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SGA passes bill to place T numbers on students’ Eagle Cards By ANNALISE FREITAG Beat Reporter In the Oct. 27 SGA meeting, a bill was passed which will give new students the ability to have their T number on their Eagle Cards. This bill was proposed by Freshman Senator Dylan Miller after he noticed how many students did not know their T numbers while trying to pick up S.O.L.O. tickets. “They spent a lot of time stand-
ing on the sides or in the corners of our office trying to go through their iLearn looking for their T numbers,” Miller said. “They weren’t able to find them, and I figured this would actually be a lot easier.” The bill includes the option for students to refuse having their T number on their Eagle Card. Miller said he received feedback from this bill saying the only real safety concern if someone knew your T number would be if teachers sent out grades by T number in a mass email, for instance. Others said they simply wouldn’t
feel safe with their T number on their Eagle Card, Miller said. Senators discussed these potential security concerns, but SGA Secretary Savannah Savage noted that other major universities include students’ ID numbers on their cards, so there must not be any major safety problems. “We had our ID numbers on our cards,” said Jason Bennett, a 2013 graduate from the University of Tennessee at Martin. “We would use that number to log in to the website portal and some professors would want us to provide it
on our assignments and exams. I didn’t have any safety concerns or knew of any.” The bill will only apply to new students who are getting Eagle Cards for the first time, starting in Fall 2016. Current students would have to pay the standard $10 fee to get a replacement card if they wanted their T number on their card. Freshman mechanical engineering major Austin Monroe said he doesn’t care to get a new Eagle Card with his T number included. “It would have helped at the
start of the year,” Monroe said, “but a couple weeks into the year, I naturally memorized it. I think the idea is good, but it doesn’t work for me personally.” “Our goal in SGA is to provide for the students, and be a voice for the students,” Miller said. “I figured we might as well make two groups of students happy, rather than just one.” For Tech to provide new Eagle Cards to all current students, it would cost the university $109,000, so the bill is not requiring Tech to provide new cards.
Meet the 2015 Homecoming candidates
Taylor Frye
Jennifer Ball & Zach Ring
Molly Campbell & Connor Pearce
Taylor Atchley & Kyle Anspach
- Taylor represents Sigma Phi Epsilon.
- Jennifer represents Kappa Delta. - Zach represents Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
- Molly represents Alpha Delta Pi. - Connor represents Sigma Chi.
- Taylor represents Phi Mu. - Kyle represents Phi Gamma Delta.
John Adam Turner
Victoria Cass & Austyn Cooper
Chloe Massey & Tanner Dunn
Caroline Dodd & Philip Gant
- John Adam represents Alpha Gamma Sigma.
- Victoria represents Delta Phi Epsilon. - Austyn represents Tau Kappa Epsilon.
- Chloe represents Delta Gamma. - Tanner represents Kappa Sigma.
- Caroline represents the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. - Philip represents the Baptist Collegiate Ministry.
Homecoming candidates announced, king and queen title to change for Centennial celebration By RYAN GIBBONS Beat Reporter Gone are the days of Homecoming King and Queen. The Student Government Association has changed the titles to Mr. and Miss Tennessee Tech in honor of the Centennial celebrations continuing throughout the year. Elections will be held online Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The decision was made last spring when Emily (McDonald) was still president,” said current SGA President Bobby Adams. “I think her intentions were for that to become a permanent thing for future elections, not just this year.”
To be a candidate for Mr. and Miss Tennessee Tech, one must be a currently enrolled full-time student at Tennessee Tech of at least junior status and must have an overall quality point average of 2.50. All candidates must be sponsored by a student organization, and each organization cannot sponsor more than one candidate for each Mr. and Miss Tennessee Tech. “I wanted to run for Miss Tennessee Tech because I’ve been very involved on this campus, and I thought it would be a great way to represent Tech and the rest of the student body,” said Molly Campbell, the candidate for Alpha Delta Pi. “Most people run for Homecoming court because they want the attention, but I’m run-
ning because I love this school and everything it stands for,” said Zach Ring, the Sigma Alpha Epsilon candidate. After paying the $50 charge to run, candidates must also submit a budget not exceeding $750 and turn it in to Adams before they begin active campaigning. If the candidate exceeds $750, the candidate is immediately disqualified. Because of controversy in past elections, a new rule has been added to the Homecoming regulations. “The collection of T-numbers and/or PIN numbers will be strictly prohibited. With proof of the collection of any student voter login information, the candidate will be immediately disqualified from the election.” Another change students may notice is the return of the Election Day voting booths. After
a one-year absence, the SGA decided to allow this again saying it’s a part of Homecoming tradition. However, the booths are not allowed to be inside the library or the ground floor of the Roaden University Center. According to the Election Rules, candidates may not put flyers on cars but can use window paint with the permission of the car’s owner. Door-to-door campaigning is not allowed in the residence halls. Sidewalk art and chalk is prohibited on Centennial Plaza but allowed outside the library with the approval of the dean of the library. Any campaign violations will be decided on by the SGA Election Commission Committee, which has full authority to decide the outcome of the violation.
Oldham addresses questions from students during his Chat with the President By MEGAN WILLIAMSON Beat Reporter
On Thursday, Oct. 29, students, faculty and staff filed in one after the other as they stood in line to get their food and quickly take their seats as Tennessee Tech President Philip Oldham took the podium for a Chat with the President. Chat with the President allows people to come in and talk to Oldham about their concerns and ask questions about issues on campus. The main topics discussed were: guns on campus, how the university can better comRead More Online
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municate with students, and construction plans. With the recent college shootings at Umpqua Community College and Northern Arizona University, allowing guns on campus has been a major dispute around the country. “Because of recent state legislation and court rulings, eight states now have provisions allowing the carrying of concealed weapons on public postsecondary campuses,” according to an article on the National Conference of State Legislatures website. “These states are Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.”
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protect themselves on campus. I think it’s something we shouldn’t just write off. I’ve carried legally for over two years now, and I just think it’s something that could be beneficial.” The next topic dealt with the university’s communication tools. Recently, a survey was sent out about Tech Times and what could be done to improve it, which received more than one thousand responses. Bobby Adams, president of the Student Government Association, also had some suggestions on how it could improve. “I think that having a sorting system would be
nice,” said Adams. “Having an athletic section, student organizations section and an administrative section would help us pick out the important events to each person. Right now it’s kind of a hodge-podge of events.” President Oldham also talked about the decisionmaking process of opening or closing campus because of inclement weather for the upcoming spring semester. Last year, Tech students received a whole week out of class because of ice. “There is one slight change that we anticipate for this winter,” said Oldham. “Last year, we used the traf-
fic light system of red, yellow and green light to let students and faculty know about campus status. Red meaning closed, green meaning open, and yellow meaning come if you can. We agreed to get rid of the yellow light and either close or open campus for safety reasons.” Oldham also talked about the five-year construction plan for campus. With the completion of Oakley Hall this semester, Jere Whitson Building, Kittrell Hall and Bartoo Hall are expected to be renovated next. Once those buildings are finished, the plan is to begin the engineering quad renovations.
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Center Stage brings Atwood to speak on human rights events @ tech By ALEX BRUMBACK Beat Reporter
Award-winning author Margaret Atwood will come to Derryberry Hall Auditorium to speak about literature, human rights and how they influence each other, Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Center Stage is bringing Atwood to Tennessee Tech, because her work is the paragon of modern literature. Her satirical novels, po-
etry, essays and environmental activities have changed the pre-conceptions of our time, including, but not limited to, feminism. Atwood has published more than 40 volumes of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and children’s literature, though she’s most known for her novels, including “The Edible Woman,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and “The Robber Bride.” Her works have been published in more than 40 languages and are read on
university campuses. She is known for the satirical and witty voice she uses both in her literature and on the stage. This is the attitude found in her work. S h e manages to make heavy Atwood topics of feminism, sexual oppression and politics easy and even enjoyable. This is why she’s ac-
claimed by critics and adored by the public. “We want students to have more cultural programming in general,” said Kurt Eisen, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “We want our programs to highlight international issues and qualities, as well as matters of diversity at the national level.” Aside from winning many literary awards, such as the prestigious Booker Prize and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond
Jubilee Medal, Atwood is an inventor. She co-invented the LongPen and founded the company Unotchit Inc., now renamed Syngrafii Inc. The company develops, produces, and distributes her technological inventions, such as the LongPen. The LongPen is a device that allows someone to write in ink anywhere in the world through a tablet and the Internet, without the writer having to be physically present.
Rosemond to speak Octubafest celebrates 40 years at Tech Tuba and euphonium students perform 21 concerts over at annual Predators the course of October to mark the 40th annual TTU Octubafest. The festival concluded with a concert Oct. 30 networking workshop which featured 25 members of the Tuba and Euphonium By HOLLY MORGAN Beat Reporter
The Nashville Predators are holding its seventh annual Breaking Into Sports Workshop Nov. 7 at Bridgestone Arena. The workshop is $89 and includes a free all-youcan-eat ticket to that night’s game against the St. Louis Blues. Tennessee Tech professor Lanise Rosemond was asked to be on the panel of guest speakers at the event. “It was really special because they only ask one college university professor in the state of Tennessee, so it was very honorable to have this opportunity to go represent Tennessee Tech and the EXPW sport management program,” said Rosemond. Other members of the guest panel include: Dan Rossetti, Michelle Kennedy, Warren Parr and Wes England. Rossetti is the president of Ascension Sports Partners, LLC. Kennedy is the general counsel and chief financial officer for the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena. Parr is the director of tickets sales for the Atlanta Falcons. England is the regional manager of the NCAA and the Midwest, IMG Learfield Ticket Solutions. The workshop will start with a keynote address from Marty Mulford, the senior director of tickets sales for the Nashville Predators and Bridgestone Arena. He has 18 years of experience in the sports industry and is the author of “Sports Industry Fast Pass.” Everyone in attendance will receive a free copy. After the keynote address, the guest panel will speak, followed by lunch and networking.
What makes this event special are the two breakout sessions where attendees will get to focus on the area of the industry that holds their interests. There are eight different breakout sessions available: sales, marketing, legal and finance, community relations, sports agency, hockey operations, youth hockey and ticket operations. The final event is the career and university fair, which involves more than 25 professional organizations. Some of those include the Nashville Predators, Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Rams, Memphis Grizzlies and Talladega Motor Speedway. This workshop is perfect for any Tech student looking to make it in the sports industry. Katie Whetstone, an EXPW major, has attended previous workshops. “It’s a really good place to network and meet people,” said Whetstone. “You get to hear a lot of different opinions from professionals and you get to hear work from fellow students. I got my push and start there about hearing the girl from UT talking about women in sports.” Rosemond encourages Tech students to take advantage of this networking opportunity. “This event is specially designed for students who are looking to break into working in the professional sports arena,” said Rosemond. “It gives them a wonderful opportunity to network and to meet the top people that are at the highest level in the sports industry and give them an opportunity to hopefully be able network and put their name in there to get connected and get a job.”
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Studio playing works from Sousa, Holst and Tchaikovsky. By PAIGE STANAGE Beat Reporter Tennessee Tech University’s tuba and euphonium students kicked the 40th annual Octubafest into high gear last month. With a total of 21 concerts, there is a variety of performances, said Tech tuba professor R. Winston Morris. Some were solo concerts while others featured tuba and euphonium quartets and quintets. The main concert took place Oct. 30, and had all 25 tuba and euphonium students performing together
with the percussion studio. “This is about as many concerts that we’ve ever done for this season and Octubafest,” said Morris. He went on to say the most concerts performed in the past were probably 18. Octubafest’s main headlining concert had works composed by Sousa, Tchaikovsky and Holst. During Holst’s “Mars, the Bringer of War,” the students played in sync with a video playing in the background. This concert also featured the work of Tennessee Tech alumnus David Butler. Butler arranged the compositions so the tubas and eu-
phoniums could play without the rest of the band. Morris said Butler graduated from Tech around 1991. Butler is currently the director of bands at Chattanooga School for the Arts. Morris said it’s becoming a tradition to feature the work of Tech alumni during Octubafest, something they’ve been doing for the past five or six years. “Usually in the fall concert, we feature work from one of our former students because the students not only learn how to perform for the instrument, but they also learn how to write for it, to compose and arrange,” says Morris.
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Tennessee Tech student arrested for aggravated assault By KIM BIGGS Managing Editor
Tennessee Tech student Aaron Downs was arrested Sunday, Nov. 1 by Cookeville police officer Christian Smith for aggravated assault. According to the police report, witnesses stated Downs became angry after
speaking with his girlfriend at a party and proceeded to hit the victim, another Tech student, who was standing near him. According to the police report, Downs, standing adjacent to the victim, hit the victim on the right cheek, knocking him to the ground. Witnesses took the victim indoors and began showering him with cold water. The
contact knocked the victim unconscious, and it took him five to 10 minutes to regain consciousness. Witnesses stated Downs “snapped” during the conversation with his girlfriend and hit the closest person to him. The impact of the concrete left scratches on the victim’s left cheek. According to the police
report, the victim’s father received a call from Downs who apologized for his actions, saying he acted “immature and irresponsible.” Downs told the victim’s father he had no reason Downs
for his actions and would rectify the situation. Officer Smith made contact with Downs and read him his Miranda rights. Smith asked Downs if he was at the house during the incident. Downs stated he was at the house during the time of the incident but said he should speak with a lawyer before proceeding with the conversation.
Smith arrested Downs for aggravated assault and took Downs to Putnam County Sheriff’s Office where he was notified of the information relating to his bond and charges, according to the police report. The victim was transported from Cookeville Regional Medical Center to Vanderbilt Hospital with related head injuries.
Pascal offers tips on how to begin undergraduate research By KAYLA CLOUSE Beat Reporter Award-winning researcher and assistant professor of chemical engineering at Tennessee Tech, Jennifer Pascal, began undergraduate research early in her college experience. Pascal offered tips and upcoming opportunities to begin undergraduate research with students of all majors Oct. 30. Undergraduate research is an opportunity students can take to gain college credit, build their resume and help to narrow their career path. This year, Tech launched a new
TEAM undergraduate research mechanism in which students may work in pairs. For up to a year, a maximum of $5,000 grant funds is available for research involving more than one undergraduate student. Pascal encourages students to choose a professor and start asking questions. “You can ask us anything. ‘How do you manage your research?’ ‘How many people are in your group?’ ‘How often do you meet with students?’ All of these questions are important to know,” said Pascal. “Undergraduate research is half about research and half about your interaction with your professor.” “You need to find a profes-
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sor that interests you,” said Cesar Contreras, president of the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers (SPHE). “I chose mine because he was really energetic and kept my attention.” Professors look for undergraduate researchers who are self-motivated, patient, energetic, hardworking, careful and diligent. “Grades aren’t everything. They are important, but they’re not everything,” said Pascal. “I’ve seen students with a 4.0 GPA who aren’t great researchers, and I’ve seen students with a 3.2 GPA who are phenomenal researchers.” SPHE announced a future meeting with Cummins Inc. speakers in
collaboration with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Students who attend gain exposure to several Fortune 500 companies including General Motors and Honeywell as well as the Army and NASA. SPHE attended the Volkswagen tour in 2014 where three of the 250 student applicants were selected for extreme engineering, which landed them a full-time position. Pascal reminds students that research is a slow process. “It’s a steep learning curve. You do a lot of reading and it requires a lot of patience,” said Pascal. “I thought research would be this wonderful thing that would
save the world overnight. It is challenging, but it is exciting.” Tech is offering a grant of $35,000 for students to do research for 10 weeks in the summer. Interested students are required to look in their department on Tech’s website and learn about a project in which they might want to be involved. Josh Ignace, undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, said the meeting made him realize the accessibility of attaining a position in undergraduate research. “After graduation I’m not really sure where I want to go,” said Ignace, “so the research may help form a path with that.”
Tech Players open fall production By KYLE GOSSETT Beat Reporter The Tech Players kick off another season of productions Nov. 5 in Derryberry Hall Auditorium, the first time in 24 years the auditorium has been used to house a stage production. The performances at Derryberry are somewhat of a return for the Tech Players. The auditorium was constructed for theater and musical events, according to director Mark Creter. The first performance in the auditorium was an Agatha Christie mystery called “An Unexpected Guest.” The last performance by the Tech Players in Derryberry was in 1991. The production is different from Creter’s usual fall musicals. “Because we were leaving our playhouse and going to be performing somewhere new, I was interested in doing something that was completely different than a musical,” said Creter. “‘Never the Sinner’ is a drama about two intelligent, privileged young men who arbitrarily decide
to murder somebody just to see if they could do it. I really liked the script. I think the way John Logan (playwright) uses the actual historical facts and characters make this show a compelling, powerful piece.” “Never the Sinner” will debut Thursday, Nov. 5. The play tells the true story of two teenagers, Nathan Leopold and Robert Loeb, who in 1920s Chicago set out to commit the perfect crime. Mark Creter and Joe Clark direct the show. “I am primarily excited about this show because it asks a lot of tough questions of the audience,” said Braden Wahl, who plays Leopold. “Nathan is a very complicated character, and I’m so excited at the opportunity to tackle such a complex role.” The show is returning to Derryberry Auditorium as the Backdoor Playhouse undergoes renovations. The Playhouse will be closed for two years while new seats, carpets and stage floor are installed. When the Playhouse reopens in 2017, it will have 160 seats as opposed to the 200 it had before. Although Derryberry’s
capacity is greater than Backdoor Playhouse, Creter said he still wants to create an intimate setting in Derryberry. “We are keeping tickets at 200 and sectioning off parts of the auditorium. We want the audience only in the first nine or 10 rows, not spread out over the entire place.” The show premieres Nov. 5 with performances scheduled for the 6, 7, 9, 10 and 14 at 8 p.m. A late show will be held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10 p.m. and a matinee is planned for Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. As with other productions, tickets are on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are free for Tech students with their ID, $5 for non-Tech students, $12 for senior citizens and $15 for general admission. “I hope people who come will see how much love and effort we put in this show to make it great,” said Samia Anderson, who plays a doctor in the play. “I really hope the audiences love it as much as everyone involved does because it is such a phenomenal show.”
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‘Spectre’ and ‘The Revenant’ complete the fall movie lineup By CAMERON FOWLER Entertainment Editor Every year, I get it in my head that certain films will do certain things for me, almost always leading to personal disappointment. A ton of movies end up surprising me, finding their way to a list of my favorites from the year. Those are usually the ones I respond to the most emotionally. However, this year was different, as I vowed to walk into the theater free of expectations and view most movies as purely as I could. The result has been a freeing experience for the way I view movies. Adopting this viewpoint has led to many unpredictable favorites of mine, and I can safely say I’ve actually been to the theater more this year than I ever have. I wanted to keep this mindset moving into the end of the year. This is high time for Oscar-winners or bait, depending on how you view each film. For me, it’s undoubtedly the most exciting time of the year as awards season revs up and movies generally sway more toward the dark, slow-moving drama side of things. It’s not that the fluffier stuff is unappealing, but it’s an appreciation of all genres. It makes each season more exciting as I look ahead to what’s being
released. This fall and holiday, there is no shortage of films that immediately catch my eye from any end of the movie genre spectrum. November only exemplifies why the fall movie season is varied from start to finish. On Nov. 6, James Bond is back in “Spectre,” the newest installment in the James Bond series and the last to feature Daniel Craig as Bond. Sam Mendes, director of “Skyfall,” is also back for this Bond chapter. After the success and acclaim of “Skyfall,” it’s safe to say this will be another winning and beautifully shot film. “Trumbo” is a more dramatic offering, a biopic starring Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad”) as Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter who contributed to some of the most famous and revered screenplays in Hollywood history and who took a turn with communism, leading him to be blacklisted. The film, which also opens Nov. 6, is directed by Jay Roach, who helmed “Dinner for Schmucks” and the “Austin Powers” series among other, more politically centered offerings. Cranston is electric in every role he has played thus far, and I’m anxiously awaiting to see how he pulls off this one. As per usual, whenever Thanksgiving rolls around, the public has another “Hunger Games” film to entertain them. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2” is the last chapter in the “Hunger
Photo Courtesy by idigitaltimes.com I AIN’T AFRAID TO DIE - Leonardo DiCaprio stated in a recent interview with Vanity Fair that he slept in animal carcasses, ate raw bison and endured harsh weather conditions while filming “The Revenant.” Games” series. The series has taken its place as a moneymaker, a more dignified young adult lark that will no doubt leave a hole in the “young adults have to survive” niche. I’ve yet to see any of the other “Hunger Games” films beyond the first one, but maybe I’ll give the series a marathon after all’s said and done. December is poised to be the biggest month of the year for films with “Star Wars Episode VII” stomping in to potentially make billions and leave a heavy trace. Ev-
eryone can pretty much nod in agreement when asked if they’re going to see the newest “Star Wars” film, myself included. It’s “Star Wars,” why wouldn’t you freak out and go see it as soon as possible? The other films occupying December are mostly Oscardirected ones. There’s “Joy,” the newest from director David O. Russell, sure to have all the Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper you can muster. The one film that has me thinking about it nonstop is
Alejandro G. Inarritu’s “The Revenant.” Set in the 1820s, a frontiersman named Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is mauled by a bear and left for dead by John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy). Inarritu directed my favorite film of last year, “Birdman,” and “The Revenant” is set to be one of my favorites. With a fantastic director, two of the best actors working today, and amazing cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki (“Gravity,” “Birdman”), there is no way “The Revenant” can’t be unforget-
table. Perhaps the rest of the year will follow tradition and change my expectations. It’s hard to remain neutral with so many films that pique my interest coming out so close to each other. As a moviegoer, I am beyond excited. This holiday season will be assuredly hectic, so it’s great to have different types of movies coming up. Changing the way I view movies lately has made each experience distinctive. Here’s hoping that attitude continues through the end of 2015.
‘Beasts of No Nation’ proves both powerful and depressing By HANNAH BARGER Entertainment Critic
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‘Fallout 4’ is November gaming highlight By CAMERON FOWLER Entertainment Editor It’s been a banner year for video games, and the trend is steadily building to a halt with the end of the year approaching. In the next few weeks, some adored franchises make their return, such as the “Fallout” series and “Star Wars Battlefront.” Separation makes the heart grow fonder, as they say, though hopefully not inflating expectations to skyscraper heights. These two franchises are only footnotes in what has been a notable year full of beloved franchises are coming back, and new entrants impressed unanimously. November sees the return of two series fans have remained curiously hopeful about for quite some time, so it is eerie to see them released within a week of each
other. “Fallout 4” and “Star Wars Battlefront” are set to be released Nov. 10 and 17, respectively, proving that waiting for things isn’t so hard after all. “Fallout” is a series that eventually had to come back, while the recovery of “Battlefront” was always suspiciously up in the air. The timely arrival of “Battlefront” only continues to satiate the hunger for more “Star Wars.” The series had long been dormant, with fan appreciation building since the 2005 release of “Star Wars Battlefront 2.” The series was brought back to life by DICE, developers of the “Battlefield” series, and with each slice of careful info discharged since its reveal at Electronic Arts’ E3 2013 press conference, fans have gone wild, sending the anticipation into the stratosphere. The game had its public
beta take place Oct. 8, mainly as a stress test for servers. Having played the beta, I found the gameplay to be simple, arcade-y fun. There is a certain charm to the older “Battlefront” games with perfectly realized massive battles based on “Star Wars” lore. DICE can still make these battles happen but on an even bigger scale online with 40 players, all while looking absolutely beautiful. However, I found the customization options to be sparse, and the lack of some features such as creating classes may hinder the longevity of the game. Whether it is a complete package or not, any “Star Wars” fan should look to the game to provide hours of fantasy. “Fallout 4” is a game many knew would definitely happen. When its developer, Bethesda, finished “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” many believed the next logical step for the studio was to make another “Fallout” game. Luckily, most were right, and the game was revealed at Bethesda’s very first E3 con-
ference this past June. “Fallout 4” aims to bring back the RPG elements of the franchise while adding tons of new gun mods and a tower defense element with the inclusion of settlements. These allow you to basically run small towns and build them up to your liking, as enemies will try to invade and destroy what you’ve built. Previous installments were lacking settlements, but with the breadth of wild new weapons and the branching dialogue “Fallout” is known for, it’s sure to keep fans busy for months, even years, to come. Both games seemingly seek to rekindle spirits and please fans. These are two games no one thought we would get so soon, let alone a week apart. The gaming industry still has its verdicts out on either one, but fans can look no further than two huge games vying to occupy any sliver of free time available. Or you could just miss a day or two of work or school if you’re into that.
Two minutes into the Netflix Original film, “Beasts of No Nation,” I watched a group of adorable, charming children put on their own fake TV show. It was then that I knew I was absolutely going to cry at some point. The movie is about a preteen boy named Agu who lives in a West African village on the outskirts of a civil war. With school canceled indefinitely, he spends his days playing with neighborhood kids, coming up with plots to sell their “imagination TV” and harassing his older brother. But when the war finally makes its way into his village, Agu is thrust into the kind of life that no one, especially not a child, should ever have to experience. One of this movie’s best features is the use of Agu’s narrations. Through voiceover, Agu talks to God and the viewers about his interpretations of the world. Being a young kid, he often misunderstands things the viewers can plainly see, which can be funny (casually mentioning that his brother is obsessed with sleep when he talks about wanting to “sleep” with a girl) or heartbreaking. He also never gives his family member’s names, just “father,” “older brother” and so on. This helps add a layer of childish charm that’s in total contrast to the horrific events occurring around Agu and to remind us how young he actually is. Before things fall apart, Agu, his friends and his siblings don’t take the situation very seriously because
they don’t know what war is like. Once Agu is recruited by a troop of child soldiers, the contrast between bloody battle scenes and shots of the soldiers doing childish things like playing soccer and making fun of their leader is chilling. The movie’s top-billed actor is Idris Elba, playing against type as the leader of the child soldiers. Known only as Commandant, he exploits the children and young adults in his charge through the use of manipulation, abuse and unlimited access to drugs and alcohol. His character is easily the most monstrous in the movie, beating out a list that includes all manner of warlords, predators and murderers. The Commandant is scary because he tells the kids exactly what any person wants to hear: that he cares about them, that their cause is a just one, and that they’re the toughest, bravest group of people in the world — all while using their vulnerability against them. This character shows Elba’s range as an actor, because I never thought I’d be able to dislike him so much. I really can’t recommend this movie enough, for the most part. One thing I like about it so much is that it was adapted from a novel by Nigerian author Uzodinma Iweala. As such, it lacks that tiresome “downtrodden African child is saved by American heroes” narrative that too many American films about Africa follow. The people who make those movies mean well, but they reinforce the stereotype that all Africans are hapless victims incapable of helping themselves. “Beasts of No Nation” subverts this, which is very refreshing.
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Are our favorite songs crossing too many blurred lines? KATE TREBING Opinions Editor O n c e again, I am d r i v i n g home after a long day. It’s almost 8:30 at night, it’s raining and I’m hungry. I’m almost home when I find myself stuck behind an Oldsmobile cruising at 32 miles per hour. I can almost feel my blood pressure rising, when suddenly Pentatonix blares through the stereo system. My saving grace. I turn the volume up until it hurts my ears and channel my frustration into a terrible rendition of “Can’t Sleep Love.” Don’t try to hide it; you could also be a closet rock star. You blast your eardrums to your favorite song despite the voice in your head that warns you’ll go deaf by the time you’re 45. You’re thrilled when you know all the words to that catchy tune and you can let off some steam with car karaoke. I don’t know how I would survive this semester of night classes and working late into the night, of
driving home in the dark six nights a week, if I could not listen to the radio on the way home. A good song is like a shot of caffeine straight into your system. Music has more than just an effect on our moods. How many of us can actually study effectively while listening to music with lyrics? I find my mind straying to the song, and my imagination conjures a storyline to match the lyrics. Take another example: Don’t songs influence what we think of as trendy or acceptable? I can only speak for myself, but I didn’t know how much I needed a moped until Macklemore opened my eyes to the possibilities. Music speaks to our souls. About that, we can all agree. So what are we telling ourselves? This powerful tool can be a force of evil just as much as it is a force of good. Robin Thicke taught us that. His “Blurred Lines” left women all over America in an uproar. The entire song revolves around the “gray area” between consent and assault. Basically, the lyrics imply that just because a woman does not say yes to sex does not mean that she
vevo.com TOP OF THE CHARTS - Robin Thicke's song "Blurred Lines" was a number one hit on the Billboard charts for 12 weeks straight during the summer of 2013. is saying no. Because women apparently don’t know their own minds. The meaning behind the lyrics is poorly veiled: “Do it like it hurt, like it hurt, what you don’t like work?” The song has a provocative message thinly veiled by a catchy beat and energetic rhythm. I won’t pretend to be a saint. I listen to the majority of the music on the radio. But I
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cannot help but wonder, what do songs like that do to our minds? Surely such a message has an impact, even if just on our subconscious. If that patriotic country song makes us feel proud to be American, and the heartbroken love song reminds us of our exes before things went sour, why wouldn’t a disturbing rape song influence our emotions on sexual misconduct?
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Don’t just take my word for it. This is a theory that is backed by scientific research. A study conducted by Brian A. Primack, M.D., Ed.M., M.S., of the Center for Research on Health Care at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, showed that among a diverse group of male and female high school students, those who had been exposed to songs
featuring sexually degrading lyrics were more than twice as likely to be sexually active than those who had not been listening to these songs. I realize that many readers who have read thus far may have come up with solid counterarguments. Surely I realize that these songs are free choice? If I don’t like what I hear, I can change the station. Don’t I know that sexually active teenagers are affected by much more than a few raunchy songs on the radio? Do I not understand that even if we eliminated these songs from the broadcasting waves, the actions behind the meanings would still linger in our world? Yes, I get your point. But please do not become complacent. Just because the song made its way to your ears does not make it worthy of being heard. Understand that even a three-minute song can have an impact on your mentality. Music can be food for your soul. So what are you feeding yourself?
Don’t procrastinate. Don’t be like me and wait until you’re crying to your mom on the phone at two in the morning. I know Netflix is calling your name every night, your professor is being unreasonable and work is stressful, but do your homework. Third, don’t worry about the dishes that need washing or the laundry that needs to be folded. It will get done. I repeat, it will get done. Don’t let it pile up for a month and don’t make your roommate into your maid, but no one’s going to bust down your door and arrest you for leaving that pan in the sink for a day. And don’t fall into the trap of cleaning your dorm or apartment top to bottom to avoid doing your homework. You know who you are. Finally, let yourself relax. The world won’t stop turning if you fail a test. The sun won’t fall out of the sky if you show up to class looking like you just rolled out of bed. Your friends won’t abandon you if you have to miss one night of hanging out so you can do laundry or study for that sociology exam. Things can be fixed, and everything’s going to be OK. Hannah Barger is a sophomore in English. She can be reached at hebarger42@students.tntech.edu
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Soccer appears in OVC tournament for first time since 2009, team earns first round bye By KYLE ROBINSON Beat Reporter It has been a great year for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, and all of the hard work put into this year has finally paid off with the Golden Eagles making it to the OVC playoffs for the first time since 2009. The team found out it had secured a playoff spot following the 0-0 tie Oct. 25 against Southeast Missouri but had yet to find out what seed it would be until Thursday night, Oct. 29, during the game against Morehead State. The Golden Eagles would go on to defeat Morehead State 1-0, finishing the season with a record of (87-4, 6-3-1) and securing the second seed in the OVC tournament and a first round bye, which means they will automatically go straight to the semifinals. Head Coach Steve Springthorpe said he has been satisfied from his team’s effort on the field this season and is excited for the team’s opportunity in the playoffs. “I am excited for our players to have the opportunity to play in the OVC tournament this upcoming week,” said Springthorpe. “Our team has certainly made a positive step forward in regards to our record and becoming more competitive in our conference. I am certainly proud of our players and thankful that the team has put in the work over the last year to give themselves an opportunity to play for the conference championship.” The Golden Eagles have really
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EARN YOUR SPOT - Abi Gearing battles Morehead State player, Abby Timm, for the ball during Tech’s match Oct. 29 at Tech Soccer Field. The 1-0 victory secured the second seed for the Golden Eagles in the OVC championships and gave Tech a first round bye. set the mark this year for the future of the program with key contributions from the team as a whole getting them where they are. “I think one of the main areas we wanted to improve on and begin to develop is a sense of pride in being a member of the TTU Golden Eagle soccer team,” said Springthorpe. “In order to do that, we needed to work
on many areas to help us begin to feel that sense of pride.” He also said the team needs to begin winning to feel good about themselves and believe in what they are doing. “Having some success on the field helps us move forward and allows us to have pride in what we are doing and who we are,” said
Springthorpe. The Golden Eagles will need to stay focused as the playoffs begin just as it has all season long. “We just need to keep focused on playing better each game. Improving our play, building team chemistry, and learning how to win in a pressure environment,” said Springthorpe. “We will just prepare
like we have for all season going into our first playoff game. Improve each practice, play better than the day before, and be great teammates to each other.” Tech will have a long layoff in the playoffs with the first round bye and will resume play Friday, Nov. 6 at 11 a.m. against Southeast Missouri at Murray State.
Tennis has historic fall season By HOLLY MORGAN Beat Reporter
The Tennessee Tech tennis team has had a successful fall season. With only one tournament left, Coach Kenneth Doyle said he is pleased with the team’s play this season. “We have had a great fall,” said Doyle, “possibly one of the best in TTU history.” The season started at the Southern Intercollegiate Championships Sept. 11 through 13. Alberto Esteban had four victories, which advanced him to the Division III singles draw championship. The team as a whole had seven victories. Esteban is glad he had better luck at this tournament compared to previous years. “I felt very proud of the guys and of myself. I never did very well in the past in this tournament at UGA, but this year was different,” said Esteban. “I kept winning until I reached the final, where I faced a really strong player from Georgia State. It was a good beginning of the season, but I hope it gets better, not only for me but for the whole team.” Sept. 25 through 27 took the team to the Purdue Invitational. Freshman Nicolas Guillermo won the Flight D singles championship. He won all four matches leading to the title, which featured a 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over Mason Dragos of Butler. Every Tech athlete had at least one win at the tournament. This is Guillermo’s first year at Tennessee Tech and in America. Despite the difficulties of relocation, he has found success. “It was a really good feeling,” said Guillermo. “It is hard to play in a different country and in a new university, so it was really motivating for me to win this tournament.” The next stop on their schedule was the 2015 Steve
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SWING FOR SUCCESS - Junior Alberto Esteban completes his swing during the 2014 fall season. Esteban reached the Division III championship finals in the 2015 Southern Intercollegiate Championships. Baras Fall Classic Oct. 2 and 3 at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Playing as singles, Alvaro Cintas and Jorge Alfonzo both claimed first-round wins, ending the tournament with 1-1 records. In doubles, Ivar “Junior” Guerrero and Yusuke Yodono’s only win was against an Eastern Kentucky duo. Oct. 3 and 4 came with the chance to compete against some of the best players in the nation at the ITA All-American Pre-Qualifying event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Esteban, Eduardo Mena and Alex Arovin represented Tech. Esteban made it to the Round of 128 before being eliminated by Jefta Kecic of Western Michigan. Mena also had wins at the pre-qualifying event with straight set victories over Jeff Clark of Texas A&M and Matt Cowley of Utah. Arovin lost his first match but found success in the consolation round, defeating Samuel Giammalva of Texas A&M in straight sets. The USTA/ITA Regional
Championships were held Oct. 15 though 18 in Knoxville. Mena was successful at the tournament, going farther than any Tech player before him. He had six straight wins and made it to the final round of the tournament before falling 6-2, 6-1 to Sam Monette of Indiana in the finals. Esteban and Arovin each went 1-1. Alfonzo lost his opening match but went on to win two matches in the consolation bracket. Arovin and Esteban also racked up some wins in doubles action where they went 2-1. The North Carolina State Invitational was held Oct. 23 through 25. Tech racked up six wins and was led by Carlos Tajes. He went 2-1 in the grey singles draw. Alfonzo and Guillermo each went 1-2 in the red singles draw. Both doubles teams went 1-1 in match play. The next match, and last event of the team’s fall season, will be Nov. 6 though 8 at the Wake Forest Fall Invitational in WinstonSalem, North Carolina.
NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART - The Tech rugby team (right) engages in a scrum, a battle for possession of the ball, during their Sept. 19 game against Western Kentucky. Tech’s 20-17 win was their second of the season.
Rugby wins fifth game By PHILIP GANT Beat Reporter The Tennessee Tech rugby team its their division rival, Lee University, Oct. 31. It was a high scoring and exciting match for the Golden Eagles fans as the team started off strong by scoring two tries before Lee even got on the board. The game started off slow with both teams playing defense well. It went back and forth for a while before Tech finally got on the board 12 minutes into the game. It was Tech sophomore Zach Murdaugh who took the ball over the try zone. Jeff Alwes converted the two-point kick. “Zach is easily our most improved player this year,” said senior Noah Stansfield, “He put in a lot of great work over the summer. He slimmed down and got faster. He really has impressed me.” The next score came six minutes after the first. This
time it was Tech’s new inside center James Moore pounding it into the try zone for Tech. Alwes converted the two-point kick. Lee committed a penalty soon afterward, which led to an Alwes penalty kick, which he converted. “I think Jeff’s experience is a huge help for this team. We have a lot of young talent, but sometimes I think they need direction,” said senior Reid Morrison. “It’s nice to have a leader on the field.” At this point in Morrison the game it looked as if it was over before it had even began, but Lee started fighting back. They scored two tries within six minutes of each other; both two-point kicks were missed. Tech started playing their style of game. They started taking things to their big men. Tech’s pack was the next to score. Alwes missed the two-point kick.
After another try by Lee and a penalty kick by Alwes sent both teams to the half with the score 25-17 in Tech’s favor. The second half started just the same as the first, with Tech scoring almost immediately and converting the twopoint kick. Another score for Tech came almost right after the first of the half by, senior, Logan Simms. Alwes converted the two-point kick. It seemed as if Lee wanted to fight back and the momentum was going in there because they scored twice consecutively after this, but their defense kept coming up short. They committed a penalty, which allowed for Tech’s Alwes to convert a penalty kick. After a try from Lee, Tech scored once more as well with their pack, which sealed the game. This game put Tech’s record at 4-2 (2-1 Dixie conference). Tech will be hosting division opponent University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Nov. 7.