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HOOVER, Ala. – Tennessee football head coach Butch Jones, offensive lineman Mack Crowder, defensive lineman Curt Maggitt and linebacker A.J. Johnson represented Tennessee at SEC Media Days on Tuesday. An immediate theme that Jones mentioned was the team’s youth. Half of the Vols roster in 2014 is composed of 32 new faces. To deal with the team’s youth, Jones has focused his players on the “Power of One.” “You’ll hear me talk about the power of one,” Jones said. “The one is very powerful with this football team because being so young we have to focus on the moment. We
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have to win one moment at a time, one play at the same time, one practice at the same time, one day at the same time, have one unity of purpose, one common commitment and one mindset.” Jones said that a normal college football team has to replace a third of their team every season either through graduation or players going professional. “For us at Tennessee, we’re a little bit different,” Jones said. “We’re not at the norm in terms of having to replace a third of our football team. We’re having to replace almost half of our football team. That has brought a lot of positive energy, excitement and momentum that has surrounded Tennessee football.”
Tennessee head coach Butch Jones addresses the media at SEC Media days on Tuesday in Hoover, Ala.
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At both the national and local level, America’s Fourth Amendment rights are being reshaped to better fit the digital age. In a unanimous decision on June 25, the nine Supreme Court justices made the searching of cell phones by law enforcement unlawful without a search warrant. Citing the intentions of the Founding Fathers, Chief Justice John G. Roberts said in modern times it was important to extend privacy laws to cell phones. Before the Supreme Court made its decision, Tennessee lawmakers had already signed a similar bill. A bill was passed in the Tennessee House of Representatives with the goal of cell phone searches by police officers in cases of routine traffic stops illegal. The bill’s sponsor, state Sen. Mae Beavers, R-Mt. Juliet, said she was proud that Tennessee was “right on top” of the Supreme
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House dads — the newest additions to fraternity row, come without a mandate but not without a price tag. At the beginning of the 2013 - 14 school year, the administration attempted to incorporate the change across Fraternity Park. Only one chapter, Phi Sigma Kappa, complied with the administration’s recommendation for a house dad. As a result, Phi Sigma Kappa was required to pay an additional cost for Fraternity Park security. The role of a house dad is to maintain order within the chapter and its house. The role can
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be filled by an adult male hired by the chapter to supervise. With past years of negative media attention and with the removal of three different chapters-- Pi Kappa Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta and Pi Kappa Phi—house dads are a measure that fraternity members such as Joe Moon, senior in supply chain and management and a member of Phi Sigma Kappa, said seems more abrasive than it is in reality. “Having a house dad living in the fraternity house was not how people thought it would be,” Moon said, “He wasn’t a babysitter or anything like that. He was more of a supervisor and mediator to the University and police.” Now, the university wants everyone on board.
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Amendment rendered by the Court in the just-concluded term,” Cook said. Cook said that while the Fourth Amendment inherently requires a warrant for the seizure of evidence, courts have long allowed certain exceptions “relying on the language in the Amendment which prohibits only ‘unreasonable’ searches.” Glenn Reynolds, the Beauchamp Brogan Distinguished Professor of Law, said that the Tennessee law was “legislative guarantee of protection in addition to the Fourth Amendment.” In an article written for popularmechanics. com, Reynolds went on to say that the recognition by the Supreme Court that cell phones are “powerful computers, packed with all sorts of information about their owners,” will go a long way in ensuring the right to privacy guaranteed to all U.S. citizens. Ultimately, Reynolds said that American’s rights are ever evolving to fit the times. “Freedom of the press includes laser printers,” he said, “and the right to bear arms doesn’t stop at flintlocks.”
Brooks Barnes, a recent graduate in supply chain management and member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, said that members might be more receptive to a house dad that was once a member of their fraternity. “I think it would lower the amount of trouble, especially if the proposed dad set a good example to the active brothers,” Barnes said. “I think the idea of having a house dad that was once an active member of their fraternity would be much more receptive by the active brothers.” One of the main forces behind the call for fraternities to hire house dads is to keep the chapters out of trouble. Between September 2012 and August 2013 there were four incidents by three fraternities totaling nine violations. With
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increased oversight, house dads may reduce these incidents. Former Interfraternity Council president and spring 2014 graduate in economics Chase Pritchett said supervision may hold fraternity members accountable for potentially damaging actions. “I think supervision of some sort is needed in chapter houses,” Pritchett said. “And I actually believe an adult presence such as a ‘house dad’ would benefit chapters. “These adults would develop a paternal bond with members, holding them accountable for actions that might be detrimental to the chapter and university.”
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Court’s decision. “This has everything to do with our freedoms and our liberties and our Fourth Amendment rights in this country,” Beavers said. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation initially was opposed to the bill when considering time-sensitive situations that could adversely be affected by the legislation, such as a missing persons case. “A typical two-hour wait for a warrant could potentially make a huge difference in the outcome of the case,” said Josh Devine, TBI public information officer. Despite these reservations, Devine did express gratitude toward Tennessee lawmakers for making exceptions for cell phone searches in extreme circumstances or in cases of cell phones being abandoned. UT’s take Joseph Cook, the Williford Gragg Distinguished Professor of Law, said he supported the Supreme Court’s ruling. “(The bill is) the most significant decision involving the application of the Fourth
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UT is offering a new program that focuses on the basics of the culinary industry. The certificate-based program is full time and runs for twelve weeks. “This program is great for students that want to learn all aspects of the culinary arts without spending two to four years in a classroom,” Pam Quick, student recruiter for the culinary program, said. “Our program is hands-on, fast paced and covers the culinary arts. People that love to cook and want to sharpen their culinary skills are great students for this program.” Not only does the program develop skills for culinary enthusiasts, but it also helps prepare students for careers in sales, marketing and hotel and restaurant management. “Our students have the chance to show what they have learned and share their experience with friends and family,” Quick said. Tara Garland, administrative assistant for the culinary program, said that while taking the course, students can expect to gain a lot of knowledge, stories and experience from wellrespected culinary professionals in the Knoxville area. “The class size helps with oneon-one learning,” Garland said. “Usually no more than 12 people are in each class. It’s definitely for those who are passionate about the culinary industry.” Garland said the program has about 15 or 16 different instructors and each contributes their own unique life experiences and stories to the students. Garland recently changed her major to hotel, restaurant and tourism after she completed the culinary program because she said that it will give her the training and knowledge she needs to further her career in the field of restaurant management, and perhaps open her own restaurant one day. “I love event planning and management,” Garland said. “This program caters both to those who see more the business side of things, and control finance, or manage, or also those who want to work with only culinary and food.” While the course does not count toward general class requirements, the culinary course fulfills the internship credit for HRT students.
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CAMPUS NEWS Distinguished Tennessee journalist passes at 86 Liz Wood
News Editor On May 20, 1961, John Seigenthaler was helping provide a safe passageway from Birmingham, Alabama to Mississippi for the Freedom Riders when the group was attacked by a mob in Montgomery. Seigenthaler tried to protect a young protester and was hit over the head with an iron pipe. “I never saw anything in my life... (that) will ever again... compare with the violence on that parking lot at that Greyhound station,” Seigenthaler said in an interview with the Associated Press in January. The founding editorial director of USA Today and former editor and publisher of The Tennessean, Seigenthaler died from complications regarding colon cancer on Friday in his Nashville home at 86. Long-time colleague and friend Dwight Lewis attests to similar demonstrations of character in other aspects of Seigenthaler’s life. “He didn’t have to do those kinds of things,” Lewis said. Just seven years earlier at the age of 27, Seigenthaler rescued a man who, after summoning reporters, threatened to jump to his death off a bridge over the Cumberland River. Such heroism and selflessness,
FRATERNITIES continued from Page 1 Still, mandating is not that simple or free. Requiring each chapter to have a house dad costs the chapter more money every year. Some chapters on campus are not as big and cannot afford this change. “Requiring a full-time, live-in house dad would probably be very costly and devastate smaller
Lewis said, is why Seigenthaler made such an impact as a journalist. “I thought he was the best journalist America has ever produced,” Lewis said, “He was a modern day hero, a humanitarian, an author, a role model, a mentor, a teacher and most of all a great family man. “The country would be different if it weren’t for him – for what was right, for diversity, for First Amendment issues. When he died, he was still speaking up for what was right. He was still fighting the fight.” While working at The Tennessean, Seigenthaler was known for taking on and assigning investigative stories that went undercover in areas such as strip mines, state medical institutions and public housing. Frank Sutherland, the first reporter Seigenthaler hired at The Tennessean in 1962, went on to succeed Seigenthaler as editor in 1989 and remembers his former colleague as an inspiration through promoting standards of ethics, fairness and justice. “He saw journalism as a public service,” Sutherland said. “He taught all of us who worked for him how valuable we were in making our city and our world a better place to live.” Even after he retired, Sutherland said Seigenthaler was frequently consulted for advice,
citing the six most powerful words reporters would use when soliciting an interview as, “John Seigenthaler said I should call.” “I could speak for hours about whom he influenced and mentored,” Sutherland said. “There was a whole list. We had a gathering of 60 or 70 who came to the funeral. We sat around and told stories about him. Some were funny, some were emotional; we all shared them. “There were former editors of Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando. There were protégés. Al Gore was there, reporters from Time, Newsweek, all over the country, deans of journalism schools. His legacy is going to be extended.” Jim Stovall, the Edward J. Meeman Distinguished Professor in Journalism and Electronic Media, met Seigenthaler as a teenager, and described Seigenthaler as a leader in the field of journalism. “I think he, particularly in Tennessee, really elevated the field,” Stovall said, “He was exemplary. He was somebody who other people looked to to provide an example of how things should be done. In Nashville, Tennessee during the time he was editor, (The Tennessean) was known for its good solid reporting and integrity. He held very high standards. “I think it’s a loss to everyone, and I think we’re fortunate that he lived as long as he did.”
chapters’ budgets,” Pritchett said, “So, a ‘requirement’ may not be the outright best thing to do, but I believe that the university should assist chapters in finding a way to provide internal adult supervision. The school already requires fraternities to assist in the payment of security, so I believe they should definitely help fraternities pay for in-house adult supervision if they do mandate it.” While details of the proposal
remain unaddressed, many involved in Greek life argue that if having house dads is the answer for the university, helping the chapters fund them only seems appropriate. “Greek life at UT was one of my favorite aspects of this campus,” Moon said. “I know where it used to be and where it can go from here. The school and IFC need to work together to apply these changes and revamp fraternity life.”
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Greene county may re-apply for pipeline permit Associated Press GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — An eastern Tennessee county is considering asking the state again for permits that would allow US Nitrogen to build miles-long pipelines to and from the Nolichucky River. The Greene County Industrial Development Board wants the state to grant right of way permits for the pipeline, arguing that multiple companies could use the structures once they are in place. The Greeneville Sun reported (http://bit.ly/1mR2EEq ) that state regulators rejected a previous request for the permits because they concluded that only US Nitrogen would benefit from the project. One of the criteria for the state right of way for private use is that applicants must show the project in question will benefit the greater public. Only public entities can apply to use public right of way. If the IDB is granted the permit, the board would lease the pipeline to US Nitrogen for its uses.
The board will meet Friday to discuss whether to file new applications. US Nitrogen is proposing to discharge water into the river from its cooling cycle. The Tennessee Department of Conservation says this won’t hurt the environment downstream. TDEC has approved water and air quality permits for the plant. Development Board attorney Jerry Laughlin said no other parties will be named in the new application. Laughlin said the new documents will make clear that US Nitrogen will not be the only party benefiting from the proposed pipelines. “But we believe there are other companies that will be affiliated with the products that are made by US Nitrogen that may want to use the pipeline,” he said. Yara, a Norwegian company, also plans to build a plant on the US Nitrogen site to produce liquid calcium nitrate. Another yet-unnamed company would also locate on the site to capture carbon dioxide emit-
ted from US Nitrogen’s operations, convert the gas to liquid in a process known as “liquefaction,” and sell the liquid carbon dioxide to other companies. Part of the controversy swirling around US Nitrogen is whether the company needs to go to the Nolichucky River for its water supply. Company officials have said repeatedly that the Old Knoxville Highway Utility District would not be able to guarantee the plant would have all the water it needs to operate throughout an entire day. US Nitrogen plans on collecting as much as 1.9 million gallons per day from the Nolichucky and discharging about a half-million gallons per day. Old Knox General Manager Jonathan Stepp said there may be enough legal gray area to allow for a company to pipe in non-potable water, but he emphasized that’s his opinion, not the official opinion of the utility district’s board. “I think there probably is wording that allows them to use the right of way but not infringe on our rights,” he said.
Obama presses for highway funding Associated Press McLEAN, Va. — President Barack Obama said Tuesday he supports temporary measures to keep federal transportation aid flowing to the states and to keep construction crews on the job, while he also pressed Congress for a more permanent solution to the longstanding shortfall in funding for road and bridgebuilding projects. The House was expected later Tuesday to pass a temporary patch for the Highway Trust Fund, which is projected to run dry next month unless Congress acts, the Transportation Department says. The measure cobbles together $10.8 billion from various sources to keep
the fund solvent through May 2015. A similar bill is pending in the Senate. Obama said he supports the efforts by lawmakers in both chambers, but wants to see more. “At the very least Congress should be keeping people on the job who are already there right now,” he said after touring a federal highway research center in northern Virginia. “But all this does is set us up for the same crisis a few months from now. So Congress shouldn’t pat itself on the back for averting disaster for a few months.” Obama said better roads and bridges will help boost the economy by keeping construction workers on the job and by ultimately saving time and money for businesses and commuters.
Obama pushed his own $302 billion, four-year transportation spending plan, one partly paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes. House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Obama should push the Democratic-controlled Senate to act on his plan so the House can then review it. “Until then, giving speeches about a long-term highway bill is frankly just more rhetoric,” Boehner said. At the highway research center, Obama glimpsed developing technologies that he said would one day make cars smart enough to know whether another vehicle is coming around a blind corner or to let the driver know whether a detour would save time and fuel.
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ARTS & CULTURE Loss of ‘Fragile 15’ will collapse Knoxville history
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Editorial Production Artist (@KatrinaRoberts_) Before Knoxville was made of bricks and pavement, it was made of wood and railroads. Each year, Knox Heritage, a non-profit landmark preservation organization, releases a list called the “Fragile 15,” detailing some of the most endangered historic buildings in Knox County. By listing sites that are in danger of being destroyed, the group aims to find ways to help preserve them. Kim Trent, executive director of Knox Heritage, oversees preservation efforts for the properties, and works with owners toward restoration and sustainability. “When you look at the entire picture of sustainability and you look at the amount of energy in the building, the materials in the building,” she said, “then what you use to bring in new materials to build a new building, it’s actually more efficient to reuse historic buildings.” These historic locations are nominated annually by the Knox Heritage Board of Directors and the general public to be part of the Fragile 15 list. Some buildings are eventually removed from the list due to restoration or demolition, but several still remain on the list each year in varying degrees of disrepair.
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The Legg-England House
Built as a tavern, inn and stagecoach stop, John Legg’s home on Rutledge Pike was popular in 1846. It is rumored that James Polk was once a resident before he became president. Trent said that it is “amazing” that there so many antebellum homes in Knox County still exist, in particular those made of wood.
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The year is 1863. Shots ring out and The Battle of Fort Sanders is underway. Now, unfortunately, Fort Sanders is known for different kinds of shots. Developed by wealthy residents in the early 20th century, the Fort has since been transformed into housing and apartment complexes for nearby UT students. Now the top-spotholder on the list for 2014, several houses on Highland Avenue and White Avenue are threatened with destruction and are in need of immediate restoration.
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The French Broad was the main source of social and commercial interaction in Knox County by the mid-1780s. The river served as a prime location for homes, shops and trading. Because of its location and lack of urbanization in the area, it has maintained much of its structural integrity, though some buildings are deteriorating.
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Initially built in Market Square, the business was sold in 1925 to owners who kept the name and iconic Sara Lee sign, but left Market Square for Chapman Highway. The building and sign are both landmarks of the Chapman Highway commute. The property is for sale with hopes that future owners will preserve its historic resonances.
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In 1951, $4.7 million was appropriated by the state legislature for the court’s construction. Designed by local architects Baumann and Baumann, the building features East Tennessee marble and large glass walls. Recently, it was proposed for redevelopment, but the request was revoked.
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It began on The Hill in 1826 and has now grown to be home to more than 27,000 students. Throughout the years, the architecture style has changed and now only four buildings remain that were constructed prior to 1900. The two on the list are Estabrook Hall and Melrose Hall. Trent said Knox Heritage has been meeting with officials to determine if there is a way of reusing and maintaining the buildings. “It’s about saving the history of the place,” Trent said, “but it’s also about sustainability because being able to reuse properties is a much more sustainable way to deal with growth in a university.”
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The Black Cadillacs: Naming The Rolling Stones, The Who, Queens of the Stone Age and The Brian Jonestown Massacre as their musical influences, The Black Cadillacs’ music is sultry and intriguing. In 2008, three Knoxville friends joined to form the blues-indie rock band. From there they added two more members, one from Nashville and one from Memphis, creating a unique, fresh Tennessee rock sound. In addition to becoming a local favorite, The Black Cadillacs now play back-to-back dates all across the Southeast, including recent appearances at Bonnaroo, Summerfest and Hangout Fest. With lead singer Will Horton’s raspy rock voice and the band’s ability to put on a far from lackluster show, The Black Cadillacs are one of Knoxville’s finest young bands. Cereus Bright: Cereus Bright’s music is easy to listen to and meaningful, creating a perfect soundtrack for new beginnings or contem-
plative moments. The band takes its name from a nightblooming desert flower, the cereus—a symbol of one’s ability to blossom in the most desolate of places. The original duo, Tyler Anthony and Evan Ford, are advocates for what they believe to be classic folk music — simple yet beautiful melodies that accompany strong, lyrical stories. Cereus Bright was formed in 2011 in Knoxville and is a testament to the city’s belief in and support of genuine artistry. Although currently unsigned by a record label, the band released a five song EP “Happier Than Me” in November 2013 and are keeping a busy tour schedule for the remainder of this year. The Dirty Guv’nahs: With their rhythmic drumbeats and soulful live shows, The Dirty Guv’nahs have quickly become one of the most recently popular bands to call Knoxville home. This year alone they have performed their American roots music at Bonnaroo and Wakarusa and opened for major artists such as Train and Zac Brown Band. The Metro Pulse has also named them the “Best Band in Knoxville,” every year
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Emerging in 1855 with the construction of two railroads, this area was home to many workers and tradesmen. Specific properties on the list are Magnolia Avenue United Methodist Church and the Rabbit and Poultry Barn. Both are in need of repairs to maintain the integrity of the structures.
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Founded in 1875 as a Presbyterian missionary effort to promote education, Knoxville College was the first African American college in East Tennessee. With several condemned buildings on the property, the student population has since fallen to 20. Specific properties include McKee Hall, Wallace Hall, Elnathan Hall, McMillan Chapel, Giffen Memorial Gymnasium and President’s House.
Knoxville bands add unique sound to city life since 2008. “The Dirty Guv’nahs don’t just play music; they capture the human experience through song,” according to Music Connection Magazine. Boasting four studio albums to date, their latest titled “Hearts on Fire” released this year, The Dirty Guv’nahs are seasoned, professional musicians. Their finesse mixed with an enthusiastic jam band sound makes The Dirty Guv’nahs a top local music pick. The Black Lillies: If the music of The Black Lillies sounds familiar, it is because Cruz Contreras, formerly of the popular Knoxville country roots group, Robinella and the CCstringband, is the founder and front man. Since their creation in 2009, The Black Lillies have found success both locally and nationally. Recently, Rolling Stone Magazine named them one of the “Ten Artists You Need to Know.” Infusing country, rock, bluegrass and jazz, The Black Lillies produce a unique, Knoxville sound. Trisha Gene Brady’s haunting co-lead vocals mix seamlessly with Contreras’, setting The Black Lillies’ sound apart from other similar groups.
Pryor Brown Garage
Considered the first ramp-style garage in the Knoxville area, the Pryor Brown Garage was built in two sections, one in 1925 and another in 1929. Still in use today, it is considered to be the oldest functioning garage in the United States. Current owners plan to demolish the current building to make more space for a larger garage.
Education has long played an important role in the development of Knox County. Specific schools threatened include South High School, Rule High School and Giffin School. South High School, built in 1937, was purchased in 2008 by Bahman Kasraei. The property has since been secured by the City of Knoxville because the structure was open to the elements and not being repaired.
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Now sitting in a suburban backyard, the cabin was once the home of Isaac Anderson, founder of Maryville College. It was built in 1802, in addition to a second school cabin that has since been destroyed. Because it has been abandoned for an extended period of time, the structure has become plagued by rot and termites. In order to preserve the cabin, Trent said the only option is for it to be moved.
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In the 1930s, The Standard Knitting Mill on Washington Ave earned Knoxville the title of “Underwear Capital of the World” by producing over one million undergarments in a week. Recently purchased by a private developer, plans to restore the industrial building are underway.
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Constructed in 1940 by John Franz Staub, Knoxville native and Eugenia Williams’s childhood friend, this house was built on 24 acres of land, complete with a luxury automatic garage door opener. In 1998 after Eugenia Williams’ death, it was willed to UT as a memorial to her father, a prominent Knoxville physician. Though the house has been the victim of vandalism and poor maintenance, it is still sturdy, and a committee has been formed at UT to plan for the future of the building.
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CULLINARY continued from Page 1 The course runs from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. “I definitely recommend taking it during the summer, if you’re a UT student, that way it doesn’t conflict with classes, and you aren’t overwhelmed with work,” Garland said. For students interested, the culinary course offers a variety of programs within one. The “Wine and Beer” program is aimed at those who are interested in furthering their knowledge of both international and domestic wines, as well as different types of beers. Cooking courses are also available for those who are looking to enhance their cooking skills, or just learn something new. The courses offer “Baking,” “Canning” and
The H. E. Christenberry House
Built in 1924, this house was constructed for the Rose family, but was purchased in 1947 by Henry Christenberry, Jr. Until his death in 2005, Christenberry lived and worked at the house as a doctor on Church Avenue. The house is in danger of being demolished and redeveloped, and its fate is still unknown.
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Lloyd Branson was a local artist known for his depictions of early East Tennessee history and Southern politicians. He was very influential in early art circles, lending his name to Branson Avenue on which his 1920 home was built. His funeral was held inside the house, which is now in the process of being purchased and rehabilitated by Knox Heritage. “Cooking and International Cuisine” cooking lessons. Each class includes a specific chef, or teacher, who is a specialist in the area of topic. The courses are also available in conjunction with Pellissippi State Community College classes. “It’s a great program,” Garland said. “Everybody that you work with is excited to be there and extremely friendly. There is no better place to get the networking and experiences. It teaches you how to be out there and be great at what you do.” Informational sessions for the upcoming courses take place on Aug. 15 and 19, with the courses beginning Sept. 8. All of the culinary courses are held at the UT Culinary Institute, near UT’s campus. Courses are available online for registration.
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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
Recapping the case: Hobby Lobby is owned by the Green family, individuals that religiously object to paying for four forms of contraception for their employees. Under the Affordable Care Act, certain employers were required to provide its workers with health care, including contraception. Seeking an exemption from this mandate, the Greens appealed their case up to the Supreme Court using the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 as justification. The RFRA is meant to protect persons from laws that “substantially burden” their practice of religious liberty. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Hobby Lobby was protected beneath the RFRA due to the “sincerity” of the Green family’s beliefs and are not required to cover certain forms of contraception.
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Let’s talk about sex – and the Supreme Court. Reader’s Digest version of the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case: because the owners of Hobby Lobby do not agree with paying for certain contraception (four kinds out of 20 total) as part of insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, they fought against it and won. And no one should be surprised. As a young woman, I feel that I am expected to be more upset by this court decision than I actually am. But there is no reason to be. Hobby Lobby did not fire women for taking the morning-after pill, and it does not say that you will get fired if you do; that would be illegal. It is also illegal for a government policy to force a private company to pay for something that goes against the moral standards set by the owners. The idea of having everything covered by insurance sounds great, but I know as an individual, I would struggle to pay for something that goes directly against my religious beliefs. But this is not an argument about specific religious beliefs. Rather, it is about all beliefs under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. If an individual objects to a government mandated policy for religious reasons, he or she should not have to adhere to it. Moral values and the ability to uphold them for individuals and their property is part of what makes America the nation it is. When our forefathers left England many moons ago, a large reason was because they were being forced to adhere to a religion they did not believe in. Much in the same way we have achieved religious freedom, we
Buzzwords, political jargon and hot air. This is primarily what you will find in the media when you research the Supreme Court’s most recent landmark decision. I’ll admit, with Glenn Beck and the gang screaming about “religious freedom,” it was difficult to discern what actually happened in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. The only tangible outcome of the ruling is that corporations (or, as the government deemed them, “people”) now have more rights. Ironic, considering Republicans (Hobby Lobby’s primary political advocates) are typically opposed to granting more power to big businesses. But there are many intangible consequences of this case, too. The Supreme Court’s decision, as Justice Ginsberg noted in her dissent, was a “radical overhaul of corporate rights” that “could apply to all corporations and to countless laws.” Simply put, this case effectively blurs all lines between religion, human rights, legislature, medicine and the economy. CEOs and business executives can now request exemptions to federal law on the basis of “corporate religious freedom.” Possibly the most surprising (and scary) aspect of the case, though, was the Supreme Court’s reason for ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby. While I’m sure the five male Justices that supported Hobby Lobby could go on for hours about the “burden” placed on the billionaire Green family that owns the company, it seems as though they forgot about the only people being physically affected by their decision: women. Specifically, the female
have also achieved commercial freedom. We have the opportunity to decide how we conduct business and the standards on which a private company is founded. In the Hobby Lobby case, this religious right was the major deciding factor. The owners of the company are devoutly religious, and choose to run their company according to those standards. Despite being a corporation with many branches and several chains, U.S. Code defines a person as “an individual, a trust, estate, partnership, association, company or corporation,” meaning personal rights apply. The owners of a company get to choose how to run their business in the same way I get to choose the standards I set for my own life. If I disagree with something for religious reasons, I do not have to adhere to said action. Therein, lies my choice. I am free to believe in whatever I choose because of the principle of ‘separation of church and state.’ This phrase has been used several times throughout this case, but with a skewed definition. There is no separation. There is no way for our government to function without directly influencing one religious group or another. The battle comes for the government when it must choose a side. (Consequently, decisions take a long time to make.) But neither my employer nor the government should be responsible for my choices. As a company is beholden to its principles, so am I. And I choose religious freedom. Katrina Roberts is a rising junior in English. She can be reached at krober56@utk.edu or followed on Twitter at @ KatrinaRoberts_.
employees of corporations that have owners and stockholders that claim religious objection. Before you immediately dismiss my argument, I dare you to argue against my logic. Would you rather the female employees who require specific forms of contraception (for medical or moral reasons of their own) be denied what is widely considered a basic human right? Or would you rather the billionaire Green family sleep peacefully at night, knowing their money will not provide for certain kinds of contraception? I find it worthwhile to now mention that the Green family owns stock in companies that manufacture the same forms of contraception they are fighting so hard against. The ruling, as I said, was split 5-4. The five justices in support of Hobby Lobby were all men, while the three female Justices all sharply opposed the decision. In the 94 page decision by the five male justices, women are only mentioned 13 times. What kind of sick joke is this? This ruling is the latest in a long line of obvious mistakes, all of which pay homage to the instability and incompetence of the federal government on virtually all levels. The Court ensured that the decision can be overturned on the state level, but let’s be real here - an appeal will likely be made. It’s hard to believe that in 2014, we still live in a country that values the “beliefs” of the rich over the necessities and basic rights of the poor. Grayson Hawkins is a rising sophomore in English and biology. He can be reached at ghawkin4@vols.utk.edu.
Did fashion get it wrong? Heels becoming impractical in a flat world Melodi Erdogan Copy Chief When you hear the phrase “couture fashion show,” gowns, tulle and high heels come to mind. And the recent fall couture 2014 fashion week in Paris provided those things exactly. Top models sauntered down runways in lavish venues dressed in the most expensive and brilliant pieces of clothing to debut since the last couture fashion week in March. Designed by the likes of Elie Saab, Valentino and Christian Dior, these exclusive gowns, handbags and shoes are meant for celebrities, royalty and the infamous 1 percent. That said, couture shows are usually pre-
dictable. The clothing is mainly designed for the red carpet, and therefore consists of gowns with embellishment in a flattering structure. This year, Chanel predictably became the most talked-about show. But, for a very unpredictable reason: head designer Karl Lagerfeld adorned the majority of his elite models in – wait for it – flats. Specifically, glorified flip-flops that feature fabric wrap-around ankle bands. Let it be known that Chanel, more than other labels, tends to set the trends the clothing and merchandising industry then follows. Their label is constantly forfeited, from their latest phone case tragedy (only $14.98 on eBay!) to their preeminent double-C logo. Attention from suppliers gives Chanel a lot of power in the fashion world – power that Lagerfeld uses wisely. Yet, while the obvious show pairing for a couture gown are fancy, elegant high heels, the idiosyncratic designer, along with his peers in the fashion industry, chose to design flats for this rather
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important show. Ironically, so did the creative directors of Valentino Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli, who paired their floral creations with dainty gold and strappy black lace-up sandals. As did Donatella Versace of Versace who had sparkling ensembles debut with flat, mid-calf boots with parallel embellishment. Could this be a revolution in footwear, as New York Times Fashion Director Vanessa Friedman so spectacularly pointed out on Twitter? Last April, the New York Times reported a recent spate of women seeking foot surgery, effectively reconstructing the shape to allow maximum comfort in the highest of heels. Since reading that article, I have been a little repulsed by what women do in the name of fashion and style. A blister is one thing; surgery is another. With these couture brands releasing flat footwear, I am hopeful that the world’s fashionistas are beginning to consider comfort a key factor in style. Sure, heels elongate
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legs, maximize height and add a certain “je ne sais quoi” to an outfit. But are they really necessary to be considered stylish or fashionable? Certainly not for top model Karlie Kloss, who at this year’s Cannes Film Festival walked the rest carpet in – what else? – Chanel flats. Of course, living in Knoxville lends itself well to the flat revolution. Rocky Top is no place for heels, and any girl who has attempted to trudge up hills here know that. So are flats the new heels? Should we donate our terribly painful heels? Maybe. But if fashion history has taught me anything, we may be better off holding onto our heels, even if we choose flats for special events and occasions. After all, trends are trends for a reason. Melodi Erdogan is a rising junior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at merdogan@vols.utk.edu or followed on Twitter at @melodierdogan.
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Butch Jones: changing the Football focuses on strong center future one brick at a time
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Staff Writer (@Mr_Rutherford) On July 10, Butch Jones landed one of the biggest bricks in recent program history. Five-star defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie, son of former Vol standout Reggie McKenzie, committed to the Vols at Nike’s The Opening, a camp in Beaverton, Oregon held for the nation’s top high school football prospects. McKenzie marks Tennessee’s second fivestar recruit for the 2015 class. The 6-foot-4, 341-pound defensive tackle is rated as the No. 32 overall player by 247Sports, and the best prospect in the country by Scout. com. As a high school junior, McKenzie racked up 74 tackles, 18 tackles for a loss and 12 sacks. McKenzie possesses elite quickness that belies his size, and has only continued to improve while showing off his skills at The Opening. He won the 2014 Defensive Lineman MVP honors at the camp, and
he impressed scouts all week with his strength, quickness and motor. So what does McKenzie’s commitment mean for the future of Tennessee football? Let history speak for itself. From 2007-13, the Vols finished in the bottom half of the SEC in sacks and tackles for a loss in six of those seven seasons. During that time, Tennessee accumulated an overall record of 43-45 and a 20-36 mark in SEC games. Before that span, Tennessee was known for its powerful defensive line that would wreak havoc in the opponent’s backfield. Defensive linemen like John Henderson and Albert Haynesworth weren’t rarities at UT; they were the norm. From the mid 1990’s to early 2000’s, opposing quarterbacks feared playing Tennessee because they knew every game would be a battle that would likely end with them on the ground. The defensive line was a large part of the reason the Vols were able to win 10 or more games a season from 1995-2004. Tennessee’s decline in wins and futility on the defensive front are no coincidence. In order for the Vols to get back to where they once were, they have to start dominating at the
point of attack again. Kahlil McKenzie will go a long way to helping that. McKenzie is the first fivestar defensive tackle to commit to Tennessee since Demonte Bolden in 2004, but Bolden came out of junior college Curt Maggitt meaning he only had three years to play for Tennessee. McKenzie is a high school play- Patrick MacCoon Sports Editor (@PatrickMacCoon) er, which means he has four years of playing time. The Vols have failed to land big-time The two most depleted posidefensive linemen prospects tions coming into the 2014 footover the last decade, and it ball season for the Vols are on the has led to a defensive decline offensive and defensive lines. The team will rely on two redthat has buried the team in shirt juniors on both sides of the obscurity. That could soon change. ball to take leadership this season: Shortly after making his Mack Crowder and Curt Maggitt. Despite only starting one game announcement, McKenzie in his college career, Tennessee’s vowed to recruit fellow defen- 23-21 upset over No. 11 South sive linemen to join him at Carolina last season, Crowder has UT. He sent out a Tweet after displayed that he is someone the his decision assuring Vol fans team can trust at center line. Tennessee head coach Butch “we will rise to national promiJones said Crowder’s leadernence once again.� If Butch Jones continues ship was why he was selected to to add massive bricks like attended SEC Media Days. “Everything is about leaderMcKenzie to his Big Orange ship,� Jones said. “He’s been the Wall, that rise will be quicker individual who has really been than expected. consistent and been consistent since the day we came in. He is Nathanael Rutherford is a the leader of that offensive line.� rising junior in English. He While the 6-foot-2, 295-pound can be reached at nruther1@ lineman said he gets nervous vols.utk.edu or followed on before every game, he is excited and ready for the chance to prove Twitter at @Mr_Rutherford. himself along with the rest of his
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teammates up front. Crowder said the offensive line has come together and talked about whether the line can still perform up to par after losing players that helped place the team fourth in rushing yards per game last season “We realized that this is a great opportunity for us,� Crowder said. “This is an opportunity for us to come out and play, and come out and show that we can be as good as everybody else.� This season, the Vols are expected to have a lot of talent at the position; the Bristol native said he wants to make sure they are all on the same page and can provide protection for the quarterback. “We’ve already come a pretty good ways together, but we still have a lot of gelling left to do,� Crowder said. “We will be ready to go come game one.� On the other side of the ball, on the outside edge, Tennessee will have one of their possible breakout defensive players in Maggitt. While he hasn’t played in a game since tearing his ACL against Missouri on Nov. 11,
2012, the high-energy defender is fully healthy and ready to get back out on the field and take leadership. “I embrace being a leader a lot,� Maggitt said. “It’s what drives me everyday. I know that the team is going to go as fast as the leader. The speed of the leader, the speed of the pack.� Though the entire starting line from last season has graduated, Maggitt said he believes that they have tremendous depth and talent at the position. “I’ve been seeing improvement since day one,� Maggitt said. “There’s competition and depth all across the board right now. We have a lot of different personalities. There’s a lot of good things going on right now with our unit.� Maggitt played outside linebacker in his first two seasons, and said he is comfortable with his new role as defensive lineman. “If it’s third down and long, and I need to get a pass rush, I will probably stand up,� Maggitt said. “If coach wants me to have my hand down I will too. Anywhere I’m needed I want to learn all the defense and be versatile.�
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Paying student athletes isn’t a handout, it’s just being fair
Wes Tripp
Staff Writer (@Wes_Tripp) Imagine that you work for a large business that earns millions of dollars off the work you perform, and you are not paid at all. Your boss earns millions while you get nothing. Would you consider that to be fair? Not at all. College athletics is a business, plain and simple. The Tennessee athletics department brought in $111,579,779 in 2013. An interesting note is that $1 million of that revenue came from student fees. Tennessee was only able to swing a $1.3 million profit. That figure pales in comparison to Alabama’s $27 million earnings (though Tennessee’s profits might be higher if they didn’t have to pay so many fired coaches). Bottom line: every major college athletic program is rolling in money, and lots of it. The NCAA and its member schools rake in millions of dollars and hardly any of it goes to the players that actually play on the field or court. College athletes are nothing more than pawns on an economic chessboard. For the college athletes fortunate and talented enough to leave college early to play professional sports, they are just biding their time until they can become a part of the real deal and earn the big
BUTCH JONES continued from Page 1 Jones also aimed to temper expectations. “We are still going through the realities of building a college football program,” Jones said. “We’re the only school in the country that has to replace both starting interior lines, both offensively and defensively.” Quarterback battle For the second season in a row the Vols will not have a frontrunner for the starting quarterback role going into their first practice of the season. Senior Justin Worley, redshirt sophomore Nathan Peterman and sophomore Joshua Dobbs will compete with each other for the starting position. “I’ve been excited about all three individuals,” Jones said. “I think they have had a tremendous offseason. They had a great spring ball season.” With the talent around them at wide receiver with Marquez North, Joshua Malone, Von Pearson and others, the signal callers are expected to be able to
paycheck. I don’t blame them one bit. I would do the same thing if I were in their shoes. I guarantee you I wouldn’t take classes as seriously if I knew I was leaving school after three years to turn pro. So let’s stop calling those individuals “student-athletes.” If an athlete is talented enough to play professionally immediately, they should. A famous NCAA commercial says, “There are over 400,000 NCAA student-athletes, and just about all of us will go pro in something other than sports.” For those students who do not become professional athletes, an education is necessary, because after their playing career is over that college degree will be their ticket to earn a living. I would expect them to take their education a bit more seriously. Every college athlete, however, is extremely busy. According to an NCAA study, college athletes spend 40 hours of labor in their sport per week. That’s a full-time job. You have games, practice, workouts, team meetings and travel. Oh, and they are also a full-time student as well. College athletes must commit themselves not only to their sport but also to their academics. There is no other time for them to earn any money to support themselves. College athletes don’t have the luxury of working and getting paid to support themselves, and because of that we hear stories from players like Kemba Walker at University of Connecticut who went hungry during the season because he had no money to buy food. Not every athlete comes from put up even better numbers. “They continue to get better,” he said. “All three individuals gained probably the greatest value you can gain in terms of they all have live game repetitions. You can’t put a price tag on that. I am as encouraged and optimistic at that position as anyone.” There will be no timetable for a starting quarterback. “When one individual distances himself, that’s when we’ll make him the starting quarterback,” Jones said. Pig Howard in good standing There’s still no final word on whether Alton ‘Pig’ Howard will be able to start at the beginning of the season, but Jones is encouraged by the progress he has made. In the offseason, Howard was dismissed from practices and didn’t play in the Orange and White game for disciplinary reasons. Last season he led the team with 44 catches along with 388 yards and three scores. “Pig has done a great job,” Jones said. “He still has a couple weeks to go but he has done well academically. I am very, very proud of Pig Howard. That’s part
a background or family that is able to support someone who is not working. To alleviate this problem, athletic departments should step in and provide compensation to athletes for their performance. In an interview with head basketball coach Donnie Tyndall, he said college athletes should be paid enough money to support themselves and to do the things that are important to all college students, like go out to eat with friends or go to a movie. Colleges should also guarantee every scholarship. Currently, player scholarships are on a rolling year-to-year basis, and if a scholarship player gets injured and is no longer able to play or is deemed not good enough to remain on the team, his or her scholarship can be terminated. The noble ideas of education are suddenly thrown out the window to field a better team. Once a player signs a scholarship offer, it should not be terminated because of an injury or diminished playing ability. The NCAA or individual school should also cover its student-athlete’s medical insurance. A player who gets injured should not have to pay anything out of pocket to take care of any health issues as a result of playing for a school. At the end of the day, college athletes are just like all other hard working Americans who should receive a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work. Wes Tripp is a rising senior in history. He can be reached at stripp1@vols.utk.edu or followed on Twitter at @Wes_Tripp.
of the leadership development of our football team.” Jones said the time off has helped Howard physically. “Pig has changed his body makeup; he’s in the best shape he’s ever been,” Jones said. “Our players have embraced him. They have held him accountable and Alton has done a great job as of late.” Bowl game expectations Youth is not an excuse for current players, and the team expects to make a bowl game. “Having young guys is no excuse,” offensive lineman Mack Crowder said. “We all have a job to do and we’re going to go out and do it to the best of our ability.” Senior linebacker A.J. Johnson has complete confidence in the new young players. “I believe in them,” Johnson said. “I know they’re going to get the job done.” Jones, however, has a more moderate outlook than the senior linebacker. He added: “There’s a lot of unknowns right now and we’ll know more as training camp progresses so stay tuned.”
Donnie Tyndall speaks to youth at Donnie Tyndall Youth Basketball camp on June 2.
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Wes Tripp
Staff Writer (@Wes_Tripp) The Daily Beacon sat down with men’s basketball coach Donnie Tyndall about his team chemistry and current issues regarding college basketball. Daily Beacon: What are your plans to increase student involvement in Tennessee basketball? Donnie Tyndall: I’ll be very, very visible in the fall. My director of operations and I will go speak to every fraternity and sorority and give a projection of where our program is headed. Our upcoming season we will give out schedule cards and talk about the big games on our schedule and how we need our students there. We did that at Morehead State and Southern Miss, which were two places the students had not been real involved and we got them heavily involved and it made the games an event for our students. They wanted to be there because everyone else was. It was fun, it was kind of a party at the basketball game for a couple of hours and I think our students were a huge part of us going undefeated at home this past year. We had great success at home at Morehead State and it starts with the students and I’ll be visible. I’ll be at the cafeteria sometimes on game days encouraging the students to be there. If a student group asks me to come support or speak to them in some way, I’ll be there. I’ll be very visible and accessible to our students in hopes that they will come out and support our team. DB: While you were head coach at Morehead State, your program violated NCAA rules
by allowing a booster to give improper benefits to student athletes. What have you learned from your past mistakes and how will you ensure that they don’t repeat themselves again? DT: It was one isolated incident with a guy. To be quite honest, I took the brunt and the shoulder of the blame. It was an honest mistake of a guy who was really trying to help. I had to own up to it and I did. It was a great learning experience for a young head coach. I’ve never had any other problems with compliance issues. I will never make that same mistake again. DB: The University of North Carolina has been in the news recently with academic troubles regarding athletes and no-show classes and plagiarized papers. How confident are you in UT’s academic support program? How involved are you in what classes your players are taking and how much do you and your staff pay attention to how your players are doing in class? DT: I think our academic director, Joe Scoggin, has been very impressive. Fernandez West, the guy that we deal with on a daily basis, has been very good as well. Those guys have a job to do. It’s a difficult, challenging job. I think they are high character men who will handle things in an upstanding way. We’re not going to do anything to jeopardize anybody’s career or do anything that will ever jeopardize the program in any way, shape or form. Our guys will be held accountable academically. I’m very involved with our player development
coach, JT Burton on a daily basis and if our guys are in class, if they’re on time, and if they’re not they’ll be held accountable. Whether it’s running early in the morning, whether its missing games and being penalized that way. I’ve graduated 21 of my 22 seniors as a head coach and we have great people in place to help us continue that trend. DB: Do you think studentathletes should be compensated for their athletic performance? DT: You know, that’s a tough question because I know that as a league it’s a push to get that done or get that enforced through. I’m kind of an oldschool guy in that I think it’s an honor and a privilege to be a college athlete on scholarship and get your education paid for. With that being said, the trend of so many millions of dollars being brought into universities through TV revenue, the landscape of college athletics has changed and I think if you did compensate the players at least to a point they will feel a little more appreciated for lack of a better word. Maybe guys wouldn’t be so eager to jump at early NFL and NBA opportunities because they would at least have some pocket change to eat a good meal, or go to a movie or go to the mall. All things that are important to young people. So, I think overall I would support them being paid, but just to a certain level where it is enough to help them live comfortably. Nothing over and beyond that where kids are living a luxurious lifestyle at 18 to 22 years of age.