Stories from the current online edition of The Samford Crimson. en-us http://www.samfordcrimson.com Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Wed, 07 May 2008 20:16:41 GMT 20 http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/Graduation.Moves.To.Campus-3366762.shtml Members of the graduating class of 2008 will be the first to receive their diplomas in the Pete Hanna Center. In previous years, the ceremony was held at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) but the administration decided to use the new facility in West campus. 377562ed-2cf1-41df-b42b-96943f5a22c5 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 Jena Hippensteel News editor http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/Samford.Mourns.Loss.Of.Nursing.Major-3366765.shtml Katherine "Katie" Lynne Bottoms passed away Thursday May 1, after battling a brain tumor. She was a senior nursing major and an active part of the Samford community. "Katie was in my clinical group for nursing and I really just enjoyed getting to know her. She was a delightful person who was extremely compassionate and always willing to serve," junior nursing major Kelly Pittman said. f426719b-faf2-4bec-9cee-138d4167a528 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1166/thumbs/t_18bdc072.png http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/Samford.Ranks.27th.In.National.Study-3366772.shtml Results from a new ranking by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity (CCAP) were released yesterday, May 6, placing Samford University as 27th among all national universities. The CCAP is an independent, non-profit organization that studies higher education issues. 1118a961-c307-4e6e-b761-5fe84e3942a8 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 Sarah Kate Boltz Managing Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1166/thumbs/t_236i11d2.gif http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/AwardWinning.Author.Previews.New.Political.Book-3366763.shtml Renowned broadcast journalist and author Cokie Roberts will speak in Brock Recital Hall on Tuesday, May 13. The event will take place at 4 p.m. and is sponsored by Alabama Booksmith, a bookstore located in downtown Birmingham. d14137dc-9724-4bcb-8585-4413ede21cce Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 Shannon Dille http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1166/thumbs/t_2n43qo1r.jpg http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/Business.Class.Invests.Returns.Profits.To.University-3366766.shtml In January of 2008 the Brock School of Business implemented a new practicum course, the bulldog investment fund, which allows students to invest real money in the stock market. After only one semester, the class has made quite an impression. b4ae0577-187f-4cdc-8be7-4ac83e6f5a1b Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 Danielle Cloyd http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1166/thumbs/t_c2xn24du.png http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/Trustees.Approve.Plans.For.Campus-3366773.shtml The Samford trustees approved a new budget plan during their spring meeting on Tuesday, April 29. Although plans are not official, a campaign will start in Fall, 2008 and have a goal of more than $200 million over five years. 3bfa4a04-6455-4f0a-bd14-ae9cb444f34d Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/Crime.Update-3366775.shtml The investigation regarding Richard Hightower is still ongoing. Hightower was arrested on campus several weeks ago after being spotted in Beeson Woods outside a female student's window. 4d6049ec-e01c-43e3-a1a7-4ab61e8660bc Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 Jena Hippensteel News editor http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/New-Film.Courses.Approved.As.Part.Of.2008.Curriculum-3366777.shtml The University Curriculum Committee approved five of seven film production course proposals for the fall semester submitted by the Journalism and Mass Communication department and approved by the College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum Committee. dde754b1-ce2b-4c6b-8818-bd37ec2d1b27 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT News 5/07/08 Franklin Graves http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/News/ Campus News http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/When-We.Were.Your.Age-3366778.shtml In keeping with the theme of the rest of this issue, we as a Crimson staff would like to offer our thoughts in light of the many changes that have occurred at Samford over the past year and beyond. cb33e9a6-1342-4984-acf6-902c1a2a6470 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 The Samford Crimson http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/How-The.Schwarz.Relieved.My.Stress-3366779.shtml So it's the end of the school year. It's the time when everyone starts talking about his or her plans for the future. It's the time when hopes and dreams are spoken of fondly or, in my case, spoken of with questions and frustration. What exactly does it take to make these hopes and dreams come true? a968d836-7c98-4abb-bbd9-77e93447a457 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Jenna Edwards http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/Get-Back.To.The.Issues-3366780.shtml For my first column of the school year, I wrote about the surprising emergence of poverty as a major topic on the presidential campaign trail. 7a42e349-33a3-4a55-bd9d-2144b3948b97 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Jonathan Coley http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/Denver.We.Have.A.Problem-3366781.shtml Storm clouds are forming in America's Mile-High city in preparation of the Democratic National Convention that will be held Aug. 25-28. aeb565e6-0a13-46ff-8f68-6361535382c6 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Ben Hankins Sports editor http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/You-May.Want.To.Skip.This.Column-3366784.shtml Some days you just can't find much inspiration for a column, especially for the final paper of your tenure at Samford. Then, God decides to give you a little help. 2eef6509-d396-4d88-8721-e2c4584d5988 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Brian Willett http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/Dear-Students-3366785.shtml Do not be afraid of your own greatness. You are the next ruling generation. The problems that we have in society today will ideally be solved by us tomorrow. In light of this future, students must prepare themselves for the responsibility. This preparation begins in college. 9d3004e3-6079-44f4-8926-63e0bcb0eddd Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Sunny Thomson http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/Apple.Grenades-3366786.shtml This week I was asked to "weigh in" on a topic that is to be a common theme of this edition's Opinion page. To save time, read only this column - I'll hit all the high points I can think of in the next half hour. 37c1d6e4-29b7-455c-bca4-693936002c92 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Josh Anderson http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ByeBye.Samford-3366788.shtml I've been at Samford for three years, and I'll be graduating (hopefully) in two weeks. As I try to look back to August last year, I can't for the life of me remember why I wanted to graduate a year early. Today, I would say it's because I can't stand to write another paper, run another data set or hear another conversation about John Calvin. 3e99ac9b-ca5f-4221-afab-570802a58ed8 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Emily Holladay http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/Have-You.Passed.Passion.401-3366791.shtml Seniors, here we are. We stand at the crossroads of opportunity to leave our Legacy. This so-called legacy has not only shaped our four academic years at Samford but will also shape our years of life to come. 2e1953b6-a88b-4d29-9dab-fe9af46dcc8d Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Opinion 5/07/08 Jessica Johnson http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Expressions/Crossword.Puzzle.Key-3366815.shtml View the key for this week's crossword puzzle! 14b69a61-e99d-4971-97ca-aa2a3587b3a6 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Expressions 5/07/08 Alex Poythress Online Editor http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1166/thumbs/t_c14q69ov.png http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Expressions/ Features/Campus Life http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Expressions/Urban.Standard.Is.Anything.But.Standard-3366796.shtml If this delightful café is standard in urban life, why would anyone want to live in the country? The loft-style interior radiates 'shabby chic,' with modern art, photographs and framed diagrams hanging on exposed brick walls. Mismatched chairs hover around eclectic tables topped with fresh flower arrangements. 570aa587-9a8f-4d55-a932-9061870932d8 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Expressions 5/07/08 Sarah Andrews http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Expressions/ Features/Campus Life http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Expressions/Pepper.Place.Market.Offers.Fresh.Choices-3366797.shtml If you're interested in getting a taste of Birmingham's best local talent and creativity, look no further than the Pepper Place Saturday Market. caa17828-16fd-43f2-b293-c617310821c3 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Expressions 5/07/08 Kate Grigsby http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Expressions/ Features/Campus Life http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/Softball.Improbably.Sweeps.Ut.Martin.To.Stay.Alive.For.Ovc.Postseason.Play-3366820.shtml Perseverance pays off, especially for the Samford softball team. The Bulldogs completed a three-game sweep over UT-Martin last weekend, clutching the final spot in the OVC Tournament. a6f3b6d9-6ca0-4507-b3e8-950f9f830317 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/07/08 Val Kikkert http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1166/thumbs/t_0ju51n1z.jpg http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/ Sports http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/Christopher.Smith.Recap.Of.Su.Sports.In.20072008-3366822.shtml The Crimson did not lack for depressing headlines in 2007-2008. Former Samford secretary charged with embezzlement. Law student tragically shot to death. Infamous voyeur arrested on campus. 4d7e5a3f-cded-4bf4-afa8-6b1cf5324022 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/07/08 Christopher Smith http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/ Sports http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/Baseball.Keeps.Decisive.No.2.Spot.In.Conference.Rankings-3366824.shtml The Samford Baseball team bounced back to win the final two games in a series of three at Eastern Kentucky this past weekend to cling to its No. 2 ranking in the Ohio Valley Conference. 00fe4302-11ef-4365-ac4a-a99db593d62a Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/07/08 Ben Hankins Sports editor http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/ Sports http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/Su.Tennis.Teams.Relax.Prepare.For.Ncaa.Tourney-3366825.shtml With just two days to go before the men's and women's tennis teams face off in the first rounds of the NCAA Tournament, both teams are trying to stay focused for the tournament while maintaining consistency from the regular season. 3a480dc2-87ee-4a3d-a335-3fb4a282b12c Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/07/08 Kaitlin McCulley & Ben Hankins http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1166/thumbs/t_p959p284.jpg http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/ Sports http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/Students.Exercise.More.In.2008-3366827.shtml In the midst of the excitement surrounding several Samford athletic teams claiming a new home in the Pete Hannah Center, students are also eager to patronize the new Student Fitness Center. c1ddcfe9-03d8-4451-935c-971002855636 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/07/08 Ryan England http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/ Sports http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/Blankenship.Prepares.For.Ncaa.Events-3366830.shtml Efficiency is the telltale trait of Lauren Blankenship's dominance. Every conference championship, the question is not how fast she can run. That will likely be determined at the NCAA Championships in June. Her goal this time of the year is to exert as little energy as possible in winning. 2cf6061a-a01e-4eff-9b24-f6ff8380c455 Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT Sports 5/07/08 Christopher Smith http://www.samfordcrimson.com/news/2008/05/07/Sports/ Sports