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Students remember national tragedy tance of the event. “My father works at Y12 in Oak Ridge so my family was worried about his safety,” said Henry. Since that memorable warning, America and the way the nation functions have been permanently altered. Many students commented on the large change in airport security. “Going to the airport shows a major adjustment in terms of security,” said Henry. “I’m happy they have increased safety searches.” In our current society, Henry notes, “We just don’t trust people quite as much as we used to.” Shannon Mullane, senior in global studies, can see a difference in how Americans treat thsoe of other cultures. “I think initially it affected America by pulling everyone together, but over the long-term it’s instigated a lot of prejudice against people from the Middle East, and also reinforced negative stereotypes against those people,” said Mullane. “I think that it’s something that has shown America that we can pull together when something like that happens.” Mullane sees the friction between nations escalating due to cultural differences. “We need to realize that the people who attacked us do not represent everyone in
Emily DeLanzo Managing Editor Eleven years have passed since September 11, 2001, the largest attack in recent history on American soil. Students described their memories of the attack in a single word: tragedy. Most students currently enrolled at UT were in elementary school that early September morning but still remember the day well. John Sikes, sophomore in mechanical engineering, was in third grade at a school on a military base in South Korea. “To me at the time, it was just a day off of school,” said Sikes. “Then I saw the video of the towers collapsing and continued on to realize the magnitude years later.” On the morning of September 11, 2001, a series of four suicide attacks were launched and targeted on New York City and Washington, D.C. Locally, students were impacted as well. Rebecca Henry, freshman in child and family studies, went to elementary school in Powell. “My teacher turned on the television, and we all watched it,” said Henry. Henry realized how much age limited her memories, but she knew the impor-
the Middle East or everything that is a Muslim,” said Mullane. Lisa King, a professor in the English department, recalls pre- and post-9/11 America. King experienced September 11 while in graduate school at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. “I remember going to campus and all of the GTAs were huddled in our office trying to find more information on the computer and then having to face down the fact we had to go to class to talk to our students about it,” said King. King realizes the students in this generation are too young to fully comprehend a life before the September 11 attacks. Since the attacks, King sees an increased prejudice against the Middle East. “I think that an anti-Muslim sentiment has developed in this country,” said King. “Racism has resurfaced through cultural discrimination in a way we haven’t seen before.” September 11 has created unity to citizens across generations, proving America can unite in a time of need. “If I could give anything to my students, I would want to give them a historical memory beyond their own time to look back to know what the march of history has been and that it hasn’t always been like that,” said King.
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I-House holds foreign policy events Justin Joo Staff Writer Throughout this week, students will get a chance to learn about the foreign policies of the United States, both in regards to policy through the decades and in relation to the upcoming presidential election. The program will be running from Monday through Thursday, featuring lectures on topics such as an overview of U.S. foreign policy, global security and defense, the global economy, and a student debate. Foreign Policy Week was put together in conjunction with the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy and UT’s Center for International Education. The goal, said Dr. Nissa Dahlin-Brown, associate director at the Baker Center, is not only to educate the audience on U.S. foreign policy in general, but also to prepare them to vote in November. “It’s really a chance to discuss foreign policy as a topic,” said Dahlin-Brown. “And then also to tie into the election and focus on issues that are affecting us now.” Mark Bryant, assistant director at the International House, worked extensively with Dahlin-Brown in getting the Foreign Policy Week organized. He shares Dahlin-Brown’s sentiment that a big focus on this week’s lectures focus on the election season. “Unless the discussion is foreign trade or something like terrorism, U.S. foreign policy doesn’t always get a lot of play,” Bryant said. “But how the U.S. relates to the rest of the world is really important. And in terms of how it relates to the election, it would an important component … for people to consid-
er when people make their decision on who they want to support.” The week on foreign policy has already gotten underway, with a presentation from Dr. James Todhunter, who provided an overview on the history of foreign policy and also some of the contemporary issues that are facing the country today. Tonight, Dr. Brandon Prins will discuss global security and how it relates to U.S. foreign policy. In particular, he will focus on the policy changes implemented since 9/11 and the perceived policies of President Barack Obama and the GOP presidential candidate, Mitt Romney. The event will be held at 6 p.m. in the Toyota Auditorium at the Baker Center. Wednesday night will focus on the global economics of U.S. foreign policy with Drs. Tony Spiva and Jon Shefner. The primary topics will be on austerity, Latin America and Asia. “Austerity is of course where you cut government service quite a bit,” said Dahlin-Brown. “And that’s been promoted a lot recently, but there’s also beginning to be a turn around from that, too.” The Wednesday lecture will take place at 6 p.m. in the Toyota Auditorium as well. The last event of Foreign Policy Week will be a student debate. The Tennessee Speech and Debate Society will be in the UC Shiloh Room at 6:30 p.m., debate on the different foreign policies from the Obama administration and the potential Romney administration, with each side of the debate assuming the roles of one administration or the other. The debate is co-sponsored with the CPC Issues Committee. All of the events are free and open to the public.
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His latest production, Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street, which began showing August 30, 2012, has engendered rave reviews, including from the people that attended the showcase. Terry Alford, a community member, complimented MacLean and the production. “[I was] astonished at how perfect every element of the performance was,” Alford said. “I highly recommend it.” During his Showcase presentation, MacLean went into detail about how directing, especially for Sweeney Todd, is a collaborative effort. Tom Cervone, who was the managing director of the Tennessee Theater for 24 years and is now the executive director, has worked with MacLean for many years. He explained that MacLean's brand of collaborative effort is what makes him such a great and successful director. “Cal is not autocratic in his process, and that though he is intricate in his development of directing, he is flexible and able to work with everyone's ideas in order to synthesize one great production,” Cervone said. Sweeney Todd: Demon Barber of Fleet Street will be at the Clarence Brown Theater through Sept. 16. Tickets are available at the door.
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Pregame Showcase, sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, happens in the University Center every home game two hours before kickoff. It features an esteemed academic professional presenting an interesting topic that concerns him or her. Mary Nell Robbins, who worked at UT's treasury for 20 years, has been attending the pregame showcases for eight years now, and though she is very happy with the presentations, she wishes that more people would take advantage of the opportunity. “It used to be that the room was jammed-packed, but now it seems every year less and less people show up,” Robbins said. This year marks the 23rd year of Pregame Showcase, and though showcase veterans like Robbins may feel like the attendance and interest is dwindling, all seats provided were full, and there was a permeable atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm from everyone in the room. Last Saturday's pregame showcase featured Cal MacLean with his presentation, “Synergy on Stage: Presenting Sweeney Todd” before the UT-Georgia State game. MacLean joined UT in 2006 as the Department Head and Artistic Director of the Clarence Brown Theatre Company. He has directed many productions including: A Flea in Her Ear in 2007, Galileo and The Secret Rapture in 2008, A Streetcar Named Desire with Dale Dickey in 2009, and Amadeus in 2010.
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1814 — America victorious on Lake Champlain During the Battle of Plattsburg on Lake Champlain, a newly built U.S. fleet under Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough destroys a British squadron, forcing the British to abandon their siege of the U.S. fort at Plattsburg and retreat to Canada on foot. The American victory saved New York from possible invasion and helped lead to the conclusion of peace negotiations between Britain and the United States in Ghent, Belgium. The War of 1812 began on June 18, 1812, when the United States declared war on Britain. The war declaration, opposed by a sizable minority in Congress, had been called in response to the British economic blockade of France, the induction of American seamen into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of
hostile Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. A faction of Congress known as the "War Hawks" had been advocating war with Britain for several years and had not hidden their hopes that a U.S. invasion of Canada might result in significant territorial gains for the United States. In the months after President James Madison proclaimed the state of war to be in effect, American forces launched a three-point invasion of Canada, all of which were decisively unsuccessful. In 1814, with Napoleon Bonaparte's French empire collapsing, the British were able to allocate more military resources to the American war, and Washington, D.C., fell to the British in August. In Washington, British troops burned the White House, the Capitol, and other buildings in retaliation for the earlier burning of government buildings in Canada by U.S. soldiers. In September 1814, the tide of the war turned when Thomas Macdonough's American naval force won a decisive victory at the Battle of Plattsburg, New York. The American victory on Lake Champlain led to the conclusion of U.S.-British peace negotiations in Belgium, and on December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, formally ending the War of 1812. By the terms of the agreement, all conquered territory was to be returned, and a commission would be established to settle the boundary of the United States and Canada. British forces assailing the Gulf Coast were not informed of
the treaty in time, and on January 8, 1815, the U.S. forces under Andrew Jackson achieved the greatest American victory of the war at the Battle of New Orleans. The American public heard of Jackson's victory and the Treaty of Ghent at approximately the same time, fostering a greater sentiment of self-confidence and shared identity throughout the young republic. 1991 — Commuter plane crashes A Continental Express commuter plane crashes in Texas near Houston, killing 14 people, on this day in 1991. The accident was caused by poor communication by the maintenance crew during a shift change. The Brazilian-made Embraer 120 aircraft was scheduled for maintenance the afternoon before its scheduled 7 a.m. flight on September 11. Short of workers, an inspector was drafted to assist the afternoon maintenance crew. The inspector worked on putting the screws on the plane's horizontal stabilizer but did not finish the job. When his shift was over, he told the foreman about the remaining screws but did not write it down, as proper procedure required. The foreman failed to tell the workers on the late-night shift about the unfinished work; they saw the horizontal stabilizer in its correct position and did not notice that all the screws were not properly in place. The Embraer 120 took off on time as Continental Express Flight 2574 with 14 people on board. It broke up in the air over Eagle Lake, Texas, killing everyone on board. — This Day in History is courtesy of History.com.
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Speaker to help prepare grad students Justin Joo Staff Writer Students considering or preparing for graduate school may find some valuable — and perhaps entertaining — information at an upcoming event. Donald Asher of Asher Associates will be presenting “Gaining Admission into Highly Competitive Graduate Programs” today at 4 p.m. in the UC Auditorium. UT Career Services and the College of Engineering put the event together. Stephanie Kit, associate director at Career Services, said the event will be fast-paced and packed with information. “(Asher) will talk basically a mile-a-minute for an hour and a half,” Kit said. “And he’ll cover different grad school admission topics and get audience feedback and participation as well.” Asher has been to UT nearly 20 times now, discussing a range of topics including tips on how to apply to grad school, how to utilize your GPA even if it’s a lower score, what to look for when researching grad school and the importance of getting strong letters of recommendations. And according to Kit, Asher’s presentations have always been a hit with students. “He usually receives very high evaluations from students,” Kit said. “He’s not only informative, but he does it in a very entertaining and fun manner. He has a very good sense of humor. I don’t think students mind listening to him for that
much time.” The presentation will be given in two parts. The first is a general session, going from 4-5:30 p.m, which will provide information for students applying to a non-specific graduate school. Later at 6 p.m., Asher will channel his focus on students majoring in a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering and math). While some of the information between the two programs will overlap, the STEM-specific session will provide more information handy to those involved with STEM and looking for graduate schools more tailored to their disciplines, especially in regard to research. Steven Stribling, senior in nuclear engineering, while not currently planning on going to graduate school, understands the importance of learning more about the process. “It’s something to attend because grad school is competitive,” Stribling said. “I would ask how much emphasis we should put on finding a professor or a school that focuses on a subject that you enjoy. For me that would be power generation.” Kit recommended that any student interested in graduate school should attend Asher’s presentation, even if they’re not moving on from their undergraduate program for several years. “I don’t think students will be disappointed if they turn up,” Kit said. “I’ve seen students lined up to talk to Mr. Asher even at 5:30, and they’ve sat there for an hour-and-a-half, just to get more information.” A video of one of Asher’s previous presentations at UT is available at the Career Service’s website. It can be found at career.utk.edu/graduate.
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Neglected library offers calmness Jason Moeller Guest Columnist Until the last semester of my junior year I had never studied or done any homework in a university library. Just by walking through Hodges Library, I could tell that I would be more distracted and accomplish less there than in my room. I really didn’t see the appeal or benefit of making the trek to the library just to do work that I could do in a much less-populated environment. With the construction going on in Hodges, I would just prefer to stay home. However, one day last year my view on libraries changed forever. A friend of mine and I stumbled across an old castle-esque building tucked away next to the Jesse Harris Building named Hoskins Library. Neither of us had ever been in this building, heard of anyone else having a class there, or even heard of its existence. We didn’t have much to do so we decided to explore it. We walked up the long steps leading up to the building, opened the door, and were faced with a decision to either walk up a beautiful spiral staircase, explore the main floor, or head down into what looked like a prison cellar. We started wandering around the main floor but were hesitant to snoop around too much, and didn’t go into rooms or try to open any doors. We did, however, stumble across a room labeled “Herbarium.” We walked around a little more, and soon were both itching to see what was upstairs. We ventured upwards and were greeted by some very nice stained glass windows and what looked like Latin phrases carved into the stone above us. The building seemed like a mix between an old gothic church and a Harvard library. We then found a decent-sized room with a row of tables and chairs and a few chalkboards next to them. Wandering down a hall and into
another peaceful room with a few tables and chairs, we found another closed-off room labeled “Special Collections”, which contained old and rare articles from times like the Civil War. We hadn’t seen or heard another person the whole time we had been exploring. We didn’t understand why since we both agreed that the building was perhaps the calmest, and one of the most beautiful, on campus. I have since gone back and explored pretty much the whole building. There are tons of locked rooms that are pitch-black and I have no clue what goes on, or went on in them, or what they may lead to. I have looked up the interesting history of this building and have learned that it used to be the main library before the book collection got too large for it to hold, which resulted in Hodges being built. After this first visit and the subsequent research I did on the building, and since finals week was drawing near, I decided to try studying and doing some work in one of those peaceful halls described above. I still wasn’t quite sure what the benefit of leaving my quiet room to go to another quiet room was, but I thought I’d give it a try. Also, I honestly felt bad for little old Hoskins Library. I had one of the most productive weeks of study of my life that week, finishing several papers days, and even weeks, before they were due. There was something about making the effort to go to a place to do work that resulted in me actually doing a lot of work once I got there, as opposed to me just lying around my room doing a bit of work here and there with breaks for television or Internet entertainment. Every time I have gone to Hoskins Library since, there have been, on average, two other people studying anywhere in the whole building. So If you are looking for a nice, unpopulated, serene, majestic, beautiful, interesting and construction-free place to study, I would recommend checking out Hoskins Library — but to be honest, I kind of hope you don’t. — Jason Moeller is a senior in philosophy. He can be reached at jmoeller@utk.edu.
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Jan Urbano Even before seeing PSY at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards , I always wondered how this crazy music video, “Gangnam Style,” attained international status. Currently the song has topped the music charts in South Korea and surged through the charts in Canada, Finland, Sweden and the United States, just to name a few countries. Many stars much more famous than PSY have also expressed their admiration and love of his song and video, including Britney Spears, Vanessa Hudgens and Katy Perry. The ridiculous coverage of a formerly unknown Korean artist is something that leads to several questions, especially about his viral video: What makes his video so addicting and catchy? How did it spread? And what on earth does “Gangnam Style” mean? Park Jae-sang, known as PSY, only intended for his video to become popular in Korea. However, Korean pop, or K-pop, fans saw the video and began sharing it through Facebook and other social networks. As it was shared more and more often, it began popping up on news outlets, as well as the Twitter accounts of many universal, popular artists and actors. The massive effect of social media, as well as PSY’s down-to- earth demeanor and American education at Boston University and Berklee College of Music, might explain why other more professional Korean groups, such as girl groups “Girls Generation” and “Wonder Girls”, or boy groups “BIG BANG” and “Super Junior”, have not succeeded in breaking into the American scene. It’s hard not to see why it’s so catchy. Media outlets all over the world are rocking to its rhythmic, party beat, including The Daily Beacon editorial staff. Its beat is similar to another catchy hit, LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem.” However, it’s safe to say that “Gangnam Style” has trumped that song in popularity and virality, surpassing songs by Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, and many other artists. Currently, PSY is still at number 1 on the Social 50 Chart at
Billboard.com, and is on the music charts of many other countries too. However, what does the video mean? Since most Americans aren’t fluent in Korean, me included, allkpop.com, a site dedicated to Korean artists and gossip, has translated the lyrics and the background of the song. According to the site, the song is about a man wooing a girl from a specific region of Korea’s capital, Seoul, called Gangnam,a very wealthy and expensive district that caters to the elite and high-class. In order to win the woman’s eyes, PSY decides to try and be “Gangnam-style” as well. His lyrics talk about how he wants a girl who is “warm and human during the day... A girl whose heart grows hotter as the night approaches, a girl with that kind of twist…A girl who looks quiet but knows how and when to party…a girl who lets her hair down when she feels it is the right time…a girl who covers up but is much more beautiful than a girl who doesn’t.” PSY’s crazy and funny antics during his video attempt to show his own “Gangnam-style” to this girl as a guy who also gets more passionate as night approaches, a guy who can party and have fun, and a guy that has “bulging ideas rather than muscles.” However, the video goes further than just this simple plot. PSY’s video can also be a satire that critiques the elite that live in the Gangnam District, as it shows the persona that the rich have, from their overly-boastful moves to their desire to attract attention shown with PSY’s dancing in various public locations in the video. In addition, PSY’s video can also be seen as showing that Gangnam life is not so glorious as seen. In the beginning of the video, we think he’s on a beach, but it’s really just a playground. He also goes to a sauna, but it’s full of creepy-looking people. Lastly, instead of dancing in a nightclub, he dances in a bus with elderly people. This hidden, social commentary is something that many Koreans and Korean-Americans are worried will be lost as the video still infects more and more people around the world. Still, remember to also enjoy the song. There’s more to life than always taking things seriously, and PSY offers a way to goof off and relax and laugh with your friends — GANGNAM STYLE! — Jan Urbano is a junior in biology. He can be reached at jurbano@mail.tennessee.edu.
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Today is a particularly difficult day to write a column, but it is necessary. I was in 6th grade homeroom, around 9:21 a.m., when I first heard that the World Trade Center Towers had fallen. I recall thinking what a treat it was to watch T.V. at school, only to see footage that will haunt me until the day I pass from this earth. I remember the tears of my best friend who called New York City his home as we commemorated the attacks the following year. I remember the confusion, the fears, the rumors, the national unity in the following days, and the need to understand what had happened. I remember my father, trying to explain to my younger brother and I what had happened by sharing his memories of President Kennedy’s assassination. It is a memory I must bequeath to my future progeny as well, as it is now inextricably tied to our national historical narrative. I was only 11 at the time, too young to understand the gravity of what had transpired, but old enough to realize that the events of Sept. 11, 2001, would forever shape the development of the nation, and the world, I would inherit as an adult. Names pass in and out of my memory: Cheney, Rumsfeld, Powell, Baghdad, the Taliban, Kabul, Fallujah, Bin Laden — names that will surely be discussed in the future study of American political history. My young self was not sophisticated enough to fully grasp their significance, but I could recognize the seismic transformation occurring as I entered young adulthood. Most of my memory has been dominated by this new, unfamiliar and scary world created by Sept. 11.
In the years following the attacks, we wasted perhaps the best opportunity to utilize international goodwill to effect lasting, worldwide good. Instead, our government actively deceived us, sunk down to torture and spying on its own citizens, and firmly established an international reputation as a bully. It did not have to be this way, and every aspect of my being wants to reverse the regressions of the past decade. Instead of attempting to kill those who come from the poverty and misery needed to breed suicide terrorists, why not attempt to remove those conditions all together? Surely, the billions upon billions of dollars spent in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the countless military development projects that never saw the light of day could have been put to another use? I do not want to sound like a hopeless idealist, someone completely unversed in the harsh realities of the world, but surely there can be a compromise. Maybe we should reel in the billions of dollars in (stunningly effective) military aid Pakistan receives yearly. I hate to be a pessimist; I find it healthier and more rewarding to be inclined to optimism. We may never again achieve the national unity reached in the days following Sept. 11, but I do not know if I want to reach those levels again. They are feelings of delusion, incapable of being sustained. People are too wonderfully different to exist in such a state of uniformity for long anyway. What we should strive for, instead, is to make the world a better place, for one person, one day at a time. Which is the more appealing option: allowing the events of Sept. 11 to forever alter the American character into something bitter, angry, and jaded; or honoring the memory of those taken from us by using their tragedy to make the world a better place?
— Ron Walters is a senior in English Literature, French, and Global Studies. He can be reached at rwalter5@utk.edu.
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The xx maintains sound with impressive sophomore album Spencer Hall Contributor Anti-fans of The xx’s debut album will likely maintain the same ill feelings toward their sophomore release “Coexist”; however, loyal fans will find the record to be a wonderful addition to the band’s ever-growing catalogue of music. The UK trio, made up of Romy MadleyCroft, Jamie Smith and Oliver Sim, return to the harrowing angst that made their first album, “xx”, such an enormous success. It’s been a long three years since the critically acclaimed debut from the band. After sacking their guitarist/keyboardist Baria Qureshi, The xx hasn’t seemed to miss a beat with their latest attempt. The band stays true to the echoed guitar riffs, electronic backing beats, and melodramatic lyrics that brought about a unique new sound to the independent music scene in 2009 and helped The xx garner the coveted Mercury Prize in early 2010. “Coexist” wastes no time settling into The xx’s well-known sound. The record kicks off with the first single, “Angels”, a modestly quiet song where Romy MadleyCroft sings lyrics of love cut too short over guitar melodies reminiscent of the likes of Beach House and marching band drum rolls. The song is a fitting introduction to an album dealing with emotional authenticity, love and heartbreak. The standout tune of the album is a song called “Chained”, which happens to be the second single from “Coexist”. It is a duet sung by both Madley-Croft and Sim. The two sing simultaneously on the chorus, of memories of being closer long ago and wondering where that spark went. Throughout the song the two singers plead, “Did I hold you too tight? Did I not let enough light in?”, wondering if either of the two was too possessive or not open enough with the way they felt. Although the album never reaches the
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Maci Lewis and Maggie Solmon, both sophomores in journalism and electronic media, prepare for their spot on WUTK on Sept. 10.
The Rock recognized by MTV Joyce Benzi Contributor The University of Tennessee’s radio station, 90.3 The Rock, was recognized by MTV this past week as one of the top ten most listened to college radio stations. This recognition allowed WUTK to receive both national and worldwide exposure, as the station was featured on both mtvU and mtvu.com all week by hosting “College Radio Countdown”. “I was excited and proud to hear the great news, especially coming from an entity like MTV/mtvU/Viacom, because they have a top notch research department,” Benny Smith, General Manager of WUTK, said. “We work very hard down here at WUTK so receiving validation like that from MTV is gratifying.” “College Radio Countdown” is a compilation of ten songs that represent what is popular at UT, and The Rock included a gamut of songs ranging from Cage the Elephant to M.I.A. to Carolina Chocolate Drops. The station was also asked to submit five music videos not already featured on the current MTV playlist. “We don’t call ourselves ‘Local Music’s Best Friend’ for nothing,” Smith said. “We sent in videos by all local bands: The Theorists, Lil’ Iffy, The Black Cadillacs, Senryu, and Nashville’s Moon Taxi. We believe our local music scene is as good as any in the country.” Over the past few months, members from the music department have been heavily involved in the making of music videos, mostly for local bands.
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This involvement includes footage that was sent to MTV. Each of these videos will be featured one day this week on mtvu.tubmlr.com, once again gaining nationwide exposure. Any and all exposure is huge for The Rock, as they are a financially self-supporting station, and accomplishments such as this allows people to see their donations are being put to good use. The Rock has been voted Knoxville’s best radio station for the past seven years and was acknowledged by the CMJ as the ‘Most Improved’ station last year. A recent article by Mike Darling in Men’s Health listed WUTK as one of the twenty coolest college radio stations, highlighting The Rock as a great source for both new and forgotten music. Public recognition helps bring an interest to the listeners that will hopefully bring them to donate to the station. Through these donations, The Rock can continue to grow and provide students with a solid foundation of electronic media experience. Many UT students devote themselves to The Rock to work on their basic vocal delivery and production skills, which will help give them a boost in their careers. “The Rock is one of America’s top college stations because we have always tried to bring truly new music to Knoxville,” Drew Keller, Funk and Soul Director for WUTK, said. “Not only has our format had a tremendous influence on the commercial radio front here in Knoxville, but we’ve also provided both a culture experience to our listeners and a training ground for electronic media students who decide they want to be a part of the station.”
buzz garnered from the band’s debut, it is definitely an album that will grow on the listener as it is listened to more and more. The band stays true to the quiet sing-talking style that made them famous. One listen to the song “Missing”, a duet sung by lead singers Madley-Croft and Sim about a former relationship and dealing with the heartbreak of missing a former flame, and one can tell the raw emotion that the two singers convey in their heartfelt lyrics. The song begins with a basic backing drumbeat and later fades out. When the song finally fades back in, guitars shriek throughout the background, adding an element of heartache to the melody. One key difference from the band’s debut album is the use of actual drum kits. On the song “Reunion” the band makes good use of steel drums and echoed guitars. It is a nice change of pace from the rest of the album. Unlike most of their songs containing an electronic backbeat, this song has a more up-tempo dance quality to it. A listener may find himself or herself tapping their foot along to the hushed sound and up-tempo of this song. Unlike The xx’s first album, their sophomore effort doesn’t contain any instantly catchy earworms such as the breakout hit “Crystalised” or the heavily sampled “Intro”. The casual listener, on the other hand, may tend to find the album a bit on the boring side. Many of the songs on this record seem to be building up to something bigger throughout, but never actually seem to reach anything spectacular. Overall, though, “Coexist” is a solid follow up to “xx”. The album stays true to the formula, which has given the band success. Fans will be satisfied with the band’s distinct, signature sound of hypnotic guitar echoes, pounding drums, and raw emotional lyrics. “Coexist” is an album that requires multiple listens in order to resonate with the listener. After three years without any new music, The xx hasn’t missed a step.
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Students anticipate ‘College GameDay’ Matthew Keylon Staff Writer
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ESPN’s “College GameDay” was last in Knoxville for a basketball double-header against Vanderbilt on Jan. 15, 2011. “GameDay” will make their first football apperance at UT since 2004.
Campus was buzzing after students were given a piece of good news Sunday morning. The news was that ESPN’s staple college football show, “College GameDay, built by the Home Depot,” would be broadcasting from UT on Saturday. “I’m super pumped. Hopefully I (can) get on TV,” Kelci Frederick, sophomore in business administration, said. “It looks really good on our program. I mean obviously it shows that ESPN, a national television station, wants to come here in a game that we’re playing in, so that shows that we’ve gotten a lot better than last year.” Student body president Adam Roddy said he’s looking forward to seeing what the event will do for the community. “I think that it’s a really exciting event. I mean this hasn’t happened in many years, and I think that with our football team really doing well these past few games, I feel like not only is it good for the team and good for the university, it’s really going to revitalize the student body,” Roddy said. “It’s really going to invigorate them and get them excited about football, the University of Tennessee and where we are going to be heading the next few football games.” Every week, “GameDay” chooses which game they think will be the best. The “GameDay” crew consists of former Michigan Heisman trophy winner Desmond Howard, host Chris Fowler, former player and coach Lee Corso, former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit, former Georgia defensive lineman David Pollack and reporter Samantha Steele. Corso is famous for wearing the headgear of the mascot of whichever team he selects to win in the game they are hosting.
It is the first time since 2004 that Tennessee has been host to the “GameDay” set, but the fourth time that Florida will be Tennessee’s opponent when the show comes to Neyland. Tennessee is 0-3 in such contests and 2-5 overall in home “GameDay” appearances. The Tennessee-Florida rivalry is the second most covered rivalry in the show’s history, behind only Florida-Florida State. “I think it draws a lot of attention to the program,” Roddy said. “You hear a lot of people complaining about us not being featured or not being talked about on sports programs like ESPN, but I think this is a huge moment for our program in general, because a lot of (the) spotlight will be shining on the University of Tennessee football (program) and saying this is a program to watch. This is a program to be excited about, as it will hopefully bring big things for UT.” The Vols look to overcome a seven game losing streak to the Gators and are coming off a 51-13 drubbing of Georgia State while Florida overcame a 17-10 halftime deficit to beat Texas A&M 20-17. “I think we’re going to put the beat down on Florida,” said Frederick. “I expected (Tennessee) to be better because they had a lot of injuries last year, so they have definitely done awesome. I just hope we don’t have injuries.” Roddy said he’s hopeful about the game. “We’ve done well these past two games. Florida didn’t do too well against Texas A&M, not that they were a horrible school or anything like that. I’m really positive about this,” Roddy said. “I think we are playing well. I think coming off of two victories, we have a lot of momentum going right now. The football team is energized. They’re excited and they have the skills to beat Florida here at home in Neyland Stadium.” “GameDay” coverage will start on ESPNU at 9 a.m., and then move to ESPN at 10 a.m.
Derrick Brodus to kick against Gators David Cobb Assistant News Editor The last time Tennessee beat Florida in football was 2004. The outcome came down to a field goal attempt. If that is the case Saturday, it will be junior kicker Derrick Brodus who bears the burden of seven-straight losses to the Gators on his left foot. Derek Dooley announced Monday that Brodus will start over junior Michael Palardy, who missed a 39-yard field goal and an extra point in Saturday’s 51-13 victory over Georgia State. “I still believe in Mike (Palardy),” Dooley said. “But he’s got some things he’s got to work through and Derrick has certainly earned the right to be out there.” Brodus connected on a 25-yard field goal and an extra point in the fourth quarter after coming on to replace Palardy. Prior to Saturday, Brodus had attempted one field goal in his UT career, a 21-yard make against MTSU last season when he served as an emergency replacement to an injured Palardy. “He’s made every kick every time he’s been out there,” Dooley said.
“He kicks it high, he’s got a nice calm about him. But we’ll see.” Dooley said that Palardy will continue to handle kickoff duties but that the native Floridian has some technical things to work on as placekicker. “It’s really no different than all the other positions,” Dooley said. “It’s performance based and it’s my responsibility as a coach. If you feel like another guy is more deserving and gives you a better chance to get through the game then that’s what we’re going to do.” Dooley said his team’s biggest challenge against the Gators will come in the trenches. “It starts with their front seven,” Dooley said. “There’s not many teams in the country that are going to have a front seven like these guys. We did not win the line of scrimmage on either side against these guys last year. And that’s going to be our challenge this year.” Through two games the UT offensive line has allowed just one sack. Florida held Texas A&M to 65 second-half yards in its 20-17 win on Saturday. “I feel like that is one of the better defensive lines that we’ve seen this season,” junior center James Stone said. “So it’s going to be that much more in our preparation and determination going out there for this game.”
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Derrick Brodus kicks against MTSU last season on Nov. 5, 2011. Brodus is known for being called an hour before the start of the MTSU game and being escorted from his house to Neyland.