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Women’s Coordinating Council to educate on female orgasm

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Contributor Forty-four percent of men say their female partners always have an orgasm during sex; only 22 percent of women say men know what they are talking about, according to the Female “O” website. The Women’s Coordinating Council presents the Female “O,” a program to talk openly and honestly about the idea of female orgasms, in the UC Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday. Sex Discussed Here!, a company that spreads sexual awareness, will discuss orgasms, sex education and women’s health in a lighthearted, relaxed environment. “It answers those questions people have about sexual health,” said Christina Hunt, WCC’s chairperson. “Is there such thing as a G-spot? Is it good to fake an orgasm with your partner? It uncovers all of those answers with a professional opinion.” The full program focuses on making informed sexual decisions, body image, how to say “no,” the female anatomy, busting orgasm myths and modern culture’s view of female sex health. “College comes with all the expectations or stereotypes about you having some crazy, wild sex life, so it’s good to touch on the responsibility we have to our sexual health because college is where a lot of people experience sex for the first time,” Hunt said. See FEMALE ORGASM on Page 3

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Oil, not grease, is the word. Titled “The Return of Indigenismo and the Weakening of Indigenous Organizations under the ‘Citizen’s Revolution’ in Ecuador,” Carmen Martinez Novo, Ph.D, associate professor and director of Latin American studies at the University of Kentucky, spoke to a small group Monday night about the rocky relationship between indigenous groups in Ecuador and their current president, Rafael Correa. The conflict, she said, stems from a struggle for the most coveted of all commodities – oil. Since his election in 2006, Novo claims the president has marginalized indigenous residents in Ecuador, causing the indig-

enous movement to lose political strength. “Indigenous people are not seen as actors anymore,” Novo said, “but as recipients.” As tension rises between the indigenous movement and the government, Novo noted that indigenous people have lost many of their rights – many more have even been imprisoned. Shortly after a large indigenous movement protest in 2008, President Correa announced that indigenous people would no longer have educational autonomy. “The indigenous people cannot elect the authorities of the education system, they cannot decide anymore on educational policies,” Novo said. “It is the minister of education … not an indigenous person who makes all of these decisions. “This allows the government to gain

control of the jobs in the education system and intentionally avoid hiring indigenous people.” Internationally, Correa is regarded as environmentally considerate and supportive of indigenous people, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. Yet, Novo deems this reputation a façade. For Novo, Correa is primarily concerned with allowing the Chinese government to drill for oil on privately owned property, which often belongs to indigenous people. Through marginalizing the indigenous movement, Novo said she believes Correa hopes to simultaneously prevent political backlash and undermine their claim to the property. See ECUADOR on Page 2

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Carmen Martinez Novo, Ph.D, an associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky, gestures to an Ecuadorian man during her lecture on Sept. 23 in the UC.

SGA petitions students for ‘Big Ideas’ Sage Speaks Contributor SGA is on the hunt for students willing to put “Big Ideas” into action. The SGA Ambassadors Program is a new student services committee designed to serve the student body and campus community in multiple forms, said Jacob Clark, senior director of the program. SGA Ambassadors will be involved in activities concerning the campus community’s needs. These activities range from volunteering at a large involvement fair to aiding a group of students in a project to performing service projects on campus. “This committee will be a resource for other organizations that need extra assistance with programs,” said SGA Press Secretary Kelsey Keny, “so ambassadors will serve as a link between SGA and other areas of campus life. “The concept of SGA Ambassadors certainly embodies the volunteer spirit: finding out what our campus community needs and then working to meet those needs,” Keny added. “This committee has a heart of service, and it’s a means for students to foster support and camaraderie at UT.” See AMBASSADORS on Page 2

Walls an asset on defense during final season at UT David Cobb Sports Editor The first time Marlon Walls played at Neyland Stadium, Jim Bob Cooter was the Vols’ head coach, and UT was Walls’ opponent. Recruited by Phillip Fulmer out of high school, Walls enrolled at Hargrave Military Academy – a Virginia college preparatory school – for the 2008 year and played against a junior varsity version of UT on Nov. 13, 2008. Cooter acted as UT coach for the game as the junior varsity Vols rolled past HMA 37-21 on a Thursday night in Neyland Stadium, just days after it was announced that Fulmer would not return as head coach. Walls finally arrived as a UT student for the 2009 season and played in seven games as a freshman during the shortlived Lane Kiffin era. He redshirted the 2010 season under Derek Dooley and has played as a reserve defensive lineman ever since. Now a 23-year-old fifth-year senior, Walls has seen a lot since his days at Olive Branch High School on the

Mississippi side of the Tennessee border. But one thing he has not seen in a while is a defensive line coach who cares as much as UT’s Steve Stripling. “Strip, he comes in and shows us that this game means a lot to him and that we mean a lot to him as players,” Walls said Monday. “And whenever you get a guy you feel like you can relate to and that really encourages you and wants to see you do better, you strive to do that because you don’t want to let that guy down.” In UT’s 31-17 loss at Florida on Saturday, Walls forced a fumble and made repeated appearances in the Gators’ backfield. His efforts certainly did not disappoint UT’s coaches, including Butch Jones who pegged Walls as a leader for the Vols. “I thought he had one of his best performances,” Jones said Monday. “It’s important to him and I thought he played his best football at Florida, and we’re going to need him obviously as we continue to progress here.” See MARLON WALLS on Page 6

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CAMPUS NEWS Reunited Obama, Bill Clinton tout health care law Associated Press NEW YORK-- President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton took to the same stage Tuesday to promote the new health care law that Obama championed after Clinton’s own efforts to reform health care years earlier fell flat. Joining forces under dimmed lights in a hotel ballroom in New York, Obama and Clinton laid out the law’s benefits and its connection to the economy while dispelling what they called disinformation about its downsides. Clinton, acting as host, lobbed the questions; Obama answered with the eagerness of a guest on a daytime TV talk show. It was a pair of presidents in dark suits, reclining on comfy, white chairs as they reflected on the effort that went in to passing the sweeping law, and the intense challenges facing its implementation. New exchanges where Americans can buy health insurance — a centerpiece of the law — open for enrollment on Oct. 1. “I don’t have pride of authorship for this thing, I just want the thing to work,” Obama said. He added that he was confident Americans will be swayed by its advantages even though polls show they’re deeply wary of the law. “The devil you know is always better than the

devil you don’t know.” Clinton felt free to point out some of the drawbacks in the law’s implementation, while making clear that Obama was not the one to blame. For example, he noted that the Supreme Court said states could not be forced to take Medicaid money to finance the expansion of health coverage. “That’s going to lead to a cruel result, and there’s nothing the president can do, and it’s not his fault. That’s what the Supreme Court said,” Clinton said. The hourlong appearance, sponsored by the former president’s foundation known as the Clinton Global Initiative, marks the start of a concerted campaign by the Obama administration and its allies to inform consumers about their options under the law. It also took place around the 20th anniversary of Clinton’s address to a joint session of Congress calling for an overhaul of the health care system. That effort, by Clinton and former first lady Hillary Rodman Clinton, was unsuccessful. Mrs. Clinton, who ran against Obama before becoming his first-term secretary of state, introduced the two presidents with a list of what they have in common. They’re both left-handed, love golf and have fabulous daughters, she said. And one more thing:

“They each married far above themselves,” Clinton said with a laugh. Beyond the discussion, Obama also plans to promote the law during a speech Thursday at a community college in Maryland. Vice President Joe Biden will reach out to nurses across the country on a conference call and Obama will hold a separate call with mayors and other state and local officials, the White House said. First lady Michelle Obama plans outreach to key groups, such as mothers and military veterans, through editorials. Aware that a lack of participation could imperil the law’s success, Obama noted the “unprecedented effort” by conservatives to block it, then repeal it, then scare Americans out of signing up for coverage. The Republican-controlled House has voted dozens of times to repeal, delay or starve the law of funds, arguing that it is hurting the economy. None of the bills have advanced in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Obama said the budding effort to explain and promote it is in part about clearing up misconceptions that opponents have intentionally cultivated. “Normally, this would be pretty straightforward,” Obama said. “But let’s face it — It’s been a little political, this whole Obamacare thing.”

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AMBASSADORS continued from Page 1 The job is flexible for its members as well as the organizations they serve. “The Student Government Association is taking a serious tone towards service, and creating the SGA Ambassadors Program is a step in the right direction to practicing what we preach,” Clark said. Any student in “good-standing” is eligible. With 300 different student organizations to aid and assist around campus, SGA is searching for diversity and variety in applicants. “If we want to serve the entire student body, the entire student body must be represented in our committee,” Clark said. Although the program is still new to UT, Jake Baker, student body president, is very excited about

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Jana Morgan, Ph.D, director of Latin American studies program and an associate professor of political science at UT, hosted the lecture. Attendance for the lecture was approximately 30 attendees, which Morgan said, “For a Monday night, it’s not bad.” “One of the important points that Carmen made was that there are a lot of contradictions within Latin America politics,” Morgan said. “A lot of times when

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this new way to “accomplish our mission” of creating a stronger relationship between student organizations and SGA. Some anticipate the program will not only teach a great deal about campus and student life, but also bolster their resume. “The SGA Ambassadors Program seems like a great way to get involved, which is something I’m always looking to do, and it might even help me stand out when applying for a career in the future,” said Emily Daves, an undecided freshman. “You will also be exposed to different aspects of student life that you might not have ever experienced.” Applications are up online and new members are expected to be announced soon. “If you are interested in getting involved on campus, but you are not sure where to start, SGA Ambassadors is for you,” Baker said. Applicants are encouraged to contact Student Services Director Grant Davis at sga3@utk.edu with any questions.

we hear about what’s happening in other countries in the U.S. press, we get really simplified stories. What she did was add a lot of the complexity back in about competing interests.” Even so, Morgan remarked that only “insiders” can truly understand the turmoil within Ecuador. “I really appreciated Carmen’s willingness to talk about politics as complex rather than black and white, good and bad...” Novo said. “What seems like a government that’s pro-indigenous is maybe not so proindigenous when actually you get down to the ground.”

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ing in “utmost good faith.” Meanwhile, Little Rock’s public buses were desegreUnder escort from the gated. By 1957, seven out of U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Arkansas’ eight state universiDivision, nine black students ties were integrated. enter all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. 1970: The Partridge Family Three weeks earlier, Arkansas premieres on ABC television Governor Orval Faubus had Unwilling to rest as a onesurrounded the school with National Guard troops to pre- hit wonder when its first big vent its federal court-ordered hit, The Monkees, went off racial integration. After a tense the air in 1968, the television standoff, President Dwight D. production company Screen Eisenhower federalized the Gems wasted no time in tryArkansas National Guard and ing to repeat its success. On sent 1,000 army paratroopers this day in 1970, in the 8:30 to Little Rock to enforce the p.m. time slot immediately following The Brady Bunch, court order. On May 17, 1954, the U.S. ABC premiered a program Supreme Court ruled unani- that would give Screen Gems mously in Brown v. Board of its second TV-to-pop-chart Education of Topeka that racial smash: The Partridge Family. If the Beatles served as the segregation in educational facilities was unconstitutional. inspiration for The Monkees, Five days later, the Little Rock it was the real-life family act School Board issued a state- the Cowsills that inspired ment saying it would comply Screen Gems to dream up The with the decision when the Partridge Family. Originally Supreme Court outlined the made up of four teenage brothmethod and time frame in ers (Bill, Bob, Barry and John), which desegregation should be the Cowsills scored their first top-40 hit with “The Rain, The implemented. Arkansas was at the time Park & Other Things” (1967) among the more progressive after adding their mother to Southern states in regard to the lineup. They earned three racial issues. The University more hits in 1968 with “We of Arkansas School of Law Can Fly,” “Indian Lake” and was integrated in 1949, and “Hair” after adding two addithe Little Rock Public Library tional younger siblings, and it in 1951. Even before the was in this configuration that Supreme Court ordered inte- they caught the eyes of the gration to proceed “with all folks at Screen Gems. In fact, deliberate speed,” the Little Screen Gems approached the Rock School Board in 1955 Cowsill family about having the unanimously adopted a plan children star in the show that of integration to begin in would eventually become The 1957 at the high school level. Partridge Family, but the famThe National Association for ily demurred when it learned the Advancement of Colored that actress Shirley Jones, and People (NAACP) filed suit, not Barbara Cowsill, would arguing the plan was too be playing the role of Shirley gradual, but a federal judge Partridge. Undaunted, Screen dismissed the suit, saying Gems hired four non-singing that the school board was act- child actors for the roles of 1957: Central High School integrated

Laurie, Danny, Chris and Tracy Partridge and one future teen idol, David Cassidy, for the role of Keith. 1897: William Faulkner is born

William Faulkner is born this day near Oxford, Mississippi. Faulkner’s father was the business manager of the University of Mississippi, and his mother was a literary woman who encouraged Faulkner and his three brothers to read. Faulkner was a good student but lost interest in studies during high school. He dropped out sophomore year and took a series of odd jobs while writing poetry. In 1918, his high school girlfriend, Estelle Oldham, married another man, and Faulkner left Mississippi. He joined the British Royal Flying Corps, but World War I ended before he finished his training in Canada, and he returned to Mississippi. A neighbor funded the publication of his first book of poems, The Marble Faun (1924). His first novel, Soldiers’ Pay, was published two years later. In 1929, Faulkner finally married Estelle, his high school sweetheart, who had divorced her first husband after having two children. The couple bought a ruined mansion near Oxford and began restoring it while Faulkner finished The Sound and the Fury, published in October 1929. The book opens with the interior monologue of a developmentally disabled mute character. His next book, As I Lay Dying (1930), featured 59 different interior monologues. Light in August (1932) and Absalom, Absalom (1936) also challenged traditional forms of fiction.

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Drake’s new album release sustains success in rap genre Victoria Brown Contributor When delving into the current state of popular rap artists, Drake is one name that almost always comes to mind. Aubrey Graham, better known by his stage name, Drake, evoked excitement this week with the release of his latest album, “Nothing Was the Same” on Sept. 23. The album, highly-anticipated among his devoted fan base, has already earned a plethora of rave reviews. After starring alongside R&B artist Trey Songz and rapper Lil Wayne in “Successful,” Drake became steady competition with other well-known artists in the industry and gained a hefty following. He debuted his first solo album in 2010, “Thank Me Later,” and soon became a household name. His third studio album, “Nothing Was the Same,” is not much of a departure from his previous sound. The album includes 15 new songs, which range from slow R&B sounds to heavy hip-hop, rap songs. Drake was a newcomer to the music scene for awhile, but he is now established as an artist in the industry and wants everyone to know. This album is composed of several boastful songs, with Drake essentially bragging about how far he has come in the “game.” In the album’s opening song, “Tuscan Leather,” Drake raps, “This is nothin’ for the radio, but they’ll still play it

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“Nothing Was the Same,” Drake’s newest album, was released Sept. 23. Kadir Nelson painted the images for both the regular and deluxe album covers. though / Cause it’s that new Drizzy Drake, that’s just the way it go.” It sets the tone for much of the album, which consists of various lines of none-too-humble gloating. Some of the album’s best songs are “Worst Behavior” and “All Me” (which features fellow rapper 2 Chainz), where Drake does not deny the popularity of his music is and how far he has come as an artist. Drake also mentions how much things have changed for him over the years in his music. He feels as if “nothing was the same” for him and some of his past friends and family. In an emotional song about his life changes, Drake notes how his new lifestyle has affected those closest to

him. The track, titled “Too Much” features artist Sampha and consists of lyrics such as “Money got my whole family going backwards / No dinners, no holidays, no nothing / There’s issues at hand that we’re not discussing.” Drake makes several references to his parents throughout the album as well. His success seems to have put a strain on his father, who lives in Memphis. He raps, “All my family from the M-Town that I’ve been ‘round, started treating me like I’m ‘him’ now / Like we don’t know each other, we ain’t grow together, we just friends now.” Careful not to stray too far from the artist that his diehard fans know and love, he also has a nice variety of songs that cater to his audience.

Drake, who has a reputation for occasionally being sensitive and emotive, has a few select songs that cater to those who love this side of him. Songs such as “Come Thru,” “From Time” and “Hold on We’re Going Home” reveal his softer side and focus on his former relationships. “Nothing Was the Same” is a solid third album for Drake. It has the perfect balance between R&B and rap, with great features from other artists. This album is definitely one to check out this fall. And for many fans, the title of the album doesn’t hold too much merit, as the Drake his supporters know and love delivers his new music flawlessly. Although a tad more boastful, he remains the same.

While the program appears a women-only event, all genders and sexual orientations are welcome to attend. “The thing with talking about sex is that it’s not only important from a women’s perspective but to men as well,” Hunt said. “When you’re in a sexual relationship, there is another person in that with you, whether a male or a female, so it’s important to open up those pathways for communication.” Emmy Sheetz, a sophomore in chemical engineering, supports the spread of sexual awareness across college campuses. “I believe it is necessary to promote sexual health because college is the time that many people become sexually active and if they are safe from the beginning, it could really help cut down on the spread of STDs,” Sheetz said. “It is also important because some people never received the information when they were younger in life, so we should educate them to help prevent more teenage pregnancy than there already is.” When many find the subject taboo, such as Utah’s bill last year that banned sex education in schools, WCC has found the program to be widely accepted

throughout the UT campus. “This isn’t the first time we’ve brought them to campus; it’s at least the third time, and we’ve never had any criticism,” Hunt said. “The university supports us, and it comes from a very educational perspective.” The Women’s Coordinating Council presents events regarding women’s topics throughout the school year. “The mission is to plan, implement and evaluate programs regarding women’s issues from a feminist position,” Hunt said. “We do programs that directly deal with women’s issues, especially women on UT’s campus: human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, the pay gap. We cover a broad range of topics.” The Female “O” will be WCC’s first event of the year, and they hope to create a comfortable environment for students to discuss sex without blushing. Luckily, students are already willing to talk honestly. “In our current society, women are taught to be private and, sometimes, ashamed of having a healthy sex life,” Sheetz said. “Well, regardless of the social stigma on females being sexually active, we still need to know the facts about sex and orgasms. “They are two facts of life, so we might as well be welleducated and proud.”

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America’s apathy towards Navy Yard shooting is baffling Crossing Cues by

Melissa Lee On the morning of Monday, Sept. 20, 2013, a man entered the Washington Navy Yard, assembled a shotgun in the bathroom, stepped out onto the fourth floor of the building and killed 12 people. The media dutifully followed protocol—they raced to report the news as it came in (with several news stations initially misidentifying the killer), updated us as the confirmed body count steadily rose, told us when the president was briefed, and, after some time, let us know that there was indeed only one shooter. Everything proceeded as it usually does when these things happen, with one notable exception—the total lack of a sense of horror. There was a gunman in our nation’s capital. At the time, we thought there were more killers out on the loose. The Senate was on lockdown. We did not glue our eyes to our screens as we did with Aurora or Newtown or Boston; we saw the news and went on with our days. The Associated Press tweeted a pun about a wrecking ball and a certain starlet’s broken engagement. The next day did not come with nation-wide discussions about mental health or gun control. The questions that we asked were not about the general situation — a society that allows this to happen again and again — but rather the specific incident and why the shooter was allowed to get into that specific building. America did not experience some sober national awakening. There was no awakening at all. The few writers that did address the bigger issues stopped when they realized that no one was listening. We don’t need video games to desensitize us to violence; real life is desensitizing us just fine on its own. We’re not just getting used to it, though. More than that, we’ve actually resigned ourselves to living like this — with some sort of violent attack every few months, accompanied by a few days of frenzied reporting that climax in the glorified profiling of our latest celebrity killer. It seems our threshold for conversation or some call for change has shifted. As long as it’s not terrorism, as long as it’s not schoolchildren, well, it’s sad, but it happens. What can you do? On one hand, it’s hard to blame us for this attitude. As the Senate slowly throttled the post-Sandy Hook ToomeyManchin Amendment despite overwhelming popular support for the improved background check systems it would have required, we were receiving a powerful message that our voices alone are not as impactful as we have been led to believe. On the other hand, this is ridiculous. There are certain things that we stomach in exchange for a certain way of living. We pay taxes, give up much of our privacy and even sacrifice the lives and sanity of our volunteer soldiers in order to maintain a comfortable status quo. The merits of these trade-offs are debatable, but the trade-offs themselves, it seems, we have deemed acceptable. Never before have we so unceremoniously swallowed the bloody deaths of so many of our own at the hand of a single killer. Never before have we been confronted with such public, senseless brutality and simply carried on. In spite of all of our collective bargainings, the status quo has drifted in a direction we should not follow. The Constitution promises us each the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but we have the right, too, to the horror we feel when any of these things are violated. After a dozen lives were taken in our nation’s capital, our major governing body continued to ignore public consensus, responding instead with the message that it is “unclear if (Monday’s) tragedy changes the atmosphere sufficiently to yield a different outcome.” We should all be horrified. Melissa Lee is a senior in College Scholars. She can be reached at mlee48@utk.edu.

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Whispered vulnerabilities warrant proper respect In Rare Forum by

Julie Mrozinski It’s a secret. I’m an open person; it is quite possible that I share more than I should. Still, I always hold a number of secrets at any given time. I remember when I was in the middle school and distinctly felt that until I told my girlfriends about something, it hadn’t truly happened. My younger self thought the mere act of re-envisioning an occasion by transferring your experience verbally somehow solidified its existence. I still experience this urge to “word-vomit” the things I experience, but now I’ve come to the realization that exposing my secrets is not always in my best interest. For one, the obvious, inevitable exposure of your secret promises the verbal transfer will occur eventually. I do not believe secrets can remain buried forever, even if they become exposed years later. They will end up exposed and bare, bringing back unwanted emotions, for secrets are secrets for reasons. We are all to blame for this casualty.

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turbed inside, as if I someone walked in on me changing. They shouldn’t have seen what they saw—now they know parts about me that I wish they didn’t. You cannot take back what you have said, just as you cannot erase what someone sees. I’ve kept a journal since middle school and yes, I’ve re-read them; I had to, despite the embarrassment. I had to read my secrets, because otherwise, I would never have satisfied the beliefs of my younger self, the girl who needed to share her secrets with someone. I’ve also confided in a few people: different people for different secrets, and only those that understand the vulnerability of the raw self. Before you get all excited about revolutionary experiences, thoughts and actions in your life, hold onto your secret for a few days. Instead, write it down and wait for the perfect person in the perfect moment. When someone addresses you with valued information, be there for him or her. Listen. Put your phone down and don’t interrupt. It is not hard to tell when someone is stripping in front of you—vulnerability is written all over his or her face; dripping from their tone; moving within their body language. They are naked. Whether beautiful or shameful, respect the openness. Close your mouth. Julie Mrozinski is a junior in English. She can be reached at jmrozins@utk.edu.

Kenyan hostage crisis begs for US response What the World by

Rebecca Butcher While some of us are reverently hijacking cars and massacring prostitutes in Grand Theft Auto V, real violence continues in the world. Saturday, Nairobi experienced a startlingly clear strike against non-Muslims. At Nairobi’s Westgate Mall, civilians were held hostage by an estimated 10 to 15 Muslim gunmen by security forces, according to a Fox News report. The extremist group, identified as alShabab, has been reported as a Somalian organization with ties to Al-Qaeda. A hospital manager in the region said that at least 11 have been brought in dead, and The Red Cross confirms that 30 people have perished in the attack. One survivor detailed the gunman’s motives. He explained that the extremists asked shoppers questions then followed up by executing them. It has been surmised by media outlets that some of the questions pertained to religious affiliations. “I saw a young boy carried out on a shop-

ping cart, it looked like he was about 5 or 6,” said Sudjar Singh, a mall employee. The most haunting story that struck me involved a young man. 18 year-old Kenyan Umar Ahmed actually played dead to avoid being shot. Ahmed said that one of the gunmen came and looked down at him, then walked away. What is so harrowing about this attack is its longevity. It has been a stand-off lasting for several days. While no scale of an attack from Muslim extremists have been so organized, police are hardly prepared for any attack such as this. Kenyan forces have a reputation for being underpaid and ill-equipped. You would not be able to tell the Kenyan police’s reputation from Nairobi newspaper headlines. One Kenyan paper’s headline read “The Final Assault” on Monday. The showdown that is currently underway in Kenya does not only threaten those in the country. Since this group has links to Al-Qaeda, is it a threat of global terrorism, which affects us all. Kenya, although in a strife-ridden country, is a current hub for businesses and embassies; according to a New York Times report, the East African country is an “oasis of prosperity.” Many American ties exist within the country. This attack recalls the tragedy of Sept.

11, 2001. It could have easily occurred in an American mall, with an American boy faking dead on the ground. And just as America came together when struck by an enemy, Kenya is doing the same. Let us not forget that President Obama’s father was born in Kenya, which might suggest that additional aid will be given to the country of his heritage. American involvement stirs up some concerning questions. How involved should we become? This is the question that haunts almost every major catastrophic event abroad. The world seems to look to Uncle Sam for the lead on these events. We are constantly entangled in the affairs of the world, a part of our world power responsibility. Without such status, we concede to play by someone else’s rules on the international stage. Nairobi’s conflict signals that democratic governments still face immediate threat from terrorist groups. More than that, it points to a future where immediate threat is commonplace. We cannot fail to act accordingly now; playing dead will only work for so long. Rebecca Butcher is a junior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at rbutcher@utk.edu.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

THE DAILY BEACON • 5 Arts & Culture Editor Claire Dodson

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Sick Puppies prepare for show at NV Night Club Claire Dodson Arts & Culture Editor

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UT graduate Luci Brown peruses comics and trade paperbacks at McKay Used Books, CDs, Movies and More. “My favorite comic is ‘Kingdom Come,’� Brown said. “I really like the artwork of Alex Ross in it, and it’s just a great story.�

Comic books retain popularity within Knoxville community Miles Carter Staff Writer The comic book and graphic novel world may be changing, but it is not going anywhere any time soon, according to film and comic lovers. Jonathan Beckner, UT alumni and co-owner of Snake Eyes Comics, said the industry is, in fact, growing. “The new comics sell astoundingly well,� Beckner said. “The new stuff is the line chair of our business.� Jason Chai, sophomore in civil engineering and an avid manga – the Japanese version of comic books – reader, thinks the industry. Just not in print form. “The majority of manga is electronic,� Chai said. “You find it on the Internet or on manga sites. A lot of the sites are getting shut down because of copyright issues but that’s still, generally, where you find them.� Beckner concurs that they lose a small portion of business to the online comics and illegals sites, but, ultimately, that people still enjoy print. “It seems like people are really comfortable with the printed comics and we hope

it stays that way,� Beckner said. Charles Maland, chair of cinema studies, thinks as long as summer blockbusters are successful, comic books will continue to be adapted by movie companies. “After ‘Stars Wars’ and the ‘Superman’ movies did so well in the late 70s, you started getting a lot of sequels,� Maland said. “Comic books really lent themselves to that. A lot of the classic comic books have pretty clear protagonists and antagonists. So they really lend themselves to the kind of stories that summer blockbusters thrive off of.“ Many movies and series have been adapted from comics, including “Watchmen,� “The Dark Knight� and “The Walking Dead.� Beckner said he sees a correlation between sales and movie adaptations. “The movies help obviously,� Beckner said. “When the new ‘X-men’ came out, at the end there was a reference to a two issue storyline they did years ago. When we opened we had six to 10 copies of those issues. It’s a popular storyline but everybody would trade them in and we would have them. “When they announced

they were doing a movie, the next thing you know those things are flying off the shelves.� Chai said film and comics are also intertwined with manga and the Japanese film industry. “A lot of mangas are now being turned into anime series or movies,� Chai said. “I personally keep up with them and new episodes come out almost every month.� However, Maland said he questions if there is enough quality in the comic vault to continue the rapid growth of these movies. “My question would be: Are there enough good comics left?� Maland said. “Is Marvel going to run out of their good stories? Everything is being adapted now. ‘Batman’ has been done 2 or 3 times.� Maland also emphasized the impact of a forever changing audience. “A new generation of kids comes every 10 years, so maybe they can keep recycling these stories like they keep re-releasing ‘Star Wars’ movies,� Maland said. “I think there will always be an audience for the so-called popcorn movies.�

Australian rockers Sick Puppies are bringing what frontman Shimon Moore calls their “sweating, pushing energy� to NV Nightclub on Thursday night. The band, made up of singer and guitarist Moore, bassist Emma Anzai and California drummer Mark Goodwin, has toured the U.S. extensively since they moved to Los Angeles in 2006. In a phone interview, Moore reflected on the difference in music scenes between Australia and the U.S. “It’s just bigger,� Moore said. “There’s more to it, and we are able to work more.� Sick Puppies released their latest album “Connect� in July. The third album, Moore said, marks a new kind of intensity applied to their work. “We really tried to step it up musically,� Moore said. “We wrote a lot of songs, twice as much as we needed even though there was no theme when it started.� Paradoxically, part of this new intensity comes from a reversion to classic rock songwriting, Moore said. “(This album) is more musical,� Moore said. “We did what was easy, banging it out so we could get back to touring.� Their tours have brought them together with bands like Shinedown, Muse and the Killers. Moore said one of the best parts of touring is the camaraderie. “We weren’t really familiar with Shinedown’s music before we started touring with them,� Moore said. “But we became like brothers – hanging out, riding each others’ buses, sharing everything.�

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NV Night Club will host Australian band Sick Puppies on Sept. 26. This love for touring is evident in each band member, said bassist Anzai. “I feel like it’s the life blood to a band, playing live, getting feedback every night, feeling like we represent the songs properly,� Anzai said. “I feel the songs take on a life of their own. “Nothing beats the raw energy of the band in front of you.� Alexia Ann Vasel, a video production major at Pellisippi State, has been a fan of Sick Puppies since 2008. “People should come to this event because the Sick Puppies have a variety of songs with different moods and are a generally unique band,� Vasel said. Opening for Sick Puppies at the NV show are local bands Shallowpoint, Centric and Redlight King. Heather Shallowpoint, bassist for Shallowpoint, finds inspiration from Sick Puppies’ female bassist, Anzai. “I am very excited to perform with Sick Puppies, being that I am a female bassist,� Shallowpoint said. “I always love to see other girls playing bass guitar as well. “There are not many female

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Sports Editor David Cobb

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Assistant Sports Editor Troy Provost-Heron tprovost@utk.edu

Diamond Vols shine under Northern Lights

Jones made right call by starting Peterman Troy Provost-Heron Assistant Sports Editor At the 9:23 mark of the first quarter on Saturday, Vols freshman cornerback Devaun Swafford returned an interception 62 yards to the house to give the Vols a 7-0 lead over the No. 19 Florida Gators in The Swamp. On this play, something happened that positively changed the course of one team’s season. Unfortunately, that team was the Gators, and the Vols were the first team to suffer the wrath of newly-crowned starting quarterback Tyler Murphy. Even with how bad Nathan Peterman and Justin Worley played, I firmly believe that if Jeff Driskel had played the entirety of that game, the Vols would have come away with a victory, but that’s a different story for a later date. However, in stereotypical Tennessee fashion, the Vols were beaten down with the bad luck stick. Instead of facing the turnover-prone signal caller, they drew a quarterback that looked like he was running a Michael Vick-esque 4.25 second 40-yard dash

MARLON WALLS continued from Page 1 Jacques Smith and freshman Corey Vereen are both back from injury and are bolstering the defensive end position for UT, but Walls is listed as a backup defensive end behind Corey Miller on this week’s depth chart. With the ire of a veteran, Walls praised the work ethic of Vereen and discussed the confidence that he and freshman cornerback Devaun Swafford will gain from their performances at Florida.

every time he tucked the ball and scrambled. You just never know what you are going to get with quarterbacks. It’s understandable why everyone is upset about the transgressions that took place under center on Saturday for UT, but everyone needs to settle down for a second. Before getting worked up about Butch Jones’ socalled “bad decision” to start Peterman, let’s remember that most of you are the same people that wanted Worley to get the hook following the travesty that was the Oregon game. I know because I was one of them. When the news was announced at 1:40 p.m., I liked the move. And contrary to popular opinion, I still like the decision. Now, it goes without saying that Peterman’s performance this Saturday was ugly. A 4-for-11 day with 5 yards and two interceptions in one half of football is a pretty inexcusable stat line, but in his defense, if everyone’s memory was wiped and the game were to be replayed tomorrow under the same circumstances, I’d bet everything I own he wouldn’t come close to being that putrid. It was just an unfortunate performance, and I’m sure his hand injury that he underwent surgery for on Monday didn’t help. Now step away from the Peterman fiasco and consider Justin Worley’s day. It’s not

like he came in and blew the doors off. In fact, he was equally horrendous. He just happened to be the beneficiary of blind rage. I know Jones is going to get heat for giving a freshman quarterback his first career start in The Swamp, but if he had started Worley and he answered that call with the same 10-for-23 performance, everybody would be upset that he didn’t start someone else. And what if Peterman had lit the Gators defense up? Jones would be labeled a genius. Once again, you just never know with quarterbacks, especially in the midst of a position controversy. It was a lose-lose situation for Jones, and he made a decision that he thought was best for the team. Every coach does it week in and week out, and sometimes it pays off and sometimes it doesn’t. Unfortunately for UT, this one didn’t. In the words of Jones, it’s time to snap-and-clear and get ready for South Alabama. A team that, for whoever starts as quarterback – possibly freshmen Joshua Dobbs or Riley Ferguson – should provide little to no resistance. Or so the Vols hope.

“I remember my freshman year being out there, and man, when you get a little success it allows you to relax and calm down and just go play,” Walls said. Though he can reflect on their performances with an undeniable level of sentimentality, the truth is that Walls is quick to admit that he is still progressing as well thanks to the efforts of Stripling. “I think Coach Strip is doing a great job of teaching,” Walls said. “I think I’m getting better just by listening to what he’s telling me to do, and I feel like I’m starting to

progress a little bit just by listening to him.” And as far as motivation goes for UT’s game against South Alabama at 12:21 p.m. on Saturday at Neyland Stadium, Walls is not overlooking the Jaguars (2-1). He knows that his Saturdays as a Vol are fleeting. “We’re pretty pissed off right now,” Walls said. “And that’s just the truth, because we felt like we let two games slip away. “You only get 12 Saturdays to play this game.”

Troy Provost-Heron is a sophomore in journalism and electronic media. He can be followed @TPro_UTDB and reached at tprovost@utk.edu.

• Photo courtesy of Mat-Su Miners

Tennessee outfielder Christin Stewart runs through first base during a game for the Mat-Su Miners in Alaska. Stewart and shortstop A.J. Simcox spent the summer in the Mat-Su Valley of Alaska playing in Alaska’s summer league.

Dargan Southard Copy Editor No school work. No SEC tournament talk. No fatigue generated from playing in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. Just two solid months of personal development, breathtaking images and some oldfashioned fun on the diamond. This was the summer agenda for Tennessee shortstop A.J. Simcox and outfielder Christin Stewart, who spent their offseason months honing their skills in the Alaska Baseball League, while donning the green and yellow of the Mat-Su Miners. “It was a little bit more relaxed because you didn’t have to worry about school or anything like that,” Stewart said. “You’re just out there, playing the game you love. Yes we want to win, but you’re just out there trying to get better. “That’s the main thing about summer ball, getting better and coming back to your school and performing there.” Simcox found ease sharpening his trade through the lack of pressure he felt during the summer. “When we’re at Tennessee, we’re playing for something,” Simcox said. “Not that you’re not playing for something out there, but out here in Tennessee, you’re playing for the SEC tournament. You’re playing for a SEC championship berth, regional berth, national championship, and out there you can focus a little more individually on your own game while also contributing to the team. It’s easier to develop in summer ball as opposed to how it is here.” Over 4,100 miles away from the University of Tennessee campus, the Miner organization is headquartered in Palmer, Alaska, a small town nestled deep inside the vast MatanuskaSusitna Valley. This close-knit community of just under 6,000 residents cherishes the many intricacies of the Alaskan region, including the rare wildlife, beautiful outdoor sights and

the overall tranquility that exists with this forgotten corner of the country. They also love their baseball. “They treated us very well,” Simcox said. “The Mat-Su Miner organization has a very good bond with the Palmer community. They help us a lot. They support us a lot. We have sellouts almost every game; a thousand fans come to the games. We draw the best out of any other ABL teams.” “I feel like we had one of the best crowds even in Anchorage at our (road) games,” Stewart said. “It was just a great experience out there. The people were so nice. Everybody embraced the team and supported the baseball team there.” When initially informed that they would be playing their summer ball so far away from home, both Simcox and Stewart were curious and anxious to see what “The Last Frontier” had to offer. “At first I was kind shocked because I didn’t even know they had an Alaskan Baseball League there, but after I did some research, I found out that it was actually a really good league,” Stewart said. “Going up there, I didn’t know really what to expect,” Simcox said. “I heard some stories … I was a little nervous going up there. I mean, I’m going all the way to Alaska for an entire summer.” Any uncertainties, however, were quickly put to rest as the backbones of the Tennessee offense quickly settled into their new environment and began taking advantage of their unique situation. “Honestly, me and Christin just worked really hard,” Simcox said. “At the beginning we went in for early work about every day. The coach assigned us early work. … After a week or two, he made (the early workouts) non-mandatory. We kind of took a week off, and our numbers showed. … We started going back in for early work, and our numbers just took off again.” In a league well-respected and

known for its noteworthy alumni, including MLB greats Dave Winfield, Barry Bonds and Mark McGwire, the ABL produced some of the toughest competition in the country as many of baseball’s top prospects flocked north to showcase their talents. “It was really good competition,” Simcox said. “…We had (pitchers) run it up 94-95 (miles per hour) occasionally. You know it’s also with a wood bat, so the pitcher has the advantage going into it. That kind of levels it out a little bit. The competition was honestly a good league top to bottom. “ “We had kids from all over, like ACC, some SEC guys, so the competition was really good,” Stewart said. “Day in and day out, if you didn’t bring your ‘A game,’ you could lose any day.” And more often than not, the “A game” is what opponents got from Simcox and Stewart, as well as UT pitcher Trevor Bettencourt, who all put up impressive numbers during their Alaskan stay. Stewart earned the ABL’s MVP Award after leading the league in home runs (5), doubles (14) and RBIs (31). The sophomore from Lawrenceville, Ga., also finished second in average (.336) and hits (42), while making only one error in 35 games. Simcox took home ABL’s Silver Slugger honors, compiling a .356 batting average with 48 hits and 27 runs scored; all good for tops in the league. In addition, the Knoxville native picked up 20 RBIs, while striking out just 9 percent of the time in 34 contests. On the mound, Bettencourt racked up a 2.96 ERA, surrendering a mere 15 earned runs in 45.2 innings. His 39 strikeouts were good for second in the league as well. “Me and Christin and Trevor, we all made great strides this summer,” Simcox said. “You just look at our numbers, and it proves we worked really hard. “We just progressed a lot this summer.”

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