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Train precautions, student safety awareness being raised on campus In light of the recent train derailment Sunday morning at the Mendenhall crossing, The University of Memphis’ proximity to train tracks raises questions of student safety. Norfolk Southern Corp. lists safety as a top priority and officials said Sunday’s incident was highly unusual. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation. “We’ve been the safest railroad in the country for the past 22 years in a row,” said Susan Terpay, director of public relations for Norfolk Southern Corp. Memphis is the end route for the Norfolk rail line. Terpay said 21 trains run through the city on a daily basis, which functions as a vital port for the railroad company. In the aftermath of the derailment, talks of rerouting the tracks have been thrown around,

but relocation is not an option according to Terpay. “Memphis is a railroad crossroad. Moving the railroad would be like saying to US Air that they had to fly around Memphis,” she said. Terpay said the tracks are monitored and inspected by Norfolk on a regular basis. “We inspect the tracks at least twice a week, and we probably replace them every 30-plus years, depending on the tonnage of the trains,” she said. Bruce Harber, director of public safety at The U of M, said students need to be more cautious when it comes to train safety. “When walking, we shouldn’t try to cross before the train gets there, or get too close to the tracks while the train is passing,” he said. Norfolk and The U of M have worked together to increase students’ knowledge about train precautions. Not following the

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Crews work to clean up the wreckage from the Norfolk Southerm train that derailed near the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Mendenhall on Sunday, Feb. 5. proper train safety protocol has the potential to be a matter of life or death, Terpay said. “It’s against the law to walk on the tracks. You can be fined or put in jail,” she said. Quay Roberts, freshman dual accounting and Spanish major, said The University should do

more to ensure people use the proper railroad crossings. “The University could possibly put more crossings up. They are kind of inconvenient where they are now,” he said. Harber said that while The U of M does have emergency plans in the rare case of a train derail-

ment, the bulk of train safety falls on the shoulders of each student. “The best thing students can do to remain safe is to be patient,” Harber said. “We all need to wait until the trains clear the crossing before walking or driving across the tracks.”

islation now, as well as trying to research states where both (online gaming and lotteries) are allowed,” Raines said. “We are not in favor of online gambling because we believe lottery revenues, which fund Hope Scholarships, would decrease.” Barton proposed the measure

in June. If passed as is, the bipartisan bill would legalize online poker, which Barton argues is a game of skill not luck, nationwide. The bill is currently in a House subcommittee, which it was referred to in August. Rep. Steven Cohen (D-Tenn.) has cosponsored the bill along

with 26 other representatives. Cohen also played an instrumental role in establishing the Tennessee Education Lottery when he was a member of the Tennessee Senate. He said interest in state lotteries won’t decrease.

Officials: Federal bill could decrease HOPE funding BY CHELSEA BOOZER News Reporter

University of Memphis President Shirley Raines is among officials opposed to a bill in Congress that they said might cause a decrease in funding for HOPE Lottery Scholarships.

A measure to legalize online poker playing in the United States has been proposed by Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex.), something many state governors argue would create competition for state lottery revenue and reduce funding for lottery scholarships as a result. “We are looking at the leg-

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Picture Perfect UM public relations major works with local talent agency in hopes of bright future in front of camera

courtesy of Peyton Couch

BY Timberly Moore News Reporter

Freshman public relations major Peyton Couch is featured in Chris Young’s music video for the song, “You.”

Peyton Couch was a 13-yearold girl walking through a North Carolina mall with her family five years ago when an Abercrombie and Fitch executive ran out of the store and asked her if she could model for the company. The only catch was that she had to be 17, which she wasn’t. Peyton urged her mother to submit photos to local agen-

cies when they returned to her hometown of Memphis. Laura Couch, Peyton’s mom, said she was shocked when the Abercrombie and Fitch representative came running at them. “I became hesitant,” she said. “I know how it can be sometimes, but she wanted to do it, so when we came home we submitted to three agencies and heard back from all of them and we made the decision that we were most comfortable with.” The current freshman jour-

nalism major was booked for her first job at age 14 for The Commercial Appeal’s Bridal Edition. “I couldn’t believe I was doing it,” Peyton said. “All of the dresses were gorgeous and I was just so happy.” Peyton decided to enroll at The U of M after graduating from high school to pursue public relations. “I still went to school because it’s easy to manage,” she said.

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Campus Life

In a civilized manner BY WILLIAM YOUNG News Reporter The Civility Campaign is asking students and faculty to define civil behavior in an open discussion event titled “Civil or Uncivil.” The Division of Student Affairs at The University of Memphis has discussed the idea of a Civility Campaign for several years. It came to fruition after Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers University student, jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge on September 22, 2010. Clementi committed suicide because he was ridiculed after his roommate videotaped him, without his knowledge, kissing a man. Several officials in Student Affairs felt compelled to create more dialogue about civil behavior on campus, said Peter Groenendyk, co-chair of the Civility Campaign. “Civil or Uncivil“ is also part of the Black History Month events. Faculty will participate along with students in discus-

sions about how civility correlates to campus behavior. The goal is to develop a list of ideas to plan future civility programs. “I hope the hundreds of students who have attended civility programs will learn more about the need for civility and how to live their lives respectfully,” Groenendyk said. “But the real benefit is when those students talk with their friends, classmates and faculty about civility.” So far, faculty and staff from Student Affairs, Human Resources, the Honors Program, the School of Nursing, ACAD 1100, Marketing and Communications, the Faculty Senate and the Staff Senate have volunteered their time to the campaign. Through the Civility Campaign, officials said they hope to change the subculture on campus. “I think that once people can hear what other people think is disrespectful, people will show more respect,” said Meta

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An open discussion on the definition of civility hopes to change campus subculture

Sankaet Pathak, senior computer engineering major demonstrates civility by holding the door open for freshman computer science major Derick Prize. Laabs, organizer of the event. “The goal is for everyone to get along and respect each others’ feelings and opinions.” The event is scheduled for today from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the University Center Shelby Room. Admission is free and

open to the public. The next event is “Influencing Respect and Civility in the Workplace.” It will take place Friday in the McWherter Library, Room 226 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. “Sometimes we do things

that are offensive to other people and don’t realize it,” said Linda Hall, coordinator of Multicultural Affairs and Civility Committee member. “We will become more aware through this campaign of other people’s feelings.”

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Native American professor, artist to speak on campus Public Art” in the Art and Communications building on Friday at 6 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public. “Heap of Birds’ work often asks us to consider the markers or memories of an indigenous episteme, while pointing to the myriad historical illusions of American Indigenous

said Lou. “We are expecting all the art students to be present.” Heap of Birds will work A well known Native with graduate students on stuAmerican artist will speak dio criticism during his visit on campus Friday about the to The U of M. McGee said silence of his genre. His visit allows students to The artist, HOCK E AYE engage with an artist “whose VI Edgar Heap of Birds, is practice exemplifies that of an internationan activist-artally known ist.” She said. C h e y e n n e dgar’s artwork is radical. Heap of Birds Arapaho painthas expressed He tells his own story through the “de-terrier. As a professor at the torialization his artwork that the history University of of Eurocentric books don’t tell.” Oklahoma, he mythologies, teaches Native at home and — Earnestine Jenkins A m e r i c a n abroad” in his Associate professor of art history Studies and fine work, often arts. His art is focusing on often considindignity. ered controversial, with many representation in modern hisHeap of Birds’ wife, Shanna pieces focusing on racism tory,” said Julie McGee, the Ketchum-Heap of Birds, a towards Native Americans. Dorothy Kayser Hohenberg critic of cotemporary Native “Edgar ’s artwork is radi- Chair of Art History. American art, will also delivcal,” said Earnestine Jenkins, Heap of Birds has been rec- er a lecture on campus. She associate professor of art his- ognized for his art for over will discuss critical attention tory. “He tells his own story four decades. He has present- to Native American art and its through his artwork that the ed exhibits all over the world, history today in the Arts and history books don’t tell.” such as at Smithsonian’s Communications building at Hearing Heap of Birds National Museum of the 6 p.m. speak will be “inspiring,” American Indian in New “I’m hoping that my said Richard Lou, art profes- York, The National Gallery eyes will open to a differsor and department chair. of Canada and Museum of ent perspective of the Native Heap of Birds will present Contemporary Art in Sydney, American race and all rachis work and give a lecture Australia. ism in America,” said Gave entitled “Heads Above Grass, “Students don’t see an art- Pheiffer, sophomore studio Indigenous Voices of Political ist of his stature every day,” art major.

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U of M students speak on BCS photos by Christina Holloway

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“Memphis shouldn’t go to the Big East yet because they haven’t shown they can dominate Conference-USA.” — Jarvis Perkins, Undecided freshman

University of Memphis Athletic Director R.C. Johnson announces The University’s move to the Big East in a press conference Wednesday, with open arms. The U of M officially begins play with the 2013 season.

“It’s good to be recognized as a good athletic school.” — Kian Koleini, Psychology sophomore

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“It’s a good move for the Tigers.” — Taylor Miller, Business management freshman

“We in the Big East, catch us beatin’ on our chest. Go ahead and call us strong, call it Bow Flex.” — Kelly McCuddy, Psychology junior

the same time, current Big East schools will receive upwards of $8 million each. “It’s not often something so good happens for a city, an area, a community, a university and an athletic department all in one fell swoop,” Johnson said. “We have given our coaches a BCS conference to recruit to, and we have given our fan base a BCS conference to watch.” Johnson said academic improvement by The U of M in recent years was a major talking point in the negotiations. Memphis athletes had an overall grade point average of 3.0 in the spring of 2011, with women’s golf

reunite with several old foes. Rivals Louisville and Cincinnati will return to the schedule, as Seven years after Memphis’ will as another former C-USA historical rivals jumped ship school, South Florida. Boise State for the Big East, The University and San Diego State from the of Memphis is finally rejoining Mountain West Conference will them. join in 2013 as well, with Navy President Shirley Raines and set to enter the league in 2015. Athletic Director R.C. Johnson Rutgers and Connecticut round announced at a press conference out the football-playing schools Wednesday that The U of M had in the Big East. been formally invited to join the “There’s better competition Big East Conference in 2013 after and everybody is going to have a unanimous vote by the member to raise their commitment level, presidents. their expectation level and their “We look forward to serving work level,” Fuente said. “I know with the Big East,” Raines said. we’re excited.” “We join several rivals from the Women’s basketball coach past that we’ve M e l i s s a missed, frankly, McFerrin said ur recruiting, the way that all athletics over the last few years, and we we coach, the things we learn— will have to look forward to elevate everywe’ve got to do everything developing new thing they rivalries, working incredibly well. We’ve got a lot of do, particutogether to benlarly her own work to do.” efit the Big East sport. Conference.” McFerrin’s Memphis will program will — Melissa MeFerrin officially join enter a strong Women’s head basketball coach as an all-sports women’s basmember on July ketball league 1, 2013. After receiving invites leading the way with 3.7 for the when the Tigers officially begin in December, current Conference team. Johnson said the school Big East play in 2013. Big East USA schools Houston, Southern surpassed that last semester with schools have won eight nationMethodist and Central Florida a school-record 3.1 overall GPA. al championships in the last 16 will also join on that date. “That was brought up time years, including five straight The move is the culmination of after time by the Big East peo- years from 2000-2004. years of behind-the-scenes efforts ple,” he said. In the last 12 years, four by Raines, Johnson and high-levHead football coach Justin schools have combined to send el donors and boosters, including Fuente said other schools would 14 teams to the Women’s Final “secret meetings” with Big East no longer be able to use Memphis’ Four. McFerrin said she is excited officials, Johnson said. conference against them when about the challenge it will be to “We have worked long and recruiting. compete in the new conference. hard to get into a BCS conference “It’s a card that’s no longer on “It’s very exciting,” she said. and become a member of the Big the table,” he said. “I don’t think “But I always tell people, ‘Be East,” he said. “By golly, we did you can just kick back and relax careful what you wish for,’ it. We did it!” and expect people to start walk- because now we’re there, and we The switch to the Big East, ing in the front door, but I do have to compete at the level. Our a Bowl Championship Series think it’s a good thing. It’s a big recruiting, the way that we coach, conference, could provide commitment for The University, the things that we learn—we’ve a financial windfall for The U for the community and the ath- got to do everything incredibly of M. According to Johnson, letic department and for our foot- well. To compete with the likes of Conference USA schools will ball team.” UCONN, Notre Dame, Rutgers— receive around two million dolWhen Memphis kicks off they have established programs lars this season from TV deals the 2013 football season as a for the last 20 years—we’ve got a and other sources of revenue. At member of the Big East, it will lot of work to do.”

BY SCOTT HALL Sports Editor

“I think it would be good for the school.” — Tom McGoldrick, Philosophy junior

“I’m excited. They haven’t been that good since they went to the Final Four, so I hope they can make it this year and can give us a big win.” — Tiana Pearson, Criminal justice junior

“It will probably be more fun for the students to see them play against bigger schools.” — Adrian Ross, Undecided freshman

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HOPE

from page 1 “Legalizing online poker would not weaken Tennessee’s Lottery because online poker caters to a different population of gamblers,” Cohen said. “But it is ultimately up to the General Assembly to decide whether online poker will be legal and how revenue from online poker would be utilized in Tennessee. Should online poker be approved, I would encourage the General Assembly to use that revenue to strengthen the Lottery Scholarship program to include more students.” Barton’s plan allows poker sites to accept players from states across the US, but mandates the sites register with a state where gambling is legal and regulated. A summary of the bill says that it prohibits “licensees from knowingly accepting bets or wagers by persons residing

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where a state (has) … specific gambling limitations.” According to Mike Young, a Texas-based attorney who specializes in internet law, “… under (Barton’s) plan, states would be able to opt out of legalizing online gambling and thereby prevent residents from engaging in internet poker.” Wendell Moore, senior public policy advisor to a law firm that provides back-of-house operations for the Tennessee lottery, said that while lobbying in Washington, D.C. in meetings with opponents to the online poker act, he was told Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) plans to propose an online gaming amendment to the Senate’s unemployment payroll tax bill this month. Attempts to reach Reid were unsuccessful, but he was reported to have been organizing a bill to legalize a limited amount of online gaming in 2010. Reid’s primary campaign donators for his reelection were

Nevada casino companies in favor of the measure, according to The Wall Street Journal. In Tennessee, the state lottery has plugged $2.2 billion into education programs statewide since its inception in 2004. During the 2010-11 academic year, funds assisted about 100,000 students at higher education institutions across the state and another 16,000 in dual enrollment courses. Collectively, over 4,800 retailers in the state have earned roughly $549 million in commissions since ticket sales began. At The University of Memphis, over 5,500 students received the Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship last fall. If a measure passes, opponents say scholarships could be cut due to a decrease in money earned from the state lottery. “Leaders in the State of Georgia, on which the Tennessee Lottery is based, are taking stands against online gambling because of similar concerns,”

Raines said. “We will contact our federal and state legislators about these concerns.” Historically, states have had the right to regulate the gambling industry. By restricting gambling, a state can generate funds via steering people to its lottery. Tennessee has gained more than $8.4 billion from its lottery since residents voted to have one in 2004. Barton’s bill would have gambling online federalized, with the federal government generating roughly $3 billion annually, according to the proposal, which would in turn benefit states who would receive a portion of revenue generated from constituents’ gambling taxes. Some state governors say states are better off controlling in-state gambling laws. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam‘s spokesman, David Smith, said the two haven’t had a chance to review the legislation and didn’t have a comment at this

time. Idaho, Maryland and New Hampshire governors, whose states all benefit greatly from state-run lotteries, have each written letters to members of Congress pleading for the bill to be withdrawn. In a letter to Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.), which was obtained by The Daily Helmsman, Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter of Idaho cited that “many state lotteries now generate more revenue than do state corporate income taxes.” New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch argued in a letter to Reid, also obtained by The Helmsman, that competition for state lotteries could jeopardize the public education system in his state. “Lottery revenues represent 12 percent of the state’s nonstatewide property tax distributions to our schools,” he wrote. “The proposed federal legislation will materially place those revenues at risk.”

Health

Brazilian Blowout hair treatment rules carcinogenic BY JOHN PLATT MCT

The makers of the popular Brazilian Blowout line of hair-straightening products —which can cost up to $500 per salon treatment—have agreed to change their labeling to warn consumers that the treatments can release formaldehyde gas, which is considered a carcinogen and can cause irritation of the eyes and skin, according to a report from USA Today. The move by GIB LLC comes following a lawsuit from the California state attorney general’s office. The products are labeled as formaldehyde-free, but last September the FDA warned that Brazilian Blowout contains “dangerously high levels” of the gas. According to

a report from WebMD, the FDA found that Brazilian Blowout products contained between 8.7 percent and 10.4 percent formaldehyde. Levels about 0.1 percent required an occupational hazard alert under guidelines from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). At the time, GIB CEO Mike Brady denied that his company’s products contained formaldehyde. The FDA and OSHA issued their first health hazard about Brazilian Blowout in April 2011 to let salon workers and owners know about the potential for formaldehyde exposure from these products. The FDA issued a warning letter to GIB on Aug. 22, 2011, saying “Brazilian Blowout contains methylene glycol,

the liquid form of formaldehyde, which, under the conditions of use prescribed in the labeling, releases formaldehyde when hair treated with the product is heated with a blow dryer and then with a hot flat iron.” The agency reported a wide range of health problems that had been reported by users of the products: “Adverse events have reported the following injuries associated with Brazilian Blowout: eye disorders (irritation, increased lacrimation, blurred vision, hyperaemia); nervous system disorders (headache, burning sensation, dizziness, syncope), and respiratory tract (dyspnea, cough, nasal discomfort, epistaxis, wheezing, rhinorrhea, throat irritation, nasopharyngitis). Other reported symptoms included

nausea hypotrichosis, chest pain, chest discomfort, vomiting, and rash.” The FDA has authority over product packaging, but has none over the operation of salons. OSHA, on the other hand, governs workplace safety, including air conditions. The FDA’s warning letter presented CEO Brady with an ultimatum: “You should take prompt action to correct the violations cited in this letter. Failure to do so may result in enforcement action without further notice, including, but not limited to, seizure and/or injunction.” The state of California, where GIB is located, followed the FDA’s letter with its lawsuit, charging deceptive practices. Health concerns over Brazilian Blowout had been

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voiced for some time before the FDA letter was sent. Oregon Health & Science University issued a report (PDF) about the products in September 2010 after complaints from stylists at one of that state’s salons. According to a March 2011 report from Fox News, Brazilian Blowout treatments can cost between $200 and $500 and last several months. Despite the growing health concerns, the products have been popular in Hollywood, where celebrities such as Nicole Kidman and Halle Berry have used the treatment. GIB has agreed to pay $600,000 in penalties and fines and provide salons with a product safety brochure. The company already has changed the labeling of its products. a n n u a l

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Women’s Basketball

Tigers ready for stretch run BY BRYAN HEATER Sports Reporter With three of the Tigers’ next four games on the road, the Memphis women’s basketball team begins what could be a decisive stretch in the season as they take on the Southern Methodist Mustangs tonight in Dallas. A scheduling error forced the Mustangs to travel to Memphis for the last three matchups, but for the first time under Memphis head coach Melissa McFerrin, the Tigers will play the Mustangs on the road. The Tigers (17-5, 7-2 C-USA) will have the task of trying to slow down reigning Conference USA Player of the Week Akil Simpson. Simpson averaged 21

points and 8.5 rebounds last week for the Mustangs, including a stellar performance against Tulane in which she poured in a career-high 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. In addition, the Tigers must deal with one of the league’s best three-point shooting teams. The Mustangs shoot 30 percent from deep, with nine players hitting three-pointers on the season. Although Memphis boasts C-USA’s best three-point attack (32.8 percent), they rank 12th in three-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 33.3 percent from beyond the arc. The Tigers look to counter the Mustangs’ inside-outside combination with a little defensive pressure of their own. Memphis leads C-USA in turnover mar-

gin per game (+6.2) and steals per game (13.8). Senior guard Ramses Lonlack and sophomore guard Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir lead the team with 2.6 steals per game each. Memphis looks to avoid a letdown similar to the one they experienced versus Southern Miss last week. The Mustangs sit at 12-10 (5-4 C-USA) and have that “nothing–to-lose attitude” heading into tonight’s match against the Tigers. Since joining C-USA, the Mustangs hold a 5-2 mark against the Tigers. Last season. Memphis earned their first win over SMU since 1994, triumphing 73-63 in the friendly confines of the Elma Roane Fieldhouse. Memphis hopes senior All-

Conference guard Brittany Carter will be ready to go after injuring her ankle late in the game versus East Carolina. Despite adding a punch off the bench, she was limited to only 19 minutes against Central Florida. A road win at SMU could provide a nice confidence boost for the Tigers as they enter the home stretch of the season as the C-USA Tournament and NCAA Tournament approach. The Tigers also travel to Marshall on Feb. 16 and to UCF on Feb. 19. If the Tigers win out, they have a chance at a number one seed in the C-USA tournament, provided they get some help from other teams. Tipoff is set for tonight at 7 p.m.

Model

from page 1 “It’s not how people think. I don’t model every day, I get called maybe every couple of weeks.” Peyton said her dream job is to work in PR for a fashion magazine. While she still plans to model, she wants to have “more going on in her life” than posing in front of a camera all day. “I always watched ‘The Hills’ and ‘The City’ and I just always wanted to do that,” she said. “It just fits my personality and looks like something I would do.” Over the years Peyton has walked in fashion shows, been featured in magazines and become the face of Laurelwood Shopping Center. She was recently featured in country music artist Chris Young’s music video for his hit song, “You.” “It felt amazing and it was such a great opportunity and I had so much fun with the directors,” she said. “It was so surreal standing behind the camera and being next to a country music star. It’s weird every time it comes on TV. I can’t believe it’s me.” Peyton is represented locally by Elzemeyer Talent Agency and is pursuing a spot in their “New Faces” program, which places local models in larger fashion markets. Abby Elzemeyer, owner of ETA, said she has models placed in Paris, Barcelona, New York City, and Miami currently and sees Peyton traveling. “She can conform to any shoot she is working on and has such a fun personality on set, which makes her a pleasure to work with,” Elzemeyer said. Shooting for Elle magazine is a dream of Peyton’s and Elzemeyer said she has the potential to be featured in the fashion publication because she is gorgeous both inside and out. Peyton said she does not see quitting school as an option because her degree is her priority, but if the opportunity came along she would consider taking a year off. Laura said she supports Peyton with whatever she wants to do in life. “I’m glad she decided to stay in school,” she said. “I think she can go to school and still model, but if she decides to take a year off, it’s her decision. Peyton is not the type to make rash decisions, so if she did that I know she gave it thought and I will be behind her 100 percent.” Peyton will audition for Memphis Fashion Week next Saturday. If chosen, she’ll walk for designers such as Annie Griffin, Philosophy and Carol Peretz.

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Tigers make ECU walk their own plank BY SCOTT HALL Sports Editor After a critical non-conference win over Xavier in midweek, the Tigers needed to stay afloat in the Conference USA race with a victory over ECU on Wednesday. The Tigers picked up their second straight win in a 70-59 takedown of East Carolina on the road. A 10-0 run late in the first half broke the game wide open, and it was never really close after that. The decisive run for the Tigers came with five minutes remaining in the first half. Three

straight three-pointers from Joe Jackson and Chris Crawford ballooned Memphis’ lead to 10. ECU wouldn’t get closer than six the rest of the way as Memphis ended the first half on a 17-5 run. Memphis went scoreless from the floor for a six-minute span in the second half, with its only points in that stretch coming from the free throw line. After Crawford hit a free throw to put the Tigers up by 16 with 18:05 left in the game, ECU clamped down defensively and prevented the Tigers from scoring a field goal, cutting the lead to six before two free throws and a layup by sophomore forward

Tarik Black put the Tigers back up by 10. Sophomore guard Chris Crawford led the Tigers with 16 points on 50 percent shooting, including 3-of-6 from deep, while Will Barton added 15. Senior forward Wesley Witherspoon had a stellar night, recording his first double-double of the season with 12 points and a season-high 11 rebounds. He also grabbed four steals on the night. The double-double was his first since a 28-point, 14-rebound performance against Lipscomb in 2010. Junior forward D.J. Stephens provided a defensive boost off

the bench with three blocks, two steals and four rebounds in 10 minutes of play. The Tigers had a bit of trouble handling the ball, racking up 12 turnovers in the game. But they were offset by 19 Memphis assists on 28 successful baskets. Jackson led the team with seven assists, and the Barton brothers dished out four assists each. They also recorded 13 steals— their most in a game since they had 15 against Jackson State on Nov. 28. Memphis dominated in the paint, outscoring ECU 40-24. They lost the rebounding battle, however, with the Pirates

outrebounding them 37-34, including 13 offensive boards to Memphis’ 10. The Tigers improved to 17-7 on the season and 7-2 in Conference USA play, trying to gain ground with first-place Southern Miss, who fell to UAB later in the evening. ECU fell to 12-11, 3-7 C-USA. Memphis has now won 11 of its last 13 games, with losses coming to Southern Miss and Central Florida in recent weeks. Up next for the Tigers is the UAB Blazers, who come to the FedExForum on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Rumors swirl around famous Chinese crime-fighter BY TOM LASSETER MCT Rumors of a possible highprofile asylum attempt, purge or maybe just an awkwardly timed sick leave swirled Wednesday around a famous Chinese law enforcement official, in a case with possible implications for a rising star in China’s national politics. The official in question, Wang Lijun, led an immense crackdown on organized crime in the southwestern metropolis of Chongqing in 2009 — an effort that received national acclaim and further raised the profile of the city’s Chinese Communist Party secretary, Bo Xilai. Bo, part of the so-called “princeling group” of secondgeneration Communist Party leaders, is widely seen as a leading candidate for a seat on the nation’s ruling politburo standing committee in a sched-

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uled changeover later this year. Internet rumors swirled on Wednesday that Wang had unsuccessfully sought refuge at the U.S. consulate in Chengdu, the nearest American diplomatic outpost. There was no evidence immediately available, however, of that being the case. The U.S. Embassy spokesman in Beijing, Richard Buangan, declined to comment on the issue. However, online messages about rumors of Wang’s defection, including pictures of Chinese policemen outside the U.S. consulate on Tuesday night, were allowed to linger on the Internet off and on throughout the day — a rarity in a nation with a censorship regime known for nipping politically sensitive material in the bud. Then, as those posts were mounting, it emerged that the Chongqing government had publicly posted a statement

saying that because of mental stress and health issues, Wang is currently “undergoing treatment”—the phrase used has been widely translated as “vacation-style treatment.” The uncertainty about what happened with—or to—Wang Lijun says much about the opaque nature of Chinese politics, especially during a year in which different factions are thought to be vying for power ahead of the politburo shift. Could a scandal embroiling someone so closely associated with Bo affect his chances for promotion? Might it be a sign that Bo is cutting strings to former allies? Or, perhaps, was the 52-year-old Wang merely taking some much-needed rest? On Wednesday afternoon, the scene outside the U.S. consulate in Chengdu seemed normal. Interviews with shopkeepers in the area suggested the

police presence there Tuesday evening might have been less overwhelming than presented by Internet reports. A clerk at a nearby drug store, who did not want her name published because it wasn’t clear what had happened, said that while there were police cars parked on the street outside the consulate, the road was not closed to traffic. A saleswoman at a clothing shop a few doors down gave a similar account. It wasn’t possible to verify their version of events, however. Asked about reports that the U.S. consulate had been surrounded by Chinese security the night before, Buangan, the embassy spokesman, said in an email, “We cannot comment on issues regarding the security of diplomatic facilities.” He added, “The U.S. government did not request any

increased security around the consulate.” Eyebrows already were raised after the Chongqing government recently said that Wang, the city’s vice mayor, was being moved from police work to economic affairs, and then shifted to an even vaguer portfolio involving education. Wang arguably is one of the nation’s most famous crimebusters. The tales of his and Bo Xilai’s work to smash the gangs of Chongqing were reportedly slated for immortalization in an official multi-volume book series and a movie. His prestige as a tough cop in the Gotham-like megacity of Chongqing was widely seen as boosting Bo, a controversial figure whose ambition and promotion of Mao Zedong-era “red culture” slogans is said to have made some Chinese officials nervous.

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