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Roundtable to discuss income inequality Claire Dodson Staff Writer UT’s Department of Political Science will host a discussion tonight at 7 p.m. in the Baker Center’s Toyota Auditorium to explore the topic, “The Political Origins and Consequences of Inequality: A Roundtable.” The discussion will feature four college professors from various universities interested in income inequality: Joe Soss, Fred Solt, Nita Rudra and UT’s Nathan Kelly. “We’re talking about people's lives here — their abilities to meet their basic needs and pursue their dreams,” Soss, professor at the University of Minnesota, said. “We’re talking about questions of social justice and who gets, what, when, how — about what should be rewarded in our society and in what proportions.” These four panelists will talk about inequality as it relates to politics and political influence. They will discuss how income levels affect who is in power and which issues are addressed at a given time. “The United States is considerably more unequal than nearly any other rich democracy,” Solt, assistant professor at the University of Iowa, said. “This has lots of effects. For example, as inequality has increased, class mobility has declined — the wealthy have been able use their money to provide their children with more and better opportunities than anyone else can afford.” This relationship between income and influence/opportunity is one that these professors have explored in depth for a long time. “When I was in graduate school, I learned for the first time that inequality had been rising steadily for two decades,” Kelly, an associate professor in political science at UT, said.
“Anytime you see a social outcome that’s been moving so consistently in one direction for such a long time, it’s something to be curious about.” Jana Morgan, an associate professor of political science at UT and the moderator of the discussion, thinks UT students will benefit from attending the event and taking advantage of the question and answer session at the end. “The roundtable will give students a chance to hear about a critical political and economic debate from experts doing cutting edge research on the topic,” Morgan said. “We all have opinions about politics and inequality, and the roundtable will offer a chance to connect opinions to evidence.” This issue is especially timely, as many college students will soon have the opportunity to vote for the next president. Inequality plays a major role in many of the issues the U.S. will be facing in the coming years, and some of this inequality directly affects college students. “The distribution of resources is a fundamental debate in politics and much political competition is essentially rooted in the question of who gets what,” Morgan said. “Therefore understanding how politics affects this central outcome is really important for gaining insight into political competition and for considering how politics affects our lives.” If UT students feel like their voices are not being heard, Solt explains that inequality plays a major role in that. “If college students are tired of feeling that no one in government is looking out for people like them, they need to understand that economic inequality is a principal reason why,” Solt said. “Getting income inequality back under control, and so making the government more responsive to ordinary people, is going to be a major challenge for the foreseeable future.”
(L-R) Joe Soss, Nate Kelly, Fred Solt and Nita Rudra
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Students discuss questions with other students across the state during the first presidential debate on Oct. 3. Students can watch a debate between College Republicans, College Democrats and Students for Liberty on Thursday in the UC’s Shiloh Room at 7 p.m.
Students hold political debate David Cobb Assistant News Editor Lynn University, the University of Denver, and Hofstra University — all host schools of the 2012 presidential debates. Throw UT into that category as well. Barack Obama and Mitt Romney aren’t coming to Rocky Top, but representatives from UT’s College Democrats, College Republicans and Students for Liberty are having a debate of their own tonight in the Shiloh Room of the University Center. The event is called “Pizza and Politics.” It starts at 7 p.m. and is open to everyone. “For the most part, people who are involved in the College Republicans,
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Democrats or Students for Liberty, we’re unusual people,” Justin Hickerson, College Republicans president, said. “We’re not the norm in terms of involvement with political campaigns, and just interest in politics in general. “... Hopefully this debate will bring in people who aren’t as interested in politics, because it’s a setting where they’re surrounded by their peers and having a discussion about politics, and who is going to be elected. They’re not watching Barack Obama and Mitt Romney debate on some stage in New York. They’re getting to see it happen in real life with their peers, and that’s really important.” The Government Affairs committee of
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SGA and The Honor’s Council are sponsoring the event alongside the three student political groups. “I expect that the event will really highlight the differences between not only the two candidates, but between the two major political parties, as well as the (Students for Liberty),” Jennifer Baldwin, College Democrats president, said. “I think it will show a clear difference between what our parties stand for and what our future is for the country.” Those differences will be expressed through discussion of the economy, healthcare, education and foreign policy. See PIZZA & POLITICS on Page 2
Personal statements are among the many types of writing that may mystify students. Fortunately, UT’s Career Services is offering a program to help out. The seminar on successful personal statements will take place today from 4 to 5 p.m. in Dunford Hall. The session will specifically focus on writing personal statements for graduate school and professional school admissions purposes. The session will be taught by Stephanie Kit, the associate director of Career Services. “(The session is) designed for students planning to apply to graduate school,” Kit said. “Students who are currently in the process or planning to go through it soon will probably find it most applicable.” She added, “I (will be) presenting information at this workshop designed to help students understand what type of information to include in personal statements for graduate school.” Personal statements are essays required by graduate schools as a part of the admissions process. “They give insight about candidates communication skills, motivation and goals to those who are making admissions decisions. They fill in some of the gaps about candidates that GPA and tests scores don’t indicate,” Kit said.
Kit also hopes that students will take away some of the key skills that will help them get into graduate programs. She will help students know how to get started on their statement and how to know what to write about. What to include, what not to include, brainstorming, the importance of beginning with an interesting introduction, resources for writing statements and examples of good personal statements are all things that will be covered in the session held today. “The staff at Career Services will critique students’ personal statements and offer them other assistance with the graduate school admissions process,” said Kit. Writing personal statements can be tricky for students to write. Students like Christina Lulich, sophomore in architecture, who haven’t written a personal statement for some time can benefit from the session. “The only time I’ve written a personal statement was for a scholarship application,” Lulich said. “So I haven’t written one since my senior year of high school.” For information about what Career Services offers, students can visit Career Service’s website at career.utk.edu. Career Services can also be liked on Facebook at “UT Knoxville Career Services,” and followed on Twitter at @VolCareers.
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CAMPUS NEWS PIZZA & POLITICS continued from Page 1 Matthew Carnell, freshman in chemical engineering, serves on the Government Affairs committee. He said the event has been in the works for two months. “It’ll be a great learning experience,” Carnell said. “You’ll learn more in-depth information about the views of not just the presidential candidates and their stances, but the entire party platform.” Former Knox County Commissioner and current UT journalism and electronic media professor Mark Harmon will moderate the debate. “No, I don’t think anything is going to get out of hand,” Hickerson said. “I can tell you with 100 percent certainty that nothing is going to get out of hand from our side. We’ve picked people that have been preparing for the debate and we’re going to
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have a good performance on Thursday night.” Baldwin and fellow College Democrat Joshua Stovall will handle the responses for their organization. “During election season there is always heated debate on a variety of issues, especially with the political parties being as passionate as they are about certain issues,” Baldwin said. “I would see healthcare, especially the healthcare reform, and probably the economy and jobs becoming hot topics in the debate.” Teams will have two minutes to respond to each question. “Mark Harmon will be a great moderator,” Carnell said. “He knows what he’s doing. He worked with Tennessee’s debate team and he’s moderated several debates before so he knows his way around this. He’ll keep things going in the right direction.” Election day is Nov. 6.
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New business dean appointed Staff Reports Stephen L. Mangum has been named dean of the College of Business Administration. He will begin serving on March 1, 2013. He is currently the senior associate dean at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business. “Dr. Mangum brings a broad range of administrative experience and a strong track record for leadership,” said UT Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Susan Martin. “He will help build upon the many strengths of the college.” Mangum will replace Dean Jan Williams who has served as dean since July 2001 and is retiring. “I am honored to be selected as the next dean of the College of Business Administration,” Mangum said. “I am mindful of the strong legacy
of the college, which has been built over the years, and the trust that is being placed in me to work with others building upon that legacy.” Mangum earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in human resource management from the University of Utah. He earned a doctorate in economics from George Washington University. He taught and conducted research at George Washington University before joining the faculty of The Ohio State University in 1983. He taught in the Department of Management and Human Resources for several years before managing the department. He has served as senior associate dean of the Fisher College of Business since 1996. From July 2007 to April 2009, he served as the college’s interim dean.
‘Barefoot Benefit’ race creates excitement and orange sweet tea. On top of that, the Barefoot Benefit team will be providing the Contributor standard “race food” consisting of bananas and East Tennessee residents are gearing up to other fruits. Rammer is anxious for the final turnout of sink their toes into the lush grass of Lambert race day with all the added festivities this year. Acres Golf Club in Maryville, Tenn., for the “We have added a ‘festival feel’ to the event, third annual Barefoot Benefit run. Barefoot Benefit is a charity 5K race and one emphasizing the musicians and food spread out mile run/walk event, where shoes are permit- on a Sunday afternoon,” she said. “I know we ted but not required in order to participate. are all so ready to finally see it in action.” Pilot, being the main sponsor of the event, The race begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October has donated all of the shirts and medals for the 21st. The all-day event will kick off with the first participants. There are also many other various businesses that have donated for the of six musicians at noon. raffle/prizes such as The musician line-up for Academy Sports, Nori, the day includes Jared Panera, Moe's, Runners Henderson, Karen Market and a few more that Reynolds, Kudzu, the are being left a surprise Josiah Atchley Band, Shake until race day. Ragg, Michael Whitesides Martin Leamon, junior and Son Duo, and Shelley in accounting, is excited May and Scott. for the participants to see Nicole Rammer, junior in what the Barefoot Benefit hotel, restaurant, and team has planned for them. tourism management, and “I’m excited to see how one of the event’s organizmany people come out to ers, is very excited about the event,” Leamon said. the musical guests perform“With the bands, all the ing at the race. great food and prizes, and “I am most excited for the fact that we’re giving the expansion of our chariback all the proceeds, I’m ty 5K/one mile Fun Run • Photo courtesy of Barefoot Benefit just ready to see how it into a large scale music festurns out.” tival this year,” Rammer Rammer is very proud of the team of stusaid. “We have gone from two musicians to six bands in the course of this year’s event and are dents that has helped organize this event for very proud to showcase local, experienced tal- months. “There are five of us that have been working ent.” hard since June to put all the pieces together All proceeds collected from participants will be donated to the Samaritan Place, one of 13 and we cannot wait to see the results this weeknursing homes in the nation that caters to hous- end,” Rammer said. “Looking back, we have worked with never dying energy to keep calm ing low-income, in-need seniors. Rammer is also hopeful for this year’s and achieve as much as possible.” To register, participants can go to www.bareturnout. “Last year we had about 175 runners and we footbenefit2012.edgereg.com or can sign up at raised just over $5,000 for the Samaritan the event beginning at noon. The costs for parplace,” she said. “This year our goal is to attract ticipating in the run are $20 for students, $25 for ‘Big Brother/Sister’ (includes little), and 300 runners and raise over $8,000.” The race is sponsored by Pilot, Petro’s Chili $30 for adults. and Rita’s Italian Ice. Petro’s will also be providing lunch to all of the participants with chili
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Thursday, October 18 Who: Rehab Where: Cotton Eyed Joe When: 6 p.m. Price: $7 Rob’s View: If you’re anything like me, you like country music and hiphop music, but more than anything, you like them mixed together. Well, I’ve got some great news for you. Rehab, the band famous for their “Bartender Song,” will fulfill all your rap/country needs this Thursday. If you’ve never been to Cotton Eyed Joe, you need to experience it at least once. Words truly cannot do it justice. This unique band at this unique venue should be a great experience and a good place to get weird.
Friday, October 19 Who: Zombie Movie Marathon Where: Ijams Nature Center When: 6 p.m. Price: $10 Rob’s View: Get in the Halloween spirit by watching multiple zombie movies at Ijams Nature Center. You get to see a classic horror film in “Night of the Living Dead” and a great British comedy in “Shaun of the Dead.” Couple those two with four local horror films and this has the makings of a great night. If you scare easily, you may want to bring an extra pair of pants. Who: Meiko Where: Preservation Pub When: 6 p.m. Price: N/A Victoria’s View: Indie rock/pop singer Meiko is just the right balance. The Los Angeles songstress pairs her cool, smooth voice with upbeat, techno/pop melodies to create a uinque sound that is easy for any music fan to enjoy. Check out her song “Leave the Lights On.”
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Who: Miss Tess and the Talkbacks with Thomas Bryan Eaton and Hobson’s Choice Where: Boyd’s Jig and Reel When: 10 p.m. Price: Free Victoria’s View: Miss Tess and the Talkbacks takes listeners back in time to the era of saloons and speakeasies, with their lead singer’s Zooey Deschanel-like voice and a smooth sound. You’ll be asking for your whiskey on the rocks before the show is over.
Sunday, October 21 Who: Mutemath Where: Bijou Theater When: 8 p.m. Price: $24 - $26.50 Rob’s View: Mutemath’s U.S. tour makes a stop in Knoxville this Sunday at the Bijou Theatre. The band has a synthesized soft rock feel that is very energetic and promises to keep you rocking into the night. Seeing Mutemath is a great way to top off the weekend. Female fans say the lead singer is fine, so there’s that too.
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Energy crisis permanent problem Emily DeLanzo Managing Editor I feel like a boxing match would have been an appropriate end for the embarrassing political fiasco I witnessed Wednesday evening. President Obama and Governor Romney spent an hour and a half showing not only the American people but also the world how inconsiderate Americans are of each other. These two highly educated grown men talked over one another on issues like Libya, immigration reform and the Lily Ledbetter Bill. The highlight for me came at the beginning, with Obama almost immediately bringing up alternative energy ideas in relation to future jobs for recent graduates. And I was disappointed. As opposed to hearing proposals and ideas for a green switch on a national level, I heard nonsense. Clean coal, the proposed Keystone Pipeline, increased drilling on government-owned lands. Instead of progressing forward energy-wise like the rest of the developed world, Americans stick to their guns and oil and hesitate to see any change in energy. America is a 21st century nation relying on 19th century fuels to survive. Our addiction to nonrenewable energy, specifically crude oil, has crippled America and its development. What once aided and pushed America to the Industrial Revolution has now devolved Americans into a bunch of whiny addicts reliant on coal and crude oil like cracked out prostitutes. Dependence on fossil fuels, both domestic and foreign, creates problems on multiple dimensions. Price gouging at the pumps and wars on foreign land are only the tip of the iceberg. Energy problems start at home with the push for clean coal and natural gas.
Tennessee managed to make international news a few years ago after the coal ash flurry spill in Kingston, Tenn. In 2008, over a billion tons of clean coal byproducts entered watersheds and homes after a TVA holding tank ruptured. You can remove some chemicals, add a few filters, slap a new label on the idea and suddenly coal has evolved from a historically relevant energy source to a game-changing revolutionary idea. Clean coal is still an oxymoron. The money poured into research with clean coal is only a temporary solution to a permanent problem. Solar, wind, geothermal, tidal, nuclear, I don’t care. The next administration needs to encourage anything but nonrenewable energy. America’s need for energy will not decrease anytime soon without making citizens go through a major lifestyle change. Research and development for greener energies need to be made a priority more than a pipeline that won’t solve our problems. In a nation like ours, comfort is always a priority. Carpooling is for poor people, and oversized vehicles remain a symbol of socioeconomic status. With that mindset, fossil fuels will remain a priority. American Flag Shot 1 part creme de cacao, white 1 part curacao, blue 1 part grenadine Fill the shot glass 1/3 of the way with grenadine. Using the back of a spoon, pour in the white creme de cacao. Use the same technique to fill the final 1/3 with blue curacao. Enjoy the effect. If you’re too impatient, just take a shot of Everclear. Numb your feelings during the next debate, and prepare yourself for an interesting four years regardless of the outcome. — Emily DeLanzo is a senior in environmental studies. She can be reached at edelanzo@utk.edu or followed on twitter at @EmilyDeLanzo.
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Education in arts critical to students Urb an La n d sca p e s by
Lindsay Lee Our education system is in absolute shambles. Poor policies from both sides of the aisle have completely changed the way education works in America and its purpose. All we hear about is how we are behind China, and how the students there are excelling, while students here are failing. Test scores are considered the ultimate metric for measuring how are students are performing. Math and literacy are practically the only subjects any legislator finds worth mentioning. Funding for subjects like art and music that cannot be easily tested by a bubble sheet is slashed across the country. But without regular, well-funded creative outlets at schools, students will never excel to be great Americans; they will simply be great test-takers. For many years I volunteered as a teaching assistant in the first grade at my local elementary school. At the beginning of the year, there was always an “About Me!” assignment that asked all the usual questions: what’s your favorite color, what do you want to be when you grow up, etc. One of the questions was always “what is your favorite class.” The vast majority of the time, students put down either art or music class. Public education has become increasingly rigid. Teachers are forced to teach to the test, left with no free time to be flexible with teaching methods or to let children explore topics that interest them. The arts have always been a release for students stuck at desks all day, but today these arts programs are more important than ever. The stress and pressure from being in such a tight system with strict expectations for performance is overwhelming. Without a release, students who are not naturally inclined
toward math or have a hard time reading begin to hate school. Countless children are left behind. Like most states, funding for arts education in Tennessee is decreasing every year. There is no incentive for teachers to go into arts education because of lack of resources, poor salaries, and the new evaluation system. Teachers who teach classes that are more valued in today’s education system have an easier time following the guidelines of evaluations. Arts teachers have to find ways to check all the boxes off for their evaluations, even if those boxes don’t make any sense with what they’re teaching. Arts teachers are also often evaluated by how well other teachers in math and reading are doing. It all makes very little sense. There are no signs of it getting any better. Obama is going forward with his education plan that takes away some of the rigidity of No Child Left Behind, but it still focuses on math and reading test scores above everything else. Romney plans to slash funding to “the arts” overall, whatever that means to him and the Republican Party. Tennessee legislators don’t seem to be planning on changing the teacher evaluation system any time soon. I’m a math major with very little artistic talent. But art, for me, has always been something I could turn to when everything else in life gets stressful. There is no feeling on earth that compares to aggressively throwing paint onto a canvas tacked to the wall. If you haven’t tried it, put down this Beacon and go do it right now. It will change your life. Keeping arts education in schools will introduce children to all the beauty and emotion of the world. Taking it away from children prevents them from becoming well-rounded, creative adults. Great test-takers will never make the best citizens. — Lindsay Lee is a junior in mathematics. She can be reached at llee26@utk.edu.
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I remember having an argument with a good friend which surprisingly rolled a few of our apartment mates into its fervor. The topic wasn’t abortion, hand gun control, or even if the best item on the McDonald’s Dollar Menu was the McDouble or the McChicken. No, the subject of our debate was whether or not a ceiling was still a ceiling in the event of a catastrophic event in which a building is knocked down and the ceiling is no longer discharging its ceiling duties. I remember arguing that it was not since most people observing the aftermath would probably say, “that was the ceiling” and not “this is the ceiling.” In the off-chance they chose the present tense of the verb “to be,” they were simply substituting that because “that which was the ceiling and is now reduced to a vestige of its purpose” is a little convoluted. I bring this up now because, looking forward to the morning after the presidential election when each party surveys its damage after a whirlwind night, I wonder what each party will see: will they see the shambled wreck of whatever they had built up not only as a winning strategy but also an identifying platform? Will they see their house, damaged perhaps by the wind and some stray branches, remain intact? Will their ceiling still be a ceiling? Contrary to the notion that the president’s platform is a useful predictor of what will happen, a large part of their proscribed plan of action depends upon two things. First, the geopolitical situation, which may force the president to refocus on terrorism or wars or recession or even utilize a recovery which allows them to expand their plans into
different areas. Second, it depends upon the Congress with which they will have to work. Based on this idea, I predict that no one will be happy with an Obama re-election. Now, I am not saying that Obama will necessarily be a bad president in a second term, but I believe that his second term will look an awfully lot like his first. Democrats were frustrated by the Republicans’ efforts at stonewalling them at nearly every turn. Republicans were frustrated that they were unable to stonewall Obamacare, and that they were unable to do much with the “Tea Party” momentum which got them into office two years ago. If we follow current trends and predict that the Democrats hold the presidency, in addition to their tenuous grasp on the Senate, and the Republicans hold their large majority in the House, then the elderly and the heavily medicated will wonder if they have been cursed to relive the last two frustrating years over again. It is possible, though unlikely, that Romney will win, the Republicans steal a seat or two in the Senate, and use that plus a few of the more conservative Democrats to actually get “things” done. Odds are, though, that a Romney administration would have better (but not that much better) luck than would Obama. And there is the little issue that you have to decide you actually want the things being done which you think Romney or Obama might do. So, in other words, the Republicans have worse odds but better outcomes than Democrats. Democrats, outside of a minor miracle or an improved economy, have the odds but are kind of like someone who is one of three callers to a late night radio show trying to do a Beatles tribute show — it’s still going to feel great to win, but you are probably just going to be reminded that it’s not 1963. — Greg Bearringer is a graduate student in history. He can be reached at gbearrin@utk.edu
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SGA holds ‘Conquer the Tide’ to raise excitement to nonprofit organizations such as the Knoxville Area Rescue Mission, the Love Kitchen and the Salvation Army. Second Harvest Food Bank works with 18 different East Tennessee Counties and feeds 165,000 people in need. Olive said SGA hopes to raise 200 cans for Second Harvest Food Bank at the event. “We’re trying to raise as much as we can,” Olive said. “Anything would be helpful, especially with the holidays coming up.” Students who attend “Conquer the Tide” will also receive two T-Credits for the Student Rewards program. T-Credits can help students get better seating at football and basketball games and other sporting events. Students can also receive free prizes and other rewards, including a monthly raffle, by gaining T-Credits. The SGA traditions committee has organized this event and been actively planning for over a month. The Traditions Committee branch of SGA helps inform students of the traditions on campus and hosts events for students, faculty, staff and other community members. Many of these events are held to promote school spirit, get students excited about upcoming games, and support UT’s athletic teams. “I feel like (“Conquer the Tide”) could become a tradition before the Alabama game,” Hillyard said.
Sarah Mynatt Staff Writer “Conquer the Tide,” a free SGA-sponsored event to help students get excited for this weekend’s UT vs. Alabama game, will be held Thursday in the Neyland Ampitheatre in front of the Alumni Memorial Building. “This event is meant to get everyone amped up about the game,” Taelor Olive, SGA Student Services Director, said. Local radio station Hot 104.5 will be at the event playing live music and giving away prizes. A Fusion tanning package, two polos from Rocky Top bookstore and a Walmart gift card will be among the prizes given away to the winners of trivia questions. There will also be three to four cornhole boards and other games at the event. “We’re here to try and keep spirits high and remind students why its great to be a Tennessee Vol,” Clay Hillyard, director of SGA’s Traditions Committee, said. Smokey will be at the event to pump students up for the upcoming rivalry game, and free food, including Chick-Fil-A and other donated food, will be provided. SGA will be collecting canned food items for Second Harvest Food Bank at the event, which is a local organization dedicated to distributing food
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Conn. band to play Square Room hour) drive from New Orleans to Knoxville, and we expect the audience to bring as much energy as we do,” Chris Henderson, the band’s singer and guitarist, said. “After (”Shake, Shake, Shake”) we have really pulled together as a band and begun pushing each other. It has really influenced the type of shows we put on. We will explore the musicality of each member. It should be fun.” When asked about their success as a band and whether or not they had “made it,” Henderson responded with a calm and composed reply. “I never really considered the threshold of ‘making it,’” he said. “We just set goals as a group, small and large, and try to achieve them. It’s cool, however, to see these goals realized, and along the way you happen upon fortuitous situations and opportunities.” The front man also had much to say on the music industry as a whole. “The music industry is basically just a people industry, and we value people,” he said. “That is how we came together as a band, as a matter of fact. Friends knowing friends. No matter how you look at it, music always comes back to the people. Isn’t that what we play for?” Students around campus are buzzing about the show. “I am a huge fan of live music in general, and to have Bronze Radio come play here so close to home should be a great experience,” Anthony Damico, junior in management who is planning to attend the show, said. “I have been listening to these guys for a while and I hope they finally start to gain some recognition around here.” Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
Bryan Jarnagin Staff Writer The stage is set for indie roots/rock band Bronze Radio Return to make their debut in Knoxville tonight at 7 p.m. at the Square Room for the “Scruffy City Ramble.” No less than a high-energy, unique show is to be expected as they have been touring across the United States gracing audiences with positive and exciting live music. BRR is a band of friends, based out of Hartford, Conn., that has seen recent success in the national spotlight for the use of their music in advertisements, most recently for the Nissan Leaf car, and television shows such as “American Idol.” Their third studio album, “Shake, Shake, Shake,” has had smashing success for an independently released record, entering in 2011 at No. 4 on the Billboard Northeast Regional Heatseekers Chart. The musicians from Connecticut and New York are no strangers to live performances, as they consider themselves to be a “live” band, meaning that their in-person performances will trump anything recorded in a studio. The group has played shows in front of President Barack Obama at a rally in Connecticut and at Austin’s South by Southwest music festival held earlier this year. Bronze Radio Return has also opened up for popular musicians such as John Mayer, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, and Buddy Guy. “This is our first time in the city of Knoxville, and we are all very excited. We are making the (10
A dancer performs in Ragamala on Oct. 4.
EMPLOYMENT AMERICORPS: Non-profit housing organization seeking an outgoing individual for an Americorps position helping low-income rural and urban families with homeownership. Service is for one year and includes a $12,100 living stipend, $5,350 towards school or student loans, health insurance provided. Make a difference in your community! Send resume or contact cosborn@khp.org for details. Knox Housing Partnership is an EEO Employer. CHILD CARE. NorthshorePellissippi area. Mons & Tues 2:30p-6:30p. Some Sun hrs. 3 darling children: 4, 10, and 13. School pickups, then playtime. Must be avail over the winter break. Non-smoker, good driver. Must have a car. Resume and refs reqd. Respond quickly! Lv msg at 406-2690. PT CLIENT CO-ORDINATOR POSITION Where: Jenny Craig WLC/9307C Kingston Pike Duties: Greet and Schedule clients; answer phone, Ring up, pull, check, and bag client food orders; stock and inventory food room; close register. Salary: $8/hr. Hours to cover: Sat 7:45-1pm. With possibility of additional Fri &/or Mon hours. Contact Michelle or Jo at 865-531-3353 or email Resume and available hours to mpayton.mp@gmail.com. Start ASAP or no later than 11/3/2012.
EMPLOYMENT Customer Service Representative $12.00 per hour. Serve customers by providing and answering questions about financial services. You will have the advantage of working with an experienced management team that will work to help you succeed. Professional but casual west Knoxville call center location, convenient to UT and West Town Mall. Full and part-time positions are available. We will make every effort to provide a convenient schedule. Email: hr@vrgknoxville.com Fax: (865)330-9945. Education Major wanted for tutoring 10 year-old girl on Fridays 3:30-6. $12/hr. Extra day each week possible. 865-675-0906, 709fox@charter.net First Baptist Concord After School Care is looking for childcare workers, must be at least 18 years of age to work in a Christian childcare environment. 15-20 hours per week during school years. Possible 40 hours per week during summer. Apply online at fbconcord.org or call (865)671-5559. First Baptist Concord/ West Lake FT/PT positions available. Teacher/ Teacher assistant/ floater. Professional Christian working environment. Flexible schedule. Call (865)288-1629 or email westlakewee@fbconcord.org
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Sports Editor Lauren Kittrell
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Assistant Sports Editor Austin Bornheim abornhei@utk.edu
Lady Vols look for offense Patrick MacCoon Staff Writer While the Lady Vols basketball team has focused a great deal on the defensive side of the ball since practices have officially begun, it doesn’t mean that they haven’t been keying on their offense as well. Due to the departure of five starting seniors from last season’s team, which advanced to the Elite Eight, the Lady Vols’ 2012-13 squad has looked to two returning upperclassmen to expand their role on the offensive end of the ball. Senior guard Taber Spani and junior guard Meighan Simmons will look to be key scorers on a team that hopes to tip-off the Holly Warlick era to a fast start. After the loss of Shekinna Stricklen, one of the team’s top three-point threats last season, defenses are expected to key on the outside for Spani and Simmons. However, the two are ready to take their game to new levels. “Over the summer I worked out really hard, and the past couple of days I’ve been trying to get in the gym and get extra shots and find other ways to score,” Simmons said. “Even in practice I’ve taken things I’ve done on my own and try to make the adjustments in practice with defense on me.” Simmons will return as one of the Lady Vols’ leading scorers. In her sophomore season she averaged 11.1 points per game and hit 51 three pointers, just five behind Stricklen’s season total. Spani was the more consistent of the two from long range, as last season she shot 40 percent from behind the arc. “You’re always going to be trailed and (will) never have any breathing room unless a defense is playing in a zone,” Spani said. “We’ve had to adjust, and as a player you want to maximize your full potential. I’m trying to take it off the bounce, do a lot of pull-ups and also (use) my strength to try and get into the paint and finish.” With their role growing in the offensive system this year, the team is also excited to see if All-SEC sophomore point guard Ariel Massengale has room to grow in her game. Massengale set the Lady Vols career record for most
assists by a freshman, as she dished out 164 total assists last season and finished second in the SEC with 4.9 assists per game. Despite a heavy burden on the team’s three top returning scorers’ shoulders to pick up where the graduated seniors had left off, they, along with senior guard Kamiko Williams, are also focused on being leaders and mentors on a team that includes five new incoming players. “Overall they’ve done great,” Spani said of the first year players for the Lady Vols. “Obviously it’s a learning curve for them, but it’s also one for us. We’re trying to play a different style as well. The veterans are trying to be really encouraging with them and supportive in bringing them along. It’s all a part of growing up and they’re doing very well.” Warlick so far is pleased with the progress the new additions have made, and the players have noticed the impact of some new Lady Vols as well. One of the four incoming freshman making her presence felt in practices so far has been forward/center Bashaara Graves. Graves, who was ranked fifth in the ESPNU Top 100 rankings for 2012, led Clarksville High School to a 37-1 record during her senior season. She filled the stat column, as she averaged 21.3 points per game, 11.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.3 blocks per game. “She’s moving up and down the court well and her post moves are far advanced for any freshman coming into this league,” sophomore forward Isabelle Harrison said about Graves. “She is also being vocal and being a leader herself as a freshman.” The Lady Vols appear ready to step into their new assumed roles this season, and also look to be one of the fastest teams in the country on defense. “I feel like this year it’s going to be about defense,” Simmons said. “We’re not going to be the tallest team, but we are the quickest team. Our defense is going to be something that really will help us out.” The first action back on the court for the team will be Thursday, Nov. 1, when they take on Carson-Newman College in an exhibition game.
Vols focused on ‘consistency’ Austin Bornheim Assisstant Sports Editor The hours are ticking down to kickoff on Saturday, and the Volunteers feel good about where the team is heading into the match-up against No. 1 Alabama. “We have had two really good practices, and I think there is a lot of excitement any time you bring in the No. 1 team in the country,” head coach Derek Dooley said. “It is obviously an exciting thing and a great opportunity and we are looking forward to an incredible challenge.” Vols offensive coordinator Jim Chaney believes the excitement at practice has helped the team in preparation for the Tide. “The kids are enjoying it and they are flying around having good practices,” said Chaney. “I am really excited about it, it’s good.” After a great game against Mississippi State, the Volunteers will look to get the ball in SEC Offensive Player of the Week Cordarrelle Patterson’s hands. “He is a very good football player, so you have to find ways to get him the ball,” Chaney said. “He seems to be good when you just hand it to him so maybe we will do that.” Patterson had 57 yards rushing on three carries, two receptions and a 98yard kickoff return against the Bulldogs.
The Volunteers’ defense has some holes to shore up before the Crimson Tide rolls into town if the Big Orange is going to slow down the No. 1 team’s offense. “They are a team that runs the football, so you better stop the run,” defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri said. “They are very big up front, they are very strong. Their running backs are extremely explosive. You have to be a sound defense.” In three SEC games, the Volunteers have given up 1,565 yards and 129 points. “You look at the kids, you see their highs and you see their lows, you see the consistency,” Sunseri said. “(We have to) understand that we have to be more consistent. There are times we are out there and we are playing darn good football and there are other times when we make a mistake or we reach or we miss a tackle.” Dooley is concerned about keeping his team levelheaded and consistent for four quarters of play. “The important thing is keeping a level of belief and a level of mental and physical stamina during the course of four quarters, because what makes them so good is that they will try and wipe out that belief that every team has when they play them about how physical they can play, the system they play and the disciplines,” Dooley said.
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Kelsey Floyd swims the 1000m fly during the Orange and White Intersquad Meet on Friday, Oct. 12.
Floyd sets high expectations Matt Magill Staff Writer Few athletes at Tennessee face the expectations that Kelsey Floyd does. The senior from Lexington, Ky., is counted on by her team to place in every event she swims in, but no one has higher expectations for her senior year than Floyd herself. Fresh off a strong showing this summer at the Olympic Trials in the 100 and 200 fly, where she qualified for the A final for each, Floyd is feeling more confident in her abilities than ever before. “It was cool to compete on that level,” Floyd said. “I’ve been to NCAAs and summer nationals before, but that was my first really big meet that I did really well at. That was exciting. It gave me a lot of confidence in what I can do. Going into my senior year, I know I can race with all of these girls for first and even compete internationally when this is over.” One of the stronger swimmers in the conference, Floyd expects to place in every race she competes in. While some athletes would shy away from such lofty expectations, Floyd has embraced them. “She’s really earned her way into that top spot,” head coach Matt Kredich said. “From the time she got here that’s essentially what she was working towards. I remember when we went to NCAAs her freshman year, we had a very good medley relay and her goal was to not feel like she was the weak leg. She wanted to be the strongest, the fastest and the one that we can depend on.
She saw that as being a role that she could work towards. She’s definitely there.” He added, “When we make a dual meet lineup or go to a championship meet, it’s really a luxury to be able to count on someone, and we can count on her.” Using her experience as a top swimmer, Floyd has been able to mentor a young Lady Vol squad by making them feel more comfortable with her calming effect. “I’m very similar to our freshmen in terms of my first two years,” Floyd said. “I was really hard on myself in terms of how practices went. If I had a bad practice, I was really critical of myself and got too down. I try to help explain what we’re looking for. You can get better even if you aren’t going a certain time. I think it always helps having someone who has done everything you’re about to do to let you know it’s okay. It’s nice having someone who’s done it and is calm about it.” Floyd returns to her hometown this weekend to face Kentucky and Indiana, but her real test will come this spring in March at SECs and NCAAs, especially with the recent addition of Missouri and Texas A&M to the SEC. “I definitely want to get an NCAA championship,” Floyd said. “That would be the coolest thing ever. I really want our team to keep doing really well. We had an amazing year last year and we lost a lot of seniors. That hurt, but we gained a ton of awesome freshmen. I just want my senior year for us to keep moving in a forward direction. It will be interesting to see. We’re already talking about what it takes to win SECs and what the points look like and what places we need people to get, and I’m really excited.”