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news@dailyhelmsman.com Sharon Horne, former University of Memphis professor, is cashing in on all of the investments she has made in her students over the years. A cash award of $25,000 will be awarded to Horne and 21 other professors from universities across the United States, courtesy of this year’s Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust. Horne now teaches at the University of Massachusetts. The recipients are chosen based on the inspiration they have given to their students over the years and the contributions to society those students have made because of the teachers that inspired them. Horne was nominated by U of M alumna Mary Burke, who is now the director of training for the counseling psychology program at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pa., and the founder and director of the Project to End Human Trafficking. “Perhaps most motivating for me was seeing the results of her efforts and how she was able to forge meaningful relationships across cultures and have an immediate positive impact on the lives of others,” Burke said of Horne. “As her student, I hoped to be able to someday do the same.” The Project to End Human Trafficking is an organization dedicated to raising awareness locally, nationally and internationally for human trafficking in an effort to bring slavery out of the darkness and back into the public’s eye. The Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award Trust, founded in 2008 under the will of Gail McKnight Beckman, was created and named in honor of her mother, who was a psychology professor. There will be an award ceremony to honor the recipients at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday. n
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Richard Lee, founder of Oaksterdam University, tends to marijuana plants inside the school in Oakland, Calif., on May 8. Oaksterdam University trains students in the medical marijuana industry, from horticulture to legal issues.
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news@dailyhelmsman.com Colorado and Washington will be on a Rocky Mountain high as recreational use of pot became legal in the two western states, but the possibility of the first southern
state passing medical marijuana legislation went up in smoke for Arkansas. Medicinal marijuana was almost a drive across the MemphisArkansas Memorial Bridge away, but Arkansas failed to pass the act with 51 percent against it and 49
percent in favor. The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act would have allowed doctors to certify patients with “qualifying medical condition[s]” to grow, possess and use marijuana for medicinal purposes. Chris Kell, campaign strate-
gist for the main group advocating for the act, Arkansans for Compassionate Care, said since the act lost by a narrow margin, he’s confident that with a stronger campaign, Arkansas will pass a
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news@dailyhelmsman.com Students, faculty and bicyclists are invited to join the “Tour de Tigre,” a University-sponsored 5.4-mile bike ride to the University of Memphis football game against Tulane University and back Saturday. Bicyclists will make the 2.7-mile ride from the Student Recreation Center to Liberty Bowl Memorial
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Assassin’s Creed III: More than a revolution Special to the Daily Helmsman Since the series premiered Nov. 13, 2007, Assassin’s Creed has been the flagship franchise for both its developer Ubisoft and historical fiction lovers. The final installment’s title is the culmination of several innovations and years of trial and error. Assassin’s Creed III takes place during the Revolutionary War — starting
around the end of the French and Indian War and ending a few years before the War of 1812. The gamer’s role is that of the “assassin,” a secret order that fights from the shadows to maintain peace by allowing people to make their own choices. But, this is not the only side of the story. Without getting into spoiler territory, there is an entire section of the game that takes place between October and December 2012, reach-
ing a climax on Dec. 21, 2012 — the last day on the Mayan Calendar. The story of the “assassin” is carefully weaved throughout United States history that we know and takes liberties to fill in the blanks left in that history. As the gamer progresses through the series, there are several frustrating sequences. I highly recommend playing a first time just to see the story — believe me, it is amazing and has
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several moments where you will literally ask, “What just happened?” — and then play a second time for 100 percent completion. The game’s checkpoint system is well designed compared to past titles and is made with perfectionists in mind. Assasin’s Creed III is graphically unequaled by the other titles in the series, but be prepared for several technical issues and moments when you almost snap your controller or keyboard in frustration because the game’s frame rate drops when there are too many characters onscreen. For example, at one point in the middle of a well-known battle, upwards of 1,000 characters are present, which can lead to a hit in the frame rate. This is just a minor issue that overall does not tarnish the experience. The graphics do so many things well — the faces are amazingly detailed and both Boston and New York are alive. People stand in the streets bartering, people are robbed, British soldiers make life difficult for the colonists and animals walk the streets. I have played very few games that deliver such a full environment to explore. Overall, the game is a triumph for this generation of console gaming, shattering many expectations and
making sure that Assassin’s Creed has earned a spot as one of the most influential series of our generation. With such a wide range of scenery, from Naval battles to the battle of Bunker Hill, few games can compare. The game tackles difficult questions with a maturity that is missing from most games. This is a great way for Ubisoft to end this story arc before the next set of consoles arrive and travel down a new path. Multiplayer The multiplayer component of the series that was first introduced in Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood received a complete overhaul. It is easy to step into and addictive. Fans of Call of Duty’s multiplayer style will not enjoy this. It requires teamwork and stealth. Players must systematically hunt down and kill the target while remaining undetected and silent. Slow, careful approaches are key. The game does have a tutorial that teaches everything a gamer needs to know to get to the top of the Leaderboards. Overall the game delivers, but there are a few glitches that keep it from reaching the perfection that it strives for. The version reviewed was the PlayStation 3 retail version. The PC version of the game is set to release Nov. 21. n
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In shift, gay marriage racks up wins on ballot By Curtis Tate
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON — Supporters of same-sex marriage reached a major milestone in Tuesday’s elections when Maryland and Maine became the first states where voters upheld marriage rights for gay and lesbian couples. While gay marriage has gained the support of courts, state legislatures and even President Barack Obama, voters have rejected the question every time it has appeared as a ballot issue. But Tuesday turned the tide. Washington state voters were poised to uphold gay marriage on Wednesday, with supporters of the referendum declaring victory. Voters in Minnesota turned down an effort to ban gay marriage in the state’s constitution. “We can’t underestimate the importance of what we saw [Tuesday],” said David Masci, a senior researcher at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life. “It’s a pretty big deal.” Part of it boils down to demographic changes, he said. Younger voters overwhelmingly backed Obama’s election in 2008 and turned out in even larger numbers this year. They’re also the group that shows the highest support for gay marriage. Evan Wolfson, president of Freedom to Marry, a New Yorkbased gay rights group, called the Election Day results “a powerful demonstration that the center of gravity has dramatically shifted in our direction” after losses at the ballot in 2004 and 2008. “We’re working within a huge amount of wind in our sails,” he said.
Brian Brown, president of the National Organization for Marriage, which opposes samesex marriage, downplayed the significance of the votes, saying they were the result of heavy political and financial support in four liberal-leaning states. All four — Maryland, Maine, Minnesota and Washington — voted to re-elect the president. “Though we are disappointed over these losses, we remain faithful to our mission and committed to the cause of preserving marriage as God designed it,” Brown said in a statement. “Marriage is a true and just cause, and we will never abandon the field of battle
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uuBike Continued from page 1 accompanied by police escorts to the game — are required to have working brakes, helmets, bike locks, front lights and back flashers on the bicycles to take part in the event. Riders will be recognized during halftime and invited to assemble on the football field alongside
Pouncer, the University’s mascot. Any faculty or staff bikers, along with their family members who participate, will receive free tickets to the game. Students get in free with their student ID. During the game, the bicycles will be guarded by Liberty Bowl security. After the game, bicyclists are scheduled to trek back to campus, accompanied once again by police
escorts, for an after-game party with hot chocolate and treats. “It will be a fun event. We’re hoping to see a bunch of Tigers,” De Fouw said. “We will have tiger tails for anyone who would like to wear one.” Those interested are required to contact Jacqueline De Fouw by Friday afternoon at jdefouw@ memphis.edu or 901-678-4745. n
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uuMarriage Continued from page 4 just because we experienced a setback.” But the result in each of the four states, where gay marriage supporters prevailed by a roughly 52 percent to 48 percent margin, may reflect how Americans are evolving on the issue. A Pew Research Center poll in July showed a nearly even split,
“While I do not personally use marijuana, I believe that it should be legalized, providing that it is regulated and taxed by the government.” Brandon Brookenthal, Mechanical engineering junior
with 48 percent of Americans supporting gay marriage and 44 percent opposing it. By comparison, in 2004, 60 percent were opposed to it and 31 percent were for it. “Our nation is still divided on this issue, but the trends are heading in the direction only supporters can be happy about,” Masci said. Broken down demographically, the contrasts grow even starker.
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“I feel that it should be legal for recreational use with heavy regulations for people 21 or older.” Charlie Medlin, Management information systems sophomore
Millennials — mostly Americans under 30 — backed gay marriage overwhelmingly, at 63 percent, according to the Pew poll. For people over 65, however, support falls to 33 percent. And both groups had been even lower in their support in 2004: 51 percent of millennials and 17 percent of the 65 and older age group. In 2004, the year Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage, voters in 11
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“I feel like marijuana should be legal. If we taxed it, it could benefit our economy.” Keniece Walker, Sports and leisure management freshman
other states banned it. Voters in California banned same-sex marriage in 2008 with Proposition 8. But there has been a shift, with legislatures in New York, New Jersey, Maine, Maryland and Washington all passing gay marriage bills. With Tuesday’s results, gay and lesbian couples could soon marry in nine states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. Supreme Court could decide on Proposition 8 or another gay mar-
“I believe marijuana should only be used for medicinal purposes, but if we do legalize it, it should be really taxed like cigarettes to boost our economy.” Keon Prewitt, Political science non-major
riage case this term, legal observers say. Wolfson also attributes the change to the increased visibility of gay and lesbian couples and their families. “2004 came before people had a chance to hear real gay families,” he said. “In the eight years since, there have been a lot of stories and conversations and a lot of progress that has resulted in wins.” n
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uuWeed Continued from page 1 medical marijuana referendum in the near future. “The dividing line on the vote wasn’t young versus old, conservative versus liberal … it was between people who had knowledge and people who were misinformed,” Kell said. “It’s about compassion. It’s safer than most treatments and more effective.” Kell said over the past two years, as he worked to put the act on the ballot, he listened to countless stories of people who have benefited from the medical use of marijuana. Arkansans for Compassionate Care used campaigns of state residents suffering from debilitating medical conditions that found relief through marijuana. Emily Williams, for instance, was diagnosed with lymphoma. The only way she could get through chemotherapy without vomiting and losing a dangerous amount of weight was through illegally obtaining marijuana from what she called her “Angels of Mercy.” The opposition came from the Physician Coalition Against Medical Marijuana, which worked to raise awareness about the dangers of legalizing medical marijuana, such as addiction, drugged driving and an increased use among teenagers. Kell said he hopes the Senate and House of Representatives will pass the act in about four months at the upcoming Arkansas General Assembly. If not, his group will campaign again to pass it as an initiative, which will give the people another chance to vote. Being the first southern state to pass medicinal marijuana legislation would make Arkansas an example for the rest of the nation, Kell said. “We will tweak it a bit and set it as an example for the country and the rest of the world to pass this compassionate care issue,” he said. Colorado has had medicinal
www.dailyhelmsman.com marijuana since 2000. This election, the state decided to make the drug available to everyone for recreational use. Colorado Amendment 64 changes the state’s constitution to legalize and regulate marijuana use for adults 21 and older, but Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper advised citizens not to celebrate prematurely as federal law remains unchanged. “The voters have spoken and we have to respect their will,” Hickenlooper said in a statement Tuesday night. “This will be a complicated process, but we intend to follow through. That said, federal law still says marijuana is an illegal drug, so don’t break out the Cheetos or Goldfish too quickly.” The Drug Enforcement Administration released a statement Wednesday morning that said the DEA’s “enforcement of the Controlled Substances Act remains unchanged.” “In enacting the Controlled Substances Act, Congress determined that marijuana is a Schedule I controlled substance,” the DEA press release states. “The Department of Justice is reviewing the ballot initiatives, and we have no additional comment at this time.” The DEA said “smoked marijuana has a high potential for abuse, has no accepted medicinal value treatment in the U.S. and [there is] evidence that there is a general lack of accepted safety for its use even under medical supervision.” Massachusetts’ voters disagree. Massachusetts marks the 18th state to pass medical marijuana referendums, approving Question 3 by 63 percent, allowing physicians to prescribe a 60-day supply of the drug. In order to qualify, a patient must have a hindering medical condition and become certified by a physician “with whom the patient has a bona fide physicianpatient relationship,” according to
the ballot. The law allows for the establishment of up to 35 nonprofit medical marijuana treatment centers to produce and distribute the drug to patients. Selling marijuana for nonmedical purposes will be viewed as a felony and is punishable by up to five years in prison. The law is expected to go into effect Jan. 1. Washington state legalized the drug completely in an effort to raise tax revenue. Initiative 502 regulates the legal production, possession and distribution of marijuana for adults 21 and older. A 25 percent tax rate will be imposed for each stage of cannabis commerce: when growers sell it to processors, when processors sell it to retailers and when retailers sell it to customers. Tax revenue estimates from supporters run as high as $500 million — a figure analysts say may be overstated. According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, “enforcing marijuana prohibition costs taxpayers an estimated $10 billion annually and results in the arrest of more than 750,000 individuals per year — far more than the total number of arrestees for all violent crimes combined, including murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault.” n
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uuStress Continued from page 1 illnesses include anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder, among others. The U of M provides free psychological counseling for students at the Center for Counseling, Learning and Testing. The Psychological Services Center offers counseling not only to students but also for individuals and families in the greater Memphis area for a nominal fee. “Counseling can be a help for everybody,” Robert Maichrowicz, associate director of the Career and Psychological Counseling Center, said. “It is much like a student going to tutoring. They may be doing well in class, but by getting that kind of help they can do even better.”
Despite the overwhelming prevalence of mental health conditions, there is still a prevailing stigma attached to seeking help. “Our culture is filled with misnomers about mental health,” Whelan said. “Biases are best addressed by making people more informed.” The survey conducted by NAMI reiterates this point. The social stigma was found to be the number one barrier to students seeking help. NAMI suggests the best ways for universities to alleviate this problem is providing information on mental health and the importance of getting help, treating and promoting mental health with the same level of importance and urgency as physical health and offering training for faculty, staff and students. One survey participant stressed the importance of universities providing a mandatory mental health and wellness course the first
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Ulysses Hunt, criminal justice junior, and Courtney C. Claxton, biology sophomore, work on a physics problem together. The everyday stress of school can become daunting for students. semester for all incoming students. Maichrowicz supports implementing this idea at the U of M. “I think it would be great,” he said. Student Disability Services also offers assistance for students with mental health illnesses.
“We provide services and accommodations, which vary on a case-by-case basis, for students with psychological disabilities,” Susan Te Paske, director of Student Disability Services, said. NAMI is a grassroots organization aimed at providing support
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Freshman Veronica Zimmerman and sophomore Lauren Hawkins reach to return a kill attempt by UCF during the season. The Tigers have a chance to secure a spot in the Conference USA Tournament this weekend with two road matches to close out the season.
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sports@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis volleyball team will hit the road this weekend to wrap up the regular season with a pair of road matches. The Tigers (11-18, C-USA 6-8) take on the University of Southern Mississippi (9-17, C-USA 4-10) on Friday and the University of Central Florida (12-14, C-USA 9-5) on Sunday. After defending home court over the weekend against Marshall University and East Carolina University, redshirt sophomore Aleksandra Petronijevic picked up recognition by earning the American Volleyball Scouting Report Global Player of the Week. With a 4.50 digs per set aver-
age, Petronijevic ranks third in C-USA this season. “It is a nice honor to get … I am proud of how she played this past weekend,” head coach April Jauregui said. With 1,269 career kills to her credit, senior Marija Jovanovic moved up the ladder over the weekend to 10th place in school history. Senior Altrese Hawkins stands in second place for most kills behind former U of M player Monique Swaby, who set the record at 1,789 during her time at the University from 1992 to 1995. Jauregui said Hawkins is in a position to surpass Swaby’s mark this weekend. The U of M is in a three-way tie in C-USA rankings for seventh place, alongside Southern
Methodist University and Marshall. The top eight teams from the conference will qualify for the C-USA tournament, which is set to take place in Tulsa, Okla., Nov. 16-18. “If we continue to play the way we have been, there is no question we will qualify,” Jauregui said. Central Florida sits in 5th place, while Southern Miss is ranked 10th in the conference. “Southern Miss is a good team and UCF is in the top half of the conference, but it is really about how we are playing,” Jauregui said. Jauregui said the team has played well and progressed a lot these past few weeks. The main focus for this weekend’s matches is simple she said: “Winning.” n
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sports@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee kicked off the annual “Let’s SAAC Hunger” campaign this week. The campaign is a challenge that Conference USA extends to each of its schools every year to bring food donations and aid in the fight against hunger. The U of M has routinely taken food and monetary donations for the charity. All donations collected during the campaign will be donated to the Mid-South Food Bank through the “Million Meals Challenge.” The challenge began at Sunday’s home volleyball game at the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Kristin Hopkins Rusboldt, advisor for SAAC at the U of M, said 800 pounds of food was collected after one day. The campaign continues through the rest of the week with collection bins at select U of M sporting events. Donations will be taken Friday at the Preseason Women’s National Invitation Tournament basketball game against Grambling State at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at the Tigers football game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium at 6 p.m. The donation bins will be set up in front of the ticket and bag check lines at gates 1-5. U of M’s SAAC chapter donated 4,941 pounds of food to the MidSouth Food Bank last year. “We would like to beat what we did last year,” Rusboldt said. “We have a good outlook this year.” Last year, C-USA collected more than 30 tons of food, which was distributed to various charities throughout the country. Memphis finished as a close second two years ago to the University of Southern Mississippi’s campaign and is looking to take the SAAC Cup, the annual award that goes to the school with the most donations. “I feel like this is a great opportunity for the U of M to make a closing statement in Conference USA,” said Jonathan Van Eaton, president of SAAC at the U of M and member of the Tigers baseball team. “With all the help in the community and our athletic department, this can be another very successful event.” n
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Junior Tarik Black goes up for a layup against Christian Brothers University on Wednesday night at the FedExForum.
A new season started Wednesday night in an exhibition that will not count as a win or loss in the record books versus the Christian Brothers Buccaneers for the University of Memphis men’s basketball team. Head coach Josh Pastner preached rebounding during the offseason, and the Tigers seemed to have listened, starting the game at the FedExForum with three offensive boards on the first possession from senior Ferrakohn Hall. After jumping out to a quick 4-0 lead, the Bucs battled back with two three-pointers to even the game at 6. With the score notched at 8, things started to get sloppy for the Tigers. A turnover by junior guard Antonio Barton led to the Bucs’ third three of the first half, followed by another turnover by Hall to give the Bucs a 13-8 lead. CBU pushed the lead 17-11, but Memphis continued to fight back, getting the ball down low to Hall and freshman Shaq Goodwin to pull even at 17. Both teams fought for the rest of the first half, with the Bucs heading into the locker room with a 28-26 advantage. “Christian Brothers is a great team and offensively they do some things that we’re going to see throughout the whole year,” sophomore guard-forward Adonis Thomas said. “It gives us a feel for Monday’s game which
is going to count and help us reach our goals.” Memphis woke up to start the second half, racing out with a 9-0 run to take the lead 35-28. After another three by the Bucs, the Tigers built their largest lead of the game so far at 43-33. But the Bucs didn’t go quietly. With the Tigers holding a 51-40 edge, CBU mounted a comeback with a barrage of three-pointers. CBU’s Corey McArthy and Pat Graham hit three straight field goals to bring the score 51-49. The Tigers answered with a three of their own by Thomas, but the Bucs kept the Tigers reeling with a layup and another three from Graham to tie the game at 54. Memphis ended any hopes of a Bucs upset, closing out the game on an 11-0 run to take the exhibition match 65-54. “This was good for us just in the sense of the style they played,” Pastner said. “You know we’re down and it is a close game and we had to get some stops. So in the long run this game will come back to help us, I can assure you of that.” Thomas and junior guard Joe Jackson paced the Tigers with 14 points each, with Jackson dishing out 11 assists. Tarik Black chipped in with 13 points and five rebounds. Graham led the Bucs with 15 points and five of CBU’s 10 three-point field goals. The Tigers’ season opener against North Florida is at 7 p.m. Monday at the FedExForum. n
Petronijevic named Global Player of the Week By Jaclyn Redmon
sports@dailyhelmsman.com University of Memphis sophomore volleyball player Aleksandra Petronijevic was named American Volleyball Scouting Report Global Player of the Week for her defensive play. Petronijevic put up her best numbers for the season last week-
end. She picked up 33 digs against Marshall University, her second highest dig total this season. She also pulled in 26 digs against East Carolina University, her third best performance of the season. She finished the weekend averaging 6.5 digs per set. Petronijevic has played in all 29 games this season. She has been a valuable defensive asset to the
Tigers, tallying 509 digs so far with an average 4.50 digs per set. This is the first time in her career that she has passed the 500 digs mark in a season. Petronijevic ranks third in Conference USA with her digs per set average. The Belgrade, Serbia native is in her second season with the Tigers volleyball program. She has been named Global Player of the Week
twice in two years. The Tigers will round out their regular season schedule this weekend as they travel to the University of Southern Mississippi on Friday and the University of Central Florida on Sunday. The Tigers are tied for seventh place and fighting to keep a top-eight spot to qualify for the Conference USA tournament. n
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