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CAMPUS SGA Senate passed the 2019 election packet.
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CITY Knoxville was named one of the top 25 maker cities in the country.
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Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt communicates with players during the Orange and White Game on April 21. File / The Daily Beacon
Vols finish strong on National Signing Day WILL BACKUS Asst. Sports Editor
OPINIONS This year, April 24 will mark the annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.
A majority of Tennessee’s most prized assets in the recruiting circuit were added during the Early Signing Period a couple of months ago, leaving the pickings on National Signing Day, which began on Wednesday, somewhat slim. That doesn’t mean the Vols did not make a splash. With three new signings, they were able to add the top uncommitted offensive and defensive players in the nation in what became one of the best Signing Day finishes nationally.
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Henry To’oto’o
SPORTS No. 1 Tennessee held off former-head coach Cuonzo Martin and the Missouri Tigers with a 72-60 win on Tuesday.
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Tennessee’s biggest surprise of the day came at around 3 p.m. with the addition of Henry To’oto’o, an outside linebacker from Concord, California. The Vols made a midnight run for the talented prospect, though Alabama and Washington seemingly had all of the momentum until the announcement. To’oto’o ranks out as a top-50 player nationally, at No. 44 overall, and is the No. 4 outside linebacker, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. He attends the same high
school, De La Salle, as former Vol linebacker and current off-field analyst Kevin Simon. Simon served as one of the primary recruiters for To’oto’o, adding to a level of comfortability that led the talented linebacker prospect to pick Tennessee. He joins Quavaris Crouch, a top-100 prospect, in a tandem of talented linebackers for this 2019 recruiting class. “I feel like it’s home even though it’s all the way out there,” To’oto’o said on an ESPN broadcast. “I felt comfortable down there, especially with Kevin Simon being an alumni.”
Kenney Solomon Kenney Solomon flew under the radar for most of the recruiting process, until he caught the attention of some bigger programs following the Early Signing Period in December. Tennessee was one of those programs, offering him on January 12, in the midst of his unofficial visit. In the following week, both Rutgers and Louisville offered him, as well as Appalachian State. Solomon never officially visited the Vols, meaning that he could be a candidate for a blueshirt. The South Carolina native may not be the most nationally recognized prospect, grading out as the 157th best cornerback in the nation,
but it is his athleticism that really caught the attention of Tennessee’s staff. At 6-feet tall and 170 pounds, Solomon is known as a speedster. In addition to playing corner and tailback for Socastee High School, he also ran track, where he recorded a 10.7-second 100m time. He consistently runs in the 4.4s for his 40 times, and he’s expected to make an impact on special teams as a returner early in his career.
Darnell Wright The offensive line was one of this team’s most glaring weaknesses last season, and the staff knew this needed to be rectified as soon as possible. With 5-star offensive tackle Wanya Morris already in the fold as an early enrollee, Tennessee landed one of its biggest fish left on the hook on Wednesday. Darnell Wright, the 10th ranked prospect nationally, signed with the Vols, adding another 5-star offensive tackle to the fold. He immediately became the eighth highest rated signee in the team’s history, and should step in with Morris immediately in an attempt to fix the offensive front.
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VOLT a cappella group brings music to UT JAKE YODER Staff Writer
Music is a huge part of almost every person’s life. Music comes in many different shapes and forms: from quiet, peaceful vibe to hard rock and heavy metal. One of the most interesting forms of music, however, is a cappella. A cappella is a form of music that does not use any kind of instruments. The singers instead use their voices to substitute for the lack of instruments, making for a truly unique listening experience. VOLT is a co-ed a capella group at UTK that strives to create unique and beautiful a capella music. “I was in Revolution, the all-female a capella group on campus, for four years, and I decided I wanted to try something different. I had seen a lot of co-ed groups and met a lot of cool people through a capella, so I did my research, and that’s were it all began,” McKinley Merritt, founder of VOLT, current co-music director and senior in theatre, said. The group is not only a performing group but also a competitive group. VOLT recently placed third in the International Championship of Collegiate a cappella and received the award for
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best choreography. VOLT not only preforms and competes, but it also allows its members the opportunity to improve. The group regularly attends events such as the SoJam A Cappella Festival, an event where anyone from professionals to high school groups can attend master classes and learn about the art of a cappella. While other a capella groups on campus require members to be a part of a choir, VOLT does not — leading to a very diverse group of singers. “The backgrounds of people in our group is a little more diverse than other a cappella
groups,” Merritt said. “We have anywhere from engineers, theatre majors, English majors and everything in between. Trying to get everyone’s brains to diverge on this one thing for six hours a week is the best part. I love it, and it stresses me out in the most wonderful way.” Merritt described their sound as “pop, but not top-40.” The group tends to sing the songs of popular artists such as Ariana Grande that the general public might not know.
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TBI agent Jamesena Walker, community advocate Natalie Ivey raise spotlight on human trafficking COLEMAN NUMBERS Staff Writer
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The term “human trafficking” often conjures images of shadowy dungeons and illicit markets in faraway countries. However, special agent for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Jamesena Walker and Natalie Ivey, who oversees education and training for the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking—a Knoxville-based non-profit committed to combating what they term “modern slavery”-- provided an overview of the immediate and frequent human trafficking occurring in northeastern Tennessee every day. Walker has been investigating human trafficking since 2015. The TBI began investigating human trafficking in 2011, after conducting a study which uncovered juvenile human trafficking in over 72 percent of Tennessee counties. Anita Voorhees, the founder of the UTK chapter of the International Justice Missionand current regional vice president, introduced the speakers. In an interview, Voorhees reflected that the prevalence of human trafficking still
surprised her. “It seemed like something that could really happen to anyone … a 13-year-old on social media might be susceptible if they want a boyfriend or if they want that attention,” Voorhees said. As a member of IJM, Voorhees also found valuable insights on how to approach the problem in the future. “The words we use are really powerful … I thought (the presentation) raised a lot of questions about ‘what is prostitution’ and ‘who is a prostitute,’ and ‘who is a victim?’ I think that’s something we need to be educating people more on,” Voorhees said, referring to the stigma surrounding the word “prostitute” and its application to victims of human trafficking. During her presentation, Walker highlighted the complex emotional dynamics at play between victims and the traffickers who pawn their bodies for as little as 40 dollars, and the difficulty this poses for law enforcement. More often than not, the victims are young girls—as young as 12 or 14—from broken or abusive households, runaways— individuals lacking self-esteem, a healthy support structure and a reasonable standard of what a normal relationship is.
Natalie Ivey, director of Advocacy and Outreach at the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking, presents on community solutions for human trafficking in the Knoxville area in the Howard Baker Center on Feb. 5 2019. James Klein / The Daily Beacon
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Senate passes election packet, public engagements to start Feb. 27 KYLIE HUBBARD Editor-in-Chief TYLER WOMBLES Managing Editor
Student Government Association Senate discussed and approved the 2019 SGA Election Packet Tuesday evening. Last week’s scheduled Senate meeting was canceled due to inclement weather, with Tuesday’s meeting considered a special senate. The body voted on the packet twice in one meeting to move the timeline according to original plans. Interim Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement Tyvi Small kicked off the meeting with a brief introduction and Q&A session. Small officially began the job in January after being announced in December. Small addressed questions about the state of diversity on campus while also expressing his need for help as he works in his role on campus. He iterated his trust in Interim Chancellor Wayne Davis and Davis’ support of diversity at UT. “Chancellor Davis, when he started as chancellor almost a year ago, said, ‘I’m working on diversity. I can’t tell you everything I’m doing
right now,’” Small said. “He said, ‘Trust me. I want to have a vice chancellor for diversity and engagement.’ He said, ‘Trust me. I’m working on it.’ “I’m here, right? So that shows us that we can trust Chancellor Davis.” Small also empowered students to stand up for diversity and to not be quiet when they witness issues regarding it. “Speak up,” Small said. “Be (active) when you are in your classrooms, when you are in student leadership positions. Look around the table and figure out who’s not represented and what’s not being heard.” After SGA President Ovi Kabir’s report, Election Commissioner and senior studying nuclear engineering Matthew Herald announced the changes to the SGA Election Packet. Changes to the 2019 Election Packet in comparison to previous years included a change in campaign finances, the referenda and timeline. Campaign financing has been reduced from $4,000 to $3,000 and independents have been increased from $100 to $300. Businesses are not allowed to donate to campaigns but outside entities such as family and friends are. Those seeking a referenda and running for an executive position need 250 signatures instead of the previous 500 signatures to be added to the ballot. Once a campaign has been formed
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and Appendix A/B has been submitted, speaking engagements can begin on Feb. 27. Social media posting will not be allowed until March 25. Any infractions and violations of the regulations on public engagements prior to the approval of the packet will be addressed by the judicial committee just as they would be during election season. Infractions can be seen as holding public meetings before Feb. 27, tabling incorrectly and receiving financial donations from businesses. “Conversations, private conversations about election, that take place year round regarding your running (are acceptable) as long as they don’t infract on SGA mutual space,” Herald said. Election talk is allowed more than 50 feet away from any SGA spaces. Senator At-Large and sophomore studying economics Paige Shimer expressed concern with the GPA requirement proposed for candidates: 2.75 for executive candidates and 2.5 for senators. Shimer felt the requirement discouraged students who had faced difficult events to get involved with Senate, citing her own experiences with sexual assault and the effect it had on her grades. “I resent the idea that the representation of students on senate who don’t have a 2.5 for rea-
sons ... outside of their control is not welcome here,” Shimer said. SGA Senators are currently required to hold a 2.0 to remain a senator. “(If) a 2.0 (needs) to be here, welcomed to the university, you should be welcomed to this room,” Shimer said. “If you are willing to put in the effort ... I think that that should be reasonable.” Shimer’s motion to amend the election packet was passed unanimously. An amendment to the packet also allows students studying abroad to participate in voting. A link will be provided to those students as approved by the Programs Abroad Office. After amendments were proposed and debate concluded, the election packet passed 48-0 with 1 abstention. Along with the election packet, new senators and judicial nominations were voted on. New senators for the College of Arts and Sciences are sophomore studying anthropology Nikki Hernandez and senior studying history Emma Allish. New senators representing the Haslam College of Business are sophomore studying public administration Isabelle Marshal and junior studying finance Karli Ailshie.
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Knoxville backyard gallery displays Anna Buckner’s ‘LOVE LETTERS’ ALEXANDRA DEMARCO Contributor
This past Friday, local backyard gallery BAD WATER debuted its exhibit of Anna Buckner’s “LOVE LETTERS”. BAD WATER, which opened its doors in November, is located in a petite white barn in the backyard of local artists Marla Sweitzer and Kelsie Conley. The housemates, who are both graduate art students here at UT, relocated to their yellow craftsman-style home in search of a space for a house gallery. “Our aim is to have solo shows of work here,” Sweitzer said. “Being an artist and having an artist run-space is exciting—to be able to invite other artists in and not show our work in the process, to play a curatorial role.” Not long ago, BAD WATER was a rundown backyard structure coated in graffiti. Sweitzer and Kelsie renovated the space, transforming it from an abandoned shed into a homey gallery. The gallery’s name pays homage to the structure’s humble beginnings; “Bad Water” is a graffiti symbol
that is often found on Knoxville trains. “It had this sort of out structure vibe to the space so we thought (the name) kind of related to it,” Sweitzer said. The age and wear of the building certainly adds a great deal of character; its rustic qualities distinguish it from other more modern galleries that one may encounter in downtown Knoxville. Conley hopes that the project will inspire other locals. “I hope more people open up spaces like this,” Conley said. “That’s how you get a growing art scene. I hope people see this and decide to open a space in their backyard.” The humble gallery is currently displaying the artwork of Anna Buckner. Her collection LOVE LETTERS is composed of canvases created with fabric from garments that were given to her by important people in her life. The variety of utilized fabric gives each piece a unique texture and color scheme, yet similar stitching patterns and shapes can be deciphered within each canvas. The colorful works of art were created specifically for the BAD WATER space, and their abstract nature is easily highlighted by the white, simple barn, which apparently resembles a barn that was instrumental
in the relationships behind the fabric of Buckner’s work. Collaboration between gallery owners and artists leads to a unique artistic experience. When the artist preparers works based off of the gallery space, the gallery becomes a part of the art itself. The entire display becomes one large masterpiece. “I followed (Buckner’s) work and thought that it would specifically work really with this space,” Sweitzer said. “She was kind of one of the first artists I thought about to curate in this space.” Local artist April Marten stopped by the gallery opening on Friday and agreed with Sweitzer. “I think the artist responded to the space appropriately with what she does,” Marten said. “I find that interesting about BAD WATER that the artists are sort of given this very unique space to think about how they want to plug their work in and then they respond accordingly and create the work for the space.” Small galleries such as BAD WATER are playing an instrumental role in re-defining the Knoxville art scene. Their existence puts the responsibility of displaying art into the hands of anyone, artist or not, who
A piece from Anna Buckner’s “LOVE LETTERS,” which debuted on Friday, Feb. 1. Alexandra DeMarco / The Daily Beacon wants to join the artistic conversation. LOVE LETTERS will be on display until Feb. 24, and showings are available by appointment only at badwater.gallery.com.
Self-made city: Knoxville named one of top 25 maker cities in America COLEMAN NUMBERS Staff Writer
Knoxville has a long tradition of artisanship — And now, that tradition is nationally acknowledged. An article in national magazine “Popular Mechanics” detailed the most tinker-prone urban centers in the country. According to writer Tim Newcomb, the specifics of what constitutes a maker may differ. But what is common among these cities and their respective maker members is “[dedication] to craft[,] working with raw materials and, often, working in a community focused on a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity.” The list identified cities such as Boston, Providence, Louisville, Minneapolis, Oakland and — of course — Knoxville. A number of other cities in the South and Appalachia made the list, including Asheville, Charleston and Nashville. Knoxville is home to creators of all types; whether the craft is welding or watercolor, the city has a niche for it. This city regularly attracts world-renowned creatives, due in no small part to UT itself. Only last year, Adam Savage of Tested.com and Mythbusters came to UT’s campus and celebrated the maker movement in
Knoxville and throughout the country. Harold Duckett, arts writer for KnoxTNToday.com, commends the performing arts in Knoxville but wishes the visual exhibition aspect were held to the same standard. “The galleries that exist here are mostly picture frame shops, or they’re decorating businesses. They’re not pure exhibition galleries,” Duckett said. Duckett observes, nevertheless, that the city attracts many talented people. “It’s a phenomenal place to live … A number of profession types lives here because it’s a great place to live, but their work is worldwide,” Duckett said. The Arts and Culture Alliance in Knoxville is dedicated to furthering Knoxville’s status as an artist-friendly town. Founded in 2001, the non-profit supports local artists through exhibitions at the Emporium on Gay Street, advocates annually to state legislature on behalf of all creators, hosts professional seminars to impart industry wisdom and sponsors many other initiatives to foster the arts and maker community. Liza Zenni, executive director of the Alliance, said that the creative community in Knoxville is an economic, as well as cultural boon. “Knoxville’s arts and culture industry is the region’s sixth largest employer. It presents more than 4,200 events annually and generates millions of dollars in business
that local vendors, restaurants and stores rely upon. And that doesn’t count the millions of dollars in sales tax that the industry spins into government coffers,” Zenni said. As far as arts are concerned, Zenni said that Knoxville distinguishes itself in the region. “No other mid-size city in the Southeast has an arts and culture landscape to compare to Knoxville’s … If you were a maker, where else would you rather be? Cost of living low — opportunity high,” she said. Knoxville has a dedicated organization for more engineering-minded creatives, as well: KnoxMakers, a non-profit focused on supporting the tinkerers of the region. In recent years, KnoxMakers and the Arts and Culture Alliance have enjoyed a partnership that has helped the former to grow. For Zenni, the ultimate value of arts and culture transcends economic advantage. “There are so many ways art and culture improve the local community: In our schools, through giving kids ways to express themselves; by making downtown vibrant and exciting; by providing a living to so many and by giving this place an identity like no other city in the world,” Zenni said. For Zenni, it’s this identity which has put the city in a national list of maker hubs. “There’s no place like Knoxville,” she said.
Artists were given a 3 hour time period to complete a large scale piece of art during the First Friday competition in Strong Alley on Sept. 7, 2018. File / The Daily Beacon
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The Outsider’s Report: Recognizing the G-word
MATEOS HAYES Columnist
This year, April 24 will mark the annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. A horrific campaign of systematic extermination and ethnic cleansing, the genocide claimed the lives of approximately 1.5 million men, women and children. Armenians were forced off lands they had inhabited for thousands of years. This year marks 104
years since the first genocide of the 20th century, an event from which the word itself was coined. This event has played a seminal role in the shaping of the modern conscience of the Armenian people. It remains a prominent, if painful, part of their identity — there is no Armenian who has not participated in commemoration of this event. For them, the commemoration is a symbol of the strength and the resilience of those who were not extinguished by its barbarity. It reverberated throughout the world, eliciting reactions of outrage. Many hoped that the Armenian Genocide would be the last such episode; that never again would any people have to contend with such a terrible fate. This sad date in human history reignites a divisive but critical question: Why hasn’t the United States recognized the Armenian Genocide? Like virtually all genocides, many have tried to obscure and deny that it ever happened. Under the Soviets, Armenia wasn’t allowed to build a memorial to it until 1966. Those guilty of perpetuating it have tried feverishly to deny it ever happened. Turkey, the principal orchestrator, wholly denies it. They have actively conspired to prevent scholars from studying the issue and
have flexed their considerable lobbying muscle in countries such as the United States to prevent politicians from supporting recognition efforts. Shockingly, even Israeli lobbyists and lobbyists of the Anti-Defamation League have worked against recognition efforts in the past. Unfortunately, they have been quite successful. Time and time again, recognition in the United States has been condemned to the back burner. President Obama promised to recognize the genocide and failed to do so. Moves in Congress to recognize it have repeatedly failed. Apparently, recognizing such a blatant and well-documented brutality isn’t politically expedient. As an Armenian, I cannot tell you how discouraging this is. My greatest frustration is that this should never be morally acceptable, and yet for all intents and purposes, it is. If your Congressman, or your local representative or your local ADL branch declared tomorrow that Holocaust recognition is “politically inconvenient,” you would rightfully be outraged. And yet, it is still acceptable for someone to basically ignore this moral lapse. It is even acceptable in America to name a left-wing activist group “The Young Turks”
(a group whose founder publicly denied the Armenian Genocide), even though this name pays homage to a group of some of history’s most evil men. Every day that we decide it is okay to compromise on recognition of any genocide for the sake of political expediency, we are complicit in the white-washing and denial of history. Our silence on this issue puts us on the side of those guilty and at odds with much of the world — Canada, Brazil, France, Russia and 25 other nations have recognized this event as genocide.
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Notebook: No. 1 Vols take care of business against Tigers BLAKE VON HAGEN Sports Editor
Tennessee shot 26 of 53 for the game and 5 of 15 from beyond the arc. The Vols assisted on 19 of their 26 made attempts.
No. 1 Tennessee held off former-head coach Cuonzo Martin and the Missouri Tigers with a 72-60 win on Tuesday at ThompsonBoling Arena. Here are some takeaways from the game: Balanced scoring attack When a team’s leading scorer finishes the game with 13 points, that team is either playing at the pace of Virginia, or they are generally going to lose the game. However, when a team has two players lead the team with 13 points each—and two other players score in double-figures—things turn out differently. Grant Williams and Admiral Schofield led the Vols’ offense, with Jordan Bowden and Jordan Bone following closely behind. Schofield shot 5 of 10 from the floor, including a 3 of 5 performance from 3-point land. “When he takes good threes and he is locked in mentally, he will make more than he misses,” Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes said. “I really believe that.”
Defensive rebounding struggles, blocked shots Coming into Tuesday’s game, Tennessee ranked second in the SEC in total defensive rebounds with 28.2. Despite hitting right at their average with 28 against the Tigers, the Vols gave up 14 offensive rebounds. “The only thing we didn’t do well was we didn’t rebound the ball the way we should have,” Barnes said. “They got 14 offensive rebounds. I did think defensively that for most of it we were on point with what we wanted to do.” One thing Tennessee did not struggle with against Missouri was blocking shots, as the Vols swatted nine attempts into futility. Senior forward Kyle Alexander led the charge with four blocked shots. “I think Kyle is a big x-factor for us,” Bowden said. “He made some good defensive stops. If Kyle keeps doing that, we will be a tough team to beat.”
Jordan Bone, #0, during game against Mizzou on Feb. 5, 2019 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Megan Albers / The Daily Beacon
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Yves Pons, #35, during game against Mizzou on Feb. 5, 2019 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Megan Albers / The Daily Beacon
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2011-14 before taking the job as California’s head coach. On Tuesday, he returned to his old stomping grounds, now as the Tigers’ head man. Martin entered the court to a smattering of boos from some Tennessee fans, while garnering a standing ovation from others. Coaching on The Summitt once again, he felt the emotions wash over him. “It actually felt pretty good, it did,” Martin said. “It felt good. A lot of good relationships and I have maintained those. You try to keep them within the game, but it was good emotions.” Having only been a head coach at Missouri State before being hired in Knoxville, the opportunity to coach the Vols led to a foundation for his coaching career. “I think you grow,” Martin said. “I think it (Tennessee) was my fourth year as a head
coach and you grow as a coach. You learn a lot of valuable lessons. Different environment, different part of the country for me.” Next up Tennessee plays host to Florida on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Gators are coming off losses to Kentucky and Auburn. Thus far, the Vols are perfect in front of their home crowd at Thompson-Boling Arena. Despite that, Barnes hopes to see his team play as well at home as it does on the road. “We have been a really good road team,” Barnes said. “I think our guys really bond together. We have got to get that same kind of demeanor at home, too.” Tennessee beat Florida 78-67 in Gainesville earlier this season.
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SPORTS // BASKETBALL
The Daily Beacon • Thursday, February 7, 2019
Jackson’s return a timely one for Lady Vols WILL BACKUS Asst. Sports Editor
The Tennessee women’s C team’s now infamous rough streak was almost made worse in the loss to Arkansas. Incumbent starter Meme Jackson went down early with an ankle injury and did not return to the game. In the coming days, her status was in question with no real indication as to the severity of her injury, or the timetable for her return. It would be two and a half games before Jackson found her way back on the court against Florida, making a return that was welcomed by the ranks of the Lady Vols for a plethora of reasons. “I enjoyed having Meme back,” forward Cheridene Green said. “She’s got great energy, and she’s always in my ear telling me what I need to do and what I shouldn’t do, so that’s good to know.” Jackson did not exactly shine in her return against the Gators, playing a limited 17 minutes. She finished 2-for-6 from the field for just four points. That mark included 0-3 from beyond the arc, the area that she has made her
name known in. Against Vanderbilt, though, Tennessee fans saw a return to form for the Murfreesboro, Tennessee, native. She was an important part in her team’s third straight win, scoring 17 points. She also played for almost the entire game, logging 35 minutes. Against the Commodores, Jackson shot 5-of-16 from the field, and hit her first three point shot since the Georgia game on January 13. “I was just trying to be patient, let the game come to me,” Jackson said. “I wasn’t trying to force anything … I was just trying to play hard.” Jackson ranks third on the team in scoring, averaging 12 points per game. She also leads the team in both three-pointers attempted and three-pointers made, with 115 and 40 respectively. Her percentage from beyond the arc takes second place marks, at a 34.8-percent clip. But it isn’t just her on-court performances that makes this return an important one. She is one of the leaders of this team, and a veteran presence that Tennessee lacks in her absence. Though Cheridene Green is the other senior, she has only spent a couple of years with the
program. Jackson has been a factor for this team since her freshman season in 2015. She’s played in 105 career games for the Lady Vols, starting in 70 of them. She is the only player on this roster that has been a steady contributor for more than two years. The younger players also turn to her for guidance, and she has mentored the likes of Evina Westbrook and Rennia Davis. This young team also gets her back at a time that they are most likely to need her. Tennessee’s remaining schedule is one of the toughest in the nation, and having a veteran presence like Jackson’s should do nothing but help. In the last seven games of the season, her squad faces road trips to No. 6 Mississippi State and No. 18 Texas A&M, as well as a homestand against No. 12 South Carolina. But Jackson feels confident in the Lady Vols’ ability to close out the season, especially on the heels of a three-game win streak. “I think we’ve been more focused in practice,” Jackson said. “Just staying together, and focusing on the game at hand. We’ve been playing very hard, and our coaches haven’t been having to coach effort.”
Meme Jackson, #10, during game against Vanderbilt on Feb. 3, 2019 at ThompsonBoling Arena. Caitlyn Jordan / The Daily Beacon
Martin grateful for experience, relationships built at Tennessee CORY SANNING Staff Writer
Chances are if you follow Tennessee athletics, you’ve heard the name Cuonzo Martin for several different reasons. Whether those reasons are positive or negative, there is always a story attached to his name in the Knoxville area. When he first arrived on campus in 2011, not many knew what to expect. In the immediate aftermath of the debacle that was the end of the Bruce Pearl era, basketball on Rocky Top seemed destined for darker days. Having coached for three seasons at Missouri State, Martin was now tasked with keeping the Vols from plunging into the abyss they freely dangled over. During his tenure, Tennessee amassed an overall record of 63-41 with two appearances in the NIT and a run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2014. It’s not the successes on the court that stand above the rest, however; it’s the learning experience Martin gained that leaves him so grateful. “You grow as a coach and you learn a lot of valuable lessons,” Martin said. “When you spend three years of your life somewhere, you build good relationships.” If the East St. Louis, Illinois native was ex-
pecting a warm reception, he would’ve been in for a pleasant surprise. Dressed in a two-tone plaid sports jacket, Martin strolled into Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday sporting a Missouri-gold tie and an ease about himself. On the jumbotron was a large display with his image and the words “Thank you Cuonzo. Welcome back to Rocky Top.” Cheers, while brief, erupted across the crowd. A small portion of the crowd boo’d. Earlier in the week, Martin had already earned current Tennessee coach Rick Barnes’ endorsement. “I’m not so sure he was treated here the way he really should’ve been. I can tell you, there’s not a finer person and a finer man,” Barnes said. “I know one thing: If my son ever wanted to play for him as a player, I’d want him to play for him. He’s that kind of person.” Before Tuesday’s matchup, Martin had not been on campus since April of 2014, shortly after he led Tennessee to its first Sweet Sixteen appearance in four years. After spending three seasons at the helm of the California Golden Bears, he found his way back into the SEC, agreeing to terms with Missouri to be the program’s next head coach. It appears his roots haven’t abandoned him, either. A leader both by example and by voice, Martin was at his very best, despite his team being overmatched.
Mizzouri’s Head Basketball Coach Martin Cuonzo during game against Tennessee on Feb. 6, 2018 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Megan Albers / The Daily Beacon “That’s your man!” and “Get on him!” were among the many lines echoed by Martin on the sideline. Of course, the famous “Hands!” was shouted out numerous times as well. On both occasions this season, the Tigers found themselves either ahead or within two possessions of the nation’s top-ranked team that has now won a program-record 17 consecutive games. Spending time in both the NBA and CBA, Martin was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin
lymphoma, effectively ending his playing career. Following an enduring round of treatments and chemotherapy, his cancer went into remission, and he returned to Purdue where he earned a bachelor’s degree in restaurant, hotel, institutional and tourism management.
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