By Rich RobinsonStaff Reporterrarobinson2@crimson.ua.edu

A fact of life for today’s col-lege student is one that is tough to grapple with. The aver-age senior will leave college with an average of $25,250 of student loans debt. That alba-tross around the neck of many scholars will only grow as more campuses increase tuition for next year. The real question becomes, how do you pay for it?

The Price of Admission

UA student Dontavius Wade understands the pressure that

so many of his peers feel strug-gling under the weight of debt. The freshman majoring in public relations is the first in his family to go to a four-year university. He has not seen his father in more than two years, but he was never really around to begin with. In fact, the only time that he hears of his dad nowadays is when he sends his mother the court ordered child support. It’s for $90. Connie Brooks is the 43-year-old mother of Dontavius and his two siblings. She used to work two jobs, at a tax preparation service and Toys R Us. Brooks was also attending Wallace Community College when disas-

ter struck. “She had a heart attack and everything went downhill from there,” Wade said. “She wasn’t able to work anymore after

that.” E m p l oye r s soon began to refuse to hire Brooks, due to her preexisting medical condi-tions, and before long, she was considered phys-ically disabled by the state. Today, her

only source of income is the limited amount of money that she receives from governmental welfare programs. Despite this, Wade went on to prosper at Ashford High School in Dothan, Ala. He graduated with a 4.4 GPA, served as stu-dent body president and was a

member of the honors societySenior Beta. His mother alwayspushed him to go to college, andhe had a large support system offamily and friends that encour-aged him. His dream was to go to theUniversity of Alabama, but thecost of admission, some $17,000a year, was going to be a mas-sive obstacle. “My senior year, everyoneknew I was going to be success-ful and go to college, but I guessit didn’t really hit my momuntil it was time to actually go,”Wade said. Wade had to work last sum-mer just to save up enoughmoney to make the trip to BamaBound and pay its fees. It wasduring Bama Bound’s parentorientation when Brooks real-ized what it would take for herson to attend the Capstone.

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By Melissa BrownStaff Reportermbrown104@crimson.ua.edu

In high school, Mary Adalyn Hamilton was voted Best Personality. According to friends, who knew her as Addy, Hamilton could make anyone smile and never met a stranger. Hamilton, a University of Alabama senior, passed away Feb. 13 – just four days shy of her birthday. She would have been 22. Hamilton, who studied ath-letic training and was a trainer for the University’s softball team, was set to graduate in May 2013. “She was full of life and so care free,” said Kristin H a m i l t o n , Addy’s cousin. “She was the girl who would go to parties dressed in Nike shorts and a T-shirt and be the life of the party. She was nice to everyone and had more friends than anyone I know.” Grace Boutwell, a close friend since middle school, echoed Kristin Hamilton’s memories of personable Addy – T-shirt and all. “I remember her wearing a ribbon in her hair and a Dixie Outfitters shirt almost every day,” Boutwell said, describ-ing their first year of school together in the eigth grade. “Addy was one of a kind. She truly did have the best person-

ality. I don’t think you could be around Addy and not be happy.” Kristin Hamilton said she and Addy were more like sis-ters than cousins. Only 18

months apart in age, Kristin Hamilton said they were “super-spoiled grandchildren.” “We did a lot together always,” Kristen Hamilton said. “Most of my childhood, until we were in col-lege, we spent entire summers

together.” Kristin Hamilton said while Addy was always energetic and carefree, she always made time for family. “I always loved how she made a point to be at our grandparents’ for every family event, and how she would ran-domly stop by their house for dinner,” Kristen Hamilton said. “It made them so happy.”

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Hamilton was ‘life of party,’ friends say

SubmittedMary Adalyn Hamilton

From Staff Reports

Junior forward Tony Mitchell has been suspended from the Crimson Tide men’s basketball team by head coach Anthony Grant for the dura-tion of the season, according to a UA media notice. Senior forward JaMychal Green has been reinstated to practice. Green is the Tide’s lead-ing scorer and rebounder, averaging 14.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He

missed three games due to suspension for violating team rules. Mitchell, who averages 13.1 points and 7 rebounds per game, has missed four games due to a suspension for con-duct detrimental to the team. In the Southeastern Conference coaches telecon-ference Monday morning, Grant said he did not think Mitchell or Green would play at Arkansas on Tuesday. Coach Grant will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The Crimson White will have more as the story develops on Twitter with @CWsports and online at cw.ua.edu.

Mitchell suspended for whole seasonCW | Katie Bennett

Green returns to practice, but unlikely against Arkansas

Freshmen confront student loans Students combine work, loans to pay for college education

“My senior year, everyone knew I was going to be suc-cessful and go to college,

but I guess it didn’t really hit my mom until it was time to

actually go.

— Dontavius Wade

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“As hard as some things are going to be, I’m going to celebrate her life the way

she would want me to, and I know she would want all of her family and friends to do

that as well.

— Kristen Hamilton

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HOBBY LOBBY - FEB. 6 The grand reopening of Hobby Lobby in Northport took place on Feb. 6 and was a huge success, said co-manager Lionel Waldrop. The decision to relocate the store was made by the company’s corporate office, and at this time, there are no other locations in Tuscaloosa, Waldrop said.

KRISPY KREME - FIRST OF JUNE The company is currently planning on reopen-ing on the first of June, but that time frame maychange, said Evan Smith, a third generationworker at Krispy Kreme since 1960. Just this week Krispy Kreme got its final set ofdrawings, Smith said. Smith’s original plan wasto be open by Thanksgiving after the tornadoand now, 10 months later, the company hasn’teven officially broken ground yet, he said. Thebusiness will rebuild in the same location.

PLANET FITNESS - MARCH 17 The gym is planning to reopen on March 17, and is relocating to Midtown Village above Kobe. Planet Fitness is in the rebuilding process and slowly building back up, said General Manager Michael Blackman. Planet Fitness is going to have the same equipment and the same amount of equipment as before, Blackman said.

FULL MOON BBQ - SECOND WEEK OF JUNE Brian Ahmed, owner of Full Moon BBQ, announced on Feb. 9 that the restau-rant is set to reopen a dine-in location during the second week of June, according to a blog post on al.com. The new location will be at 15th Street and McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa and will have a large dining room where people can eat, lounge and watch games, according to the article.

Businesses return to area

• President: Matt Calderone Shea Stripling David Wilson II

• Vice President - Academic Affairs: A.J. Collins Denzel Evans-Bell Adam Rawlins (Write-in)

• Vice President - External Affairs: Jeff Elrod Jimmy Taylor Kyle Zimmerman

• Vice President - Financial Affairs: Andy Koonce Christian Smith

• Vice President - Student Affairs: Will Pylant Chandler Wright

• Executive Vice President: Alex Clark Matt Harris

• Executive Secretary: Brielle Appelbaum

SGA Election Candidate ListThe SGA Election Board released the following names in its offi cial list of candidates for executive positions Monday night.

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Tony Mitchell gets a rebound during the win over LSU in January. Mitchell was suspended before the Tide’s Feb. 4 game against Ole Miss.

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What: Cullen Murphy Lecture, Book Signing and Reception

Where: 205 Gorgas Library

When: 2:30 p.m.

What: Wonder of the World

Where: Allen Bales Theatre, Rowand-Johnson Hall

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What: The Sixth Riverside Bol-lywood Film Festival presents ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998)

Where: Media Room, River-side Community Center

When: 8 p.m.

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What: Waights Taylor Jr., Our Southern Home

Where: 324 Lloyd Hall

When: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

What: Alabama Percussion Ensemble and Alabama Jazz Standards

Where: Moody Music Build-ing

When: 7:30 p.m.

What: Wonder of the World

Where: Allen Bales Theatre, Rowand-Johnson Hall

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THURSDAY

What: Student Recital Featur-ing Heike Palm, cello

Where: Moody Music Build-ing

When: 5:30 p.m.

What: Pulitzer Prize Winner Douglas Blackmon ‘Slavery By Another Name’

Where: 205 Gorgas Library

When: 6 to 8 p.m.

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An expert on counter-ter-rorism intelligence gathering, in noting the mistakes that led to the Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attacks, said Americans are safer today than they were, but at a cost of some per-sonal liberties. “I think we have moved toward greater security at the expense of liberty,” said Erik Dahl, assistant profes-sor of national security at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. “We have fewer civil liberties.” Dahl’s comments came at a meeting of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Santa Cruz, Calif., last week. He said increased airport security is one exam-ple of giving up personal free-dom for greater safety. “There is greater scrutiny,” he said. “What concerns me is that law enforcement is look-ing at all of us more closely, and we don’t know what it all entails.” For example, Dahl explained that the government has a “no-fly” list of people to pro-hibit from airlines. The list is secret. “The passage of the Patriot Act made it easier for domes-tic surveillance, and the FBI has expanded what is called a National Security Letter,” Dahl said. “This allows a subpoena where an agency

can demand the records on a person, or a business and its customers, and the subpoena doesn’t need to be signed by a judge. It doesn’t have to go through the normal judicial process.” Dahl said this represents an increase in government power that most Americans are not aware of. He also outlined the his-tory of intelligence-gathering lapses that led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and the al-Qaida attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. Both disasters took place because intelligence gathering was insufficiently coordinated and characterized by a lack of imagination, he said. “In these cases they didn’t connect the dots,” Dahl said.There were also eerie simi-larities in the lead-up to both attacks. In the 1930s, war games exer-cises were held in which U.S. military officers envisioned Japan as a likely aggressor. A report was also issued in January 1941, in which U.S. Navy personnel identified Pearl Harbor as a potential target for a Japanese strike. In 1998, Richard Clarke, at the time an adviser on the National Security Council, envisioned a scenario in which a bomb-laden Lear jet piloted by terrorists might be nose-dived into a target in the U.S. Osama bin Laden was also

identified as a possible terror-ist threat by intelligence gath-erers in the summer of 2001, before the World Trade Center bombing. “In both cases, action was not taken to stop them from happening,” Dahl noted. Since 9/11, Dahl said new offices and organizations have been created to combat terrorism, such as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Department

of Homeland Security, the National Counter Terrorism Center and a network of intelligence gathering offic-es called “fusion” centers. The nearest one in Northern California is located in San Francisco. Dahl said the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force seem to be doing good work arrest-ing terrorists in this country before they carry out attacks. “Most of these plots were

foiled not by satellites look-ing down from space or by Navy SEALs like the kind who got bin Laden, but by good old-fashioned policing using domestic informants and tips from the public,” he said. He said that while it’s impossible to guarantee a ter-rorist attack won’t take place, threats can be minimized by aggressive coordination and greater intelligence-sharing between agencies.

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HAMILTON FROM PAGE 1

Hamilton brought happiness to her friends

For Boutwell, friendship with Addy involved a lot of high school sports and road trips. “Addy was always our DJ. We would drive from Montgomery to Middle Tennessee State University for volleyball camp every year,” Boutwell said. “Everyone on the team want-ed to be in the car with Addy because they knew it would be fun. She would always

bring her huge stack of CDs and we would sing the whole way there. That was just the way she was – she could make any situation fun.” For Boutwell, her memory of Addy can be summarized in one quote. “Our volleyball coach summed it up when we vis-ited Addy in the hospital. ‘God only made one Addy Hamilton, but the world would be a much better place

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if he made a million.’” Kristin Hamilton, who eulogized her cousin at Sunday’s funeral, asked fam-ily and friends to remember Addy the way she would have wanted. “As hard as some things are going to be, I’m going to celebrate her life the way she would want me to, and I know she would want all of her family and friends to do that as well,” she said. “So as you say your goodbyes today, remember that she is here and probably danc-ing in the aisles, and want-ing us to join her in her celebration.”

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By Jamia CammeronContributing Writer

C.A. Tuggle, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will premiere his documentary film “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity” Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. in Reese Phifer 216. “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo,” or “The Grandmothers of May Plaza,” tells the story of women dedicated to finding their missing grandchildren captured during the Dirty War, a period of violence in Argentina from 1976 to 1983. It is estimated that as many as 30,000 dissidents were kid-napped, tortured or killed. During the Dirty War, preg-nant women or new mothers were captured and murdered. The children of the slain women were given to the mili-tary’s regime. Their names, birthdates and essentially their identities were changed. Now, 30 years later, many of these grandchildren are unaware of their true identity. Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo is fighting to change this for those “lost” grandchildren. “The grandmothers contin-ue to find missing grandchil-dren,” Tuggle said. “This is

an on-going injustice, and it’s ordinary women who are fight-ing the battle and serving as an example to all of us that we can make a difference.” Through their actions, Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo has located over 100 missing grandchildren. This is nearly 10 percent of the estimated 500 children kidnapped or born during this era. The basis of the documen-tary is the idea that identity is a basic human right. Tuggle follows this human rights orga-nization of grandmothers as they continue their search and quest to share their story. With the help of found grandchildren and other mem-bers of their families and com-munities, Las Abuelas seek to raise awareness and unveil the truth of a crisis continuing to affect generations, even 30

years later. Several students on campus have expressed their excite-ment for this film. “I think this film will bring to light issues Americans may not be aware of, since a lot of times we tend to only pay attention to the events that are happening in our communi-ties that we are a part of,” said Jeremy Blount, a junior major-ing in nursing. Tuggle’s daughters, Brynne Tuggle Miller and Bethany Tuggle Parker, collaborated with their father for this proj-ect. “Working on this documen-tary has been a labor of love,” Miller said. “But it’s also been such a rewarding experience to work on telling a story that my family is so passionate about and, in the process, complete a work that we are so proud of.” Tuggle, a graduate of the University of Alabama’s Ph. D. program, began his career in local television news. For the majority of his 16-year career, he served as a reporter and a producer. He began a different career as a documentarian with the film “Redemption: The Rosewood Legacy.” The film was nominated for a regional Emmy. “Las Abuelas de Plazo de

Mayo” has not only been nominated, but has won several awards. The documen-tary was entered in several film festivals, including the Indie. The Indie, a virtual film festival, awards filmmak-ers who produce exceptional entertainment, such as anima-tions and documentary films. “Las Abuelas de Plazo de Mayo and the Search for Identity” was privileged to have won an Award of Excellence. The film was also recog-nized as a national finalist in the National Broadcasting

Society–News Segment cat-egory and a national winner in the Society of Professional Journalists In-Depth Reporting category. Also, the film received an award at the New York Festivals International Film and Television. The documentary will con-tinue to screen across the United States during the course of the spring semester. It has been shown at 17 colleg-es and universities thus far. For more information regarding “Las Abuelas de Plazo de Mayo and the Search

Documentary explores search for lost grandchildren

“This is an on-going injustice, and it’s ordinary women who are fi ghting the battle and

serving as an example to all of us that we can make a

difference.

— C.A. Tuggle

• What: “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Idenity” fi lm screening

• Where: Reese Phifer Hall Room 216

• When: Thursday at 8 p.m.

IF YOU GO ...

By CW Staff

Before becoming the manag-ing editor of Politico.com, an online political publication, Bill Nichols had a long career in print media, working for USA Today for more than 20 years, covering six presidential cam-paigns and the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Nichols will address jour-nalism students today at 5 p.m. in a speech hosted by the Office of Student Media and the department of journalism in

Reese Phifer Room 216. Mark Mayfield, the associate

director of editorial content for the OSM, said Nichols’ whole

story is a model of the transi-tion from print media to online media in terms of journalism. “I think in today’s society as a journalist, you have to learn how to report for all differ-ent kinds of platforms such as print, online and multimedia so that you can have a future in journalism,” Mayfield said. “I personally do not think that print is dying. In fact, to gain a step ahead of other journalism students in the job process, it’s best if you have experience in videos, and

writing for online websites.” Many students in journalism face the uncertainty of finding a job in print media journalism when they graduate due to the staggering job market. “There is a lot of talk about the future of print journalism and one of the things I always tell young journalists is to make sure they are skilled in many different journalistic platforms such as multimedia,” Mayfield said. Mayfield said he wanted Nichols to come to Tuscaloosa

to tell his story and also give advice for young journal-ists in terms of the future of their field, as well as address Politico’s coverage of the 2012 presidential election. “I hope that students will learn that journalism is not going away,” Mayfield said. “It is more important than ever. The distribution system is changing, which is going from print press to online. Social media such as Twitter and Facebook is important in online media journalism, as well.”

Politico managing editor to speak on evolution of journalism

• What: Politico Man-aging Editor Bill Nichols speaks

• Where: Reese Phifer Room 216

• When: Today at 5 p.m.

IF YOU GO ...

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peal and character it did in the time I was there in 80- 83. Not nearly.

Takes a lot of fun out of a ball game weekend for me.”

— Phillip

“The UA and TTown have been working for years

to control the student body and shape everything towards exploita-tion of the maxi-mum dollar from

game day. The strip was a casualty of that effort, and the current strip

is an extension of BamaLand, rather than a real home

for the college com-munity.”

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This year marks the begin-ning of the end for the col-lege football bowl system. For the first time in decades, serious discussion has begun for college football to move towards a playoff format. In 2008, Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive pitched a “plus-one” playoff system to com-missioners of all other Bowl Championship Series conferences. His plan was simple. Prior to the national championship game, the No. 4-ranked BCS team would play the No. 1-ranked team, while the No. 2 team would play No. 3. This semifinal matchup would be consid-ered the only additional post-season game, thus giving it the “plus-one” title. Because of television con-tracts with BCS games, and commissioners seeing no need for change, the idea wasn’t even considered. The Atlantic Coast Conference, probably the worst BCS con-ference, was the only group that would even join a discus-sion on Slive’s proposition. Three years and a BCS snub later, major conferenc-es such as the Big Ten and the Big 12 are willing to dis-

cuss a small playoff format. Their willingness comes months removed from two SEC teams dueling it out in New Orleans in the first BCS national championship rematch. The title game, which saw Alabama winning the SEC’s 6th straight nation-al championship, was a stern reminder of the conference’s dominance of recent history. Many BCS critics point-ed at a one-loss Oklahoma State team as an example of a BCS blunder. Many Poke fans thought they deserved a chance over the one-loss Crimson Tide. This Poke snub may be the turning point in chang-ing college football forever. Coaches like Nick Saban, Urban Meyer and Les Miles have caused a major shift

Plus-one positive step for college game

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By Jordon Klosky

The issue of mandatory immunizations for children has long been a debate among American citizens. With some studies linking certain vac-cinations to conditions like autism, it is logical for par-ents to be a bit timid about what goes inside their chil-dren’s bodies. And as many states have decided to allow exemptions based upon philo-sophical beliefs, several other states have also recently begun to consider the same. Whether this is a good idea is still speculative. In the past, diseases such as small pox were major epi-demics. Through years of medical advancement, small pox – along with many other diseases – have been virtually

eliminated within the United States. We have proof that these vaccinations are effec-tive because such diseases no longer plague us. Although these mandatory vaccinations have served to keep the coun-try free from epidemics of the past, many people are still finding reasons to fear them. Concerning autism, there are no conclusive links between vaccinations and the condition. Even the Center for Disease Control has suggest-ed there is still probably no connection. Yet still, people are continuing to fight vacci-nations to ensure the safety of their children. What scares me about this is that this kind of think-ing can create another dis-ease epidemic for our nation. When only a handful of kids

out of the masses are not get-ting vaccinations, there is no need to worry about another epidemic. However, if more states approve legislation that allows immunizations to be less mandatory, there is potential for major prob-lems. Is there a s ingle k n o w n cause for autism? No. Are there vaccinations that prevent the contrac-tion of rubella and measles? Yes. Because there is no conclusive link between the condition and the immuniza-tions, it is almost considered irresponsible not to vaccinate

one’s children. Immunizations have been proven to do their job, and autism has failed to prove a significant connection to the vaccines. Though I do understand that even the possibility of

a u t i s m b e i n g d e r i v e d from vac-c inat ions can be f r i g h t e n -ing for s o m e , I stand behind the belief that

vaccinations should be man-datory. They have proven to be a godsend over the years, and I want to make sure I see vaccinations continue pre-venting the spread of disease.

By allowing more liberal exemption opportunities, any-one can find a reason not to vaccinate their children. And while some may not be affect-ed, this could very well pave the way for a series of mini-epidemics of the very diseas-es the immunizations could have prevented. Of course, no one likes being told what to do. Even less people like being told what they should do for their children. But when it comes to disease control, I do not believe that we should have that kind of power. It is not merely about one person’s child – it is about the fate of millions of children. Therein lies the danger.

Jordan Klosky is a sophomore majoring in journalism.

Vaccinations should remain mandatory

“Concerning autism, there are no conclusive links between vaccinations

and the condition. Even the Center for Disease Control has suggested

there is still probably no connection.

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We have seen some truly remarkable evolutions of com-munication since the new mil-lennium. Increase in the preva-lence of cell phones eliminated the need to consistently know where our contact was or what they were doing. We no longer wait for someone to be at his or her house to call, because they are always reachable. With the ability to contact anyone at anytime throughout the day, our reasons for calling became more definitive, and conversations briefer. Text messaging then gave us the ability to skip the saluta-tions, polite introductory conversation and cut to the reason we con-tacted them. One text can ask the same questions that three minutes of conversation can ask. Now, emoticons fill the place of text. “I’m happy” has turned into a symbol, just as “I’m mad, sad, confused” have the same options. Smart phones have given us even more creativity in emoticon expres-sion. Emoticons have evolved from sideways colons and parenthesis to elaborate faces. Faces with different colors, tears streaming from their faces and even animals and symbols have become symbols in my texting conversations. Many of my friends receive empty little boxes in their place, but the prevalence of iPhones has made most of my emoticons appreciated. I even have the option of sending symbols of objects, animals, food and drink to explain my reason for contact. If I want to grab lunch after class, I can send a symbol of a knife and fork next to a plate of spaghetti. My most creative and all-time-favorite use of emoticons was a swirl symbol, followed by a tidal wave, another swirl and an exclama-tion point. One sentence down, and I was on a roll. I continued with: thumbs down, tiger cub face and then thumbs up, elephant. Roll tide roll! Boo tigers, go elephants … of course. Excessive, sure, but let’s call that “gameday spirit.” These emoticons require less work in return for greater under-standing. They’re even more fun to communicate with. They have the ability to change the meaning of a text, solving a few issues with sarcasm. And for fun, I’ve learned with experience that an emoticon of a purple octopus isn’t a bad text to receive. But in return, what is this briefing of conversation doing to our relationships? Undoubtedly, decrease in conversation sacrifices cer-tain elements of our relationship. Emails and text messages have replaced conversations of catching up. Hearing someone’s actual voice will always be more personal than text. Is convenience worth the forfeit of face-to face contact? Emoticons have been credited for “the downfall of our society,” and the slimming of words shared is negatively perceived. This gen-eration of text-massagers and emoticon-abusers must be an awfully disconnected and lazy bunch. But I like receiving cartoon dancers and hand-symbols and animal faces throughout the day, because it makes me smile when I receive a smile. I’m not alone. Emoticons have been proven to trigger more emotion than text alone. Convenience always comes at a price, and emoticons save time and energy. Emoticons have an ability to bring more meaning into a con-versation, matching real facial expressions with miniature replace-ments. They are definitely unprofessional and are easily annoying. So use appropriately, sparingly and creatively. And while our generation may be reverting back to hieroglyphics, we may also be learning how to effectively express our emotions better. Linguistics, just like technology, evolves, usually for the better. Briefer, yet more emotional messages are another transformation we have witnessed.

SoRelle Wyckoff is the opinions editor of The Crimson White.

Emoticons an evolution in language, expression

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“This Poke snub may be the turning point in changing college football forever. Coaches like Nick Saban,

Urban Meyer and Les Miles have caused a major shift

towards the South in college football, and many people think this dominance isn’t

going anywhere.

towards the South in college football, and many people think this dominance isn’t going anywhere. This sudden call for change means that the rest of the world sees no other way to stop the SEC. More and more voters are beginning to real-ize that the SEC is the best football conference, and more and more voters are voting as such.

If a playoff is enacted, it can only help Alabama. In 2008, the Crimson Tide fin-ished the season ranked No. 4 after the loss to Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators in the SEC championship. If the plus-one model were enacted prior to 2008, the Crimson Tide would have seen a semi-final rematch against the Gators. Given Alabama’s dominat-ing victory over a similar 2009 Florida team and Nick Saban’s track record with rematches of big games, it is not out of the question to suggest that Alabama could have been in the national championship game against Oklahoma or Texas in Saban’s second year at the Capstone. College football is the only division of major sports, pro or collegiate, that does not have some kind of playoff system. The need for one has existed for a long time. For the first time ever, people in power are seriously consid-ering it. It is time for SEC fans to embrace it, as it is just the rest of the nation’s response to a historical run of dominance.

Jake Gray is a senior major-ing in economics and jour-nalism. His column runs on Tuesday.

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By Melissa BrownStaff Reportermbrown104@crimson.ua.edu

Planning on hosting a party at your off-campus house or apartment for some friends? You may end up drinking more than you would on a nor-mal night out. Party hosts consume an average of nine drinks to guests’ seven and a half, a recent study in Addictive Behaviors found. The study, funded in part by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, said at least 10 percent of students at a col-lege plan an off-campus party any given weekend. Cynthia Buettner, Ohio State University assistant pro-fessor and lead author of the

study, said it was logical that off-campus party hosts

drink more than guests. “They know they’re

not going to drive, they ’re home and they prob-ably started before every-one arrived,” Buettner said in an OSU Research News article. The study took an online survey of more

than 3,500 partici-pants who reported

their alcohol use on weekends between

2005 and 2007. About 12

Hosts drink more than their guestspercent of the participant pool reported having hosted week-end parties, with the majority of those parties being hosted off-campus. University of Alabama junior Chelsea Pickett agreed with Buettner that off-campus party hosts might let their guards down while in their own homes. “I feel like people who host off-campus parties don’t have to worry about driving or getting caught, so their inhi-bitions go out the window,” Pickett said. However, the study noted that party hosts are more like-ly than guests to engage in at-risk behaviors like vandalism, verbal disputes, rioting and drunk driving. The study also found that the opposite was true for on-campus parties: party hosts are less likely than guests to drink excessively or engage in

dangerous behaviors. Buettner’s research indi-cates that off-campus hosts are more likely to be wealthy males, affiliated with a greek organization and in their sophomore year or higher. Brad Erthal, a senior major-ing in economics, said he thinks the title’s conclusion is skewed. “It looks like the study might be better titled ‘frat guys drink more than the average student,’ which would not be terribly interesting,” he said. “That being said, it will prob-ably drive policies for dozens of institutions for decades or so.” Erthal said he thinks UA and other colleges will likely utilize the findings at some point. “There’s a study that still gets cited in the UA literature to justify making freshmen live on-campus where they

found that grades were higher among on-campus freshmen,” Erthal said. “They’ll use this to justify campus alcohol poli-cies. Not sure how they’ll spin it, but use it however they want.” As Erthal suggested, Buettner hopes universities will use the findings to assist in intervention policies among students. She believes subsequent research might reveal that stu-dents who host parties repeat their behavior often and that these students could be better advised to “party smart.” “Party hosts set the context for the attendees. They decide what kind of drinks are going to be there and how many people are going to attend,” Buettner said. “So if you could get people to think about host-ing a party in a particular way, you could reduce the risks for the people who attend.”

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“She didn’t want me to get a loan, but she couldn’t get a loan because her income is so small,” Wade said. Wade received a federal Pell Grant, but then had to get a cocktail of government loans to cover the $12,000 shortfall.

Making it work

One way Alabama students are coping with student loans is by getting a job. Zandra Glenn, a freshman pre-med student, works for the University as a member of its Event Operations Group. Glenn worked the whole football sea-son and earned $8 an hour, which was $1,071 for the year. Glenn also has a Pell Grant and plans on working this summer so she can pay the University. “The government tells you that you should go to college to further your education, to get that higher degree in order to get a higher paying job and they do offer you a certain amount of loans, but it’s still not nearly enough to cover the rising tuition, room and board and books,” Glenn said. Vaishali Patel of the University’s Employment and Volunteer Programs office said that the main reason stu-dents choose to work is to earn

money to help cover the costs of college and living expenses. Over 4,000 UA students work on campus as either graduate student assistants, work-study student employees and gradu-ate students working in assis-tantships. “In addition to a paycheck, working on campus helps stu-dents network with new people by connecting them with staff, faculty and other students who may help with the transi-tion to life at UA,“ Patel said. “Students who work also devel-op essential job skills and gain valuable experience that helps them prepare for the job mar-ket after graduation.” Another way to save up money is to work off campus. Craig Williams, the general manager of Buffalo Phil’s on the Strip, employs roughly 25 Alabama students. “We try to employ people who want to be here and need to pay their own bills and pay for school, car payments,” Williams said. “We’ve real-ized that when people need the money, they show up more and have a better work ethic.” Late last year, the Obama administration announced some changes in student loan policy. The administration launched a “Pay As You Earn” plan that they claim will reduce monthly payments for more than one and a half million cur-rent college students. “Starting in 2014, borrow-ers will be able to reduce their

monthly student loan pay-ments to 10 percent of their discretionary income,” a WhiteHouse press release said. “The ‘Pay As You Earn’ pro-posal will allow 1.6 million stu-dents the ability to cap their loan payments at 10 percent starting next year, and the plan will forgive the balance of their debt after 20 years of payments. Additionally, start-ing this January, an estimatedsix million students and recent college graduates will be able to consolidate their loans and reduce their interest rates.” While these policy changes may help students like Wade in the long run, he is still worried and wants to begin earning income now. He has applied to work for and been rejected by the WaffleHouse on the Strip, Crimson Café and Publix. Wade then applied for positions on campus at the SupeStore, in the library and as an office assistant. “I just got emails back from them saying that the positions have been filled,” Wade said. Wade was also rejected for the work-study program and was not hired as a residential adviser. Despite these setbacks, Wade remains hopeful – which he credits his strong religious faith for – but does hold reser-vations about the future. “My fear is that I won’t get a job after I graduate,” Wade said.

6 Tuesday, Febuary 21, 2012 NEWS The Crimson White

By Judah MartinContributing Writer

There seems to be a smart phone application for just about everything, be it storm alerts or GPS navigation. Most recently, however, the United States gov-ernment began to push for its own terrorism app that would not only track terrorist threats, but also predict foreign upris-ings. The idea sprang up in response to the hundreds of intelligence personnel working daily to examine Facebook and Twitter posts in an effort to track for-eign occurrences. The apparent intent of this new technology, as outlined in a formal request for information by the FBI, is to mechanize this process. This would include analyz-ing every existing form of social media, but its idea goes deeper than simply studying posts by web users. The proposed app would also be able to track web searches, Wikipedia edits and traffic cameras, but would also focus on monitoring information on social media sites that would potentially affect military sol-diers. “Social media has emerged to be the first instance of commu-nication about a crisis, trump-ing traditional first responders that included police, firefight-ers, [emergency medical tech-nicians] and journalists,” the FBI wrote in its request. “Social media is rivaling 911 services in crisis response and reporting.” Some, like Ginger McCall, director of the open govern-ment project at the Washington, D.C. based Electronic Privacy

Information Center, are trou-bled by the thought of being so closely observed under the gov-ernment’s watchful eye. McCall is concerned also with the effect that this may have on users of social network sites. “Any time that you have to worry about the federal gov-ernment following you around peering over your shoulder lis-tening to what you’re saying, it’s going to affect the way you speak and the way that you act,’’ McCall said in a statement to the Associated Press. Emily Ritter, assistant pro-fessor in the Department of Political Science, has a different perspective on the issue. “Much of what people post on social media or networking sites is publicly available for people to see,” Ritter said. “For the gov-ernment to monitor those inter-actions and look for information in them is perfectly legal and [is] not an invasion of privacy. It’s like writing on a billboard and saying people shouldn’t look at it and draw conclusions from it. “Anyone could use Twitter to gather the kind of information for which the government seems to be looking. The trouble arises if the development of technology that makes it easier to monitor information on public sites also makes it easier to do things that are invasions of rights or priva-cy.” Alan Alexander, a sophomore studying journalism and politi-cal science, questions how effec-tive the app would be in identify-ing terrorist threats. “I feel that, if a terrorist were planning something, they wouldn’t use [social media],”

Alexander said. “I would defi-nitely be more careful with how I used [social media] if they made the app.” Despite controversies about privacy issues, many gov-ernment workers, like Ross Stapleton-Gray, a former Central Intelligence Agency analyst turned technology consultant, remain positive about the possi-bilities of such an app. “It really ought to be the golden age of intelligence col-lection in that you’ve got peo-ple falling all over themselves trying to express who they are,” Stapleton-Gray told the Associated Press. There are a few technological barriers, however, inhibiting the FBI’s app idea from becoming a reality. The most difficult chal-lenge at the moment is figuring out a way to teach computers to decipher between essential and useless information. William McCants, an analyst at the Center for Naval Analyses and former State Department official who now monitors al-Qaeda propaganda online, believes that the FBI and other agencies may become too depen-dent on technology. He fears that automated analysts won’t be able to sort through important information with the same accu-racy of a real person. “The more data you use and the more complicated the soft-ware, the more likely it is you will confirm a well-known banal-ity,” McCants told the Associated Press. “You didn’t need to be on Twitter to know that a revolu-tion was happening in Egypt.”

Terrorism app raises concerns

By Adrienne BurchContributing Writer

Senior Sean Hudson heard the words, “Foster kids do not stay in college,” over and over again as he was apply-ing to become a student at the University of Alabama. A recent study done by the Nsoro Foundation found that only two percent of foster care children go on to earn college degrees. However, two students at UA with a background in fos-ter care, Hudson and senior Caroline James, defy the odds as they both look to graduate in May. Hudson entered foster care at age 14 because he lived in an emotionally and physically abusive home. He lived in a total of three group homes and two foster homes over the next few years. It was not until Hudson met social worker Alice Westery in his second group home that he began to feel like his life had a purpose. “[Westery] motivated me not to give up,” Hudson said. “She has been in my life ever since and to this day she is like a second mother to me.” Hudson graduated with a 3.6 GPA from high school and was the only person in his graduating class of 2009 to earn over $1 million in schol-arship and grant offers from more than 10 different public and private schools. “I had a lot of people tell me that I could never get into UA because of my background,” Hudson said. “I did think I would make it but not to the capacity that I am at today.” Hudson plans on getting his masters in social work at UA after he graduates in May. Then his dream is to either attend the University of Chicago or Emory Law School to get a law degree with a spe-cialization in advocacy and public policy. Caroline James plans to graduate in May as well with degrees in both social psy-chology and intercultural communications. James entered foster care

Students from foster care overcome statistics at UA

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at age 11 and, like Hudson, lived in several group and foster homes. The turning point for James, however, was her acceptance to Booker T. Washington magnet school in Montgomery. “That was probably the only thing that saved me,” James said. Prior to the magnet school, James attended an on-site school at her group home, which consisted of students who could not read or, even in some cases, spell their names. James, who taught herself to read at a young age, was far too equipped for the classes at her group home. However, she says that in her transition to magnet school, and then to

UA, there were subjects that she struggled with — like math. “When someone grows up in foster care all of that time prior to that, and some of the time even in foster care, you are being inadequately educated,” James said. “You’re dealing with parents who don’t have money. They are living in a very poor area. They can’t help you and sometimes they can’t even get you to school.” James now has a 3.8 GPA at UA and will graduate in the top 10 percent of her class in May.Following graduation, James has applied to work for Teach for America for two years before entering a human rights graduate program at Columbia University.

CW | Mitchell HughesUA senior Sean Hudson will be pursuing graduate degrees in social work and law.

LIFESTYLES

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Editor • Ashley Chaffinlifestyles@cw.ua.edu

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

WEDNESDAY

• Bama Idol Finale: The Ferg Theater, 7 p.m.

•BAH Presents “A Dangerous Method,”: The Bama Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

• Fat Tuesday: Rounders, 9:30 p.m.

•Wonder of the World: Allen Bales Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

• Wonder of the World: Allen Bales Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

• CBDB: Green Bar, 10 p.m.

LIFESTYLESthis weekend

By Abbey Crain

It seems that now more than ever, social media is one of the most talked about phenomenon. It has helped musi-cians with their big breaks, spread news at rapid speeds and let the entire world in on everyone’s personal life. Fashion has been no exception. Fashion blogs have now become an integral part of not only everyday fashion, but high fashion as well. Up-and-coming fashioni-stas often use blogs as a platform for expressing their personal style. Blogging makes it possible for anyone to be an expert and display the trends they deem fit. I think it is easier and more practical to follow the trends of real life women as opposed to runway models wearing over-the-top trends. Women such as Leandra Medine, Emily Pesch and Emily Schuman have all made names for themselves in the fashion world by creating fashion blogs that feature the

clothes they love and tips on how to wear them. Leandra Medine, the creator of the website manrepeller.com, has coined phrases such as the “arm party” (a multi-tude of mismatching bracelets) and “man repelling” (outfitting oneself in a sartori-ally offensive way that will result in repel-ling members of the opposite sex). Medine is a firm believer in wearing what you want, deeming in-your-face trends as a must and disregarding the

possible negative opinions of opposite sex. Her personal style is very eclectic and she is a fan of layering. Medine’s blog is filled with her day-to-day style as well as reviews of Fashion Week and other fashion events. She has also been fea-tured in the well-known fashion archives of “Refinery-29.” Emily Pesch, a graphic designer and celebrator of personal style, has been seen in multiple magazines such as “Lucky” and “Elle” for her creation of the blog eatsleepwear.com. Pesch has a clean and sophisticated fashion sense with a bit of a quirky edge. Her love of high buns, lipstick and collared shirts are almost always featured in her everyday look. She features more affordable looks in com-parison to most high fashion blogs with many pieces from H&M and Forever 21. Although not strictly fashion based, the blog cupcakesandcashmere.com, cre-ated by Emily Shuman, has become a sta-ple for young women in the fashion world.

Her lifestyle blog contains recipes, crafts, fashion and beauty. Shuman has been nominated for a Bloggie award for Best Fashion/Beauty Blog and has also been a guest blogger for Estee Lauder. Her style is very wearable, and the how-to tips are a great addition to her already fabulous website. These lovely ladies did not start off as well-to-do celebrity stylists, but used their own style to inspire others. It is refresh-ing to see trends on real women who have their own spins and not just on the run-way or in magazines. I have only featured a few of the more well-known fashion bloggers, but the list is endless. It is fun to find a blogger whose style you admire and can follow her ever-changing looks. Each fashion blogger offers unique and infinite web inspiration. Whether you’re interested in man-repel-ling or simply a new look for school, fash-ion bloggers have hit the industry and are reviving the way women dress.

By Tricia Vaughan

It’s the night before a huge exam and you know nothing. As panic begins to sink in at the idea of staying up all night studying, a small glimmer of hope elic-its itself at the realization that there is a way to remain awake into the wee hours of the night: a stimulant by the name of Adderall. College students commonly use Adderall and other Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder stimulant medi-cations such as Vyvanse or Concerta to succeed academically or even for weight loss. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health report from 2009 shows col-lege students between the ages of 18 and 22 are two-times more likely to take Adderall without a prescription than those of the same age not attending col-lege. Students who use the medication non-medically are also more likely to dabble in substance abuse, such as binge drink-ing or marijuana and cocaine use. What few may not know is that as an amphet-amine, the stimulant medication has a high potential for addiction or abuse and increases the risk for heart attack or stroke. As a college student, I have had my fair share of encounters with ADHD medica-tions, especially during midterms and finals. I understand the appeal of the medication and the desperation a desire

for a good grade can generate. I also have experienced the side effects: loss of appetite, dehydration, jitteriness, loss of sleep and even once hallucinations. Although work gets done, the effects are miserable. Brittany Hallmark, a senior studying anthropology, has also taken the medica-tion but expresses concern about college students and their growing dependency on it. “I think it’s become a problem because I think students are using it as a means to get by. Even though it is like a mira-cle drug, it isn’t the healthiest option,” Hallmark said. Her concern has legitimacy. The num-ber of college students taking ADHD medications for nonmedical use is uncertain, but a study titled “Illicit use of prescription stimulants among college students: Prescription status, motives, knowledge, theory of planned behavior, and tendency for self-diagnosis,” con-ducted by Susan Langdon and published in 2009, reports that 35 percent of under-graduate students use the medication without a prescription. The numbers are only growing as the years pass. Adderall and other ADHD medica-tions may seem more socially acceptable than street drugs like cocaine, but the hard truth is that they are just as addic-tive. An occasional nonmedical use may not hurt you, but a continuous reliance on the drug will lead to dependency and other medical issues.

COLUMN | FASHION

Network of bloggers redefi ne fashion through personal taste

COLUMN | HEALTH

“Blogging makes it possible for anyone to be an expert and display the trends they

deem fi t.

Adderall not worth the risk

By Jared Downing

If you’ve never been involved in the-atre, Theatre Tuscaloosa’s “Noises Off” might seem like a harmless play. Enjoy it. But if you have, imagine your theatre group, and think of the most dramatic, catty members – the ones that make soap operas wherever they go. It shouldn’t be too hard.

Now put them all together in a small set at midnight – now you have what English director Lloyd Dallas (Gary Wise) has somehow managed to gather for his new play (within the play) titled “Nothing’s On.”

There’s the she’s-locked-in-her-dress-ing-room-again drama queen (Molly Page) and the find-me-in-my trailer hothead. You’ve got the boozing, glory-

days-of-yore thespian and the indecisive dainty (Charles Prosser), who is prone to nosebleeds when things get too excit-ing. And, of course, a director that is anal enough to coach Alabama football. So it’s surprisingly unsurprising that in minutes the whole thing starts to descend into English playwright Michael Frayn’s quintessential, as the English put it, clusterbugger. It’s the last dress rehearsal, and the Ostar Productions company can’t even get through a door. Of course it all goes downhill from there. As for the ensemble playing the ensemble playing the ensemble, it has trouble keeping up at first. Their English accents are admirable, but the effort dulls the comedy. They might have been better off with-out, seeing as there’s nothing uncompro-

misingly British about the dialogue. By the end of Act I, I was worried; “Noises Off” wasn’t shaping up to be the debacle it portrayed, but something even worse: a bore. But Act II shows the action from backstage. The set flips around and so does the energy, waking up the sleep-ing house and putting it in stitches. The banter takes a backseat to physical com-edy, and Act II is a small masterpiece of silent pratfalls and sight gags. Pants are dropped, cactuses are sat on, love is tri-angulated and axe murder is attempted with a finesse that continues into Act III, when the set flips back around. But that “Nothing’s On” even makes it to dress rehearsal is a bit of a stretch, even for Frayn. His characters can bare-ly get past a line without some kind of

breakdown, and their sheer, crippling dysfunctionality can get tedious. Some of the gags wear thin (the “it’s not what it looks like!” routine gets old quickly), and at 150 minutes and two intermissions, the whole thing is a bit long. But these are small complaints to such a delicate symphony of raunch that nudges the fourth wall without actually breaking it right up to the last bow. It’s a big ensemble, and the show’s biggest achievement may be that all nine actors understand exactly what makes their characters funny, a surpris-ingly difficult feat which the University, good as they were, never quite managed with either of its fall plays. In a way, the show works opposite to its play-within-the-play. As “Nothing’s On” falls apart, “Noises Off” comes together.

By Becky RobinsonContributing Writer

The University of Alabama has joined forces with Holt High School to create a photogra-phy exhibit, which is now open in the Nott Hall Gallery. Elliot Knight, an instructor at the University, created the class “Engagement in Education through the Arts” after Jason Worley, Holt’s art teacher, had expressed a desire to expand the arts program. “The Honors College is constantly looking for ways to partner with the local community, which not only enriches our community, but also allows honor students to learn experimentally,” said Sarah Saint, a graduate student majoring in school counseling. In previous years, Worley’s art classes had been a mix of different artistic con-centrations. Some students would be doing photography while others were learning about 3D. Worley and Knight worked together to produce a class that would allow more of a focused art class for the high school students. Knight was also influenced following his work on “Black Belt: 100 Lenses.” The program aimed at getting students in the Black Belt of Alabama to tell their sto-ries through photography. Knight’s class worked in much the same way. Each week, 14 members of the Honors College and 22 students from Worley’s high school art classes would meet and work on the project. “We wanted to give the Holt students an opportunity to look at their school and community closely and think about the strengths as well as challenges of their school and community,” Knight said.

Last summer, Knight kicked-off the pro-gram by spending a few weeks working with a small group of Holt students tak-ing pictures of the recovery effort from the April 27, 2011 tornado before begin-ning the semester’s class. The Honors class was based on Paulo Freire’s Education for Critical Consciousness model, “which advocates the co-creation of knowledge in education instead of a unidirectional knowledge flow,” Knight said. Saint said although she was not part of the group that went to Holt each week for class, the “excitement and pride in the Holt students’ eyes” at the opening event “was beautiful and inspiring. Each was excited to tell the story behind their pho-tography.” Knight could see similar joy conveyed by his UA students. He said many felt a greater sense of community and more enthusiasm toward future service proj-ects after taking the Honors class. The UA Center for Community-Based Partnerships also offered a hand in the creation of the exhibition. The organiza-tion supplied the cameras used by the Holt students as well as refreshments for the opening show, which was held Feb. 8. The exhibit will be displayed on the second floor of Nott Hall Gallery until March 26.

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Stan Pate, a developer who owns several of the buildings damaged in the storm, has been work-ing closely with the Department of Planning and Development Services to ensure his rebuild-ing plans, according to an article in the Tuscaloosa News on Jan. 29. Construction of a new, 14,600-square-foot CVS might be underway after what is left of the structure is cleared, Pate said.

Big Lots

Big Lots planned to move into part of the old FoodMax supermarket building, according to an article in the Tuscaloosa News on Aug. 3, 2011. Bobby Herndon, mayor of Northport, said the Northport locations are in high-traffic areas that should help the businesses, according to the article. The FoodMax shopping center is near Northport’s Walmart.

Hokkaido

Hokkaido recently obtained a permit to begin building on 15th Street across the street from its old location, according to the Tuscaloosa Planning and Development Services Department.

Replays

Bucky Fourt, the district manager of Replays, said they are focused on a lot of different loca-tions and stores, and they are willing to wait until the right opportunity. Replays is not the type of business that has to open immediately, Fourt said, and they have other stores that can supplement their income, including their Northport location. Location for business is every-thing and what looks like a great deal may not be, Fourt said.

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Several businesses have set plans to rebuild in motion, but the extent of progress varies along 15th Street.

Left: CVS on April 27, 2011; Right: Current photo of CVS

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The Alabama softball team swept its three games at the SEC/ACC/Big XII Challenge this past weekend, giving the Crimson Tide a 7-0 start to the season. “It helps our confidence, but we still understand that even though we’ve had wins, we still have things we can improve on,” senior outfielder Jazlyn Lunceford said. “It’s good news, though.” The No. 2-ranked Tide took down No. 20 Georgia Tech 12-9, Virginia Tech 7-3 and No. 15 Oklahoma State 3-1 at the

tournament in Auburn, Ala. The team said part of its success can be attributed to the way each player is finding their place within the team. “It’s the largest roster we’ve ever had with 20 kids, so it’s about sharing playing time and getting to know roles right now,” head coach Patrick Murphy said. “So far everyone is handling it very well.” Murphy said the team still has room for improvement, even though it has not lost a game this season. “If we had played error-free, nobody would have scored against us,” Murphy said. “We just need to do a better job of handling the ball.”

Kendall Dawson said juniors and the seniors on the team have been invaluable for the underclassmen on the team so far. “Since we have so many upperclassmen and so many people who have been in pres-sure situations, I feel like this year our team is very calm,” Dawson said. “It’s going to help our team in the long run because we are going to be mentally tough in situations that may cause anxiety in other teams.” Up next, the Tide will travel to Birmingham to take on the UAB Blazers, who are 3-0 on the season. Last year’s meeting ended with a 3-0 shutout victory after Lunceford scored the game

winning run, with the RBI going to Ryan Iamurri. “It’s been a [close] game every year,” Lunceford said. “There’s no taking anyone lightly. They’re going to bring it.” Dawson said UAB is tough because a lot of their players have played together for the entirety of their lives.

“Murphy always preaches that these kids know who you are, and they look forward to playing you,” Dawson said. “So, for all of us who come from out of state, it kind of puts it in our head that we have to be ready. They’re going to come out want-ing to beat us even more.” Murphy said the team is going to try not to give UAB any free-bies and work hard on its pitch-ing and hitting. “The difference maker in this game against UAB is going to be that we have to come out and have the key hits in situations so we can score,” Dawson said. First pitch at UAB Softball Field is scheduled for 6 p.m. today.

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Jared Reaves is entering his second and final year at Alabama. Last year, Reaves excelled for Alabama com-ing out of Southern Union Community College, starting all 63 games at shortstop for the Tide. Where Reaves saw the most success, however, was at the plate. He led the team in doubles and RBIs with 22 and 47, respectively. His 22 doubles rank fourth in a single season at Alabama. Reaves also ranked second in six other offensive categories, including average (.340), slug-ging percentage (.498), on-base percentage (.406), runs (51), hits (82) and walks (24). Reaves led Alabama in multi-RBI games with 15 and tied Taylor Dugas for the team lead in multi-hit games with 29.

Crimson White: How do you think this team is going to do this year?

Jared Reaves: I think, defen-sively throughout the field, we’re experienced, we’re an older team. And we have a lot of good, young arms on the mound. It’s going to be fun.

CW: How excited are you about this season?

JR: This is my last go around here. I’m a senior. And a lot of position players are seniors out here. And I just think, as a whole, we’re wanting to make this special. And I think the freshmen understand that. Just talent-wise, we’re real excited. My roommate, Jon Kelton, says this is the most depth he’s ever seen in a team, and he’s been here five years, so that right there just alone gets me excited.

CW: Do you think you have the

talent to go out and do what your team wants to do this year?

JR: Yes, I believe so. With the new arms we have, I’m not kid-ding when I say those fresh-men have a lot of talent. They can do it. And defensively, and throughout the field, and hitting-wise, it’s going to be a totally new look from last year.

CW: How much improvement can we see from your team from last year?

JR: Well, pitching-wise, we lost some good pitchers from last year, and they were very tal-ented. But we got young arms, and as far as field-wise, we have more experience and more depth. Adding Kenny Roberts and [AJ Cole] at third, those are big keys in our lineup.

CW: What kind of growth can we see from you as an

individual from last season?JR: Just being able to run the infield more. I mean, last year was my first year. Obviously, the speed of the game was a little bit faster than [junior college]. This year, just being able to take charge more, what’s expected and what’s expected of me. And just being more of a leader, especially to AJ on the left side of the field, with him being a freshman.

CW: How about some improve-ments at the plate?

JR: Just going to try to do what was done last year. Obviously, there’s more improvement and I expect more of myself, and [I will] continue to drive in runs.

CW: What’s your favorite part about playing for Alabama baseball?

JR: I mean, for one, we get to put the “A” on our chest, Alabama.

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By Brett HudsonSenior Sports Reporterbbhudson@crimson.ua.edu@Brett_Hudson

I feel sorry for you if you live near the guy that is yelling at his television as if he is on the side-lines, begging for his team to run the pick-and-roll that worked two possessions ago or scream-ing for a play-action pass as if his life depended on it. You may hate me for it, but I am that guy and I will make no apologies. Our kind, we are 100 percent confident that we know what is best for our team. We are stu-dents of the games we love and watch obsessively and consider ourselves among the most edu-cated of the viewers. In short, we are the armchair head coaches. When it comes to the Alabama

men’s basketball season to date, there has been plenty of arm-chair coaching from my breth-ren and me. So, I want to take my talents to The Crimson White newsstands that occupy our campus. To fix the woeful offense that the Crimson Tide has presented up to now, here is what I think needs to happen. Alabama needs to learn how to use freshman guard Rodney Cooper and freshman forward Nick Jacobs. Cooper took southwest Alabama by storm last season, with 30-point outings not uncom-mon on his way to being named Parade All-American. Cooper did it by creating a three-point or mid-range jump shot for himself in the fast break offense or in an isolation situation. So, when Cooper seals his defender at the top of the key and sticks his hand out for the

ball, give it to him. Let him take the ball, spin off of his man, make the 18-foot jump shot and run back to play defense. Jacobs was brought to Alabama to be an offensive spe-cialist in the post. An offensive specialist in an Anthony Grant program sounds downright silly, I know. But it’s true. I’ve seen that when Jacobs gets the position he wants in the post, he does not call for the ball in a certain spot, whether a bounce pass or lob, but simply spreads his arms and waits for the ball. For some reason, the guards do not seem to like that posture and do not feed him the ball as much as they probably should. It is a little atypical, I will admit, but Jacobs has one of the best turnaround hook shots in the Southeastern Conference. Use it. As a final note, I want to

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Two, our coaching staff is unbe-lievable. I believe, hands down, they’re the best staff in America.

CW: What’s the ultimate goal of this team?

JR: Omaha. It’s been since ’99 since this team’s went. And two years ago, in the Super Regional, they were one pitch away. But we think we have the team to do so, and I’m sure the next two or three years will wind up looking very good for them too.

Last weekend, Jared Reaves batted .364 overall in the Tide’s three losses to the FAU Owls.

change the direction of the offense slightly. I don’t want to run the offense through fresh-man guard Trevor Lacey; I want to run the offense to Lacey. Against Tennessee, Lacey used the dribble-drive from all differ-ent angles to get himself either a lay-up opportunity or a trip to the charity stripe. The timing for these moves is perfect. Now that junior guard Tony Mitchell will not play for the rest of the season, that pro-duction needs to be replaced and it is hard to rely on one young player alone to produce that by himself. So, let’s use three. That being said, I want to hear what you think. Go to cw.ua.edu and comment on this story or use the email address and Twitter handle provided at the top of this column. Let’s open the debate.

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