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The beautiful photograph of a monarch butterfly on the cover is just one of several images Mr. Larry Herr and Dr. Andrew Rindsberg captured of the elegant insects on the UWA campus. More images like this one can be seen at the “Painted Wings” exhibit displayed in the Webb Hall Parlor now through March 23.
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served as both a place to practice their beliefs and a safe place to vent or discuss problems in the community without retaliation. Gabrielle Kelly danced to Mahalia Jackson’s “Troubles of the World,” which thrilled members of the audience. Next, Verdie Coleman delivered an insightful poem called “A Breakthrough in the Pew.” Monique Brown powerfully delivered a gospel medley that caused participants and audience members alike to cheer wildly. Danielle Boman appeared again to speak on the topic of “The Church during Slavery.” Boman delivered a commanding speech on how the slaves used the church to escape from the harshness of slavery, both figuratively and literally. Slaves would use songs about the lessons acquired in church to send messages to one another about ways to escape without being punished. “Phenomenal Woman” was performed by a collection of women from UWA followed by “Invictus;” which was performed various members of Alpha Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, and Kappa Alpha Psi. Mr. Willie Williams and the UWA’s Men’s Ensemble closed out the performances and moved the crowd to get out of its seats. Overall, the “Rock of Freedom” was certainly a show to see. Many requested to make the program an annual event, which is certainly something to look forward to.
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Feb. 29 marked the end of Black History Month, and West Alabama’s Black Faculty and staff Association put on a show to remember. The “Rock of Freedom” program began with a musical interlude to set the tone for the program. Dr. Frank Rogers, the orchestrator, welcomed all attendees from both the University and community, and the program kicked off shortly afterwards. Some of West Alabama’s finest, such as Danielle Boman, Alexandria Carson, Deaundray Jordan, Gabrielle Kelly, Verdie Coleman, Monique Brown, Perry Turner, Roshanda Clanton, and various Greek organizations, participated in the “Rock of Freedom” celebration. There were also participants from local churches and the community. The focus of the program revolved around the importance of the church in black history during slavery and the Civil Rights movement. Alexandria Carson and Perry Turner performed a combined poem entitled “Amazing Grace” accompanied by a song by Gabrielle Manuel. Following their performance a praise dance performed by the members of Children of Zion of New Bethel Baptist Church. Deaundray Jordan performed a moving rendition of “A Change Gone Come,” causing a standing ovation. Dr. Frank D. Rogers presented on the subject of “The Church during the Civil Rights Era.” Dr. Rogers eloquently revealed how the church served equally as a spiritual haven and a social outlet to blacks who were not allowed to congregate in many places due to segregation laws. The church
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A play is so much more than just the actors that perform on stage; it is also about the hard work and dedication the backstage crew has to offer. In a musical, so much more has to be put to work that a bond develops within the theater, music, and art departments like never before. Directors and costume designers, musicians and stage managers - all of these people have to come together to create a smooth transition from paper to audience. In UWA’s production of “Godspell,” director Arthur Grothe expresses his feelings towards the show: What made you pick this play? “The musical ‘Godspell’ was the product of a time of great questioning and challenges to the status quo. Given the current state of life in America, I felt the time was right to revive this poignant story. It is also a musical that is fun and uplifting as well as powerful.” What is it about Godspell you like? “‘Godspell’ has actually been in my mind to direct for several years now. With a large number of musicals, the director is really more of a ‘traffic cop’ who provides a general concept and then coordinates the work of all the staff. With ‘Godspell’ the director has much more impute into the show and how it is conceived. I also think that ‘Godspell’ addresses valuable life issues without being heavy handed or condemning. It challenges us, as an audience, to take a good, hard look at our own lives.” Are you nervous about the premier? “I’m always nervous when it comes to opening night. There are a large number of elements that have to come together to bring any show to life. These components are only multiplied when it comes to a musical. It is always my hope that through our preparation and rehearsal that the students are ready for the challenges of performing. However, the director is almost useless on opening! Perhaps the single biggest challenge for a director is to let go of the play and trust in the actors, musicians, and technical staff. Fortunately, we have a great group of students, faculty, and staff participating in this show, so that makes the ‘letting go’ much, much easier.” How has being a part of Godspell affected your teaching experience? “Perhaps the biggest influence has been allowing the process of theatre to evolve more collaboratively. What has always drawn me to the theatre is that it is the only art form that exists solely in the moment of creation and in conjunction with other people. You can’t have a show without a myriad of people performing, helping, and watching. So, doing this show has helped to reawaken that collaborative spirit within my work in the classroom as well as on the stage.” Audrey Hamilton, a professor at UWA, conveyed her gratitude for having being made the costume designer for “Godspell”: “Even with everything going on with home life and school, I help with the costumes because I love theatre! It is my passion; something that I couldn’t imagine not doing.” What about costume making do you enjoy most? “All of it. The designing, shopping, creating a different world onstage; in a play the costumes are there to help extend or support the story. I enjoy dissecting the script and trying to figure out what each character wants and then how that translates on the stage. Working with Arthur Grothe, Willie Williams, and Anthony Johnson is fantastic. A creative and collaborative team! Working with ‘Godspell’ costumes is a challenge because you have to make each character different, but all the same.” Are you nervous about seeing the premier? “No. Nervous about tech rehearsal, deadlines, and wardrobe malfunctions-yes.” How has being a part of Godspell affected you? “Luckily ‘Godspell’ is contemporary and not extremely costume-driven like “Picasso.” In “Picasso,” the audience is so intimate with stage area that one could not
rely on aesthetic distance to suggest the period, so more time had to be spent on detail and authenticity. Lots of planning is required for the tech team. Since Sumter county is somewhat remote, the creative team must be pro-active in ordering, purchasing, and planning a half day outing buy sewing notions or supplies. The Fine Arts Department is gaining more and more momentum, though. The expertise and energy of the faculty and staff are overwhelming, and I am delighted with the chance to be a part of it. This semester there is more student and staff in support in costuming. Elise Keller, Amber Hallenbeck and Monica Moore have joined to help sew, sort, and label. We are grateful to anyone who volunteers their time and talent to the theatre, and there is room for more!” Professor Willie Williams, the choir director at UWA, has also given his time and efforts into producing a fantastic show, keeping the actors for almost two hours, to create an incredible vocal masterpiece for people to hear on stage. Unlike a regular play, a musical consists of acting, singing and sometimes dancing. Professor Williams goes on to say more: What is your favorite “Godspell” song? “’On the Willows’” Do you enjoy being a part of the musical? “Absolutely! I love being a part of musicals. They are indeed tons of hard work, but once all the details are settled, they are heavenly.” How do you feel about the different genres of music in “Godspell”? “The music can be enjoyed by large audiences. These inspirational songs won’t leave my head!” How has being a part of “Godspell” affected you and your teaching experience? “Of course, taking on a production while teaching creates for an incredibly busy schedule, but it’s worth it. Seeing my students shine as they connect with this production is worth it all!” Are you nervous about the premier? “I’m never really nervous! My students can do anything!” For this production of “Godspell”, two students, Amber Hallenbeck and Elise Keller, both freshman at UWA, were chosen to be stage managers and describe their experience in being a part of “Godspell”: Amber Hallenbeck said, “I wanted to help backstage because I wanted to be a part of the Theatre Department in any way possible. I like it backstage because it helps everything go smoother than if it was just one person doing everything for the actors. I like helping to contain the chaos. I like feeling like I am actually a part of something--a little family.,” said Hallenbeck According to Elise Keller, “theater is about a family, a group of people coming together to support one another and hope that their hard work will amount to something. “Godspell” has made my freshman year a lot more interesting, and to be honest, harder with all the extra things I have to do. But it’s not something I would ever regret. I like knowing that in “Godspell,” or in theater in general, that I am needed. Although, I would love one day for myself to be acting on that stage, the honor that I have and the happiness I feel about just helping produce a good show is really all I need,” said Keller. In UWA’s “Godspell,” the dancing is being created and imagined through the eyes of Morgan Embry, a University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa student who is majoring in dance. What do you like about dance? “I love dance because of the self-expression that it contains. There is no wrong way to dance, only different ways to dance. To me, what makes dance “good” or “bad” is the amount of passion behind it. I love how many different styles and interpretations of dance there are, and I love the challenge it poses for each dancer to find their unique style. I especially enjoy dance because I am a choreographer. The creating process is such a
challenge, and the journey of developing my own style as a choreographer is nowhere near finished, nor do I think it will ever be. I never want to stop growing as a dancer or a choreographer, and the thought of always striving to never arrive excites me. If I ever decide I have arrived at my full potential, then I have quit striving to always keep learning and always keep growing,” said Embry. How has “Godspell” affected you with everything else that you do? “‘Godspell’ has opened my eyes to a totally different world of dance. I have never focused on musical theater style dance exclusively for any project before. This experience has definitely taught me that stepping out of your comfort zone is scary but a lot of fun. I have loved it. It has renewed my passion for teaching dance and inspired me to try new types of choreography and dance styles. I can already see some alterations in my natural choreography style from working on ‘Godspell.’ I have learned that movement does not always have to be complicated to be powerful or get the point across. Also, in working on ‘Godspell,’ I have realized the beauty of subconscious and involuntary movement. It has inspired a piece that I am starting now for a short dance film that is about finding beauty in natural movement and the choreographic possibilities in pedestrian movement. Also, because “Godspell” was initially outside of my comfort zone, I would say I am now much more risk tasking, outgoing, and confident as a choreographer. I feel much more confident in going with my gut and just going for what I feel when it comes to choreographing.” How did you come up with your choreography? “For the choreography in ‘Godspell,’ I mostly just went with what the music told me to do. I took into account where each song was in the plot of the musical and how the characters would be interacting at that point. I also kept in mind what scene was before and after each song so that the transitions between the songs and the scenes were smooth. But mostly, I listened to the music, put myself in the mindset of the characters, and just went with my imagination. If the song is upbeat and joyful, then the movement portrays this emotion. Above all, I wanted the movement to just feel natural, I wanted the audience to feel as if anyone would dance in this fashion during this song. I did not watch any other performances of ‘Godspell’ for inspiration, because I did not want any preconceived notions about this particular performance. I wanted to be sure it was my authentic work. Are you nervous about the premier and having your work be seen on stage? “I would not say I am nervous. I definitely was in the beginning of this process. Now, I am just so excited I could burst. I absolutely love my dancers and the cast and crew are all so wonderful and open to everything I have thrown their way. I could not be happier with the result of this experience. I can’t wait to see it on stage and in costume. To see my choreography come to life will be very rewarding, not just because I worked hard on it, but also because my dancers worked hard on it. I want them to show everyone what amazing performers they are. They have grown so much in this process, and I have grown so much with them as both a dancer and a choreographer and this process has just blessed me in so many ways. Yes, I am very excited!” All of this hard work and dedication to drive home to the audience what “Godspell” is about: Everyone is equal. Additional thanks and appreciation go to Monica Moore, costume assistant; Anthony Johnson and family for set and tech design; and the University of West Alabama for providing a venue not only for practice, but also for a beautiful stage on which to perform.
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If asked about the most memorable cartoon from their childhood, many would answer “Pokemon,” whether they liked the show or not. Originally, there were only 151 Pokemon; the list started with Bulbasaur - a grass/poison-type - and went all the way to Mew - a psychictype. The number of Pokemon now reaches 649. Five generations of Pokemon are based on the regions where the creatures are found: Kanto, Johto, Hoen, Sinnoh, and Unova. Each Pokemon’s name and number is kept track of in a device given to each trainer at the start of his or her journey; this device is called a Pokedex. A list has been created of the top ten Pokemon, including favorites from each region. Number one: Charizard. Charizard is the final evolved form of Charmander, the fire-type starter from the very first generation of Pokemon. It evolves from Charmeleon, the second form of Charmander, at level 36. Charizard’s Pokedex number is six; it is a dual-type Pokemon, being both fire and flying type. Ash’s Charizard first appeared in “Episode 46: Attack of the Prehistoric Pokemon.” A surprising fact is that Charizard stands at a height of five feet and seven inches. Number two: Mewtwo. Mewtwo first appeared in the first Pokemon movie and then again in “Mewtwo Returns” and also in a few episodes in the anime. Mewtwo is a genderless creature and its number is 150. Mewtwo is a psychic-type; it is also one of the more well-known Pokemon, making perfect sense as to why it is on the list. Mewtwo’s height is six feet and seven inches tall, it is no wonder why it was considered the most powerful Pokemon of the first generation. Number three: Blastoise. The third Pokemon on the top ten list is the final, evolved from of the water-type starter Squirtle. Blastoise evolves from Wartortle at level 36 and is number nine in the Pokedex. Blastoise’s first actual appearance in the show was in “Episode 25: Primeape Goes Bananas.” There had been an episode featuring a mechanical Blastoise and another episode showing an illusion Blastoise, but the first time a real one appeared was in the aforementioned episode. Number four on the list is Lugia. Lugia is a legendary Pokemon from the second generation; it is a dual-type of psychic and flying creature and is number 249 in the National Pokedex. Lugia first appeared in the second Pokemon movie, “The Power of One.” Lugia, a flying Pokemon, has a height of 17 feet and one inch. Next is Dragonite, a dragon-flying type Pokemon that evolved from Dragonair as level 55. It is number 149 in the Pokedex and is from the first generation of Pokemon. Dragonites stand at seven feet and three inches and are rather quick and agile despite their large bodies. The bottom five of the top ten, in order, are Mew, Rayquaza, Zapdos, Tyranitar, and Zekrom. When asked for his top ten Pokemon list, UWA Freshman Alex Nelson answered with the following, in order: Squirtle, Charizard, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Jigglypuff, Meowth, Vulpix, Mr. Mime, Marowak, and finally Slowpoke. Alex had watched Pokemon when he was younger and actually stopped watching the show during the second or third season. He stated that he had collected the cards and even still had some, but he never played the card game.
UWA Freshman Elise Keller does not share Alex Nelson’s attitude toward the show. She thought the show to be “childish, repetitive, and annoying” and that “the character development is faulty.” However, even for someone who never liked the show, she still had a top ten of Pokemon that she liked: Eevee, Meowth, Vulpix, Jigglypuff, Ghastly, Squirtle, Butterfree, Dragonair, Bulbasaur, and Abra. The next top ten came from UWA Freshman Misti Hawotte. The first Pokemon on her list corresponds to the first list mentioned. Her top ten starts with Charizard and then goes on to Mightyena, Eevee, Ninetales, Moltres, Snorlax, Jynx, Espeon, Squirtle, and Magmar. Yet another UWA Freshman, Jessica Schmidt, lists her top ten as Pikachu, Squirtle, Jigglypuff, Lapras, Cyndiquil, Chikorita, Mudkip, Torchic, Ralts, and Celebi. A collection of students was asked to name the first Pokemon that popped into their heads, and surprisingly, no one answered with Pikachu. The answers received were Lapras, Squirtle, Mew, Mewtwo, and Shinx. The majority of Pokemon mentioned during the interview were actually from the first generation of Pokemon, when the first season of the show and the first games were released.
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SIFE is supporting small businesses in the Livingston area. Treasures Boutique, owned by Karen Castleman, will be hosting a fashion show and auction on March 13, 2012, to promote small businesses in Livingston. The event will be held in Wallace Auditorium, and the cost for admission is one dollar. The proceeds will go towards a competition that SIFE will participate in later this year. The proceeds from the bidding portion will benefit Treasures Boutique. The show which is titled “Fashion Resurrection,” and will be showcasing designer labels such as New York and Company, Jones New York, and Liz Claiborne. Bidding will begin at twenty-five cents. This is the first annual fashion show to benefit locally-owned businesses in the Livingston area. Following the display of fashions will be refreshments.
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16 killed
As rescue workers rummaged through the wreckage Sunday of Poland’s worst train wreck in twenty years, the death toll reached sixteen. The express trains were carrying a total of 350 passengers when they crashed Saturday night. Of those 350 people, nearly 60 were injured. Officials stated that finding more bodies would be possible when the machinery began to take apart the wrecked locomotives.
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An arms dump in the Congo Republic exploded Sunday, killing around 200 people and injuring approximately 200 more as the blast tore through a neighborhood in the capital. “I saw someone being carried to the hospital with their intestines hanging out. They had been hit by a shell,” a witness said as he was leaving the blast zone. Another witness stated that a church full of worshippers collapsed. Officials at the hospital morgue had already counted 136 bodies by mid-afternoon. A soldier stated that many more corpses still littered the area.
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t was reported last Sunday that the captain of the Costa Concordia, which had capsized on Jan. 13, 2012, was not wearing glasses the night of the accident that killed at least 25 people, with seven people still not accounted for. Captain Francesco Schettino is being accused by prosecutors of causing the disaster. The captain had run the cruise liner, holding more than 4,200 passengers and crew, too close to land. The incident could have easily been avoided had he been wearing glasses. However, he had had left his reading glasses in the cabin. Instead of getting them, he repeatedly asked his first officer to check the radar for him.
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Twin suicide bombings and the following clashes with Al Qaeda killed at least 35 soldiers on Sunday in Yemen. This attack was considered part of the increasing attacks after a presidential election two weeks ago. Twenty of the Islamist soldiers also died, commented a Yemeni army officer. Local officials and residents stated that a vehicle exploded near the Gulf of Aden at the western entrance of the city of Zinjibar. The first bombing killed at least seven people in the blast. The second bombing occurred when another vehicle was detonated at the southern entrance of the city. The second attack killed an unknown number of people.
from carcinogen to art
From Winston Churchill in his signature coat and fedora to Arnold Schwarzenegger regaled as The Terminator Cuban sculptor Janio Nunez has taken to using the tobacco leaves that have made cuban cigars famous for so many years as his medium as he creates likenesses of these men and so many other famous individuals from the last century. These creations were just one of many interesting uses for the plant, which were showcased last week at the fourteenth annual Havana Festival in Cuba. Nunez credits his unique use of the material to a series of dreams he had.
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nelson’s wrestling ramble iv:
world championship wrestling part 1 nelson sims
When Vince McMahon purchased World Championship Wrestling in 2001, he effectively ended a year-long war with a company boasting the financial backing of Ted Turner. WCW came into existence in 1988 when Ted Turner purchased Jim Crockett Promotions, a wrestling organization affiliated with the legendary National Wrestling Alliance that was formed in 1948. WCW offered wrestling fans a viable alternative to Vince’s company almost immediately. They showcased a vast array of talent that American fans never would have seen the likes of otherwise. WCW allowed wrestling fans to see fantastic Japanese workers, like The Great Muta or Jushin Thunder Liger, work fantastic, fast-paced matches with moves that many had never seen on American television before. WCW was the company where current WWE legend The Undertaker received his first taste of nationwide television exposure as the dastardly “Mean” Mark Callous. Before Steve Austin shaved his head and became “Stone Cold,” he was the blonde prima-donna known as “Stunning” Steve Austin. Even Triple H received his start in WCW, appearing first as Terra Ryzin and later as Jean Clause Levesque. WCW underwent several changes in management, sometimes shaking up the direction of the company and causing some awkward and abrupt changes on television. Changes like this often prevented WCW from truly rising up as legitimate competition for WWF in the early years. The company seemed doomed when their World Champion, “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, jumped ship to WWF with the title belt in hand. While Flair paraded around Vince’s company with the competition’s belt in hand, WCW’s biggest pay-per-view was utterly overwhelmed by “We want Flair” chants. WCW’s bad fortune turned the corner when Eric Bischoff rose to power. Bischoff is one of the more controversial figures in wrestling. While some hail him as a genius and innovator, others regard him as nothing more than “ATM Eric,” a guy whose job was to spend Ted Turner’s money until fans started watching. Regardless of opinions, the fact is that Bischoff was able to come into a company that was in the red and put it in the black. In the aftermath of public steroid scandal, Vince McMahon’s WWF wasn’t faring too well in 1994. Business was down, crowds were getting small, and the company’s former biggest star, Hulk Hogan, was nowhere to be seen. McMahon had reportedly decided to base his company around younger talent and decided that the era of Hogan had reached an end. Unfortunately, as Vince would learn, Hulkamania may very well live forever. Hulk Hogan debuted in WCW in 1994. Not long afterwards, another WWF mainstay, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, disappeared from television only to reappear in WCW shortly afterwards. For many hardcore wrestling fans, the opportunity to see WCW mainstays such as Sting and Ric Flair compete with WWF legends like Savage and Hogan was huge. Interest in wrestling began to slowly pick up. WCW would take the next step in competition when they launched a program designed to directly compete with Vince McMahon’s innovative weekly Monday evening wrestling program, Raw. The debut episode of WCW Monday Nitro on television showed wrestling fans the world over that the war was now on. Lex Luger, a wrestler Vince McMahon had been desperately trying to sell to fans as the new version of Hulk Hogan by sticking him a in big red, white, and blue bus, appeared on this first episode of Nitro after appearing just the day before in the main event of WWF’s Summerslam pay-per-view. Weeks later, WWF Women’s Champion Alundra Blayze walked up to the Nitro announce set and dumped the WWF title belt
in the garbage. WCW created a buzz with Nitro. Fans were starting to talk again. However, they still had a few problems. Hulk Hogan was getting booed to a larger and larger extent. While fans had been eager to see Hogan take on Ric Flair upon his arrival to WCW, the WCW crowd had now grown tired of Hogan. This situation was rectified in a big way when Hogan hit his legendary legdrop on his former “best friend forever, brother,” Randy Savage, and effectively joined Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, two more WWF stars that had recently jumped ship. Nash and Hall had been being portrayed as “outsiders” in WCW storylines. Announcers wouldn’t even say their names on television for weeks and tried to sell fans on the notion that they were not under contract to the company. Since Hall and Nash had recently been significant players on the WWF roster, the storyline seemed legitimate. Now joined by Hogan, the trio dubbed themselves the “New World Order” and made wrestling history. The nWo storyline was one of the most unique wrestling angles of all time. It created never before seen moments on a weekly basis. It blurred the lines between fiction and reality. Most importantly, it nearly put Vince McMahon out of business. It forced the WWF to forego it’s former “family friendly” image and resort to controversial, adultoriented storylines and situations in order to survive. Eric Bischoff had pulled off the unthinkable. No wrestling fan ever thought they’d see WCW breathing down Vince McMahon’s neck. When WCW died in 2001, it was once again proven that history is indeed written by the winners. WWE rarely gives WCW proper credit. They don’t like to admit that they were ever too worried about the Atlanta-based promotion. They chuckle at WCW’s more ridiculous mo-
ments, completely forgetting the fact that WWF television has produced some rather ridiculous moments as well. The fact is that the WWE doesn’t particularly enjoy giving credit to the WCW over ten years after the promotion war can to an abrupt, and definitive, end. Vince McMahon changed wrestling in the 80s, there’s no doubt whatsoever about that. Eric Bischoff changed it again in the midnineties. Read muse next week and find out how.
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“ex lives” cory sly
Every Time I Die released their sixth LP, “Ex Lives,” through Epitaph Records on March 6, 2012. For those who have never heard of this metal phenomenon, Every Time I Die has been a very prominent band throughout the hardcore metal scene for more than ten years. Every Time I Die have gained a sort of a cult following in the underground music scene due to their hilarious “Shit Happens” DVD series and their aggressive, fast paced music that sets the stage for singer Keith Buckley to create lyrical masterpieces that are comical, satirical and downright morbid. Every Time I Die has undergone
numerous bass player changes, but that has never effected the quality and consistency of the sound they produce. In between Keith’s amazing lyrical and vocal talent, brother Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams are busy chugging out some “buttery” guitar riffs (as they have often referred to them) to the relentless, in-your-face drumming of Ryan Leger, aptly nicknamed “Legs.” “Ex Lives” starts off with the first single from the album, “Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space,” which the band released a video for that featured some of the most shocking and disturbing images and video clips that singer Keith Buckley could find. The album starts off fast and heavy and moves right along into the next two tracks, “Holy Book of Dilemma” and “A Wild, Shameless Pain,” which are short and sweet, but not to be overlooked. Veteran listeners of “Every Time I Die” will notice the album seems somewhat similar to their famed 2003 release, “Hot Damn!,” but on steroids. Every Time I Die has taken all the good elements from their old sound and style and mixed it with an even more brutal and fresh sound than on their last release,
“New Junk Aesthetic.” The fourth track, “Typical Miracle” works in an out of some great guitar groove work in which drummer Ryan Leger really shows off his talents and that he fits comfortably in the band by being just as exuberant as their past drummer. The fifth track, “I Suck [Blood],” is an instant classic with relentless nonstop action while Keith Buckley spits out some more lyrical genius by singing “There was whiskey in the Devil’s blood and there was blood in my cup.” The sixth track “Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow” is undoubtedly the highlight of the album when the song first starts off with the sounds of plucking banjo strings while Keith Buckley breaks in with more catchy lyrics that coincide with more of the groovy guitar work with a southern style twang reminiscent to the “Gutter Phenomenon” and “The Big Dirty” era of their album releases. Every Time I Die continues their onslaught by breaking into the seventh track, “The Low Road has No Exits,” in an unrelenting, heavy and chaotic manner that doesn’t stop for two minutes until fading into some eerie, ambient noises. The eighth track, “Revival Mode,” begins with Keith Buckley singing, “Thanks Lord, but I don’t need any more poor advice,” all while the rest of the band slow the music down a little for a more melodic number to accentuate Keith Buckley’s beautiful lyrics and singing style. The band also released a music video for the song on Feb. 22, 2012, as their second single. Next, “Drag King,” is the longest song on the whole album. It starts off hard heavy with catchy sporadic breakdowns and more energetic drumming throughout the whole song along with a nice melodic ending. “Touch Yourself” breaks in fast and features drummer Ryan Leger consistent start-stop drumming with punk influenced beats that never let up or slow down as they flow from one time signature to the next. The final track, “Indian Giver,” comes in fast and hard again but soon slows up for a dark and gloomy slow breakdowns driven by deep bass work as the album draws to a close in a somewhat epic manner with thundering drums, deep, bellowing guitar work and Keith Buckley’s unique sounding vocals that will have you instantly turning the album on repeat. “Ex Lives” is by far Every Time I Die’s best work since their legendary “Hot Damn!” album. It delivers everything the listener has come to expect from the band in previous albums with chaotic, fast-paced hard rock that hardly lets up or slows down long enough for one to take a breath. For anyone looking for a half hour of ferocious and aggressive hard rock with catchy and witty lyrics that never get old, “Ex lives” will deliver on all fronts. C’est la vie.
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i am not a slut
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Radio talk show personality Rush Limbaugh put his foot in his mouth during a show last week when he referred to Sandra Fluke, a Georgetown law student, as a “slut” and a “prostitute” after Fluke spoke to Congress about the need for her university’s health insurance provider to cover female contraception. After a largely negative reaction from withdrawing advertising sponsors, Limbaugh issued a public apology; however, Fluke said apology was not enough.
aAfter heartwarming tale hearing so many stories about more than 50 adults and children killed in the tornadoes from February 28 through March 3 a story about a lucky survivor warms many hearts. Jamal Stevens, a sevenyear-old Charlotte, N.C. native is recovering well in his grandparents home just a day after a tornado threw his sleeping body 350-feet from his bed. The boy suffered only minor injuries.
time for your pills
The ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous ruling which stated that officials at a Missouri prison hospital could continue to medicate Jared Loughner with psychotropic drugs while he awaits trial following accusations that he is responsible for a shooting which occurred in the parking lot of a Tucson, Ariz., grocery store in January 2011. The shooting resulted in six deaths and wounded 13 other people from the crowd.
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The Florida Senate is currently weighing in on a possible future law which would allow the parents of students at failing schools to determine those schools’ fates. Under the proposed law, the parents of the students would be able to “force the school district to transfer students to other schools, close the school and re-open it as a charter school with a new governing board or contract with an outside management group to run it,” if the schools fail to make the grade.
second amendment upheld The Colorado Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing students and employees at the University of Colorado to carry handguns, provided they have a permit to carry concealed weapons. The court determined that the university’s rule which previously forbade employees and students from carrying handguns, was unconstitutional and contradicted the second amendment.
jefferson county really broke Following a major bookkeeping error involving a sewer system overhaul in Jefferson County the Alabama county found themselves declaring bankruptcy. There were many opponents of the decision to declare bankruptcy, citing a 2010 case in Prichard, Ala. where the city was not allowed to declare bankruptcy since their debt was not bonded. The ruling, which came as a shock to many involved, stated that Jefferson County could go ahead with their plans to declare bankruptcy.
a rush to judgement
The Florida Senate slowed the progress on a bill which would require women to wait 24-hours before having an abortion when the possible law was quashed in a procedural vote of 23-16.
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fish lips. Jiangsu primarily uses sweet and sour flavors. Cantonese uses traditional cooking methods, such as frying, stewing, and steaming. Xiang highlights hot spicy flavors with bright colors. Lastly, Zhejiang uses salty and sweet flavors. Also, the container that the food is served in is very important. Yang gave a very enjoyable lecture and succeeded many times in making the audience present laughter and say “wow.”
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The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will be sponsoring the visit of the next Fulbright scholar, Dr. Santiago Castroviejo-Fisher. Castroviejo will be speaking on Mar. 15 in the Callaway Schoolhouse. His presentation, which will focus on Spanish culture and society, is entitled “The diversity of Spain: one name for many countries.” He received a doctorate in evolutionary genetics from Uppsala University in Sweden. He has been published in many journals and has won several awards and fellowships. Castroviejo also studies herpetology, which is the branch of zoology focusing on reptiles and amphibians. His main interests include naming, studying, and understanding the variety of life particularly in organisms and species. His research currently focuses on the reptiles and amphibians indigenous to tropical America and Africa.
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The College of Liberal Arts hosted Dr. Jipang Yang on Feb. 28 in Brock Hall. Yang opened up her lecture on diversity in Chinese culture with a little history of China. China’s earliest written history dates back to the Shang Dynasty, which lasted from 1700 through 1046 B.C. However, much of China’s culture, philosophy, and literature came from the Zhou Dynasty. Yang discussed 4 main areas of Chinese culture: names, costumes, totems, and cuisines. In Chinese culture, the family name or surname is first then the person’s given name or first name. However, if a people decide to travel, they switch their family and given names. For example, Yang would sign her name on an official document in China as Yang Jipang, but in America, she would sign her name Jipang Yang. Women in China maintain their maiden names as their family name, even if they are married. It is typical of children to inherit their father’s name as their family name. All children are given a milk name or nickname, which is simply the last syllable of the given name. When Yang discussed the costumes of China, she presented many slides that showed the difference in the attire of certain dynasties. The costumes involved everything from elaborate headdresses to simple dress attire worn during traditional ceremonies. In China, there are 56 nationalities, each with its own totem or symbol. The national totem for China is the dragon. The Chinese language comes in two forms: simplified or traditional and is written in calligraphy. Under Chinese cuisines, Yang discussed eight cooking styles used in China. Szechuan utilizes bold flavors and is very spicy, using ingredients like peppers and garlic. Anhui focuses primarily on vegetables. Lu is fresh, spicy and put emphasis on seafood ingredients. Min concentrates on variety with ingredients such as shark fin and
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Have you ever wanted to know what your RHA is doing? Have you ever wondered what RHA is about, or even wondered what RHA is? Here is your chance to find out. RHA (Residents Hall Association) presents “Get Lucky with RHA” on Assessment Day, Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in Seldon Hall’s lobby. Enjoy a game day and learn a lot about what RHA is and what it is about. Expect refreshments, prizes, t-shirts, video games, music, and raffles. Bring a friend, and enjoy your college community on a day free from classes.
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also known as a pearlfect week The University of West Alabama’s Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is having their annual “A Pearlfect Week.” The lovely ladies of AKA are having a week full of excitement. All students and the general public are welcome to come celebrate the beautiful Pink and Green week. The events are held from Sunday, March 4, though Friday, March 9. On Sunday, the AKAs are starting off right with church at the New Prospect Baptist Church, where Rev. Antwon Plott will open the service with a prayer. Everyone who is free Sunday should come and worship with the wonderful AKA’s. On Monday, March 5, Sweet Truth will be held in front of the caf from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. The ladies will be giving away sweets along with information about safe sex and abstinence. On Tuesday, March 6, the ladies will be modeling beautiful pencil skirts with flowers, expensive pink blazers, nice slacks and green buttondown Polo’s, during their fashion show in Wallace Auditorium at 7:08 p.m. The show displays today’s new fashions for men and women and also all the latest accessories. On Wednesday, March 7,
Movie Night will be held in Wallace Auditorium at 7:08 p.m. The movie for the night is “A Thin Line Between Love and Hate,” staring Martin Lawrence and Bobby Brown. Movie night is for everyone to come chill and have fun hanging out with the AKA’s. Because the movie
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is free, coming to the movie will be a great way to save money on a date. On Thursday, March 8, the AKA’s will be having Game Night in Wallace Auditorium at 7:08 p.m. Game Night is the favorite night of the whole week. There will be two dating games going on. One game is for the gentlemen, and one is for the ladies. The contestants get to choose from behind the curtain which lady or man that they will like to go on a date with. Game night should be very interesting and worth seeing. In the final event of AKA week, the theme “Think PINK. Go GREEN… RECYCLE” will inspire the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha to pick up paper and collect cans on campus. Everyone is welcome to join in. Not only can the student body help pick up trash, but they can also donate cans and other materials that can be recycled to any AKA on campus. AKA week gives the student body something else to do all week than just studying and doing homework. Everyone is invited to come out, enjoy, and even pitch in with the magnificent ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha as they celebrate A Pearlfect Week.
the more that you read, the faster than a speeding bullet more things you will know dymnond hannon
was an entrepreneur who dabbled in many businesses. After seeing a man on the street painting in the same style he does now, Atom decided he had worked enough boring jobs in his life and he wanted a complete change of pace. Atom travels city to city, campus to campus, but he makes his bed in Hollywood, Calif., right above the homes of Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bullock. Atom wears a tail for every day of the week, including the fox tail he wore on March 5. He takes only three minutes to make a picture. Atom earned the title “World’s Fastest Painter,” by purchasing the name.
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Fresh out of Hollywood, Atom the world’s fastest painter, visited UWA’s on March 5. Atom makes masterpiece paintings using spray paint, gloves, and scraps of paper. Before he became a painter, Atom
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The National Education Association’s “Read Across America” is an annual event held nationwide and locally on March 2, which is also Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. Livingston Junior High hosted the local holding of “Read Across America.” Volunteers from UWA and the local community assembled to offer their services to the teachers and students. Students were eager to hear from volunteer readers who walked around, trying to find a classroom to read to. Students beckoned to the volunteers to come to their particular classroom. Volunteers were able bring their own book to read or choose from a selection of books that the school had to offer. Children from kindergarten to eighth grade were able to hear stories ranging from “Green Eggs and Ham” all the way to upper level stories. Read Across America began in May of 1997 as a rally to celebrate reading. The event became an annual affair with advocates of reading including celebrities, governors, mayors, and lovers of education. Read Across America is the largest celebration of reading that this country has ever seen. Students with lower reading literacy and comprehension often struggle with all areas of study. Often times, reading is a subject that many students tend to overlook and set aside for another time. The Read Across America celebration’s aim is to make reading an exciting and enjoyable activity that both children and adults can enjoy.
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also practices yoga and is a vegetarian. In 2007, she was married to Peter Paul Loughran, and three years later, her son, Wylie Elliot Loughran, was born. Her most noted roles include such movies as “The Brothers Grimm” in 2005, “Posession” in 2002, “The Remains of the Day” in 1993, “The Cave,” “Imagine Me & You,” and “300,” in which she played Queen Gorgo. Among all these roles, she is perhaps best known for her portrayal of the title role in Fox’s successful televsion spinoff from the “Terminator” film series, “The Sarah Connor Chronicles.” In recent years, she has begun portraying Cersei Lannister in the television drama, “Game of Thrones.” This show, based on George R.R. Martin’s series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” is about an adventurous battle between seven families for the Iron Throne in a mythical land. Tune in on April 1 at 9 p.m. on HBO.
Christine Gambito started out her career entertaining her family at family reunions and dinner. When she discovered she had the ability to make people laugh, Christine went on to produce YouTube videos. These videos portray her and her Filipino family and the hilarious endeavors they experience. The many characters she depicts are her dad, mom, Auntie Babie Cruz, Minnie Cruz, Lola, and Teenie. Christine was named Second Best Comedy in 2006 at the YouTube video awards. As a young girl, she knew she could not rely on her acting career to support her or a family she hoped to have, so she studied and became a nurse. After giving birth to her first son, she quit her nursing job and has been auditioning here and there since then. Christine writes her own scripts for her small scenes, and even sets up her own camera, does her own make-up, costumes, and hair, and edits the videos. Her most noted videos include “Text Perplexed” with 377,724 views and “FREAK OUT” with 630,866 views. “Text Perplexed” centers around on Christine’s mothers’ inability to create a text, while “FREAK OUT” depicts what Christine and her family would do in the event of a burglar coming into their home. “HappySlip,” Christine’s YouTube channel name, is played off the term “half-slip” which her mother would always remind her to put on but, with her Filipino-English accent, it sounded more like “happy slip.” Ranked in at 11 on the most subscribed channel of all-time list, “HappySlip” can be found at http://www.happyslip.com/?page_id=2.
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The University of West Alabama men’s basketball team played the University of West Georgia Friday, March, 2. The men fought hard but eventually fell to UWG, 5062. UWA finishes its season with a 8 and 20 record. The University of West Alabama would like to say goodbye and thank you to their senior basketball players, Allen McGaha and Alquan Mendenhall. Both gentlemen have been a great asset to the team. The University of West Alabama women’s basketball team played the University of West Florida on Thursday, March, 1. Coach Craig Roden led the ladies to a 60-57
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lead. Junior Nikkia Jordan (1) helped the Tigers keep a lead by scoring 16 points. This marks her tenth career game as the Tigers’ leading scorer. The ladies moved on to play Delta State on Saturday, March 3. Coach Roden led the Tigers to a 62-54 win. This win helped them advance to championship game on Sunday March 4, against UAH. Senior Danielle Cole led the Tigers scoring 17 points, followed by number 21, Brittany Weathers, who scored 15 points off the bench. Synthea Reed, junior, broke the program record for single season blocks, totaling 51 with 7 in the game.
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The University of West Alabama women’s basketball team played the University of Alabama-Huntsville on Sunday, March 4, for the conference championship. Coach Craig Roden led the ladies to their first Gulf South Conference Championship in UWA history with a score of 86-74. Nikkia Jordan (1) helped the team win by scoring 31 points in the game. Brittany Weathers pulled 8 rebounds and scored 17 points during the game. UWA now has a 14-14 record. The Tigers would like to say goodbye and thank you to their seniors Kottia White (11), Keiara Middleton (23), and Danielle Cole(25).
uwa vs uno and vsu The University of West Alabama men and women’s tennis teams played the University of New Orleans on Thursday March 1. The day started off with the lady Tigers dropping a 0-9 loss, bringing their record to 3 and 3 for the season. After the ladies played, the men went on to play a hard game, keeping the score close but trailing with a tight 4-5 loss in the end. UWA men and women’s tennis then went on to play Valdosta State on Saturday March, 3. The day started off with the men trailing VSU 8 to 1. After the men’s game, the ladies went on to play Valdosta later in the afternoon. The lady Tigers ended the game trailing VSU 0 to 9. The University of West Alabama ladies tennis team will move on to play the University of West Goergia on March 6 and the University of West Florida on March 9, both in Livingston. The UWA men’s tennis team will play UWF on March 9 as well.
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March is the best month of the year for all college basketball fans. March Madness is a whole month of NCAA basketball tournaments. All day and every day men’s basketball teams are on TV playing their hearts out. Real teams are made during this month.In the tournament, 68 basketball teams will meet, and 67 basketball games will be played; however, only one team will take home the championship. The top five teams of March Madness are Kentucky, Syracuse, Kansas, Duke, and Michigan State. Everyone believes that Kentucky will take it home. Kentucky, being led by the post players, has the best record so far. However, Syracuse is right behind them with some great guards that can come in and be hot all night. Syracuse also kills the board with offensive rebounds, which makes it hard for any team to get second
chance buckets. Kansas might just have the Cinderella story of the whole tournament because they have some of the best players coming off the bench who are contributing to the score, just as the first team is. Kansas is great on defense, which makes it hard on the other team to score off transitions. The Dukes are nevertheless good as always. The team contributes in the paint and around the arch; however, the Dukes are not good enough to be number one. Michigan State brings a lot of momentum to every game because of all the effort. The team has great shooters and a fast guard who can be very deadly. These top 5 teams will put on a wonderful show; however, people should not underestimate the other teams. Tune in to TNT or any ESPN channel to enjoy one of the games on any day of the week this month.
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Gabbie’s Random Thoughts- Friendship- More than pals to watch the movies with and more than shoulders to cry on, friends are the basis of social communities. From fashion to love advice, friends are expected to give strength, wisdom, and encouragement. When one is in a stupor or in a slump, true friends will brighten the spirit of their fallen friend until it is time for the favor to be reciprocated. Edna Buchanan stated, “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.” Friendship is a special bond that should be handled with “tender loving care” and thoughtfulness. The personalities of friends can bring about a beautiful harmony of happiness, serenity, and comfort that would usually come from the presence of being with one’s own family. Even if a dispute arises among friends, there is a sense of understanding and respect that allows people to come together, regardless upbringing or background. Friendship is not a topic that should be taken lightly. Take into consideration the individuals who change “friends” every time there is a quarrel when disputes may not go their way. These very people should reconsider their view of friendship and the seriousness of the responsibility of being a true “friend.” Through adolescence, high school, career milestones, and child-bearing years, a friend will help celebrate the highs and lows of life. The wonderful thing about being a friend and having a friend is that you share a genuine, caring bond that both mystifying and gratifying. “True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils. Strive to have friends, for a life without friends is like life on a desert island. . . “To find one real friend in a lifetime is good tune; to keep him is a blessing.” - Baltasar Gracian
red solo cup necklace elise keller
College life is surrounded by studying, classes, midterms, and yes, even parties, where everyone gets together and watches movies and plays board games,all while balancing food and beverages. And, of course, the drinks have to be distributed in those red plastic cups. But have you ever wondered what happens to those cups afterwards? They go in the trash, hundreds of cups just piled in bags and tossed in some junk pile somewhere. But why throw away something that one can easily make into fine jewelry? Yes, jewelry. All you need is a #6 plastic cup (preferably red), permanent marker, an oven, baking sheet, parchment paper, a flat-bottom drinking glass, scissors, and a utility knife. Step 1: Cut the bottom of cup about 1 ½- 2 inches then use a utility knife to carve a hole into the bottom of the cup (measured how one sees fit). Step 2: Using the permanent marker, get creative and draw some designs on the cup Step 3: Place the cup bottom side up on a piece of baking sheet and parchment paper Step 4: Preheat your oven to 225 degrees F Step 5: Watch your cup! It should begin to melt within 30-60 seconds and flatten out. Leave the cup for another good minute or two until it is almost flat and has stopped bubbling. Step 6: As soon as the cup is removed, grab a flatbottom drinking glass and press on the plastic cup for about 15 seconds. Step 7: Wait until it cools. Wrap a chain around it, and ta-da! You just completed a creative, and eco-friendly necklace, perfect for wearing or gift giving! Craft inspired by Pinterest can be found here: http:// dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/02/make-a-recycled-plastic-cup-washer-necklace/
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“Betrayed” is the second book in the “House of Night” series, written by P.C. and Kristin Cast. In “Betrayed”, Zoey Redbird has managed to find her place at the House of Night. She spends her time with her four best friends - Stevie Rae, Damien, Shaunee, and Erin - and even begins to understand her gifts. The powers given to her by the Vampyre Goddess Nyx make her unique not only in fledgling terms, but also in full-fledged vampyre terms. No one has an affinity for all five elements. This difference is what makes her the perfect candidate to become a High Priestess. Once Zoey begins to feel secure about where she belongs, something happens to turn the High-Priestess-in-training’s world upside down. Human teenagers begin dying. Zoey begins to realize that the very gifts that make her different may also threaten the ones she loves. Danger looms over the humans in Zoey’s old way of life and she, with the help of her fledgling friends, must find a way to make it stop. P.C. and Kristin Cast bring the characters of the series to life in the second book and the mystery begins to take hold of the readers. They have even told interviewers which characters they relate most to. P.C. answered with the initial antagonist of the story: Aphrodite. Kristin’s answer was Zoey, the main character of the novels. “The House of Night” novels, once started, are hard to put down. Excerpts from each of the nine books already released can be read online at www.houseofnightseries. com, but be forewarned: the series is addicting!
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Being a college student myself, I understand how little time we have to actually cook good meals. One of my favorite recipes to cook for breakfast is hashbrowns. Instead of driving to Meridian to eat at Waffle House, try this simple and delicious recipe! All you need is a large potato, 1-2 tablespoons of butter, and salt and pepper. First, peel and wash the potato to get rid of excess dirt. Heat a frying pan to medium on the stove. Low will not cook fast enough, but high cooks too unevenly for this. Also, you will want to use some sort of non-stick spray or oil so that the hashbrowns won’t stick and will flip easily. Next, grate the potato finely. Once the frying pan is heated, scatter the potato shavings in the pan and cook until they are brown on the bottom. Then flip the hashbrowns. Continue flipping the hashbrowns with a spatula until they are a desirable golden brown color. Finally, add salt and pepper as you please. Cooking in college does not have to be expensive and time-consuming. Making hashbrowns takes ten to fifteen minutes and roughly costs a single dollar. Talk about a great dollar menu!
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30,000 year old plant resurrected cory sly
As the Siberian permafrost begins to slowly thaw and retreat, onlookers are introduced to a whole new world of scientific discoveries and possibilities. In addition to finding preserved mammoth tissue with viable DNA, scientists also discovered some fruit seeds that were theoretically said to have been stored in a squirrel burrow over 30,000 years ago. Upon finding these seeds, scientists were shocked at how well preserved they were after a 30,000 year time period, as confirmed by radio carbon dating. The pristine preservation of these seeds was due to the extreme subzero temperatures that have remained constant over this period of time. This was a major discovery in the scientific community because it was the oldest species of plant to ever be resurrected, the previous record being held by 2,000 year old seeds nurtured into a Judean date palm. Silene stenophylla is the scientific name of the flowering plant, found near the bank of the Kolyma River in Eastern Siberia, which was resurrected from seeds stored 125 feet underground in burrows that were surprisingly well sealed off by ice. Silene stenophylla proved to be astonishingly different from its modern relatives once it flowered after a team of Russian scientists resurrected this ancient species from tissue preserved within the seeds. This is one of the most exciting and promising discoveries to have been made in quite some time. It leaves one wondering what other ancient secrets are waiting to be found.
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It’s the time of the season we all have been waiting on… spring! Celebrate the return of the bright colors and crazy designs. Always remember that spring serves as the beginning of all the latest oh-sowearable trends. From the hottest new statementmaking prints to cool new color combos, you can mix and match tons of new outfit ideas for the warm-weather season ahead. Trust me when I say, “When you hit the mall you’ll find something you absolutely just cannot wait to put on.” My favorite spring fashions are the tanks you discover on the racks. Tanks are perfect for those warm, sunny days when you just want to relax while looking pretty. Some excellent tanks for this spring include the following: Lace/Sheer Tanks – These tanks work perfectly in the oversized form or high-low
form. Most ladies wear a nice solid color tee underneath the sheer or lace tank to add a bit of discretion. When going out in the day, one should wear a sheer tank instead of lace. Because lace holds more heat, wear these with a night outfit. Cropped Abstract Tanks – These tanks are perfect regardless of the time of day or the temperature. They add a sense of adventure to your outfit. Abstract prints are some of the most sliming prints for the upcoming spring season. Birmingham Fashion Week highlighted the many boutiques that sell these awesome designs. However, if you are looking for a store closer by, try Livingston’s Dogwood boutique or Linden’s Ziggy Zelda’s. Many different types of tanks will be in stores this season. The hard part is finding what fits your personal style and body best. Remember to buy according to your pocketbooks as well. Tanks are known to find their way to thrift shops and vintage boutiques. The more unique the tank is, the better!
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the outside mary schellhammer
March 8 is “wear your underwear on the outside and run through the streets day.” Well, kind of. The Livingston chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau the Undy 5000 and a dance party featuring a DJ. AST hopes that event will help raise awareness for colon cancer. Participants are encour-
aged to wear their wackiest and zaniest underwear on the outside of their clothes for the events. The two events are only the beginning of a series of a philanthropic activities that AST will be presenting this spring.
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step right up an see the enchanting insects mary schellhammer
If you have not yet made it over to the WEbb Hall Parlor to see the “Painted Wings” exhibit by Larry A. Herr and UWA’s Dr. Andrew K. Rindsberg, you still have time. The exhibit will continue during regular operating hours until March 23. Beautiful, illustrious photographs of butterflies line the walls of Webb Hall Parlor featuring colorful insects captured in their natural habitats. Many of the featured butterfly species can be seen on the UWA campus in the Black Belt Gardens and at the Lake LU Nature Trails.
These photos and the photo on the cover are just a few of the images you can see at the "Painted Wings" exhibit in Webb Hall Parlor now through March 23.
reach for the stars: higher ed day chelsea malia tucker
Unique to West Alabama is our sense of tradition and unity. Attending Higher Education Day has definitely become a tradition here at West Alabama. Higher Education Day is a yearly rally held on the Congressional steps in Montgomery, Ala., to devote time to encouraging our legislature to put more financial funding towards colleges. Not only is the rally geared towards the funding of colleges, but it also promotes funding for Pre-K thru people trying to earn a PhD. This year’s event started with a short parade through the streets of Montgomery with non-other than West Alabama students leading. The event, held March 1, featured the musical stylings from Alabama State’s Pep band as well as our very own Scarlet Band from Tiger-
land. Both bands did an excellent job of pumping students between the many encouraging speeches. Some of the presenters included Troy University’s Student Government president and our very own university president Dr. Richard Holland. Not only were UWA and Alabama State students in the crowd but so were the University of Alabama, Auburn in Montgomery, and Troy University. Each college chose one area of degree to honor at this year’s rally; this year, West Alabama decided to honor our Athletic Training department, run by the remarkable Mr. R.T. Floyd, who is known for his excellent training skills, knowledge of injuries, and his very own AT books. The University of West Alabama’s Athletic Training Education Program is nationally accredited by
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hickory, dickory dock spring is in the air elise keller
Daylight-saving time, also known as “Summer Time” in some parts of the world, began in the U.S. during World War I as a way to save fuel. DST was also known as “War Time” during World War II when President Roosevelt issued DLS year-round starting Feb. 8, 1842 to Sept. 10, 1945. The idea for DST first came to the mind of Benjamin Franklin, but it was not until George Vernon Hudson, an entomologist from New Zealand, suggested DST that the idea stuck. Approximately 70 countries in the world use DST, depending on where the country lies in reference to the equator. The closer one is the the equator, the more equal standing with day and night one will have, while the farther away one is, the more daylight in the summer one has. Some U.S. states and territories, such as American Samoa, Arizona, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, do not participate in daylightsaving time. Daylight-saving time saves people money. Instead of coming home after work and stretching out watching television, people are more likely to run errands after work or work in the yard, saving electricity. Some people do not like daylight-saving time because they have to change their sleeping patterns. People with sleep disorders especially do not like DST because they find it increasingly difficult to adjust their already chaotic sleep patterns. Though DST just seems like a simple switch of clock numbers, many incredible facts can be attributed to the change. Many Americans use DST as a reminder to change the batteries in their smoke detectors.
One man actually used DST as a loophole to get out of the draft during the Vietnam War. Timing can be very confusing when switching to daylight-saving time. Such was the case for terrorist bombers who blew themselves up during September 1999 in Israel when the West Bank switched time, while Israel did not. Sister cities Minneapolis, Minn., and St. Paul, Minn., were torn on whether to change or not and ended up being an hour apart on the clock and only 10 minutes apart on the map until the other city changed its time. Daylight-saving time actually ended on the last Sunday in October in 2006 due to Election Day. The greater length of daylight saving time into November has researchers believing that there will be more people voting since they will still have daylight on their way back home. The Berlin Opera was one of the first places to change the time for daylightsaving time. On April 30, 1916, the opera performed “Die Meistersinger” an hour earlier to let audience members watch the show and be able to get home afterwards. DST also saves plenty of oil. In 1973, DST expanded to March and April saving 600,000 barrels of oil which would have been used to produce electricity. Daylight-saving time can change the birth order of twins born only minutes apart. In 2007, Laura Cirioli gave birth to a son at 1:32 a.m. and then to a girl 34 minutes later, but because of daylight saving time reversed to standard time at 2:00 a.m., Laura’s baby girl was born at 1:06 a.m. becoming older then her twin brother. Daylight-saving time falls on the second Sunday of March at 2:00 a.m. moving clocks ahead one hour.
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great tigers from the past mary schellhammer
To the students at Berry High School in Fayette County, Ala. Mr. Banks is a talented and experienced math teacher. However, few realize how much work went into Mr. Banks’ success. Jeff Banks attended UWA from 1988 through 1998. During his tenure at UWA, Banks received a B.S. in math education, a B.S. in history education, a M.ED. in math and a M.A.T. in history. While accumulating his impressive score of degrees, Banks was also involved with several campus organizations, including the UWA band, the student brass quintet, jazz band, Blue Key Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Mu Alpha, UWA theater, the historical society, and math club, as well as working as a resident assistant. Banks remarked that “one of the great advantages of going to a school the size of UWA
is that [he] had the great fortune of being involved in many organizations.” Banks has been happily married to Angie Mordecai Banks since 1993. The couple have a daughter, Emily, who is 13 and a son, David, who is eight. Currently, Banks serves as the math department chair at Berry High School. “My years at UWA were amazing. I met so many great people and made good friends. I owe much of my teaching style to the professors I had. In particular, I would like to thank Dr. Wilkins, Dr. Bowen, Dr. Schellhammer, Dr. Massey, Dr. Reekie, and Mr. Englen. They were not only excellent teachers but great friends as well. They provided advice whenever it was asked for and when it was needed, even if I did not realize I needed to ask” said Banks.
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Spring is an exciting time of year for everyone. The dull cold of winter is finally wearing off, while the sun makes its glorious appearance made with sweet heat. Making a new-season debut along with spring comes all sorts of interesting outdoor activities. Many college students obsess over spring for one reason: spring break. Spring break is the marvelous time of year when college students take some time off from studying and tests to let loose and enjoy themselves. Many spring break road trips include traveling to the beach, mountains, or theme parks. The warm spring weather induces the urge in many students to sink their feet into cool, calming water. Swimming has been a long-carrying tradition during springtime. Swimming locales range from swimming pools, creeks, the ocean, or a
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bathtub. Swimming attire also varies from a one-piece swimsuit, a two-piece suit, or your birthday suit. Whether you decide to swim with clothes on or naked, go get wet. The UWA campus also knows how to have some springtime excitement. With Springfest and Oozeball right around the corner, get ready for some action! Springfest is a week of exciting activities hosted by UWA every spring semester. Oozeball is a mud volleyball tournament hosted by the men of Sigma Pi. The games are muddy, so get ready to get down-right dirty. The UWA campus also encompasses the Nature Trails. The Nature Trails offer a fantastic way to get outdoors and explore new territory. The grounds contain woods, grasslands, and aquatic environments. The Nature Trails can also be used as a cheap - yet adorable date. This is also a great place to let your imagination soar. In the realms of Mother Nature, you can do anything from capturing a Pokémon to riding a flamingo. So grab your Pokéballs and capture a creature! Springtime is a fun-filled season with many activities to enjoy. From spring break and getting wet to Oozeball and getting dirty or even running through the woods, Spring is bursting with entertainment. All you have to do is get creative and go outside!
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Scott Clifton is "Liam" on "The Bold and The Beautiful"
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Steffy unsuccessfully tried to keep Liam from returning home to Hope. Bill and Katie argued over who was best for Liam -- Hope or Steffy. Brooke and Ridge tried to find a creative way to celebrate Eric and Stephanie’s wedding anniversary. Hope and Liam’s night of passion was rather uneventful. Stephanie received a surprise visit from Sally Spectra’s former partner in crime, Gladys Pope. Hope confided in her mom about her disappointing evening with Liam. Hope met with
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therapist Dr. Stacy Barton to try to get to the root of her problem. Wait to See: Bill goes to great lengths to keep Steffy from signing the annulment papers. Liam makes a startling admission to Bill.
loved Ian. Billie answered the phone in Bo’s hospital room when Hope called to check on Bo’s condition. Wait to See: Abe feels shut out by his own son. Rafe discovers Nicole’s secret.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Madison stood up to Ian and demanded a divorce. Kate tried to steer Lucas away from Sami. Abigail arranged for her and Melanie to run into Austin and Carrie on vacation. Bo was jumped from behind and beaten into a coma. Hope found out that John was still an ISA agent and begged him to let her help him so that they could hurry home to Salem. Daniel and Jennifer agreed to remain friends. John and Hope came face-to-face with Stefano in Alamainia. Abigail showed up at Austin’s room while Carrie was out. Madison drove Brady away by convincing him that she
GENERAL HOSPITAL Starr was shocked to see her father, Todd, at her bedside at the hospital. Sonny confronted Carly about her relationship with his nemesis, Johnny. Dante ran a ballistics test on the gun found in Kate’s office. Holly pleaded with Ethan to avoid going after Helena. Carly was furious that she wasn’t allowed to visit Jason. Alexis was actually more concerned with how Carly’s affair with Johnny was going to affect Sonny instead. Lulu accused Delores of stealing the photograph from the evidence room. Steve insisted that Olivia know the truth despite Maggie’s protest. A trial got underway
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at the courthouse. Wait to See: John McBain strolls into Port Charles. Monica and Tracy get into a quarrel. THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Sharon dumped Adam after she found out that he helped Patty escape from the institution, which resulted in Jack’s injuries. Adam tried to assure Sharon that he had changed, but for once Sharon put her kids ahead of her man. Phyllis walked up just as Nick was comforting Sharon with a hug. Avery persuaded Daniel to fight for custody of his daughter, Lucy. Lauren accused Daisy of stalking her. Jack asked Avery to be his attorney in his lawsuit against Genevieve. Devon awoke from his surgery unable to hear anything. Wait to See: Nikki is fed up with Victor’s machinations. Adam faces legal trouble after his role in Patty’s escape.
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fact or fiction
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is the level of drunkenness determined by the order in which drinks are consumed?
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When most Americans began drinking alcohol, they were probably advised by an older, more experienced drinker to be careful when they drank different types of alcohol at parties, where beer, wine and whiskey are readily available. Indeed, their sage advice has been condensed in number of “wise sayings,” such as “Beer and whiskey, mighty risky; whiskey and beer, never fear” or “Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear; beer before liquor, you’ll never be sicker.”
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strange news . . . how’d that get there? alan brown
Fateh Mohammad, a gray-bearded man in his mid-forties, is an inmate in a Pakistani prison. He is currently serving a four-year sentence for making alcohol. On June 23, 2010, Mohammad woke up with excruciating pains in his lower abdomen. He was taken to Nishtar Hospital, where he was examined by Dr. Farrukh Aftab. Dr. Aftab was shocked by the undeniable image on the x-rays: Fateh Mohammad had a light bulb stuck up his rectum. The light bulb was very carefully removed during a oneand-a-half hour operation. “Had the bulb been broken inside, it would be a very, very complicated situation,” Dr. Aftab said. “Thanks be to Allah, now I feel comfort,” Mohammad told a reporter for the Reuters news agency. “Today, I had my breakfast. I was just drinking water, nothing else.” Mohammad swears that he does not know how the light bulb became lodged in his anus. “I don’t know who did this to me. Police or other prisoners,” Mohammad said.
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iPad 3: pick or pass? greg jones
Well, it’s official. The new iPad specs were released on Wednesday, March 7. How does Apple plan to separate you from $499 or more for their latest computer-killer? Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the latest technological advance in a “post-PC world” amidst months of hyper-speculation. The newly imagined 9.7 inch display features Apple’s Retina resolution of 2048x1536 that registers over 3.1 million pixels; consequently, the third generation iPad boasts the highest resolution ever offered on a mobile device. Ever. In fact, the display offers a million more pixels than other HD devices, such as that snazzy, state-of-the-art television your parents purchased after you just moved out. Now, everything looks great on an iPad, from your latest Kindle book to those embarrassing photos you took at the last weekend’s party. And honestly, if the new iPad offered nothing else, it would still be worth the upgrade. If you don’t think so, compare the resolution on the original iPhone with the iPhone 4S. Yes, pixels are that big of a deal. Just to prove how spectacular Apple’s latest display looks, it upgraded the optics to include a 5MP, f2.4 aperture, five-element iSight camera. Not only does it make a great still camera for planned and impromptu photo shoots, but it also records full HD1080P video at 30 frames per second. Release the movie director in you with iMovie! iPhoto’s quick editing makes professional-grade touch-ups easy, and
sharing photo journals allows even Luddites to make picture-perfect presentations for work or family. Special features require faster processing but not to worry. iPad still features the same “fluidity” that made the first two iterations so popular, thanks to a quad-core A5X processor that won’t drain the battery. The iPad still claims a 10hour battery life, a pretty amazing feat considering the quality of the enhanced display. In speculation land, much has been made about the 3’s ability to run on 4G LTE networks. That’s great, but for those of us who live in more rural parts of the country, the fact that it supports networks and other advanced technologies, such as GSE, UMTS, GPS, CDMA, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, may be more important. Love Siri? Me too, and now she’s right there with you, ready to take dictation, or is she? Apple offers “Dictation” with similar features according to Wednesday’s announcement, but will Siri eventually come on board? While this integration seems inevitable, we can only speculate, one of Apple’s favorite things for us to do. Is the latest iPad a pick or a pass? It’s a pick, even without any of the over 200,000 apps built expressly for iPad. If bits and bytes touch any part of your daily life, the iPad 3 is not only a good idea, but it’s required for living as well. It will forever change who you are and how you interact with the world. Seriously.
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A man wearing black clothing a black ski mask drove into a small stand of trees in front of a huge mansion. He parked his car and crept around the back of the house. Using a special glass cutter, he removed a circle of glass from a first-floor window, stuck his hand through the hole, and lifted the latch. The burglar then climbed inside the window. He had only taken a few steps inside the house when he heard a disembodied voice say, “Jesus is watching you.” Thinking that he had been spotted by one of the occupants of the house, the burglar whipped his head around, but no one was there. Shaking his head, the man began walking through the house. He
had just stepped into the parlor when, once again, he heard somebody say, “Jesus is watching you.” He stopped dead in his tracks and began looking around the room. The burglar’s eyes finally focused on a large bird cage. The burglar walked up to the bird cage and peered inside. A beautiful green parrot stared by at him. Are you the one who said, “Jesus is watching you?” asked the burglar. “Yes, I am,” said the parrot. Intrigued by the parrot’s speaking abilities, the burglar asked the parrot his name. “Clarence,” replied the parrot. “What kind of idiot names his parrot Clarence?” “asked the burglar. “The same idiot who named his Rottweiler Jesus,” said the parrot.
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