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news@dailyhelmsman.com Students can stop by the University Center Ballroom today to talk to company representatives about jobs and internships. The Career and Internship Expo is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recruiters from 87 companies are looking to connect with students from every major. Clay Woemmel, associate director of career services, said that to prepare for the career fair, students “should make a list of companies they want to visit with, prepare a brief introduction and bring copies of an error-free and well-formatted résumé.” Students should also wear professional business attire, he said. The University of Memphis has hosted career fairs for about 30 years. Woemmel said it is “a good way to partner with businesses in the community to showcase our outstanding students while meeting employers’ needs.” Alexandria Carter, senior communications major, attended a career fair her freshman year. “It was great practice speaking with professionals and selling myself,” she said. Carter graduates in May and said she is “definitely attending” today’s fair. “I hope to pass out my résumé to potential employers in hopes to get an internship, or better, a job,” Carter said. Woemmel encourages all students to attend the fair, but said it is especially important for juniors and seniors. He said students benefit by “learning more about companies, building their network, and understanding who is hiring and what types of jobs are available.” Last year, more than 700 stu-

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news@dailyhelmsman.com The interview process can be filled with nervous thoughts and anxious behavior as students question whether the outfit they picked is appropriate or if their résumé is impressive enough. Faculty and staff at the University of Memphis offer guidance to students who may not know what to expect when being interviewed by sharing tips they consider valuable when searching for a job or internship. Kevin Bennett, instructor coordinator for the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, said it is important for students to be self-assured when they introduce themselves to a potential employer.

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“Students should approach an employer’s booth with confidence,” he said. “Extend a hand shake, use their full name and look your employer in the eye.” Bennett said that while students should be confident, they should not be too anxious when handing their résumé to the interviewer. “Do not shove a résumé into their hand immediately. If you extend a résumé too early, it breaks eye contact and they’ll drift by concentrating on your résumé,” he said. “They’ll only hear ‘blah, blah, blah’ from you.” Ruthbeth Finerman, chair of the Department of Anthropology, said she suggests students know what their potential employers are looking for and to make sure their experience coincides with the employer’s expectations.

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“Be realistic,” she said. “Some fields are much harder to enter than others. And if you lack skills or experience, you will not start at the top.” Finerman said it’s important for students to not only make sure the employer’s expectations are met, but that they know what to expect as well. “When meeting with a prospective agency supervisor, ask questions,” she said. “For instance, you may want to know the days and hours they expect you to work, skills needed, expectations, requirement to travel and resources and training available to complete your assignment and work successfully.” Kathy Tuberville, coordinator of academic internships, said it is imperative for anyone who is interTiger Babble Opinion

ested in working for a particular company to be informed about the company before the interview. “Research the company. We get a lot of feedback that research is key,” she said. “Go to their website and get as much information as possible.” Tuberville said some companies will be researching the interviewee as well. “Social media image is important. Employers look at Facebook to see what kind of person they are interviewing” she said. “One of the things to think about is what does your picture or comments say about you.” Social media can be used as a tool to make a good first impression on employers if done properly. “Social media is a great way to

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In your internship, sink or swim By Christopher Whitten

cwhitten@dailyhelmsman.com Internships, as I’m sure you’ve heard by now, are important for establishing a strong foothold in your career. Whitten T h i s past summer, I interned at The Commercial Appeal. I was thrown in and expected to swim. If my work here at the University

of Memphis didn’t prepare me to be a journalist, I’m sure I would have drowned. But I floated. In fact, I was able to propel myself quite well. Over my 10 weeks at the CA, I had 93 bylines. Eight of my stories made the front page of the paper. I covered several subjects ranging from crime and scandals to department realignment and education. Breaking news is my passion. There were days I felt like I wasn’t contributing as much as I should have. But those days soon turned into late nights with warehouse fire coverage or school merger lawsuits. I owe my internship to the

work I have done here at The Daily Helmsman and the Department of Journalism. So I owe it to you to share some tips I learned along the way. Network — The teachers and administrators here at the U of M can serve as launching pads to a career. The company you are applying for knows about this University. A strategically placed phone call on your behalf from the right reference can go a long way. Relevance — Stay up on what’s going on in the world — yes, even if you aren’t a journalist. Employers want to know that you are aware of

what’s going on. And if you are following current events, you probably aren’t binge drinking five nights a week. Professional attire — I love to wear sandals. Many people in my department roast me about it every chance they get. But I didn’t wear them to work. I wore khakis and a button-down. I kept a tie and a jacket in my car, just in case the occasion called for it. So be prepared, and be ready for the next opportunity. Finally, get more — Get more responsibility. Work your ass off. And do so daily. I may have clocked

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The early bird gets the job Some say students shouldn’t wait until senior year to get an internship By Michelle Corbet

news@dailyhelmsman.com With a competitive job market, students are encouraged by administrators and employers to pursue as many internships as they can, resulting in younger and younger interns. “Right now it’s a competitive market,” said Susan Ewing, marketing strategist for Tactical Magic, a local advertising agency. “If I’m interviewing an individual who hasn’t had that experience of being in the real world, with that knowledge of working through an agency [the experienced intern] will have a leg up and be more qualified.” Carrie Conner, junior international business major, attended the University of Memphis’ Career Fair as a sophomore last year, determined to score one of the internships being offered to juniors and seniors. With her best suit on and résumé in hand, Conner approached the corporations she said she knew she wanted to work for in the future. “Even though they were looking for juniors and seniors, that didn’t get to me,” she said. After an on-campus interview, Conner was offered an internship with International Paper’s Global Distributions department, working 40 hours a week Monday through Friday

from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conner was the youngest out of two teams of six interns who worked together to complete daily tasks associated with international distributions, exports and global sources. It “opened my eyes up to time management, getting to work on time, being professional and managing projects,” Conner said. Conner has received “callbacks” from several more corporations interested in having her intern next semester or over the summer, including FedEx, J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank on Wall Street. She said she thinks her professional experience with International Paper helped her qualify for more opportunities. “I think that the bigger companies really want more experience before you get in that atmosphere,” Conner said. “No matter how young you may be, you can prove yourself. You can work that position just like anyone else. I was confident.” Caroline Blatti, leads director for Hutchison School, created an internship and fellowship program for Upper School juniors and seniors, providing students the opportunity to intern at local, national and interna-

tional companies. “The initial experience presents skills, shows her where she needs to grow and creates networking opportunities,” Blatti said. Hutchison Upper School senior Charlotte Nichols spent this summer as an intern at Tactical Magic, getting a feel for how an advertising agency operates. “I didn’t know if I wanted to do this or not, but I know now that this is something I want to pursue in college and as a career,” she said. Blatti said Nichols had an experience unfamiliar to many high school seniors who are deciding on a college and major. “You may have a student who may be talented in a few areas,” Blatti said. “This gives them the opportunity to try things out. It will confirm for them and inspire them on the front end before they pursue a degree.” Blatti said internships are beneficial when on a job interview to show the “real world” experience they’ve gained. “It gives students confidence,” she said. “They have direct experiences to point to, showing they have been intentional with their down time.

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They can demonstrate they have taken on responsibility. I think those are invaluable talking points. They are out there actively learning.” At the end of her internship, Conner was offered a full-time job with International Paper pending graduation. She said she would consider it but wanted to keep her options open to other opportunities throughout her junior and senior years. “Those who are working with

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Internships heat up company Inferno internships put fire back into their business By Michelle Corbet

news@dailyhelmsman.com Internships have long been thought of as a way for students to gain real-world work experience, but they can also be advantageous to businesses that are hesitant to make a full-time hire. Inferno, an advertising, branding and marketing agency, is a Memphis-based company that is looking to expand its year-round internship program. This is a way to develop the firm’s productivity while getting a youthful perspective on the market. “We get a look at the up-andcoming talent,” said Dan O’Brien, founding partner of Inferno. “It’s like a sneak preview before they hit the job market.” Constantly plugged into computers and cell phones, interns also keep Inferno up-to-date on pop culture references and give the agency’s staff a look into how consumers are using technology. “Pop culture is very important in the creative field in order to be relevant,” O’Brien said. Yo u t h

brings a spark to any environment, according to Inferno’s Associate Creative Director Linda Corti, but especially in a creative setting. “The mix of each generation with the dynamic of different perspectives adds to the creative process,” she said. College students have been participating in Inferno internships since the company was founded in 1999. Inferno has two to three interns on staff each fall, spring and summer. Every trimester when the interns arrive, Inferno employees have the opportunity to try their hands at management. Ashley Burton used her experience working with interns to move into a permanent management position as Inferno’s public relations manager. “I have managed interns and transitioned to real employees,” she said. “It’s a huge step to moving up within the company. It challenges our team to grow and learn as much as we’re challenging our interns.” While participating in that management role, the company’s employees also

have the chance to reflect on the key principles of their profession, O’Brien said. “You’re always at an advantage to practice your craft,” he said. “They think back through the standards of the craft. Being forced to communicate to someone, ‘This is what we do and why.’ They find ways to improve and it challenges their traditional way of thinking.” The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2012 Internship & Co-op Survey predicts the number of internships will increase by 8.5 percent in 2012. Rashana Lincoln, director of community engagement for The Leadership Academy, sees summer internships as ways to recruit young talent to the city by showing students what Memphis has to offer. “Memphis is hungry for talent,” she said. “Businesses need talent to thrive, government needs it to solve problems and students represent great possibilities. We appreciate the fact that the more engaged they are, the more likely they are to stay.” Sponsored by The Leadership Academy, Memphis – The Summer Experience introduces interns to the city’s culture and history while connecting them to local business

professionals and city leaders. While addressing a roomful of interns at a recent Leadership Academy luncheon, Mayor A C Wharton Jr. said, “It’s never too early to start making your contribution. What becomes the tiebreaker is how rich the candidate’s experience. This breaks the tie in the real world.” University of Memphis graphic design graduate Amy Lind said her intern experience led to a full-time job. Lind started working at Inferno as an intern in the spring of 2009, after graduating in December. “I applied for the fall internship but did the full-time one in the spring after graduation,” she said. “From there, my internship expired and they offered me a job.” The overall conversion rate for interns becoming full-time hires is at an all-time high of 58.6 percent due to a high acceptance rate of 86.5 percent for full-time positions. The rate at which employers are making full-time offers is 61.2 percent, down 5.5 percent from last year’s NACE report. Corti said Lind brought maturity and expertise to the agency. After one year on the job, the retention rate of full-time hires

who participated in the employers’ internship is 75.7 percent, 9.2 percentage points greater than those who did not, according to the NACE report. Lind is now an Inferno art director who serves as a mentor to interns. “Being an intern, you may feel intimidated. I know how that feels. It’s nice to be able to temper them into this process,” Lind said. Cecily Carlisle from Yale University is Inferno’s first copywriting intern. She said being an intern at Inferno is just like being a full-time employee at an advertising agency. “You’re not out getting coffee or making copies,” she said. “They bring you into the company and truly integrate you. They bring the theoretical work you’ve been learning and put it into practice. I see everything I’ve been learning being translated into everyday experience.” Editor’s Note: This story originally ran in the Commercial Appeal on July 29, 2012. Daily Helmsman reporter Michele Corbet was a 2012 summer intern at the CA. n

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Continued from page 1 dents attended the career fair. Woemmel said he expects at least that many, if not more, this year. Breyannah Tillman, sophomore psychology major, went in the spring. “It showed me exactly what I need to look for when it came to internships and careers catering especially to my major,” Tillman said. Some students might get on the spot interviews or job and internship offers. “If students prepare in advance, make a positive first impression and look sharp, I imagine that a number of offers will be made,” Woemmel said. “How successful people will be depends in large part upon their ability to impress the recruiters who are present.” n

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uuMarket Continued from page 3 recruiters at college job fairs without reflecting on their own strengths and values. By taking that first job, they would jump onto a career track, only to wake up years later realizing they’d been living somebody else’s life. Today’s challenging job market gives graduates time: time to focus on their strengths, ask important questions and anchor their work to their deepest values. Used wisely, this time can enrich their futures with discernment practices often ignored during times of job abundance. Of course, we must all find work to support ourselves, but since work occupies nearly half our waking hours, it should mean more than a paycheck. Research shows that people who find meaning in their work are happier and healthier, able to see new possibilities and make it through difficult times. Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl even found that a sense of meaning gave people the strength to survive in a Nazi concentration camp while others lost hope and died. Finding meaningful work in these turbulent times takes strategic planning. By balancing purpose with practicality, graduates can make this time work for them. I recommend three key strategies. One, don’t panic. Stress and anxiety only sabotage us. Neuroscientists have learned that fear shuts down our capacity for long-range planning, impulse control, creativity and problem-solving — skills needed to meet the current challenge. Reduce stress by reflecting on your values, which a recent UCLA study found lowers cortisol levels and strengthens our immune systems. Then begin a daily stress management practice: exercise, meditate, stay connected with friends. Two, build positive momentum by discovering your strengths. Recent Gallup studies have found

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Students often build relationships in college, but most don’t lead to a job. Students can change that by learning to network effectively. Clay Woemmel, associate director of career services at the University of Memphis, encourages students to use the Career and Internship Expo as an opportunity to network. “It is important for students to begin to build relationships with professionals in their field to gain knowledge and connections for the future,” Woemmel said. Telling students to network is one thing, but having them understand what

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uuEconomy Continued from page 6 that most people dwell on their weaknesses, but when we focus on our strengths, we are happier, healthier and more successful. Ask “What am I good at? What do I love to do?” Reflect on what brings you joy, take a personal inventory at the college career center or find your “signature strengths” with the VIAIS survey on www.authentichappiness.org. Three, make a plan. Short term: get a temporary job to pay the bills through the college career center but don’t give up on your dreams. Chart a direction that combines your strengths and values and set a specific “stretch” goal you could reach in six months. Map out three steps to your goal — you might join a professional organization, do volunteer work, get advice from alumni, find an internship or arrange an information interview in your field. Then think strategically: come up with one possible roadblock and back-up plan for each step — what you’ll do if that step doesn’t work out. Maintain your motivation: see yourself achieving your goal, remember a time when you overcame a challenge and tell yourself, “I can do this, too.” Finally, keep your eyes and ears open. Learn from the process and build on your plan. If something doesn’t work out, try something else — but keep moving forward. As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.” n

networking actually is or how to get started is another. “A good way to start is by building relationships with peers through student organizations and by building relationships with faculty members within the student’s major of study,” Woemmel said. Many students and faculty at the U of M encourage incoming students to get involved on campus. There are over 300 registered student organizations representing a wide range of subjects to choose from. Kimberly Bell, junior supply chain management major, experienced networking firsthand when her community development student organization Inner L.I.G.H.T. vol-

unteered at a golf tournament for Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. She said her organization donated all of the proceeds from the event to an elementary school. “Not only did we help the children but we helped the mayor, and in return we got the support we needed to get our organization off of the ground,” Bell said. Junior Lashall McClain, psychology and criminal justice major, networks on campus by getting involved in “diverse organizations.” “With networking, it’s not always about what somebody can do for you but what you can do for them,” McClain said. “It’s a giveand-take relationship.” Woemmel said it is important

for college students to learn to network because “it is a skill that they will need in their future careers.” Communication skills are necessary in almost every career field because there will always be an interaction between coworkers and employers. Woemmel said “interpersonal communication and relationshipbuilding skills are very important to employers.” He gave some guidelines to networking: “focus on building the relationship; avoid asking for a job, or asking yes or no

the person to get the information or connection you want; be sure to offer something in return; maintain the contact so that a mutually beneficial relationship will be fostered for the future.” Networking is often paraphrased as a relationship that benefits both of the people. Woemmel said some of the benefits of networking are “developing a mutually beneficial relationship with others in your profession which can lead to opportunities to gain mentors, as well as find internship

questions in general; find something about the person, their job or the company they work for that is genuinely interesting and focus on learning more about them; avoid just using

opportunities and employment.” “It is not looking at people as an opportunity, but looking at them as parts of a whole,” Bell said. “No one has everything. We all need help.” n

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Professionals say first impressions, attitudes, attire important in getting job news@dailyhelmsman.com Social media, fashion and attitude. Aspects that are important among peers and friends are also what can make or break a job opportunity with professionals. Whether looking for a job or just curious about what’s out there, students can use the 2012 Fall Career and Internship Expo today in the University Center to network with potential future employers. Businesses of all types will have booths set up to provide students with information — and to watch for first impressions. “People make judgments, and

you can derail your job search unintentionally,” said Clay Woemmel, associate director of career services. Courtney Cook, assistant director of career services, said it is important to dress professionally when meeting potential future employers. This was one of the main points Woemmel made, too, and it is listed on the information page for today’s career fair. On the website, there are four links to help students make the right first impression. The site describes how to make the most of a career fair, provides four-year checklists, supplies aids for writing résumés, has interview tips

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and details what to wear to a career fair or job interview — down to the pantyhose for women and suit buttons for men. There is a guided résumé-maker, sample cover letter and a list of action verbs to “liven up your résumé.” Woemmel said that when looking for employers, students should access University of Memphis resources such as on-campus list-

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uuTips Continued from page 1 connect. Keep it sharp and professional because it flatters you in the eyes of future employers,” she said. According to Lisa Huffstetler, instructor of political science, dress should be taken very seriously for both a career and an internship. “The first tip I would give would be to treat an internship interview as a real interview,” she said. “By that I mean show up dressed professionally, not in sweats or booty shorts. I’ve had many potential interns lose their internships because they showed up improperly dressed.” Huffstetler said some students miss opportunities for internships, a lot of which are noncompetitive, because they doubt they have the necessary skills required for the particular internship. “There are some really amazing internships that too many students might think are out of their reach that are not,” she said. “I can’t help but think many students don’t even bother to apply thinking they don’t stand a chance when that is far from the case.” n

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Continued from page 9 ings of academic internships or online job posts. If a student is interested in education, he or she should search for internships and jobs in that field as opposed to an unrelated part-time job, Woemmel said. Social media is another growing factor in job searches. “Especially LinkedIn,” Woemmel said. LinkedIn is a professional website used to connect and share business interests and skills with potential employers. Some employers also look at Twitter when considering job and internship applicants. Woemmel said to “tweet things that are of professional interest.” Ryan Kahn, professional recruiter, career coach and internship coordinator for Dream Careers, had a television show on MTV in which he helped students get their dream jobs. He now offers advice about what employers look for in potential employees. Kahn said employers look at how relatable an applicant is, or if the applicant is “somebody they feel like they can get along with. You are going to be spending 40 hours a week at the job, so you want to be sure you get along,” he said. Employers also look for problem solvers, he said. “They need someone who will be able to not ask a thousand times how to do something,” Kahn said. “Someone who can look for answers themselves.” With the abundance of technologies and programs used nowadays, multitasking has become more common in the work place. Businesses look for people who can “typically do a lot at once,” Kahn said.

“They also are looking for somebody who comes up with new ideas,” he said. Most businesses are constantly trying to bring in revenue, so employers may favor applicants who show they can come up with new ideas. For students feeling overwhelmed about getting their first post-college job, Kahn offered guidance for making the right first impression. He said that applicants should find out with whom they will meet by doing background checks on the person’s LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook profiles before going into an interview. By doing this, an applicant can find out what they have in common with the interviewer, which Kahn said helps create rapport. As for the day of the interview, “dressing smart is important,” Kahn said. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a suit and tie. Kahn said it is important to fit in with the surroundings. For instance, if the other employees wear jeans and a polo, the proper interview attire would also be jeans and a polo. Kahn emphasized being confident and enthusiastic. He said companies want employees that are dedicated. “Look like you want to work there,” Kahn said. n

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Several Tigers place at tournament By Bryan Heater

bheater@dailyhelmsman.com The University of Memphis men’s tennis team saw five players place on the final day of the season opening University of Virginia Ranked +1 Tournament on Sunday. Sophomore David O’Leary started the day by winning the Gold Singles seventh place match against Virginia’s Michael Polnet in three sets. O’Leary cruised in the first set 6-1, but then dropped the second set 3-6 to bring the match to a decisive third set.

O’Leary proved cool under the pressure, taking seventh place with a 6-2 win in the final set. In the Blue Singles, junior David O’Hare took only two sets to claim a 13th place finish over the University of Louisville’s Luis Elizondo. O’Hare took the first set 6-3 and then snatched a second set tiebreaker 7-6 for the win. Also winning his placing match was junior Johnny Grimal in the seventh place match in the Orange Singles. Grimal breezed past Virginia Commonwealth University’s Alejandro Argente in straight sets to round out the Tigers’ victories

on the day. Junior Joe Salisbury dropped his Orange Singles fifth place match to take sixth place, while sophomore Cedric De Zutter dropped the White Singles consolation third place match to finish fourth. Memphis turns to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s All-American Championships in Tulsa, Okla., starting Saturday with the pre-qualifying draw. O’Leary and sophomore Connor Glennon start in the qualifying draw, while four Tigers begin in the prequalifying draw. n

A Weekly Devotional For You Absolute Values We have been discussing the importance of world view. Last time we looked at how our view of origins and destiny affects the way we live. This time we want to look at the concepts of morals and values. True Christians derive their values from the Bible. Since they know that God is their Creator and that He has communicated with them via the Bible, they derive their morality and values from it. He who created them has the right and authority to tell them how to live. Since Biblical Christianity has historically had a vast influence on the Western world, a compassionate and humane society has been possible. When most people, for example, believed in and practiced the Seventh Commandment, promiscuity and divorce were very rare. If most Americans believed in the Sixth Commandment the abortion culture, with its taking of helpless and innocent human life, would be impossible. If the majority of people believed and practiced the Eighth Commandment there would be no stealing or fraud at either the corporate or private level. For Bible believers, these and other values are absolute and non-negotiable. Conversely, if values and morals are relative, there can be no consistency, stability or security. For example, if the majority of people wanted to practice forced euthanasia on the elderly and handicapped, getting rid of this “burden” on society (as has been seriously proposed), who is to stop them? If there are no absolute values, given by God, then even a perverse majority rules and might makes right.

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Women’s soccer defeats 6th ranked UCF Volleyball player

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The University of Memphis women’s soccer team continued its conference opener winning streak Friday against the No. 6 University of Central Florida Knights. The Tigers (6-3-0, 2-0 C-USA) defeated the Knights 2-1 in overtime and took down the University of Southern Mississippi 5-2 on Sunday. “This win is great timing for this team,” said head coach Brooks Monaghan. “The start of the season was interesting, so it was just the perfect timing to get the win.” The win against UCF marked the first win for the Tigers against a top10 ranked opponent. The Knights took the lead in the 42nd minute of play, and the Tigers responded in the second half with a goal by Sarah Daane to tie the game in the 70th minute. With the assist from Christabel Oduro, Kylie Davis ended the battle with the game-winning goal in the 92nd minute. Davis’ contributions in the matches against UCF and USM

did not go unnoticed. Davis was named to TopDrawerSoccer’s National Team of the Week and the Conference USA co-offensive player of the week. Monaghan said Davis would be the first to say she could not have gotten the recognition without her teammates. “It was well deserved. Kylie is one of our leaders on the team,” Monaghan said. Coming off the win Friday, the Tigers gained control of the match against USM with four-straight goals before USM was able to respond in the 51st minute of play. Oduro countered minutes later with her second goal of the game to make the score 5-1. USM was able to put one more goal in the Tigers’ net but came up short on the day. Monaghan said the win against USM was a solid victory that helped to build team morale. “A win is a win and we were able to play everybody, which made it an all around team win,” Monaghan said. T h e pair of wins this weekend gave the

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Sophomore forward-midfielder kylie Davis darts past a Southern Miss defender in Sunday’s 5-2 win. Tigers some needed confidence to achieve the overall team goal of getting everyone on the same page, Monaghan said. “This stuff takes time but it helped us take a big step in the right direction, and if we continue to do this then the sky is the limit,” Monaghan said. The Tigers return to action this weekend at Mike

Rose Soccer Complex against East Carolina University Friday and Marshall on Sunday to wrap up a six-game home series. With a freshly painted target on the Tigers’ back, Monaghan said the Tigers need to be focused and prepared for two battles this weekend. “Both East Carolina and Marshall are going to be coming in with a lot of confidence.” n

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University of Memphis volleyball captain Altrese Hawkins was one of 30 Division I players from around the country selected as a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award. To be eligible for the award, student-athletes must have demonstrated excellence in four areas: community, classroom, character and competition. Triple majoring in chemistry, biology and psychology with a minor in Spanish, Altrese Hawkins is one of 24 of the 30 candidates who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. The award stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School. Hawkins is a two-time, firstteam All-Conference USA performer and has the fourth highest career kills in U of M history. Hawkins earned American Volleyball Coaches Association honorable mention All-American honors in 2010 and 2011 and the All-Midwest Region team in 2010. When Hawkins is not in the classroom or the gym, she serves on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Hawkins’ post-graduation plans are to attend medical school. The Senior CLASS award winners will be announced Dec. 13 and 15 in Louisville, Ky. n

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Tigers dump Drake Bulldogs 5-0 By Bryan Heater

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Sophomore midfielder Wil Linder beats the Drake defense on his way to a goal. the ball to Sherrod, who headed it in for his fourth goal on the season to bring the score to 3-0. Ellis then brought the score to 4-0 with a 38-yard rocket in the 55th minute. After a failed Bulldogs’ corner kick, Hurley kicked the ball past midfield to Sherrod, who headed it to Lewis for his second goal of the night and third on the season. The Tigers closed out the scor-

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It might have been listed as an official game on the schedule, but for the University of Memphis men’s soccer team it seemed more like a scrimmage as they mopped the floor with a 5-0 win over the Drake University Bulldogs on Saturday. Junior goalkeeper Conor Hurley saved an early free kick from the Bulldogs after a Tigers’ (3-3-1) foul outside the box. The Bulldogs then gathered the rebound but hit the ball off the crossbar. Junior forward Mark Sherrod wasted no time off the misfire, as he passed the ball over the top of the Bulldogs’ defense to sophomore midfielder Wil Linder. Linder finished a one-on-one scoring opportunity against Drake’s goalkeeper to give Memphis a 1-0 lead. “This has been coming for a

while now,” said sophomore forward Lewis Ellis. “We’ve been playing really well and the results haven’t been going our way, but finally today it just seemed like things were going our way.” At the 14:50 mark of the first half, Ellis bent a free kick from 20 yards away inside the left post to increase the lead to 2-0. “We wanted to build on the shutout against Fairleigh Dickinson,” head coach Richie Grant said. “We knew that there were goals in us all year. We just hit the back of the net tonight.” Memphis continued the onslaught to begin the second half. Five minutes into the second half, senior defender-midfielder Jordan Johnson served the ball from the right to junior midfielder Shane Keely. Keely then passed

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ing and the game in the 81st minute off of a corner kick. Junior midfielder Liam Collins served the corner kick to the box, where Drake headed it out. But senior midfielder-defender Dennis Kennetz scored the final goal of the night in a 5-0 shutout. “We’ve talked an awful lot about getting contributions from the players that are supporting Mark (Sherrod),” Grant said. “I

thought they were impressive tonight. The lads that came on tonight gave us great energy and I thought that gave us a lift.” For the match, Memphis outshot Drake 17-6, including a 6-2 edge in shots on goal. The Marshall University Thundering Herd visits Mike Rose Soccer Complex on Wednesday as the Tigers open the conference slate. Match time is set for 7 p.m. n

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