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Tide fails to three-peat, but still proud of 2013 accomplishments

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Stars go hard in the paintNEWS | FOOTBALL

By Adrienne BurchAssistant News Editor

A Friday practice with the Buffalo Bills and a delayed flight did not stop former Crimson Tide defensive end Marcell Dareus from returning to Tuscaloosa on Saturday to play in the second annual Chris Rogers

charity paintball tournament. Dareus was awarded the honor of tourna-ment MVP because of dedication.

“The reason he was MVP is because he came so late but still did every-thing he wanted to do,” Chris Rogers, organizer of the event, said. “It meant a lot and was a special situation.”

Dareus was joined at Central High School after A-Day by Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram and many other former Crimson Tide greats, including Trent Richardson,

Mark Barron and Julio Jones. The players signed autographs and hung out with their former teammates before hitting the field to play some paintball.

Chris Rogers, a member of the 2009 national championship team, started this tournament last year to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Roger’s mother, Mary Rogers, beat the disease five years ago.

CW | Adrienne BurchMark Ingram, Carson Tinker and B.J. Scott take cover behind an infl atable bunker at the Chris Rogers charity paintball tournament.

Former Alabama players align on paintball course

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NEWS | LAST LECTURE

Cassandra Simon set to deliver The Last Lecture

By Mark HammontreeStaff Reporter

Cassandra Simon will give the sev-enth annual Last Lecture presenta-tion Monday at 6 p.m. in 159 Russell Hall.

The Last Lecture is a lecture series started by the UA Graduate School in 2007 to provide an opportunity for students to nomi-nate and select a University of Alabama faculty member to give a final lecture as the school year winds to a close. The series operates behind the prompt, “If this were your last time to address a group of students, what would you say to them?”

Simon, an associate professor in the School of SocialWork, has been a finalist for the Last Lecture multiple years. Vicky Carter, a third year doctoral student in the School of Social Work, said she is one of many stu-dents who nominated Simon for Last Lecture every year since the series began. Carter said she nomi-nated Simon because of her ability to engage students and for the passion she shows in her work and her teaching.

“I’ve been a student in her classes and worked with her as a TA,” Carter said. “The class atmosphere is unique. It’s one of respect and feeling valued. She notonly shows expertise in the content, but also encourag-es students to seek meaning and self-evaluate. She is interested in your reactions, thoughts and ideas aboutthe subject matter.”

Michelle Fuentes, a doctoral candidate in politi-cal science and a selection committee member since 2010, said Simon stood out year after year because of her fire and passion shines through her students’nominations.

“Dr. Simon has been a finalist several times, and thestudents who nominate her always rave about her pas-sion for research and especially for our community,”Fuentes said. “She has a very compelling story to tell, and it’s especially poignant that she will be the first African American woman to give the Last Lecture with this being the anniversary of integration at UA.”

CW | Jingyu WanCassandra Simon

Offensive line stands out in spring game

By Kevin ConnellStaff Reporter

Few players stood out as indi-viduals in Alabama’s annual A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday, but one particular group did as a whole.

After losing three-fifths of last season’s offensive line this off-season, Alabama’s new front five proved it may not be a weakness after all heading into next season.

Joining veterans Cyrus Kouandjio and Anthony Steen, the three newest starters – cen-ter Ryan Kelly, left guard Arie Kouandjio and right tackle Austin Shepherd – helped pave the way

to running back T.J. Yeldon’s sec-ond straight Dixie Howell Most Valuable Player of the Game award.

“The offensive line has done a really good job all spring,” head coach Nick Saban said in his postgame press conference. “I think Anthony Steen and Cyrus Kouandjio have done a really good job from a leadership standpoint. Ryan Kelly has played well all spring long. He got a lot of experi-ence last year, which I think was helpful to him. Arie Kouandjio had a really good spring. Austin Shepherd had a really good spring. … We need to continue to try to develop more players at that position, but I’m pleased with the progress that that group has made.”

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Students nominated Simon because of her ‘unique’ classroom atmosphere

CW | Alaina ClarkKenyan Drake breaks free during Saturday’s A-Day game.

CW | Alaina ClarkAlabama played for 10 innings against LSU on Sunday.

Tide veterans, rookies mesh well at A-Day

SEE FOOTBALL PAGE 20

Overstreet lifts Alabama to walk-off win vs. No. 2 LSU in 10 innings

By Kevin ConnellStaff Reporter

Not often does a team get a shot at redemption on the same day of a loss but when they do, chances are they’re going to do their best to make the most of it.

Alabama did just that with a 4-3 walk-off win in 10 innings over No. 2 LSU Sunday afternoon at Sewell-Thomas Stadium.

But Sunday’s result carried more significance than just

a big win over one of the top teams in the nation. It was the second result of the day for the Crimson Tide, who fell 8-5 in a historic 16-inning game – the longest game for Alabama since 1893 – that didn’t end until just past midnight on Sunday.

“First of all, I’d like to say I’m just really proud of our team particularly coming out after the ballgame last night [when we played] 16 innings,” head coach Mitch Gaspard said after the win. “To come back out with great effort today and that same kind of intensity we left the ballpark with last night, really we got just what we needed.”

The official game played on Sunday also helped Alabama avoid a three-game sweep, who in the series opener on Friday, came out on the losing end in a 5-0 decision after managing only three hits as a team at the plate.

Freshman second baseman Kyle Overstreet provided the Tide (24-18, 9-9 SEC) with the late-game heroics in Sunday’s win with a bases loaded RBI single to center field.

It was the only hit of the after-noon for the freshman, who has been the Tide’s most consistent batter over the last few weeks.

Victory comes hours after 15-inning game

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“I love coming up like that,” Overstreet said of his game-winning hit. “It’s what I play for.”

Freshman reliever Keaton Haack (1-1) picked up the win after getting the Tide out of the tenth inning unscathed in 2/3 innings of work.

Sophomore right-hand-er Spencer Turnbull (4-1) allowed six hits and two earned runs through nine

innings, but gave up the tying run in the ninth to send it into extra innings. Tigers senior right-hander Joey Bourgeois (2-1) was credited with the loss for LSU.

“He’s just growing, you can see it,” Gaspard said on Turnbull’s performance. “Again, his confidence contin-ues to grow. … He’s that guy where you’re going to like the matchup every Sunday when he’s on the mound.”

With the loss, the Tigers (37-4, 15-3 SEC) are now just 4-2 in its last six games after beginning the season 33-2.

The Tide, who has

struggled to find wins this season in tough outings at the plate, managed just five hits in Sunday’s win.

“They’re a championship-built team,” Gaspard said about LSU. “They’re very well built. As I said, I’m proud of our guys because we did go toe-to-toe for the last 25 innings with them.”

After three scoreless innings from both teams through three innings, the

Tide broke the game open with a two-run inning in the bottom of the fourth. Sophomore right fielder Ben Moore and senior first base-man Austen Smith provided the runs with RBI singles that scored freshman center fielder Georgie Salem and Overstreet, respectively.

After LSU responded with a run in the fifth and seventh innings to tie the score at 2-2, freshman shortstop Mikey

White reclaimed the Tide lead at 3-2 with an RBI single that scored senior catcher Brett Booth from third.

A sacrifice fly to left field plated an LSU runner from third to tie the game at 3-3 and ultimately send the game into extra innings.

The Tide will next travel to Hattiesburg, Miss., to play Southern Mississippi this Wednesday. The first pitch is at 6 p.m.

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Tide needs 10 innings to fi nish LSU series

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Conjure a mental picture of a college frater-nity house and you might come up with the beer- and booze-soaked abode of the Deltas in “Animal House.” But more fraternities are work-ing to shed the popular image of being one big keg party – includ-ing the University of Kansas chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the house where 19-year-old freshman pledge Jason Wren drank himself to death after a night of binge drinking four years ago. The SAE house, which last week held its fourth annual memorial seminar on alcohol abuse prevention, went dry this semester. “That means no alcohol, no parties anywhere in the house at anytime,” said John Stacy, who advises the house as president of the chapter’s house corporation, Kansas Alpha Chapter of SAE House Corp. Good luck with that, said Peter Smithhisler, president and CEO of the North-American Interfraternity Council, which has 5,500 member fraternities. “It is not an easy task because it still is not the norm,” he said.But it is a trend. “There is a large movement nationwide, thanks in part to liability, risk management and common sense, to have fraternity houses go completely dry,” said Amy Long, who heads the advi-sory board of KU’s SAE chapter. Smithhisler said many more fraternities “are substance free than you might think.” He esti-mated the number at perhaps 20 percent of chapters nationwide.Fifteen years ago, it was closer to zero. In the past decade, more national fraternity offices have prohibited members from having alcohol or drugs in their houses. Some fraternities ban alcohol in common areas but allow

members who are at least 21 to have alcohol in their bedrooms. The SAE house at KU had that policy. But keeping a big brother from sharing alcohol with an underage brother is hard to police. The KU fraternity has been working toward the new policy since Wren died March 8, 2009. His death was a springboard for the fraternity to join a campus discussion on the effects of alco-hol abuse. The memorial seminar, part of that effort, is co-sponsored by the Delta Gamma sorority. Of the 15 fraternity houses at KU, SAE is the second to go dry, behind Phi Delta Theta, which banned alcohol 13 years ago. All Panhellenic sororities that include housing at KU and nation-wide are alcohol free. The National Pan-Hellenic Council governing Black Greek organizations, citing “the alarming number of disastrous incidents in which alcohol and drugs play a part,” prohib-its the sale or consumption of alcohol at all council-sponsored events.At Kansas State University, nine of 19 fraternity houses are alco-hol-free. The move to prohibit alcohol at the SAE house at KU didn’t come down from the fraternity’s national office. Last fall, chapter members took the idea to their advisory board, which was put in place to help the fraternity weath-er the storm after Wren’s death. Stacy said that since SAE went dry, pledge class numbers have jumped this semester. To those fraternities resisting the wave toward alcohol prohibi-tion, Stacy said, “sooner or later insurance companies are no lon-ger going to insure this type of behavior, or they will make it so expensive no one will be able to afford it.” No insurance, he said, no fra-ternity house.

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By John BrinkerhoffOpinion Editor

The idea that college is “the jour-ney of a lifetime” might be the single largest cliché employed by college recruiters. Still, there is some truth to that sentiment. Over the past three years, this University has challenged both me and my worldview intellectu-ally, ethically, emotionally and social-ly.

And I know that I am not alone. I have yet to find a senior in this year’s graduating class who would claim that their four years at the Capstone

were anything short of life-changing. For many students, their tenure at Alabama was also the chance to leave a mark on their alma mater.

The students in this year’s senior class have established mentoring pro-grams for Tuscaloosa’s low-income schools, cleared the way for admin-istrative changes to LGBTQ policies, played leading roles in the commu-nity’s response to the April 27, 2011 tornado and have accumulated a veri-table mountain of national awards.

Even though their interests, per-ceptions and personalities greatly differ, these individuals have each

forged powerful stories during their time at The University of Alabama.

This year, we have asked some of the most outstanding members of the class of 2013 to share these stories in columns that will be published on opinion pages throughout this week. These individuals represent a diverse range of involvement and interest on campus; however, they are united by the incredible difference they have made to the UA community.

It is our hope that these columns will provide insight to underclass-men and closure to those who are graduating. From SGA-president-

turned-City-Council-candidate Matt Calderone to Express Night founder Colby Leopard to the legendary Tray Smith, this week’s opinions page will feature the best of what our University has to offer.

Their stories hold lessons and inspirations for every student. As this remarkable class leaves the Capstone, join us in recognizing them and their accomplishments. They have earned it.

John Brinkerhoff is the opinion edi-tor of The Crimson White. His column runs weekly on Mondays.

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By Ashley ChaffinManaging Editor

Saying goodbye to The University of Alabama was supposed to be easy. The plan was to walk May 4 and be gone at most three days later. In October, this col-umn would have been a quick reflection of my opin-ions of the University, a few thank you notes and a final good riddance to my life in Tuscaloosa. Now, the thought of this being the last thing I write for The Crimson White and the thought of leaving paralyzes me with fear and sadness.

Everyone has something about his or her college experience that defines it. Whether it’s the goal to make the perfect 4.0 or a job that keeps you from achieving that goal, a spe-cific force drives everyone to graduation. For me, it was The Crimson White. I

sat down at my computer to write a story about Guerrilla Theatre four years ago, and I never stopped writing.

My favorite restaurants in town are the ones for which I wrote about their openings. My favorite events I knew about because I previewed them in the Lifestyles sec-tion. I even joined a sorority based on an article I wrote about it joining campus. The words that have filled these

pages defined my four years here and now they are defin-ing what I’m going to do in the next four years.

A professor this semester told my class that people either leave the University with a piece of paper or an education. She urged us throughout the semester to make sure we fall into the second category.

A piece of paper will help you get a job. Once you land that job, it will serve as a con-versation piece. It’s in those conversations about college that you’ll know if you left with an education. They will show you what your expe-riences taught you about life. They will show you what you learned about the world outside the classroom. Sure there was football and classes, but make sure you can look back on the people and places that made The University of Alabama what it was for you.

I am leaving Alabama with an education thanks to the Office of Student Media and the people who filled it for the last four years. I have to first thank Kelsey and Stephanie for pressuring me to become an editor. I also have to thank Will and Jon for believing in my ability to be manag-ing editor. I can’t thank you four enough for helping me realize what it is I want to do with my life.

To the people who have kept me sane in the office for the last year, I love all of you more than 700 words will allow me to say. To my number one bro, Stephen, thank you for that one really bad time and for every other

time you’ve been there. To Elizabeth and Mackenzie, you’re the best family I could ever hope for. To every-one else – Melissa, Lauren,

Larsen, Anna and Daniel – thank you fo r eve r y Thursday, CW trip and all of the dedication to the paper and the friend-ships it has fos-tered.

Also, the biggest of thanks to the five people

who have heard me say the words “The Crimson White” at least a million times. Josh and Caleb, I can’t believe it’s been so long since Parker Adams. I’ll never forget every football game, midnight movie and that time we bought “Little Rascals” at 3 a.m. To Zoe, I

wouldn’t trade the last two years of margaritas and mimosas for anything. Jordin – from being the ran-dom girl I was assigned to do a project with to roommates – you made me love Alabama again after my freshmen year, and college would have meant so much less without you by my side. And a final thank you to Eric, without you I know I wouldn’t have survived my last semester. I wouldn’t be here right now if it weren’t for the five of you and your support, I’ll be for-ever grateful for it.

Thanks to these people and countless others that I’m sorry I couldn’t men-tion, I’m graduating with an education. Make sure you surround yourself with peo-ple who allow you to do the same. Roll Tide, y’all.

Ashley Chaffin was the man-aging editor of The Crimson White for the 2012-2013 year.

Students should graduate college with education, not just a piece of paperSENIOR COLUMN

Recognizing seniors who have made a difference at the Capstone

By Hannah Hicks

Act One: “Yea, Alabama!”I am 18. I pack my bags and

drive fast to Tuscaloosa. I want to start a club. I’m going to be an activist. I will say and do important things for important causes.

“A” for access, “B” for Bama Cash. I don’t know where Northport is. What machine? I almost step on a squirrel.

I read D’holbach and Descartes, Pound and Stein. My English composition pro-fessor gives me an A+ on my essay on ambrosia salad. Law schools will give me scholar-ships.

I’m standing in the cold at 2 a.m. because someone pulled the fire alarm for the 13th time this week, but it’s okay. I have houndstooth rain boots.

Act Two: “Drown ‘em Tide”I am 20, almost 21.

“Philosophy and religious stud-ies … what are you planning to do after graduation?”

The more I know, the less I am.

A cog, a commodity trans-ferred laterally and horizon-

tally, laterally and horizontally.The Alabama Constitution is

the root of all evil.The instructor interrupts my

presentation on The Feminine Mystique by sharply asking, “Are you done yet?”

Through allegiances, hierar-chies and structures older and stronger than me.

Business, business profes-sional, business casual, smart casual or casual?

“We had so many strong applicants this year.”

Pink Floyd was right.I try to give my rain boots

to my roommate. She doesn’t want them.

Act Three: “Hit your Stride”I am 22. Achievements are

marked in certificates and $18 cords. My name is on a plaque, but soon no one will know or care why.

“Pomp and Circumstance” is stuck in my head.

I almost step on a squirrel. Some things never change.

When I came to the University, I thought I could be a playwright, telling the stories I imagined, naming the sets, players and directions. I soon found I was mistaken.

I am an actor, speaking, mov-ing and dressing as instructed.

So, I act and wait – wait for the brief, fleeting moment when the script reads “ad lib.”

Then, I write my own play.As I walk across the stage to

receive my diploma May 4, I’ll hit my stride, recalling the stories I wrote, the ones I didn’t, and fellow playwright/actors I met along the way (here’s looking at you, Philosopher Kings and RSSA).

Those houndstooth rain boots are still in my closet. I’ll probably keep them.

Hannah Hicks was the recipi-ent of the John Frasier Ramsey Award.

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| Monday, April 22, 2013 NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS

By Sarah Johnson

As a realist, I know the advice of a CW farewell column means little, but writing this means a great deal to me. To 99 percent of you, this col-umn will seem ridiculous. To some it will be common sense, and others won’t care. You are not the intended audience. I’m writing for the 1 per-cent, who like me, have an “academic addiction” and consider their 4.0 more precious than gold.

If I may slip in a nerdy analogy, a perfect GPA is like the One Ring, and we are Sméagol. The GPA calls to us, and we will do most anything to get and keep it. It seems an object of great power, opening doors for the one who possesses it. But putting it above everything else can destroy you. Smeagol began as a hobbit and slowly devolved into Gollum. When your grades for their own sake become the thing that matter most to you, you lose sight of everything else that matters – your friends, your pas-sions, sleep, social interaction, even your religion. You only say “yes” to schoolwork and “no” to everything else – you become Gollum.

Speaking from experience, it isn’t worth it.

I am a hypocrite to be saying this, of course. It’s a struggle every day for me to remember that a 4.0 for 4.0’s sake is meaningless. I’ll freely admit that I fail; that red cap is still my gold-en calf. But the most important thing is to try. Try to realize that, while the classroom can give you one form of education, your experiences and your activities outside of it will also teach and mold you. It is far better to seek to learn, to grow in one’s knowl-edge, passions and experiences, for the benefit of yourself and those around you, than for grades alone. If you manage to realize this and your GPA still remains high, congrats,

you’re doing it right. Hopefully you figured this out quicker than I did.

College years should not be defined by grades, but by knowl-edge gained and the lasting memo-ries, impact and friendships made. When you are lying on your death bed, or walking across that stage in Coleman, will you cherish that night you stayed in studying for a test that is in 3 days, or memories of late night escapades and midnight sushi? Do perfect grades matter more than impacting the lives of others and fol-lowing your passions?

After high school, I swore in col-lege I would avoid repeating these mistakes – I didn’t at first. It took wonderful friends and mentors, as well as heartache, regrets and time, for it to finally click. So thanks to the friends who put up with me at my worst and pushed me to my best. To AJ, Ryan, Ben, Jordan, Mary, Christine, Raulie, CBHers, SWEsters, ME brethren and everyone else who has changed who I am over these past four years, thank you. Without your support, persistence, brilliance and divine graciousness, I would not be myself. I will treasure your friend-ships more than anything I’ve gained in college. The same goes to my

advisors and mentors, especially Drs. Todd, Ashford and Sharpe, who gave of their time and wisdom repeatedly throughout my years here at Bama. I only hope I can pass on what you have given to me.

Obviously, the choice is up to you. There are times when saying no to going out is appropriate, and then there are times when you are pass-ing up chances to make lifelong memories. All I can tell you is that balance is wonderful, and if you can find a way to balance your schooling, passions and social life (and sleep), you will have achieved a greater maturity than most people reach in their lifetimes. I’ll certainly be jeal-ous of you.

So cherish your time here in Tuscaloosa. Go to class and go to football games. Learn from your friends and from your mistakes. Remember that “yes” and “no” are two little words that can have a very powerful impact on your life – learn when to use each.

I’ll close with two more little words that I will say till I die – Roll Tide.

Sarah Johnson is the recipient of the George J. Mitchell Scholarship and Catherine Johnson Randall Award.

I am Jack’s cautionary tale

By Melissa Brown

I had a friend ask me this year why the paper was reporting on something he found embarrassing to the University. He thought the University should handle it internally and was genuinely curious why we ever publish anything negative. I probably didn’t argue our case very well, so I’m going to give it another shot.

Problems at this university might not get handled unless they are made public. There is no accountability when the media, faculty or students don’t pressure the administration.

That might be fine when your mentor is high-ranking faculty or you have a direct line to someone in Rose. But for the thousands of other students who are at the mercy of deci-sions made by an administration in which they have no input or face time, it is not okay.

Whether it is selling more parking passes than there are parking spaces or a narcotics task force busting into a dorm in the dark of the night to search for a pipe, these actions affect students without a voice, without a person to go to and discuss the injustices they perceive.

But they can go to The Crimson White.While administrators and their favored

students stand on the Mound, congratulat-ing themselves on giving their friends a leg up, there are other students. Other students who, for no particular reason, were passed over their freshman year by administrators who christened the student standing next to them the next golden boy or girl. Other stu-dents who will graduate late because their advisor gave them the wrong advice, unable to distinguish them from any other in the steady stream of students trickling in and out of the office. Other students who miss class regularly because they have to work to support them-selves. Other students who understand the work they do at internships will speak loud-er than their GPA but lose possible mentors or recommendations because they’re not the brightest in the classroom.

It is for these students that we have to drag uncomfortable subjects into the spotlight. We have to make the entire community aware of these issues, because this administration rou-tinely requires public pressure from the com-munity before they will do anything, say any-thing or change anything.

I love this university. I love the campus, the facilities, the people and the opportunities I found here. It is because I love it that I ques-tion it at times. I want it to be the best it can be, not pretending each future student will have a place at the Capstone and then dumping them into the herd once they get here. Not leaving big decisions to an incestuous group of peo-ple who simply choose cronies to follow them, making the same decisions year after year.

I love this university for giving me the chance to work at The Crimson White. We are not perfect, and we make mistakes. It shatters us when we do. But I feel so incredibly proud and honored to be a part of this team.

To my editors that mentored and pushed me – thanks for not firing me when you probably should have. I would not be here today without your angry emails and encouragement. To my former staff, I hope you understand my angry emails and that you feel you were encouraged to find a place in this office, too.

Thank you to The CW staff for respecting my opinion, my work and so often helping me out when I felt like I couldn’t do it anymore. Thank you for a life outside the office – how we all still wanted to hang out after the work week is beyond me, but those are some of the most memorable nights of my college career.

To my friends and family, I apologize for my distraction. The CW was like a shiny new toy on Christmas morning that I couldn’t put down. I’m sorry for work dominating my conversa-tions, going into the office on Friday nights, slipping out of movies to take phone calls. Thank you for your understanding and sup-port. I couldn’t have done it without you.

And to our audience – thank you. Your feedback – the good, the bad and the terrify-ingly ugly – means we’ve done something right. Whatever your complaint about us is, please understand that The CW staff works – often tirelessly, always earnestly – to start conversations about what we report on. The paper wins awards, but your feedback and conversation mean we have succeeded at our one of our most important goals – to spark a conversation.

Melissa Brown was the online editor and for-mer news editor for The Crimson White.

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By Joshua White

It’s that time of year again. Each April, seniors across campus are asked to reflect on their time at the Capstone. Each April, the opinion pages of the CW are filled with nos-talgia (and narcissism). I always loved reading them and was honored to write mine. So here goes.

As I’m sure was the case with many of you, when I was graduating from high school I had seemingly hun-dreds of people ask me about my col-lege plans. If you are like me, nearly all of the people who asked about your plans did so because they want-ed to impart a little wisdom to you. Of all of the unsolicited advice I received at the time, the absolute worst to me personally was something I’m sure all of you heard at least a dozen times: “Make sure to find your passion, and make sure to do something you love.”

After four years at the Capstone, I offer this “wisdom” of my own to all of you: Don’t waste your college expe-rience finding something you love; instead, spend it finding something you hate.

I am a native Alabamian. I have always planned to live and die in Alabama, because I loved Alabama. If you had asked me five years ago, before I came to the University, I would have told you everything that

I loved about it: the beautiful riv-ers, the magnificence of the Muscle Shoals Sound, the renown of the Huntsville Space and Rocket Center and the prestige of The University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School. I could have talked to you for hours about how wonderful it is to live in the state of Alabama. Before college I loved Alabama, but that was only because I wasn’t looking at the whole picture.

During my freshman year, I spent time in Perry County, Alabama. Sophomore through senior year, I spent time traveling throughout Alabama as a Student Fellow of the Blackburn Institute. Throughout these experiences, I saw parts of Alabama that I never knew existed. I heard stories about voter fraud in

the Black Belt. I drove by millions of tons of toxic coal ash. I learned about our archaic state constitution – the longest of any government in the world. I saw firsthand the effects of generational poverty, learned about our dangerously overcrowded prison system and realized the problems facing rural Alabamians and their lack of access to health care.

Most surprisingly, I also learned that it is demonstrably possible to win 62 out of 67 counties in an Alabama gubernatorial election and still not win the election as a whole. Politics aside, this fact says a lot about Alabama’s population distribution and the inequitable access to political representation for rural Alabamians. Suffice it to say I that loved Alabama – past tense – and now I have found several really big things that I hate. This changed my life, learning that I could both love Alabama for its uniqueness and hate Alabama for its shortcomings.

Here’s the point: I loved Alabama because I never really knew Alabama. My vision was very selective, and I didn’t see a whole lot. I was ignorant. But here is the troubling question: What would I have done two weeks from now when I graduate had I gone through my time at the Capstone and never seen these things that I now hate? Here’s the answer: lived and

died an ignorant Alabamian. I found things that I hate while I was a stu-dent here, and now I know what to do when I graduate: roll up my sleeves and get to work. I will live and die an Alabamian, and I do love Alabama, but I have now realized what I need to do to while I’m living here: make life better.

My final piece of advice for all of you is pretty simple. Sure, find your passion and all that sappy stuff about following your dreams and whatnot, but find something you hate in the meantime. Find something that keeps you up at night and find something that makes you burn with indigna-tion. Find something that you can’t stand in this world, something that you think must be changed and change it.

Do not be selective in choosing what you see and do not assume that you know the answers to the complex problems. Don’t be afraid to sit down and talk with people that vehemently disagree with you (and vice versa). Explore the complex issues, find something that you hate, and spend your energy trying to right the wrong that you have discovered. Do not spend your life doing what you love, spend your life making life better.

Joshua White was the student chair of the Blackburn Institute.

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By SoRelle Wyckoff

I have had two types of edu-cational experiences during my four years at The University of Alabama.

The first is the academic. So, thank you to the professors who-have inspired me and challenged me. In these past four years, I have grown to love learning, thinking.

The history department has left me with a passion for the past’s relationship to the pres-ent, one that I hope to pursue for the rest of my life. The journal-ism department has given me professional skills necessary in today’s world. For both of these somewhat contradictory lessons, I am thankful.

My second educational expe-rience has been a cultural one. These lessons could not be taught inside a classroom; they

are uniquely “Alabamian.” Most importantly, they have been unabridged, opening my eyes to both moments of pride and embarrassment.

My cultural experience is epitomized by groups and orga-nizations I was able to take part in as a student. And while I have criticized aspects of the greek system, the SGA and even this paper, I am still very proud to be associated with these

organizations and thankful for how they have shaped me.

My sorority has led me to friends I will know and love and cherish for the rest of my life, “sisters” you could say. Many slander the rush process, but I believe I found a home through that hellish week – a house in which I have found refuge and joy. And despite individual differences within, we are still bonded together through an ancient yet respected pledge. That is something both delicate-ly beautiful and powerful.

Likewise, I have met some of my closest friends in the Student Government Association. While I did not continue involvement, the friends I made remained. SGA quickly taught me that in politics the surface is often not reflective of the waters under-neath; I am not strong-willed enough for politics. But learning

lessons like that now, rather than later, is an essential part of col-lege. Trial and error.

The Crimson White, and spe-cifically this column, has pro-vided me with perhaps some of the greatest lessons of all. In put-ting my words in the eye of the public, I have been criticized in hateful, mean ways. But because of that, I have learned that having an opinion means that you must be willing to consider others’ – ignoring those with poor grammar and words that degrade rather than build. This experience has drained me of energy, but having the opportu-nity to write and be read is some-thing that as a student, as a writ-er, I am beyond appreciative of.

Yet, despite my love for these institutions, I am not blind to their faults.

When I return to Tuscaloosa, in five years or 50, I hope the

greek system has been desegre-gated. I hope that black boys and girls are able to join the same sororities and fraternities as their white peers.

I hope the SGA will rid itself of corruption, detaching itself from unnecessary voting blocs and instead cultivating leaders from all areas of campus.

I hope The Crimson White will use their words to educate its readership in a beneficial way, avoiding the accusatory pursuits of some. And I hope readers open their minds to the fact that sometimes, it’s not right versus wrong, but instead two viable solutions versus one another.

A population increase has cre-ated a school far different than the one I originally applied to. And because of its size, change will be best inflicted through individuals acting through an

organization. My experience is reflective of the organizations I chose to align myself with, but I know there are many more on campus, circulating their own hopes for change.

I have grown as a student and individual during my past four years because of this school, these organizations and the people within them. For their legacy to be positive, they must embrace such growth.

I am ready to leave, but to those who remain, do not be afraid to challenge what you see around you. Change is not pursued by those wanting to destroy the objects of their attention, but by those who care enough to realize change is necessary.

SoRelle Wyckoff served as the opinion editor for The Crimson White.

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By Uglytusk

It’s time to celebrate achieve-ment folks, so break out your best dance shoes, form up the soul train and do your best J-Bo shuffle as we take a look back at another year gone by here at the Capstone.

Before we begin, though, dear readers of our illustrious campus newspaper, we here at the Ugly Tusk (www.ugly-tusk.wordpress.com and @UglyTusk) would like to express our extreme dissatisfaction with being relegated to the opinions page of this venerable rag. Thoughts like ours belong on A1, above the fold (that’s where the important news in a paper goes for all of you who have never sullied your finger-tips with the cheap ink they print this paper on.)

How does one sum up a year at the Capstone? How does one capture lightning in a bottle? How does one explain why “the biggest Starbucks in the world” is also, somehow, the slowest? On the real, y’all need to stop ordering smoothies at a coffee shop. My blood pressure can’t handle it. But let’s stop waffling here and get down to business, because it’s been a busy year at the Capstone.

Oh, and what a year it’s been; we here @uglytusk (uglytusk.wordpress.com) have watched, agape and agog, as the Capstone experienced a major shift in dynamics to start the year. We had a new savior, a liberal with a perfectly manicured beard came in to rescue us all from the oppressive corporate nature of this place! We knew that when the Guy (that’s what we call him

when we tweet at him @ugly-tusk) was going to change this place. We knew that we were being ushered into an era when growing (you know admins use this word this way) the student body population was no lon-ger the paramount concern. We knew we were entering an era when the Capstone would become a Southern bastion of classic liberal education. We knew, knew, we knew, we knew. We knew this so hard that we repeatedly tweeted (@UglyTusk) and posted (ugly-tusk.wordpress.com) about it. The Guy. The Guy was gonna save us.

Little did we know that ruf-fling the feathers of fraternal tradition would lead to (we can only assume) a backroom don-nybrook that would usher in a new era – an era of Celebrating

Achievement and the Judy Bonner Dance Party. In moves that were more confusing than that senate scene in whatever Star Wars movie that was or the climactic scene of “Trading Places” (you haven’t seen it, but trust us, it’s confusing), The Guy was ousted and J-Bo shuffled into his place, re-establishing the status quo and inundating us all with emails that no one, not even those whose achieve-ments are being celebrated, ever reads.

So where are we now, dear students? Where are we? As we look into the crystal mason jar of future-telling and think about what we’re going to tweet (@uglytusk) and post about (uglytusk.wordpress.com) next year, we are saddened. We are saddened like a teacup pig with no hind legs that uses a jerry-

rigged wheel-cart to move to and fro. But, like this sad teacup pig, there is joy and hope in our hearts.

We believe in a future for the Capstone. We believe in a future where you can get a f*cking banana or something approaching healthy food at the Ferg. We believe in a future where a year passes without a racial incident on campus (we made it this year, didn’t we? We’ll be damned.) We believe in a future where emphasis is placed on quality, not quantity, in all things at this university. We believe in a future where the upper echelons of the administration openly support students involved in activi-ties that don’t involve archaic alphabets! We believe in a future where students demand the right to voice their opin-

ions wherever they damn well please without a permit! We believe in a future where The University of Alabama becomes the petri dish for the future leaders of this state who want,nay need, to fix the many ills plaguing it instead of perpetu-ating Alabama’s self-defeating insistence on keeping itself in the stone age! In the words of the immortal Clark Griswold, “Hallelujah, holy sh*t. Where’sthe Tylenol?”

In closing, we’d just like to say: @UglyTusk and uglytusk.wordpress.com.

The UglyTusk is an anonymousblog by UA students that posts commentary on University newsand culture, including critiquesof Crimson White storeis. The writer submitted this column on condition of anomymity.

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By Sarah Elizabeth TookerStaff Reporter

Several administrators have been appointed this academic year, including president, vice president for advance-ment and interim provost, and University faculty and staff point to retirements and pro-motions as explanation for these changes.

In fact, the search for pro-vost remains under way as current interim provost and vice president for research Joe Benson plans to step down from both positions this sum-mer, a UA spokeswoman said.

“Over all, the UA admin-

istration has seen very few changes in recent years,” Cathy Andreen, director of media relations, said. “The changes at the vice presiden-tial level this year resulted because Dr. Bonner was named president, opening the provost position, and because of recent or upcoming retire-ments of long-time adminis-trators.”

The vice president of finan-cial affairs, student affairs and community affairs have all held their positions for a num-ber of years, Andreen said. The only new dean named in the last year was Peter Hlebowitsh of the College of

Education, who joined the University this January from the University of Iowa.

“The most recent vice presi-dential appointments prior to the 2012-2013 academic year were Dr. Benson’s appoint-ment as vice president for research in 2009 and Dr. Nelson’s appointment as vice president for student affairs in 2008,” she said.

Tom Jackson, vice presi-dent for public affairs at the University of Georgia, said while you may not want to hire this many top administrators every year, the is not unusual. “At UGA, we have a new presi-dent starting July 1,” Jackson

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By John BurlesonStaff Reporter

A common practice among students at The University of Alabama is to take courses dur-ing the summer at other colleg-es and universities while away from campus. Many students take advantage of smaller com-munity colleges and universi-ties closer to home to complete some of the more difficult, or non-major course work.

Denny Savage, an associ-ate university registrar at the Capstone, said students should consult with an academic advi-sor at the University before making plans to attend another institution during the sum-mer to ensure their credits will count.

“Once a student has com-pleted courses at the other

institution, he/she must request that the official final transcript be submitted to the UA Office of the University Registrar,” Savage said. “Students should be aware that while this policy guides the transferability of the courses, it does not dictate the applicability of the coursework to the student’s major or degree program.”

He said comprehensive guidelines regarding the trans-ferability of coursework to the University can be found in the transfer credit section of the undergraduate catalog.

According to the Alabama undergraduate catalogue, students are required to attend fully accredited post-secondary institutions that offer baccalau-reate or associate degrees and must attain at least a D in trans-ferable courses, with exceptions such as English compositions and introductory math courses.

Morgan Long, a graduate stu-dent in the romance languages program, took multiple courses away from The University of Alabama and said the process was neither simple nor quick.

“I took two basic, intro sci-ence courses and their labs online at Jacksonville State

University as an undergrad,” Long said. “Since they were sciences I did not have to have them as a requirement for my major and I was a little intimi-dated by science courses at UA. They ended up being easier than what I probably would have had Alabama, but it prob-ably cost more to take them at Jacksonville State than what UA would have cost at the time but, like I said, I was really intimidated by the UA science classes.”

Savage could not speculate on the popularity of taking summer coursework elsewhere and was also unable to comment on how many students transfer summer credits from other institutions, as the later would require the evaluation of “a variety of crite-ria … prior to determining the exact data.” Savage was, howev-

er, say there was, from an “aca-demic perspective,” no harm in taking courses elsewhere as they are applied to degrees the same way.

“From a strictly academic perspective, transfer course-work is applied to a student’s degree program in the same manner as institutional course-work,” Savage said. “While there are certain University-wide and college or department specific restrictions governing the applicability of transfer work, the coursework itself does not hinder a student’s degree progress.”

Long, on the other hand, said the process of transferring credits back to The University of Alabama was difficult and quite lengthy.

“The process of transferring was a pain. I did not actually

know beforehand that I needed to get permission from my advi-sor and the University to take the classes elsewhere and I did it myself, without speaking to any of the faculty here at the Capstone,” Long said. “I remem-ber the people at Jacksonville State University asked me if I was a transient student and I told them I was but they never said anything else about it.”

Long said she did not know she had to get a letter of tran-siency from the University, so after she tried to transfer her credits back to Alabama her advisor had to do a special over-ride.

“In the end they did accept my credits, it just took a while,” she said. “I took a couple of months before my credits showed up on my transcript, and it was a lot of trouble for just two classes.”

Transferring course credit can be long process“ Students should be aware that

while this policy guides the transferability of the courses,

it does not dictate the ap-plicability of the coursework to the student’s major or degree

program.

— Denny Savage

said. “Since he was provost, we now have a vacancy at provost and the senior vice president for finance is retiring July 1.”

Jackson said UGA also has a spot to fill in the vice presi-dent for student affairs posi-tion after the previous admin-istrator was named president of the University of Southern Mississippi, and in the past year they have hired five new deans out of their total of 17.

Sara Barger, dean of the Capstone College of Nursing and chair of the current pro-vost search committee, said while it may not be usual for so many different top positions to change in one academic year, it also is not abnormal.

“What I mean by that is any time you have people in the system moving up, it’s going to open up positions,” Barger said. “And there’s a two fold reason for why this is happening.”

Barger said the first reason was the promotion of two key people, our president to chan-cellor and then our provost to president, and that several people are retiring, which opens up a lot of positions.

“What has made it unusual is both of these happened in the same year,” she said. “But

it’s always a positive thing when you have good people that are so good that they are able to get even higher level positions.”

In addition to her search for a new provost, Barger is cur-rently looking for a new dean to replace herself this August. Barger served as dean for 18 years.

“When you hire top posi-tions like this what you want is the absolute best person for the job,” she said. “If you ever limited a search to internal or external you never really know if you got the right per-son, but by accepting both candidates, you get the best.”

Barger said the search com-mittee she currently serves on was put together by the presi-dent to reflect a broad group of people affected by this position.

“The faculty are all affected by that so you want faculty senate,” she said. “The stu-dents are very affected, so you want representation from the SGA and other student organizations.”

Barger said student input is important for this particular search.

“I really think that we have the best and brightest stu-

dents around and you all do such a great job representing us,” she said. “We really want the candidates to see that by meeting representatives of the student body.”

Michael Bownes, secretary of the Board of Trustees for The University of Alabama System, said he thought age was one of the biggest issues affecting this year’s evolving administration.

“You’re more likely to have turnover in a short period of time with older professors, and I don’t think any of it is unusual at UA,” Bownes said. “No one is being lost in the process either because really they are just moving around, so in a sense, we really haven’t had any big turnover.”

When hiring top-leveladministrators, Bownes said it was important to look at the past five or six hires in assess-ing whether UA tries to look more internally or externally.

“You have to look at all of those and that will tell you where they start, which seems internal,” Bownes said. “If you’ve got a candidate inter-nally it might make the most sense, but it’s also good to bring new people in who have new ways of doing things.”

When she first heard that she had been chosen this year, Simon said she laughed because she had been just a finalist for so many years.

“I think I’m glad it turned out this way though, because it’s the anniversary of integration here on campus and of some of the events of the civil right move-ment,” Simon said. “Those are issues that I’m really passionate about, so I guess it’s good that this came when it did.”

Simon said her speech will deal in large part with the idea of self actualization, which she said is one of the highest forms of human activity.

“A lot of times young people think, ‘Oh, I have a lot of time to figure it all out,’” she said. “I want them to see that what they do with their time right now matters, because we never know just how much time we’ll have.”

The speakers, who have included Utz McKnight and Pulitzer prize winner Rick Bragg, are selected through an

intensive process beginning with a nomination from stu-dents, faculty, or even alumni, and ending with an intensive selection process in a student committee.

“Originally the Graduate School created the committee to chose the speaker, but then after they had been chosen and given their lecture, each profes-sor got to appoint a student to the committee to serve for the rest of that student’s tenure at UA,” Fuentes said.

The selection process becomes more intense after the committee has narrowed the field down to 12 to 16 semifinal-ists. After talking with the stu-dents who nominated the pro-fessors and researching them and their work, the committee tries to bring the number down to around six.

“When it gets to those six to eight semifinalists, we get very serious into finding out as much as we can about these profes-sors,” Fuentes said. “Each final-ist is assigned two committee members, and we go out and talk with their students, we observe one of their classes, and try to at least have one meeting with them.”

Fuentes said the amount that

they learn about the candidates makes it hard to pick a single professor because they all have only good things to be said of them.

“It’s really very difficult to go in and have to choose one out of this group because really it could go to any of them, but we have to come to a unanimous decision, so we spend a lot of time discussing,” Fuentes said.

Carter said she expects that the lecture will be just what those who have taken her class-es would expect.

“Her discussions are not tied to what is in a textbook or arti-cle, but rather she offers real life context to the topic,” Carter said. “I think she will connect with the audience like she con-nects with her students in class by sharing her genuineness, humor and passionate determi-nation to making sure everyone has a voice.”

For Simon, it comes down to an opportunity to impact students.

“I want students to walk away knowing that this is their campus, they have the power to make it what they want it to be,” Simon said. “They have the power to make sure their voice is heard.”

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Lecture speaker has been a fi nalist before


By Ben ClarkContributing Writer

With each new semester, enrollment at The University of Alabama continues to climb.

Along with a dramatic rise in students, new housing complexes are sprouting all over Tuscaloosa to meet the demand. In fall 2012, the largest freshman class in UA history, almost 7,000 students, made the move to Tuscaloosa.

With all of those students eligible to move out of the dorms in the summer, along with other students looking to move, the competition between new complexes being built is already on.

Julie Elmore, assistant direc-tor of off-campus and greek housing, said she believes hav-ing variety in housing is always helpful.

“There have been a number

of new developments over the last few years and with the University’s continued increase in enrollment, it is nice for our students to have off-campus housing options,” Elmore said. “There are many bigger prop-erties being built, including The Gates at Cedar Crest, The Lofts at City Center, Old Row at Cloverdale, Green Bear, The Avenue at Tuscaloosa, 513 Rock Point and more, and also

many small properties with 4-5 units being built.”

With the possibility of more than ten new complexes being completed by the fall, each development hopes to attract students with services not offered by others. The Lofts at City Center, a complex being built on the corner of McFarland Boulevard and 13th street, is working to separate itself from the pack with food services and various stores in the complex, retail agent Adam Pisarsky said.

“It is going to be much more than housing,” Pisarsky said. “It is going to be a community, with restaurants and retail in the front.”

Phase one of the complex, which is due to be complete by move-in day August 17th, will feature a free parking garage, a 24-hour clubhouse, fitness center, study room and two

National Christian fraternity, BYX, starting UA chapterBy Taylor VeazeyContributing Writer

A group of friends who share a common faith hope to reach out to other young men through a new chapter of the Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity at The University of Alabama.

Beta Upsilon Chi is a national Christian fraternity that “exists for the purpose of establishing brotherhood and unity among college men based on the com-mon bond of Jesus Christ,” according to its website.

Brandon Delavar, a sopho-more in business management and president-elect of the UA BYX chapter, said advi-sors from the national BYX headquarters recently visited

campus after the group sent in a video. Delavar said they are currently going through the application process for becom-ing an official student organiza-tion and hope to complete it in time to have a fall rush period.

“Right now we’re trying to find interested people to get started,” Delavar said. “We have a bunch of people that are staying over the summer to

talk to people at Bama Bound.”Delavar said the found-

ing members are reaching out to guys from their home-towns that are coming to The University of Alabama to help get the word out about BYX. He said they are receiving a lot of support from other BYX chapters.

“We have received calls from other schools like Mississippi

State, Tennessee, Georgia and Clemson saying they are pray-ing for us,” Delavar said.

Delavar said BYX will oper-ate much like any other social fraternity, participating in date parties and formals, as well as rush and weekly chapter meetings. The meetings will include normal business mat-ters, but also worship, prayer and personal testimonies, Delavar said. BYX also features weekly cell groups, which are a combination of Bible study and accountability.

“It’s a way for guys to keep each other accountable with walking in their faith and encouraging each other,” Delavar said.

Ryan Gregory, a sophomore

majoring in exercise and sports science, said he thinks BYX will meet a specific need at the University, combining the fra-ternity and church experience.

“It will be a place where Christian guys can be involved in greek life and still be able to grow in their faith and have support from others,” Gregory said.

Gregory said they hope to have around 30 total members after the fall rush, including the founding 15 members. He said they will rely on word of mouth for now to reach out to prospec-tive pledges.

Jason Johnston, a sopho-more majoring in physics, said he learned about BYX while working at a camp with BYX

members from other campus-es. He said his church friends had already talked about start-ing a chapter when the nationaladvisor called.

“It’s been really cool to see it come together,” Johnston said. “We’ve become good friends over the last year.”

Johnston said he hopes BYX provides a place for young men to learn to live out their faith,even away from their homes and parents.

“They haven’t lived on their own, and don’t know what it’s like to stand for their beliefs,” Johnston said. “We want to make that impact on men com-ing in, and help them create good relationships with every-one else.”

Housing options to rise with student enrollment

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CW | Whitney HendrixAt least fi ve new off-campus student housing complexes are popping up close to campus.

pools. Phase two, which will begin after the fall opening, will include restaurants and a shopping center, along with more housing. Pisarsky also said rent prices will start at $547 per person.

While the 500,000 square-foot facility will surely be a commu-nity by itself, other new com-plexes are focused on keeping things simple for students.

Both 513 Rock Point and Old Row at Cloverdale will be locat-ed near the Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium on Coliseum Road, and both use the ability

to walk to class as a top selling point. Old Row at Cloverdale is designed for students who wish to live with multiple room-mates, offering only five bed-room units at $645 per person.

Additionally, while The Lofts and 513 Rock Point both offer between two and four bed-rooms, only Rock Point offers one-bedroom units.

The Gates of Cedar Crest, located on 15th Street, also boasts its closeness to cam-pus, but the main element they offer students is spacious-ness, Charles Edwards of H.A.

Edwards Real Estate said.“What we are going for is

space. Not living on top of each other, getting out of dorms, where you are in a 10x10 room, but moving to a 12x14 room,” Edwards said. “Pretty much, if you want some breathing room, come here.” The gated commu-nity will only offer two bed-room units, at $1,350 a month for both.

With these complexes and more on the way, the days of dorm life will soon be in the past for many students at the Capstone.

“There have been a number of new developments over the last few years and with the University’s continued increase in enrollment, it is

nice for our students to have off campus housing options.

— Julie Elmore

“They haven’t lived on their own, and don’t know what it’s like to stand for their beliefs. We want to make that impact on men coming in, and

help them create good relationships with everyone else.

— Jason Johnston

NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS | Monday, April 22, 2013

By John BurlesonStaff Reporter

The Provost Search Committee interviewed their second candidate for the office Friday, welcoming Pam Whitten, who is currently an administrator at Michigan State, to the campus of the Capstone for their questions.

Sara Barger, dean and pro-fessor at the College of Nursing and the chair of the committee, welcomed those in attendance and gave some information about Whitten’s past as a pro-fessor and administrator in higher education.

“She moved up through the teaching and administra-tive ranks to be the dean and professor of the College of

Communications Arts and Sciences,” Barger said.

In her presentation, Whitten praised the faculty for their dedication to higher education despite the hardships which are frequently involved with teaching and administrating at public universities.

“We have all faced issues with the financial situation,” she said. “We have felt stress with keeping tuition low but

still meeting certain goals. We feel the increasing expectation for students to graduate in four years and meet continuity of education goals. Issues con-tinue but we have embraced the unstable environment of higher education. The commitment and product com-ing out of Alabama is really encouraging. What this means is that we have to play offense. We have to drive.”

Alabama interviews 2nd candidate for provost“Everything we do, we have to ask: Is this helping our students? Alabama

has a great reputation for undergraduates and this should remain.

— Pam Whitten

Mark Barron, former Crimson Tide safety, said he met Rogers during his fresh-man year when Rogers was a senior.

“Chris taught me that it’s not all about football,” Barron said. “There are other things to life and giving back to the commu-nity.”

Ingram also said he became good friends with Rogers dur-ing their time playing together for the Tide.

“Chris has been a great friend to me and a great team-mate ever since I stepped foot on campus,” Ingram said. “He’s been someone I can turn to for advice, lean to for encourage-ment. He’s always positive and wants to do positive things.”

Ingram said the most impor-tant advice Rogers ever gave him was to give back.

“He’s positive, motivating and very encouraging,” he said.

Ingram said he was also excited to play a little paint-ball with some of his former teammates and friends.

“Instead of just interacting with the people, I’m excited about getting out there playing some paintball, shooting some people up. That’s a little fun,” Ingram said.

Rogers started a nonprofit organization called Together Assisting People (TAP) three years ago that helps under-privileged and at-risk youth in the Tuscaloosa area. Saturday’s event was run and hosted by Rogers and the TAP staff.

The Gameheads took home first place for the second year

running at the tournament. The MVP’s were Dareus and former Tide wide-receiver Brandon Gibson. The paintball course was set up and run by The University of Alabama club paintball team and Splatzone.

“I think from the standpoint of the overall event, I can only use the word amazing,” Rogers said. “It was amazing how per-sonable the guys were, and that they were able to interact with the kids.”

Rogers said they doubled the amount of funds raised last year.

PAINTBALL FROM PAGE 1

Former Tide players hit paintball course

Whitten also praised The University of Alabama for its expectation and reputation for service to its undergradu-ate student body. She said the University is well known out-side of the South, and this rep-utation should remain.

“Everything we do, we have to ask: Is this helping our stu-dents? Alabama has a great reputation for undergraduates and this should remain,” she said. “Expectations should not just be met, exposure must be larger than just the U.S. and the six year graduation rates are unacceptable.”

Whitten said that as a stu-dent, professor and a dean she has been well prepared to be a provost, in part, by her research and work which has required her to be interdisciplinary.

“The type of research I did

was interdisciplinary. From day one I had to work with economists, engineers, nurs-es, and many others to do my research,” Whitten said. “As a dean I never expected that I would get to know all of the other facets of campus, I mean other colleges, government relations, human resources, and even planning and develop-ment. Who would have guessed I would have been this close with the construction guys?”

As a dean, Whitten also increased research dollars in her college and revised both graduate and undergraduate course work and academics, providing an interesting look into her duty as an academic officer and administrator.

“The experience you have as a dean is excellent preparatory work for the duty of provost,” she said.

Whitten said while she was dean of College of Communication Arts andSciences at Michigan State University she revised 75 per-cent of undergraduate and 100percent of graduate course-work and academics. She also increased research dollars by 200 percent while dean.

Whitten highlighted her ownthoughts on what a provost is and should be at a state flagship university like The University of Alabama.

“I’m a big believer in inter-disciplinary studies and trans-parency. I would lead in a waythat this is a destination place for students and faculty,” Whitten said. “I think what is key, though, is that the provost of a state flagship university is to bring out the heart at theUniversity and to recognize that Alabama is unique.”

CW | Adrienne BurchHeisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram plays in a fundraising paintball tournament Saturday.

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By Ellen Coogan and Mark HammontreeCW Staff

Although they are paint-ed crisp white to match the President’s Mansion, the for-mer slave quarters behind the mansion serve as a subtle reminder of some of the darker moments in The University of Alabama’s history. Much like the bleak past they represent, the slave quarters currently hide in plain sight – students pass them every day without knowing what they are or even noticing their presence.

One group of students, how-ever, would like to remedy this by memorializing the spot and turning it into a spot for reflec-tion on how far the University, and the nation, has come, as well as a place of inspiration for further social progress.

The slave quarters would nearly go entirely unnoticed were it not for the African American Heritage Tour given each February by Jason Black, associate communications professor.

“I recently gave a tour to my Rhetoric of Social Protest class and at one point near the slave quarters an African American student sort of welled up and paused before facing the class – comprised of white and black folks, Latino/a and East Asian folks, among others – and said, ‘it just occurred to me that being here reminds me that 150, 100, 50 years ago there’s no way we’d all be gathered shoulder-to-shoulder talking about race and culture and diversity,’” Black said. “That struck me.”

Black said the idea to memo-rialize the site came from students.

“Commemorating the quar-ters and including them in more institutional history have been student ideas for quite a few semesters. I think

the 50th anniversary of Hood and Malone’s walk through the schoolhouse door pres-ents a kairotic, opportune time to bring up the possibility of attending more to the quarters’ history,” Black said. “I don’t really see many disadvantages to doing so.”

Cathy Andreen, University spokeswoman, said the slave quarters, like many build-ings, are not included on the tour because of time constraints.

“The UA tours, conduct-ed through Undergraduate Admissions, are designed for prospective students and their families. They focus on aca-demic buildings, residence halls, [the] Ferguson Center and areas that are of the most interest to this audience,” Andreen said.

Adam Sharples, a doctoral student in communication and information sciences, said he feels the slave quarters are an important part of campus history.

“When we look at the for-mer slave quarters we are met with a physical reminder of the discourses of chattel slav-ery, property and ownership that the University, and the public at the time, were able to fully rationalize,” Sharples said. “Reminding ourselves of that is a productive conversa-tion as it ensures we do not forget what any institution or individual is capable of while allowing us to move forward. In a sense, we have to remember the harms in order to celebrate the healing.”

Katie Nelson, a senior major-

ing in telecommunication and film, said she had no idea the University ever had slave quar-ters until she went on Black’s tour and thinks the slave quar-ters should be included on theofficial campus tour.

“One of the reasons I think it is important to have it on the tour is to commemorate the slaves who worked on ourcampus,” Nelson said. “Even ifthey were not students at the University, they were still a huge part of the campus and how we got where we are today and should be recognized.”

Even if the campus tour is not modified to include the slave quarters, Nelson said shefeels some sort of recognition isnecessary.

“I think that there needs to be a placard, at the very least,describing what the space is and a bit of history about it,” Nelson said. “I think the plac-ard should be near the presi-dent’s mansion placard, but would understand if it cannot, because I think most students do not even realize the area behind the president’s mansionis public domain or that they are even allowed back there.”

Most importantly, though, Black said the slave quarters are an ever present reminder of how far the University has come since their construction, and the University’s potential for more progress.

“It’s not just a window into the past like some History Channel documentary, but also a foil to where we are now,representing the potential for where we can go together,” Black said.

Students push to see slave quarters on toursCurrent University tours include academic buildings, residence halls, not historically signifi cant sites

“One of the reasons I think it is important to have it on the tour is to com-memorate the slaves who worked on our campus.

— Katie Nelson

CW | Shannon AuvilQuarters that formerly housed slaves are located behind the President’s Mansion.

NEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS | Monday, April 22, 2013

By McKenzie PopeContributing Writer

With attention deficit hyper-activity disorder cases on the rise nationally, University of Alabama students with ADHD work to find ways to stay focused and succeed in their academic careers.

Madison Leavelle, a senior at the University, said she was diagnosed with ADHD when she was in first grade, and although she remembers little of the diagnostic process, she barely recalls a time when she was not on medication for the disorder.

Leavelle is one of the more than 5.4 million individuals in the U.S. who have been diag-nosed with ADHD, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention.Matthew A. Jarrett, an assis-

tant psychology professor at the University, said that while generally symptoms of hyper-activity and impulsion tend to decline over time, issues related to inattention tend to span well into adulthood. He said college students also face additional problems related to “executive functioning.”

“Executive functioning is a term that describes some of the higher level functions of the brain such as planning, organization, working mem-ory, etc.,” Jarrett said. “One of the challenges of coming to college is that students are asked to be much more inde-pendent, so these executive functioning abilities become even more important.”

UA senior Allison Raviotta

also has ADHD and said she has struggled with it since well before her actual diagnosis in seventh grade.

“I had major issues focus-ing on any and everything,” Raviotta said. “I couldn’t sit in my room to do homework for more than five minutes with-out walking out to go to the kitchen for no reason.”

Raviotta said she also strug-gled with focusing on stan-dardized tests and finding the motivation to complete simple tasks like doing laundry.

Leavelle said there are many aspects of college that are complicated by ADHD. From the inability to pay attention to side effects of her medication, each day has its own challeng-es, she said.

“I rely heavily on medication to make it through the day, I’m

completely worthless without it,” Leavelle said.

Leavelle said she struggles most with procrastination and t i m e - m a n ag e -ment, neither of which are new problems for her.

“Adderall can make me feel like a robot and sometimes it’s hard for me to talk to people,” Leavelle said. “Once I start working on something, it’s hard to stop.”

Raviotta said that she too struggles with the effects of her medications. She said she takes Vyvanse and Adderall regularly.

“I become very irritable on

it, and anti-social,” Raviotta said. “I’m usually not in the mood to speak to anyone or joke around.”

Outside of these effects, however, both Leavelle and Raviotta said that the posi-tives outweigh the negatives in the long run. Leavelle said she also credits much of her suc-cess as an art student to her

ADD/ADHD, because when she does focus, she can really hone in on the details of her work.

“I look at what I plan on doing with my life, which is art, and I realize that I wouldn’t be

nearly as talented as I am if I was not ADD,” Leavelle said. “My years of doodling and drawing in the margins of my school notes as a kid have not been a waste.”

Raviotta said that while some people consider being ADHD a disability, shedoesn’t ever feel that she is at a disadvantage.

“Everyone has something they struggle with, you just have to find a way to cope with it,” Raviotta said. “My way of coping is medicine.”

Leavelle and Raviotta added they do not feel that differ-ent from students without ADHD, because so many people have some type of attention disorder.

“I’ve embraced being ADD/ADHD,” Leavelle said. “I’m proud of who I am.”

By Sarah RobinsonContributing Writer

University Programs, a stu-dent-led program responsible for organizing and imple-menting events and activities for students, shows a movie in the Ferguson Theater as a part of their Movie Series once a month. Movies are provided by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc., a non-theatrical distributor that licenses their movies to The University of Alabama and other college campuses and universities.

University Programs receives movies from Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. before or right after their DVD releas-es. Because the University Programs receives funding

through the University, they are able to show the movie free of charge. They also pro-vide free popcorn and drinks.

Betsy Stewart, gradu-ate assistant for University Programs, said the program board takes a vote to deter-mine which movie they will show every month. She said they select new and popu-lar movies, including “Perks of Being a Wallflower,” “The

Dark Knight” and “The Hunger Games.”

Stewart said they often select movies that have a deep take-home message for viewers.

“Anytime we can put some meaning behind it or teach-able moment, that’s always a good day for us,” Stewart said.

For the Movie Series Event in April, University Programs showed “Django Unchained”

to fit the Capstone’s theme of commemorating the 50th anniversary of the racial desegregation of the University.

Before the movie, they had a 45-minute discussion about the film with professors from gender and race studies and history departments as pan-elists. Stewart said it was the first time they had a panel dis-cussion along with a movie, but they plan to make it a reg-ular feature.

Stewart said University Programs has plans to do their first collaboration with Crimson Cinema Productions, a new organization that gives students a chance to work with film production.

“They have a lot of great

resources in the telecommu-nications and film department that they can pull and a lot of knowledgeable professors about film,” Stewart said. “We are hoping to bring in their perspective.”

She said University Programs is always looking for opportunities to expand their organization. In March, they funded a free trip to Cobb Theatre see “Oz the Great and Powerful” in 3D in March.

Marlan Golden, a junior majoring in history and Spanish, attended the event and said it was a positive experience.

“I enjoyed it. I thought it was something great the University offers,” Golden said.

Taylor Johnson, who orga-nizes the Movies Series, said she believes the series pres-ents good opportunities for students to socialize.

“[The University] under-stands that students need a way to get out and connect with each other,” Johnson said. “Students from out of state or international stu-dents, who don’t have homes an hour away or right down the road, have a way to kind of get out and meet people, which is really exciting.”

Stewart said University Programs is open to criticism about things they need to improve on.

“We want to host events students want to have,” Stewart said.

Movie Series brings most recent releases to FergSwank Motion Pictures, University Programs collaborate to screen popular recent fi lms for student body

Medication, which can cause side-effects like irritability, helps with procrastination, time-management

“ [The University] understands that students need a way to get out and connect with each other. Students from out of state or international stu-

dents, who don’t have homes an hour away or right down the road, have a way to kind of get out and meet people, which is really exciting.

— Taylor Johnson

Students with ADHD fi nd new challenges in college life

“Everyone has something they struggle with, you just have to fi nd a way to cope with it. My way of coping is

medicine.

— Allison Raviotta

By Bianca MartinContributing Writer

UA alumna Amanda Perna has passion and a dedicated work ethic, both of which have contributed to her success as talented fashion designer.

Perna graduated from the College of Human Environmental Sciences with a degree in apparel design. She said it was here at The University of Alabama when she realized she wanted to work in the fashion world.

“Once taking my first sew-ing class with Ms. Paula Robinson at The University of Alabama, I fell in love with the idea of being a fashion designer,” Perna said.

She said she owes a lot of her success to her time spent at the University.

“My amazing faculty in the department of clothing and textiles gave me a well-round-ed skill set, which helped me excel in the fashion industry in New York City,” Perna

said. “They also helped me to achieve many of my career goals, preparing me for my first design job at Calvin Klein, as well as Dr. Sue Parker giv-ing me the confidence me to follow my dreams of owning my own business.”

Sue Parker, a professor of entrepreneurship and e-com-merce, was close to Perna and still remains in contact with her. Parker said she would describe Perna as an excellent student and leader.

“Very passionate, very goal-oriented, knew what she wanted to do and worked very hard to accomplish those goals,” Parker said. “A very intelligent student – one that took advantage of opportunities that we have to offer at The University of Alabama.”

Parker also said she believes Perna is very suc-cessful because of her work ethic and preparation.

“She was very serious about her school. As far as

projects, she did the best she could do. She wasn’t a student who was satisfied with just meeting the requirements. She went far beyond,” Parker said. “Her goal when she was a student at The University of Alabama was to one day own her own company. She pre-pared. She worked hard. She familiarized herself with the fashion industry.”

Perna’s first big break into the fashion industry was an internship with designer Oscar de la Renta.

“I got to experience the industry in New York City and I worked with a team of incredible people,” Perna said.

Since then, Perna has worked as a designer for Calvin Klein and appeared on Project Runway Season 9.

Perna now lives in New York City and stays busy with many projects, including a clothing line of her own.

“I have been a very busy bee, which makes me

happiest,” she said. “My main project has been working on my own line, The House of Perna, which keeps me very busy. I have also been doing a lot of styling. I have been doing events, fashion shows and dressing indi-vidual clients. The most recent fashion show being a show for Bloomingdale’s in Boca Raton, as well as styl-ing the fashion show for the launch of the CUSP depart-ment at Neiman Marcus in Ft. Lauderdale, [Fla.]”

Despite her busy schedule, Perna still stays connected to the University and its stu-dents. She said she wants other students to have the opportunities for success that she was so fortunate to have.

“I feel very passionate about helping other students follow their dreams,” said Perna. “Since graduating, I’ve been back multiple times to speak to the students in CTD. A week ago I spoke via video conference with Dr. Parker’s

entrepreneurship class about my experiences as a business owner. In October, my team and I put together a fashion show at UA benefiting the tor-nado victims. I also served as a mentor for two seniors last year as they worked on their senior design projects in Mr. Brian Taylor’s class.”

Perna hopes her success story can serve as inspira-tion to any student, especially one who dreams to work in fashion or any competitive industry.

“My best advice is to always believe in yourself and follow your dreams,” Perna said. “It’s a very hard, fast paced, competitive indus-try. You have to be prepared to work hard, long hours. If you’re motivated, passion-ate, and willing to put in the work, you’ve got a shot at making it.”

For more informa-tion about Amanda Perna’s clothing line, visit thehouseofperna.com

By Abbey Crain

“What do I wear?” That was first question I asked after finding out about my summer internship, after of course the obligatory, “When can I start,” and “What can I do to prepare?”

With internships now a vital part of any collegiate’s future job search, the impression you make as an intern should be at the top of your summer goals. What you choose to wear to work is the first impres-sion you will give to your employer. But just because

you want to look professional doesn’t mean you have to sac-rifice style to the business casual gods.

Monochromatic minimal-ist looks were spotted all over runways this season. Marc Jacobs, Jil Sander and Prabal Garung all showed their inter-pretation of the all-black-and-white ensembles for spring and summer 2013. This look is easy to transpose from the runway to the office. Everyone needs a pair of black dress pants – try a cropped ankle-length version to highlight a pair of office-friendly black-

heeled sandals. Add a simple white button-down and white blazer to complete the stream-lined neutral look.

Pelplum tops are a great way to add a color or print to an office look. Try a geometric print or a fluorescent shade to keep with summer trends. Just make sure to keep the rest of your ensemble to a statement-making minimum. Like most rules in fashion, let one piece do the work and complement it with neutral colors and minimalist shapes.

Every girl, no matter her fashion background, has

slowly let that 90s grunge look seep into her closet via dis-tressed denim, kitschy tee’s or neon details. Maybe this look should be completely avoided in the office, but JB told us to never say never. So dress up that kitschy sweatshirt or sweater by wearing a collared shirt underneath. Wear with the oh-so-trendy bermuda shorts that Peter Som perfect-ed via the floral printed vari-ety, add a pair of conservative heels and I’d say you’re ready impress a boss or two.

When it comes to shopping for trendy office ensembles,

try stores like Marshall’s or Kohl’s for the basics and splurge on a few trendy state-ment pieces. Topshop.com and asos.com are two great online sources for all things “in.” They both have an array of designer inspired pieces for the college-friendly budget.

Lastly, steer clear of cos-tume-ish outfits in the office. This is probably your first “big kid” job and you’re prob-ably in a different city, but you aren’t Carrie Bradshaw and you aren’t Blair Waldorf, so if you think your look is a little much, then it probably is.

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Graduate credits professors with success in fashion

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SubmittedUA graduate Amanda Perna currently works in New York City as a fashion designer and stylist.

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Cuba, Scotland, Republic City, Japan, Rapa Nui, Malta, Sweden and the USSR made up Elite 8 Sunday

CW | Shannon AuvilTeam Scotland defeated team Cuba 140-80 Sunday.

CW | Shannon AuvilQuidditch at the Capstone, sponsored by the Honors College Assembly, was held Sunday at the Revreation Center fi elds.

CW | Shannon AuvilTeam Rapa Nui played team Malta Sunday afternoon.

CW | Shannon AuvilThe sport is played using a “quaffl e,” a volleyball, and three rings on each side of the fi eld as goals.

CW | Shannon AuvilQuidditch at the Capstone began three years ago as Quidditch on the Quad, a project by Creative Cam-pus.

CW | Shannon AuvilTeam Sweden played team USSR Sunday afternoon. Quidditch at the Capstone, sponsored by the Hon-ors College Assembly, was held Sunday at the Recreation Center fi elds.

University, community offer ways to observe Earth DayNEWS OPINION CULTURE SPORTS Monday, April 22, 2013 |

By Ryan PhillipsContributing Writer

Since 1972, Earth Day has been observed April 22. Forty years later, the day of planetary appreciation still offers a multitude of ways to get involved and celebrate our planet.

BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS

WHERE DO YOU SHOP? EDUCATE YOURSELF WATCH FOR SUSTAINABILITY NEWS AND PROJECTS

HOW MUCH DO YOU USE? SEE FOR YOURSELFTamara Stone, a gradu-

ate assistant in the office of sustainability, said it is important to know where the recycling containers are located across campus. The University has a recy-cling system that, if used by students, could keep campus clean while prop-erly disposing of waste. “If everyone does their part, our campus can make a big difference in the amount of waste that goes to the landfill,” she said. “From October 2011 to September 2012, UA Recycling pro-cessed 1,119.56 tons of recy-clable materials.”

Vote with your dollar. Earth Day is about not only raising awareness for the environment, but pro-moting local business that does its part to provide a sustainable product within the local economy. Around Tuscaloosa, farmers’ mar-kets and co-ops are avail-able that bring organic, local food to the communi-ty by way of local farmers. Shopping locally helps not only the environment but also the local economy.

Understand why Earth Day is celebrated. According to Tamara Stone, education is key in taking care of our environment.

“One great way students can celebrate Earth Day is by educating themselves about what they can do to decrease negative impacts on the environment,” Stone said.

Environmental sustain-ability starts at a micro-local level. Getting edu-cated is just the first step in having an sustainability-minded community.

In regards to the envi-ronment, the local angle cannot be stressed enough. The University hosts pro-grams throughout the year aimed at educat-ing students and com-munity members on the environment. April 18, the University hosted “Sustainability Day,” one of many programs aimed at fostering an appreciation for the local environment. All ages are encouraged to participate in sustainabili-ty projects both on campus and in local areas.

By simply monitor-ing personal energy usage, you can begin to find simple, yet effec-tive ways to both reduce energy and trash. Things like carpooling, bike riding, recycling, using ‘greener’ materials and changes in individual lifestyle can help reduce consumption. If you are interested in learning more about campus sus-tainability projects and how to get involved, visit the Go Green website http://gogreen.ua.edu/ .

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By Matt Ford

The 66th annual Festival de Cannes is less than a month away, and the star-studded line-up of films released this past week has created a stir in the world of film. The two-week-long festival is argu-ably the most prestigious and important film festival of them all, considering the caliber of the international contestants every year. The films are judged by sets of juries assigned to specific categories, and the president of one jury this year is none other than American film director Steven Spielberg.

Everyone is wondering whose film will snag the cov-eted Palme d’Or, or Golden Palm, the highest prize awarded to a film at the

festival. Previous winners of the coveted award include “Pulp Fiction,” “Apocalypse Now” and “Fahrenheit 911.” This year is filled with returning Palme winners and A-list actors, making for an interesting competition.

It’s not just the festival itself that creates the per-sona of those yearly two weeks on the French Riviera, but also the extracurricular activities that come with it. The press, the after parties, the invasion of Hollywood celebrities and huge corpo-rate names – these all con-tribute to the grandeur of Cannes.

The festival is going to be kicked off with the world premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” which is appropriate considering

the prestige and glamour of the festival. “Gatsby” also marks the only Aussie film being screened in Cannes this year; however, it will be hard to miss considering the anticipation of the remake.

Steven Soderbergh is set to unveil his widely antici-pated HBO film “Behind the Candelabra,” based on the autobiographical novel recounting Liberace’s love affair with Scott Thorson, starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon. One can hardly watch an episode of “Game of Thrones” or “Girls” without viewing the trailer for it, and the film is making waves with the media since it will mark Matt Damon’s first gay role.

Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi, the French-Italian actress,

is the only female director in the Cannes Competition this year, screening her film “A Villa in Italy.” Nicholas Winding Refn will show “Only God Forgives,” star-ring Ryan Gosling, and the Coen brothers are bring-ing “Inside Llewyn Davis,” featuring Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake and John Goodman, to name a few films.

Although seemingly

unrelated, The University of Alabama and Cannes are not worlds apart. Last year, UA student Alex Beatty screened a short film in the festival, and every year The University of Alabama usu-ally has at least a few stu-dents intern with different companies at Cannes. This year, at least four students are interning through The American Pavilion, which has become a regular occur-

rence following years past.Overall, it’s looking to be

a great year for the CannesFilm Festival. The upcomingfilms are already generatingbuzz about which will beatout the rest as the film indus-try prepares to migrate tosouthern France. However,the true crux behind theattention and publicity onthe festival comes down toone question: Who will winthe Palme d’Or?

By Hannah WidenerContributing Writer

The multi-instrumental musi-cian David Lindley will be per-forming at the Bama Theatre Monday night as part of the Acoustic Night series. Lindley is known for the guitar strings behind Forrest Gump as he runs clear cross the nation, the smooth sound behind the gang in “Fast Times at Ridgemount High,” and founder of the bands Kaleidoscope and El Rayo-X.

During his tour, Lindley will not only be performing in various states, but will also be making stops in Canada and

Germany.One of the first pioneers of

what is now known as “world music,” Lindley plays a multi-tude of eclectic instruments, like the Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel guitar. In the late 70s he collaborated with Jackson Browne, creating many albums that would go on to become classics. Lindley’s current band El Rayo-X is a combination of American roots and reggae.

“I’ve heard of Jackson Browne before I think I heard it on my friends iPod once and I really liked it,” said Pat Lang, a freshman majoring in environ-mental science. “My dad used to

play oldies in the car when I was little so he got me hooked on it. I’ve never heard of El Rayo-X before though, but I like a lot of different music compared to everyone else.”

The list of artists Lindley has collaborated with reads like a who’s who of rock ‘n’ roll icons and includes Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Crosby and Nash, and Warren Zevon, just to name a few.

The doors of the Bama Theatre open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show (if available). For infor-mation visit bamatheatre.org.

By Ryan PhillipsContributing Writer

Local entrepreneur Charles Morgan discussed effective business with students and faculty at a luncheon in the Ferguson Center last week.

“At the end of the day it won’t be how much money you made that makes a difference,” Morgan said. “It will be how you helped people – if a busi-ness can be helpful, it will be valuable. If it is about money, then you picked the easiest way to keep score.”

Morgan, who owns Five Bar and Chuck’s Fish in Tuscaloosa, has found success in business across the country. On April 14 Morgan spoke to business stu-dents in the Heritage Room at the Ferguson Center.

“You will never hear the

words ‘giving back to the com-munity’ come out of my mouth because it is cliché,” Morgan said. “We are the community and we owe it to ourselves to make it a better place.”

After attending The University of Alabama as a col-lege student, Morgan returned to Tuscaloosa to set up a base of operations.

“I didn’t go to business school at UA,” he said. “I don’t know anything about accounting or economics other than it’s com-plicated, but I have found that working in Tuscaloosa has been great, We love it here; the community as a whole tends to be full of energetic people, which has certainly made this a wonderful place both to live and to work.”

Morgan made a name for himself by using progressive

business tactics that put the customer first, while placing value on the employees who make it possible.

“I love watching the young, eager people that we employ,” he said. “It nice to see kids that know what they want to do with their lives and we like to be the ones who give them the oppor-tunity to go after that – we love to give people the opportu-nity to go after the American dream.”

The community is an impor-tant aspect of what Morgan attempts to accomplish through business. By using his business as a tool for uniting his custom-ers, he is able to cater to all groups by providing an enjoy-able experience.

“We have done a lot in Alabama, but one thing in par-ticular that I am proud of is

what we have done in Florida,” he said. “We fed 30,000 people in Destin at an event, people from all walks of life, and we have done that for over 20 years.”

Along with running success-ful businesses, Morgan has also used his prowess to help pre-serve businesses in small towns where the economy waivers.

“In Red Bay Florida, there is a store that was the only one in this remote location,” he said. “It closed and all of a sudden you had to drive out of your way just to get a roll of paper towels. Me and others in the community got together and reopened it and while its not making money yet, I believe it will eventually.”

Morgan emphasized on the importance of making money in relation to happiness in busi-ness.

“You have to make money in business to be successful, bot-tom line,” he said. “But what you do with that financial suc-cess is what is important.”

Carl Baldone, a UA business student, said he valued the knowlege Morgan presented.

“The most important thing

about this talk that I liked is that not only is he an entrepre-neur, but he is focused on cre-ating jobs in the community,” Baldone said. “I think this is a good lesson for other entrepre-neurs who are looking at start-ing a business – overall it was great.”

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For the third year in a row, the NCAA Gymnastics Championships came down to the last rotation with Alabama locked in a tight bat-tle for the title. After winning the NCAA Championship in 2011 and 2012, the Crimson Tide came up just short in its bid to three-peat Saturday night in Pauley Pavilion on the UCLA campus, scoring a 197.350 to take third behind the Gators (197.575) and the Sooners (197.375).

“I give credit to the Florida

Gators,” UA Head Coach Sarah Patterson said. “I have had them at the top since the preseason poll and they’ve been the best all season. We gave them a run for their money at the SEC Championships, coming up just short and we gave them a run again tonight, coming up shot on the balance beam.”

UCLA finished fourth with a 197.100, while LSU (197.050) and Georgia (196.675) round-ed out the Super Six.

“Our goal every year is to be on the floor of the national championships on the last

night, with a chance to win,” Patterson said. “Tonight we had that, and even when we had some adversity, our ladies never stopped fighting and I’m very proud of that.”

In its 31 consecutive NCAA Championship appearances,

Alabama has finished in the top four 29 times, including six national titles, seven run-ner-up finishes and now nine third place finishes.

“I wouldn’t trade this group for anything,” Patterson said. “They have worked so hard all season long to be at this point and I told them that no matter if they’re first, sec-ond, third, because of their work ethic and spirit, they are champions.”

After starting strong with a pair of 9.875s from junior Diandra Milliner and sopho-more Kaitlyn Clark on the

balance beam, the Tide’s next two gymnasts stumbled, effectively taking the Tide out of the hunt. Despite that fact, Alabama finished the rotation strong with junior Kim Jacob and fifth-year senior Ashley Priess post-ing back-to-back 9.925s. Alabama’s 49.225 tied for the second highest balance beam total of the night.

Alabama started the night strong with a 49.5 on the floor exercise led by Jacob’s 9.95 and Milliner’s 9.925 as well as a trio of 9.875s from sopho-more Lora Leigh Frost, fresh-

man Lauren Beers and junior Sarah DeMeo.

On the vault, senior Ashley Sledge’s 9.9 and Beers’ 9.875 paced the Tide to a 49.250, the second highest team total of the night. On the uneven bars, Jacob, Clark and DeMeo all put up 9.9s to lead Alabama to a 49.375, which tied the Tide for the second highest team mark of the night.

“It was two nights of pres-sure packed competition,” Patterson said. “It was like going through the Super Six two nights in a row.”

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“I wouldn’t trade this group for anything.

— Sarah Patterson


Men’s golf team wins second straight SEC championshipCW Staff

The second-ranked Alabama men’s golf team battled through 30 mph winds at the challeng-ing Sea Island Golf Club Sunday to hold off South Carolina for the program’s fourth SEC Championship and second straight.

The Crimson Tide began the day three shots back of the Gamecocks, but sealed the win with a 10-over-par round of 290 to finish at 8-over 848 for the tournament. USC shot 295 on Sunday and 850 for the 54-hole event. Auburn was third at 20-over 860.

“I am really proud of the guys,” Alabama head coach Jay Seawell said. “They faced 30 mph winds all day – I’ve never

seen anything like it, especially in a championship. They battled hard, never gave in and I am proud of all five of them. They never got discouraged, even when it looked a little bleak.”

Alabama’s break came when South Carolina’s Caleb Sturegon, who was leading the tournament at the time, took triple bogey on the par-4 16th hole to break a tie atop the lead-er board. In the same group, the Tide’s Cory Whitsett made birdie on the 16th for a four-shot swing that gave the Tide a lead they would not relinquish.

Whitsett closed with a bogey on the 18th but still secured the Tide’s fourth SEC title and sec-ond straight. He finished tied for third individually at 1-under 209. Arkansas’ Sebastian

Cappelen won medalist honors at 8-under 202.

Trey Mullinax joined Whitsett with a 73 on Sunday to post a top-10 finish in ninth place at 3-over 213. Bobby Wyatt carded a 4-over 74 and tied for 10th at 4-over 214.

Justin Thomas fired Alabama’s lowest round of the day with an even-par 70 to tie for 12th place at 5-over 215. Scott Strohmeyer’s 75 on Sunday was dropped from the UA team score. He carded a 10-over 220 total to tie for 27th.

Alabama will now await word on which of six regional sites they will be headed to as they attempt to qualify for the 2013 NCAA Championships at the Capital City Club in Atlanta in May.

Crimson Tide women’s golf team pulls away in SEC championshipsCW Staff

The No. 2 Alabama women’s golf team pulled away from the competition on Sunday in the final round of the 2013 SEC Golf Championships at the par-72, 6,401-yard Greystone Golf and Country Club to win the league title by 14 shots.

The Crimson Tide shot 14-over 302, which was within one shot of the low round of the day in windy conditions for a 54-hole total of 35-over-par 899. Georgia finished second at 49-over 913 with South Carolina in third (918), Vanderbilt (919) fourth and Kentucky (922) fifth.

“The SEC is a very deep con-ference, and maybe we are a little biased, but we like to con-sider ourselves the best confer-ence in the nation,” Alabama head coach Mic Potter said. “It is an honor to win against this field on this fantastic golf course – a championship-cali-ber course in every way.

“We are pleased and hon-ored. We got a little defensive today, but when you have that

big of lead it is hard to know how to focus and what to think about. We won, and hopefully we learned some lessons as well.”

Stephanie Meadow lapped the field for medalist hon-ors with an even-par 216 for a nine-shot win. She is the first Alabama women’s golfer to cap-ture medalist honors at the SEC Championship.

“What can you say about Stephanie Meadow,” Potter said. “She is just so consistent. If you are going to beat her, you have to be aggressive, because she just doesn’t beat herself. She just keeps getting better all the time.”

Meadow carded rounds of 75, 69 and 72 for the win. She was the only player in the field to break 70 in three rounds. The win was the sixth-career victory for the junior from Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, extending her own school record.

“It is a pretty awesome feel-ing [to win as a team],” Meadow said. “We put in a lot of hard

work – all of us – and obviously it is paying off. Individually, I am just happy that I could pull it out. It was a great experience.”

Hannah Collier fired the low round of the day for Alabama. The Birmingham native and member at Greystone shot 1-under 71 with a birdie on the closing hole. She knocked her approach on 18 to about a foot and sank the putt to finish at 14-over 230 in a tie for 14th. Collier began the day in a tie for 42nd position.

Freshman Emma Talley was the Tide’s third score on Sunday with a 4-over 76. She finished tied for 19th at 15-over 231. Senior Jennifer Kirby fin-ished tied for 11th at 13-over 229. She was the University’s fourth score in the final round with an 83. Daniela Lendl’s 85 was dropped from the team total.

Alabama now awaits word on its NCAA Regional destina-tion. The win also marked the Crimson Tide’s school-record sixth team victory, breaking the mark of five set in the 2010-11 season.

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Tide athletes win 4 events at LSU Alumni Gold track meetCW Staff

University of Alabama track and field athletes won four individual events on Saturday against some of the nation’s top athletes at the LSU Alumni Gold track meet at the Bernie Moore Track Stadium on the LSU campus.

Sprinter Diondre Batson won the men’s 100-meter dash and Andrew Harris won the men’s B section 800 meters

while Krystle Schade won the women’s high jump and Alexis Paine won the women’s pole vault.

Batson, the 2013 world lead-er in the 100 after a 10.06 per-formance last week at Georgia, won the event in 10.26 this time, beating a quality field including Texas A&M’s Ameer Webb (10.27) and Prezel Hardy, Jr. (10.30) and Aaron Ernest of LSU (10.35).

Paine, ranked second in the

women’s pole vault this sea-son, cleared 13-10 to win the event ahead of an excellent field. She outpaced her closest competitor, Stephanie Richartzof Illinois, by 5 3/4 inches.

Schade is rounding into form after some minor inju-ries have limited her thus far in the outdoor season. She placed well ahead of South Florida’s Courtney Anderson, who cleared 5-9 1/4 for second place.

Eighth-ranked Tide comes up short against No. 3 BulldogsCW Staff

The eighth-ranked Alabama women’s tennis team fell to No. 3 Georgia, 4-2, Saturday in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tennis Championship at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre. With the loss, the Tide now stands at 19-5 on the season, while the Bulldogs improve to 21-2 to advance to the finals.

Georgia pulled out the dou-bles point after winning matches on courts one and three. The Bulldogs’ Ayaka Okuno and Lilly Kimbell broke Alabama’s Emily Zabor and Natalia Maynetto to lead 5-3 and would go on to take the last three games,

winning the match 8-3. The battle on court one saw more breaks than holds, but at 7-7, Georgia’s top-ranked duo of Kate Fuller and Silvia Garcia would collect their biggest break to go up 8-7 and then serve for the 9-7 victory over the Tide’s sixth-ranked team of Alexa Guarachi and Mary Anne Macfarlane.

The Bulldogs would take a 2-0 lead as sixth-ranked Lauren Herring won the first singles match, taking a 6-3, 6-2 win over the Tide’s Macfarlane. From there, Alabama won two straight matches as Maynetto topped Okuno, 6-4, 6-3, on court five, which was followed by another 6-4, 6-3 win, this time coming from No. 47 Guarachi against

Maho Kowase on court two. Georgia earned its third point of the match next as Fuller topped No. 111 Maya Jansen, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, from the fourth position. The Bulldogs had an opportunity to end the match on court six, but Zabor came up big in the end of the second set tiebreaker, win-ning five straight games to take it 8-6. That match was halted with Zabor leading Georgia’s Mia King, 4-1, in the third set as Garcia clinched the win for the Bulldogs, taking a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 decision over Antonia Foehse on court three.

Alabama will find out its post-season fate at the NCAA Tennis Championship Selection Show, which will air Tuesday.

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Tide’s run in SEC championship halted by Texas A&MCW Staff

The Alabama men’s ten-nis team ended its run at the Southeastern Conference Championship on Friday, fall-ing 4-1 to 12th-ranked Texas A&M at the Palmer/Salloum Tennis Center. With the loss, the Crimson Tide dips to 14-13 overall, while the win brings the Aggies to 17-11.

Alabama earned its lone

point of the match in doubles, collecting a win on court three, followed by another on court two. Stuart Kenyon and Philippe Tsangarides got the Tide on the board first, winning the final three games to beat Texas A&M’s Jeremy Efferding and Jordan Szabo, 8-5. Becker O’Shaughnessey and Daniil Proskura also came through late in the match, taking the last two games to win 8-6 over

No. 27 Harry Adams and Shane Vinsant.

In singles, the Aggies won four straight matches starting with court two, following by the matchups on courts three,four and one to clinch the team victory to advance to the semifinals.

Alabama now awaits the NCAA Tennis Championship Selection Show, which will air on Tuesday.

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By Kelly WardContributing Writer

There was never a dull moment in the seven-inning slugfest between Alabama and Mississippi State on Sunday. The game came down to the last out in the bottom of the seventh before the Crimson Tide pulled out the win 9-8 on a walk-off single.

“That’s a sign of growing up, too, as a team,” head coach Patrick Murphy said. “In March, we might not have done what we did today. We have so many new kids and younger kids playing. I think it’s a credit to the seniors because I think that other people look to them first, and when they seem like it’s okay, everybody else reacts the same way. I don’t think our seniors panicked, and then that trickles down to every-body else on the team.”

Jackie Traina started in the circle for the Tide and pitched six complete innings, allowing 10 hits and striking out nine bat-ters. She left in the top of the seventh with no decision. Leslie Jury (15-3) earned the win after pitching a complete inning and striking out her last two batters.

Alabama scored six runs in the first two innings to take a 6-1 lead. Mississippi State rallied and tied it up after scoring five combined runs in the fourth and fifth innings.

In the bottom of the sixth with two outs, Haylie McCleney hit a two-run home run just out of the reach of Mississippi State’s right fielder.

“We had been going back and forth all game, us and Mississippi State,” McCleney said. “We were just fighting back and forth, and I think that at bat was just per-sonified by it. I’d been struggling off her. My first at bat, I popped out to center field, and I was just thinking, ‘Hit the ball low and hard, ground ball up the middle,’ and she ended up throwing me one over the plate. I got really excited and just hit it hard.”

The Bulldogs tied it up again with a two-run home run in the top of the seventh inning, forc-ing Jury to take the mound for Traina.

“That’s the mark of a good team is when another kid comes in and has her back,” Murphy said. “Leslie [Jury] pitched lights out that last inning and gave us a chance to win in the bottom of the seventh, and that’s what a good teammate does.”

Danae Hays hit a walk-off sin-gle with two outs in the bottom of the seventh to score pinch-runner Jordan Patterson from third.

“We had a runner at third and second, and all I was try-ing to do was get a base hit up the middle or at least put it on the ground in the five-six hole,” Hays said. “The ball looked like … a beach ball. I think it was an off-speed pitch. I’m not real sure, but I think it was off-speed. I just squared up on it good and got it through the infield, which is what I wanted.”

The team looks to continue its two game win streak when it travels to Baton Rouge, La. to face LSU in a three-game series Thursday through Saturday.

Tide defeats Mississippi State in series’ fi nal game

By Charlie PotterStaff Reporter

Rising sophomore running back T.J. Yeldon repeated his performance from last year in Saturday’s A-Day game.

In 2012, Yeldon compiled 178 yards and a touchdown. On Saturday, he racked up 130 all-purpose yards and a score and received his second consecu-tive Dixie Howell Award, which is given to the game’s most valuable player.

His numbers may have

decreased from his previous spring game, but his impor-tance to Alabama’s offense is greater than a season ago.

With Eddie Lacy leaving for the NFL, Yeldon will be the Crimson Tide’s No. 1 running back in 2013. He will be the example for the inexperienced players to him as a guide in terms of how to approach the game and run the football with authority.

Yeldon was impressive in his freshman year at Alabama, as he rushed for 1,108 yards and

12 touchdowns behind Lacy. He is a balanced runner who can make defend-ers miss or run right through them.

Early in his career he showed he could be the No. 1 back for the Tide, and just one year into his colle-giate tenure, he has the opportunity to head a deep backfield for head coach

Nick Saban.But Yeldon’s performance

was not the dom-inant showing Alabama fans wanted to see at A-Day. Fans had planned to flock to Tuscaloosa a n d p a c k Bryant-Denny Stadium to wit-ness the antici-pated debut of

early enrollee running back Derrick Henry.

Those fans were let down after learning Henry would not be participating in the spring game because of a broken leg. Those same people cancelled their trips with crushed hopes of seeing a big-name recruit run all over one of the Tide’s defenses.

If the fans really wanted to see a special back rack up yards on the first-team defense, they should have come to see Yeldon. Instead, they heard the comparisons of Henry to former Alabama star Trent

Richardson and lost focus on the star player who would actu-ally took the field on Saturday.

Yeldon is not given the credit he deserves from two outstand-ing spring performances and a stellar true freshman season. He is a complete back who canbe a major factor in Alabama’soffense for at least the next two seasons.

Next year, he will produce the same numbers with a yearof Southeastern Conference experience under his belt. That is a scary thought.

T.J. Yeldon, overlooked due to Derrick Henry’s injury, shines in A-day game

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“That’s the mark of a good team is when another kid comes in and has

her back.

— Patrick Murphy

“If the fans really wanted to see a special back rack up yards on the fi rst-team defense, they should have

come to see Yeldon.

CW | Alaina ClarkSoftball team wins against Mississippi State 9-8 on Sunday.


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Although the group played well in a winning effort for the White team, it was Kelly who was recognized among them. The rising sopho-more was given the Dwight Stephenson Lineman of the A-Day Game Award for his efforts.

Despite facing the daunt-ing task of replacing former All-American Barrett Jones, Kelly’s performance was not particularly surprising for quarterback AJ McCarron.

“I messed with Barrett last year when Barrett was out for a little bit because of inju-ry,” McCarron said. “During practice me and Kelly were with each other, I always told him that Kelly snapped bet-ter than him.”

Led by Kelly and the rest of the offensive line, the Crimson Tide helped open the holes for Yeldon’s go-ahead 7-yard touchdown

with 1:04 to go in the fourth quarter.

The touchdown not only won the game for the White, but it symbolized a point made prominent throughout the spring, especially for the Tide’s new offensive line.

“The big emphasis on this year’s spring [team] was to finish and be resilient,” he said. “Towards the end of the spring, you saw the change in our program, just in this team alone. It’s obviously going to be hard, but that’s how college football is.”

Even with an impressive showing, Kelly said he and the rest of the offensive line must continue to compete and improve as a group.

“From the start to [now], you can obviously see a change in camaraderie,” he said. “At first, everyone’s really competing for a posi-tion. Competition makes your team better, so obvious-ly after today I think we can see that there’s a little bit of holes, but everyone’s work-ing really hard to do the best they can.”

FOOTBALL FROM PAGE 1

Strong offensive line shows up Saturday

By Charlie PotterStaff Reporter

Turnovers and penal-ties plagued each squad in Alabama’s 2013 Golden Flake A-Day game. The White team defeated the Crimson team 17-14 in front of 78,315 fans on Saturday.

Head coach Nick Saban said the miscues were unfamiliar from what he has seen from the Crimson Tide so far this spring.

“I thought there were a lot of undisciplined penalties today, which we haven’t had a lot dur-ing the spring,” Saban said. “Some of it’s organizational in terms of trying to play a lot of players.”

Both teams committed a combined seven penalties for a total of 40 yards. But the amount of turnovers was unset-tling for Saban, who said big plays on defense are a result of mistakes by the offense.

“Obviously, when you play against each other, when one

team gets a lot of turnovers, makes interceptions, gets fumbles, that’s a good thing,” Saban said. “But the other part of it is when you turn it over and you’re playing against yourself, that’s not such a good thing.”

The White and Crimson teams combined for a total nine turnovers, six of them interceptions. Quarterbacks AJ McCarron and Blake Sims each threw two interceptions, while Alec Morris and early enrollee Cooper Bateman were picked off once.

Saban said he wants to see more development from all of the quarterbacks on Alabama’s roster.

“They all need to improve,” Saban said. “Alec [Morris] probably played as well as any of them. Blake, who has had a really good spring and made really good progress, if you look at the spring as a whole, sort of went a little bit rat-trap out there today.”

Safety Nick Perry led the

way in the secondary, as he intercepted two passes in the first quarter and made two tackles for the second-team defense. The rising senior said he hopes this performance will carry over into his last season at the Capstone.

“I’m trying to get a little momentum going into sum-mer and fall camp,” Perry said. “And this is my last go-around, so I’m trying to make the best of it.”

Other players were impressed by Perry’s strong day on the defensive said of the ball. Safety Vinnie Sunseri praised the play of Perry and rising sophomore Landon Collins.

“Landon’s done a lot of good things,” Sunseri said. “He has learned a lot. He’s developed in a great way. He and Nick Perry have done a great job coming through spring and becoming great players.”

Collins led the White team with five tackles and got in on the interception festivities by

picking off Morris in the sec-ond quarter.

Saban was also optimistic about the play of several of the Tide’s key contributors.

“I thought there were a lot of good things out there in terms of execution and some players making big plays,” he said.

T.J. Yeldon won the Dixie Howell Award as the most valuable player in Saturday’s spring game for the second consecutive year. He carried the ball 15 times for 70 yards and the game-winning touch-down. He also had a game-high seven receptions for 60 yards.

McCarron said Yeldon ran hard behind the offensive line and had himself another strong, spring performance. He praised Yeldon and the White squad’s effort for pulling off thevictory over the Crimson team.

“It’s just fun because while you’re eating steak, you get to look over there and smile at them while they’re eating beans and weenies,” McCarron said.

Sloppy play on both sides of ball dampens A-Day game, reveals need for improvement

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Almost 80,000 fans attend Saturday’s practice game

CW | Alaina ClarkThe White team, made up of the Tide’s fi rst team-offense and second-team defense, defeated the Crimson team, the second-team offense and fi rst-team defense, with a nearly last-minute touchdown on A-day.

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