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By Tray SmithOpinions Editor
The United States sena-tor who wrote the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) said
the law was never intended to shield records about Student Government Association activ-ities from the public. “Frankly, I don’t think that kind of information entered into our calculus,” former U.S. Senator James Buckley of New
York told The Crimson White when asked if student govern-ment records were outside the original intent of the law. Buckley served in the Senate from 1971 through 1977 and wrote FERPA (also known as the Buckley Amendment) in
1974. Buckley’s comments came a week after the UA adminis-tration blocked a request for SGA records related to events leading up to the resignation of
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From Scarlett Johansson to Anthony Weiner, there are often high profile “sexting” incidents in the news. For celebrities, it can provide a much needed pub-licity boost. For politicians, it can ruin careers. But a recent University of Rhode Island survey shows that sexting is not just reserved for public figures: four out of five college students do it, too. The study, reported ear-lier this summer in Time’s Healthland, found that 78 per-cent of students admit to receiv-ing sexually explicit messages, while 56 percent said they’ve received explicit images. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, at least 21 states have intro-duced bills or resolutions aimed at sexting among minors in 2011, and at least 14 states have enact-ed bills to address the issue. Alabama has not. Between adults, though, sex-ting is legal. And while most would classify sexting as a pri-vate and personal choice, the fact remains that any missteps in the process can make the act very public.
‘Sexting’ messages, images growspopular among college students
By Rich RobinsonContributing Writer
As the freshly energized debate over allowing firearms on college campuses is brought back into the spotlight by the actions of state legislatures across the country, it is importantto remember the event that served as its impetus. The Virginia Tech massacre was the worst killing spree in American history. Colin Goddard survived. He was shot four times by Seung-Hui Cho, who killed 32 people and wounded 16others in the 2007 rampage. “It was my fourth year,” recounts Goddard in a phone inter-view from his Washington D.C. office. “I showed up late to French class. A few minutes later, we heard some banging noises outside our room, but we didn’t think it was any cause
Debate over gun control continuesGroup advocates right for concealed carry on campuses
Students show homecoming spirit in effort to fi ght hunger
By April Ivey and Taylor HollandThe Crimson White
Almost six months after a deadly tornado struck Tuscaloosa last April, the city’s fatality list is still increasing. On Sept. 29, Mayor Walt Maddox’s office officially added Samuel Brasfield’s name to the list of those killed by the tor-nado, bringing the total to 52
Mayor: Tornado death toll expected to increase
CW | Margo SmithLaura Phillips and Kristy Tippey, members of Materials Advantage Club for Metallurgical Engineering, participate in the Can Formation com-petition Wednesday afternoon. For more on homecoming, see page 8.
CW | Drew Hoover78 percent of students have received sexually explicit messages on their phones.
FERPA overused, law’s author says
deaths citywide. “Based on evidence from prior disasters, we expect that as the weeks pass, the num-ber of deaths that could be attributed to the storm may increase,” Maddox said in a press release. Brad Fisher, director of communications at Druid City Hospital, said the number was likely rising because there were a number of elderly resi-
dents transferred from nurs-ing home to nursing home, and their condition declined. “[Their] health was so fragile that the move caused health to decline and they passed,” Fisher said. Fisher referenced the La Rocca nursing home in Alberta, which was destroyed in the tornado. Although the
See GUNS, page 2See SGA, page 6
See TORNADO, page 3 See SEXTING, page 9
While the April 27 tornado killed many residents instantly, it is still taking its toll on some.
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CW | Drew HooverThis year, at least 14 states have introduced 35 bills that would allow students and faculty to carry concealed weapons on state colleges and universities.
Law not originally intended to apply to student governments
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UA Grad named one of the most powerful women in businessMarillyn Hewson, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Electronic Systems business area and a University of Alabama graduate, was recently ranked 27 in Fortune’s annual list of America’s 50 most powerful women in business, up from 32 last year. Hewson earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration and
her master’s degree in economics from the Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business Administration at The University of Alabama. As executive vice president, Hewson increased revenue and operating profit for her division, the largest in Lockheed Martin, one of the larg-est defense contractors in the world.
SATURDAYWhat: Homecoming Parade
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Anderson Society holds T-shirt sale for tornado victimsThe Anderson Society, a leadership honorary that recognizes individuals who have made significant contribu-tions to the University of Alabama, is hosting its annual homecoming t-shirt sale through Oct. 11. T-shirts cost $10, and all proceeds will ben-
efit a Tuscaloosa school that was damaged by the April 27 tornadoes. Anderson Society members will be selling t-shirts in the Ferguson Center Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cash, check and Bama Cash are accepted.
The University of Alabama Aquatic Center Weight Room now features a series of videos available online that give some helpful hints on how to stay safe during your workout. The
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LOS ANGELES – Steven P. Jobs, the charismatic technology pioneer who co-founded Apple Inc. and transformed one industry after another, from computers and smartphones to music and mov-ies, has died. He was 56. Apple announced the death of Jobs – whose legacy included the Apple II, Macintosh, iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad – on Wednesday. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today,” Apple said. “Steve’s brilliance, passion and energy were the source of countless innovations that enrich and improve all of our lives. The world is immeasur-ably better because of Steve.” He had resigned as chief executive of Apple in August, after strug-gling with illness for nearly a decade, including
a bout with pancreatic cancer in 2003 and a liver transplant six years later. Few public companies were as entwined with their leaders as Apple was with Jobs, who co-founded the computer maker in his parents’ Silicon Valley garage in 1976, and decades later – in a comeback as stunning as it seemed improbable – plucked it from near-bank-ruptcy and turned it into the world’s most valu-able technology company. Jobs spoke of his desire to make “a dent in the universe,” bringing a messi-anic intensity to his message that technology was a tool to improve human life and unleash creativ-ity. “His ability to always come around and figure out where that next bet should be has been phe-nomenal,” Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates, the high-tech mogul with whom Jobs was most closely compared, said in 2007.
Innovator, Apple founder Steve Jobs dies
for alarm because there had been construction on the build-ing next door all semester. When they got a lot closer and a lot louder, then we realized that maybe this is not construction.
GUNSContinued from page 1
“Out of the 17 people in my French class, I am one of seven to have survived,” continued Goddard, now the assistant director of legislative affairs for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. “I believe I was a victim of this crime because of a missing piece in our criminal background check system. That
is why we need laws in place to make it difficult for danger-ous people to obtain dangerous weapons.” In Alabama, it is legal to carry a concealed firearm, but the University of Alabama does not allow them or any other type of weapon on campus as pursuant to its code of conduct. “Possession of firearms, ammunition and weapons by students is not allowed on campus,” the code reads. “The University of Alabama Police Department will register and store guns for students.” However, John Lott, a Fox News contributor and author of the bestselling book “More Guns, Less Crime,” said he believes students should be allowed to carry a firearm on campus. “Not only does the over-whelming research on right-to-carry laws show that letting citi-zens defend themselves reduces violent crime, but schools that have allowed permitted con-cealed handguns have seen drops in crime there also,” Lott said. “No gun ban around the world has produced a drop in murder rates. Gun-free zones are a magnet for crimes of all kinds. In addition, even the strictest gun regulations or bans haven’t stopped multiple victim public shootings from occur-ring.” In Alabama, a person must obtain a pistol permit at their
local county sheriff’s office. The sheriff has the discretion to run a background check, although it is not required. If the application is accepted, the permit is good for a year. David Shamp, the state direc-tor for Students for Concealed Carry On Campus and an Auburn University student, said firearms make all humans equal. “I support Concealed Carry on Campus because I know that peoples’ option to self-defense shouldn’t end the moment they step on a public college cam-pus,” he said. Lott agrees with Shamp’s views and said he believes anti-gun groups have misrepresent-ed the debate in regards to dan-ger. “71 college campuses allow students with permits to carry concealed handguns, and many more let faculty carry, some for over a decade,” Lott said. “But none, absolutely none of these schools have experienced the type of harm predicted by oppo-nents.” But Richard Fording, chair of the political science department at the University, said allowing guns on campus would create a negative learning environment. “I understand why some stu-dents support this, but I think many faculty would feel very uncomfortable with it,” Fording said. “I think faculty and stu-dents alike would feel more
inhibited on campus, and this is not the type of atmosphere we want to promote on a major uni-versity campus.” Fording said if guns were allowed on campus, teachers would be less likely to engage in discussions over controversial and emotional issues, and might even fear upsetting students by giving them failing grades. Lott, however, said he thinks Fording’s fear is unfounded. “Despite predictions about innocent blood being shed, no right-to-carry state has even held legislative hearings about rescinding the law,” Lott said. “Just as with these other places, the debate over letting permit-ted concealed handguns on col-lege campuses will quickly be forgotten.” However, this year alone, at least 14 states have intro-duced 35 bills that would allow students and faculty to carry concealed weapons on college campuses and loosen restric-tions on gun bans, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. While many talk about this issue, Goddard has lived it over and over again in his mind for four years. “I have thought about that day transpiring every which way, from me saving the day, to me being killed.” Goddard said. “The sooner that I can under-stand what happened, the soon-er I can move forward.”
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By Olivia Hodge and Rich Robinson
Contributing Writers
As the rise of social media continues to take the entire world by storm, members of the University of Alabama com-munity are beginning to adapt. One such social media website is Twitter, which is employed by students and professors
Social Media sites look to stand out in crowded fi eldalike to convey information quickly and conveniently. Chris Roberts, assistant professor of journalism, uses the Twitter account @MassComm101 to provide his students with links to articles that are relevant to class dis-cussions. Many organizations and departments on campus also use Twitter to talk to stu-dents, such as Gorgas Library
(@GorgasLib), the SGA Senate (@UA_SGASenate), and the College of Communication and Information Sciences (@UACCIS). The University of Alabama even has its own official Twitter page, @UofAlabama. So, what does it take to be a social media site? Just ask Pinterest, the newest kid on the proverbal block. “Pinterest is a
virtual pinboard,” according to their website. “It lets you orga-nize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web.” A pin is an image added by a user that can then be liked, re-pinned, or commented on by other users. One of Pinterest’s most unique features is the gift option, which displays the price of pinned photos of objects available for purchase from other websites. The gift option allows users to keep track of their budget when planning an event and also lets users search for gifts by sorting gift pins by price range. Due to its popularity, those wishing to join Pinterest must have an invite. Current mem-bers can invite their friends, and invites can be obtained by requesting one directly from the site’s homepage. However, some users pre-fer tried and true sites such as Facebook, which has been around for years. “Last week, in a single day, we had half a billion people
share on Facebook for the first time,” company founder Mark Zuckerberg said at a corporate conference in September. However, despite his brainchild’s great suc-cess and immense popular-ity, Zuckerberg said he under-stands the importance of con-stantly evolving in social media at the same conference. Social networking sites are often unstable, each at risk of losing their users to the next big site that comes along. The first real social media giant and forerunner of Facebook was Myspace. However, Myspace has fallen on hard times as of late, as shown by the company’s admission last November that it lost more than nine million members in one year. The site is down to roughly 54 million members in total. By comparison, Facebook boasts more than 800 million active users, with more than 50 percent logging on at least once a day. Victoria Morrison, a fresh-
man majoring in telecommuni-cations and film, explains why she stopped using Myspace. “I used Myspace for a long time, but I stopped because it was no longer up to par,” Morrison said. “It became too cluttered and was just no lon-ger fun to use.” Morrison is now an avid Facebook user and said she is on the social media site for no less than three hours per day. Pinterest, along with Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Myspace, LinkedIn and Google+, also has its own free iPhone application available for download so users can take their social media on the go. “Due to the fact that smart-phones have the awesome capability of connecting and enhancing the social media networks, I spend about 30 to 40 hours a week on some formof social website,” said Aaron Brazelton, a student majoring in secondary education lan-guage arts and international studies.
TORNADOContinued from page 1
building itself is no longer standing, all of its residents survived the storm and had to be moved to other nurs-ing homes, according to The Tuscaloosa News. In the weeks following the tornado, however, as many as 10 resi-dents died, the article said. John Brook, co-incident commander for the city, said the storm’s mental and physi-cal impact on the elderly had a different effect than on others.
“Many elderly were impact-ed by the storm,” Brook said. “Many didn’t sustain inju-ries but were impacted. In the months since, we’ve been contacted by their family members, who explain how the storm affected their loved ones, and if they want their name to be included on the list, we include them.” Brook said the city is adding names to the April 27 death toll simply because it seems the right and human thing to do. “There’s no federal funding increase and no death ben-efits,” Brook said. “But as we
look back, they were affected by the storm, and we want to honor their lives.” Following the addition of the fifty-first name to the fatalities list, Maddox said he was not surprised the list was still growing. “One of the things we learned early in this process is that, unfortunately, one of the most affected parts of the population is seniors,” Maddox said. “And when something like the storm com-plicates a preexisting condi-tion, sometimes that leads to their passing and adds to the death toll.”
“I just really like how all of the updates are short and sweet, compared to some of the novels people post on Facebook. I especially enjoy getting news updates from different news twitters, which helps me feel a little more informed.”- Natalie Nichols
“I also blog and have a Linkedin because of the people who read my blog.”- Victoria Morrison
“It’s my creative outlet for thoughts about movies, tv shows, and books.”- Alex Moffitt
“I like pinterest because I’m a very visually-oriented person. It lets me share designs (fashion or otherwise) and art that I like and find other people who like the same thing. Basically, it’s like a streamlined Facebook for design gluttons like me.”- Ann Elizabeth Sovereign
“Google+ is a really interesting. I really like the new Hangout feature that allows you to have up to 10 people in one chat. The big downside right now is that there aren’t a lot of people with accounts and the newsfeed can get kind of confusing.”- Kyle Borland
“I use Facebook as more of a professional networking component. I use it to send and receive messages from the various clubs and organizations that I am and have been involved in. If used responsibly, I believe Facebook could be an excel-lent tool for the networking of professionals.”- Aaron Brazelton
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By Tray Smith@ralphlsmith
R e c e n t l y , a friend who is somewhat removed from stu-dent politics com-mented calmly and observantly about how excit-ing it is to watch campus change. His remarks were hardly extraordi-nary; columnists and student lead-ers remark about our changing cam-pus frequently. I n 2 0 0 9 ,
Crimson White editor Victor Luckerson evenfounded a publication dedicated to the idea. Hecalled it “Changing Tides.” But what is remarkable, what is unique aboutour current situation is the extent to which thesechanges are being noticed by a large swath of thestudent body. I have heard the same sentimentechoed repeatedly – students sense that thingsare different – that the old rules don’t apply, thatthe ground is shifting beneath us, that campusisn’t changing like it normally changes, by bring-ing in new students and graduating older ones,that these changes aren’t being steered by anyone person, group or institution but are the cul-mination of many different developments feed-ing off each other. This has created a growing sense of uncertain-ty about what campus will look like, not just bythe time our freshman class graduates, but bythe time this senior class graduates. And that uncertainty has fed confusion. Thereis a general sense of, what do we do? How do wetake advantage of this moment? We have already witnessed many significant,unusual events. In the last two years alone, wehave opened a new amphitheater, bought theBryce property and expanded our stadium. Wehave been rocked with natural disaster, shockedwith scandal and reigned victorious in a BCSNational Championship. We have watched student enrollment climb torecord highs and become embroiled in a conver-
sation over whether the administration is tryingto build a university or grow a business. Either way, though, by growing our studentbody and expanding our campus, the administra-tion is forcing other changes to our culture andcommunity. Whether it is doing so intentionallyor not, we, as students, have an opportunity toseize this moment to reshape the institutionsand organizations that make up our campus fora new era in Capstone history. The same growing pains that force us to evalu-ate problems like parking and traffic open a win-dow for us to address other issues, like freshmanmentoring, greek recruitment, dining servicesand the quality of our courses and our curricu-lum. But what is our end goal? What do studentswant? What do the types of students we want toattract to our University in the future want? Towards the end of last year, I spoke with agroup of students about these issues. Almostuniversally, they wanted, first and foremost, tocreate an environment of more equal opportu-nity for students. That means more opportunities for studentsto connect with one another and identify like-minded peers, more small classes and seminarsthat allow for expansive conversations aboutpressing topics, and, especially in the wake ofthe tornado, more opportunities to invest in andconnect with the Tuscaloosa community. It means more inclusivity across campus andmore opportunities in student organizations. But the most important opportunity thismoment affords is the ability to connect with stu-dents who for years haven’t paid much attentionto campus events, either because their hopeless-ness led to apathy or they thought their interestswere being safely guarded. Now, they are paying attention. They arechomping at the bit for someone to engage them,to ask them what they think. It is imperative thatstudent leaders and administrators take advan-tage of this opportunity and reach out. We are blessed to go to a great school at agreat moment. We can celebrate our traditionswhile defining new ones. We can build on ourstrengths while overcoming our weaknesses. We can do more to shape the trajectory of TheUniversity of Alabama than any generation ofstudents in decades. But we must grab ahold ofour own fate and not let events shape it for us.
Tray Smith is the opinions editor of The CrimsonWhite. His column runs on Thursdays.
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By John Davis@JohnMcleodDavis
It has come to my attention that I have inexplicably not been chosen for the 2011 home-coming court. Since conceding is for chumps, I am going to take the oppor-tunity to abuse my position as senior staff columnist to elaborate on my plans, had I won the prestigious title of homecoming queen. It is painfully evident that the student body does not fully under-stand the role the homecoming queen plays in every-day life here at UA. Since this is most likely due to the fact that the queen does not actually play any one particular role, I intend to use this space to out-line my intentions to turn the Student Government Association into a constitutional monarchy, the likes of which the world has never seen. As it stands, the SGA is led by a man no one elect-ed, with a non-existent executive vice president and a legislative body that enjoys long, bureaucratic walks on the beach and arguing over who gets to call spe-cial sessions of legislative bodies with no set purpose or tangible function. What I propose will allow these individuals to continue doing what they love so much without any further plummeting in student popular-ity. What I propose is that the homecoming queen take charge of the SGA, providing a beautiful, wonder-ful figurehead that everyone loves and abhors. The queen will have no actual, written authority beyond serving as a symbol to distract the masses, while the SGA continues to debate the merits of paper vs. plas-
tic. Think of the queen as Batman, except without the husky voice. Now, whom do you want to vote for? It could have been me. I could have been the sym-bol of not what the student body needed, but what it deserved. A symbol to be chased and hated, because I can take it. But now, as I sit in a dimly lit room with a cigar, a glass of brandy, and my faithful bloodhound Skeletor, I can only pen these final words while I watch the student body of The University of Alabama make a mistake so profoundly fatal that it can only end in mutually-assured destruction. Her Majesty’s Government would have revolution-ized the way we look at student government. It would have allowed our future leaders to make their mis-takes and live through their growing pains without the cruel mistress, otherwise known as public opin-ion, breathing down their collective neck. It is not too late, of course. We can still elevate one of those in the homecoming court to the position of Queen of UA – I only fear we do not have the candi-dates capable of withstanding the abuse. The homecoming court was chosen based on mer-its of philanthropy and community engagement – merits based on appreciation of one’s surroundings and a general sense of goodwill among neighbors. But what would happen when those neighbors turned on you for, I don’t know, using $4,700 of the SGA bud-get for a trip to California without approval, despite the explicit rules stating you must have approval for anything over $1000? You know what I’d do? I’d go back to California, just to prove I didn’t need the money anyway. You’d hate me. You’d all hate me. But you’d also love me, because I could do the things you only dreamed of doing, shout the things you’d only whis-per, and you would live vicariously through me as I rode a glorious wave of self-righteousness all the way to the President’s Mansion where, incidentally, no one lives.
John Davis is a junior majoring in telecommunica-tion and film. His column runs on Mondays.
By SoRelle Wyckoff@sorellew
The SEC is a family; a family focused on tradition, good football and, well, winning. The SEC fami-ly prides itself in holding the most football national championships of any conference, mostly thanks to the University of Alabama. It’s a title that no other family can claim. So when the parents of the SEC announced the arrival of a new child, some of the siblings started to worry. First of all, why do we need a new little brother? The SEC hasn’t changed for 20 years, why bother with changing now? Secondly, what is this going to do to our family’s image? We have a history of winning, and as much as we’d like to welcome a new bouncing baby Aggie, we don’t have time to wait for the team to grow up into the proud SEC fam-ily member that we have become accustomed to. But as hard as is it is for us to admit it, parents always know best. The addition of Texas A&M University to the SEC, while a change in our traditional SEC family, will bring many opportu-nities and positive influences into our conference. A&M has a basketball program that usually outshines ours. Also, their women’s basketball, ten-nis, track and baseball give them other bragging rights. And when the little brother needs someone to practice shoot-ing hoops with, he’s going to go inside and grab his other siblings. By adding these teams to our con-ference, this will then increase
the level of competition for the other schools. The new brother is also differ-ent because he’s from Texas. Yes, not technically the southeastern region of the United States, but it does mean the recruiting field for
the SEC just expanded. The number of Texas recruits in the SEC is already high, but now that the Aggies have joined the greatest football conference in the nation, their recruits are going to increase significantly. And the new sibling is going to click instantly with some of his older brothers. LSU and Arkansas will become instant rivals, prac-tically sharing a bathroom with A&M because their rooms are so close. The amount of Texas students at LSU, and arguably Alabama, will make any A&M game an event for at least 20% of the student popu-lation. This excitement from the minority will trickle throughout the rest of the campus, making the A&M game excitingly personal. And while the Aggies are not part of the tradition of the SEC, they are a school that encompass-es tradition. Almost every quirk of their school is justified by tradi-tion, and their football team is no different. They take pride in their “12th man” and yell leader tradi-tions, just as we do “the Bear” and, well, winning.
And speaking of “the Bear,” you know where he was right before “Momma called” and he found his home at the University of Alabama? A&M. And he’s a leg-end there, too. But, now that we have accepted
the arrival of this new little broth-er, we as an older sibling have a few tips. Please, for your sake and ours, A&M, start winning. We know the first half of the Arkansas game was impressive, but learn to close. The games are only going to get harder next year, and we’d hate to have to leave our new little broth-er in the dust. Also, be cool. We know you’re excited, but some of your older brothers aren’t. So, until they have warmed up to you, keep the smack talk to a minimum. Lastly, try to prepare yourself. This is a proud family – some might call us “the Joneses.” When your first game day against a fel-low family member does arrive, just be confident – they’re only going to bully you for a while. There is a reason you have been included in such a winning tradi-tion, so prove yourself and show that Aggie pride. Thanks, and gig’ em.
SoRelle Wycoff is a junior major-ing in history and English. Her column runs on Mondays.
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By growing our student body and ex-panding our campus, the administration is forcing other changes to our culture and community. Whether it is doing so intentionally or not, we, as students, have an opportunity to seize this mo-ment to reshape the institutions and organizations that make up our campus for a new era in Capstone history.
Please, for your sake and ours, A&M, start winning. We know the fi rst half of the Arkansas game was impressive, but learn to close. The games are only going to get harder next year, and we’d hate to have to leave our new little brother in the dust.
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By Heather LightseyContributing Writer
Since the University of Alabama held its first official homecoming game in 1920, it has become a celebration rich in tradition, much like the rest of the University. Now, the University is working on its 91st annual homecoming. While some of these traditions have been lost or forgotten, many of them have developed into what is now known as homecoming week each year. The first homecoming, which took place two years after the end of World War I, was origi-nally held as a way for alum-ni from various parts of the country to return and see the changes at the Capstone. The Crimson Tide faced LSU on Nov. 11, 1920, then known as Armistice Day. Prior to the game, a program honoring many WWI veterans was held on campus, accord-ing to a 2008 rolltide.com arti-cle. Governor Thomas Kilby attended the festivities, along with members of the UA Board of Trustees. At halftime, a 3-mile road race was held involving teams from Alabama, LSU, Birmingham Athletic Club and Georgia, the article said. The race began in front of the gym and extended to the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse then along University Avenue, ending in front of the bleachers at Denny Field. After the Tide won the game 21-0, students then concluded the day with a homecom-ing dance sponsored by the Cotillion Club. Then came the 1930s and the Great Depression. Homecoming wasn’t a lav-ish affair during these years. However, according to Camille Elebash, a Tuscaloosa native and former UA professor, that didn’t make it any less enjoyable. Elebash was a child dur-ing the 1930s, but she can still remember the bonfires on the Quad, and something she called the “snake dance.” “It was like a conga line that went from the Quad to downtown,” Elebash said. “My
Past homecomings included elephants, conga lines
1920
Homecoming Through the Years
First AlabamaHomecoming GameEver
We played LSU, World War I Veteranswere honored before kickoff
1921Our First HomecomingParade
Led by Col. Wells,Head of the Military Dept. atthe University
1930sHomecoming CongaLine, aka. Snake Dance
This Conga line stretched fromthe Quad to Downtown
1940sHomecoming QueensRode Elephants
These elephants were rentedfor the Queen to ride onduring the Parade
1958Bear Bryant Starts25-game Streak
The Bear was 25-0 for Homecoming gamesduring his tenure
1973Terry Points is FirstAfrican-AmericanHomecoming Queen
1988Loss Against Ole Miss Causes Discord
window, there was no pre-game event, no one attended post-game function because they were so upset
2010Sorority Girls Pompfor 30 or more HoursSororites create lawndecorations, there is a step show, basketball anddodgeball tournaments, et. al
parents were horrified when I tried to grab on to someone’s hips. I remember there were big bonfires with a lot of fun and noise.” Fast forward 10 years, and Alabama began having homecoming queen elections, with the winner making an appearance in the homecom-ing parade, which started in 1921, riding on none other than
Alamite, the University’s unof-ficial mascot – a live elephant. The elephants made appear-ances in the 1940s, but due to the dangers of having live ani-mals of that size in the parade, this tradition soon ended. Elebash, who was a student at the University during this time, said she remembers a live ele-phant being in the parade only one year.
“Homecoming queens have not and probably will not change. For as long as I can remember, a so-rority member has won homecoming queen.”
—Karah Sims
There was no homecoming game in 1943 due to World War II, Elebash said. During this time, the fight for homecoming queen became popular. Today, students couldn’t imagine homecoming without a queen. In 1973, the University crowned its first African-American homecom-
ing queen, Terry Points. “Homecoming queens have not and probably will not change,” said Karah Sims, a senior majoring in athletic training and general health studies. “For as long as I can remember, a sorority member has won homecoming queen.” Former UA President Roger
Sayers said homecoming queen was a special part of homecom-ing for him because his wife was crowned UA homecoming queen in 1958. Sayers also recalled events from his time as president of the University, from 1988-1996, and the particularly poignant loss to Ole Miss in 1988’s home-coming game. “We thought we would win the game, so we decided instead of having a pre-game function,we would have something after the game,” Sayers said. “After the loss, no one showed up to the function because everyonewas so upset.”
Submitted photoIn early homecoming parades, the homecoming queen rode on an elephant in the parade.
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Every item placed in a recy-cling bin on the UA campus is taken to the University Recycling Center. Located on 14th Street, the University Recycling Center is the desti-nation for typical recyclable products: aluminum cans, plas-tic, scrap metal and wood and paper of all types. However, the center is also capable of recycling many other products not commonly thought of as recyclable – grease and compost from the dining halls, cell phones, light bulbs – the list goes on.
Other common recyclable materials are motor oil and car batteries from University vehi-cles, computer parts – includ-ing the monitor, mouse, key-board, console, printer, scanner and even toner cartridges. From October 2010 to August 2011, the Recycling Center recycled 2,405,882 pounds of material from campus. “If a student puts a plastic bottle in a UA recycling con-tainer on Thursday afternoon, the UA Recycling department would collect the recycling bag on Friday morning, and our recycling vendor would pick the plastic item up on Friday afternoon,” said Tony Johnson,
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executive director of the Recycling Center. “The recy-cling vendor would process the items within five business days and ship to the manufacturer that processes plastic to be recycled. “The recycled plastic item could be back on the grocery shelf in as little as 60 days, and aluminum cans can be back on a grocery shelf in as little as 30 days.”
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former SGA president Grant Cochran. UA officials said the records were protected from disclosure by FERPA. In response, SGA Senator Brad Tipper plans to introduce a resolution at tonight’s sen-ate meeting, requesting that the administration allow for the release of all documents relating to recent allegations of corruption in the SGA. The meeting will be held at 6:15 in
the Ferguson Center Forum. “The goal of this resolution is to help the process of restoring student confidence in the SGA’s ideals of transparency and hon-esty,” Tipper said. “We want to show the students that we are still working for them and for their voice, even amid contro-versy. It is our hope that the UA administration will hear our request and allow for the dis-closure of these documents.” Jim Bradshaw, a spokes-man for the United States Department of Education, the federal agency responsible for enforcing FERPA, said univer-sities have discretion in decid-ing whether or not records maintained by a student gov-ernment are considered edu-cational records protected by FERPA. “We have not issued specific guidance on whether records created by a student govern-ment association are con-sidered education records,” Bradshaw said. “Until such time as we do issue guidance on this issue, we generally leave it up to the school to determine whether these types of records fall under the definition of edu-cation records and thus can be released.” When asked for comment,
UA spokeswoman Deborah Lane did not provide an expla-nation for why the adminis-tration determined the SGA records related to Cochran’s resignation fell under the umbrella of FERPA. “That does not sound like an educational record to me,” Buckley said. “[This situation] is not the educational record; it’s what the kids do outside of the classroom.” He later specified that wheth-er or not the documents can be released would ultimately depend on whether they fall under the statutory definition of “educational records.” Buckley said he wrote FERPA out of a concern for par-ents who couldn’t access their children’s educational records. “My basic concern was roused by an article that appeared in Parade magazine in the mid-1970s, which focused on a huge problem that par-ents were having…trying to get information that was in school records about their chil-dren, and the schools refused to divulge it to them,” he said. “Nevertheless, a lot of that information was being used to channel a student to one class or another. “One problem is this law
was passed over 40 years ago, and all kinds of interpretationswere added over time,“ he said. “I do know college administra-tions have played a lot of gameswith it. There’s a lot of stone-walling going on.” Buckley, a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School, later served on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Frank LoMonte, executive director of the Student Press Law Center, said that while the University may have some dis-cretion in defining educationalrecords, state law leaves no discretion as to whether or notgovernment records have to be released. “The obligation to disclose government records is clear under state law,” LoMonte said. “Unless a document is exempt from disclosure, then the statehas no discretion – if it has therecord, it must disclose. I see nothing in the federal law, andthe DOE now says it knows ofnothing instructing colleges to withhold records created and kept by student govern-ments. Since there is no such guidance, then it is abundantly clear that the university could disclose without any federal penalty.”
Johnson said the University as a whole is doing a great job with recycling waste. The best way to improve the recycling process, he said, is to make a conscious effort to place any recyclable waste in the recy-cling containers instead of throwing those items away. The Center faced new obsta-cles following the destruction caused by the April 27 tornado. With the city of Tuscaloosa
now relying on them for their recycling needs, Johnson said the recycling volume has increase greatly in the past months. “We are accepting and pro-cessing about 25 tons of paper, cardboard, cans and plastic,” he said. “We shipped out eight tractor-trailer loads of baled paper and cardboard, along with plastic for the month of August, and shipped out
another five tractor-trailer loads in the month ofSeptember. These two months alone represent 253 tons that have been recycled and diverted from the local landfill.” For more information, visit the UA Recycling website at financialaffairs.ua.edu/admin/lss/recycle. For more infor-mation on the University’s effort to “Go Green,” visit gogreen.ua.edu.
August 2011
212,980 lbs. paper
17,360 lbs. plastic
16,800 lbs. Bama Dining compost
6,172 lbs. electronic waste
UA Recycling has saved, as of September 7, 2011:
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By Chuck MatulaContributing Writer
Thousands of freshmen come to the University of Alabama each fall interested in getting involved with greek life but with little or no idea what to expect. The UA Greek Ambassador Program is working to help incoming students by introduc-ing this part of campus to them and their parents. The Greek Ambassadors Program is an initiative aimed at getting current UA fraternity and sorority members involved in recruiting the next genera-tion of UA greeks, as well as pro-viding information to students and parents interested in the UA greek community, said Matt Calderone, president of the pro-gram. “Greek Ambassadors will meet with these students to talk about campus life, the greek community and give them a
tour of the campus and greek houses,” Calderone said. Being chosen to represent the greek community to incoming freshmen offers opportunities beyond showing chapter houses and the campus. According to the Greek Life page of UA’s website, ambas-sadors conduct tours and have opportunities throughout the year for personal, professional and leadership development opportunities. “It’s an important program, because it gives us an opportu-nity to show parents and fresh-men all the good the greek com-munity does and all it brings to the table,” said Breanna Thackerson, a senior majoring in journalism. Tours are also open to upper-classmen, Thackerson said. A rigorous application and selection process ensures that not just any greek member on campus can be an ambassador.
Through the selection pro-cess, an elite group of students who are well qualified to repre-sent the greek community are chosen. “People in different greek organizations apply and are selected by a committee for interviews in October,” Thackerson said. “If your inter-view goes well, then you have to learn about the greek system at Alabama and pass a test cover-ing the information before you can even begin giving tours.” Although last year was the program’s pilot year, results are already apparent. “Greek Ambassadors has already provided tours of the UA campus and greek com-munity to over 200 individuals interested in UA greek life,” Calderone said. “It is my hope that UA Greek Ambassadors can continue to provide tours and information to every poten-tial UA student who seeks such
information.” The program represents every council present at the University, including National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Greek Council, Panhellenic, and Interfraternity Council. The variety of councils makes it pos-sible for all interested students to get a view of what greek life might be like, regardless of what council they want to join. Any member of the greek com-munity may apply, and applica-tions were due in September. The sense of satisfaction for Calderone doesn’t just come from helping incoming poten-tial greek students and their parents. “The most rewarding part about being a Greek Ambassador is that you are truly making a contribution towards the sustainability and success of not only the greek community, but the University of Alabama as well,” he said.
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Homecoming this year has reached its halfway point, and so far, many student orga-nizations and faculty mem-bers have participated in this opportunity for fun and com-munity service. Monday night had bowling, Tuesday night had the basketball tourna-ment and Wednesday had Canformation and the dodge-ball tournament. The basketball tournament involved 33 student organiza-tions including greek organi-zations and special interest organizations. Each group played a 15-minute three-on-three game, with the winner advancing further in the tour-nament. Supporters cheered their teammates on from the sidelines, bearing signs such as “Chi Omega loves the Tide!” “Everything is going great so far, and everyone has a good attitude,” said Katie Mellown, the executive direc-tor of homecoming. “Each team receives points depend-ing on how well they do in the tournaments.” Points are compiled at the end of the week, and the group with the most points wins. “This is a great way to reach out to all of the organiza-tions at the University,” said Victoria Bergerson, a senior and director of campus o ut-reach. While the basketball teams battled it out for the victory, Big Al showed up to support the popular homecoming event. Alex Campisi, the direc-tor of athletic events, was also in attendance at the tourna-ment, which she had been working on since February. “My job is to take all of the organizations who signed up
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and put them in brackets and also create the tournament and make sure that every-thing goes the way it should,” Campisi said. “This is one of my favorite events.” Wednesday’s Canformation was the choice event for stu-dent philanthropists. 22 stu-dent organizations used 50 cans or more to put together a design. The can designs are judged Thursday. “This is the second year we’ve had this program, and I think it’s going to be even more successful than last year,” said Andre Davis, direc-tor of service projects at the University. “Not many people have heard of Canformation. It’s really underrated, but we raise a lot of food to give to the West Alabama Food Bank.” Theta Tau, a co-ed engineer-ing fraternity, was present at the event, shaping their cans into the form of a tank. “We all love tanks, and our float in the parade is going to be a guy’s car that we turned into a tank,” said Robert Sherry, a senior member. “So we decided to make our Canformation model a tank, too.” Homecoming events will end with the parade and the bonfire on Friday before the football game against Vanderbilt on Saturday.
My job is to take all of the organizations who signed up and put them in brackets and also create the tournament and make sure that everything goes the way it should. This is one of my favorite events.
— Alex Campisi
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The Community Service Center and the West Alabama Food Bank are teaming up to host the annual food drive competition to fight hun-ger while competing against Auburn University. The Beat Auburn Beat Hunger kick-off festivities begin Monday, Oct. 10. “Beat Auburn Beat Hunger is one of the oldest traditions and most unifying things on campus that allows students to give back to the community that is in such great need,” said Charlotte Brown, CSC student director for hunger and homelessness. At 11 a.m., there will be music, food, giveaways and Big Al in the Ferguson Center Plaza, marking the beginning of the food drive. Students can stop by the Plaza or Reese Phifer and make a donation towards the pie-throwing con-test. Contestants for the con-test include Shane Sharpe, dean of the Honors College, and Barrett Jones, offensive lineman on the football team. The contestant with the most money in their jar will receive a pie in the face on Oct. 12 at noon in the Ferg Plaza. The person who donates the most will throw the pie. “I would like to see students and student organizations come out and start the food competition off strong and come out, spread the word around campus and get ener-gized for the six weeks ahead of us,” Brown said. All proceeds from UA go to the West Alabama Food Bank, and donations from Auburn go to the East Alabama Food Bank. “The West Alabama Food Bank helps the Tuscaloosa community, but it also helps the counties surrounding Tuscaloosa, as well,” said Wahnee Sherman, director of the CSC. “This is a wonder-ful way for students to get involved in a very practical way. Students have been so great since the tornado; this is another way for them to continue what they’ve already done and to make an impact here in Tuscaloosa and the surrounding area.” Each year, the sponsoring
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Photo courtesy of the Community Service CenterShane Sharpe, Dean of the Honors College, gets pied in the face during an event for Beat Auburn Beat Hunger on Oct. 13, 2010.
Weiner accidently exposed his pictures on Twitter when attempting to send a private message. Johansson and other celebrities fell prey to phone hackers. Jaded exes have been known to release explicit videos. So why do people continue to make themselves suscep-tible to this literal public exposure? Mary Katharine Alsip, a researcher for the University of Alabama Institute for Communication and Information Research, said it has to do with young-er generations’ affinity for technology. “Many students who sext think that they are more tech-savvy than someone like Anthony Weiner,” Alsip said. “This gives them a false sense of security that they know more than the people who are victims of hack-ing, theft or simply losing a phone.” The University of Rhode Island study reports 73 percent of sexting mes-sages were sent to a cur-rent romantic partner – a fact Alsip said does not safeguard your privacy. Citing pop culture refer-ences, Alsip said students might have a skewed sense of real life consequences, even when sexting a trusted partner.
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“In ‘Gossip Girl,’ one charac-ter was applauded for pointing out that, ‘Sexting is…off limits until you’re in a relationship.’ The problem with this advice is that it assumes that there is no chance that a bitter breakup [could happen] or accidentally misplacing a phone could still result in those exchanges fall-ing into the wrong hands,” Alsip said. Alsip said she believes pop culture examples of sexting without any consequences can
lead people to underestimate the possible ramifications of their actions. “Viewers are coming of age, watching characters make flip-pant remarks and acting with-out fear of repercussions, so they feel like not only is this behavior safe and okay, it’s normal and expected of them,” Alsip said. “Just as many televi-sion characters who have pro-miscuous sex almost never face pregnancy, STDs or other seri-ous consequences unless it is a key part of story arc.” In addition, the world of texting and cyberspace offers a sense of anonymity. Most students would never sneak around an ex’s house to spy on them, but Facebook “stalk-ing” has become a basic social media institution. The feeling that sitting
behind a screen and doing something is less embarrass-ing than doing it in person may contribute to th e current trend. “If you take your clothes off in a room with six other people, they’re the only ones who are going to see it,” Alsip said. “If pictures of you with your clothes off are sent to six people who then send it to their friends, pretty soon what felt like a less embarrassing situa-tion has become a disaster.” In the end, while it might
make for a funny storyline in a sitcom or a racy news clip, sexting can have very real and very embarrassing conse-quences. Alsip offers common sense advice to avoid any distressing mishaps: don’t keep revealing images on your phone or social media accounts. “This is a recipe for disas-ter, whether or not you intendto send them to someone else.If you wouldn’t want to see it posted on your best friend’s Facebook wall, you probably don’t want it to be accessible to other people,” she said. “Sync your phone with your com-puter and forget to tell it not to import that picture? Now there’s one more copy of it for someone – a hacker, an irritat-ed ex, or even a drunk buddy – to find and pass along.”
Many students who sext think that they are more tech-savvy than someone like Anthony Weiner. This gives them a false sense of security that they know more than the people who are victims of hacking, theft or simply losing a phone.
—Mary Katharine Alsip
groups try to implement new activities for students to get involved in. On Monday, there will be the Stamp Out Hunger letter-writing campaign in Gorgas 205 from 6 to 10 p.m. Participants can personal-ize letters and emails and send them to family mem-bers and friends. There will be refreshments and prizes for the student who sends the most letters and/or emails. All envelopes and stamps will be provided, along with the pre-made letter. The 5K race will take place Nov. 6 and is open to everyone in the community. Registration forms can be found on the BABH web-site, beatauburnbeathunger.ua.edu. The creation of volunteer committees has also been added to the mix. “Having the committees helps a lot more people get involved,” Sherman said. “We know that people want to give donations every year, but this is another way for them to get involved and really feel like they’re helping out, because we need their help. We want more people to feel involved and invested in the process.” Students can sign up to vol-unteer on the BABH website. BABH will run until Nov. 18, and the winner of the com-petition will be announced at the Iron Bowl in Auburn. According to Brown, 13 of the 17 BABH winners have gone on to win the game. Although
Alabama came in second place last year with nearly 220,000 pounds of food, the University met its goal. This year, Brown said the goal is 250,000 pounds. Donations can be made around campus, in the com-munity and also via text mes-sage. For more information on BABH, visit beatauburnbeat-hunger.ua.edu.
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Michael Wilk, keyboardist and studio engineer for the band John Kay and Steppenwolf, said he got his start in music once he moved to Los Angeles armed with his music theory degree and hit the ground running. “Practice four or five hours in the mornings, recording ses-sions for whatever I could get in the afternoons, then gigs at night,” Wilk said. “Rinse and repeat.” Wilk, alongside Steppenwolf front man John Kay, will pres-ent a lecture and performance Monday at 7:30 p.m. inside the University’s Moody Music Building Concert Hall. The event is non-ticketed, free and open to the public. The lecture, however, will be a nontraditional one, Wilk said. “We intend to explain who and what we are, play the set, then probably take questions,” he said. “This probably won’t be a lecture in the traditional sense, definitely no PowerPoint presentations. Rock n’ roll doesn’t exactly fit into that
John Kay, Steppenwolf to lecture, rock out on campusdriven home even more,” he said. “Every generation is ‘Born To Be Wild,’ and we find our-selves gaining more and more fans and listeners of classic rock.” Charles Snead, director of the School of Music, said the band’s performance is an excit-ing opportunity for the School of Music to present something of high quality that demonstrates their commitment to music. “[John Kay and Steppenwolf’s] performance will show the diverse nature of what we’re all about,” he said. “It gives us the opportunity to showcase a dif-ferent genre of music and learn from their tremendous amount of experience and expertise.” Snead said he hoped students attending will leave the per-formance with a better under-standing from the perspective of someone who has successfully navigated the industry. “A lot of what’s going to come out on Monday could benefit students in communication, business and a large span of other fields on campus,” he said. “The lecture portion of the night will feature who they are, what they’ve been through,
category.” Wilk said the band, which is best known for hits including “Born to be Wild” and “Magic
Carpet Ride,” continues to be successful today because some of the songs are more timely today than the day they were
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how they became success-ful, the ups and downs of the industry and more. It should be fascinating.” Following Monday night’s per-formance, during which Wilk said the band will be debuting a brand new video for the show, Wilk said he’ll continue working to develop videos that go with the band’s music. “Practice a lot, and play as often as you can, the very best you can, for as many people as you can,” Wilk said, speaking on how UA students aspiring to launch successful music careers can be successful. “Rinse and repeat.”
Submitted PhotoJohn Kay and Steppenwolf are best known for 1968 hits “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride,” but say their music is still timely.
By Corrin MasonContributing Writer
Whether it’s a Five Hour Energy, soft drink or iced cof-fee from Starbucks, it seems like college students every-where are getting their daily doses of caffeine. With hectic schedules that place social functions and homework above sleep, it’s not difficult to see why caffeine plays such a major role in the college life. But what is it actu-ally doing to our minds and bodies? Caffeine is a drug classed as a stimulant that releases the neurotransmitter dopa-mine into the brain. Dopamine is associated with feelings of pleasure, heightened
concentration and increased energy. “At consumption levels up to 200 milligrams, the amount in about 16 ounces of ordinary brewed coffee, consumers [of caffeine] report an improved sense of well-being, happiness, energy, alertness and sociabil-ity,” Roland Griffiths of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine said in a 2008 New York Times article. “Although higher amounts sometimes cause anxiety and stomach upset.” Studies show the connec-tion between caffeine and dopamine may have even more important health benefits. In 2001, a study published in the journal Neurology suggested caffeine consumption could protect against Parkinson’s
disease by preventing dopa-mine loss. In the same report, caffeine has been shown to reduce memory loss and cog-nitive decline, according to Scientific American magazine. Other aspects of the caffeine molecule have been shown to possess many health ben-efits and even produce positive effects on patients with cer-tain diseases. In 2009, a study published in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism showed that caffeine decreases pain associated with exercise. Caffeine may also improve lung function in asthma patients, according to a study published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews in 2007. According
Daily caffeine consumption healthy, but only in moderationto the New York Times, “even a small dose [of caffeine] – less than the amount in a cup of Starbucks coffee – could improve lung function for up to two hours.” Although caffeine itself has health benefits, the most com-mon high-caffeine drink, cof-fee, appears to be especially valuable, according to studies done over the last 20 years. According to an article pub-lished in the New York Times in 2006, coffee – with or with-out caffeine – has the potential to reduce the risks of many diseases, including “diabetes, heart disease and cirrhosis of the liver.” Another study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in 2011 showed that caffeine in coffee could improve cognitive performance in
patients with Alzheimer’s. Despite the overwhelming evidence generated by modern studies, there still seems to be a stigma surrounding caffeine implying that the substance is unhealthy. The New York Times reports that in the past, many studies suggested that caffeine led to dehydration, heart disease, hypertension, bone loss and even cancer but that current research disre-gards these concerns as myths. In the case of cancer, The New York Times reported that a recent review suggests that people who drink caffeinated drinks have half the risk of developing liver cancer than people who do not consume caffeine. As with all things, mod-eration is the key. Like other drugs, overconsumption of
caffeine can lead to healthproblems. However, the healthbenefits associated with regu-lar caffeine consumption (twoto four mugs of coffee or 360-720 milligrams per day) make itpossible to survive the chaoticcollege lifestyle without fear. Jonathan Lee, a freshmanat UA, said Five Hour Energydrinks help him start the day. “It gets me up in the morn-ing when I have to go to physi-cal training,” Lee said. Sarah Axley, a UA senior,said she relied on caffeine toget through each day. “I basically need it to func-tion,” Axley said. “I usuallydrink about three or four cupsof coffee and a Diet Coke or twoevery day. I would definitelynot be able to function as wellon as little sleep as I get in col-lege without it.”
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Tuscaloosa’s Incident Commander Robin Edgeworth announced that the city is reopening its federally funded voluntary property demolition program this week. Edgeworth addressed the city council in its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night and said the pro-gram, which previously expired Sept. 15, would be reopening for a limited time this month. “For the next few days we’re
going to give citizens the oppor-tunity to come in and sign up for voluntary demolition.” Edgeworth said. Edgeworth said the city coun-cil will begin declaring build-ings in need of demolition to be public nuisances on Oct. 26, and that reopening the voluntary program is the last chance for citizens whose properties were in the path of the April 27 torna-do to demolish those structures with FEMA funds. Property owners who do not
enter the voluntary program prior to Oct. 26 will face a coun-cil vote on the state of their property and, if declared a nui-sance, condemnation, at heavy costs to the owners of the prop-erty. “Communicate with your neighbors if you see something that needs to be demolished or something that bothers you.” Edgeworth said. “Let them know we have this program in place once again.”
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• Women’s Volleyball vs. Tennessee: 6 PM, Knoxville, Tennessee
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• Men’s Tennis, Alabama’s opponents are TBD, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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By Zackary Al-KhateebSports Reporter
The Alabama football team is continuing to prepare for the Vanderbilt Commodores Saturday. The Commodores are 3-1 on the sea-
son and 1-1 in Southeastern Conference play. The Commodores jumped
out to a surprising 3-0 start to the season before losing their first
SEC game of the year to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Still, Vanderbilt has per-formed well this season, especially on the defen-sive side of the ball. On the season, Vanderbilt’s defense has ranked in the top 25 nationally in aver-age yards per game (11th), rushing yards per game (25th), and passing yards per game (22nd). Head coach Nick Saban said his
team will not take anything for granted against
Vanderbilt, on either side of the ball. “Vanderbilt is a much more chal-lenging opponent than people may think,” Saban said. “They’re 3-1, and they’ve got one of the best turnover margins in the country and play really well on defense. They’re doing a good job of scoring points on offense with the players that they have and the things they do. It’s going to be very challenging for us in this game.”
Indeed, one aspect of the defense in which the Commodores have dominat-ed is interceptions. They lead the nation,
with 14 interceptions through four games, three of which have been returned for touchdowns. They have also forced two fumbles this season and have a
+7 turnover margin on the year, ranking them fifth nationally in the turnover margin. Saban said despite the challenge the Vanderbilt secondary may provide to quarterback AJ McCarron, he only expects him to play up to his standards and to continue to manage the game. “I expect him to do what we want him to do to execute our offense, manage our team, take what the defense gives him,” Saban said. “We have all the respect in the world for Vanderbilt, what they’ve done on defense. “They have a lot of interceptions, and their team has done a really good job of ball hawking, and one of the reasons they’re
having success is they have a very posi-tive turnover ratio as a team and their sec-ondary has made a lot of plays for them.” Still, senior linebacker Courtney Upshaw said he doesn’t think AJ is the kind of quar-terback to be intimidated, whether by oppos-ing players or the way their defense has played. “Oh no, no,” Upshaw said. “No, not AJ. I mean, even when we’re out there, jok-ing, talking noise, he’s talking back…” Indeed, Upshaw said the team is preparing for Vanderbilt like any other team. He said they’re going to continue to prepare as they always have. He also said the fact that this is homecoming week for Alabama won’t factor in to the way they play. “To the fans, it’s homecoming,” Upshaw said. “But to us, it’s just another game. We just want to go out and compete. Doesn’t matter who it was, so if it’s homecoming or just a regular game, we’re just ready to play.”
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The Alabama volleyball team continues Southeastern Conference play this week-end with matches against Tennessee and Kentucky. The Crimson Tide will play Tennessee on Friday, Oct. 7 and Kentucky on Sunday, Oct. 9. Tennessee is ranked the No. 19 team in the country and the No. 1 team in the SEC at 13-2 overall and 6-0 in the SEC after sweeping the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Volunteers are currently on a nine-game winning streak. Kentucky is the No. 2 team in the SEC at 15-3 overall, 5-1 in league play, with their only conference loss being to the Florida Gators. “This is going to be the toughest weekend of the sea-son,” head coach Ed Allen said. “We’re playing two of the top three teams in the SEC at their place, so that should be an interesting challenge for us.” These two games are pivot-al for the Tide as they look to climb up the SEC rankings.
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Alabama (9-8, 2-4 SEC) is cur-rently tied for eighth place in the SEC. Getting a win against one of the top two teams in the conference would be a huge confidence booster for a team that has struggled in confer-
ence play. “They’re two very good teams, and they’re not going to give us wins,” Moyer said. “We definitely have to play at the level we’re capable of playing. We have to put the pressure on
them.” The Tide has had an up and down season so far in 2011 and have yet to get on a roll in conference play. Moyer said the team will use the win against Alabama A&M as moti-vation.
“It was good to get our confi-dence back going into a tough weekend,” Moyer said. After facing Kentucky and Tennessee, the Tide will return home to Foster Auditorium to face the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday, Oct. 14.
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In Alabama’s last media availabil-ity before the homecoming game against Vanderbilt, head coach Nick Saban recognized the Commodores as an underrated opponent. “They’re a tougher team than people think,” Saban said. “They’re 3-1, they have a good offense, and they have one of the best turnover margins in the country. One of the reasons they are having so much success is because they have such a good turnover margin, and their secondary makes a lot of plays for them.”
Offensively, the Commodores need to perform better than they did in their 21-3 loss to South Carolina in order to move the ball on the Crimson Tide defense. Quarterback Larry Smith had 44 yards through the air and only got 18 rushing yards from leading rusher Zac Stacy. Moving the ball will be difficult for Vanderbilt because the Alabama defense only allows 1.8 yards per carry.
DT Josh Chapman featured on SI cover
For the third time in six months, Alabama has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
Defensive tackle Josh Chapman was the cover athlete with “Ram! Jam! ‘Bama!” as the headline. Saban jok-ingly recognized how unusual it is for defensive players to be in such prominent roles. “I was wondering how that hap-pened myself,” Saban said. “Let me say this. He’s probably happy that he was on the cover, but he’s being harassed about it. Not just by play-ers, but by certain coaches.” Linebacker Courtney Upshaw put the harassment aside for Chapman. “I haven’t seen it, but I heard on the radio this morning that he was on it,” Upshaw said. “I’m happy for anyone on it. A defensive player on it – you know I’m happy.” Trent Richardson was on the
cover for SI’s college football pre-view issue, and SI featured former cornerback Javier Arenas walking through the destruction of the April 27th tornado on the cover in the aftermath.
Focus on defense going to holding assignments
A big contributor to the three losses of the 2010 season was busted plays on defense. That has not been a problem thus far in the 2011 season, and Saban gave some details about what goes into that on Wednesday. “When you look at it from a defensive perspective, I think
a mental error means you have some part of the field unde-fended, a gap, and if they take advantage of that, they have a very good chance of having an explosive play,” Saban said. “We sit down and we look at every play, and if I can’t write down why that defense succeeded or failed, we’ve got bad defense, bad coaching, a lot of bad things going on.” Saban went on to say that the defense should work unless there is a missed assignment, a missed tackle, bad execution or other things of that nature, and it is those things that the Tide will work on throughout the season.
The Alabama men’s and women’s cross-country teams remain ranked in the South Region top 10 in the latest edi-tion of the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) regional rankings. The women’s cross-country team is ranked No. 9 in the South Region, while the men’s team is ranked No. 10. The Crimson Tide women dropped two spots to No. 9
after a sixth-place finish at the Greater Louisville Classic on Oct. 1. The Tide is one of six Southeastern Conference teams to be included in the top 10. The other SEC schools include Florida (No. 2), Vanderbilt (No. 3), Mississippi (No. 5), Georgia (No. 6) and Mississippi State (No. 7). The men fell out of the No. 4 slot for the first time all season to No. 10 this week after com-
peting without a pair of top run-ners on Saturday. The men’s team came in at 19th overall at the Greater Louisville Classic, with two of its top runners, Carison Kemei and Oliver Blake, both being held out of the race. Alabama will return to action on Oct. 15 when they host the Crimson Classic at the Harry Pritchett Running Course in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Runners and outdoor enthusiasts now have a store near campus where they can purchase outdoor apparel. Expeditions, which opened this week, has lifestyle and outdoor clothing for college students and adults of all ages. “There aren’t any running stores around campus, and you see people running all the time. We are meeting those people’s needs by providing running shoes and athletic apparel,” said Taylor Callaway, Expeditions’ marketing director. Expeditions also provides University of Alabama apparel and accessories, boutique-style dresses for girls and dress clothing for guys. This weekend Expeditions will host its grand opening, giv-ing out door prizes and provid-ing 10 percent off all items for UA student shoppers. The store is located at 1201
By Hannah MuncherContributing Writer
Homecoming is a time when the University comes together to celebrate unique UA tra-ditions. From crowning the homecoming queen, to painting the town red, to dance and step competitions, students all sup-port each other for a fun week at the Capstone. This year’s homecoming hasn’t been any different; there have been many activities, which started Sunday with the Roll Tide Run and will continue through Friday with the tradi-tional homecoming pep rally and NPHC homecoming step show. The NPHC homecoming step show, which has been a home-coming tradition for 30 years, will be held Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. in Foster Auditorium. The step show is one of the only times the members of NPHC come together for a single event all year. The teams began working on their
Stepshow brings fl air to homecoming festivities
routines early in the fall semester. “What makes it such a special show is that it’s all the African-American greek organizations coming together,” said NPHC president Xavier Burgin. Last year was the first year the step show was held in Foster, and they sold 2,600 tick-ets for the show. Each year, they hope to attract more audi-ence members to the event. Defending champions Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity will compete with the other NPHC member sororities and fraterni-ties for the title. In sticking to the theme of homecoming, “The Traditions Roll On,” the step show will incorporate elaborate themes with vibrant music into the show. This year’s host will be the comedian Jermaine “Funny Maine” Johnson and the show will feature performers such as UA’s own Rip-Tide Dance Team, Tuscaloosa’s O&J Dance Team
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and the winner of this year’s Homecoming Talent Show. “It’s one of the most enter-taining shows to see across the Alabama campus in gen-eral,” Burgin said. “It’s one of those aspects of culture you don’t get to see on a regular basis.” Tickets for the NPCH homecoming step show are $15 in advance for students and $20 for general admis-sion. For advanced tickets, visit www.sgatix.com.
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University Blvd. across from Buffalo Phil’s, in the former location of The Booth. Expeditions aims to appeal to the college student who wants to stay fit and be active. “My favorite thing about Expeditions is the actual sur-rounding and setting of the store,” said Dannon Bedwell, UA graduate and Expeditions employee. They chose the location because of its proximity to the University’s campus, making it accessible to students. Robert Tanner will manage the store, which is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
“Sixty percent of Expeditions will be devoted to apparel and 40 percent to footwear,” Jeff Gale, Expeditions’ official buyer, told The Tuscaloosa News. Gale has chosen the brands of Patagonia, Mountain Hardwear, Mountain Khakis, Lucky Jeans and Stretch Jeans for the store. Its footwear brands include Sperry, Clarks, Saucony, Newton, Pearl Izumi, Nocona Western-style boots and Ugg and Frye women’s boots. Expeditions is one of two exclusive sellers of Southern Marsh’s University of Alabama T-shirt. Southern Marsh makes T-shirts that feature their logo and a duck. Courtney
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The Pink Box Burlesque, Tuscaloosa’s own Burlesque Troupe, will perform its annual masquerade show on Saturday at the Bama Theatre. Saturday’s performance will include singing, live music, com-edy and burlesque acts. Usually, the annual masquerade is a straightforward masquerade. However, this year’s perfor-mance theme is “Steampunk,” creating a fusion of styles that The Pink Box Burlesque’s mis-tress, Mama Dixie, describes as “a celebration of the Victorian era and all things dark and futuristic” and an “anachro-nistic combination” of the two styles. The Pink Box Burlesque brings back the traditional variety show, complete with sketch comedy and standup
performances. The troupe will be accompanied by a jazz quar-tet that includes an upright bass, drums and special guests on saxophone and guitar for Saturday’s performance. In addition to bringing enter-tainment and vaudeville culture to Tuscaloosa, the troupe hopes to give an empowering message to the audience as well as the performers. “The PBB’s mission is to cel-ebrate diversity and empower-ment – that everyone is sexy, fun and intelligent in their own way,” Mama Dixie said. Pink Box performer Telsa Coil also described the experience of performing with the troupe as empowering. “Our performers have con-trol from the beginning of the process to the end: selecting the themes, building acts, creat-ing costuming and sets, and, of course, the actual performance.”
The Pink Box Burlesque seeks to appeal to an audience as diverse as the show’s themes. According to Mama Dixie, audi-ences range from 18 to 90 years old and include men, women, conservatives, liberals, singles and married couples. As the word “Burlesque” sug-gests, the show includes adult themes. You must be at least 18 to attend the show. Telsa Coil explains the age of admittance does not necessarily imply that the show includes unseemly material. “Burlesque is adult entertain-ment,” Coil said. “That doesn’t mean that it’s inappropriate or illicit. It simply means that our shows are geared towards the grown-up crowd.” The Pink Box Burlesque ensures “a riotous good time” with “some of the best variety entertainment in the Southeast.” The Bama Theatre is located
at 600 Greensboro Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., the band starts playing at 8:30 and the perfor-mance starts at 9. Tickets are available for $10 presale and $15 at the door. Proceeds from the show will benefit Limbs of Love, a non-profit organization ben-efitting amputees and provid-ing prosthetic limbs for those in need.
By Jared Downing
When most people think of haggling on the road, they see something out of “Casablanca”: dingy market stalls packed with hookahs and brass pocket watch-es and manned by toothless shy-sters. This is pretty much spot-on. Haggling can be one of the most exciting and exotic parts of travel. These are a few things to keep in mind while you’re whee-lin’-and-dealin’:
You can always go lower
When I started traveling, I was told to haggle, but I figured that was on things like fresh fruits, rickshaw rides, and fake Rolexes - you know, Third-World stuff. I took hotel rooms, train tickets, tour packages and merchan-dise from really modern-looking stores at face value. But on the road, if it’s got a price, odds are it can go down. Assume every-thing is negotiable. It’s expected in developing countries, and
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sure, remember: you can always go to someone else. Keep that in mind, and you’re Clint Eastwood.
…and turn ‘em around!
Fortunately, their tactics go both ways, so turn it around. Dangle the sale in front of them. Draw out the discussion. Take long pauses to examine the item (sellers can’t stand silence). Fill them with hope, then snatch it away. Delight in their agony, if you wish, but always seem inde-cisive. Aim to make them get caught in the moment and settle on a price they never wanted. After all, that’s what they’re try-ing to do to you.
Master the art of walking away
The ol’ walkaway can be a powerful card, but don’t be too quick to play it. Again, the low-est a seller is willing to go when you walk up isn’t necessarily the same after a few minutes of hag-
gling. Let him anticipate a sale, and he’ll be a lot more likely to panic and cut his own throat when he sees it walking away. Oh, and don’t bluff. Be ready to commit; they can tell if you aren’t. A good soft walkaway that works with vendors: “Maybe I’ll just look at your other stuff.”
Common mistakes to avoid
-Never ask for the “last price” and expect them to give it to you. It seems obvious, but people do this. - Don’t believe anything a seller says. “This is my last price,” “This is the only one left,” “These aren’t the Droids you’re looking for,” etc. -If you’re new to bartering, it’s easy to get anxious and close the deal too soon. Always shoot for lower. If he’s made an offer, it isn’t going anywhere. -Never let a seller guilt-trip you into buying something. You don’t owe them anything, and they know it.
even in London or Berlin you can swing a deal on a pea coat or iPod. It doesn’t always work (one notable exception is pre-pared food, for some reason), but you’ve got nothing to lose by try-ing.
Third-World stuff is cheaper
than you think
The haggler’s best tool is a knowledge of how much stuff is actually worth – something that comes with getting used to a new place – but don’t be afraid to plumb the depths of bargaindom. You’ve heard stuff is cheap in
developing countries, but in the tourist sector, markups can be staggering, inflated by travelers who just can’t fathom how a tea set that would cost $49.79 in the United States could go for $5 in Nepal.
Know their tricks…
The Seller’s strategy is to psy-chologically invest said sucker to the point of an impulse buy. It works; I used to do it to get peo-ple to donate to Greenpeace (for 12 bucks an hour, mind you). It goes like this: What started as a curious inqui-ry somehow becomes a dire con-flict. A few minutes of haggling now feel like hours of intense negotiation. You realize you desperately want, no, need that hand-carved soapstone ashtray, and he’s somehow made you believe it’s the only one left. But he wants six dollars more than what you asked, how can you spare such a fortune?…Oh, fine! When you start to feel pres-
Byembe “Special-Price-for-You” Kallibala, a watch/sunglasses ven-dor, tries to sell his products at the highest price he can.
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Members of the Pink Box Burlesque perform on stage.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today is an 8 -- Listen to the wisdom of your elders. Their experience can save you trouble. Focus your energy towards productive adventure. You may find an answer in a dream.Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Today is a 7 -- When things get tough, turn to your friends. Take your time to get it right, and call for reinforcements, if needed. Emotion wins over logic today.Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- Work quickly (but carefully), so you can focus on family matters today. You’re earning brownie points as well as experience and are almost ready to move to the next level.Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Today is a 7 -- If there’s a solution to the problem, why worry? If there’s not a solution, why worry? Apply insights to a family dilemma. Double-check your appointments.Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today is an 8 -- Stick to practical morning routines. Writing or recording projects can be profitable today. Apply your grandmother’s wisdom to a problem for smooth results.Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Today is an 8 -- Things may not go according to plan, so prepare to shift as needed. Trust the structure that you’ve built. There’s more work coming in. Craft your vision statement.Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Today is a 6 -- You don’t always have to say “yes.” Give up a fantasy to discover a new re-ality that’s been hiding there all along. It’s better than what you thought you wanted.
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By Alexandra Ellsworth Staff Reporter
With football season in full swing, students are not lack-ing for things to do on weekends. But for anyone looking for something to do in the evenings on weekdays, trivia nights offer a way to apply the useless facts and pop culture refer-ences cluttering the average college student’s brain. Those with extensive knowledge of sports, movies, history or any other subject can attend trivia night at various bars and restaurants around Tuscaloosa. On Tuesday nights, Mellow Mushroom is the place to be, offering two rounds of trivia at 7 and 8 p.m. “It’s free, you can win prizes, and it’s fun,” said T.D. Wood, a Mellow Mushroom employee and trivia night host. “It is a reason to get out of the house on a Tuesday night and better than spending your night at a library. Also, there is great pizza and a great beer selection.” At Mellow Mushroom, Wood asks nine questions and then a final question for each round. Participants can stay for both rounds or just come for one. They also offer $2 pints of beer all night. Questions are divided into broad categories like sports, history and music, as well as specific categories like car-
toons, architecture and fashion. Mellow Mushroom’s trivia night is a part of the Birmingham Trivia League. Challenge Entertainment cre-ated live trivia nights to bolster sales in a variety of estab-lishments throughout the country. It is primarily for restau-rants, pubs and taverns on off-peak nights to attract custom-ers and increase revenue. Players who do well at the local trivia nights can qualify for the semi-finals and potentially win $5000 in cash and prizes. Wood said they have a lot of regulars come every Tuesday, one of them being David Smith, whose team is named Electric Mayhem after the Muppets band. Smith, who owns DSmithImages, is known around Mellow Mushroom for his skills in trivia. Wood said he has won numerous times. “It’s one thing I am ultra competitive at,” he said. “I am good at retaining random information, and I am able to use it here. It helps keep me sharp at it.” Smith said he enjoyed coming because it gives him something to do on the nights he is not busy during the week. Smith also attends many of the other trivia nights in Tuscaloosa. “Waste a lot of time on Wikipedia,” he said to those interested in coming. “It really helps.”
Monday: The Houndstooth, 9 p.m.Prizes: 1st place – $50 bar cash2nd place – $20 bar cash 3rd place – $10 bar cash
Best names: None; employees said none of them could be printed
Sample question: “Who was the shortest presi-dent?” Answer: James Madison
Tuesday: Mellow Mushroom, 7 p.m. (fi rst round) and 8 p.m. (second round) First round prizes: 1st place – $20 gift card to Mellow Mushroom2nd place – $10 gift card to Mellow MushroomBest team name – Free appetizer
Second round prizes1st place – $30 gift card to Mellow Mushroom 2nd place – $20 gift card to Mellow Mushroom Best team name – No prize sec-ond round
Best names: Amy Winehouse Has Been Sober for 24 Hours My Couch Pulls Out But I Don’t Forget Community College Let’s Get Drunk and Eat Chicken Wings
Wednesday: Innisfree, 8:30 p.m. Prizes: They vary. They use whatever they can get their hands on, such as T-shirts, key chains, etc.
Best names: None; employees said none of
Wednesday: Brown’s Corner, 8 p.m.Prizes: 1st place – $502nd place – $303rd place – $10
Best name: Chico Bail Bond
Thursday, Wilhagan’s, 8 p.m.Prizes: 1st place – $50 bar cash 2nd place – $25 bar cash 3rd place – $10 bar cash
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Can you handle the trivia from Mellow
Mushroom?
Answers: 1. Barry White; 2. Alec Baldwin; 3. Eat it (it’s a cherry)
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Flicksto catch this weekend
• Real Steel (PG-13)• The Ides of March (R)• 50/50 (R)• Courageous (PG-13)• Dream House (PG-13)• What’s Your Number? (R)• Abduction (PG-13)• Contagion (PG-13)• Dolphin Tale 3D (PG)• Killer Elite (R)• Moneyball (PG-13)• The Lion King (G)• Contagion (PG-13)
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
• Homegrown Alabama Farmers Market: Canterbury Episcopal Chapel, 3 p.m.
•Dance Alabama!: Morgan Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
•Purgatorio: Allen Bales Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
•Dance Alabama!: Morgan Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.
•Cuban Artist Sigfredo Mendoza: Fifth Floor Gorgas Library, 10 a.m.
• Blaine Duncan & The Lookers, Callooh! Callay!, The Bear: Green Bar
LIFESTYLESthis weekend
SATURDAY
•Pink Box Burlesque pres-ents “Steampunk Masquerade”: The Bama Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
