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Students, businesses benefit from job fair Career Services, liked what he saw. “The variety of employers and the number of employers is good,” Coughenour said. “We’ve Copy Editor had a good turnout. The turnout for this year is With graduation only a semester and a half about 5 percent higher than last year.” Since the economic downturn in 2008, away for many UT students, the 2012 Fall Job Fair was the place to get a head start in preparing Coughenour said that the job fair has not been able to get as many employers to participate. The for the “real world.” More than 160 companies were featured at the all-time record for employer turnout was set in Thompson-Boling Arena on Sept. 25, with repre- 2007 with 267 employers attending. The lowest sentatives for brands like Amazon, ExxonMobil, turnout yielded only 151 employers. With the economy appearing to slowly but Knoxville Utilities Board, the Kroger Company and New York Life Insurance Co., all offering surely improve, Coughenour is hoping that both full- and part-time jobs, salary positions, employer confidence will increase and that the job fair will be able to “get back to that 250training programs and internships. UT’s Career Services helped organize and range.” Setting up the job fair was not an easy feat. manage the event. While not having exact numbers at the time, Russ Coughenour, director of Coughenour said that in order to prepare for the entire event, Career Services has had to make thousands of transactions starting back in June. The list of tasks that Career Services has had to do includes advertising the fair to employers, getting them to register to participate, working out transportation to the fair and helping set up the multitude of booths. Coughenour said that once the number of confirmed employers has reached “critical mass,” Career Services then begins to advertise the fair to students and put in the effort to get students to attend the fair. “All of that takes quite a bit of advertising and communication and coordination and teamwork,” Coughenour said. “Often that’s missed in the equation. “Everybody thinks that employers just appear and students just appear and everything is magic,” he Emma Russell • The Daily Beacon added with a chuckle. “But Arian Nasab, senior in biological engineering, talks with it’s a little more difficult than that.” Mahle, Inc., at the Fall Job Fair on Sept. 25. Career Services’ efforts to
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get students to attend the fair were successful, as hundreds of them explored the booths in the arena. One of those students was Devon Swanson, senior in marketing. While a bit nervous at first, Swanson said that navigating around the fair became an easier experience over time. “It was kind of like those outof-body experiences,” Swanson said. “But once you talk to the first booth it becomes a lot less nerve wracking.” Part of Swanson’s strategy for keeping her cool during the fair’s proceedings was to prep her resume and pick specific companies to talk to. “Honestly, I just printed my resumes, picked out a good outfit and kind of looked at my top choices and came in with a top six or seven,” Swanson said. She recommended going to only 10 to 12 booths and then making a cut off in order to keep from being overwhelmed. Jarrett Burgess, senior in logistics, also felt a little nervous when entering the job fair, Gabby Earby• The Daily Beacon being somewhat awestruck by the sheer number of both stu- More than a hundred booths were set up in dents and employers in atten- Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday for the Fall Job dance. But he, too, learned to Fair. abate his fear quickly. “After I talked to one or two companies, it was- been able to get my resumes out to a bunch of difn’t that intimidating anymore,” Burgess said. ferent people. “It could be that nothing comes out of it,” she “They would tell me about their company and what positions they had available. … You realize added, “but I certainly have a promising outlook that you’re doing the same thing from here on given that I have some interviews.” Getting those interviews and hopefully landout.” Burgess hoped to find a job in warehousing or ing a job after graduation is the goal of the job transportation, and already had one interview set fair, and as far as Director Coughenour sees it, the job fair is always successful in doing so. up. “This is an event that a lot of employers have Katie Lutes, senior in chemical engineering, might have had some nervousness about the job on their radar screens,” Coughenour said. “They fair, but she was still excited about the opportuni- want to come to this event. “Our students show well,” he added. “The ties that could come out of it. “It’s been pretty promising,” Lutes said. “I University of Tennessee is a great brand. A brand have a couple interviews for tomorrow and I’ve that a lot of employers seek.”
SGA hosts voter registration drive David Cobb Assistant News Editor Election season has arrived, and UT’s politically motivated students have kicked things into gear. Ryan Ray is co-chairman of the Student Government Association’s Government Affairs Committee, a group that wants to increase student awareness and participation in political matters. Today from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as well as Tuesday and Thursday, October 2 and 4, members of Government Affairs will be manning a table on Pedestrian Walkway where students can complete voter registration cards. “We decided to create this outlet for students, especially freshmen who may not know how to register to vote,” Ray said. “And we’re actually kind of doing it for them. They can stop by the table, fill out the sheet and leave. We even take it to the building downtown for them to be registered.” Students will be able to register using their Knoxville area address, which qualifies them to vote at the University Center on Election Day this November. A list of on-campus residence hall addresses will be on hand to assist students unsure of their address. “Just making the voter registration process more friendly for them is our goal,” Ray said. “Also a huge part of the emphasis is just to get awareness (out) that there is an election coming up. I think a lot of people know that. But it’s
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really important that the demographic of college students comes out for this election.” On October 18, Government Affairs will sponsor a debate between UT’s College Democrats, College Libertarians and College Republicans in the UC’s Shiloh Room. On Election Night, it will host a neutral results party. “The goal of the voter registration drive and just Government Affairs in general is to raise awareness on campus and (give) students different mediums to exercise their political views and help them engage best in the democratic process,” Ray said. Participants in the voter registration drive will also be able to learn more about UT Advocacy, a group that lobbies on behalf of students to state and national legislators. One legislator will be on campus today, as state representative Ryan Haynes will speak to the College Republicans at 7:00 p.m. “Having a state representative come talk to us is really important because it’s an election year, and we’ll get a lot out of having someone like him come talk,” College Republicans membership chair Abby Knight said. “It’s a great opportunity to put a face with (a) name and actually interact with someone like that.” Haynes is a 27 year old UT graduate and represents District 14 in the Tennessee General Assembly. He will be talking to the group about how young people can achieve success in politics.
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Aron Beierschmitt, undergraduate in political science, talks at Vol Court on Sept. 25. Beierschmitt is the founder of Foundation Games.
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.Faith Cogswell and Felicia Magnaterra, both graduate students in veterinary medicine, talk salsa and beef jerky with David Anderson at his stand at the UT Farmers Market on Sept. 19.
1779 — John Adams appointed to negotiate peace terms with British On this day in 1779, the Continental Congress appoints John Adams to travel to France as minister plenipotentiary in charge of negotiating treaties of peace and commerce with Great Britain during the Revolutionary War. Adams had traveled to Paris in 1778 to negotiate an alliance with France, but had been unceremoniously dismissed when Congress chose Benjamin Franklin as sole commissioner. Soon after returning to Massachusetts in mid-1779, Adams was elected as a delegate to the state convention to draw up a new constitution; he was involved in these duties when he learned of his new diplomatic commission. Accompanied by his young sons John Quincy and Charles, Adams sailed for Europe that November aboard the French ship Sensible, which sprang a leak early in the voyage and missed its original destination (Brest), instead landing at El Ferrol, in northwestern Spain. After an arduous journey by mule train across the Pyrenees and into France, Adams and his group reached Paris in early February 1780.
While in Paris, Adams wrote to Congress almost daily (sometimes several letters a day) sharing news about British politics, British and French naval activities and his general perspective on European affairs. Conditions were unfavorable for peace at the time, as the war was going badly for the Continental Army, and the blunt and sometimes confrontational Adams clashed with the French government, especially the powerful Foreign Minister Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes. In mid-June, Adams began a correspondence with Vergennes in which he pushed for French naval assistance, antagonizing both Vergennes and Franklin, who brought the matter to the attention of Congress. By that time, Adams had departed France for Holland, where he was attempting to negotiate a loan from the Dutch. Before the end of the year, he was named American minister to the Netherlands, replacing Henry Laurens, who was captured at sea by the British. In June 1781, capitulating to pressure from Vergennes and other French diplomats, Congress acted to revoke Adams' sole powers as peacemaker with Britain, appointing Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Jay and Laurens to negotiate alongside him. The tide of the war was turning in America's favor, and Adams returned to Paris in October 1782 to take up his part in the peace negotiations. As Jefferson didn't travel to Europe and Laurens was in failing health after his release from the Tower of London, it was left to Adams, Jay and Franklin to represent American interests. Adams and Jay both distrusted the French government (in contrast with Franklin), but their differences of opinion and diplomatic styles allowed the team to negotiate favorable terms in the Peace of Paris (1783). The following year, Jefferson arrived to take Adams' place as American minister to France, forming a lifelong bond with Adams and his family before the latter left to take up his new post as American ambassador to London and continue his distinguished record of foreign service on behalf of the new nation. — This Day in History is courtesy of History.com.
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Kaitlin Kurdziel, junior in child and family studies, practices her high kick in the Taekwondo martial arts practice on Sept. 21.
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Thursday, September 27 Who: The Theorizt with Johnny Astro and The Big Bang Where: The Pilot Light When: 10 p.m. Price: $5 Rob’s View: The Theorizt has the sound of a jam band meets Lupe Fiasco, similar to that of The Roots. Their rhythmic style mixed with the rocking style of Johnny Astro and The Big Bang will make for a great night. Two local bands at a great local venue. What more could you ask for on a Thursday night? Who: Milagro Saints Where: Barley’s Taproom and Pizzeria When: 10 p.m. Price: Free Victoria’s View: Classic jam band rock is the sound that describes the Milagro Saints. If you’re looking for a unique experience, this band falls short. Their sound is strikingly similar to any local garage band, but despite their common sound, the band has a great energy and is sure to be a good show for anyone who enjoys rock music.
Friday, September 28 Who: Ebony Hillbillies Where: Laurel Theater When: 8 p.m. Price: $14 Victoria’s View: Proof that music truly has no color, the Ebony Hillbillies prove themselves to be a successful and incredibly talented black string band. These guys have a passion for what they’re playing, and it shows in their music. Need a preview? Just search their name on YouTube and be amazed. Who: Channing and Quinn with Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands Where: Preservation Pub When: 7 p.m. Price: Free Rob’s View: Equipped with a keyboard and a ukulele, indie band duo Channing and Quinn make quirky, sentimental music that would make any Zooey Deschanel romantic comedy complete. But don’t be fooled by this band’s small sound. Channing belts out some serious vocals. Paired with honest lyrics, this band’s music could be your favorite on your playlist when thinking about a crush.
Saturday, September 29 Who: Louie Bluie Arts and Music Festival Where: Cove Lake State Park—Caryville, TN When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Price: $2 per person or $5 per family Rob’s View: The 6th annual Louie Bluie Festival features three stages of music, with Old-Time, Blues, Gospel and Bluegrass bands. Performers include The Ebony Hillbillies who have a great bluegrass sound. They will perform on the Louie Bluie Stage starting around 4:50 p.m. UTK Professor Robert Heller will also perform with his band, Tennessee Schmaltz. The band previously played Bonnaroo and several other festivals. If you’re looking for a good boot stompin’ time, check out Louie Bluie.
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Who: Lord T and Eloise Where: Preservation Pub When: 9 p.m. Where: Cider House Price: $10 - $12 Victoria’s View: The “aristocrunk” Lord T and Eloise enjoy the good life. They rap about champagne, beautiful women and luxury cars, all while donned in aristocrat wigs and garb. Oh, and they’re from Germantown, Tenn. During the summer I had the pleasure of attending their high energy show at a Peabody Rooftop party, so you can trust my opinion that this event will be good. Caution: champagne may be thrown on
Sunday, September 30 Who: Chain and the Gang Where: Pilot Light When: 10 p.m. Price: $6 Victoria’s View: Rock music paired with monotone vocals, Chain and the Gang gives soul and a psychedelic flare to their tunes. Frontman and perpetual band floater Ian Folke Svenonius sounds similar to Oasis singer Liam Gallagher. At first listen, Chain and the Gang is hard to follow, but the sound grows on you. Who: Earl Hess: “The Battle of Fort Sanders” Where: East Tennessee History Center When: 2:30 p.m. Price: Free Rob’s View: After a weekend of debauchery, gain some knowledge by attending a lecture by Dr. Earl Hess. Hess is an aficionado of Civil War history and teaches at Lincoln Memorial University. Check out this lecture and learn a little more about your surroundings. You never know, you could learn that the house you live in was a make-shift
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Recent events change perception Flat Iron Steak with Red Wine Sauce
Emily DeLanzo Managing Editor My journalism experience resembles Third Creek by Neyland Stadium. My journalistic insight is shallow in a polluted wasteland. I have absolutely no interest in pursuing this as a career after graduation. The Beacon is a hobby, a boyfriend and an addiction at this point in my life. I feel more emotion toward a six to eight page newspaper than I do toward any of my classes. It’s borderline unhealthy. But I love it, especially during weeks like this. This weekend’s series of rather unfortunate events for a student and a brotherhood led my mind to a world of great headlines including key words like alcohol, anuses and butt-chugging. How many opportunities pop up in a lifetime to run stories about alcohol enemas? Other news sources saw a similar passion and literally jumped at the opportunity to make an ass out of a fraternity member and Greek life as a whole. Not a single initial report from any news sources contained quotes to attributed sources. No one wanted to own up to the disgusting claims and make an official statement. Although professional sources did not want to be connected to a story of butt-chugging, others were biting at the bit for anal-related humor. From UTK Memes to Anderson Cooper, people have chuckled a few times at this butt-infused humor at the price of a student’s dignity. At this point, I’m excited to see how this whole shindig plays out. I honestly don’t know what to believe, but I’m sure that, eventually, a news source will get it right. Until then, let’s limit the mocking of a student who almost died this weekend.
1 pound flat iron steak Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for garnish 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 1/2 cups dry red wine (not Franzia)
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Directions Prepare the grill with medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board. Cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and oregano and sauté until fragrant, for about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in the wine. Simmer until the sauce reduces by half, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Strain the sauce into a small bowl, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids in the strainer and return the sauce to the saucepan and return to a slow simmer. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter into small 1/2-inch chunks and whisk in the sauce a little at a time. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak across the grain. Divide the steak slices among a few plates. Drizzle the sauce over the steak, drizzle a little more extra-virgin olive oil and serve. — Emily DeLanzo is a senior in environmental studies. You can email her at edelanzo@utk.edu or follow her on Twitter at @EmilyDeLanzo.
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Lindsay Lee As the general election looms closer and closer, there are a few things you should know as you are heading into the voting booth. First of all, you will need a valid, state-issued photo ID to vote this election cycle. Examples of these would include a driver’s license or passport. Your VolCard with that glowing picture of you from freshman year—that will not cut it. If you don’t have a photo ID, like millions of college students across this great nation, you will need to head down to one of the many convenient Driver Service Center locations across the state. Bring with you proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) and two proofs of Tennessee residency, such as a utility bill, vehicle registration, or bank statement. It is totally easy and definitely not a huge hassle at all. Here are some fun facts about voter ID laws while we’re on the subject: these new laws are meant to prevent voter fraud, which happens with just about the same likelihood as being struck by lightning, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. In many states, the cost of getting a photo ID for voting is more than poll taxes used to cost back when they were still legal, even after accounting for inflation. As many as 11 percent of eligible voters do not have a photo ID. Those most likely to not have an ID are seniors, racial minorities, people with disabilities, the poor, and students—most of whom would traditionally vote Democrat. These laws have been overwhelmingly supported by Republicans, but of course that’s all just a coincidence. Another thing you should know before
election day is that UT has been gerrymandered—oops, I mean “redistricted”— splitting us right down the middle. Most parts of campus above the strip, including Clement Hall, Vol Hall, and most of the Fort, have had their polling location moved to the Fort Sanders School on 21st and Laurel Avenue. Previously, everyone at UT could vote in the UC. Information about the change has not been disseminated widely, so many people who show up to vote in the UC on Election Day will not know where to go once they are turned away. But all of us students have plenty of time to figure all this out on Election Day, right? There also will not be any early voting on campus this year, for some unknown reason. If you can’t vote on Election Day in your designated polling place, the only thing you can do is send in an absentee ballot, if you request it ahead of time from the election commission. Information about this (also unnecessarily complicated) process is available online. A few important notes: If this is the first election you have voted in, you cannot vote absentee. A ballot request must be received by October 30, and your vote must be received by Election Day. If you request an absentee ballot, you are no longer eligible to vote in person on Election Day If you still haven’t registered to vote, there is still time to do so. The deadline for registering for the November election is October 8. If you are mailing your registration in, it has to be postmarked by October 6. Despite all the hoops our legislature has created in order to vote, it is still important to try and do so if you are able. Only through voting can we vote out the people who support discriminatory voter ID laws and shady gerrymandering. All hope for our political system will be lost once people give up on it and let those in power become comfortable with their positions. — Lindsay Lee is a junior in mathematics. She can be reached at llee26@utk.edu.
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Over the past few weeks, the presidential race has gone from “who will win” to “who will lose” in a race to the bottom. Right now, as it has been, the smart money is still on Obama placing one hand on a Bible on the steps in front of the Capitol on January 20th. However, people on both sides should be cautioned. I don’t remember if polls have been this slanted before. Perhaps it’s not on purpose, but many polls have been oversampling. Again, its not like Obama or Romney is secretly losing by 30 points; the polls have them essentially tied heading into the last leg of the race. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in terms of actual outcome. Obama, I suppose, could drunkenly stumble into a speech, slur a few lines, and then pass out. Romney could shave his hair and slap his maid. Outside of a personal embarrassment like that or some scandal breaking out, the polls will remain even, probably until uncomfortably close to Election Day. But what do they show? A phone call back home (which is in Ohio) indicates that for much of the rest of the country, there is nothing but pure disgust for the whole process, and that people just haven’t made up their minds yet. There probably was a bit of a boost after the convention cycle for the Democrats, but the fact that it didn’t last very long tells me that the excitement wasn’t going to last anyway. What are we left with? Debates. Curiously, Obama’s camp has been downplaying the president’s ability to debate, a strategy they got from a book called “Sandbagging 101.” What they are worried about is Obama, who
appeared younger, taller, and less old-mannish last time around, sounding tired, repetitive, and a bit long-winded. I would think they also have fears about Obama’s ability to ad lib. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a solid debater and has a very strong speaking voice. But, yeesh, listen to him give a speech at a campaign stop; the man sounds like a dad trying to talk “hip” to his kid’s friends. I have never understood this. Dubya could get away with sounding at home by pressing his “Activate Super-Texan Voice” button; few other politicians can. Romney’s fears are considerably less; by comparison, he’s more natural at things like debating. However, people are going to be watching for (and the moderators, as their job demands, will be probing for) any comments that make him should like a rich white dude. However, since he is a rich white dude, there is a chance that he’ll end up sounding stilted in his own attempts to sound like a regular guy. All of that leads me to this: I half wonder if, at some point, Romney or Obama might just try to stop spewing out practiced, somewhat memorable quotes and actually just speak, clear and unpracticed, about why they wanted to be president, what they think is wrong, and what they think they can do to fix larger issues like the national debt. I think that the first person who appears to be doing this will win. I think most people who are disgusted with the campaign are just tired of wading through obviously unfair rhetoric to try to see what kind of president the candidates would be for the next four years. I don’t think it’s just the negativity; it’s the obvious aura of falseness these ads give off that really turn people away. Of course, I have no idea what it means when the race for the presidency has become a race for genuineness. — Greg Bearringer is a graduate student in history. He may be reached at gbearrin@utk.edu.
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‘Robot and Frank’ shines with message, acting Luke Cottam Contributor Based in the near future, the recentlyreleased film “Robot and Frank” uses the context of Alzheimer’s disease to discuss people’s relationship to technology, the sick heart of loneliness and the omni-importance of friendship. With a simple portrayal of the future, Director Jake Schreier places emphasis on the line walked between connection and companionship and the nature of the leap across. In doing so, “Robot and Frank” intelligently casts light on our simultaneous love and apprehension of technology while nodding to the timelessness of friendship. As the film’s protagonist, actor Frank Langella is superb. Portrayed as a retired thief and introvert, Frank’s interactions are
complicated by his progressive memory loss. Tired of his father’s stubbornness, Frank’s son (played by James Marsden) provides him with a robot programmed to aid him physically and mentally. This drive for mental stimulation, coupled with Frank’s past and the robot’s objective perspective, however, proves troublesome. Langella maneuvers his role perfectly, capturing both the frustrations of Alzheimer’s disease and the inherent humor in human/robot interactions. Playing the voice of the robot, Peter Sarsgaard manages to be mechanical and loveable at the same time. The robot’s objective projections resonate to both protagonist and audience as honest and thoughtful, while managing to remain robotic and removed. James Marsden and Liv Tyler play the
roles of Frank’s children, who seem to be located on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum. Representing the practical and straightforward end of things, Frank’s son is the one who purchases the robot for Frank. On the other end of the spectrum, Frank’s daughter, despite constantly being abroad, communicates to Frank the more transcendent idea of pure human interaction. While Frank’s location between the extremes of his children is the product of his past, the closing of these gaps is inevitably facilitated by Frank’s relationship with the robot. In the end, “Robot and Frank” is honest and heartfelt. Even with serious nods to the future of technology, and the detachment of an entirely robotic supporting character, this movie manages to speak to the sentiments of the lonely person inside of us all. • Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com
Turkey bans Museum features Zen art access to film Bryan Jarnagin Contributor
The Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish court issued an order on Wednesday allowing authorities in the country to block Internet access to the anti-Islam movie that has sparked violent protests across the Muslim world, an official said. Binali Yildirim, the minister in charge of transportation and communications, told staterun TRT television that the injunction allows government telecommunications and information technology authorities to prevent access from Turkey to URL links to the film. The move came a day after another government minister said Prime Minister Recep
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Tayyip Erdogan, who heads an Islam-based party, ordered officials to find ways of preventing access to videos of “Innocence of Muslims” movie. Dozens of people, including the U.S. ambassador to Libya, have been killed in violence linked to protests over the film. “Henceforth, it will not be shown in our country,” said Yildirim, calling the film “disgusting.” “To insult what is sacred, to incite indignation is unacceptable for all religions. It is a hate crime and no crime should go unpunished,” Yildirim said. His office said Tuesday that the ministry has also asked Google and YouTube to remove the videos.
The McClung Museum is briefly offering an exhibit focusing on the art of Zen Buddhism and its teachings from Sept. 15 through Dec. 31. Curated by Dr. John Fong, the presentation contains a variety of Buddhist artwork from a few centuries ago. Over 40 hanging scrolls evincing simplistic painting and calligraphy are strategically strewn throughout the museum, along with spectacular robes and memorial plaques. Zen is a school of Buddhism founded by Bodhidharma, from India. According to legend, Zen was introduced between A.D. 420 and 589 by none other than Bodhidharma himself. His influence is apparent in the area, as many of the calligraphic images are of him or are deviations of his image. Part of the exhibit is devoted to a tea ceremony that has been ongoing for centuries. The tools necessary for
Zen practice were donated by the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, Fla. This series of bowls and relics gives viewers the impression of how ritualistic the way of life for a Zen is. Students understand the importance of having such historical pieces available for their viewing. “I can’t wait to finally have a place to reflect on my rich family heritage, which I have found to be lacking in the Knoxville area,” Michael Fromke, senior in accounting, said. Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, more commonly known as “Buddha,” who lived between the 6th and 4th centuries B.C. Buddha was known for his insight and teachings that eventually led to the formation of numerous schools of Buddhism. He was thought to have reached a state known as “Nirvana”, and spent his life helping others achieve this enlightened status. The foundation of Zen is seated meditation, or “zazen,” to ultimately
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Cordarrelle Patterson streaks down the field as fellow receiver Justin Hunter sets up for a block on a Georgia State defender on Sept. 8.
Vols look to Georgia for first SEC win Austin Bornheim Assistant Sports Editor Traveling to take on the No. 5 team in the nation at their home stadium is no easy task, especially when they have the No. 13 ranked offense in the country. Defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri accepts the challenge and issues the environment at Georgia will pose. “You know it is going to be a very hostile environment,” Sunseri said. “We have to go in there knowing that there are gong to be 70,000-plus people going to the game and it will be 70 playing against the state of Georgia.” Georgia boasts the No. 13 rated offense in the nation, averaging 530 yards per game and 7.79 yards per play through their four games this season. The Bulldogs’ offensive attack is led by junior quarterback Aaron Murray. Murray has thrown for 1,092 yards and 10 touchdowns on the
year. back least each
The junior quarterhas thrown for at two touchdowns in of the Bulldogs’ four
very well. You have to try to disguise coverages, try to mix things up on him, make him guess, give him something he thinks he is seeing but he really isn’t. He is a very good student of the game.” Head coach Derek Dooley acknowledges the challenge, but is ultimately more concerned about putting together a full game. “The most important thing of all is playing for 60 minutes and not getting affected on anything that might happen in the game, good or bad,” Dooley said. “When you are playing a team like Georgia, this is probably their best team that they have had in a while. They are Preston Peeden• The Daily Beacon explosive on offense, Defensive coordinator Sal they are still playing Sunseri yells at the players great defense.” during practice on July 28. Tennessee will look games. to bounce back and get “Aaron has done a great their first SEC win of the job,” said Sunseri. “He is year, after falling to delivering the ball very, Florida on Sept. 15.
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Guard Trae Golden goes for a layup against MTSU during the NIT Tournament on March 19.
Vols basketball ranked No.22 Staff Reports With the official start of college hoops practice less than three weeks away, anticipation is mounting for the second year of Tennessee basketball under head coach Cuonzo Martin. That excitement continued Wednesday, as Blue Ribbon Yearbook ranked the Volunteers No. 22 in its preseason top 25 poll. Tennessee returns four starters and six of its top seven scorers from last year's 19-15 squad, which finished second in the Southeastern Conference standings and posted three wins over teams ranked in the top 15. Point guard Trae Golden, who will be a junior this season, led the Vols in scoring last year with 13.6 points per game. Rising senior forward Jeronne Maymon earned second-
team All-SEC honors a year ago after averaging 12.7 points and a team-best 8.1 rebounds per game as a junior. Additionally, Memphis, Tenn., native Jarnell Stokes earned a spot on the SEC AllFreshman Team after averaging 9.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a mid-year enrollee a season ago. Senior shooting guard Skylar McBee also returns this season and boasts 12 games of starting experience from his junior year, during which he shot a team-best .391 from 3point range. Other Vols with significant experience under their respective belts are senior forward Kenny Hall (6.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg), junior guard Jordan McRae (8.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg), sophomore guard Josh Richardson (2.9 ppg, 1.4 rpg) and sophomore center Yemi Makanjuola (2.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg).
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Chaplin, Jones continue doubles success Patrick MacCoon Staff Writer The UT Men’s Tennis team has served their fall season off to a start and has done so in strong fashion. Over the past weekend the Vol netters competed in the Baylor HEB Intercollegiate in Waco, Texas, in which junior Jarryd Chaplin and senior Edward Jones captured the doubles title while sophomore Hunter Reese reached the singles final. Chaplin and Jones now both have two career doubles titles, and Jones’s mark of 70 career doubles victories has him on pace to finish his UT tennis career in the top 10 in doubles wins. While they entered the tournament as the fourth seed, Chaplin and Jones won five matches in three days and shored up the title with an 8-6 win over second seeded Baylor in the championship match. “Ed is a very accomplished doubles player,” Chaplin said. “It was good for both of us to team up and it was great to share the title with him. We won a lot of matches together last semester and we knew getting paired at Baylor was a good thing.” Chaplin is in his third year playing tennis for UT, a period in which he has compiled a career singles record of 28-28 and a doubles record of 33-16. There is a reason behind why he considers his strength to be his doubles play. The Sydney, Australia native features a serve and volley style of play that is rare now as players like to play at the baseline because of improved racquets, better string and strength. He picked up his style from playing in Australia while growing up. “(Serve and volley) is traditionally a big thing,” he said. “I think it comes from the culture a little bit as well. Australians generally practice their volleys more than most people around the world. I am a very loud and extro-
verted person and anyone that knows a little bit about tennis knows that serve and volley is in your face and it kind of matches my personality a little bit.” Chaplin is by no means the first Australian player to play for the UT tennis team, as the team has had at least one player from Australia on the roster since 1988. His goals for the season are to place top ten in the country in doubles and also crack the rankings in singles. “In the doubles aspect I am fortunate to have a good serve and capable volleys,” he said. “I try to exploit my opponents’ lack of having that.” While he uses the technique to his advantage, he and his teammates realize that there are many more factors that play into a good doubles team. “You just have to have a lot of trust in your teammates,” he said. “Just having that faith makes playing your own game easier because you are not worried about them.” With more experience under his belt, not to mention the team itself, which had Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon just one returning starter and had to start three freshmen at the top of the singles Jarryd Chaplin and Edward Jones celebrate a point during a match lineup a year ago, the UT tennis team against Vanderbilt on March 30. hopes to be a force to reckon with this year allows the players to compete in individual tournaments and to improve on their 20th national ranking. and play doubles together. “The coaches talked to us about leadership,” Jones The tennis team will be back in action this weekend, as said. “They want us (the three seniors on the team) to they will be traveling to Tulsa, Okla., to compete in the lead the team as much as we can and it is challenging at ten day ITA All-American Championships. It is the times, but we will have to get through those tough barri- longest collegiate tournament in the country, but is split ers. As long as we can have a positive influence on the rest up into three smaller tournaments. of the guys and if at the end of the day...I can do that, I am Sophomore tennis player Mikelis Libietis will be makpretty happy with myself.” ing his season debut in the event. The returning 2012 AllWhile the Vols tennis team won’t play team on team SEC first team player will be playing singles main draw tennis until the spring, the fall season is one in which it (Oct. 4-7) and will play doubles alongside Chaplin.
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Lady Vols confident after big win, look forward to Razorbacks ting at No. 18. The Lady Vols have had a great offensive attack this season, scoring 23 goals The Lady Vols hope to in their last 11 games. have the same dominance With Arkansas in the against the Arkansas near future, it is imperRazorbacks on Friday as ative for the team to they did against continue their ruthless Mississippi State on Sept. first half attack, in 23, a game in which they which 12 of their 23 managed to score six goals have been times on the Bulldogs, scored. Arkansas has three of which came off already allowed 6 firstthe foot of sophomore forhalf goals this season. ward Iyana Moore. While a repeat of “We didn’t get the win the offensive performlast game so it was really ance against MSU important that we got the would be welcomed win today,” Moore said. “I against Arkansas, the think the team did everylikelihood of that hapthing possible to get in the pening is slim, even if back of the net, and it wasthe Razorbacks allow n’t on me, all props go to an average of 1.6 goals the team.” per game. Moore was far from the The Razorbacks are only player with a terrific led by their leader, game. In the end, four diffreshman forward ferent Lady Vols found the Lindsey Mayo, in both back of the net. A similar goals and points. attack against Arkansas Mayo, who has scored would be very difficult to Francis Glynn • The Daily Beacon three goals and six beat. The type of win that the Iyana Moore runs the ball down- points so far this season, was recognized as Lady Vols put together field against Alabama on Sept. 14. last week’s SEC against Mississippi State is a momentum builder as in SEC play, so for every- Offensive Player of the Week. they prepare to face the body’s psyche and mentality, She earned the award followRazorbacks on Friday. After a and then for some kids’ legs, ing her two goal performance long road trip to California in today became a really good that helped the Razorbacks upset then-No. 18 Kentucky which the team only mus- day.” Following their loss to Wildcats, 3-2. tered a 0-1-1 record and a loss The Lady Vols’ defense, to Florida in Gainesville, the Florida last week, the Lady who, along with sophomore Vols’ short stint in the AP Top team needed something to 25 came to an end as they goalkeeper Julie Eckel, have build morale. “It’s good to have a game were dropped earlier this produced five shutouts this like this,” head coach Brian week. However, the first RPI season, must stay focused Pensky said. “We got to rest rankings for women’s soccer and contain a Razorbacks were released earlier this offense that is less than stelweek as well, and those rank- lar, scoring only nine goals in ings have the Lady Vols sit- 10 matches.
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Some of the offensive linemen have fun during the football media day on Aug. 18.
some people, fortunately, we got to play some kids who haven’t been able to play yet