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Issue 10, Volume 124
Syrian struggle boasts local ties McCord Pagan Copy Editor Think of Neyland Stadium, the size of it. Now think about it filled with 102,000 screaming fans. Now imagine every single person inside the stadium is dead. Roughly 100,000 people, enough to fill Neyland, have died in the Syrian Civil War during the past two and half years. In addition, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights reports that nearly two million have fled the country and at least five million are internally displaced. But how did this begin? After young boys were arrested in Daraa, Syria in the spring of 2011 for spray painting unflattering messages about Assad, citizens launched protests against the government. In response, President Bashar al-Assad resorted to military force, using live fire to kill those opposing his now 13-year rule. “The government responded badly and sent thugs – shabiha – and they started retaliating, beat some people up, some people died,” Joud Monla-Hassan, freshman
majoring in political science, said. “It just kept happening like that. They were peaceful and they ended up getting attacked by these thugs until they (the protestors) were militarized.” Monla-Hassan’s family was forced to leave Damascus when Assad started bombing the city. Her cousin, a protestor, was imprisoned and tortured for two weeks. Monla-Hassan’s father, Dr. Jaber Hassan, is a Maryville, Tenn. doctor with close ties to his native Syria. Hassan said Assad has exploited ideological differences between the Shiites and the Sunnis, using murder and death threats to encourage loyalty. “When you corner them, scare them, tell them terrorists are coming to take your life, they are confused and eventually will believe them (Assad),” Hassan said. According to Hassan, the Assad government deliberately allowed terrorist groups to create a haven in Syria. From his three trips to Syria as a doctor, Hassan noted that only terrorist camps have escaped the mostly indiscriminate bombing Assad has used against his own people. While terrorist groups are involved in the country, it
was after the regime’s attack against protestors that groups such as Al-Qaeda and the Al-Nusra Front became active. Hassan directly blames the government, saying that terrorist camps have been deliberately overlooked in order to promote further instability at home and hesitation by Western governments. “I think with recent events with the chemical weapons … it would be almost ridiculous if no one intervened,” MonlaHassan said. “I don’t think it should ever have gotten to the point of chemical weapons. … No one has been telling this guy [Assad] to stop. … I feel it shouldn’t have even gotten to the point of him using chemical weapons, it’s almost as if he was goaded on, no one has taken serious action, so that was kind of his green light to go ahead and use them and I think it’s awful. “Right now you can’t even take a side. You can’t even be pro-FSA, and you can’t be pro-Assad. You just have to be pro-common folk.” U.N. investigations have confirmed violations of human rights by both sides of the conflict, but emphasized that the Assad government has engaged in a far greater level of terror by turning its weap-
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More than 100,000 people have died during the Syrian Civil War. ons on civilian populations. America has focused more intently on the war in recent weeks, after Assad used chemical weapons to kill more than 1,400 civilians in late August. Secretary of State John Kerry announced two days
ago that Sarin, a nerve agent, had been detected in samples taken from those killed in Ghouta. This weekend, President Obama formally asked the Speaker of the House and Senate to give him open-end-
ed powers to move militarily against Syria. On Tuesday, Speaker of the House John Boehner publicly announced his support of the president’s plan, although an official vote stills looms before Congress.
ministries Biker shares gearhead tales Campus provide community Clint Shannon Contributor
What began as a simple bike ride for cyclist Dominic Gill morphed into something far more transformational: a transcontinental journey that would, as he later stated, restore his faith in the goodness of humanity. In 2005, Gill cycled from the top of Alaska to the bottom of Argentina. The Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center, a local hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts, received a special treat when the center hosted the cyclist on Saturday, Aug. 31. Carol Evans, executive director of the Legacy Parks Foundation which sponsored the event, stated that biking remains the “most popular” activity for college students,
both on Greenway Road and in the mountains. Evans believed Gill to be a perfect match for her group of avid bikers. Gill lectured on his personal outdoor adventure and discussed the opportunity Knoxville residents have to get out and do something special and unique. “A bicycle has no doors and no windows; (it) allows you to interact with the outside world, and allows the outside world to interact with you,” Gill said. “A tandem bicycle means that that interaction isn’t just limited to rest stops. You can actually get someone on and converse and share their story while you ride.” For Gill, the impetus for his journey began long before 2005. See ADVENTURE CENTER on Page 3
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The Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center promotes outdoor recreational activity as an important factor for the health of the community members.
Vols see leadership flowing from Worley David Cobb Sports Editor With a microphone in front of him, water bottle to his left and a seated throng of media members below him, Justin Worley answered several questions in a row on Monday. Then, finally, some relief came in the form of a question asked to Ja’Wuan James, the player UT’s junior quarterback shared the stage with. James is a senior charged with protecting the quarter-
back as the right tackle on UT’s offensive line, so he is familiar with how Worley performed and commanded the huddle in the team’s 45-0 drubbing of Austin Peay on Saturday. “You could tell as the game went on that he got a little swag in him,” James said as a slight smile came to Worley’s face. “He just started playing, and I like the way he is playing, and I like his leadership.” After competing for the starting job throughout fall
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camp against three freshman quarterbacks, Worley played the entire first half against the Governors before watching the second half with most of UT’s other starters. Though his final line featured just two incompletions in 13 attempts, he found areas to critique himself in preparation for Saturday’s 12:21 p.m. game against Western Kentucky. “There were a few throws that I missed,” Worley said. “I missed targets that could have
ended up being big plays. I missed Marquez (North) twice, a little bit behind him both times. I think that is just trying to get a feel for his route running.” Worley said timing with UT’s young receivers will come with continued repetition in practice, something the Rock Hill, S.C., native should get plenty of considering UT’s coaches seem to have settled on him as the starter for now. See OFFENSE NOTEBOOK on Page 6
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A multitude of Christian campus ministries call UT their home. The groups, which include Volunteers for Christ, CRU, Christian Student Fellowship and multiple church outreach programs, exist for students to explore and engage a religious realm. And according to members of each ministry, these programs wish to give students a sense of community while at UT. Volunteers for Christ is a group unique to UT’s campus which offers a plethora of activities and events for students as part of a campus outreach for Cornerstone Church of Knoxville. Weekly meetings are on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in AMB room 210. They also host tailgates and Fall and Spring Break trips. “It’s nice to have community on campus,” Zach Varnell, leader of VFC, said. “We like to see our ministry as a refuge for students to come and feel safe from the all the junk that happens on campus.” According to Varnell, their goal is to spread the Gospel around UT’s campus. J.C. Evans, senior in geography, said he found VFC to be a welcoming group. “I went to a bunch of other campus ministries, (and) never
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really fit in, but then a friend of mine brought me to VFC and I just felt more at home, natural, more welcomed,” Evans said. “People there were just generally more accepting and more excited to see me. The messages were great, the worship was great and the people were great.” CRU, formally known as Campus Crusade for Christ, is a campus ministry that focuses on diversity, according to CRU director Britton Sharp. CRU holds meetings every Thursday at 7:30 in AMB room 32. In addition, the group boasts a freshman retreat, fall retreat, tailgates before every home game and small groups in every residence hall. “Well, I think UT is a very diverse place ... and in that there are a lot of people coming from different places,” Sharp said. “So I think at CRU, one of the things we have to offer is a very broad diversity base. We have students from all over the U.S. and even some from a few different countries that are all at some point in their spiritual journey asking questions, and we want to be a safe place for people to ask questions and to process. “We don’t put pressure on people, but we challenge people to grow and to develop ... we want to challenge students to invest in UT, not just attend UT.” See VFC on Page 5
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Stock & Barrel uses local ingredients in their recipes. The restaurant is located at 35 Market Square in downtown Knoxville.
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If you are looking for a really good burger and a relaxing place to enjoy it, then head over to Market Square. There you will find the cozies newlyopened burger joint in town: Stock & Barrel. The restaurant opened next to Blue Coast Grille on Aug. 23. Stock & Barrel’s sign is reminiscent of something you might find on the outside of an Old West saloon; washed out wood with barely legible writing. The interior gives off a feeling of traveling back in time but with a modern twist. Dark brick and wood line the room. Rusted but chic light fixtures hang from the ceiling. It is like dining in a rustic barn only without the livestock. You can definitely feel the farm-to-table vibe that Stock & Barrel’s owners are trying to give off. The ingredients used in the food at Stock & Barrel are grown fresh and locally. The meat that goes into burgers such as “The ‘Merican,” comes
from Mitchell Family Farms, a family-run farm located in Blaine, Tenn. Stock & Barrel assures its customers the meat is hormone-free and all-natural. In addition to providing organic beef, the restaurant joined forces with Provence Breads & Café, Sweetwater Valley Farm and Benton’s Smokey Mountain Country Hams to provide the freshest breads, cheese and bacon. For those familiar with the Nashville area, Stock & Barrel is not unlike the Nashville favorite Burger Up, with a similar emphasis on old-style decor, tasty burgers and local ingredients. The importance of fresh food is not the only statement Stock & Barrel is trying to make. They also emphasize the importance of a comforting and friendly environment, which is something that is noticeable as soon as you step foot in the door. The staff is friendly. Each one is donning a T-shirt with a humorous saying on the back. They seat you as quickly as possible and you are soon greeted by your server.
Speedy service is something the group should add to their list of attributes. The food is just as good as the service. You can taste every bit of the home-grown ingredients in each bite. The appetizer menu is an assortment of fried vegetables such as fried tomatoes, pickles and even mushrooms. And if fried foods aren’t your thing, do not fret, there’s also options like spicy crab dip and pimiento cheese. Stock & Barrel takes pride in its burgers, especially considering it is the only main course option. If you’re looking for lobster tails or filet mignon, you have come to the wrong place. Not to say that Stock & Barrel only serves beef burgers, it also serves items such as “The Chicken and Waffle,” “The Salmon” and “Free Bird.” You can even get “The Elvis,” which is topped with none other than the King’s favorites, peanut butter and bananas. No matter what kind of burger you’re craving, Stock & Barrel can probably fill your appetite. See STOCK & BARRELL on Page 5
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ADVENTURE CENTER continued from Page 1 As a child, Gill’s mother often took him rock climbing, and he spent many hours outdoors. Later, as a 25-year-old biologist working in an office, Gill found himself longing for adventure. Having previously dabbled in filmmaking, Gill pitched an idea for a documentary to a local production company who decided to support him but declined to finance his project. Despite having to remortgage his home, Gill chose to
leave for Alaska. He decided to complete the ride on a tandem bicycle, which allowed him to pick up strangers along the way and chat with them while he rode. During his talk at the Adventure Center, Gill stated that some of his fondest memories were the “little pockets of hospitality” he encountered while touring the countryside. “I fell in love with a culture and a family,” Gill said, remembering various people he met
on his journey. Since finishing his original documentary “Take a Seat,” Gill has gone on to make “Take a Seat: Sharing a Ride Across America,” “Take a Seat: Egypt,” and “Take a Seat: Alberta.” For more information about rides through Mead’s Quarry and other upcoming activities, the Knoxville Outdoor Adventure Center can be followed on Twitter at @outdoorknox and liked on Facebook.
‘Noises Off’ to deliver twist on typical theater Hannah Cather • The Daily Beacon
Eric Cagley, graduate art student, works in the Ewing Gallery to prepare the space for Fransje Killaars’ upcoming show, “Color at the Center.” The exhibition will be on display from Sept. 12 through Oct. 21.
WHO IS PAIGE ATCHLEY? Samantha Smoak Online Editor Paige Atchley enjoys traveling to Myrtle Beach with her family, Smokey the dog and ice cream. She once aspired to be an actress, but now holds the position of SGA vice president and studies marketing with a concentration in international business and a minor in communication studies. Atchley agreed to an email interview with The Daily Beacon to discuss her plans for SGA this upcoming year, as well as to give us insight into her personal life. The Daily Beacon: Why did you run for office? Paige Atchley: I ran for office because I am passionate about the Student Government Association and all that it has done for students. Additionally, I wanted to play a part in “shaking up” the election process. I thought our whole campaign showed students that even if they started late and had a small budget, working hard and having good ideas could be the cornerstone of doing well in SGA elections and, ultimately, doing well in office. I also felt like our policy was very different from what students had seen in the past and could generate new ideas about what SGA could do. DB: What was it like to lead the campaign? What was difficult or rewarding about it? PA: It was tiring and stressful at times, but leading a campaign was by far one of the best experiences I have ever had. Uniting growing and established leaders from all over campus with one goal was surreal. Every day I experienced endless support and selfless love from everyone on our campaign, and it truly was inspirational. Even though Jake and I could not promise anyone anything in return, they never stopped working hard. There is nothing more rewarding that
having the opportunity to be a part of something like that. DB: What was the most memorable moment from the campaign? PA: The most memorable part of the campaign was standing outside on a very cold, very rainy Pedestrian Walkway with an umbrella and push-cards trying to make a last attempt to get voters to the polls. What made this so memorable? My mom and my dad were standing right beside me doing the very same thing. They drove up from Chattanooga that morning to help spread the word about the Baker-Atchley campaign. It’s hard to forget your mom handing out Capri Suns, all while promising every student that walked by that you would do a great job. It is also impossible not to remember your dad buying you lunch and encouraging you to sit for ten minutes before heading back outside, assuring that he would take care of anything that needed to be taken care of. These were the same wonderful parents that spent the last full three days of Spring Break helping me make every cupcake, muffin, candy-bag, and cookie that our campaign handed out. My parents’ support and dedication to our success was absolutely the most memorable part of the campaign. DB: What are your immediate long-term goals, and special project or plans you are excited about? PA: As a SGA, we are looking to work with UT Dining to create more dining contract flexibility, and we are going to begin the steps to create a walk-in ‘Minute Clinic’ concept in the Student Health Center. I’m particularly passionate about the walk-in clinic concept because it is something I have seen that many students, including myself, could have benefited from in the past and will appreciate in the future. DB: What is your favorite
childhood memory? PA: Every year my family went to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to camp when I was younger, and those times probably hold some of my favorite memories. There was always a lot of ice cream involved, and I got to boogie-board with my dad and granddad. I’m not sure it gets better than that. DB: What are your top two favorite things about UT? PA: Smokey is one of my favorite things about UT. I love dogs, and every time I see that Bluetick Coonhound, he steals my heart! My other favorite thing about UT is Ayres Hall. I have always been passionate about older builders because they hold so much history, and Ayres is absolutely beautiful. DB: What was the very first thing you wanted to be when you grew up? PA: I wanted to be an actress. However, I quickly realized that I have no theatrical talent, and I can’t sing… so that dream died pretty quickly. DB: If you could travel to any country, where would you go and why? PA: I would love to go to Honduras to do mission work. My dad has traveled there multiple times to work in an off-the-grid orphanage, and I have always wanted to go with him. I am hoping to make that dream come true after I graduate in May. DB: Is there anything you want to say to our readers? PA: I hope every student with an idea, a concern, or an issue feels comfortable bringing it to SGA. Also, all Senate meetings now have a Town Hall component at the very beginning. All students are welcome to come and speak their minds. Senate meetings are every other Tuesday at 5:15; you can see the calendar with the specific dates at www.sga. utk.edu. Follow Atchley on Twitter at @PaigeAtchley1 and follow SGA at @UTKSGA.
Kendall Thompson Contributor For those with the dream of peeking behind the curtain to delve into the world of magic that drives live performance, UT’s theater department is now making this dream possible. The department will put on Michael Frayn’s comedy, “Noises Off,” beginning Thursday and running through Sept. 22 at the Clarence Brown Theatre. “Noises Off” features a play within a play, following an English theater troupe as they stumble through their performances of a play entitled “Nothing On.” These characters deal with backstage romances and missed cues that haunt them from dress rehearsal to closing night, according to the CBT website. David Byrd, managing director of UT’s theater department, emphasizes the way “Noises Off” uses what happens behind the curtain as
humorous material. “It’s a hilarious farce,” Byrd said. “It really gives the audience member a chance to see behind-the-scenes.” The production, directed by Greg Leaming, boasts a cast of nine actors, whose resumes vary from graduate students and faculty to guests from New York and Chicago, according to Byrd. The Clarence Brown Theatre also offers a chance to go behind the scenes after the Sept. 11 and 12 performances of “Noises Off.” According to the CBT website, this will give attendees an idea of what happens behind the curtain at a real playhouse. Each tour begins 10 minutes after the show, and lasts between 15 and 20 minutes. These tours are free, and tickets must be reserved. “Noises Off” is the first play of the season and will be followed by various plays throughout the semester. “We are very excited for a great season,” Byrd said. “There is a wonderful mix of
comedies, dramas, and even a musical.” These productions include “A Christmas Carol” in November and Monty Python’s “Spamalot” in the spring. Casey Renegar, junior in psychology, is a fan of the variety of the CBT. “I would definitely recommend going to a play [at the Clarence Brown Theater],” Renegar said. “I’m looking forward to going to another performance sometime this year.” The CBT will feature an open caption performance during the Sept. 8 matinee, making it the first professionally-produced theater to offer this option in Tennessee. Students can buy tickets online, at www.clarencetheater.com/students. Prices range from $10 opening night to $5 for the remaining performances with a free performance scheduled for Thursday night. Tickets must be purchased individually, but if you wish to sit with a group, use the “Pick Your Own Seat” feature online.
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Syrian issues prod Americans from indifference What the World by
Rebecca Butcher You’re going to have a boat-load of flyers in your hand. During the first few weeks of school, every student interest group pushes their message out to fellow students. Amid the myriad of papers that have passed through your palms, however, I hope you did not skip over one particular notice. The person walking ahead of me last week did, blatantly ignoring it being thrust into his path. Curious, I accepted what my fellow pedestrian had not. The paper screamed out to me in bold red letters that “The Red Line Has Been Crossed.” If you’ve been paying any attention to the news, you’ll immediately think “Syria” or “Bashar al-Assad.” Puzzled by this ominous red line, I searched and found an answer from Telegraph TV’s YouTube channel. On a recording, I listened as President Obama stated “…a red line for us is that we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized on the ground ... that would change my calculus. “There would be enormous consequences if we start seeing movement on the chemical weapons front or the use of chemical weapons.” Obama said the preceding remarks on Aug. 2, 2012 to a group of White House correspondents about the possibility of Assad’s regime’s use of chemical weapons. Exactly a year later, the chemical attack occurred, killing more than 1,400 people, including children. It appears obvious that U.S. credibility is being tested. If we do not back up the policy that has been stated, we lose the authority we carry as “Leader of the Free World.” Others who share this sentiment include Arizona Senator John McCain, who met with Obama this past weekend along with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham to discuss the Syrian crisis. Any action our government does decide to enact will be a collective decision. A vote from Congress would have to decide America’s move, since no executive order has been pushed. According to a recent Huffington Post article, Obama is in favor of aiming a response strike at Syria, one which is “limited in duration and scope.” Investigations from the U.N. concluded Saturday, and Britain has stood strongly against any retributive action. In Russia, President Putin has said it is illogical for the Assad regime to chemically attack its people; but then again, the two countries are allies. On the other side of the international conversation, French President François Hollande has stressed that the questionable regime cannot go unpunished. Germany backs action as well. But should the U.S. take action? Is it our responsibility to be the world’s policeman? Of course it is. We have shouldered that responsibility since the global rebuilding after World War II. After we left our isolationist tendencies and came out on the international field as the superpower, it’s been our privilege and burden. Syria may be a regionally complex issue, but then again, so were many of the conflicts in which we have become involved. The question remains then if we want to act at the need of the innocently murdered. To many, this is what seems a simple answer of yes. Videos of the attacks have flooded the media, and many more pictures of the victims are everywhere. The government estimates that 1,400 people have perished in Syria due to chemical agents. What will be taken into account by Congress’ vote, however, is our ability in funds, energy and priorities to get involved. The Syrian-awareness flyer distributors clutched posters stating “Stop the Violence.” What instantaneously caught my eye was a child, pictured playing dead below on the pavement with fake bruises. He was perfectly still. He almost looked like he could be asleep. The child represented others, like himself, who would never wake. Right outside of Hodges Library in front of Volunteer Boulevard, the problems of the world and Damascus came knocking on our campus. The protestors’ flyers indicate ways to answer that call by contacting representatives, the Department of State, or donating to the Syrian American Medical Society. In which way would you vote; action or nonintervention? Rebecca Butcher is a junior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at rbutcher@utk.edu.
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From Orange County to Big Orange Country In Rare Fourm by
Julie Mrzinski During my freshman year of college, I went to Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, Calif. Living in Orange County, So-Cal is no joke and it costs your daddy’s fortune (or at least mine), so I returned to be a fiscally responsible adult. One gem I took with me from the O.C. was my dear friend, Rebekah. Granted, I didn’t actually take her with me, but our friendship lasted the test of a year’s time and she made it here this weekend for Labor Day. It’s not as if Tennessee is on the other side of the world, but it is insanely far from Southern California; to be exact, Knoxville and Mission Viejo are 2,188 miles apart. It’s far enough, and if you’re Rebekah Owen, you’ve grown up in Orange County your whole 21 years of life and the farthest east you’ve been is Utah. For Rebekah, Tennessee might as well be a different country. “The big things,” she said, “were the little things.” Starting on the shallow side of life, Rebekah thought the style of clothing had a wider variety, especially in sporty outfits.
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ates unity.” After a while, Rebekah gave up asking me, “Do you know them? Everyone acts like they’re friends, and like they actually care.” I’m not sure if we do, but it’s still a sweet idea. Rebekah’s first day here, she was studiously doing her homework in one of our solemn library cubicles. All of the sudden, a student behind her starts freaking out and comes running up to Rebekah, exclaiming, “Come here! Look at this bug!” Apparently, a house centipede had made its home in an outlet in one of our UT cubbies. The student told Rebekah, “I just had to share that with somebody.” This exchange symbolizes the time Rebekah had in Tennessee. She says personally she would have discreetly made her way to another cubicle without attracting any attention to herself. Rebekah felt everyone tried to involve her; when I had work on Saturday, three different people got her cell phone number so that she might have someone with whom to attend the game. Strangers rushed at her with connections. Like the house centipede, although in a foreign environment, she found her own outlet in our home sweet home. Julie Mrozinski is a junior in English. She may be reached at jmrozins@utk.edu.
Love yourself (but, dear God, not out loud) Crossing Cues by
Melissa Lee Well, ladies and gentlemen, it’s 2013, and I think, by now, we’re all pretty much in agreement that there’s something troubling with the impossible standards of beauty set upon us by popular culture, the media and modeling agencies that will, in the extreme, recruit their talent outside of treatment centers for anorexia. This is a problem. It’s good that we recognize it as such. It’s good that we do something about it. But I don’t think it’s that simple. It’s not just that we tell girls they have to look a certain way; we also tell them that they’re never allowed to think they look that way, or in any other way that is positive, really. I’m going to get a little personal here. As a wee little one, I was pretty sure I was something like God’s gift to mankind, set to grow up to be whatever the heck I wanted and marry a prince, too (my Magic 8 ball told me so). The world was my oyster.
By the time I was in the fourth grade, I was weighing myself multiple times a day and wincing at my 56-pound self. And it wasn’t that I had seen girls in magazines or on television and wanted to be like them. I had no idea how much the ideal 9-yearold weighed, nor did I particularly care. All I knew was that as a young female growing up in middle-class America, I was supposed to be unhappy with myself. That no matter the number that showed up on that scale, my reaction ought to be, “Too much.” Now the aspiring neuroscientist in me wants to attribute this to my undeveloped (oh, so undeveloped) prefrontal cortex. But the truth is that this conclusion I had reached wasn’t just some immature blip in reasoning. It wasn’t even really faulty. It was just that in my nine years of living and observing, I had come to the understanding that no one likes anyone who likes herself. Now, at twenty-one, that understanding hasn’t changed. This is a problem, too. It’s not just an issue of what’s seen as beautiful. It’s an issue of not being allowed to believe you’re beautiful. Campaigns for body image like Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty are good things.
Still, they don’t address the fact that no matter your size or shape or color, no matter how close you are to societal ideal, no matter how far you have come in believing in yourself, you are not allowed to say so out loud. That would be arrogance. Even now, I am very much concerned with how I can write this without somehow giving off the impression that I think the unthinkable—that I, myself, am beautiful. That’s a little ridiculous, isn’t it? We are so wary of crossing that fine line between self-esteem and self-importance that we have shifted the line into virtual nonexistence. And it goes beyond just appearance, too. We’re not allowed to publicly like ourselves in any capacity, whether it is in regards to intelligence, personality or in any of our abilities. We must, after all, be humble. So while we aspire to the unattainable perfection that the Internet, our televisions and our magazines are broadcasting to the world, it may be worthwhile to consider what our “humble” silence says to others as well. Melissa Lee is a senior in College Scholars. She can be reached at mlee48@utk.edu.
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She also said it was easy to pick out the frat boys due to the khaki pants and button downs, but I think we already knew that. She assumed the hipsters here were more authentic. “In Cali,” she explained, “everyone dresses up in hipster-style all the time yet don’t follow the lifestyle.” Everyone, she repeated, everyone has a southern accent. Even the ones with mild accents still say “y’all” frequently. The automobile life isn’t as hectic in Tennessee, according to Rebekah: “People aren’t trying to be crazy drivers. People move out of the way for you instead of passing you.” When I asked her how she imagined southerners might act before finding out herself, she proclaimed, “Well, I pretty much expected everyone to be just like Julie (yours truly); down to earth, excited, happy-golucky.” She concluded her preconceived notion was spot on. “It was clear that everyone is confident in themselves,” Rebekah said. “People are willing to bring their unique personalities to the table.” Rebekah thinks that her Cali-cohorts are always aware of their own ‘cool factor’ and put others down on the daily. “In California, people try so hard to stand out from the crowd and prove they’re ‘individuals,’” Rebekah said. “In Tennessee, people’s individuality cre-
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CRU also has a free smart phone application in the app store called “CRU865,� which has event descriptions and resources for those with questions. “Our desire is that everybody on campus would know that they are loved, valued and cared for, and there is somebody at UT that cares for them,� Sharp said. Different from the larger campus ministries is Christian Student Fellowship. CSF, which meets at 2001 Lake Avenue on Thursdays
at 8 p.m., uses its small numbers to help members feel connected, according to Hans Wangsness, junior in food science and technology. “I went there and they were just really welcoming and I felt like it was just something I had to be involved in,� Wangsness said. “When I was new, they made sure I was comfortable and they gave me food and they offered for me to be able to live there, which I did this summer actually. For new people coming in, it’s cool to see members treat
them how they treated me.� Wangsness said that they also have a church service on Sunday and a contemporary one on Monday. In addition to campus ministries, many churches have outreaches on campus. One of these is Antioch Community Church College Ministry, which holds their meetings on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the BCC. They also have tailgates and go on group outings such as hikes. “If you come, you’re going to find a place where you
can connect with people, like get real about who you are and what you want and where you are in your walk with the Lord and relationships and all that stuff,� said Logan Nester, junior in civil engineering. “You’re going to be brought into a community that loves to hang out and do stuff together.� There are many options for students interested in Christian campus ministry, but, according to VFC intern Jonathan Kingslow-Cruz, the most important thing is find-
ing a group of people to fit in with. “But really, find (a campus ministry) that you really want to be a part of and just go for it, and really get involved and really get to know those people and build relationships with people in there and find opportunities to serve in it and just enjoy it,� KingslowCruz said. “Enjoy this time in college and be a part of some organization.� For more information about these ministries as well as others, visit www.go.utk.edu.
For dessert, Stock & Barrel provides a wide variety of treats. With milkshake flavors like “S’mores,� “PB&J� and “Nutella� it’s hard not to save room for dessert. The menu also offers pies like “Deep Fried Apple Pie� and “Bourbon Peanut Butter Pie.� Stock & Barrel is a topnotch establishment. It offers a warm and cozy atmosphere and a menu that gives your insides the same feeling. If you’re looking for a place that emphasizes local growth and farm-fresh food, look no further than Stock & Barrel in Market Square.
‘Hall of Fame’ displays Big Sean’s versatility Cell Waller, III Contributor “Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player.� Just from the original title you can tell that “Hall of Fame� is intended to be Big Sean’s take on the legendary rap albums of the past. Following in the steps of mentors Kanye West and Eminem, whose sophomore efforts are arguably their best works, Big Sean has tried to recreate similar feelings on his newly-released project. A combination of the buzz generated by the initial single from the G.O.O.D music compilation “Cruel Summer� titled “Mercy,� the second single “Clique,� and Big Sean’s new mix tape “Detroit,� made it evident that it was officially Big Sean’s time. The hype for the album came to a climatic peak during an appearance on Funk Flex’s radio show when Big Sean released a collaboration between himself, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica that set the world
and internet alike on fire. In the song, entitled “Control,� Lamar poses the challenge to a few of the standouts from this new era of hip-hop which includes Jermaine Cole, Wale and even the lead artist Big Sean. This song, which had to be cut from the album due to clearance issue, was the perfect springboard to Sean’s new album and also gave him the platform he so rightly deserved for the release. Through all of the hype, “Hall of Fame� finds a way to deliver all the promises of Big Sean. With veteran producer No ID and newcomer Key Wane cultivating the overall sound of the album, “Hall of Fame� is the perfect court for Big Sean to showcase his skills. “Hall of Fame� begins with the inspiring opener “Nothing is Stopping You.� On this track, Big Sean retells the well-known story of how he was discovered and eventually signed by Kanye West through an impromptu freestyle at a radio station. The track also highlights a 360 degree moment in his career where the tables are turned, and now he is on the other
let each other into their own musical worlds without either of them losing anything artistically. The next song on the album is the single “Beware,� a ballad discussing relationships and scorned women. This track is refreshing due to the fact that it sounds like nothing that is currently on the radio, and also includes a stellar Lil’ Wayne verse. “First Chain,� is probably the standout track of the entire album. This No ID-produced song is one of those classic hip-hop songs that gives listeners chills on the first listening. Big Sean, assisted by Nas and Kid Cudi, go back and forth sharing their different and yet similar experiences in buying their first piece of the hip-hop pie, a chain. The album then changes direction to more up-tempo tunes with the tracks “Mona Lisa� and “Milf,� until it goes back to its laid-back approach with one of the albums greatest moments, the island-feeling “Sierra Leone.� The album ends with Big
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Hall of Fame, Big Sean’s second album, was released on Aug. 27. end, stopping to listen to an unknown artist that is giving his best freestyle in an effort to get signed by a label. This song not only shows growth in the life of Big Sean, but also growth in his music as well. Instead of taking the approach he took on his previous album where he just made catchy songs, Sean is now setting the tone for “Hall of Fame� that creates a more personal effort. This personal theme contin-
ues throughout the duration of the album. The next few standout songs on the album include “Fire�, “Toyota Music� and “You Don’t Know.� These tracks are somewhat the backbone of the album, displayi ng Big Sean’s new trippy, LSD-inspired style of production, and set the tempo for the rest of the album. “You Don’t Know� is also an interesting song due to the oddly uncredited Ellie Goulding feature on the hook. It is interesting to see Big Sean and Ellie
Sean getting even more personal on the tracks “World Ablaze�, “Ashley� and “All Figured Out.� On these tracks Sean talks about everything from his love for his ex girlfriend to this same ex-girlfriend’s mother having cancer, how they dealt with it, and just his life in general. A more than fitting end to an album in which Big Sean lets us into a personal space which he wasn’t comfortable in on songs past. Only time will tell if “Hall of Fame� will live to be known as an undisputed “Hip Hop Classic,� but the foundation is definitely in place. Big Sean stepped out of his comfort zone on this album and allowed us to get a peak into the true him, which was the one of the few things currently missing from Big Sean having the total package as an artist. Big Sean had already established his lyrical skills rapping, but on “Hall of Fame� Sean takes the next step into becoming a well-rounded artist by giving the fans music that they could actually feel and connect to emotionally.
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OFFENSE NOTEBOOK continued from Page 1 As for directing the offense in the huddle and at the line of scrimmage, Worley also felt the same increase in command that James noticed in him as the game progressed. “I felt comfortable out there and each and every series I gained a little bit more confidence,” Worley said. “After being in the flow of the game for a little while, you start to get in a rhythm and I felt good out there.” Paging Marcus Jackson During fall camp, junior
Marcus Jackson battled Alex Bullard for the left guard slot on UT’s talented offensive line. Ultimately, Bullard won the job, but Jackson is listed second on the depth chart at the position. Despite being one of few reserves with extensive game experience on the offensive line, he did not play against Austin Peay, and head coach Butch Jones did not rule out the possibility of redshirting Jackson on Monday. “Well, I think that was an
the Vols’ running game. “I thought we left a lot of yards out there,” Jones said. There are no major changes on the UT depth chart heading into the Western Kentucky game. Neal remains listed as the first-team tailback with Lane and Tom Smith following behind. Jones added, “I want to be a football team that hits it vertically, and has the ability to make someone miss and then hit it and go north and south, run behind your pads.”
opportunity to get some other players some valuable reps, and we will continue to address Marcus’ situation as we continue to move forward,” Jones said. “It is nothing that he has done; he has had a great training camp, but I think it was an opportunity for other individuals, to see what they can do.” Keep it straight Despite statistically stellar performances from running backs Raijon Neal and Marlin Lane in the opener, Jones is not pleased with the state of
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Junior quarterback Justin Worley throws a pass during UT’s season opener against Austin Peay at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31. The Vols beat the Governors 45-0.
Jones not satisfied after drubbing of Govs Dargan Southard Copy Editor As the Tennessee defense finished off its 45-0 rout of Austin Peay Saturday evening, an impressive list of accomplishments began to mount. The Vols first penalty-free game since 2007, the least amount of total yards given up since 2010 and the unit’s first shutout since 2011. One achievement, however, was nowhere to be found. A completely-satisfied coach. “For the most part I thought it was a clean game, but nobody at all in our football program should be satisfied with their performance,” head coach Butch Jones said during Monday’s weekly press conference. “We have a long ways to go. We have a lot of work to do. As we continue to move forward, I said after game one I’d have a little better idea of where we’re at as a football team and I do know where we need to move on and where we need to improve. “I think it gets back to all of our players being accountable and understanding what it really takes to play winning football and the commitment level required to play winning football.” Secondary keeps growing While Jones acknowledged the fierce competitiveness he saw in the freshmen defensive backs, he quickly pointed out their numerous “eye violations” throughout Saturday’s game as well as the challenge that comes with facing Bobby Petrino’s Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. “The thing that I wasn’t particularly fond of or we need to make great strides is our eye discipline,” Jones said. “We had way too many what we call eye violations. You know,
peaking in the backfield, you know, reading the eyes of the quarterback instead of – see a little, see a lot. “(The freshmen defensive backs) are going to continue to be a work in progress. They are freshmen. They are going to get challenged Saturday afternoon. They know that and we understand that.” Like Jones, safety Byron Moore recognized the step up in competition, noting that a Petrino offense consists of “a lot of tricky stuff.” However, the senior from Carson, Calif. expressed his full confidence in the team’s first-year cornerbacks’ ability to deliver on the bigger stage. “They know they got the target on their back,” Moore said. “They welcome the challenge. That is one thing I like about them, they are not backing down. They are willing to step up and be on that island out there.” “We will go as well as they go” A common theme throughout the summer and fall camp has been the importance of defensive line play – particularly that of nose tackles Maurice Couch, Daniel Hood and Dan McCullers. All three flexed their muscles Saturday against the Governors, combining for five tackles – two for loss – one sack and an interception, but Jones again stressed how crucial their roles—specifically Couch’s— are. “(Couch, Hood and McCullers’ success) is critical,” Jones said. “We will go as well as they go. They were disruptive in the middle. They made some good plays. “I think Mo Couch has to continue to progress with his conditioning levels and be able to give us valuable reps.” Jones added that a cohesive defensive line will directly create more “opportunity for team
sacks,” a term used to describe the end result of multiple individuals working together for a quarterback takedown. “Very rarely do you just flat out beat your man,” Jones said. “There is team sacks. What do we mean by that? It means the defensive end doing his job, forcing the quarterback to push the pocket. It is the nose guard getting a great inside, internal push upfront and because the quarterback is pushed to the back side, (the) end spins into (the quarterback) and gets a sack. “That is an opportunity sack because everyone else is doing their job.”
Adams won’t be suiting up for Saturday’s contest, members of UT’s current defense who played in that 2011 matchup still vividly recall the intricacies of a Petrino offense. “The thing I remember most is the routes. They had a lot of pick routes,” said sophomore safety Brian Randolph. “…They like to run the ball too. They like to mix in some runs in there. It’s just a really balanced offense. I think we just have to do a good job all week of preparing. It’s nothing that we can’t handle, so I think we’re just going to game plan for it and we’re going to get it done.”
A Familiar Face Two seasons ago, UT traveled west to take on Petrino and then-No. 8 ranked Arkansas, a game that ended in a 49-7 drubbing of the Volunteers. While former Razorback stars Tyler Wilson, Jarius Wright and Joe
Injury Update Jones said Monday that defensive end Jacques Smith (thumb) and linebacker Curt Maggitt (knee) will be evaluated “throughout this week at practice” and their status for Saturday will be decided “as the week progresses.”
Jones’ tenure with Vols starts off on right foot On the Bounce by
Troy Provost-Heron Assistant Sports Editor A 45-0 drubbing of a team picked to finish last in the Ohio Valley Conference. Not even the writers in Hollywood could have scripted a more perfect start to the Butch Jones era. Don’t take that as a sarcastic remark because I’m dead serious. This is the same team, albeit with a lot less talent, that needed a game-winning touchdown from Tyler Bray in the final two minutes against Troy to avoid overtime and struggled mightily to pull away from Akron. At least we know now that Jones has the ability to crush an opponent that he should crush. Our blood pressures thank you, Butch. Saturday also provided an opportunity for Jones and his squad to showcase what this team is all about. First off, Butch wasn’t joking when he said this would be a “run-first” team. Even against a bad Governors squad, 52 carries to 21 passes is not a ratio you see very often in college football anymore. Now, obviously Tennessee is no Oregon, but 315 yards on the ground is nothing to scoff at, as it currently ranks 11th in the nation. It’s not like the Vols were the only team in the country that played a far worse opponent. Another offensive tidbit: This Justin Worley to Marquez North connection is going to work out just fine. Had Worley not missed him twice, the freshman would have ended up with 90 yards and two touchdowns. Give them time to work out the kinks, and then sit back and enjoy the show. The first team defensive unit looked great and, even though it was Austin Peay, a major improvement was evident from what that unit was last year, which wasn’t much to brag about. But the single most important thing we learned about this team is that its energy level is twice that of last year’s team under Derek Dooley. And that energy better show up this Saturday against Western Kentucky because, whether you want to accept it or not, the upset alert that is being put on the Vols is a real possibility.
The Hilltoppers have talent as two of their players, running back Antonio Andrews and linebacker Andrew Jackson, are on the 2013 Senior Bowl watch list. For the sake of comparison, Tennessee has five. They are coached by Bobby Petrino, who knows how to win, especially against the SEC. In his time at Arkansas, Petrino went 34-17, and if it had not been for a personal foul called on the Razorbacks, they would have upset the then-No. 1-ranked Florida Gators in 2009. The Razorbacks were ranked as high as No. 3 in the BCS Poll in 2011. That season included a 49-7 stomping of the Vols. Petrino also has some history against Butch Jones. As the head coach at Louisville, Petrino went 1-1 against the West Virginia Mountaineers when Jones was the team’s wide receivers coach in 2005-2006. He may not have the talent that he did at Arkansas or Louisville, but I promise that will not stop the Hilltoppers from playing like a Petrino team. Ask Kentucky. They know what I’m talking about. I’m not trying to say the Vols will lose – I do think they will pull out a victory in a highlycontested battle – but I could see them falling into a trap game if they glimpse ahead to their trip to Oregon to play the Ducks. Upset Prediction of the Week Miami (FL) over No. 12 Florida, 24-20 Miami hasn’t beaten their Gainesville rival since 2004, and this group of Canes, led by Doak Walker-hopeful Duke Johnson and senior quarterback Stephen Morris, is hungry to make this year theirs. Junior quarterback Jeff Driskel is the key to the Gators success this season and after his mediocre performance against Toledo, I can’t see him leading his team to victory in what should be a wild environment inside Sun Life Stadium. Troy Provost-Heron is a sophomore in journalism and electronic media. He can be followed on Twitter at @TPro_UTDB and reached at tprovost@utk. edu.