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Title IX states that:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” • Quote from Department of Education

This fall, UT made significant changes to the Title IX policy, altering the circumstances of mandatory reporting and the methods of investigation regarding sexual misconduct. To read a comprehensive breakdown of these changes as well as a student column about how these changes could impact campus, see pages 4 and 5.

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TN Titan wears custom cleats to honor 9/11 victims

Hillary Clinton diagnosed with pneumonia

Tennessee Titans’ Avery Williamson wore his custom 9/11 cleats during the Titans game on Sunday, Sep. 11 despite a fine threat. The red, white and blue cleats are not in compliance with the NFL uniform code, but Williamson said he felt strongly about honoring the those impacted by 9/11. Several teammates as well as four different New York and New Jersey police organizations, one of which polices the World Trade Center memorial, have offered to pay the fine for Williamson. The cleats are set to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to Operation Warrior Wishes with Williamson including a meet and greet, a pair of VIP tickets to a Titans home game and autographed jersey.

After her collapse during a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Hillary Clinton’s physician, Lisa Bardack, said Clinton is in recovery from pneumonia, which she diagnosed with as of last Friday. She is now on antibiotics and has been advised to rest and modify her schedule, Bardack said. Campaign spokesman Nick Merrill announced that Clinton will be cancelling her plans to travel to California this week. Presently, the campaign is deliberating whether to reschedule the previously planned fundraising events. In response to the disclosure of the current state of Clinton’s health, Republican nominee Donald Trump told ABC News he plans to release a more complete medical report regarding his own health in the near future.

Knoxville native racks up two CMA nominations On Wednesday, Sep. 7, the nominations for the CMA awards were released. Kelsea Ballerini, an up-andcoming country singer, is nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year. Ballerini, who grew up in Knoxville and is best known for her songs, “Dibs” and “Peter Pan,” is excited to attend this year’s CMAs as an artist with nominations, not simply a guest performer. Previously, she perfumed at the CMAs in 2015 with “Love Me Like You Mean It,” her first single off her debut album, “The First Time.” The CMAs will air on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.

9/11 anniversary inspires aid for flood victims Sarah Plemmons Contributor

In times of disaster, Americans come together. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and more recently after the flooding that devastated Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in August, people look for opportunities to promote peace and unity. That’s why the Center for Leadership and Service dedicated Thursday, Sep. 8, to gathering donated goods and sending them to the citizens of Baton Rouge to aid the disaster relief effort. One attendee, Natalie Welch, a first year Ph.D. student in sports management, said she can relate with locals in Baton Rouge as she recalled her own experience with 9/11. “I was a freshman when 9/11 happened. I remember it very well and how the world kind of stopped that day,” Welch said. Welch recalled getting out of school early, looking up at the North Carolina sky and getting a sense of a world beyond her own. “That’s a day I’ll never forget,” she said. “I remember the feeling of just not knowing.”

More than confusion, however, people remember how the U.S. came together and how that attitude carries over when others are in need. “I was old enough to remember America coming together in unity,” Kate Kennedy, assistant director for the Center for Leadership and Service, said. “That’s what I think this day is about –– to come together in unity to serve and do good.” The Center for Leadership and Service recognizes that in the face of disaster, people are more willing to reach out in the community. Their monthly service series, “Do What You Can,” encourages students to spend a few hours a day each month serving the community. During September, volunteers honored the 9/11 responders by donating to the Louisiana flood relief. A group of eight students, two Center for Leadership and Service assistants and multiple community members met at a warehouse on Volunteer Boulevard to relocate those donated items into a semi-truck bound for Baton Rouge. “After the flooding happened in Baton Rouge, we started thinking about how — yes, even though we’re rivals in the SEC — but Vols help all,” Kennedy said.

While many of the students volunteering were too young to remember 9/11, each of them said they felt a connection to what the day means for Americans and for those who do remember. “I was just in school, I think,” Victoria Clements, sophomore in supply-chain management, said. “Of course, when it initially happened I was too young. But as I’ve grown up, I’ve realized the significance of it.” Unlike Clements, some attendees said they did remember the events of 9/11 and that the tragedy inspired them to pursue a path of service. “I remember 9/11, and I remember that it’s part of the reason I want to serve in the armed forces,” Alex Hall, sophomore in mechanical engineering, said. Hall, a member of air force ROTC, explained that one of ROTC’s core values is in the mantra “service before self.” After three hours of volunteering, Center for Leadership and Service and the community members who worked alongside them managed to move all the goods including couches, desks, bags of clothing, toys and lamps. “I love the power of volunteering when these disasters happen,” Welch said. “You can make an impact from anywhere.”

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UT engineers develop wearable sensors for home therapy Tom Cruise

News Editor As people start using brands like the FitBit and Apple Watch, UT engineers are looking to use the same technology to help those with motor impairments. Assistant Professor of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Eric Wade was awarded a grant to pursue developing wearable sensors for people affected by a stroke or any other motor skill impairments. The sensors mimic popular wearable smart devices, but they will be programmed to detect variations in a patient’s rehabilitation status to ensure each patient is receiving the care they need at home. “We are looking to bring that clinical setting of rehabilitation into the home,” Wade said. Often, patients are unable to follow through with home therapy due to reasons like pain or frustration. With the new devices Wade hopes to gather data on how each patient is doing at home to be able to encourage them to focus on improving areas where they continue to lose motor control. “Part of what we are really interested in

is how to give people positive feedback in a meaningful way,” Wade said. “We plan to provide visual and audio information from a smart phone.” Wade is partnering with the University of Tennessee Brain and Spine Institute as well as the Cole Neuroscience Center and the Pain Consultants of East Tennessee to focus on encouraged learning. Patients with the device can go on with their daily routine but will be reminded to perform therapeutic techniques throughout the day. The device will calculate how well the person is performing and then relay the information back to their doctor. Collecting this type of data is not easy. It requires each sensor to cater to the individual patient’s needs and abilities, while still preventing false positives. “Even a couple of false positives can cause the individual to lose trust in this system,” Wade said. “We need to be very clear about what we are trying to measure, and be very accurate. That’s where the difficulty comes in.” The UT Brain and Spine Institute has devoted a large amount of time to pursuing the success of this project. Physical therapist Elissa Phillips and occupational

We will be able to send the patient home to continue their rehabilitation which we will then be able to monitor.” James Langdon, UT Brain and Spine Institute

therapist Amanda Buchanan are devoted to ensuring that the project moves forward. James Langdon from UT Brain and Spine Institute holds a hopeful outlook for the future of these sensors. “The real benefit of these sensors is the rehabilitation after the stroke that these

sensors provide,” Langdon said. “We will be able to send the patient home to continue their rehabilitation, which we will then be able to monitor.” Not only will these sensors benefit patients who have had a stroke, but Langdon hopes to help those with Parkinson’s disease as well. “The sensors will allow us to see how the medicine for those with Parkinson’s disease does or does not help the individual,” Langdon said. In addition, Wade looks to team up with James Choo and Ted Jones from the Pain Consultants of East Tennessee to help combat the growing abuse of prescription pain medicine. “Part of the interest is, can we get better measures to the way pain is affecting people,” Wade said. “We are in the very early stages of this solution.” He hopes to alter the program to give alternate remedies for patient treatments. Wade expects the first data set in February 2017 to show how well the devices are working. From this first set of data, engineers will have a better understanding of how the devices will perform in the future.

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Title IX undergoes updates to policy Isabella King

Contributor On Aug. 16, a campus-wide email was sent out notifying students of changes made to UT’s Title IX policy. These changes were made in part by Jennifer Richter, the associate vice chancellor and director of The Office of Equity and Diversity and the campus Title IX coordinator. Richter said it was time for some additions and redactions to the policy. It had been a year since the last Title IX revamping, and after that year, Richter said she and others noticed gaps and shortfalls in the policy. “After a year of using that final policy that was put into place, we thought there was a need for some changes,” Richter said. The changes range from abandoning Roman numerals for Arabic to larger modifications like reassigning departmental responsibilities. Richter highlighted three of the largest changes to the policy. First, the Office of Equity and Diversity now investigates all cases of assault or domestic violence where previously, only certain cases may have been investigated by the Office of Student Conduct. “The Office of Equity and Diversity does the investigative component now,” Ashley Blamey, director for the Center of Health and Wellness and Title IX deputy, said. “A student starts with us, we do the support and interim measures, and they make the decision if they want to report to the institution in a formal way, where they want to move forward in a process. Then, we transition that part of the service to the Office of Equity and Diversity.” Blamey described how this change helped her office by separating the responsibility of healing and investigating. “I think having the investigation in one place and then the process in another place gives that checks and balances,” Blamey said. The second major change to the policy alters the list of designated mandatory reporters. Mandatory reporters are individuals on campus who, if they are told about a sexual assault or domestic abuse, must report that incident to the university and put the student in touch with the Center for Health and Wellness Education.

There are people who have been raped, and people write about that. They write about it beautifully. They write about it in a way that doesn’t fix things, it doesn’t solve things, but it is therapeutic and that’s good for all of us. ”

“If you’re one of the individuals at the university who we’ve designated a mandatory reporter, the reason we’ve designated you that way is because we have some belief or knowledge or experience that students may report that kind of thing (assault or domestic violence) to you, and they may expect you to do something,” Richter said. That list includes any staff within the Title IX office, any faculty member, any non-student staff member, academic advisors, club advisors, resident assistants, teaching assistants and certain university employees. A full list of mandatory reporters is available in Appendix B of the Title IX policy. However, it does not include any medical professionals or those who work closely with medical professionals, like receptionists at doctors’ offices or those at the campus counseling center. They are covered by a confidentiality clause. The change to the list of designated mandatory reporters extends the confidentiality clause to athletic trainers. Now, if a student tells an athletic trainer they have been assaulted, the trainer has no obligation to report that incident to the university. Another change deals with the conflict between mandatory reporting and confidentiality. The new policy allows students to write about an incident of sexual assault or domestic violence in an academic assignment and not expect any mandatory action to be taken. “Often, in a writing classroom, I see ...

Marilyn Kallet, professor in English

depression. Every kind of abuse that you can imagine has gone in people’s past. There are people who have been raped, and people write about that. They write about it beautifully. They write about it in a way that doesn’t fix things, it doesn’t solve things, but it is therapeutic and that’s good for all of us. But we don’t take it outside of the classroom unless the person gives us permission,” Marilyn Kallet, professor of English and creative writing at UT, said. Events like “Take Back the Night” fall under a similar category. “If a student or an employee, during a public awareness event such as Take Back the Night, candlelight vigils, protests, Survivor Speak Outs — if a student goes to one of those and says, ‘I was raped, I was a victim of domestic violence,’ that is not an announcement to the university that they are reporting that,” Richter said. However, a student may request that something be done, and if they talk to a mandatory reporter, they can request that limited action be taken. A student may also ask that the assault be reported to the police or the university, ask for help finding medical care or counseling or request that, if the perpetrator is someone that the student sees regularly, their living situation or schedule be altered to remove that person from their life. “In my classroom, we have a policy of trust and confidentiality. People are going to be writing material that makes them feel very vulnerable, and they are trusting

me and their colleagues in the classroom not to take that out of the classroom without permission. The issue of protecting students is a priority for us, for all of us,” Kallet said. Though options are present, there are many reasons why someone may hesitate to report an assault. “People are worried that their friends will find out. They’re worried that their family will find out. They’re worried about what will happen,” Richter said. “I’m not saying those (worries) are realistic, but that’s what I think concerns people.” Richter, however, stressed the importance of reporting despite these concerns. “If you keep it to yourself, you might not get the kind of help that you need,” Richter said. “You might not know what the resources are, and you may not know what the options and the opportunities are. “We’d like to see them (assaults and instances of domestic violence) all reported.” If a student reports a sexual assault to a friend, Richter recommended that the friend find an RA or staff member who can help the survivor further. “Provide information and provide support,” Richter said. “That’s the best thing that a friend can do.” With all the changes, Kallet said she believes faculty and staff need training on the policy and on how to handle students who come forward with reports of abuse. “We may not exactly know what is in the text, and we may not exactly know how to apply that. Now people may get fussy and say ‘Oh, it’s time consuming, we don’t need more meetings,’ but we do,” Kallet said. Richter said she believes the culture on UT’s campus is becoming increasingly aware about issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. Through discussion, education and programs like Bystander Intervention, which helps people know what to do if they witness an assault occur, she thinks the UT community is more engaged now than ever before. Richter said, ultimately, if people want to change the culture on campus, that it starts with them. “It’s the people who live, work, sleep, participate, are employed and educated here,” Richter said. “We are the ones who decide what we have here.”

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Title IX and the freedom to tell JoAnna Brooker My Humps

This fall semester, the university’s policy on Title IX changed. The changes include reassigning sexual assault investigative functions to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s staff and no longer requiring faculty to report instances of sexual misconduct if a student discloses it through a written academic assignment. Many may see the second part as counterintuitive to a campus striving toward a sexual-misconduct-free-environment, but I don’t see it that way. A year ago, I met a boy from Tinder for coffee. He was cute enough, but as we had little in common, I saw no more potential in him than as a fling. At that point, I had not had sex, and I thought it could be a relatively innocent affair. Later that week, he invited me over to hang out. But before I knew it, things had escalated more quickly than I could react to. I protested as he kept pushing against me before, in frustration, saying, “If you’re going to continue to try that please wear a condom.” He took that as consent, and before I knew it I was in so much pain I could hardly move. My body was trying to do anything to lessen the sharp pain in my stomach, pushing at him with my hands as he moved me around like a rag doll. All I wanted was for it to be over. When he finally gave up and let me go, I quickly redressed and sat speechless on the foot of his bed. He was the first to speak,“So … you consented to that, right? Cause I don’t want you to go home to your friends crying saying you were raped.” I stared at him. I couldn’t find words, “Yeah … yeah, of course.” I was shaken, my voice was timid. I couldn’t look him in the eye. He hugged me before I left and told me to “feel better.” I was in pain for two days. He never checked up on me, even though I texted him that weekend. All I wanted was to somehow reverse that horrible night. But after telling me he could be my “knight in shining armor” prior to that evening, he promptly told me he only realized after taking my virginity that he was looking for someone “with more experience.” I was horrified, hurt and angry. I genuinely never wanted to see him again. So I told him that and blocked him on everything I could. We haven’t made contact since. This is a part of my own story that I’ve been ashamed to tell. When those who were close to me found out, they wanted me to pursue a case against him. But I just wanted to forget about it, so I kept my mouth shut. I wanted to wipe the event from my memory and pretend it never happened. I told less people. Every boy I’ve been romantically involved with since hasn’t wanted to hear this story, and I haven’t wanted to tell it. I didn’t know what to call it; to call it rape or sexual assault suggested a narrative in which I was a helpless victim that had been traumatized by the violence committed against me. I didn’t see that as the truth, as I didn’t see myself as blameless. And I didn’t want this experience to define me. I didn’t want to give this terrible event that kind of power over my life. I didn’t know how to handle it. But I do know that what happened to me that night

I don’t want people to feel confined to a narrative that strips them of agency, or that what happened has to define them. That’s why I wrote this column.”

hurt. I know I felt angry that he didn’t even acknowledge how he hurt me. I know I felt like a piece of me was taken, and that I’ll never get that piece back. I know every time I think I see him my skin goes cold, and I start to shake. I know that keeping what happened to me secret didn’t make anything better. And I know I felt so much shame that I let something like this happen to me. But I don’t want to feel ashamed anymore. I don’t want people to feel like they have to hide behind anonymity and not talk about what happened to them. I don’t want people to feel confined to a narrative that strips them of agency, or that what happened has to define them. It’s why I wrote this column. Narrative is subjective, and we make meaning of the things that happen to us. Choosing whether or not to pursue a case is the victim’s prerogative, no one else’s. And when we create a space that allows for people to come forward with these stories not solely for prosecutorial purposes, we can begin to understand. The person who did this to me may never see fault in what happened, and that’s an issue. The fact of the matter is, we live in a society where people like Brock Turner serve only three months in jail for the sexual assault of an unconscious woman in an event he still sees as consensual. Unfortunately, it’s notable that he even served time at all. Nothing will change unless we talk about it. By pretending these things don’t exist or happen to people we know, we only strengthen their power. Desire, consent and human sexuality are things that need to be discussed in tandem with these stories so we can see where things went wrong and try to fix them. So, to survivors of any form of sexual assault, you are not alone. You are worthy of being valued, respected and heard. Your story matters, and I hope that in sharing my own it gives you the freedom to tell yours. JoAnna Brooker is a junior in journalism and can be reached at jbrooke3@vols.utk.edu

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Local director builds film around faith Anu Kumar

Staff Writer Most successful films are set in fictional cities or at least recognizable ones. “Laughing at the Moon� is set in Knoxville, and is written, directed and produced by Alyssa Addison, who also stars in the film. “Laughing at the Moon� is a faith movie which is both comedic and dramatic. This makes it unique for its genre, which rarely features slapstick comedy. The main focus of the film is on two roommates — Natalie and Iris. “(Natalie) is very materialistic, very prim and proper and particular about how everything is. Then Iris comes into her life, and she’s very quirky and strange and

leaves a trail of sunflower seeds wherever she goes.� Addison said. Even though the movie is projected to be a hit, it didn’t start off as a screenplay. Addison first wrote the film as a stage play. “It took me about three years to convert it into a screenplay,� Addison said. The filming took about six and half weeks and features many recognizable Knoxville landmarks and locations, such as the Sunsphere, Turkey Creek, Tomato Head Pizza and Loft Luxury Apartments. The cast of “Laughing at the Moon� includes a variety of actors, such as Erin Bethea, Hallerin Hilton Hill, Fuad Reveiz and Dorris Dunn. “While I’ve had a role in a number of plays, I had never been involved with a film,� Dunn said. “It is very different, I

“Laughing at the Moonâ€? • Courtesy of IMDb can assure you.â€? Addison attributes the film’s success to the community of Knoxville for assisting the cast and crew during the filming process. Approximately 27 churches in the area assisted Addison by donating food and time, helping the crew and providing locations. “I was amazed at how many individuals it takes to produce a full length film,â€? Dunn said. “In (one scene), there were 14 crew members in the room, each with an assigned job to do.â€? From the brainstorming to the finished

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The Daily Beacon • Tuesday, September 13, 2016

FOOTBALL

Vol Olympians speak on time, games in Rio Tyler Wombles Staff Writer

Darrin Kirkland Jr., #34, defends against Appalachian State on Sep. 1, 2016. Kirkland Jr. injured his ankle Saturday Sep. 10 against Virginia Tech. Alex Phillips • The Daily Beacon

Injuries prove a concern for the Vols Rob Harvey

Assistant Sports Editor

The Vols were victorious on Saturday night in the Battle at Bristol against Virginia Tech 45-24. However, there was a price to pay as far as injuries go. Sophomore linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter and was eventually carted off the field. Head Coach Butch Jones gave an update on his condition Monday at a press conference. “Darrin will be out this game,” Jones said on Monday. “It’s a high ankle sprain. After this week it’ll be a week-to-week progression to see when he can get back. The good thing is that it is just a high ankle.” This is a positive for the Vols as when the injury occurred, it was feared that Kirkland Jr. had broken his ankle and was lost for the season. Senior Defensive end LaTroy Lewis was injured in the first quarter of the game Saturday night and the outlook for him is not as promising. “LaTroy will be out this game,” Jones said. “LaTroy will probably be out a couple of weeks. It’s going to be (about) how quickly his body can heal.” Junior Evan Berry was another Vol injured in the game as he sat out the second half with what Coach Jones called a hamstring injury.

As for players who were already injured, offensive lineman Chance Hall, who had arthroscopic knee surgery this off-season, is improving according to Jones and should be ready in a few weeks. “Chance is making remarkable progress,” Jones said. “He’s still probably two weeks at best out. He’s making progress each and everyday. We’ve missed him.” Abernathy Wins SEC Defensive player of the week: The SEC announced on Monday that sophomore defensive back Micah Abernathy was the recipient of the defensive player of the week award. Abernathy recorded just three tackles on Saturday, but he broke a Tennessee record with three fumble recoveries. “It’s an honor and a privilege, and I’m blessed,” Abernathy said on Monday. “I’m looking forward to this week against Ohio. I’m thankful for it (the award), but I’m ready to play this week.” Abernathy now has 11 tackles on the season and has played a big role in the defense as a first year starter. Coach Jones said he has been very impressed with Abernathy so far. “I’m excited for him,” Jones said. “He’s earned that. He’s an individual who continues to grow and develop in our football team. If you had a word that defined Micah Abernathy, it’s ‘consistency.’” Abernathy will look to continue his success as the Vols take on Ohio at noon on Saturday.

Most University of Tennessee student athletes find their highest level of competition against opponents from other colleges. A select few, however, are afforded the opportunity to showcase their skills at the highest level of them all: the Olympics. On Wednesday, Sep. 7, three Volunteers who participated in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio held a press conference to discuss their time representing the United States. Christian Coleman, Kira Toussaint and Tavis Bailey all sat down with the media to reflect on their time in competition. Racing for America: Junior Coleman, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, ran in the qualifying round of the 4x100 meter relay, helping the United States to a 37.65 second time. “Just being in that atmosphere was a dream come true,” Coleman said. “Hopefully, I can make it back there.” Despite the efforts of Coleman and his fellow teammates, the U.S. was disqualified after handing off outside the zone, forfeiting a possible bronze medal. But the loss doesn’t seem to affect Coleman. “I was just taking it all in, and getting a lot of information and advice from some of the older guys that I looked up to,” Coleman said. “It was a great experience.” In 2016, Coleman won the NCAA 200 meters Indoor Championship by running a time of 20.55 seconds . He has also been named an All-American in both the Outdoors 100 meter and 200 meter dash. The Winning Stroke: Swimming and Diving senior Toussaint competed for the Netherlands national team, where she was born. She took 18th place in the 100-meter backstroke with a time of 1:01.17. “It was an amazing experience,” Toussaint said. “The special feeling you get because it’s the Olympic games was amazing.” Toussaint admitted it was a bit of a transition to go from competing in the Olympics to returning to campus and

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Once you make it there, and have that experience, it’s like a drug almost.” Tavis Bailey, member of US Track and Field team

continuing her education and college swimming career. “I have to get used to it a little bit,” Toussaint said. “School has started, and I’m taking a lot of credits this semester. It’s a little bit crazy right now, but it’s also a lot of fun to be back with the team.” Toussaint has been named an AllAmerican five times, and recorded numerous strong performances for Tennessee in her junior year. Making His Mark: Bailey graduated from Tennessee in 2015 where he threw discus for the track and field team. He took his talents to Rio, and finished 26th in the discus competition with a top mark of 59.81 meters. “It was a great experience,” Bailey said. “You spend your whole life looking for that experience and training … Finally making it there, and having that experience to get out there and represent your country and represent everyone that’s supported you in the process was just something that you really can’t describe. It’s such a powerful thing.” Bailey said he would love to return to the Olympics if given the opportunity. “Once you make it there, and have that experience, it’s like a drug almost,” Bailey said. “You want to be back there … I’ll put everything I have in the next four years to get back there.” Bailey won a silver medal in the men’s discus competition at the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Championships, and was also named honorable mention AllAmerican in the shot put.

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