Issue 24, Volume 121
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
UT to host ‘Today Show’ broadcast Monday Rebecca Butcher Contributor UT has won a contest to host a live broadcast with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb for next Monday, October 1. After UT administration sent an e-mail last week about a chance to be on NBC’s “Today Show,” students got up early and displayed their Volunteer spirit in front of Ayers Hall. UT won “Today’s College Challenge” event, meaning that a live broadcast with Gifford and Kotb will take place on campus on the morning of Oct. 1. The competition was between the Ohio State University, University of South Florida, Syracuse University, Brandeis University, Creighton University and UT. Votes were cast for the most festive showing in the segment. Rocky Top won out of around 150,000 total votes. Dorm makeovers will be a subject featured on the show, but other topics in the segment remain to be determined. Elizabeth Oakley, junior in special education, hopes a segment about football is included and is impressed with the publicity opportunity the broadcast will bring. The “Today Show” has aired since 1952, acquiring loyal viewers and promoting familiar faces such as Al Roker. Nicole Miller, junior in kinesiology, believes the publicity will be a huge success for UT. “They should let students talk and discuss issues going on around campus,” she said.
She added that this will bring good publicity for the school, which is much needed after the Florida loss. Many colleges and universities benefit from TV and film. Favorites as film sets, such as UCLA, Harvard and Princeton enjoy the boost in advertising. “The Great Debaters” and “Legally Blonde” both featured Harvard as a setting. Jeff Mann, freshman in pre-pharmacy, sees benefits for UT coming from alumni as well. “If I was an alumni and saw my alma mater on TV, I’d be more inclined to fund the school,” Mann said. Although he did not participate in the rally, he heard the blaring of “Rocky Top” and witnessed cupcakes being handed out. With the publicity UT will surely glean from the “Today Show,” student recruiting may also receive a boost. Most graduating high school seniors look to attend universities they are familiar with, and being on a major morning show will take UT directly into living rooms across the nation. Last year’s new branding campaign, “Big Orange Big Ideas,” was undertaken to add a new spirit to campus and foster positive changes. Since its unveiling, UT has hosted two major television productions. “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” marched onto Phillip Fulmer Way last spring, and ESPN’s “College GameDay” broadcasted live from Circle Park just last week. The “Today Show” will be the third show to choose Rocky Top as its filming location since last year. The show will air from 10-11 a.m. on Monday.
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“Today Show” correspondent Sarah Haines holds a young UT fan during the filming of “Kathie Lee and Hoda” show on Sept. 19.
Job fair offers employment David Cobb Assistant News Editor
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Students participate in the Logistics Job Fair on Monday. The Fall Job Fair is being held today in ThompsonBoling Arena from 2-6 p.m.
Presentation given on income inequality Owen Schumacher Contributor UT students and faculty got a chance on Saturday to learn that income inequality is a bigger problem than perhaps expected and is caused by a variety of reasons. At UT’s weekly Pregame Showcase, Nathan Kelly, associate professor of political science, spoke to the audience with his lecture, “The Politics of Income Inequality in the United S t a t e s . ” Kelly earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He continued his education through research and has been working at UT since 2005. Kelly has been working on the subject for 10 years and asked his audience to set aside their political biases and acknowledge (their) predispositions. “Anytime you’re talking about inequality,” he said, “it has a good chance to inflame passions on all sides of the debate.” The half hour presentation addressed the questions of whether or not income inequality is a problem, how it changes
and what can be done to lessen the gap between rich and poor. Since the 1980s, income inequality has been rising significantly. It is now as high as it was during the Great Depression era. In comparison to 28 other countries, Kelly said that the U.S. places 22nd in that regard. This year being an election year, passions were especially strong. This was evident during the question-and-answer portion of the showcase. Several audience members questioned the validity of Kelly’s explanations on the causation of income equality and the importance of some of his leading factors for the unequal distribution of wealth. Kelly defended his research and maintained his stance. During the lecture, Kelly presented bipartisan arguments. Some believe the high level of income inequality is due to the rich working more hours than the poor, and that that is necessary for economic growth. These arguments were countered by statistics proving that economic growth can be maintained without income inequality, and while higher income workers generally do work more hours than low income workers, inequality
does not significantly rise or fall when the rich work more or less hours. Kelly also addressed some of the consequences of continued income inequality, saying that political participation is decreased, economic growth is reduced and there is often social unrest. Tyler Latham, freshman in political science and student senate representative for Reese Hall, was among those in attendance for Kelly’s presentation Saturday. Latham stated that he, too, has concerns about the growing gap between the rich and the poor. “I am worried if these income trends continue, only the state’s wealthiest students will be able to attend the University of Tennessee,” Latham said. “And that group will become increasingly small.” Kelly offered hope however. “(Although) inequality is high and rising in the United States … we can affect this outcome through the political process. The policy choices that we make matter.” The next Pregame Showcase will be Oct. 20, when anthropology professor Dr. Dawnie Steadman discusses the role of science in locating and identifying crime victims and missing persons.
Former UT basketball star and current Milwaukee Bucks forward Tobias Harris used his performance on the floor of Thompson-Boling Arena in 2010-11 to land a full time job. You can do the same this afternoon. The NBA isn’t among the 185 companies registered to attend the Career Services Fall Job Fair from 2:00-6:00 at the arena today, but according to Career Services Assistant Director Mary Mahoney, employers will be seeking
the services of UT students. “It’s a chance for (students) to see all the variety of employers that they could possibly work for,” Mahoney said. “It’s a chance for them to practice their 30-second commercial or sound bite. They don’t say that to the company, but it’s a way for them to learn, ‘how do I walk up and introduce myself, and talk about some strengths and skills I have?’.” Mahoney encouraged students to dress professionally and bring resumes, even those that are not graduating. See JOB FAIR on Page 3
Around Rocky Top
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Jalynn Baker, sophomore in studio art, takes a closer look at “Scroll Relief” by Drew Shiflett in the Pencil Pushed exhibition at the Ewing Gallery on Sept. 18.
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Cheerleaders and the UT Dance Team perform during ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Sept. 15. Just a few weeks after “GameDay” came to UT, Kathie Lee and Hoda from the “Today Show” will broadcast live from The Hill on Oct. 1.
1957 — Central High School integrated Under escort from the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division, nine black students enter allwhite Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Three weeks earlier, Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus had surrounded the school with National Guard troops to prevent its federal courtordered racial integration. After a tense standoff, President Dwight D. Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard and sent 1,000 army paratroopers to Little Rock to enforce the court order. In the spring of 1957, there were 517 black students who lived in the Central High School district. Eighty expressed an interest in attending Central in the fall, and they were interviewed by the Little Rock School Board, which narrowed down the number of candidates to 17. In August 1957, the newly formed Mother’s League of Central High School won a temporary injunction from the county chancellor to block integration of the school, charging that it “could lead to violence.” Federal District Judge Ronald Davies nullified the injunction on August 30. On September 2, Governor Orval Faubus—a staunch segregationist—called out the Arkansas National Guard to surround Central High School and prevent integration, ostensibly to prevent the bloodshed he claimed desegregation would cause. The next day, Judge Davies ordered integrated classes to begin on September 4. That morning, 100 armed National Guard troops encircled Central High School. A mob of 400 white civilians gathered and turned ugly when the black students began to arrive, shouting racial epithets and threatening the teenagers with violence. The National Guard troops refused to let the black students pass and used their clubs to control the crowd. One of the nine, 15year-old Elizabeth Eckford, was surrounded by the mob, which threatened to lynch her. She was finally led to safety by a sympathetic white woman. Little Rock Mayor Woodrow Mann condemned Faubus’ decision to call out the National Guard, but the governor defended his action, reiterating that he did so to prevent violence. The governor also stated that integration would occur in Little Rock when and if a majority of people chose to support it. Faubus’ defiance of Judge Davies’ court order was the first major test of Brown v. Board of Education and the biggest challenge of the federal government’s authority
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Students practice ballroom steps during the UT Ballroom Dancing Club rehearsal on Sept. 20. over the states since the Reconstruction Era. The standoff continued, and on September 20 Judge Davies ruled that Faubus had used the troops to prevent integration, not to preserve law and order as he claimed. Faubus had no choice but to withdraw the National Guard troops. Authority over the explosive situation was put in the hands of the Little Rock Police Department. On September 23, as a mob of 1,000 whites milled around outside Central High School, the nine black students managed to gain access to a side door. However, the mob became unruly when it learned the black students were inside, and the police evacuated them out of fear for their safety. That evening, President Eisenhower issued a special proclamation calling for opponents of the federal court order to “cease and desist.” On September 24, Little Rock’s mayor sent a telegram to the president asking him to send troops to maintain order and complete the integration process. Eisenhower immediately federalized the Arkansas National Guard and approved the deployment of U.S. troops to Little Rock. That evening, from the White House, the president delivered a nationally televised address in which he explained that he had taken the action to defend the rule of law and prevent “mob rule” and “anarchy.” On September 25, the Little Rock Nine entered the school under heavily armed guard. Troops remained at Central High School throughout the school year, but still the black students were subjected to verbal and physical assaults from a faction of white students. Melba Patillo, one of the nine, had acid thrown in her eyes, and Elizabeth Eckford was pushed down a flight of stairs. The three male students in the group were subjected to more conventional beatings. Minnijean Brown was suspended after dumping a bowl of chili over the head of a taunting white student. She was later suspended for the rest of the year after continuing to fight back. The other eight students consistently turned the other cheek. On May 27, 1958, Ernest Green, the only senior in the group, became the first black to graduate from Central High School. Governor Faubus continued to fight the school board’s integration plan, and in September 1958 he ordered Little Rock’s three high schools closed rather than permit integration. Many Little Rock students lost a year of education as the legal fight over desegregation continued. In 1959, a federal court struck down Faubus’ school-closing law, and in August 1959 Little Rock’s white high schools opened a month early with black students in attendance. All grades in Little Rock public schools were finally integrated in 1972. — This Day in History is courtesy of History.com.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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Seminar on financial responsibility to be held Samantha Smoak Contributor
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Davy Crockett waves the UT flag behind the set of the “Today Show” on Sept. 19.
JOB FAIR continued from Page 1 “We really encourage sophomores and up to come, and that’s a part of it,...just to start getting comfortable at a large event like this and start networking,” Mahoney said. “Many of these employers will be back in the spring, and next year, and they will remember the students. So even if the student is doing more of initial contact now, companies will be looking for them later.” Students are encouraged to attend, even if they are unsure of their desired career path, or simply wary of pursuing a job that coincides with their major. “There are quite a few companies that will hire all majors,” Mahoney said. “They’re looking for the college student, because they know there will be a certain level of maturity and responsibility. We also tell students to look for their major, but even if they don’t see it, look at a company name and think, ‘could I work there?’.” Casey Wood, sophomore in logistics, assisted in setting up for the job fair. “A lot of campuses don’t have something this big,” Wood said. “And you can really see that Career Services wants people to (go) out with a job and not just a degree.” Though the event lasts four hours, Mahoney said that in the past companies have been known to stay an extra night to conduct interviews with UT students. “Definitely bring a resume,” Mahoney said. “They’ll have a chance to talk to the companies. Some of the companies will take the resume, they’ll definitely look at the resume. Some will take it and make notes on it, others will tell you to apply online, and that’s just their company policy. “For the majority of students, the idea is to make that contact now for internships. Or if you’re a December graduate, or May graduate, start networking now for the jobs.”
All college students worry about money, or rather the lack thereof, throughout their college careers. “I’m the worst budgeter in the world. I tend to spend money like it grows on trees,” said Kandace Knight, junior in sports management. “But no one has ever sat down with me to teach me how to make a budget.” The Sammie Lynn Puett Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will be hosting a seminar on being financially responsible in conjunction with the UT Alumni Association Women’s Council. The lecture, “Aspire to be Financially Savvy,” can be attended by any student wishing to learn how to set a budget and manage personal finances in college and after college. The meeting will take place tonight at 7 p.m. in the Scripps Lab located on the fourth floor of the Communications and University Extension building. Kristen Tucker, a 1997 graduate of UT, will be giving the lecture. Also featured in this lecture will be UT Alumni Association Women’s Council Chair Susan Barnes, a former Public Relations professor at the University of Tennessee. The lecture is a part of the Aspire series, created in 2009 by the UT Alumni Association Women’s Council. According to the UTAA Women’s Council website, the purpose of the Aspire series is to “equip col-
legiate women with skills to take into postcollegiate professional and volunteer careers, and to cultivate future alumni volunteers.” PRSSA President Cassidy Duckett, senior in art history, is excited for the meeting. She encourages all PRSSA members, no matter their year in school, to examine the way they manage and spend money. The lecture will be helpful to any student from any background, not just PRSSA members. “I also hope attendees can take away key skills and tips for budgeting that allows them to be confident in managing their own money,” Duckett said. She is particularly excited to be partnering with the Alumni Association Women’s Council. “They are fantastic role models for being successful leaders after graduation,” Duckett said. She worked with Sarah Stair, the Director of Alumni Programs and Scholarships at UTAA and staff liaison to the Women’s Council, to set up the meeting. “We (the PRSSA) were very lucky to be approached to host an Aspire Series meeting,” Duckett said, “as these sessions take place at UT system schools across the state.” Students wishing to attend the seminar should RSVP to PRSSA@utk.edu. Dinner will also be served at no charge to students. Students can also follow the Sammie Lynn Puett chapter on Twitter at @UTK_PRSSA, and can join the PRSSA – Sammie Lynn Puett Chapter group on Facebook.
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Greeting cards dilute relationships Eric Nalley Chief Copy Editor With this time of year being, for some reason, the time when a good majority of my friends are having birthdays, I’m wondering what to do for them. What I would ideally do is write them a friendly letter or email, or if they’re closer to me, cook a meal or get some friends together to celebrate. However, it usually turns out that I just send a message over Facebook, requiring nearly no effort on my part, as Facebook daily reminds me of whose birthday falls on each day of the year. As this has become standard for me, and for most of society at large I feel, I have begun to become less comfortable with it, andtonoticejusthowimpersonalmostofushavebecome. It begins to feel more like a duty, something to check off each day, rather than a privilege to really make a good friend’s day, and really let them know that I appreciate him or her. I think that what started the impersonality of birthday greetings is probably the invention of the greeting card, the type that you can buy at any store whose name begins with “Wal.” What happened to writing notes from the heart? Why do we allow some person in Kansas City to write the corniest phrase they can think of, and simply putournamesatthebottomorscrawlsomeshortmessage that we hope will make up for the fact that we barely put any time into what we are giving them? I understand why we would give such cards to kids, as I think that a kid would rather receive a card with SpongeBob on it wishing them a happy birthday, rather than just a note from Grandma written on a blank sheet of paper in cursive that they can't even read (not that it’s not good when grandparents and other relatives do this, of course, but it may not be something that the kids remember as well or really be able to appreciate). But why, as adults, should we continue to give cards to friends or loved ones that are really just the words of someone else that we don’t know,
rather than words that came from ourselves? This may be a silly thing to be concerned over, but I really think that this is a sign of larger problems in our society. As people become more of a number rather than a name, such as in banks or at universities, I think that it is becoming easier to take away the sincerity and personality of every day contact with fellow human beings. It is no longer a joy to do something for our friends’ birthdays: it has become, as I said earlier, a duty. Another thing that probably has led to this situation is the “busy-ness” of our everyday lives today—with so many deadlines to meet, responsibilities to shoulder and errands to run, it can certainly seem like we don’t have time for much else. But if we are able to afford to take time off for ourselves every once in a while, can’t we also find the time to take a moment and, at the very least, write a little something for close friends on their special day? Now, I do understand the need to get a greeting card because of their decorative nature (especially for those of us who are artistically and/or creatively challenged); but for this, what I would suggest one do would be to either purchase one of those cards that are decorated but have no words on them and write on that, or use a computer program to make a sheet of paper look nice and write (or type, if you must) on that. But giving a friend a card that is already completely done, with just your signature scrawled on the bottom, is similar to telling them that since you can’t draw, you couldn’t even have been bothered with thinking of some way to get around your handicap and produce something that demonstrates how much you appreciate and value them. And this situation does appear to be a sort of vicious cycle, since when someone receives one of these store-bought cards for their birthday, they will probably lose motivation to actually produce something more personal for that person when their birthday comes around. Due to our society at large becoming more impersonal, although mainly out of necessity because of our growing population, we can still at least take the time to let our friends know that we do care about them, and that they’re not just another task to check off each day. — Eric Nalley is a senior in economics and can be reached at enalley@utk.edu.
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Study to learn, not to remember Lo s t In Co m m u n i ca t i o n by
Jan Urbano
As we enter our 5th week of the fall semester, many of us already have or will soon take our dreaded first major exams in our classes. Whether we like it or not, a majority of us will be studying for long hours every day, sometimes pulling our first all-nighters, or slowly converting back to nocturnalism and hearing the steady chirping of the early morning birds as they get their worms. In order to pass these exams, however, one must do more than study—we need to learn whatever we are studying. The problem, though, is how we define our studying—are we learning when we study? Or are we simply just remembering? One of the definitions for “learning,” according to dictionary.com, is “the act or process of acquiring knowledge or skill.” Back in the day when I had to take psychology classes to satisfy my general education requirements, I was taught a slightly different definition: learning is “the modification of behavior through practice, training, or experience,” also courtesy of dictionary.com. When a friend asks you if you’re studying, it should really mean “Are you actually learning?”. It bothers me when I hear someone complain after an exam, “I studied so hard, but I still didn’t get a good grade.” Even though I say this after my exams too, I know that I’m wrong. That person and I may have indeed studied, but not in the sense of learning the topic or subject that was tested. Instead, it would more likely be classified as “remembering,” a very big problem for some people who don’t really know how to study or decide not to study correctly. Being a science major, I cannot study and remember what my textbook says and expect to excel. I also have to learn the concepts behind the problem. For example, in my Organic Chemistry lab, I can’t get by just knowing that a particular compound has
two forms, or reacts in this method—I have to know why and how it happens. For example, if a compound has different isomers, I have to know why it exists in one isomer for a majority of time instead of the other. Is it because of steric effects? If so, is it because of steric hindrance or steric shielding? Can I explain a similar problem, but with different compounds? Organic chemistry is much more than simply reading and memorizing compounds and trends—it is heavily based in concepts and principles that each explain why something exists in this form, and one must learn these in order to be successful. There is a fundamental difference in the connotation of studying in the sense of learning, and studying in the sense of “remembering,” or, as my amazing psychology professor from my high school used to say, “brain-vomiting.” By knowing the concepts that explain why something is the way it is, and being able to utilize those concepts to explain other topics, only then are you fulfilling the definition of learning. Every major, ranging from theoretical physics and engineering to international relations and even business, all have roots in concepts. For international relations, one example would be knowing about why one country’s culture might not like another country’s culture. Is it because of a massive disagreement, which might’ve resulted in the separation of the countries? Does this explain another pair of countries’ attitudes towards each other? If there’s anything that a professor would love to test students on, seeing whether or not you can apply a concept to problems you haven’t seen before is a definite must. Can I apply what I learned from this example to another problem? If you can’t learn these concepts and use them to explain similarly related problems with different examples or constants, then you will not succeed. Next time you’re studying, don’t say you’re studying unless you mean to learn. Otherwise, not only are you wasting your breath and lying to others, you’re also hurting yourself by not admitting it. — Jan Urbano is a junior in biochemistry and molecular biology. He can be buzzed at jurbano@utk.edu.
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It is time we as Americans have a serious conversation about entitlement and privilege, a conversation that strays away from the usual screaming match that accompanies these difficult concepts. There are few things more controversial and explosive, as these two ideas combine anxieties over race, feelings of worth, and socio and economic differences. However, we need this conversation, because it will play a large role in the political narrative of both parties in the upcoming election. While some may find this conversation offensive or unnecessary, these ideas are essential to understanding American society, and hopefully erasing the growing discontent between various socioeconomic classes. Privilege and entitlement typically apply to two separate portions of the population— privilege and the primarily white, upper class, wealthy population; and entitlement and anyone who receives government assistance. Government assistance has taken on a negative connotation, yet in principle the idea appears sound: give those who do not have the means at hand assistance in building themselves up. Success and social mobility can more or less be impossible when a single parent has to meet the demands of feeding children, working and paying bills. Through no fault of their own, children born into these households become handicapped and fall behind the children of families that can ensure that their child receives the best opportunities possible. With costs of living rising much faster than average wages, it is becoming increasingly difficult for everyone but the wealthy to devote money to opportunities for increasing social mobility. No one likes to admit that the benefits they receive from privilege provide an advantage,
but there is a reason that the offspring of rich upper class Americans typically go on to become rich upper class Americans themselves. Unfortunately for those who do not wish to admit it, privilege is an undeniable presence. There is great anxiety present, as if, by admitting privilege’s presence, people who have succeeded diminish the value of their achievements. That success cannot be achieved without hard work and dedication is undeniable, but wealth, stable households, and multitudes of educational options certainly help success along. This is not to disparage successful citizens; indeed I applaud them for their success, but we as a society cannot deny that there are certain portions of the population who are given a head start and better access to the tools to achieve success. There is a reason primarily black, inner city schools continue to perform at lower levels than primarily white, suburban schools, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the inherent abilities and talents of students. I would like to think that my successes were built entirely on hard work, but I would be a fool to claim that my socioeconomic background, white skin, and stable upbringing played no role in my success. It is almost as if there is a double standard, where privilege, or “handouts,” from one’s wealth or social background are acceptable as the outcome of hard work, yet assistance from government programs are for entitled moochers, who have never lifted a finger for work in their entire life. That those who receive “entitlements” are the poor, elderly, minorities, and children is merely a minor inconvenience for those who believe everyone has the same opportunity to succeed. There will always be inequalities present in our society, and I am certainly not advocating a movement toward equal wealth distribution or an adoption of that evil, terrifying boogieman known as socialism. However, we cannot legitimately claim to be the land of “equal opportunity” when so many of our fellow citizens never get the chance to be successful. — Ron Walters is a senior in English literature, French and global studies. He can be reached at rwalter5@utk.edu.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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Free performance delights students Melodi Erdogan Staff Writer Powered by alumni funding, UT’s School of Music Symphony Orchestra performed a free show in the James R. Cox Auditorium on Sunday, helping to develop the potential of music students as artists and provide visitors with well-performed classical music. For the first performance of the 2012-2013 season, conductor James Fellenbaum chose a few interesting yet pleasing pieces for the orchestra to perform from the Romantic era of classical music, a period when an artistic movement spread across Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The performance began with Johann Strauss Jr.’s “Die Fledermaus Overture,” an upbeat song with a catchy tune which had many in the audience bobbing their heads and tapping their toes, including Lisandra Lorenzo, undecided freshman and classical music apprentice. “My favorite part was when the music would be very calm and slow, and (then) get loud really fast as more instruments would join in,” Lorenzo said. The show continued with Robert Schumann’s “Konzertstuck.” Fellenbaum dedicated this specific piece to Calvin Smith, a UT music teacher whose death shocked students and fellow staff. Featuring four experienced horn players, their presence added an extra emphasis to the music. Standing before the audience on stage center, the four horn players played with obvious passion and appreciation for the music which showed in the performance; the music was alive throughout the audi-
torium and lifted the tense mood. Without the horns though, the performance would likely have been dull. The last piece was Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43. This piece was by far the highlight of the whole performance; the music itself was straight out of a fairy tale, and it gave the auditorium a dream-like state where thoughts were free to wander and life free to ponder. Almost as if Cinderella were about to walk on stage any minute, this piece truly awakened the crowd and was the perfect ending for the first performance of the season. For Kathryn York, graduate student in cello performance, this performance was her first as part of the UT School of Music’s Orchestra. York said she enjoyed her first experience, and specifically that she enjoyed the last part of Sibelius’ symphony. “I think it came together all really well,” she said. “I liked the fourth movement of the symphony (by Sibelius), it’s beautiful, it’s lyrical and it’s fun to play.” The orchestra provided the audience with the perfect soundtrack for a Sunday afternoon. The music was light, airy and sweet, just like the concert itself; only an hour and a half long in a comfortable auditorium, and completely free of charge. Lorenzo appreciated the emotions of the conductor and nonexistent price tag of the concert and, in the end, thought the concert was a little long but enjoyed herself nonetheless. “I loved it being on a Sunday afternoon because you can just sit back and relax and listen to soothing music before returning to classes and stress,” Lorenzo said. “My first experience was interesting, but I definitely enjoyed myself.”
Ready for the World Cafe kicks off today Taylor Presley Contributor Ready for the World Cafe, a weekly luncheon event focused on international cuisine, is kicking off their first event of the year Tuesday with dishes inspired by Southern Italy, but the lunch will offer more than just good food. Striving for intercultural competency and aiding UT students and faculty in maintaining intercultural awareness, Ready for the World offers a unique approach to learning about other cultures by providing hands-on experiences throughout the semester. A few recent events have included recently performed play “Sweeney Todd,” Caribbean Splash Jam, Mahogany Soul Café, showings of foreign films in Hodges Library, and a Gallery 1010 art exhibit in downtown Knoxville. Students respond positively to programs offered by Ready for the World. “I think Ready for the World has a positive impact on students because it provides students with information about new experiences they otherwise wouldn’t have been exposed to,” Sarah Frazier, senior in recreation and sport management, said. “From my perspective, when I attend various Ready for the World events, I feel more connected to other cultures represented at UT.”
Promoting and facilitating study abroad trips, developing diversity and offering handson cultural experiences, Ready for the World began in 2004 as UT’s Quality Enhancement Plan and more than 100 grants totaling more than $400,000 have been awarded for projects and programs that promote intercultural and international awareness. Ready for the World teams up with UT’s Diversity Action Plan, which requires all departments to strengthen recruitment and retention efforts to enhance diversity among all faculty and staff. Carol Costello, professor in hotel, restaurant and tourism management, said, “Our students are completely responsible for the production and implementation of the meal, from cost analysis and meal planning to managing employees and customer service. What’s great about this program is that it’s a partnership and the meal is prepared by Pellissippi State students who are instructed by UT’s Culinary Institute. This is really a great partnership on our academia side to be able to promote learning by hands-on experience.” To purchase tickets for the luncheon, please see Marcia in 110 Jessie Harris Building, or call 865-974-6645. Cost will be $12, and the faculty-staff discount applies. Check utk.edu/readyfortheworld/cafe.php for updates, luncheon schedule postings and monthly calendars describing other Ready for the World programs.
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Ben Sollee performs at The Square Room on Sept. 21.
Sollee connects with crowd himself goes into each song he writes. “Ben’s songwriting manages to be both deeply personal and easily accessible,” Jantsch said. “From what I heard at the show, I don’t expect the new album to disappoint in that regard.” UT alumna Markie Newman said that it was one of the best shows she had been to in a long time. “You could tell he was sharing a part of himself with the audience,” she said. “Half-Made Man” can currently be streamed at rdio.com and is an album full of eclectic, narrative songs that gives the listener a look into the elements of Sollee’s life as a musician, husband and father. “(This) record is a little bit more about capturing the vibe and the story of the song,” Sollee said. “Writing has always been personal and it’s always been about story telling.” Sollee worked with several different artists on this album, including Jordon Ellis, Abigail Washburn and My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel, to get the right vibe. He produced it himself as well. But with this particular album Sollee said that it is about the expression rather than the execution. Sollee continues his tour in cities like Charlotte, Indianapolis, Washington, D.C. and Seattle, but Sollee said the tour never really ends. He strives year-round to work hard and connect people with the music. His Knoxville following has flourished throughout the years and keeps Sollee coming back for more. Although he just left town to continue his tour, he does expect to be back sometime in the spring. “It’s not about going out and making the big bucks while there’s a hit single,” he said.
AbigailRose Contributor No introduction was needed as Ben Sollee, Luke Reynolds and Jordon Ellis headed to the stage. They immediately grabbed their instruments and jumped right into the music, starting the night off with a slow melodic tune. Sollee’s new album, “Half-Made Man,” will be released Tuesday, but Knoxville was able to get a sneak preview Friday night at The Square Room. Despite experiencing a few minor mishaps, Sollee laughed and continued to play as though surrounded by friends. The group’s amiable energy remained throughout the night. With fan favorites like “The Prettiest Tree on the Mountain,” “Captivity” and “Built for This,” the audience immediately warmed up. The band exchanged glances, quick-witted comments and smiles, and radiated a sense of companionship and genuine compassion for the music. Sollee said this was the exact atmosphere he had hoped for. A family man through and through, Sollee made sure he reflected this to the audience. “I just love playing for that (Knoxville) audience,” Sollee said. “I can trust them.” The band played several new songs from their new album, trying out the new parts and instruments. Sollee even managed to stand up during his performance—an unusual occurrence for most cello players. Peter Jantsch, second year graduate student in mathematics, said he enjoyed seeing how much Sollee enjoyed playing his music and how much of
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Chaplin, Jones take doubles title at Baylor Staff Reports WACO, Texas — Jarryd Chaplin and Edward Jones captured the Baylor HEB Intercollegiate doubles title, and Hunter Reese reached the singles final Sunday to wrap up Tennessee’s first fall tournament. Veteran doubles players Chaplin and Jones broke Robert Verzaal's serve in the final game to beat him and Baylor teammate Marko Krickovic 8-6 in the championship match to win their first title together. “There were some close matches, but we stepped it up when needed,” said Jones, who recorded his 70th career doubles victory Sunday. “Chaps served great all weekend, which made my job easier.” Tennessee’s early-season trophy collection did not end with doubles, though. Thanks to consistent play all weekend and a career-best fivematch winning streak, Reese was the finalist in the 64-player singles tournament. Reese, ranked 34th nationally in the ITA preseason poll,
earned a 6-1, 6-2 victory over fourth-seeded Julian Lenz of Baylor in the morning semifinals. He lost 6-3, 6-3 in the afternoon championship match to Mate Zsiga of Baylor, the tournament’s top seed and seventhranked player in the country. “Hunter has proved he’s one of the better players in the country right now,” Tennessee head coach Sam Winterbotham said. “He definitely improved from his first match this weekend to the last one. He played a very tough, close match in the final. He’s managing his game better than he has in the past, which is great to see.” Seeded fourth in the tournament, Chaplin and Jones won five matches in three days on their way to the title. The road was not an easy one and included three close 8-6 wins and a tiebreaker victory over Idaho in the quarterfinals. The Vols upset second-seeded Zsiga and Lenz 8-6 in Saturday’s semifinal. “It was great we could get through a couple of tight matches and come away with the title,” Chaplin said. “It’s great to win a title, especially against some good competition.”
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Jarryd Chaplin and Edward Jones take a break during the doubles match against Vandy on March 30.
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Neyland Stadium stands almost empty after the Akron game on Sept. 22.
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Young players step up Austin Bornheim Assistant Sports Editor
It wasn’t the most reassuring game for Volunteer fans Saturday night as Tennessee struggled early against the Akron Zips, but there were some positives to take away from it. First, the Volunteers dominated in the second half. Yes, it’s Akron, but the second half has been the Vols’ Achilles’ heel since Dooley has been on Rocky Top. Tennessee outscored the Zips 24-3 and outgained them 280-142. Maybe the Zips just ran out of steam, but the Volunteers took advantage. Behind the second half surge was Tyler Bray. It was good to see the junior quarterback be able to take an early punch and recover. After he disappeared in the second half against Florida and gave up a pick-six on the Vols’ first drive he could have tightened up and mentally left the game, but he didn’t. Bray finished by completing his final 17-of20 passes for 258 yards and three touchdowns. That’s pretty good. Lastly, Volunteer fans got a glimpse into the next run of Volunteer players. Tennessee has had to play a lot of freshman the past two seasons and the underclassmen shined last night. Sophomores Jacob Carter and Brendan Downs scored the first touchdowns of their careers last night. Downs caught a 6-yard pass from Bray to give the Vols a 20-13 lead midway through the
second quarter. Downs has missed a lot of time this season due to a leg injury and is just now back to playing speed. “It’s good to have him back because we need him,” head coach Derek Dooley said. “Brendan is going to be a good, solid player for us. He’s doing well.” Carter, who received a scholarship from Tennessee following the dismissal of Da’Rick Rogers, scored his first with just under six minutes to give the Vols the 47-26 lead. Running back Quenshaun Watson also got into the action last night against the Zips. Watson was the first running back off the bench to relieve Rajion Neal, even though he isn’t listed as the second or even third option on the depth chart. Watson finished the night with eight carries for six yards. Not a big night, but Watson is starting to get his feet wet. Four-star recruit LaDarrell McNeil also played against the Zips in the absence of Brian Randolph. McNeil is only playing the Vols’ six defensive back sets and recorded just one tackle Saturday night. But in comparison with juniors and seniors struggling to run the right coverage, the freshman, at times, is making good progress. Tennessee seems to finally have a group of upperclassmen to take the majority of the snaps, but to sustain success in college football, programs need to be able to insert a new guy in when one graduates or leaves for the draft and not miss a beat. These players might not have the biggest impact this season, but they are the next run of Tennessee starters in the coming years. — Austin Bornheim is a senior in journalism and electronic media. He can be reached at abornheim@utk.edu
Consistency key for Volunteers against Bulldogs Lauren Kittrell Sports Editor Tennessee is now 3-1, with a 47-26 win over Akron, but with Georgia just around the corner, practice is everything to the Volunteers. Head coach Derek Dooley said he felt the team’s performance on Saturday against the Zips, based on the stats, was what he’s looking for overall. “I always look at those three big things, turnovers, big plays and the fourth quarter. We obviously did a pretty good job on all three,” Dooley said. His only concern from the “big three” was the team’s ball handling. “We’re a little too loose with the football,” Dooley said. “It’s something that’s gonna be a big priority this week. Even though we only lost one, we had a couple other opportunities to lose them. We have to get better.” Dooley said Georgia’s defense might be the most talented in the country and turnovers will be unacceptable during practice this week. “We all know about Georgia. There’s no sense in me talking about how good they are,” Dooley said.
“They’re probably playing as good as I’ve seen them in a long time. That said, the focus now is on learning from mistakes, practice and improvement. “We got our work cut out for us,” he said. “Hopefully we can take a lot of lessons that we’ve learned in the first four games and try to go play as good as we can go play in Athens and see how it turns out.” Former walk-on sophomore wide receiver Jacob Carter, who was recently promoted to scholarship, said he already saw improvement during practice on Monday. “Today was a lot better,” Carter said. “Today was a lot more polished. We went over the corrections and then worked on some stuff for
Georgia.” Joy Hill • The Daily Beacon Dooley said Carter was not originally recruited because of Jacob Carter runs the ball in for a touchdown against Akron on Sept. 22. Carter his lack of speed. “But he’s gone in and he’s scored his first career touchdown in the game against the Zips. got great hands,” he added. “He’s a very smart football player in knowing all the positions. He’s tough. He’s got a level of grit about him to just go out there every day and be very consistent.” Consistency is key and Dooley is focusing on working out the kinks through practice, specifically working toward Georgia. “We’re a lot more prepared and we’re certainly a lot better than we were two years ago,” Dooley said. “We didn’t play very good down there and we obviously need a lot better effort than what we put on two years ago.”
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