02.20.13 by The Daily Helmsman

Local Band

Baseball

Women’s Soccer

DAILY HELMSMAN The

Wednesday 02.20.13

Independent Student Newspaper of the University of Memphis

www.dailyhelmsman.com

Vol. 80 No. 074

Harlem Shake videos go viral By Jennifer Rorie

news@dailyhelmsman.com

photo Courtesy of sroW

Members of SROW at the U of M made their own version of the “Harlem Shake” video, which can be found on YouTube.

Internet browsing has taken a turn. Now, in addition to spending time on social networks, students have been checking out videos of people going nuts to the Harlem Shake. The Harlem Shake became popular in 1981; artist Baauer released a song in 2012 called “Harlem Shake,” and now Harlem Shake videos are going viral across the web. Earlier this month, one single YouTube video made by “The Sunny Coast Skate” to Baauer’s song started a movement — a lot of movement. Since then, other groups have started making other renditions. The 30-second video segment starts calmly with a single person and ends with a crowd of people moving to the music. Along with the shimmies and shakes of the dancers, the performers either wear

news@dailyhelmsman.com Today students can learn about secret messages hidden within advertisements seen daily in magazines, commercials and other media sources. At 3 p.m. in room 137 of Clement Hall the Social Pupils will host a showing of the documentary “Codes of Gender”, open to all students and faculty. “Our purpose is to provide academic and social information and opportunities to students interested in sociology and to promote community involvement,” Social Pupils President Allen West said. West highlights a few of the other activities in the lecture series, including “group discussions, aca-

demic and professional development, community and philanthropic involvement.” This documentary is an hourlong film from the Media Education Foundation based on sociologist Erving Goffman’s findings, as written in his book “The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life.” Kendra Murphy, undergraduate advisor and instructor of sociology, claims the purpose of this event is threefold. “First, to get students to think about the gender messages being sent by the advertising they see every day. Second, to discuss the work of Goffman as it relates to the previous. And third, to make students aware of the Social Pupils Club,” she said. According to the “Codes of Gender” website, the documen-

The Daily Helmsman is a “designated public forum.” Students have authority to make all content decisions without censorship or advance approval. The Daily Helmsman is pleased to make a maximum of 10 copies of each issue available to a reader for free. Additional copies are $1. Partial printing and distribution costs are provided by an allocation from the Student Activity Fee.

tary is divided up into eight sections titled things like “Sex and Gender,” or “The Ritualization of Subordination.” These explain how advertisements express feminine and masculine ideals and the history of the topic. “Arguing that advertising not only sells things, but also ideas about the world, media scholar Sut Jhally offers a blistering analysis of commercial culture’s inability to let go of reactionary gender representations,” offered the website. Ihally is the narrator, writer, director and editor of this film and one of the world’s leading scholars on the role of gender in advertisements. Due to his past travels (born in Kenya, raised in England, studied in Canada and now living in Massachusetts) he has broad knowl-

Advertising: (901) 678-2191 Newsroom: (901) 678-2193

index

Art exhibit displays underwear By Shelby Smith

news@dailyhelmsman.com

edge of different cultures. After the showing of the film, Murphy will moderate a discussion of the topics expressed in “Codes of Gender” as well as answer any questions. “I expect it to be very openforum,” Murphy said. Any students who are interested in sociology, the media, advertising or gender issues may also find interest in this event. “I am taking part in this event because I enjoy discussing sociological topics and interacting with students. Also, any time I get to talk about Goffman, I’m happy,” Murphy said of her involvement. Murphy believes that this topic is important because messages are

What do photographs, umbrellas, a deer made of salt, a rainbow painted flag and five pairs of panties have in common? All were a few of the pieces selected to be showcased in the 30th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. “Being featured in this show is very prestigious. Even from the perspective of the University, it is really good to see that among the students here, there is some really good talent,” said Leslie Luebbers, director of the Art Museum at the University of Memphis. The exhibition, which was juried by ceramicist Heajung Lee, will be shown through March 16, and feature media from painting and ceramics, to multi-media art. “We have been holding this show for many years and it always turns out differently. It is completely up to the juror to decide how many pieces will be featured, and it varies. This year the juror was clearly of the encouragement model and wanted to encourage students to continue their craft, so we have about 68 pieces by 63 artists out of the 80 artists that submitted work,” Luebbers said. Among the many artists chosen was fine art photographer Barbette Shaw with her piece, “Ritual Castings.” The piece consists of five photographs of women’s undergarments with alternate words for the vagina embroidered into the crotch. The garments hang underneath these

see GENDER on page 4

see RITUAL on page 3

see VIRAL on page 4

Documentary reveals hidden messages in advertisements By Samantha Esgro

For a preview of tonight’s game, see page 8.

Tiger Babble Local

2 Sports 4

2 • Wednesday, February 20, 2013

www.dailyhelmsman.com

Daily Helmsman Volume 80 Number 74

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Corbet Managing Editor Evan Lewis Design Editors Amanda Mitchell Faith Roane Hannah Verret Sports Editor Bryan Heater

TIGER BABBLE

General Manager Candy Justice Advertising Manager Bob Willis

thoughts that give you paws

Administrative Sales Sharon Whitaker

“I just tried to use a vending machine that does not take cash or change and the card machine is disabled. Thanks UofM.” @carmeng33

Advertising Production Hailey Uhler Advertising Sales Robyn Nickell Christopher Darling Brittney Block

“The bad breath in the math tutoring lab is outrageous.” @LoviiBaby

Contact Information news@dailyhelmsman.com Advertising: (901) 6 78-2191 Newsroom: (901) 678-2193 The University of Memphis The Daily Helmsman 210 Meeman Journalism Building Memphis, TN 38152

Solutions on page 8

“Saw some ppl wearing tank tops, sandals, shorts.. Can someone please tell them how stupid and uncool they look?” @CapitalJuan “Somewhere there is one sad kid w/out their earphones to block out the cackling of the collaborative first floor.” @memphismyluv “I love wearing tank tops and sandals in the winter. Someone tell me how cool I look.” @SethMemVegas

DOMINO’S PIZZA Across 1 Allow in 6 Behind the times 11 Keg insert 14 Nasty 15 Idol whose fans are called Claymates 16 Acapulco article 17 Traditional Christmas dessert 19 ER personnel 20 Swings about 21 Crunchy snack 23 LeBron James, e.g. 26 Ruler in old St. Petersburg 27 __ Diamond 30 Sweet spread 32 More than vexation 33 Red Army leader Trotsky 34 Run-of-the-mill 35 Liquid-Plumr rival 37 Jamaican music genre 39 Something to skip at the beach 42 Bollywood dress 44 Face cream ingredient 46 Kenny G plays one 47 Fiber-rich cereal 50 Hung on to 51 “Show Boat” novelist Ferber 52 Roger with 17 Grand Slam wins 54 Shrinking Asian lake 56 Scary bacteria 59 Downturn 60 Coffee break treat 64 “Little Red Book” chairman 65 Chipped in a chip 66 Comics friend of Nancy 67 Windup 68 Dallied (with) 69 Helped with dinner cleanup—or, a hint to the relationship between the starts of 0-/17-Across and 47-/30-Across Down 1 Dangerous reptile in the Nile

550 S. HIGHLAND

No Waiting! 323-3030

Tell us what gives you paws.

Send us your thoughts on Twitter @dailyhelmsman or #tigerbabble. Or post on our Facebook Wall at facebook.com/dailyhelmsman.

Have opinions? Care to share?

Send us a letter

news@dailyhelmsman.com

delta 2 Pol. convention attendees 3 Rough up 4 Not susceptible 5 Laid-back sort 6 Push-up bra feature 7 It may be financial 8 Slopes headwear 9 Men of La Mancha 10 Career for a sci. major 11 Sets free 12 Once-a-year bloomer 13 60-Across, for one 18 Grammarian’s concern 22 Explosive experiment 24 Sellout signs, briefly 25 Big mug 27 Holed up 28 NHL legend Bobby 29 Well-matched pair 31 No-way man?

33 “Tank Girl” star Petty 36 Sounding stuffy 38 Winglike parts 40 Short rest 41 Office contact no. 43 Really hot spot 45 No right __: traffic sign 47 Software installation info file 48 Rocky’s love 49 Loveliness 50 Swedish currency 53 Digital greeting 55 Lovers’ clash 57 Taylor of “Mystic Pizza” 58 One of the Antilles 61 Alumna bio word 62 Teacher’s deg. 63 Coal carrier

S u d o k u

Complete the grid so that each row, column and 3-by3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9.

The University of Memphis

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 • 3

uuRitual Continued from page 1

photo By Colby Prince | staff

Barbette Shaw’s “Ritual Castings” features photographs and women’s undergarments embroidered with slang terms for the vagina. The exhibit is part of the 30th Annual Juried Art Exhibition at the Art Museum at the University of Memphis.

Cordoba Society of Archivists presents:

Post Malcom X: The Search for an American Muslim Identity

Thursday, Feb. 21 @ 4 p.m.

photographs on a clothesline. “I was drawn to the work not only because of the interesting mash-up of mediums, but also because of the message that was being portrayed and the emotions it evoked. It is definitely one to remember,” Sara Harrison, junior fashion merchandising major, said. “I have always been concerned with gender roles of both males and females, and the political work surrounding gender roles as well. This piece is a continuation of my project called ‘The Wash’ and it is inspired by what I have been working through with the recent political climate,” Shaw said. Shaw embroidered the undergarments with slang terms for the vagina that she says range from racy to comical. “I chose to embroider the words because I’m celebrating the traditional women’s work that has been done for years. The language being embroidered can be seen as a byproduct that inequality still exists. The language can be diffi-

U of M Student & Faculty Salon Specials

Edie Ingram @ V’Bella Décor Salon $25 Schedule Appointment 24/7 at: www.bizlinkms.com View website: www.edieingram.vpweb.com Discount applieD with u of M i.D. @ checkout

$50

Shampoo Styles Touch Up Relaxers

$100 Sew Ins Offer expireS 3.29.13

NEED EXTRA CASH? All donors are paid $30 for BLOOD DONATIONS

UC River Room (300)

$35 with this ad, full donation and student ID All new donors or donors who have not been in the center for more than 6 months must provide a Government issued ID(s) w/picture, legal name, SS#, signature, DOB, and proof of current address. Proof of address could be a phone bill or other bill with your address on it.

Free & Open to Everyone

cult for many to take, but in numbers there is a bit of dark humor to it,” Shaw said. Shaw has also used her work as a participation tool for other women. “Many women have told me their stories, and I incorporate their words in my work. They can choose to participate as much or as little as they want to, but regardless of how open they are with me, it feels reparative because it gets them speaking about it in the first place. I remember I chose the word ‘hole’ as a title for a pair of undergarments, and a woman wanted to participate. She added a tiny ‘w’ in front of the ‘h’ and said, ‘what a difference one letter can make in the process of healing’,” Shaw said. Not only the words, but also the placement of the photos versus the garment and the shapes made in the garments make a statement as well. “The shapes I have made with the panties represent those associated with the vagina, triangular and ovular. The clothesline is a metaphor to what we are bound to with the words and if we can move forward, but the portraits are placed above the line and photographed as casting off the rejection of the labels that are oppressive for women and transcending beyond the line,” Shaw said. Shaw has 16 completed garments and has an additional 31 words she wishes to incorporate in this project. “My goal is to reach women who already think like this but also those who I can get talking about what is still happening. I am working to draw attention to the inequalities that still exist. If we are not talking about it, then we are not acting as agents to better our situation,” Shaw said. n

Send us your thoughts @dailyhelmsman #tigerbabble

newly remodeled

the student donor center

sac2k13

3582 walker ave.| 323-1136 hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. monday-friday Not valid with any other offers, ads or coupons.

SAC cinema: sparkle UC theatre | 2 & 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 25

Tomorrow

PLAYLIST

create your own t-shirt UC atrium | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

race off

4 • Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Local

Students go tribal

By Samuel Prager

news@dailyhelmsman.com Hula-Hoopers, ‘fire-spinners’ and face-painted college kids aren’t necessarily what you’d expect to find at your typical local concert, however when local band ‘The Agori Tribe’ performs, things tend to get a little ‘tribal.’ The Agori Tribe, often accompanied by an assortment of fans referred to as the ‘tribe,’ is a local Memphis band that formed in 2008. The band can often be found playing at college parties, along with an assortment of bars and venues scattered across the greater Memphis area. “The tribe is all encompassing. It includes not only the band but family, friends and of course the amazing, dedicated fans of the band,” drummer Sean Naughton said. The band consisting of guitarists Will Nicholls and David Collins, keyboardist Dave Hash, bassist Jeff Naylor and drummer Sean Naughton started in 2008 when they were in high school, but the roots of Agori Tribe date back to ‘05/’06 when the members were only in middle school. “I used to be in the jazz program which helped a lot, along with classical music, with improving my form and stuff,” said sophomore Dave Hash, music education chorale major, with an emphasis in piano performance. “School and the band are beneficial towards each other.” With most of the band being students, finding time to practice and play shows can be hectic. However, the band does a good job of mixing the interests, often using campus as a way to promote their music. “School does have a huge effect on the band. It limits what we can do and how fast we can progress,” Naughton, a junior anthropology major, said. “But we’re all young and I like what we’ve accomplished to this point and I hope it continues to grow.” The Agori Tribe, genre-wise, sits somewhere in the psychedelic ‘jamtronic’ bass-rock category, tinged with funk and embedded with a little of the classic Memphis blues. “My fondest memory of performing in Agori Tribe is definitely our performance at Wakarusa last year,” Naughton said.” It was amazing to

play at a festival that I had twice attended as a fan. It was a very humbling experience, and the sound was flawless.” The band will be performing at the Wakarusa Music Festival again this year, which will be the second year in a row that they’ve played the festival. “It feels unbelievable to get a chance to play the Wakarusa Music Festival for a second consecutive year. The possibility of our music reaching so many people around the country is an amazing thing,” Naughton said. The band earned both chances by playing a show at the Hi-Tone this year and last, and getting the most votes. “We’re writing new songs, working on new presentation methods and expanding to a more versatile crowd and hoping they like it,” Hash said. The band expects to branch out around the Southeast and Midwest by touring as much as possible as well as releasing a full-length album while they finish out the remaining years of their college education. “We try to send a message of love, acceptance, and community. Our main goal is to try and bring happiness to the lives of our fans through our music,” Naughton said. With over 800 Facebook likes and a growing fan base, the Agori Tribe continues trying to recruit members for the tribe and create a positive atmosphere where people of all types can find a comfortable environment where they can relax and jam out together. “We try to create a platform for people to get over judgments and just be themselves and do whatever they want,” Hash said. “You should come out and check us out live, and see if you have fun.” This spring the Agori Tribe will be playing at the Fool’s Ball Music Festival in Tunica on April 5, the Bristerfest 3 Music Festival at the Levitt Shell in Memphis on April 27 and the 2013 Wakarusa Music Festival in Ozark, AR (date and time TBA). “As Agori Tribe we try to elevate people’s consciousness and rid them of their negativity and help them become one with their true self,” Hash said. n

Send us your thoughts @dailyhelmsman. You’ll be glad you did.

www.dailyhelmsman.com

uuViral Continued from page 1 crazy costumes or minimal clothing at all. Senior advertising major John Stevenson participated in a Harlem Shake video made by the University’s Office of Administration and Orientation. “I made this video to promote the 2013 Southern Regional Orientation Workshop, which is a workshop for new student orientation workers that the University is hosting in March,” Stevenson said. “The purpose of the video is to remind and excite attendees about the upcoming conference.” The high amount of “Gangnam Style” video recreations may encourage other groups to make more videos. Along with the Office of Administration and Orientation, the Student Activities Counsel made a video and other groups are planning to make videos as well. “I doubt that it has the staying power of video fads like PSY’s “Gangnam Style,” but it’s interesting enough to attract the attention of media outlets beyond the Internet,” Stevenson said. Criminal justice junior Blake Ceolla organized a Facebook group to get students involved in his video. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were more than 150 people who have said they are “going” to the event. “I don’t think it’s a movement, [but] I believe it is a good way to

bring people together and have a good time,” Ceolla said. “This video was not as easy to make as I initially thought,” said Stevenson. He says you have to keep camera angles the same between shots. Lighting is also a factor that may cause a problem. Beyond those two issues, the video was not especially difficult to produce,” he said. “I think people are more interested in it because of how big and far it can go,” Ceolla said. “University of Texas and Louisiana State University have about 1,000 people doing the Harlem Shake. I wish Memphis could do the same.” “I think the song itself and the absurdity of the videos have attracted attention,” Stevenson said. “I want people to realize that the [University] isn’t boring and bland,” said Ceolla. “I want them to see the brighter side of college life.” Ceolla spoke with the Student Government Association about sponsoring the event, but wishes that multiple organizations could get together to make one huge video. “I was hoping of one happening at a basketball game,” he said. “I’m sure if an email was sent out to all students about it, they would show up.” “I like the creative freedom Harlem Shake video-creators have,” Stevenson said. “People don’t have to have rhythm or any special talent. All it takes is a willingness to have fun and act goofy.” n

uuGender Continued from page 1 being sent constantly through the media, which is one of the four major agents of socialization that teach people about culture. During a lecture in her dorm, Murphy realized for the first time how big an issue sexism and advertisement is. The speaker, Charles Harvey, showed them print advertisements and the subliminal messages the ads were associated with. “I was absolutely blown away that I’d been looking at these ads for years, but had never actually seen the depth of what they were selling,” Murphy said. Since that moment she has been hooked on the topic. Helping people see and understand how they are being socialized is a major part of sociology, according to Murphy. He says that ignoring the messages advertisements display doesn’t mean they aren’t being absorbed. “The messages our culture sends via advertising have the potential to change the way people view the world. They are very powerful,” Murphy said. n

FREE THE

HELMSMAN! WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM

The University of Memphis

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ 5

6 • Wednesday, February 20, 2013

www.dailyhelmsman.com

Sports

Tigers lose 3-2 to Arkansas State in extra innings By Alex Briggs

sports@dailyhelmsman.com Arkansas State (4-0) scored when it counted Tuesday night, rallying from a 2-0 deficit with two outs in the ninth inning to defeat the University of Memphis baseball team 3-2 in 10 innings. The Tigers (1-3) got on the board in the first inning thanks to some situational hitting from sophomore Bryce Beeler. With men on second and third, Beeler grounded out to the right side, allowing sophomore Carter White to score safely. The Red Wolves rallied back in the third, however, with men on first and second. With two outs, a single moved the runners, but a strong relay throw from leftfielder Beeler to catcher Nate Rupiper beat the man to the plate. The Tigers pitching staff was strong through eight innings. The trio of starter Michael Willis and relievers Conner Porter and Craig Caufield fielded a shutout through their eight frames, working out of several jams. Willis ran into trouble in the fifth with runners on the corners with one out, but managed to record his sixth strikeout of the night.

Porter was called in to relieve Willis and quickly forced a pop up, ending the inning. The Red Wolves threatened again in the eighth with back to back singles, but Caufield shut the door with a strikeout. “I was very pleased with [relievers Porter and Caufield],” head coach Daron Schoenrock said. “I think that’s the takeaway from the night. We are finding guys who will step up.” The Tigers missed several opportunities to build on the lead, but added to it in the seventh inning with an RBI single from White. In the ninth, closer Jonathan Van Eaton was called on for the save, but walked the first two batters of the inning. Van Eaton settled down, but with two outs, Red Wolves Collin Massanellini singled home the two runs, tying the game 2-2. In the 10th inning the Red Wolves tallied another with the Tigers unable to answer. “It’s a matter of some young guys growing up and understanding sequences that they are using on us and executing,” Schoenrock said. The Tigers open a three game series Friday with the University of Missouri at 4 p.m. at FedEx Park. n

Photo By David C. Minkin | special to the daily helmsman

The University of Memphis baseball team blew a 2-0 lead with two outs in the ninth inning as the Arkansas State Red Wolves beat the Tigers 3-2 in 10 innings.

TIGER TAKEOVER

MEN’S BASKETBALL HOMECOMING 2013

3-Point & Skills Contests Friday, Feb. 22 • 2 - 4:30 p.m. Grey Gymnasium @ The Rec Center

First 50 people to attend get to compete Top 2 Finalists in each contest will compete for the championship at halftime of the Feb. 23 Homecoming Game

The University of Memphis

Wednesday, February 20, 2013 • 7

Women’s soccer team signs eight By Jaclyn Redmon

sports@dailyhelmsman.com

Courtesy of Memphis Athletics Communications

Women’s soccer head coach Brooks Monaghan has signed eight players for the Tigers’ upcoming debut season in the Big East and hopes to sign a few more before the signing period ends.

Make sure that little bird in our ear is you. Send us your thoughts @dailyhelmsman.

University of Memphis women’s soccer head coach Brooks Monaghan has been busy the last couple weeks with off-season recruiting. Within the past two weeks, the Tigers have had eight players sign letters of intent to play soccer at Memphis. “This is a talented group of kids with a lot of potential,” Monaghan said. “We are looking forward to getting back on track and do what we do best, which is winning,” Monaghan has been heavily recruiting both locally and nationally. “Before it’s all said and done we hope to have 11 players added to the roster,” Monaghan said. His first signee of the offseason was McKenzie Bricker, a local product out of Collierville, Tenn. Bricker is a Commercial Appeal Best of the Preps finalist as well as a Tennessee All-Star on the ESPNHS Girls Soccer AllState team. Bricker was a forward and midfielder for Collierville High School and her Elite Clubs National League Team. “McKenzie Bricker is a very strong player,” Monaghan said. “We are looking for her [to make a big impact].” Monaghan signed several offensive juggernauts to this year’s recruiting class in the likes of midfielder-forwards Danielle

MEN’S BASKETBALL HOMECOMING 2013

PEP RALLY Friday, Feb. 22 Noon - 12:45 p.m. UC Atrium Come show your Tiger Spirit Take your photo with Coach Pastner!

in regular season and post-season games. Jones also played club ball, winning state championships in 2010 and 2012 with the Blast FC. Rounding out his latest string of recruits, Monaghan signed defensive players Alison Holland out of Troy, Mich., and Jennifer Boudreau from Longview, Texas. Holland was named an ESPN Top 150 player in the 2013 class. As a goalkeeper, she set her school record in 2010 for most shutouts in a season with 17 in 25 games. She tied her own record in 2011 and also excelled at the club level for the Michigan Hawks, winning state titles in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. Boudreau helped her Longview High School team win district championships in 2010 and 2012 and earned all-district honors in 2010 and 2011. “We are excited,” Monaghan said. “We feel like we have some kids that will come in and make an immediate impact.” Next season will be the Tigers’ first season competing in the Big East. The 2013-2014 team will have a lot of work to do in transitioning the Tigers from Conference USA dominance to becoming a Big East powerhouse. Monaghan said he and his squad are ready to take their talents to the Big East. “The Big East is a very good soccer conference and we are looking forward to the move,” Monaghan said. n

Tymchenko named C-USA Tennis Athlete of the Week By Collins Peeples

sports@dailyhelmsman.com

tiger takeover

Tolmais, Kayla Dowler and Ginesha Pickersgill. Tolmais led her Lafayette High School team out of St. Louis, Mo., to a district championship and two conference championships during her career and was named to the All-Conference team twice. She was also featured on espn. com after setting a soccer ball juggling record of 10,380 times. “We believe Danielle is the best kid coming out of St. Louis,” Monaghan said. “She is very versatile.” Dowler played for Mountain Brook High School in Birmingham, Ala. She helped her team to the state quarterfinals in 2012, earning All-State honors in the process. Pickersgill is a junior college transfer from Navarro College in Texas. While at Navarro College, Pickersgill helped her team to a 17-3-2 record, scoring four goals on 15 shots and dishing out 10 assists. Monaghan looks to signees Summer Schafer and Ashlynn Jones to aid his offense in scoring. Schafer helped her ECNL Eclipse Select team to first place in ECNL play in 2010 with 13 goals during the season. The following season they went on to win an Illinois State cup. Jones earned first team AllState in 2012 after assisting her Pickerington High School team out of Pickering, Ohio, to the state semifinals. She also holds the school record for goals scored

Tuesday morning the league office announced that University of Memphis women’s tennis player, sophomore Liza Tymchenko (18-6), was named Conference USA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week. The award is the second of the season for Tymchenko and the third of the season for the women’s tennis team. “It feels really good to feel that you’re doing something great,” Tymchenko said on winning player of the week honors. “It’s very nice that people see your achievements and it is just a great honor to receive this award again.” Tymchenko, a Ukraine native, posted two come-from-behind victories in her No. 3 singles match over the weekend, leading the Tigers to victories over two ranked foes. Tymchenko’s victory against No. 42 Kansas State’s Ivana Kubickova aided the Tigers win against the highest ranked opponent in the program’s history. Tymchenko also defeated No. 70

Columbia University’s Kanika Vaidya, who is ranked No.109 in the country. The win gave Tymchenko her third victory over a ranked opponent this season. However, Tymchenko didn’t win the Tigers’ last two matches single handily. “Everybody put something into this win. I wasn’t out there alone.” Tymchenko said. “The support I received from my coaches, fellow teammates and the crowd was tremendous.” Memphis might seem like an unlikely location for a tennis player from the Ukraine to wind up, but luckily Memphis was able to sign the highly recruited foreign talent. “I picked Memphis because I knew they had a really good program and I really liked their team,” Tymchenko said. “Also I believe in the coach and I know my coach and my team will support me in school and throughout my tennis career.” The Tigers will prepare for a tough Virginia team, ranked 16th in the country, this Sunday. Despite the disparity in rankings,

Tymchenko said she feels good about her team’s chances against Virginia, even hinting at a possible third C-USA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week award to add to her collection. “In order to win all the girls need to have good rest and be prepared mentally,” Tymchenko said. “Our tennis skills are not worse at all. We just have to show them that we can play on their level.” Coming off their last two straight victories, momentum is on the side of the Tigers as is the home-field advantage (5-0). Memphis will look to upset Virginia at The University Club at 10 a.m. Sunday morning. n

Tigers to clash with Cougars 8 • Wednesday, February 20, 2013

By Bryan Heater

bheater@dailyhelmsman.com As March inches closer with each passing day, college basketball teams around the country are either already a shoe-in, praying for the season to end or, as in the case of the No. 21 University of Memphis men’s basketball program, are just trying to solidify their résumé for the NCAA Tournament selection committee. An undefeated regular season in Conference USA is in the Tigers’ (22-3, 11-0 C-USA) sights with just five league games remaining, including a trip to Cincinnati to play Xavier, and Memphis has no room for hiccups. Tonight, the Houston Cougars bring their similar high-octane style to FedExForum as they look to end the nation’s second longest winning streak at 16 games. “They’re a very good team; boy are they talented,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “They’ve got talent, a lot of talent. They run good stuff. They play hard, so there’s no doubt we have to bring our A game.” Houston boasts several of the best scorers in C-USA in guard Joseph Young and forward TaShawn Thomas. Young leads the Cougars, averaging 17.3 points per game and has finished with a team-high in points in 10 of 24 games. Tiger junior guards Chris Crawford, Joe Jackson and Geron Johnson will not only have to stop Young from slashing to the basket, but also close out on the sophomore sharpshooter who is shooting 42 percent from threepoint range. Complimenting Young’s outside game, Thomas has provided the Cougars with a force in the paint, nearly averaging a double-double. The 6’8”, 215-

www.dailyhelmsman.com

pound forward ranks second for Houston with 16.9 ppg and grabs a team-leading 9.9 rebounds per game, tied for first in C-USA with Tulane’s Josh Davis. Houston ranks third in C-USA in threepoint percentage at 36.8 percent and Thomas has been a big part of it. His inside presence has opened up perimeter shooters for the Cougars, allowing players such as Danuel House (30.2 percent), Jherrod Stiggers (40.1 percent) and Young. The Tigers look to continue the suffocating defensive pressure they have put on opponents against the Cougars. Memphis as of late has been beating teams handily and the defense has been a main factor. Since the loss to Louisville, the Tigers have held opponents to under 60 points in nine of 16 games. Team averages of 16.2 forced turnovers per game, including 9.4 steals per game (2nd

in C-USA) and 6.5 blocks, which is tops in the conference. Home court also serves as a key advantage for the Tigers, who are 14-1 at home on the season. Though the Tigers are on a 16 game winning streak and nationally ranked, sophomore guardforward Adonis Thomas said the team’s attitude on approaching each game has not changed. “We just want to keep the streak alive and continue to prepare the same way we have been in practice, continue to keep up the intensity on defense and continue to play an up-tempo style on offense,” Thomas said. “It’s a good thing right now for this team. We are gelling together and the winning streak has helped us come together and become a better team as well.” Game time is set for 8 p.m. and will be televised by Comcast Sports South. n

photo By DaviD C. Minkin | speCial to the Daily helMsMan

Freshman Damien Wilson and the men’s basketball team look to extend their winning streak to 17 games tonight against the Houston Cougars.

Apply Now for Tennessee Board of Regents student regent • One position, one-year term of service • Represent the TBR system and U of M

requirements • Good Academic Standing with U of M (minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0)

• Be enrolled for 2013-2014 Academic Year • Be a full-time student (Undergraduate -12 hours or more, Graduate - 9 hours or more)

ApplicATioNs mAy Be fouNd AT http://www.memphis.edu/sga/pdfs/tbr_student_regent_application_form_2013.pdf

or picked up in 359 university center Completed appliCations must be returned to uC 359 by Friday, marCh 1 @ 4 p.m.

Solutions

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

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

Stay Connected...Visit us online! www.dailyhelmsman.com Stay connected on... www.facebook.com/uofmemphis