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Dr. Seuss Week All over campuses far and wide, learners and teachers stand side by side. They put colors and sizes and ages aside, to come celebrate Seuss-style nationwide. Dr. Seuss Week, which began Monday, is dedicated to the inspirational and imaginative mind of Theodore Seuss Geisel. To commemorate his birthday, a movie adaptation of the Dr. Seuss book “The Lorax” premiers in theatres today at noon. “Beneath the surface of his books is a message advocating individuality, to not be a conformist and narrow-minded. With Dr. Seuss week, we focus on the red and white hat, but there are important things going on behind that,” said Cathy Dice, English instructor at The University of Memphis. According to Dice, Seuss was
able to take words that were phonetically related and make interesting characters that are bold and lively, as opposed to the static and boring model of typical children’s books. “He really changed the way that a lot of educators look at children’s books. Reading education was largely based on the look-say method like the Dick and Jane books, just really boring stuff that isn’t really effective in teaching children. Then The Cat in the Hat came along, and it brought character and dialogue into teaching children how to read,” Dice said. U of M professors Lorinda Cohoon and Dice teach Children’s Literature. The course can be taken to fulfill a general education election and is a requirement for some majors. Dice said she takes in around 35 students for each class, four or five English majors, five or six
education majors and everyone else is there for their electives. It appeals to a wide range of majors, Dice said. “The stories carried more than
just teaching children to read. They had background messages. In children’s lit, we talked about books like “Green Eggs and Ham” and “Horton Hears a
Who!” We discussed the political cartoons Geisel did as well as his story books,” said Mawusi Lester, junior English major at The U of M.
encourages The U of M to seek new partnerships with surrounding businesses in order to offer students new discounts at their establishments. The measure passed with a 12-2 vote in favor of the bill. “Students don’t get discounts like they do at other schools,”
Oldham said. “Florida, Ole Miss and the University of Tennessee get way more discounts. We have a lot, but not like they do.” Now that the bill has passed, Dean of Students and SGA advisor Stephen Petersen will review it. He will pass it along to the appropriate administrators in
order for it to be implemented and carried out. Oldham said she first thought of the idea as a Frosh Camp counselor. Frosh leaders passed out brochures to freshmen with lists of businesses that offered student discounts. Students currently receive
discounts at some neighboring restaurants, including Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery on Poplar Ave., Quiznos on Highland Street and Central Barbeque on Central Ave. Oldham and the SGA want to
BY DANA PORTER News Reporter
frame. The children’s efforts totaled $150 in quarters that will go toward helping families who have experienced tragic fires. Thursday ended the fundraising efforts with a celebration in the UC River Room. John Thatcher, Mid-South director of development of Red Cross, spoke to the students about the importance of taking safety measures and showed them a video about tornadoes and lightning. The kids were eager to learn and answered questions such as “What is a disaster?” and “What do you do if you are in a disaster?” Thatcher said. He explained how nonprofit charities help families who have lost valuable items in disasters. “The Red Cross in the MidSouth helps people everyday and it creates a feeling of hope
to families who have been traumatized by a disaster,” he said to the students. Elisabeth Benson, senior English major and service project chair of NLSA, said the group is happy to see the Campus School students involved in the community. “The first graders are being taught that you are not only giving your time and effort, but showing others that you care about your community,” she said. The NLSA is a group of students who connect with different organizations locally to work on philanthropy projects each semester. “The benefit for U of M students is that it shows philanthropy as a very important asset to the community and if first graders can do it, anyone can,” Benson said.
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BY NATALIE LEDOUX News Reporter
Dr. Seuss Week wraps up this weekend, leaving University of Memphis “Cat in the Hat” fans with a lingering air of nostalgia and a refreshed memory of their favorite childhood books.
SGA seeks to save students money with new bill BY CHRISTOPHER WHITTEN News Reporter
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The Student Government Association is working to keep money in students’ pockets. SGA Senator Caray Oldham proposed a bill last week that
Students from the University of Memphis Campus School first grade class visited the University Center Bluff Room Thursday afternoon to learn about disaster safety from the Red Cross.
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Campus kids raise cash First graders at Campus School raised $150 for the MidSouth Chapter of American Red Cross during a Thursday afternoon service project sponsored by a student group at The University of Memphis. The Nonprofit Leaders Student Association collaborated with 76 first graders for the fundraising effort in order to get them involved in the community and teach them philanthropy. Susan Schmidt, NLSA advisor and mother of a Campus School first grader, said a teacher from the school contacted her about the idea, and from there the process moved swiftly. NLSA, Campus School teachers and Schmidt came up with the idea to raise money for the American Red Cross in a two-week time
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from page 1 extend the discount to businesses such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Chili’s, Huey’s and the Malco Paradiso theater. Buffalo Wild Wings currently works with student organizations to raise money on fundraising nights. Quizno’s Manager Brian Cook said students, faculty and staff can receive a free bag of chips and a drink with the purchase of a regular or large sub at his restaurant. “Anybody with The U of M, we try to cater a little more to,”
Cook said. “We think networking is great, so I’m totally for The U of M getting more discounts for their students.” U of M students with a school ID can get a drink for 25 cents at Central BBQ. Undecided Freshman Jennifer Mullis said she frequently visits the Central Avenue eatery to take advantage of the savings. “I think it’s great that they’re trying to get us more discounts,” Mullis said. “It’s cool that we can save money just because we’re students.” SGA President Tyler DeWitt said it’s about more than just saving money. With The
University’s ten-year plan, it’s more about making The U of M a genuine college campus rather than the commuter campus it’s known to be now, he said. “It starts with a community,” DeWitt said. “You have to have a community that embraces its students. And then the students will build up the community.” Oldham said the SGA is looking to extend discounts to more than just restaurants. The Malco Paradiso movie theater on S. Mendenhall Street currently offers students a discount once each month on college night. She said there are also places with specialized discounts for specific items. “I know from when I took
photography that Wolf Camera gives students discounts on cameras if you mention a certain professor’s name,” she said. “We want to extend these discounts to all students, all the time.” Junior Engineering Major Allison Lowe said discounts don’t generally influence her decision of what business to go to, but she welcomes businesses to make an effort. “I’m one of those who don’t really choose savings over convenience,” Lowe said. “But it really depends on how much the discount is. If it’s only 10 percent off a Huey’s burger, it isn’t worth it. I’ll take McDonald’s.”
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BY Timberly Moore News Reporter As the weather heats up and flowers bloom, many students get anxious for Spring Break. While plans vary, the fact remains that students get a free week from battling for parking spaces in the Central Lot, running to class after being caught by the train and dreading the inevitable pop quiz. Jashad Robinson, sophomore business management major, said she is taking her friend Erica Davis and three others to her hometown of
New Orleans for spring break. “We are going to shop, party and drink,” she said. “I want them to experience the culture and really get a feel of the community.” Robinson said she will focus on more than the social aspect of visiting The Big Easy. “I am taking Erica to see the areas that were affected by Hurricane Katrina and to see a few colleges while we are down there,” she said. Davis said she fell in love with the city after traveling there with Robinson during Mardi Gras.
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“If I like the schools, then we may have to transfer,” Davis said. Valencia Wooten, junior biology major, said she and her friends have not booked any flights or hotel rooms, but plan on going to Panama City for Spring Break. “We are last-minute people. It has been done before,” she said, referring to a spur-ofthe-moment trip to Nashville during Tennessee State University’s homecoming. Wooten said she wants to go to Panama for the beach, the fun and the time to enjoy not studying. “Usually when we plan stuff it doesn’t work out, but when we just go spur-of-themoment, it does,” Wooten said. Kendall Olds, junior engineering major, said he does not understand the logic of extravagant Spring Break vacations. “Some people will spend their last dollar just to go on Spring Break, and then they come back,” he said. “I think that is stupid.” Olds said he is going to forgo the normal Spring Break rituals and will work hard to save his money for a summer trip. “I’m going skateboarding
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Students share Spring Break plans
With the advent of a much-needed week off for University of Memphis students, classiness goes out the window in lieu of lost memories and inexplicable injuries. with three of my friends in June,” Olds said. He is against the traditional idea of students piling into a car and being cramped up on a long road trip when it is faster and more comfortable to fly, he said. Jennifer Taylor, sophomore journalism major, said she will party with a different group of people—her family. “My brother is getting married on Saturday, March 10th,” Taylor said. “I am going to take this time to not worry about school and just spend time with my family, which I never really get to do.”
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BY SCOTT HALL Sports Editor The Memphis Tigers will head to Tulsa, Okla., as Conference USA regular-season champions, but will need to win to capture the title outright. The Tigers (22-8, 12-3 C-USA) hold a one-game lead on Southern Miss entering Saturday morning’s game. A win or a Southern Miss loss will allow the Tigers to clinch the title rather than share it with the Golden Eagles. Coming off a 29-point drub-
bing of UCF, the Tigers will face off against the third-placed Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Tulsa (17-12, 10-5 C-USA) was eliminated from title contention after losing on the road at UAB on Wednesday, but they will still be fighting for seeding in the Conference USA tournament. Sophomore guard Jordan Clarkson leads the Hurricane in scoring at 16.5 points per game, shooting 44 percent from the floor. Scottie Haralson and Steven Idlet add 11 and 10.2 points per game, respectively. The Hurricane come into the
game shooting a collective 45 percent from the floor. The Tigers will likely be without sophomore guard Antonio Barton, who picked up a bone bruise and mid-foot sprain at the end of the first half against UCF on Tuesday. Barton’s injury wasn’t as bad as initially thought, and he will be able to play in the postseason, but will be unavailable for this game. The game is scheduled to tipoff at 11 a.m. tomorrow, and will be broadcast nationally on CBS.
Tigers bite the Bulldogs, retreat from the Rebels
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UM looks to gain seventh C-USA regular season title on the road
The Tigers can secure the outright Conference USA title with a win or Southern Miss loss on Saturday.
BY DAVID CAFFEY Sports Reporter The University of Memphis baseball team wrapped up a two-game midweek road trip against Southeastern Conference opponents on Wednesday with a late-game loss to Ole Miss and an upset victory over Mississippi State. Memphis (4-4) began the road trip on Tuesday against the No. 16 Rebels (7-1). The Tigers stayed competitive with the Rebels throughout the contest keeping the score even at 2-2 going into the eighth, but Ole Miss hit six singles and scored five runs in the bottom of the inning to defeat Memphis 7-2. The U of M’s only runs resulted from a two-RBI single from senior first baseman T.J. Rich. Junior RHP Michael Wills led the team on the mound pitching six innings, allowing two runs and four hits. Following the loss, the team traveled to Starkville, Miss., to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Tigers fought off an eighth-inning rally by MSU to win 7-6. Senior third baseman Jacob Wilson led the team with four RBIs resulting from a third inning double and home run in the fifth. Sophomore RHP Jonathan Van Eaton struck out two batters in the ninth to pick up his first victory of the season. The Tigers will host Bradley this weekend at FedExPark for a three-game series, before heading on the road once again for their next five games against Louisiana-Monroe and Baylor. Head coach Daron Schoenrock said the team needs to win at home as away victories won’t come easy. “We’ve got to take advantage of being at home,” he said. “We go on the road for some tough series.”
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