Lack of gender neutral pronouns discussion at UT >>See page 3
Opinion: “It’s because some people live in Candyland.” >>See page 7
Jones discusses “impressive” Bama team >>See page 8
Costume supplier enters ‘act two’ Megan Patterson Arts & Culture Editor Ramona Didier has a photographic memory. Didier stood in her shop, Big Don the Costumier, surrounded by a seemingly endless stretch of racks of clothes and shared how she can simply look at an actor to fit them for costumes. “One girl did not know me at all and said, ‘Who’s that, doesn’t she measure us?’ And someone else said, ‘No, that’s just Ramona,’” Didier said. For more than 40 years, Didier has been providing clothing for school and church productions or for individual use. Big Don the Costumier recently moved from the store’s original location on S. Central Street to the current building at 121 W. Jackson, but the change in location didn’t bring a change in pace for Didier, who said she continues to stay busy and perpetually expanding. Didier’s passion for costuming and vintage clothing began with a family business. Her mother opened a rummage sale in the 1950s at the current Jig and Reel location. That haphazard sale grew into a rummage and antique store called “Big Don’s Elegant Junque” that moved to several locations throughout downtown Knoxville through
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the ‘50s and ‘60s. The red velvet barbershop chair that sits near the entrance to Big Don the Costumier is a relic from the old store, one that her father used to sit in beside the front door each day. Didier credited her perfectionism to her mother, who she said was known to turn down customers if she felt that her shop didn’t have something just right for their needs. The way Didier caters to the exact requirements of each customer is by keeping an enormous stock of costuming and clothing for any occasion. Each row of clothing moves into a different time period or theme, and Didier can lead the way down the winding path of racks and point out each item on the hangers. The journey begins at the front of the store with Victorian Era dresses Didier typically uses for musicals like “Oklahoma!” or “Hello, Dolly!” or portrayals of Southern Belles. Flapper garb from the 1920s follows and men’s renaissance costumes come up close behind. There are dresses for Cinderella and her stepsisters beside a rack holding clothing for pirates, civil war soldiers and Liberace impersonators. See BIG DON’S on Page 7
Costumes in stock at Big Don the Costumier. All Photos by Megan Patterson • The Daily Beacon
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Optional application essay still part of ‘holistic view’ for incoming freshmen Alahnah Ligon Contributor
As the number of freshman admitted to UT climbs to new heights, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions sought to introduce minor changes to application requirements for incoming students. High school seniors applying for Fall 2016 semester enrollment are now required to complete a personal statement along with their application, according to a recent press release from UT News. Director of Undergraduate Admissions Kari Alldredge said the personal essay offers UT admissions counselors information about a student that would otherwise be absent from the student’s application. “A personal essay is a prospective student’s opportunity to tell us who they are beyond
what we learn from test scores and transcripts,” Alldredge said in the release. “Test scores and grades are important, but we also consider the broad range of experiences and talents a student will share with our campus community.” With the new requirement came an apparent miscommunication between UT Administration, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and prospective students. Destiny Sirivong, an admissions counselor for UT, said “the only thing that has changed this year from previous years is that the letters of recommendation and personal essay are optional.” Some high school seniors, she explained, were not prompted to turn in a personal statement with their UT application and chose to leave the statement out completely. Sean Indelicato, senior at Sevier County High School and seeking to be an electrical engineering major, finished his application on
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Monday without his personal statement. “I talked to my (teacher) and I talked to my guidance counselor, and they said the (personal statement) will only help to get me into the school – not help me with scholarships,” Indelicato said. “I wasn’t too concerned about it. I decided not to do it.” Amanda Lucey, senior at Sevier County High with an undecided major, chose to turn in a personal statement but considered it a “redundant” part of the application. “I thought it’s better to write it than not write it, but it asks the same questions about community service, interests and awards that we already listed in the application,” Lucey said. “I don’t think it was necessary.” Additionally, students expressed confusion about expectations on the new “short answer” questions on the first year application to UT. The questions are referred to as “essays” on the application, but applicants are encouraged to answer in “a few short sentences.”
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It is late, you are tired and the paper you have been putting off is due tomorrow. Oh, and you are writing in a foreign language. This is the same challenge many of UT’s international students face on a daily basis in trying to learn and compete academically in their non-native language that is English. To help address this issue, The Department of English, UTK Writing Center, University Libraries and College of Arts and Sciences have announced a pilot program designed to assist international graduate and undergraduate students with writing-based coursework. The program will begin in the Spring 2016 semester and will include an ESL writing specialist to assist international students in perfecting their English writing skills. First developed by Writing Center director Kirsten Benson, the idea came after she noticed more and more non-native English speakers arriving at the center to improve their writing skills. More often than not, these students excelled in their coursework, but Benson still observed that without the proper guidance, the hurdle of writing in English soon became a deterrence to academic improvement. “This has the possibility of having a huge impact on the quality of the work that these
students are able to produce,” Benson said. “Hopefully, there’s such a great demand that we’ll be able to show that the university needs to continue this service.” When writing in a foreign language, a student’s difficulties stem from their native language and its similarities to English, Benson said. For native speakers of Romance languages like French or Spanish, which share the English alphabet, the transition can be much less jarring than that of a native Chinese speaker, which utilizes a system of radicals composed of well over 4,000 characters. For Brent Mallinckrodt, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, the challenge these students must tackle are more than he can imagine. “I can’t imagine writing scholarships in another language, and most of us can’t,” Mallinckrodt explained. “International students have to do that for every single assignment.” Should the pilot program prove a success, Mallinckrodt hopes that both international students as well as their advisors will be able leave the experience with a better understanding of English and the challenges it poses to those less familiar with it. Appointments can be scheduled starting Jan. 18. Students interested in scheduling an appointment or for more information on the project can contact the UT Writing Center at eslwritingctr@utk.edu.
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Tennessee General Assembly meeting ‘lacked discussion’ on gender neutral language
Heidi Hill
Assistant News Editor
On Oct. 13, the Tennessee General Assembly met with UT President Joe DiPietro and other university administrators to discuss the August posting of a gender neutral pronoun list in that month’s newsletter from the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Though the hearing was intended to address repercussions of the misnamed “policy,” the resulting conversation was more often than not “a scattering of topics” according to Chris Sanders, executive director of the Tennessee Equality Project. The Daily Beacon interviewed Sanders about his take on the state’s discussion (or lack thereof) of gender neutral language, finances for diversity initiatives and other areas of criticism from the Volunteer State’s governing body. The Daily Beacon: What is it like being in those hearings, and what’s been discussed thus far? Chris Sanders: “Yes, a special committee of the (Tennessee) Senate Education Committee met, and they talked about budgeting and diversity-related staff. They talked about diversity goals for the university; they talked about issues just on how programming is decided and its governance. They mentioned the pronoun issue a few times, but they never really discussed it. If
you go back and review Wednesday’s hearing, they said ‘we’re here because of this,’ but they didn’t really develop the issue. It wasn’t really attacked. There were a few comments from (DiPietro) that it wasn’t a policy, it never was a policy and that was really as far as it went.” DB: Was there any attempt by DiPietro to bring the discussion back to gender neutral language, sexual orientation or gender identity? CS: “Not especially, no. They kept saying ‘this is why we’re here,’ and the topic came up three or four times as just a phrase, but it was never developed, discussed, openly attacked — none of it. There were legislators there who asked questions about whether the campus climate is hostile to ‘pro Western civilization students,’ (meaning) those who are partisans of the traditions of the West.” DB: Were there any doubts raised by the Tennessee General Assembly as to how much money was put forth on such initiatives? CS: “Rep. John Ragan asked questions about what the goals of diversity were. And when there was no definite answer, he said if you didn’t have a definite answer, then how will you achieve a victory? And he was raising that question for number of reasons, but one of them was related to budgeting. How will you know when you’ve spent enough? How will we know we’re getting results for our dollars? Here’s the ironic thing
about this question: if there were a definite diversity goal, the right-wing folks would cry ‘quotas, quotas!’ which they hate. But I don’t think they actually want what they’re asking.” DB: This meeting came as a result of the pronoun list posted in a UT newsletter. What would you like to see UT and other universities do when matters of diversity or inclusive practices are questioned? CS: “I would like to see them do whatever it takes to make trans and gender nonconforming students safe on campus, and I think exploring a variety of programming makes a lot of sense. I think more public education is needed. The main thing I’m concerned about is that the legislature allows UT to determine through its students, faculty, administrators and Board of Trustees what’s best for UT. What I don’t want to see happen is the legislature reach in and handpick programs to eliminate.” DB: Did you see or hear any evidence that this could be the case? CS: “Honestly, the hearings wandered over so many topics, I have no idea what’s going to be in the full report to the Senate Education Committee. I guess we’ll know in a few weeks, but at this point, I couldn’t even begin to tell you what their plans are.” DB: You represented the Tennessee Equality Project at the hearing. Were you able to make any comments during the discussion, or did you just observe?
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CS: “I just observed, but we brought some gender nonconforming students that were able to speak to some senators before the hearing — I was glad about that. They will definitely have further conversations because it’s obvious that more education at the top is needed. To me, the hearing was really an excuse to hold hearings on UT about a lot of other things. I actually don’t think, in the end, they’re heavily focused on the gender neutral pronouns. They seized on that and the public controversy to review all kinds of other issues at UT they have concerns about.” DB: How have you seen students and other citizens respond to the criticism of the list and doubt that has been cast on diversity issues? CS: “I think for a lot of the general public the pronouns are new, even though they’ve been around for a very long time. I was very disappointed in the cartoon that the News Sentinel ran, critical of the happenings at UT, and the Tennessean ran a piece mocking the gender neutral pronouns as well. We lost to the media statewide on that, and that was very troubling. I think where the public can get on board is to say UT needs to choose its own programming. I don’t think they want the legislature determining the diversity training or censoring the content of such programs.” An official report from the Tennessee General Assembly’s hearing is scheduled for public release in two weeks.
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Mandolin Orange lights up the Bijou Katey Robinson Contributor
With the balcony closed off and about half of the first floor filled at Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre, folk duo Mandolin Orange put on an intimate and extremely enjoyable show last Saturday Oct. 17. Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin filled the extra theater space with their melodic folk harmonies. Even if this North Carolina duo is not selling out shows yet, they are without a doubt on their way there. “So there wasn’t a football game today, but we heard there was some beer mania festival going on,” Frantz said to the audience during the show. That would be the Knoxville Brewers’ Jam, and ‘beer mania festival’ sums it up pretty well. I left Brewers’ Jam that evening with just enough time to catch Mandolin Orange’s opener, Skylar Gudasz. A singer-songwriter from North Carolina, Gudasz played guitar and performed a set that evoked an old fashioned vibe; her music featured country influences which melded well
with Mandolin Orange’s slightly more mellow style. Later in the show, Gudasz came back on stage to join Frantz and Marlin in singing Bonnie Raitt’s “Your Sweet and Shiny Eyes.” Mandolin Orange themselves opened with “Old Ties and Companions,” the first track on Such Jubilee, their most recent album. The instrumental-heavy song wonderfully showcased Frantz on guitar and Marlin on mandolin. The duo played quite a few songs from Such Jubilee, pointing out that the album features several sad, slow songs despite what its name may suggest. In “That Wrecking Ball,” one of the more melancholic melodies from the album, Marlin muses that “every man holds a burden, his own beast by the horns.” The solemn vibe continued with “Blue Ruin,” which, according to Marlin, was inspired by the Sandy Hook shooting. However, the tempo soon picked up with a fantastic cover of Tim O’Brien’s “Look Down That Lonesome Road” and, a personal favorite, Mandolin Orange’s original song “Daylight.” At this point in the show, Marlin switched out his mandolin for guitar and Frantz brought out her fiddle. “We got to play ‘Daylight’ a few years ago
on WDVX; it was one of our first gigs outside of North Carolina,” said Marlin. Since that Knoxville radio gig, Mandolin Orange has toured all across the country with a number of other acts. They recently toured for a bit with singersongwriter Gregory Alan Isakov and recognized him Saturday night with a cover of his song “Amsterdam.” Frantz took charge of lead vocals for that one, which was a nice change. She has an amazing voice but takes the vocal backseat to Marlin on most of the duo’s songs. Josh Oliver, a folk artist from Knoxville and friend of the duo, came onstage for the last few songs of the set. “We call him the tastemaker,” said Frantz. In addition to accompanying Franz and Marlin, Oliver sang a beautiful solo cover of Townes van Zandt’s “My Proud Mountains.” According to Marlin, the duo tries to write simply and traditionally, and this intention certainly came across throughout the show. The night’s performance effortlessly blended Mandolin Orange’s own music with classic covers and the duo’s own voices with guest performers’. Frantz and Marlin provided a simple, traditional folk show that was made special by their talent and obvious passion.
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Dean’s Restaurant & Bakery is full of southern cooking and hospitality with its array of desserts and meals. All Photos by Taylor Gash • The Daily Beacon
Southern food and hospitality come together at Dean’s Michael Lipps Assistant Arts & Culture Editor “Are you Michael?” I was asked upon entering Dean’s Restaurant and Bakery in Fountain City. “I’ve got your order ready for you right here,” the friendly staff member said enthusiastically as I approached the register. She and I had spoken on the phone about 15 minutes prior when I placed my to-go order. She knew from the phone call that I was considering dessert, so she pointed me toward their dessert case with endless options of pies, cakes, cookies and puddings. After much deliberation, I settled on the pumpkin caramel pudding (which I was informed was like pumpkin pie in a jar, and I can now attest to that truth). My dessert choice, packaged in a mason jar, was added to my meal and neatly placed on the counter. As my transaction was being processed, the friendly staff member asked if she could “fix me a glass of ice water” to go, and I took her up on the offer. I was immediately impressed by the warm,
engaging customer service, and she continued to share information about the restaurant with me as she brought me my water. As it turns out, the Fountain City location has been open for about a year, while the original location in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, has been open awhile longer. Like I said, my dessert decision was not made without some deliberation and, likewise, deciding upon an entrée was equally as challenging. What is a self-respecting Southerner to do when faced with the challenge of picking among staples like pulled pork BBQ, fried catfish and pot roast? This Southerner decided to jump the gun on the much anticipated Thanksgiving Day feast and indulge in some turkey and dressing. Complete with cranberry relish, a roll, a cornbread muffin and choice of a side, there was little fear of disappointment. On the restaurant’s website, the dropdown menu tab lists three options: menu, our green beans and bakery. With curiosity aroused, I wanted to get the story behind “our green beans.” Here’s the scoop: the restaurant prides itself
on providing freshly strung green beans all year round. So while we might get our corn from a jar here on Rocky Top, Dean’s won’t settle for anything but fresh when it comes to the green beans they serve up to their customers. I drove home ridden with anticipation to dig into my Southern supper. The aforementioned roll and cornbread muffin were an added surprise as I opened up the Styrofoam container and was met with a lovely aroma. I was also pleasantly surprised with the portion size in regards to the amount of money I spent. It certainly wasn’t Cook Out cheap, but the $8.99 before tax price is definitely reasonable for what can easily be stretched well beyond one meal. In terms of the taste, it only fell short in comparison to truly home cooked turkey and dressing, as in what your mom and grandma make. But aside from what is for me, personally, a ridiculously high standard, the food did not disappoint. The location at 4721 Old Broadway is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and is closed on Sunday.
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You traveled how far over fall break? Franco D’Aprile
Erica Davis Two Treehuggers with an Ax
Franco: How’s the weather in Canada? Erica: It snow joke! So we drove to Canada over fall break. That’s right: Canada. Our drive took us through seven U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. We saw Niagara Falls, the cities of Toronto and Montreal and everything in between. We had sunny fall days, rainy fall days, bitter cold wintery days and even four inches of snow. Needless to say, we experienced many of the climatic experiences Canada has to offer. The landscape we witnessed was breathtaking and more beautiful than we ever imagined. Canada has some of the most spectacular trees we’ve ever seen, and the mixture of shades of yellows, reds and oranges looked like something out of a dream. We noticed that everything in Canada was so clean and fresh. We can still feel how invigorated we were after breathing in the Toronto air. We did not expect Toronto, a city of 2.6 million, to be so clean. But then we saw a sign on a bus stop about how Ontario stopped burning coal to produce electricity. We learned that a phase-out of coal power plants in Ontario is proving to be incredibly successful in improving air quality, while reliance on fossil fuels elsewhere continues to be linked to pollution, global warming and human deaths. Even the highways seemed more natural in Canada.
Unlike most of the U.S. in which medians and shoulders are mowed and left with short lawn-like grass, we saw Canadian highways that had natural tall grasses growing around the roadways. This style kept a neat appearance while giving the roads a natural look. More than aesthetics, these grasses give natural fauna habitat, and help reduce stormwater runoff from the roads. Canada proved to us that even in the most developed areas, important and diverse ecosystems can and should be supported. While a highway may not seem like a big deal, the other differences were striking when we crossed from Ontario into New York. We had seen a lot of these little details around in the places we visited in Canada. There were recycling bins throughout the city as well as bicycle lanes, streets free of litter, pedestrian friendly infrastructure and friendly reminders to be kind to our planet. While we were there, we did our part by walking 20,000 steps a day and traveling in Erica’s fuel-efficient Prius named Potter. Though we observed all of these things, we recognize that everything is definitely not flawless on the environment front in Canada. While the country has pulled out of the Kyoto Protocol and does have relatively high emissions per capita, at least the major cities are making progress in fostering a spirit of environmentalism while the country is on its way to reducing its emissions by 17 percent by 2020.
Canada is less populated and more liberal than America, making it easier for them to enact environmental protection measures. We also got the feeling that Canadians had a genuine connection to their environment and were very proud that their nation had such remarkable flora and fauna. Take one look at their maple leaf-adorned flag, and this pride is clear. Of course, it’s much easier to protect something people already value highly. Many people consider Canada an extension of the U.S., with its people being culturally similar as well as the land itself. But as we looked at the U.S. from the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, we could immediately tell this was not the case. Each nation has a different style of treating their land. Though it is mostly aesthetic, the American side of the falls looked to be in conflict, with urban development fighting its natural surroundings. Despite its high-rise casinos, the Canadian side looked to be more harmonious and natural. While American cities are remarkable in and of themselves, some could stand to learn from our friends across the border. Franco D’Aprile is a senior in political science and sustainability, and Erica Davis is a senior in environmental sociology. They can be reached at fradapr@ vols.utk.edu and spz839@vols.utk.edu respectively.
Candy-coated dreams aren’t always reality Jarrod Nelson Socialized
Welcome to Candyland. That’s right! Candyland! This is a land of candy, made of candy, with people who love candy and can’t get enough of it. There are roads paved with gumdrops, gates made from delicious red Twizzlers and houses forged in the hearth from gingerbread, adorned with crystallized sugary windows and the sweet, bubbly fizz of root beer pouring out of the pipes. There’s a river of molasses that drowns dumb kids and a forest of white chocolate bark that crackles and melts in the wonderful Candyland sun, which is a sun that is actually just a big golden Oreo. That’s because Golden Oreos are the best and give life to all who eat them. As an aside, Cookies and Cream Oreos are redundant and the food equivalent of Band-Aid brand bandages. The thing about Candyland is that it’s a board game. While everyone inside Candyland loves candy and couldn’t dream of anyone not enjoying sweet, syrupy candy, surrounding Candyland are plenty of people who may or may not like candy. Now there’s a good chance they do, since they’re playing Candyland, but it’s not necessary. It’s just extremely likely. Everyone received a nice, gritty bite of pure sugar last Tuesday when the Democratic Party had its first debate. By all accounts, it was a wonderful time, beautifully moderated, with a clear victory for Hillary Clinton. If you’re in Candyland, you just heard some chatter from the players.
Yes, Hillary Clinton won the debate. She was the most poised, had the best one-liners and overall just showed how much experience she has at playing metaphorical board games. She fielded tough questions from all sides, by both moderators and candidates, and came out completely unscathed. She had retorts for everything. She was funny. Remember that card in Candyland that sends you all the way to the top of the mountain no matter where you are? She pulled that. Whether the deck was rigged or not. But the thing is, many of you think the deck was rigged. A lot of you probably think Bernie Sanders won the debate, probably as many of you who know Lincoln Chafee lost the debate. Or as many who know who Lincoln Chafee is, even after listening to him for two hours. Why do people think Bernie Sanders won the debate? Well, because of the Internet. He swept across social media: gaining tons of followers, racking up wins in countless online polls, and in general inflaming Tumblr, which to be fair, isn’t exactly as hard as pinning the tail on a donkey that still kicks. I’m here to burst that sugary bubble though, and tell you that Tootsie Roll flavored glasses are no way to view the world. According to pundits and polling across multiple states by people who get paid to do that sort of thing, Hillary Clinton totally won. So why are countless conspiracy theories about CNN being bribed to ignore the
magnificent debate performance by Bernie Sanders? It’s because some people live in Candyland. In Candyland, everyone likes candy; candy is awesome. To young, white liberals, Bernie Sanders is the King of Candyland. He’s great. Of course he won. Look at the polls on websites used by young white liberals. Look at the social media followers picked up on platforms dominated by young white liberals. Look at how many of my young, white liberal friends are re-energized by the sugary infusion from Bernie. CNN has to be lying. It’s never good to live solely in Candyland. Candyland is pretty great, but it’s small. And it certainly isn’t CNN. There are other people playing other board games out there. I’ll admit, I’m a huge Bernie fan. I thought he did great in the debate. I wish everyone lived in Candyland along with me. But there are people out there, Democrats, who aren’t young, white or liberal. They’re way less likely to go on social media, or take online polls. They’re way less likely to play Candyland. Chutes and Ladders is more their thing. And regardless of being young, white or liberal, everyone plays a little confirmation bias at one point or another. It’s a nice, sweet game. But variety serves everyone better. Eat your vegetables too.
Jarrod Nelson is a sophomore in public relations. He can be reached at jnelso47@vols.utk.eduww
Columns of The Daily Beacon are the views of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Beacon or the Beacon’s editorial staff.
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Demi Lovato’s fifth album: keep it on repeat Jenna Butz
Editor-in-Chief
Demi Lovato is no longer a Disney child star. Though the pop singer has spent most of her adult career separating herself from the television network that catapulted her career — and her subsequent personal struggles — Lovato’s fifth studio album marks a final, and much anticipated, farewell to that chapter of herself. She has shown she is fully herself — just Demi. In her first “adult” album, Lovato shows
BIG DON’S continued from Page 1 Each item of clothing is genuine costuming made any time from the 1920s to 1970s, and Didier keeps them all in pristine shape. Whenever she rents costumes out to students in productions, Didier said she takes full responsibility for any damages to her products. “If I allow you to wear something and something happens, it’s my fault,” she said. “I’ll fix it.” Further back there are rows of men’s suits and medieval costumes beside piles of cultural clothing and clown costumes. Props are piled high on the tops of racks with swords, sombreros, viking helmets and wigs all at a customer’s disposal. Zeb Evans, senior at West High School, has known Didier for years as the aunt who always arrived in costume to family functions. Evans said he has visited her in both shop locations and has never been disappointed in her stories. “She’s kind of attached to all the costumes, and you can tell when she looks at one of them that she recollects who has worn them and what they wore them for,” he said. Evans expressed excitement about Big
the listener that Lovato still has more work to do if she plans on cementing herself as an A-list pop artist. In the end, Lovato gave us another strong woman (who sings about more than just broken hearts and romantic relationships) in the pop industry to look up to and admire. Though there are some hiccups on the record, the newly defined and confident Lovato is enough to keep this album on repeat. Just wait for the next one.
off her newfound creativity and sexuality in the appropriate record title, “Confident.” It’s a strong album that showcases a serious dose of girl power and self-love. Even nonpop fans can find an appreciation for this album, even if just based on subject matter. Yet, Lovato possesses a surprisingly powerful, passionate voice, and that’s the real reason she’s gained our respect. This album finally allows the songstress to showcase the full extent of her vocal talent, earning her credibility as a serious powerhouse. While it was never actually in question whether or not Lovato could sing, with this album, any possible doubt is officially wiped away and replaced with pure awe.
Just listen to her belt it out and growl in “Stone Cold.” Despite Lovato’s metamorphosis though, “Confident” lacks continuity as a complete album. While Lovato has found her footing as a singer, she still has yet to find a subgenre and sound that fits her. The track “Kingdom Come” performed with Iggy Azalea sounds suspiciously like Sia’s “Chandelier.” At other points, Lovato hints at Adele, Whitney Houston and Lana Del Rey — all strong women, but not Lovato herself. Often, songs sound like other artists rather than authentically Lovato. This doesn’t fully discredit the album, but it definitely tells
Don’s new location, recalling issues with maintenance at the S. Central location before Didier had to relocate. Evans said that despite the frequent difficulties, his aunt remained optimistic throughout every problem the store encountered. “She kept on saying how whatever she needs God provides,” Evans said. “She doesn’t worry at all about anything. She just knew it was going to be fine and gave it to God and it all worked out.” Didier said that miracles are common in her life, in fact, and recounted a particularly fortunate coincidence a few years ago when she needed to make repairs on her old store. “I was out under the awning, and a man from Canada came up to me and wanted vintage clothing,” Didier said. “So, I took him across the street to the shop. He said ‘How much do you want for these seven barrels of clothing?’ and I said ‘Well, $10,000’ and he said ‘That’s reasonable’ and bought them that day.” The one dream that fortune hasn’t granted Didier yet is owning her own theater, but Didier said she remains hopeful for what the future may have in store. “All you have to do is just let it go, and I say God you know my needs,” Didier said. “There’s a time and a season and a purpose.”
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Vols excited for challenge against Alabama Jonathan Toye
Sports Editor One word sprang into Tennessee head coach Butch Jones’ mind when he studied Alabama on film. Impressive. Tennessee (3-3, 1-2 SEC) will renew its annual rivalry against No. 8 Alabama (6-1, 3-1) this Saturday in Bryant-Denny Stadium (TV: CBS, 3:30 p.m.), and while this 2015 Alabama team is not as dominant as some of the Crimson Tide teams in the recent past, it is still a really good football team. “They are an impressive football team. I think the statistics and their body of work speaks for themselves,� Jones said during his weekly Monday presser at the Ray and Lucy Hand Digital Studio. “They are playing with a lot of confidence right now. I believe (they have) a four-game winning streak — two against top10 opponents — and having to go on the road and beat two top-10 opponents as well. “They have a ton of confidence right now and deservedly so.� Statistics suggest that Tennessee’s offense will face its stiffest test so far this season. According to the NCAA’s website, Alabama ranks sixth in total defense (271.9 yards per game), third in rushing defense (70.9 YPG), ninth in pass defense efficiency and is tied for first with Buffalo for most defensive touchdowns (four). Alabama’s secondary returned three Texas A&M interceptions for touchdowns in the Crimson Tide’s 41-23 win against the Aggies last Saturday.
“They are very, very talented,� Jones said. “They are as talented of a football team that we have faced so far, when you look at the number of NFL draft choices that are in their program. When NFL scouts come through, I always ask them about our opponents. How many prospects does each program have? (Alabama) has been at the pinnacle of that. There’s a number of individuals on both sides of the ball that will have long and productive years in the National Football League.� The Vols also have several players that could enjoy successful careers at the next level, and that is what makes this Tennessee team different from the previous eight teams that have suffered loses to the Crimson Tide. Back-to-back consensus top-10 Tennessee recruiting classes have narrowed the talent gap between the two squads. Senior safety Brian Randolph knows the Vols have talent this year. The talent, he says, changes the team’s mentality entering the game. “We don’t hope to win, we expect to win,� Randolph said. “Last year we got to within 14 at one point. I feel like we got to go in and finish it off this year.� Jones said he wants to make the TennesseeAlabama rivalry relevant again. A strong performance on Saturday will go a long way in accomplishing that goal. Alabama still has a team capable of winning the national championship. Tennessee finally has the players to give the Crimson Tide a battle. It’s now just a matter of how Tennessee uses that talent on Saturday.
Junior quarterback Josh Dobbs shows his running ability against Georgia on Oct. 10. Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon
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Junior defense lineback Jalen Reeves-Maybin prepares for a play against the Bulldogs on Oct. 10. Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon
FOOTBALL continued from Page 8 “We are going to have to play great, mistakefree football to get the game into the fourth quarter,” Jones said. “Once you get a game into the fourth quarter, as we all know, anything can happen. “Obviously, Alabama is elite, but I know our players are excited and looking forward to a great challenge and opportunity.” Memories of Dobbs: On Saturday, Tennessee starting quarterback Josh Dobbs will return to the stadium where he took his first snaps as a college player. The junior made his college football debut in a 45-10 loss to Alabama in 2013. Dobbs passed for 75 yards on five of 12 passing. He still has memories from that game. “I remember a lot,” Dobbs said. “Second half I came in and played a little bit. I did some good things and needed to improve on some other things. “It was a learning experience, and obviously I’ve matured a lot over the past two years.” Dobbs has also physically matured since that 2013 game, as Jones was quick to note. “You just have to look at the before and after pictures of his body and how much he has matured from a physicality standpoint,” Jones said. “Putting the extra weight that he needs on.” Injury report: Tennessee’s wide receivers have been hampered with injuries this fall.
That trend will continue on Saturday against Alabama. Redshirt junior receiver Jason Croom will still be out this week, Jones said on Monday. Croom has not played this season after having a scope on his knee before the season started. The offensive line is also battling the injury bug. Redshirt senior center Mack Crowder and sophomore guard Jashon Robertson went down with injuries in Tennessee’s 38-31 victory over Georgia. Redshirt sophomore tackle Brett Kendrick sat out of the game entirely. Jones said that he will know a little more about the health of Kendrick and Robertson on Tuesday. If the two cannot go against the Crimson Tide, freshmen Jack Jones and Chance Hall have proven to be more than suitable replacements. “Those individuals — Jack and Chance — will get valuable repetitions all week, and they will be ready to play,” Jones said “We’ll make that determination of what individuals give us the best opportunity to win with our health and everything that goes into it.” Extra Point: Ever wondered who was the best golfer on the Tennessee team? That question was answered on Monday. Randolph confirmed that he and some of his teammates went golfing over the bye week, and he was adamant that he was the best. “I kind of showed them how to do it,” said Randolph, who drew laughs from reporters. “I am the best golfer.”
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Track and Field coach impressed with team’s performance in Louisville Shane Switzer Staff Writer
Tennessee track and field returned to Louisville this past weekend to run in the Pre-Nationals. Senior Chelsea Blaase ran in the Red Race, which is the A race, and finished third with a time of 20:02.6 in the 6k. The rest of the Tennessee women ran in the Black or B race and finished overall in 26th place. On the men’s side, they also ran in the B race and finished in 10th place. The men were led by senior Kyle Walter who finished 18th with a time of 24:29.4. Receiving praise from Track and Field/ Cross Country head coach Beth AlfordSullivan was red-shirt freshman Tyler Woodrome. “He’s really put together some nice
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stuff this year,” Alford-Sullivan said. “We’re really pleased with that, and he is starting to show out as he ran as our number three.” Overall, the men dropped 20 to 30 seconds off their time from just two weeks ago at the same course. AlfordSullivan said that shows great confidence and how much improvement the team has made in a short amount of time. Walter ran in the top 10 before fading during the last mile. For the women, freshman sisters Julia and Jessica Rizor continued to give strong performances. Julia finished with a time of 22:04.4 while Jessica was just behind her with a time of 22:06.4. This was the first time Julia has led the team. Meanwhile, Blaase ran with the top runners and continues her push for the National Championships, which will also be held at Louisville. AlfordSullivan was happy with her run and said that Blaase had a tremendous competition and executed her race plan perfectly. Blaase still has five weeks till the National Championships and will run in two weeks at the SEC Championships before going to the regional qualifier to try and earn her spot at nationals. Blaase finished second last year at regionals. Alford-Sullivan was pleased with the performances from both teams and said that she would give them a pretty good score as she continues to preach consistency and following the process to her young cross country team. “I think one of the things they are doing better is they’re just getting comfortable with everything that needs to happen prior to the race,” Alford-Sullivan said. “From the time they get up in the morning and get the day going, they are getting more and more comfortable in the setting, in the competition. They are getting more and more comfortable in the collegiate warm-up, the collegiate environment. “I saw a lot of good consistency in just everybody keeping their head out there. They were tough when they needed to be, and they’re getting, again, a little more comfortable. If they make some mistakes, they’re able to rebound a little bit and keep coming after it.” This week will be an off week for the Vols as they will recover from the weekend before preparing next week for the SEC Championships.
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