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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Issue 05, Volume 125

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UT, student leaders organize four Alternative Spring Break trips

Tia Shack, right, senior in journalism and communications, and Kaitlyn Dean, junior in psychology, plant trees as part of a green sustainability project at the Marvin Gaye Community Greening Center in Washington, D.C., for the Urban Poverty Alternative Spring Break 2013 trip.

Victoria Brown Staff Writer Vols give back, locally and abroad. This semester four alternative spring break trips, including an international trip, will facilitate community service during time away from school. Cheyenne Perry, a junior majoring in public relations and minoring in business, will serve as one of the student trip leaders. According to the Alternative Break website, student trip leaders coordinate almost all aspects of the project, including the theme, location, agenda and fundraisers. “Trip leaders for the international trip went through training during the fall semester, and all their participants were chosen in the fall because the

participants needed time to get everything together such as passports or plane ticket arrangements,” Perry said. “International participants are the only ones whose trip was revealed early, as participants usually are told where they are going shortly after the selection process.” Each alternative trip, offered both in fall and spring, focuses on a specific theme. Focus areas for the upcoming trips are environmental conservation, underrepresented homeless populations and children living in areas with poverty and high crime. The international trip, traveling to Trelawny, Jamaica, focuses on sustainable farming and youth education. Margaret Smith, a senior majoring in biochemistry and

cellular and molecular biology, is the student coordinator for the Alternative Break Program, a new position within the Center for Leadership & Service. “Since we did more trips this year than ever before – five fall, three domestic spring and one international spring – we thought it might be good to have another person dedicated solely to the program this year,” Smith said. “I just help the graduate assistant, Katherine Browna, with trip leader training, fundraising, recruitment and applications.” Smith, a two-time volunteer and former trip leader, found belonging on campus among other service-minded students. See SPRING BREAK on Page 2

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Hayley Brundige Assistant Photo Editor “Glass of the Ancient Mediterranean” and “Brightly Beaded: North American Indian Glass Beadwork,” two new art exhibits, will be open to the public Jan. 18 at McClung Museum of Natural History and Culture and will run until June. Including pieces from ancient history and the more recent past, these collections represent the development of glass production and artistic design from the third millennium B.C. to the early 20th century. “Glass of the Ancient Mediterranean,” which features 30 ancient glass pieces from Egypt and the Roman and Byzantine Empires, is on loan from the Yale University Art Gallery, home to one of the most extensive collections of ancient glass in the nation. Sara E. Cole, a Ph.D. candidate in Ancient History and graduate curatorial intern at Yale, has been working to curate a collection of 150 pieces for a YUAG exhibit that will open within the next two years. Cole will speak about the collection March 9 at McClung Museum. “Many of the glass production techniques developed in antiquity are still in use by present-day glassmakers, making these ancient objects relevant to modern viewers,” Cole said. “Glassmaking in antiquity was both a craft and an art form requiring tremendous skill and an artistic eye, and that remains true today.”

Two new exhibits on ancient glass and Native American beadwork will open at McClung Museum on Jan. 18. Moccasins, vests, toy dolls and other brightly beaded objects from Native American culture will also be on display. “Brightly Beaded: North American Indian Glass Beadwork” will feature pieces containing beads recovered archaeologically from sites in Tennessee. These beads were acquired by Native Americans in the 18th and 19th centuries through trading from glass-blowing factories in Italy, France and Czechoslovakia. “Like any other city, Knoxville had some glass production during the 1800s, and indeed many of the glass production processes used then – and even today – were developed in the ancient world,” said Catherine Shteynberg, assistant curator and web and new media coordinator for McClung Museum. “Both ancient Native Americans and the contemporary Cherokee Indians of our area created and create beadwork.” See MCCLUNG on Page 5

Money and work experience – the two things most college students covet most. Mary Mahoney, assistant director of Career Services, has created an event to help students take a distinct step toward professional careers. The Spring Job and Internship Fair, free to all students, will be held on Feb. 4 in Thompson-Boling Arena from 2-6 p.m. “What we are trying to do is provide an opportunity for potential employers from across the country and here in Tennessee to come into one space and be there to talk with students internships, summer jobs or jobs after students are graduating,” Mahoney said. With more than 150 employers registered to attend the event, students will have access to a plethora of opportunities. These opportunities are meant to ease the transition from college to the working world. “I’ve got camps who want people just for the summer; I’ve got employers who are looking for students, for example, with supply chain or engineering to do an internship,” Mahoney said, “and then obviously a lot of

employers are looking for those students who will be graduating this semester.” The Spring Job and Internship Fair will provide students of all majors and degree levels the chance to speak to a variety of businesses, corporations and nonprofit organizations in one room. “There are the summer camps and businesses such as Exxon Mobil; even Dollywood is looking for interns,” Mahoney said. “There is wide variety of companies.” Mahoney said the fair is crucial for sophomores and juniors needing field experience for future careers. However, the event is not limited to upperclassmen. “Pretty much, no matter what year you are in school you want to take advantage of this opportunity,” she said. “For freshman, it’s just kind of good to go to see it because it can be intimidating.” Sara Beth Snyder, a senior in mathematics, attended a Career Services internship fair as a sophomore. “Going to the fair really got me interested in different internships,” Snyder said, “especially the Disney one.” In Mahoney’s opinion, the fair is a convenient way to help students – especially those close to entering the workforce – reach their professional goals.

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More than 170 corporate employers, government agencies and non-profit organizations fill the floor within Thompson-Boling Arena for the Fall Job Fair on Sept. 24, 2013. This semester’s job and internship fair will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 2-6 p.m. on the floor of Thompson-Boling Arena. “The idea is to, one, try and get something that you pick up some experience,” Mahoney said. “You earn some money, but if you can also get an internship that relates to your major you’re getting hands-on experience that’s helping you know more about that field.” Although often students credit the fair with their job and internship placements, the event can offer more than a potential paycheck. “Even if a student doesn’t get a job out of it, it’s networking,” she said. “It’s learn-

Martin: Stokes’ struggles hurt Vols vs. A&M Steven Cook Copy Editor A quick look at the box score is all it takes to see why the Tennessee men’s basketball team struggled to score inside the paint during Texas A&M’s comeback win on Saturday. Each of Jarnell Stokes’ six points came in the game’s first 5:13. In the second half, he went 0-for-2 from the field with no points, three turnovers and just one rebound. Two early fouls knocked down his playing time in the first half, but Stokes played 17 minutes in the final period. Still, he was nothing

short of invisible offensively and on the boards. Once Stokes committed those two fouls, head coach Cuonzo Martin said, the star center was never the same. “When he gets two fouls he is always a different player,” Martin said at his weekly press conference on Monday. “I think he starts thinking about it. Of course as a player, you want to be on the floor, and now you’re hesitant to play the game the way you’re capable of playing. “You have to stay aggressive. When (Stokes) is aggressive, we’re a different team.”

Of course, Stokes changing his personal game plan wasn’t the only problem. Texas A&M’s guards constantly put pressure on the perimeter to keep the Vols from continuing their recent hot shooting from outside. That left more space than usual for UT to do what it does best — attack the post — and it didn’t take advantage. “When teams extend like that – even though Jordan (McRae) is our leading scorer – ultimately we want to pound the ball inside,” Martin said. Blow the whistle: Questionable foul calls send

“If you don’t become the object of your relationship status then you should survive in college, which is all we are trying to do.” @UTDailyBeacon www.utdailybeacon.com

ing what’s out there, what are the opportunities and making connections.” All of the employers in attendance are looking for UT students and graduates for full-time jobs and internships. Most of the businesses will begin interviewing from the day after the fair through the rest of the semester. Students planning to attend must register prior to the event and upload a resume. For registration and more information visit the Career Services website at career. utk.edu.

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Thompson-Boling Arena into pandemonium at some point in every home game. Saturday, however, was on another level. An alarming amount of the Vols’ 21 personal fouls came from moving screens in the offensive zone. As a result, five Vols had three or more fouls by the final whistle. In typical fashion, Martin waited until after breaking down game film to address his opinion on the calls. For the most part, he agreed with the fans. See LUNCHEON on Page 6

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014 News Editor Hanna Lustig

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Sunday night, there were a lot of thanks for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. At least, from those who walked out of the Beverly Hilton Hotel with a shiny, gold globe in their hands. The Golden Globe Awards is held every year to honor the best of film and television and often serves as a precursor to the even more prestigious Academy Awards for film. This year’s 71st edition was hosted for the second consecutive time by comedians and actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Together the two were able to joke about Jennifer Lawrence’s cropped haircut, Leonardo DiCaprio’s fetish for young models and Poehler’s transformation into Fey’s fictional son who supposedly has a celebrity father (note: it was not “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” actor Idris Elba). While the majority of Hollywood dressed up for the event, UT students took to their pajamas and smartphones to live tweet the event. See below for the interesting commentary on the night’s events.

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Hanna Lustig News Editor Not bad for an undergrad. Through the Undergraduate Summer Research Internship, chosen students earn income to conduct a creative or research project over the summer. If selected, the student will begin their proposed project alongside a faculty mentor to the tune of $1,800. After the submission of a final project, an extra $200 is earned. Sharon Pound, manager of strategic research initiatives, said she believes the experience will strengthen any student’s resume, regardless of their post-graduate plans. By facilitating field experience, encouraging faculty networking and building confidence, the internship offers the chance to kick-start a rewarding career. “For many students, especially those in the science and engineering field who want to go on to grad school, increasingly it’s a prerequisite to get accepted into graduate school,” Pound said. “If they choose not to go to grad school it can impact their career in a variety of ways,” Pound continued. “Getting referrals, letters of recommendation, being able to prove their work ethic in an undergrad research capacity … that then can be leverage for their job interviews.” Melissa Lee, a senior in College Scholars, studies integrative neuroscience, which combines the fields of biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology, psychology, philosophy and poetry. Last fall, Lee had the opportunity to do research at the University of Zurich in Switzerland with Dr. Isabelle Mansuy at the Brain Research Institue. In mice, memory formation is correlated with the change in the amount of a certain mark in the brain, the formation of which is catalyzed by a specific protein. Lee spent her semester studying a microRNA that regulates this protein, investigating the process that allows mice to make memories. “It was an incredible experience,” Lee said, “because I was only taking one academic course at the same time, so I was able to spend 50-60 hours a week in the lab and really focus on my

SPRING BREAK continued from Page 1 “My first trip was important because I had transferred to UT, and it really made me feel at home on campus and introduced me to some amazing student leaders,” Smith said. “It gave me an idea of what kind of leader I could be if I kept being involved with the Center for Leadership & Service.” As a result of this initial trip, Smith’s understanding of char-

Evan Beierschmitt, junior in ecology and evolutionary biology, studies the agelenopsis – otherwise known as the grass spider – last summer as part of his undergraduate research with Dr. Susan Riechert. research. “I learned a lot more about research in general. I learned about how hard research is to do well and how much work is required to get even the smallest of results. … I learned that it’s all really, really worth it.” Lee said she plans to continue her research and eventually earn her Ph.D. in neuroscience and continue doing research for the rest of her life. Ryan Milstead, a junior in biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology, conducted research this summer in the entomology and plant pathology lab where he already worked. Milstead said his experience working in the lab aided his understanding of current course material. The research Milstead participated in will be published in the Journal of Horticultural Science. “For one section of the (general genetics) course,” Milstead said, “we were learning about different genetic lab techniques, and I had already learned and done nearly every one of them by hand in the lab in which I worked.” Research, however, is not limited to those in the sciences. Roselyn Hobbs, a sophomore in music performance studying viola, used her internship award to “attend the Montecito International Music Festival for

three weeks in Montecito, California,” where she studied chamber music and playing technique with “extraordinary professors from around the globe.” “I started playing at a young age and have always loved music,” Hobbs said, “but it was not until I entered a collegiate environment that I began to see developing my skills as a violist as research.” Kegan Bryant, a junior in studio art, studied and interpreted tarot cards during his internship. He then used his interpretation to create his own deck. This summer, Pound estimates approximately 75 students will be funded over a 10-week period. Research of all forms, she believes, provides valuable insight and yields “better citizens.” “One of the things that’s very important to me is our citizens – our community. Our graduates from the University of Tennessee need to be able to read the news and understand what’s real,” Pound said. “Whether you’re talking about a climate change discussion or evolution or any of those types of topics, to be able to talk about that intelligently. Our society needs that.” For more information and to learn how to apply, visit http:// ugresearch.utk.edu/opportunities/summer-internships/.

ity transformed. “Later trips completely changed how I thought about service,” Smith said. “Break trips are all about collaborating with communities to improve circumstances instead of trying to ‘fix’ problems. “Ultimately my trip experiences have directly affected how I spend my free time in Knoxville and what I want to do with the rest of my life.” Collaboration has also kept Perry involved with CLS. “Our community and even the international community

are all interconnected,” Perry said. “Doing service with people helps you feel like you did something meaningful. That’s something that the Center for Leadership & Service provides, which is meaningful service. They really try to make service more impactful for participants, and they succeed.” For those interested in applying for this year’s Alternative Spring Break, applications can be found online at leadershipandservice.utk.edu. Applications will be open and available until Jan. 20.

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The Well celebrates second anniversary Hannah Cather Staff Writer

The Well, one of Knoxville’s newer music venues, celebrated its second birthday this weekend with rock music and comedy shows. Located underneath a stretch of retail stores and restaurants in Bearden, the underground feature adds a level of secrecy to the venue. The Well has been recognized in multiple categories of Metro Pulse’s “Best of Knoxville” competition. Despite the distance from downtown, The Well offers an abundance of live entertainment.

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The high-energy rock band, Senryu, has been performing in Knoxville for at least five years. “This song is old enough to be in the fourth grade,” singer William Wright joked. Senryu’s popularity was evident with the exuberant dancing and singing of the audience. It’s easy to be a fan of a band whose members are talented enough to switch instruments during the set.

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As a part of Evil Twin’s overall performance, each character had a stage name. The thereminist donned a V for Vendetta mask and was referred to as “Anonymous.” An unusual looking instrument, the theremin is operated by touch and motion of hands. The thereminist manipulates the two antennas to change the volume and pitch.

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Evil Twin’s bass player, known only as “Chilli Frappe Debasser of the Band,” wears a snorkel mask and a dragon jock strap during their set. The combination of metal and rock music kept the audience’s attention, while the performers’ unusual antics enhance their stage presence. Before the beginning of their song “Prozac,” lead singer, Rus Harper, presented a tray with tiny cups, each containing a sugar pill.

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Singles vs. Couples: The College Showdown Cullenery Arts by

Cullen Hamelin There is an untold and obvious distortion between the interaction of single people and couples just as there is between a sober and a drunk. It’s not visible, not palpable and yet completely undeniable. How many times have you heard your friend ridicule the cliché “lovey-dovey” interaction between some PDA couple holding hands and kissing in public? And how many times have you seen couples on their high horse waving Stephen Colbert’s “wag of the finger” to a group of fun single people making noise and being obnoxious? One side will always feel animosity towards the other, so who is the victor? Think of dating as if the yin and yang were a time clock – one side will always prevail depending on the time of day. Let’s take a Saturday night for example, or better yet a Saturday night after a game day. And let’s make this a game that we actually win and before alcohol was so looked down and aggressively hunted upon. The point: imagine a total crazy Knoxville night where the possibilities are endless. It’s obvious who the victor is here: the guy 10 solo cups deep with no responsibility, no weight on his body, and the option to pretty much do whatever he wants. He is the embodiment of a completely free man who could drink too much, talk too much, hit on girls too much and pretty much completely embarrass himself and be completely unfettered with the societal expectations of a significant other. But as that party king is taking over the attention, let’s direct ourselves to the corner of metaphysical iron bars and whip marks. I don’t care who you think you are, everyone has an innate desire to be the party king for the night, to be the “fun guy,” and this shackled man has no hope of breaking free from his prison. He will get in trouble if he drinks too much or embarrasses himself, and although he has a cute girl with him, hundreds of other beautiful girls seem to be teasing his entrapment with flirting gestures and “don’t you wish you were single” glares. I’m sorry relationship guy, you lose this round to the next degree, so I hope it was worth it. However, the night goes on and eventually the sun shines bright as the relationship guy wakes up in full form. He is hungover, but with the presence and encouraging words of his significant other he is able to recover and start his day right. Meanwhile, single guy wakes up next to some girl he doesn’t remember, hoping he hasn’t contracted gonorrhea. He tries to escape but falls short, crippled by his incurable headache. But that’s only the party scene, where party men roam the night, and wifed up men rise in day. But that’s not every aspect. Let’s not forget the blatant screaming of relationship fights in public. Some of them are so hateful and amusing that they belong on reality TV. Everyone knows a couple that they hate together, that always fights and is seemlessly impossible to please. However, on the same note there is an equally infamous party gentleman that never stops drinking and always begs for people to drink with him. His friends all tell him to get his act together, and girls always say he needs someone to shape him up. Beyond all the obligations, awkward meeting the family, self-reevaluation and constant ridicule from your single friends, relationships in college can be a valuable experience. Relationships can make you think differently about the world and yourself and teach you to consider the thoughts of others before your own. As well, the single life is more than just drinking and partying; it is a time to explore your self-interests and label your personal identity. Both have their merits as long as they aren’t abused, and although the hilariousness of the sitcom-worthy characteristics and stories of each seem to permeate to the mainstream of romantic college comedy, the truth is that they are just life choices. Some people like the company of another, and some people are fine with the company of themselves. If you’re in a relationship, don’t become the next spineless boyfriend who becomes beyond whipped, sitting in the corner of the bar saying “Can I get an Appletini – easy on the tini.” If you’re single, don’t wake up next to an STD or the toilet every night of your life. If you don’t become the object of your relationship status then you should survive in college, which is all we are trying to do. Cullen Hamelin is a junior in chemistry. He can be reached at chamelin@utk.edu.

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Poetry isn’t dead; it’s just in Taylor Swift’s hands Turn of Phrase by

Sarah Hagaman When one thinks of poetry, usually a high school English class riddled with Shakespearean ballads and romantic phrases comes to mind. Our culture – especially within academic realms – recognizes the artistic and cultural importance of poetry. However, despite our teachers’ best entreaties, few people purposely read poetry in spare time. The art certainly isn’t lost; poets absolutely still exist and create beautiful, relevant work. At first glance, poetry would seem to be somewhat obsolete – a nicety, perhaps, but not “the breath and finer spirit of all knowledge,” as William Wordsworth once said. I generally appreciate poetry, but even I – an English major – don’t make a regular practice of reading poetic forms. However, I do listen to music. Songs surround our culture. Hollywood glamour, technology and increased avenues to discover new talent have made the music industry ripe for creativity. Though a good beat and rhythm are absolutely necessary for a good song, I think a truly powerful record carries meaningful lyrics and a powerful message. Good music is good poetry.

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ever-uninspiring lyrics to Rebecca Black’s “Friday”) incite somewhat passionate distaste. Just like poetry, words have found a way to speak to a different kind of human knowledge. Matthew Arnold, a major British poet, once deemed that poetry had the “power of forming, sustaining, and delighting us, as nothing else can.” Perhaps he wasn’t completely wrong. Although poetry on paper may not be quite as mainstream, the power of lyrical words that speak to different situations in life remains constant. With the help of technology, music has seamlessly integrated itself into our daily life. I get into my car and reflexively reach for the radio; when I study, I pull up my iTunes playlist; I exercise with headphones and my iPhone. Music plays in our restaurants, our stores and other facilities. We relate to the lyrics and seek new musical expressions continuously. Poetry, in this way, has morphed into a hybrid form – a combination of music, rhyme and lyricism. Perhaps poetic relevance is why I can’t stop thinking of Taylor Swift’s first line to her song, “Red”: “Loving him was like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street.” And I just can’t stand it when that happens. Sarah Hagaman is a sophomore in English. She can wbe reached at shagama1@utk.edu.

Ditch the apathy and live the life you think you deserve Lost in Communication by

Jan Urbano As we head into another semester and a new year, there’s no doubt there are areas of our lives that we think need improvement. Regardless of whether our New Year’s resolutions involve going to the gym every so often, trying to organize our hectic lives in the spirit of time management, or even finding new friends and lovers, many of us are striving to make this year better than the last. In retrospect, we should be doing this all the time, continually making progress to become a better “you.” Along the way, however, we’ve all had our share of setbacks and problems, both large and small. When we state that we have problems it allows us to set a standard for ourselves. It gives us a basic template from which to grow. If we know we have a problem we put additional work into trying to improve that aspect of our lives. Take, for example, our lives being a boat. Different parts of our lives – the emotional, physical, academic and mental components – constitute different parts of this boat. At any point in our lives, we will have problems.

Each problem in our life equates to a problem on the boat. The severity of your problems is proportional to the problems on this boat. If we’re struggling in school or having relationship problems, one could imagine the boat having problems with its navigation system or sustaining significant holes in its hull. Since problems are always present, there must be a balance between the ship’s overall condition and the combined damage on the ship. When we’re heavily burdened with multiple problems, our ship can find itself easily astray, lead aimlessly by the currents of other people or sinking in the grasp of the waters of life. To improve ourselves and spare us more pain and stress, we look back on the problems that we’ve endured in the hope that such problems don’t occur again, or at the very least are more tolerable. If we notice that we continually have problems with one area, we’ll scrutinize it often. In turn, if our hull seems to always have leaks we’ll be more vigilant in examining it. Yet, when we look back on such problems it’s tempting for our minds to wander, wishing things had changed for the better. We doubt the past decisions that we made, hoping that our imaginations and the cosmos will align in some way to magically and instantly fix our problems. Keep in mind, though, that the adversi-

ties you’ve gone through have made you the person you are today. They were part of a template that molded you, steering you through countless possibilities of what you could be into what you should be and what you are today. You may say that any other life could be better than the one you have now. In a way, you may be right – even I don’t know how my life could have turned out if my problems turned out better or worse. I could have been a weaker person if my life was more comfortable; I could have been stronger if I faced more struggles. The opposite could be true, too. I admit that it’s tempting to think of the former, when I could have had more confidence and ambition to pursue things that I want. In the end, though, we’ve only got this one life. We are free to change ourselves as we see fit, albeit not without difficulty. As we begin this new semester and year, take this to heart: instead of hoping what could have been, live the life that you think you deserve, even if it’s littered with pain and hardship. At the very least, you tried your best to steer your ship in the way you wanted, not because others did it for you. Jan Urbano is a senior in biological sciences. He can be reached at jurbano@utk.edu.

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Despite continued debate about her talent or entertainment skills, teenagers continually often relate to heart-stricken ballads of Taylor Swift for a reason: her ability to phrase her experiences through song is obviously powerful. Millions of listeners, around the world, can relate to feeling like an admirer from a distance “Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find/that what you’re looking for has been here the whole time,” or “And I don’t know why but with you I’d dance in a storm wearing my best dress/fearless.” Though these lyrics may seem overly sappy or sentimental, Swift’s bank account speaks for itself. Sometimes, music truly contains a purely rhythmic purpose, like dubstep. Rap often can be better recognized for a beat than for the lyrics. Yet much music truly can be absorbed for its message, and I believe that music facilitates our newest form of poetry. I don’t pretend to be an expert in cutting-edge music or the newest innovation in sound, but I do listen to music that seems to speak to me in a particular phase of life. Certain songs, despite genre or artist, can relate to a situation of my life. The most popular songs seem to resonate with the greatest number of people. A recent No. 1 song, “Demons,” doesn’t have popularity because it only sounds great at a nightclub, rather, the unique message – about opening up to someone, even about struggles and inner battles – clearly echoes with listeners. Conversely, songs with worthless lyrics (such as the

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ARTS & CULTURE Associated Press WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama’s fashion is making history again, at least for the next year, as her second inaugural gown will be displayed at the Smithsonian Institution. Before it’s stowed away for a future presidential library, Obama’s ruby-colored chiffon gown made by designer Jason Wu is being lent to the National Museum of American History for a year to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Smithsonian’s “First Ladies� exhibition. The dress will be paired with Obama’s shoes designed by Jimmy Choo and will go on display beginning Tuesday. While the Smithsonian traditionally collects each first lady’s first inaugural gown, second gowns are usually shown only in presidential libraries. This is the first time the museum has displayed a second inaugural gown. The dress was transferred to the National Archives but is being lent to the Smithsonian with the White House’s blessing. Lisa Kathleen Graddy, the Smithsonian’s curator of women’s political history, said it seemed like a nice time to start a new tradition in the ever-evolving “First Ladies at the Smithsonian� exhibit for those who serve two terms in the White House. “The more I started thinking about it, it’s such a long time before the presidential library is built,� she said. “There’s

MCCLUNG continued from Page 1 More importantly, these pieces tell the history about the lives of people who lived in the area. Shteynberg said one of her favorite pieces, a Crow cradleboard for infants, tells an interesting tale. “The woman who made it spent months on the intricate beadwork – the colors are so beautiful together, and the geometric designs on it have a wonderful balance and symmetry,� Shteynberg said. “But

such interest in the dress, I thought maybe it would be interesting if we could borrow the dress and do a special display ... so that people would get a chance to see it.� This dress drew headlines when Obama unveiled her selection one year ago. It was the second custom-made Jason Wu gown Obama had chosen, following the white gown Wu designed for the first lady when she arrived in Washington and on the fashion scene. Since then, Obama has become a trendsetter. The red gown is embellished with cut velvet that carries a unique shimmer, Graddy said. It features a cross-halter strap neckline adorned with small diamonds. “It’s certainly a change, isn’t it, from the white dress with the train,� Graddy said, recalling Obama’s first gown in the museum’s collection. “It’s this amazing, vivid red. No train. So it’s a much slimmer dress — still flowing — but a much slimmer-lined dress. It’s an incredible change of color from that beautiful sparkly white.� It’s unusual for a first lady to use the same designer twice, at least in recent decades. Wu has said it’s been the experience of his life to help dress the first lady, taking him from fashion insider to a household name since the first inauguration in 2009. Mrs. Obama also has turned to designer Thom Browne for special outfits, including her coat and dress for inauguration day in 2013. Even her outfits from J.

Crew draw notice, and some of Obama’s apparel choices sell out quickly online. For 2014, Pantone Inc.’s color of the year — orchid, a shade of purple — was introduced with a nod to the fact it’s a color Mrs. Obama often wears. Pantone sets color standards for the design industry. From time to time, the people want to copy the fashion of a first lady, Graddy said, noting Jacqueline Kennedy as an example. “People look at what she is wearing. They admire it,� she said of Obama. “I don’t think that fashion is Michelle Obama’s first priority. I think that obviously she’s interested in what she wears, and she puts a lot of thought into it — and that’s what people see and respond to is a very puttogether look that they would like to emulate.� The Jimmy Choo shoes paired with Obama’s second gown had a much shorter heel, seemingly more comfortable than her heels for the first inaugural, Graddy said. The first lady knew how long she would be on her feet for the second inaugural. The Obama gown is a centerpiece for the exhibit that examines the role of the first lady, her political and cultural significance and what she wears. Obama’s first inaugural gown will return to display in January 2015. In future years, the exhibit may evolve to show the changing role of the first lady as it changes with the presidency.

most of all, it’s poignant to think about this woman anticipating the coming of her baby and stitch by stitch thinking about her new child, putting so much care into this object.� Bringing these two exhibits to McClung Museum requires the help of virtually every person on staff at the museum, Shteynberg said. “Our director and curators come up with the ideas and spend months researching and writing,� Shteynberg said. “Funding has to be secured to finance the mounting of the exhib-

it; donors have to agree to lend these beautiful pieces of work; our wonderful designers have to bring the exhibit space to life; we have to promote the exhibit and our registrar staff have to make sure that the objects get here safely.� However, Shteynberg admits the work is worth it to bring to UT these unique collections. “All objects tell stories – that’s the fascinating thing about working in a museum and working on exhibits,� Shteynberg said. “It’s simply about uncovering those stories.�

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Claire Dodson Arts & Culture Editor It has been a big past few months for alt-rock band Switchfoot – a sold-out tour, an EP, a band documentary and, as of today, their ninth studio album, “Fading West.� “West� is the latest step in Switchfoot’s trend away from what is normally considered Christian, a trend they really started toward when they released 2009’s excellent “Hello Hurricane.� But Switchfoot has always pushed genre boundaries over the course of their almost 20-year career in the rock industry. Their 2011 release, “Vice Verses,� felt almost like a last album – its cohesiveness in storytelling and at times gritty musicality marked a new peak for the band. Now two years after “Verses� comes “West� – an 11-track album of anthemic surfer rock songs tinged with the sunny lens of the San Diego beaches they so love to surf. It is not an unenjoyable album, especially if you don’t listen to the whole thing in one sitting. The first track “Love Alone Is Worth the Fight� is a great song; the melodies and lyrical sincerity are trademark of frontman Jon Foreman and are some of the things that make Switchfoot such a great group of musicians. However, about five tracks in the melodies start to sound all too similar, and the constant stream of “woah�ing in every song becomes tiring, if not grating. Many of these songs served as the

“Fading West,� Switchfoot’s ninth studio album, is scheduled to be released today. soundtrack for the documentary “Fading West,� and perhaps they fit better when seeing the band perform, holding campfire sing-alongs and surfing on the beaches in California. In the cold of January in Tennessee, however, the album seems a little too warm and relaxed for the current rock-indie scene. “West� is no less sincere than Switchfoot’s past releases, but it’s not quite as emotionally gratifying as “Vice Verses.� The album does have its high points. “Say It Like You Mean It� comes across as a “Selling the News� (from Verses) counterpart, complete with a more a spokenword type of singing and a guitar-heavy sound. “The World You Want� is another quintessential Switchfoot track, as Foreman holds his listeners accountable with his lyrics. “Is this the world you want?� Foreman asks,

seeming to look us right in the eyes as his distinct voice penetrates our ears. But while “Verses� was reflective and subtle, “West� is a bit more confrontational at times, both musically and lyrically. The album is one pop-rock anthem featuring water and surf imagery after another; there is no break for quiet insights or melancholic guitar. Instead, we get 11 tracks of summer surf with lyrics that become too repetitive – good for that car ride to a beach vacation but not so much what we tend to expect from the usually creative and intelligent Switchfoot. “West� is light, happy and free, and it is certainly different from the bland “rock� they play on Christian radio. Give Switchfoot credit for writing what they know and experimenting with a new sound, but hey, a little darkness is good every now and then, too, Jon.

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Despite his injury, Mieling stayed in the game and held the Yellow Jackets at two goals. Georgia Tech was hit with a penalty toward the middle of the third period, giving McParlan an opportunity to score a goal on the power play. UT took a 3-2 lead in the last minutes of the game and as the Yellow Jackets tried to rally, Gage Despins scored on an empty net, clinching a 4-2 victory for the Ice Vols. As for injured goalie Mike Mieling, Ice Vols president and player Kyle Knell is optimistic for Mieling ’s recovery and performance in the upcoming games. “He will probably sit the first game to rest, but he will play this weekend,” Knell said. “He will definitely be there.” Next up for the Ice Vols will be the Stephen Russel Tournament where they will play the North Carolina Tar Heels on Jan. 17. •Photo Courtesy of the Tennessee Ice Vols

After a tough loss against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 10, the Ice Vols rallied at home against Georgia Tech to snap a skid of six losses in seven games. Despite some unexpected changes in UT’s lines, they were able to stay focused and defeat the Yellow Jackets, 4-2. The Yellow Jackets hit the ice with an intensity that nearly came to a head when the Vols’ Ben McParlan got in a shoving match with GT’s Kenny McCrary. The incident did not result in a fight. The Ice Vols’ Jacob Favory finally caught the net with just over seven minutes remaining. The Vols led the game 1-0 at the end of the first. In the second period, Kris Debenedictis scored an early goal out of the gate to take a 2-0 lead. Georgia Tech countered with two goals only minutes apart

from each other. The Vols struggled to come back from Tech’s second period goals, leaving the game tied at 2-2 going into the third period. The Ice Vols came onto the ice in the third period with the energy they lacked throughout the second. Obvious tension still lingered between the two teams, and hard hits against the boards were the result. UT’s Ryan Folz said he felt the Vols were able to keep a level head during the game because of their focus to win. “When you start letting other players into your head you’re not only hurting yourself, you’re hurting your whole team by taking careless penalties,” Folz said. “I think that after our game against Alabama we were able to learn from the mistakes we made.” A major roughing penalty left goalie Mike Mieling with an abdominal injury after a pile up at the net.

Three members of the Tennessee Ice Vols celebrate after scoring a goal in the team’s 4-2 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at the IceArium at Cool Sports Complex.

LUNCHEON continued from Page 1 “We were watching film on some of the calls as far as screening calls and moving calls,” Martin said. “I thought it was a little bit different (than other games). “I thought maybe one or two of them were moving (screens). But about five of them? I didn’t think that was the case.” Despite begging to differ with the officials, Martin made it clear that his staff will

continue to coach the same way they normally do and feature screens as a regular part of the offense. Bounce back: The schedule doesn’t stop for tough losses, especially when SEC play begins. Tennessee’s resolve will be tested as the Auburn Tigers visit Knoxville for a Wednesday night game. “You don’t have a choice, it’s basketball,” Martin said regarding UT’s need to bounce back. “It’s an 18-game schedule in league play. I would like to think that the guys were

hurt and upset about a loss, but now you have to bounce back and play the game. It’s part of it.” Minutes after missing two free throws that ultimately cost UT a win on Saturday, senior forward Jeronne Maymon immediately agreed with his head coach. “We can’t dwell on it,” Maymon said. “We have Auburn coming in here. They are going to watch film and going to think they can do the same thing. So, we have to come out here, refocus and get ready for it.”

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Ice Vols snap losing skid Swim teams dominate against Yellow Jackets in two weekend matches Jonathan Toye Contributor The Tennessee men and women’s swimming and diving teams both recorded victories over Virginia Tech and Missouri Saturday afternoon in Knoxville. The men’s team beat Missouri 164-136 and Virginia Tech 169-131, while the women’s team beat Missouri 192.5-106.5 and Virginia Tech 192-108. The women’s team was dominant in their two wins, winning nine out of 16 events at the competition. “Overall, I would say we are pretty happy about how this meet went, but there are still things we have to improve on and that we know we need to work on,” said women’s swimmer Faith Johnson, who won the 100-yard freestyle. “But overall we are really excited to keep going forward.” Both the swimming and the diving coaches, Matt Kredich and Dave Parrington respectively, were also pleased with their team’s performances. “Both teams performed in a pretty similar way,” Kredich said. “The men’s competition was a lot more kind of matched to where our men’s team is, so that ended up being a great meet versus Virginia Tech and Missouri. But, I think the themes for both of our teams were kind of the same. I thought we competed very well.” “I was pleased,” Parrington said. “We certainly, as we typically do this time of year, had some mistakes and things to work on, but that’s why we have some of these competitions: to help us get ready for the SECs and NCAAs. But for

Tennessee sophomore swimmer Faith Johnson sprints to the finish during the swim meet against Missouri and Virginia Tech on Jan. 11. in the Allan Jones Aquatic Center. the most part we are getting better in areas I want to see us get better.” While not as dominant in their victories as the women, a couple of the swimmers from the men’s team performed well. The standouts were sophomore Sean Lehane, who won the men’s 100- and 200-yard backstroke, and freshmen Luke Percy, taking the gold in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle. “It was definitely a really close competition for both races,” Lehane said, “I saw it was going to be a close meet the whole way through and knew my team needed this win, so I tried the best I can to get my hand on the bar first. It was my best season times this year.” “I was pretty pleased with how I did mostly,” Percy said. “The team went one, two, three in the 50 and one, two, three in the 100. This performance is really prom-

ising coming back from winter break. It is looking good for our team to really perform in the SECs and NCAAs.” The men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will continue their preparations for the SEC championships – which begins on Feb. 18 in Athens, Ga., – when they take on Georgia on Jan. 25 and Florida on Feb. 1. With such a successful day in the pool, Kredich believes this meet will help prepare his team for the upcoming competition. “It helps a lot because it re-familiarizes us with competition,” Kredich said. “There were some moments where we seemed a little surprised at some of the feelings and experiences you have during a race, so it is nice to refresh that. “We also had people come up big wins in close races. We always learn from competition.”

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