CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET? Knoxville Music Warehouse launches new concert series Michael Lipps Production Artist
Hepatitis C on the rise in East Tennessee >>See page 3
“Is this the real America we dreamed about?” >>See page 7
With beer flowing and sushi rolling, Knoxville Music Warehouse successfully held the first “Secret Show” of their new concert series last Friday night. Although the names of the performers were known, ticket holders were not privy to the location of the venue until the night before the concert — hence the secret part. Kent Oglesby, one of the visionaries at Knoxville Music Warehouse behind the concert series, shared the core purpose of the events. “The main thing is to highlight either a local band or one that’s coming from out of town and to highlight the place where we’re doing it,” Oglesby said. Just as the artists of each Secret Show will change, so will the venue — always utilizing unique spaces such as rooftop gardens, trendy storefronts, and potentially a warehouse or two. For the inaugural show, local artist Steven Wesley teamed up with West Tennessee native and headliner Joseph LeMay. Both artists possess an Americana sound, and LeMay’s album, “Seventeen Acres,” has received acclaim from Rolling Stone, who noted it as one of the best Americana albums of 2014. The two took the (makeshift) stage at Saw Works Brewery, about half a mile east of the Old City in the Warehouse District. With the brewery’s close proximity to the railroad tracks, there were several instances in which locomotives added a little musical improvisation.
Joseph LeMay performs at Knoxville Music Warehouse’s first Secret Show on Friday. Michael Lipps • The Daily Beacon
“I think anytime you can get this many people out here for something like this … you’ve got people who really love music.” Steven Wesley, local musician
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Hurd and Kamara set to impress this football season >>See page 12
Volume 129 Issue 9
2015 marks last Boomsday for Knoxville Staff Report
The nation’s largest Labor Day fireworks show is going out with a bang. Visit Knoxville, the city’s official visitors bureau, announced that 2015 will be the last year
for Boomsday due to financial matters, according to WBIR. Although the event is the largest of its kind, it does not draw enough revenue to sustain the festival. According to the WBIR article, Visit Knoxville made the event a ticketed event last year, which
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was loudly protested by festival attendees. Boomsday began in 1987 and draws thousands of spectators to the banks of the Tennessee River. Visit Knoxville plans to make this final year a memorable, free celebration to end the tradition.
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Obama delivers frank words about Africa’s problems Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — President Barack Obama arrived in East Africa with no big American aid packages, no ramped up U.S. military resources for fighting terror groups and no new initiatives with billions in government backing. Instead, he brought a frank message on democracy, corruption and security that could perhaps be delivered only by a Western leader viewed in Africa as a local son. “The future of Africa is up to Africans,” Obama said during a trip to Kenya and Ethiopia that concluded Tuesday. “For too long, I think that many looked to the outside for salvation and focused on somebody else being at fault for the problems of the continent.” The president’s advisers reject the notion that Obama’s policy toward Africa is all talk, pointing to the long-term potential of initiatives to boost power access and food security for millions on the continent. They stress the importance of America’s first black president, one with a sprawling family still living in
Kenya, capitalizing on his ability to speak not as a lecturing Westerner, but as someone with a personal stake in the continent’s success. “He is someone who is broadly respected by not just the leaders, but the peoples of these countries, especially young populations who make up an increasing percentage of these countries,” said Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser. “So, for that reason, I think people pay close attention to what he has to say.” “That doesn’t mean that they’re going to agree with everything he says, but I think he can lay out a direction that he thinks the U.S.African partnership can go in,” Rhodes added. Indeed, Obama closed his East Africa swing with a blunt accounting of the risks facing the fast-growing continent. He compared Africa’s large youth population to the Middle East, warning that without jobs and prospects for the future, young Africans are more likely to be drawn to terrorism. He warned of the “cancer of corruption” that runs rampant through some African governments, a problem he said only the continent’s leaders could solve. And with high-level African officials in the audience for his remarks at African Union
headquarters, he launched a blistering and sometimes sarcastic takedown of leaders who refuse to leave office when their terms end. “Let me be honest with you — I just don’t understand this,” he said, drawing cheers from many in the crowd. “I actually think I’m a pretty good president. I think if I ran, I could win. But I can’t.” While those remarks drew cheers from many in the crowd, some African activists greeted his comment one day earlier that Ethiopia has a democratically elected government with scorn and concern. Obama’s remarks came during a news conference with Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn of Ethiopia, whose ruling party won every seat in parliament in May elections. Obama’s predecessors have also pushed for good governance and respect for human rights in Africa. But none had the instant credibility African leaders confer on Obama, whose visit was heralded as a homecoming. “It would have been different of course if he was from a different background,” said Amadou Sy, director of the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution. “But he’s also one of us.”
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Hepatitis C on the rise among area youth via drug abuse Contributor For some, the high is worth the risk. For Dr. Michael Green of Trinity Medical Associates in Farragut, this is the true tragedy when he sees patients who have contracted Hepatitis C, a viral disease commonly associated with drug abuse. “They can spread it without knowing it, which is certainly terrible,” Green said. “Especially if they are in a relationship, (like if) they’ve contracted it and gotten married and potentially spread it to their spouse.” This viral disease of the liver is caused by the Hepatitis C virus which can be transferred through contact with infected blood, often after sharing needles and syringes. John Dreyzehner, health commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, stated in a recent Tennesseean article that over 100,000 Tennesseans are thought to have contracted the virus, leading medical experts to explore “just the tip of the iceberg” of the chronic disease. The Tennessee Department of Health has, in turn, released a health advisory this week as official response, citing that the rate of infected individuals has nearly tripled in the past seven years. Even though treatment exists for patients once the disease is identified, no cure exists. According to TDH medical staff, over 70 percent of patients still experience long-term effects from harboring the virus in their bodies — sometimes for years. “Many people have Hepatitis C for years, not realizing it, while the viral infection slowly destroys their livers,” Dreyzehner said in a news release. Yet, a new study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention may help physician and health professionals uncover more about the connection to drug abuse and frequency of Hepatitis C cases in Tennessee and beyond. The study reports that between 2006 and 2016, the rate of the viral disease has seen a 364% increase in diagnosis in the Appalachian region which encompasses rural Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. Although there are multiple methods for contraction of the disease, the CDC study acknowledged that the most common method is by sharing needles in connection with opioid abuse, a trend steadily on the rise within the Appalachian region. As of now, Kentucky is leading the way with the highest number of cases of Hepatitis C, but Tennessee ranks second on that list. Tennessee State Viral Hepatitis Coordinator Dana Jackson reported that Tennessee has consistently demonstrated one of the highest reported case rates for acute Hepatitis C in the nation. “In 2013, Tennessee was ranked as the state
“Many people have Hepatitis C for years, not realizing it, while the viral infection slowly destroys their livers.” John Dreyzehner, health commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health
with the sixth highest case rate of acute Hepatitis C in the nation,” Jackson said. She also noted that two crucial factors are considered responsible for the rise in the number of acute Hepatitis C cases in Tennessee over the past few years: an increased number of individuals participating in high risk behavior and greater public effort to report new cases. “The primary way for someone to protect himself or herself from getting (the disease) is by avoiding activities that put oneself in contact with blood containing the virus,” Jackson said. “Specifically, sharing equipment to inject drugs, tattoos or piercings from non-licensed establishments, sharing of personal items and unprotected sexual activity.” Green also attributes the increase of Hepatitis C cases in Knoxville to drug use, stating that out of all the cases he has treated recently, all patients who had contracted the disease admitted to previously abusing injectable drugs. “Because (Hepatitis C) is a virus, it can travel through bodily fluids and is one of those diseases that comes through, unfortunately, consequences of actions,” Green said. Green also claimed that young adults and college students are more likely to contract the disease because of tendency to act without considering all health-related consequences. “When you’re high or strung out, you make bad decisions and so you end up using needles with other people who are Hepatitis C positive,” Green said. For Jackson, awareness and education from colleges like UT is one of the best ways to stifle the increased case load for Hepatitis C patients and to stop unhealthy drug abuse that contributes to the disease. “This can be done in many ways, including incorporating messaging as part of their course work, collaborating with key partners both on and off campus to implement awareness campaigns, and by talking to friends and family about the disease,” Jackson said.
Incidence of acute Hepatitis C among persons less than 30 years old, by urbanacity and year -- Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia
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Historic home escapes demolition
White Avenue property cleared for new science building Kurtis Welch Contributor The university can move a home to a new street corner, but transplanting roots in a historic neighborhood is a bit trickier. The only historical structure that could be fully saved on White Avenue was moved in an effort of preservation Friday morning, moving a couple of blocks down from its 1302 White Avenue address to the corner of Clinch Avenue and 12th Street. Carl Lansden, owner of Landsen Landmarks LLC and Knoxville preservationist, purchased the house in an auction by UT in June for $1,600. “I just love the history behind this house,” Lansden said. “And I love the architecture. I think this is going to be the premier property on Clinch Avenue.” Lansden said he plans to keep the house
intact and to transform it into a rental property for students in the area. The house was moved from White Avenue to free the plot to begin construction on the new science building, named after Ken and Blaire Mossman, that will be constructed to house new facilities for science departments within UT’s academic programs. David Crigger, project manager with Facilities Services, said the Mossman building will architecturally be a building remembered through the years. “It’s really just an exceptional piece of architecture, and I think it will be published. I think it will be visited by other colleges, and I really think it will help us grow to the Top 25,” Crigger said. The construction will be managed by Retenbach General Contractors while Lord Aeck Sargent, an Atlanta-based architecture and design firm, and McCarty Holsaple McCarty Inc., an architecture and design firm in Knoxville, will provide a joint effort on designing the Mossman building. Lansden’s property was the only one of three White Avenue homes that could be fully preserved, while the other two were salvaged to the best of Lansden’s ability, Crigger said. However, not everyone within Knoxville’s community is satisfied with UT’s efforts to preserve these historic Fort Sanders properties. Kim Trent, executive director of Knox Heritage, said UT overstepped its boundaries when seeking to obtain these properties in order to begin installation of another building. “We would like the university to stay within the boundaries they agreed to under the Fort Sanders Forum and quit demolishing historic properties within the Fort Sanders National Register district,” Trent said. In 2000, UT, currently exempt from local laws governing preservation in historic areas, signed the Fort Sanders Neighborhood Forum Plan. This strategy, according to Trent, aimed to deter any demolition of historic homes until the university “changed their mind” and decided to explore zoning for upcoming projects. Trent believes the Fort Sanders area could be an asset used to encourage recruitment and improve the quality of life for its students so long as the area is treated as such by the university. Moreover, she maintains that quality redevelopment of historical buildings like the Lake Avenue homes could be just as enticing and economically sound as the construction of an entirely new complex. “If they continue with the demolition, it jeopardizes the entire district for all the property
One block from the house’s new location on the corner of Clinch Avenue and 12th Street, the transport crew waits on electricians to clear the way. Photos by Megan Patterson • The Daily Beacon which include the designated houses and all the incentives that come with it,” Trent said. Conversely, Crigger said he is happy that what could be salvaged of all three homes was done so by Lansden’s crew. “They were very careful,” Crigger said. “They removed mantles for fireplaces, entire staircases, doors, stained-glass windows, furnishings, window seats — all of these things that craftsmen can’t really afford to build anymore just because it takes so much time and such good quality of material.” Still, the argument persists in whether value of homes in historic Fort Sanders or large-scale progression of an institution aiming for Top 25 status is the greater cause. Knox Heritage continues to track a running list of endangered historic sites, known as the Fragile 15, further solidifying its stance that
the university will not likely stop its efforts to expand into such places. Other sites on the 2015 list include the H.C. Christenberry House, the Pickle Mansion, the Eugenia Williams House, Sanitary Laundry and various buildings in the Knoxville College District. The Ken and Blaire Mossman building is scheduled for completion by summer 2018. “There are so many people involved with this — engineers from our side, people from the Office of Planning off Middlebrook, the governor of the state of Tennessee,” Crigger said. “Everybody has really pulled to get this building put into position. “This job has just been too much fun, and I’m really excited to get this building built for the students and the faculty as much as anything else.”
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Bon Qui Qui show relies on YouTube glory days Heidi Hill News Editor She will cut you in the name of Jesus. My first memory of Bon Qui Qui was the same as every other pre-teen navigating middle school in 2007. Anjelah Johnson’s mouthy, gold nailed King Burger character debuted in her MADtv sketch on YouTube and I, along with my peers, thought it was possibly the most hilarious thing ever to grace the Internet. I remember quoting her screeching “SACURRITY” catchphrase and attempting to imitate her voice to my friends in fits of giggles at the lunch table. Fast forward a few years and my second memory of Bon Qui Qui was when my little sister performed the YouTube star’s sketch in her own middle school talent show — an instance that neither I nor my family will ever let her live down. (For the record, she just graduated from high school, and her dreams of performing on Broadway have thankfully replaced her preference for sketch comedy.) The video was uploaded almost 10 years ago, and I wish I could say that Anjelah Johnson’s comedy in her show “Gold Plated Dreams” has evolved past the YouTube glory days that launched her name in the comedy world. But it hasn’t. Although Johnson’s stand-up carried her through the first third of the show, it was clear that the majority of the audience wanted to hear the same, recycled jokes I had already seen on YouTube shortly after Bon Qui Qui’s debut. She recited her most well known bits, much to the middle-aged audience’s delight, including the ever-popular “Nail Salon.” I found myself wanting to laugh out of pure nostalgia, but couldn’t. I will say her best stand-up bits came through when she discussed her faith and her marriage to her husband Manwell and lead musical act, underscoring the changes inherent in sharing a life with a significant other. Her best relationship advice to Knoxville (and to me): If you’re going to play Pandora when you’re having “sexy time,” upgrade to the commercial free version. I also praised her honesty when she stated she was both a Christian and a comedian, but must not be mistaken for “Christian comedian.” Because she will, to use her own words, “cut a ho in the name Jesus.” Although I’ve always thought the best standup draws from a comedian’s life experiences, Johnson only used her stand-up days as an interlude into what became a circus perfor-
mance for her loud-mouthed alter ego. Even the accompanying musical act, Group1Crew, led by Johnson’s husband, served more to hype up an already ecstatic crowd than entice them with musical talent. While the group performed, my eyes darted between the flashing neon, bedazzled costumes, twerking dancers and the MTV-esque music videos playing on a monitor behind the band. Between the vague electronica-pop sound and the uninspired lyrics, Bon Qui Qui’s musical act fell flat with its cheesy display despite Manwell’s obvious affection for the band members and the fans. The breaks in the musical acts were buffered with video clips of Bon Qui Qui (recently fired from her second job at a high fashion boutique) sitting in a dressing room as she filled the audience in on her life since leaving King Burger. In what I assume was supposed to be a filler piece, a clip from a wedding ceremony showed Bon Qui Qui telling off a cheating groomsman in classic Bon Qui Qui form. The only problem was that the video cut off, forcing Manuel and his band to ad lib the dialogue in absence of the audio. While their music left me unimpressed, I could admire one thing about Group1Crew — they clearly loved working with Anjelah Johnson and stepped in to save a show’s momentum that had already derailed. The audience’s response was, once again, undeniably electric and it easily became the most entertaining moment of the night. It was all too soon washed away by Bon Qui Qui’s rapping persona who spent the last third of the show performing singles all inspired from the MADtv sketch that started it all. Don’t get me wrong — giving Bon Qui Qui a record deal is admittedly a hilarious idea. But when the whole parody failed to shake any laughter out of me, it proved that the show would have been infinitely better if Johnson had relied more on her sketch comedy roots to develop her well-loved character in place of flashy dance numbers and exhausted punchlines. When I walked out of the Bijou, grimy disappointment sank in when I realized that some acts, no matter how nostalgic, just can’t catapult beyond one-hit wonder status. But if there’s one thing that one aisle-dancing, hip-shaking 50-year-old fan girl taught me, it’s that a show works best when a performer and audience are energized interchangeably by each other. Johnson’s character may boil down to little more than over-the-top makeup and cheesy jokes, but her fans love her for it and refuse to forget the women who got their big break at King Burger.
‘Pixels’ disappoints Sandler fans again Sterling Martin Copy Editor Although it advertises an original storyline packed with action and laughs, Adam Sandler falls short yet again with his latest film, “Pixels.” The premise of the movie has potential — aliens intercept a capsule sent from Earth in the ‘80s (which contains video games, among other items), mistake it for a message of violence and use our own video game creations to launch a fullscale global attack. Add Adam Sandler in the mix for popular appeal, and you’ve got yourself a top-grossing film, right? Think again. Sandler’s role as Sam Brenner, a former PacMan champion, is one of the comedian’s cheesiest character performances yet. The film’s quirky one-liners fall short at just about every opportunity, which make the comedy seem cheap and unauthentic. This, perhaps, wouldn’t be such a big problem if Sandler weren’t the star actor. His name brings the audience a very specific expectation of what the film contains, regardless of the genre. Since the concept behind the movie appeals to those of all ages, it could have satisfied everyone with a better execution. Anyone who has played a version of Pac-Man should enjoy seeing him translated into a live-action character on the big screen, but it simply comes off unimpressive. Other video games such as Tetris and Centipede added to the sentimental quality of the film, but there are still numerous gaps where other games could have brought something more to the movie. Look past Kevin James (yes, Paul Blart: Mall Cop) acting as president and childhood friend of Brenner. Ignore Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage playing Brenner’s former video game rival Eddie Plant. Even enormous amounts of nostalgia can’t save “Pixels” from being declared a failure on nearly every scale, let alone an all-star cast. It’s clear from the film’s mere $50-million worldwide opening, the result of a budget of over $88 million, that Sandler’s latest performance isn’t something of which he should be particularly proud.
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Don’t go too far for cultured cuisine, unique dining experience Megan Patterson
Arts & Culture Editor Looking for ethnic food a little more adventurous than Olive Garden or Soccer Taco? Surprisingly, you don’t need to live in a big city to find authentic foreign cuisine. A few local hole-in-the-wall joints, like King Tut’s and Holy Land Deli, have already acquired a following, but there are many more that remain obscure. But one of the newest additions to Knoxville’s international vendors has quickly become well known. Café Du Soleil is a block away from Market Square, and the restaurant stands apart from its competitors in more ways than one. The café capitalizes on its small location with divan chairs and small tables to create an intimate setting. It feels like a coffee shop turned restaurant, and this casual but classy atmosphere is perfect for the hybrid cuisine served. French food prepared with a New Orleans twist creates fine dining that even a picky palate will appreciate. Try a classic French dish such as escargot, or opt for the more familiar vegetable pasta with seasonal harvest sautéed in a white wine and butter sauce. A little further down the road you can find an Ethiopian restaurant tucked in the shadow of a shopping center. Gosh Ethiopian Restaurant on Sutherland Avenue has an unimpressive exterior and at first glance, the inside doesn’t seem to hold much potential either. However, give the waiter a chance to recommend one of their many combination meals (so that you don’t have to try just one dish) and show you the proper way to eat — using only rolls of unleavened bread and your hands. After your meal, relax with a pot of spiced tea and soak in the ethnic music while you watch the nature footage constantly rolling on the two TVs in the restaurant. Moving further into West Knoxville, you will find Sitar indian restaurant on Kingston Pike. The buffet style lunch keeps the restaurant packed, and for a good reason. The buffet is extensive with many different dishes that all inevitably mix together on your plate, but this is one instance in which you really should let the different foods touch. The sauces all work to compliment each other, and you’ll find yourself soaking up every last drop with the warm pita bread served with the food. For a buffet style meal, the service is excellent. Waiters pace with water pitchers to keep your glass full, and when you have finished your first plate (you will want more than one), they clear it away to give you room for more. Finally, if you find yourself in the Cedar Bluff area and want a low-cost meal with both quantity and quality, stop by Koko Japanese Grill.
(above) A Café du Soleil employee pours wine in the cozy French restaurant in downtown Knoxville. (left) Café du Soleil is located a block away from Market Square. Photos by Taylor Gash • The Daily Beacon This restaurant doesn’t boast gourmet cuisine or unique dishes, but it does give a meal equivalent to Wasabi for under $10. One of the hibachi entrees gives you a hefty portion of steamed, fried or brown rice topped with heaps of veggies and your choice of meat, seafood or tofu. It even includes mushroom soup and salad with ginger dressing to tide you over until your meal arrives. You won’t get an onion ring volcano or a rice ball tossed into your mouth, but you’ll get the same food for a better price. So next time it’s your turn to pick the restaurant, try something new.
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How to get rid of useless junk sustainably
Franco D’Aprile Off the Beaten Path
As August rolls around, UT students get ready to come back to campus. Sometimes with excitement, sometimes not wishing to leave summer fun behind. Whichever is the case, one thing is very clear — it is probably going to be a mess. “Why’s that, Franco?” The answer is simple — stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. As the years go by, we collect so many things … so, so many things. We start questioning if we are turning into little old grandmas with secret closets full of junk or hoarders with secret caves like the little mermaid. Well, things did not turn out so well for Ariel (at least when her dad found out). Maybe Disney was trying to warn us of the dangers of collecting junk. So, knowing the dangers of hoarding, why do we roll onto campus with a car full of old, mismatched socks and folders full of old, freshman year chemistry notes? As the new school year starts, we will start buying and discarding, which can turn out to be quite unsustainable. New clothes, school supplies and
shelves can be exciting, but those old things we collect could also go to a better use than gathering dust or being tossed in the dumpster. The most responsible thing to do would be to keep the garbage can as a last possible option, that is to say try to reuse, reduce or recycle. For starters, go through all these boxes. Put on some Cher, pour a glass of wine and start sifting. Some things will obviously be unusable. But keep in mind that even an old T-shirt can be cut up and used as a cleaning rag. The best thing to do is get creative; you may end up saving a lot of money on cleaning rags. Some other items may just need a little cleaning or some fresh paint. Easy peasy. If it simply will not do, then donation is always a great option. Make a box with your roommates of things to take to Goodwill or a similar organization. Craigslist is always a good option for selling old things that you may not need, too. Just make sure to meet the buyer with a friend. And, as a last resort, recycling is a solid option for getting rid of things. Perhaps some items are not directly recyclable but can be dismantled into
the metal or plastic parts from which it is made and then be recycled. As all that new school year shopping starts, we should also ask ourselves if we need what purchases we are about to make. Maybe something we already have will do the trick, or maybe we don’t really need it at all. And although this is hard for a poor college student to have to accept, quality over quantity is a much more sustainable practice than making purchases that are only going to last a year. In the end, avoiding clutter is the real goal. Physical clutter in our lives can lead to mental clutter, making it really hard to concentrate on our school duties or our jobs. Plus, think about how much easier moving at the end of the school year will be without having to carry all that extra stuff around. Do you really need those Backstreet Boys cassettes you got for your fifth birthday? Franco D’Aprile is a senior in sustainability. He can be reached at fradapr@vols.utk.edu.
What is lost in translation As one of thousands of international students arriving every year to study in the United States, I arrived with my family (wife and daughter) seven months ago to complete my PhD degree at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. I was full of expectations, dreams and stereotypes about everything here in America — from what I watched on TV, read in books and newspapers and from the Internet, which made the world feel like a small village. The first days were not as easy and simple as I expected, but they went well anyway. After a while though, these questions started to come to my mind and to my friends’ minds too: Is this the real America we dreamed about? Is this the place that we are supposed to spend several years in to acquire knowledge and understand science? Then why are people here so different from what we expected? We came here full of energy and enthusiasm to know everything about the U.S.A. and to meet as many people as we can, knowing that this is the land of freedom and diversity and believing that textbooks are not enough to teach us about this culture. However, the problem is that we faced several unexpected behaviors by some American classmates, roommates and other people on the campus. Some roommates preferred not to speak at all with their international roommates, creating a weird situation for months or even years that made many international students prefer to live with their own citizens to avoid such situations. Other American friends preferred to ignore anything about our culture and differences and started their job to “Americanize” some of us. Others were more determined to focus more on converting interna-
tional students’ religions and beliefs directly and indirectly. Nevertheless, the most shocking behavior is what many people (students and others) on campus are practicing by engaging in “over-polite” conversations and emotions toward international students to the extent that they make many international students feel like they are being treated like children.
“Is this the real America we dreamed about? ... Then why are people here so different from what we expected?”
They treat different people as children just because they do not speak English as fluently as native speakers or because they think differently based on cultural differences or even just because they suffered from culture shock or homesickness once they arrive here. I am sorry to mention this, but I just want to
say that being different is not a bad thing. On the contrary, it is a good and healthy thing because different people can learn from each other and can help each other. So, my dear American friends, we are here to know as much about you as we can, and you also need to get to know us and understand us better, which will create a cooperative and supportive environment that allows all of us to be our best by collaborating with others to achieve the dreams we are here for. International students need to be treated equally along with their American colleagues by everyone, and yes, they need your help to get better at speaking and using the language, which will allow them to express themselves better. However, they also need to be respected — by respecting their traditions, religions and beliefs, which will allow them to act more openly and exchange their knowledge with others better. Finally, I would like to apologize to anyone who did the opposite and was helpful, supportive, cooperative and respectful of the international students, and there are many of them. The idea is that we are here, away from our homes, countries and families, and we need more than meeting only friends from the same country or the same culture. My dear American friends, thanks for everything you are doing for us, but we need more. Mustafa Sadiq Aljumaily is an international student from Iraq and a PhD student in computer engineering. He can be reached at mlatief@vols. utk.edu.
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SECRET SHOW continued from Page 1 However, the noise was minimal, and LeMay was able to make light of one interruption, saying, “That’s really considerate of the train.� Musically, the crowd seemed to respond well and enjoy the pleasant yet gritty, folksy and bluesy, this-and-that sound known as Americana music. In addition to the unique venue and stellar performers, Oishii Knox, a Japanese fusion food truck, was onsite to take care of any concert goers who worked up an appetite. Overall the small venue made for an eclectic and intimate listening experience, and the entire vibe (with the secrecy and all) lent itself to a memorable, atypical Friday night concert. “Oh my gosh, I thought it was awesome!� concert attendee Tara Scobey said of the experience. “I love the whole secret thing, and I love
new music.â€? Likewise, both Wesley and LeMay seemed happy with the way the night turned out. “I think it was great,â€? Wesley said. “I think anytime you can get this many people out here for something like this ‌ you’ve got people who really love music.â€? The success of Knoxville Music Warehouse’s experimental venture impressed LeMay as well. “It all came together pretty smoothly,â€? LeMay said. “Honestly, I didn’t think about the fact that it was their first run. They did a great job.â€? The next Secret Show is already planned for August 15 and will feature Carolina Story and Joey English. “I know this is kind of a weird experiment,â€? Garrett Thomson, Oglesby’s partner in the venture, said. “But I had a lot of fun and I hope you guys had a lot of fun.â€? Judging by the sold-out crowd’s cheers and applause, their favorable impression of the evening was anything but a secret.
Joseph LeMay and Steven Wesley played to a sold-out crowd at Saw Works Brewery Friday. Michael Lipps • The Daily Beacon
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KEENE, N.H. — The only thing missing was the waffles. Authorities in Keene, New Hampshire, were in for some sticky times when a load of maple syrup shifted in a tractor trailer and leaked very slowly all over a main highway. Police Sgt. Thaddeus Derendal says about 220 gallons of the sweet-smelling pancake-topper from a Vermont producer oozed onto Route 101 on Monday afternoon. Firefighters used squeegees to corral the mess and poured something like kitty litter on it to speed the drying process. The two eastbound lanes were reduced to one lane while the cleanup was underway.
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NCAA: Donnie Tyndall, Southern Miss committed multiple violations Associated Press The NCAA has outlined serious rules violations committed at Southern Mississippi, finding multiple infractions by the men’s basketball program during former coach Donnie Tyndall’s tenure. The charges, which include arranging fraudulent academic credit, impermissible financial aid and obstructing the governing body’s investigation, were outlined in a notice of allegations released by the university on Friday. There were seven alleged Level I violations — which are judged the most serious by the NCAA — in the 43-page notice. Though things could be worse for the Golden Eagles. The NCAA notably did not include the dreaded lack of institutional control charge, instead placing most of the blame on Tyndall and his staff during their two-year tenure. Tyndall went 56-17 at Southern Miss, advancing to the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament in both seasons. The school has 90 days to respond to the NCAA’s notice. Southern Miss released a response to the notice on Friday saying it “understands the serious nature of the allegations” and would continue to work with the NCAA. The school notes that none of the violations involve current employees and the investigation was limited to the men’s basketball program. “Importantly, the notice does not include a charge of a lack of institutional control or failure to monitor the program by the University,” the University said in the statement. “Further, the academic misconduct identified in the notice relates to coursework undertaken at other institutions prior to the students’ enrollment at USM.” Tyndall said in a statement he was “very disappointed and saddened at the allegations of NCAA violations.” He also said he “did not knowingly violate NCAA rules, nor did I encourage or condone rules violations by anyone on the coaching staff” and that he cooperated with the NCAA’s review. He apologized to the “Southern Miss community for any harm caused by violations that occurred.” Tyndall left Southern Miss to coach at Tennessee in 2014. His stint with the Volunteers was shortlived. Southern Miss revealed it was under investigation in November, about a week
before Tyndall’s first game with the Volunteers. Tyndall went 16-16 in his lone season at Tennessee before being fired March 27 for reasons related to the NCAA’s investigation. The allegations levied by the NCAA against Southern Miss and Tyndall were meticulously detailed in the notice. They included: — Basketball staff members completed junior college coursework for seven prospective players, including five who eventually enrolled at the university. — Tyndall provided a player about $6,000 in cash and prepaid cards and another player about $2,000 to help pay for living expenses associated with the school’s tuition and room and board. — Tyndall deleted emails pertinent to the NCAA’s investigation and contacted individuals in an effort to get them to give the governing body false information. The NCAA’s allegations, which were sent to the school on Wednesday, were largely expected. In Tennessee’s termination letter to Tyndall
in March, Athletic Director Dave Hart said “it’s highly likely” that the NCAA will find “Level I and/or Level II violations relating to academic misconduct and impermissible financial aid” occurred while Tyndall was at Southern Miss. Also in the termination letter, Hart said Tyndall acknowledged deleting emails from an “account maintained at a prior institution.” Hart’s letter said those deleted emails “could have been relevant to the NCAA’s investigation of Southern Miss and/or compliance with NCAA rules.” Tyndall’s contract at Tennessee was through March 2020 and would have paid him $1.6 million annually, but Hart said the day he fired him that the terms should prevent the school from owing him any more money. When he was fired at Tennessee, Tyndall issued a statement through his lawyer in which the coach said he was “surprised and disappointed” after learning violations of NCAA rules occurred when he was coaching Southern Mississippi.
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Hurd, Kamara complement each other on and off field Jonathan Toye Sports Editor
Alvin Kamara wore a small smile when a reporter asked him to explain the nickname he assigned to himself and fellow tailback Jalen Hurd. “CMG — Chain Moving Gang,” Kamara said after an April spring practice. “That’s what we talk about in our rooms. Everything we do is up to CMG standards. “We want to be the best, that is what we talk about.” The moniker adds to the intrigue surrounding the two tailbacks. There are two main reasons why the running backs comprise one of Tennessee’s most compelling position groups. The first reason involves depth — or lack thereof. “We are still nowhere close to where we need to be. I am going to challenge our second and third string individuals,” Tennessee Head Coach Butch Jones said after Tennessee’s annual Orange and White game. “They need to step up. We have to have depth.” Jones directed those comments toward his team in general, but Tennessee’s backfield is certainly a place where depth is needed. The Vols featured tailbacks — Kamara and Hurd — are capable of producing All-SEC numbers, but beyond them lies uncertainty. Besides Kamara and Hurd, only four players are listed on UT’s roster as running backs — Joe Young, Jayson Sparks, John Kelly and Ralph David Abernathy — and none of them have recorded a carry for Tennessee. The lack of depth in the Vols’ backfield leads to one important question: Can Hurd and Kamara stay healthy? If both members of the “Chain Moving Gang” can avoid suffering a serious injury, then the depth at running back shouldn’t be much of a problem. But if either Hurd or Kamara — or both — miss significant playing time due to an injury, Tennessee’s back-
field might become the Vols’ most glaring weakness on offensive. Kamara is a bit of an unknown himself, but his potential is tantalizing. The Norcross, Georgia native originally signed with Alabama in his freshman season, but he eventually transferred and played last season at junior college Hutchison, collecting 1,211 yards and 18 touchdowns. He is now at Tennessee and didn’t waste any time impressing his new teammates. “He’s fast,” linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin said after the third spring practice. “He had a couple plays today where I know I couldn’t get to him. He’s fast and he works at it; he’s dedicated. I feel like he’s going to help the defense a lot.” Kamara serves as the perfect complement to returning starter Jalen Hurd, who rushed for 899 yards in his freshman campaign. Hurd is power back, powering through the defense and wearing defenders down. Kamara offers a different rushing style, as his speed allows him to gain the edge and his quickness helps elude tacklers. They have also established a relationship off the field. “It has really developed from day one,” Jones said. “I think they all know, they both know that they need Running back Jalen Hurd during the game between the Volunteers and the Arkansas each other. You can never have enough State Red Wolves at Neyland Stadium on September 6, 2014. • File Photo running backs, I think that has been proven over time. They push each other, they goofy guys. We get along well in the meeting each other with their different styles of play,” coach each other, they help each other, they room. We blend well. I don’t really feel like there Jones said. “You look at any great program or any great offense, they have more than one marrespect each other. I think they both play off is really any pressure between him and me.” Tennessee’s backfield is fraught with question quee back. They have a stable of backs, and we each other’s skill sets. So that relationship has been extremely healthy and it has been great marks, but one thing is certain: Vol fans can’t haven’t had that luxury here. We are still lacking wait to see what the duo can accomplish on depth at the running back position, but I see to see.” Jalen and Alvin really feeding off each other.” “Jalen and I — I feel like we complement each the field. “I think (Hurd and Kamara) complement other well,” Kamara added. “He and I are two