DAILY HELMSMAN Tuesday 03.26.13
The
Vol. 80 No. 089
Independent Student Newspaper of the University of Memphis
www.dailyhelmsman.com
UM student victim of fatal crime
(left) photo By Nate packard; (rIGht) photos coUrtesy of saM leathers
Aaron Vazquez was a sophomore communications major at the University in Memphis and an active member of the local music scene. “Aaron was the most light-heart- band, Taller Than Giants, which conToro Loco incident. The New China a.m. Saturday. By Samantha Esgro ed, welcoming person I knew,” said sisted of some of his closest friends. employee was treated at the Regional According to police, the suspect news@dailyhelmsman.com “He always cheered everybody up local photographer Sam Leathers, who left in Vasquez’s vehicle, a green 1998 Medical Center at Memphis. and never had anything negative to initially met Vasquez at St. Benedict Vasquez was a sophomore comToyota RAV4 with the tags 779-VWD, Two attacks, both involving a knife, occurred within seven hours of each which has yet to be recovered. Police munications major at the University of Academy four years ago. The two say,” said local record label manager other in the same shopping center at described the suspect as a black man Memphis, an avid member of the local stayed close via the local music scene. Brian Vernon. “I remember them playKirby and Quince, one resulting in wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and music scene and known by many as a “He always made friends wherever he ing a show to a bunch of elementary school kids and him just having a blast went and made everyone laugh.” positive figure. the death of University of Memphis gloves. Vasquez made friends with all the whole time.” “He was a lovely young man, the A similar crime occurred about student Aaron Vasquez. For those who want to pay tribute According to Memphis Police seven hours earlier at New China res- kind of student you wanted to have musicians, no matter the genre, said to Vasquez, there will be a viewing Department investigators, Vasquez, 19, taurant, a six-minute walk from El in class,” said Cathy Dice, Vasquez’s fellow musician Bret Max. “He was an incredibly respectful today at Memphis Funeral Home at was taking the trash out behind El Toro Toro Loco. Police said that it has not English professor. “The last day of class Loco Mexican Bar and Grille, where he been confirmed that the two incidents he came in excited about an internship person and even managed to bridge 3700 Germantown Road from 5 until possibility on campus, all dressed up in the gap between different music scenes 8 p.m. worked as a baker, when an unknown are related. Anyone with information about as a musician with no more than kind A male employee of New China a jacket and tie for his interview.” attacked him. Vasquez was able to Vasquez was commonly seen roll- words and a good spirit. He will be this homicide should call Crime make it back inside before collapsing stepped out behind the business at about 7:45 Friday night and returned ing around campus on his longboard missed in more ways than one,” he Stoppers at 528-CASH or text a tip and being found later by a coworker. by typing the keyword ‘AWARD’ to Paramedics pronounced him dead with a slashed throat. The employee and talking to everyone he came in said. Vasquez was a member of a local 274637 (CRIMES). n in the restaurant kitchen about 3:45 gave a description similar to the El contact with. 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.
Advertising: (901) 678-2191 Newsroom: (901) 678-2193
index
Tiger Babble Local Fashion
2 National 3 Sports 5 Opinion
13 14 16
2 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Daily Helmsman
TIGER BABBLE
Volume 80 Number 89
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Corbet
thoughts that give you paws
Managing Editor Evan Lewis
“I go to the Rec center to workout and the fire alarm gets pulled. Maybe it’s a sign.” @ThomasKJordan
Design Editors Amanda Mitchell Faith Roane Hannah Verret
“Who needs shoes? Adonis don’t. We play with or with out!!! Tigers go ALL OUT.” @curTAUn_call
Sports Editor Bryan Heater
“Does MAD party think money grows on trees? Lower tuition and more free activities/services? That money comes from somewhere.” @someGuyonCampus
General Manager Candy Justice Advertising Manager Bob Willis
“You have more luck using a wireless mouse with your own laptop on campus than trying to find an “available” PC w/ the lab map.” @sillydarla
Administrative Sales sharon Whitaker Advertising Production Hailey Uhler
“Deciding to walk to the UC 10 minutes before having class in the ACB was not my best decision.” @faithelizabethr
Advertising Sales Robyn Nickell Christopher darling Brittney Block Contact Information news@dailyhelmsman.com
Make sure that little bird in our ear is you.
Advertising: (901) 6 78-2191 Newsroom: (901) 678-2193
Send us your thoughts
@dailyhelmsman
The University of Memphis The Daily Helmsman 210 Meeman Journalism Building Memphis, TN 38152
“I’m voting for whichever SGA party promises to make campus warmer.” @McKTre “Relay for life booked us comics. We showed up and they had no stage or microphone for us. Told us to walk around and be funny.” @RandomonTheMike “It’s so cold! Maybe I should go warm up in the tech hub. That’s basically a sauna, right?” @addisonpiggott
DOMINO’S PIZZA Across 1 Socks for Clinton, e.g. 4 Mums’ relatives, in a way 9 Weber State University city 14 Trouble 15 Petrol purchase 16 __ Laredo, Mexico 17 Bolshevik film festival fodder? 19 Key of the “Eroica” symphony 20 Grant 21 With 51-Across, Puerto Rico pecan and Cuban coconut custard? 23 Ode preposition 25 Musician’s deg. 26 Auden’s vineyard? 33 Dawn deity 34 Last words 35 “__ Peach”: Allman Brothers album 38 Subdued 40 Montréal moniker 41 Jewel box item 42 Gym ball 43 Attic window 45 Doctor of music? 46 Side dish made with russets and Tanqueray? 49 Sigma follower 50 Hosp. readout 51 See 21-Across 57 “The Kiss” painter 61 Lot of baloney 62 Legendary musician responsible for what’s missing from 17-, 21-, 26- and 46-Across 64 It’s often stored upside-down 65 City on the Penobscot 66 Have a life 67 “Naturalis Historia” author 68 Parlement français division 69 “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee” author Brown Down 1 Cut down 2 Adam’s apple spot 3 Lincoln in-law 4 Looked askance
550 S. HIGHLAND
No Waiting! 323-3030
“Let’s go Tigers! I wagered the ethnicity of my first child for this game, so come through for me!” @isaacpwilson “#GOTIGERSGO!!! May our better exam grades be instigated by the good moods cause by a win today!” @ChrislovesAudio
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.
5 Actress Tyler 6 Left __: rewarded 7 Cologne crowd? 8 Zaire’s Mobutu __ Seko 9 Unrepeated event, in Essex 10 Roared 11 Upper-bod muscle 12 Cole Porter’s “Well, Did You __?” 13 A or E, but not I, O or U 18 Instrument heard on Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bookends” 22 EPA concern 24 45-Across genre 26 Sub 27 Happy __ 28 Legally prohibit 29 Côte-d’Or crop 30 Ecuadoran province named for its gold production 31 Its capital is Amiens 32 Gauge opening? 36 Bagels, shapewise
37 Closing word 39 Cyberface 41 Nutty 43 Smear 44 Denver-to-Wichita dir. 47 Q neighbor 48 Citrus hybrid 51 Soviet letters 52 Kazakhstan border sea 53 Pasta __: food brand 54 Long poem 55 Yorkshire river 56 Gas on Broadway 58 Tech debut of 2010 59 Just 60 Genealogy chart 63 Trial evidence, at times
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 4
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 3
Local
Friends of the Vasquez family share condolences on Twitter Aaron Vasquez, a sophomore communications major, was murdered early saturday morning by an unknown assailant. The Memphis Police department is currently investigating the attack. Almost immediately, friends and acquaintances of Vasquez took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Wednesday, March 27
sac2k13
see TWEETs on page 4
4th annual talent extravaganza rose theatre | 7 p.m.
Fri., March 29
tomorrow
PLAYLIST
SAC cinema: shreck UC theatre | 2 & 7 p.m.
4 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Career fair targets education students By Austin Reynolds
news@dailyhelmsman.com Career Services and the College of Education at the University of Memphis will be hosting their annual Education Career Fair on Wednesday in the University Center Ballroom from 1 to 4 p.m. The event provides an opportunity for U of M students and alumni to get their name out to prospective employers in the education field. Thirty-one employers are currently registered to attend the event, including DeSoto County Schools, Tipton County Schools and the Jackson Public School District. At previous education fairs, as many as 40 employers have attended. “It’s a very successful event,” said Courtney Cook, assistant director of
uuTweets Continued from page 3
Career Services. “They [visitors to the fair] will actually be able to meet with representatives from the school districts.” Cook also explains that visitors will have access to on-site interviews and be able to get information on how to apply for positions at the various schools and districts. One of those districts looking to fill positions through the Education Career Fair is Conway Public Schools, located in the city of the same name in Arkansas. This will be Conway Public Schools’ Director of Personnel Dianne Allen’s third year attending the fair on the Memphis campus. She explained that her school system is looking to fill a multitude of openings, including secondary math and elementary positions. Sophomore education major
Cody Wolfe is one of the many students interested in the event. Wolfe said he believes that the Education Career Fair is a good opportunity to network and gain insight from employers. Wolfe expects to obtain valuable information from potential school district employers. “If I meet representatives from school districts, they’d probably give insight,” Wolfe said. The Education Career Fair is free to all Memphis students and alumni. Professional dress is required. The University of Memphis Career Services website lists guidelines for what constitutes professional dress for both men and women. The site also contains a wealth of tips on landing a job, including information on how to build an effective resume. n
THE HELMSMAN’S
INTEGRITY IS
NOT
FOR SALE
VOTE TODAY
WWW.FREETHEHELSMAN.COM Bumper stickers and buttons free in Meeman 113 or 210
Student Government Election
ELECTION OPEN FROM 8 A.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 26 THROUGH MIDNIGHT THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Vote online at
www.memphis.edu/sga/election.htm
Solutions
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 5
Spring
Fashion 2013
Body mods continue to cause problems in the workplace By L. Taylor Smith
news@dailyhelmsman.com When I walked into the smalltown office with bright blue hair, I was braced for full impact. I was an unpaid, expendable intern at a country paper, so of course I was terrified when the publisher loped to my desk. “Well, Blueberry, what’re you working on today?” I was stunned. Surely blue hair was a cardinal sin in this conservative county? Thankfully, it wasn’t, and I spent the rest of the summer rotating hair colors, from pink to purple to an unfortunate week of mint green. I wasn’t treated with any less respect because of my unusual appearance, but other University of Memphis students
haven’t been so lucky. Amber Schalch worked with three to five-year olds at Woodland Presbyterian School for a year and a half. She dyed her hair fire-engine red, but she was told to re-dye immediately, despite the fact that there was no explicit rule against unnatural hair color. Because it can be extremely damaging to dye hair more than once in a few weeks, Schalch wore a hat that completely hid her hair. Hats, however, were against the dress code. “This ultimately led to me resigning from the job,” said Schlach, a senior dance and business major. “My children kept telling me I was ‘beautiful’ and how they thought I was ‘so cool for being different.’”
After quitting her job, her students’ parents reached out to Schlach, asking her to babysit despite her wild hair color. “I think they cared more about how I interacted and treated the kids as opposed to physical appearance.” Hair color isn’t the only body modification students have to be careful committing to; students have tattoos and piercings to worry about, too. The taboo against body modifications in the work place harkens back to a time when tattoos, piercings and unnatural hair color were associated with surly sailors and grungy punks. Now, however, at least 22 percent of 18 to 24 year-olds have a tattoo and 60
see Body Mods on page 11
LGBT ACTIVISM IN THE DEEP SOUTH A Talk by Jonathan Cole Vice-President, Tennessee Equality Project
Thursday, March 28 @ 7 p.m. Mitchell Hall Auditorium FOR MORE INFORMATION:
FACEBOOK MarxistStudentUnion WEBSITE marxiststudentunion.blogspot.com Email marxiststudentunion@gmail.com This event sponsored by The Marxist Student Union, The Progressive Student Alliance and Student Event Allocation
6 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Trendy, fashionable, right next door Crazy Beautiful boutique brings edgy style to Memphis patrons By Jennifer Rorie
news@dailyhelmsman.com Around the corner from the University of Memphis, off of Walker Avenue and next to Moe’s, a pop of color brightens the smallbusiness world. Crazy Beautiful is a boutique that opened in October of 2004. “We carry a little of everything,” Eryka Smith, owner of Crazy Beautiful, said. Fashion-forward items like cutoff shorts, studs and trendy tanks line the walls and shelves of the quaint store. Chandeliers hang above the dressing rooms, and a giant mirror takes the place of the back wall. “We are a boutique without boutique prices,” Smith said. Smith updates visitors about new sales and merchandise through their Facebook page at facebook.com/crazybeautifulclothing, and their website is currently under construction. “We are re-launching our online store next month,” Smith said. Crazy Beautiful stays on-trend with everything from ombre-dyed shorts to lace-rimmed collars “Staying a little ahead of styles has been what’s kept Eryka in business,” Chad West, operations coordinator of Crazy Beautiful, said. “We like to get girls out of their comfort zone and into what they might not have thought of,” Smith said. Crazy Beautiful has a stylist on staff who assists visitors with their fashion needs. “The [stylists] do a good job with outfitting people,” West said. “University students, early teens, mid forties, late thirties — we have a wide genre of customers,” Smith said. Sabrina Edwards says that she has shopped at Crazy Beautiful before. “I loved it,” Edwards said of her experience. “The staff has always been helpful to me.” Edwards recalls a time when she ordered something from Crazy Beautiful but forgot about it. After
photo By NathaNael packard | staff
Crazy Beautiful displays the latest trends in fashion in every inch of the store. The boutique is located next to Moe’s southwestern Grill and offers the latest styles for affordable prices. a short while, Crazy Beautiful called to ask if she still wanted her merchandise. Edwards describes Crazy Beautiful’s fashions as edgy but not necessarily for everyone. “I thoroughly enjoy looking at their stuff,” Edwards said. “Wish I was ballsy enough to wear it.” West credits “organic marketing” as a big key to their success. This word-of-mouth advertising keeps customers coming back and also brings in new clients. “We have a pretty loyal following,” Smith said. “Social networking is key to keeping up-to-date,” West said. In addition to their Facebook page, Crazy Beautiful also has active Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram accounts. n
THE HELMSMAN’S
INTEGRITY IS
NOT
FOR SALE www . freethehelmsman . com
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 7
photo By Nathanael Packard | staff
Crazy Beautiful displays the latest trends in fashion in every inch of the store. The clothing store claims to be a “boutique without boutique prices.”
8 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
The University of Memphis
International artists brought to U of M for
Style De L’Afrique fashion show
By Lisa Babb
news@dailyhelmsman.com The Michael D. Rose Theatre was filled with African-inspired clothing for every race Sunday night for the Style De L’Afrique Fashion Show. The show, hosted by the African Student Association, was centered on African-inspired fashion that can be worn for a variety of occasions by people from virtually any culture. Five international designers showcased their work, each as unique as their personalities. All were born in Africa, and currently live in Western countries. Their designs exemplify this cross-cultural fusion, but each in their own particular way. Marcus Hurt, recording artist and U of M alumni, was responsible for bringing these talented artists to Memphis. Planning began in July and started with 27 designers which eventually narrowed to five. “It is an amazing show,” Hurt said. “It’s actually better than I thought it would be.” London-based Vanessa Mukasa creates clothes that embody her personality: bright, bold and colorful. She fuses African prints with Western cuts, like plunging necklines and playfully short skirts, and adds studs to jackets for a modern twist. “I want to show Memphis African print fashion in a positive way,” Mukasa said. The continent inspires Mukasa through more than just its prints. She also draws inspiration from its diverse and vivid wildlife. Designer Afua Sam, CEO and creative director of Studio D’Maxsi Designs, showed formfitting gowns with dramatic slips and taffeta frills made of silks and luxury fabrics. Sam likes to give back through her foundation, Operation Prom. It is a contest in which any high school senior with a 3.0 GPA can enter to win a custom-made dress, makeover and professional photographer for their prom. Sam works directly with the winner to create a tailored dress she can
keep. “The goal is to empower young women,” Sam said. “I do it only for girls with higher grades, because I think by doing so it will encourage them to study.” Operation Prom is in its third year, and Sam is proud to admit that all of the winners have gone on to college. Designer Sheila Denanyoh from Ghana is also dedicated to give back in her own way. Owner of Ill-La-La Designs, she prides herself in owning an ethical fashion brand. Almost all of the fabrics she purchases are made in Ghana. She purchases them from her home country in an effort to contribute to the local economy. “My whole life I’ve had this idea that whatever I ended up doing in life I had to give back,” Denanyoh said. “I’m not a rich person, I’m not a politician, but I wanted to make a difference in my own way.” Denanyoh has been in many university fashion shows. Showcasing her fashion at a university is a way for her to reach young people in an effort to promote conscious and ethical consumption. “Part of my goal is to build a generation of conscious fashion buyers,” Denanyoh said. “What better place than at a university?” Men’s clothing was also featured in the show. Zeddi Loky, a Kenyan designer based in New York City and founder of Blackbird, creates menswear and displayed a number of suits, pants and vests. “I have had a passion for fashion ever since I was young,” Loky said. Nigerian designer Tori Famuyiwa, founder of Toriola, closed the show with a debut of bold, sexy gowns from his newest collection, “Goddess.” “I want to be able to tell a story about where I’m from through clothing, fabric and color. I wanted to do something that would not pigeonhole me, but that would speak to everybody on an international level — Asians, whites, black, everybody,” Famuyiwa said. n
photos By Nathanael Packard | staff
The Rose Theatre was filled with bright colors and beautiful people for the annual Style De L’Afrique Fashion Show. The show featured African designers from as far away as London, England. The Style De L’Afrique Fashion Show featured many traditional African prints styled for everyday wear.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 9
10 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
China’s first lady sparks fashion frenzy By Gillian Wong MCT
BEIJING (AP) — New Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan’s choice of attire has sparked a flurry of excitement over an independent homegrown label, an unusual phenomenon in a country where political figures are more frumpy than fashionable and wives usually shy away from the spotlight. Images of Peng, 50, stepping off a plane arm-in-arm with her husband President Xi Jinping in Moscow on Friday have circulated widely on the Chinese Internet, prompting praise of her style as understated and sophisticated. Eagle-eyed fashion-savvy bloggers identified the leather handbag she carried and smart, double-breasted black trench coat she wore as items designed by Guangzhou-based label Exception. The brand has been described as one of China’s leading independent labels whose simple but unique designs stand out in an
industry dominated by Western copycats. “First ladies are ambassadors of the culture and the design and of the soft power of a country. I’m glad that she chose to wear Chinese and take up that role of spokesperson for Chinese design here,” said Hong Huang, publisher of the fashion magazine iLook and one of the most popular microbloggers in China. Hong said it was too early to tell if Peng’s high-profile public appearance signaled that she would be playing a more significant role in Chinese politics than her predecessors, who — unlike many of their Western counterparts — have been largely unseen. “It’s good that finally China has a very pretty, very beautiful first lady and she can hopefully speak up for a lot more and complement whatever Xi wants to say, in a way, like all first ladies do.” Online retailers have sought to associate their products with what news portals are terming the “Peng Liyuan style,” with searches for those key words resulting
in lists of handbags and trench coats, many of which did not even resemble the items she wore. Heavy online traffic to Exception’s website has caused it to crash since Friday, with it loading only sporadically on Monday. The impact Peng, a celebrated performer on state television, is having on fashion bears some similarity to trends sparked by Britain’s duchess of Cambridge, the former Kate Middleton, who helped bring Brazilian-born designer Issa to the world’s attention before her marriage to Prince William. American first lady Michelle Obama has also lent cachet to designer Jason Wu by wearing a gown he custom-made to last month’s inauguration. For its part, Exception appears to be gauging its next move. Chinese politics is a traditionally secretive world and the company risks sparking a backlash by associating itself too publicly with the wife of the head of state. Some of the more conservative
UT Knox Sex Week under fire By Tom Humphrey MCT
NASHVILLE — Legislators critical of the upcoming Sex Week UT say University of Tennessee officials moved in the right direction by cutting state funding to the event. But they would like to go further. Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, said that UT’s withdrawal Wednesday of $11,145 in state funds previously allocated to the weeklong campus program on sex and sex behavior topics was “a half-step.” About $6,700 in student fee monies are still being channeled toward the events, and Campfield said that should be eliminated, too. “Those fees are mandatory for all students,” he said. “I don’t think most parents and students who pay them want their money going to promoting this kind of thing.” By Thursday, donations and contributions had largely made up the difference as word spread online about the controversy. Campfield said the Senate Education Committee has asked that UT President Joe DiPietro and Knoxville campus Chancellor Jimmy Cheek appear before
the panel to discuss Sex Week UT and UT policies on such events. Or, as Campfield put it, “Explain the academic merits of a seminar on oral sex.” The senator said he hoped the DiPietro-Cheek appearance could be as early as Wednesday. After talking with Education Committee Chairman Dolores Gresham, R-Somerville, he said the date has not been set, but it should be before the event begins April 5. A UT spokeswoman, however, said Friday that university officials have not received notification of such a request. “At this point, it has not been indicated to us that we are expected to return (to the Senate Education Committee),” said Gina Stafford. The committee previously approved UT’s proposed budget for the coming year after DiPietro appeared before the panel. The budget proposal was forwarded to the Finance Committee, the next step along the way in the legislative budget procedure. Campfield has also asked that the Finance Committee withhold its approval of the budget plan pending the UT officials’ appearance before the Education Committee.
Rep. Bill Dunn, R-Knoxville, said UT officials made “a step in the right direction” by cutting funds for the program, but he also believes further steps are appropriate to prevent what could be seen as support for “a hook-up culture” that is harmful to society as a whole. “They’re going to have to decide what they want on campus,” he said. “When you have an anything-goes attitude with sex, which Sex Week seems to be promoting, it’s not a big jump from anything goes... to crossing the line to criminality.” Dunn noted that when he and state Rep. Susan Lynn, R-Mount Juliet, made speeches on the House floor criticizing Sex Week as offensive, legislators also had before them legislation to crack down on sex trafficking involving children. Sex Week, he said, is “treating sex as something frivolous” when there are serious ramifications. Campfield said Sex Week is also inappropriate because “young children can attend because they qualify as students.” Some students can be as young as 15 or 16 in some situations, he said. n
among the Communist Party might frown upon the commercialization of the first lady’s image or criticize such attention as being reflective of an excessively materialistic society. Exception was founded in the midnineties by a couple who shared a love of design and the rock band The Ramones, according to Hong. Chief executive Mao Jihong, one of the co-founders, could not be reached on his cellphone. The label has expanded to become a high-end brand with nearly 100 stores and retail counters in China. Company spokeswoman Tan Yijia, reached in the company’s Guangzhou headquarters, said she could not immediately confirm that the pieces Peng wore
on the trip were made by the label. The city’s quality supervision bureau, however, said on its official microblog site that it has confirmed that Peng’s outfit was made by Exception. Despite Exception’s public silence, commentators in China’s fashion world are celebrating the attention on the label and, more significantly, the rise of the profile of a popular first lady. “It’s the first time that China’s first lady appears like a modern woman. I think she dressed very well, with taste and confidence,” said Zhang Yu, editor of China’s Vogue magazine. “After so many years, we finally have a first lady who can represent us so appropriately. I think it is a landmark event.” 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:
A Weekly Devotional For You God’s Ultimate Self-Revelation We have seen that to an unbiased mind there is more than ample evidence that there is a God Who has plainly revealed Himself as a Master Designer in Creation. He has also revealed Himself in the trustworthy book that is commonly called the Bible. There is overwhelming evidence, both internal and external, that this Bible is a book of supernatural origin. This Bible tells us of God’s ultimate revelation of Himself in the Person of Jesus Christ. The eternal Word of God became incarnate as He was born of a woman. The Word Who was God, was made flesh (John 1: 1, 14). God was manifest in the flesh. This is a great mystery and transcends our ability to comprehend or to fully explain. Nevertheless it is true. Reject the fact that Jesus Christ is God and you must reject the Bible that plainly says that He is. Not only do the Scriptures plainly claim that He is God, they also contain other unmistakable evidences that He is. He accurately foretold the future. He read minds. He gave sight to the blind. He healed diseases, including leprosy. He caused the deaf to hear. He made the lame to walk, and raised the dead. He walked on water and with His voice controlled the wind and the waves. This was no mere man. This was not even a superman. This was God! That being the case it would be wise to hear the instructions He gives to the human race. To despise the instructions of Jesus Christ is to despise God.
Grace Chapel Primitive Baptist Church – Zack Guess, Pastor 828 Berclair Rd. • Memphis, TN, 38122 • 683-8014 • e-mail: zguess@juno.com
April 8, 15, and 22 [by appointment]
Questions? Contact Angie Norwood: ardunlap@memphis.edu
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.
The University of Memphis
uuBody Mods
Continued from page 5
percent of adults have at least one piercing, according to a 2012 Harris poll. So why is the stigma more enduring than bad ink? Clay Woemmel, associate director of career services, said it’s because employers are still concerned about how customers will react, especially older, more conservative ones. “It is about perception and the particular image that an employer is trying to create based upon the demographics of their customer base,” Woemmel said. He admits that piercings are becoming more acceptable, but he still recommends that visible tattoos and piercings be avoided or concealed. “While such modifications may not keep one from being hired initially in some companies, they may prevent one from advancing to higher level positions.” Marshay Willis, a senior English major, currently has seven tattoos, and initially didn’t consider how having
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 11 visible tattoos would affect her professional career. “I wanted to be a teacher, and my mother told me that teachers don’t have visible tattoos,” Willis said. “When I worked at Sonic, they made me cover up my tattoos.” She doesn’t think the stigma is going anywhere anytime soon. “The only way prejudices like that die out completely is when the people with that prejudice die out,” Willis said. Woemmel recommends that students do their research on the company or organization before applying if they can’t mask their body modifications easily. “Generally, artistic fields such as art, music, theatre, advertising and so forth are more accepting than fields that place a high premium on traditional appearance such as business, engineering or law. Of course, these are broad generalizations,” Woemmel said. “For example, if one enjoys a casual work environment, a very traditional investment bank may not be a good fit for him or her.” n
Mct
When Sarah Miller, a senior at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Fla., started classes with green hair she didn’t think it was a big deal. Her principal thought otherwise. 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
Bird is the
WORD.
Follow us! @DailyHelmsman @HelmsmanSports
12 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Bringing spring trends to your closet By Shelby Smith
news@dailyhelmsman.com Bold patterns, beads, cutouts and more made their way to the runway for spring. Although the weather may not permit it, we can start planning how to incorporate the new trends into our closets. Put your own spin on them and you are sure to be ready for the season.
Peekaboo Pieces: Sheer fabrics and daring cutouts have upped the sex appeal for spring this year. Put together a midriff-baring dress with a little lace detail, and you are sure to turn some heads. Many think this is a trend that only deserves to be showcased on a nightlife excursion, but depending on the outfit, a leather jacket or blazer can be added with flats to make it business ready.
Statement Sunglasses: Although Memphis cannot seem to keep sunlight for more than a day, adding a pair of fun sunglasses can easily make a statement paired with more casual wear. They are versatile in color, pattern, shape and size, so it is possible to find the right pair for any outfit. Lines such as Prada and Anna Sui showcased floral detailed sunglasses, which brought a nice spring flare to the runway. Let your sunglasses be the focus of attention and keep the outfit simple.
Sporty Dresses: With their flirty A-lines and formfitting shape, sporty dresses have the potential to turn heads this spring. They work both with wedges and high-heeled sandals and for some added detail, incorporate a statement necklace or stacked bracelets. To keep it casual, throw on some canvas sneakers and a letterman sweater.
Bold Stripes: This trend can be rocked in a preppy way with nice loafers and trouser pants but can be taken to a different side by pairing it with details from 90’s grunge. Bonus: this trend has been around for a while and does not seem to be going anywhere. It is a timeless piece that can be incorporated into everyday wear.
Short Suits: These seem to make a comeback each spring with different variations of pattern and color. For both men and women, they are very versatile and can be appropriate for many occasions. Dress the look up with a pair of wedges or make it casual with a crisp pair of sneakers or leather sandals. With designers like Michael Kors and Tory Burch at the reins, short suits will definitely be a top item this spring.
photo By nathanael pacKard | staFF
Rachel Williamson’s statement sunglasses complement her spring attire.
Black and White: Although spring is usually associated with pastels and floral prints, the runways have seen a growing trend in black and white patterned pieces. The trend is appropriate to wear year-round and can make for a very sleek look whether going to the office or on a date. You can even add a pop of color with lipstick, shoes or accessories to complete the look.
Beautiful Beading: Influences from India and the Middle East made their way onto the runway with beaded details and embellishments. Depending on how it is incorporated, it can be paired with other simple pieces so it can be the focus or it can be mixed with patterns for a more daring approach. Either way, we can look forward to a little razzle-dazzle this spring.
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 13
National
Supreme Court set to hear 1st of 2 gay marriage cases By Michael Doyle MCT
WASHINGTON — California Attorney General Kamala Harris and unemployed consultant Jason Wonacott both earned their way into the Supreme Court for Tuesday’s oral arguments over gay marriage. Wonacott’s way was more painful or, at least, wetter. A Benicia, Calif., native and University of Washington graduate, Wonacott secured his seat in the courtroom by showing up outside at 10 a.m. Friday. He was number 13 in line, a place he held over four occasionally snowy days and nights, all to hear one hour of argument about California’s Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage. “I’m gay,” explained Wonacott, who’s 25, “and I would like to get married someday.” Harris and myriad other legal and political luminaries secured their seats through different means, though with equal enthusiasm. Seemingly everyone attending the arguments
Tuesday morning in the case, called Hollingsworth v. Perry, anticipates seeing history in the making. “It’s probably one of the most serious issues that will be dealt with by the court in a very long time,” Harris said Monday in an interview. The Proposition 8 case marks the first time that the Supreme Court has considered whether the Constitution protects a right to gay marriage, and, if so, under what circumstances. While the case is remarkable enough on its own, it will be followed Wednesday by oral arguments over whether the Defense of Marriage Act improperly denies federal benefits to same-sex couples who are married under state law, in a case called United States v. Windsor. Both cases have drawn widespread attention. The justices must sort through about 90 friend-of-the-court briefs, as well as various extrajudicial efforts to sway opinion. On Monday, dozens of companies, from Amazon to Viacom, including such blue chip corporate institutions as Walt Disney,
Mct
Cassandra Dickson, left, and Megan Eigsti, right, hold signs in support of gay marriage in Washington, D.C., on Monday, March 25, 2013. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over gay marriage on Tuesday. Goldman Sachs and CBS, took the unusual step of paying for full-page ads in The New York Times and The Washington Post to declare that
“America’s leading businesses agree: Same-sex couples deserve to be treated equally.” In front of the high court on snow-covered Capitol Hill, some people had paid others to hold their places in line since Friday in hopes of getting a chance to witness the hearing. One volunteer place-holder, Brigham Young University student Taylor Carter, said she had showed up at 5 a.m. Saturday to hold a place for friends who were coming in from out of town. Huddled beneath a tarp Monday morning against the wet snow that had fallen overnight, Carter said she probably would never repeat the favor. Both cases appear headed for close decisions, with the court split between liberals and conservatives. Both may be decided either narrowly or broadly. The Proposition 8 case, in particular, might be decided in a way that applies only to California, or to a handful of states in addition to California, or to all 50 states at once.
Help yourself while helping others! Earn up to $260 a month donating plasma
REQUIREMENTS 18-65 years old • Weigh at least 110 pounds Have a Social Security card • Have a current photo I.D. & provide proof of current address • Be in good health
4798 Summer Ave. Memphis, TN 38122 (901) 842-5500
2562 Frayser Blvd. Memphis, TN 38127 (901) 358-2511
“They understand the debate that’s roiling in the country,” San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera said in an interview Monday. “They recognize the importance of this issue.” San Francisco officials propelled the debate by legalizing gay marriage in February 2004. Several thousand same-sex couples were married before the state Supreme Court blocked the city’s action. Herrera then sued to challenge the constitutionality of marriage laws that discriminate against same-sex couples. The California Supreme Court recognized same-sex marriage rights in May 2008, after which about 18,000 same-sex couples were married. In November 2008, the state’s voters, by 52 to 48 percent, approved Proposition 8, which amended the California Constitution to declare that “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized” in the state. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in turn, struck down Proposition 8 in a way that didn’t affect other states. The appellate court, stressing the “unique and strictly limited” nature of its ruling, concluded in February 2012 that “the people may not employ the initiative power to single out a disfavored group for unequal treatment and strip them, without a legitimate justification, of a right as important as the right to marry.” Three attorneys will argue the case. Charles Cooper, a former Reagan administration appointee who unsuccessfully argued on behalf of Proposition 8 during a San Francisco trial and at the appellate court, will make a return appearance. He’ll be opposed once more by Theodore Olson, a former Bush administration solicitor general. Speaking on behalf of the Obama administration, also in opposition to Proposition 8, will be Solicitor General Donald Verrilli. The courtroom proper can seat about 400 spectators, in addition to 82 press seats in a hallway. Each of the attorneys who’s arguing receives six tickets. Olson, for instance, is using four of his for the two California couples whose names are on the lawsuit challenging Proposition 8. n
14 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Sports
Women’s tennis tames Southern Illinois, South Alabama
By Bryan Heater
bheater@dailyhelmsman.com In tennis, zero is more commonly referred to as “love.” Over the weekend, the No. 31 University of Memphis women’s tennis team showed lots of love to the South Alabama Jaguars and Southern Illinois Salukis, blanking both teams by a combined 12-0 for the team’s fifth and sixth straight victories. In Saturday’s double-header, the Tigers began the day with a 5-0 win over the Jaguars (116). Graduate student Tiffany Welcher and sophomore Alyssa Hibberd started the onslaught with an 8-1 victory in the No. 2 doubles match over South Alabama’s tandem of Mariya Krachok and Raomna Ghermani. The No. 44 doubles team of seniors Courtney Collins and Kelly Gray followed with an 8-2 win over Michaela Meszarosova and Emily Newton in the No. 1 doubles game to secure the doubles point and give Memphis a 1-0 lead. Welcher carried over the momentum in her doubles match and defeated Krachok 6-0, 6-2 in the No. 2 singles, while Hibberd clamed a 6-1, 6-2 win in the No. 4 slot to put the Tigers up 3-0. Junior Stefanie Mikesz captured the win for Memphis in the No. 6 singles game, and No. 39 Collins capped off the first match with a 6-2, 6-1 decision over the Jaguars’ Meszarosova to give the Tigers the 5-0 victory. The demolition continued into the afternoon against the Salukis. Welcher and Hibberd teamed up again in the No. 1 doubles match, and came away with another lopsided 8-1 win, this time over Southern Illinois’ Melanie Delsart and Anastacia Simons. No. 63 Mikesz and freshman Caroline Wegner finished off the doubles point, defeating Jennifer Dien and Natasha Tomishima, 8-2, for a 1-0 Tiger lead. Collins reached another milestone in her storied career in the No. 1 singles game. Her 6-2, 6-4 triumph over Delsart was the 91st of her career, moving her into a tie for second place on the all-time list for singles wins in program history. In the No. 4 singles matchup, No. 63 Mikesz ousted Ariadna Cairo Baza 6-0, 6-2 for her 62nd career singles win, good for eighth in program history.
Rounding out the day, sophomore Liza Tymchenko won 6-2, 6-4 over Anita Lee in the No. 3 singles, while freshman Skylar Kuykendall took a 7-6 (7), 6-4 contest at the No. 2 spot. Memphis got the second win of the day when Wegner sealed 6-1, 6-7 (5), 10-7 win against Dien at No. 5, and Gray downed Simons 6-2, 6-1 at No. 6 for a 7-0 drubbing of the Salukis. With the two wins, the Tigers moved to 13-4 on the season. Memphis’ final regular season home contests are slated for next Saturday against Conference USA foes UTEP and Southern Miss, with play set to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Racquet Club of Memphis. n
photo By alBert croZier | staFF
Senior Kelly Gray lunges for a ball in her singles match last Saturday. The women’s tennis team downed South Alabama and Southern Illinois for the team’s fifth and sixth straight wins.
OPEN 24 HOURS WiFi Hotspot
Receive 10% Discount on Any Entree with valid U of M ID
- Breakfast Served All Day Valid Only at: 3455 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38111 323-5300
Can’t Get Motivated? PP_Helmsman ads_1112.indd 1
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.
FREE
Participants receive $50 per office visit.
Same-day appointments available.
THE
Text FROWN to 585858
HELMSMAN! WWW.FREETHEHELMSMAN.COM
11/18/12 1:17 PM
Call 901.843.1045
©2012, Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc.
cnshealthcare.com
The University of Memphis
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 • 15
Tigers baseball drops series at Tulane By Corey Carmichael
sports@dailyhelmsman.com Memphis lost the season series in New Orleans over the weekend, and it came down to the ninth inning of the third game. The Tigers had the game-tying run in scoring position in the ninth but could not drive in a base runner from third to even the game and potentially the series. In the first Conference USA series of the year, the Tigers outscored the Green Wave 22-9. The run totals were skewed a bit by the 16-0 outlier win on Saturday in the Big Easy. After the series, Memphis moved to 13-10 overall and 8-7 in March. On Friday night, the Tigers jumped out to an early four run lead by the top of the fourth, but Tulane responded by scoring the next six runs. Opening conference play with a losing effort is not ideal, but head coach Daron Schoenrock drew some positives from Friday, specifically talking about sophomore outfielder Austin Hatfield. “I’m happy with his preparation and his work. He has put a lot of time in and he is battling. We still have a lot of guys whose first Conference USA game was tonight and everything is magnified.” Hatfield made only his second start on Friday, and Schoenrock had high praises for him, both for his defense and offense. Saturday would be a highlight day for the Tigers, as several play-
ers would play well, and lefty Erik Schoenrock would throw eight shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out five. Sophomore Colton Simbeck put on a show offensively. He went three for four on the day with two homeruns and five runs batted in. After the game, Simbeck talked about how it is easier to string hits together when teammates are swinging well. “Hitting is definitely contagious with our chemistry, when one guy gets going we are all going.” The offensive showcase on Saturday night would not spill over into Sunday. Tulane scored two in the third and another run in the fifth, but after a 16-run output the day before, the Tigers had to rely on Tulane errors to score. Memphis scored two runs, one coming off a wild throw and another when Simbeck scored from second on another error. Scoring off Tulane mistakes would not give Memphis the win. The Tigers left the game-tying runner stranded on third in the ninth inning. Losing the game 3-2 was disappointing, but a disappointing conference start does not doom the Tigers’ season, as the team will play the next two conference series at home. The Tigers will go on an 11-game home stand to end March and kick off April. First on the schedule, the Tigers will face Middle Tennessee State University on Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 4 p.m. at FedEx Park. n
photo By Joe Murphy | special to the daily helmsman
The University of Memphis baseball team dropped the series to Tulane over the weekend, one game to two.
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 HELP WANTED HELP WANTED POOL IMMEDIATE LIFEGUARDS TJ Mulligan’s IMMEDIATE MANAGER JOB OPENING JOB OPENINGS Now accepting applications Cordova for Summer 2013. Now accepting applications for Summer 2013.
RequiRements/Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Experience necessary in pool operations management • Must be current on all certifications • Train, recruit, enforce policies • Complete weekly staff work schedules • Must be flexible with schedule, work nights, weekends, holidays • Professional/confident with a desire to provide service to membership in a courteous manner • Friendly, outgoing personality that works well with others/ hands on management style • Eye for detail
Resumes can be sent to bob@memphiscc.org Memphis Country Club 600 Goodwyn Ave.
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
RequiRements/Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Must be current on all certifications • Must be flexible with work schedule • Professional/confident with a desire to provide service to membership in a courteous manner • Friendly, outgoing personality that works well with others • Eye for detail Resumes can be sent to bob@memphiscc.org or applications can be picked up at our guard house. Memphis Country Club 600 Goodwyn Ave. 452-2131
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. Learn more at
Now Hiring Wait Staff SPRING IS HERE and the Pub is Popping! Make great money working with a great staff.
Hiring for all shifts - must be 21. Experience a plus. Apply at 8071 Trinity Road Mon-Fri after 2p www.iamscribe.com.
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/
HOUSING month includes everything! Ask about our Spring Move-In Special. Call Carol @ 326-0567. Check out RICAS Properties on Facebook.
!
U of M Students receive a 50% discount 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.
!
!
www.dailyhelmsman.com www.dailyhelmsman.com
16 • Tuesday, March 26, 2013
www.dailyhelmsman.com
Opinion
Pastner upholding Tiger basketball tradition
By Bryan Heater
bheater@dailyhelmsman.com The best season in Josh Pastner’s four years as the head coach of the University of Memphis men’s basketball team came to a screeching halt Saturday afternoon by way of a 70-48 loss to Michigan State. While other teams are still fighting for college basketball’s ultimate prize, major changes commenced Sunday and Monday as programs are already laying out the blueprint for next year. The rollercoaster ride we call the offseason hit the ground running, as UCLA and Minnesota parted ways with coaches Ben Howland and Tubby Smith after they lost games in the NCAA Tournament. Following the Tigers’ 22-point loss in the third round, I was surprised to hear the number of fans criticizing Pastner and even calling for his head. A kid himself by head coaching standards, the 35-yearold Pastner was given the task of keeping the Tigers at the elite level former coach John Calipari had constructed, a task he has met with undeniable success. At this point in his career, it is impossible to measure Pastner’s overall body of work to Calipari’s. Calipari has had over 20 seasons to perfect his coaching technique and master the art of winning college basketball games. He led the Tigers to the pinnacle of the college basketball world, a time that will forever be remembered by fans as one of the greatest runs in the
program’s history. But, the keyword here is time. It takes time to build a team to the caliber the Tigers were in the mid 2000’s and Calipari was no exception. In his first four years, Pastner has done a remarkable job at keeping Memphis nationally relevant. You may not be able to measure his career against Calipari’s just yet, but when comparing their first four years leading the blue and gray, Pastner has held his own, if not exceeded what Calipari was able to do in his first four years in the Bluff City. In just about every category you look at, Pastner has bested his legendary predecessor, including overall wins (106 to 93), Conference USA wins (52 to 47), C-USA regular season titles (2 to 1) and C-USA Tournament titles (3 to 0). Like Pastner, Calipari took four years to win his first NCAA Tournament game and six before the Tigers first made noise in the postseason with an Elite Eight appearance. One complaint on Pastner commonly echoed by Tiger fans is “He’s a great recruiter, but not a great coach.” It is easy to come to that conclusion when you are following in the footsteps of a legend, but the numbers say it all. Not only has he surpassed what Calipari did in his first four years, but he has done so without any prior head coaching experience. It is no surprise Pastner has been linked to jobs at UCLA and USC. Success can spoil a fan base, and as a result, many coaches are not
photo By daVid c. MinKin | special to the daily helMsMan
Head coach Josh Pastner in his first four years has surpassed former coach John Calipari by the numbers, despite public criticism from some fans. given the time or credit needed in sustaining a program on a national level. Pastner is winning games on the court and recruiting at the highest level. No, he has not broken out in the Big Dance yet, but the Tigers are
getting back to that level under his tutelage. With a top five recruiting class and much of the core of this year’s squad returning for next year, Pastner has built a solid foundation in just four years as the head honcho with the future of Tiger basket-
ball in great shape. It was not that long ago that Memphis was winning just 15 games a year. Embrace the job Pastner is doing and see the bigger picture Tiger Nation, because like the saying goes, you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone. n
The Dining Guide Great Restaurant Values in Memphis!
Delight Yourself Today! 3545 Park Ave.
Mon-Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 12pm - 5pm
(next to Walgreens)
901.207.2738
No Museum ticket required for entry.
Free Wi-Fi U of M Students & Faculty can enjoy a 10% discount with U of M ID* *Not to be combined with other discounts.
Chicken-on-a-stick, Catfish, Po’Boys, Cheeseburgers & Much More!
10% Off Everyday with U of M I.D. Can You Keep a Secret? (21+ only)
Blind Bear Memphis
Tuesdays
$2.50 Fat Tire Pints & Half price appetizers 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesdays College Night, $ 2.50 Pints, Beverage Specials, DJ Dance Party, $7 Pitchers, Karaoke
Thursdays
$1 Bud Light Draft 9 p.m. -1 a.m., Karaoke, $ 5.95 Fish N Chips all day 4698 Spottswood | 901-761-3711 |DanMcGuinnesspub.com/spottswood
119 S. Main St. 901.417.8435 Mon. -Tue. Fri.: Thu. 5 p.m.6pm-3am - 3 a.m. Mon. Sat. & Sun.: 3 p.m. - 3 a.m. Wed. Fri. 11am-3am Kitchen open till 2 a.m. Sat. 6pm-3am every3pm-3am night Sun.
BlindBear901