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New Norris House to model green designs Doug Johnson Staff Writer After two years of preparation, construction on the sustainable New Norris House in Norris, Tenn., has begun. The New Norris House, designed by a team from UT, is intended to be a modern take on the original house built in Norris as an aspect of the 1933 TVA Norris Dam Project. The town of Norris was originally built in 1933 as a model-planned community aimed at affordable housing for workers from the dam project. Norris is located in Anderson County, slightly northwest of Knoxville. Norris has historically been a trendsetter — some of the first all-electric homes were in Norris; the town was the first in Tennessee to have a complete dial telephone system; and Norris Creamery was the first milk-producing plant in the world to be powered exclusively by electricity. The trendsetting of Norris continues now with the New Norris House. Speaking on behalf of the team working on the New Norris House, Temporary Research Specialist from the College of Architecture and Design Levi Hooten said that the project began as a proposal for a competition. “(The New Norris House) springs from the original vision of the Norris Cottage,” he said. “Phase One of the New Norris House project began as a proposal for the national EPA P3 competition on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Our proposal recognized the town of Norris’ incredible history as a progressive urban plan that results in a definite spirit of community. “We were also interested in the changes our society and the town has seen during the past 75 years, including the effects of
globalization, the rise in automobile use, the desire for larger residences and the impact of digital technology on work, information and goods.” Much of the funding for the New Norris House comes from the EPA grant the team won at the EPA P3 competition, with supplementary funding provided by the UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists, the Clayton Homes Foundation and General Shale. The project is led by the UT College of Architecture and Design and includes participants from the Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, the College of Engineering and the Department of Environmental Studies. The New Norris House, once completed, will feature many amenities foreign to the town of Norris. “(The house) will use generous openings for natural light and natural ventilation to create expansive spaces of greater environmental quality that also become very intentional in the framing of the local Appalachian landscape,” Hooten said. “The emphasis on natural light and shading, natural ventilation and heat-recovery systems, and improvements to the thermal envelope and insulation are a direct response to the shortcomings of the original Norris cottage … The water system that will be installed will be both more efficient for the residents, while also benefitting the aging infrastructure of the town. “A solar hot-water collector, a rainwater collection cistern and a gray-water filtration system are elements new to the town of Norris, reducing the load needed from public infrastructure while returning water back to the water table in a more responsible manner … In general, elements within the house are being chosen for their efficiency, requiring less energy and operational costs to the resident.”
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The New Norris House was one of six winners of the Environmental Protection Agency’s People Prosperity and the Planet in 2009. Here students work on priming the siding and furring strips outside the Art and Architecture building.
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Speaker criticizes beauty stereotypes UT works to increase student success cerning beauty are a problem on UT’s campus and everywhere,” she said. “We are going to try to bring in more speeches about body image to Staff Writer raise awareness and help the students at the uniA few years ago, Dove launched a “Real versity.” Nadeau explained that one of the main goals Women” campaign to showcase women of all of the “Real Women” campaign was “to encourshapes, sizes and backgrounds. UT’s Women’s Coordinating Council brought age women to take great care of themselves and one of these women, 25-year-old Stacy Nadeau, encourage women to be their own very best self.” Nadeau explains that a mere 10 percent of the to speak to UT students Wednesday on issues population makes up surrounding the models seen on billthe percepboards and runways, tions of and on top of that, they male and are manipulated, airf e m a l e brushed and changed. beauty. “They are not even Her good enough,” Nadeau speech, said. ”How the heck are “Embracing we ever going to be?” R e a l She then went on to B e a u t y, ” explain how being a p re s e n t e d friend, removing negaproblems tive self-images and with the Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon stopping “fat talk” can fashion i n d u s t r y Stacy Nadeau, a Dove Real Woman, came to UT help improve selfand the neg- Wednesday night via the Women’s Coordinating esteem. Her speech also covative images Council. Nadeau was featured in a 2005 Dove instilled in Campaign for Real Beauty. She talked about ered the problems with men and how to make women feel beautiful in everyday passing judgment on men and women, both w o m e n life. overweight and underworldwide. weight. She explained Nadeau explained that Dove conducted a global survey that just as many negative judgments and stereoasking the question, “Do you feel comfortable types are placed upon underweight men and calling yourself beautiful?” and only 2 percent women, and it is equally hard for people in this category to cope with ideas of beauty. responded “yes.” Jones said she liked the fact that Nadeau “There was a moral obligation to do somefocused on women of all shapes and sizes. thing about this at this time,” she said. “I like how she discussed both aspects of The fact that 98 percent of women had a negative self-image would certainly raise a lot of things, and I am glad she brought up the point questions, but Dove took a step in an attempt to about smaller women,” she said. “I know that whether women are small or large, they have a change these perceptions. Many students were also concerned about problem with placing themselves within the ideas of beauty.” these statistics. Dove’s “Real Women” campaign was the first “The statistics she (Nadeau) provided about how only 2 percent of women consider them- of its kind. Its goal was to change advertising and selves beautiful was interesting and surprising,” make great strides in changing the way in which Jessica Simmons, sophomore in journalism and people consider beauty. As a professional speaker and author, Nadeau electronic media, said. Ebony Jones, chair of the WCC and senior in offered a message for the world: These falsified advertising, found the same statistics trouble- images of men and women are defining the ideas of beauty, and it is creating negative self images some. “The WCC knows that the ideas about con- and, in turn, negative mental health.
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Task force to utilize VOLVision, SophoMORE programs Alyce Howell Staff Writer UT’s Academic Efficiency and Effectiveness Task Force has taken on the task of enhancing academic policies and resource allocation on campus with the hopes of increasing the students’ success. The first thing the university is doing is coming up with new specific initiatives and strategies that will work to make the most efficient use of our most scarce resources — the faculty and the courses they teach. A retention task force was charged to develop recommendations on increasing student retention in 2007. The task force consists of faculty, staff and students, all working to streamline academic progression. “We want to make sure that we are offering the appropriate number of courses, working to prevent bottlenecks from developing as students progress through their degrees and implementing policies and procedures that promote student retention and progress to graduation,” Susan Martin, provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, said. Student retention from the first to the second year is a national benchmark for measuring student success. After the first year, many students leave colleges for various reasons. However, if a university can increase student success in the first year, graduation rates usually increase. “The retention and graduation of students is one of the highest priorities for the university, as outlined in our draft strategic plan, VOLVision, and in the chancellor’s metrics on the Top 25 initiative,” Martin said. In 2007, the retention rate was 78 percent, and it has now risen to 83 percent. The rise is linked to a number of initiatives and practices that have been put into place, including more intrusive intervention with students experiencing academic difficulty in the first year. Other measures include supplemental instruction in first-year courses, as well as an enhanced academic welcome to the university during Welcome Week. Along with the programs designed for first years in mind, the task force has also started the SophoMORE program, focusing on success initiatives for second-year students. This initiative is designed to enhance student retention and success beyond freshman year. The plan neccesitates further investment in academic advising, development of the UTrack system to assist students in making progress towards degrees, and developing a more robust summer-school program, which will offer students the courses they need to graduate. Students think these programs show initiative by the university. “I think it’s a good thing, because (it) shows that the university cares about students and their future,” Felicia White, undecided freshman, said. The task force also encourages students to take 15 hours per semester to graduate on time. “We know what a big investment it is to work on a university degree both in terms of time, money and lost opportunity to enter the workforce,” Martin said. “We want to help you make the most efficient use of your resources in obtaining your degree.”
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A small figurine sits as just a piece of the Painted Metaphors: Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya exhibit in the McClung Museum. The exhibit focuses on the art of a small Mayan town and provides an insight into the daily life of the Mayan people. The exhibit opened Monday, Sept. 20 and will run through Friday, Dec. 17.
NORRIS HOUSE continued from Page 1 If all goes to plan, the New Norris House will become the fifth Tennessee residence designated “platinum” under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system. To achieve this designation, the New Norris House must meet requirements in eight categories, among them location and planning, water efficiency and indoor environmental quality. After construction and a period of exhibition and performance evaluation, the New Norris House will be presented to the town of Norris. Thereafter, two UT graduate researchers will monitor and record the daily affairs within the house. The house will then be put up for sale. “The New Norris House will be made available to buyers via a closed-bid auction … The house will transition from its evaluation period to the successful bidder and thus will become a permanent piece of Norris and its historical legacy,” Hooten said. The town of Norris is certain to benefit from the New Norris House project, its effects will also be felt in Knoxville’s university community. “The project is great for the University of Tennessee because it demonstrates that
UT’s campus is progressive in sustainability efforts,” Chelsea Ennis, junior in psychology and co-president of Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville, said. “I hope to see more projects like this so we can continue to help pave the road in green design.” Hooten shares Ennis’ enthusiasm. “This has been the most extensive design-build project taken on by the university to date,” he said. “Students from many departments will benefit immensely from participating in such a detailed and fully realized design project. While many of the experiences garnered will echo those found in the professional world, they will do so under the protection and support of an academic design core, allowing exploration and creativity to penetrate these often-rushed processes in professional practice. “The university system will gain its first LEED Platinum project at the conclusion of construction and can benefit from the professional and community partnerships made for many years to come. The university’s mission also includes the offer of educational opportunities for the state’s residents, and we look forward to sharing what we have learned, so that other communities and households might be encouraged to implement this knowledge.” Interested buyers can learn more at the project website, www.thenewnorrishouse.com
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Student group to host Native American events Alyce Howell Staff Writer The Native American Student Association, or NASA, is an organization on campus that has been active for about five years. “Our mission is to get people interested in native culture and show that it is very strong,” Carly Hill, vice president of NASA, said. The opening program for the group is “Night with the Natives,” which will be held Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Humanities Amphitheatre. It is a showcase and workshop by a collaboration of dancers who represent the Cherokee, Choctaw and Seminole. The dancers will demonstrate different types of drumming, singing and dancing. The crowd may also be asked to get involved by trying its hand at the Friendship dance. A discussion will take place at the end to answer any questions. On Saturday, the dancers will lead the band into Neyland Stadium in their full regalia before they go out and perform during the halftime show. “There will be seven different types of dancers with their own regalia that will be accompanied by the drum group, Awohali, and the university’s band, who will display symbolic shapes of Native American culture,” Kimberly Smith, president of NASA, said. Hill said this is the biggest event NASA has ever participated in. “We were really excited and nervous in doing the halftime show, and we have been working on it for about six months,” Hill said. “It’s like a big stepping out of the campus. We have had a Navajo code talker come before, but we’ve never done anything so large.” Smith said the support for the group has been good this year.
“We also have gotten a lot of support for this project from the university,” she said. The halftime show is also a prequel to what NASA has planned for Native American Heritage Month in October, which is when the group celebrates, instead of in the nationally recognized month, November. On Oct. 5 at the I-House, a program about Smoke Signals will run from 5 to 7 p.m. A film series will also take place at the Hodges Library. The first movie, “Avatar,” will be shown on Oct. 12, and “My Heart at Wounded Knee” will play Oct. 19. Hill said the group is showing “Avatar” because it parallels what happened in Native American history, and it also has Native American actors in the cast. The main event of Native American Heritage Month is “Native Roots.” It will be held on Oct. 28 in the UC Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. NASA is hosting comedian Marc Yaffee. “This will show the unique sense of humor that Native Americans have, which will educate and entertain the audience,” Smith said. All events are free with the exception of the Smoke Signals event, which will be about $2 to $3. Smith said she hoped these events will help NASA expand. “My hope for NASA is that it will keep growing (and) defeat stereotypes, for them to continue to put on events of this scale and keep people interested in the culture that surrounds them,” she said. For more information about NASA, visit its website at http://web.utk.edu/~utaises/homepage.html.
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The Native American Student Association will have its opening program on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Humanities Amphitheatre. It will showcase different styles of dancing, singing and music. The group celebrates Native American Heritage Month in October and has several events planned.
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The Hot Spot Divide between sex, spirituality unnecessary
Brandi Panter Managing Editor Recently whilst scourging through emails of various praise and insult, I stumbled across one containing a link to a website centered around the subject “Stuff Christians Like.” To my shock, apparently Christians like sex. I, of course, say “to my shock” because often times the negative messages I receive about this column come from Christian sources with the intent and purpose of saving me from “Hell.” So, with some hesitation and amusement, I begin this column. Why, exactly in this society, do we create such a disconnect between religious practice and sexuality? I often site my severely Catholic upbringing in this column, and today bares no exception. In my family, especially with the elder generations (I say elder generations because my parents are ridiculous hippies and have an absurd level of openness and honesty, sometimes to awkward results), sex was “saved until marriage, amen” with no discussion ever being made of what came after “I do.” My question is, why not? We live in a society so conflicted and closeted when it comes to the nature of sexuality: on one hand, we are completely willing to exploit it and abuse it for the sake of marketing a product or garnering attention (again, usually for a profit base). On the flipped side of the coin, it is still a subject that is rarely discussed in an honest, open manner. Teen pregnancy rates are on the rise (ugh, again) in the U.S. and dangerous, harmful trends such as “sexting” still continue to be a problem in high school locker rooms all across the country. So, where does that last paragraph tie into my complaints about the lack of recoliniation between sex and spirituality? Sex, especially in the spiritual regard, is often associated with guilt in the pre-marital aspect of being. What I mean is, too often the message is as simple as sex before marriage = bad, sex after marriage = good,
and that is the end of the conversation. The message never imparts why sex before marriage can be bad (lack of emotional preparedness, feelings of abandonment, devaluing the body, etc.), but it also never mentions why sex after marriage can be good. If a person follows this model of saving sex until marriage — which is totally fine and if that is what you believe, go right ahead — with the lack of substantial, helpful information with an appropriate message and delightful over-saturation and over-idealization of sex, it is not improbable to believe that this can create a whole new set of hurt feelings, anxiety and fear. Another problem with this lack of communication in relationship to spirituality is, what happens after the first time? Sexual preferences, tastes, points of arousal and what have you do cultivate over time and experience. How do you tie this into spirituality if there isn’t any sort of encouraging, spiritual atmosphere to aid partners in growing a healthy marriage? Lack of communication is often cited by people seeking divorce as one of the biggest contributing factors. If we want to foster healthy, devoted marriages (and drop the divorce rate down from the 51 percent mark), we’re going to have to help marriages in all respects. Talking about financial planning, 401ks, stocks, bonds, children, retirement, employment, life goals and etc. is very important to cultivating a successful marriage, but the physical relationship that comes with such an intense emotional bond is also extremely important to success. If couples aren’t as readily prepared to deal with this as they are other aspects of marriage, snags are likely to occur. So, the point I’m making is, as spiritual beings and people of faith, there needs to be a smaller gap between something that is by nature biological and physical (sexin’) and something that is emotional, spiritual and cerebral (relationships, in this case, marriage). As always, I suggest nothing. It is important to remember the four c’s, which are the keys to success in any sexual relationship, no matter what stage in life/relationship you find yourself in: communication, clarity, consent and comfort. I wish you all well in your life and pursuits, and I look forward to this time next week. Be considerate of yourselves and each other. — Brandi Panter is a junior in history and philosophy. She can be reached at bpanter1@utk.edu.
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Real Saturdays spent in Smokies, not Neyland On the R o ad.... A n d t h e Ta b l e by
Jonathan Grayson With fall knocking at the door, leaves will begin to change colors and the temperature will soon drop. Trout will fill the Little River and anglers will flock to the YProng in hopes of catching that once-in-a-season-sized brown trout. To the chagrin of many Knoxvillians, my ideal early autumn Saturday in East Tennessee is not filled with tailgating and excessive recitations of “Rocky Top.” Instead, it is centered on a visit to the Great Smoky Mountains. Many people would scoff at the idea of ditching our beloved Vols for the touristy and over-priced Smoky Mountains. However, the Smokies that I know and love are a far cry from the over-crowded mountain “towns” of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Where many people visit the “mountains” to ride gocarts and shop at outlet malls, I visit the mountains to escape and explore. The perfect fall Saturday in Knoxville requires a drive down Alcoa Highway (the most picturesque route) to the Great Smoky Mountains. This day should begin with an early wake up, preferably with the sun. Pack a light lunch, for you will be carrying it most of the day. Grab a cup of coffee and hit the road. Make sure that you don’t eat breakfast before your departure, for the first stop on this journey is the first meal of the day. In Maryville, Richie Kreme Donuts, a small donut shop on Old Knoxville Highway, serves the best and freshest donuts in East Tennessee. Be sure to get there early, because the donuts go fast. Grab an orange-flavored UT donut and an apple fritter. It is the perfect sugar-filled start to your mountain journey. Once you reach Townsend, stop by Little River Outfitters. The staff at this family owned and operated fly-fishing shop knows the Smoky Mountains better than anyone else in the area. They are friendly and always willing to help outfit new anglers. The next stop depends on what you are planning to
do in the park and how long you plan on staying. If you plan on fishing — be sure to have a valid fishing license — your next stop should be the Tremont Institute. The gravel road that runs along the Little River near the Tremont Institute is one of the prettiest roads in the park. It is not uncommon to see a group of photographers practicing their skills or a Little River Outfitters’ guide leading a fly-casting class. If you are in the mountains for a day hike, the best trail for beginners is the Little River Trail. Located near Elkmont, this trail meets up with the Cucumber Gap Trail to form a five-mile loop, which is sure to evoke one’s love of nature. If you are feeling more adventurous, an overnight trip in the Smoky Mountains is certainly the best way to experience all that the park has to offer. Campsite 18 — at the intersection of Bote Mountain Trail and West Prong Trail — is one of the most scenic spots in the park. It sits in the Lower Chestnut Flats next to the Little River. The hike from the road is a short, one-and-a-half miles. Even the most inexperienced of backpackers would feel comfortable at this easily accessible camping spot. If you opt to forego the overnight — and return home before the sun sets — be sure to save room for dinner. Full Service Barbecue in Maryville serves some of the finest pork in East Tennessee. The converted gas station stays open until 9 p.m. and serves its meals out of a driveup window. While sitting in the parking lot of this converted gas station eating fresh-smoked barbecue, you can’t help but feel glad you made a visit to the Smokies. Over the past three years, I have watched these places grow and change. I bought my first Tennessee fishing license from Little River Outfitters at the start of my freshman year. My sophomore year, I went on an overnight to Bote Mountain with my cousin and some of his friends. And last year, I took a group of my closest friends on the Little River Trail loop while snow was still on the ground in early spring. So few UT students utilize the outdoor playground that lies in our backyard. For years, I have selfishly shielded these secret gems of East Tennessee that I care so much about. Now that my secrets have been shared, I encourage you all to go enjoy a fall Saturday morning in East Tennessee the way it should be enjoyed … in the mountains. —Jonathan Grayson is a senior in advertising. He can be reached at jgrayso3@utk.edu.
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Last week my mother and I were talking about the ways we relate to other people and how our perceptions of them vary with relative age, position and relation. She told me about a certain friend of hers, whom she is quite fond of, and said, “I don’t think there’s anything I don’t like about (her).” I thought this was sort of a radical and foolish statement, and I told my mother so. What I am about to relate is my explanation: There are little things in life that wear away at you over time, minor issues that, as the years progress, go one of two ways: 1. The problem is ignored and perhaps eventually comes to be endearing. 2. The problem is obsessed over and turns into a recurring nightmare. Of course I’m not talking about anything important, and I’m not making trivial what is serious matter; on the contrary, this is to bring to light the importance of those trivial things that come to shape important decisions. In other words, our pet peeves. Although the more neurotic among us may have more than others, we all have them. The insignificant but obnoxious actions of other people that drive us up the wall can be so cringe inducing that for some they can be deal-breakers. But I wonder — why not for everyone? For instance, there are some people that could sit in front of me for half an hour and chew with their mouth open the entire time, and I wouldn’t bat an eye. Then there are others that, at the first sign of a gaping mouth, compel me to shut my eyes and move to another table. What makes me react so differently to the same behavior depending on the offender is what I’ve decided to call the ratio of relations. This ratio pits level of annoyance against the amount of time spent with the offender. As you
come to spend more time with someone, there’s a greater chance that the annoying things will only become more annoying. This is an unavoidable misfortune for our close family and friends and somewhat of a windfall for our acquaintances. (I consider this a boon also for the development of social networking, as our thousands of “friends” are kept an arm’s length away anyway.) But this same formula can also explain why we ignore those grievances inside our heads for certain people. The more time you spend with someone, the more you have invested in him or her, and so the less you’d be willing to wreck the relationship by mentioning how much you hate people who mix their peas and mashed potatoes together. Sometimes it is better to just let things go. With something as emotionally devastating as loud chewing, this can be a hard exercise in self-control. But these are necessary sacrifices we must make in order to keep living happily. Most just call this tact. I posit that the reason my mother can speak so lavishly about her longtime friend but finds it so easy to chastise the character of her daughters (lovingly, lovingly) has everything to do with the ratio of relations. Because she hardly ever sees Friend X, there is hardly an opportunity for things to go sour. Those annoying quirks (or serious personality “flaws”) that the friend might have are cloaked by infrequency. This is, removal of all certain cultural influences aside, the reason that praising your family is sometimes much harder than speaking poorly of them. It takes a lot of effort to get past all of the nagging, fighting and whining that you’ve been privy to in order to put up a public façade. It’s a tiring job, but it has to be done in order to “socially wrap” your friends or acquaintances. Our comfort and our love, though, are what truly drive us to let sleeping dogs lie. There’s a small, selfish satisfaction you get out of knowing that you kept your mouth shut. —Anna-Lise Burnette is a junior in global and Asian studies. She can be reached at kburnet7@utk.edu.
Friday, September 24, 2010
UT’s Family Weekend to held Sept. 24 through 26 UT’s Parents Association is expecting more than 3,000 parents and family members of UT students to attend its annual Family Weekend Sept. 24 through 26. The weekend begins at 4 p.m. Friday with a reception and silent auction benefiting the Parents and Families Fund, which allows the Division of Student Affairs to respond to unanticipated student needs without having to wait for the next budget cycle. Parents Council members have organized more than 100 items for the silent auction, including autographed basketballs, footballs, numerous themed baskets and event tickets to Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga and Atlanta attractions. Other Friday night highlights include a Lady Vols SEC soccer match against Arkansas, a tour of the Haslam Business Building and a historical tour of the campus. During this walking tour, participants will learn the background of historical buildings on campus and hear about the Volunteers who have shaped the university during the past two centuries. A special surprise awaits participants at the Torchbearer upon the conclusion of their tour. Also on Friday, the bookstore will stay open until 8 p.m. and offer a 20-percent discount (some exclusions apply) to association members. Late Fridayevening family activities include a viewing of the movie “Toy Story 3” and stargazing on the observation deck atop the Nielsen Physics Building. On Saturday, the Parents Association will host the Big Orange Tailgate from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Circle Park for family members, students and UT faculty and staff before the Vols take on the Blazers of the University of Alabama-Birmingham. The UT cheerleaders and members of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band will be on hand to provide entertainment. During the tailgate, attendees will see the Vol Walk then make their way to Neyland Stadium. Sunday’s activities include another SEC matchup with the Lady Vols soccer team taking on LSU and the annual fall meeting of the UT Parents Council. Throughout the weekend, Family Weekend registrants will enjoy discounted or free admission to many events and Knoxville venues, like the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, the East Tennessee History Center and the Sunsphere. Registration for Family Weekend is for UT
Parents Association members and their families. For a complete schedule of events including locations and times, visit http://parents.utk.edu/weekend. Activities for game day UT welcomes fans to campus Saturday for the Volunteers’ game against the Blazers of the UAB. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:21 p.m. Gates open at 10:15 a.m. The SEC Sports Network will televise the game. UT’s Native American Student Association is hosting a Native American heritage celebration Sept. 24 and 25, which includes participating in the pregame band march and halftime performance on Saturday. The halftime performance will include Native American powwow dancers representing the Cherokee, Choctaw and Seminole tribes. The UT band will play “Cherokee Morning Song” and the theme song from the film “Dances with Wolves.” The traditional Vol Walk will start on Volunteer Boulevard, just east of the intersection with Lake Loudoun Boulevard. The walk will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow and will proceed down Volunteer Boulevard, past the Torchbearer statue, then down Peyton Manning Pass, then left onto Phillip Fulmer Way. The band will begin its march to the stadium at 10:40 a.m. at the intersection of Pat Head Summitt Street and Volunteer Boulevard and will proceed down Volunteer Boulevard, past the Torchbearer statue, then right on Andy Holt Avenue, then right onto Phillip Fulmer Way. The band will briefly pause in front of the new amphitheater for its traditional salute to The Hill, then continue to the stadium. The UT Institute of Agriculture will hold its annual Ag Day tomorrow, beginning four hours prior to kickoff. This year’s theme is “Lean and Green.” Displays and informational booths will share the institute’s activities related to health, well-being, efficiency and environmental sustainability. Fans can enjoy live music, an insect petting zoo, walking tours of the UT Gardens and an antique tractor display. Fans also can attend the College of Arts and Sciences’ Pregame Faculty Showcase, now in its 21st year. Held two hours before each home game kickoff in the UC Ballroom, the showcase is a free 30-minute presentation by a UT faculty member, followed by a 15-minute Q-and-A session. This week, Laura Howes, associate professor of English and interim director of the Marco Institute for
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Summer, spring also offer Oscar-worthy films Will Abrams Staff Writer As the fall season begins, local theaters will soon be full of what Hollywood deems the more Oscar-worthy films. In many cases, Oscar voters (and audiences as well) tend to forget about the best films of spring and summer. Just for the sake of acknowledging these films, let’s see what some of the Academy Awards might look like if they were to take place tomorrow. Best Picture “Inception,” “The Kids are All Right,” “Shutter
Island,” “Winter’s Bone,” “City Island” Winner: “Inception” Granted, blockbusters almost never win the top prize. On the other hand, it is by far the biggest film of the year thus far, and the direction by Christopher Nolan is spectacular. If Nolan’s other film, “The Dark Knight” could get Oscar buzz, it’s only fair to give “Inception” a chance. Depending on the Oscar voters’ mood, it could just as easily go to “Winter's Bone” or “City Island.” Best Actor Robert Duvall (“Get Low”), Ben Stiller (“Greenberg ”), Mark Ruffalo (“The Kids Are All Right”), Ewan McGregor (“The Ghost Writer”), Leonardo DiCaprio (“Shutter Island”/”Inception”) Winner: Robert Duvall (“Get Low”) It’s been more than 25 years since the six-time Oscar
“American Beauty” and “Being Julia.” The only thing that could possibly get in her way would be voters going for her co-star, Julianne Moore, instead. If this were the actual Oscars, a nomination would probably only go to one of the actresses, though. Best Animated Film “Toy Story 3,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Despicable Me” Winner: “How to Train Your Dragon” Here come the tomatoes, I suppose. All three of these films were very well done (and in 3-D, no less), but “How to Train Your Dragon” is a film that is not attached to a popular film franchise (although, there is a book series) and had to make a name for itself. “Toy Story 3” already had people loving it last summer when the original teaser trailer was released. For the record, it finishes a very close second.
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Clockwise top left: “The Kids are All Right”, “City Island”, “Inception”, “Winters Bone”, and “Shutter Island.” nominee last took home a golden statue. With a late summer/early fall release, “Get Low” is just in time for critics to hail Duvall as the year’s first serious Best Actor nominee. Best Actress Julianne Moore (“The Kids Are All Right”), Annette Bening (“The Kids Are All Right”), Catherine Keener (“Please Give”), Jennifer Lawrence (“Winter’s Bone”), Julianna Margulies (“City Island”) Winner: Annette Bening (“The Kids Are All Right”) The win would be a first for the 52-year-old after receiving three nominations in the past for films like
Best Documentary Feature “The Tillman Story,” “Waiting for Superman,” “Restrepo” Winner: “Waiting for Superman” This can definitely be considered going out on a limb since the documentary hasn’t been released everywhere, but it is arguably the most-known film on the list. Oscar voters also love films that tackle social issues (“An Inconvenient Truth”). With the subject of the film being today’s flawed education system, it isn’t hard to imagine it being an early favorite.
Friday, September 24, 2010
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Seasoned local band offers divergent sound Senryu utilizes Knoxville charm in “kitchen sink” approach to making music Eliza Norrell Staff Writer Senryu has existed for about a decade, so the band is well-acquainted with live performance in Knoxville at venues like the Pilot Light. The sound is slightly reminiscent of artists like Arcade Fire and Band of Horses, showcasing what lead singer Wil Wright describes as a “kitchen sink” approach to making music. A dreamlike, underwater quality is present throughout “Inkling,” its most recent album, marking a sharp difference between Senryu and other notable Knoxville bands like the Dirty Guv’nahs and Royal Bangs. Although Senryu’s music contains few traces of the bluegrass sound typical of Knoxville artists, lead singer Wil Wright cites Knoxville as a major influence on the band’s overall sound. “I write about Knoxville a whole lot and I try to give it its due role in my songwriting,” Wright said. “A lot of people feel held back by Knoxville but I am the exact oppo-
site, because I’ve gotten to do so much here. Everything about myself I can sort of tie to living here. I’ve had all my primary experiences and fondest memories here.” The band is releasing an EP in October called “All These Clues,” which will be available through the Internet only and will be a remix EP, featuring a local disc jockey. Over the course of its lifetime, the prolific band has recorded music at an impressive rate, producing multiple EPs and a full-length album in 2010 alone. “I go through a couple of months, and I try to really binge on experiences through things like travel (before recording),” Wright said. “I’m lucky in a lot of situations to facilitate the amount of music that I write, like when (Senryu) gets to immediately record or people are interested in our music. A lot of the recording I chalk up to situational luck.” Although Senryu has not collaborated with any other artists from Knoxville, it has worked extensively with outof-town bands like Physics of Meaning, a North Carolina band led by singer Daniel Hart, and The Bachelorettes, a
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1960s pop throwback band from Jackson, Miss. Wright names these experiences with other artists as influences on Senryu's music as a whole. “As a songwriter, I get a lot more inspiration from nonmusic stuff, like film and travel,” he said. “Songwriting is such a delicate craft, and a lot of it depends on how much of yourself you want to put into it.” Performing out of town, though, often prevents Senryu from playing many shows in Knoxville, a fact that makes tonight’s show seem like more of a major event. “Usually in the fall I’m doing so much touring with Physics of Meaning that I don’t get to play here much,” Wright said. “I like How I Became the (Bomb) a lot, and I haven’t gotten to play with them, so I was excited when the Pilot Light asked us to open for them.” Senryu is playing at 10 p.m. at the Pilot Light tonight, opening for Nashville’s How I Became the Bomb. Senryu’s performance marks an opportunity for Knoxvillians to see a long-running band atypical of the local music scene.
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How UT Will Win The Volunteers have many advantages this weekend against the UAB Blazers. A better team, a stronger conference background and home-field advantages are a few that stand out blatantly. More specifically, UT will have to use its speed and size to manhandle the Blazers to close out its four-game homestand on the right note. UAB, who won its first game of the year last weekend on a Hail Mary pass from quarterback Bryan Ellis against Troy, averages 31 points against, which ranks 98th nationally in that category. This will be a great chance for the Vols to get back into a rhythm on offense. Matt Simms has much to prove at the quarterback position, though last week against Florida, he rarely had a chance to sit in the pocket, facing a stifling defense. If his protection is back to par and the young line continues to mature, look for the Volunteers to dominate the trenches up front and to establish a running game as well. Tauren Poole is banged up after last week, and an issue with him and the offense has been turnovers, which does stem from inexperience. The Vols must take care of the ball this weekend in order to successfully drive and score against the Blazers, as well as finishing drives with six points. Look for David Oku to get ample carries on the ground. Another concern with the Vols is their pass rush. Coach Derek Dooley was not pleased with the level of physicality of the five up front last weekend, but this weekend should be a little different and a step in the right direction for the defensive line. If they can record some sacks and create havoc for the UAB quarterbacks, look for the Blazers to turn over the football and create chances for the Vols. If the Vols can use their athleticism and brains this weekend, they will be victorious. Dooley has been calling out the freshmen all week to step up their game, and if they do, this one could be a decisive victory for the Vols.
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UT ends homestand against UAB even have to bring their best to beat us,” Dooley said in his weekly press conference. “They can beat us even without their best, and we have to worry about us improving and Staff Writer minimizing the mistakes, or we're going to be real disappointed after the game.” The aspect of inexperience Matt Dixon became a theme for the rest of Dooley's press conference. Sports Editor The Vols and Blazers seem to be polar opposites, though, This Saturday, Tennessee (1-2, 0-1 SEC) will look to as UAB comes to town sporting a team featuring 17 returndefend Neyland Stadium when the University of Alabama- ing starters, as well as a mobile quarterback and a backup who threw for 360 yards in last week's game. Birmingham Blazers (1-2, 0-1 C-USA) come to town. Tennessee, on the other hand, is coming into the game This week, Tennessee will hope to right the ship after suffering consecutive defeats against top-10 teams Oregon with an inexperienced line that will have three true freshmen and two sophomores seeing major playing time. On and Florida. “We’re not going to relax,” senior linebacker LaMarcus top of that, at least seven Vols will be sitting this game, including Marlon Walls, Thompson said. Ben Martin and Gerald “Coaches have engraved Jones. Additionally, leadin our heads that no ing offensive players matter who the oppoTauren Poole and nent is you definitely Denarius Moore are have to give 100 percent banged up and listed as effort every week and day-to-day. start each week with a But what the Vols lack clean slate like its a topin experience, they make 10 team in the country.” up for in big-play ability. Last week, against a Last week, wide superior Florida Gators receivers Moore and team, the Vols had a betJustin Hunter had touchter showing than their down catches of 49 and performance against 35 yards, respectively, Oregon, coming within Wade Rackley • The Daily Beacon and this is something that a touchdown of tying the Gators during the Tauren Poole takes a hand-off against UT-Martin. The the Vols will hope to rely fourth quarter. Florida Vols’ starting running back has 295 rushing yards and on. “(Simms has) the abilultimately pulled away three touchdowns this season. ity to hit a home run, however. Going into the final game of a four-game home set to which is great, and we need it,” Dooley said. “But we also open the season, the Vols will look to continue their need him to be more of an every down (back).” Despite the negative tone from Dooley early in the week, unblemished record against the Blazers. The series, which started during UT's 1998 national title run, currently he said Wednesday, “We had a lot of new faces out there who got more reps than they're used to, so they had to push stands at 3-0 in the Vols’ favor. Despite having history on his side, Dooley is certainly through it and learn to push through it. It was a good practice.” not chalking this game up to be an easy win. Kickoff is Saturday at 12:21 p.m. on the SEC Network. “They got more experience, more depth, and they don't
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Blazers hope to upset injured Vols game, and Callaway is aware of the odds. He said it will be a great experience for the team, but it will be very challenging. Staff Writer “They’ve got some young players they’re playing Even with an impressive performance against with,” Callaway said, “but one thing I will say is Troy last week, the Blazers may get burnt as they Coach Dooley’s got them playing hard and they’re prepare to face the Tennessee Volunteers for the pretty impressive to watch.” Though aware of the challenges of this coming fourth time as an underdog. UAB faces an old foe as it enters Neyland Stadium game and aware of the team’s need for improvement, this Saturday. With an 0-3 record against the Vols, Callaway has only communicated faith and hope to his players. The team is confident as the week draws the team has little hope outside of a miracle. “We have to play the most challenging football to a close. “It’s not intimidating because, like coach has told team we’ve played,” said head coach Neil Callaway. “Everybody talks about them being down, but watch- us since Day One, ‘Everybody puts their pads on the same way,’” senior wide receiver Mike Jones said. ing them on film and all “Everybody has that, I think they’re every a chance to win bit as talented as they’ve it. It will defibeen in the past.” nitely be a good Callaway was encourexperience for aged with his team’s perour guys, and formance on Saturday and (the big crowd) said that it was a definitemay motivate ly a big win for the team them to go out and one that it needed. He and play at a was especially proud of the higher level. It way the team came back may bring out from a 23-0 deficit and the best in a lot played hard until the end of our players.” to win the game 34-33. The Blazers “The way that they won have a plan for it was also outstanding,” File Photo • The Daily Beacon game-day prepaCallaway said. “It shows their class and their grind The Vols and the Blazers prepare for the snap at the line ration and want to make sure and their guts to grind of scrimmage in their match-up on Sept. 13, 2008. they’re ready to that out and compete for face the Vols. A few of the things Callaway is looking the whole 60 minutes. I’m proud of them for that.” The team made some mistakes in the Troy game for in the team are confidence and an ability to play that Callaway is aware of and would like to adjust hard throughout the game without giving up, which are two things the Blazers have proven they are capabefore facing the Vols. “Offensively we had way too many turnovers,” ble of. “We’re looking forward to it,” Callaway said. “We Callaway said. “Defensively, I think we’re at a point where we need to be a lot more physical defensive need to have a good week’s work and make sure we’re ready to go.” football team.” The team is not the favorite for the upcoming
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How UAB Will Win UAB will enter the game against UT as a decisive underdog, but it has a team that returns 17 starters from a year ago. It has played against SEC foes on the road in the past so it won’t be intimidated by the crowd. The last time the Blazers traveled to Neyland Stadium, they had a tough game, losing 35-3 in 2008. UAB has a dual threat at quaterback in sophomore David Isabelle, who leads the team in rushing, averaging 88 yards per game on the ground. However, after falling behind 27-0 last week against Troy, junior Bryan Ellis, a more traditional drop-back passer, entered the game and led UAB to a last-second 34-33 win. Ellis will get the nod as starter Saturday against the Vols, but expect to see Isabelle play significantly, especially if the game is close. UT still has many question marks on offense and for the Blazers to get their second win of the season, they will need to find a way to take advantage of injuries to the Vols after giving up an average of 31 points through their first three games. Vols running back Tauren Poole has been banged up this week but should be near 100 percent. Receiver Denarious Moore has been hobbled by an ankle injury, and with Gerald Jones still recovering from a broken hand, Moore’s experience in the passing game is critical in helping Matt Simms. On the offensive line, center Cody Pope and left guard JerQuari Schofield are out, and Darin Gooch and James Stone will start in their place. With the injuries UT has, the Blazers will need to put pressure on the Vols’ offensive line and force Simms to beat them through the air. The Blazers’ running game currently ranks 30th in the country, and UAB will need a big day on the ground if it wants to pull off the upset Saturday.
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Men’s Tennis UVA Ranked Plus One Invitational Charlottesville, Va. All Day
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1. Tennessee vs UAB 2. #3 Boise State vs #24 Oregon State 3. #4 TCU at SMU 4. #7 Texas vs UCLA 5. #9 Florida vs Kentucky 6. #12 South Carolina at #17 Auburn 7. #15 LSU vs #22 West Virginia 8. #16 Stanford at Notre Dame 9. Georgia at Mississippi State Game of the week: #1 Alabama at #10 Arkansas
Women’s Tennis Furman Fall Classic Greeneville, S.C. All Day
Saturday, Sept. 25 — Football UAB Knoxville 12:21 p.m. Men’s Tennis Southern Intercollegiate Championships Athens, Ga. All Day
Sunday, Sept. 26 — Women’s Soccer LSU Knoxville 2:00 p.m.
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