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Students perceive diversity, racism differently Walker was born in nearby Oak Ridge, but spent seven years living in the U.K., before his family returned to the U.S., where they have lived for the past 12 years. Managing Editor He says that he has always been aware of the stereotypes about Asians in math and sciences but also points out that the With October being Global Diversity Month and initiatives stereotype does not really exist. on campus, like Ready for the World and Life of the Mind, “I guess it’s probably a coincidence being in the neighborpushing for broader perspective, it is often easy to glance over hood of Oak Ridge where there are a lot of people from all over the reality of what it is like to be a minority on UT’s campus. the world, and a lot of the foreign people I have met in Brittany Vasquez, junior in anthropology, says one of the Knoxville are in the sciences and mainly employed in Oak biggest challenges facing UT students today is the unwillingRidge,” Walker said. “I have grown up mainly knowing Asian ness to accept diversity as a part of campus life. people that were in the sciences. I don’t think it “The fact that people reject that diveris really a stereotype, though. The first professor sity is the biggest challenge,” Vasquez from mainland China at UT is a political science said. “That is where prejudices start and professor.” where they are allowed to foster and Walker says that he originally chose his major grow. You have to begin to understand based on an interest in medical school but that those that are not like you to even start he quickly grew fond of the material. to work past any of the underlying prob“I decided initially to pick nuclear engineerlems within society. To understand your ing because I was interested in medical school, enemies can only strengthen your ability and there are a lot of opportunities to work with to move past differences and anger to radiology and oncology,” he said. “Once I got love.” involved with working at Oak Ridge, that pushed Vasquez also feels that this resistance me into national security and nuclear topology. I to understanding is one of the most found that interesting and fun as well.” hurtful things to UT students in terms of Walker is currently an intern for ORNL, enriching their college experience. where he is working on a project involving “It's just a lack of understanding or nuclear materials identification systems. He has apathy,” she said. worked at ORNL since the summer of 2009, and “When I think about it, I am not so he completed an internship with the U.S. Navy sure if the lack of understanding comes this past summer. from ignorance or a conscientious deciHe says that in his spare time he enjoys the sion not to want to understand,” outdoors, playing the piano, and the opera. He Vasquez said. “If it’s the latter, I think we currently sits on the Knoxville Opera Board of begin to tread into apathy which, in my Directors. George Richardson • The Daily Beacon opinion, would be bad ... actually, really Walker says that he isn’t sure what the future bad. Again, I think empathy is the Mark Walker, junior nuclear engineering major, and Brittany Vasquez, junior in anthrobiggest answer to many of the problems pology, enjoy working jobs in their fields. Mark works as an intern at ORNL, while holds, but he is not content to limit himself to one particular focus of interest. He says that one in the world — at least that, and love — Brittany works at UT’s Body Farm. of his possible interests includes applying to law and apathy just allows intolerance to school. degrees, I am looking to compete for some competitive nationgrow and expand throughout society.” “I like to keep myself interested by doing different things all Vasquez says that discrimination has been a part of her life ally and internationally prestigious baccalaureate and post-bacthe time,” said Walker. “I don’t want to confine myself to one since before she came to UT, and that her experiences with calaureate scholarships.” She says that beyond her career aspirations, she aspires to specific field for the rest of my life; I want to split things up.” discrimination have helped shape her view points. Vasquez and Walker both agree that UT has made huge “I have experienced two major events in my life where dis- work towards global improvement. amounts of progress in making the campus more diversity “My career aspirations basically revolve around my desire crimination was a key part,” Vasquez said. “In high school, one friendly, but Vasquez offers a solution for how the campus can to help the world and make it a better place,” said Vasquez. “I of my best friends discredited every single one of my major accomplishments by attributing them to my Hispanic heritage. would like to travel around the world, identifying bodies and continue to grow in tolerance and be a more welcoming atmosThe other deals with my current relationship, where a girl relieving the pain and suffering that so many people in this phere. “We have to breed empathy and understanding, period,” she became jealous of me and used my ethnicity as her major form world have to deal with on a daily basis.” said. “One can never completely understand another person’s Mark Walker, junior in nuclear engineering, often finds his of insult. struggles. They can only make an attempt to try, and that is experiences on campus defined by his accent. “Without these two experiences, I think I would have “You know, I really never identified myself as a British per- definitely needed. My cultural anthropology classes have realremained blissfully oblivious or naive to current prejudices in our society and to the hurt that can be caused by only a few son,” Walker says. “I have an accent, and a lot of people pick ly inspired these ideas in me. To stop all the violence and aniwords, and I think without experiencing these things first- up on that. I have to explain myself a little bit. When people mosity that surrounds other cultures, you have to not only hand, no one can really fully understand either of these ask me where I’m from and say Oak Ridge, they're a little learn about the other culture but appreciate for its intrinsic and self-perceived importance.” incredulous.” trends.”

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Vasquez wants to attend medical school after graduation to eventually become a pathologist. She currently works at UT’s Body Farm, which was a huge factor in why she chose anthropology as her major. “I chose my major for one main point: the Body Farm,” she said. “Since I was little, I have wanted to work in forensics — mainly as a forensic pathologist — and the Forensic Anthropology Center has always been of interest to me. Along with wanting to do autopsies, I want to feel comfortable with my bone knowledge, so that when bones end up in my morgue, I will know what to do. Beyond accomplishing getting my

Chancellor leads lunch forum Kyle Turner News Editor Chancellor Jimmy Cheek hosted a lunch Monday, Oct. 25, with faculty and staff at the Ready for the World Café. The first 50 staff and faculty in attendance were treated to free meals by the Chancellor in an attempt to facilitate the open forum. The purpose of the event, according to Cheek, was to further increase communication between the chancellor and faculty at UT. Chancellor Cheek fielded questions before a packed room of faculty regarding issues of most concern to those in attendance. A large portion of the Q-and-A session involved the issue of diversity not only among students, but faculty as well. The Chancellor stated that the diversity existent among faculty at this point in time is higher than it has ever been, citing an increase in AfricanAmerican, Hispanic and Native American faculty. “The College of Engineering for example has added nine educators this year, five males and four females,” Cheek said. “A department that traditionally composed of older white men.” The idea of appointing a chief diversity officer was on the minds of some in attendance. Cheek told of the ongoing conversation, which has existed regarding a diversity officer within the university, but he has not been able to bring the position to fruition for a number of reasons. “We are currently facing budgetary constraints of $57 million less than we had two and a half years ago, a 30-percent cut,” Cheek said. “The position has always been on our minds, but it is hard to add a position in this tough economic environment.” Cheek cited the goal of graduating students taking higher priority than adding additional staff at the moment. “Not having a diversity officer is tough, especially because it would take away from putting teachers

in the classrooms,” said Cheek. The recent news of Bruce Bursten stepping down as dean of arts and sciences also raised concerns of those within the college, which will be left without a dean. Provost Susan Martin responded by detailing the current collaborations and advisory that has been sought within the college for a replacement. “First we have to focus on finding an interim dean and then move into the process of conducting a national search,” Martin said. “I’ve done all I can do for today, and I think we will move forward very quickly.” Cheek reiterated the commitment he made to students and parents at this fall’s orientation regarding a four-year graduation goal for all students. At this year’s orientation, a clear objective of having the students graduating on time was explained, even handing out tassels of ‘2014’ for graduation caps. The Board has provided the tuition increases asked for in an attempt to help combat the problem of prolonged graduation rates, according to Cheek. Cheek stated the university will put a lot of focus on providing the classes needed as well as a more intrusive advising strategy, all helped by the increase in tuition. “If they are bright enough to come here, they can certainly graduate on time,” Cheek said. Mindful of the audience, Chancellor Cheek addressed the issue of pay increases for faculty, something that has not occurred for nearly four years. “Our most valuable resources are our people, and we must do all we can to keep them,” said Cheek. A 5-percent raise in salary faculty would cost $12 million, which translates to a 7.5-percent tuition increase. The importance of civility on campus was reinforced by the Chancellor. “We want to be welcoming to all and hostile to none,” Cheek said.

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Naima Cortez, left, helps teach students the art of lantern making at Chinese Culture Night at the International House on Friday, Oct. 22. The International House hosts a number of events from language labs to film viewings to let students travel the world with little more than a 10 minute walk from the dorms.


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Neyland Stadium glows bright as fans pour out onto the surrounding areas after the Alabama game on Saturday, Oct. 23. The Vols hit the road once again this upcoming weekend taking on South Carolina in Columbia, S.C.

Ready for the World Cafe to celebrate Halloween with Irish menu

Tennessee Department of Transportation to offer presentation on Henley Street Bridge closure Students worried about how the Henley Street Bridge project and closure will affect transportation to UT will be able to learn more about the project. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will offer two presentations on the project and its logistics at 3:30 p.m. Thursday and 10:30 a.m. Friday in the UC auditorium. The presentations will include details about the detour and what motorists can expect regarding modification to the detour route. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. For more information about the Henley Street Bridge project, visit http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/henley/. You can also follow the project updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HenleyBridge.

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Since Halloween has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, the Ready for the World Café will celebrate the scariest week of the year with an Irish-influenced menu. The menu for this week includes Portobello mushroom lasagna; lemon-and-garlic roasted chicken; Guinness pot roast; fisherman’s pie (a casserole of seafood and vegetables topped with mashed potatoes); roasted root vegetables; Colcannon (Irish potato salad); roasted artichoke salad; Bailey’s Irish Cream cake and dirt cake. The café is an international buffet operated by students in the advanced food production and service management class, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism (HRT) 445. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Hermitage Room on the third floor of the University Center. Diners pay $11 for the all-you-can-eat buffet or $9 for a plate of food to carry out. Employees will be dressed in Halloween costumes this week. Guests are also encouraged to wear their costumes. Dana Richardson, a senior in HRT from Cookeville, is one of the student managers for the week, and she has worked in several restaurants. Richardson’s co-manager for the week is Nathan Wade, a senior in HRT from Englewood, who works at Calhoun’s in Turkey Creek and aspires to open his own restaurant. See BEACON BITS on Page 3


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Beacon Bits continued from Page 2 UT technologist named Communicator of the Year Kerry Roehr, senior technologist II for UT’s College of Business Administration, has been honored as the Tennessee Communication Association’s 2010 Communicator of the Year. Roehr received this honor for his contributions in making emerging communication technologies more accessible and understandable to users in the College of Business Administration’s new James A. Haslam II Business Building. Tom Ladd, associate dean of technology for the College of Business Administration, nominated Roehr for this prestigious award for his ability to translate the college’s multi-million dollar investment in technology into an accessible resource for its users. Roehr also has developed and managed communication technology systems for WANG, Philips Digital Video, ASE Technologies and the Knoxville Convention Center. Roehr is the second individual to receive this honor from the UT campus since the award’s inception in 1973. Mike Stahl, program director of the college’s Physician Executive MBA program, received the honor in 2007. Other honorees have included Tennessee Govs. Ned McWherter, Don Sundquist and Lamar Alexander; Vice President Al Gore; and UT President Andy Holt. Holt was the inaugural recipient. The Communicator of the Year award traditionally has been given to a person who, by virtue of service or performance, has contributed substantially to the purposes of communication in Tennessee. UT to hold Harvest Festival UT will hold its Second Annual Harvest Festival at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Presidential Courtyard. Culinary Institute students will be making harvest-time apples dipped in chocolate, spiced apple cider and a few unexpected goodies. Buy a pumpkin on-site or bring one of your own to carve, paint or annihilate in the great pumpkin smash. Proceeds of the sale of pumpkins benefit Nourish International’s International Sustainable Development Projects. Judging for the pumpkin carving contest will take place at 6:30 p.m. and one prize will be awarded for each category. Categories include best UT-themed, creepiest and most original. Carving tools will not be provided. This event is sponsored by the UT Bookstore, UT Culinary Institute, Nourish International and UT Athletics. It is free and open to the campus community. UT’s MBA program among world’s best UT’s executive-level MBA programs for working professionals rank among the world’s best, according to Financial Times’ newly released 2010 international rankings. Only 100 of the more than 700 U.S. and international executive MBA programs were included in the 2010 rankings. In determining rankings, Financial Times evaluates factors such as graduates’ salary increases and career progress, student aims achieved, international course experience and faculty diversity. The five executive-level MBA programs offered at UT include three one-year programs (aerospace and defense MBA, executive MBA and physician executive MBA); one 16-month weekend program (professional MBA); and one 16-month modular format program (global supply chain executive MBA) to be offered in 2012. The UT executive-level MBA programs for working professionals are not alone in garnering impressive rankings for the college. The College of Business Administration’s undergraduate business curriculum, full-time MBA program, Physician Executive MBA and supply chain/logistics curriculum are also ranked by organizations and in publications such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Modern Healthcare, EdUniversal, The Journal of Business Logistics, AMR Research, Supply Chain Management Review and Forbes. Financial Times is a well-respected international business publication whose annual ranking has become highly anticipated. Its tenth annual ranking of executive MBA programs affirms the rapid rise of executive MBA courses being offered, with a new emphasis on global programs.

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Girls from the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority gather at the Light the Night on Friday, Oct. 22, to walk in memory of Marla Rose Angotti, a member of the sorority who died as a result of leukemia. The walk is a fundraising event held to raise support and generate funds to help find a cure for blood-related cancers.


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StaffColumn Society gains nothing through absolutism

Kevin Huebschman Chief Copy Editor In eighth grade, I had a history teacher who was loved by pretty much everyone in the grade. He was a cool guy, his classes were fun, and he seemed genuinely interested in making sure most of us learned something. However, as I got older and started to look back on his class, I started to realize something: His style of teaching was horrible. Every few weeks, when we got to a particularly controversial point in history — whether or not the U.S. should have used the atom bomb is the one I can most recall — he would split the class in half and tell us that we had to decide to argue either for or against the historical action. He called those who sat on the fence “bloody crotches,” for obvious reasons, and whenever a kid seemed to be in the middle on the subject, he would jump on the kid and push him in one direction or another. This was great for the debate, because your side absolutely believed it was right, as did the other, and there was no middle ground, but it was horrible for learning. In life, few things are completely black and white, and to teach students that some things must be simply right or simply wrong is an example of bad teaching. Why? Because it sends kids into the world believing that there can only ever be two sides to an issue: right and wrong. If you haven’t figured it out, I don’t like absolutism. To be honest, it ticks me off when I listen to someone who completely refuses to accept the fact that he may be wrong on some matter, no matter how learned he is in that particular field. Most of us have done this at some point in time. As much as I hate it, I know I’ve done it. Absolutism shows up in everything, ranging from something that plays a part in all our lives — like political or religious affiliation/lack thereof — to something as menial as taste in music. Just because everyone’s been in that situation before doesn’t make it alright, though. In fact, I’d go so far as to argue that most of the world’s issues, big and small, stem from the fact that at least one side refuses to accept that they may be wrong. My history teacher had a certain method of teaching that was effective in getting us to retain the information we needed to get good grades on his tests, but it wasn’t effective at all in preparing us to actually learn, and herein lies the biggest problem with absolutism. The moment we accept that something is completely set in stone is the moment we stop looking for alternatives. What happens if nobody ever questions why one color of skin has to be superior to another? Or if nobody ever questions the Catholic Church’s decree that the universe revolves around the Earth? Or why Boise State doesn’t belong in the national championship hunt, just because it’s not in a major conference? (OK, just kidding about the last one.) I don’t claim to be an expert on politics, but I love using political parties as an example for this. Neither liberal nor conservative party is absolutely correct in everything it stands for, and most people have to know this, but it’s uncommon to hear a politician, or even a political advocate, admit that there may be a better way than his way. Yet rarely is a major issue solved without compromise and support from both sides. The political field isn’t a singularity here. Like I said, it happens everywhere. I had a friend who once refused to ride in a car with us if we didn’t listen to his music, because his music was “the good music” and ours pretty much sucked. Or just go to the Pedestrian Mall on a day a particularly radical evangelist is “preaching,” and question him. You’ll get another example. I know I may have rambled a bit, but my point is, people need to learn to accept that they could be wrong, and it’s not a bad thing. You help no one by ignoring the opinions and questions of those around you simply because you think you know better. Allow yourself to question what you know and believe, if only to further verify why you believe something. Or you could just worry about getting an A on that history exam. —Kevin Huebschman is a senior in journalism and electronic media. He can be reached at khuebsch@utk.edu. COFFEY & INK • Kelsey Roy

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Red flags not something to be ignored C an’t Fight t h e Fe e l i n g by

Kathryn Cunningham This past weekend, my friends and I were having a pleasant conversation when a random guy decided to join in. He seemed harmless enough, except for when he opened his mouth. Not even a “Hey how are you? I’m so-and-so.” He just started with “Okay, I’m sick of chit chat.” And at this point, we’re thinking “Okay, maybe he’s just had a rough day.” Which is fine, but then he follows up by saying “Are we gonna hook up or what?” Whoa, buddy ... Are you serious? While some people might think this would be hysterical, and possibly somewhat charming, my friends and I were not impressed. Once he caught on that we weren’t taken with his endearing personality, he began backtracking, and resorted to complimenting ... “Oh you have beautiful eyes!” At this point, he’s already sealed his fate. That red flag is flying high, and it’s not coming down any time soon. While this was an obvious red flag, some others aren’t quite so easy to spot right off the bat, especially if the boy we are particularly interested in is just so darn attractive, it’s much more tempting to look past the extreme flaws. Although it might seem like some immediate red flags shouldn’t stop “what could be,” often times, the problems will keep resurfacing until you can’t take it any longer. If you can’t handle what’s happening in the present, there’s a slim chance you’ll like what the future has in store. “Unless you’re just in it for a fling, ignoring relationship red flags isn’t the smartest move to make if you're serious about finding that special someone. In the end, when you’re asking why it all went wrong, it’s usually those relationship red flags that were your first indicator to move on.” Just as straightforward as Emily Battaglia from LifeScript puts it, don’t wait ’til it’s too late. Be on the lookout for those red flags, and especially, don’t ignore them! Here’s a few that might fly under the radar … 1. He talks bad about others

This often has to do with insecurity. For some, the more you put people down, the better you tend to feel about yourself, but this isn’t a quality you want to see in your significant other. Plus, how do you know he’s not bad-mouthing you to his friends? Makes you wonder … 2. He treats his mother poorly “Always, always, always watch for how he treats his mother! This goes along with that old saying, but it’s so true. And, if his mother still enables him, he’s going to expect you to do the same. You don’t want to be a babysitter for the rest of your life, right?” — Mary, junior 3. He doesn’t accept “no” for an answer This should go without any further explanation. 4. He has no ambition Personally, (and more recently) being ambitious is a definite quality I would like in a husband. Someone who cares about what the future may hold, is successful at whatever in life he is most passionate about, and strives towards goals. If there’s a lack of ambition, there’s going to be conflict. 5. He only sees you when it’s convenient for him “I once knew this guy who apparently had to work all hours of the day, and the only time we could see each other was later in the evening. At first, I was so interested in him that I was more than willing to meet up late, just to have the chance to be around him, but then that got old really fast. Eventually we went our separate ways.” — Sarah, senior What Sarah should’ve done in that situation was to not invest any more time in the relationship. If he respected her and really wanted to see her, he would’ve offered a more convenient time for the both of them. Ladies, whether you’re on your first date or 15th, be on high alert for red flags, because they might appear when you least expect them, and even more importantly, don’t dismiss them. There’s a reason something’s been brought to your attention and you don’t like it. And no, it doesn’t matter how handsome he is. He could be the Bachelor (and we know how well that works out) for all I care, but if red flags are popping up everywhere, stop what you’re doing and run. —Kathryn Cunningham is a junior in psychology. She can be reached at kcunnin4@utk.edu.

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Feminism does more for society than you think. The more controversial issues like abortion rights and equal wages in the workplace get all the attention, but it can’t be limited to just those political causes. The lesser-known issues range from demanding harsher punishments for rapists to making sure no little girl is told she can’t be a pilot, engineer, soldier, surgeon general or lead guitarist in a punkrock band just because she’s a girl. One big feminist platform that is almost always overlooked is gender stereotyping. Feminists do lots of work to liberate men from the masculinity myth. If you think it sucks to be compared to a Barbie doll, it sucks just as much to be compared to a Ken doll. The news media tends to set up the myth with lengthy magazine articles with titles like “Why We Need To Reimagine Masculinity” and “The End of Men.” The latter sets up masculinity, as history knows it, as something that’s no longer trendy in the modern world. The former claims men today have to find a way to “save” traditional masculinity so they can stay at the top of the social food chain. One story pushes forth an image that being an old-fashioned dude today is bad news for the future, so one must become a modern man. The other insists that traditional manly men are still here in some ways; so don’t give into that modern-man crap right away. Before one can even effectively choose the modern man or the traditional man, the entertainment media steps in and carries out the myth. This way you can see what the different man camps look like and which one you should join. According to the entertainment world, being a real man will never be the same as a modern man. Real men are bad***es. If you want to see a real man in action, watch a Bruce Willis movie — or even better, anything starring John Wayne, Bruce Lee or Harrison Ford in his prime. In the movies, real men kick butt, get the girl, curse, drink, smoke,

don’t have time to read (how do you even read a novel … like a bad***?), get punched in the face, punch others in the face, and the list goes on. Don Draper from “Mad Men” is a womanizing drunk and corporate titan with a heart of gold. He has now become the manly man that’s bringing back manly men ... whatever that’s supposed to mean. But a modern man is seen a little differently, and he mostly lives on television and in music videos. He is supposed to be “cool” — the good dancers, the comedians and the metrosexuals who may or may not be a little too in touch with their feminine sides. In “White Collar,” the protagonist Neal Caffrey is a modern man. He’s stylish, sophisticated, intelligent and has a working knowledge of art, literature and even opera. In the wildly popular “How I Met Your Mother,” Marshall Eriksen is another example of a modern man. He’s a dork but also college-educated, hopelessly in love and doesn’t try to hide it and can fight but prefers not to, because he thinks senseless fighting is stupid. Neither would get along swimmingly with the traditional real man. And that’s the whole point. I think they both sound kind of ridiculous. They are 2-D cardboard cutouts of men. You are either a tough guy or a cool guy, and that’s it. However, there is no right or wrong way to be who you are. This is why feminism matters now more than ever, because if these are the only options my future son or future nephews have to aspire to, they’re in trouble. We, as a society, are in even bigger trouble. And what about the real men we know in real life? Do they fit into one of these two shallow categories? The ones I know don’t. They’re a hodge-podge of personality traits and characteristics from both stereotypes. Some would fit neither category comfortably and that doesn’t make them gay, sensitive, a jerk or anything else. Mass media is a powerful tool and can make us believe all types of things about the way we’re supposed to behave or look as young American men and women. And myths like these can be removed from our culture if we face them head on, challenge their validity and acknowledge that gender stereotyping definitely goes both ways. —Melody Gordon is a senior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at mgordo10@utk.edu.


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Tuesday, October 25, 2010

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‘Paranormal’ sequel fails to frighten viewers Will Abrams Staff Writer Not many scary movies exist these days. By “scary,” of course it is meant that a film authentically has the power to strike fear into an audience. Dozens of remakes and slasher wannabes come out each year, but, at best, these films only elicit a jump or two from the theater-going public. Last year’s “Paranormal Activity” was one horror film that really got audiences going, though. Borrowing tactics from films like “Rec,” the supernatural film created an experience that was both shocking and personal. Naturally, Hollywood ordered up a sequel immediately and now, only 371 days after the original’s official release, “Paranormal Activity 2” has been unleashed at the box office. The newest adventure into the demonic unknown follows a family into their suburban home after the birth of their newest child, Hunter. After an initial break-in, the family decides to put in a security system complete with six night-visioncapable cameras. Not only does this provide the family with reasonable comfort but also filmmakers

stuck with a horrible roommate. This may seem like a bit of a spoiler but the film wastes no time in letting the audience in on that fact, for better or worse. Obviously, the creators of the original didn’t know that there would be a prequel/sequel that had to tie in with their film. • Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com While the films seem to flow together all right, with an excuse to use similar filming techniques for the most part, there are some annoying plot from the original. holes. Not long after these cameras are installed, howThe thing that helps the film to distinguish itself ever, the family begins to realize that it has bigger from the original is the introduction of more charproblems than a simple burglar. Although the rea- acters that are at very different stages of life. The son is never fully established, it is suggested that a second film features a dog, a baby, a teenager, a demon really doesn’t like the family. middle-aged man and his wife, whereas the first This film ties into its predecessor and provides mostly dealt with one couple. This helps to keep backstory on how and why the original couple got things interesting, as well as make the “hell comes

to suburbia” idea closer to home. What makes these things interesting is that they play on the audience’s fears of what occurs in their own homes. The home is often viewed as a safe haven from the evil of the world, but what happens when the real danger is something that is already living within its walls? Anyone who has ever been home alone, at night especially, knows the feeling of checking out strange sounds or double-checking the locks on doors. The film takes this fear to the ultimate degree by throwing its characters into the deadliest of situations. Adding to this fear is the absence of audio filler. A violin isn’t playing exciting music or a creepy organ signaling something scary. Just like in the real world, there is silence apart from the television or dialogue between characters. While it is similar in many ways, “Paranormal Activity 2” attempts to make a name for itself by bringing a whole new bag of tricks to the party. Ultimately, it doesn’t live up to the first film’s notoriety, but it still gets points for trying.

Eastwood’s ‘Hereafter’ fails to impress Will Abrams Staff Writer Very few filmmakers can talk about a subject as little-known as the afterlife without sounding preachy or creating too vague a concept. Of course, if there ever was a director with the guts to take on such a risky project, it would be the legendary Clint Eastwood. Over the years, the actor/director has made a lifelong career out of knocking off bad guys in films that involve death, redemption and a healthy supply of testosterone. It seems his latest film is taking a more serious approach to the first two themes. “Hereafter” is a film with multiple storylines, which revolve around a former psychic (Matt Damon), a French journalist (C cile de France), and a young boy out of London (Frankie and George McLaren — there is a twin subplot). The film begins with Marie, the French journalist, caught in a violent tsunami while on vacation with her boyfriend (Thierry Neuvic). With one of the more intense sequences of recent memory, Eastwood gives the viewer an up-close view of the disaster surrounding Marie’s near-death experience. With that being said, however, the CGI used in the opening scene and one other disaster sequence in the film is absolutely horrible. Not since Will Smith was attacked by Playstation 2 graphics in “I Am Legend” have special effects looked so cheap and out of place. As a dramatic film by Eastwood, obviously the most important parts of the film have to do with more technical aspects like writing, acting and

directing. As far as writing goes, the film is rather disappointing. With three separate storylines occurring simultaneously, it shouldn’t be too hard to keep the audience’s attention. What makes things difficult is that at least two of these storylines are severely underdeveloped, so much so that viewers are subjected to scenes that are much longer than they should be, as well as repetitive story elements. The quality writing that is often missing from Peter Morgan’s (“Frost/Nixon”) script must be picked up by the actors and directors in order to make the film successful in its goal. Much of the acting ability displayed in the film goes to show that great directors can find a way to inspire fine performances in light of a lacking script. This is just one of the ways that Eastwood proves that he still has at least an ounce of talent rolling around upstairs. The director puts together a mostly well-crafted film that is touching at times and hopeful overall. On the other hand, it must be stated that “Hereafter” is one of the legend’s worst films. When given the scale of films it must be compared to on that note, though, it is still better than most of what is seen in theaters today. In the end, “Hereafter” doesn’t provide any answers about the afterlife or offer any in-depth analysis about the character’s opinions on it (although Marie almost gets there). This, by far, is its biggest mistake. Like wading in a really nice kiddie pool, it is interesting but not deep enough to substantially explore.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Hoops teams gearing up for season Vols, Lady Vols working hard on team focus, chemistry in practice Lauren Kittrell Staff Writer Vols With practices beginning only a few weeks ago, the Vols prepare for the season ahead with hard work, diligence and a bond of friendship. Ranked 20th in the nation, the Vols equip for the challenges of a difficult schedule through their preseason practices. With practices beginning and starting out well, sophomore forward Kenny Hall believes the team is ready to play as a whole and is looking forward to their first game. “We’re taking advantage of the time we get to spend on the court, we’re all getting a great chemistry out here, and you’re going to be able to see it come out during game day,” Hall said. “Every practice is getting more intense, and even on days when we’re taking it light, we’re still going hard.” The Vols are working on chemistry and performance, and coach Bruce Pearl is switching players in and out of scrimmages to help with team chemistry. The team is learning how each individual plays and learning how to get everyone involved to the best of their abilities, which is something that senior shooting guard Josh Bone likes about the team. “I feel like everything ’s been going really good,” Bone said. “Everybody’s getting better, and it’s competitive. This family is more family oriented than any other team I’ve been a part of.” With the first game of the season only a few weeks away, the team must prepare themselves mentally and physically during practices. Having both the bond of basketball between him and his teammates and the hope of another recordbreaking season like last year, Hall is excited for the season and, specifically, SEC basketball to begin. “We’re just looking to smash them all, basically,” Hall said. Lady Vols

The Lady Vols began practices only a few weeks ago and are looking forward to the start of a new season. With its first game on Nov. 2, the team has a minimal amount of time to prepare. While sophomore guard Taber Spani said having both workouts and practices going on is challenging, she is enjoying the practices and looking forward to how they will affect the team as time goes on. “We’re really excited, and we’re really focused and really going at it and working hard,” Spani said. “We started two weeks early, so it feels like ‘Oh gosh, we should be getting going,’ but knowing that games are only two weeks away really give you excitement.” The Lady Vols are more familiar with each other, with only two new freshmen joining the team, and they have had more experience as a whole. Senior guard and forward Angie Bjorklund felt that the practices are assisting the players as they get back into a routine and prepare for the season. “We’re a year older,” Bjorklund said. “We didn’t lose anyone, so I think we’re very familiar with each other and the system and the coach’s system. Everyone has another year under their belt, as far as experience, and knows what to expect, so really it’s just been helping the freshmen out and getting back into the regular routine of the season.” As the team gets together to prepare for its quickly approaching games, the team is excited to see what will unfold and is enjoying practice, knowing the affect they will have on the games ahead. For Spani, this is one of her favorite aspects of being on the team. “I just love when you get in here and you can start implementing all the basketball stuff and get into the competition and stuff, going against different people and against our guys and it’s really fun,” Spani said. “I love working with the coaches, and I love when we do scrimmages, because we can really work off each other, and I just love the competition part of it.”

John Qiu • The Daily Beacon

Swimmers from UT and Louisville dive from the blocks during a dual meet at Allan Jones Aquatic Center on Thursday, Oct. 21. The Vols took both sides of the event, with the men posting an impressive 197-103 victory and the women downing Louisville 186-113.


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