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Issue 61, Volume 122

Friday, April 12, 2013

Baker-Atchley to take office next week David Cobb Assistant News Editor In the fall of 2010, Jake Baker and Paige Atchley met on SGA’s Freshman Council. Two and a half years later, with a slew of leadership experiences under their belts and one whirlwind of a campaign season behind them, the duo is once again going to work together within SGA. Only this time it’s as president and vice president of the student body. Baker, a junior in political science, will serve as SGA president; Atchley, a junior in marketing, will be the vice president. The duo broke the mold of conventionality to take last week’s SGA elections in a three party race. They officially transition into office on Tuesday. “We just saw two very similar campaigns forming,” Baker

said of his and Atchley’s late decision to run. “It was two campaigns that had been in the past, and so Paige and I got together and decided that we should give the student body a third option.” That late-blooming alternative had no catchy verb associated with it, as SGA tradition unofficially mandates. Further, the Baker-Atchley campaign didn’t have a student services director candidate on its ticket, which is the third elected position within the SGA executive board. So to say the blueprint was clear and that the path to victory was well-lit wouldn’t be true, as Baker and Atchley combated the well-organized, handcrafted Amplify and Engage campaigns. “We were the third campaign and we’ve never seen a third campaign since we’ve been here,” Atchley said. “So we

honestly didn’t know.” What they did know was that a different approach was necessary – if not unavoidable. Forming in February instead of last fall handicapped the fundraising capabilities of BakerAtchley and also limited the pool of students to recruit from in order to assemble a campaign. But one thing they weren’t lacking in was passion for their school. Baker has served two years as an SGA senator, been a part of the government affairs and campus affairs committees, and also worked as an assistant advisor for Freshman Council. Outside of SGA, he’s a brother of Delta Tau Delta, has been an orientation leader, worked with the Ignite program, been a campus tour guide and is a new member of Student Alumni Associates. Ironically, UT wasn’t even

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Jake Baker and Paige Atchley answer questions during the SGA debate in the Toyota Auditorium on April 2. Baker’s first choice coming out of high school. “I was one of those students that just kind of ended up here,” he said. “But once I got on campus, it just seemed like a fit.” Atchley’s résumé refuses to be outdone. Though a marketing major, she has a dual concentration in international business with a

minor in communication studies. She’s a part of the Global Leadership Scholars program, involved in the Chi Omega sorority, a founder of Impact UT, which is a new philanthropic organization, and a recent addition to SAA and the UT Ambassadors program. Serving as vice president means she will preside over

Student Senate and Freshman Council. “It’ll be such a great year,” Atchley said. With the addition of 13 Baker-Atchley senatorial candidates, the senate’s 73 seats were split three ways between the parties, something Atchley sees as a pro rather than a con. See SGA on Page 1

‘Sex in the Dark’ event evocative, educational Hanna Lustig Staff Writer

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On Feb. 14, students show support with Post-it notes on ‘Relay for Life’s’ ‘Wall of Hope’ on the Pedestrian Walkway.

‘Relay for Life’ hosts overnight run R.J. Vogt News Editor On Friday night, about a thousand Vols will skip the traditional trip to Rumorz for a more charitable use of their money. “Relay for Life” will put that money toward cancer research and support. The 10th installment of UT’s “Relay for Life” begins at 6 p.m. tonight and ends around dawn at 6 a.m. “The goal of having it overnight is … the metaphor of cancer patients fighting against cancer, being at night, with the dark, and then it ends with the sunrise,” said Drew Nash, a junior in computer science and the president of “Relay for Life” at UT. Nash explained that participants are encouraged to walk around the track during the event to symbolize cancer patients’ struggle against the disease. There will always be at least one person walking around Circle Park. If cancer never sleeps, the logic goes, then neither will the volunteers fighting it. “It’s just a way to get people pumped

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up about the event and give them something to do overnight, and also just reflect on the fact that cancer is prevalent in the world,” Nash said. There are 45 different teams signed up for this year’s relay, and Nash estimated around 30 will set up booths. The overall theme is movies, so each team is encouraged to represent their theme in their booth, attire and fundraising efforts. Last year, the UT relay raised just shy of $65,000, the highest total in the Southeastern Conference, according to Nash. As of Wednesday night, this year’s UT relay had reached $45,000, trailing Auburn University’s total of $62,000. Throughout the night, various teams will sell foods and run games to help boost the charitable effort. Zach Luze, senior in finance and the project director for Student Alumni Associates, said the SAA booth will employ a Disney theme. “We’re going to have what we call a ‘Disney lock-up’: another group can pay to have one of their members or someone at Relay locked away in a roped off area,” Luze laughed. “And they either have to

pay money or sing a Disney song to get out.” Luze attended the event last year and marveled at the range of student organizations that participated. “You … get to see, right there, this entire portfolio of UT organizations … their unique personality and how they raise funds,” he said. “And at the end of the day, it’s for a great cause; it’s for helping to cure cancer and helping survivors.” For all the fundraising, the event begins with a display of tenacity known as the “Survivor Lap,” in which all those who have fought and defeated cancer take to the track. Around sundown, there will also be a luminaria ceremony that allows people a chance to buy a paper bag and candle, and light it in memory of someone who has passed away or is still fighting. “That’s the solemn moment of the night,” Nash said. “Then we continue to do fun activities.” For more information on “Relay for Life” at UT, visit relayutk.org

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As “Sex Week” progressed with its fourth successive day of programming, the United Residence Hall Council sponsored a particularly intriguing event with an attention-grabbing name to match. On Wednesday night, students trickled into the UC to line up for the night’s most highly publicized event, “Sex in the Dark.” While approaching the auditorium doors, students seized the opportunity to write and submit questions they’d like to explore during the presentation. Afterward, each person was armed with a single glow stick. URHC President Hunter Tipton explained the unusual protocol for his council’s program. “You write down questions, we turn the lights off, and we tell everybody to shuffle around. They have the glow sticks to put up in the air, and we call on them and they get to respond to these questions anonymously. So you really get to know what your peers think.” The responses of the audience, however, were also punctuated with the occasional interjections of the resident “sexperts,” to provide factual information and adult insight when needed. The panel consisted of five UT Student Health and Counseling Center employees. The inception of this program, though, precedes its scheduling for “Sex Week.” Tipton said the opportunity for interactive sex education on campus had already been noted. “We’re with United Residence Hall Council, so we wanted to do a sex-ed program before we even knew ‘Sex Week’ was really growing, really becoming a thing. We went to a housing conference where we saw this program and got to

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sit in on it, and it went fantastically well.” From that moment on, “Sex in the Dark” evolved into a reality, joining “Sex Week’s” educational and engaging lineup. Tipton outlined the premise of the night’s activities, emphasizing how this event promotes a healthier dialogue among participants, free from the embarrassment of talking about personal and controversial topics. “In all of ‘Sex Week,’ you’re learning from experts. You’re learning from people who have studied sex. But we wanted to be able to put on a program where you get to learn from your peers.” For freshmen English major Rachael MacLean, that exchange of ideas was what drew her to the event. She said her expectations were fulfilled by the program. “I was hoping it would be funny but respectful at the same time,” MacLean said, “and for the most part I think it was.” After going to several other “Sex Week” events, MacLean asserted that though she didn’t always agree with what was said, she appreciated the “diversity of opinion.” “I think I’ve definitely learned some new things from the other lectures as well as just this discussion,” she added. “It was interesting to hear what people thought.” Amanda Bouldin, an undecided freshman, echoed this sentiment, mentioning her surprise at how forthright the conversation was in comparison to traditional sex education. “I wasn’t expecting everyone to be so open and honest,” she said. “It was really fun and everyone was laughing instead of it being really quiet and solemn.” To stay updated on the rest of “Sex Week’s” schedule, like the organization’s Facebook page, visit their website at http://sexweekut.org or follow them on Twitter @SexWeekUTK.

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Friday, April 12, 2013 Associate Editor Preston Peeden

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Trustees must respond to referendum If you are a UT student, you should consider yourself part of something historic. Last Tuesday, students, led by the UT Coalition for Responsible Investment, were finally successful in passing the Resolution for Responsible Investment through the SGA Senate. The Coalition, comprised of students representing a variety of different facets of campus, then capitalized throughout the week on the momentum from the resolution’s success as they promoted the Responsible Investment Referendum. The Referendum was listed alongside SGA executive and senatorial candidates on the 2013 SGA election ballot. By Friday, the results were in and 80 percent of the students who voted for the referendum voted yes. By passing the referendum and resolution, both the student body and SGA have called UT to divest from fossil fuels, making us the first big university in the South to take such a large stand on fossil fuel divestment. What is divestment? Divestment is the opposite of investment and simply means to liquidate an asset. In our case, we are calling our university to sell its holdings in fossil fuels. This is something UT should own with volunteer pride. The resolution and referendum are not the only things that have made April a historic month thus far. On Tuesday, UTK hosted a meeting of one of the Board of Trustees’ committees. Students took this opportunity to clearly state their opposition to UT’s decision to start extracting natural gas via hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. As committee members exited the meeting, students briefly talked with each board member about their disapproval of fracking. Each board member was handed a letter that called them to stand up

against UT’s fracking, and informed them that students are willing to do whatever it takes to keep UT from fracking on its land. The implications of the students’ vote reach further than the divestment of fossil fuels from its portfolio. Students are outraged by the senseless human casualties and social injustices to which the current fossil fuel industry contribute and have decided to distance themselves away from it as much as possible, only to see their university create closer ties to the industry than ever before. With UT’s approval to begin fracking on its land, under the guise of “research,” the university will profit from the natural gas extraction and turn a blind eye to the effects of climate change and the health of local communities. They have made their choice, despite the disapproval of the people across Tennessee, the same people it claims to be helping by conducting such research. The students’ vote for divestment cannot be underestimated when considering the state of their university. Students want a fossil-free UT, and have begun to fight for it. For those who have followed UTK’s recent history, this all seems oddly familiar. Almost a decade ago, UTK’s SPEAK (Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville) spearheaded a referendum initiative to establish a UT “green fee” which would fund sustainable projects on campus. The referendum passed overwhelmingly, but the “green fee” was met with initial push-back from administration. ThenSGA President Chaz Molder came out in full and vocal support of the referendum, arguing, “As student body president, I feel it my duty to whole-heartedly support this referendum.” The rest is, well, history. The “green

fee” received such extensive SGA and popular support that, by fall, the administration had agreed to institute the fee. And because of that very fee, a consequence of pure student audacity, UT is now ranked tenth on EPA’s national Green Power Rankings. In other words, top-down “Top 25” initiatives are not what has historically earned this university a spot in the ranks, it has been the raw student drive to make UT an institution that truly fulfills its stated mission and values. Our very history demonstrates that when students are given ownership of this university, they deliver in a big way. This is not to say that administrative initiatives are futile, just that, from a historical perspective, change has often come to UT in the form of grassroots action. Students from all three of UT’s main campuses have supported the UT Coalition for Responsible Investment’s call for divestment and have stated their disapproval for fracking. Tuesday’s action and the resolution and referendum have sent a clear message to the administration and Board of Trustees about the direction the students want their university to go. It’s time to create a fossil free UT by divesting from fossil fuels and discontinuing the efforts to frack on the university’s land. The students have spoken, now it is time for the Board of Trustees to act. — Molder’s quotations in this column were taken from “Our View: Crabtree Talks” published in The Daily Beacon on June 15, 2004. David Hayes is a sophomore in supply chain management and sustainability, and Eric Dixon is a senior in philosophy and economics. David Hayes can be reached at dhayes10@utk.edu, and Eric Dixon can be reached at eric.dixon@utk.edu.

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Dr. Lynn Sacco, UT professor in history, calls on a student during a discussion on the topic “From a Rocky Bottom to a Rocky Top” at 4 p.m. in Hodges Library Auditorium on April 10.

THIS DAY IN 1861 — The Civil War begins The bloodiest four years in American history begin when Confederate shore batteries under General P.G.T. Beauregard open fire on Union-held Fort Sumter in South Carolina’s Charleston Bay. During the next 34 hours, 50 Confederate guns and mortars launched more than 4,000 rounds at the poorly supplied fort. On April 13, U.S. Major Robert Anderson surrendered the fort. Two days later, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation calling for 75,000 volunteer soldiers to quell the Southern “insurrection.” As early as 1858, the ongoing conflict between North and South over the issue of slavery had led Southern leadership to discuss a unified separation from the United States. By 1860, the majority of the slave states were publicly threatening secession if the Republicans, the antislavery party, won the presidency. Following Republican Abraham Lincoln’s victory over the divided Democratic Party in November 1860, South Carolina immediately initiated secession proceedings. On December 20, the South Carolina legislature passed the “Ordinance of Secession,” which declared that “the Union now subsisting between South Carolina and other states, under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved.” After the declaration, South Carolina set about seizing forts, arsenals, and other strategic locations within the state. Within six weeks, five more Southern states--Mississippi, Florida,

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Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana — had followed South Carolina’s lead. Four years after the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, the Confederacy was defeated at the total cost of 620,000 Union and Confederate soldiers dead.

Eleanor delivered her speech that afternoon and was listening to a piano performance when she was summoned back to the White House. In her memoirs, she recalled that ride to the White House as one of dread, as she knew in her heart that her husband had died. Once in her sitting room, aides told her of the president’s death. The couple’s daughter Anna arrived and the women changed into black dresses. Eleanor then phoned their four sons, who were all on active military duty. At 5:30 pm, she greeted Vice President Harry Truman, who had not yet been told the news. A calm and quiet Eleanor said, “Harry, the president is dead.” He asked if there was anything he could do for her, to which she replied, “Is there anything we can do for you? For you are the one in trouble now.” Indeed, Truman had rather large shoes to fill. FDR had presided over the Great Depression and most of World War II, leaving an indelible stamp on American politics for several decades. He also left Truman with the difficult decision of whether or not to continue to develop and, ultimately, use the atomic bomb. Shockingly, FDR had kept his vice president in the dark about the bomb’s development and it was not until Roosevelt died that Truman learned of the Manhattan Project. It was also not until FDR died that Eleanor learned of her husband’s renewed affair with Lucy Mercer. Eleanor, in her own words, was trained to put personal things in the background. She swallowed the shock and anger about Mercer and threw herself into FDR’s funeral preparations.

1945 — FDR dies On this day in 1945, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt passes away after four momentous terms in office, leaving Vice President Harry S. Truman in charge of a country still fighting the Second World War and in possession of a weapon of unprecedented and terrifying power. On a clear spring day at his Warm Springs, Georgia, retreat, Roosevelt sat in the living room with Lucy Mercer (with whom he had resumed an extramarital affair), two cousins and his dog Fala, while the artist Elizabeth Shoumatoff painted his portrait. According to presidential biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin, it was about 1 p.m. that the president suddenly complained of a terrific pain in the back of my head and collapsed unconscious. One of the women summoned a doctor, who immediately recognized the symptoms of a massive cerebral hemorrhage and gave the president a shot of adrenaline into the heart in a vain attempt to revive him. Mercer and Shoumatoff quickly left the house, expecting FDR’s family to arrive as soon as word got out. Another doctor phoned first lady Eleanor Roosevelt in Washington D.C., informing her that FDR had fainted. She told the doctor she would travel to Georgia that evening after a scheduled speaking engagement. By 3:30 p.m., though, doctors in Warm Springs had pronounced the — This Day in History is courtesy of History.com. president dead.

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‘Fort Sanders Fest’ prepares for bigger, better return Molly Loftus Staff Writer After a successful first round, music festival organizers are hoping to surpass last year’s turnout. Fourteen local bands will draw crowds to fill World’s Fair Park’s Festival Lawn on April 27 as part of the second annual “Fort Sanders Fest.” The event was conceived last year in order to honor local bands while donating 100 percent of proceeds to charity. The brains behind the music festival are three senior advertising students: Nick Schneider, Paris Wade and Scott Soder. The roommates said they saw a lack of philanthropic music festivals exhibiting local talent, so they created the sole music festival that they deem as “without the man.” “There’s plenty of good music in Knoxville, but it’s not being showcased like it deserves,” Schneider said. “Because we’re off campus, we don’t have to play by the university’s rules. We make our own rules. We relate to you. We understand you guys.”

SGA continued from Page 1 “I’m so excited about Senate and having all those ideas in that room,” she said. “Not that it’s really split anymore, because party lines are gone. But I’m so excited that we’re all coming from such different places. I think it’s going to be the best year for Senate that we’ve had in a really long time.” John Keny, a junior in political science who worked as the head campaign manager for Baker-Atchley, had the pleasure of informing his colleagues of their victory when the results were released last Friday. Another unofficial SGA tradition calls for the winning campaign manager to keep a somber face and temporarily convince the winner the results didn’t go in their favor. The ritual didn’t stand a chance as Keny entered victoriously to tell Baker and Atchley of the results. “I heard there’s a tradition where I’m supposed to mess with you,” Keny said while announcing the results to the pair last Friday. “‘But I can’t. We won.’”

Schneider predicts the bands on the lineup that will attract the most people are Grandpa’s Fest, Marina Orchestra and Hudson K. The new location will allow for a larger fan base and quality utilities, Schneider said. UT’s radio station 90.3 The Rock, a festival sponsor, features local music and supports “Fort Sanders Fest,” said Benny Smith, general manager and program director of the station. “You can never support the local music scene in Knoxville enough,” Smith said. “Right now our local music scene is stronger than ever. You don’t need ‘The Man’ to do it.” Eight weeks after the idea was born, a crew consisting of a dozen students organized over 15 local bands to perform at “Fort Sanders Fest” and sold approximately 750 tickets total. All proceeds from last year’s event went to Nourish International, a non-profit organization that develops the facilities of impoverished communities around the world. This year, the “Fort Sanders Fest” crew is teaming up with The Scarecrow Foundation, a charity committed to ending hunger in America through “entertainment with a purpose.”

“It was probably the highlight of my college career,” Baker said of the moment. Yet Baker is optimistic that plenty more successes are still to come during his year at the helm. “Goal No. 1 is to just get everybody on the same page moving forward,” he said, “so that we can have the most efficient Senate and Student Government as possible. And if moving forward continues at the rate it did when Baker and Atchley met as UT newcomers on Freshman Council, results are likely to follow. “If you look back, Jake mentioned this a lot in the debate, we want to make SGA more relevant in normal student life,” Keny said. “I want to see them find more ways to have more students find the benefits of SGA. And honestly, I want to see them fight for policy, and branch out to all sides. The election is over. It’s time to reach across, because that’s what it is going to take to make UT great. “Enthusiasm is down at UT now, and we have to reach across and bend it back together, and build enthusiasm back up for this university.”

“(’Fort Sanders Fest’) offers great music for a good cause. How can you go wrong with that?” said Smith. In addition to celebrating local music, Smith said it is also a great way to celebrate t he end of the semester at a great value, which is $12 for 14 bands. Approximately $4,500 was raised by Fort Sanders Fest last year, according to Schneider. This year, he expects the event will surpass that amount. While anyone over the age of 18 can attend, Schneider said he would like to see a broader audience at this year’s festival. “We would love to see everyone come out — people who love music like we do,” Schneider said. This year, the promotions for “Fort Sanders Fest” are geared toward a more general audience to appeal more to an older crowd while maintaining last year’s audience, Schneider said. “As far as what we play and ... get the most requests for, at least half of these bands will have a lot of pull,” Smith said. Smith said the strength of Knoxville’s local

music scene can be attributed to the quality venues in town. “I hope this helps breed more organic bands on campus,” Smith said. The future of “Fort Sanders Fest” has yet to be determined as many pioneers will soon graduate, but Schneider expects it continue for at least another year. “I will be here, sticking around and keeping the dream alive,” Schneider said. “You can definitely expect us in 2014.” “Fort Sanders Fest” will be held in World’s Fair Park’s Festival Lawn on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available online for $12 at fortsandersfest.com. Tickets will also be available for the same price at each gate at a first come, first serve basis during the event. More info, including the full lineup, can be found on the event’s website. Those who attend “Fort Sanders Fest” are eligible for the exclusive opportunity to win other concert tickets from WUTK. Following “Fort Sanders Fest” is WUTK’s “Exam Jam 8” at the Relix Variety Theatre. “Exam Jam” features other local bands for a requested $5 donation to 90.3 The Rock.

Students vote to support sustainability Justin Joo Staff Writer Along with the names of candidates for SGA, students could also vote on a referendum to change some of UT’s policies on sustainability during last week’s elections. Called the Responsible Investment Referendum and created by the UT Coalition for Responsible Investment, the referendum called for specific long and short term goals for the university’s approach to its investment portfolio in regards to the environment. Specifically, it calls for the university to divest its holdings with the companies American Electric Power and Duke Energy Corporation by Jan. 1, 2014. The referendum cites studies that claim both companies cause “serious environmental and social harm” and cause 1,236 (American) and 1,248 (Duke) deaths annually. However, since drafting the resolution, Eric Dixon,

senior in global studies and member of the Coalition, said that they’ve learned that there could be legal issues in divesting from Duke. Dixon said that some of the funds that UT invests in are not internally controlled, Duke being one of them. “We’re a little hazy if we can legally ... bring that one out,” Dixon said. “But there are other similar coal and fossil fuel companies that are in the endowments that we can control.” Dixon said that because the revenue gained from those investments are so small compared to UT’s entire investment portfolio, it wouldn’t make a major difference if the university cut those investments. The referendum also asks UT’s Board of Trustees to create a Subcommittee on Responsible Investment under the pre-existing Investment Advisory Committee. The purpose of the subcommittee

would be to look into the university’s investment portfolio from an environmental and social standpoint. Daniel Lawhon, a sophomore in electrical engineering, has talked with some of UT’s higher ups and said the creation of this subcommittee is something that is being relatively accepted by the UT administration. “We’ve tentatively received some support for the subcommittee already. ...” Lawhon said. “Some of them have expressed that they are not necessarily opposed to it. They would want to hear more details. They would want to make sure it was structured correctly.” Furthermore, the referendum also wanted the university to publicly commit to ceasing any investments in coal, natural gas or oil companies by 2018. The referendum passed with 3590 votes in support of it and 860 against according

to the ballot results posted by SGA’s Election Commission. Dixon was grateful for the overwhelming support. “I am so excited,” Dixon said. “I think this represents what we thought all along and that is that students overwhelmingly support fossil fuel divestment and truly making (UT) sustainable in all senses of the word. “And this just affirms that in a formal way, so that makes me very, very excited.” Lawhon shared the sentiment and felt that it reflected the opinion of the student body. “I can’t say I’m too surprised. It’s been nearly matched to what we’ve been hearing from students when we’re out tabling ... and asking their thoughts on the matter.” Lawhon added, “They’re very much in support of the idea of taking a careful look at our investments and handling them in a sustainable and ethical fashion.”

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Victims should be empowered, supported

Emily DeLanzo Managing Editor Living victims don’t exist. But don’t judge that statement too quickly. I’m not downplaying significant events in people’s lives. I’m not saying I believe in belittling people who undergo significant emotional trauma or physical ailments. I don’t want to downplay experiences or haunting memories. Nor am I one to say you can’t be victimized or bullied or broken. But who would ever willingly classify themselves as a victim? By definition, the word “victim” means, “A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action.” Victim comes with uplifting synonyms like “prey, sacrifice, casualty or offering.” Altogether, it is impossible to associate anything positive from a word that infers weakness and pain. If you search “victim” on Google News, the feed will be filled with words written by reporters and editors trying to tell the tragic stories of many. Headlines like “Rape victim’s family: We want justice, not vigilante justice” about the 16-year-old Canadian girl who was gang-raped and took her own life earlier this week and “Defense attorney blames victim in India gang-rape” from the New Dehli incident earlier this year. These stories told by the media are often either completely impersonal or occasionally too personal. Journalists will be the first to admit the most read and most wanted stories often revolve around the most horrific incidents. Maybe it’s because readers want to feel

lucky about their lives and suddenly appreciate that their biggest pain revolves around a monotonous job or a tough exam. Maybe it’s because some crimes are just too wild to even believe. The only victims that exist are the ones that don’t make it out alive. Whether they die at their own hand or another’s, no one should ever feel that lost or alone. Or not feel anything at all. So the next time you refer to someone who has been bullied, be sensitive. Someone who has been sexually assaulted or someone who has lost a friend should not be treated harshly. Don’t judge someone by the worst day of their life. An event or an experience doesn’t define a person. Don’t victimize them. Instead, help empower them. Which is why I prefer the word “survivor.” If someone can breathe and think and live another day, they’re worthwhile in my eyes. Sweet Potato Cakes 2 sweet potatoes 1/2 cup liquid egg whites 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon rosemary 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 425. Peel sweet potatoes. Grate sweet potatoes and then squeeze the moisture from them. The more moisture you remove, the crispier they get in the oven. To the grated sweet potatoes, add the egg whites, cheese, pepper and rosemary. Mix until combined. Scoop out potato mixture and set on wire rack. Press sweet potato mixture as thin as possible. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are dark around the edges and crispy. — Emily DeLanzo is a senior in environmental studies. She can be reached at edelanzo@utk. edu or followed on Twitter @EmilyDeLanzo.

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Civility necessary in Internet discussion Chaos Theory by

Sarah Russell It is common knowledge that the Internet has changed much of the way our modern society functions. The Internet changed the way that we learn and access information, achieving the ambitions of the early creators of encyclopedias and other collectors of knowledge by serving as a single access point to enormous amounts of diverse information. There are opponents who note that our society can be overstimulated and distracted by the amount of information available, but overall the vast amount of information online is largely viewed as a positive development of technology in the modern age. Another aspect of the Internet, however, is much more complicated and can produce just as many negative as positive effects, especially in regards to how our society engages in debate and discussions. The ability to blog, post on media sites and comment on many articles and posts has likely opened up the opportunity for discussion of topics to more people than before, because the Internet undoubtedly expands the number of people who have access to these debates as well as provides an easy way for people to engage in debates. Notably, however, some of the same reasons that support these open and easy debates can also explain some of their issues. Because of the relative anonymity of many posts and comments, debates that have the potential to be constructive and informative often turn into bitter and sometimes offensive arguments between screen names that amount to little more than mud-slinging. The use of insults and slander in debates are hardly new, but the Internet has provided a unique place for people to hide behind their computers and fling offensive language at

the author or other commentators with very little to restrict their behavior or hold them accountable. Because it is unlikely that an author, commenter or group would go to the effort to track down the individual who insulted them and their beliefs, many people feel that they have the right to attack others using not logic or genuine criticism but emotional and abusive language that seeks to belittle others without furthering an explicit viewpoint or a solid argument based on evidence. In light of the recent political issues both at here at UT and in the state of Tennessee, posts and comments like these have only increased, whether on Facebook, news websites, blogs or even in the inboxes of Beacon writers and editors. Freedom of speech is a fundamental tenet of our society, but freedom of speech has never been absolute and unquestionably forbids slander and libel. Furthermore, debates and discussions, in order to be productive, must include a significant element of respect for the other side, if not agreement. Both sides of a debate must recognize that there is another side. It is the role of a debater to argue his or her case effectively and convincingly, not to assault and insult the other side, which, as any good debater will tell you, constitutes an ad hominem attack and is considered a logical fallacy. You’ll catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, as the old cliche goes, because you’re never going to change someone’s mind by belittling or insulting them — in fact, you will likely drive them as far away from your point of view as possible. Simply because talks don’t occur face to face on the Internet does not mean that anyone has the right to say whatever he or she wishes, and it certainly doesn’t make anyone more in the right if they use bitter or offensive language to prove his or her point. Ultimately, the best and most appropriate way to argue is to be respectful of others’ viewpoints. — Sarah Russell is a senior in history. She can be reached at srusse22@utk.edu.

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I have a lot of issues with conservative thought, but after such a humiliating defeat last November, you’d think the right would be trying to rebrand themselves with a little more finesse. But the battle-cry of financial responsibility is still at the forefront of so many legislative skirmishes, still being used as an excuse to enforce the harsh realities of scarcity on public works proven to enhance the GDP and equality alike (prosperity and mental well-being go hand in hand, believe it or not). The consequences of the constant budget hysterics is increasingly tantamount to terrorism on our economy — and if you take terrorism to mean the use of violence to achieve a political end, it fits quite nicely when you think about the sheer human cost austerity and the increased misery, ignorance and inequality that follows. All this when it’s crystal clear that the debt crisis is a laughable fear tactic and the deficit is falling now that we don’t have to provide constant air conditioning to hundreds of thousands of people in an arid environment. Should it come as a surprise that so many men at the forefront of the war to seemingly maintain the illusion of financial integrity themselves are so at home with debt? ProPublica.com has provided some standouts for your amusement: House Budget Committee Member Diane Black (R-TN) wrote: “The state of Tennessee balances its budget, American families and businesses balance their budgets and so should the federal government. Balancing the budget is not extreme; it is what American families across this country do on a regular basis.” She has four mortgages on three properties, totaling more than $3 million. House Budget Committee Member Roger Williams (R-TX) said: “We have to have a balanced budget. I have to balance my budget. Everybody in America has to balance their fam-

ily’s budget or their business’ budget, not every ten years, not even every single year, but every single day.” He has more than $2.5 million in business debts. House Budget Committee Member Tom Rice (R-SC) wrote: “At a time when hardworking American families are living off a budget, the federal government should be no different. My colleagues and I believe it is time for America to change course and get back on a path of prosperity. This begins with a balanced budget plan.” He has five mortgages totaling over $4 million. According to AllGov.com, 46 legislators in Congress owe up to $4.3 million collectively. Where’s the student loan justice to gain back losses on some would-be happiness and economic benefit? And have these people made a peep about the funds magically summoned by the feds for the War on Terror? No, because debts for the purpose of conquest and business are centuries old even when money was more than an electronic because as you can imagine a lot of money can be made, and power had, from the self-given ability to create money by indebting yourself and others when you have no other power to answer to. Balancing budgets is what made the Soviet Union collapse, not Reagan. The very rich are different from you and me, indeed. And the ones in power naturally promote a fear engendered in the people so they can have an excuse to take things away from the people. People need things very desperately, especially born into an artificial, planned and structured environment like ours. Dark, yes, but institutionalized inequality can’t continue to be tolerated much less rewarded. Corporate power can be pretty easily explained — even justified — by virtue of the critical infrastructure they provide for us in our increasingly streamlined lives. But corporations and their successful business models are hardly an excuse to skew the lines between business and government to the point of the running a country like a doomed business and treating its citizens like employees. Hypocrisy is common enough to be considered a part of the human condition, but it can’t be tolerated when it affects so many. — Wiley Robinson is a senior in ecology and evolutionary biology. He can be reached at rrobin23@utk.edu.

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Tyga album divides fans Troy Provost-Heron Staff Writer When Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson, better known by his stage name Tyga, dropped his debut Young Money album, “Careless World — Rise of the Last King,� last February, the then 22-year-old rapper had finally arrived on the scene after being an underground artist for most of his young career. With a little more than a year removed from the success of “Careless World,� Tyga is back with his sophomore album under the same label, “Hotel California,� which was released Tuesday. While Tyga is mostly known for his clubbanging, heavy bass tracks like “Rack City� and “Faded,� “Careless World� showcased the rapper’s versatility and story-telling abilities, and “Hotel California� is no different. For the listeners that want to try and blow their car speakers, Tyga once again delivers the necessary sounds to do so. Songs like “Get Loose� and “Hit ‘Em Up� are the best that Tyga has ever created, easily topping the club hits that made him popular in 2012. The bass drops heavier on these tracks and lyrically, Tyga separates himself from other “hard� rappers by actually spitting good rhymes on these songs. The softer songs, which is a style that only true Tyga fans know about, aren’t as prevalent as they were in 2012’s “Careless World.� But when they do show up, they provide an excellent change of pace from all the head bobbing and hand throwing that fans will be doing as they listen. The tracks “For The Road� and “Drive Fast, Live Young� are masterful, perfect examples of

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how @T-Raww (Tyga’s Twitter username) is more than just a hood rapper. With a name like “Hotel California,� it was expected that the Compton, Calif., native would incorporate more of a West Coast style than usual, and for the most part he makes Cali proud. The songs “It Neva Rains� and “M.O.E. (Music Over Everything)� give the feel of fellow Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar’s music mixed with the unique rapping style of the “Last King.� The combination of the two will leave listeners nodding their heads as they envision themselves cruising down the beachside of Southern California. If there was any problem with Tyga’s music prior to this album, it was his tendency to only feature his fellow Young Money members like Drake, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. “Hotel California� lays that issue to rest with features from some rappers outside the Young Money realm. Guest verses from 2 Chainz in “Hijack,� Wiz Khalifa in “Molly� and “M.O.E.,� and Rick Ross in “Dope� make the songs worth keeping on repeat. While the album didn’t top “Careless World� (which is a difficult feat), Tyga definitely came through with another successful collection of songs that will continue to push him toward the top.

Staff Writer Naming his album after the classic hit by the Eagles, one would expect Tyga to do something special to live up to the name “Hotel California.� However, Tyga delivers a group of tracks with hardly any ambition, creativity or lyricism. Even though Tyga had a few hits like “Coconut Juice� and “Faded� from his previous albums, most recognize him as the artist who made “Rack City�. The problem with having such a successful song is that an artist will often try to recreate it. With similar bass lines and piano melodies, “Dope,� “Get Loose� and “Switch Lanes� all appear to be attempted recreations of “Rack City.� Typically the beginning of an album is supposed to hook the listener in. But with “Hotel California,� the first three songs (“500 Degrees,� “Dope� and “Get Loose�)

all amount to one forgettable mesh of heavy bass, barely coherent metaphors and an absurd amount of lyrics pertaining to sex and drug usage. Songs like “Molly� and “For the Road� show some of the current issues in hip-hop music. “Molly� is a song bluntly advocating the usage of the drug MDMA. “For the Road,� featuring Chris Brown, is about as perverted as it gets. Tyga and Brown have apparently never heard of discretion. Their immense libido is on full display here and leaves one feeling quite filthy. While the list of negative elements on the album is long, the production and some of the star features are certainly not on that list. “Show You,� featuring auto-tuned rapper Future, is the best example of this. Tyga tunes back the overall sexual grotesqueness with more of a love song feel. Although Tyga does try to show some emotion and lyricism on songs like “Dad’s Letter� and “Diss Song,� the overall content of the album is quite disappointing. Despite a few enjoyable songs like “Drive Fast, Live Young� and “M.O.E.,� most of “Hotel California� is hard to listen to more than once. Fans of the Los Angeles based rapper can definitely expect a few songs to jump around and sing along to; however, if “Hotel California� is any indication, they can also expect a lot of mindnumbing bass lines with callous sexual innuendoes, lyrics about money flaunting and ambiguous metaphors. Tyga’s “Hotel California� is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon or available to listen to on Spotify.

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Offense searches Golf team talks Masters, Augusta National for new leaders during spring Austin Bornheim

Assistant Sports Editor

Thomas Duggins Staff Writer Throughout spring practice, a goal of the Tennessee football team has been to develop consistency and fight through adversity on both sides of the ball. At Thursday morning’s practice, the offense took a step toward that objective. “What I liked about today was the different situations we put the guys in,” offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian said. “Just as it would be in the course of a game, there were ups and downs, there were emotional peaks and valleys, and we didn’t let momentum shift one way or the other. We stayed consistent, and when momentum seemed to be going the other way we bounced back and made some plays.” While the offense’s effort as a whole was better, Bajakian is still waiting for players to establish themselves as reliable options. “It’s still a question,” he said. “We made some plays today. We made some plays in the scrimmage (on Saturday). We need go-to playmakers — guys that we can dial up when the game is on the line and critical situations ... more than one guy. And right now we’re not doing a good job of consistently playing pitch and catch and consistently executing our offense.” A position on offense where the Vols’ coaches would like to see players establish themselves is at the wide receiver position. However, the Vols

are hurting at that sport due to inexperience and injury. Wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni is still waiting for one of his players to separate himself from the group. “It’s really tough,” Azzanni said. “I don’t have a leader right now. I’m the leader. I just don’t have a guy that has a lot of experience stepping up, and the guys that do have a little experience aren’t playing because they’re hurt.” The lack of consistent playmakers is not just limited to the wide receiver position though, as the Vols have yet to establish a consistent option at running back despite returning two players who started for the Vols last year in junior Marlin Lane and senior Rajion Neal. Running back coach Robert Gillespie has a list of objectives that he wants for Neal and Lane to accomplish. “Just continue to watch film, get in the weight room, become students of this offense, become better leaders. They understand that it’s my job to keep finding things for them to get better at,” Gillespie said. On the defensive side of the ball, the Vols return with a wealth of experience on the defensive line, including six seniors. “I talk to them every day, (with) six seniors we should be the strongest positions on the field,” defensive line coach Steve Stripling said. “A day like today when you’re coming in, a little bit in the grind, we should be the group that’s motivating the other group, that’s showing energy, that’s leading the way.”

The Masters is “a tradition unlike any other,” and that goes for any golf fan, especially the men of the Tennessee golf team. “You feel like you are walking in a dream or something because everything is so perfect there,” Rick Lamb said. This past week the men played in the Insperity Augusta Invitational in Augusta, Ga. No, they didn’t play on the hallowed ground of Augusta National, but following the conclusion of their weekend tournament — where the Vols placed sixth — the team was able to go to Monday’s practice round for this weekend’s Masters. “Just watching practice is one of the cool things that not many get to see,” Jay Vandeventer said. “Most people just see them playing at their best, but getting to see their preparation and how they work leading up to that is really key to a guy who wants to be there one day.”

Though seniors Vandeventer and Lamb have been before, the course’s allure doesn’t diminish with multiple visits in their eyes. “It is one of places that every time you walk in it never loses any luster,” Lamb said. “It is always spectacular going there, it gives you some inspiration,” Vandeventer said. It is the same for assistant coach and director of instruction Casey VanDamme, who has been to a handful of Masters during his career as an instructor. “I’ve been four times now and you get something different from it every time you go,” VanDamme said. “I enjoy watching our guys more than anything, especially the ones who haven’t been there and looking at their faces because it’s truly amazing.” Freshman Oliver Goss is one of those newcomers who had never had the privilege of going to Augusta National. “The atmosphere you can’t describe,” the freshman said.

“To actually go there and see it for yourself is amazing.” Getting to watch a practice round does more than just offer the players a unique experience, but is also an opportunity to learn from the world’s best. “I think our guys can pick up a lot from watching the pros out there,” VanDamme said. “They are able to get some good rhythm stuff and how they approach practice. They can also see how good those guys are at their short game in comparison to top college players.” Like any golf fan, the players have their favorite moments and memorable shots that have stuck with them through the years. “The first Masters I remember watching is when Tiger won in ‘97 and that is what kind of got me into golf,” Lamb said. “When I was there, we saw, I forgot who it was, one of the guys skipped it over the water on 16 and actually made it. It was probably the loudest roar I’ve ever heard,” Vandeventer said.

VanDamme’s moment reaches a little farther back than his players. “I’m just old enough to remember when Jack Nicklaus won his last Masters (1986),” VanDamme said. Though there isn’t going to be any money on the line, the team is keeping a close eye on the field and each has a favorite in mind that will be putting on the green jacket Sunday. Tiger Woods is of course a favorite choice. “I got Tiger. It’s kind of hard not to pick him,” Vandeventer said. “If he gets the putter rolling he is tough to beat.” “There are a handful of guys who could win it, but I would go with Tiger if I have to,” Lamb said. But Goss has another golfer in mind. “I have to pick Adam Scott,” Goss said. “World No. 5, fellow Aussie and I’ve played with him. Definitely rooting for him this week.”

Lady Vols seniors to be honored in weekend series Patrick MacCoon Staff Writer A lot of things have been going in the right direction for the No. 3 Lady Volunteers softball team this season, especially at home. When playing inside the friendly confines of Sherri Parker Lee Stadium they have been nearly unbeatable, posting a 12-1 record. There has not been a lack in competition either considering series wins at home against then No. 1 Alabama and No. 5 Texas A&M. Once again, there will be no lack of competition with the Auburn Tigers (26-15, 6-9 SEC) coming into town for their three-game SEC showdown with the Lady Vols this weekend. “This is a tough Auburn team,” co-head coach Ralph Weekly said. “They’ve beat Alabama, Georgia and Florida in their series. It’s going to be a great series. I hope we fill up these stands and get some great fan support.” Not only are the Lady Vols (35-6, 9-3 SEC) looking to keep their current 12-game

winning streak in the series intact, but they are also hoping to make up some ground on the Florida Gators, who currently have a one-and-a-half game lead in the SEC East over UT. “I think the kids are playing really well,” Weekly said. “They are coming to play every day. They have a plan every time they go to bat, they have a plan when they go out to the pitchers mound and their playing good defense.” For seniors Lauren Gibson, Melissa Brown, Ivy Renfroe and Kat Dotson, it will be a big series for them. On Saturday, the four Lady Vols will be honored for Senior Day before the 11:30 a.m. first pitch. Raven Chavanne and Whitney Hammond will have their Senior Day on Saturday, April 27, before the Lady Vols’ game against Arkansas. For Gibson this week couldn’t get much better. Not only was she named as a Top 25 Finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of The Year, but she also hit a three-run walkoff homer in the Lady Vols 12-3 win over Tennessee Tech on Wednesday night. The home run for Gibson gave her the

team lead on the season with 10 roundtrippers. The All-American is also second on the team in both batting average and RBI’s, with a .424 mark at the plate and 38 runs driven in. Ellen Renfroe (P) and Chavanne (3B) also made the finalist list, making it the first time since 2006 that Tennessee has had three Top 25 finalists. “It’s really nice, but to me it means that I’m helping my team,” Gibson said of receiving the honor that was announced by the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) and USA Softball on Wednesday. “It’s nice to be acknowledged, but all I want to do is make the College World Series again.” While it would be easy to get caught up in the distractions that college athletes face, the Lady Vols are keeping full focus on what is ahead of them. The game against Auburn on Saturday will be televised by CSS. “It’s supposed to be great weather this weekend,” Weekly said. “It will be a great weekend of softball. We will have our work cut out for us against Auburn.”

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