03.20.13

4

Assault weapon ban loses round

8

Tigers to face St. Mary’s

12

Women’s basketball

DAILY HELMSMAN The

Wednesday 03.20.13

Independent Student Newspaper of the University of Memphis

www.dailyhelmsman.com

Vol. 80 No. 086

Arts organization cultivates community

By Joshua Cannon

news@dailyhelmsman.com The Sears Crosstown Building is nothing short of a historical landmark in Memphis. Decades before the department store became a corner piece of the Wolfchase Galleria, shoppers frequented the art deco high-rise, meeting much of their retail needs until the store closed in 1983.

From your grandparents to their parents the area, along with the building, contains the memories of many Memphians from the inner city to the suburbs.

A slow resurrection of the building began three years ago, when Chris Miner co-founded a non-profit organization named Crosstown Arts with long time friend Todd Richardson. The organization aimed not only to revitalize the building, but to breathe air into the lungs of the community surrounding it.

“We were awe-struck by its visual beauty, history and by [the building’s potential role in] neighborhood revitalization,” said Miner, who co-directs the organization.

According to the self-proclaimed artist, the location holds a special place in people’s hearts.

With Crosstown’s planned revitalization, the building will become

For an overview of the Tigers’ chances in the NCAA tournament, see page 9.

Panelists to discuss music and politics

By Jennifer Rorie

news@dailyhelmsman.com Photo CoUrtesy of CrosstoWn arts faCeBook

Musicians gather around the sears Crosstown Building at a local community gathering held by Crosstown arts. a “vertical urban village.” In short, it strives to be a home that will harbor learning and growing, arts and music, and all around positive growth for the community.

While remodeling the Sears building is a continuing process, a span of members involved with the non-profit organization have begun building on to the surround-

ing area. From 422 Cleveland St.’s contemporary art gallery to the brand new performance art space

see arts on page 6

Graduate school recruitment Fair thursday

By Samantha Esgro

news@dailyhelmsman.com For those interested in applying for graduate school, there will be a recruitment fair held in the Michael D. Rose Theatre on Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m.

The recruitment fair will have graduate record examination workshops at 3 and 5 p.m.

This workshops will be held by Karen Weddle-West, who serves on the national GRE board and also holds the position of the University of Memphis’ vice provost for Graduate Programs.

“She has a good understanding of what students need to know

about the test, so she will be having a seminar and workshop and answering questions,” said Nina Henry, president of the Graduate Student Association.

The recruitment fair is not only open to current students, but also to those wishing to reemerge on the college scene and continue their education.

“We want anyone and everyone to attend this,” Henry said.

The fair would also benefit anyone who is simply considering the possibility of graduate school.

“This is wonderful for anyone who even has an inkling that they want to go because you get to go talk to professors and stu-

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.

dents in the program and get a better understanding of what it would be like to go there,” Henry said, adding that she was initially unsure if she wanted to attend graduate school but kept it open as an option.

There will be faculty, staff and current graduate school students available to discuss information about degree options, financial aid, scholarships and fellowship programs.

“I love that they have students there, you can get a straight answer about what it would be like,” said Henry, who worked the fair last year.

Anyone who is timid about

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

index

enrolling because of their age need not fret — people of all ages participate in graduate school.

“I’ve seen people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, grandparents and parents who are doing it,” Henry said.

Potential students can also complete an online application for the U of M graduate school on the spot.

The U of M offers 25 doctoral degrees, 54 master’s degrees and 24 graduate certificates.

This event has free admission and parking available in the Zach Curlin Parking Garage, which is adjacent to the Rose Theater.

see GraDUate on page 6 National Fashion

4 Sports 7

Four members of the Honors Program at the Lambuth campus of the University of Memphis will participate in a discussion on Friday about how politics and music intersect.

This panel will take place in the Hamilton Performing Arts Center from 7 to 9 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Paul Mego, coordinator of the Honors Program and senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the Lambuth Campus, will be moderating the panel.

Mego taught as a political science professor from 1999 to 2011 at Lambuth University before it closed.

Mego was asked to be director of the Honors Program at the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus. A seminar is required every year for the program. Due to his interests in the course, Mego thought music and politics would be a great topic for discussion. “[Music and politics] has always been an interest of mine,” Mego said. “I’m not a musician, but I have eclectic taste.“

see PaneLIsts on page 3 8

2 • Wednesday, March 20, 2013

www.dailyhelmsman.com

Daily Helmsman Volume 80 Number 86

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Corbet Managing Editor evan Lewis Design Editors amanda Mitchell Faith roane Hannah Verret Sports Editor Bryan Heater General Manager Candy Justice Advertising Manager Bob Willis Administrative Sales sharon Whitaker Advertising Production Hailey Uhler Advertising Sales robyn nickell Christopher Darling Brittney Block Contact Information news@dailyhelmsman.com Advertising: (901) 6 78-2191 Newsroom: (901) 678-2193

Make sure that little bird in our ear is you.

The University of Memphis The Daily Helmsman 210 Meeman Journalism Building Memphis, TN 38152

Send us your thoughts @dailyhelmsman.

Try Dominoʼs New Pan Pizza!

7.

99

THE HELMSMAN’S

INTEGRITY IS

an pizza

2-topping p

NOT

DOMINOʼS PIZZA 550 S. HIGHLAND 323-3030

Across 1 Gun barrel cleaners 8 Be audibly sad 11 Poetic planet 14 Steel foundry input 15 Grounded flier since 2001 16 British lav 17 *Wanted poster picture, usually 18 Traces of gunpowder, e.g.

20 Big bird 21 *Well-positioned driver at Indy 23 Crib part 26 Volleyball divider 27 Biol. or geol.

28 Five-term sen., say 30 Coolers in windows, briefly 32 Med. care providers 35 *Sailboat built for speed 40 Before, in poems 41 Uriah was one 42 Female political refugee 44 Cycle starter 45 *Board meeting VIP 47 Rowdy bunch 49 Trains above the road 50 Fr. holy woman 51 Jug handle 53 Addams family cousin 55 Indian tourist destination 58 With 65-Across, a cappella group, and what the starts of the answers to starred clues comprise 62 Hosp. areas 64 Behind the eightball 65 See 58-Across 68 Chocolate shape 69 Kimono closer 70 Set free 71 Barnyard enclosure 72 1/60 of a min.

73 Tweezer target Down 1 “The __ of the Ancient Mariner”

FOR SALE www . freethehelmsman . com

2 South African lilies 3 Powerful person 4 BP takers, often 5 “Look at that!”

6 Let fall 7 Determined to have 8 Emergency gear 9 Has obligations 10 On a need-to-know __ 11 Whippersnappers’ opposites 12 Lecherous sort 13 Dutch South African 19 Calamine target 22 Pastoral places 24 Meeting with an atty.

25 Something to talk about 29 River in Hades 31 Dimwits 33 Popular dunker 34 Caught in the act

35 Train engine sound 36 Filmmaker Wertmüller 37 Planned travel route 38 Down-to-earth 39 Michelangelo statue 43 Golfer Norman 46 Connecting strip of land: Abbr.

48 Yaks and yaks 52 Bank takebacks, for short 54 Chef’s headgear 56 Chopper blade 57 “Am not!” rejoinder 58 Tops of overalls 59 Vet sch. course 60 Kimono cousin 61 Unimposing 63 Crock-Pot dinner 66 Brewpub brew 67 Burgle

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.

Solutions on page 11

The University of Memphis

uuPanelists Continued from page 1 Specific discussion topics include “Gender in Hip Hop: Hearing Women’s Voices in Hip Hop Music,” by Jennifer Haile-Ojwang, a philosophy graduate student, and “Media Interpretation vs. Artistic Intent: The Popular Portrayal of Ozzy Osbourne,” by Jonathan Orr, a University of Memphis alumnus who currently teaches on the Lambuth campus.

“In the past, Lambuth held academic symposiums, so I set it up in the same way that we have done it before,” Mego said.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 • 3 Mego feels that during many lengthy academic discussions, audience members do not have adequate time to participate and many valuable thoughts, opinions and questions are cut off.

“I want it to be very short presentations because I want the audience to be as involved as possible,” he said.

The panelists will give a 10-minute presentation on their specific topic. After they are finished the audience will be encouraged to ask questions.

“It is one of the best formats to let the audience participate,” Mego said.

“Audience participation is

important to raise awareness of the issues at hand — freedom of speech, media influence, an awareness of the content that exists and the ways that content shapes the thought of our society,” Orr said.

Mego says that the topics discussed by the panelists are controversial and expects different opinions to be voiced from the audience.

“There was an incident in the news about a teenager committing suicide and the media blamed this on an Ozzy Osbourne song,” Mego said.

Orr doesn’t feel that Osbourne’s work is any more controversial

than other cultural scapegoats.

Orr has been interested in the intersection of music and politics since the 1980s when Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center set their agenda to censor and regulate music it deemed offensive. His master’s thesis included “pre-internet age” bibliography material including a letter from the PMRC, material from the conservation group Focus on the Family and an article from Penthouse magazine. “[Mego] was unaware at the time [he asked me to participate] that my thesis and major work was in the area of music, media and the social construction of

deviance,” Orr said.

Mego asked many people to participate before finding the four who will be discussing their topics on Friday.

In addition to Haile-Ojwang and Orr, other discussions include “Frank Zappa and the First Amendment,” by Jon York, an aspiring musician and adjunct instructor at the University of Memphis School of Law at Lambuth University, and “The Political Manifesto Music of Richard Wagner” by Jeremy Tubbs, professor of entertainment music industry studies at the U of M’s Lambuth Campus. n

MCt

Musician Ozzy Osbourne is one controversial figure that will be discussed by the panelists.

sac2k13 SAC cinema:

woman thou art loosed friday, march 22 | UC theatre | 2 & 7 p.m.

Weds., March 27

Friday

PLAYLIST

domestic violence student film festival monday, march 25 | UC theatre | 6 p.m.

4 • Wednesday, March 20, 2013

www.dailyhelmsman.com

National

Feinstein’s assault weapons ban loses this round

By Richard Simon MCT

WASHINGTON — To advance a cause that has defined her political career, Sen. Dianne Feinstein brought the father of a child killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School to Capitol Hill, where he talked about the last time he saw his first grader-alive. She brought in police officers to press her case against her law-and-order opponents.

She made it personal, evoking the time she had sought a pulse on the wrist of San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, shot seconds before, and found her fingers “in a bullet hole.” And she erupted in a rare display of public anger when a Republican senator questioned her understanding of the Constitution.

But on Tuesday, none of that was enough as the Senate majority leader, a fellow Democrat, excluded Feinstein’s proposed assault weapons ban from a broader gun package. Nevada Sen. Harry Reid said he made the move out of fear the Feinstein ban would jeopardize the passage of more popular measures.

“I’m not going to try to put something on the floor that won’t

succeed,” Reid said.

That was the unofficial death knell, and brought Feinstein to a place she has been before. She suffered similar disappointment in 2004, when Congress allowed her 1994 assault weapons ban to expire.

The California senator would not publicly acknowledge defeat, vowing to continue to lobby colleagues as she brings the ban up as an amendment to the broader bill.

She said she would also seek a vote to ban ammunition magazines that can accept more than 10 rounds.

“Obviously I’m disappointed,” she said. “I tried my best, but my best, I guess, wasn’t good enough.”

But there was a tinge of irritation as well. Citing public support for an assault weapons ban, she said, “You’d think the Congress would listen, but they clearly listen to the National Rifle Asslociation.”

Feinstein’s measure would prohibit the sale, import and manufacture of more than 150 weapons — including the make of Bushmaster rifle used in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting — and also ban the larger ammunition magazines.

People who legally own assault weapons — 3.5 million to 4 million such guns exist, by one estimate —

would be allowed to keep them. To buy one of the existing weapons, buyers would have to undergo a background check.

Gun violence has propelled Feinstein’s political career. She became San Francisco mayor after Mayor George Moscone and Milk were shot to death at City Hall in 1978.

She pushed for the 1994 ban after a series of shootings, including a 1993 rampage in a San Francisco office building that left eight people dead and six wounded. She has become a favorite nemesis of the NRA, which has used her visage to raise money.

This time around, she spent weeks working to rally support for a new ban in the belief that the December school massacre would turn the debate. She pushed back against the notion that assault weapons should be allowed for hunting.

“Who is going to respect the hunter with a 30-round clip and an assault weapon going after a deer?” she asked at a recent hearing.

Republicans questioned whether the 1994 ban reduced gun violence, and contended that the new proposal would jeopardize the rights of law-abiding citizens. They

called instead for better enforcement of existing gun laws and stronger efforts to keep guns away from people with mental illnesses.

In making his decision and risking Feinstein’s wrath, Reid was attempting to remove an impediment to passage of more widely supported measures that expand background checks for gun purchases, crack down on gun trafficking and fund school safety improvements. All are seen as more likely to win passage.

He said the assault weapons measure was likely to win fewer than 40 votes in the 100-member chamber, well short of the 60 needed to overcome a filibuster.

His count underscored Feinstein’s struggle to line up support from rural-state Democrats, some of whom are up for re-election next year.

“Banning assault weapons was always a long shot,” said Adam Winkler, a UCLA law professor and author of “Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America.” “Gun control advocates will be disappointed, but dropping Sen. Feinstein’s proposal

may make it easier for the other proposals, like background checks, to gain passage.”

Still, Reid’s decision was a personal blow to Feinstein. She has regarded the 1994 law as one of her signature achievements. The pen President Bill Clinton used to sign the measure hangs prominently in her office.

“She’s faced tough odds before,” said Mark Kadesh, a former Feinstein chief of staff. “She fights the fight because she’s always fought the fight ... She’s surprised people in the past. Even if unsuccessful, sometimes you have to fight the fight because you know it’s the right thing to do.”

It was that sentiment Feinstein sought to reinforce Tuesday.

“In my heart of hearts, I never thought that this would be anything but hard,” she said in an interview in which she vowed to press on. “If it’s not this time, it will be another time. Does it dim my ardor? Absolutely not.”

And she spoke grimly as a veteran of the gun wars.

“There will be another event,” she said. “Mark my words.” n

Student Event Allocation Proposal Packets are Available!

Student Event Allocation is a program that allows Registered Student Organizations to submit proposals for events and programs such as speakers, lectures, dance performances, etc. Proposals are submitted a semester in advance of the proposed program—the committee will hear proposals for Fall 2013 programs this semester.

Proposal Checklist: Proposal Packets Available:

Now through March 29 in UC 211 or online:

www.memphis.edu/student_leadership/eventallocation.htm

Attend a Proposal Training Session*: or

Mon., March 4 @ 2:00pm [UC Beale Rm] Thur., March 7 @ 11:00am [UC Beale Rm]

*Not mandatory but HIGHLY recommended

Submit a Proposal Packet:

by Fri. March 29 @ 4:30 PM [UC 211]

Schedule a Pre-Hearing

to discuss your proposal: April 1-5 [by appointment]

Proposal Hearings:

April 8, 15, and 22 [by appointment]

Questions? Contact Angie Norwood: ardunlap@memphis.edu

The University of Memphis

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 • 5

n o i t a m r o f n I elf:

o s NNoottee ttollsbeelf:free i T Thehreerewwiollrpbreizfersee foo od , &dolots aow fo ays! givetaswaoyfs give f ! & lo

TODAY 9 am - 2 pm Rose Theatre

Speak with these rental properties and vendors about their services, amenities and specials:

Audubon Downs Blair Tower Butterfield Village Camden Grove Apartments Campus View Apartments Clear Point Credit Counseling Solutions CORT Furniture Country Squire The Edison Apartments First South Financial Georgian Woods Apartments The Highlander Properties

Midtown Place Apartments Miller Creek MLGW Penske Truck Leasing The Reserve at Dexter Lake The Stratum on Highland The Summit Town House Apartments Twin Oaks Townhomes Two Men and a Truck University Crossing The Venue Apartments

6 • Wednesday, March 20, 2013

www.dailyhelmsman.com

uuArts

uuGraduate

Continued from page 1 at 430 Cleveland St., the organization is looking to help artists from in and outside of the area.

According to Miner, the organization isn’t looking to make any profit from artists or musicians that book time in the Crosstown spaces. As long as they charge $10 or less, 100 percent of the profit goes back into their pockets.

“We want to elevate creative potential,” Miner said. “We’re trying to create more opportunities of bringing creative ideas and influence in the city, and creating ideas for creative exchange between artists in Memphis.

It motivates everything that we do.”

The Memphis music scene has joined hands with Crosstown Arts, helping to further the growth of the community. What started in a basement on Watkins Street more than a year ago has grown into a much larger aspect of the organization: bringing local and national music to the new space that Crosstown Arts has opened.

Ryan Azada, who is the venue coordinator at Crosstown Arts, has aided in bringing in shows of all kinds to the space.

“Shows in the new space have been good,” according to Azada. “The first show sold out, actually. It was part of the ‘Unchained tour,’ which is a traveling story telling event that had music, merchandise, and six storytellers who came on and told stories based on a certain theme. Our capacity is 125, and it was totally full. People were at the door trying to watch the event.”

Zohayr Shirazee, a former student at the University of Memphis, has spent many years playing in the local music scene. According to the musician, Crosstown’s community driven approach makes bands and people feel more comfortable.

Azada and Shirazee both come from do-it-yourself backgrounds — a train of thought that enforces the idea of spreading your music single handedly without a large market. When it comes to booking shows, Azada’s approach at Crosstown helps musicians do just that.

Azada grew up in punk rock, but never wanted to be a music promoter.

It wasn’t until he booked his first show at Saint Blues Guitar Workshop that he became passionate about what would become his current job.

“What I knew of DIY when I grew up learning about punk rock were people taking over places in abandoned warehouses, or doing generator shows in Virginia basements,” Azada said.

“There’s not a whole bunch of all ages shows, so it became my sole purpose in life to start an all ages venue, then a community arts center. It’s cool to help people, man. To pay five dollars, see four bands, and build friendships.

That’s my favorite part.”

While the Sears Crosstown Building is an ongoing project, events and galleries are sprouting up every week at the current Crosstown spaces.

More information can be found at crosstownarts.org.

“So much great stuff is happening in Memphis all of the time,” Miner said. “It’s not that we think it is a wasteland, but any city can benefit from new opportunities and ways to add to an already creative community.” n

Continued from page 1

Photo CoUrtesy of Mary kyle

U of M senior Nick Arus, double major in psychology and biology, recognizes the benefits of attending graduate school.

“I’m not exactly sure if I’m attending graduate school, but I think if I do, it’d be beneficial to narrowing my focus in my major and help me gain better insight into the finer aspects of neuroscience and give me more of an in-depth understanding of the subject,” Arus said.

For more information, those interested can visit memphis. edu/truebluefuture.

“If you’re wondering about it, you should do it,” Henry said. “If you don’t try then the opportunity isn’t even there, so just give it a shot.” n

U of M students gather information about Graduate school at the 2012 Graduate school recruitment Fair.

Can’t Get Motivated?

overwhelmed? mood swings? can’t concentrate? don’t want to hang out with friends? eating too much or too little? trouble sleeping?

When these feelings last for weeks at a time, you may be experiencing depression.

Call to see how our clinical trials may help.

Participants receive $50 per office visit.

Same-day appointments available.

Text FROWN to 585858

Call 901.843.1045

©2012, Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.

cnshealthcare.com

The University of Memphis

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 • 7

Tigers’ Ta es “I think just having the word doctor in front of your name is a sign of status and a way to show people you’re dedicated to your craft.”

Taylor Conklin, Film junior

“U of M has many benefits compared to other universities, especially when it’s grad school.”

Sudhansh Gampa, Business management systems graduate

What are the benefits of attending graduate school at the U of M?

By Deven Cyle

“Memphis is a really good area for finding a job and even with the bad economy, having a degree insures a job after school.”

“Going to grad school, you get opportunities to further your degree.”

Darion Cooper, Business management junior

Madison Pyror, Chemistry senior

“I believe the benefits of going to grad school are better job opportunities for students.”

Ashleigh Deener, Health and human performance sophomore

Change of season brings change of fashion

By Shelby Smith

news@dailyhelmsman.com

David Carson | MCt

With the changing season, spring dresses will start making appearances on campus.

Take a walk around campus and it is not uncommon to see one person wearing shorts and sandals, and another wearing a coat and boots. Memphis weather can be a pain when it comes to transitioning a wardrobe from season to season, but there are many ways to accommodate the new spring trends despite a forecast predicting continuing winter weather.

“The weather makes it extremely hard to decide what to wear. I have to battle with wearing clothing that is in season and freezing, or wearing winter clothing at the wrong time,” said Kaeyla Willis, junior fashion merchandising major.

There are those who feel compelled

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS SGA ElEction VotinG tAkES PlAcE Tuesday, March 26 @ 8 a.m. - Thursday, March 28 @ Midnight

View the ballot at

www.memphis.edu/sga/election.htm

Candidate Forum Meet Your SGA Election Candidates hEAr thEir ViEwS on thE iSSuES

Monday, March 25 @ 6 p.m. • UC Ballroom B

to hold on to their winter trends for dear life. Several winter pieces should be retired as soon as spring makes the smallest appearance.

“The heavy wool pieces like pea coats, camp socks, and boots that are made for snow and ice. Basically rule out anything that would make you sweat at the thought of them in summer,” said Stephen Caulfield, junior philosophy major at Southwest Community College and creator of men’s fashion blog practicalflair.blogspot.com.

There are also many students struggling with knowing when is a good time to make the change from winter darks to spring pastels. Some say it is not about knowing the exact time, but knowing how to transition without going overboard.

“Winter is usually full of earth tones: browns, olives, navy. Slowly phase out one of these at a time for a brighter version. Cardigans with a bright red trim and a bright tee underneath peeking out of your outfit can be a suitable step towards adding a spring flare. Just don’t go straight from a pea coat to a tank top,” Caulfield said.

A similar wardrobe adjustment can be made for women transitioning into spring fashion.

“It is definitely not too early for pastels and floral patterns as long as it is done sparingly. Use the pastels in cardigans, pants and long sleeve chiffon tops.

I know we Memphians leap at the sight of warm weather, but leave the shorts and sandals in your closet until later,” said Shenan Arnold, sophomore fashion merchandising major.

Shoes can also be a good way for working the new season into an outfit.

Choices like colorful oxfords, boat shoes and sneakers that can be worn by both men and women are good staple shoes in the spring.

“It is time for furry boots to find their way into a storage bin, however it is not time to break out the sandals and flip

see seasOns on page 8

8 • Wednesday, March 20, 2013

www.dailyhelmsman.com

Sports

Tigers to face Saint Mary’s

By Alex Briggs

news@dailyhelmsman.com The Saint Mary’s Gaels (27-6) defeated their play-in opponent Middle Tennessee 67-54 Tuesday night, setting themselves up to tango with the Tigers in the Big Dance.

The Gaels earned an at large bid on Selection Sunday after losing in the Western Coast Conference Championship game to No. 1 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs. Saint Mary’s

uuSeasons Continued from page 7 flops. Flats are also a happy medium that can be worn in all seasons,” Arnold said.

There are many ways of knowing how and when to dress for the transition of seasons. However, the easiest way to stay prepared for whatever weather may be predicted is to always make sure to tune into the news for the morning forecast.

“Check the weather and dress for the worst. You’ll have to adapt until it’s consistently above 80 every day. You’re not just dressing for how it feels in the moment, but what it will feel like six or eight hours from then,” Caulfield said. n

WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM

FREE

WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM

THE

WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM

HELMSMAN!

WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM

Bumper stickers & buttons WWW .FREETHEHELMSMAN .COM free in Meeman 113 & 210

WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM

played the Bulldogs three times this season, dropping all three contests.

Over the course of the regular season, Saint Mary’s had four players averaging more than 10 points per game. The leader of the Gaels, however, is senior guard Matthew Dellavedova. Dellavedova, a member of the Austrailian Olympic team, averages 15.8 points per game and 6.4 assists per game.

With Dellavedova at the helm, the Gaels possess one of the most efficient offenses in the country.

The Gaels averaged 75.5 points per game for the year, shooting 47.4 percent.

While Dellavedova is the man to watch, the senior has plenty of help.

Guard Beau Levesque is shooting over 47 percent on the year from three-point range, and guard Stephen Holt averages just shy of 12 ppg. Forward Brad Waldow, listed as 6-9, 260 lbs, averages 10.2 ppg and 6.1 rebounds per game.

This year, the Gaels have a record of 3-5 against other NCAA

Tournament teams, three of those losses coming at the hands of Gonzaga. Saint Mary’s has played two teams that were also on the Memphis schedule. The Gaels dropped a matchup at Northern Iowa on Dec. 23, 82-75.

The Memphis Tigers defeated Northern Iowa earlier in the season, 52-47. Saint Mary’s defeated NCAA Tournament-bound Harvard, 70-69. The Tigers also defeated Harvard, 60-50.

Saint Mary’s is returning to the

NCAA Tournament for the second straight year, a first in the school’s history. Last season, the Gaels earned a No. 7 seed in the tournament, but lost in their first round matchup to No. 10 seed Purdue, 72-69.

The Gaels return four starters and 10 players from last year’s team.

The Tigers will take on the Gaels on Thursday at 1:45 p.m. The game will be televised on CBS. n

VOTE

IN THE 2013 SGA GENERAL ELECTION! March 26th-28th

Please take a look at each student and their respective party before casting your vote VIEw THE bALLOT ONLINE AT www.memphis.edu/election.htm

Making a Difference Party (M.A.D.)

United Students Party (U.S.)

President: Ricky Kirby Vice President: EuDarius Jones

President: Addison Piggott Vice President: Mary Garcia

Senators: Cris Alex Watson (At-Large) Chessie Biggam (At-Large) Aura Mae Northcutt (At-Large) Melissa Byrd (At-Large) Stephanie White (At-Large) Charles Uffelman (At-Large) Elizabeth Rapalo (At-Large) Vincent Bleau (At-Large) Jimmie Williams (At-Large) Evan Kelly (At-Large) Jalen Griggs (At-Large) Carter Fleming (At-Large) David Blount (At-Large) Laurie Gianella (At-Large) Austin Russel (At-Large) Bronte Smith (At-Large) Chandler Peacock (At-Large) Alexandria Boyd (At-Large) Kiyana Taylor (Undeclared) Taylor Martchek (University College) Olivia Ingram (Nursing) Darian Conley (Engineering) Jonathan Roberts (Business) Kevan Hatamzadeh (Business) Hailey James (Comm. & Fine Arts) Christian Hudson (Comm. & Fine Arts) Markitta Stafford (Education) Lucy Blount (Education) Jay McCadams (Arts and Sciences) Tatianna Ingram (Arts and Sciences) Destiny Whitmore (Arts and Sciences) Hallie Norman (Arts and Sciences) Rachel Brandon (Arts and Sciences) Tyler Flowers (Arts and Sciences) Holly Strattford (Graduate School)

Senators: Jason Jones (At-Large) Victoria Maher (At-Large) Aaron Blackstone (At-Large) Tevin Mcinnis (At-Large) Aaron Robinson (At-Large) Matt Ennis (At-Large) Chantley Frazier (At-Large) Austin Kemker (At-Large) Charles Thompson (At-Large) Lauren Lammey (At-Large) Taylor Means (At-Large) Stanisha Walker (At-Large) Anne Marie Miller (At-Large) Alona Gray (At-Large) Mason Lin (At-Large) Dylan Singler (Arts and Sciences) Greg Weatherford (Arts and Sciences) Cole Sanders (Business) Caleb Lies (Business) Desirae Payton (Comm. & Fine Arts) Hannah Scott (Comm. & Fine Arts) Drew Garth (Engineering) Brooke Brown (Nursing)

ConneCt on SoCial Media:

M.A.D.: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Memphis-MAD/ 513508968699175 Twitter: @MemphisMad1 US: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ United-Students-Party-2013/349107658527307 Twitter: @USparty2013

The University of Memphis

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 • 9

Chances at a Final Four higher than ever in Pastner era

By Bryan Heater

bheater@dailyhelmsman.com Many months throughout the year are synonymous with certain events and holidays, such as Christmas with December, Valentine’s Day in February or Independence Day in July. For the basketball nuts of the world, March is synonymous with one word: Madness.

While teams spend hours game-planning and studying film, fans anxiously jot down and scribble out their predictions for who will win it all, only to scream and pull out their hair in the end.

Particularly over the past two seasons, fans of the University of Memphis have witnessed

the madness in full force, as the Tigers have been ousted in their opening game in the Big Dance. However, there is a feeling around the Bluff City this year that head coach Josh Pastner will get the elusive first NCAA Tournament win, and then some.

With a No. 6 seed, the Tigers are in the best position to make a run in the field since John Calipari’s last season at the helm in 2008-2009. Competing in the Midwest Region, Memphis has an opportunity to make some noise starting Thursday when breaking down the region. The Tigers’ road to the Final Four, like any other team’s, will not be a cakewalk, so let’s break down the possible scenarios Memphis may face on their mission to try

to get to Atlanta.

The scenarios are based on each game playing out as expected, with the higher seed advancing, except for the Tigers, which I will advance in each round to analyze the possible matchups they will face if they make a run to the Final Four and the keys to each game.

The Midwest Region is stacked with a number of teams that could push for an appearance in the Final Four, including longtime rival and the No. 1 overall seed in the tournament, Louisville, Saint Louis — which sent the Tigers packing in their opening game last year — Michigan State, Duke and sleepers, such as Colorado State and Creighton.

Barring an opening game let-

down like the past two seasons, Memphis would likely face the Spartans in round three. The Tigers met Michigan State in the Sweet Sixteen in 2008, handily giving the Spartans a 92-74 defeat. The Spartans finished the regular season in the nation’s best conference this year, the Big 10, with a 25-8 record and a 13-5 mark in conference play.

Michigan State’s defense has held opponents to 59.3 points per game and would pose one of the toughest defenses Memphis has faced all season. The Tigers’ post players will be tested mightily, as the Spartans outrebound foes by nearly seven a game.

Onto the Sweet Sixteen, Memphis would face a dangerous No. 3 seeded Duke squad (27-5,

14-4 ACC). The key to moving past the Blue Devils for the Tigers lies with their up-tempo offense versus an average Duke defense allowing 65.4 ppg (No. 144 in NCAA Division I).

More importantly against the Blue Devils, though, a Memphis team filled with top-tier athletes could expose Duke on the boards, as it ranks No. 225 in the nation being outrebounded by 1.2 boards per game. As guards Joe Jackson, Geron Johnson and Chris Crawford run and gun and create quick, easy looks, the Tiger bigs crash the boards and give Memphis numerous secondchance points to move on to the Elite Eight for the first time

see Pastner on page 11

Wednesday, March 27

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

Junior guard Joe Jackson will try to lead the Tigers to their first NCAA Tournament win under head coach Josh Pastner.

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

newly remodeled

the student donor center 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.

10 • Wednesday, March 20, 2013

www.dailyhelmsman.com

Tigers’ baseball scorches Skyhawks

By Alex Briggs

news@dailyhelmsman.com When a team bats in a lopsided number of runs, it has a better chance to win a baseball game.

The University of Memphis Tigers (12-8) did that and more on Tuesday night, scoring seven runs in the first inning against the University of TennesseeMartin Skyhawks (7-13), setting the tone and coasting to an 18-4 victory.

The Tigers’ offense was led by a plethora of hitters, but sophomore Bryce Beeler and junior Drew Griffin caused havoc for the UT-Martin pitchers. Beeler went 3-5 from the plate, with five RBI and two runs scored. Griffin

drove in three runs in his two at bats.

With one out in the first inning, freshman Jake Little doubled to center to start the rally. Sophomore Bryce Beeler followed up with a double of his own, scoring Little for an early 1-0 lead. But the inning was far from over.

Sophomore Carter White singled up the middle, scoring Beeler. Sophomore Keaton Aldridge followed up with a single of his own and a throwing error scored White. Junior Ethan Gross singled after a walk to sophomore Colton Simbeck to score another run. Leadoff man Zach Willis capped off the scoring in the inning with another

single to score Gross. And in a flash, the Tigers were rolling with a seven run lead.

The Tigers put up three more crooked numbers over the course of the game. After scoring one in the second inning, the Tigers scored two more in the third to race out to a 10-0 lead.

UT-Martin got on the board in the fifth inning, scoring one to cut the lead to nine. In the sixth, Tigers reliever Danny Toscano ran into a jam. After hitting the first batter and allowing a single, UT-Martin tagged him for two runs of their own. But, the Tigers hit in the seventh with another lopsided inning.

After the Skyhawks walked the bases loaded, Beeler came to bat,

Have opinions?

Care to share?

their four-game road trip this weekend, starting conference play in New Orleans against Tulane. Memphis and Tulane start their series on Friday at 6:30 p.m. n

THE HELMSMAN’S

Comment on our website

INTEGRITY IS

dailyhelmsman.com

Step Up to a Higher Degree.

The University of Memphis Graduate School Recruitment Fair Thursday, March 21 · 2–6 p.m.

Free GRE® Workshops at 3 & 5 p.m.

Michael D. Rose Theatre at the U of M (Parking in the Zach Curlin Garage)

Apply to the Graduate School on the spot.

Discuss financial aid, scholarships and fellowship programs. memphis.edu/truebluefuture or 901.678.4212

13-UOM-2268_Grad Fair Ad_Helmsman_BW.indd 1

doubling down the left field line to clear the bases. In all, the Tigers tacked on another five runs.

The Tigers substituted out the starters, but the hits kept coming. Memphis added another run in the eighth and two more in the ninth to cap their scoring spree.

Lost in the offensive assault was a solid outing by starter Michael Wills. Wills went five innings, allowing one earned run on five hits, and striking out three.

In all, the pitching staff collected eight total strikeouts.

The Tigers continue

3/4/13 10:43 AM

NOT

FOR SALE

WWW.FREETHEHELSMAN.COM Bumper stickers and buttons free in Meeman 113 or 210

The University of Memphis

Wednesday, March 20, 2013 • 11

softball readies for home stand

By Collins Peeples

sports@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis softball team (11-17, 3-3 Conference USA) plays host to Alcorn State (1-13) in a doubleheader Wednesday. The matchup will be the second game of a sixgame home stand for Memphis this week, finishing up with a three game series against UAB Saturday and Sunday.

The Tigers, who before Tuesday were on a four-game losing streak, look to get back in gear with the weeklong home stand and possibly carry some momentum with them as they travel to Jackson, Miss., to face Jackson State on the 26th.

If Memphis can protect their home field against Samford,

Alcorn State and UAB this week, the team could be looking at a sweep. With such luck, the Tigers would improve to an even (17-17, 9-3 C-USA) and would improve their home record from a current 4-4 to 10-4.

Memphis hopes to get on the board early and often this week, as they are 9-2 this season when scoring three runs or more.

Senior Morgan Mosby led the team during week six, hitting .583 average, knocking in three runs as well as scoring three runs and two doubles.

Mosby also leads the Tigers throughout the season so far with a .345 batting average and 12 runs batted in. Mosby holds two home runs so far this season and is tied with senior Lelani Bernardino

with 10 runs scored.

Junior Ellen Roberts leads the team on the mound, hosting a 3.36 earned run average in five wins and 11 losses, in which she has racked up 91 strikeouts in 108.1 innings pitched this season.

Sophomore Jordan Richwood ranks in the top 10 nationally with 9.8 strikeouts per seven innings pitched. Richwood also owns 79 strikeouts in 56.1 innings this season with a 5-5 record and a 3.85 ERA. The Tigers have the ability to improve their record this week, as Samford and Alcorn State have won a combined 10 games. The softball home stand takes place throughout the week, starting with the Alcorn State double header at 4 p.m. n

Solutions

uuPastner Continued from page 9 since Derrick Rose dawned the blue and gray and have one opponent standing in their way from winning the region, making the program’s fourth Final Four appearance.

Keeping with the scenario of the higher seed advancing, Memphis meets an all-toofamiliar foe in the Louisville Cardinals (29-5, 14-4 Big East).

After dominating the Cardinals in the first half at FedExForum in December, the Tigers watched as their lead and chance at a signature win against a top 10 opponent slipped away.

Memphis wants to bottle up their play against Louisville in the first half of their December meeting and stretch the effort to a full 40 minutes. In the first half of their game, Memphis held the Cardinals to 33.3 percent shooting and 28 points, while also allowing them to shoot just 1-8 from three-point range and owning the boards 17-9.

In the second half, however, the Tigers became lackadaisical on defense as Louisville woke up and scored 49 points on 50 percent shooting and 66.7 percent from downtown.

The keys to a win are within

Memphis’ first half of play in their first meeting. The Tigers suffocated the Louisville shooters, breathing down their necks on every shot and boxing out their man on each possession. The formula for beating the tournament’s top team was seen when the Tigers owned Louisville in that first half, so a full 40 minutes of it moves the Tigers to the last four teams.

Though it is unlikely things will play out this very way, the Tigers have a blueprint to reaching Atlanta and are as talented and athletic as any team they will face. Teams in the region like Saint Louis and Colorado State are more than capable of completely shredding brackets across the country.

No matter how many scenarios you look at, for Memphis it all comes down to playing their style offensively, crashing the boards to give them second chance points against teams that can make you pay for not getting the loose balls and defending to their capability.

The road to the Final Four is never an easy one, but the chance to get there is the highest it has been for these Tigers in five years. Let the madness begin. n

Make sure that little bird in our ear is you.

Send us your thoughts @dailyhelmsman.

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

HELP WANTED

IMMEDIATE IMMEDIATE File Clerk JOB OPENINGS JOB OPENING East Memphis law Live-in companion to help proivde support for individual with disabilities.

DSP/DST provide support for individuals with disabilities

Compensation $1,437/month Plus room & mileage, based on 22 days worked/month

Compensation starting at $8.50/hour based on experience

Apply in person at

5909 Shelby Oaks Dr. Suite 100 Memphis, TN 38134 or call 901-383-9193

5909 Shelby Oaks Dr. Suite 100 Memphis, TN 38134 or call 901-383-9193

Apply in person at

firm seeks file clerk to assist attorneys in large volume filing, data entry, mail and telephone.

Part time position, Monday - Friday, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Email resume to

sstroud@lawmemphis.com GAIN MEDICAL EXPERIENCE TODAY as a Medical Scribe with PhysAssist. We are looking for highly motivated candidates to join our scribe probram at Baptist East and Baptist DeSoto!

Email jason@iamscribe.com to schedule an interview today.

HELP WANTED Love Kids?

Kid Station is accepting applications Flexible Shifts • Great Pay • Fun Work Environment Call Chrissy: (901) 761-PLAY Candidates must be 18 and possess a high school diploma.

Guys and girls welcome to apply

HOUSING OFF-CAMPUS DORM Never have to move between semesters again! 5 min drive from University. Large, fully furnished rooms including a ceiling fan, mini-fridge and a huge closet.

Common areas, shared by 5 girls, include nice den with cable and WIFI, washer/dryer and housekeeping. Safe environment; private, secure parking.

Females only, no pets. $450/ month includes everything! Ask about our Spring Move-In Special. Call Carol @ 326-0567.

Check out RICAS Properties on Facebook.

Learn more at www.iamscribe. com.

HOUSING U OF M AREA 3BR-2BT large family room, all appliances, central air and heat, drapes, new carpet, walk-in closets. This house is move-in ready also has a storage shed in fenced back yard. $850 + $950 deposit. 901734-0224

www.dailyhelmsman.com www.dailyhelmsman.com

THE HELMSMAN’S

INTEGRITY IS

NOT

FOR SALE

!

WWW.FREETHEHELSMAN.COM

!

Bumper stickers and buttons free U of M Students receive ain50% discount Meeman 113 or 210 on display advertising space in The Daily Helmsman. Contact the Advertising Sales office at 678-2191 or come by Room 113 in Meeman Journalism Bldg., for ad sizes & prices.

!

Tigers get bid to WNIT 12 • Wednesday, March 20, 2013

By Jaclyn Redmon

sports@dailyhelmsman.com With a loss in the first round of the Conference USA tournament, the fate of the University of Memphis women’s basketball season was unsure.

The answer came Monday night, when it was announced that the Tigers had been selected to play in their third straight Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Tigers received an at large bid based on their RPI entering the C-USA tournament along with four other teams from the conference.

“We were surprised this year,” said junior guard Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir.

“Last year we knew right away after we were done playing that we were going to make it. [This year] we kind of got out of basketball mode after losing the conference tournament just out of disappointment. But just to have another chance to play is going be cool.”

The Tigers have played in the postseason WNIT the last two seasons, losing in the first round to Alabama in 2010-11 and making it to the second round last year after getting a win over Chattanooga before being taking down

by Missouri State.

www.dailyhelmsman.com

“It definitely boosts [our confidence] because we thought we were done. Our conference season wasn’t that well. We didn’t finish strong. We proved some people wrong I guess,” Abdul-Qaadir said.

With the Tigers coming off a tough loss in the conference tournament, head coach Melissa McFerrin feels the WNIT will boost her team’s confidence.

“I have to hope walking into the gym today that we have a renewed sense of confidence because we are still playing and there are 250 teams in this country that are not.”

Memphis [17-14] will hit the road to take on the University of Arkansas [19-12], Thursday night, in the first round of the tournament.

Arkansas was an automatic qualifier. Automatic bids were awarded by the WNIT to teams who were the highestfinishing teams in their conference’s regular season standings and were not selected to the NCAA tournament.

The Razorbacks finished the regular season with a home win over Ole Miss led by senior Sarah Watkins. Watkins was named SEC’s Co-Sixth Woman of the Year this season.

“We’ve got to handle Sarah Watkins.

She is a senior and an [SEC] AllConference player and from right outside of Memphis so she is going to be pretty motivated,” McFerrin said.

Another area of concern for the Tigers is Arkansas’s inside game.

“They are a team that has two post players that are significant contributors,” McFerrin said. “They’ve got quickness and three point shooting in their guards but no one player that seems to be incredibly dominant on the perimeter. It is going to be critical that we are solid all over the court but we have to give more attention to their bigs.”

With a second chance to their season, the Tigers have hit the court hard in practice to work out some kinks that caught up with them during the regular season.

“We’ve practiced this weekend. I thought we had a couple good practices, focusing on very specific things that we feel like we need to improve upon, our transition defense and our zone offense,” McFerrin said.

McFerrin knows her team is staring at a great opportunity. She hopes the second chance well rejuvenate her team. The Tigers feel like they deserve

photo By Albert Crozier | staff

Freshman guard Ariel Hearn has a chance to play in the postseason as the women’s basketball team received a bid to play in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. to be where they are, but know they said. “We can make it further than we did last year.” n have to prove it.

“I know we can do it,” Abdul-Qaadir

New Poplar Plaza

NOW OPEN! 24 hours a day at 3444 Plaza Ave.

Stop by your new Poplar Plaza Kroger to pick up your Memphis Tigers’ game time supplies for this weekend’s game!

Chips & Dip • Ready-to-cook-pizza • Steamed Shrimp • Party Trays • Soft Drinks to Craft Beer • U of M Apparel in the Tiger’s Den

GO TIGERS!