UT finalizes sexual assualt policy >>See page 3
Sophomore Derek Barnett during the game against Arkansas State last Fall. Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon
“Straight Outta Compton”: Ideal forum on police brutality debate >>See page 10
Here’s a breakdown of new Vols recruits >>See page 11
Volume 130 Issue 2
Barnett looks to build off All-SEC freshman season Taylor White Assistant Sports Editor
Trenton Duffer Staff Writer Derek Barnett roared onto the scene last year as a freshman Tennessee football starter, taking over the starting strong-side defensive end position in fall camp and quickly making a name for himself across the SEC. This season, defensive line coach Steve Stripling is confident that the sophomore sensation can pick up where he left off at the end of last season’s Second Team All-SEC performance. “Derek, to me, is just stoic and a rock,” Stripling said at UT’s media day on Friday. “He’s very quiet, very confident and very resilient. Nothing seems to bother him. He’s handled the success and the pressure that’s been put on him very well. … He doesn’t crave attention. He just
craves to be good.” Barnett is coming off an exceptional first year, where he recorded the third most tackles, 72, by a true freshman in the university’s storied history. The Nashville, Tennessee, native also set a record for the most tackles for a loss by a freshman at 20.5, which nearly tripled the original record of 7 set by Billy Ratliff in 1996. What really separated Barnett from his peers on the defensive line, however, were his performances against some of the top offensive lines in the SEC and the country. Barnett finished the year with 10 sacks, all of which came in conference play. The 6-foot-3, 257 pound lineman got to the opposing quarterback three times against Ole Miss, despite working against the Rebels’ AllAmerican left tackle Laremy Tunsil for much of the game. He then followed that up with another three sack performance in the Vols’ come-frombehind-win at South Carolina, with one coming late in the fourth quarter to give Tennessee the
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ball back, and another coming in overtime to help seal the game. Following last season, Barnett underwent shoulder surgery that held him out of spring practice and kept him limited throughout the summer. While he maintains that he is back to 100 percent for the upcoming season, head coach Butch Jones, however, isn’t taking any chances. “They’ll be managed day-to-day,” Jones said of his injured players before the start of fall camp. “We have to do a great job, which we will, of really managing their workload, really understanding where their bodies are. A lot of times with the excitement, you overdo it your first couple days of practice. “That’s why we’ve really structured and laid out the practices that we build up and we work to get that one percent better. They will be on a maintenance program. They’ll be very highly visible in terms of us managing it.” See BARNETT on Page 11
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Welcome Week Events for Wednesday Active bystander training 9:30 am
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11th Street Parking Garage • Free breakfast and goodies for commuters
OUTreach Center, Melrose Hall (I-5) • OUTreach Open House • Welcomes new LGBTQ+ and ally students
1:30 pm - 3 pm Panhellenic Building Multipurpose Room • SophoMORE Fest • Sophomore only event • Oppurtunities to meet resources, represtatives, as well as fellow classmates • Free pizza and door prizes
5 pm - 6:30 pm Panhellenic Building • Rainbow Rave • LGBTQ+ friendly blacklight, dance party • Free food • Free glowsticks
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teaches Vols to help Vols Samantha Kennedy Contributor A bystander is someone who observes a conflict. An active bystander is someone who steps in to make a difference. On Tuesday morning Amanda Luckett and Fletcher Haverkamp, representatives from the Center for Health Education & Wellness, discussed the ins-and-outs of becoming a certified Speakologist at the Hodges Library. For Haverkamp, a speakologist can emulate difference-maker behavior in five steps: acknowledging the situation, evaluating all the options, assuming responsibility, and responding appropriately. “The core of those steps ... is to trust the voice in yourself. If there might be something off, you can take responsibility and intervene in a safe way,” Haverkamp said. Their presentation emphasized the importance of stepping in and being an Active Bystander as well as the psychology behind why people choose not to intervene in potentially dangerous situations. According to the presenters, bystanders are more commonly worried about their own safety, afraid of misinterpreting the situation or succumbing to diffusion, or come to the conclusion that “someone else will help.” In order to make a difference, Luckett and Haverkamp elaborated on the five critical steps by emphasizing the importance of trusting one’s instincts if a situation does not look right. Responding appropriately, they
explained, can mean anything from stepping in personally or consulting a resident assistant or authority figure. The importance of consent played into the presentation as Luckett and Haverkamp showed several videos outlining the importance of consent in several scenarios. “Consent is an enthusiastic ‘yes.’ If it’s not ‘yes,’ it’s rape,” Haverkamp said, stressing that persons intoxicated or under the influence cannot give consent in that state. For those victims of sexual assault, Haverkamp also emphasized that listening to the victim, suspending judgement and offering support may sometimes be the best medicine for trauma. “I think it’s an easy thing to go about your day and kind of be self-absorbed in your own business,” Haverkamp said. “The idea of a Speakologist really appealed to me because it is about a change of culture and it pushes people to care as much about the community.” For Mary Wilson, freshman in nursing, the experience offered an insight into the ambiguities of consent and conflict resolution. “I decided to come today so I could learn more about sexual assault so I could help out the community,” Wilson said. “I learned a lot about consent and what to do in certain situations.” Luckett concluded the event by summarizing the importance of intervening in conflict, noting that it is always better to err on the side of caution rather than allow someone to become a victim. “It’s better to do something than nothing at all,” Luckett said.
DISPATCHES Jared Fogle pleads guilty to child porn charges
ISIS beheads aging Syrian archaeologist
Long-time Subway spokesman Jared Fogle plead guilty to allegations that he paid for sex with minors and for child pornography. Prosecutors alleged that Fogle knew the pornography was produced by the former director of one of his charitable foundations aimed at ending childhood obesity and promoting healthy diets. Prosecutors agreed that Fogle will pay $1.4 million in restitution to 14 minor victims who will each receive $100,000. Fogle will also be required to register as a sex offender and undergo treatment for sexual disorders. The case will end his career with the restaurant chain, likely sending him to prison for at least a decade.
81-year-old antiquities scholar Khaled alAsaad was beheaded by Islamic State militants according to witnesses and family members. His body was hung from a pole in his town’s main square. Antiquities officials report that the extremist group brought al-Asaad in for questioning, attempting to get him to divulge information on the whereabouts of hidden treasure smuggled out of Palmyra before the takeover. The deceased was known as “Mr. Palmyra” among friends and colleagues, who noted that he refused to leave the site after ISIS militants seized the territory in May.
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Sexual assault policy finalized Fall Semester 2014
UTPD begins issuing more Sexual Assault Safety Notices to students in the hopes that “the increase in reports of sexual assaults (will be) the result of increased awareness about sexual assault and reporting options,” according to the official UT website on the topic.
September 23, 2014
The Sexual Assault and Misconduct Task Force holds its first meeting to determine a new sexual assault and misconduct policy.
November 16, 2014
Senior linebacker A.J. Johnson and defensive back Michael Williams are accused of raping a 19-year-old female athlete during a party at Johnson’s residence.
December 1, 2014
Director of the Office of Conduct & Community Standards Timothy Burkhalter resigns from his position after charges made by a female UT student against a football player were withdrawn. The complainant withdrew from the university after three months of pursuing the case.
March 12, 2015
The Daily Beacon publishes a paper entirely devoted to sexual assault and the issues surrounding its victims.
April 24, 2015
UT receiver Von Pearson is suspended from the football team following allegations of rape. Pearson has since been reinstated and is expected to play September 5.
June 29, 2015
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights informed UT President Joe DiPietro of a complaint filed against the Knoxville campus on May 15. The investigation is expected to take several years.
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Bradi Musil Managing Editor Chancellor Jimmy Cheek announced via email on Wednesday that the university’s final policy on sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking would take full effect at UT on Aug. 19 for the fall semester. This policy has been in the works since Aug. 20 of last year and is a result of the work of students, faculty and other UT staff as members of the Sexual Misconduct Policy Task Force. The Task Force, consisting of more than 20 staff and student members, met regularly throughout last year to design a “stronger, more transparent, and easier to understand” policy while an interim policy was adopted to hold its place. Title IX Coordinator and Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity Jenny Richter said the final policy includes components of the interim policy, regulations that are federally required of universities, and changes recommended by the task force. One of the more debated features of the new policy is the definition of consent, which the Task Force dedicated several meetings to discussing. The latest draft outlines a definition of consent as “an affirmative and voluntary agreement by a person to engage in a specific sexual act.” The policy specifies that consent must be obtained, affirmative, voluntary and continual. “We had a lot of discussion about what should represent consent on our campus,” Richter said. “That definition is something that our campus took and decided on its own what we would do.” Richter emphasized the university’s move away from a “no means no” definition of consent to a “yes means yes” standard, removing the responsibility of the victim to reject a behavior and instead allocating both parties an obligation to obtain clear and affirmative consent. Faculty and staff members are currently being trained on how to increase education on campus of the new sexual assault and misconduct policy. Richter mentioned the work that Student Affairs is currently undertaking to engage students in the discussion of sexual violence like developing short videos and “faceto-face training” methods. “With students, it’s not a matter of enforcing the policy,” Richter said. “It’s a matter of trying to educate so we can be sure that students understand that there are ways to report things, that there are people there on the other end that they can get assistance from
if something happens. “We want bystanders to know what their roles can be in the prevention.” Cheek also alerted students in a July 16 email that the university was notified by the U.S. Department of Education of a complaint filed by the Office of Civil Rights regarding UT’s response to a case of sexual violence. No details on the complaint have been released due to privacy laws, but the OCR will act as a “neutral” party during its investigation of UT and other campuses nationwide in similar situations involving reported cases of sexual assault and misconduct. “We weren’t surprised that we were the recipient of a notification that we were going to be investigated,” Richter said. “We are one of many (investigations), and we are a big institution. We have some high-profile things about us that probably make us attractive for that kind of investigation.” Richter said she expects the investigation to go on for several years, noting that a similar investigation at Ohio State University which began in 2010 only just concluded in 2014. “I anticipate that we are going to be responding to a lot of information requests and that
they will be examining us very thoroughly,” Richter said. To view the final policy on Sexual Misconduct, Relationship Violence and Stalking, visit the UTK Sexual Assualt webpage.
“We had a lot of discussion about what should represent consent on our campus. That definition is something that our campus took and decided on its own what we would do.” -Jenny Richer
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Frieson Black Cultural Center emphasizes multicultural programming, diversity Hannah Marley Staff Writer On the eve of the fall semester, the Black Cultural Center celebrated a fresh start of their own and officially became the Frieson Black Cultural Center. To kickoff the renamed building’s debut, the Office of Multicultural Student Life, formerly Minority Student Affairs, hosted an event designed to celebrate multiculturalism on campus while informing students about the many diverse organizations that now fall under the umbrella of the center, including the Multicultural Mentor Program, various multicultural Greek organizations, church groups and other cultural associations. Graduate research assistant Lucy Boateng said that the promotion of many more diverse organizations and events, such as diversity dialogues and other initiatives, reflects changes in the center’s mission since she worked there as an undergraduate. “Over time, societal changes have necessitated some changes here, and it’s our job to make sure our office is viewed as multicultural,” Boateng said. “These changes are changes that have come along the way while promoting multiculturalism on campus.” While the name may have changed, some believe that the purpose of the center still remains the same as before: promoting equality and diversity on campus. “I don’t think it’s going to change the population that comes inside this building,” said Candace Williams, a kinesiology major and member of the Black Cultural Programming Committee. “Everyone comes in this building; they hold lots of events in here. I don’t think that’s going to change.” “It does alleviate that feeling that it’s only for black people, though.” Zuriah Buchanan, a psychology major involved in Diversity Education, agreed, saying that it is important to emphasize the necessary diversity of the center and how that population encourages multicultural education on campus. “Our goal (is) to be inclusive together,” Buchanan said. “That’s what we are. We don’t just have black people here --- we have people from all different varieties.” Several of those varieties present at the event include the Latin American Student Organization, the Native American Student Association, the Asian American Association (AAA), the NAACP, the Black Cultural Programming Committee and several others. For Sara Kwon, a representative of the national AAA branch, the name change will hopefully dispel the myth that the center is only for African American students and attract
more Asian Americans to the center and the currently inactive AAA branch at UT. “I think sometimes the name might have made it sound like it’s only for black students, so perhaps this will help,” Kwon said. “Being a minority on campus is a tiring experience, so it’s nice to have a space where you’re not the minority.” With the inclusion of more organizations and the revitalization of older organizations such as AAA, Boateng said she hopes this growth can continue during her time leading
“I think sometimes the name might have made it sound like it’s only for black students, so perhaps this will help. Being a minority on campus is a tiring experience, so it’s nice to have a space where you’re not the minority.” -Sara Kwon
the Frieson Black Cultural Center through continued networking with other campus organizations. “I would love to have more collaboration with other organizations on campus just to promote unity,” Boateng said.
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Do you think construction on campus is a problem, and if so, is the eventual gain worth the hassle?
“Eventually it will be worth it, but considering that won’t be until I graduate, right now it’s not to me. But once you get used to it, it’s fine. They destroyed Circle Park, but if they had just left it, it would’ve been fine.” -Macy Hilton, junior in sports management “It’s terrible. It’s always in the way, and it’s loud, and it makes campus look ugly. I think it will be worth it, but I’ll be long gone by then, so I won’t get to experience any of it. I feel like they’re doing too much at once. They could have done it a better way. And with Circle Park, I thought it looked fine to begin with.” -Kelsey Watson, sophomore in kinesiology “It’s an inconvenience right now, but it’s not too bad if you know where you’re going. But if you don’t know your way around campus, you’re screwed. In their defense, they tried to get as much done in the summer as they could.” -Gunner Woolsey, freshman in sociology “I was hoping it would be finished by the time school started, but it’s good to see that they’re at least improving on the campus, making it more modern instead of all the old buildings. But if I was a freshman coming in with all this construction, I would be a little thrown off.” -Lisa Crow, sophomore in environmental science
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A guide to healthy relationships
Katie Scott Vol Well
Whether this is your freshman year or you’re graduating in December, you will make new relationships this semester. Additionally, you will be maintaining preexisting relationships. These seem like really obvious statements, but think about the amount of time and emotion you invest in relationships. I’m not just talking about your best friends or romantic partners. During your time as a student, you are likely to have roommates, teammates, employers, classmates, resident assistants, professors, romantic partners and a variety of other relationships. All of these relationships affect us as human beings, and that effect can be either positive or negative. If you’re like me, you don’t have the extra energy to expend on relationships that have a negative effect. So, how can you maintain healthy relationships that are mutually beneficial? While all relationships are different and require unique nurturing, there are six universal traits that are found in any healthy relationship: equality, honesty, trust, safety, independence and communication. The first trait, equality, is of the upmost importance. In a relationship, both partners should feel that they share decisions as equals. One partner should not feel threatened to be submissive to another. This is still true in situations where one partner is in a position of authority, such as employer-employee or professor-student relationships. While partners in these relationships
might not share equal power in making decisions, they can both have mutual respect for each other’s opinions and boundaries. The second and third traits are very similar: honesty and trust. Being truthful is a large part of being honest, but honesty also involves openly and safely communicating about problems in your relationship. Having been in relationships where that kind of honesty was missing, I can attest that avoiding conflict can cause unnecessary mental and emotional stress. Ultimately, problems don’t get resolved and frustration just accumulates. So, it’s important to remember that conflict is normal in relationships; it can even be healthy, as long as it is resolved in a nonviolent way. Maintaining open, honest lines of communication in your relationships is beneficial for your relationships’ health and your own well-being. Our fourth healthy relationship trait is safety. You could also call this trait “respecting boundaries.” Do you feel comfortable around your partner? Do your conflicts get resolved in a healthy, nonviolent manner? Does your partner respect your emotional, physical and sexual limits? If you feel like you’re sacrificing your comfort or peace of mind to continue a relationship, it may be time to end the relationship or have an honest conversation with your partner about how they make you feel. Independence, the fifth trait, is where I most struggled when starting college. Entering college in a new romantic relationship, I found that my partner and I
were only making mutual friends as we went throughout the semester. That was fine—until the relationship ended, and I realized I had forsaken numerous opportunities to make friends outside of that relationship. The same thing can happen with best friends or roommates who demand a lot of time or attention. While there is nothing wrong with having shared friends, it’s vital to remember that you need to maintain individual relationships and hobbies outside of a romantic relationship. Communication is, in my opinion, the most important trait in a healthy relationship. If you notice that one of the other five characteristics is missing but you can communicate openly about it, you might be able to resolve the conflict and mend the relationship. At the same time though, possessing other healthy relationship traits – such as honesty and equality – can make it easier to communicate. It’s easy to see how all of these characteristics interconnect to create strong, healthy and mutually beneficial relationships. While dealing with negative people is an inevitable part of life, knowing these traits can help us recognize and avoid unhealthy relationships. Exercise self-care, and seek out positive, uplifting relationships. Katie Scott is a junior in communication studies and a Vols 2 Vols Peer Health Educator for the Center for Health Education and Wellness. She can be reached at katdscot@vols.utk.edu.
Meet the 2015-2016 Editorial Board
At The Daily Beacon, our editorial board is a panel of seven of our editors who discuss issues affecting both our community and college students in general and write editorials taking a stance on these issues as a newspaper. We understand that not everyone will agree with us, and we don’t expect, or want, you to. Instead, we hope our editorials spark thought, discussion and debate, even if you’re taking the other side. Ultimately, we aim to remind our readers that there are always more than two sides to every story and to dig a little deeper.
Jenna Butz Jenna is the Editor-inChief for the 2015-2016 academic year. She is also a member of the community outreach team for Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville.She is a junior in English with a concentration in rhetoric and writing and double minoring in journalism & electronic media and women’s studies. Formerly, she was the Arts & Culture Editor for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Bradi Musil Bradi is the Managing Editor for the 2015-2016 academic year. She is a junior in English with a concentration in technical communication and criminology & criminal justice. Formerly, she was the Assistant News Editor for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Katrina Roberts
Hannah Moulton
Kevin Ridder
Hayley Brundige
Troy Provost-Heron
Katrina is the Creative Director for the 20152016 academic year. She is also a page designer at the Knoxville News Sentinel. She is a senior in English with a concentration in creative writing. Formerly, she was the Design Editor for the 2013-2014 and 20142015 academic years.
Hannah is a co-Copy Chief for the 2015-2016 academic year. She is a junior in cinema studies and journalism & electronic media with a concentration in print and web editing. Formerly, she was a copy editor for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Kevin is a co-Copy Chief for the 2015-2016 academic year. He is also a science writer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and he plays trombone in the UT Trombone Choir. He is a fifth year in environmental studies with a concentration in journalism and minoring in trombone performance. Formerly, he was the Online Editor for the 2015 spring semester and the Viewpoints Editor for the 2014 fall semester.
Hayley is the Multimedia Editor for the 2015-2016 academic year. She is also a member of the Rethinking Communities Braintrust for the Roosevelt Institute. She is a junior in College Scholars studying journalism, public policy and Arabic. Formerly, she was the News Editor for the 2014-2015 academic year and Assistant Photo Editor for the 2014 spring semester.
Troy is the Training Editor for the 20152016 academic year. He is also a sports intern for the Knoxville News Sentinel and a campus correspondent for Sports Illustrated. He is a senior in journalism & electronic media and minoring in history. Formerly, he was the Sports Editor for the 2013-2014 academic year and 2014 fall semester.
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Promise not to tell Secret shows utilize unusual Knoxville venues Michael Lipps Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
Secrets – on a spectrum they fall somewhere between good and bad. Secrets don’t make friends, but anyone who has ever uttered that phrase also knows the joy of coming across a “best-kept secret.” One of Knoxville’s newest and best-kept secrets is Knox Secret Shows. The shows offer listeners the opportunity to hear talented artists from here and elsewhere, like local artists Steven Wesley and Joey English as well as Nashville-based duo Carolina Story and Joseph LeMay. While there is no mystery as to which artists you will see, tickets are purchased without advance knowledge of the location of the venue. And it’s not just a matter of if the show will take place at a usual venue like The Bijou, The International or the Pilot Light; rather, you can rest assured the venue will be an experience in and of itself. The first secret show was held at Saw Works Brewery, located in the Warehouse District near the Old City, and the second show was at The Salvage Shop–-- a program of Knox Heritage that re-sells donated historic building materials to prevent them from going into a landfill. The shows take place thanks to Kent Oglesby of Knoxville Music Warehouse and Garrett Thomson of Asterisk Management. Oglesby explained that he and Thomson wanted to create a really good listening environment for music patrons and artists alike. Utilizing atypical spaces and turning them into venues shows off some of the cool places across Knoxville and helps to connect different communities. “The stage setup at Knox Heritage [Salvage Shop] was awesome,” Oglesby said. “We got to use their art and stuff they were selling for the stage and it worked out great.” Thomson elaborated on how one man’s trash became a Knox Secret Show treasure. “We used doors as backdrops, and it was cool to be able to tie part of their element into the atmosphere,” Thomson added. But each show is more than just creating a cool atmosphere; it is also about sharing the spotlight with each unique venue. One audience member from the second show told Thomson about his or her plans to return to The Salvage Shop and purchase two doors to make them into a headboard.
“We want to highlight great music, we want to highlight a great event that’s unique and special and intentional, so I think the space goes along with that,” Thomson said. “It’s hard but it’s also exciting - we’re having to create a space that’s not intended for music. So each time there’s a bit of, ‘Um, how is this going to work?’” So far, it has worked out just fine—and the community really seems to be getting behind the concept. “It’s starting to gain enough momentum to where the community is saying, ‘This is cool. How do I get in?’” Thomson said. Thomson and Oglesby were pleasantly surprised when The Casual Pint of downtown contacted them about donating beer for the second show. Additionally, they have had volunteers show up to help out in various ways. Aside from local support and interest, Oglesby says the pool of local musical talent in our area is huge. “That’s what I spend all day every day telling everybody – how vast our local talent pool is here,” Oglesby said. “Per capita, given the size of the market, I think it’s pound for pound the best in the country.” And most likely, you can expect to see local talent performing at every show. “Why wouldn’t we put local guys or girls we love on stage for a big audience?” Oglesby said. An emphasis on local talent and community is a major factor behind each show. “I think that music in general, especially on the local level, really gives identity to the culture of a city,” Thomson added. “And I think blending a musical event with a local business or a non-profit and allowing a space to tell that story in a musical setting ties those things together really well.” With two shows under their belts and a third on the way, Oglesby and Thomson have a lot of dreams and ambitions, and they plan to keep working to get more people on board with their ideas. One thing they want to ensure is that they keep building upon the excitement that surrounds the secret shows. Oglesby recounted a story of a lady who came up to him and said that she and her friends are going to come to every show that’s held when they’re in town. “She said she was going to buy tickets for the
next one,” Oglesby said. “I asked her if I had told her who the band was, and she said, ‘Nope.’ That’s awesome.” And the excitement isn’t just coming from the fans. Ben Roberts from Carolina Story took a moment during his set at the second show to rally support. “Keep behind this thing and stay behind this thing and hopefully it continues to flourish,” Roberts said. And seeing as Oglesby and Thomson plan to keep things interesting, there’s really no reason it shouldn’t flourish. “Don’t expect us to settle into just solely singer-songwriters,” Oglesby said. “There will be bands.” “We use a lot of words like ‘intimate’ and ‘connection with the audience’ that people just naturally assume is a seated acoustic show,” Thomson said. “… while it has been that so far you don’t have to be seated in room that’s dead silent to connect with the artist and to feel the
Whether you’re attempting a daily commute down Cumberland Avenue or trekking through the Fort, make your journey to class a little less painful with these back-to-school tunes: “Oxford Comma” Vampire Weekend “Tubthumping”
“That’s what I spend all day every day telling everybody – how vast our local talent pool is here.” -Kent Oglesby
Chumbawamba
“The Start of Something” Voxtrot
“Send Me On My Way”
Rusted Root
“I’m Just A Kid” Simple Plan emotions that they’re trying to convey through their music.” And this is something the two are interested in exploring: What is a premium listening environment? Not every shows is going to be seated, Oglesby and Thomson explained, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a premium listening environment. “We definitely want to make sure as we go along that the secret show has a certain novelty to it,” Thomson said. “We don’t want it to lose that appeal, so we’re definitely going to explore ways to keep this different and interesting. I think that as soon as people get comfortable with the idea of what this (the show) is (that) will be when we’ll probably change it.”
“The Worst Day Since Yesterday” Flogging Molly
“Take It Easy” The Eagles “Welcome to the My Chemical Black Parade” Romance
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Co-ed a capella group breaks ‘Pitch Perfect’ stereotype Michael Lipps
Asst. Arts & Culture Editor
In 2012, a certain film was released that would bring about several iconic pop culture references: the concept of horizontal running, the beloved Fat Amy and that girl who turned solo cups into instruments; inspiring countless videos of heartfelt impersonators doing their thing. The association between a cappella and Pitch Perfect is one that McKinley Merritt is keenly aware of. Merritt, a senior in educational interpreting and theatre, is the music director and president of UT’s newest, and only co-ed, a cappella group –VOLT. “The biggest thing I hear people compare groups like this to is Pitch Perfect, which I hate because that movie is not the best representation of what this field is like,� Merritt said. After being in the all female group, Revolution, Merritt decided it was time to start something
new. While trying to come up with a name for the group within the realm of “Vol-names,� VOLT was born. “We liked the idea of it having to do with energy, new energy and creating energy,� Merritt said. “Hopefully having that new spark will spark new interest.� Kennedy Kyle, a senior majoring in communication studies, was also in Revolution and had spoken with Merritt about starting the new group last year. Kyle recalls receiving the email from Merritt confirming that their idea would be coming to fruition. “I was thrilled because I felt that a group with both males and females could have a better chance in competing and that it would also provide a new opportunity and experience for us musically,� Kyle said. Merritt explained that many larger schools in the Southeast have more established a cappella scenes, and some schools even have multiple groups.
“This is new for us, but it’s not something that’s a new idea by any means,� Merritt said. VOLT understands this year will be a learning experience, especially as they learn what a brand new group of voices will sound like together. Nevertheless, excitement and optimism remain high. Ellen Nikbakht, a sophomore double majoring in theatre and art education, shared her excitement. “I’m so excited to see this group grow into something awesome,� Nikbakht said. Aside from VOLT being co-ed, it differs from the other a cappella groups on campus in that members are not required to be involved in the choir, which Merritt acknowledges is a fairly restricting time constraint for many students wishing to participate in an a cappella group. “As long as you know how to use your voice, that’s the biggest thing we’re looking for,� Merritt said. Students will have the opportunity to show
off their voices and audition for VOLT this Thursday through Saturday. Judging from the interest on the group’s Facebook page, current VOLT members are hopeful for a big turnout. Since June, VOLT has received over 200 likes on Facebook as well as a fair amount of interest via email. Merritt is encouraged by how well the group has fared so far, in addition to how well a cappella in general is being received as it becomes more mainstream. She credits this to the popularity of Pitch Perfect and groups like Pentatonix and the Vanderbilt group, the Melodores, who won NBC’s The Sing-Off holiday special. “I’m especially excited for auditions and to be on the other side of table listening to newcomers,� Nikbakht said. “I’m hoping that freshmen hear about this upcoming group and audition and have fun!� For more information about auditions, visit https://voltauditions.youcanbook.me
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The Daily Beacon • Thursday, August 20, 2015
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Brick painted in Ferguson, Mo. in response to the Ferguson protests and riots. Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon
Mural repainted on the side of an old restaurant in Ferguson, Mo. in response to the Ferguson protesting and riots. Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon
“Straight Outta Compton” paints rap supergroup in realistic light Sterling Martin Copy Editor Few movies ever successfully show a complete range of emotions—from happiness and humor, to fear and sadness, to hope and pride—and pull it off to make a substantial impact on society. “Straight Outta Compton” is one of those exceptions. The biopic, distributed by Universal Studios, is segmented chronologically to capture each time period of the group’s evolution. In the beginning, the formation of N.W.A. is detailed with original members Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren. The group follows Eazy-E’s lead after meeting their future manager, Jerry Heller, and together they start Ruthless Records. Other important artists are featured, including Snoop Dogg and Tupac, to show exactly what was happening in the hip-hop scene during each time period. A somewhat simplistic cinematic approach allows the story to feel more realistic, and further serves as a way to de-glamourize the events surrounding N.W.A. There isn’t a great deal of street or gang violence shown, which allows the film to focus more strictly on the group’s rise to fame.
The violence shown instead is either social or internal. Certain groups are vilified through examples of police brutality and biased journalism, and a couple of individual characters are clearly painted as antagonists as well.
Suge Knight, co-founder of Death Row Records with Dr. Dre, is a primary villain through the ways in which he intimidates those in the music industry -- managers and artists alike -- and the way he uses violence to gain power. Jerry Heller also becomes an antagonist when Ice Cube finds out about Heller’s schemes, the event which initiates the breakup of N.W.A. Additionally, the police and the media are shown in a negative light, serving as a springboard to launch N.W.A. into success. The events leading to the creation of one of their more famous songs, “F*** tha Police,” is well documented, and later the song leads to the group’s arrest after they disregard a warning by Detroit Police to not play it. Eventually the group receives a warning from the F.B.I. about their music’s content, and true to character the musicians respond by trying to expose the government as bullies through media. In the film, the documented beating of Rodney King by Los Angeles Police in 1991 is shown in order to draw attention to the similarities between police behavior then and now. In light of all the recent police brutality cases, especially those pertaining to race, the timing of the release of “Straight Outta Compton” could not have been more appropriate.
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Thursday, August 20, 2015 • The Daily Beacon
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Top recruiting prospects visited Tennessee over weekend Stephen Kasper Staff Writer
The Tennessee football offseason is nearly over. But recruiting season never stops. As Tennessee prepares for the upcoming season, the coaching staff has also been hard at work to make sure the future of the program is filled with talent. Here’s a quick update on some of the top recruiting storylines heading into the season. Nation’s Elite Visit Open Practice, Have Portraits Painted on Rock-Tennessee held its annual open practice on Saturday where some 40,000 fans were given a preview of the team and season to come. Also in attendance were five of the most highly rated prospects in high school football: four-star receiver Kyle Davis and five-star athlete Mecole Hardman Jr for the 2016 class, as well as five-star cornerback Deangelo Gibbs, four-star athlete Maleik Gray, and four-star linebacker Breon Dixon for the 2017 class. In a ploy to get the prospects’ attention, one artistic fan even painted Tennessee’s iconic “Rock” with each of the players’ faces with a caption reading “Are you the next great face of the Vols?” While none of the players are currently committed to any school, they seemed to hit it off with one another and are reportedly planning to visit Knoxville together again when the Vols face off against Oklahoma on September 12th. Vols Solidifying QB Position- With Joshua Dobbs as the likely quarterback for the next two years and current freshman Quinten Dormady impressing in fall camp, the coaching staff seems pleased with the development of the quarterback group. As fellow freshman Sheriron Jones will continue to compete with Dormady this season, the Vols will also add current 2016 commit Jarrett Guarantano to the competition next year. However, quarterback recruiting never stops. And as of right now, Tennessee is an early favorite to land both Hunter Johnson in 2017 as well as Trevor Lawrence in 2018 – both of
which are rated the number-one quarterbacks in the country for their respective class. Speedy Running Back Commits to Vols- Recruiting the running back position has been repeatedly stressed by the coaching staff as one of the most important priorities for the 2016 class. On July 30th, Carlin Fils-Aime, a four-star running back from Naples, FL, gave the Vols their first running back commitment of the class choosing Tennessee over fellow SEC team Auburn. “As of today, I am a Tennessee commit,” wrote Fils-Aime on his Twitter account. Although Fils-Aime isn’t currently rated as high as some of the other running back targets on Tennessee’s board, he still holds offers from multiple college powerhouses including Alabama, Georgia and Michigan. At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, he is known for his speed and quickness and is expected to contribute as soon as he arrives to campus next summer. What to Watch For- The Vols are still searching for depth at the offensive line position and adding four-star offensive tackle EJ Price to the class might be another one of the staff’s highest priorities. Price told the Beacon that Tennessee was “one of my best visits” and that the Vols are “definitely in my top 3.” Expect a strong push by the coaching staff to gain Price’s services. It seems multiple big-name prospects for the 2016 recruiting class are nearing a commitment decision and four-star legacy safety Nigel Warrior might be the first to do so. Although Alabama and Georgia are still in the picture, Tennessee has been the slight favorite for quite a while and he may pull the trigger sooner rather than later. Another prospect to watch is four-star defensive lineman Emmit Gooden of Brownsville, Tenn. Gooden had been verbally committed to the Vols until late April when he decided to step back and re-evaluate his recruitment. Luckily for Tennessee, Gooden has remained high on the Vols and has continued to visit the University multiple times. Tennessee is still the favorite to land him and his re-commitment could come very soon.
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Barnett is revered as a leader by older and younger players alike, which the sophomore defensive tackle describes as humbling. “Whoever needs help on my team, I try to help out,” Barnett said. “Last year, I started out kind of nervous, and I got less nervous as the year went on. This year, I feel a whole lot more confident going in, and I know what to expect.” With Barnett at the helm, the team has up to ten players that could readily play defensive lineman at any time this season. Barnett, Danny O’Brien and Kyle Phillips are just a few of the options, and Stripling said he is excited about having so many potential starters on his line at once. “I hope this year’s more like a puzzle,” Stripling said. “I hope I struggle each week to figure it out and to find out which pieces to put in there.” Although many regard the Vols’ defensive line as elite, O’Brien said he feels that their reputation remains largely insignificant once he’s on the field.
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“All that hype, none of that matters. All that matters is when you get on the field, you strap up your helmets,” O’Brien said. “That guy on the other side of you doesn’t care how much hype you got. It’s about what you put on film, and that’s what we’re doing. We’re putting our resumes on film.” While Barnett’s breakout freshman season will garner him more attention from opposing offensive lines, the depth the Vols have established along their defensive front should make life a little easier for him this season. Senior Curt Maggitt eclipsed Barnett’s sack total by just one last season, making a dangerous weapon at defensive end, while the additions of highly touted freshmen tackles, Kahlil McKenzie and Shy Tuttle should give the Vols much needed help up front. With the increase of talent this season, Barnett should get more one-on-one opportunities on the edge, allowing him to continue wreaking havoc on opposing backfields. “If they focus on me, my teammates are just gonna open up and get sacks, and make big plays,” Barnett said. “It gets me excited, because I know we’re gonna be good ... We just have to go out there and practice and prove it to everybody when the season comes around.”
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Gaulden ready to shine in nickel position
Jonathan Toye
Sports Editor
Sophomore Rashaan Gaulden mentioned one goal for Tennessee’s defense: to be among the best units in 2015. And much of the defense’s success in 2015 depends on his position—the nickelback. The nickelback has many responsibilities in the secondary, but the primary duty is to cover the slot receiver—a position Tennessee struggled to contain at times in 2014. The Vols secondary allowed Alabama’s Amari Cooper to catch nine passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. The next game against South Carolina, slot receiver Pharoh Cooper snagged 11 receptions for 233 yards and two scores. But that was 2014. In 2015, Gaulden is poised to claim the starting nickel position. Sophomore Rashaan Gaulden tackles a “I feel really comfortable (in the nickel) just from my background,” player from Ole Miss during a game last Fall. Gaulden said. “Playing a lot of Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon nickel last year to starter Justin importance of that nickel position. They keep Coleman, I feel like I looked up to him, and he brought me up and taught me preaching to me how important, how locked the position very well last year, so I am very in I need to be on a daily basis and how I have to bring it every day just to be able to perform comfortable with it right now.” Nickelbacks have to be fast with a lot of in that position. “It’s motivation that the (coaching staff) space to cover. They also have to be physical too, as they are expected to help stop the run can trust me. It is also motivation that my teammates are trusting me as well at the nickel when necessary. Then, there is covering slot receivers. position. I am just trying to take that and run Alabama’s Cooper might be playing in the with it.” The Spring Hill, Tennessee native has other NFL this season, but the SEC still has talented goals in addition to helping the Vols’ defense players at the position. realize its potential. He doesn’t want to be just And Gaulden is ready to face them. “I am studying these guys week in and week a serviceable defensive back, but a catalyst for out,” Gaulden said. “I know who I have to go the secondary. It’s a secondary that could be really good against. It’s just that confidence level you have to have as a (defensive back) that none of in 2015. The Vols return two senior starters the (slot receivers) can make you stress over at the safety positions—Brian Randolph and LaDarrell McNeil—and junior All-SEC cornerthem.” Gaulden’s coaches also have expressed con- back Cameron Sutton. And the coaching staff believes the secondfidence in him. Both head coach Butch Jones and defensive coordinator John Jancek have ary has a good nickel, too. “Rashaan has made some great plays,” praised Gaulden’s performance at nickel on different occasions. Jancek said after Monday’s Jancek said. “He is still learning, and there practice that he trusts Gaulden in the nickel are nuances of things he has to figure out and adjust to. I like the way he is playing. I like spot and is keeping him there. “It’s a good relationship (with the coaching Rashaan’s game. He is a physical player. He staff), very building,” Gaulden added. “I mean doesn’t say a whole lot. He just goes out and they talk to me all the time. They stress the puts his bodywork on film, and that is what I love about him.”