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Cochran resigns from SGA presidency Executive Vice President Stephen Swinson assumes role as SGA investigates First Year Council applications By Tray Smith
Student Government Association President Grant Cochran has resigned in the midst of an investigation into irregularities that occurred in the selections process for the SGA’s First Year Council, a freshman leadership forum within the student government. “After deep thought and much consideration, I have decided to step down from my position as SGA
President,” Cochran said in a statement. “I do not want to provide a distraction that takes SGA away from our primary purpose of serving students. I am proud of the accomplishments of my administration, and I can leave this office knowing that I worked every day to serve the students.” Cochran is the first SGA president not to complete his term in office since Oakley W. Melton, Jr. in 1950. He was elected on March 8 of this
year, defeating opponent Coresa Nancy Hogan with 58 percent of the vote. Stephen Swinson, who had served as the executive vice president of the SGA, was sworn in to replace Cochran as SGA president Friday at 7:33 p.m. Article IV, Section 7 of the SGA Constitution states that the Executive Vice President shall “assume the office of the President if the office becomes vacant for any reason, or if the President requests
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the Executive Vice President to serve in the President’s absence.” “I want to thank Grant Cochran for his service to the University of Alabama,” Swinson said in a statement. “I am also confident that SGA will continue to move forward towards a better, more unified UA. I am fully committed to an SGA that works every day to earn the trust of the entire student body.”
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New director named for First Year Council Applicants to freshman SGA group must re-apply online
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Kelly Watson, former deputy communications director of First Year Council, was confirmed as the organization’s director last Thursday night at the Student Government Association Senate meeting, SGA Communications Director Seth Morrow said. Watson replaced Sara Lavender, who resigned last Wednesday night after allegations that multiple violations of the SGA Code of Laws may have occurred during the initial First Year Council application review process. Last year, Watson served as the Assistant Communications Director for Academic Affairs. Zach Freeman, associate justice of the SGA judicial, said he overheard several conversations among members of the committee about which applicants to award high enough scores to get an interview. Morrow said there is an ongoing investigation and the SGA cannot comment on any of the allegations. Lavender is no longer serving in the SGA. “I am dedicated to overseeing a First Year Council selection process that operates fairly while recognizing the immediacy of making selections,” Watson said.
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Texas governor who had vowed to compete for the symbolic vicFlorida Republicans threat- tory in a critical state, trailed far ened to shake up the Republican behind with 15.4 percent. “We still have work to do,� presidential race Saturday, giving business executive Herman Perry spokesman Mark Miner Cain a solid win in a straw poll said after the vote. “We’ll be and delivering a sharp rebuke to campaigning six days a week.� He congratulated Cain, then front-runner Rick Perry. Cain took 37.1 percent of the noted that at least Perry outstraw poll votes, cast by 2,657 polled former Massachusetts Republicans at a state party Gov. Mitt Romney, widely seen gathering in Orlando. Perry, the until now as Perry’s chief rival
for the nomination. Romney finished third, with 14 percent. “It’s a devastating loss for Romney,� Miner said. “He finished third after being in this race for five-and-a-half years. We’ve just been in the race for five-and-a-half weeks.� Still, many of the Republicans attending the event said they turned away from Perry after watching him turn in a weak performance at a debate here on
Thursday. Pat Palaio, a caregiver from Perry, Fla., said she switched from Perry after watching the debate on Thursday. “I was leaning toward Perry,� she said. “He didn’t come across well in the debate. We need someone who can win the debate going forward. He has to compete against Barack Obama.� Instead, she voted Saturday for former Pennsylvania Sen.
Rick Santorum, calling him sure-footed and solidly conservative. The rest of the results: –Santorum, 10.9 percent –Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, 10.4 percent –Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, 8.4 percent –Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, 2.3 percent –Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, 1.5 percent.
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Oct. 5 through Oct. 7. “The new online process will ensure that all applicants have an equal chance of being selected,� Watson said. “Since I was not involved in the previous process, I am confident my fresh perspective will move First Year Council and SGA forward.� First Year Council began in 2007, designed to be the voice for freshman students at UA, Morrow said. The organiza-
tion functions similarly to the SGA senate, passing legislation pertaining to the first year experience. Most SGA leaders begin their ascent in student government through First Year Council. This year, a recordhigh 600 students applied to fill one of the 50 positions available. Will Pylant, a former First Year Council member, said the organization provides freshman students with a great opportunity for involvement
with SGA. “While members of First Year Council write resolutions on a variety of issues, most address issues pertinent to freshman students,� Pylant said. “First Year Councilors connect with freshmen by holding dorm meetings, hosting tailgates on the Quad and hanging posters and information in the dorms. Additionally, First Year Council members are asked to help with SGA-wide projects and attend SGA-wide meetings.�
selection process. Applicants will reapply though an online application that will guaranContinued from page 1 tee a blind application proLauren Hardison, chair- cess, which means no personal man of the SGA Committee on identifying information will be Ethics said she has full confi- included on the applications dence in Watson and her vision when they are scored. The online application must for the application review process and for the future of First be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Students who Year Council. An email was sent out to receive an interview will be all First Year Council appli- notified by Monday, Oct. 3 and cants informing them of a new interviews will be held from
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Long-distance relationships affected by social media By Elisabeth Garcia Contributing Writer
In geometry, students learn that the shortest distance between any two points is a line. Now, more college couples are applying this knowledge with the use of their own resource line – online, that is. The proliferation of social media sites and the ease of communicating from great distances have influenced more long distance relationships. Over four million non-marital relationships in America are long distance, according to a study by the Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships. This growing phenomenon has even made its way to the University of Alabama, whether the distance is regional or across the globe. Casey Sanders, a senior majoring in elementary education, said her fiancé lives in Germany. The two met in Spain
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Co-founder Lissa Handley Tyson agreed with this goal. “Teresa and I both have different circles on campus and we desired to worship together,” Tyson said. “The Huddle’s purpose is to throw off the
much of this is speculative. Brodsky agreed that no single rule governs all LDRs. “Some people are very good at deferring gratification and waiting comfortably until they are together,” he said. “For other people, it is a continuous process of pain, distress, worry, loneliness and sometimes jealousy.” One thing Guadagno advises is for couples to reduce Twitter usage. “I think it’s actually not good for relationships,” she said. “It’s much healthier to Skype.” In the end, a relationship’s ability to last may come down to the couple’s compatibility and commitment. “You choose this is what you want, and it doesn’t matter what comes along,” Sanders said. “You choose and you go with that.”
and were committed after only 10 days. Though the distance is difficult, Sanders knew it was meant to be and trusted that things would work out in the end. “I wondered if I would ever see him again,” she said. “I prayed a lot about it and got confirmation.” Long distance couples in college see each other an average of every 23 days, according to a report published by the Association for Assessment in Counseling and Education. However, Facebook and Skype are helping couples connect more easily than ever before. Rosanna Guadagno, a professor of psychology at UA specializing in social media, said sites like these play both negative and positive roles in long distance. Sometimes the parts of a relationship that should be private become very public, she said.
“The norms of self-disclosure are different in Facebook,” she said. “But you have to find a middle ground.” She said individuals would not divulge their life story upon a first encounter with someone, yet they might share all the fine points of their relationship with strangers on social media. Guadagno said individuals must determine what is appropriate, even being mindful of how posts may affect their significant other. If excessive posting occurs, it could signify trouble. The couple could look like they’re trying too hard to make it work. It may also inform outside parties that the object of one’s affection is in a long distance relationship, signaling an opportunity to move in, she said. Still, many couples find applications like Skype help ease the pain of separation. Sanders said she and her fiancé Skype every day for at least
an hour. Formerly in a long distance relationship, Sarah Axley, a senior majoring in physics, said being physically together still provides a feeling Skype cannot. “When you see someone you also have physical proximity, which triggers all those bonding instincts and emotions,” she said. “It’s kind of like the difference between going to a football game and watching it on TV.” Stan Brodsky, a UA psychology professor, agreed technology can only do so much for a relationship. “When the couple have met briefly or through an Internet dating site and then are apart, they may have a loving and
wonderful relationship through Skype or texting or calls,” Brodsky said. “However, that is not the same as being together in person. Once together for extended periods, it is common for these L-D relationships that develop from a distance to fall apart.” Philip Gable, a professor of psychology, said distance could also cause intense emotions to lessen. Additionally, if the relationship is primarily built on physical intimacy, the distance may be even more stressful. “The number one predictor of human attachment is proximity,” he said. “Absence doesn’t make the heart grow fonder.” Caroline Murray and Corrin He cautions that each couple Mason contributed to this is different, however, and that article.
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straight-laced stereotype of religion and gather Christians and non-Christians from different backgrounds in a centralized place to hear a speaker share his testimony.” Robby Hale, a junior majoring in biology and regular attendee of The Huddle, said Alexander’s beliefs and morals made him a good fit for The
Huddle. “Even though Shaun is most notably known for his accomplishments on the field, he is not about to stop there,” Hale said. “He has made it his goal to spread the word of God, acknowledging his faith as the blueprint for success.” Croom, whose uncle and father coached and played at
Alabama, said the name of the ministry comes from the sport’s background that she and Tyson, Coach Paul Bryant’s great-granddaughter, have been raised with. Croom said the event is more than a keynote speaker; it is a chance to interact with others. “I have met so many people that I never would have met
• What: The Huddle (Campus Ministry) • Where: The North Zone in Bryant-Denny Stadium • When: Tonight at 7:30 p.m.
“The number one predictor of human attachment is proximity. Absence doesn’t make the heart grow fonder.” — Philip Gable
without The Huddle,” Croom said. “Students are able to talk one-on-one with the speaker after the event is over and share experiences. It is an incredible opportunity to connect.” Tyson said she hopes The Huddle encourages students to make time for faith during their busy lives.
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Swinson has called a special session of the SGA Senate tonight at 7 p.m. The location will be announced this morning. “I have great confidence in the abilities of Stephen Swinson and the rest of this SGA, and I know that great things will come from the remainder of this year,” Cochran said. The SGA was unable to provide information about how Cochran was connected to the investigation or the specific irregularities that have occurred. “There is still an ongoing investigation, so I cannot comment on any allegations at this point,” SGA communications director Seth Morrow said. “There were irregularities in the applications and Attorney General David Simpson reviewed the applications and confirmed irregularities.” When asked whether the UA administration was involved in the investigation and
CW | Drew Hoover Grant Cochran receives the election results on March 8 as Anna Sara Sandlin and Collier Philips look on. whether the University had acquired any written testimony or depositions from SGA officials, spokeswoman Cathy Andreen provided the following statement: “Students who violate the Student Code of Conduct are referred to Judicial Affairs; that process as well as potential sanctions are outlined in the Student
Code of Conduct, which is posted online. Student disciplinary records are protected from disclosure by federal privacy laws.” Cochran was the second SGA leader to resign in the past week, following First Year Council director Sara Lavender’s decision to step down Wednesday.
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We’ve lost focus on the positive By Jeff Elrod In the past few weeks, much time has been dedicated to criticizing the Student Government Association and the University administration. In a free society, disagreement is welcomed and people are allowed to share their disagreement. But criticism just for the sake of criticism is neither constructive nor productive. In response to criticism of administrators, I would like to say that this administration, while not perfect, has been highly successful in growing the University and increasing the quality of students as well. I always feel welcomed when I meet with administrators here and feel that they are truly studentoriented. I have friends who attend other universities and they have told me they have little or no interaction between their respective administrators. UA is fortunate that our administration welcomes and encourages students to come and talk to them and share ideas. We won’t always agree, but through civil discussion we can find common ground. The bottom line is this administration is more active and student-oriented than past administrations here and more so than administrations at other universities in the surrounding area. When it comes to the SGA, all of us can recognize imperfections in the system. As it has been pointed out in this paper recently, there are flaws in some of the selection processes. I understand the need to print this, but there is such a thing as over-kill. The best thing to do in regards to these shortcomings is to admit there is a problem, make a solemn
commitment to reform it, follow through, and move on. We should not dwell on the shortcomings. When students only read the negatives about the SGA and the administration, they will be less likely to call upon the SGA or the administration for help. Some may say that criticizing the U.S. government does not stop people from asking for help from their congressman or senator, but that is because the services available and provided by the government are well-known. The services that the SGA provides are not as well known. There are 31,747 students on this campus and I know that many of them have problems, concerns, questions, etc. But, for whatever reason, they do not seek out the SGA or the administration. The SGA is, despite whatever you have read or heard, the students’ resource on this campus. The SGA is an organization of students serving students. Students are encouraged to come by the SGA office (231 Ferguson Center) and talk with the SGA members. Students are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and raise concerns. If you have ideas, share them. If you think something can be done better, come and talk about it. Constructive and civil discourse can accomplish many things. The SGA works for you, but only if you take advantage of it. The SGA provides many valuable services to students, but most of these services are unknown to the majority of campus and are easily overlooked when the only publicity the SGA receives is in a negative light. Last year, the SGA raised over $50,000 for student scholarships. The SGA provides an emergency loan program in which students
can apply and receive up to $500, interest-free. The SGA provides test booklets for free. The Ideas to Action program allows students to submit their ideas and then be part of the process by making those ideas come to fruition. Some previous projects that came from Ideas to Action include the highly successful and popular Date Auction (money raised from this goes into the endowment fund for scholarships) and reform of the test bank (a collection of study materials for courses offered at UA). The High Tide Club, which offers incentives for students to sit in the upperdeck during football games, also raises money for scholarships. These resources do not help you if you do not use them. When we dwell only on the negatives and imperfections, we are distracted from our main goal and purpose and discourage students from taking advantage of the resources available to them. It seems to me that our priorities are not in order. We focus too much on the differences and how we can oppose something or someone. To me, many of the stands that have been made recently were made for the sake of exposing flaws and imperfections and to criticize without the intent of being constructive in the process. I also believe that this negative attention led to President Cochran resigning. It is a shame it had to come to this. It just shows that we became focused on bringing people down, rather than building the student body up. We should not focus on making a stand. We should focus on making a difference. Jeff Elrod is a junior majoring in political science and an SGA Senator.
SGA lacks leadership, transparency By John Davis @johnmcleoddavis It’s been an interesting week for the Student Government Association. What started out as an innocuous story in The Crimson White has somehow managed to snowball into the resignation of SGA President Grant Cochran, and you’d be excused for wondering exactly how an irregularity in the selection process for a minor council with no real legislative power caused the SGA president to resign the Friday night before a gameday. I decided last week to write about the SGA, but at the time it was about something completely different. In fact, it was about the same story that ran on Sept. 19 that detailed the “battle” over the First Year Council bill (more on that later). I was more interested in the part that discussed the SGA’s decision to promote Bama Dining locations, as the idea of endorsing a private company outside the UA umbrella seemed a bit unethical. According to the story, some senators agree with me. I went to the SGA website to read the resolution, remembering that last year one of then-president James Fowler’s big initiatives was to put all SGA legislation on the website for anyone to access. Imagine my surprise, then, when the last piece of legislation to be put online was seven months ago (except for the peculiar case of three pieces of legislation dated Nov. 11, 2011, which ended up being a typo and not, as I had hoped, proof of
time travel). Moreover, the latest stories on the front page were from the end of last semester, and the last time any meeting minutes were posted was back in February. Also, there’s an “Eye of the Tiger” music video at the bottom of the page. Really. So my original column was just going to be about transparency, but the proverbial hits just kept on coming. First, SGA Senator Lauren Hardison wrote in to The CW with the absurd notion that somebody, somewhere needed clarification about Bill 30-11, which decided who was allowed to call a special session of the First Year Council. Now, why anyone would feel the need to call a special session of a council with no real power or authority blows my mind. Even more absurd is the fact that people are actually willing to have prolonged arguments over who gets to call said special sessions. I, like I imagine most of the student body, more or less ignored this column. At this point, I was still just going to write about a lack of transparency. But then another guest column ran, authored by the SGA Attorney General, which I’m told is a thing. I’ll let Attorney General David Simpson take it from here: “I find it unfortunate that members of the SGA Senate have decided to escalate the use of rhetoric and political maneuvers in regards to bill B-30-11…Additionally, I think choosing to write The Crimson White to express concerns that should have first been discussed in
person highlights the lack of communication that certain senators are willing to have with members of the executive branch.” There are two aspects of this statement that I want to focus on. The first is the use of phrases like “rhetoric” and “political maneuvers” (he later accuses senators of posturing and flexing political power). I’d like to remind everyone that we’re still talking about who gets to call special session of the First Year Council. That’s literally it. This isn’t about a budget crisis or a scandal (not yet, at least) or anything that actually matters. All of this is over a power that no one will ever use. The second part of the statement reinforces my conclusion. The lack of leadership within the SGA is astounding if there are actual people who believe writing a letter to The Crimson White is some sort of political maneuver. Seriously, y’all are only here for a few years. Just talk it out. Then, in an unrelated scandal, Director of First Year Council Sara Lavender and SGA President Grant Cochran resigned. From having heard about the specific irregularities within the FYC selection process, I can tell you Lavender should have resigned. The rest of the story is still somewhat unclear, but the whole situation reeks of students with a bad case of Unwarranted SelfImportance. John Davis is a senior majoring in telecommunication and film. His column runs on Mondays.
There is a lot to say about the strength of tradition and the power of change. The University of Alabama has the vision of both maintaining tradition and creating new precedents. So much of our school is rooted in our past. Our football team has a “tradition of greatness.” We are the historic “Capstone” of the state of Alabama. We are proud of the historical markers that sprinkle our campus. As a school, we are blessed to have the opportunity of both a rich past and a very promising future. Sometimes, however, the pursuit of both tradition and ambition clash, and we are met with an obstacle that requires a choice between the two. Sure, there are traditions within the smaller cultural institutions that make up this university. Many organizations thrive on the tradition that has made their organization relevant. But when the claim of “tradition” starts to get in the way of moving forward, we must question the importance of that tradition. Part of the history of this university is a battle of race. Race is such a personal and intense aspect of society that it has the ability to evoke powerful emotions over a span of centuries. The University of Alabama’s relationship with racial tension is not unknown; the Capstone has found itself in the spotlight on more than one occasion. Much of The University of Alabama greek system has always been white. There is no denying that. And this past rush, this “race issue” didn’t just fly under the radar. It was brought to our attention and dialogue on the matter was encouraged. But this is what happens when somebody acknowledges the white elephant standing in the corner throughout the party. She leaves the corner to enter our conversation, and none of us know how to talk to her. Ignoring the issue of race at our university obviously isn’t going to work. You are a very confused individual if you think racial tension is no longer present on this campus or in the South. Once we can admit this to ourselves, we can then move forward. But how do we do that? Naturally, many find themselves pointing fingers. It’s easier to blame others than take responsibility for oneself. But, just as we learned in elementary school, when you point your finger at someone else, there are always three fingers pointing back at you. Instead of searching for a scapegoat from within the greek system, the administration or even the culture around us, let’s reconsider a better plan of action – key word: action. To be honest, there isn’t much to be said any more. What will determine our future now will not be the words we say, but the things we do. My heart goes out to anyone who has felt racially segregated by the greek system; it is not fair to you. What we need to do is prove that our actions speak louder than words. If it isn’t a case of racism, prove it. If it was, make it better and right this wrong. This is always easier said than done, though. Change always meets opposition, and this is no exception. However, think about the effect of this change. Changing a tradition of racial exclusivity is a change that must be made. In what way could abandoning this tradition have anything other than positive consequences? Growth in this sense, growth of our culture to one of more refined acceptance, would make our University and our greek system better atmospheres for student advancement. SoRelle Wyckoff is a junior majoring in history and English. Her column runs on Mondays.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Shiver, Shakes and Shellfish: The Best Show in T-town 2011 By Jake Smith
What were you doing around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21? Perhaps you were washing clothes at the dorm laundry or trying to do homework but really just watching the first three seasons of Mad Men on Netflix. What you should have been doing was forking over five bucks at Green Bar to see The Piss Shivers, The Alabama Shakes and Shannon and the Clams. The Piss Shivers came on like the B-52’s plus Vincent Price. Imagine “Rock Lobster” plus “Thriller,” but angrier. Front man David Allen swept across the stage in a flowing black cape, only to tire of this and run into the audience, all while the band (Joe Robertson, Tino Newman, Trevor Dane) kept the beat like they were trying to resuscitate Frankenstein’s monster. Then we have The Alabama Shakes, who were clearly crowd favorites in sheer numbers. I’ve never seen any bar so packed for a show. The Shakes came to play. If there wasn’t so much sweat, Brittany Howard’s voice might have set the place on fire like a laser beam of pure soul. Some call it revivalist, and I think that speaks not to a nostalgic revamp of played out tropes. What The Shakes brought back to life was the sense of seeing something truly awesome, a rare feat in a culture all too ready to be unimpressed. Finally, Shannon and the Clams boogied through a well-executed set of surf tunes that took all the dance we had left, turned around, and gave it back multiplied. In all the furious getting down, I was knocked down and someone broke a glass. I did my part to clean up and got cut in the process. So, with bruises on my knees, beer on my feet, boogie in my soul, and blood on my hands, I can safely say: Best Show of 2011. Jake Smith is a senior in New College.
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UA professors debate merits of Obama jobs bill By Rich Robinson Contributing Writer With the background of a national unemployment rate at 9.1 percent and confidence in the economy at an all time low, President Barack Obama introduced his long awaited plan to Congress on Sept. 12. In an open letter to Congress, Obama explained his reasoning: “To create jobs, I am submitting the American Jobs Act of 2011, nearly all of which is made up of the kinds of proposals supported by both Republicans and Democrats, and that the Congress should pass right away to get the economy moving now.” At ten percent, Alabama has a higher unemployment rate than the national average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For this reason, many Alabama students who are soon to be entering the job market are worried about their future
prospects. “I don’t think anybody feels good about the future,” said Greg Banks, a senior majoring in music. “I don’t trust the current government to [improve the economy] and only time will tell if new government will make it better.” Mark Zandi from Moody’s Analytics, which helps capital markets and credit risk management professionals cope with an evolving marketplace, said the President’s proposal would create nearly two million jobs by November of next year, bringing the unemployment rate to eight percent. Carl Ferguson, former director of the Center for Business and Economics Research and an Emeritus Professor at Culverhouse School of Business, believes Zandi is right. “If fully funded, there is little doubt that the American Jobs Act will produce a significant increase in jobs across America,” Ferguson said.
“Estimating the economic impact of government and private sector spending is an inexact science. However, I think the estimate of 1.9 million is a good estimate.” Not all support Obama’s plan, however. “An easy way to gain some insight into whether this is a good plan is to note that $447 billion divided by two million is $223,500,” said economics professor James Cover. “That is, if Mark Zandi is correct, the cost to tax payers of each job created is over $200,000. Do you think this is a reasonable price for taxpayers to pay for a new job?” The American Jobs Act calls for a small business tax cut, which is designed to stimulate growth, and an additional tax cut for any business that hires or increases wages. The proposal also calls to cut the payroll tax for workers in half, which the White House believes will net a “typical family” savings of
is to put more Americans to work, reward American businesses who hire more, and help the middle class save more of their own hard-earned money,” said UA Democrats President Jamie Woodham. “It will also vastly renovate the American public school system, repair public transportation infrastructure, and work to employ thousands of unemployed veterans who fought to defend our nation. To be against the American Jobs Act is to be against small businesses and the improvement of the American middle class.” It is very easy to demonstrate and document the positive effects of government spending on job creation and corporate and consumer wealth, Ferguson said. Only time will tell if the leaders in Washington will listen to the concerns of those they represent on both sides. “Sadly, I am not optimistic,” he said.
If fully funded, there is little doubt that the American Jobs Act will produce a significant increase in jobs across America. — Carl Ferguson $1,500. The plan also calls for increased spending on infrastructure projects across the country, including repairing crumbling bridges, roads and more than 35,000 schools. Fergusonsaid he understands that it may not work even if passed in full, which seems very unlikely in the current political atmosphere. “Following a recession, corporations are typically very slow to rehire, particularly when there is uncertainty about future demand for their products and when they want to rebuild their profit picture,” Ferguson said. “But what if executives choose to keep workforce at a minimum in anticipation that spending levels will fall to
previous levels as soon as the project is finished?” he said. Cover said the main point is that the cost of each job is very expensive. “If the plan were passed and implemented, it would mainly benefit people who are already employed,” he said. “Plus, once the spending is finished, what will happen to the jobs? If the spending will create jobs, the jobs will be lost once the spending stops. All the plan will do is misallocate resources. It will keep the economy from adjusting to a natural full employment equilibrium.” Despite concerns from some on campus, there is a large group who supports the bill. “The sole goal of the bill
Law student wins legal fiction award Political activist to speak at Lloyd Hall this week More than 50 years after its publication, Harper Lee’s novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” is still held on a deservingly high pedestal by many writers, said best-selling author David Baldacci. “For me, Harper Lee is an iconic figure,” Baldacci said. “The book she wrote is one of the classics of literature that has withstood the test of time. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ certainly influenced me as a writer. In fact, my novel, ‘Wish You Well,’ was my coming of age novel; it was my ‘To Kill a Mockingbird.’” Last Thursday, UA’s School of Law and the ABA Journal awarded best-selling author John Grisham the 2011 Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, a new literary award, for his work in the novel “The Confession.” A selection committee that included Baldacci and four other members declared the novel, which explores an attorney’s tireless efforts to save his client from being executed for a crime he did not commit, the prize’s inaugural winner, according to a press release. “‘The Confession’ stood out because of its readability,” Baldacci said. “It’s a pageturner and I really got into the characters. I always look for that. It’s a very compelling
tale.” Following the award presentation, Baldacci led a panel discussion to focus on the similarities between “The Confession” and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” as well as their influence on society. “In particular, [we talked about] the role of lawyers in both society and the novels themselves and how it’s changed,” Baldacci said. “In both, a lawyer is dealing with an unjust system and faces the question of, ‘Were they right to work in the confines of that system or should they have stepped out and played another role?’ We’ll also focus on how the role of lawyers in fiction has changed over the years and whether it affects people’s views of lawyers in general.” Although the prize was announced to coincide with the UA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration of the publication of “To Kill a Mockingbird” last year, it will be given annually “to a published work of fiction that best exemplifies the positive role of lawyers in society and their power to effect change,” according to a press release. Baldacci said the involvement of UA’s School of Law, where Lee attended during the 1940s, with the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction is critical and speaks highly of where they stand in the literary world. He also said the prize is
David Baldacci a positive one in the field of literature because authors aren’t always viewed upon in the same light as athletes, musicians and celebrities. “When was the last time you saw an author on the
cover of Time magazine?” Baldacci said. “[Today’s popular forms of entertainment] all start with ideas in someone’s head and I think this award really puts the focus back on the authors.”
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The College Republicans, Black Student Union and the University of Alabama NAACP have partnered together to host political activist K. Carl Smith to speak tomorrow night at 6 p.m. in Lloyd Hall Room 38. College Republicans chairman Cliff Sims said this event is a must-see for all students. “We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with the Black Student Union and the UA NAACP in welcoming Mr. Smith to The University of Alabama campus,” Sims said in a press release. Smith is a Frederick Douglass Republican and the founder of the Conservative Messenger, a grassroots initiative based out of Birmingham, Ala. According to its website, the Conservative Messenger “enlightens, educates, empowers and equips its members based on the Frederick Douglass Republican Movement.” Smith has spoken at rallies nationwide promoting this movement and has been featured on Fox News. “K. Carl told me that he was born two things: black and
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a Democrat,” Sims said. “He grew up idolizing Frederick Douglass’ inspiring story as a freed slave who went on to be one of his generation’s greatest minds and to advise five American presidents. “But it wasn’t until he started really digging in to Douglass’ writings that he realized everything he had been told about American politics and America’s founding in regards to race was simply not true.” Daniel Mirolli, chief of staff of the College Republicans, is excited for the message he believes students will take away from Smith’s speech. “K. Carl Smith has effectively used Fredrick Douglas’ ideals about the Constitution to champion the very document and Republican party,” Mirolli said.
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Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ By Ashley Chaffin Assistant Lifestyles Editor alchaffin@gmail.com
Certain songs, albums and artists can withstand the test of time and be passed from generation to generation, but few have done it quite as well as Nirvana has. In the fall of 1991, big name artists such as U2, Michael Jackson and Metallica were all coming out with new albums, however none had the same impact that Nirvana’s “Nevermind” did. “It was a real surprise to people. There was no sense within the music industry that the album would be as big as it became,” said Eric Weisbard, professor of American studies. “More often than not, people know what the big albums are going to be in a particular time… So when a record by an unknown Seattle band rivaled those groups and made it to the top of the charts, it was very surprising and it made people in the music industry sit up and take notice that there was a large audience for a kind of music, punk rock, that they had always assumed could have a small audience.” Nevermind was released on Sept. 24, 1991 and by Oct. 12 the album was certified gold. By January of 1992, it was number one on the Billboard 200 album chart. Weisbard said there was a combination of reasons the album gained popularity so quickly. The first was that Kurt Cobain was a classic pop-music writer - his songs had a catchy chorus and had the types of hooks audiences could hum easily. The second was the history that came along with punk rock combining with pop music. “People trusted that Kurt Cobain was somebody who could not only write a catchy song but who really had a personal sense of the history of punk rock and an attachment to that history,” he said. “He was a figure leading you into a world that for a lot of people was a fascinating place to go.” Twenty years since the album’s release, it is still one of the few albums that changed the face of music and continues to bring people into that fascinating world as it did 20 years ago.
“It holds up because at heart they’re just really good pop songs,” Adam Morrow, of Tuscaloosa’s Callooh! Callay!, said. “It was carefully crafted music, and regardless of how that’s presented or what kind of scene or movement it’s tied to, well written songs last.” Jordin Bonds, a senior studying pre-physical therapy, said that her dad, who was a musician himself, introduced her to Nirvana at a young age. Like most college-age students, Bonds was alive when the album was released but wasn’t old enough to realize the immediate impact the album had. However, she has grown up in the aftermath of it. “Nobody could be like Nirvana,” she said. “Just the way the music was different, it made them stand out. Even the people in the band and their own personal conflicts added something to the music. What they’re talking about in the songs, that conflict remains, things change but the raw emotions don’t.” Weisbard and Morrow agree that no band could ever do what Nirvana did, but believe that has a lot to do with changes in the way we consume music today. In 1991, people only heard the music the radio was playing and the videos MTV was showing. This helped to shape the success of Nirvana because, according to Weisbard, MTV was playing the “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video all the time. Now MTV airs more television shows than it does music videos and the Internet has made it possible for anyone to look up almost any song recorded whenever they want. “We don’t have to accept what Top 40 radio feeds us anymore,” Morrow said. “How many people actually listen to the radio to learn about new music anyway? We get online, we ask our friends, we go to trusted websites - things have a way of getting through, so that if an underground hero was to break into the mainstream, it wouldn’t matter nearly as much, culturally, because the mainstream has been totally deflated by every little musical niche that we can now find ourselves in.”
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‘Moneyball’ converts avid baseball hater Brad Pitt shines in film about the Oakland Athletics’ rise to prominence By Walker Donaldson I have never liked baseball. The farthest I made it as a baseball player was kindergarten tee-ball, and the only success I had was building dirt castles in the outfield. “Moneyball” made me question my dislike of baseball. Barrett Miller’s film is an adaptation of Michael Lewis’s book of the same name about Billy Beane and the 2002 Oakland Athletics. Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt, is the current general manager of the Oakland Athletics, one of the poorest teams in Major League Baseball or, as Beane says in the film, “there are poor teams. Then there’s 50 feet of crap. And then there’s us.” The film chronicles the unlikely rise to success of the Athletics; a team built not on superstars and multimilliondollar contracts, but a whimsical list of washed up and supposedly flawed players. The ragtag team of winners, that at one point won 20 games in a row, was developed by Beane using a theory known as sabermetrics, which is based on empirical data for baseball, and not the number of superstars taking the field. Pitt’s performance is outstanding, and it would not be surprising to see his name on the list of Oscar nominees for Best Actor next February. Aaron Sorkin’s script is sharp and witty, and Pitt uses his lines to develop Beane as a complex character. Flashbacks of Beane’s troubled career as a professional baseball player help to show him as a man living vicariously through the success and failure of his team. At the surface, Beane is confident of his abilities as the general manager, but throughout the film, his confidence ebbs and flows and the viewer sees him question his abilities as the leader of a struggling franchise. One of the strongest scenes in the film takes place in Beane’s
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kitchen, where his 12-year-old daughter asks Beane if he is going to lose his job. The A’s are in the midst of a losing streak, and Beane’s philosophy of sabermetrics appears to be a failure. Beane reassures his daughter that he has no chance of being fired, but the fear in his eyes is evident. Pitt makes “Moneyball” the fantastic film it is, but Jonah Hill is the perfect complement to him. Hill, notorious for his comedic roles in films like “Superbad” and “Get Him to the Greek,” reprises much of his humor as nerdy baseball junky Paul Brand, a fictional version of Beane’s assistant general manager. Beane and Brand are two very different characters, but their eccentricities work well together. “Moneyball” is not a normal sports movie. It puts aside the clichés that are so often found in sports films and creates a character-driven film that delves deep into the minds of the athletes and managers of the Oakland Athletics. It is a story of personal struggle and the ability to overcome the immense challenge of playing what Beane so aptly refers to as, “an unfair game.”
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this weekend WEDNESDAY • Women’s Volleyball vs Mississippi: 7 p.m.
FRIDAY • Women’s Volleyball vs Mississippi State: 7 p.m. •Women’s Soccer vs Mississippi State at Starkville: 7 p.m.
SATURDAY • Track & Field, Cross Country Greater Louisville Classic: 8:30 a.m. • Football vs Florida: 8 p.m. • Women’s Tennis vs TBD at Los Angeles: TBA • Men’s Tennis: All day
SUNDAY •Women’s Soccer vs Mississippi at Oxford: 1 p.m. • Men’s Tennis at Atlanta: All Day • Women’s Tennis vs TBD at Los Angeles: TBA
Tiffany and Chris Underwood are the first ever siblings to cheer and play football for the University.
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Growing up in Vestavia Hills, Ala., Chris and Tiffany Underwood were taught that hard work and perseverance would help you make history. Today, Chris and Tiffany used those values to become the first ever siblings to play football and cheer for The University of Alabama. Crimson and white run through Chris and Tiffany’s blood. Their dad Macaroy, their older brother Derick, and other family members and friends all attended the University. Despite being three years apart, Tiffany and Chris said they were very close, and unlike many older brothers, Chris was not overly protective. “I never had a problem with her,” Chris said. “She’s a good person with a good head on her
shoulders so I’ve never really had anything to worry about.” “We are very, very close,” Tiffany said. “He’s not crazy over protective, but he does look out for me. Whenever I need advice on anything, I look to him and he’s always there to provide it for
goal for him coming out of high school. “I always wanted to play for Alabama,” he said. “I grew up watching them play in Birmingham at Legion Field. It’s a dream come true.” Tiffany is an honor student who divides her time between studying, cheering and being involved in her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta. She cheers for CW|Margo Smith the all-girl cheerleading squad, which cheers for home football games, gymnastics, women’s basketball, and volleyball. “I’m very busy, but I put school work first,” she said. “I’m in college to get an education, so I make sure I get that done. Managing all of the other stuff is hard, but I manage. I love all of me.” Chris plays tight end for the it.” 2009 was also a very special Alabama football team. He graduated in August, but had a year for the Underwood siblings. year of eligibility left. He is now Chris, then a sophomore, was a in graduate school studying valuable special teams player business. He said playing at the and a reserve tight end for the University was the number one 2009 national championship
team. As a senior, Tiffany was the captain of Vestavia Hills cheerleading squad, which won its first cheerleading national championship. “That was history because we had been going for 10 years and had never won first place,” she said. “So for me to be captain of that squad, it was really special.” Both Chris and Tiffany point to their parents as the reason they work so hard. They said their dad pushes them to be the best and their mom supports them in everything they do. “My mom and dad are very important to us,” Tiffany said. “Everything they taught us when we were younger, we still use today in our lives.” After college, both Chris and Tiffany look to enter the professional world. Chris said he would love to play football professionally, while Tiffany plans to attend graduate school at UAB and study physical therapy.
SOCCER
Tide racks up penalties in SEC opening weekend By Miranda Murphy Sports Reporter mjmurphy2@crimson.ua.edu The Alabama women’s soccer team split its first Southeastern Conference games with a win against Vanderbilt and a loss against Kentucky. “Everyone wanted to do well and get the ball,” senior Veronika Wolfkeil said. “It’s the SEC and we’re ready for it.” The Crimson Tide lost against Kentucky 4-1 on Sunday. The Tide received five yellow cards and two red cards in the game against goalkeeper Justine Bernier and forward Janea Simpson. Both players will have to sit out the next game against Mississippi State on Friday. Head coach Todd Bramble received a red card, but it is still in question since it was
received after the game. Kentucky received two yellow cards, with a total of seven yellow throughout the game. “It was a tough game,” Wolfkeil said. “We fought really hard the first half and in the second half we faced a lot of adversity. All we can do is control the things we can.” University of Kentucky’s Kelsey Hunyadi scored twice against the Tide in the 47th minute and on a penalty kick. The Tide got on the score sheet when redshirt freshman Theresa Diederich scored on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute. Kentucky’s Caitlin Landis scored the final two goals of the game to defeat the Tide 4-1. The win takes Kentucky’s record to 8-2-0. The Tide won its first game in the Southeastern Conference, shutting out Vanderbilt 2-0 on Friday. Sophomore Molly Atherton
SPORTS BRIEFS Texas A&M to join Southeastern Conference The Southeastern Conference announced on Sunday that Texas A&M will officially join the conference. This announcement signals that legal hurdles regarding A&M’s departure from the Big 12 may have finally been cleared. “Texas A&M is a nationally prominent institution on and off the field and a great fit for the SEC tradition of excellence – athletically, academically and culturally,” SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said in a statement. It is still unclear if the SEC will add a 14th institution or if they will go with unbalanced divisions. Other rumors have circu-
lated about moving Auburn to the East division or adding the University of Missouri. The SEC also announced that the move will be effective next July and said Texas A&M will participate in all sports during the 2012-13 academic year. This move gives the SEC 13 members and its first addition since South Carolina and Arkansas in 1992. “We are excited to begin competition in the nation’s premier athletic conference,” said Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin in the statement. A&M’s departure from the Big 12 could trigger another long list of conference realignments.
Volleyball team defeats Georgia The Alabama volleyball team earned its first SEC road win in two years after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 3-1. The Crimson Tide was led by junior Kayla Fitterer, who had a match-high 21 kills. Fitterer was one of three Alabama players to reach double-digits in kills, as Cortney Warren had 14 and Leigh Moyer tied her career-high with 12.
The road win for the Tide (7-7, 1-3 SEC) snapped an 18-match SEC road losing streak, with the last conference road win for the Tide coming exactly two years ago at South Carolina on Sept. 25, 2009. Alabama will continue SEC play on Wednesday, Sept. 28 when the Tide hosts the Ole Miss Rebels. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. in Foster Auditorium.
Women’s golf finishes second in Tennessee The Alabama women’s golf team finished second at the Mason Rudolph Fall Preview in Franklin, Tenn. The team finished with a 15-over-par total of 879. Junior Jennifer Kirby finished tied atop the leader board after the final round, forcing a playoff between her and Duke’s Lindy Duncan, who birdied the first playoff hole to capture medalist honors. “Jennifer played really well,” Alabama head coach Mic
Potter said in a press release. “She just left her putt on the final hole on the lip and lost in a playoff. Her ball-striking has been solid, and her hard work on the putting green really showed this weekend.” The Tide returns to action at the Tar Heel Invitational on Oct. 7 at the Finley Golf Club in Chapel Hill, N.C. Alabama is the defending champion after shooting a school-record 28-under-par 836 a season ago.
Women’s tennis succeeds at Furman Fall Classic The Alabama women’s tennis team had another strong showing on Saturday at the Furman Fall Classic, where the Crimson Tide picked up nine wins in singles action. Three of Alabama’s players, including sophomore Mary Anne Macfarlane and juniors Alexa Guarachi and Antonia Foehse, went undefeated on the day, advancing to their
respective singles draw finals. “We had a good day two, and I am very pleased,” Alabama head coach Jenny Mainz said in a press release. “I thought everyone competed well today. To have three players in finals is outstanding. We wanted to come out and start strong. I thought we did a good job of following through with that.“
scored her first career goal off of a corner kick in the game. “It feels good to get on the point sheet,” Atherton said. “I’m excited about this first one to break the seal.” Freshman Pia Rijsdijk scored on an open net after receiving a pass from sophomore Kendall Khanna. “I was set up really well,” Khanna said. “We had been working all week on going all the way to the end line and passing it back in front of the goal. I stayed composed and passed it back to Pia and luckily, she was there.” Bernier recorded her fourth shutout of the season with the win. “Getting a shutout is a big deal,” Atherton said. “It gives our back line and goalkeeper confidence. We just hope to pull out some more.” CW| Smith The Tide will travel to play Mississippi State on Friday Sophomore Molly Atherton approaches the ball during the Sept. 18 game against Morehead State. and to Ole Miss on Sunday.