Daily Helmsman The
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Tigers
snuff UAB Blazers
Vol. 79 No. 72
Independent Student Newspaper of The University of Memphis
Singing fraternity group serenades sweethearts
Tigers defeat UAB for the 13th consecutive time, 79-45 see page 8 www.dailyhelmsman.com
Love
by Nathanael Packard
is in the air at The U of M
BY CRYSTAL FERRARI News Reporter The Google search for “the definition of love” produces over 274 million results, but for The University of Memphis music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha, love means a serenade. While walking around campus on Valentine’s Day, students may hear the lyrics of Elton John and Boyz II Men floating through the halls. The six-member Phi Mu Alpha group, “The Sweetheart Serenades,” is set to serenade 15 students today as a part of a fundraising effort for the fraternity. For $5, students who wish to serenade their valentine can purchase a song, and a rose for an additional $3. “We are doing this fundraiser because part of the objective of our fraternity is the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater. This was just a way for us to show our love and appreciation of music and share it with our fellow students,” said Lee Wilson,
vice president of the fraternity and a member of the singing group. The set list for the sextet includes “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John, “In the Still of the Night” by Boyz II Men and an original composition by Phi Mu Alpha song entitled “A Serenade to a Girl.” The original song was written by Robert Rogers, a member of the Gama Theta Chapter of the fraternity in the 1970s. The members of the singing groups include Wilson, Alex Aitken, Lee Barrett, Mark Bonner, James Hudgens and Chris Vermillion. One of the group’s members has joined in on the romance and purchased a serenade for his valentine. Students may have seen The Sweetheart Serenades performing pre-Valentine’s Day songs in the University Center this past week. “We were getting ready to sing to a group of girls and basketball player Wesley Witherspoon tried to join right
in,” Wilson said. Recent graduate and Phi Mu Alpha Alumni Relations Officer, Alex Aitkens, said the group has been practicing on campus in public to get the word out. “I came up with this idea last semester. This is the first serenade that we’ve done on campus in front of the student body. We’ve really been working hard with two rehearsals a week to get ready,” said Aitkens. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., The Sweetheart Serenades will be roaming the campus and charming a few fortunate hearts on behalf of their valentines. The group will also be accepting new performances for lastminute Romeos and Juliets. “Really and truly, the people that we serenade are in shock. I guess they’re not used to quartets singing to them personally so we get a mixture of embarrassment to ‘Oh my gosh, this is great.’ We try not embarrass anyone, but it’s bound to happen,” said Aitken.
“It’s an open invitation to show your love for the worker ’s on Valentines Day,” said Anthony Lucatelli, chairman of the PSA. Events will include a living wage limbo, contrasting the salary of Shirley Raines to that of lesser-paid employees at The U of M and a bannersigning petition. The PSA will also be unveil-
ing the Campus Workers’ Bill of Rights. Members of United Campus Workers, a union of campus employees, drafted the Bill of Rights to list basic civil rights they believe should become University standards. There will be candy and valentine notes for all, as well as cookies for campus workers.
Showing love for campus workers BY ELIZABETH COOPER News Reporter The Progressive Student Alliance is throwing an “I <3 Campus Workers” event today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the fountain by the University Center. The event is meant to persuade students to show their support for campus workers.
by Nathanael Packard
Students gather as the Phi Mu Alpha singers serenade two women with their voices.
Sophomore art education major, Christian Williams shows his love for Jerrica Tucker, a junior English major, with a big kiss.
Meet your Valentine at King of Hearts Ball BY CHRISTINA HOLLOWAY News Reporter Students who know Valentine’s Day as its alternate title — Singles Awareness Day — are invited to attend The King of Hearts Ball tonight from 8:14 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theater Atrium. Student Activities Council will host the event for the first time as a response to the positive reaction to the Pouncer Party the group threw during homecoming. SAC Special Events Chair Fredrico Doss said the event adds something different to campus life and culture. “It’s one of those times where you can be elegant and have fun
with it as well,” Doss said. Finger foods will be served, including white chocolate dip with strawberries and pineapples. A student deejay will make the ball a “for the students, by the students” event, Doss said. A medieval-era deck of cards inspired the title of the ball. “When you think of medieval you think of a formal engagement; you think of elegance,” he said. The King of Hearts Ball is free and open to all students. “Who knows, you might meet your Valentine at The King of Hearts Ball,” Doss said. This event is semi-formal. Students must bring their student ID in order to enter.
2 • Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The
Daily
H elmsman Volume 79 Number 72
Editor-in-Chief
Casey Hilder Managing Editor Chelsea Boozer News Editors Jasmine Hunter Amanda Mitchell General Manager Candy Justice Advertising Manager Bob Willis Admin. Sales Sharon Whitaker Adv. Production Hailey Uhler Adv. Sales Robyn Nickell Michael Parker
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Letter to the Editor This letter is regarding (Friday’s) front-page story, Student protests preachers on campus. First of all, the topic itself is interesting. In our world, we are increasingly afraid to discuss issues essential to the core of our lives. I’m glad that *both* Muller and Melton are not afraid to discuss meaningful and perhaps controversial questions. I’m a bit put off and puzzled by two things that Melton said. The first is a line in the fifth paragraph where he implies that he thinks negatively of “those who stand in the University Center courtyard and preach their religion for all to hear.” It seems that Melton is upset about people preaching their religion. Would he be as upset if someone preached their political views, or economic views? Why is every viewpoint or opinion acceptable but a religious one? As had been said before, freedom of religion does not mean freedom *from* religion. A second statement Melton makes puzzles me. Perhaps Melton has read different works of science fiction than I, but I don’t understand how science fiction, particularly “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and “Star Trek,” replace a complete moral and existential system that religion is. Thank you for the article- it was interesting and about a great topic. Mindy Schaper Senior English and psychology major
Contact Information
Have opinions? Care to share?
dailyhelmsman@gmail.com
Send us a letter
Ads: (901) 6 78-2191 Fax: (901) 678-0882
News: (901) 678-2193 Sports: (901) 678-2192
The University of Memphis The Daily Helmsman 113 Meeman Journalism Building Memphis, TN 38152
The Daily Helmsman is a “designated public forum.” Student editors have authority to make all content decisions without censorship or advance approval. The Daily Helmsman is pleased to make a maximum of 10 copies from each issue available to a reader for free, thanks to a Student Activity Fee allocation. Additional copies $1.
dailyhelmsman@gmail.com
YOU REALLY LIKE US! Yesterday’s Top-Read Stories on the Web
1. Bill could decrease HOPE funding by Chelsea Boozer
2. Student protests campus preachers
by Timberly Moore
3. Ronald McDonald House...
by Christopher Whitten
4. Domestic violence on campus
by Michelle Corbet
5. Patriot Act ends confidentiality
by Mary K. Levie
S u d o k u Complete the grid so that each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9.
DOMINO’S PIZZA Across 1 Bombed 6 Hindu title 11 Easy letters? 14 Board 15 Bar mixer 16 Mme., across the Pyrenees 17 Evian, in Evian 19 One who can’t pass the bar? 20 Marked for removal 21 House coat 23 Thankfully credit 28 Org. concerned with the No Child Left Behind Act 29 Ambulance arrival sites, briefly 30 London taxi 31 She played Julia in “Julie & Julia” 33 Bohemian dance 34 Novelist Ferber 35 One way to serve beef 37 SASE enclosure, maybe 41 Weaklings 43 Place for a large umbrella 44 Mooches 47 She turned pro before her 16th birthday 49 Sch. with a Mesa campus 50 Sweet treat with an exclamation point in its name 53 One of the deadly sins 54 Pianist Claudio 55 __ Tomé 56 Classic noel 62 __ Today 63 Joint-forming bones 64 Surface with legs 65 Author 66 Tell off 67 Slammin’ Sammy of golf Down 1 Sailor’s pronoun 2 Ode title words 3 Kwik-E-Mart guy on “The Simpsons” 4 __ plume
550 S. HIGHLAND
No Waiting! 323-3030
Solutions on page 8 Bird is the word. Follow us, and send us your #tigerbabble!
@DailyHelmsman @HelmsmanSports
5 1999 Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee 6 Takes the wheel 7 Prolix 8 Santa __ winds 9 “Cool” amount 10 Chipping tool 11 Make responsible for, as a case 12 19th-century literary family name 13 Stuffed mouse, e.g. 18 Card or Met 22 Capital south of the Black Sea 23 “My treat!” 24 Whacker’s target 25 Merit 26 Grand 27 Dutch Golden Age painter 32 Showed disinterest, maybe 33 Early a.m. wear 35 AKC part: Abbr. 36 Daisy lead-in
38 Try 39 Plastic choice 40 Decant 42 Formed by the solidification of magma 43 Bookish types 44 Absorbs, in a way 45 More than words 46 Buckeye 47 Put on alert 48 Concerning, in memos 51 Erie __ 52 John Arbuckle’s coffee 57 LPN skill 58 California’s __ Nuevo State Park 59 16th prez 60 Form ending 61 Post-op dose
the jesus in mark, matthew, and luke lives a day longer than the jesus in john. why? did john make a mistake? a day’s difference matters.
free dinner & discussion
...on john and truth.
thursday, feb. 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
449 patterson (at midland) contact: rev. mary allison cates, campus minister email: presbyplace@gmail.com phone: 901.481.0103 blog: presbyplace.wordpress.com
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 • 3
Campus Life
International Love
International students share their Valentine’s Day traditions from back home
BY CHRISTINA HOLLOWAY News Reporter In the United States, Valentine’s Day is associated with the flying baby that shoots arrows into the hearts of hopeless romantics, bringing them true love. However, those in other nations share a different point of view on the holiday. The day’s origins lie with Saint Valentine whose feast was on Feb. 14. Little else is known about the patron saint as the name was given to several of ancient Rome’s martyred saints.
Exchange students from France and Germany said they don’t celebrate the love holiday as boldly as Americans do. “We don’t make a big deal out of this fest, because it’s not very significant,” said Camille Shepard, a marketing student from Brittany, France. Although Paris is a city known for love, other cities like Brittany don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day to the full extent, she said. “We might buy flowers, but we don’t buy anything special,” she said. Valentine’s Day cards origi-
nated in France by a man named Charles, the Duke of Orleans. According to a popular French belief, birds mated halfway through February. Miriam Hegner, a journalism graduate student from Mainz, Germany, said Valentine’s Day is less popular back home. “As I’ve experienced here, it’s a much bigger thing. The tradition back in Germany isn’t that old,” she said. Valentine’s Day was first celebrated in Germany after World War II. Gingerbread cookies are the norm there, and pigs wear-
ing provocative clothing are popular symbols for the “Adults Only” holiday. Since a pig would be the last thing one would think of on this special occasion, it was recently added to the German Valentine’s tradition because of their symbol for love and lust. Ajay Mishra, a visiting professor from India, said he celebrates the day like any average American. “At this particular meeting, most of the time you’ll take your wife, or whomever, to explore new places and have a nice lunch
and dinner,” he said. In India, social media plays a big role in sending messages on the holiday. Limited now to simply a festival, the expansion of this holiday lies with print, broadcasting and Internet agencies. Venezuela native Maria Jose, said Valentine’s Day is more of a family-based holiday in her country. “There’s not much money spent on it. If you find something good, buy it. If not, you make it,” Jose said.
Make sure that little bird in our ear is you. Send us your thoughts @dailyhelmsman.
A Weekly Devotional For You He is There and He is Not Silent! This is the title of a book written by Christian philosopher Francis Schaeffer. God does exist. Every one of you intrinsically knows this is true. Some try to hide behind the facades of agnosticism or atheism, but they have to consciously and persistently deny the plain evidence, both external and internal. Some try to deny the existence of God because they don’t want to live life on His terms. They want to be autonomous. However, God has not hidden Himself. He has not been silent. He has abundantly revealed His existence, in several ways. He has plainly revealed Himself in His creation. Even those who persistently deny Him innately know that a supremely wise and powerful Being lies behind the created universe. The attempts to deny this are irrational and ludicrous, and would be humorous if the ultimate destiny of eternal souls were not a sobering reality. Richard Dawkins wrote, “Biology is the study of complicated things that give the appearance of having been designed for a purpose.” Francis Crick wrote, “Biologists must constantly keep in mind that what they see was not designed, but rather evolved.” This is doubly amazing when we consider that Crick was one of the discoverers of the incredibly complex and intricately designed DNA. Sadly, men like these are described in Romans 1:20, “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.”
Grace Chapel Primitive Baptist Church – Zack Guess, Pastor 828 Berclair Rd. • Memphis, TN, 38122 • 683-8014 • e-mail: zguess@juno.com
TONIGHT
delivers... King of Hearts Ball 8:14 - 10:30 P.M. | ROSE THEATRE ATRIUM
Upcoming Specials: TOMORROW | WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE: POETRY OF BOBBY LEFEBRE | 7 P.M. | UC RIVER ROOM FRIDAY, FEB. 17 | SAC CINEMA: PUSS IN BOOTS | 2 & 7 P.M. | UC THEATRE
4 • Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Whitney Houston dead at 48 BY ANDREW BLANKSTEIN & RICHARD WINTON MCT Whitney Houston was found underwater in the bathtub of a Beverly Hills hotel suite, but investigators said they are still not sure of exactly how she died. Both the Beverly Hills Police Department and Los Angeles County Coroner’s office continued to interview friends and family and collected evidence as they probe the cause of the pop star’s death Saturday before a pre-Grammys party. Investigators have collected several bottles of prescription drugs from Houston’s suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times. But the sources stressed that the amount of drugs did not seem unusually large and it remains unclear whether the drugs had anything to do with her death. Detectives are still trying to piece together the last hours of Houston’s life and are awaiting toxicology tests, according to the law enforcement sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. After Houston was found Saturday afternoon, Beverly Hills Fire Department paramedics performed CPR on Houston for about 20 minutes before declaring her dead, officials said. Houston struggled with drug and alcohol problems for years, and last May her spokeswoman said the singer was going back into rehab. She was in Beverly Hills for music industry titan Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammys party Saturday night at the Beverly Hilton. During the preceding days, she made several public appearances. At times, she was said to have been acting strangely, skipping around a ballroom and doing handstands near the hotel pool. Houston reportedly greeted people with a warm smile but at times appeared disheveled in mismatched clothes and with her hair dripping wet. On Thursday, she dropped by the rehearsals for the pre-Grammys party. A Grammy staffer said that as reporters interviewed Davis and singers Brandy and Monica, Houston was dancing just off camera to make them laugh. Grammy personnel expressed concern that she’d be caught on camera and that reporters would write about her behavior. Ed Winter, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County coroner’s office, said Monday there were no obvious signs of trauma on Houston’s body. “The investigation is ongoing,” Winter said at a news conference. “It’s too early to tell.” Houston’s body is expected to be transported by private jet from Los Angeles to her hometown of Newark, N.J., for her funeral. Services for the pop singer are tentatively scheduled for Friday at the Prudential Center in Newark, family members told the Newark Star-Ledger.
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Single women’s guide to Valentine’s Day BY Timberly Moore News Reporter Cupid’s holiday often seems more like D-Day than V-Day to some single women. This year, single ladies can conquer the traditional lover’s day with a brave face – minus the Ben & Jerry’s and television remote. Blu Restaurant and Bar on Hacks Cross is open for anyone wanting to mix and mingle. Media Madness and Baby Boi promotions are throwing a Valentine’s Day edition of “Hookah Nite” at Blu. Baby Boi CFO Kevin Hill said the night will welcome single women of Memphis and its surrounding areas. “The whole night is not steered towards couples,”
Hill said. “Ladies can come lars have become accustomed with their friends and get to. everything that is offered to Women who are 21 or older can get pampered at couples.” Beauty Shop Blu will have a 2-forRestaurant on here will be Cooper Street. $39.99 special that offers Co-owner single men in the Kevin Keough two entrees with a side, building looking for said a few spea dessert beautiful women on cials would be and a bottle Valentine’s night.” incorporated of Berringer into the menu M o s c a t o for Valentine’s — Kevin Hill Day. wine. CFO Baby Boi promotions “Our tables “There are all sold out will be single men in the building look- for the night, but the bar will ing for beautiful women on be open for singles and those Valentine’s night,” Hill said. who don’t have a reservation,” Blu will also keep their tra- said Keough. While there may be a shortditional “happy hour specials“ and Hookah setup that regu- age on places to sit in restau-
“T
rants, there will be plenty of seating for sporty women at the FedExForum. The Memphis Grizzlies will take on The Houston Rockets at 7 p.m. Although there may be a proposal or two on the Jumbotron, don’t expect to be beaten over the head with reminders that you don’t have a significant other. For those without a car who live close to campus, R.P. Tracks is within walking distance. Bartender Diana Fazio said the bar would not be specially decorated today. “I have a hard time picturing Tracks as a romantic place to go,” Fazio said. “So come one, come all to find love on Valentine’s at R.P. Tracks.”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, University of Memphis
FORMAL RUSH Saturday, Feb. 25 @ 8 a.m. Psychology Bldg. • Business Attire
RequiRements foR membeRship ConsideRation
• Have a cumulative & current GPA of 2.5 or greater • Be a full-time student during the present and prior term • Bring an official letter from the University Registrar that confirms your full-time status as a student • Bring a letter of interest • Bring two letters of reference • Bring completed Undergraduate Membership Interest Application • Bring one or more completed Evidence of Community/Campus Involvement Forms • Contact LeeAda Jones, Graduate Advisor, at (901) 493-7985 for Undergraduate Interest Application, Legacy Information, Evidence of Community/Campus Involvement Forms, Applicant’s Pre-Rush Instruction Checklist, and General Information for the Collegian brochure • Do not submit resumés or photographs • Attend Rush • Attend a U of M Intake Seminar held in September & January of each semester. This seminar is designed to educate new members about joining NPHC organizations, anti-hazing policies on all levels (local, state and national), the new intake membership process, application and interview tips, and much more. The purpose of Alpha Kappa Alpha is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all mankind. Hazing does not represent the values of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and will not be tolerated.
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 • 5
Walk&Talk
Valentine’s Day?
What are you doing for by Nate Packard
“Cooking and a movie night with my boyfriend.”
“I’m teaching a fitness kickboxing class.”
“Hanging out with my friends at the BCM.”
“I have classes and homework.”
“I am working at Houston’s.”
— TK Douglas, Pre Nursing freshman
— Ben Rees, Psychology junior
— Allen Mamaril, Engineering sophomore
— Ashley Douglass, Biology freshman
— Zach Alexander, Sports sciences senior
Valentine’s Love Lines To: Carissa Child I think you’re the flyest girl on campus! Happy Valentine’s Day! From: Doug
Just wanted to telL you HapPy Valentine’s and HapPy AnNiversary. My life is so much betTer with you in it. Love you PoOkie! - Domonique R.
KelLy, You make life more awesome than I can expresS here, but I went for it anyway. Consider this just one part of our amazing Valentine’s Day together. Love you! Brian
Ryan, Love means never having to say you’re sorRy. Ali
Dearest RhetT, You know I love you. Don’t ever leave me. Where wilL I go? What wilL I do? FaithfulLy, ScarletTe
Jaylon Henderson, I love you and am proud of you. You are the love of my life. Love always, Mom
Alec: I love you so much! It’s been a wonderful 2 years and I can’t wait to marry you this fall! Love, Susanne
Frank, You’ve beEn an inspiration to me for threE years. I wilL misS alL the goOd times. HapPy Valentine’s Day! Love, Anthony
Haleigh: You came into this world five years ago and it’s because of you that I went back to school to get my act together. Because I know you’re worth every minute of it. Love, Daddy
Ali, Saying love means never have to say you’re sorry is the dumbest thing I ever heard. Ryan
Josephine, Age is just a number and money isn’t everything. I’ll always love you. Napoleon
My Dear Juliet: I love you always. Never forget that greatlove demands great sacrifices. Eternally yours, “R”
Mr. Darcy, To everyone else you may be Fitzwilliam. But to me, you’re Cuddlebunny. Love always, Elizabeth
Lance, I can no longer watch you from afar. The thought of you overpowers me and leaves me weak. Please be mine. Love, Guinevere
6 • Tuesday, February 14, 2012
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Arts & Entertainment
Agori Tribe: Headed to the Mountain U of M students reign victorious at this year’s Wakarusa Winter Classic Agori Tribe is headed to the mountain. Mulberry Mountain, that is. Saturday, students from The University of Memphis won a local battle of the bands at the Hi-Tone in Midtown. Their reward is a place in the lineup of this year’s Wakarusa Music Festival. The festival itself resides upon the top of Mulberry Mountain outside of Ozark, Ark. “It was sheer joy and excitement,” said Sean Naughton, sophomore anthropology major and drummer for Agori Tribe. Naughton said he’s been to Wakarusa twice, and is looking forward to being a performer this year. “To me, this victory gives us a chance to promote our message of love as well as our music,” said Dave Hash, freshman jazz piano performance major and keyboardist for Agori Tribe. Hash has also been to Wakarusa twice. He describes the festival as a magical, freeing experience that opens people’s minds. “(The victory) marks a big milestone for Agori Tribe. It’s a big achievement, something that we’ve been looking forward to for a very long time now, so it’s extra sweet,” Naughton said. Competing with Agori Tribe were local bands Wampa and Lightajo, and The Great Barrier Reefs from Nashville. “(The Memphis music scene) is vibrant and full of life. Somebody might say, ‘Oh it’s just a bunch of jam bands,’ but not one of us sounds like each other. I prefer exploratory music over jam band,” said
courtesy of Agori Tribe
BY JACK SIMON News Reporter
Agori Tribe at their victory performance at The Wakarusa Winter Classic at The Hi Tone Café in Midtown. Ari Morris, senior Recording Technology major and guitarist for Wampa. With a mixture of elements from funk, blues, reggae, jazz, psychedelic and rock music, Agori Tribe’s music has been compared to an exploding supernova of creative consciousness. One can expect colorful lights, tie-dye and much tribal swag from an Agori Tribe show. Wakarusa is an annual fourday music and camping festival that takes place outside of Ozark, Arkansas. The event will commence May 31. Since the festival was created in 2004, Wakarusa has hosted many high-caliber
bands, including The Flaming Lips, My Morning Jacket and Widespread Panic.
This year’s lineup includes Matisyahu, Primus, The Avett Brothers and Slightly Stoopid.
“(Performing at Wakarusa) will be like a dream come true,” Hash said.
“Word Up” Invites You to Join Us This Thursday @ 7 p.m. • UC Iris Room (338) Come for Fellowship, Bible Study, Sharing & Discussion
Examine Salvation and God’s purpose for your life. For more information, email: dwnfrey1@memphis.edu
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 • 7
Runner sets new school record BY BRYAN HEATER Sports Reporter
As the saying goes, records are meant to be broken. University of Memphis women’s track and field junior distance runner Louisa Lingley broke a record of her own Friday at the Vulcan Invite in Birmingham, Ala. Lingley ran a mile in 4:55.23 to finish second and break the old school record of 4:56.19 set by Tina Sherratt in 2007. “I’ve been training hard to run that kind of time,” Lingley said. “It has just been a combination of believing I could do it and clearing my mind of all negative thoughts.” Lingley gave credit to women’s track and field head coach Doug Clark for helping her break the record by pushing her and putting her through vigorous workouts. “Coach Clark has been instrumental in my success,” Lingley said. “He deserves a lot of the credit.” Clark spoke highly of the junior distance runner and said he always has high expectations for Lingley. “It’s a real special moment for her,” Clark said. “She is showing how much progress you can make if you put the work in. She is setting the tone for others to show what they can do.” Even after just breaking the
record, Lingley said she and the rest of the team have a chance to break more school records this season. She said the distance medley team can break the school record this season and that she can beat her own record. Clark believes she possesses the ability to break her own record. He mentioned that her performance should help the team in the conference tournament. “She is just a junior so she still has plenty of time to add on to her resume,” he said. “She is definitely capable of lowering the record she already set. She has set the tone for our team heading into the conference tournament.” With the conference championships in less than two weeks, Lingley feels she is peaking at the right time. “I’m feeling good right now,” she said. “I’m excited about competing in the conference championships and plan to score at conference for my team. I just can’t let any negativity get into my head.” The women’s track and field team competes next in the Redhawk’s Invitational in Cape Girardeau, Mo. before traveling back to Birmingham for the Conference USA Championships on Feb. 25-26.
Valentine’s Day
photos by Nathanael Packard
Sports
Students gather in a heart shape in the University Center.
Ryan Metzler, a member of National Society of Minorities Hospitality, sells baked goods to fund a trip to Washington D.C.
Bird is the word. Follow us, and send us your #tigerbabble!
@DailyHelmsman @HelmsmanSports
saturday, feb. 25 3-5:30 p.m. | The Vue (in
poplar plaza near kroger)
Meet The Honorable Rhynette Hurd Former Circuit Court Judge for Shelby County and Founder & Mediator of Ridder Hurd PLLC Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 12:45 p.m. UC Shelby Room (342)
$8 a plate
(includes wings, slaw, beans, drink & dessert) $7 ticket if purchased in advance from any Kappa Delta
Come eat & watch the Tigers Basketball TV game with Marshall. G O T I G E R S ! For more information, contact Alanna Rolli at: amrolli@memphis.edu
8 • Tuesday, February 14, 2012
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Basketball
BY SCOTT HALL Sports Editor The University of Memphis Tigers unleashed a barrage of 14 three-pointers, 11 of them in the first half, to jump on the UAB Blazers early and run away with a 79-45 win on Saturday. Sophomore guards Chris Crawford and Will Barton led the team with 16 points each. Antonio Barton chipped in with 10, and seven players scored at least nine points in the romp. The Tigers declared their intentions early, jumping out to a 15-5 lead less than five minutes into the game courtesy of three-pointers from Antonio and Will Barton and Crawford, who finished the game a combined 9-of-15 from deep. After a UAB timeout to try and stem the tide, the Tigers kept pouring in the shots from all over the court. Memphis hit 8-of-9 threes in the first 12 minutes of the game, with junior forward D.J. Stephens capping the assault with his second career three-pointer, and his first of the season. “It was one of those nights where one person knocked one down, and the next person knocked one down, and then everybody just started taking them, and they just kept falling,” Stephens said. Memphis’ defense shut the Blazers down, holding them to just 21 points in the first half as the Tigers raced to a 47-21 halftime lead, holding the Blazers to 33.3 percent shooting and just five rebounds. The second half was more of the same. The Blazers used a handful of three-pointers and free throws to cut the Memphis lead down to 21, but would get no closer. A dunk by Crawford and a pair of layups by sophomore forward Tarik Black pushed the Tigers lead back to 27, killing off any hopes of a UAB comeback. Stephens’ second threepointer of the game would push the Tigers’ lead to a game-high 36 before Pastner called off the dogs. “Life is about energy,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “In basketball, and especially in college, you can win games strictly off of energy. We’ve been playing
Solutions
with energy for the most part, and that’s our whole key – energy on every possession.” Preston Purifoy and Quincy Taylor led the Blazers with 14 points and 12 points respectively. UAB’s leading scorers, Cameron Moore and Jordan Swing, combined for just four points after scoring 39 against the Tigers when the two teams met in Birmingham on Jan. 7. “It’s going to be tough to beat us when everybody’s playing that good,” Will Barton said. “I don’t really think there’s too many teams that could beat us, and if they do, it’s going to be a long, long night.”
by David C. Minkin
Offensive onslaught powers Memphis past UAB
Sophomore guard Chris Crawford 16 points and a career-high five steals in Memphis’ rout of UAB.
Apply Now for Tennessee Board of Regents student regent and/or
student representative for tennessee higher education commission (thec)
TBR student regent | one position, one-year term of service
requirements
THEC student representative | one position, two-year term of service
represent the tbr system and u of m
• Good academic standing with U of M (min. cumulative GPA of 3.0) • Be enrolled for the 2012-2013 academic year • Be a full-time student (Undergraduate: 12 or more hours, Graduate: 9 or more hours)
applications may be obtained in uc room 359
completed applications must be returned to uc 359 by Wednesday, feb. 29 @ 4 p.m.
work with the governor!
Questions? Call Julia Rhodes at 678-2187
THE DAILY HELMSMAN Classifieds To place your ad or for more information, please contact The Daily Helmsman at (901) 678-2191 or come to 113 Meeman Journalism Bldg. Memphis, TN 38152-3290
PRICES: Classified Line Ads: (per issue) $10 for the first 50 words and 10¢ for each additional word. Prepayment is required at time of insertion. Payment can be made by cash, or check or money order made payable to The Daily Helmsman. Abbreviations count as a spelled word, hyphenated words count as one word, telephone numbers count as one word. Display Classified Ads: (per issue) $10 per column inch. Ads are limited to one column width of 1 and 1/2 inches. Minimum ad size accepted is 1 col. x 2 inches. Maximum ad size accepted is 1 col. x 4 inches.
Deadline to place an ad is noon two business days prior to publication.
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Palace Cinema Now hiring
Managers & Assistant Managers for the Palace Cinema at 5117 Old Summer Rd. at Summer Ave.
Great opportunity for a student or anyone needing an exciting job. Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays. Applications and on-site interviews are being conducted 3 days only, Wednesday & Thursday, Feb. 22 & 23, and Sunday Feb. 26, 1-3 p.m. Now accepting applications for other positions also. www.moviepage.com
EVENT STAFF NEEDED! We are hiring for a variety of positions such as ushers, cashiers, and general event assistants for our special events photography firm. There is no experience required. Must possess a positive attitude, work well within a team, be self-motivated, and work well with people of all ages. Please visit www.mangiantephoto.com/ employment.html and download an application, or call (901) 7676555 for more information.
Advertise with The Daily Helmsman! Call 901.678.2191
Tweet us.
HOUSING HOME FOR RENT - Cordova area. $1050 month/$800 deposit. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bath, garage, washer and dryer included. For more information please call 901-828-6421
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Stay connected to the Tigers on Facebook! www.facebook.com/uofmemphis
@dailyhelmsman www.dailyhelmsman.com www.dailyhelmsman.com www.dailyhelmsman.com www.dailyhelmsman.com