The Samford Crimson

Campus restrictive to students with disabilities

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Disability Awareness Week begins March 29, giving students the opportunity to take a look at the accessibility restrictions of Samford's campus.

With a combination of hilly terrain, abundant staircases and buildings that outdate the Americans With Disabilities Act requirements, Samford's campus poses restrictions to individuals with disabilities.

Samford network bans popular websites

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Students who have surfed the web on Samford's campus have likely encountered the page that reads: "Web Page Unavailable from the Samford University Network. Category: G-Porn."

Lately, students have begun to notice a growing number of sites blocked from Samford's network.

Bike loan program a success

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The campus bike rental service that began on Feb. 22 is a service different than any other offered on campus.?Students interested in renting the green bikes donated by Regions Bank can drop by the Hub, show their student ID and be the proud owner of a bike for three days.

Samford bookstoreshoplifter pleads guilty

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Birmingham resident Dexter McIntosh, the suspect involved in the Oct. 2009 shoplifting and shooting incident, pled guilty to charges of assault and was sentenced to six years in prison. The judge accepted a plea bargain after the suspect was initially charged with attempted murder, theft of property and a probation violation.

Baseball deck built to increase game attendance

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Samford baseball has almost finished building a new deck, to be finished by the end of the week, according to the marketing department for athletics.

The construction of a raised deck around the outer edge of the Joe Lee Griffin field is one of many efforts underway to increase student involvement and enthusiasm at Samford baseball games, a marketing department representative said.

'The Hurt Locker' wins big at Oscars

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"The Hurt Locker," an intense account of a bomb deployment team in Iraq won over "Avatar," the vastly popular and highly funded fantasy directed by James Cameron, at this year's Oscar awards. "The Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow took best director, becoming the first woman to win the directing award.

Kappa Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi celebrates centennial year

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Samford's Kappa chapter of Alpha Delta Pi celebrated their centennial year this weekend with 350 alumni at Ross Bridge.

Kappa has welcomed more than 1500 women into their sisterhood in its 100-year history at Judson College, Howard College and Samford University.

The School of Arts fasts from technology

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last Friday the School of Arts took part in a six-hour fast from electronic communication. This "social experiment" was in response to queries about the amount of personal conversation and its role in the School of Arts and Samford University. The exercise included School of Arts students, faculty and staff who all refrained from email, facebook, texting and twitter from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday, March 5.

Samford's drinking game

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

What we can't see can't hurt us. This phrase seems to be at the heart of Samford's drinking policy, and it unfortunately falls short.

I personally have no problem with drinking, as long as it's done responsibly and the drinker is of legal age. I believe there are an awful lot of other sins and vices that can arise as consequences of drinking, but the act of drinking in and of itself is no different than eating a ham sandwich.

Artur for Alabama

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The unfortunate state of Alabama seems to have fallen through the cracks in so many areas. Paralyzed by inadequate public services, corrupt elected officials, irrelevant laws from an outdated constitution, lingering racial tensions, and stinging poverty, the state cannot be blamed for its perpetual problems.

The culture of niceness

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Last week, I promised you a column that would be an apologetic attempt to address those of you who got upset when you read my opinions. Well, here we go.

A few of you will be disappointed that this piece is about me. Trust me, I would rather not be writing about myself at all.

Improving campus accessibility

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Today's paper features a news article examining the issues faced by handicapped students on campus. Unless you have physical disabilities yourself, you probably don't think twice about the many stairs you climb and the hills you hike up every day. Yet many buildings on campus remain inaccessible to handicapped students, and the paths paved for individuals with disabilities often force them to zig-zag across campus on paths they would not normally take.

Keep Foundations of Leadership the same

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Foundations of Leadership class is absolutely transformational (see Bryan Kessler's column, "Foundations of living," March 3). Suzanne's depth of knowledge and depth of character combine to create one of the most intrinsically valuable courses I have ever taken.

Pure Barre studio opens in Homewood

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Samford alums Danielle Davis and Lindsay Lancaster have opened a new Pure Barre workout studio in Homewood that offers a total body workout program to burn fat, lift seats and tone arms.

"It really does work. Two women have come in since the opening, and they work out 2 or 3 times a week, losing multiple pant sizes," Lancaster said.

Review: "Alice in Wonderland"

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska

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There have been many film renditions of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland through the years. The most recent one, Tim Burton's own adaptation, premiered just last week amid much anticipation.

This particular version of the famous story is somewhat of a sequel to other versions.

Men's basketball loses in opening round

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The men's basketball team returned to Birmingham a few days earlier than they had hoped after a 55-43 loss to The Citadel on Friday. With their third loss to The Citadel this season, the Bulldogs concluded the season 11-20, 5-13 in the SoCon.

"The final record of our team this season is no reflection on the character of our team," head coach Jimmy Tillette told samfordsports.

Women's basketball falls five points short of "the big dance"

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The women's basketball team was within single digits of "the big dance." In Monday's SoCon tournament championship, the Bulldogs let go of an 11-point lead to fall to Chattanooga, 72-67. With the loss, the team lost their chance at an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Athletic Convo: to learn or not to learn

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Those of you who read this very humble column each week may have noticed that I try very hard to avoid issues dealing with Samford. I deal with sports, and I honestly believe that our staff from the president to the athletic director to the administration, coaches and support staff is one of, if not the best, of its kind in the country.

Softball to open SoCon play

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Samford University softball team heads into grueling SoCon play this weekend hosting the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

They went 2-3 this weekend at the Wilson/Demarini Invitational in Tempe, Az., hosted by ninth-ranked Arizona State. The Dogs split two thrillers on the first day of the tournament, dropping an eight-inning decision 1-0 to Creighton before taking a 10-7 win over Northern Iowa in 10 innings.

Golf teams start seasons well

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The 2010 golf season is underway, and head coach Woody Eubanks said he is excited to see what both the men's and women's teams are going to accomplish this spring.

The expectations are varied for two squads that are in entirely different places. On both sides of the equation, the conference slate will be tough for both teams.

Lacrosse plays first league games

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The women's club lacrosse team played its first official games as members of the Southeastern Women's Lacrosse League in a doubleheader at Alabama on Saturday, Feb. 27.

Samford, which currently holds associate membership in the SWLL, first played fellow associate member Kennesaw State, and then played veterans and full members, Alabama.