alabama’s opening drive play a little quarterback in an career as a walk-on running top receivers from last year: against Clemson. There are “uno package.” back. He soon switched from the offensive to the defensive backfield, proved his mettle as a sophomore and started every game last year. With the loss of Simeon Castille, this is now Johnson’s unit, and as the only starting senior defensive back, Alabama football head coach Nick Saban said he expects him to embrace the leadership role. Kareem Jackson

As a true freshman, Jackson started in all but one of last year’s 13 games. With so much experience and success so early, players already view Jackson as a veteran defensive back. After a breakout year- if that term can even apply to a true fresh- man- fans and coaches alike are expecting a three-year encore. Justin Woodall

The could-have-been-a-New- York-Met Woodall is finally getting some positive kickback from his decision to abandon America’s pastime for the grid- iron. The career reserve played mostly special teams his first two years, backing up Marcus Carter at safety. He has just six tackles and one pass break up to his credit, but a greater confidence and understanding of the defen- sive scheme seemed to have earned Woodall the starting job opposite Rashad Johnson. Woodall was the co-winner of the 2008 Bart Starr Most Improved Player Award for his performance in spring training. Javier Arenas

This could be the year we hear Javy identified as “cor- nerback Javier Arenas” rath- er than “return man Javier Arenas.” With his elusive cut- backs and open-field speed, the shifty runner won over Crimson Tide fans with his knack as a returner. With Castille out of the picture, Arenas is the top contender to take over the vacant corner spot. Marquis Johnson

Johnson has been a reserve

SPORTS in brief

NCAA bans horse-collar tackles

INDIANAPOLIS — The NCAA has banned the horse-collar tackle from college football. The NCAA will assess a pen- alty this season when a runner is yanked to the ground from the inside collar of his shoulder pads or jersey. The NCAA also will empha- size consistency in officiating, including blending crews from different conferences. Rogers Redding, NCAA foot- ball secretary-rules editor and coordinator of football officials for the SEC, said the horse- collar ban may result in fewer back injuries. Football officials support the change, said Dave Parry, head of College Football Officiating and coordinator of officiating for the Big Ten. “We’ll err on the side of safety. We’ll defend the official who may be a little more strict, because that’s a major point of emphasis,” Parry said. The NCAA also modified the procedure for restarting the game clock after a runner has gone out of bounds. 14 Thursday, August 21, 2008 SPORTS The Crimson White MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Injured braves pitcher could be back next year

By Mike Fitzpatrick the tendon and is expected to afterward,” manager Bobby Tommy wants to end his career before they ride off into the sun- and four RBIs in 54 at-bats with The Associated Press face four to five months of reha- Cox said Wednesday. “I hope so. on his own terms,” Atlanta set.” Atlanta earlier this season. bilitation. Before he got hurt he was pitch- slugger Chipper Jones said Atlanta right fielder Jeff Glavine spent the first 16 sea- NEW YORK | Tom Glavine’s That leaves open the possibil- ing lights out.” before Wednesday night’s game Francoeur said he spoke with sons of his career with Atlanta, teammates want him back ity Glavine could return next An MRI also revealed against the New York Mets. Glavine after he was examined winning the World Series-clinch- next season. Now, it’s up to the season. The left-hander had said Glavine’s elbow ligament was “Nobody wants to be forced to by Andrews and the two-time ing Game 6 against Cleveland in Atlanta Braves front office to he’d retire if he needed elbow intact and showed only normal the sideline because of injury, Cy Young Award winner sound- 1995 and NL Cy Young Awards decide whether he’ll get that ligament replacement surgery wear, according to a statement and he hasn’t been able to pro- ed upbeat and relieved. in 1991 and ’98. He also won 20 chance. because the “Tommy John” pro- released by Braves spokesman duce this year because his arm “Hopefully, if he can get this games or more five times. Glavine was examined cedure often requires at least a Brad Hainje. hasn’t been sound.” fixed and get back — shoot, it’d He pitched for the Mets from Wednesday by Dr. James year of rehab. A phone message left for Jones thinks the Braves could be great,” Francoeur said. 2003-07 and earned his 300th Andrews in Alabama. As expect- But, if Glavine is to come Glavine was not immediately still use Glavine in 2009. In other news, the Braves win with New York last year ed, tests showed the 42-year-old back next season, he only wants returned. “I think they’ll probably give placed first baseman Casey before returning to Atlanta this pitcher has a partial tear in the to pitch for Atlanta, close to his Braves general manager him a look, give him an oppor- Kotchman on the bereavement season. He turned down a $13 flexor tendon in his left elbow home and family. The Braves Frank Wren talked with Glavine tunity. This team’s hurting for list and recalled outfielder million option with the Mets — but no ligament damage. have not said whether they’ll on Saturday but said it was “way arms,” he said. “I think most Brandon Jones from Triple-A to sign an $8 million deal with The 300-game winner will offer him a contract for 2009 as too early” to give a commitment guys as they reach the end of Richmond. the Braves for 2008. He kept his have surgery Thursday, per- he comes off surgery. for next season. their career are looking for Kotchman went to Florida to offseason home in Atlanta while formed by Andrews, to repair “We’ll see what happens “Love to have him back. that one last standout moment be with his ill mother. He must he was with the Mets. stay on the bereavement list for Glavine gave up seven runs a minimum of three days, with in four innings Thursday in an a maximum of seven, before he 11-7 loss to the Chicago Cubs, can be activated. his first start since spending Brandon Jones was expected two months on the disabled list. to arrive at Shea Stadium in He is 2-4 with a 5.54 ERA in 13 time for Wednesday night’s starts this season and 305-203 in game. He hit .278 with a homer his career. Swan advances again Ashley Shea Abernathy, Ansley Aertker, Cameron Armstrong, Marissa Bakhshian, Kelsey Ballew, Faron Barnes, Jordan Bass, Alexandra Beasley, Blair Bodden, Janie Bonner, Megan Bowers, Stephanie Boyd, Becca Brenner, April Browning, Brittany at U.S. Amateur Bryant, Elle Cagle, Nicole Carr, Jamie Cartledge, Maggie Clark, Chelsie Coker, UA Athletics the 2008 Atlantic 10 Conference Francesca Coniglio, Ashley-Rose Cooley, Camaren Daniel, Caroline Dorris, Sarah champion, Rob Chappell, in Beth Dover, Olivia Dozier, Lindsey Drexler, Chrissy Earl, Samantha Eurton, Kelly VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, the first round of match play N.C. | It doesn’t matter that he’s Wednesday morning. Swan Fairbrother, Tori Farina, Meagan Farris, Jennifer Flowers, Natalie Foreste, Casey not really a morning person by defeated the University of Giddens, Rachel Govert, Hali Graham, Kelsey Green, Liz Hackett, Heidi Helms, nature. Montgomery’s Matthew Dayton senior 4 and 2. Swan will Natalie Jankowski, Hannah Jarrells, Ariel Kahn, Claire Kasik, Amanda Kersh, Kayla Swan says drawing a 6:50 a.m. play Florida State junior Drew CST tee time Thursday is just Kittleson, a Scottsdale, Ariz., Kichler, Liz Laughlin, Kendall Leslie, Rachel Licata, Katie Long, Melissa Long, fine with him because it means native who helped the Seminoles Meredith Maitrejean, Kristen Mather, Mary Kathryn McLeod, Rachel Mello, Julie the UA senior golfer is still alive win the school’s first Atlantic and in the hunt at the 108th U.S. Coast Conference golf champi- Miller, Jackie Minite, Samantha Mollica, Melissa Montanez, Sarah Montanez, Jessi Amateur Championship. onship this past season with his Morgan, Anna Moultrie, Tiffany Myers, Katie Nannen, Alli Nolen, Brittany Pangle, Swan finished T-8th in stroke sixth-place individual finish. play Tuesday to advance to “It was good,” said Swan Liz Pears, Micah Phillips, Rachel Porter, Christine Razny, Deana Richardson, Ashley Wednesday’s first round of by phone of his match against Roberts, Diane Rothschild, Kelsey Schival, Erin Shearer, Samantha Smith, Nicole match play at the U.S. Amateur, Chappell. “Through eight holes I which is being played this week was two down, and I really wasn’t Teague, Meaghan Thomas, Jenna Van Es, Jessica Vanbuskirk, Erin Wagner, at Pinehurst Resort and Country playing that bad. I made eight Alexa-Leigh Warner, Emily Whidby, Courtney Willingham, Paige Wills, Brooke Club in the Village of Pinehurst, pars, and the other guy had two Windle, Lauren Woltjen, Brooke Young N.C. The tournament began with birdies. But then on number nine 315 golfers and two rounds of I birdied nine and [then] ten, stroke play, one on Monday and and that kind of really turned Only the best get crowned! Congratulations new members 2008! the second on Tuesday. After some it around, got it back to even. playoffs for spots on Wednesday And then I was able to keep that morning, the top 64 scorers made momentum going and finish up. I the cut into match play. started putting better on the last 17427 Alabama’s All-SEC golfer drew nine holes.” The Crimson White SPORTS Thursday, August 21, 2008 15

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By Greg Ostendorf PELL CITY | The administrative Assistant Sports Editor assistant for Alabama football head coach Nick Saban used Alabama athletes and coach- athletic department stationary es from all over the world are to recommend probation for a representing the University at man convicted of smuggling this year’s Olympic Games in a small amount of marijuana Beijing. into a state prison. The Crimson Tide has 11 ath- Glenda Edwards faces pos- letes, including one current, who sible disciplinary action from have competed in the Games. the University. Former softball player Kelly Athletics spokesman Doug Kretschman has the best Walker said Edwards admitted chance to win gold in Beijing. to using department stationary Kretschman and the U.S. soft- to write the one-page letter to ball team won the gold medal St. Clair County Circuit Court in Athens four years ago and Judge Charles Robinson. will try to repeat in today’s gold She was seeking a sentence medal game against Japan. of probation for former correc- The U.S. team will play for its tional officer Tommie Borden. fourth straight gold medal this Borden and a former prison morning at 5:30 a.m. guard were convicted in June “It’s the top of the scale in of second-degree promoting terms of athletics, especially for prison contraband and received softball where there is a profes- sional league, but it’s not like CW graphic| Eric McHargue two years in prison. Major League Baseball,” said Walker said Edwards was Patrick Murphy, head coach of but missed out on the semifinals breaststroke for Argentina. not available for comment. the Alabama softball team. “For “You can’t be any prouder than when someone reaches the by less than three-tenths of a Former athletes Anne Poleska — The Associated Press her to make the team two years pinnacle of the Olympic Games. That’s what they’ve worked second. Her time of 11.36 sec- from Germany and Arlene running and to win a gold medal for, and that was probably their dream when they were sit- onds was still a season- best for Semeco from Venezuela swam IOC chides Bolt for in Athens and play for another ting in front of the TV set way back when, watching Olympic her. the 200-meter butterfly and 100- lack of respect one is it for her.” The other seven former meter freestyle, respectively. Kretschman has done her part athletes.” Alabama athletes in the Two Alabama coaches are BEIJING | IOC president to help the U.S. reach the gold — Sandy Fowler, women’s track and field head coach Olympics are all swimmers. offering their services in Beijing, Jacques Rogge criticized medal game. In eight games, Stefan Ghergel, who swam at including former Olympic med- Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt she is hitting a batting average Alabama and is currently the alist and current head coach of on Thursday for showing a lack of .381 with six RBIs and five against her former team. and Bartholomew ran the 400- assistant coach for the team, the men’s track and field team runs scored. In Monday’s game “They’re the best athletes in meter dash for her home coun- swam the 100- and 200-meter Harvey Glance. of respect to other competitors against China, she hit a three- the world for softball,” Murphy try, Grenada. butterfly for his home country of Glance returned to the after his record-breaking gold run home run in the first inning said. “When we played them, we “You can’t be any prouder Romania. It was his third trip to Olympics for the first time since medal performances. to help lead the team to a 9-0 vic- did a good job defensively and than when someone reaches the the Olympics as a competitor. he won a gold medal at the 1976 “That’s not the way we per- tory. pitching, but offensively, they no- pinnacle of the Olympic Games,” The other male swimmers Olympics in Montreal, where he ceive being a champion,” Rogge Earlier this year, the Alabama hit us, and we knew then that all said Sandy Fowler, women’s who competed are Hunor ran a leg in Team USA’s victory said. softball team got a first-hand three pitchers were going to be track and field head coach. Ma’te’, swimming for Hungary; in the 4-by-100-meter relay. “I have no problem with him look at the U.S. team when it tough to score upon.” “That’s what they’ve worked Vlad Polyakov, swimming for He is coaching one of his for- doing a show,” Rogge said in an played an exhibition game in Two former Alabama track for, and that was probably their Kazakhstan; and Apostolis mer Alabama athletes, Miguel interview. “I think he should Birmingham to help prepare the athletes, Tahesia Harrington and dream when they were sitting Tsagkarakis, swimming for Pate, who competed for the U.S. show more respect ... and not U.S. team for the Olympics. Trish Bartholomew, ran for their in front of the TV set way back Greece. in long jump. make gestures like the one he The all-star team showed why respective countries in women’s when, watching Olympic ath- On the women’s side, the Former Alabama assistant made in the 100 meters.” it was the best in the world when track and field. Harrington ran letes.” only current Alabama athlete in softball coach Karen Johns is Having built a huge lead it no-hit the Tide for a 7-0 shut- the 100- and 200-meter dashes Harrington made it past the Beijing is Agustina de Giovanni, serving as the assistant U.S. soft- in Saturday’s 100 final, Bolt out. Kretschman went 1-for-4 for the British Virgin Islands first round in the 100-meter race who swam the 200-meter ball coach. slowed and pounded his chest before crossing the finish line.

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