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New chief justice offers advice to law students Will Brewer Staff Writer The newly sworn-in chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court spent her second day speaking to a crowded room of law students on Thursday.

Cornelia Clark was sworn in as chief justice on Wednesday in her hometown of Franklin, Tenn. Clark’s term as chief justice will last for two years and is a position that all members of the Supreme Court will fill during their eight-year term.

Clark attained her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt and taught high school Cornelia Clark for four years before

deciding to return to her alma mater for law school.

After several years as a trial lawyer and a partner in a law firm, Clark became involved in politics.

“I ran for the state legislature in 1984,” Clark said. “It was the best thing that ever happened to me.”

Clark’s campaign and future involvement in politics garnered attention from Ned McWherter, who appointed her to a judgeship in the circuit court in 1989.

“You never know when the things you say or do will cause somebody to give you opportunities down the line,” Clark said in regards to gaining McWherter’s attention.

She explained that the relationship between her new role and the rest of the bench was similar to that of a drum major and the band.

“The drum major is there to keep time and make sure the band is in tune,” Clark said. “It is up to the rest of the band to make the music.”

Clark said that she was excited about working with her colleagues on the bench.

“It gives us great strength and energy to know that we will be together for four more years,” Clark said.

In terms of opportunity and her journey, Clark encour-

UT law college attracts top students Blair Kuykendall Staff Reporter This fall, a historically large and diverse group of students will begin its pursuit of law degrees here at UT, now ranked one of the Top 20 Best Value Law Schools in the country.

The National Jurist, a leading legal news source, has given the UT College of Law its Best Value distinction in its recent issue of preLaw magazine.

Some of the main criteria used to select among law schools include a program’s bar pass rate, employment rates after graduation, tuition costs and average indebtedness of graduates.

Excelling in this criterion, the College of Law’s bar pass rate was 92 percent, higher than the state average. Graduates also consistently left UT around $65,000 in debt — a small sum compared to many law school debts around $100,000.

“We are as good as, and probably better than, any law school in the country at preparing our students to effectively begin practice when they graduate,” Doug Blaze, dean of the College

of Law, said. “And we strive to remain as accessible and affordable as possible. This ranking is based on criteria that demonstrates that the law school is comparatively very affordable, and that our students graduate with a great chance of passing the bar exam, getting a job and not being saddled with an enormous debt load.”

Students taking advantage of the education provided by UT’s school of law are more diverse this year than ever before.

Students of color represent a record 27 percent of the incoming class, which also has a female population of 40 percent.

The incoming class has a higher median GPA than last year, combined with an LSAT median of 161.

Consequently, Blaze said this group has one of the most outstanding academic records the College of Law has ever witnessed.

“Every class is unique and special,” he said. “And we are excited about this class because it is one of our most diverse and academically talented classes ever. The breadth and variety of experience and background of the students will

really enrich the educational experience for everyone — students and faculty.”

The newest class is composed of 169 students, chosen from 1,500 applications.

The large number follows a national trend in larger graduate school attendance, potentially related to the downtrodden economic climate.

Eighty-two percent of the new class calls Tennessee home, with one-third earning their undergraduate degrees from UT. Many of the students, however, are from out of state, bringing new accomplishments and backgrounds to Knoxville.

“The class is slightly larger, but its members seem to be making friends quickly,” Karen Britton, director of law school admissions and financial aid, said. “Many of them decided early that UT was their choice, so they had months to get acquainted over Facebook. This class seems relaxed, prepared and excited to be here.”

Her hopes for the incoming class are high, believing they will be readily acclimated to the law school environment.

“Class members bring interesting, diverse backgrounds and life experiences,” Britton said. “I think they will learn so much from each other and take advantage of all UT Law has to offer.”

Britton also has some good advice for those currently considering law school.

“We were told that a combination of factors — bar passage, employment, graduate indebtedness and tuition — were considered,” Britton said.

“Prospective students need to take a consumer approach and ask about these benchmarks and others when they consider law schools,” Britton sent a message to UT students, specifically regarding their own legal aspirations.

“UTK has always been the largest feeder school for the UT College of Law, making up one-third to onehalf of most entering classes,” Britton said. “Come visit and talk with us about what you are seeking in a law school. Many UT graduates have found their law school home right here on campus.”

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The UT College of Law was recently named as one of the 2010 Top 20 Best Value Law Schools. The school was recognized for its high passing rate of the state bar exam, high graduate employment rate and low overall graduate debt and tuition.

aged the students to always take advantage of opportunities.

“However you get opportunities, you have to earn them,” Clark said. “But you have to live up to expectations once you get those opportunities.”

There is also an initiative by the Tennessee Supreme Court to teach the general public about the importance of the rule of law.

“Anywhere that I can teach somebody something, I am going to go,” Clark said. “I think that is important.”

Bethany Dumas, professor in English and legal linguistics, liked what Clark had to say to her audience of potential lawyers and jurists.

“I really liked her message of opportunity and the journey she took to get where she is today,” Dumas said.

“That is something that you won’t get to hear anywhere else.”

Penny White, professor in the College of Law, expressed her excitement at the new chief justice coming to speak to students.

“We are so fortunate to have justices that care so much about legal education,” White said.

Corrections joint effort saves $33M Associated Press NASHVILLE— A collaborative effort between the Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole and the state Correction Department to improve the chances an inmate released on parole won't be arrested again has saved the state $33 million within its first year, correction officials say.

The two departments launched the joint effort last year to save taxpayers’ money, reduce recidivism, preserve expensive prison beds for the most dangerous offenders and make communities safer.

Correction Commissioner Gayle Ray and Parole Board Chairman Charles Traughber recently sat down in an interview with The Associated Press to discuss the progress made since the plan was implemented.

Ray said population projections last year indicated the state would probably need to build a new prison by 2016. However, she said those projections have since decreased and the prison recommendation has been extended to 2020.

Instead of a population of 30,511 in 2016, correction officials now anticipate having a population of 28,072.

"This is the most excited that I've been since I've been involved in the criminal justice world, because we are starting to see results," Ray said. "Had we not come up with this joint plan, there would have had to be early releases. We had no early releases. In addition ... we've seen an actual reduction in recidivism."

The plan uses evidence-based practices that have proven to be effective in other states.

For instance, one initiative is aimed at "technical parole violators" — probationers or parolees who may get in trouble for minor offenses such as driving on a suspended license or missing a counseling session.

As part of the initiative, the state tries to identify factors that indicate whether offenders would be more likely to violate probation or parole — from substance abuse to mental health and medical issues.

When the indicators show that an offender is at high risk, the state plans to offer help through a network of more than 20 social workers.

"If you get people to think different, they'll act different," Traughber said.

Funding for some of the plan was part of the governor's budget, and correction officials believed it would more than pay for itself through savings from not having to send violators to prison.

Apparently, they were right. For instance, Ray said not having to build a prison anytime soon saves the state about $200 million.

"But that's a drop in the bucket compared to the yearly operational cost of running a prison," she said. "And in these tough economic times, boy is that money needed so desperately in education, health care and economic development to bring more jobs to Tennessee."

Correction officials say they're currently working on developing more resources in the communities to help offenders when they're released, such as finding employment.

"It's a lot cheaper to help people on the outside, than it is to try to pay for them when they get back into difficulty," Traughber said.

James Settles, founder of Aphesis House, a network of transitional living homes in Nashville and Memphis for ex-offenders, said helping such individuals get back on their feet actually benefits the community.

"What it does for men and for women, is that it actually puts them in the driver's seat of being taxpaying citizens again," he said.

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InSHORT The Festival has lined up several writers to speak, including Alex Gabbard, Sam Venable and Fred Brown.

Book signings will follow each speaker where attendees will have the options to purchase specific books.

The event is free, and all are encouraged to attend. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.

Vol Challenge The University of Tennessee's All Campus Events will be hosting the 17th Annual Volunteer Challenge, which will kick off Sept. 13 and will last through Sept. 17.

Student organizations and local agencies will be paired up through the program in an effort to facilitate a weeklong community service project.

The goal of the Volunteer Challenge Program is to provide students with significant volunteer services in the local community.

Past projects through the Vol Challenge have included minor construction projects, such as painting and light landscaping, along with additional services for varying organizations in Knoxville.

All organizations are encouraged to participate and offer their time by working on a variety of projects in Knoxville.

The completion of the Vol Challenge will be followed by a reception for all participating students.

Women's Coordinating Council The Women's Coordinating Council is now accepting applications for membership on the committee for the 20102011 school year.

The application process has gone live and all interested students must submit a completed application by Sept. 23 at 5 p.m.

All applications are asked to be returned to UC room 301.

The WCC is a committee focused on issues most important to women from a feminist perspective.

The Council is responsible for implementing, planning and evaluating programs for the benefit of women on campus.

Past events sponsored by the WCC have included Take Back the Night, Def Poetry and Female Orgasm, among others.

The committee is seeking potential members that are creative, eager and committed to serving UT. Appalachian Heritage Festival The UT Appalachian Heritage Festival is an upcoming event that will feature a host of speakers who will speak on various issues relating to Appalachian heritage.

Topics addressed at the event include early moonshine runners and medicine women of the Smokies among others.

Also at the event will be crafts for sale by artisans in attendance who will be giving live demonstrations.

UT Faculty Showcase The Office of Alumni Affairs is offering the chance to hear from UT experts on Sept. 17, in an effort to showcase different faculty and departments.

The Alumni College program makes it possible for faculty and department members from all aspects of camps to offer discussion and information sessions on a wide range of issues.

This upcoming program will feature the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and will take place in the University Center Crest Room from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Presenters for the session will be Larry McKay, Jones Professor of Hydrogeology, presenting “Germs and Geology,” Colin D. Sumrall, research faculty and lecturer in paleobiology, presenting “Why Reports of the Great Dinosaur Extinction are Greatly Exaggerated,” Joshua P. Emery, research faculty in planetary science, presenting “Rocks in Space,” and Bob Hatcher, professor in structural geology and tectonics, presenting “Earthquakes in the Eastern US: Does East Tennessee Have an Earthquake Hazard?”

The showcase program is a part of the Office of Alumni Affairs Lifelong Learning Program and is open to UT alumni and friends. The cost for the event is $40 and includes coffee, lunch and parking.

Fan Text Messaging Starting with UT’s first football game, UT Athletics introduced a fan text messaging system.

The system allows fans to request immediate assistance from event management and security personnel through a text message.

From a personal cell phone, fans can text the location and details pertaining to an incident, including the section, row and seat number, to 69050.

The fan then will receive acknowledgment of the message. The stadium staff, security or emergency personnel will be alerted and respond to the site.

Standard text messaging rates, based on the provider, will apply.

New Online System UT has recently announced the arrival of the Banner Self Service student information system.

Starting in Spring 2011, students will now be directed to register for classes through the new system.

The new system will replace Circle Park Online and combine other student online systems.

Over a period of four to six months, other services offered through CPO will be moving to the Banner system in an attempt to streamline online operations.

Students will now have the convenience of 24-hour access to e-mail, class registration and schedules, academic history

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Eventual hopes include access to transcripts, a function to pay fees and monitor financial aid with the new Banner Self Service System.

The banner system hopes to achieve a more user-friendly and centralized system for both students and faculty.

More information regarding the Banner Self Service System is poised to come as UT moves closer to the official launch.

UT Supercomputers to Gain Power The UT-managed National Institute for Computational Sciences is adding 300 teraflops to the TeraGrid’s total computational capability thanks to two awards from the National Science Foundation, which total $3.4 million.

Researchers will also have access to more than 200 million additional service units, or CPU hours, per year, bringing the total available from NICS to more than 800 million and benefitting the organization’s entire user community.

The first part of the award will increase the size of Kraken, the first academic petaflop computer and currently the world’s fourth-fastest machine, by 12 cabinets, adding 144 teraflops of computing power. A petaflop is equal to a quadrillion floating point operations per second.

Although Kraken is the only resource in the NSF’s computing portfolio capable of running simulations at its full potential of 8,256 nodes, it also is a massive capacity resource.

The second part of the award will fund the operation of Athena, a 166-teraflop Cray XT4 that is currently ranked as the TeraGrid’s third largest computational resource.

Athena features 18,048 cores and 18 terabytes of memory and is an extremely reliable system, most recently used as a dedicated platform for climate, weather and quantum chromodynamics research.

Athena will be available through the TeraGrid allocations process beginning Oct. 1 and will be allocated in conjunction with Kraken.

This will allow NICS to maximize the usefulness of both of these leading resources, each of which are running at more than 90 percent utilization, by apportioning researchers to the most appropriate machine.

NICS is a joint effort of UT and ORNL. NICS was founded in 2007 and is supported by NSF and the state of Tennessee. It is a resource provider in the NSF’s TeraGrid program and is located at ORNL, home to the world’s most powerful computing complex.

The TeraGrid, sponsored by the NSF Office of Cyberinfrastructure, is a partnership of people, resources and services that enables discovery in U.S. science and engineering.

Through coordinated policy, grid software and high-performance network connections, the TeraGrid integrates a distributed set of high-capability computational, data-management and visualization resources to make research more productive.

With Science Gateway collaborations and education programs, the TeraGrid also connects and broadens scientific communities.

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Excitement of tennis often overlooked

Jordan Lawson Copy Editor Along with many of you, one sport held most of my attention this weekend. The U.S. Open has been in full swing for a week now — oh yeah, sorry, I wasn't talking about football.

Thanks to school, homework and general life things, I’ve missed some of the beginning matches of the final grand slam tournament of the year. This weekend, though, I totally got my fix. In fact, I’m getting my fix as I write this at 12:58 a.m. Yes, I majorly procrastinate. But still, live tennis is on TV this late at night.

That is part of the magic of the U.S. Open: the night session. Every night, tennis’s biggest stars come out and play under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y. Usually there are two matches, men's and women's, and there is no stopping point until the match is won. This high-energy formula is thoroughly American and definitely fits with the U.S. Open. You can feel this energy radiate through the TV as it’s pumping up the players battling for a spot in the next round. After an amazing point, the crowd just gets into it, and the big stage at night makes it even more exhilarating.

After midnight, the empty seats closer to the bottom of the stadium are taken up by the hardcore fans from the upper decks, giving every match the vibrant feeling late at night. They also want as much tennis at they can get their eyes on, so it's not surprising when they cheer for the underdog — these fans want what they pay for and a lot of it. If a player is losing, they’ll cheer and make as much noise as possible to get a few more points out of him or her.

I write about this as it is actually happening: Elena Dementieva, gold medal winner of the women's singles at the Beijing Olympics, and Samantha Stosur, a finalist at this year's French Open, were in the third set of their fourth-round match, squared away at 5-5. Dementieva had some match points, but the crowd didn't want this high-quality match to end just yet: oh no, they wanted a tiebreak — and so did I. As an avid tennis fan, I have my favorites. Most of them are Americans, and then some matches, I just watch for the excellent tennis. As you may have heard, Andy Roddick, my favorite men's player, was knocked out of the tournament last week, and Serena Williams, my favorite women's player, is injured and unable to play. No worries though, at the time this was written, Venus Williams was still surviving in the women's draw, as were Americans Mardy Fish and Sam Querrey in the men's.

They may have been ousted by the time you read this, so I apologize for getting your hopes up for an American winner of the American grand slam tournament, though if Maria Sharapova won, you might as well count it.

If you're wondering, Dementieva and Stosur reached the tiebreak, making this match the latest women's match in the history of the U.S. Open, and I am going to enjoy the last of it. Have fun watching the second week of the tournament, tennis fans. I know I will.

—Jordan Lawson is a senior in journalism and electronic media. He can be reached jlawso21@utk.edu.

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Female pop leaders do little to change genre “T he F - Wo r d ” by

Melody Gordon

Pop music is like cocaine.

I’ve never, ever done cocaine, but scientific research and after-school specials tell me that cocaine is bad. On the other hand, TV shows like “Intervention” and “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” also tell me that, before the bad part, there’s an awesome part. There has to be something awesome about it in the beginning if it’s so easy to become addicted, right?

Pop is the same way. At its core, it’s really terrible music. It’s repetitive, shallow, easily repackaged and every song is about the same thing: sex and fame. But it’s awesome at the same time ‘cause it makes you want to dance, lifts your spirits when you're down and is the perfect soundtrack for a long trip.

To add to its positive qualities, pop music recently has become increasingly dominated by women. Lady Gaga owns the charts, Taylor Swift can seemingly do no wrong, Rihanna is everywhere and Katy Perry is pop in human form.

The perfect opportunity is here for pop music to become more than “just pop.” The ladies are in control and they can start producing songs with depth. No more will pop music’s value be determined by romantic ballads and party songs.

Pop music finally seems capable of transforming from a dirty drug into something avid fans can admit to enjoying without shame. But alas, instead of transforming the genre and daring to change the way we think of pop, we get more of the same old catchy, captivating garbage.

Okay, I take that back. Lady Gaga’s whole persona revolves around being anything but the same as her peers and predecessors. As for everyone else, I guess they just said, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

But it is broken! It’s so flawed that the cracks and blemishes in the music have become part of the landscape.

How is it broken? Let’s answer this question one starlet at a time.

Taylor Swift is America’s country sweetheart. She is the Cinderella of Pop, who writes her own songs and donated her prom dress to charity. She’s a role model in a way. Yet her music is problematic because all of her

hit songs feature a Taylor that’s perpetually stuck in high school, even though she’s 20.

I had hoped her latest single, “Mine,” would be her first venture into a mature sound, complete with a new style of music videos. Nope, it’s the same old Taylor flouncing around in white dresses and singing about her soulmate. It’s cute and predictable, like a lot of pop music today. Another typical chapter from Taylor’s safe, fairytalebased discography.

At least she isn’t being sexualized into oblivion yet, like Rihanna. Rihanna has been the ultra-bangable bad girl for years now, and the badder she gets, the fewer clothes she's required to wear, I suppose.

As much as some people genuinely think she’s a talented artist, Rihanna has become the shock jock of her genre. Her fans can be divided upon people who love her music, people who just like the beats and people who want to see what craziness Ri-Ri is about to throw in our faces now.

Her body of video work includes, but is not limited to, rubbing mud on herself, dressing up like Slash, lesbian foreplay and being held captive by Russians. My personal favorite is when she sang a hilariously edited version of the sex anthem “Rude Boy” at an awards show for kids.

She is a train wreck you can’t look away from, and her music is built solely on short-term gimmicks.

Then there’s Katy Perry. She started out as the alternative to the typical pop star. She wore vintage clothes and had a rough voice.

Somewhere between kissing girls and thinking of you, Katy became the polar opposite of that. Now she’s a cartoon character who is about as campy as they come.

Her latest songs are literally everything that’s addictive and disgusting about pop music.

It’s super-simple formulaic lyrics dipped in sugar and rolled in glitter. And the worst part about it all? Katy isn’t the first to release a 100 percent pure pop album with a pure pop image, and she won’t be the last.

So what’s the answer to pop music that’s awful but draws you in anyway?

Accept it. Keep your horrible guilty pleasures on your iPod — I know I do. Then do yourself a favor and expose yourself to more pop that doesn’t suck. Download some Regina Spektor, Cat Power, Janelle Monae or Robyn. If you like country-flavored pop, try Those Darlins, Caitlin Rose or Sarah Jarosz. If you hate pop completely, then why are you still reading?

—Melody Gordon is a senior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at mgordo10@utk.edu.

Six ways for girls to know guys interested “C an’t Fight t h e Fe e l i n g ” by

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“The smile on your face lets me know that you need me.

There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me.

The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall.

You say it best when you say nothing at all.”

Yes, the “Notting Hill” soundtrack says it all, because unfortunately most of the time we can’t.

Fear of rejection often keeps us from confessing our true feelings toward another, and that is enough to keep anyone tight-lipped.

Instead we wait … and agonize … and scrutinize. Every. Single. Little. Detail. But what is truly better? To hold back from actually finding out the truth just to keep our pride intact (all the while dissecting every word and movement)? Or to put ourselves out there and possibly our mind to rest?

Sometimes, though hard to admit, I actually wonder if we truly like bending over backwards, trying to figure out if they’re interested. It’s all part of the game. Oh, the freaking game. I’m not even going to get into that right now; that would be another whole column in and of itself. Possibly next week’s topic? Guess you'll have to wait and see!

Now, back to agonizing and analyzing, better known as attempting to figure out if the attraction you feel is mutual. Because I apparently like making lists, I made another one to keep my streak going. Compared to guys, I feel as though girls are often the ones more likely to have our minds reeling over the possibilities of future relationships; therefore, I want to give us a bit of an “edge,” if you will. A few guys (fellow UT students) let us in on how they let a girl know they're into them …

1. Watch the way he looks at you. Those long eye gazes hold a lot of information, if you know

what you are looking for. It’s not a feeling that can be written about. It’s more of a feeling that you can't quite explain and get easily flustered if you try.

2. He’ll communicate with you. If he misses you, he will keep on sending text messages to you from time to time to show his concern towards you. This could be an early stage of interest in you.

3. While in a group, he makes it a point to be near you. With girls, the opposite is true. It's highly likely that girls will jump into the “hard-to-get” mode and avoid closeness (all the while, secretly hoping that the boy might be watching and possibly becoming a little green with envy). Now back to guys — if they like you, they will make it a point to be around you.

4. He playfully teases and picks on you. While girls may think this is cute, we don’t want boys to be straight up MEAN. You’re just ruining your chances. We’ll go home and think the complete opposite of what you want us to!

5. He introduces you to his friends. Beware, it’s time for you to make a good impression!

6. He’s on his best behavior around you. He acts like a true Southern gentleman. A biggie? He opens doors — ALL doors. Please guys, don’t think it's “over the top” to open car doors. Really?

Don’t use that excuse.

“In all honesty, the way I approach a girl I like differs (each time). All girls are unique, and you have to tailor your approach for each one. That being said, I always start by being a gentlemen, plain and simple. When a girl is impressed by you, it makes asking them out on a date easy.” — Michael, senior.

When it comes down to it, girls, just don’t forget that if a guy is truly into you, he will make the effort. Bottom line is that guys are more straightforward and upfront than girls. Don’t read into it more than necessary. He will take the time to talk to you. He will text you. He will call you.

He will eventually ask you out. If not, don’t fret, there are more fish in the sea. Your Mr. Right could be right around the corner.

—Kathryn Cunningham is a junior in psychology. She can be reached at kcunnin4@utk.edu.

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KSO enriches ‘Amadeus’ production ‘American’ action less than expected Amanda Wulforst

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Musical genius, passionate envy, tragedy: You can expect all this and more when the Clarence Brown Theatre kicks off its 2010 season with an adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s stage play, “Amadeus,” on Sept. 8.

“Amadeus” is based on the story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and rival composer Antonio Salieri. The play begins with Salieri, old and saddened by his past, who then explains to the audience his tale of how he came to know Mozart. The audience is then taken back to a time where he only knows Mozart because of his blossoming musical career, where he can appreciate Mozart’s compositions as breathtaking.

However, when Salieri meets Mozart, he is disappointed with how Mozart’s persona doesn’t seem to be as outstanding or as graceful as his musical works. Jealous and angry that someone like Mozart is gifted with such a talent, Salieri begins to burn with a need to kill Mozart’s career as a musician, and from there, the plot unfolds and Salieri’s tragic story is told.

The CBT collaborated with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra in order to create an aesthetic experience that will astound the senses.

“The principle conductor of the KSO asked if there was something we could collaborate on, something his symphony and the artists of the CBT could do theatrically and musically,” explained Calvin MacLean, theatre department head and director of “Amadeus.”

“I always wanted to do ‘Amadeus’ with live music, and it is infinitely harder than any other play because of it,” he said, “but the challenge was too tempting and the capacity to thrill was too good to pass up with this project.”

“This will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime event and a unique opportunity for our audiences to experience Peter Shaffer’s brilliant drama with Mozart’s extraordinary music performed live on stage with singers and a full orchestra,” Lucas Richman, the music director of the KSO and conductor of the production, said in a press release.

The set will incorporate the orchestra while the performers act around it, adding a whole new layer to original direction for the play.

Costumes and lighting design are especially elaborate as well, marking the time period while emphasizing the overall care in the entire production of the play.

Salieri will be played by John Feltch, while his opposition, Mozart, will be portrayed by Brian Sills.

With the blend of theatrical and musical talent, Amadeus should be an instant hit for the CBT. “The audience will probably never see anything like this ever again,” MacLean said.

“Hopefully everyone will be caught up in the beauty, the sound and the thrill of it.”

Amadeus will bring the new CBT season to a thrilling start with its opening night on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and will run until its close on Sept. 19.

The play features mature content; therefore, the theatre recommends the show for those ages 14 and up.

George Clooney is one of the biggest movie stars alive today. Of course, he is also the poster boy for actors who play themselves in every single role.

In “The American,” Clooney takes a refreshing break from being his usual red carpet persona to play a hitman hiding out in a small Italian village, waiting on orders connected to his final assignment.

While settling into the town, Clooney makes friends with a priest (Paolo Bonacelli) and begins a relationship with a girl (Violante Placido) from the local brothel.

As one can probably notice from the names listed above, Clooney is the only American in the film. With the film’s other six characters — honest count — being from Italy, Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands, the film has an authentic European feel.

Without a doubt, the cinematography handled by Martin Ruhe (“Harry Brown”) is the best part of the film. Working with the breathtaking Italian countryside, Ruhe puts everything together in a way that captivates the audience.

Unfortunately, there are few other positive aspects of the film. Part of the reason why audiences will have trouble with the film is that, after the intense marketing campaign on TV and the Internet, it looks like an action thriller on par with a Jason Bourne film.

In reality, there are roughly 20 gunshots, half of which are practice shots not intended to harm, and only about six kills.

Obviously, the film is not meant to be on par with “Transformers” in the “exciting, shiny things” category, but it is quite possibly the slowest mainstream film of the year.

Nearly two-thirds of the film is shots of Clooney walking up stairs, driving, sitting down, drinking coffee and thinking really hard. The exciting parts of the film are when someone actually says a word.

As mentioned before, this is more of a European film. With that, there are a few stylistic differences to be noted.

First, the majority of the story is assumed rather than spelled out for the audience. This plays well for the film in that Clooney rarely speaks. His character is almost entirely conveyed through expressions and movements instead of dialogue.

Secondly, the action is incredibly toned down. There is little to no blood and all of the action would be more than okay for primetime TV. On the other hand, the sexual element of the film is given the exact opposite treatment. There are actually more scenes of sexual content than action — three or four, in case you’re keeping score at home.

In a world full of unoriginal action films and shaky cameras, director Anton Corbijn, known mostly for his work with music videos, does what he can with a very simple script.

“The American” tries to be something more than just a generic action film but never really hits the depth it hopes for. A wiser choice for audiences would be to rent “Leon: The Professional,” a film that aims even higher, but never loses its edge.

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• Photo courtesy of the Clarence Brown Theatre

Pictured left to right are John Feltch, as Antonio Salieri, Amelia Mathews, as Constanze Weber, and Brian Sills, as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The trio will be featured in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s production of “Amadeus,” running from Sept. 8 through 19.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2010

UT gameday experience redefined Matt Dixon Sports Editor

When freshman quarterback Tyler Bray took a knee to run out the clock in Saturday night's season-opening victory over UT-Martin, the game ended and so did a game day experience at one of the premiere venues in college football.

The football game was just a part of an experience that began for some as the sun rose across Knoxville in the morning.

Many die-hard fans spend more time tailgating before the game than they actually do watching the game from their seats. Some didn’t even walk inside the newly renovated Neyland Stadium.

They stayed at their tailgate spots watching other games on televisions and grilling hot dogs and hamburgers.

Whatever ways fans decide to spend their game day on Saturdays, it’s always an incredible sight, and this past Saturday was no exception.

Fans know game time is approaching when the Vol Walk begins.

Head coach Derek Dooley went back with the traditional route for the Vol Walk after the Vols’ previous coach didn’t see the importance of it and shortened its length.

Two hours and 15 minutes before kick-off, the Vols began walking down Lake Loudon Boulevard, stopping at the Torchbearer statue, before proceeding on Peyton Manning Pass, down Phillip Fulmer Way and finally walking into the stadium at Gate 21.

Both sides of the streets were lined in a sea of orange the entire way. It was an exciting experience seeing Vols players highfive fans along the way. You can see it has an impact on them, and Dooley wants to make sure it has the same impact on fans as well.

The Pride of the Southland Band also has a similar tradition of entering the stadium after marching down Volunteer Boulevard and Andy Holt Avenue. The Pride's pregame show on the field is also “unrivaled in college football.”

The attendance for the game itself was also better than expected for a team that is expected to finish around .500. A near-capacity crowd filled the seats on a perfect East Tennessee evening and were loud and enthusiasticly cheering the Vols on to a decisive victory.

A fired-up crowd can have an impact on a game as well. Just ask the California Golden Bear team from 2006.

The Vols will play six more games in Neyland Stadium this year. The remaining games include Oregon, Florida and Alabama, and all should be more exciting and eventful than the UT-Martin one.

Regardless of how the Vols fare on the field this year, the game day experience won't change now that the football program has a coach who embraces the rich tradition UT has.

It's a tradition that includes a game day experience that begins long before the scoreboard is turned on, because, as this year's team slogan says, “Life is Orange and White” for Tennessee fans.

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Sophomore forward Jeronne Maymon drives down low against senior center Brian Williams at workouts on Aug. 24. The men’s basketball team continues fall workouts in preparation for a successfull 2010-2011 season.

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Cross-country teams shine in opener, led by freshmen

Preston Peeden Staff Writer Contrary to popular belief, the football team was not the only UT sports team to open up their season this past weekend.

On Friday, the men's and women's cross-country teams ran their first meets at the Belmont-Vanderbilt Cross Country Opener in Nashville.

Along with the Vols, other schools in attendance included Alabama, Austin Peay, Belmont, Bethel College, Lipscomb, Memphis, Middle Tennessee State, UT-Martin and Vanderbilt.

Vols Overall, the men's team placed second out of 10. The leading runner for the team was freshman Jake Rainey, who ran a time of 15:46.48 in the 5k, good enough for fifth place in a field of 90.

Close behind Rainey was redshirt freshman Daniel Tobin, who finished 12th with a time of 16:02.99.

Coach George Watts was, overall, very pleased after the race.

“I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome of the race,” he said.

In particular, Watts pointed out the fact that five of the six runners were freshmen competing in their first meet.

“They all ran well,” he said. “They all ran with composure, they ran relaxed, and they were tough when they had to be tough.”

Watts said he ran so many new runners because he wanted to see how they handled the pressure of contributing to the team.

“Being young like that, you throw them into the fire, and you see how they react,” Watts said.

Specifically, Watts called Rainey “our No. 1 man.”

On his own performance, Rainey said that he felt he was right in the range for how he should finish in his first race.

Watts alluded to the team’s continual hard work and preparation this season after the opener.

“We have to keep improving every weekend and continue to train hard,” he said.

Lady Vols Like the men's team, the Lady Vols were led in this race by a pair of freshmen.

Amber Zimmerman finished 35th with a time of 15:25.47 in the 4k, and Elizabeth Tiller came in 44th with a time of 15:35.09.

Overall, the team finished seventh out of 12 teams.

On his freshmen's performances, coach J.J. Clark said that it was good to see Zimmerman lead the group.

Clark also stated that he hopes the outcome of races like this help the freshmen get an idea of the caliber of competition.

“They get their jitterbugs out, and they will be better on down the road and focus on their task of doing well,” Clark said.

Zimmerman said she was pleased with her performance.

“I felt strong going into it,” she said. “I think I could’ve gone a little faster, but it's a good start to the season.”

Zimmerman, a local Knoxvillian, is excited about her decision to run at UT, and it showed in her performance.

“I'm just excited to be training with this team,” she said.

On his team as a whole, Clark said he wasn’t shocked at all.

“I didn't have any surprises,” he said. “They all ran up to where they should be running. We'll be fine when it's time to run at the end of the season, like we always are.”

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Tailback Tauren Poole rushes for one of his two touchdowns in UT’s 50-0 victory over UT-Martin, Saturday, Sept. 4. Poole finished the day with 110 rushing yards with an average of 6.5 yards per carry.

Dooley Era begins with shutout win Matt Dixon Sports Editor The Derek Dooley era kicked off in a spectacular way Saturday night in Neyland Stadium, as the University of Tennessee football team defeated UT-Martin, 50-0, in front of a crowd of 99,123.

The Volunteers racked up 537 yards of total offense and held the Skyhawks to just 142, including only three first downs.

Overall, it was a good, solid win, Dooley said. I ve been on the other side, and it s hard, because you just don t have the manpower (to compete).

Dooley wanted the Vols to come out of locker room ready to play and not overlook UTMartin.

My biggest concern was the first quarter going into the game, Dooley said. We came out and looked like I wanted us to look, and I was pleased with that.

Runningbacks Tauren Poole and David Oku led the way early for UT s offense.

Poole received the majority of the carries and finished the game with 110 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns.

After settling for a field goal on UT s first drive, Oku went 44 yards for the first Tennessee touchdown of the year to give the Vols a 10-0 lead. Oku finished the game with only six carries and 77 yards to go along with his one touchdown.

True freshman Rajion Neal added 79 yards on nine carries in the fourth quarter.

Quarterback Matt Simms debut with the Vols was a solid one. The junior managed the offense well, completing 14of-24 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions.

His leading receiver was Gerald Jones. The senior caught six passes for 86 yards but muffed a punt in the first quarter, giving UT-Martin its best starting position of the game. Jones broke a bone in his right hand on his final catch of the night and will miss at least the next two games, possibly a third.

Defensively, the Vols held the Skyhawk offense to just 86 passing yards and picked off quarterback Derek Carr twice.

Overall, Dooley was pleased with the team s performance, but he s cautious

given the level of competition the Vols faced this past weekend with 11th-ranked Oregon coming up this Saturday.

They played the way I expected them to play, because we had been practicing that way, Dooley said. It didn t surprise me that they played that way, and that was good. We start big boy ball next week.

Poole believes the game helped a mostly inexperienced team get used to college football.

We re young, he said.

We have a lot of young guys who have to get used to the whole game atmosphere and the crowd noise and we have to get used to playing together.

Like coach Dooley always says, It takes time, and we will continue to move forward.

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