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Friday, August 30, 2013

Issue 08, Volume 124

Organizations gain familiarity with students Savannah Gilman Staff Writer

Amanda Bouldin Contributor Sweating in the 80 degree weather, students lined Volunteer Boulevard on Thursday as scents wafting from industrial-sized grills promised a free meal at the 7th Annual Kick Off Cookout hosted by Career Services. Along with food, the event provided students with comprehensive information on Career Services resources, door prizes and games. Allison Lynch, a junior in child and family studies pursuing a master’s degree in education, was pleased to learn that the event provided more than just a good burger. “I was impressed at the turnout,” Lynch said. “[Career Services] truly knows how to draw in students and you can tell that they want students to enjoy their experience here because they work really hard to help you be successful and reach out to the student body

with events like today.” Beside the line of students was a row of tents where representatives from Enterprise, Clayton Homes and Target were on location handing out free prizes and answering student’s questions. Other sponsors included Aramark, Pepsi Co. and 21st Mortgage, who provided food, drinks and other materials for the event. Staff members and volunteers from WUTK 90.3 FM “The Rock,” an independent non-commercial radio station produced by students, provided a live broadcast of the event as well as free posters, bumper stickers, coupons and more. For Tony Farina, the underwriting and digital media sales director of WUTK, the event was a great opportunity for the station to provide entertainment. “[The cookout] has been going on for years [and] is a good thing to make people aware of our station and expose them to unfamiliar music that they now can access anywhere on their phones,” Farina said. Working the event also

allowed WUTK to help their sponsors, such as McDonalds and Hardees, reach the student body. Career Services, a division of Student Life, featured their various resources, like career counseling, career exploration classes and personality assessments to guide students in their choice of major and career decisions. Pam Crutsinger, a senior in nutrition and a Peer Career Advisor in the Student Success Center, was excited about the turnout as well. “Career Services is welcoming back students at the beginning of the year, and we’re really excited,” Crutsinger said. “We are promoting what we do and are hoping people come now and come to us throughout their time here.” Also on Thursday, the Student Success Center hosted an open house providing students with an opportunity to tour the new facility on the third floor of Greve Hall and meet staff members of the center. Visitors were offered complimentary cookies, bev-

Job fair offers students extra cash

Local rock band returns to its Knoxville roots Hayley Brundige Staff Writer

Taylor Gray Contributor Spare cash. It is highly coveted by college students, but undeniably hard to come by. To help UT students fill their empty wallets, campus officials are bringing the Knoxville job market to campus. Career Services will host an on-campus Part-Time Job Fair next Wednesday where employers from more than 40 companies will be in search of part-time workers. “The Part-Time Job Fair is a great opportunity for students looking for employment on campus and in Knoxville and the surrounding communities,” Joann Jeter, assistant director of Career Services and Job Location and Development, said. Career Services, which is also responsible for Hire-AVol, will host the event in the UC Ballroom from 2-5 p.m. First held in 2000, the Job Fair is now a Career Services staple held annually. Each fall, students take advantage of this opportunity to speak with employers from a variety of fields. See JOB FAIR on Page 2

erages and goody bags along with the tour. Since moving their location from across the street last August, SSC has settled into Greve Hall where their space consists of multiple rooms filled with space for students to receive academic assistance, converse with staff members or use one the available computers. The SSC gives students a place to receive academic coaching, tutoring and supplemental instruction. “Having this much space is really huge for us,” said Anton Reece, director of the SSC. “We can actually offer services on site. Between those two initiatives and this new location students find it accessible and convenient for them.” Two other locations have also been implemented to increase convenience for all students. SSC help can be found inside the newlyremodeled Commons area in Hodges Library and in South Hannah Cather • The Daily Beacon Carrick residence building in Russ Coughenour, left, serves Kathryn Bradley his Presidential Court. “famous hot dog sauce” at the Career Services Cookout on Aug. 29. See COOKOUT on Page 2

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Senior defensive lineman Jacques Smith runs conditioning drills during fall camp at Haslam Practice Field on Aug. 3. Smith suffered a broken hand on Aug. 7.

Defensive line injuries shakeup UT’s depth chart Troy Provost-Heron Assistant Sports Editor With question marks abounding in regards to defensive depth, at least the front seven of UT’s defense was solidified heading into the season. That is until the Vols lost some of those key players to injury during training camp. Senior defensive end Jaques Smith fractured his right thumb in practice on Aug. 6 and freshman defensive end Corey Vereen sprained his MCL in his right knee the very next day. “It’s adversity,” said senior defensive end Corey Miller. “It happens every day. Guys go down. Others step up.” Before his injury, Smith was

slated to be the starting “Leo” end, a position in defensive coordinator John Jancek’s 4-3 defensive system that represents a hybrid defensive end and linebacker combination. With his status uncertain for Saturday’s Austin Peay game, Miller, junior Jordan Williams and senior Marlon Walls will be asked to have bigger roles. “It lends itself to more players getting an opportunity,” head coach Butch Jones, said. “We have some veterans at that position who have played a lot of football here. … We have a standard of expectation at a position that will never change no matter who’s out there playing for us.” See INJURIES on Page 8

Local, blues-based indie rock band The Black Cadillacs will be headlining the Bijou Theatre for the first time on Nov. 8. The Black Cadillacs consider this headlining show to be a major accomplishment in their musical career. “The Bijou Theatre is kind of the crown jewel for Knoxville music,” John Phillips, rhythm guitarist for the band, said. “We’ve opened for other bands at the Bijou, but we’ve never done it as our show, so it’s going to be special.” The group was formed in 2004 and is comprised of five twenty-somethings hailing from different areas of Tennessee. The name of the band was inspired by an old Lightnin’ Hopkins song, a tribute to the band’s bluesy undertones. Although many sources claim The Black Cadillacs are based in Memphis or Nashville, they group caught their big break at various venues around Knoxville. “We started out playing gigs in the Fort,” said Will Horton, the band’s lead singer. “We played at World Grotto, Barley’s and Preservation Pub when we got old enough.” The running theme throughout The Black Cadillac’s story is determination, Horton said. “There have been plenty of shows that we would have rather skipped, but sometimes those shows end up being the

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After a humble start playing shows in the Fort, The Black Cadillacs will headline a show on Nov. 8 at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets for the show will be available for purchase beginning today. most fun,” Horton said. “We played in Nashville at least 20 times before we headlined there the first time at the Mercy Lounge. “Most of the time we didn’t get paid.” All five of the band members have day jobs but look forward to when they can solely focus on their music. Each juggle work schedules with tour dates. “When we’re in town we work as much as we can,” said Matthew Hyrka, the group’s lead guitarist. “We do weekend runs, which is four days on the road and then we come back to town and repeat the process.” The band attributes a lot of their success to people in the Knoxville community who have helped them along the way.

“This is the most supported and connected music community we have seen on the road,” Phillips said. “Nashville is great, but it’s a lot more competitive. “Because of the talent here in Knoxville and because there is a community to support them, bands can get better, learn how to play for audiences and play real venues.” Four out of the five members of The Black Cadillacs attended UT, and the group has formed a strong bond with the campus radio station, 90.3 WUTK The Rock. “I can walk into the radio station right now and hand them a CD and they’ll play it,” Phillips said.“They say they’re local music’s best friend and that’s 100 percent true.” See BLACK CADILLACS on Page 5

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Joshua Fu, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, explains how small scale models of Earth’s climate systems can help researchers study and better understand global and regional climate patterns at the Baker Center Energy and Environment Forum on Aug. 29.

JOB FAIR

Lambda Student Union offers LGBT support

continued from Page 1 Due to the variety of companies to be represented, students of all majors are encouraged to attend the fair. Visitors may find a chance to gain valuable experience directly relating to their major. Also welcome are those simply in search of income. Many can identify with Tiffany Shelton, a first-year kinesiology major. “I need money to pay for college and car insurance,” Shelton said. The fair will include employers like the Boys and Girls Club, Crowne Plaza, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Knox County Schools, Pilot Flying J, Designer Shoe Warehouse, Salvation Army, Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville, Tennessee Dept. of Human Services and Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation, Peace Corps and many more. With convenience in mind, all

attending businesses are located in Knoxville or the surrounding area. Information regarding on campus positions will also be available, with representatives present from Volunteer Dining, the University Center, Disability Services and Army ROTC. According to Jeter, past PartTime Job Fairs have attracted between 400 to 600 students. Although the fair takes place in the middle of a weekday, this should not deter students from coming in business casual attire and ready for an interview, Jeter said. To impress potential employers, Jeter suggests sporting a nice pair of slacks and avoiding shorts and t-shirts. For more information, visit Career Services’ Hire-A-Vol program website at http://career.utk. edu/hire-a-vol/.

Jan Urbano Contributor For most organizations and clubs, the beginning of the school year means hosting parties and events to lure new members. One campus organization, however, decided to take a different route. The Lambda Student Union held a “Back to School” Luau in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building Wednesday. Decorated with a tropical Hawaiian theme, the luau featured balloons, beach balls, tropical fauna and cocktail umbrellas for attendees to put in their drinks. Originally intended to attract new members, the luau is an annual tradition for the Lambda Student Union. Yet this year, the executive board

decided to change the event’s typical schedule to align more closely with how the organization usually works. “Our back to school event usually happens during the first week of classes, and then we have regular meetings,” Michael Porter, president of the Lambda Student Union and senior in political science, said. “This year, we combined the luau and a normal meeting time so that people [would] get familiar with our location. Having this luau is different – I don’t see any other luaus happening on campus.” Dozens of students showed up at the free event, chatting with each other and eating food that the executive board prepared and brought to the event themselves. Members of the Lambda Student Union considered the event a success. “I think the event was great,” said Alssa Garbien, public relations coordinator for the club and senior majoring in communications. “A lot of people came out, everyone was socializing. It looks like a good turnout for Lambda this year.” Aside from gathering people together, the organization also strives to connect the

LGBT community and their allies at UT. As their website states, Lambda Student Union “is the only student-led organization on campus that provides a means of communication among lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex and allied students (LGBTQQIA) at the University of Tennessee.” “The purpose of our organization is to build a community of support, acceptance, within the group setting, such as in the Lambda meeting, and also educate the UT community and the public about LGBT issues and rights advocacy,” Porter said. “It’s a dual purpose – we want to build a community within Lambda, and push for the UT and Knoxville community to be more accepting and appreciative of diversity, including LGBT issues.” Encouraged by the positive reception, the group plans to use future luaus to raise awareness about the organization and LGBT support. “With this event, we want to show people, especially the LGBT community, that there are others who care about them,” AJ Knowles, junior in political science, said. “We want to show that not only

do we support them, but that there are others who are willing to provide time and ideas to help advance LGBT issues and rights advocacy.” In the coming year, the Lambda Student Union also wants more input and involvement from its members. “We want to push our members to get involved,” Porter said. “We want them to give their feedback on what they want to do with this organization, and what they want to see. With more feedback and more members, we can learn how to work better with each other and hopefully find more ways to be more supportive and successful in LGBT subjects.” For those who are interested in joining, the organization is open to all students. Meetings are in HSS Room 69 from 6-7 p.m. every Wednesday. More information can be found at their UTK website, www.web.utk.edu/~lambda/ events, and Facebook page, www.facebook.com/lamb dastudentunion. The Lambda Student Union can also be followed on Twitter at @utlambda.

chance to hear about opportunities that have opened up to them since becoming upperclassmen. “We had over 300 sophomores come out and participate,” Reece said. “It was like an informational and resource fair.” The SSC aims to provide an easy way for students to receive quality tutoring and academic help in all areas, officials said. “We do not turn anyone

down,” said Joyce Benson, the front office manager in the SSC. Students of all years and majors may contact the SSC for extra help with any class. For more information on the Student Success Center visit www.studentsuccess.utk.edu. For more information on Career Services, visit their offices located at 100 Dunford Hall. They can also be followed on Twitter at @VolCareers or liked on Facebook.

COOKOUT continued from Page 1 Staff members work as trained tutors and academic coaches, and undergraduate students also provide supplemental instruction. Students who are interested in working at the SSC may apply at the beginning of the semester to assist fellow students in a course that they have taken in a previous semester. The SSC hosted the SophoMORE Fest for the first time during Welcome Week. The event gave sophomores a

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Externalities drive capitalism to success more than failure To Be Prosise by Adam Prosise I hate subwoofers. There’s nothing more annoying than pulling up to a red light next to someone – usually in an ‘89 Honda Civic with a spoiler – who is blasting music so the inhabitants of a graveyard can hear it 10 blocks away. Thanks to the 500W subwoofer, you don’t hear the music. Instead, you feel it pounding inside your skull. I’ve long held that I could achieve the same effect by banging my head against a wall for half an hour. But I digress. How many times have you experienced that? How many times have you been affected by the actions of others when you have no say-so in the matter? We all have. Since we have all found ourselves in this situation, we can relate to the economic condition known as externalities. Defining an externality is easy: externalities occur when the external cost of some action or transaction does not accurately reflect the cost or benefit of that action to others. Essentially, the gentleman in the car does not know the cost his subwoofer is inflicting on me – a pounding migraine. This is the perfect example of an externality because the external cost of his music imposed on me is not accurately reflected to him. Paradoxically, externalities in market transactions are both a blessing and a curse on society today. The ever-present reality of market externalities shape the world we live in, and even a basic understanding of this phenomenon will reap many benefits. Serious negative externalities in modern markets take different forms. The external costs from things like morbid obesity and industry pollution result in external costs to society in the form of increased healthcare costs and even premature death. Positive externalities – which are just benefits that accrue to some third party or bystander because of an individual’s actions – exist as well. A prime example of a positive externality is education. Education is largely a private benefit, but there are positive benefits society gains as education proliferates. Harvard economist and former chairman of the President’s Council of Economic Advisors N. Gregory Mankiw elaborates: “A more educated population leads to more informed voters…lower crime rates…may encourage the development and dissemination of technologies…and higher productivity and wages for everyone.” So externalities can be positive or negative, but why should the average student at UT care? Within the understanding of economic externalities one finds the true beauty of the free-market system. In any other economic system, private characteristics such as self-interest and ambition in the market would result in negative external costs to society as a whole. But the free market is an entirely different animal. It takes the natural human instinct for self-preservation and success and uses it as fuel for the engine of economic success that yields gains to the individual and society. Bill Gates created Windows – not because of benevolence, but because he could provide a platform which would make money. Virtually every technological innovation that built the modern world – from Cyrus McCormick’s mechanical reaper to Henry Ford’s automobile – was invented with one main goal: financial gains for the inventor. When enacted in the context of the free market, actions made in self-interest render a net benefit to all – with the gains made at no expense to a third party. Nevertheless, negative externalities are a hot-button issue for politicians. The reason they perennially appear in stump speeches and headlines in the media is simple: it provides moral justification for market intervention. Not only does this garner favorable public opinion, but it creates a moral imperative for their election. Unfortunately, the public follows blindly and the low information populace comes away believing our freemarket system is fundamentally flawed. All too often, this fallacy prevails and the economic consequences of the intervention pose a higher cost on society than the initial cost of the negative externality. Don’t get me wrong, negative externalities can be a serious problem and should be used as a metric to determine the role of government in our lives. However, in the words of Hoover Institute economist Thomas Sowell: “[Negative externalities] do not provide a blanket justification or a magic word which automatically allows economics to be ignored and politically attractive goals to be pursued without further ado.” When addressing these problems, we must not derail the free-market system which has produced the highest standard of living society has ever seen. Adam Prosise is a senior in economics. He can be reached at aprosise@utk.edu.

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Weight training strengthens life at UT Working Out Happiness by

Andrew Fleming Everyone should lift weights. No, I’m not saying to start cutting the sleeves off of all of your T-shirts and eating raw eggs for breakfast. I’m saying that weight training is one of the single greatest ways you can spend your time here at the University of Tennessee. On top of the obvious – and less obvious – health benefits, weight training is an incredibly rewarding hobby. There’s something so wonderfully primal about picking up something heavy and putting it back down, only to find you can pick up even heavier things the next time you try. Weight training has kept me sane through many years of intensive science courses – another love/hate relationship of mine – all the while pushing me to better myself. First, let’s get some misconceptions out of the way. Lifting weights is not about “getting big.” Girls, you’re not going to go full Hulk Hogan by picking up some dumbbells. Gaining mass is actually not as easy as one would think. This is why body building is a professional sport — it’s difficult to do. So, you’re wanting to burn calories? That’s

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So start small. No one will laugh at you. Even the types of people that look like they eat your body mass for breakfast started your size. When I first tried to bench press, I could barely lift the bar. It takes time to develop the auxiliary muscles used to keep everything balanced. Want to make good progress and avoid weight-to-face contact? Use good form. YouTube is your best friend. Don’t go and try to squat three times your body weight on your first day. Improper squats can do permanent injury to your back. Take the time and do your research on the front end, and you’ll get much better results. If you have a friend that lifts, tag along to the gym next time. Having a teacher and a spotter is a great start. Lastly, have a routine and write everything down. Writing down your performance daily not only helps you know what to try next time, but it provides a diary of your own road to fitness. It also makes you feel guilty when you have to leave a day blank after filling up so much white space on the page. Just take everything one step at a time, and you’ll be hooked before you know it. Divide your muscle groups across the week and give yourself time to rest when you need it. And don’t you dare skip leg day. Andrew Fleming is a junior in neuroscience. He can be reached aflemin8@utk.edu.

Close calls remind students to beware the Fort Searching for

Serendipity by

Annie Blackwood Fort Sanders. It just sounds like an eerie name if you ask me, yet many people make the choice to walk home late at night alone through this dark place. We often hear the rare horror stories of someone getting attacked, but it has become such a common occurrence that many people almost brush it off. Four of my friends have been attacked in the Fort, and at one point I was in danger even with a large group of guys around me. All of the stories I have heard have been traumatic. For some reason, I still find myself walking home alone for various reasons instead of waiting the 15 minutes for the T. I guess I had never really taken the time to think about how life-altering an attack can be in the Fort, and I think we all often think that something severe will never happen to one of us. At least I know I did. This Monday night, an event known as “PDM” occurred among the students of the University of Tennessee. In my mind – and I am sure the mind of others – nothing bad could happen on this night because so many

people would be out and about. Along with the mass amount of people, freshmen who do not know their way around yet were seeking help to safely stumble their way home after a long night. I found myself walking home alone yet again, arriving safely at home. To my dismay, one of my friends did not. At approximately midnight, in the peak of PDM madness, a woman who shall remain anonymous walked out of a house on Clinch Avenue, very close to the strip. Chipotle was in clear sight and there was decent lighting around the area. She was leaving a party to return home with one of her friends who was already in the car. On her way out to the car, she felt a weird notion. In the blink of an eye, 10 to 15 men in all-white shirts surrounded her, circling as if she were a piece of meat. They quickly began yelling vulgar words at her, saying things like, “we are going to rape you.” Not only was she afraid of what would happen to her; what was said was also defiling. Hysterical, as anyone would be, she tried to make a get-away and somehow broke through the circle of men. She sprinted into her friend’s car, where her companion had already called the cops. Police showed up and attempted to work out the situation at hand. After dealing with all the details, my

traumatized but unharmed friend was safely returned home. She was not being dumb by any means; she was merely walking to her car. The danger, however, lies in those who surround the Fort and what their goals may be. As easy as it is to just walk home alone and not wait for the T, we have to be careful young adults. Whether returning from a party, the library or just a friend’s house, women and men alike face an ever-present risk of being mugged, attacked or raped in the Fort. I never thought anything would happen to any of my friends or I, and luckily nothing extremely serious actually occurred. But if she had not gotten away, it could have been a devastating experience. As a student body, I believe we should be more aware of our surroundings as well as more cautious when making the choice to walk home alone. As frustrating as the bus system can be sometimes, I think our best bet is to wait it out or walk in groups to prevent further attacks. I find the wait to be well worth it when I think of the end result. For a Fort, our neighborhood is simply not as safe as we may like to think. Annie Blackwood is a junior in communications. She can be reached at ablackwo@ utk.edu.

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what’s so incredible about lifting weights: the more muscle (not size) you put on with weight training, the more calories your body uses, even at rest. Translation? Getting fit with weights has a snowball effect of getting you in continually better shape. A person that has done a month of weight training can eat the same food as someone who hasn’t and will process it more efficiently. Although cardiovascular exercise may raise your metabolic rates during the actual exercise, weight-bearing exercises can raise these same rates for much longer durations. It’s kind of like you’re working out, even when you’re not working out. The mistake that many people make is doing too much too fast. While this is perilous in all realms of gym-life, it is especially so in the weight room. Weights, by nature, have a significant amount of weight to them. Lifting them above you with incorrect form or underdeveloped muscles can result in gravity forcing them back down upon you. Your body has these amazing sensors in your tendons that tell your muscles to stop trying if they think that tearing is possible, so at times, whether or not you drop the weights is not even really consciously up to you. It’s hard to look up at a hundred and eighty pounds on a bar and tell it not to collide with your face when your muscles have already given up.

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ARTS & CULTURE BLACK CADILLACS continued from Page 1 The group considers building a local support system to be one of the most important things for up-andcoming bands can do. “We played 40 to 50 times in Knoxville before we ever took it on the road,� Phillips said. “We’re a better road band as a result of being a good local band. We’ve seen other bands on the road that didn’t build up their local market first and they just don’t have the same support or experience.� After playing a show in Nashville earlier this year, The Black Cadillacs

caught the attention of Red Bull and were asked to be a Sound Select Artist. Red Bull sent the band to the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas in March. At the nine day indie music festival the group played alongside bands like Vampire Weekend and Local Natives. Though they fear that admitting it will ruin their rock and roll image, the band’s music has been used on several television shows such as “Dallas,� “Whitney,� “Nashville� and “Necessary Roughness.� As for advice, The Black Cadillacs said local bands should stay true to who they are and take a “just do it� approach to their dreams. “If you really love it, just keep at it and good things will eventually

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come,� Horton said. “It’s important that you remain authentic.� “When opportunities do come, be available, be ready,� Phillips said. “We always say yes and then figure it out on our end later.� Recent success aside, The Black Cadillacs said they have by no means arrived. They hope to tour more extensively in the U.S. before possibly embarking on a European tour in 2014, the same year they hope to release their third studio album. “We want to continue to get better and do things on a higher and higher level,� Phillips said. “We always shoot for things that exceed our resources and maybe even talent.

“People ask us who our influences are and we say The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and The Who. These are really amazing bands that made incredible records. No, we can’t make music like that yet, but we’re going to.� The Black Cadillacs will be performing at the Bijou Theatre downtown on Nov. 8 with The Delta Saints as their opening act. Tickets cost $10.50 in advance and $12.50 at the door and will be on sale as of Aug. 30. There will be a special VIP sound check party for the first 50 attendees who buy tickets to the show. For more information about The Black Cadillacs, visit www.blackcadillacs.com.

Boomsday celebrates 26th anniversary Corinne Smith Contributor Mix 400,000 patrons, hundreds of vendors, a 30 minute fireworks show and the result is one the largest firework shows in the southeast. However, to most Knoxville residents, this day of organized chaos is simply known as Boomsday. The annual Knoxville Labor Day fireworks spectacle is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 1. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. and will feature food vendors, contests, a family fun zone, merchandise and live entertainment. Boomsday goers can expect the fireworks show to begin at 9:30 p.m. and last until around 10 p.m., according to the Boomsday event calendar. For its 26th anniversary, Boomsday will be returning to its traditional location on the Henley Street Bridge, which has been under construction for two years. The company has been working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the city of Knoxville and Pyro Shows over the past several months to determine the best launch site for the event, according to Kim Bumpas, president of Visit Knoxville and a sponsor for the event.

“It is very important to continue to provide our community with a top-notch event year after year,� Bumpas said. “After much discussion, the Henley Bridge was determined the best location.� According to WATE, this year 20,000 shells will be loaded onto tractor trailers and rolled onto Henley Bridge before being launched over the Tennessee River in synchronization with music played by local radio station Star 102.1 FM. Boomsday is the largest Labor Day fireworks show in the nation and has been named one of the Top 20 Southeastern Events, according to the Southeast Tourism Society. The first Boomsday event was attended by a few hundred guests in 1987. However, the Labor Day stalwart almost didn’t become the tradition it is today, Christ Protzman, senior vice president for the Journal Broadcast Group. “There was a question whether or not we’d have Boomsday a second year,� Protzman said in an interview with WVLT in 2012. “Thankfully our city officials said ‘yes let’s keep going.’� This year 400,000 people are expected to attend Boomsday, an event that has become “Knoxville’s signature event,� according to Bumpas.

“Boomsday is a favorite tradition for many Knoxvillians and East Tennesseans,� Bumpas said. “It’s very important to continue to provide our community with a top notch event year after year.� Before the fireworks begin, family and friends can enjoy several activities including Paddleboard 101 classes taught by Billy Lush Brand, Rolling Video Games, Little Thunder Railroad and more, as found online. The NatureRaised Farms performance stage will feature live entertainment beginning with local soul R&B group, Soulfinger at 2:30 p.m. Cerebral Mechanics Dance Crew, which specializes in Underground Street Dance, will start at 5 p.m. followed by Nashville’s popcountry star Amanda Cramer at 7 p.m. Boomsday regular Stephanie Moss, an undecided freshman, said she cannot wait for the “delicious food, cool vendors and to see all the people.� Moss also said she is excited to see the fireworks finale this year, and encouraged all residents in the Knoxville area on Sunday to pay the event a visit. For those who cannot attend Boomsday, it will be aired live by WBIR at 9 p.m. For more information on events and parking, visit www. boomsday.org.

Naked DJ plays Pilot Light Liv McConnell Contributor

The naked DJ strikes again. Cole Murphy, the artist behind one of Knoxville’s preeminent native musical acts, Fine Peduncle, entertained audiences Wednesday night at the Pilot Light with his unique blend of electro-soul R&B and his signature semi-nude performance. “I suppose some people might think it’s a Miley Cyrus-like gimmick,� Murphy said of his act, where he is known for stripping on stage. “Really, it’s a performing function similar to shedding and growing, like an insect metamorphosis.� Murphy, a 2010 UT graduate in printmaking, said he draws much of his performance inspiration from this cathartic evolution of insects, a fascination that helped lead to the naming of his solo project. “I liked the alien-like sound of ‘peduncle,’� he said. “I wanted to create a hip-hop kind of character through this act. And then the actual, anatomical definition of ‘peduncle’ is a connective tissue that’s found in insects, arachnids, plants and human brains.� This allusion to interconnectedness is an example of the several fold spirituality that saturates Fine Peduncle’s music, according to Murphy. “I don’t subscribe to one particular faith, but a combination of different ideologies influence me and my music,� said Murphy, who was raised in a Southern

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Austin Peay to utilize passing game against Vols

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Dargan Southard Copy Editor Not one individual on the Austin Peay roster is familiar with 100,000-plus crowds or the physicality SEC defenses so often show.

Governor fans clad in red won’t make a dent in the endless sea of orange. But what first-year head coach Kirby Cannon will lead into Neyland Stadium is a veteran team, carrying a mindset that can be dangerous

to a relatively inexperienced group like Tennessee. The Governors have nothing to lose. “They’re going to come in here swinging, and we’ve got to make sure we’re prepared for that,” Vols offensive coor-

dinator Mike Bajakian said. Picked to finish last in the Ohio Valley Conference, Austin Peay will enter ShieldsWatkins Field as more than seven-touchdown underdogs. Overwhelming odds, but ones that do not leave Cannon the

least bit discouraged. “The whole key to playing up is to have some deep beliefs that you can match up,” Cannon said Tuesday on the Knoxville radio station, The Sports Animal. “If you do things exactly right along a plan, then you’ve got a chance to turn into the fourth quarter where the shock of a team hanging around in the fourth quarter sometimes can create some mistakes on their side.” Offensively, the Governors will rely heavily on line play, a cornerstone of the program for the last several years. Tackle Ben Stansfield – voted Preseason All-OVC by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors – headlines a veteran group vying for a fourth consecutive top-15 national finish in fewest sacks allowed per game. “They’re very experienced, and they were a national leader in least sacks given up, so we know that’s the strength of their team,” UT defensive line coach Steve Stripling said. “That’s why we’ve talked to our defensive line about establishing the line of scrimmage and being able to stop the run. We’ve got to be able to apply pressure with the front four.” Junior college transfer Andrew Spivey will start under center and lead a Govs offense that, according to Cannon, is “going to try to throw the ball around.”

“I’d like to become a throwing team,” Cannon told The Sports Animal. “I think that’s the secret to sometimes stepping up and beating people you shouldn’t. “If we throw it 50 times Saturday, I wouldn’t be surprised.” On defense, the Governors’ return nine starters from the 2012 campaign, highlighted by Phil Steele Magazine firstteam All-OVC defensive end Lousa Siliva. In addition, the senior from American Samoa was named to the 2014 Senior Bowl Watch List after recording five and a half tackles for loss and two sacks a season ago. “(Austin Peay) is a veteran group too defensively,” Bajakian said. “Their entire front seven is back. They’ve got a lot of depth. Even their backups played quite a bit last year, so they’re an experienced group.” Saturday’s matchup will be the Governors’ first attempt in 2013 to end their current 16-game road losing streak. “This week we’ve really been dialed in on Austin Peay, and we recognize that they have some players and playmakers,” UT defensive backs coach Willie Martinez said. “They’ve got some guys that have transferred in there that we know are really good players. They’ve got the attention of the football team, and we’re excited to play.”

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UT coaches eager for initial gameday experience David Cobb Sports Editor

For nearly nine months, the Tennessee football coaching staff has been selling its team to fans, recruits and anyone who will listen. Not once in the span has the staff experienced a specific aspect of the football program that head coach Butch Jones sees as a defining portion of that product. The void will be filled a couple hours before UT’s 6 p.m. Saturday kickoff against Austin Peay when – for the first time under Jones – the Vols trot down Peyton Manning Pass en route to Neyland Stadium to the tune of Rocky Top and a sea of cheering fans. ”It is the pride of who we are,” Jones said Monday of UT’s game day traditions. “That is Tennessee – running through the “T” is Tennessee. The Vol Walk is Tennessee.” Jones said that in total he will spend close to 100 hours this week in preparation for UT’s game with the Ohio Valley Conference opponent from Clarksville, Tenn. His assistant coaches, likewise, expressed respect for the Governors – a team coming off a 2-9 season. But men like offensive line coach Don Mahoney, who spent the last six seasons coaching with Jones at Central Michigan and Cincinnati, is also anticipating the festivities surrounding the game. “I can’t wait for the entire day with what all it entails,” Mahoney said. “Thinking back on all the greats that have played here and just the overall tradition of this place, I just get chills thinking about it.” The average attendance at Cincinnati – the previous stop of Jones and five UT assistant coaches – was 29,137 in 2012. Tennessee is expected to triple that on Saturday for the first-ever meeting between the Vols and Governors. Defensive line coach Steve Stripling admitted that he has not yet memorized all the words to Rocky Top – UT’s unofficial fight song – but he’s been taking cues from UT players on what Saturday will hold. “It’s been real interesting to be around our team,” Stripling said. “They take those traditions very seriously. The Vol Walk – they’re dead serious about that Vol Walk – so it’s been fun to see the kids’ reactions

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Smokey leads football players towards Neyland Stadium at the Vol Walk, a Tennessee Tradition, on Sept. 15, 2012.

and to actually learn from them.” Those six coaches experienced Neyland Stadium in 2011, when Cincinnati dropped a 45-23 decision at the hands of former UT coach Derek Dooley. The rest of the staff has coached in at least one game at the stadium in previous jobs. “I’ve been here, so I know what it’s like,” said Mark Elder, tight ends coach. “I’ve been on the other side. I know that the atmosphere here is second to none, so the only experience you’d have that would be comparable is actually being here.”

The assistants won’t be alone in experiencing things at UT for the first time. According to Jones, the Vols will play 16 or 17 freshmen on Saturday. “They call it pregame butterflies,” Stripling said. “I’ll definitely have them for a lot of reasons. We’re excited for the opportunity. It’s the first test. It’s going to be great to go out there and get an evaluation.” A win for UT would be No. 800 for the program. Only seven other schools have reached that plateau. “A lot of pride and hard work has gone in over the years here,” Mahoney said. “I can’t wait.”

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Corey Vereen, runs off field during the Orange and White game on April 20, 2013. Vereen suffered a knee injury on Aug. 9 in fall practice but is expected to return and contribute during the season.

INJURIES continued from Page 1 While he wasn’t on the preseason depth chart, Vereen made a name for himself in training camp. Coaches raved about his hard work in the offseason, and his push for playing time included a six-sack performance in the Orange and White Game on April 20. “I love him,” defensive line coach Steve Stripling said. “I promise you, at nine o’clock at night you’ll find him in (the football complex) doing something. He is the most motivated freshman I’ve ever seen in my career. He is unbelievable.”

Injuries haven’t stopped the pair from doing everything they can to help the team. Even though he had been injured three days prior, Vereen still became one of the first freshman to get the black stripe off his helmet because of the work ethic he continued to show while being sidelined. With stripe removal comes an unofficial initiation into the football program for newcomers. “Well, he had a big smile on his face,” Stripling said. “And I will say this, like every other

coach, I would’ve bet $100 that he would have got his stripe off first, and he would have if he hadn’t gotten injured. But he’s injured and the kid is still respected so much, because now he’s approaching the injury like he does football, with treatment 10 hours a day and film study five hours a day.” As for Smith, he has become a vocal leader for the defense in practice. “(Smith) is showing great leadership and energy and understanding that other guys are out there going through

the grind,” Stripling said. “He’s out there doing a great job of leading.” Smith is unlikely to play Saturday and Vereen will be out. Their statuses will be readdressed before the Western Kentucky game next week. “It’s tough, but like I said, we have to move forward,” Jancek said. “Nobody is going to feel sorry for us. It’s just a matter of trying to put the pieces of the puzzle together so that you can put the best team and defense on the field.”

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Forward Hannah Wilkinson edges out a defender during the Lady Vols’ soccer match against the Oklahoma Sooners on Aug. 23.

Lady Vols gear up for weekend challengers Joseph McCluney Contributor Following a loss at Samford on Sunday, the Lady Vols are looking to rebound this weekend as they face the No. 17 UCF Knights on Friday and the James Madison Dukes on Sunday. Head coach Brian Pensky believes the way to do that is through an improved defensive relationship between the

defense and midfield through to the front line. “We want to be more connected on the defensive side of the ball this weekend than we were last weekend,” Pensky said on Wednesday. “That was a little more of our focus today in training.” Defense will be key for the Volunteers on Friday. UCF (2-0-0) brings back seven starters from last season’s team and represents what Pensky

labeled “a pretty high-powered attacking team.” The Lady Vols were 2-1 against ranked opposition last year and are in the midst of carrying on that trend into 2013. Tennessee has not suffered back-to-back losses since Oct. 17, 2010, a stretch consisting of 41 consecutive regularseason matches. The Lady Vols said they have no intention of ending that streak as junior goalkeeper Julie Eckel has embraced the road challenges presented to the team. “I’m expecting a lot of enthusiasm and excitement from our whole team,” Eckel said. “It’s fun going to other peoples’ stadiums, because when you beat them, it’s exciting. (Playing on the road) brings us together.” Though Tennessee has lost three consecutive games in the state of Florida, Pensky maintains confidence in his group. “Our minds are going to be right and our bodies will be ready and we’re going to compete to win,” he said. The match against UCF on Friday is the marquee game of the weekend, and the team is not overlooking its match against James Madison on Sunday. Pensky described James Madison University as “a perennially top-50 RPI team” that brings in talent from all over the Virginia area.

“We’re going to have to be ready for that challenge,” he said. Sunday’s game against James Madison brings a different test to the Tennessee side, and signifies the second straight week the team will close its weekend with a midmajor opponent after playing a power conference team on Friday. The team is hoping to finish strong this weekend. “The bounce back will have to be huge,” Pensky said. “Last week we didn’t bounce back Friday to Sunday very well.” The split weekend will prepare the Volunteers for SEC games, where fixtures on Friday and Sunday, with long trips in between, are not uncommon. Jeckel enjoys road games almost as much as home games but the junior said nothing compares to playing in Regal Stadium. “We have the nicest facility in the nation,” Eckel said. “We have a great fan base. It’s an incredible environment to play in.” Assessing the team’s progression from last week, Pensky is assured of Tennessee’s mental readiness. “There’s a lot of focus, and that’s good,” Pensky said. The Lady Vols will start the weekend action at 7 p.m. on Friday in Orlando, Fla. and will then head back to Knoxville to play at Regal Stadium Sunday at 7 p.m.

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