Students learning a dance called Debke, which is popular in Middle Eastern countries like Palestine. Sarah Ali / The Daily Beacon
Arab Fest returns to UT to celebrate culture Neeley Moore
Copy Editor
UT students welcomed a celebration of Arab culture on campus on Friday and Saturday. Lina Shatara of the Arab American Club of Knoxville shared prior to the event that she was looking forward to presenting her culture to a growing audience. “(We’re) looking forward to introducing our Arabic heritage that is so rich with great culture and history to our community,” Shatara said. “Our festival is growing and multiplying every year, and we are thrilled. So much new excitement to add this year.” For four years, the event has unfolded right on Pedestrian walkway hosting both students
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and a crowd that visits campus exclusively for the event. Since the first year, the festival has experienced exponential growth. “This is our fourth year, and we are so happy for the growth we’ve had in the short 4 years,” Susan Dakak of the Arab American Club of Knoxville club said. “This year, we have a bazaar megatent, Cleopatra fashion show and Falafel Eating Contest on Friday. We have been looking forward to all the festivities, food, music and great fun.” Arab fest greeted its visitors with the scents of delicious middle-eastern food upon arrival. Dance performances were starting up spontaneously on a stage in the middle of the action. Later, planned performers would take the stage. Besides the performances, hummus was being blended fresh while onlookers observed. Liveliness at the event included a plethora of options to share Arab culture with the commu-
nity. Pillows were seated on rugs on the ground and people had the option to smoke colorful and decorated hookah pipes. A “bazaar megatent”, or traditional marketplace, was in place for the whole of the event to sell beautiful handmade items from dresses to jewelry to trinkets. Several artists wrote in customized Arabic writing according to requests. Guests enjoyed the many tables of baklava, richly spiced drinks and savory meals which were available to buy. A falafel eating contest, sponsored by Yassin’s Falafel House, took place on Friday afternoon. 15 participants were challenged to eat as many falafel patties as possible in three minutes. The staff of Yassin’s sold their signature eats for the full two days after the contest was over. Yassin Terou, owner of Yassin’s Falafel House, saw the event as a special way to share culture in ways students might previously not have
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known. “To be here is to show the other side of Arabs. The good kind, the kind the media doesn’t share,” Terou said. “We have our own culture, our own food, our special ways.” In particular, Terou mentioned that a negative media coverage can make students biased in different ways without knowing the culture at all. “It’s important (for students to experience the culture) for what’s going on,” Terou said. “A lot of students— they always see the TV, but they never met an Arab in their life. It’s important for them to meet us and maybe change their mind.” Terou believes that cultural events like the Arab Fest that feature food and fun are key to create cultural awareness. “Food will make everyone happy, and that’s a good thing,” Terou said. “When you make someone happy, you have a shortcut to the head and open their ideas for discussion.”
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ATHLETIC EQUALITY INDEX 2017 SEC
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERISTY OF FLORIDA
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
53/100
46.5/100 VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
85/100
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48/100 65/100
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
60/100
65/100 48/100
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
45/100
BIG 12
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
-45/100 *
*Anti-LGBT campaign or statement
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKLEY
90/100
Index ranks athletics on LGBTQ inclusiveness Ciara Hostettler Staff Writer
On an index scoring the inclusiveness of the NCAA Power Five conferences when it comes to LGBTQ members, UT scored a 53 out of 100. The Athletic Equality Index (AEI) measures the college athletic departments success or failure in supporting its LGBTQ players, fans, coaches, officials and administrators. The index was sponsored by nonprofit organization Athlete Ally, which works to end homophobia and transphobia in sports as well as educate athletic communities on anti-LGBT discrimination. According to Athlete Ally members, this is the first year it has put together a comprehensive index, scoring the 65 institutions of the Power Five. The Power Five is comprised of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the Big Ten Conference (B1G), the Big 12 Conference, the Pac-12 Conference and the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and the index was further broken down by the individual universities within these conferences. Conferences and universities were scored on a variety of inclusive efforts, such as: non-discrimination policies, LGBTQ-specific resources, pro-LGBTQ campaigns, inclusive fan codes of conduct, commitment to the NCAA nondiscriminatory guidelines for transgender inclusion, open LGBTQ staff or allies, collaboration with campus groups and LGBTQ student-athlete initiatives. To grade the conferences and universities on these areas, researchers performed a comprehensive audit of handbooks, policy manuals, campus materials, social media and news sources, among others, in order to identify the outlined policies and practices. Liam Miranda, research and program manager at Athlete Ally, worked with a team to analyze public accessible materials and then to gain university feedback. Miranda said that the scores were sent to schools’ leadership weeks prior to the public
launch of the AEI, allowing schools the opportunity to review their assigned score and decided whether implement efforts to maximize their scores. Scores will continue to be updated as schools decide to make changes to their policies or continue to increase the accessibility of their efforts. “Information was then sent to school and conference leadership, allowing them the opportunity to review their assigned score and implement, update or make accessible any policies and practices not previously captured by our team,” Miranda said. As indicated by the index, the PAC-12 received the highest score on LGBTQ inclusiveness at 79.88, and SEC scored lowest at an average of 56.4 points. Within the SEC, Vanderbilt University was scored the highest at 85, and the University of Mississippi and Auburn tied for the lowest score at 45. Athlete Ally found that 64 of the 65 Power Five institutions had LGBTQ specific resources that student-athletes could access. However, 26 schools did not state clear protection of students and staff, Nine schools stated its commitment to the NCAA inclusion guidelines, and five schools included a fan code of conduct that prevents LGBTQ discriminatory language or behavior. Tom Satkowiak, UT assistant athletic director for media relations, wrote in an email that including all athletes is essential for a superior experience in UT athletics. “Tennessee Athletics embraces its responsibility to bring awareness to social issues, is intentional in having conversations about such issues, and proactively informs staff, coaches and student-athletes of the resources available to them,” Satkowiak said. Satkowiak said the athletics department has made “significant progress” in promoting inclusiveness, especially since UT vice chancellor and athletic director John Currie assumed his role. Currie has worked to keep the university competitive in all aspects of the athletic experience, Satkowiak said. “Our Athletic Department Inclusion Committee focuses on promoting diversity,
understanding cultural differences and inclusive excellence,” Satkowiak said. Among these initiatives, Currie has implemented monthly lunch meetings with the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), VOLeaders Academy and SEC Leadership Council members to listen to their campus concerns. Additionally, Currie visited all athletic teams to encourage open communication between players, coaches and staff. The department also invited Derek Greenfield, visionary speaker on positive changes and inclusive efforts, to hold a workshop that was mandatory for all athletic coaches, staff and student-athletes earlier this month on October 3 and 4. The workshop was an effort to equip everyone in athletics with the skills necessary to achieve inclusive excellence. UT athletics has added a full-time athletics wellness coordinator for student-athletes who may be struggling with expectations or characterizations based on their status as a studentathlete, as a minority or as an LGBT student, along with any other struggles. Satkowiak also said that the department collaborates with various other campus organizations. “We also regularly collaborate with campus partners such as the Dean of Students, Multicultural Student Life, the Center for Health Education and Wellness and the Office of Equity and Diversity to facilitate educational events and opportunities for our student-athletes and staff,” Satkowiak said. The UTAD are also represented on the Commission for Blacks, Council for Diversity and Interculturalism and the Campus Events Collaborative. Satkowiak said the univerisity holds inclusivity as a priority as well as providing the resources necessary for all student-athletes to be successful. “Supporting and providing an inclusive environment for everyone, including the LGBTQ community, is essential to a ‘world-class studentathlete experience,’ which is one of Tennessee Athletics’ primary mission goals,” Satkowiak said.
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Engineering event invites all students to participate Ali Kammona
Staff Writer
Students are invited to party with engineers at a “carnivol” next week. The third annual Tech Carnivol will occur in conjunction with Engineer’s Day on Thursday, Oct. 26. The day-long celebration was planned by a student organization, also named Tech CarniVOL, which is comprised of graduate and undergraduate students of various disciplines. UT graduate Guru Venkatesan first started the event in 2014, and the event is described on its website as a science and engineering festival. Venkatesan’s vision derived from India’s rich history of tech festivals held by different universities. Kaitlin Oliver-Butler, president of Tech CarniVOL and graduate student in mechanical engineering, said that the event was “his pet project.” Aravinda Srinivasan, Tech CarniVOL treasurer and graduate student in mechanical engineering, recounted his participation in similar Indian festivals and its inspiration for Tech Carnivol. “I have been to three of them,” Srinivasan said. “Guru got his inspiration from that and
saw that there was nothing really like that here.” Srinivasan, who keeps in regular contact with Venkatesan, found humor in the founder’s ambitious vision for the festival. According to Srinivasan, Venkatesan made it a mission to make the event “the Bonnaroo of tech people.” “RoboRage,” the spotlight of the event, pits team-built robots against one another in an objective-based, tournament-style competition. Teams fight to scavenge resources as encouraged player interference among competing robots takes place. With events like “RoboRage” that combine creative construction with healthy competition, there are cash prizes awarded to the winners. Oliver-Butler said she wanted competitors to earn more than bragging rights, so the group received cash prize donations from industry sponsors such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and MAHLE, a North America-based production company. “We want to make sure people get a nice reward out of it,” Oliver-Butler said. Team trivia and competitive problem-solving contests also boast cash prizes that will allow walk-on teams to participate.
Tech trivia will serve as a way for attendees to challenge their technological knowledge. Although the event is science-oriented, students from any major are encouraged to participate. Another main event, dubbed “Houston, we have a problem!” was inspired by the ingenuity of the ground team during the Apollo-13 mission. The inspiration resulted in a competitive problem-solving event where teams of three to six students are challenged to come up with creative solutions for problems using a limited toolset. With no prior registration necessary, Oliver-Butler and Srinivasan are ready for some impromptu team building. “You can make a team on the spot,” Srinivasan said. “You can make new friends.” The group anticipates that the festival will be an inclusive gathering, and Srinivasan placed a high value on this diversity. “Good ideas come from a diverse team,” Srinivasan said. “Different perspectives help to look at problems from different viewpoints.” Oliver-Butler and Srinivasan invite people to come participate and enjoy meeting others Students participate in robotics in attendance. “You don’t have to be an engineering challenges during Tech CarniVOL. student to participate,” Oliver-Butler said. Courtesy of Kaitlin Oliver
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ARTS&CULTURE
The Daily Beacon • Monday, October 23, 2017
Beacon Beats: A good week to be a country fan Jessie James Decker - “Southern Girl City Lights” ANTICIPATION: 3/5
“Southern Girl City Lights” is Jessie James Decker’s first studio album in eight years. In between albums, Decker has been known for many things other than her music, including her marriage to NFL star Eric Decker, her reality show “Eric & Jessie: Game On” and her clothing line “Kittenish.” Fans have been anxiously awaiting new music from the star, and I’m looking forward to hearing what her big release has in store.
DURING: 3/5
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Calling all hopeless romantics! This album is for you. Almost every track features an emotional Decker singing sweetly about her current love or lamenting a past love. This repetitive nature gets a little tedious at times, but Decker’s impressive vocals will keep listeners interested. The album’s title track, “Southern Girl City Lights,” is upbeat, fun and the perfect addition to any fall playlist. Also, be sure to check out “Pretty Girl,” a song Decker wrote for her young daughter.
AFTER: 3/5
This album is good but not great. Fans of early Taylor Swift will appreciate its mix of idyllic and sad love songs tied together with a country twang. However, much like early Swift, Decker tends to focus a little too much on her love life. She’s got the voice; I’d just like to see her songwriting catch up.
Darius Rucker - “When Was The Last Time” ANTICIPATION:3/5
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Darius Rucker is “Wagon Wheel.” His catchy rendition of the song, originally co-written by Bob Dylan, brought him back into the national spotlight after his time with band Hootie & the Blowfish, skyrocketing his blossoming solo country career. This is Rucker’s fifth country album, and I’ll be interested to see if he has another “Wagon Wheel” on his hands.
DURING: 4/5
Darius Rucker is just plain good at making music. This album is well-written, emotional and fun. From the very first song, “For Courtesy of iTunes The First Time,” listeners will be left humming these tunes for days afterward. He gets intimate with songs like “Hands on Me,” showing his soft, romantic side. Country radio has some sweet new music coming its way, and I have a feeling it’s going to be around for a long time.
AFTER: 4/5
“When Was the Last Time” is a quintessential country album. It features a mix of topics including love, heartbreak, drinking and growing up, all pieced together artfully. Fans of old and new country alike will enjoy this album. It’s everything one would expect from the Grammy award-winning artist. If Darius Rucker keeps making music like this, he’ll find success for years to come.
Chris Young - “Losing Sleep” ANTICIPATION: 4/5
Chris Young has been lighting up the country music world since his debut in 2006. With hits like “Neon,” “I’m Coming Over” and “Tomorrow,” Young has filled the airwaves of country music stations for years. This is his seventh studio album, and hopefully it brings as much to the table as his previous work.
DURING: 5/5
This album is exactly what fans of Chris Young expected: real, well-crafted country music. Song after song, Young packs a punch with his well-rounded writing abilities. He has created music that Courtesy of iTunes fits his voice perfectly. He brings the fun in “Trouble Looking” while getting soft and sweet in “Rain and the Radio.” These songs are hits.
AFTER: 4/5
Music fans across the board will appreciate the value of “Losing Sleep.” It’s rare to find a country artist who can combine the sound of old country with the songwriting of today’s country. A wellrounded album is hard to come by, but this guy knows what he’s doing. Chris Young has hit it out of the park again, and this certainly won’t be the last time.
- Jesse Kelly, Contributor
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise amazes at Knoxville purr-formance Emily Gowder
Photo Editor Although I was not sure what to expect from headliner, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, I figured Friday night’s performance would at least be interesting. The band, along with opener Elliot Root, visited Knoxville on Oct. 20 to deliver a show to fans at The International. The musicians sold out The International the night before, so I was prepared for a wild night. I arrived about ten minutes before the doors to the venue were to open, and there was already a quickly-growing line of about twenty people in front. There was a healthy mix of all sorts of people ranging from your stereotypical punk rock-looking kids to your regular fraternity type. After a couple of sound checks and last minute arrangements on stage, Elliot Root entered the dimly-lit stage for the opening act with great enthusiasm from the audience. Elliot Root is a four-piece band from Nashville that fits the image of an alternative rock band. I had never listened to this band before so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but they did not disappoint. They immediately set the scene for the night, getting the crowd energetic for the main act. The crowd danced and swayed to the music even if they didn’t know all the words. About two-thirds of the way through their 60-minute set, the lead vocalist, Scott Krueger, shouted, “Are there any punks in the crowd tonight?” generating a wave of cheers from the audience, “are there any poets?” He then began to play what I presumed to be one of their most popular songs, titled “Punks and Poets,” as the audience danced and swayed and sang along with enthusiasm. Afterward, they played a few more songs to close out the set and continued to hype up the crowd for Rainbow Kitten Surprise. As they prepared to leave the stage, they asked the audience to be kind to one another, leaving on a wholesome note. In the next half hour after Elliot Root left the stage, instruments and equipment were shuffled around in preparation for the main act. The audience squeezed together tightly in anticipation as more people arrived for the main act. Cheering took over chatter as Rainbow Kitten Surprise took the stage, and the show began. The band is made up of five members, a modge-podge group of musicians who look as if they come from all different backgrounds. They opened their set with “Bare Bones,” a song from their newest album, “RKS.” This was a surprising opening choice as it has a quieter melodic quality than some of their other songs. Despite this, the audience responded enthusiastically. Next, they performed a fan favorite titled “Cocaine Jesus,” unique for its harmonic, chantlike intro. This led the crowd into an energetic frenzy of dancing, jumping and singing. As the night progressed, the singer continued to captivate the audience, singing as if each song
were a personal ballad meant specifically for the Knoxville crowd. The lead singer, Sam Melo, danced around the stage during each song, mixing in a great deal of fancy footwork and spinning around to the tempo. The audience moved as a whole with heightened energy, whether it was a favorite from their past albums or a new song. Throughout the set, each band member addressed the crowd to express their thanks for the audience’s attendance and enthusiasm. As they drew the night to a close, they ended their performance with “That’s My Shit,” the upbeat final song from their recent album. Melo ended the set by jumping into the crowd and surfing his way through the outro. The band left the stage for a moment, and the audience responded with prolonged cheering and applause in anticipation of an encore. Rainbow Kitten Surprise re-entered after a minute or so and performed two more songs: a new one titled “Free Fall” and a song named “Run.” As they closed the night with “Run,” Melo removed his shirt and danced and ran around the stage one last time. The show was a unique experience that was definitely worth attending. As I left the venue, there was still a buzz of excitement left over from the raw passion that Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Elliot Root had delivered on stage.
Top: Elliot Root opens for Rainbow Kitten Surprise at the International on Oct. 20th, 2017. Bottom: Rainbow Kitten Surprise performs at the International on Oct. 20th, 2017 for a sold out show. Emily Gowder / The Daily Beacon
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SPORTS
The Daily Beacon • Monday, October 23, 2017
FOOTBALL
Football Grades: Alabama Tyler Wombles
Sports Editor Tennessee saw its losing streak to Alabama extend to 11 games with the Crimson Tide’s 45-7 victory on Saturday. The Vols’ offense was unable to find the end zone for the third straight contest. Tennessee’s only score came on a 97-yard interception return by Daniel Bituli. Here are the grades from Saturday’s action.
Quarterback:
Redshirt freshman Jarrett Guarantano notched his second career start on Saturday, but he did so against one of the best defenses in the country. The New Jersey native completed nine of his 16 pass attempts for just 44 yards and one interception. Guarantano did his best to evade Alabama’s constant pass rush, but he was sacked four times and hit more than that. His performance certainly wasn’t what fans had hoped for, but the young signal caller seemed to do all he could considering the situation he was thrust into Grade: C-
Running back:
Junior standout John Kelly rushed 12 times for 63 yards in a contest that saw him underused against a stout defense. He also caught two passes for five yards. His 5.3 yards-per-carry average shows that he wasn’t struggling against the Crimson Tide. Had the tough-running tailback been given more touches, he likely would have aided Tennessee’s stagnant offense more. Grade: B-
Wide receiver/tight end:
Tennessee’s pass-catchers were completely
shut down by Alabama’s secondary on Saturday. Sophomore Marquez Callaway caught three passes but gained just 14 yards. Ethan Wolf followed with two catches for 11 yards. If Guarantano is going to improve in his performance for this Tennessee offense, his receivers must make it easier for him. If they don’t, this could continue to be a long season for the Vols’ passing attack. Grade: D
Offensive line:
Tennessee’s pass protection also let its young quarterback down against Alabama. Guarantano was under constant pressure from the Crimson Tide’s pass rushers and took multiple hard hits, including a huge shot on the last play of the first half that knocked his helmet off. It’s unacceptable for an offensive line to allow its quarterback to take so many hits, and this group needs to take a long look at its performance on Saturday in order to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Grade: F
Defensive line:
The Vols registered two sacks on Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts during Saturday’s game, but neither came from Tennessee’s defensive linemen. Junior Kyle Phillips led the position group in tackles with six, followed by junior Kahlil Mckenzie with five. The unit was unable to generate much pressure against Alabama’s front five, and the Crimson Tide notched 272 total rushing yards. However, considering the lack of depth on the Vols’ defensive line currently, it didn’t come as much of a shock. Grade: C-
Linebackers:
Tennessee’s linebacking corps was one of the defense’s few bright spots on Saturday.
Defensive back Shawn Shamburger, #15, of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL on Oct. 21, 2017. Courtesy of Kyle Zedaker / Tennessee Athletics Sophomore Bituli scored the Vols’ only points with his pick-six, and redshirt sophomore Quart’e Sapp was second on the team in tackles with 11. The group appeared prepared to defend Hurts’ scrambling ability, often crashing down on the dual-threat sophomore as soon as he pulled the ball down to run, limiting the damage Hurts dealt on the ground. Grade: B
Defensive backs:
With freshman Shawn Shamburger notching his first career start, Tennessee’s secondary put forth a decent performance against Alabama. Shamburger led the Vols in total tackles with 12, and redshirt junior Rashaan Gaulden recorded two pass breakups. Junior Micah Abernathy was third on the team in tackles with 11. Grade: B
Special teams:
his nine punts inside Alabama’s 20-yard line and finished the game with a 45.8 yards-per-punt average. Freshman Ty Chandler returned four kickoffs for 94 yards, including one return that notched 32 yards. No field goals were attempted by Tennessee’s placekickers. Grade: C
Coaching:
Despite the 45 points that Alabama scored on the Vols, Bob Shoop’s defense appeared well prepared for the Crimson Tide at the start of the matchup. It defended the running ability of Jalen Hurts well but wore down as the game went on. It won’t matter how well the defense is coached, though, if the offense continues to be unable to score any points. The Vols’ attack has been abysmal and showed no signs of improvement against Alabama or any other team this season. Grade: D
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BASEBALL
Tennessee baseball building towards season with fall scrimmages Charley Collier Contributor
The Tennessee baseball team continued fall practices with another series of intra-squad scrimmages Wednesday. The Vols’ bats were very active, finishing with a final score of 8-7. While there were several positives to take away, head coach Tony Vitello sees plenty of things the Vols need to work on, most notably defense. “It’s certainly a deal where you get their attention when you’re not having the type of success you want to on one side of the ball or the other,” Vitello said. “Defense is the number one category we need to improve on, and base running isn’t far behind.” Fall is an important time for this baseball team, as they have to adjust to an entirely new
coaching staff. For the new coaching staff, it is important to get the players to align with their coaching principles. Sophomore pitcher Zach Linginfelter believes they are on the right path. “Everyone loves these guys (the coaches) to death,” said Linginfelter. “They are great guys to be around. We have a lot more energy at practice than we have had before.” The team as a whole has been working hard, but one player in particular has stood out to the coaching staff. Vitello and company have taken notice of Sophomore Pete Derkay’s impressive performance to date. Last season, as a freshman, Derkay was third on the team behind two seniors with a .288 batting average. “He has been swinging a really hot bat,” Vitello said. “He is somebody that’s been working hard, and we are excited to see him continue to grow.”
Junior pitcher Alex Harper-Cook had an impressive performance on the mound Wednesday, one that could potentially change the trajectory of his career. After appearing in 15 games his freshman season, Harper-Cook did not appear in any games as a sophomore. “He has had a solid fall, and this day is one that we’re gonna talk about for a while as it relates to his name because he had a great day,” Vitello said. While the players have been working hard on the field this fall, the coaching staff has been hitting the recruiting trail hard as they try to build Tennessee baseball into an elite program once again. Vitello was known for his recruiting skill in his previous coaching positions. Now, he will look to continue that success in Knoxville. “I have been very, very fortunate to work in good places,” said Vitello. “If you can see them,
like them and get them to come visit a place like this, your success rate is going to be very high.” In the past, Tennessee has been a place where players can jump-start their professional careers. Several baseball players have moved through the program and into the MLB. The Vols recently took back one of their former pro players when they signed J.P. Arencibia. The Vols now have two former pros on the staff. “He is really a fun and loveable guy that will be great for this program,” Linginfelter said. “It’s great to have both him and Todd Helton around to just be able to pick their mind.” Because it is just October, the Vols have a long way to go as a team, but they have started off in the right direction. The players are not the only ones who are excited about getting a fresh start; their new coach is just as excited to be in Knoxville. “I have been three great places in the past, but (Tennessee) is my favorite,” Vitello said.
PUZZLES&GAMES
Monday, October 23, 2017 • The Daily Beacon
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The Daily Beacon • Monday, October 23, 2017
SOCCER
Gators spoil Vols Senior Day with second straight defeat Cory Sanning
Copy Editor Since they began play in August, the Tennessee women’s soccer team has prided itself on its quick, rhythmic starts. That was not the case on Sunday when they faced the Florida Gators. As the fall air began to settle on a sunny day at Regal Soccer Stadium, the Volunteers found themselves in the middle of a grudge match on Senior Day, ultimately falling to the Gators 2-1. The loss was Tennessee’s first defeat at home all season. In one of their slowest starts of the season, the Vols couldn’t find an offensive rhythm early. There were no goals recorded in the first 45 minutes of play. The Vols managed to outshoot the Gators 6-5, but Florida controlled the offensive pace throughout the first half, with Tennessee’s closest chance coming on a penalty kick from junior Khadija Shaw that tipped the top of the crossbar. Junior goalkeeper Shae Yanez was Tennessee’s lone force in the first half, recording three saves as both teams trotted into the locker room after a scoreless first period. Tennessee head coach Brian Pensky offered
praise for his players following the match. “Florida is obviously a good team, and their possession is the best in the league,” Pensky said. “However, I look at the scoreboard and shots were even. We had some pretty darn good looks, and so did they.” As Tennessee prepared to honor seniors Ariel Kupritz and Michele Christy, the Vols found themselves in a peculiar situation as the second half began. Despite a slow start, Pensky gathered his players at midfield and provided a word of encouragement. “I told them great job, and it’s tough to hear because they’re all competitive,” Pensky said. “They’re all upset and angry right now, but they needed to hear that.” Florida would draw first blood in the match’s 55th minute when junior Sarah Troccoli recorded her second goal of the season to put the Gators up with 35 minutes remaining. The Vols responded quickly with junior Anna Bialczak’s sixth goal of the season, tying the score at one with about 28 minutes remaining. Despite the personal achievement, Bialczak said that coming out with a win would’ve meant much more. She credited Florida’s effort for the loss. “I think this game shows how much potential
Anna Bialczak, #23, defends against Florida at Regal Soccer Stadium on Oct. 22, 2017. Harley DiMarco / The Daily Beacon we really have as a team,” Bialczak said. “Florida is a great team, and we played great. They got a great goal at the end.” Yanez continued her hellacious defensive effort in the second half, recording three more saves as the Gators relentlessly attacked the goal line throughout the match’s final 25 minutes. Florida goalkeeper Kaylan Marckese was right behind Yanez with four saves of her own, eliminating several golden chances for the Vols to put points on the board. With just over 10 minutes remaining, Junior
Briana Solis provided the game-winner, putting the Gators up 2-1 with just her second goal of the season Florida outshot Tennessee by a 12-11 margin, and the disparity on the scoreboard showed in the final result. Prior to this game, the Vols had only been outshot twice all season and both games were losses. Tennessee (13-3-1) will travel to Arkansas for its regular season finale against the Razorbacks on Thursday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.