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SGA proposes to amend By L. Taylor Smith

news@dailyhelmsman.com On April 23 and 24, the student body will be able to vote on two changes to the Student Government Association’s constitution. The first amendment would remove the speaker of the senate position, and all responsibilities and duties would be transferred to the vice president of SGA. The second would raise the cumulative GPA requirement for senators and executive officers. Mary Garcia, the current speaker of the senate, does not support the first proposal. “The duties of the speaker and vice president are too much to put on one student,” Garcia, sophomore business economics major, said. Russell Born, the current president of SGA, said that having the vice president take over the duties of the speaker of the senate would save the SGA $10,000 in stipend payments. “We’ve found a lot of times the vice president ends up taking the speaker role, so by eliminating the position we hope to have a stronger SGA,” Born said. “If you removed the position, it frees up $10,000 and we could use that to give back to the students.” If the amendment passes, the money would revert back to the Student Activity Fee. The second referendum would raise the cumulative GPA requirements from 2.0 to 2.5 for senators and from 2.75 to 3.0 for executive members. “Had the new standards been in effect this past fall, only one senator would not have been able to continue,” Dean Stephen Petersen, associate vice president for student affairs and advisor to SGA, said. “For the most part, those elected to serve in the SGA, both as officers and senators, are very good students.” Melissa Pankuch, senior art

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Mechanical engineering seniors Stephen Louie (left) and Aubrey Mills (right) with biomedical engineering senior Grace Waters (back) utilize the Blue Line to take a trip to the Park Avenue campus.

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The driver of a Blue Line bus has been issued a citation for failure to maintain a safe lookout after a collision that occurred about 2 p.m. on Wednesday. The bus was actually part of the Grey Line, which includes the Park Avenue campus loop.

Perry Wade, junior international business major, was stopped in the left lane at the stop sign located on the corner of Southern Avenue and Patterson Street. Wade said he was starting to proceed through the intersection when he was sideswiped. Darryl W. Smith, the driver of the Blue Line bus, was in the right lane and began turning right from Southern

Avenue over the railroad tracks when the rear bumper of the bus collided with the side of Wade’s car. Both vehicles were westbound when the accident occurred. “My mirror was completely broken off,” Wade said. The police report detailed the damages to Wade’s vehicle as “moderate,” while the Blue Line bus’ damages were

“minor.” The only damages sustained by the bus were located on the rear bumper, while two areas of Wade’s car, the front right side and the passenger side, were damaged. According to the police report filed, Smith “looked in his rearview mirror and saw no vehicles, [then] started a

to change that perception by presenting a Food Truck Rodeo, which is a gathering of multiple food trucks in one location, to provide quality food at affordable rates, every Sunday at noon. “You would be surprised what can come out of a food truck,” said Derrick Clark, 41, vice president of the MFTA, while preparing a lobster roll — his signature dish. While the concept is not new,

food trucks are rapidly growing in popularity in urban centers across the country. A struggling economy has forced would-be restaurateurs to find ways to cut overhead without sacrificing the quality of their food. Thus the food truck revolution was born. Clark, an Iraqi War veteran, came up with the idea to open his food tuck, A Square Meal on Wheels, while attending L’Ecole Culinaire. At the cooking school,

Clark was assigned a restaurant project where he was given a $300,000 imaginary budget for opening his own restaurant. Clark decided to take it to the next level by actually purchasing his own food truck and financing it within the parameters of the assignment. Fellow classmate Roy Rachel took a page from his friend’s

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Special to the Daily Helmsman If you are like most students, when you think of Shelby Farms in the spring, many things might come to mind such as kayaks, kites, wind, walking and wildlife. But would you also include gourmet cooking on your list? While it may not be on many people’s list yet, the Memphis Food Truckers Association hopes

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Diﬀerent cultures under one roof By Melissa Wray

news@dailyhelmsman.com Students, faculty and staff at the University of Memphis who have a taste for foreign cuisine, music and free t-shirts have an opportunity to satisfy all three desires this weekend—free of charge. Tomorrow, the Student Government Association and the Office of Multicultural Affairs will play host to the Multicultural Affairs Festival from noon to 2 p.m. on the U of M’s student plaza. Twenty-five cultural-based organizations from both inside and outside the U of M will be there to show visitors the meanings behind their cultures and help promote a safer environment for cultural learning,

as well as increase an enthusiasm to promote more culturally centered events. In addition to the various cultures being represented, graduate assistant Srividya Kalidindi mentioned that there will be plenty of dance performances. “We have performances from all cultures, such as Asian, Persian and Native Americans,” she said. “We even have an African hip-hop group coming in to perform.” The purpose of the festival, according to Kalidindi, is to celebrate diversity at the U of M and to give people a chance to learn tolerance of other cultures.

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However, multicultural affairs coordinator Linda Hall said people should not only be culturally tolerant, but they should embrace the diversity as well. “If one embraces the differences of another culture, that’s considered an education for them,” she said. n

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Special to the Daily Helmsman When most people think of record labels they picture big producers and rich executives in cities like New York, Los Angeles or Nashville. What might surprise some is that the University of Memphis has two of its own record labels, one of which is run by a small group of students through a class called record company operations. A process that, on average, takes about a year for most companies to complete, these students have had only four months to accomplish. Kevin Erickson, the assistant professor of music business and teacher of the class,

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was impressed. “We’ve accomplished more in this time than I could imagine,” Erickson said. “It’s incredible.” The class had to find and sign an artist and record, mix, master and replicate an album, then host and market a release party — all before the semester ends. To add to the mix, the class only had a budget of $1,500 to spend on everything from the CD production to posters. For perspective, most budgets from your major labels are in the six-figure range. The experience serves as a learning opportunity to understand how the music industry works, both the good and the bad. It teaches how to work with deadlines, artists, production companies, venues, etc. While a teacher is used as a faculty advisor, all decisions and tasks are handled by the students. Any mishaps such as artists not showing up to a recording session or a graphic designer not

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uuFood Continued from page 1 book and opened his own food truck, Royal Flavors, soon after graduation. “I have no regrets, I love what I do,” Rachel said. “Going to the special events, meeting new people, I wish I could have started this five or 10 years ago, but timing is everything.” Kim and Jeff “Pops” Toney also followed their dream and poured their life savings into their aptly named food truck, Pop’s Smokehouse. The Toneys took their show on the road, even taking top honors for best barbecue sauce in the West Memphis Fall Carnival in Arkansas and the Watermelon Carnival in Water Valley, Miss. At times, business was slow, but that all changed when they joined the MFTA. The MFTA consists of several dozen local food trucks, and was formed to help the food truckers synchronize their whereabouts, work with the city to open up new places to operate, establish a social media presence to inform the public and organize the weekly rodeos. “It’s great to see such positive sense of community coming together around food,” said Adam Weeks of Lynn, Ark., who bicycled to the park from Midtown with a friend via the Greenway. Weeks was not the only patron who enjoyed the traditionally paradoxical notion of eating restaurant quality food in the park. “I love it,” Elise Harris, 25, said. “We can come out, exercise really hard and then not feel bad about stuffing our faces.” Clark is currently working with the Memphis Park Commission and local musicians to bring live entertainment to the event that will run every Sunday until late fall. For additional information about upcoming events, you can visit the MFTA website at www.memphisfoodtruckers.org. n

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Tigers’ Ta es “I’m going to Arkansas and Florida. I’ll probably hang out at the beach.”

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uuSGA Continued from page 1 history major, is surprised the GPA requirement is as low as it is. “Leaders on campus should be able to balance education and involvement,” Pankuch said. “A 2.5 should definitely be required.” Petersen said the last vote to change the SGA constitution was approximately four years ago. “Both of the proposed referenda came from last summer’s retreat discussion,” he said. “The SGA leadership expected that there might be some additional changes proposed, which never materialized, but this is the

“I am traveling the world! Germany, Scotland, South America and maybe Africa!” Gwenyth Stoecker, Exercise and sport science junior

reason they delayed the voting on these two items until this spring.” Whenever there are proposed changes to the SGA constitution, they must be approved by a vote of the student body. The changes to the constitution would take effect for the 2014-2015 school year; the 2013-2014 SGA would be unaffected. To vote, students will use the same system used for SGA elections. “Students can vote on their phones or from any laptop or desktop computer,” Petersen said. Students can view the current SGA constitution at memphis.edu/sga. n

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Lambdapalooza raises money for Mid-South Food Bank By Corey Carmichael

news@dailyhelmsman.com Tonight, Lamba Chi Alpha fraternity is hosting their second annual Lambdapalooza event to raise money for the Mid-South Food Bank. Lambdapalooza is a benefit concert and is one of the fraternity’s biggest events. This year, the concert will be at the LXA houses on Watauga Avenue. The lineup features four groups, three of which are local. Nationally acclaimed band Star & Micey, Andrew Duhon, Gage Markey and Lauren Moscato are performing at the event. One of the members in charge of Lambdapalooza, Domenic Martini, said this year the fraternity focused on reaching out to local artists.

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“As someone who has played an instrument, I’ve always been interested in supporting local Memphis artists,” Martini said. “I think it is important.“ Star & Micey is performing in Memphis for the second time this month, also playing at BlueTOM Fest at the University of Memphis. The four-man group is stopping in their hometown of Memphis before playing in Columbus, Miss. on Saturday night. Andrew Duhon has been on a tour of the East Coast, kicking off his new CD’s national release on April 30. The New Orleans native sings folk blues, and his major influences include Van Morrison and Bob Dylan. The fraternity also reached out to local University students in the

lineup. Gage Markey is a member of LXA and Lauren Moscato is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. LXA member Dixon Williams talked about the differences from last year’s event. “This year we’re hoping for a good turn out,” he said. “We chose more of a central location, and incorporating local music was important this year as well.” Martini agreed and said it was important to support local artists to draw more interest from the students at the University of Memphis. Tickets are sold by any LXA member before the event for $7, tickets at the door will cost $10. The music starts at 7:30 p.m. and will last until 11 at the LXA houses, 3605 Watauga Ave. n

“We’re always open to new experiences,” they said. “We’re Continued from page 3 used to working with deadlines, but the timeline has been quicker getting a design in on time are than we’re used to. Overall it’s on the class’ shoulders to make been pretty good.” work. Erickson said that in a way The album features an array it can be good when something of reggae from soul to roots. The goes wrong. first six tracks on the album are “You learn and take away more done by the record from the experience,” operations class, and he said. We’re used to working with the last four titles are For Megan deadlines, but the timeline has done by the band’s Carolan, the class’ president, one of been quicker than we’re used to. personal engineer. These two sesthe biggest chalOverall it’s been pretty good.” sions come together lenges has been to create the full making sure everyTHE CHINESE CONNECTION DUB EMBASSY, length LP, “The Firm one keeps on track Local reggae band Foundation.” with their deadThe release party lines. Previous is set for Saturday, classes have done compilation albums and have Dub Embassy. The band said the April 20 at Newby’s. Doors open only had a 50 percent success experience has been a whirlwind at 8:30 p.m. with a $5 cover. n rate in getting a finished product for them.

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released on time. “This experience has challenged me,” she said. “My leadership skills have vastly grown from the project. I’ve enjoyed watching the music come alive.” This year’s class is working with one artist, a reggae band called The Chinese Connection

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Tigers battling for first place

By Jordan Thomas

sports@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis baseball team (24-14, 7-5 Conference USA) hosts the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (19-17, 8-4 C-USA) in a crucial three-game series this weekend. The Tigers have won 10 out of their last 11 games, and look to carry the momentum into the weekend series with the Golden Eagles. Memphis has defeated UAB, Ole Miss and Murray State in the past week. “We have two of the hottest teams playing this weekend,” associate head coach Fred Corral said. “We hope our guys are ready for that challenge.” Southern Miss is in first place i n the

right-hander Conor Fisk (3-1, conference, but sport an aver- into the series. The last time the two teams 2.38 ERA) will pitch the series age overall record. However, the Golden Eagles come into the squared off was in the opening finale Sunday at 1 p.m. “Two-thirds of their starting series riding an eight-game win- round of the C-USA Tournament ning streak and are 9-1 in their last May in Pearl, Miss. The pitching is back,” Schoenrock “Their all-conference last 10 games. Southern Miss has Tigers won that game 14-3 in a said. a 4-6 record on the road this sea- run-rule-shortened eight-inning pitcher is back, and most of their son, while the Tigers are 18-10 game. But many of the Tigers line-up.” The Tigers come into the from that team have graduated at home. series tied for third “We’ve started in the conference, to understand the We’ve started to understand but winning the importance [of ] series could prowhat home turf is,” the importance [of] what home pel them into first. head coach Daron turf is. We have to make life Tigers’ pitchers Schoenrock said. have thrown back“We have to make uncomfortable for them at to-back shutouts life uncomfortable home.” and have the lowfor them at home.” est earned run The G ol d e n DARON SCHOENROCK, average in the E agles’ star ting Head coach conference, rankcatcher Chase Fowler ing 21st nationally. is the current C-USA Memphis leads, or is Hitter of the Week, near the top, in every major pitchposting a .330 batting average. and moved on. Southern Miss will send left- ing category in the conference. Fowler went 7-17 with two triples Memphis’ bats are also coming and two walks. He also drove handed pitcher Jake Drehoff (1-4, in five runs while scoring five 3.57 ERA) to the mound Friday at around, leading the conference in runs. He leads the Southern Miss 6:30 p.m. Right-hander Andrew batting average with a .280 mark. squad with 19 runs batted in and Pierce (7-1, 1.83 ERA) toes the The Tigers are second in the conbrings a five-game hitting streak mound Saturday at 2 p.m. and ference in hits and runs scored

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this season and are near the top in almost every major batting category as well. “Their solid weekend rotation is going to be the challenge for our young hitters,” Schoenrock said. The Tigers will throw three southpaws this weekend against the Golden Eagles. Sam Moll (6-2, 2.59 ERA) gets the nod Friday night. Moll is 10 strikeouts shy of cracking into the top 10 in Memphis history. Erik Schoenrock (5-2, 2.03 ERA) threw a complete game against UAB in his last start and his second on the season. Schoenrock is matched up against Pierce, who is one of the most dominant pitchers in the conference. Alex Gunn (2-2, 2.30 ERA) is slated for the finale on Sunday. Tom III will be at the game Friday night, and on Saturday afternoon, the U of M will retire the jersey of former Tiger Mike Dlugach. The series will be played at FedExPark. n

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Tennis ready for C-USA Championship

By Meagan Nichols

sports@dailyhelmsman.com After a first round bye, the University of Memphis women’s tennis team steps onto the court this afternoon to begin play in the Conference USA championships. The four-day event got underway Thursday in the Lone Star state at the John E. Hoff Tennis Courts. The No. 10 seed University of Houston Cougars are the tournament host. The Tigers received the No. 3 spot in the tournament behind No.1 Rice and No. 2 Tulsa. All three teams received first round byes. After the loss to Tulsa this past weekend, the Tigers fell in the national rankings released by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Tuesday from

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The Tigers face the winner of match five between the No. 11 seed East Carolina Pirates and No. 6 seed University of Central Florida Knights in the quarterfinals today at 2 p.m. If the Tigers win, they advance to the semifinals Saturday at 2 p.m. Walker said it is going to take a lot of discipline and a relaxed and positive attitude on every point to win the C-USA Tournament. Graduate student Tiffany Welcher, sophomore Alyssa Hibberd and freshman Caroline Wegner are all playing at a very high level right now, “which is a strength the Tigers bring into the tournament,” Walker said. “We have one or two players not as confident as them, but I think they will step up this weekend

Our girls are resilient and we feel very good about playing Tulsa outside at a neutral facility.”

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No. 28 to No. 33, while Rice held the No. 20 slot and Tulsa climbed from No. 26 to No. 24. The loss against Tulsa marked the second time the Tigers fell to the Golden Hurricanes this season. Head coach Lee Taylor Walker said Memphis and Tulsa are familiar with each other’s style of play, but said his Tigers are deeper and plan to take advantage of this strength in the tournament. “Tulsa is a great team and we always have hard-fought matches against them,” Walker said. “Our girls are resilient and we feel very good about playing Tulsa outside at a neutral facility.”

and contribute with a great attitude regardless of their play,” he said. The tournament format is single elimination for teams. The championship match is set for Sunday at 10 a.m. The men’s tennis team, host of the men’s C-USA Tournament, faces the No. 7 seed University of Alabama at Birmingham today at 2 p.m. at Memphis University School. If the Tigers win, they play Saturday at noon in the semifinal round. The championship match is slated for Sunday at 12 p.m. and admission is free. Live results for both the men and women’s tournaments are located on the C-USA website. n PHOTO BY JOE MURPHY | SPECIAL TO THE DAILY HELMSMAN

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right turn and heard a crushing sound.” Captain Kevin Langellier of Police Services said the campus police procedure for handling motor vehicle accidents is the same, regardless of the people involved. “We handle car accidents [involving campus or state employees] the same as two students or two people unaffiliated with the University,” Langellier said. “The only difference is we will wire a copy of the report to the department involved.” According to the police report, the buses are actually owned by Groome Transportation, a company located in Chattanooga, Tenn. Wade said he hasn’t heard anything from Groome Transportation, the Blue Line or Parking Services. “They didn’t give me any details or anything,” he said. “They have to pay for it because they were at fault.” The Blue Line and Parking and Transportation Services could not be reached for comment. n

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bheater@dailyhelmsman.com Landing recruits in college sports today has become more than just giving the best pitch one can convey, but a science. Programs and coaches evaluate players down to the hairs on their heads in hopes of landing the best possible players that fit the needs of the program. The same goes for players, who weigh their options on which program to sign with based on where he or she feels most comfortable at and can see themselves playing at for the next four years. Thursday, Michaella Moss decided that Memphis was where she felt most at home and inked her National Letter of Intent to play the next four years for the Tigers’ volleyball team. “I picked Memphis because when I went on my visit, it felt like a home,” Moss said. “Everyone was really nice and I knew almost right away that Memphis would be a place that I could grow as a person and athlete.” Hailing from Place Monument, Colo., Moss played for Lewis-Palmer High School where she led her squad to the Class 4A state championship in 2012. During her playing career at Lewis-Palmer, Moss was named twice to the all-conference team and was honored as a member of the Academic All-State First Team as a senior. She also helped the Rangers to an appearance in the Class 4A state championship in 2009 as a freshman, being named to the all-conference team as well. Adding to her accolades,

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The University of Memphis volleyball team added their fourth player for the team’s debut in the American Athletic Conference with a signed National Letter of Intent from Michaella Moss. Moss was named the Rangers’ most valuable player and the team’s best offensive player as a sophomore in 2010. “Michaella is a phenomenal young woman whom will add a lot of depth to our roster,” head coach April Jauregui said. “One of the most appealing things about Michaella is that she has virtually played every position. She is a player you must have

on the court. She simply makes her team better. She has a very high volleyball IQ, having played for one of the premier clubs in the country.” Aside from playing for LewisPalmer, Moss also honed her skills for the Front Range Volleyball Club, where her team advanced to the Junior Nationals in Open 14s, 15s and 16s. After moving up to the 18s, her team finished third at Junior Nationals.

Moss is the fourth player in the Tigers’ volleyball class this year, joining Catlin Lilly (New Albany, Ind.), Nicole Woods (St. Charles, Ill.) and McKenzie Hayes (Tell City, Ind.), all of whom signed with Memphis in November. With the addition of Moss, Jauregui said she expects her to make an immediate impact for the Tigers on the court.

“Michaella takes challenges head on,” she said. “She was asked to be a primary setter for her club team this year, a position she has had little experience, and she jumped in, trained hard and has become a leader in that position. Michaella also has impeccable ball control skills and has the ability to pass and defend at a very high level. We look for Michaella to contribute immediately in our system.”n

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