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A GAME OF INCHES Overtime fumble thwarts Vols’ upset bid against No. 6 Georgia Steven Cook Copy Editor For just a few moments, it felt like ‘98 again. The No. 6 team in the country was on its heels. The Tennessee Volunteers were seconds away from the signature win a decade in the making. Neyland Stadium had finally claimed an elite victim. Then, fate. Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray threw a 2-yard touchdown with 5 seconds left in regulation to guarantee overtime, and an untimely Vols mishap in the extra period resulted in a 34-31 Bulldogs win on Saturday afternoon. “It kills me because they’ve given everything,” head coach Butch Jones said after the loss. “This team has become closer than any team I’ve ever been a part of and they hurt, but we’re going to keep grinding.” The Vols battled back from a 14-point deficit and orchestrated a fourth quarter comeback that culminated with a 7-yard Rajion Neal touchdown which gave UT a 31-24 lead. With 1:54 left in regulation, Georgia’s national title hopes rested in the hands of its senior quarterback. Murray then led a 10-play, 75-yard drive, converting three third downs — the
‘Sex Week’ preview targets early awareness Jenna Butz Staff Writer This week, Sexual Empowerment and Awareness in Tennessee will hold a “Sex Week Fall Preview,” giving students a peek into what’s in store for spring. Brianna Rader, a founder and co-chair for “Sex Week,” organized two events, along with SEAT, to highlight the best of what is to come. “We know what was popular last year, such as ‘Sex in the Dark,’ and it’s a fun event that students really enjoyed,” Rader said. “And the Q&A panel was the best way to cover many of the events we did last spring into one.” Falling into Your Sexuality, a Q&A with a professional panel, will be held in the UC Auditorium on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Here, students will submit questions via text message. Panel members will include Timothy Hulsey, associate provost and director of University Honors; Tory Mills, a representative of Planned Parenthood; Anita Blatnik, a local nurse practitioner and John Tirro, chaplain for the Tyson House EpiscopalLutheran Campus Ministry. See SEX WEEK on Page 2
last of which was a touchdown pass to Rantavious Wooten with just 5 seconds remaining that tied the game at 31 apiece. Tennessee got the ball first in overtime and struck when receiver Alton “Pig” Howard dove for the pylon and seemingly scored on a 7-yard endaround. But after review, referees ruled the ball slipped out of Howard’s hands just inches before hitting the pylon. Since the ball went out of the end zone after leaving Howard’s fingertips, it resulted in a touchback. That allowed the Bulldogs to gain possession, needing only a field goal to win. Marshall Morgan’s 42-yarder ended a game for the ages. Tennessee’s so-close-you-cantouch-it win over an elite SEC opponent transformed back into a mirage. See GAME RECAP on Page 6
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Art exhibit portrays history through bones Emma Evans Contributor Art can be found in the most unexpected of places. The UT Downtown Gallery was teeming with visitors at the presentation of its new exhibit this past Friday night. The exhibit, entitled “Ossuary,” was created by Laurie Beth Clark, an artist who doubles as a professor of art at the University of Wisconsin. An ossuary is a repository of bones, and this exhibit features 300 artists’ interpretations of a skeleton. The unique aspect of the exhibit is what draws people in, said Joanne Logan, UT professor in the biosystems engineering and soil sciences department. “The exhibit is just so unusual,” Logan said. “This isn’t a typical art gallery that you can see on any First Friday.” The collection continuously
grows between iterations, and the peculiar theme of the collection gives artists a chance to offer insight on the art that can be found in bones. Kathleen Connelly, senior in philosophy, said she appreciated how the theme gave attendees the chance to see the different interpretations of the artists. “The best part of the collection is that there is so much variety,” Connelly said. “You get the chance to look at all of the art through the eyes of several different artists.” For senior architecture student Marianela D’aprile, the size of the exhibit is eye-catching, with hundreds of artists contributing to Clark’s “Ossuary.” “This exhibit has a lot of content, and the artifacts are attention-grabbing,” D’aprile said. “People want to know what all of this stands for.” See OSSUARY on Page 3
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a job with the company he interned for and has since worked at Warner Brothers before moving to Skydance. “It’s an incredibly aggressive and intense place to work,” Milam said. “It’s full of super insecure people that want to prove their worth, so they’re always battling and jockeying for position.”
If Rocky Top is home sweet home, then its inhabitants must be “welcoming to all and hostile to none.” This is UT’s stance on diversity. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Life, the first annual Day of Dialogue was held in the UC on Friday, Oct. 4. Designed to “Get the Conversation Started,” this all day, campus-wide symposium addressed diversity on campus and in Knoxville. Through different activities, workshops and forums, participants were encouraged to think critically about diversity and initiate discussions about how to make UT more diversity-friendly. “I thought it was really interesting to see the different aspects of diversity,” said Maddie Rule, freshman in business management.”I need to know how to embrace it.”
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Shana Milchuck, left, junior in art education, and Samin Chowdhury, junior in neuroscience and biochemistry, investigate art during the OSSUARY show on Oct. 4. Laurie Beth Clark collected pieces from different artists, and the event showcased the possibilities each set of bones offers towards expression of ideas and themes.
Movie producers spotlight film industry Claire Dodson Arts & Culture Editor For many at UT, the Hollywood film industry seems like a distant mirage, a place that doesn’t seem entirely real or achievable for the average college graduate. Matt Milam, a UT alumnus and senior vice president at Skydance, brought three fellow producers to the Hodges
Library Auditorium on Friday to discuss their experience with the industry. These producers included Bryan Unkeless, senior vice president at Color Force, Jon Silk, senior vice president at Lin Pictures and Will RussellShapiro, senior executive for Aversano Productions. The movies the trio have worked on include “Star Trek: Into Darkness,” “World War
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Z” and “Hunger Games.” The four men answered audience questions and had the opportunity to talk about various aspects of the film industry, including the best way to break into it and the realities of working in that kind of environment. Milam, who took an unpaid internship in Los Angeles during the summer before his junior year, left college to take
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Local comedians discuss stereotyping’s role in comedy Samantha Smoak Online Editor The joke is on you. The College of Communication and Information concluded its annual Diversity and Inclusion Week with a panel on diversity and humor featuring local comedians. Panel moderator and Associate Dean for the College of Communication and Information Catherine Luther questioned the role of stereotyping in comedy. Frank Murphy, member
SEX WEEK continued from Page 1 The preview’s second event, “Sex in the Dark,” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in the UC Auditorium. At this event, attendees will submit written questions and – with the lights turned off – answer their peers’ questions anonymously using glow sticks. “It’s about peer-to-peer discussion,” Rader said. “We do have a couple health professionals there as well to help out. “It’s a comfortable and private environment, but it’s fun at the same time.” Brandon Darr, a sophomore in linguistics, works with membeXrship outreach for SEAT and said he looks forward to recruiting fellow students. “The easiest way to get involved with ‘Sex Week’ is simply to talk about the week and these topics with everyone and to encourage people to attend the week,” Darr said. Courtney Henderson, junior in psychology, attended one of last year’s events and said she believes they are a valuable
of Knoxville comedy improv troupe Einstein Simplified, weighed in first, explaining that stereotypes are necessary for comedy. “Comedy is about timing,” Murphy said. “And to get to the punch line in the right amount of time, sometimes you have to take a short cut, and the stereotype is the short cut.” Terry White, an Oak Ridge National Lab employee and part-time comedian, said that stereotypes aren’t necessary but can serve a purpose. “You can do without them,” White said. “I don’t think you asset to UT’s campus. “It gives people the opportunity to not fear sex and actually get information,” Henderson said. “Sex is a topic that a lot of people are afraid to talk about especially in public. But, everybody does ‘it,’ so I think that ‘Sex Week’ gets people out of their comfort zone and gets them willing to talk about certain things.” Kelsey Truitt, a freshman in food science, believes the events are important for both men and women. “It is important because we have to be knowledgeable on all aspects of sex,” Truitt said. “There may be things about girls’ anatomy some guys aren’t completely aware of.” Darr said he hopes the preview’s events will keep UT students in eager anticipation for spring’s full “Sex Week.” “This preview will give everyone an idea of what is to come in March by touching on the many seminars that will be held during our full ‘Sex Week,’” Darr said. “Hopefully, this will allow people to focus on topics that interest them and to seek out those seminars in March to learn more about them.”
absolutely need it but sometimes it gets a good message across. Sometimes joking about a stereotype can point out how stupid stereotypes are.” Massage therapist by day and comedian by night, Kristine Kinsey, agreed and said she uses stereotypes as a way to undermine them. “Well for me personally, I’m usually trying to buck the stereotypes,” she said. “I’m stereotyped before I even open my mouth on stage … They’re going to look at me and see a middle-aged mom ... So if I’m going to do a political joke, I
have to frame it in the perspective of the disgruntled housewife.” Kinsey also said that playing up a stereotype can foster a connection between the comedian and their audience. “We’re very uncomfortable with people that are different than us,” Kinsey said. “So if you have a predominately white crowd and you’re a black comic, it kind of helps to play into your stereotypes a bit, it breaks the ice.” Nate Cate, Knoxville native and comedian, stressed the importance of comically addressing different issues in
society. “We’ve sort of grown up in a more politically correct society,” Cate said. “And everybody’s so edgy about differences, and we’re bringing light to these differences and sometimes we don’t know how to approach them, because we know they’re there. But I think … (comedy is) a very good learning tool as well. “It’s very important to learn about what those differences are and how to deal with them and how to realize that sometimes it can be fun.” In Kinsey’s opinion, people use stereotypes to make sense
of the people around them. “I think that we’re more comfortable labeling people and dealing with their differences that way than actually looking at the real person sometimes,” she said. “It’s not just a short cut, it’s lazy humanity.” When asked why comedians should stop referencing stereotypes, Kinsey cited the comedian’s ego. “Doing a joke with a stereotype, it’s easy. It’s an easy laugh,” Kinsey said. “Getting a laugh with something that’s a little bit smarter…is a lot more satisfying to a comic than an easy, tacky laugh.”
Professor says sleep reaps health benefits Clint Shannon Contributor Go ahead, sleep through that early morning alarm. At Saturday’s Pregame Showcase, UT’s Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Theresa Lee, Ph.D., presented a lecture titled “Tick Tock: Sleep Across the Lifespan and the Role of the Internal Clock.” As a professor of psychology, Lee discussed sleep cycles and the importance of sleep throughout a lifetime. “Sleep is a fundamental drive that is necessary for good health,” she said. “If you deliberately block animals or humans from sleeping, bad things begin to happen very quickly.” A volunteer from the Dean Student Advisory Counsel, Loren Lee, a junior in English and French who has no relation to Theresa Lee, helped with registration before listening to Theresa Lee’s talk. “It was interesting,” Loren Lee said. “It kind of confirmed the things that I’ve always thought about sleep. It was really interesting to see the scientific data behind it, the chemicals, and all that.” Theresa Lee also stressed taking short naps throughout the day.
DIVERSITY continued from Page 1 Shawnboda Mead, associate director for Diversity and Multicultural Education in the Office of Multicultural Student Life, said the event was an “opportunity for honest, open and meaningful dialogue for students and staff.” During the Day of Dialogue’s keynote lecture, Art Munin, Ph.D, delivered “Bystander Intervention: Stand Against, Don’t Stand By” to approximately 30 students, faculty and interested attendees. Having a community of effective and engaged bystanders, Munin said, is the solution to the discrimination. The event also included a
“Twenty, 30, 40 minute naps, if you’re doing it regularly, along with having only seven hours of sleep at night for example, is a very good way to keep your sleep pattern together and very natural,” Theresa Lee said. Surprised, Loren Lee admitted the lack of naps in her current schedule. “I’ve never been one to take naps before, but now I’m going to really consider it,” Loren Lee said. Frequently asked to resolve sleeping problems, Theresa Lee offered tips for falling asleep and feeling well-rested. Lee suggested avoiding alcohol, caffeine and foods that cause indigestion and exercise right before bed, while seeking comfortable bedding in addition to a cool, dark and quiet bedroom. “It is both important that you’re getting enough hours of sleep and that you sleep at a regular time; the two work together,” Theresa Lee advised. “Make sure you’re sleeping at the same time every day and in an appropriate environment.” Theresa Lee explained that after a certain number of hours without sleep, the body suffers from slowed reaction times, impaired memory and understanding, decreased performance, vigilance and motivation.
variety of breakout sessions, such as Gender, Sexuality and the Bible, and Racial Profiling in a “Post-Racial United States of America.” Rachel Ledd, a senior in African-American psychology, said the event was interesting and provided an opportunity to explore subjects not typically discussed. “College is about broadening horizons,” Ledd said. “These events are a good way to start the conversation.” In Mead’s opinion, diversity is what makes college an enriching environment. “Diversity really makes this place more special because everyone is not the same,” Mead said. “We wouldn’t learn from one another, we wouldn’t grow if we were all the same.” Yet, Mead also acknowledges
“Eighteen hours of sustained wakefulness, not an abnormal day for most of us, impairs our performance to the same level as a .05 percent blood alcohol concentration,” Theresa Lee said. “That’s legal, but there is a slight impairment. At 24 hours, just six more hours, not atypical of a doctor, a policeman, an emergency worker, 24 hours without sleep and you are over the limit in terms of your reaction time and ability to respond to things in front of your visual field.” Fatigue also makes learning and cognition difficult. To potentially boost scores, Theresa Lee stated that many schools are pushing for later starting times. “Lots of school districts across the country are now shifting the school time for middle school and high school students, and what we find is that they do much better in school,” Theresa Lee said. “The first hour of classes, their attention is at higher rates. They get better grades in school and have a lot less problems if you just let them get one more hour of sleep.” Crucial to overall wellness, Theresa Lee advocated viewing sleep as a necessary component for mental and physical health. Theresa Lee added: “Sleep is really better than an apple a day to keep the doctor away.”
that discrimination remains a prevalent issue. “Everyone has their own prejudices and biases, it’s a natural part of who we are as humans,” Mead said. “If everybody would make a more conscious effort to be aware of their own prejudices and biases, then we would certainly see an impact of change.” To combat this recurring phenomenon, Rickey Hall, vice chancellor for Diversity advocated meaningful conversation. “We should be having conversations (about diversity) as the world around us is changing and the issues are becoming more complex,” Hall said. Leaving the event, Mead expressed hope that students will carry a desire to challenge prejudice on campus. “We hope everyone will be inspired to … make the campus
more inclusive for everybody,” she said, “We want everybody to leave as social change agents and really recognize the power they have to really make a difference.” Hall echoed this sentiment, and said each member of the community is obligated to facilitate diversity. “All too often, people look to those in positions of formal authority to create the change we want to see,” he said. “We have to assume this responsibility ourselves, whoever we are ... For a university to be transformed, diversity has to be integrated into the work and lives of every student, faculty and staff member. “For when we are all pushing in the same direction, we can move and we can change.”
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ARTS & CULTURE OSSUARY continued from Page 1 The exhibit featured a multitude of different types of art including sculptures, eclectic paintings and everyday objects that represent the presence of bones in our world. Lindsay Lee, senior in math and Spanish, said the use of commonplace items makes the exhibit interesting and thought-provoking. “It is interesting to see how all the artists have explored a different concept of bones by using objects we wouldn’t normally think about,” Lee said. “Before seeing this exhibit I wouldn’t have thought of old
PANEL continued from Page 1 All four producers discussed the difficulty of working for sometimes-abusive bosses in demanding work environments, debunking the myth of the glamorous Hollywood lifestyle. “Talent is ageless; if you can write or direct it doesn’t matter how old you are,” Milam said. “For executives, it’s a younger person’s game because you’re working 18-20 hour days. At 21, you can put up with a lot of that abuse. “But at 33, you sort of have too much respect to put up with that kind of abuse.” However, the fluidity and lack of a strict structure make it doable to move up in the career, according to Russell-Shapiro. “We’re the sellers, the studios are the buyers,” Russell-Shapiro said. “Our job is to find ideas to sell to the studio. There’s no rules, which is good and bad. One of the exciting things is that you just figure it out. “Produce something. Take it as far as you can. It all starts with finding ideas and going from there.” Unkeless said the more difficult part ensues: actually getting
computer parts or the seams of clothes as types of skeletons.” The artistic contributions of the exhibit are also used to represent the political statements and personal feelings of the artists. Chloe Lane, senior in architecture, said that she was surprised at the ideas expressed by the exhibit. “I never would have thought that the collection could display works from such a broad range of topics,” Lane said. “Who knew that bones could be used to express political ideas like feminism?” The exhibit is an opportunity to get a glimpse of the cultural opportunities that Knoxville has to offer, and
Lee said she hopes it will initiate more cultural projects throughout Knoxville. “The ‘Ossuary’ shows the amount of artistic initiative in Knoxville,” Lee said. “There is plenty of room for more of it in our community.” The ‘Ossuary’ gives a new perspective on the definition of a skeleton, and it provides a message that hope and beauty can be found in the most unlikely places, attendees said. “This exhibit will open your eyes to a different point of view,” Lee said. “It shows us how we can see art in nearly any object, even in bones.” The “Ossuary” will be on display in the UT Downtown Gallery through Oct. 26.
the rights to a project and then selling it to a studio. He tied in his experience with “Hunger Games” to illustrate this part of the job. “With the ‘Hunger Games,’ every producer had an hour with Suzanne (Collins) and it was just talking about why you really thought the book was special and how you would proceed to make that movie,” Unkeless said. “A really bad version of that movie could have been made where it’s really exploitative and violent. “You first have to sell yourself as someone who will really uphold (the author’s) vision.” After hearing about the hardships involved in the field, an audience member asked, “What gets you through it? What keeps you going?” In his response, Milam cited his mom’s theater managing job and how he spent his days in the production room just watching films. “It’s a love of movies,” Milam said. “What keeps me going is being on a movie set and thinking, ‘This is cool, I’m part of a process. I’m part of what made this happen.’ “I hope there’s some other little kid out there watching this movie and thinking ‘How did they do that?’”
Milam also emphasized the importance of passion and loving what you do. “People ask me all the time, ‘If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing?’” Milam said. “If your answer is not ‘I don’t know what else I would do,” then you shouldn’t do it. Because this is a hard business. Unless you have that passion, you’re going to burn out.” Bill Larsen, Ph.D. professor of English and cinema studies, had Milam in his screenwriting class and said it was evident he would make it in the film business. “He was so sincere about what he wanted to do,” Larsen said. “I knew he was going to make it. He wouldn’t take no for an answer.” Christie Caldwell, a senior in journalism and electronic media, said the panel also served as a good networking opportunity where she was able to learn a lot about the field. “I really enjoyed it; it was interesting to see how young they were and how they got into Hollywood producing,” said Caldwell, who hopes to go into film editing and eventually move to Hollywood. “It was very informative and encouraging. “(The business) is hard but if you’re passionate about it, it’s worth it.”
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Holly Hambright ladles chicken and rice soup into tasting cups during the grand opening of Holly’s Corner on Oct. 4.
Holly’s Corner adds neighborhood flavor Hannah Cather Photo Editor Happy Holler, a sliver of commercial lots surrounded by a predominately industrial area, welcomed a new restaurant to the neighborhood on Oct. 4. Holly Hambright extended her business from Bearden and opened a new location on Central Street. On the same block as her sister’s bakery, Magpies Cakes, Hambright now occupies the space left vacant after Central Street Books relocated. While “books” remains visible, the temporary sign reads “Holly’s Corner” and the space is certainly hers. Booths line the left portion of the area, wooden tables of various sizes fill most of the dining area and a bar occupies the other side. The white walls and dark wooden accents unify the entirety of the restaurant. A portrait of Holly and company posed like “The Last Supper” hangs in a window, and covers of “The New Yorker” that hang above the booths are the only decorations in the space. Its design and details, done
by former UT architecture professor Charles Draper, the restaurant needs little else since the food speaks for itself, said Happy Holler customer Alex LaGraff. LaGraff is familiar with Hambright’s capabilities because she catered his wedding reception. “I liked the pimento cheese the best,” LaGraff said. For the celebratory opening, Hambright offered a menu tasting with a price tag of only $5. “I’m only going to charge while the food lasts,” Hambright said. “We’re donating the money either way.” Salads, “famous” candied bacon and multiple dips were just some of the options to grace guests’ tastebuds. In addition to the buffet, soup “shots” of creamy mushroom and chicken and rice were served by employees milling about the space. Jenna Hancock, one of two soup waitresses, has worked with Hambright since February. “I’m a South Knoxville native, so I’ve known about Holly’s for my whole life,” Hancock said. “I actually live right behind here, so it’s really cool that this is
opening up. “I’m excited about there being such good food in Happy Holler.” Marion Forbes, one of Hambright’s daughters, was on hand to greet guests, but stayed away from the food. “I’m a picky eater, so it’s kind of ironic since I don’t really like lots of the things she makes,” Forbes said. “It’s nothing against her, she’s just stopped taking my opinion after awhile. My sister eats everything though.” The family is full of culinary creators. Forbes works with her Aunt Peg at Magpies Cakes, the bakery beside Holly’s Corner, and her sister works full time with their mother. “My mom’s mother, Grandma Hazel, cooked all of the time,” Forbes said. “(Holly and Peg) got everything from her and spawned in their own directions.” LaGraff said he was delighted by the addition of a delicious local restaurant. “We live two miles from here, and it’s nice to see new restaurants come to the area,” he said. “It’s kind of like a revival.”
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Redevelopment of the Strip begs for creative student input Dean’s List by
Katie Dean
During the two and half years I’ve been at UT, I’ve heard a wide variety of complaints about the Strip. Professors and staff think it looks dirty and dilapidated, while students complain about the lack of parking and the need for bike lanes. The Strip is just one of those things that we get so used to looking at that we fail to realize how much better it could be. Thus the city of Knoxville is on a mission to do just this: after football season this year, they plan to start construction on what they call The Cumberland Project. This initiative is an extreme makeover of Cumberland Avenue that entails an overhaul of not just the actual road, but the aesthetics of the Strip looks as a whole. Plans include making Cumberland two lanes and adding larger, nicer sidewalks and crosswalks that will make it more pedestrian and bike friendly. Ultimately, the hope is that this project will transform Cumberland Avenue into a “to place” and not just a “through place.” While the city expects this to boost the local economy and rejuvenate interest in the Strip, the project will have direct influence on the lives of students at UT. Fortunately, students have a fantastic opportunity to let the city of Knoxville know how they really feel about this project. The Howard Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy is working with the city to make your voices heard by hosting a Parking Policy Challenge on Oct. 12. The goal of this event is to bring students together to discuss topics such as safety, transportation, student trends and problems parking – essentially all things related to the Strip. A survey about these topics is currently being circulated, and the results of it will drive the Policy Challenge and get participants thinking about ways to make the Strip better for those who use it most. For those of you who are thinking, “I have no idea what a policy challenge is, and there’s no way this pertains to me,” I encourage you to think again. Students and staff at the Baker Center have worked incredibly hard for the past few weeks to develop a program that students will find both fun and productive. The challenge will commence with a quick welcome and discussion about the results of the survey, and then the participants will have the opportunity to actually go to the Strip with student leaders and interview managers of the establishments. After that is completed, participants will return to the Baker Center for a pizza lunch and discussion about what they found during their interviews. The goal for the Policy Challenge is to truly get in touch with what the vendors on the Strip really think about the Cumberland Project and what they would like to see by the time it’s finished. UT students and Cumberland vendors are the two populations that will be most affected by construction on the Strip, so it is imperative that we work together to let the city of Knoxville know what we want for both parties’ future betterment. There are a slew of great things that can come out of this Policy Challenge, but it requires the support and participation of the student body. Not only will you meet new people and get a bunch of free food, but you actually have the opportunity to reach out to the city officials and let them know exactly what you think. It’s not every day that students have the opportunity to directly affect public policy and so clearly make their voices heard. The Strip is a huge part of our experience here at UT, and I encourage everyone to participate in the Policy Challenge. To register as a participant in the challenge just go to http://tinyurl.com/Strip-Challenge, and remember that registration closes on Wednesday, Oct. 9. This is your neighborhood and your city, so don’t let your voice go unheard. Katie Dean is a junior in political science. She can be reached at xvd541@utk.edu.
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Shutdown offers new appreciation for Smoky Mountains School of Sarcasm by
Kaila Curry In English class, my professor asked what we did not want to talk about in our upcoming opinion papers. A girl flung her hand into the air and responded, “Like the government, it’s totes too confusing and I will be on the struggle bus.” Her friend’s head jolted up from the drool on her desk, and a tiny light bulb went off inside her as she asked, “Like is the government shut down? What does that mean for me?” The guy up front startled the class with his response, as up to this point we had yet to hear his voice. “It means we can’t go hiking.” I had to laugh because, although that’s not all it means, he had a point. If you are anything like me, this recent government shut down has destroyed your upcoming hiking plans. My friends and I like to escape to the Smoky Mountains at least once a month, and this Sunday was on our schedule. This is the best time to go because fall is approaching, which
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ible view. The top of The Chimney’s is not only rewarding because of the climb up but also thrilling because one slip too close to the edge could be fatal. That’s why I wouldn’t recommend climbing it in the winter. There is a trail to the top instead of taking the climb but that’s for sissies. Sadly, if I were to drive up to the Smoky Mountains this weekend a park ranger would kindly ask me to leave until further notice. That’s not as bad as the millions of people that travel from all over the world to see the Smoky Mountain leaves change color. October is the park’s second busiest season and with the park being closed they are estimated to lose millions in tourism revenue. According to WBIR, Blount County officials are working hard to reopen the park on their own by using Blount County Police officers to maintain the park until federal Park Rangers can return. If Blount County can pull it off or if the government reopens, then you will find me next Sunday hiking The Chimney Tops and posting pictures on Instagram of the newly changed leaves, foreshadowing the cold winter ahead of us. Kaila Curry is a freshman in English. She can be reached at kcurry6@utk.edu.
After two hated coaches, Jones recalls power of tradition Uphill Both Ways by
Nate Talbot I took my tour of UT on Sept. 5, 2007. It was the beginning of my senior year of high school, and the day this New Yorker fell in love with the Volunteer Tradition. Since then, UT has hired three new football coaches, each of them different to the extreme. We started off with the aggressive and extremely controversial hire of Lane Kiffin. He represented a fundamental shift for the program in that he was the first head coach to not come from the “Tennessee Family.” From publicly accusing Urban Meyer of illegal recruiting to adorning our boys in black uniforms for the South Carolina game in 2009, Kiffin infuriated the old guard of Vol faithful. A few months later, he made a sneaky departure for Southern California, confirming the alumni’s worst fears and establishing himself as the most hated human being in the state of Tennessee. Say what you want about Kiffin, but he could recruit; his year here invigorated the young Tennessee fans as much as it irritated the old ones. To players, Kiffin was the consummate businessman. He expected results, and he could come down like a sledgehammer when his expectations weren’t met. He didn’t give off a vibe of caring about the
players, the university or its fans as much as he cared about winning. Volunteer fans everywhere insisted that the next hire be from our own, but they were met with quite the opposite. Instead, we hired the son of University of Georgia coaching legend, Vince Dooley. Derek Dooley promised to not repeat the actions of Kiffin, though he never did well enough to have the option. While we were all licking the wounds of Kiffin’s all-talk demeanor, we hired a lawyer. Not only did he actually pass the Bar exam, but he looked and sounded like a smooth-talking advocate too. He always said exactly what he meant and made certain not to get himself or the university in hot water. He carried a briefcase to games, and Total Frat Move ranked him as one of the 10 “Frattiest Coaches in America” because of his flawless swoop. The big boosters to the university loved Dooley and his family; he was smart, witty and extremely professional; plus his mother was downright hilarious. She would crack jokes about Derek and her husband. Losing her sincerity and charm was more of a detriment than losing her son. If nothing else, Derek Dooley was the safe rebound dentist for UT, a heartbroken single woman who lost her traditional dignity to a skater punk bad boy named Lane Kiffin. After three dismal seasons at the helm, Dooley was released. The intense search for a new coach began in earnest after the Vanderbilt loss last season. Coming again from outside the “Tennessee Family,” Butch Jones has gone
to extreme efforts to make himself as much a part of the Tennessee family as he is the trademark leader of it. Phillip Fulmer sums up Jones’ approach nicely: “We’re not trying to build a tradition, we’re trying to get one back.” Not only has Butch met with campus student leaders to help encourage undergraduate attendance at games, but he has worked with the university and professors to strengthen his bonds with the academic side of the university. During an afternoon practice in late September, he brought our most recent shining knight – Phillip Fulmer – back into the picture. Extending an invitation to the Hall of Fame coach represents the passion Jones has for our traditions. Butch is young, ambitious and extremely capable of leading this team, and I am thrilled that he wants to learn from one of our greatest former coaches. Fulmer was the last coach to lead us to greatness – he led us to the National Championship in 1998 – and continues to love this university. During his visit, Fulmer extended his own hand to Jones, saying, “Anything I can do to help.” After five years, three coaches and 34 losses, I can honestly say I trust Butch. He’s the first coach since Fulmer to invest in tradition, and if the Georgia game is any indication, it will be more than enough to help. Nate Talbot is a senior in mechanical engineering. He can be reached at ntalbot1@utk.edu.
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means that the uniform green leaves are changed to a near-blinding array of vibrant fall colors. I enjoy driving through the Smoky Mountains where my friends and I blast Fleet Foxes in the car with the windows down and our hands dangling out. On a typical Sunday we will enter the trails with a small bag of water and John Muir’s childlike sense of wonder. My personal favorite trails to hike are Mount Le Conte and The Chimney Tops. Each one is unique, difficult and completely worth getting to the top to see the breath-taking overlook. Mount Le Conte is the highest mountain in Tennessee with a height of 6,594 feet. It takes about eight hours to hike if you do it in one trip; you can spend the night near the top if you reserve a spot in the lodge ahead of time. Mount Le Conte is not just a hike to the top; there is a wide range of scenery on the way. For example, about 2.2 miles into the hike you will find Alum Cave, which is really a concaved bluff. In the warmer seasons water drips from the top of it and in the cooler months it freezes to large icicles. The Chimney Tops is always my first choice because I enjoy rock climbing to the top. It’s a bit shorter of a hike than Mount Le Conte, but it still has an incred-
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THE DAILY BEACON • 5 Arts & Culture Editor Claire Dodson
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Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Cortney Roark
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Hip-hop all-stars perform at Vandy Portuguese group gains popularity Cell Waller III Staff Writer My Commodore Quake experience was eventful to say the least. Commodore Quake is Vanderbilt’s annual music festival and this year’s may have been the biggest yet. Following in the tradition of Quake’s past, the concert was headlined by two of the most prominent hiphop artists today: Wale and Kendrick Lamar. This is similar to last year’s show which included J. Cole and Childish Gambino. As you can imagine, I was extremely excited for the show up until I found out the date of it. Instead of holding the show on a Friday night, as it has in the past, Vanderbilt chose instead to hold the concert on a Thursday, sending me into a frenzy finding a mid-week ride to Nashville. Once I found a fellow attendee I could ride with, Thursday immediately turned into the busiest day of my semester filled with class and homework up until our 3:30 p.m. departure time. Once I made it past these hurdles, I found myself in the packed Memorial Gymnasium, Vanderbilt’s basketball arena, about to experience what I hoped to be the show of a lifetime. Wale served as the first act in the concert and set the tempo for the entire show. Starting his performance by proclaiming that he would be
the energy for that night’s show, he delivered on that promise. He began his performance with his biggest hit to date, “No Hands,â€? followed by a string of some of his other popular songs. After he had the crowd’s attention, Wale decided to come off the stage by walking around the audience, even giving a few people handshakes while performing, myself included. Once he did this and had the crowd at bay, he returned to the stage to slow the show down with his love ballad, “Bad.â€? He continued with a string of slower songs before ending his show by performing with his verse from the “Rack City (Remix)â€? and his regional anthem “Baitâ€? in the Vanderbilt football jersey he changed into towards the end of his set. Following Wale’s performance and a brief intermission, hip-hop’s new golden boy Kendrick Lamar took the stage to give a show that people would never forget. He began his perfor• Photo courtesy of Tara Sripunvoraskul mance with some of the bigger songs off his debut Kendrick Lamar performs at Commodore Quake, studio album “good kid, Vanderbilt’s annual music festival, on Oct. 3. Lamar, m.A.A.d cityâ€? including the along with Wale, headlined the annual event. track “Backseat Freestyleâ€? and “The Art of Peer Pressure.â€? tracks “P&Pâ€? and “HiiiPower.â€? hit songs, to these same artists Buildling off the momen- He also allowed the crowd to having smaller, more persontum Wale started, Kendrick get involved by singing the cho- able records that some memhad the crowd eating from the ruses along with him. Kendrick bers of the audience preferred. palm of his hand once he began then concluded his perfor- They fed off of the energy from to perform his hits, such as mance with two of his bigger this mostly college crowd and “Poetic Justiceâ€? and his verse songs “Swimming Poolsâ€? and turned this experience into one from the A$AP Rocky song “m.A.A.d cityâ€? before return- many will have trouble forgeting to the stage to give an ting. “(Expletive) Problems.â€? Once he had the people encore with his song “Cartoons Cell Waller III is a sophoright where he wanted them, and Cereal.â€? more in sports manageOverall, Commodore Quake he then turned the huge venue ment. He can be reached at was a concert experience that into a intimate setting by percwaller5@utk.edu. had something for everybody. forming lesser known songs From the big name acts with from his mixtape days, like the
said. “So here it’s kind of hard to unify a nation with Heaven and Hell in children’s games and it be OK.� The picnic also featured a “capoeira� demonstration, which is a Brazilian fight dance. This was demonstrated by Joe Williams, professor of evolutionary botany, and two of his “capoeira� students, Nate Barrett and Andre Hayter. The “berimbau,� a Brazilian instrument, was played during the demonstration while students formed a circle, clapped and sang along. “I really like the aspect of cultural exchange,� said Williams, whose “capoeira� name is Contramestre Avestruz. “I would like to see (’capoeira’) maintain Brazilian roots. “I think it has a lot to offer the U.S. It is all about community and people relating to each other inside a circle.� Different variations of “caldo,� or soup, were made by Martin for the picnic. Among these were a pumpkin, vegetarian and bean caldo to be topped with “cebolinha e salsinha,� or green onions and parsley. The featured dessert, “brigadeiro,� was made by Portuguese students and is comparable to a thick chocolate pudding. Paton Fellows, executive board member of CLIP, welcomed members old and new, as well as nonmembers. CLIP hopes to grow as a club and plans to host events including a tailgate, a soccer tournament and a celebration for Carnival. “What’s in it for members is you get to meet Brazilians and it’s a great network experience to meet people,� Fellows, a graduate student in French and Portuguese, said. “We want to spread awareness about Portuguese culture through the community.� Anyone is welcome to join CLIP. Visit CLIP’s Facebook page or Portuguese.utk.edu for more information.
Cortney Roark Assistant Arts & Culture Editor A little bit of free-spirited Brazilian culture visited UT through Clube da Lingua Portuguesa’s Brazilian picnic Thursday. The first CLIP event of the year, the picnic offered insight into the culture of Brazil through games, food and music. Allie Symonds, junior in prepharmacy, attended the event and said it brought understanding into a culture that can sometimes be hard to pin down. “It allows us to interact outside of the classroom, so it’s more of a personal interaction and we’re just having fun and hanging out,� Symonds, a first-year Portuguese student, said. Brazilian versions of hopscotch and jump rope were featured games for students to play. Wannessa Martin, Portuguese lecturer, taught American students how to jump into the rope while it moves, a must in Brazilian double dutch. Hopscotch, or “amarelinha,� which means “little yellow one,� gave students a new take on the classic sidewalk game, while giving a cultural lesson from Brazil. Martin, who grew up in Brazil, said these kinds of learning experiences are some of the most valuable. “One of the most important things is that I am trying to show them how we play these games in Brazil,� Martin said. “Like hopscotch, for example. Here we have Heaven and on the other side is Hell, so because of Catholicism in Brazil it’s like we associate this with you when you’re growing up.� Symonds said she played hopscotch and found this version shows the vast cultural difference between Brazil and America. “I think (Brazilians) have more of an emphasis in their culture on religion, where here there are so many different religions,� Symonds
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Monday, October 7, 2013 Sports Editor David Cobb
SPORTS
Are these Vols worth the anguish? David Cobb Sports Editor The trek from the Neyland Stadium press box to the media center where post game interviews occur is a lengthy, usually routine haul. But on Saturday – moments after UT dropped a 34-31 overtime thriller to No. 6 Georgia – the elevator transported riders from one world to another. In the cushy press box high above Shields-Watkins Field, cheering is an offense that warrants ejection from the premises, so things remain fairly calm at all times. Media are separated from the emotion of what is occurring by a nearly sound proof set of windows that provide a relatively solemn working environment. But once the game concludes, reporters stream to the elevators, which take them to the main concourse for them to fight through the exiting crowd and navigate their way to a room designated for interviews. It’s a noticeable transition – even after lesser games – to step from quiet, luxury seating back into to the masses. On Saturday, the elevator took me to the scene of a tragedy unlike anything I’ve seen in my time at UT. Fans remained at their seats, staring lifelessly onto the field, where just minutes before, UT seemed on the verge of breaking a curselike streak of 18 – now 19 – losses to ranked opponents. One young boy adorning a gray Vols jersey fought tears and pushed away the consoling hand of his mother. Even older UT fans, those in their 60s and 70s who have witnessed the rise to ascension and subsequent downward spiral of the program firsthand, stood and watched the field, dazed by what just occurred. That’s because once a
third quarter field goal try by Georgia’s Marshall Morgan clanged off the upright to keep UT afloat, a sellout crowd seemingly made an emotional investment in the game. Considering the repeated gut-wrenching losses that UT football has suffered since 2009, it truly is remarkable that Volunteer faithful have any emotion left to invest. And for the tears and anguish suffered in Saturday’s aftermath, UT fans only have themselves to blame for investing so much when recent history tells them that their team is cursed. Alton “Pig ” Howard should not be blamed. The sophomore wide receiver played the best game of his UT career and gave a remarkable effort on the play that ultimately sealed UT’s fate. Justin Worley cannot be blamed, either. The junior quarterback orchestrated three scoring touchdown drives in the second half and played his best football of the season. And unlike former coach Derek Dooley so often could be, Jones cannot be blamed. The gumption he showed to go for it on fourth down three times in the second half is the reason the Vols came as close as they did to a monumental upset. Moments after an undoubtedly emotional locker room scene, the first-year UT head coach began his press conference by expressing what the fans at Neyland Stadium taught him on Saturday. “That’s why they’re the best in the country,” he said before specifically thanking the students. “I think what we learned is we need that environment. We’re going to need that. I need to challenge everyone. I need you to come to the South Carolina game.” If fans have anything left in the tank, this UT football team showed on Saturday that it might be worth obliging that request. David Cobb is a junior in journalism and electronic media. He can be reached at dcobb3@utk.edu or followed on Twitter @DavidWCobb.
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Grading the Vols vs. Georgia Sports Editor David Cobb and Copy Editor Dargan Southard covered UT’s game against Georgia on Saturday. They assessed grades for each position based on the group’s performance in the Vols’ 34-31 overtime loss to the Bulldogs.
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Justin Worley shook off a rough first half to execute in the most crucial situations of his UT career. The junior led the Vols’ offense on a trio of second half scoring drives that showed obvious improvement from early season mediocrity. He finished the game with more passing yards than UGA’s Aaron Murray, the SEC’s all-time passing yards leader. - David Cobb
With Marlin Lane out due to injury, it was Rajion Neal’s show to steal, and the senior running back more than delivered. The Fayetteville, Ga., native rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns; his second straight triple digit yardage game. Neal’s most prolific highlight came on one of UT’s three fourth-down conversions, a 43-yard scamper off a perfectly called pitch play. - Dargan Southard The pass catchers took a giant leap forward from last week’s relatively subpar performance. Pig Howard racked up 116 all-purpose yards. Marquez North and quarterback Justin Worley finally got on the same page for a 19-yard touchdown, and freshman tight end A.J. Branisel had a huge 28-yard reception on fourth down that extended a crucial drive in the second half. - DS
This unit provided Butch Jones with the necessary confidence to go for it on three important fourth down plays late in the game. Though Worley was technically sacked three times, the offensive line consistently provided him with enough of a pocket to comfortably make throws. - DC
Corey Vereen notched a huge sack on Murray in the third quarter with Georgia leading 17-10. This unit bottled up interior runs as it has done most of the season but did let Murray loose from the pocket for a 57-yard gain on the final play of the third quarter. A personal foul on Vereen aided the Bulldogs on their game-tying drive at the end of regulation. - DC
Dontavis Sapp played one of his best games of the year with Curt Maggitt still relegated to cheerleader duty on the UT sideline. Perhaps as important as his on-field performance was a motivational speech Sapp gave to the team in the locker room in the moments after the game. - DC
While two key wide receiver injuries hindered the Bulldog passing attack, the UT secondary still did an excellent job in limiting Aaron Murray to just 196 yards through the air and a 5.6 yard average per attempt. The UGA signal caller was still able to throw for three touchdowns, capitalizing on the Volunteers’ poor coverage on slant routes. - DS Jones has made it a point to have a nearly flawless special teams unit, and it appears Michael Palardy and company have responded positively. The senior specialist finished with a 51.2 yards per punt average, including a long of 65 just before the half. In addition, Jalen-Reeves Maybin continued his special teams success, blocking a punt late in the third quarter that Devaun Swafford returned for a score. - DS
Week Six GPA: The Vols earn a 3.45 for their performance against Georgia. Season GPA: Through six games, the Vols hold a football GPA of 2.85.
GAME RECAP continued from Page 1 “(Howard’s) beating himself up right now,” junior quarterback Justin Worley said after the game. “But we’re only halfway through the season. He can’t let that affect anything else he’s doing because he’s played phenomenally for us in the past few weeks.” Jones’ squad faced a 17-3 deficit at halftime, and the Bulldogs threatened to make it a threepossession game before Morgan’s 39-yard field goal clanked off the post. Then, it was like a switch went off for the “smokey” gray-clad Vols. Worley led his team down the field, connecting on a 19-yard circus catch by true freshman wideout Marquez North in the corner of the end zone to trim the lead to 17-10. “We never gave up,” Worley said. “We were down 17-3. It could have easily been 24- or 31-3.” Not long after, a pair of true freshman tied up the contest when linebacker Jalen ReevesMaybin rummaged through to block a punt, which was returned 15 yards to the house by
walk-on Devaun Swafford—his second touchdown of the season. “We expected to block a punt,” Jones said. “We work hard on it every week. We talk about winning in special teams and we spend an inordinate amount of time in the special teams game.” A sellout crowd of 102,455 filled Neyland Stadium with electricity and booming echoes of Rocky Top. “It was amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a crowd get that animated,” said Neal, who finished with 28 carries for 148 yards and two scores. “It was electric in there.” The Vols’ chances took a shot on the final play of the third quarter, when the usually pocket-stationed Murray scampered for 57 yards through the heart of the UT defense. Georgia took a 24-17 lead on a three-yard plunge by Brendan Douglas to open up the fourth. It was that adverse moment that seemed to bring out the Vols’ best. Immediately following, Tennessee marched down the field and converted a fourth-and-1 with a 43-yard pitch to Neal. A 16-yard strike from Worley to Jason Croom set up Neal’s one-yard score that knotted things up at 24.
The gutsy play-call by Jones to pitch to Neal was the first of three fourth-down conversions in the evening. “We have the best offensive line in the SEC,” Jones said. “That’s what we believe, so we’re going to (go for fourth downs).” A combination of the deafening Neyland crowd and a stiff defensive effort forced a Georgia punt midway through the fourth. What followed was a drive that, at the time, looked to be etching its place on the long list of unforgettable UT football moments. Worley led a 13-play, 80-yard drive over the span of 6:42 — including two fourth-down conversions — that gave UT the lead with less than two minutes left. In the end, the chaotic ripping down of the goal posts was put on hold. Murray, now the all-time SEC career passing yards leader, couldn’t be stopped. But the atmosphere inside Neyland Stadium is one Jones is calling upon his fans to bring more frequently moving forward. “We’re going to need that (atmosphere),” Jones said. “I need to challenge everyone. I need you to come to the South Carolina game. We’re on (Fall) Break and our team needs it.”