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A young gun takes chargeThe Tide’s quarterback might not have the official title, but he’s got a starter’s confidence

By Tony TsoukalasSports Editor

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Alabama’s 27-11 win over Penn State on Saturday was hardly a shootout. However, it was gunslinger AJ McCarron, who stepped up big for Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide at quarterback in the first road start of his career.

While he may lack experi-ence, the lanky 6-foot-4 signal caller strolls up to the line with the confidence of John Wayne in a western.

“You can’t be scared play-ing quarterback,” McCarron said. “If you are scared, you are going to turn the ball over. That’s just not how I play.”

McCarron set the pace for Tide, leading Alabama down the field in his third drive of the game – a drive that resembled more of a veteran quarterback than one in his first start on the road. Despite

playing in front of 107,846 fans in Beaver Stadium, the biggest crowd to ever attend an Alabama game, the calm quarterback did not get rat-tled.

“They were rocking at the beginning,” McCarron said. “We had to get into a rhythm, but that is anywhere you go. If you are at home or away, it really doesn’t matter. As long as you get into a rhythm everything is going to be fine.” The Mobile native complet-ed 19-31 passes for 163 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. The solid per-formance led many to believe McCarron put an end to Alabama’s quarterback com-petition. While head coach Nick Saban would not go as far as to name McCarron the starter, he did praise the young quarterback’s perfor-mance on Saturday.

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See THEATRE, page 7See YOGA, page 3

By Christopher Amalfitano and Daisy ShampyThe Crimson White

This academic year, Transportation Services has made it optional, but encouraged, to reg-ister for a bicycle permit. Tomorrow at 10 a.m., Transportation Services will be holding this year’s first Bike Summit Forum to inform stu-dents, faculty and staff about changes to the bicycle policy, and will also answer questions.

Currently, bicycle permits are free and can be applied for online or at 101 Student Services Center.

Ronnie Robertson, director of Transportation Services, said there are benefits to registering for a permit.

“Bicycle registration allows the University to contact the owner if the bike is removed or if a bike is lost or stolen and later recovered,” Robertson said. “Incentives include a reduction in bike thefts and return of bicycles in the event they are lost or stolen.”

Alex Montoya, a junior and treasurer of the Cycling Club, said that he understands the rea-soning behind the policy, but that there is a bet-ter way to solve the problem.

“It’s a hassle,” Montoya said. “People are trying to just get to class, and not having to worry about parking or getting a fine … I’m not opposed to walking if this policy becomes man-datory in the future.”

Concerns spinning over bike policy

• Sept. 13, 10 a.m. — Ferguson Mor-tar Board Room, 4 p.m. — Ferguson Center Forum

• Sept. 20, 10 a.m. — Ferguson Room 312, 6 p.m. — Rec Center Student Activity Room

• Sept. 21, 10 a.m. — Ferguson Center Forum, 6 p.m. — Rec Center Student Activity Room

BIKE FORUM DATES

By Jordan Cissell and Melissa BrownThe Crimson White

The pilot of the plane that flew over the UA Recreation Center at 9:54 a.m. Saturday may have been startled by the unusual scene transpiring below, as more than 30 people were splayed out on their backs like corpses, completely still and silent.

The pilot was not witnessing the filming of a low-budget zombie movie, but rather members of the Tuscaloosa yoga community in savasana, or corpse pose, wrap-ping up their hour of participation in Salutation Nation.

Salutation Nation is an annu-al program, organized by yoga clothing company Lululemon Athletica, in which thousands of

yogis in communities worldwide gather to practice simultaneously. Saturday marked the first time that Tuscaloosa has participated in

the proceedings.The event is put on in obser-

vance of National Yoga Month. The United States Department of

Health and Human Services desig-nated September as this month.

Jess Smith, a senior majoring in communicative disorders, orga-nized and led the University’s Salutation Nation proceedings. She said that the primary purpose of the event is to promote feelings of positivity and unity.

“We’re doing karmic yoga, which is all about sending out good inten-tions,” she said.

To reach this end, Smith prompt-ed the group to slow down and breathe at four separate times dur-ing the practice, reminding attend-ees to project their gratitude, both internally and globally.

Smith was not the only partici-pant who picked up on the good vibrations.

Students connect with the world through yogaJess Smith, a UA student and yoga instructor at the Rec, leads yoga practice this past Satur-day during Salutation Nation.

CW | Margo Smith

CW | Mitchell HughesThe Bama Theatre has been a local center for arts and entertainment since 1937.

By Rich Robinson, Matt Mecoli and Judah Martin

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As a piece of the South Tower stood beside him as a silent testament to the resilience of a nation, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox called Sunday’s Sept. 11 commemoration “the most important thing we’ve ever done in this amphitheater.”

The commemoration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Sept. 11, held at the Tuscaloosa A m p h i t h e a t e r Sunday night, was not unlike the thou-sands of others held across the nation.

It featured musi-cal performances, an invocation from a religious leader, speeches from local politicians and a moment of silence for those who were lost.

But despite the well-worn nature of many aspects of the ceremony, something made it fundamentally different.

As the Stillman College Choir broke into its rendition of God Bless America, the hun-dreds assembled gradually began to rise. As the music ended, Maddox opened his remarks.

“I imagine that when we enter heaven it will sound a bit like that,” he said.

In a rear row, a middle-aged woman began to cry. For a community that has gone through so much over the past several months, the memory of Sept. 11 and the perceived ran-domness of the attacks hit close to home.

Tragedy of 9/11 mirrors April 27

By Nate ProctorContributing Writer

Downtown Tuscaloosa first greeted the Bama Theatre in 1938 with a parade featuring The Million Dollar Band and a procession of Disney mascots. Displayed proudly overhead was a banner that read “Alabama’s finest and Most Modern Showcase,” The Bama Theatre.

Created as a project under President Franklin Roosevelt’s Public Works Administration, con-struction of the Bama Theatre began in 1937 as a combined city hall and theatre designed by architect D.O. Whildin.

Whildin, the architect behind many of

Bama Theatre keeps tradition alive downtown

“In our own recent tragedy, we had

victims, and we had heroes.”

— Bill Poole,State Representative

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California professor busted for methamphetamine ring

Garner to receive American Diabetics Association’s highest award Margaret Pipkin Garner, assistant dean for health edu-cation and outreach in The University of Alabama College of Community Health Sciences, was recently named the recipi-ent of the 2011 Marjorie Hulsizer Copher Award by the American Diabetic Association. Garner established the Alabama Food and Nutrition Exposition and is a leading authority on nutrition education. Garner is also the director of health promotion and wellness at the student

health center, director of nutri-tion and education services in the department of family medi-cine and an adjunct assistant professor in the department of human nutrition and hos-pitality management’s coor-dinated dietetics program. The Marjorie Husizer Copher Award, which is named for an early 20th Century dietetics pioneer, will be presented to Garner at the ADA’s Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in San Diego on Sept. 24.

From MCTcampus A professor at California State University, San Bernardino, who allegedly led a chapter of the Devils Disciples motorcycle gang was charged Thursday with head-ing up a methamphetamine drug ring that involved several other dealers. Stephen Kinzey, a 43-year-old professor of kinesiology, is considered a fugitive and is being aggressively sought by authorities, Sheriff Rod Hoops said at a morning news confer-ence at sheriff’s headquarters in San Bernardino. Nine others involved in the drug ring have been arrested since Friday, he said. “It’s alarming to me - I have kids in college - to have an associate professor who is a member of Devils Disciples dealing methamphetamine,” Hoops said. Authorities are

trying to determine if Kinzey was involved with any drug dealing on campus. The six-month investigation culminated with a joint drug task force raiding Kinzey’s home Friday, recovering a pound of methamphetamine as well as a number of rifles, handguns and biker parapher-nalia, he said. Kinzey’s live-in girlfriend, Holly Robinson, 33, was taken into custody during the raid and faces charges of posses-sion and sale of methamphet-amine and numerous firearms violations. Detective Jason Rosenbaum said Robinson was Kinzey’s business partner and helped him distribute meth to midlevel dealers in the Southern California cities of San Bernardino, Highland, Redlands and the community of Mentone.

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For the growing number of out-of-state students who are on campus without a car, there are many options for trans-portation besides walking or using a bike.

Along with the bus sys-tems, UA students can now use options like Zipcar and Zimride.

“I think even fewer stu-dents could bring their cars to campus because Alabama provides many options,” said UA English professor Marsha McSpadden. “It is also a good freshman year experience to not have a car.”

For students who simply need to get around Tuscaloosa, the company Zipcar gives students access to designated cars that stay parked on campus at dif-ferent locations. Zipcar repre-sentative Shani said that, in general, Zipcar allows mem-bers the opportunity to reserve cars for as little as one hour up to four days a week, and it is

completely self-serviced.“That means if you need a car

at three in the morning, you can reserve it online, pick it up

from the location and return it all without filling out any paperwork or talking to a per-son,” Shani said in an email.

Zipcar also provides special student prices. To begin using Zipcar, simply become a mem-ber online with your Crimson email account and decide which payment plan is best. Gas and insurance is included, and the student must be 18. A Zipcar is available to drive around whenever necessary.

For those students who need to commute to nearby Northport or reach a des-tination like Atlanta, the University has also become involved with a service called Zimride, which provides a net-work of students who are will-ing to give a ride to other stu-dents for a fee.

“Zimride serves all kinds of students by offering those without cars a new mode of transportation, and gives stu-dents with vehicles the abil-ity to split fuel costs by offer-ing their empty seats,” said Zimride representative Curtis Rogers in an email. “There is rarely any dispute on price, because the driver is already taking the trip … and the

passenger is usually facing higher prices from traditional transportation methods.”

Students can make an account and then begin searching for potential pas-sengers or cars that fit their needs. Students can also eas-ily connect through Zimride’s Facebook group.

For day-to-day transportation around campus, CrimsonRide and 348-RIDE take students to various different bus stops. CrimsonRide has updated their routes this year to include a Sunday shopping route that goes to Target, Midtown and

the University Mall. 348-RIDE operates during the hours that the CrimsonRide does not run. To make it easy to track the buses, students can download the TransLoc and 348-RIDE applications to locate a bus nearest them.

Senior Alison Pursley said when she was a freshman without a car, she eventually learned to use 348-RIDE when-ever she could.

“For the most part, not hav-ing a car on campus is okay and you can rely on friends to take you wherever you need to go when the buses do not run,” Pursley said.

Emily Ducas, a freshman, said using the buses could be problematic at times.

“The bus system can become too impractical on busy days because it takes so long to get to places like the UA Rec Center,” Ducas said.

Alabama provides several options possible for its stu-dents who cannot have a car; students just have to be open to the alternatives.

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CW | Mitchell HughesUA anthropology student Andrew Wills (left) uses ZimRide to split the cost of a trip to Birmingham with fellow junior Adam Rawlins (right).

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“It was neat to know that we were doing yoga at the same time as people all over the world,” said Diana Jones, a yoga instructor at the Recreation Center.

Tuscaloosa resident Lynn Andrews was wary of the event turning into an advertisement for Lululemon, but thought the event struck a good balance between yoga and marketing. “At least they didn’t just hand out 20 percent off coupons or

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Michael Thomas, a freshman who recently registered his bike, said he supports the new policy.

“It’s not tough, and it’s free. I don’t have any problem with it,” Thomas said.

Cathy Andreen, a UA spokeswoman, said there are

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Members of the Tuscaloosa Police and Fire Departments paid tribute to the lives lost and lessons learned. In his address to the crowd, State Rep. Bill Poole said, “Ten years later, even so many miles from New York City, we stand in solidarity with our broth-ers.”

Many said they felt that, in light of Tuscaloosa’s own disaster in April, that solidarity was even more poignant now than 10 years ago.

“In both cases, citizens transformed themselves into heroes and dealt with tragedy as a community,” Maddox said. “In many ways, we have a shared understanding of tragedy and triumph.”

Lieutenant Brady Perrigin of the Tuscaloosa Fire Department echoed the mayor’s sentiment.

“Both [Sept. 11 and the tornado] are tragedies we hope never happen again,” he said. “In one aspect, it makes you more prepared for a tragedy. But it also helps you place yourself in their shoes.”

Poole also summed the common link in his speech.

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no plans to charge for bike registration at this time, and that they have not determined when or if registration will become mandatory for bicy-clists.

For students concerned that their bikes may be confiscated in the future for being improp-erly parked, Robinson offered some consolation. Robertson said that University officials

are currently not confiscat-ing improperly parked bikes, however, they are providing a warning to those unregistered bicycles they find.

“Currently we are not enforc-ing any rules regarding unreg-istered bikes, but instead are placing flyers on bikes which are parked or locked to areas other than bike racks in accor-dance with the policy,” he said.

“In our own recent tragedy, we had victims, and we had heroes.”

The tornado of April 27 made the images of the worst terror attack in world history that much more real for George Tyler, a UA sophomore, who is also a member of the Air Force ROTC.

“Ten years after the fact, thatwe can bring this many peopletogether is truly incredible,”Tyler said after the ceremony.

He joined a group of eightother ROTC members whosat wrapped in patriotic pride.“[Sept. 11] was a time in thecountry’s history that alwaysneeds to be remembered.”

anything like that,” she said.Some participants simply

appreciated the opportunity to get some exercise in the morn-ing sunlight. “It was a differ-ent feel to doing yoga outside,” said Tuscaloosa resident Cathy Elliot.

Smith is a yoga instructor at the recreation center and has completed her 200-hour teacher training through YogaWorks. She said she feels confident that the benefits of the activity are numerous for those who prac-tice.

“Most people start yoga for the physical aspect,” she said, “but

they usually find that they can’t help but take it off the mat and apply the benefits to the rest of their life. They keep coming back for the mental and emo-tional benefits that yoga pro-motes.”

Amongst a round of applause from the assembled yogis, Smith concluded Tuscaloosa’s first observance of Salutation Nation by challenging everyone to take their “gratitude off the mat and into the rest of the day.”

Maybe that baffled pilot was able to pick up some of the posi-tive vibes and take the confu-sion off his mind.

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By John Davis

On Aug. 18, the University of South Carolina suspended fraterni-ty rush following alcohol violations by six of 18 fraternities on campus. The idea of completely suspend-ing fraternity rush at any southern university seems extreme, absurd or outright ridiculous, but USC administrators made the tough – and ultimately correct – decision to come down hard on fraternities for rampant alcohol violations. With this in mind, The Crimson White reported on Aug. 31 that a former pledge of Pi Kappa Alpha filed a lawsuit against the frater-nity and 10 of its members, claim-ing he suffered serious harm in an incident of hazing. The incident, as described by the plaintiff, includes providing alcohol to a minor, pres-sure to binge drink and obscene disregard for an unconscious indi-vidual. When contacted for comment, UA director of media relations Cathy Andreen, acting as a mouth-piece for the University, had the gall to state, “UA is not part of this lawsuit and we have no comment on it.” Ladies and gentlemen, if there was ever a theory that The University of Alabama viewed each and every student as a pay-check, I give you Exhibit A. The idea that a student organi-zation, particularly one that is a part of a larger body that in many regards makes up a portion of the public face of the Capstone, can so openly flout the anti-hazing policy

by SoRelle Wyckoff

Tragedies are given their name because of the intense impact they have on an individual. Large-scale tragedies are especially brutal due to the varying affects they have on different people. But uniform-ly, tragedy leads to some form of change. Sept. 11, 2001 was undoubtedly one of the greatest tragedies the United States has experienced. On Sunday, Twitter feeds and Facebook pages were littered with personal memories from Sept. 11, 2001. Almost 3,000 Americans were killed in an act so shocking and personal that even today, 10 years later, each of us can remember exactly where we were and what we did that day. Yet, despite the intense pain and grief this tragedy produced, the last 10 years have been a period of growth and change. The United States has imple-mented new security measures to protect our country. The advent of the Department of Homeland Security spearheaded changes that soon affected every citizen. Opening a bank account and enrolling in public education now include a checklist of security fac-tors, and immigration laws have intensified. Everyone’s favorite, airport security, has tightened signifi-cantly. I may have to arrive at the airport an hour earlier now, only to wait in a line moving at a snail’s pace and be frisked to an uncom-fortable degree. But it is a fair trade for a feeling of comfort and safety. And while those topics are debates on their own, they are byproducts of the September 11

Don’t haze me, browithout the University even bat-ting an eye is disgusting. I’d like to take the time to remind everyone that the anti-hazing pol-icy is called “The University of Alabama Hazing Policy.” Not the “Fraternity Hazing Policy.” Not the “Greek Life Hazing Policy.” No, it is “The University of Alabama Hazing Policy,” and when an orga-nization’s president, vice presi-dent, and advisor sign it, their signatures “attest that our organi-zation follows and adheres to all University, local, state and federal laws.” So why exactly isn’t the University taking an immediate interest in this incident? If admin-istrators are involved, why are they being so tight-lipped about it (again)? Could it be because so many of them are products of the very same student organizations that continue to systematically ignore policies in a manner that would make Jim Tressel blush? No, that couldn’t be it. Whereas Jerry Brewer, the University of South Carolina’s vice president of student affairs, openly discusses the matter of recruit-ment suspension with the media, the University of Alabama would rather hide behind doors and, at most, give a stern finger wagging (if that) to the guy who’s going to be SGA president next year. Brewer said in an interview with the Washington Post, “We have no leadership coming out of the fra-ternity system right now.” Sound familiar? To put things in perspective, in

the three years I have attended The University of Alabama, I have seen Kappa Sigma lose its national charter due to alcohol violations, I have heard horrifying accounts of a pledge suffering third-degree burns from sitting on a metal chair heated by a blow torch, and I myself was served and consumed alcohol inside multiple fraternity houses at the ripe old age of 18. Hell, that was the reason we went to fraternity parties in the first place. What makes me laugh the most regarding the USC situation is that most fraternity members aren’t mad because they’re being pun-ished for alcohol violations. No, it’s that they’re confused as to why the crackdown is happening now when this has been going on for years. But surely this is only an isolated incident at one of those other SEC schools. Right? Right? Maybe the University’s “No com-ment” is all the comment we need. As far as I’m concerned, by not doing more and/or not doing it in a more public fashion, the University is condoning acts of hazing despite any posturing that would suggest otherwise. Many students are at a point where they openly don’t trust that the administration is moving for-ward with their best interest in mind, and this tight-lipped secrecy is a big reason why.

John Davis is a senior majoring in telecommunication and film. His column runs on Mondays.

Tragedy brings about changesterrorist attacks. But the biggest change in America is one of a less tangible nature. The initial reaction of anger and confusion were matched with a call to “rise up” as a nation, to both mourn and work together. Heroes in the form of firemen, offi-cials and civilians rose up, remind-ing us why American pride is so unique. On Sunday, the 10th anniver-sary documentaries and live feeds from memorial services around the nation were not spent talking about the war on terrorism or Al Qaeda, but rather about the per-sonal experience and the hope of those affected. And watching the live streams and television docu-mentaries that covered cable on Sunday, I started to think about our own, more recent tragedy. Like Sept. 11, 2001, most of us will forever remember exactly where we were and what we were doing on April 27, 2011. The grief and confusion the natural disaster created was so intense, permanent change ensued. Our own “homeland secu-rity” was tightened. This past Wednesday, the University of Alabama tested a new Emergency Action Plan. A text message, voice mail and overhead siren and speaker alerted me that this was “just a test,” but the increase in communication was apparent. The Tree Restoration Program and the newly passed Tuscaloosa Forward plan are other signs of change to come, sure to be followed by more action of the like. But what about that other stuff? The stuff that CNN dedicated its Sunday too, the stuff that makes America different than any other country in the world, the stuff that

helps people “rise up” and come together? We have our heroes that stepped forward, without a doubt. There were students who worked togeth-er to answer the needs of tragedy only hours after disaster struck. Many attended memorial ser-vices dedicated to the lives lost. Restoration efforts are still being met with passionate dedication. By the time our community real-ized the impact of the tornado, almost immediately words like “unity,” and promises of “com-ing together as one student body” were ringing across our campus. And as I returned to Alabama this fall, I was hopeful that being here would give me a chance to help and in return, receive the healing I needed. Whether that has been accom-plished or not is different to each person, but after reliving the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001 and then reflecting on the positive growth that ensued, we need to be remind-ed of the goals we set as a united student body. Conversation can lead to com-promise, or it can create a crack that will only grow into an even deeper rift. We should take a deep breath and refocus on that “unity” goal we set for ourselves. Tragedy can shape a community for the better or it can sprout rea-sons to find differences between each other and birth anger. In 10 years, I hope we can look back on our tragedy and be proud of our change and growth; but as we all realized on Sunday, 10 years goes by much faster than we think.

SoRelle Wyckoff is a junior major-ing in history and English. Her col-umn runs weekly on Mondays.

By Sandy and Bill Adams

My husband and I, along with a small group of friends from Ohio and Texas, attended the University of Alabama football game last week-end. Our expectations were low, considering the fact that Kent State football is not highly rated. However, we were pleasantly surprised by how well we were received by the University of Alabama and the Tuscaloosa community. We were impressed by the beautiful campus, but more importantly by the students, staff and Bama fans. We were treated with respect by all that we came in contact with and felt very com-fortable being on campus. We enjoyed the Alabama football traditions including the tailgate on the quad, the Million Dollar Band and the pride of the fans. We were pleased to hear that the athletic department stresses that athletes are students first! When your area was devastated by the torna-do last spring, we watched the videos with hor-ror and prayed for all of you! While visiting we toured the areas near the campus and it became more real to us. We liked the community spirit, “We are coming back!” Having been students at Kent State on May 4, 1970, we remembered the healing process of returning to campus and continuing our lives and activities. The tragedy still remained, but we felt stronger as we forged ahead together. Thanks for a wonderful weekend and great memories! Roll Tide!

Sandy and Bill Adams are graduates of the KSU classes of ’72 and ’71.

Thanks for the Alabama Hospitality

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

My kingdom for a lefty desk

As the right-handed majority sits comfortably with their arms resting on the edge of their desk, us southpaws get to shift our entire bodies to the side just to get our arms to the point where we can scrawl legibly.

By Theresa Mince

The University of Alabama is playing an elaborate game of hide and seek on this cam-pus. They have hidden a select number of left-handed desks in the corners, sides, and backs of only a few classrooms and expect the left-handed students to seek them out. When we fail to win this game, our punish-ment is contorting ourselves into a right-hand-ed desk, attempting to take notes without caus-ing great pain in our shoulders and backs. As the right-handed majority sits comfort-ably with their arms resting on the edge of their desk, us southpaws get to shift our entire bodies to the side just to get our arms to the point where we can scrawl legibly. If you’ve ever seen how most lefties write, it’s already arthritis waiting to happen. Combine this with the inability to rest your arm while writing for hours on end and you have the right mix for back and shoulder problems. I understand that only about 10 percent of the world’s population is left-handed, which is probably why less than 10 percent of the desks on campus are oriented in our favor. The prob-lem, though, is that when we need them, they aren’t there.

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I’m pretty sure the maintenance team is in cahoots with the bigwigs on campus to keep the southpaws guessing. A week ago, my class had one left-handed desk. Obviously, I had claimed it on the first day. But recently I came in and suddenly another lefty desk had appeared right behind the origi-nal one. I know there was not another left-hand-ed desk in there, so where did it come from? Is there a secret stash of them? When the University sees that there are multiple lefties, do they plant more desks? While I admire the idea of lefty spies shifting the small number of desks around campus, I find it highly unlikely. What is likely is that as we continue to increase the enrollment on campus, we will also continue to increase the amount of pain inflicted on left-handed students. In large lec-ture halls, all of the desks on the left side of the room are left-oriented. They have to be; there’s room for tables to come off that end of the row. The problem, though, is this removes us from the part of the room where we are most likely to pay attention, or to get involved. Even when the desks are freestanding, they are placed in parts of the classroom where the latecomers and slackers tend to sit. So rather than allow me to play an active role in class, I’m shivering in the back corner under an air vent, stuck next to the girl who won’t stop texting and popping her gum. It’s a true dilemma, folks. The University has made it clear my well-being and my ability to take notes without causing myself physical pain are not on the top of its priority list. And the shooting pain in my side every time I spend two hours taking notes has made it clear that something has to change. As Mr. Burns of The Simpsons fame once said, “Damned infernal gizmo. My kingdom for a left-handed can opener.” Well, my kingdom for a left-handed desk in a prime location.

Theresa Mince is a senior majoring in apparel design.

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By Elisabeth GarciaContributing Writer

As football fever hits a high across campus, University of Alabama students will have a chance to thunder onto a field of their own over the next few weeks.

Intramural flag football sign ups opened last Tuesday and close Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m., according to the Recreation Center website.

Jason Johnston, a freshman majoring in physics, said he was excited about playing this year after playing football in his senior year of high school.

“It sounded like a lot of fun,” Johnston said. “It’s an awesome chance to meet guys and have fun playing the sport.”

Though football tends to be a male-dominated sport, flag football is open to male, female and co-ed teams, said Amanda Wright, program assistant of staff.

The male leagues are further divided into semi-pro, colle-giate and pro levels, she said.

Austin Burch, a junior major-ing in secondary education, is returning to the field this year in the collegiate division with his team, the Wiley Wombats.

Though the sport can conflict with study time, he said it’s worth the time management to step away from courses and be with friends to provide stress relief.

The Intramural Office does not require specific gear, but Burch said players cannot have pockets on their shorts to avoid hand and finger injuries. He also suggests players use cleats and gloves.

The sport is sometimes known for its aggressive nature, but neither Burch nor his team-mates have been injured in the past. He said he has seen oth-ers receive injuries, like twisted ankles, bruised knees, and cuts and bleeding from diving.

Leagues are typically com-prised of 10 to 12 players, but as many as 20 members are allowed to a team. Students may only sign up for one all-male or all-female league, so

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players on the sorority and fra-ternity teams are ineligible for intramural play, she said.

All-male and all-female teams require seven players on the field during game time; howev-er, eight members are needed for co-ed teams, Wright said.

Those who do not have a team or who lack enough players can use the Free Agent list, accord-ing to the Rec’s website. New players may be added at any time until the last game of the season.

Intramural sports do not have scheduled team practices; how-ever, players generally book the Recreational Field Sunday through Thursday nights from six to 11 p.m., Wright said.

The season lasts five weeks, during which teams are weeded out for the four-week playoffs, she said.

Teams fight for the ultimate prize of championship T-shirts, which are no joke, Wright said.

Advancement to the playoffs is based on a winning record of 50 percent or more and a dem-onstration of good sportsman-ship, she said.

Burch said sportsmanship is determined by how players handle the student referees who make the calls. Students are also evaluated by how they treat other teams, avoiding “trash talk.”

“Alabama’s about class,” he said. “It’s all determined by how you act and you have to realize it’s just a game, it’s just for fun.”

Burch said he has made it to the second round of the playoffs in the past, but expects to get further this year.

There will be a mandatory

captain meeting on Sept. 15, Wright said. Co-captains may be sent if the captains are unable to attend the meeting.

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To David Bailey, the pain that comes with losing money is one of the best things about the Culverhouse Investment Management Group. CIMG is a select group of undergraduate students that manages an investment port-folio that is currently worth around $350,000. Students make real market decisions for this fund, and as Bailey, CIMG’s vice president of public relations, said, “losing money is such a valuable experience.” “I’ve seen the realities and felt the pain,” Bailey said. “There is a real pain that comes with los-ing real money.” While CIMG has had its share of losses, the group has posted some impressive returns overall. At the end of the second quar-ter of 2011, CIMG’s portfolio stood at $391,498.97; up 24.29 per-cent since the group’s inception in 2009. Those gains have since been reduced, but the group is still up almost 10 percent since incep-tion. “Currently all money stays in the fund,” said Rob Norwood, CIMG president. “In the future, the hope is that it will eventually fund scholarships for students throughout the University.” Though many CIMG students are business students, the pro-gram is open to all students. The group invests in a variety of sec-tors, and this variety calls for a variety of students.

CW | Mitchell Hughes

Members of the Culverhouse Investment Management Group (CIMG).

CIMG students learn risk, reward

“It is a unique program,” Bailey said. “We have people who aren’t finance people. For example, we look for biology majors for healthcare invest-ments.” Norwood said the process of choosing stocks is not a short one. “It is a very intensive pro-cess,” Norwood said. “Some guys will sit and look at a pick for two months before they finally pitch it.” Bailey said the knowledge gained from the program is worth the time and hard work put in. “Learning how to value some-thing, whether it be an equity or some other financial instru-ment, or simply a car or a house is a very important skill,” Bailey said. “Our members learn how to do that.” Norwood agreed that CIMG is a good learning experience.“As far as what it has taught me, the question would be what

hasn’t it taught me?” Norwood said. The skills learned from this program are reflected in the high job placement rates of CIMG members. Members have been placed at JP Morgan, BBVA Compass and Ernst and Young, among others. Norwood said CIMG was a great help in the pursuit of a job in the investment industry. “For my career there is really nothing I could have done bet-ter than CIMG,” Norwood said. “It is exactly what a student at Alabama interested in the investment industry should do.” Bailey said even with the sting of losing, he likes the risky game of investment. “They said it never feels as good to win and it hurts to lose, and that’s probably true,” Bailey said. “But I like the risk.” For more information on CIMG and how to get involved, visit their website at cba.ua.edu/cimg.

By Kris MitchellContributing Writer

In a Sept. 8 address to a rare joint-session of Congress, President Barack Obama proposed the American Jobs Act—a $447 billion plan con-sisting of a combination of tax cuts, public works pro-grams and construction proj-ects. The jobs proposal is designed to offer a solution to America’s rough unemploy-ment numbers, and accord-ing to UA professors, the effects could be felt locally in Alabama and Tuscaloosa. Anne Williamson, profes-sor of political science at the University, said Obama’s jobs plan is likely to aid the ailing economy. “Given the current state of the economy, any federal jobs plan is likely to have a posi-tive impact,” Williamson said, pointing out specific projects like Project Rebuild America, which would aim to rehabili-tate homes, businesses and communities. “With the recent torna-does, this makes that pro-gram particularly important for Alabama,” she said. “The tax credit provisions and reductions in payroll taxes for small businesses should have a positive impact on Tuscaloosa, since many small businesses were struck by tornadoes.” Williamson also pointed

out a problem that could affect AJA’s passage. “Republicans usually favor the types of tax credits that are part of the AJA, but frankly, they must discredit the Obama Administration in any way they can to give them the best chance of prevailing in November 2012,” she said. Ultimately, Williamson said she believes that some version of the AJA is likely to pass, but could look different from Obama’s proposal. Not everyone supports President Obama’s plan. Cliff Sims, chairman of UA’s College Republicans, counted himself among those opposed. “The American people are tired of throwing money we don’t have at our problems,” Sims said. He did say, though, that he supports the presi-dent’s efforts to extend and expand payroll tax cuts. “That would put cash in the pockets of consumers and incentivize companies to hire,” he said. “But even that is only a small and temporary boost.” Sims said his idea for put-ting Americans back to work was to end uncertainty in the economy. “American entrepreneurs will succeed if given the opportunity,” he said. “But they are scared to death right now that the President is going to continue pulling the rug out from under them.”

Jobs bill could help Tuscaloosa

By Meg ColeContributing Writer

The University’s department of religious studies is the only full department of its kind at a public school in the state. “In the hotly contested environment of 21st century American culture, in which ‘theory and belief’ and ‘church and state’ are catchwords for controversy, the department of religious studies seeks to train scholars who can walk

the razor’s edge of a seemingly intractable debate and inject perspective and clarity into the proliferating babble,” said Department Chair Theodore Trost. Even more unique is the offer-ing of a minor in Judaic stud-ies. This program is headed by Steven L. Jacobs, the Aaron Aronov chair of Judaic studies. “Mine is a unique position in a unique department,” Jacobs said. Since 1990 the department

UA offers Judaic studies program has offered the minor in Judaic jtudies. It is not only the lone minor program in the state, but one of the few across the south-east, he said. Jacobs said that many stu-dents have misconceptions about what Judaic studies or religious studies in general entail. “We aren’t a priest or semi-nary program,” Jacobs said. “Most of our students have no desire to work in religion.” Students in Judaic Studiesare required to take three classes that focus on Jewish philosophy, history, and theology. After that, they take four elec-tive courses and can petition for courses from other depart-ments to count towards the minor. Common elective cours-es are Hebrew language classes offered by the department of modern languages and classics, and classes with the Holocaust as the subject, including film classes. “We see students from all backgrounds,” Jacobs said. “Our course on the Middle East draws students from interna-tional relations, history, and politics.” Chesley Peed, who minored in Judaic studies and is planning to get her masters in the same field, said it is an area of study that genuinely intrigues her. “After one class in Judaic studies with Dr. Steve Jacobs, I was hooked,” Peed said. “It was surprising for me to learn that we have one of the top schools in genocide and Holocaust stud-ies. As a professor, Dr. Jacobs invests a vast amount of effort into the program and his stu-dents’ careers.” Jacobs said he encourages students from every walk of life to study religion. “The study of Judaism is foun-dational to so many disciplines,” Jacobs said. “I’m thrilled and honored to have this position at the University.”

• Rob Norwood - President

• Adam Carll - Vice president of market analysis

• David Bailey - Vice president of public relations

• Emily Sanford - Vice president of investment strategy

• Sebastian Medina - Vice president of human resources

CIMG Leaders

Investment program teaches students value of money

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LIFESTYLES

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• ABALABIP! Feat. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: 8 p.m., Bama Theatre

LIFESTYLESthis weekend

By Mari JohnsonStaff Reporter

[email protected]

For many young girls, becom-ing a model is a lifelong dream. One UA student has lived out the dream by recently modeling for a photo shoot appearing in Seventeen Magazine. Paige Conklin, a freshman majoring in journalism, said she has been interested in fashion from an early age. “I’m either online or looking through magazines for the new trends,” Conklin said. “I have always admired models who get to wear really cool clothing and get paid for it. Plus, it’s such a great way to express yourself.” Working with her agency Covergirl Agency of New York, Conklin was able to set up an interview with Seventeen in March. She then headed back to The Big Apple in May for the fall “Back-to-School” photo shoot. “I seriously had less than two weeks to get everything togeth-er,” Conklin said. “It was [dur-ing] the last week of my senior

year, so I was missing awards day and had to get excuses for missing the last week. But after it all, honestly, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Conklin even had the chance to meet the editor-in-chief of Seventeen, Ann Shokets. “I was able to meet most of [the staff] at the shoot,” she said. “They were very welcom-ing but told me I had such a Southern accent.” Donna Conklin, her mother, traveled with her daughter to New York for the photo shoot and said she and her daughter are very close. “That’s the thing about Paige and I, we always do things together,” she said. “I guess you could think of me as her man-ager.” For both Paige and her moth-er, the trip to New York was a dream come true. “Modeling is very competitive and she’s not really a six-foot-five girl,” Donna Conklin said. “She’s five-foot-eight, so when we got the yes for Seventeen, we felt like it was finally hap-

pening.” Though Paige Conklin isn’t the typical height for a high fashion runway model, she said she enjoys doing anything that allows her to be herself. For now, she plans to focus more on school but said she hopes to get the chance to model for other international fashion maga-zines in the future. “Hopefully soon, I can get some time and will be able to fly back to New York to interview with Teen Vogue,” she said. Conklin said juggling school and modeling has been difficult. “Giving up modeling is just not something that I wanted to do, but school comes first,” she said. “I’m hoping as the year goes on, I will be able to figure out a plan to make it all work.”Donna Conklin also said she hopes Paige finds room for both modelling and school. “Right now, we are going to take it slow,” she said. “I think as you get older and when you’ve had school, your focus is better.” Eventually, Conklin said she

By Walker Donaldson

As I left the theater after see-ing Steven Soderbergh’s latest film “Contagion”, the woman in front of me coughed and then grabbed the railing as she walked down the stairs. I could see the people around me look at her in disgust as we exited the theater. No one else in our vicinity touched the railing. “Contagion” is the story of an airborne virus, MEV-1, that kills its victims shortly after being contracted. The film par-allels the work of the medical community and government to find a cure with the struggles facing the ordinary people who come into contact with the virus. Within the first fifteen minutes of the film, the magni-tude of MEV-1 becomes evident to the viewer. The rate at which

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hopes to become a writer for a magazine. She said she really enjoys writing and hopes to gain internship experiences during her time in college and then work for a fashion magazine in New York or Los Angeles. All college students, she said,

could live their dreams with a little determination. “Just stay true to yourself and figure out a plan that will allow you to balance everything,” she said. “What really helped me was staying focused and my drive to be successful.”

it spreads is much greater than anyone expected, and it is so easily transmitted between people that everyone begins to

fear contamination. Millions of people die, and chaos breaks out across the globe. The all-star cast includes Matt Damon, Jude Law, Lawrence Fishburne, Marion Cotillard, Gweneth Paltrow and Kate Winslett, who play people around the world affected by the virus. Most of the actors do not come in contact with one another during the film. Instead, a series of parallel sto-ries about the different charac-ters’ experiences is told. The lack of character devel-opment makes the film less appealing because it is hard to empathize with one individ-ual, but perhaps Soderbergh’s intent was never to create characters in which the audi-ence could associate with on a deeper level. Like the glo-balist undercurrents in the

film, Soderbergh’s intent was to show the complexities and expansiveness of globaliza-tion by developing multiple stories across multiple states and nations. By following the virus as it crosses the planet, “Contagion” demonstrates the amazing ease with which indi-viduals from all over the world come in contact. In a scene that is best repre-sentative of the globalist theme of the movie, Cotillard, a World Health Organization doctor, reviews security camera foot-age from a Hong Kong casino where the virus is believed to be first transmitted. The foot-age reveals people from all over the world interacting with each other. They then return to their home countries and so begins the spread of the virus. On the surface, “Contagion”

is a film about a virus and the impact it has on the main char-acters, but it is also much more than that. It is a commentary on the human condition and rise of globalism. The trans-border story covers every con-tinent, and the characters are not unified by anything more than their association to MEV- 1. Although the major actors in the film could easily be found sitting in the front row of the Kodak Theater on Oscar night, there is not one character that is more developed than the oth-ers. The stories of individual struggle are isolated and not woven to a single fabric. This is the great irony of the film. A story of globalism and inter-connectivity illustrates the iso-lation that is also created by a seemingly smaller world.

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downtown’s historic build-ings, is who gave the theatre its bulb-bedazzled marquee, asymmetrical house and warm, Spanish Renaissance-style interior, which he based on the decorous courtyard of the Davanzati Palace in Florence, Italy.

After its grand opening in the spring of 1938, first screening Million Dollar Baby, the the-atre served as a movie theater under lease to Paramount until it was renovated in 1976 to be a performing arts center featur-ing live music and plays. Today it stands as a national venue for musical performance, local theater and independent film. The theatre has welcomed acts such as Ry Cooter in 1976, The Police on their first national tour in 1979, Vincent Price in 1981, and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today under the direction of theatre manager David Allgood, the Bama Theatre still

remembers its past. Arriving in 2003, Allgood has brought in big international acts such as Aimee Mann and The Drive-By Truckers, continuously build-ing on the success of their 70th anniversary show that fea-tured Joan Baez. Allgood also began the Bama Art House Film Series to keep the the-atre’s history alive.

“There was no TV,” Allgood said. “People would come to town from the rural areas of Tuscaloosa, and The Bama Theatre was often a stop…[The Bama Theatre’s] still a living room of Tuscaloosa. People meet up, make new friends and have social events here.”

Derived from the Silver Screen series, which started in 1999 and screened classics, the Art House series features films outside the scope of a typi-cal movie theatre, screening independent and international films. According to Allgood, some of the films are funny, some are poignant and some are both. Although some films feature household names, all differ greatly from typical blockbuster fair.

“We think it’s important to try and stay on top of the kind of films around the country and around the world that are considered artsy,” Allgood said.

Allgood said the city of Tuscaloosa is a community rooted in learning and intel-lectualism and the theatre caters to that. Nine films are featured in this fall’s Art House series, with the next screen-ing occurring on Sept. 13 and featuring Ewan McGregor in “Beginners.” The theatre also welcomes large film festivals, such as The Black Maria and Ann Arbor.

Allgood said he looks forward to the rest of the Art House series and to welcoming future acts like Bryan Adams and Needtobreathe. He also looks forward to continuing to host acoustic nights, writer’s series and local theater productions and furthering the history of the Tuscaloosa mainstay.

“I want people to feel at home here,” Allgood said. “The Bama doesn’t belong to any entity as much as it does the people of Tuscaloosa.”

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By the Numbers

107, 846 | Number of people who attended the Alabama vs. Penn State, which was the largest crowd to ever see an Alabama game.

Dre Kirkpatrick celebrates after a great play.

CW | John Michael Simpson

Breaking down Alabama vs. Kent State

Position grades

17 | Number of points the Alabama defense has allowed in its last 12 quarters of play (Michigan State, Kent State and Penn State).

0 | Number of Alabama turn-overs, compared to five against Kent State.

26 | Number of times Trent Richardson ran the ball, a career high.

12 | Number of road wins Alabama has had since 2008, compared to two losses.

5 | Number of rushing touchdowns Trent Richardson has in just two games.

Defense: A+ They forced three turnovers and constantly pressured the quarterback.

Running Backs: A Trent Richardson and Eddie Lacy proved to be the perfect one-two punch against Penn State.

Quarterback: A- McCarron looked poised in his first road start of his young career. However, he did force some passes that will be turnovers against SEC teams.

Offensive Line: B+ As a unit, they got better with their run blocking. There are still a few kinks they need to work out before conference play.

Wide Receivers: C No receiver had more than 50 reception yards and the group also had some untimely drops.

Coaching: A-

They made the proper defensive adjustments after Penn State opened the game with a big drive. The minus is for predictable offensive play calling.

Tide excelled, still room for improvement

“I think he played a lot better today,” Saban said. “I thought he was a lot more confident, and I think he did a good job of planning what we had to do on offense today.”

McCarron said he doesn’t worry about the competition and prefers to focus on what he does on the field.

“I don’t worry about that,” McCarron said. “That is not my concern. That is why coach makes the calls. He tells me to go out and play, and I play.”

McCarron seemed more comfortable against Penn State than he did in week one. In his first season starting for the Tide, McCarron said he has drawn from his time watching former Tide quar-terback Greg McElroy as well as other teammates.

“I’ve been sitting behind Greg (McElroy) for two

years,” McCarron said. “I have learned a lot sitting behind him. That is why I have the players around me though, to help me out, to help me grow up a little bit faster. As long as they have confidence in me, we’ll be fine.”

McCarron also realizes that he does not have to do it alone. Alabama’s identity is still very much defined by its strong defense and powerful running backs.

McCarron said having tal-ented backs behind him opens up the game and makes his job easier.

“When you see Trent

(Richardson) or Eddie (Lacy) or Jalston (Fowler), any of our guys in the backfield, you know you are good,” McCarron said. “They make big plays for you. That’s one thing I have learned, them guys, the offen-sive line and the receivers all made big plays for me.”

As McCarron continues to build confidence, running back Trent Richardson said he sees a leader developing.

“[This game] is going to get his confidence up real high,” Richardson said. “That is something we need as a quar-terback. He is going to be a leader on this team.”

It is yet to be known whether or not McCarron will be the next Tide quarterback, but one thing is certain. The con-fident quarterback will enjoy the experience one play at a time.

“It feels good,” McCarron said. “I have been playing foot-ball since I was four, so today was just another day for me.”

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If you live by the gun, then there is a good chance you will die by the gun. In this case, the gun is AJ McCarron’s arm. After watch-ing Alabama dominate Penn State on Saturday, I noticed that McCarron had a little bit of gunslinger in him. With quarterbacks, the term gunslinger is usually given to the guy who seriously thinks he can make every throw, no matter what the coverage is, and consistently tries to fit footballs into pinholes. Some notable quarterbacks who have been hit with the gunslinger tag include Brett Favre and Jay Cutler. Favre is great and owns nearly every important quar-terback statistic, but he is also known to lose games by forc-ing throws and trying to play outside of the offense. Cutler…. well, Cutler is another story completely. Before I go on, let me say that I am not hating on McCarron or knocking his performance. I believe he has all of the tools

to be a great quarterback and with proper coaching, he will ultimately lead the Crimson Tide to a championship. McCarron played a solid game once he finally settled in and got rid of the road jitters. He made some nice decisions, went through his progressions, often dumping the ball off when there was no one open, and controlled the offense like a veteran quarterback. With that said, one thing that jumped out at me after break-ing down McCarron’s perfor-mance was that McCarron has a ton of confidence in his arm.He threw a few questionable passes that should have been picked off, including his touch-down to tight end Michael Williams. When Alabama gets into conference play, those ques-tionable passes will be picked off. No disrespect to Penn State’s defense, but they don’t have the elite perimeter speed of LSU or Florida. At Alabama, quarterbacks are taught to be game manag-ers whose job is more not to lose the game than it is to win

it. To be successful at Alabama, a quarterback just needs to not make mistakes, hand the ball off and of course, not make mis-takes (that’s so important I had to say it twice). Gunslingers aren’t accus-tomed to playing that way. Gunslingers like to prove to the world that their arms are magi-cal cannons that have the abil-ity to make throws seen only in video games. And if my assess-ment of McCarron is correct, then he is surely cut from the same mold as the Favres and Cutlers of the world. If McCarron is chosen as the next Tide quarterback (Saban hasn’t officially announced that he will be), then the coach-ing staff will have to constantly monitor his throws and teach him that you don’t always have to go for the big play. But coaching usually doesn’t get through to the gunslingers. They come from a completely different breed of quarterback. The only way they learn is by losing. For McCarron’s sake, I hope that losing comes in practices and not a real game.

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Right: AJ McCar-ron lines up to take the snap against Penn State. Left: DeQuan Menzie celebrates after a suc-cessful play.

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