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approximately 14 years ago at the University of Memphis with the goal of bringing college students together to fundraise for St. Jude. Danny Thomas, the founder of St. Jude, believed that no child should die in the “dawn of life.” “Many of the families do in fact have many sleepless nights and end up staying ‘Up ‘til Dawn’ because of their treatments and medicines they have to wake up and take,” Shelby Wilson, executive director of the U of M Up ‘til Dawn, said. “The phrase ‘Up ‘til
Dawn’ is a way for us to symbolize that we’re working to make sure that no child dies in the dawn of their life.” Teams of students are lead by morale captains, and they raise funds as a group through community events such as canning, bowling nights, video game tournaments and other activities. Adam Casey, a junior management major, has been in Up ‘til Dawn for three years, first as a morale captain, then as entertainment chair. This year, he serves as
the co-morale chair. “My experience with Up ‘til Dawn has been nothing short of amazing,” Casey said. “Every time that I think I’ve seen it all, I hear another patient speaker, take another visit to the Target House and I remember who it is we are raising money for and the great effects it has on these children’s lives.” Every one who comes to the finale will receive a hospital
“The new home page has all the links to get to other areas, but they are difficult to find,” Faculty Senate President Tom Banning said. The old layout had a drop down button on the upper left side of the screen. Now there is a menu bar across the top. However, everything that current students, future students and faculty used to find helpful from the drop down button can be found at the bottom of every page. “It is confusing to locate the things I need,” junior English literature student Zach Dial said. “They are not where
they used to be.” At the center of the University of Memphis website is a large photo of students who have studied abroad from China to Brazil. Faculty members said they think this sends future students the idea of an awesome summer camp, not a top-flight research center. Academics and the research being performed should highlight the page. “A healthy balance between marketing to new students and the mission to academics is needed,” Thomas Hrach, faculty senate member, said. Marketing was a major factor in how
the new site was designed. The site was made to attract the eye and portray the University as a happy learning environment to future students. The Faculty Senate discussed the new branding approach and understands that a new way of attracting students to the University is needed. The senate wants future students to know they can receive a great education at the University of Memphis and have fun at the same time. Current students have expressed concerns for the new site as well. Some
In a world where the Internet is touted as an integral part of modern society, one aspect has stood out among all others: social media. A 2012 survey done by Obsidian Public Relations and Research Dynamics Incorporated has revealed that out of 202 participants in the Shelby County district, 38 percent use some type of social media, representing a 15 percent increase from 23 percent in 2011. “The social media survey in 2011 was a ‘first’ in terms of our collaboration on behalf of our companies,” said Courtney Liebenrood Ellett, founder and owner of Obsidian PR. “However, our agency and clients have worked on successful projects in the past.” Ellett also stated that the purpose of the survey centered on social media usage and its related habits. “The subject matter of the survey is one that is of great importance to PR strategists,” she said. “Social media is now an integral spoke of the communication wheel, and we thought it was prudent to know more about local usage and habits so we and other businesses could leverage that knowledge.” A lot of speculation seems to fly around about what works and what doesn’t in this realm, according to Ellet. “We wanted more quantifiable information to lean on,” she said. “So our team created the idea and partnered with Research Dynamics to ensure the survey was scientifically sound and executed properly.” Further information in the survey stated that Facebook was the most dominant media platform, standing out at an impressive 88 percent. YouTube came in at 54 percent, with Twitter following at 24 percent. LinkedIn came in at 20 percent while Pinterest brought up the rear at 19 percent. When it came to using particular devices in order to access social media, 61 percent of people said they preferred to use a computer, but 31 percent said they favored a tablet or a
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The Up ‘til Dawn executive board poses with a “check” made out to the children of St. Jude at last year’s finale.
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news@dailyhelmsman.com College students are used to burning the midnight oil, but tonight, Up ‘til Dawn is staying up until sunrise to celebrate another year of raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The six-hour finale starts at 11:55 p.m. in the University Center and ends at 6 a.m. Up ‘til Dawn is a national organization that was founded
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Homepage causes concern from staff By Jordan Thomas
news@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis Faculty Senate plans to approach the administration about the new design of the school’s website after investigating further. Some senate members are not happy about the new layout. They said important information for students and faculty is difficult to locate, while the athletics home is at the very top of the page. The new home page has the same links as the old layout but the location is not as prevalent.
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Activists respond to new wages with Nashville lobbying event By Alexandra Pusateri news@dailyhelmsman.com
Students have probably seen the signs around campus raising awareness for living wages for University of Memphis employees — and now those activists will be taking to the state capital to meet with state legislators. Wage theft may seem like a scary term that only affects certain people, but students at the U of M may be surprised to hear that they’re also in the target demographic for wage theft, according to some living wage activists. Volunteers will travel to Nashville on March 12 for Tennessee Lobby Day, an annual event organized by United Campus Workers/ Communications Workers of America, a union focused on higher education employees. Workers Interfaith Network is partnering with the union for the event. The major topics will be pay increases
for higher education workers, preventing the repeal of local wage ordinances and saving the retirement system for state employees. Zachary Ferguson, assistant organizer for WIN, is helping organize the event on the Memphis side. Ferguson is also a United Methodist Missionary serving in Memphis for two years with WIN. “We know that wage theft affects all people,” Ferguson said. “Students who are working in the service industry are especially susceptible to experiencing wage theft. If you are waiting tables and are working just for tips, you are having wages stolen.” In the service industry, the law requires that employees make $2.13 an hour as base pay and add tips on top of that. If the amount of tips the employee receives, along with the base pay, does not equal $7.25 an hour, the employer is responsible for making up the difference, according to Ferguson.
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Helmsman last semester about the importance of student involvement in the living wages issue. “It’s important that students get active contacting school administrators and our elected officials by letting them know we need funding for higher education and workers that make that education possible need at least a living wage,” Smith told the Helmsman on Nov. 14. Campus workers now have a base pay of $8.75 an hour. “We were hoping for a flat $1 an hour raise, but the budget gave
“If you work more than 40 hours in a week, your employer is required to pay you overtime,” Ferguson said. “So having the ability of a local government to pass an ordinance that gives further protection to workers ultimately helps students that are working.” WIN also stood with UCWCWA as the union fought for pay increases at the University. Last semester, students may recall protests and rallies from the two organizations. Tom Smith, lead organizer for the union, spoke to the
them a flat $750 a year raise,” Ferguson said. “[It’s] better than a three percent raise.” While UCW-CWA is a statewide union, WIN is a locally-based organization that has been leading the living wage movement in Memphis, partnering with 61 workers over five years to recover $290,000 in unpaid wages and workers’ compensation. Anyone who is interested in participating in Tennessee Lobby Day can register on the Workers Interfaith Network or United Campus Workers website. n
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uuWebsite Continued from page 1 students have had issues locating police services, their UMdrive and looking for classes to take next fall. “I had some difficulties while trying to look up internships on the new site,” senior accounting major Matt Dixon said. “Other than that, I think it looks more professional.” “I think it looks cheap,” Dial said. “The organization is better, but I still don’t like it.”
uuUsage Continued from page 1 smartphone over using a computer to gain access to the Internet. In contrast to the aforementioned results, only 7 percent of participants said they use all three devices for social media access. However, when it came to owning technological devices, 98 percent of participants said they own a com-
Friday, March 1, 2013 • 5 Another concern from the senate was that the information most faculty members need is in the form of text, not pictures. The large photos used on the new layout displace the important content on the page, Banning said. “The information students and faculty need are on the back pages,” he said. “It’s behind the pictures and videos.” The biggest concern the Faculty Senate expressed was that the home page does not suit informational needs for anyone. They also think the front page does not represent the University as the research institution it has become.
“This page is sent out to the World Wide Web,” Hrach said. “It should portray the University [of Memphis] as a great place to learn.” The University of Memphis’ website redesign was launched Jan. 15 and was aimed to resize the content on the pages. The resizing would allow for the website to fit the screen or window on any device such as phones, tablets and computers. The Faculty Senate plans to continue inquiring information on the new website design and layout, and will discuss the topic March 26 when they meet again. n
puter for personal use, while 66 percent claimed to own a smartphone, 44 percent claimed to own a tablet and a mere 6 percent claimed to own all three devices. And while her project has little in common with the countywide survey, University of Memphis graduate advertising student Brittney Block said that smartphones play a vital part in the research for her thesis. “In advertising, we’re always looking for the newest things,” she said.
“Whether people decide to accept smartphones as the newest brands of technology is extremely crucial.” Unlike the Obsidian/Research Dynamics survey, which targeted users 18 years and older, Block’s four focus groups not only center solely around the 18-24 dynamic, but are restricted only to smartphones. “Studies show that 18 to 24 year olds are more likely to pay attention to
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Tennis drops to Vanderbilt By Meagan Nichols
sports@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis women’s tennis team dropped a 5-2 match to the No.12 ranked Commodore’s of Vanderbilt University Wednesday. The loss marked the third on the season for the Tigers and ended a four-game winning streak. “On one side we are very disappointed with the loss because we had several opportunities to win the match,” head coach Lee Taylor Walker said. “On the other side, we give Vanderbilt a lot of credit because they are a tough, deep team that
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didn’t flinch at all.” The two points earned by Memphis came in singles play. Tiger freshman Sylar Kuykendall and sophomore Alyssa Hibberd brought home the sole wins for the Tigers. Kuykendall earned the victory in straight sets 6-1, 6-2 at the No.4 spot over the Commodores’ Ashleigh Antal. Hibberd came from behind to get the win at the No. 5 slot against No. 64 Georgina Sellyn in three sets 3-6, 6-4, 7-6. “Skylar was nearly flawless and has continued her spirited play and Alyssa is trusting her game plan more than ever and it is really paying off down in the pressure situations,” Walker said. Despite Wednesday’s loss, the Tigers’ recent success with the 5-2 take down of No. 16 Virginia this past weekend catapulted Memphis in the rankings. Memphis began the season with a preseason rank of No. 58. Fast-forward, and the Tigers are nine games in and sit at the No. 22 slot. “All of the home victories were just overall very special for our program and team,” Walker said. “Making a good schedule takes years to develop and when we finally got some good home matches with nationally ranked opponents, it was great that we took advantage of the unique opportunities.” In addition to the continuous climb in team rankings, senior Courtney Collins made the trek from the No. 61 spot to No. 23. Collins’ highest individual ranking in her tenure at Memphis is No. 21. Walker said the goal for the season is to keep the team ranking in the top 40, which would ensure the Tigers a trip to the NCAA tournament. If the team finishes with a top 16 ranking, Memphis could host the first two rounds of the tournament. Individuals who wrap up the season with a top 60 ranking and doubles teams who rank in the top 30 also earn a spot to the NCAA tournament. “The rankings are great for exposure for the program and to give all the girls some encouragement that we are headed in the right direction…and if we get in the tourney we know we can go the distance,” Walker said. Memphis is headed to Tempe, Arizona this weekend to take on No. 44 Saint Mary’s College Sunday and No. 21 Arizona State on Monday. The matches this weekend will mark the first competition on outdoor courts for the Tigers this season. Both Saint Mary’s and Arizona State are outdoor teams year round. Walker said both teams are very good and have strong players in the number one spot, but Memphis is better and deeper and on paper should walk away with the victories. “We are a good outdoor team so we will get adjusted with practice on Friday and Saturday and be ready to play.” n
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uuFinale Continued from page 1 patient wristband with the name of an actual patient at St. Jude. “The wristband will represent the patient that they are staying up for,” Wilson said. “It gives me goose bumps to know I’ll be having my own patient to keep me motivated through the night.” The finale starts with a collegeaged patient from the hospital who will speak about her experiences at St. Jude. Afterwards, attendees will be able to take part
www.dailyhelmsman.com in a celebrity-look-alike contest, an obstacle course and a pancake breakfast in the morning. For Wilson, one of the most exciting parts of the night will be the annual Shave Down. “This week, morale captains have been taking donations in the UC to see which contestants will get their head shaved in front of the entire audience at the finale,” Wilson said. But the biggest reveal doesn’t come until morning. “At the end, we will announce how much we have raised for St.
Jude over the past year, and we hope as many people as possible will be there to celebrate the hard work and fundraising that has been done, all for the kids,” Casey said. Last year, Up ‘til Dawn raised a little over $75,000 for the hospital. Although Allen Mamaril, a sophomore biomedical engineering major, isn’t a member of Up ‘til Dawn, he tries to show his support for the organization whenever he can. “It’s for a great cause, and every dollar counts, especially when
saving a child’s life,” Mamaril said. Mamaril attended last year’s finale and plans to go to the one tonight. “I went to the finale last year, and I went a little later than usual when people started to leave, but there was still a lot to do and the morale captains made staying there the whole time a lot better,” Mamaril said. “I’m excited to see the entertainment they have planned and how many people will take the challenge to stay ‘Up ‘til Dawn.’” n
uuTablet Continued from page 5 mobile content,” she said. As far as social media’s impact is concerned, Ellett said that it has “enabled us as a society and as individuals to become more connected than ever before.” “Whether you’re looking for spring project ideas on Pinterest, following the Oscars on Twitter or connecting with old friends on Facebook, it’s all about the exchanging of information in a lightning-fast format,” she said. n
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Tigers look to bounce back at Central Florida By Bryan Heater
bheater@dailyhelmsman.com Wednesday, the day after the University of Memphis men’s basketball team lost to the Xavier Musketeers, junior guard Geron Johnson was hard to find on campus. Though the loss stung, Johnson vowed to Tiger nation at the team’s press conference Tuesday that a new winning streak starts Saturday. “Losing is contagious, but winning is also,” Johnson said. “Our team, we know how to win games, and we had the feeling of what it’s like to lose games. I don’t want this to happen again.” A new winning streak, however, will be met with Conference USA foes giving it their all to beat a Tiger squad that remains perfect in league play, beginning with a trip to Orlando to face off against the Central Florida Knights. In the first meeting this season, the Tigers (22-4, 13-0 C-USA)
ran away with a 93-71 victory over the Knights, an effort they will look to bottle up and take on the road to Orlando. “We have critical games in this stretch as I like to say,” head coach Josh Pastner said. “We’ve got to take care of business.” A key to the Tigers’ big win over the Knights the first goaround was due in large part to their defense on C-USA Preseason Player of the Year Keith Clanton. Memphis harassed the big man into shooting just 3-10 from the field for a total of 10 points, five under his average. The Tigers also kept Clanton off the glass, as he had three rebounds, which is nearly six below his seasonal average. A similar defensive effort Saturday gives Memphis another chance to best the Knights. A solid supporting cast backs Clanton, though. Guard-forward Isaiah Sykes leads Central Florida on the offensive end, averaging 15.8 points per game,
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also has threats in Tristan Spurlock and Calvin Newell, who each average more than 11 ppg. Though Spurlock has shot just 35.5 percent (39-110) from three-point range, he is capable of catching fire and giving the Tigers fits from the outside. Memphis will also have to keep their eyes on Kasey Wilson, who chips in with 8.7 ppg and leads the team from behind the arc, connecting on 35-69 (50.7 percent) from deep. Though Tuesday’s loss at Xavier hurt, Pastner said his squad has to move forward and not reflect on it. “Things happen,” Pastner said. “It’s a loss, but what we can’t have happen is we can’t have Xavier try to beat us two or three times, meaning we let this linger. We’ve got to snap out of it and get ready to go and get back to work and be ready to go on Saturday.” Tipoff is slated for noon CT and will be televised by Fox Sports Network.n
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Tiger softball set for weekend tourney 8 • Friday, March 1, 2013
By Corey Carmichael
sports@dailyhelmsman.com Under normal circumstances, the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, conjures up images of the beach, rest and relaxation. For the University of Memphis softball team, this week in Hawaii is all about softball, hard work and effort. The team traveled Tuesday to the islands to play against Hawaii before the Bank of Hawaii Invitational, the tournament that starts on Friday. Throughout the weekend, there will be a game against Campbell, as well as a doubleheader against Western Kentucky and Hawaii on Saturday followed by another doubleheader on Sunday featuring teams to be decided by tournament results. Prior to the tournament’s start, the Tigers played Hawaii on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Hawaiian Standard Time. The ranked Rainbow Wahine beat the Tigers 5-1 after scoring three runs late. Ellen Roberts (2-6 overall) fanned nine batters in the six innings she pitched for the loss, as she allowed four earned runs off seven hits. She let up two solo home runs, one to leadoff hitter Leisha Li’ili’i, and another in the fifth inning. Although it was a loss, there were positives to be drawn from it. After the game, head coach Natalie Poole said she was satisfied with the effort Roberts gave. “I’d rather give up a solo shot than allow people to get on and then give up hits behind it. This is a learning experience for all of us and I definitely think this is a good team we played. “ For Roberts, a lot can be said about striking out nine batters, but more can be said about her current streak of striking out eight or more in the past three games she has played. The junior from Australia started out the season with a 5.27-strikeout rate per seven innings, ranked third best in Tigers’ softball history. There was not a lot of run support behind Roberts, as eight runners were stranded on base, although the game was close until the lead got extended at the end. Senior Leilani Bernardino from California was the only Tiger who scored on the evening, capitalizing on a wild pitch in the third inning. She said the game was a close one. “I feel like we did hang in pretty tight for a majority of the game until the end when they broke a couple of runs in one of the innings. But all in all I thought we played a good, strong game.” The game against Hawaii was independent of the invitational, in which the Tigers will start by squaring off against the 8-3 Campbell Fighting Camels. The team from Buies Creek, N.C., features a couple of heavy hitters in Raven Lee and Courtney Klinger, who have homered five and three times on the year, respectively. Last season, the Fighting Camels were 32-28, but a lot of turnover has left the Camels with a young roster featuring a large number of freshmen and sophomores. However, they are lead by 13-year head coach
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Drew Peterson. On Saturday, the Tigers face the 5-3 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, who have a couple of dangerous hitters. Olivia Watkins has a .480 batting average and Katrina Metoyer has a .435 batting average, so both hitters are a threat to get on base with above .500 on-base percentages. The Hilltoppers have the two hitters and coach Tyra Perry, who has the most wins in WKU softball history with 158. Under Perry, the team has had three 30-win seasons. After playing these two teams, the Tigers will have to face the nationally ranked Hawaiian team again. The results of the games will determine the matchups on Sunday in a doubleheader to be decided. It will be nearly a weeklong trip that will test the Tigers. n
photo By Joe Murphy | special to the daily helmsman
Tigers pitcher Ellen Roberts will have a tough task this weekend as the Tigers take part in the Bank of Hawaii Invitational.