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Letter from the Editor: Everyone wants to be a Vol
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I got the chance to interview Chancellor Plowman on Sept. 1. She said the 15% growth in this year’s freshman class was “unexpected” –the result of faulty predictive models. UT’s entire undergraduate student body grew 7.9% this year
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just wants to be a Volunteer.’”
This Fall Family Weekend, take time to celebrate what it means to be a Volunteer and the work it took to get your student to this dynamic community. And take this special issue of the Daily Beacon — complete with an exciting visit from the First Lady, a grouchy dad’s guide to campus architecture and alumni memories of The Strip — with you as you go.
“You can never really be a gator,” she said. “You can never be a bulldog or an elephant. But you can always be a Volunteer!”
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To register for the Tennessee Family association, families can visit family.utk.edu/tennessee-family-association. The page will require one to create an account and provide basic information at no cost. Being informed and engaged on campus is one of the best investments families can make for their students’ future.
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Julia Traldi (center) and her parents load up her belongings as she gets ready to move into Hess Hall on Aug. 16, 2022. Erick GomezVilleda / The Daily Beacon
We wanted to be part of something. We wanted to be Now,Volunteers.threeyears and a pandemic later, even
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She’s right. The largest student body means that more people than ever want to be Volunteers. And what besides a certain draw to Rocky Top could account for why UT is growing while four-year public colleges around the U.S. are hemorrhaging students and a new report from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission found that the number of Tennessee students enrolling in higher education dropped 9% in the last two Plowmanyears?turns to families to get answers.
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Just what it sounds like, this is a one-stopshop for all questions and concerns regarding financial aid and scholarships, tuition payments, academic advising and more. Not only is One Stop beneficial for students, but it is also an ideal place for families to address their questions. Families can connect with this resource through email at onestop@utk.edu, a phone call at (865) 974-1111 or by visiting in person at the Hodges Library ground floor between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the weekdays.
Beyondalone. data, the chancellor had a succinct explanation for why the 2022-2023 student body is the largest in UT’s 228-year history.
On stage at Thompson-Boling Arena for her first Torch Night as chancellor, Donde Plowman demonstrated her Rocky Top bona fides before a crowd of brand new freshmen, faces warm in the light of orange glowsticks.
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We are living through a very particular moment in the history of UT, as we rebuild from the pandemic with greater energy than we had before. New buildings and programs reflect a surge in research funding. Expanded scholarships have made UT more accessible to students across the state, building the largest ever student body.Our two top leaders, Chancellor Plowman and UT System President Randy Boyd are business people for whom growth is the surest sign of success. Everywhere they look, they see success.
The Tennessee Family Association provides your students a chance to apply for scholarships, including the study abroad scholarship, the leadership and service scholarship and the academic scholarship. Families wouldn’t want their students to miss out on this amazing benefit.
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as we all continue to adapt to a dynamic college transition. All Tennessee Family Association members also receive an annual family guide, which covers dates and deadlines for the entire academic year.
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“I go out and I ask parents all the time, ‘Why did you choose the University of Tennessee?’ And whether they’re from out of state or in state, I want to know what the answer is,” the chancellor said. “I was at move-in day this year and I asked them all, why did you choose us? And I heard things again and again like, ‘My daughter
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We all (my freshman self included) erupted with applause. I smiled bigger than I expected I would smile. The sentiment was stirring even for those of us who had struggled to display school spirit all our lives until that very moment.
In addition to the invaluable contributions by our Volunteer families, the Office of the Dean of Students is ever-present to ensure the success of your students both inside and outside the classroom. I wish you a most memorable Family Weekend Experience. And remember, we always need your love, support and motivation.
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While many believe that the concept of writing letters is “old school,” it is a beautiful way to convey to someone how special they are or the fact that they are worth taking the time to reflect upon.Fortunately, there is a way to help parents revitalize this long-gone tradition. If you ever want to send your child more than a text message, visit to submit a positive note. Completing the information sections will send a message to the student’s UT email address. Maybe this method is not so old fashioned after all.
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I think parents are onto something. It seems like everyone wants to be a Vol. This is the particular appeal of our mascot and our creed – together, they go beyond the typical trappings of school spirit and become an aspiration for the people who hear them time and again.
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“We’ve just become really popular, in every state in the country and in every county in the state of Tennessee,” Plowman said.
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more students want to be Volunteers. So many, in fact, that the university’s data is breaking.
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On July 21, 2008, an unofficial parent group was made for said parents, and it currently has nearly 9,000 active members.
“Without having seen the school and being so unfamiliar entirely with Knoxville minus pictures and Googling, I was looking for all the minutiae of info that the parent group was able to fill in for me … In simple terms, all of the things that ‘moms worry about’ were answered there, easily and quickly … Most of all, I rely on the fact that if an emergency were to occur, I could likely find a local parent to help out before I could get there for either my daughter or her roommate,” Rosenbloom said.
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The group discusses various topics. This includes personal frustrations, leasing apartments, tickets, parking passes, housing, dining, socializing and becoming active in the community on campus and problems that students face on a daily basis.
Unofficial parents’ Facebook group lifeline for 9,000 Vol families
hand with them.
During move in week, parents gathered on campus to help their children
“I think more than anything it’s helpful for parents just to know that there are others who are close by. No one wants to ever have an emergency, but when you know there’s an adult who is also invested in your student and your student’s community, it’s comforting even if you never need their assistance.”
Furthermore, Rosenbloom took it into her own hands to create a parents page for the dorm where her daughter resides. The Massey Hall Dorm Parents Page provides parents of these students to solve problems together, create a community of students that live together and allow students to rely on each other for any needs or concerns.
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For instance, many parents of freshman students ask for advice on Fall Family Weekend, opinions about on campus housing and tuition payments. Their questions are always met by experienced members and administrators of the group who pro-
Sheri Hughes, a mother of a freshman student from Maryland, provided her thoughts on the group and how it has helped her to associate with the university.
Rhodes, a mother of a freshman from the Powell community in Knoxville, spoke on how the group continues to ease her mind and introduces her to other parents.“It’s always stressful when you have a student away, but worrying about medical emergencies, safety or other issues that can come up is always a parental concern. I’ve become Facebook friends with a handful of parents who have reached out when I’ve posted about being local,” Rhodes said.
Parents are able to bond over the expierence through a shared Facebook group. Alexandra Ashmore / The Daily Beacon FAMILY WEEKEND
Amanda Rosenbloom, a mother of a freshman from Maryland, spoke on how the group helped with her concerns.
“Being in this group makes me feel more connected to UT and my student. I appreciate all the info and advice that is shared. I have learned a lot of valuable information from this group and many times I think I know more about campus processes and goings on than my student does. It has greatly benefited us both. Having a group like this is really a lifeline for out of state parents, especially parents of freshmen,” Hughes said.
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their student and how the college experience will treat them on the university’s campus. There is always a chance of an emergency occurring, and parents trust the community built within the group to lend a helping hand if it is ever needed in a situation.Beth
Additionally, the group has helped many parents when they become worried about
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Having a group like this is like a lifeline for out of state parents, especially parents of freshmen. settle into their dorm.
Furthermore,resources.atthebeginning of every semester, the admins of the group make sure to upload links to frequently asked questions and post photos of where everything is located on campus.
Throughout life, many of us have looked to our parents for guidance and assistance. When a student begins their journey as a college student, their parents and respective family members tend to be right in
First Lady Jill Biden, Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona visit UT on national tour
introductory state ments, Cardona took the stage and began speaking on his respect for Biden as an edu cator, and the importance of having a former teacher in the White House.
The goal of the bus tour is to show how local school communities are supporting students and teachers after the challenges many faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as resources provided specifically by the BidenHarris Administration’s American Rescue Plan.
If we want educators to be able to do what they do best, we have to gice them the support that they deserve
On Monday, First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona deliv ered remarks at the Student Union for the first stop of the Department of Education’s Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour.
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Melissa Collins, Tennessee’s teacher of the year, has been an educator for over 21 years. She has experienced the passions and hard ships of the education world first-hand, both as a student and a teacher. She believes that be ing able to job shadow teachers from an early age greatly contributed to her love and passion for teaching. This passion was confirmed when she began college, and felt a strong sense of purpose in the field.
“If we want educators. If we want educa tors to be able to do what they do best we have to give them the support that they deserve,” BidenBeforesaid.arriving at the Student Union, Biden and Cardona visited Sarah Moore Green Acad emy to speak with teachers who are participat ing in the Grow Your Own Initiative program.
Department of Education found that the pandemic has increased already exist ing teacher shortages, and in Tennessee spe cifically, there are currently more than 2,000 teacher vacancies.
Collins expressed her joy in her daily duties as a “Everyteacher.day I enter my classroom to bring joy, innovation and rigor to my students. I know my students depend on me and I depend on them. They depend on me to be a champion for them and help make their dreams come true,” Collins said.
“Our health, our economy and our na tion’s future depend on the quality of our
Because of these statistics, Cardona elabo rated on Tennessee’s support efforts, includ ing the registered teacher teaching apprentice ship, which is the first in the country.
First Lady Jill Biden speaks in the Pilot Company Ballroom in the Student Union on Sept. 12, 2022 on the first stop of the Road to Success Back to School Bus Tour with Secretary of Educa tion Miguel Cardona. Erick Gomez-Villeda / The Daily Beacon
“When we talk about a teacher shortage is sue, shortage is a symptom of a teacher respect issue … Over half of our learners are students, yet fewer than one in five are teachers of col or,” Cardona said.
He encouraged people to pursue their pas sion for teaching and expressed the rewarding nature of being an educator.
Collins believes that she is responsible for equipping her students with the tools they need to accomplish their dreams. She is grate ful for the initiatives and support systems that Tennessee has created for educators. Biden has been an American educator for decades, teaching at a community college and a pub lic high school. She has two masters degrees and received a doctorate of education in 2007 from the University of Delaware in 2007. While she is the First Lady, she continues to serve as a Professor at Northern Virginia Community College.
“This year will be one of the most important ever, as we not only work to catch students up, but put them in a position to do even better than where they were before March 2020,” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said in a pressBidenrelease.andCardona made a stop in Knoxville because the Tennessee Department of Educa tion announced in January the Grow Your Own Initiative at UT – a $20 million investment to build pipelines of qualified teachers and dis trict professionals – which is one of the main purposes behind the tour.
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Cardona believes that working conditions of teachers can be improved through the “ABC” system, which includes agency, better working conditions and competitive salaries.
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public schools, and that depends on how we retain, attract, recruit and respect our teach ers. As a former teacher myself, a member of the school board and a parent of two kids who got an excellent education at our public schools in Knoxville, I am so happy to be here today,” Kincannon
“You’ll never forget that joy of helping a child realize their potential … Our nation needs you now more than ever,” Cardona said.
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The Biden-Harris Administration’s Ameri can Rescue Plan tokens the term “Recruit, Respect, Retain” to symbolize the Adminis tration’s commitment to increasing retention rates and public appreciation of educational staff. The plan’s $130 billion funding has al lowed for growth in K-12 schools across the country, with a 54% increase in the number of school social workers, 22% increase in the number of school counselors and 22% increase in the number of school nurses.
“She gets it, she truly gets it,” Cardona said. Cardona elaborated on a personal anecdote, where he credited the sense of direction in his life to the admiration and inspiration that he received from teachers. He also expressed his frustration with the current treatment of edu
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Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon opened the UT event with a warm welcome and appre ciation of Biden’s effort.
During his remarks on Sept. 12, 2022, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said, “It is unac ceptable for our teachers to have to work two or three jobs to make ends meet,” while arguing for better treatment of public school educators. Erick Gomez-Villeda / The Daily Beacon
“It is unacceptable for our teachers to have to work two or three jobs to make ends meet while they’re serving our children and helping our country grow,” Cardona said.
Teaching isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.
“I feel the fading glow of summer still warm on my skin, and I hear the hum of the possi bility in that fragile quiet – just waiting to be pierced by the chatter and the laughter of new students bursting through the door. In that moment, the year seemed to stretch out in front of me,” Biden said.
Smokey took the podium before First Lady Jill Biden and Sec. Cardona arrived at the Pilot Com pany Ballroom on Sept. 12, 2022. Erick Gomez-Villeda / The Daily Beacon
Because Biden has been an educator for many years, she has had an impact on the Biden Administration’s choices when it comes to promoting and supporting educators in the country.“Iknew in my heart from the very beginning that Joe was always going to be an education president, I mean he kind of has to since he’s coming home to me,” Biden said. “All these years I just knew that he listened to me, all the years that I’ve been teaching and every day at the dinner table talking about my students and what teachers need.”
“He has worked hard to lift up educators by opening schools and getting teachers vacci nated, and making sure districts can hire more counselors and school psychologists, calling on states to boost teachers’ pay and canceling billions in student debt,” Biden said.
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Biden emphasized the point that educators never truly stop questioning the world. She be lieves that teachers have a calling to help stu dents embrace their own curiosities and find their purpose in life.
Biden said that she was excited when her husband was elected into office, but mostly because she believes he will continue recruit ing more people into the profession and sup porting mentors and educators to restore the dignity and respect that is deserved.
“Teaching isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are,” Biden said.
After the first stop in Knoxville, the Road to Success Bus Tour is heading to North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Biden will make one more appearance in North Carolina this afternoon.
UT pulled out the stops for special guest Jill Biden, including a fanfare by the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. Erick Gomez-Villeda / The Daily Beacon
She connected with the teachers in the au dience by describing the feeling she gets as an educator herself when the school year begins.
Gracie Fontaine, a senior on the UT Dance team, helped warm up the crowd before First Lady Jill Biden arrived at the Student Union on Sept. 12, 2022. Erick Gomez-Villeda / The Daily Beacon
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According to Biden, there are many people who have not gone into the education pro fession because of the obstacles that stand in their way, like student loans, low salary, class sizes and safety concerns. Effectively remov ing these obstacles is the basis behind Biden’s initiative.Bidendescribed what her husband, Presi dent Joe Biden, is doing to support the cause.
Cardona and Biden both encouraged the au dience to take advantage of the public service loan forgiveness program, which is available until Oct. 31.
Members of the Student Alumni Associates poses in the Pilot Company Ballroom after Jill Biden speaks on Sept. 12, 2022. Erick Gomez-Villeda / The Daily Beacon
Most of the organizations are traditionally labeled fraternities but are co-ed. One of the fraternities, Kappa Alpha Pi — which members refer to as KAPi — aims to provide community and resources for students interested in law and government.
It’s the day before classes start and you’re casually scrolling through Instagram. Wanting a break from the stress of preparing for school, you just want to see what all your friends are up to. But once you start scrolling, you only see pictures from a Panhellenic tradition that has its grip on the University of Tennessee: soror ity bid day.
Even students who are unsure about their career path often find themselves enjoying the community of KAPi.
Despite this helpful option, she said stu dents should try to receive proper treatment when needed, just as they would see a doctor for a physical checkup. For this reason, the University of Tennessee offers a multitude of resources for students in need.
their hearts and souls into Panhellenic rush see whether or not they got a bid from a sorority and they “run home” to their new community.
source of mental health care on campus. The SCC offers services such as group, individual and couples therapy, as well as psychiatric evaluations. Their phone number is 865-9742196.Another resource is the Center for Health Education and Wellness, which offers re sources for the eight dimensions of wellness and mental health education presentations. If you or someone you know is in immediate cri sis, call the Suicide and Crisis hotline at 988 or callJay911.Elliot, a sophomore majoring in sup ply chain management, explained his feelings
Wiggs explained the UT help line, and how it functions to aid students in times of need.
“I was like you know this is great, I can get some LSAT classes in, but it’s actually turned into a really great community of people that I do depend on for a lot of stuff,” Lankau said.
Nicole Wiggs, graduate assistant for the Center for Health Education and Wellness and manager of student organization Vols2Vols Peer Health Educators, explained a strategy that can be helpful in identifying some of the most common side effects of mental health problems.
One of the most frequent challenges that students face is the newness and unfamiliarity of college. Because of sudden changes such as moving away from home or much busier class schedules, students often face a larger amount of stress than before.
She also encouraged students to get involved in campus organizations that promote mental health awareness. She believes that regularly engaging in physical and social activities can help with maintaining balance in one’s life, es pecially during college.
While many members choose the profes sional Greek life path, others are interested in both. Lindsay Lankau, a senior political science major and KAPi’s Vice President of Member ship, was in a Panhellenic Council sorority for most of her college career.
about the resources UT offers.
“You can call 974-HELP if you need to talk to someone, have a concern for a fellow Vol or need direction on where to seek help,” Wiggs said.
With date parties, semi-formals and social events, the members find it gives them a me dium between regular clubs and traditional Greek Life. Nicole Makaras, a junior political science major and KAPi’s Vice President of Re cruitment, said she enjoys how the organiza tion combines the social and professional as pects.
“I think the way people think about Panhel lenic is definitely more of in a social context, or even IFC is more of in a social context and that’s all fine and good,” Makaras said. “But I think the professional Greek community gives you an opportunity to be able to develop your self professionally, while also having a social aspect because we have both, and we’re really proud of that.”
Wiggs believes that it is essential to look for these signs in yourself and others, as it could potentially save a life.
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Booths at the Fresh Check Dayon March 9, 2022 offer information and resources about mental health and suicide prevention. Erick Gomez / The Daily Beacon
“I haven’t used them myself, but I have many friends who rely on them. It is nice to know that the resources are there if I ever do need them. I feel like I always have something or someone to talk to if times are rough,” El liot said.
“I felt like I wanted a community of people who were going after the same things that I was, who were passionate about the same things that I was,” Lankau said.
As the semester begins and stressors start to arise, it can be important to monitor your mental health. Each individual’s response to stress is different, so it’s important to know what to watch for and what options there are.
For more information about UT’s mental health resources, visit the key resources web page.
On-campus mental health resources for students seeking help
Elliot did not hesitate to express his grati tude to UT for offering extensive mental health support.
“I like to use the phrase ‘think, feel, act’ to recognize mental health challenges. You can see problems in feeling, such as being anxious, sad or lonely, thinking, such as obsessive or catastrophic thoughts or brain fog and acting, such as substance misuse, poor eating habits, excessive or limited sleep and self-harm,”
While everyone on campus either knows about Panhellenic sororities and Interfraterni ty Council (IFC) fraternities or is a part of one, fewer people are aware of other organizations that root themselves in Greek traditions. UT is full of professional fraternities and sororities that are part of the Professional Greek Council.
around a topic that allows us to have more re sources as a club is a really good fit.”
She ended up leaving the sorority so she could devote more time to her executive role in KAPi and to law school applications, but still recognizes the importance of traditional Greek organizations.Infact,shewould not have found out about
Becausedo.”after all, professional Greek orga nizations are not just about the profession. For Clancy, Makaras and Lankau, they’re about finding a place on campus .
Mental health issues often go unnoticed, so it can be important to know the common warning signs so that you can watch for them in yourself and others. These signs can be monitored in a person’s behavior and can of ten aid in catching early symptoms of mental illness.
Wiggs said.
Greek Life is a staple at UT as a quarter of the student body is a member of an organization in the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life.
“The traditional Greek life doesn’t neces sarily align with what I’m interested in,” Clan cy said. “I think it’s great for people who want to do it, it’s just not something I was personally interested in, so to have the ability to be part of an organization that’s similar, but is centered
“I know plenty of people that you know get in and discover that it’s not necessarily what they wanted to do,” Makaras said. “But I think that’s just as equally as important as the people that end up finding out it’s exactly what they want to
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KAPi’s recruitment process for this semes ter is already underway, but you can fill out a Google form to stay in the loop about spring recruitment.
Students also have access to the UT Student Counseling Center (SCC), which is the main
KAPi if it weren’t for one of her sorority sisters. Once she heard about it, she was excited to be in an organization focused mostly on profes sional development.
Professional fraternity Kappa Alpha Pi reaches beyond Greek norms
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President Nick Clancy (left) and Lindsay Lankau (center right) attend a meeting of Kappa Alpha Pi, a co-ed fraternity for stu dents interested in law and government, on Sept. 8, 2022. Jaci Bennett / The Daily Beacon
Every year on bid day, girls who have poured
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Nick Clancy, a junior political science major and the president of KAPi, got involved with the fraternity in the spring of his freshman year when he was looking for a community to get involved with, but was not interested in go ing through the IFC rush process.
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The weekend is what Davis calls her “mountain” every fall, and one she has traversed annually since taking on the role in August 2020. Thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fall Family Weekend looks different than it once did, even as it returns to an in-person event.
portunity for families and supporters to visit with their students in the places where they live and learn,” Hughes said.
it’s not just the traditional mom and dad, but we have students who live with their aunts and uncles and grandparents, chosen family,” Davis said.
After graduating from UT in 2018 with a degree in communications, Davis went to get master’s of education with a focus on student affairs administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She said connecting with parents has always been a passion of hers, even when she previously worked in K-12 education.
Of all the Fall Family Weekend events, the full list of which can be found at family.utk. edu, Davis is most looking forward to the silent disco and the Sunday brunch at Rocky Top Dining Hall.
For Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. to noon on Sept. 18, families can get an inside look at the newest and largest dining facility on campus, complete with three floors of food options and vaultedBetweenceilings.these two events, of course, will be the home football game against the Akron Zips, the centerpiece of every family weekend. Pre-game events include the family tailgate from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom, Vol Walk –where the football team ceremonially walks between throngs of Vol fans to Neyland at 4:45 p.m. – and the Pride of the Southland Band March at 5:20 p.m., one hour and 40 minutes before kickoff.Davis said the game against Akron will be the focus of the weekend for a reason: “Gameday on Rocky Top is a very magical experience.”
“Our students thrive and flourish best when we engage their family and supporters in their lives as Vols. Fall Family Weekend is an important op-
The office coordinates and communicates with families largely through the Tennessee Family Hub, an online portal with tens of thousands of Vol family members which operates through CampusESP. In the Hub, family members can join various communities based on their student’s interests.
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“We’ve learned so many great things from the pandemic that I don’t know that I’ll ever feel like it’s fully pre-pandemic,” Davis said. “I just think it’s a whole completely new era.”
Fall Family Weekend was once called Parents’ Weekend, and it’s still popularly referred to that way. Davis said the change to Family Weekend was made in order to include all kinds of families, both genetic and chosen.“Sometimes,
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Family Engagement Coordinator Lindsay Davis previews Family Weekend
Has the record-breaking number of students on campus this year affected Fall Family Weekend? The person in charge of planning the annual event, Family Engagement Coordinator Lindsay Davis, had a oneword reply: Registration“Absolutely.”fortheweekend filled only 24 hours after it opened on Aug. 1. This defied Davis’s own expectations, and put fuel behind her work to plan one of the fall’s biggest
Even with more online options, however, Davis collaborated with departments all across campus, including Tennessee Athletics and BigOrangeTix, to prepare to receive over 4,000 family members to UT.
“These parents and these family members are sending their students sometimes really far away to a university to set them up for the next stage of life. They want to know that there’s someone here who’s in their corner, that’s supporting their student, that if they questions and they don’t know where to go, that there’s someone they can go to. For me, that’s what family engagement work means,” Davis said.
Fall Family Weekend is planned and executed through the office of Dean of Students Byron Hughes.
The central lesson from the pandemic was that people must be met where they’re at, whether that’s on campus or off in the safety of home. Through increased online engagement, Family Weekend now offers experiences like online bidding for the silent auction, a central tenet of the weekend.
whether it’s a meal in our dining centers, a walk through our academic buildings, attendance at a home athletic event, or seeing a performing arts show –that families and supporters can take full opportunity to experience UT with their student,” Hughes said. “Families and sup-
Hughes said resources like the hub and events like Fall Family Weekend are vital to maintaining a critical partnership between the university and the families who support its
The silent disco, an increasingly popular genre of event where attendees listen and dance to one of three separate playlists while wearing headphones, will take place in the Frieson Black Cultural Center from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. It is co-hosted by Multicultural Student Life, Family Engagement and the Pride Center and snacks and drinks will be provided.
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porters are our biggest partners in ensuring the individual success and well-being of our students.”
In addition to these events, registered families will stargaze at the Nielsen Physics Building with Paul Lewis, director of Space Science Outreach at UT, at 8:45 p.m. on Friday. There will also be two separate opportunities to see Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” at the Clarence Brown Theatre, either Friday night at 7:30 p.m. or the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
UT Family Engagement Coordinator Lindsay Davis oversees the planning of Fall Family Weekend. Submitted / Shaun B. Holloway
Thisevents.year, Fall Family Weekend will be replete with activities for visitors to campus, ranging from tailgating and stargazing to a silent disco and even an infamous murder set on the stage.
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OLIVIA HAYES
the 60s. In the front, short pillars seem to prop up the second level, making it look like a house on stilts.
Fromfor.abird’s eye view, UT’s campus looks pretty uniform. But on a walk through campus, you’ll notice that some of the buildings are an assortment of strange shapes, colors and de signs that add even more character and charm to campus.Whobetter to discuss UT’s funkiest-looking buildings than an English major with practi cally zero knowledge of architecture? To add a little more credibility to this article, I asked my dad, Mark Hayes, who got his law degree from UT and claims to know a “meager amount” about architecture, to give an honest critique of the Forbuildings.thegrouchy fathers who love to com ment on buildings and give their children’s college the “dad inspection,” here is an hon est, judge-a-book-by-its-cover review of UT’s “worst” looking buildings by a girl and her certified grouchy dad.
Hodges appears in many articles, receiving criticism for being one of the ugliest buildings on a college campus. One article in particular notes Hodges being “reminiscent of a chil dren’s LEGO building.” Not far off from what Mark Hayes had to say.
“Did they build two buildings and one fell over?” my dad said. “Or maybe the football team pushed it over as a prank.”
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the most foot traffic and the one building every UT student recognizes: Hodges Library.
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It’s a running joke among UT students that the Art and Architecture Building is actually the worst looking building on campus. Sit ting next to the Clarence Brown Theater and across from the humanities building, its white cement walls and odd placement of windows gives it an industrial feel. In my dad’s opinion, “the exterior is a drab monolith that resembles a septicDespitetank.”its boring outer appearance, the building, designed by UT alumnus Doug Mc Carty, is an award-winning edifice.
Although Hayes believes the exterior of the Art and Architecture is unattractive, the interior is a welcoming space for students to study. Edward Cruz / The Daily Beacon
Did they build two buildings and one fell over? Or maybe the football team pushed it over as a prank.
Sitting right next to the UT Rock is the most colorful building on campus, the Haslam Mu sic Center.
Hodges is not just recognizable because of its size but also because of its peculiar shape. Each of the six levels of the library is set apart by distinct square edges that wrap around the building, making it look like multiple sets of stairs that lead to a small cube at the top.
As for the interior, the first two floors feel like a grand, fancy library because of its openfloor plan, high ceilings and split staircase. The upper floors, which are designated study floors, are not as grand due to carpet flooring and harsh fluorescent lighting, but there is no beating the views of UT’s campus from the top-floor windows.
Jennifer Akerman, an assistant professor in College of Architecture and Design, spoke to UT about the design of the library in a 2017 article.“Isee the design of Hodges Library as being more like a hill or mountain rather than being like a ziggurat. Thinking of it like a mountain seems appropriate given the terrain of East Tennessee and our campus’s relationship to that landscape,” Akerman said.
The same orange-stained brick that appears on most other UT buildings matched with the library’s mountainous shape reminded my dad of the red dirt hills in the badlands.
The One The Football Team Pushed Over
“Why’d they paint the end zone on it?” my dad said.
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“It looks like it was built by a child by piling up wooden blocks,” my dad said.
The last stop on the tour of UT buildings is the spectacle that is Ayres Hall. Built in 1921, no other building on campus showcases the charm, character and history of the Univer sity of Tennessee as Ayres. My dad continues to be speechless about this building years after graduating from UT.
The interior of the building is open and airy with bright sunlight filtering down from win dows on the top floor. The staircase is the cen ter of attention, built in a zig-zag pattern that looks like a postmodern version of the Hog warts“Thestaircase.interior is great. I used to study there,” my dad said.
“Even a grouchy dad is in awe of this build ing,” my dad said.
Ayres is the most collegiate looking building on campus. It looks like what I imagine a build ing from a 1930s private boys school to look like. I remember wishing at my freshman ori entation that all my classes would be in Ayres because of how it emanates dark academia.
The Badlands
The next stop on the list is the building with
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The University of Tennessee has a blend of lush trees and grassy areas mixed in with the historical, orange-tinted brick buildings all cozied up next to the Tennessee River, a set up that gives the homey feeling Rocky Top is known
The Humanities and Social Sciences build ing (HSS) itself is not much to look at – just an other flat, rectangular, tan-brick building. But what makes it an interesting sight is the build ing that lies merely yards away from it.
To offset the dull exterior, the inside has pops of color – royal blue on part of the walls, reddish-brown tile flooring – and a few trees sprouted out of the center of the ground floor.
The building is a flat, rectangular shape and is painted a turquoise, seafoam green color that reminded my dad of a Holiday Inn from
McClung Tower looks roughly the same as HSS, except the tower is in an upright position while HSS is laying on the longer side, both of them forming an L shape.
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Walking in the doors, however, you would never believe it’s the same building. As my dad notes, “the exterior belies the great interior.”
The 60s Holiday Inn
Ayres Hall sits atop the hill on UT’s cam pus, dominating all other buildings not just by physical appearance but by location as well. While it is a trek to get up the hill to see it, it’s mesmerizing to see the belltower, adorned with a chiming clock placed right above the classic checkerboard print.
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Alumni look back at iconic street
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was an incredibly accepting social scene. I made so many friends on that strip that I still know today.
What do you remember about the Strip?
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Kevin Thomas, ‘87
happened with football, especially when we beat Alabama and some of the guys I ran with... I saw them help take down the goal post and they marched it right down with everybody else, down the Strip and closed the Strip.
The Long Branch, Gabby’s, Hobos, The Little Italian and... numerous other bars that came and went. Most if not all of these places hosted local music and
Cindy Parrish, ‘91
Cumberland Avenue, known to students as “ e Strip,” will look very di erent once a new four-building student housing complex is completed. e project called the “Hub On Campus Knoxville,” the project will house 2,274 people and create 2,001 new parking spaces. To make space for the development, Core Knoxville Cumberland LLC plans to atten the land upon which rests many local businesses, including Victor’s Taco Shop, University Liquors, Insomnia Cookies and Stefanos Pizza, setting o yet another major shake up to the beloved street.
Here’s what alumni of UT had to say about how they remember e Strip from their time in college:
I met some girl back in 1983 and we’d head down to the strip an go to Varsity Inn and have a pitcher of beer, grilled cheese, and chili and watch Barney Miller. That girl can vouch for me as she’s sitting in the other room right now. Great memories.
Dawn Marsh, ‘84 Howdyshell, ‘89
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You should have been there in the 80’s. The drinking age was 19. Copper Cellar had $1.00 long island teas on Friday 4-7. That was the warm up!
The Tap Room was a ripped up, hole in the wall, nothing but a jukebox and beer kegs, but it was where all the fraternity guys went... We tore the ceiling out of the placeonce.It
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Lexie Fernandes paid rent in Knoxville and in New York City for a fashion internship this summer . Courtesy of Lexie Fer nandes
One Stop Student Services located on the first floor of Hodges is a financial aid resource for students. File / The Daily Beacon
This stress of paying their own tuition adds more chal lenges for students, including financial and emotional stress. Students who work to pay for their school often have to juggle class schedules and working hours, and miss out on experi ences that students who have help from family are able to have.Lexie
Additionally, many students are seeing a large increase in rent with off-campus apartments and housing this past year. According to a report from the Apartment List, rent in Knox ville has increased 61% since 2020.
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would not be attending UT today.”
Scholarships are extremely beneficial to students who are independent from their families. UT provides different schol arships to help students face the high costs of going to college and to be able to earn an education.
“I usually work on the weekends because of my school schedule, which means I miss out on some game days or fun events with my friends on Friday leading up to the weekend. I think I do a really good job of work, school and life balance but I definitely have to be mindful of what aspects in my life I have to put more effort towards to enjoy my four years at UT comfortably,” Fernandes said.
Thomas provided some advice for students on being selfsufficient.“Thebest advice I can give is to find a happy balance be tween getting your school work done, with that being your main priority, working enough hours to cover your needs and enjoying your college experience,” Thomas said. “My sopho more year all I did was work and while I was better off finan cially, I missed countless experiences that I would only ever get once.”
Fernandes, a UT student who pays for her education, rent and other expenses described how she is able to pay for tuition and other expenses.
‘A blessing in disguise’: Students speak on financial self-sufficiency
“Having loans in college isn’t ideal but it’s not abnormal. As a young adult I understand that having loans isn’t a pun ishment but it’s a responsibility that I am taking on that will benefit me as I mature. I personally think it’s a blessing in dis guise that teaches me the value of money,” Fernandes said.
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Fernandes does not let this stop her from taking every opportunity that comes her way. This summer, she lived in
New York City for an internship with fashion designer Cyn thia Rowley. In order to be able to do this, she had to save up enough money to pay for her rent in Knoxville and New York City for the summer.
One of many scholarships that helps UT students is the Tennessee Promise scholarship, which is a state-wide pro gram that covers tuition and fees that are not covered by the Pell grant or HOPE scholarship. It was recently expanded to raise the eligible household income level for the UT Promise scholarship from $50,000 to $60,000.
There are still a large number of students who pay for their own tuition, dues and living expenses without a full ride scholarship. According to the Federal Reserve, as of July 2022, students in America owe almost $1.75 trillion total in student loans.
This has specifically taken a toll on Fernandes’s budget and she finds herself being more mindful of her rent costs when deciding how much she can spend every semester.
Junior Ti Thomas is completely self-sufficient. He has experienced similar circumstances as Fernandes of working many hours during the week and often missing out on things other students wouldn’t. However, he has come to love the independence that paying on his own has brought him, as well as the lessons he has learned along the way.
Junior Taylor Long is a student on the Tennessee Pledge Scholarship. The scholarship is based on the FAFSA, which determines the amount of federal need-based assistance a student may receive, and a few other state and federal schol arships based on a combination of academics and income.
“I did this by working two jobs over this past Christmas break, and once in NYC, I worked on the side of my intern ship, which was not paid, so I would be able to afford regular expenses while still enjoying my time in the city,” Fernandes said. “One thing I learned from this is to never let your fi nancial state scare you from pursuing your dreams, use it as motivation to work hard to be able to live the life you always wanted.”Whilethere are clear challenges to paying for your own tu ition, there are also some rewards. Fernandes feels that be cause she is doing everything by herself, she feels much more gratitude for any scholarships or recognitions she receives by professors for her hard work.
Most people consider the four years spent in college as an opportunity to grow toward becoming a self-sufficient adult. Students learn to be on their own and away from the safety net of their parents.
“These scholarships are so crucial to so many students, in cluding myself. Without them, education and a secure future would not be obtainable in the same way others may have ac cess to it,” Long said. “To be blunt, I would not be able to af ford higher education if it wasn’t for these scholarships and
Some personal challenges that Fernandes faces is feeling self-conscious when it comes to paying for things like her so rority or fun activities with friends. Fernandes explained that loans help keep her afloat in college financially, so it can be hard to budget when she is around people who don’t neces sarily have to worry about their expenses yet.
However, the large increase in college expenses over the past decade makes it challenging for students to afford universities such as UT on their own. Because of this, it has become more common for parents to help pay for their stu dent’s tuition. According to one study by the student loan company Sallie Mae, 85% of parents pay for some or all of their child’s college tuition.
“There were a lot of positives, but there’s things — and that’s always going to be true over the course of the season — we’ve got to continue to find a way to get better,” Heupel said in a Monday media availability. “The sim ple things that we control in all three phases of the game, how do we continue to get better to control those in a better way?”
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Despite what the numbers might indicate, Heupel does not take any game for granted — even Akron. With six top-25 upsets across col lege football in Week 2 alone, Tennessee is well aware of the consequences that can come from looking a week ahead.
Future Looks Bright
“College football has always been this way, but certainly this past week and the first week end you’ve seen it,” Heupel said. “Everyone has got 85 and they’ve got good coaching staff, so you better prepare and be ready to compete in a really good way. Your competitiveness cannot deviate from week to week.”
Akron has allowed 37.5 points per game in 2022, a mark that is 113th out of 131 programs in the nation. On offense, Akron has averaged 15.0 points per game and is 120th in the coun try. Since dropping the Boca Raton Bowl to Florida Atlantic in 2017 — its last bowl berth — Akron’s record is 8-36, including a winless campaign in 2019 and a 2-10 season last year.
Tyler Bray throws the ball over Akron de fenders on Sept. 22, 2012 File / The Daily
Experience proved to be a valuable asset in the victory as seniors Natalie Hayward and Morgahn Fingall led the way with team highs in assists and kills at 37 and 16 respectively.
“I think fortunately for us we have play ers like Natalie and Morgahn to look up to. Even someone like Paola Laborda, our libero, hasn’t played libero a lot for us so she is kind of coming into this role. She’s another great example with her work ethic everyday and how serious she has taken their job.
Along with the seniors, three freshmen started in Friday night’s matchup. Kadynce Boothe, Keondreya Granberry and Klau dia Pawlik each contributed in the win with quality playing time. The three combined for 15 kills on the night.
Junior running back Jawon Chisholm fights for extra yards against the Morgan State Bears on Saturday, Sept. 15. Chisholm is the leading rusher for Akron. File / The Daily Beacon
“We have some youth for sure, Kadynce Boothe, Keke Granbery and even Klaudia as a redshirt freshman, those three have not seen a lot of court time,” Rackham Watt said.
Here are three takeaways from Friday night’s matchup.
“I am happy that the young girls have these role models, even Danielle Mahaffey, a senior who’s a middle, that the freshman can look to on the sidelines and in practice,” Rackham Watt said. “She is talking to them all the time and we are really fortunate that we have really good leadership even when they are all not on the floor.”
“So just for those younger players to see the time and investment that our older play ers put into those extra reps is huge.”
easy to do that in volleyball,” head coach Eve Rackham Watt said of the feat. “I think that goes back to the fact that we were able to sustain our service runs, so we went back there and served three, four or five points in a row. We defended our serve so not only did our server do her job by hitting their zone, but our defense was backing up that server for long periods of time.
“I think it was helpful for us to be able to get out in front, but keeping the lead was also the thing I was most proud of.”
The Vols (2-0) soared to No. 15 in this week’s AP Poll ahead of their matchup with Akron (1-1) Saturday night at Neyland Stadium. Af ter debuting at No. 24 to start Week 2 – their
Though there are numerous positive take aways from their ranked win on the road, Heupel and his coaching staff want to bal ance those with teaching moments from the win. Tennessee — Heupel noted especially in the first quarter — did not execute the way it needed to on both offense and special teams.
After making a statement with an overtime victory against a top-25 team last Saturday, Tennessee football is in a position it has not been in for years.
Not all their seniors led with their play on the court Friday night. Danielle Mahaffey was a key part of the team’s win with her voice. Mahaffey, in her fifth year as a Lady Vol, sustained an injury that has kept her out
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first ranking of the Josh Heupel era – the Vols climbed nine spots for their highest placement in the polls since Oct. 4, 2020, when they were ranked as high as No. 14.
can score from the front row, from the back row, and she is someone that Natalie and the team relies on a lot to set up. She knows her role and she knows we need her to do that. For her to manage the swings that she got tonight for such a high efficiency is re ally good and she did it a couple of different ways, which is good to see.”
Michigan State more than doubled Akron in total yardage (496-225) and forced six fum bles, four of which the Zips lost.
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“Natalie we rely on heavily to run the of fense and make good decisions, she’s one of our best servers,” Rackham Watt said.
Power 5 team, Akron edged out Saint Francis 30-23 in overtime to open its season. Akron’s starting quarterback DJ Irons — who passed for just 123 yards in the Michigan State loss be fore being benched — threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 1 victory. Heupel knows the Vols need to be careful with an ath letic quarterback — they were burned by mo bile signal callers multiple times in 2021.
The Lady Vols won 3-0 against New Hampshire on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at Thompson-Boling Arena. Kailee Harris / The Daily Beacon
The Lady Vols slammed in 30 more kills than New Hampshire, recording 48 kills to New Hampshire’s 18.
“Morgahn is such a terminal player. She
Vols remain focused on Akron despite top-15 ranking
“She’s a point scorer for us as well and we rely on her to steer us and guide us through out the match, offensively for sure.
of action, but Rackham Watt still praised her ability to lead her team from the bench.
Tennessee Never Let Up
The Vols will host Akron in their second home game of the season — their final tuneup before beginning SEC play in a week. Ten nessee opens as a 47.5 point favorite after their overtime victory and Akron’s 52-0 routing at the hands of Michigan State a week ago.
“Quarterback (Irons) when healthy, guy has the ability to be involved in the run game,” Heupel said. “Some of that is by design, some of that is on drop back, him scrambling. We’ve got to do a good job of applying pressure but containing him.”
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Seniors Shine
The Lady Volunteers scored first in every set, and besides falling down 2-1 in the be ginning the third set, never trailed the rest of the“Itmatch.isnot
Tennessee took care of business Friday night with a 3-0 sweep of New Hampshire in the first game of the Rocky Top Classic at Thompson-Boling Arena.
In its only game to this point against a non-
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Thomas’ goal tied her with Hannah Wilkinson for the second-most goals in Tennessee soccer history.
Lady Vols take fourth straight win
As time was running out and fans were beginning to leave, Nolyn Bartholomew scored her first career goal with just 15 seconds left off a cross-field pass from Maddie Eskin to finalize the score at 6-0.
The scoring calmed down for most of the duration of the second half. The Lady Vols were giving reps to some of their underclassmen. Tennessee controlled the ball for most of the half and had many opportunities to put more points on the board but were unable to convert.Thatwas until Jenna Stayart logged her second goal of the year in the 80th minute after juggling a pass and finding the bottom left of the goal through traffic to give the Lady Vols a 5-0 lead.
Tennessee women’s soccer (4-2-1) defeated Queens (0-2-3) 6-0 in a Sunday afternoon contest. Lawson Renie added two goals while Jaida Thomas, Kayla Simmonds and Jenna Stayart rounded out the scoring with oneTheapiece.game marks the Lady Vols last out of conference opponent for the season, and they will now enter SEC play at the end of this week. Tennessee now rides a four game win streak and looks to ride that momentum throughout conference play.
“It means a lot, especially going into SEC play,” Renie said. “It gives the team a lot of confidence and we’re really excited.”
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The Lady Vols soccer team gets together before their game against Queens Univeristy at Regal Soccer Stadium on Saturday Sept. 11, 2022. Erick Gomez / The Daily Beacon
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“She finds herself in great spots,” Kirt said. “She’s a goal scorer and she puts herself in position’s to score goals.”
No. 22 Claire Rain takes on a couple of Queens defenders at Regal Soccer Stadium on Saturday Sept. 11, 2022. Erick Gomez / The Daily Beacon
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To close out the first half scoring, Kameron Simmonds redirected a pass from Jenna Stayart for her first career goal to set the score at 4-0. Simmonds is coming off a leave from the team where she competed with the Jamaican national team. It is her first game back since the Duke game, where she had a shot cross the line but was never counted for a goal.
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“It’s great to see the consistency we’ve shown these past two weeks,” head coach Joe Kirt said. “We’re getting ourselves in a place where we are confident and continuing to get better and more consistent. We’re finding ways to score and creating a ton of chances, so I am pretty happy about how we finished our non-conference slate.”
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Halfway through the first half, Renie scored her first career goal after a Hannah Zaluski corner kick set her up perfectly for a header that found the back of the net, making the score 3-0.
Tennessee dominated the stat sheet with 34 shots and 20 shots on goal compared to Queens’ two shots with one on goal. The Royals’ goalie Erica Turner held her own with 12 saves but the Lady Vols’ attack became too overwhelming.TheLadyVols will open SEC play in Gainesville on Friday at 7 p.m. EST.
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To open the game, Jaida Thomas missed a point-blank goal over the top of the net in the third minute. After a few more missed opportunities, the Lady Vols put a tally on the scoreboard six minutes later. Thomas’ shot was saved, but the ball was batted around before Lawson Renie punched it in for her first goal of the Thomasseason.then got her revenge for her early missed goals in the 15th minute. Maddie Eskin put up a shot that Queens’ goalie had to dive for, leaving the goal wide open for Thomas’ eighth goal of the year and 33rd of her career to give the Lady Vols a 2-0 advantage.