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Provost partners with Faculty Senate to address budget gap By Joey Kachel
news@dailyhelmsman.com Provost M. David Rudd will join forces with the Faculty Senate at the University of Memphis to tackle the University’s $20 million budget gap. After a meeting with the Senate on Friday, Rudd announced he would collaborate with the Senate in tackling the budget crisis through a budget working group. The group will consist of three members of the Faculty Senate: Provost Rudd, Special Assistant to the Provost Henry Kurtz, Vice Provost of Graduate Programs Dean Karen Weddle-West, Dean of Nursing Lin Zhan and Dean Tom Nenon. The group will meet every two weeks as soon as the Senate chooses three representatives. Faculty Senate President Richard Evans gave a bit of insight as to how the group would work and advise the provost in putting the budget together. “I don’t think it’s practical to have a complete alternative to the budget,” Evans said. “We’ll evaluate the proposal
and make recommendations, and then we’ll make those public. The administration can do what it decides to do, but if they go against our recommendations, and it all goes terrible, then it’s their fault — we warned them.” In a Faculty Senate meeting Friday, Rudd announced a proposal that would restructure the School of Nursing, the School of Public Health, the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. This comes as part of a number of sweeping changes to the structure of the University in order to maximize efficiency, increase student retention and cut costs. Under the new restructuring plan, the School of Nursing and the School of Public Health will retain their school status and current deans. The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders will be trimmed down into a department. The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences will have department status but is intended to grow into a full-fledged school. Eventually, the four schools will become
two — the College of Health Sciences, incorporating those four schools and the College of Education. Rudd stated the possibility of partnering with the University of Tennessee’s Health Sciences Center to run the speech and hearing clinic, which has been losing money annually to the tune of $1.3 million. Some attendees voiced concerns about administrators’ lack of communication with the Senate, claiming the administration was making these changes without discussing them with the Senate. Rudd said he had reached out to the Senate but received no response. At the meeting on Friday, Rudd tried to soothe concerns of the faculty, asking for proposals from the assembled department senators. “Let’s start the conversations, put forward the recommendations, and let’s move forward,” Rudd said. Other attendees of the meeting did not completely agree with some of the proposed changes. Cedar Nordbye, a professor in the art department,
expressed concerns about where some of the cuts would come from. “If Health Sciences grows, it doesn’t mean Arts does, if our positions are being cut,” Nordbye said. “When I think about next semester, I have this doomsday scenario of these massive cuts looming over me. This is the worst time in 15 years to make sweeping financial changes.” Other changes proposed were cuts to some administrative offices and an increased commitment to student retention, especially those who have almost enough credits to graduate but, due to financial concerns or other worries, choose to give up on their education. There are about 2,100 of these students, according to Rudd. Rudd announced an initiative to reach out to these students, calling it the “90+ Initiative” and said that often the financial burdens of these students are relatively small. He emphasized the importance of these changes. “If we want to be thoughtful, we need to take these challenges on,” Rudd said.
TIGER BABBLE thoughts that give you paws
DOMINO’S PIZZA Across 1 Elevates 6 Nearly 15 Reaction to flatness 16 Not predestined 17 1975 Pulitzer winner for criticism 18 Early German fliers 19 Whiskey purchase 20 Jolts 21 Substantive part 22 Sanskrit term of respect 23 Old Spanish bread 25 Safe investment choices 28 Bad mark 33 “Monster” Oscar winner 34 Court service 35 Accessory 36 “Shirt Front and Fork” artist 37 Drum accompanying a fife 38 Team nicknamed the Halos, briefly 40 Risk 41 Five-time 30-game winner of early baseball 42 Got tight 43 Moisture overload results, in plants 45 Manhattan part 47 Door support 51 Source of a cc 52 “Lolita” co-star, 1962 54 Side unit 56 One way to think 57 Court expert 58 “The Liberty Bell” composer 59 Made more attractive, as a deal 60 Serf Down 1 Gripes 2 Event celebrated in “Through the Looking-Glass” 3 When “you’re gonna want me for your girl,” in a 1963 hit
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Top Tiger Favorites The University of Memphis
By Lisa Elaine Babb
news@dailyhelmsman.com You voted — we listened! Tigers have been voting all month, and we’ve tallied the winners. We reached out to you to find your favorites — from your favorite place to hit the dance floor, to sober up after a long night drinking, to take your boo out for a romantic date, to get a sick new tattoo, to buy second-hand clothing, to watch your Tigers play basketball, and more. From campus to Midtown to Downtown, you told us what you like, and we heard you loud and clear. Memphis — from its iconic bridge to its plethora of delicious and unique restaurants — and the University of Memphis — from its large, inclusive University Center to its legendary Liberty Bowl — have a lot to offer in way of diversity and identity. We reached out to find out some of your favorite aspects of these communities. We’ve compiled the winners into a special section, Top Tiger Favorites, so turn the pages to see the top picks! There are surveys around the city, but none of them are tailored to you — the
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University of Memphis community. The Daily Helmsman created the first student-created and student-driven survey in Memphis. And it is as blue and grey and diverse as we are. For our inaugural issue, we drew three students at random who took our survey to win gift card prizes. These Tigers’ plans for their winnings were just as varied as the survey responses we received. To see if your fellow Tigers agree with your favorite spots, read on. And if you missed out on your chance to roar, don’t worry — there will be opportunities in the future for you to weigh in. As students turn into alumni, established businesses grow and new stores open their doors, we hope that Top Tiger Favorites can become an annual tradition both for you and for us here at The Helmsman. But for now, we thank you. As we head into the break for the Thanksgiving holiday, we take the time to appreciate you. Thank you for taking the time to give us your opinion. Thank you for
picking up this issue of The Daily Helmsman. Thank you for every issue you pull from the stands. Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy this special issue and happy holidays from us to you. May it be a safe one, full of love, fellowship and delicious food!
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Favorite Movie Theater 1. Paradiso 2. Studio on the Square 3. Ridgeway Four Favorite Place to Go After a Tiger Game 1. Huey’s 2. RP Tracks 3. Tie between Ubee’s and Silky O’Sullivan’s Favorite Place to Go Dancing 1. Club 152 2. Rumba Room 3. Raiford’s Hollywood Disco Favorite Place to Sober Up 1. Perkins 2. Waffle House 3. McDonald’s Favorite Place for Live Entertainment 1. The FedExForum 2. Minglewood Hall 3. Levitt Shell Favorite Part of Town to Explore 1. Midtown 2. Downtown 3. Cooper Young
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Your votes for the Top Tiger Favorites in Nightlife and Entertainment are in. The FedExForum won the Best Place for live entertainment — clearly due to Memphis’ reputation for being a basketball city, on top of the biggest concerts that happen here, such as the Justin Timberlake concert last week. After a Tigers game, students said the best place to eat is Huey’s, followed by RP Tracks and between Ubee’s and Silky O’Sullivan’s on Beale Street for third place. After eating, you might be looking for a place to show off your dance moves. According to U of M students, the best bet is Club 152 or, if you’d prefer somewhere else, the Rumba Room or Raiford’s Hollywood Disco may suit you. Perkins was voted the best place to sober up after a wild night, followed by Waffle House and McDonald’s. All three places are open well into the night and give people a place to relax and eat before going home. Be sure to always have a designated driver or call a cab if you have been drinking — friends don’t let Tigers drink and drive! Students still like to break the bank on dates as there was a tie for the favorite place to go on a date between Texas de Brazil and J. Alexander’s. Both places are known for quality food at high prices with date appeal.
Favorite Place to Go on a Date 1. Tie between Texas de Brazil and J. Alexander’s 2. Tie between Flight, Old Venice and The Peabody 3. Tie between Houston’s and Huey’s
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Memphis Tigers are a hungry bunch, and they know where all the best places to dig in are. Usually, though, they’re only looking for two things — places that are close and give the best bang for the least amount of bucks. Take, for example, Tigers’ favorite place to grab Mexican comida. Las Delicias on Park Avenue not only has baskets of fresh tortilla chips and bowls of sweet salsa, but the hearty beef burritos and enchiladas rojas are known to keep bellies full all day. Looking for something more local? Central BBQ’s location just off Central Avenue is close to campus and offers the full-flavor of the Bluff City and the mouth-watering aroma of pulled pork and wet ribs is hard to miss. Brother Juniper’s, voted Favorite Breakfast Place, is another local spot that pulls in Tigers with an appetite. You may complain about having to show up early to get a table, but you’ll shut your mouth once you’ve gotten a bite of their famous omelets. More of a night owl? Huey’s is the place to go for late-night eats, according to Tigers. Their Memphis-themed burgers are the perfect thing to soak up any libations that need to get gone by dawn. After a rough night out, you may be cruising for something a little more healthy, and Tigers recommend heading over to Subway for sandwiches piled high with fresh veggies. But Memphis Tigers know that love is not something to skimp on. The Favorite Romantic Restaurant is Texas de Brazil, which has a reputation for being pricey and delicious.
Favorite for Mexican Food 1. Las Delicias 2. Molly’s LaCasita 3. El Porton
Favorite for Barbecue 1. Central BBQ 2. Corky’s 3. Rendezvous
Favorite Romantic Restaurant 1. Texas de Brazil 2. Restaurant Iris 3. J. Alexander’s
Favorite Breakfast Place 1. Brother Juniper’s 2. IHOP 3. Waffle House
Favorite Place for Hot Wings 1. Chings Wings 2. Buffalo Wild Wings 3. Bosses
Favorite Late Night Place to Eat 1. Huey’s 2. Ubee’s 3. Perkins
Favorite Place to Eat Healthy 1. Subway 2. Whole Foods 3. Tie between Panera and Smoothie King
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Favorite Place to Buy Alcohol 1. Buster’s 2. Joe’s Liquors 3. Scootie’s Favorite Thrift Store 1. Goodwill 2. City Thrift 3. Salvation Army Favorite Store to Buy Men’s Fashions 1. Macy’s 2. Urban Outfitters 3. Tie between Oak Hall and Express Favorite Place to Pamper Yourself 1. Gould’s Salon 2. Massage Envy 3. French Riviera Spa
Shopping and Services Favorite Place to Buy Textbooks 1. Online 2. Textbook Brokers 3. Tiger Bookstore
Favorite Place to Buy Music 1. iTunes 2. Spin Street 3. Goner Records Favorite Store to Buy Women’s Fashions 1. Forever 21 2. Tie between Urban Outfitters and Macy’s 3. Old Navy Favorite Tattoo or Piercing Shop 1. Tie between No Regrets and Trilogy 2. House of Ink 3. Underground Art
Students love shopping, and the Tigers who voted for their Top Tiger Favorites are no different. Those who voted in our survey didn’t hold back — it might be a bit of an eye-opener for those at Textbook Brokers and Tiger Bookstore who lost the coveted first place to online retailers for textbooks. The well-dressed ladies and gentlemen of the University of Memphis voted similarly, with both Macy’s, a department store giant, and Urban Outfitters, a brand relatively new to Memphis, ranking in the top three of the women’s and men’s fashion categories. Some Bluff City favorites made the cut in a few of categories. Buster’s Liquors and Wines, celebrated in town for its extensive selection, topped the best place to buy alcohol for students. Goner Records, which has an annual festival in the Cooper Young neighborhood, made the third best place to buy tunes. Rival tattoo shops No Regrets Tattoo Emporium and Trilogy both tied for students’ favorite place to get tattooed and pierced.
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Favorite Place to Nap on Campus 1. Dorm
Favorite Place to Meet New People on Campus
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Even for those who do not live on campus, being a member of the University of Memphis campus community allows certain luxuries — napping on the lavish third floor of the McWherter Library for example. Resources on campus are likely to be used by all students at one point, no matter their major. It’s noteworthy that the University Center surpassed all other buildings on campus as the favorite building and hotspot for meeting new people, despite its relatively young age — the UC was completed less than four years ago. The library and UC seem to be the central hubs of activity on campus. Some of the winners are no-brainers, while others are questionable. As creepy as people watching in the Recreation Center might sound, it came in third. Clearly, students know each building’s extracurricular purpose.
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University of Memphis students have spent many nights at the FedExForum and the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium cheering on their Tigers. Athletics add to the college experience, fostering a sense of community and providing an excuse to take a break from studying. The U of M is crazy about its sports, especially basketball. Just take Saturday evening — more than 15,000 people piled into the FedExForum to watch the men’s basketball team pummel an opponent from Louisiana. You could count the other schools around the country on your hands that pack their arenas like Memphis. So, shockingly enough, Tiger basketball ran away with The Daily Helmsman’s Top Tiger Favorites survey. Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway, a retired NBA player, and Derrick Rose, a current NBA player, tied for first place in the Favorite All-Time Memphis Athlete category. DeAngelo Williams, a current NFL player, and DJ Stephens, a current professional basketball player overseas, received the second and third most votes, respectively. This outcome was a strange. Penny holds a certain allure with Memphis students, but the majority of them weren’t old enough or even born when he played at the U of M. And if you ask the NCAA about Rose, they would say he never even played for the Tigers as far as they are concerned.
Favorite Intramural Sport 1. Basketball 2. Flag Football 3. Soccer Favorite Place to Get Tiger Gear 1. Tiger Bookstore 2. Campus Bookstore
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Goodness and Greatness During the early 1800s, a perceptive Frenchman, Alexis de Tocqueville, traveled the length and breadth of America, seeking the cause of her greatness. It was apparent to thinking people the world over, that there was something unusual about this infant nation. Persons from all over the world wanted to immigrate to this vast land of unprecedented opportunity. De Tocqueville, after much searching, finally reached a conclusion. He said that America was great because America was good. He also said that when she ceased to be good, she would cease to be great. He defined goodness by the Judeo-Christian (Biblical) standards that were prevalent then. The morality of the Bible was taken for granted as the standard by which people should live. This Biblical morality was reflected in our laws, local, state, and federal. De Tocqueville was right. God has blessed this nation because she acknowledged Him and His authority. It is sadly obvious that many of our citizens, in many cases aided and abetted by cynical academics, have discarded God’s moral laws and are entered on a path of self-destruction. If enough people do this, we will commit national suicide of a decent life-style. The consequences will be horrendous. The cynic may laugh, but God has said in Psalm 9:17, “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” The best way each of us can help our blessed nation is to respect and obey the laws of God.
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Tigers’ course correct versus Colonels By Hunter Field
sports@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis men’s basketball team routed Nicholls State University 98-59 in front of 15,578 attendees at the FedExForum on Saturday to snap their losing streak — at least that’s what it felt like. In reality, the Tigers (2-1) have only lost one game, not to mention it was to a top-10 team Oklahoma State, but last week’s vibe throughout the city was nothing short of a panic. Head Memphis coach Josh Pastner routinely says, “Everybody is good,” but following Saturday’s win, he acknowledged Nicholls is not the best team the U of M will face this season. “I recognize that we didn’t play Oklahoma State today,” Pastner said. “It was more about us and the process.” The process must have included pounding the ball inside, because that is exactly what the Tigers did early and often. Freshman forward Austin Nichols benefited from the new inside approach, leading Memphis with a career-high 20 points in 24 minutes. The Tigers forced the ball to the 6-foot 8-inch big man seemingly every possession to start the game. Pastner spoke throughout the week about trying to intentionally get the ball down low to the crafty freshman. He echoed that tune after the game. “We have to try and get the ball inside and keep attacking,” the fifthyear coach said. “I thought Austin Nichols did a great job finishing around the hoop. He has great hands, and he can score on the lower block. He just has to continue to get stronger.” The four senior guards, who Pastner said must be good for Memphis to win, bounced back nicely against Nicholls (0-4). Joe Jackson poured in 18 points, making 14-15 from the free throw line. Michael
Dixon Jr. scored 16, and Chris Crawford added 11. “Coming out tonight, I was trying not to be in a funk, whatever it took,” Jackson said. Fellow senior Geron Johnson only shot twice for two points but dished out a team-high five assists and grabbed six boards. Memphis tweaked its starting lineup for the first time this season. Crawford, who won Conference USA’s Sixth Man of the Year award last season, made his first start of the year in place of Dixon. Dixon won the Big 12 Sixth Man of Year accolade in the 2011-12 season at the University of Missouri. Nicholls junior Jeremy Smith was the only Colonel that managed to get anything going, leading his team with 16 points. Smith was the sole player to reach double figures for the Southland Conference visitors. Nicholls’ senior guard Dantrell Thomas led the Colonels in scoring (16.3 PPG) coming into the game, but only scored seven against the Tigers. Pastner said he liked the way his team defended, focusing on shutting down Thomas first. “Our defense, as a whole, played together, and we made switches throughout the game on him,” Pastner said. “We did a good job locking him down. We just have to trust our process and continue to get better.” The Colonels struggled to defend the speedy Tigers without fouling. Memphis shot 50 free throws on 37 fouls from Nicholls. However, Memphis only converted on 31 (62 percent) of those free throws. Freshman Nick King, the fifth and final Tiger to reach double digits (12 points), went 3-12 from the charity stripe. Freshman Kuran Iverson (3 points) also struggled from the line. “It has to be a concentration thing,” Dixon, an 86 percent free-throw shooter, said. “I mean, it’s a wide-
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The University of Memphis freshman forward Austin Nichols (middle) dominated in the paint during Saturday’s game against Nicholls State University. The young Tiger had a team-high 20 points to contribute to Memphis’ 98-59 win. open uncontested shot. You just think about it too much.” Dixon said he was stunned at the reaction from the media and Tiger fans after the Oklahoma State loss. It was a lot different at Missouri, the school Dixon transferred from, the fifth-year senior said. “It’s wild,” Dixon said. “I understand the passion, but at the same time, I was like, ‘We’ve played two
games and people are acting like we just got knocked out of the NCAA tournament.’” Another year in Tiger basketball means another “team-building” gimmick after an early loss. Two years ago, Pastner took the players’ last names off the back of their jerseys. The move was supposed to emphasize team over self. On Saturday, each player sported the same blue Nikes,
rather than wearing different individual shoes. Dixon said Pastner suggested the switch to foster togetherness. Only time will tell if the move changed anything on the court. For their next matchup, Memphis travels to Orlando, Fla., to face Siena College (2-3) in the first round of the Old Spice Classic at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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Tigers give Cardinals Senior Day scare By Corey Carmichael
sports@dailyhelmsman.com The Tigers came close to upsetting the University of Louisville on the Cardinals’ Senior Day, but late game penalties doomed the University of Memphis men’s football team. It was a solid performance by head Memphis coach Justin Fuente’s team, but a roughing the punter penalty with three minutes left gave the Cardinals a first down at the 29-yard line, which robbed the Tigers of two and a half minutes to put together a game-tying drive. Memphis lost to the Cardinals 24-17 in a physical game for both defenses. The Tigers came into Saturday’s matchup facing a defense that has allowed only 12 touchdowns through 10 games — the fewest touchdowns allowed in the Football Bowl Subdivision this season. In a disjointed first quarter, Memphis turned the ball over on consecutive drives. The first giveaway was an interception thrown by redshirt freshman quarterback Paxton Lynch. On the next drive, a controversial fumble led to Louisville’s first touchdown. The defender pinned Lynch’s arm back
to prevent forward motion, the ball slipped out and was ruled a fumble and not a forward pass. Senior Preston Brown scooped the ball for the Cardinals and ran it back 48 yards for the touchdown. Offensively, the Tigers did not move the ball well in the first half, but a long pass to open the second quarter was the first breath of life. Lynch passed to redshirt junior Keiwone Malone for a huge 48-yard play that got the visitors inside the 10-yard line. Louisville’s defense held the Tigers to a field goal, and that was the only Memphis score allowed in the half. Both defenses played solidly in the first half, as each team’s offense was held to under 160 yards. The Cardinal’s offense averaged 36 points per game coming into Saturday’s matchup, but Memphis did a good job of putting pressure on Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. The Tigers sacked Bridgewater four times. For most of the second half, the junior had a noticeable limp. The Tigers defense allowed a touchdown on the first drive in the third quarter but held the Cardinals scoreless from that point forward. Fuente coached aggressively to
open the second half and called for freshman kicker, Jake Elliot, to squib an onside kick to himself. The play was executed well, and the freshman recovered the ball, but a member of the kick coverage team was offside, and the play was negated. Following the Louisville touchdown, which extended the lead 24-3, both teams punted, and Memphis started a drive at their 38. Two 20-yard connections from Lynch to Malone and then to junior Joe Craig put the Tigers inside the Cardinal’s 10-yard line. On their second trip into the red zone, Memphis scored a touchdown on Lynch’s legs. The quarterback ran the ball in from four yards out to open the fourth quarter. The Tigers’ next drive started at their own 14-yard line, and the Tigers relied on Lynch again. He went 3-4 on the drive, passing for 28 yards with a touchdown and picked up a fourth and 11 by running the ball up the middle. The freshman finished the drive with a six-yard touchdown pass to senior Jesse Milleson. Louisville sent Bridgewater back out with six minutes left on the clock and a touchdown lead. The hobbled junior quarterback ran for a first down, but three plays later the Cardinals were forced to punt with
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length of the field, an insurmountable task. Memphis returns to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Saturday to face the Owls of Temple University at 11 a.m. in the Tiger’s final home game of the season.