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Students offer opinions on new UT president But it was Noland’s experience in higher-education policy that garnered Dixon’s attention. Kyle Turner “He has served on the faculty of Vanderbilt’s Peabody College of Education, the News Editor nation's top graduate school in education according to U.S. News and World Report, The results from the latest meeting of the full Board of Trustees yielded a new pres- and served as chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission since 2006,” Dixon said. “Clearly, if we hope to see higher education in Tennessee conident for the University of Tennessee, Joe DiPietro. But the feelings attached to the close vote of 11-10 were not confined to the mem- tinue to grow we must make some serious changes — changes that only a qualified, external perspective can bring.” bers of the Board. While each student’s perspective varied similarly to the Board’s, all parties agreed Students across campus have begun to weigh in on the recent decision, showing an that progress for the university was the key component for any candidate. equally divided sentiment from those who followed the search. “I supported both of the two candidates that made it to the final round,” Tommy Carey Smith, senior in political science and a non-voting student trustee, intimateJervis, SGA president, said. “All five candily followed the search and was pleased with the outcome, dates were all extremely talented and overly having previously thrown her support to DiPietro. qualified, and each presented a different “I wanted to support a candidate that I felt would prostrength in the competition. I think that vide a strong, working dynamic amongst the UT leadereveryone is extremely saddened to see ship already in place,” Smith said. “Dr. DiPietro fits that Interim President Simek leave but excited to bill. I am extremely confident in his leadership and am see what the future holds for President excited for the UT system to benefit from it.” DiPietro.” The final vote was close and staunch public support Jervis was pleased with the outcome, notwas offered on behalf of both candidates from members ing DiPietro’s prior experience. of the Board and UT community alike. “I think that (DiPietro) will be a huge “The candidate that stood out the most to me was Dr. advocate not only for students but for the uniDiPietro, and I voiced my opinion when the time was versity as well,” Jervis said. “He has done appropriate,” Smith said. “Was it easy to do that in the tremendous work on the Agriculture Campus, face of remarkable people who happen to disagree with and I’m excited to see how he can take his you? No, it was not, but students deserved a voice at that experience and expertise and apply to the table. It was my obligation to speak up.” university system as a whole.” Brian Noland made it to the final round of the search The gravity of the selection could be seen but, according to some, was unfortunately passed over. through the actions and expressions of those “Noland is precisely what we need in Tennessee — an Matthew DeMaria and John Qiu• The Daily Beacon learning the result. At the time of the energetic leader with youthful vision and a mountain of experience in education policy,” Eric Dixon, sophomore Brian Noland, left, and Joe DiPietro, right, were the two finalists announcement, the viewers of the Board in philosophy, said. “Noland has dedicated his entire recommended by the Board of Trustees to fulfill the position of meeting erupted into cheers, a feeling echoed career to understanding what does and doesn’t work in president of the UT system, which DiPietro won last Friday morn- by many around campus. ing in a close election of 11-10. DiPietro is the former chancellor for “I think the most common feedback I have higher-education policy.” the UT Institute of Agriculture. received is just sheer excitement,” Smith The professional attributes of each candidate helped said. “From what I’ve gathered, students are some make up their decision for support. excited to move our university forward under Dr. DiPietro’s leadership.” “A solid fundraising track record was an extremely important distinguishing factor,” DiPietro is not expected to assume office until Jan. 1, 2011. Smith said.
Counterfeit tickets cause headaches UTPD encourages fans to take caution when purchasing tickets from scalpers Authorities have also experienced issues Robbie Hargett Staff Writer The UT Athletic Department and UTPD are stressing ticket-buying awareness and ticket security for all Tennessee football fans. UTPD Special Operations Lt. Emily Simerly said they deal with lost or stolen tickets far more often than counterfeit tickets.
with counterfeit tickets at other games. “In ’07 against Georgia, we had an incident where we found that several tickets were counterfeited, because they were part of the seats we gave Georgia in their allotment,” Arnone said. Simerly said the tickets have security features that are updated every year in attempts to prevent counterfeiting.
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Fans are encouraged to be on the lookout for counterfeit tickets at football games. If ticket holders reprint lost or stolen tickets, the originals may still show up later. When caution isn’t used, fans are at risk of paying money for tickets and still being able to attend. Joe Arnone, associate athletics director for ticket operations, said that for any given game, between 50 and 100 tickets on average will be reported lost or stolen. “For those instances, we reprint their tickets for them,” Arnone said. “For the bigger games, the original tickets show up at the stadium, so with the setup we have now, we’re dealing with two different parties after they’re in the stadium. Obviously, the other person purchased their tickets through an unauthorized source.” The problem is that it is usually very difficult to track down where these tickets are coming from. “Scalping is legal here, so people will buy tickets from scalpers, and the tickets turn out to be bad,” Simerly said. Arnone said that in his four years with UT, he has only seen two incidents of a person actually creating his or her own counterfeit tickets, rather than stealing real ones and trying to either enter the stadium with them or scalp them outside of the stadium. The game against the University of Florida in 2006 presented a major problem. “We probably had about 50 counterfeit season tickets where you could not tell the difference between the actual tickets and the counterfeit ones,” Arnone said. “All of those tickets that we confiscated had sections, rows and seats located in the student section.”
“They’ve made some watermark features on the football tickets that are harder to recreate, but the average person buying a ticket off the street may not be aware of the security features until they reach the gate and the usher realizes it’s not a legitimate ticket,” Simerly said. Arnone said the ticket department is currently working on implementing scanning systems similar to those used at Thompson-Boling Arena. “For the last three or four years, we’ve wanted to get access management up and running at Neyland Stadium, but we’re holding off until next year because of all of the construction going on,” he said. For students, counterfeit tickets are never an issue, because they can print their tickets online with their names and account numbers. The main point Arnone emphasized to fans buying tickets is to know from whom or where you are buying the tickets. “In ’07, when we were in the SEC championship game, one of the things that really tears me up inside was when we had a guy who was a big Tennessee fan and bought his tickets from a scalper — and who knows how much he payed for those two tickets to the SEC championship game — those tickets were reported stolen, and then he and his 8-year-old son were left holding the bag,” Arnone said. “You try to help people out, but there are situations where you really can’t do anything.”
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Chris Miller performs during the Student Composers of the University of Tennessee. The music was written and performed by current UT students.
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Kelly Paley, senior in communications, introduces herself to a representative from WE tv during the College of Communication and Information Job Fair on Oct. 27. Students were able to meet with representatives from several aspects of media and communication.
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UT to hold reception for president-elect Chancellor Jimmy G. Cheek invites all faculty, staff and students to a reception for UT President-Elect Joe DiPietro at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Haslam Building atrium. The reception will be an opportunity to officially welcome DiPietro to campus as the system president. Light refreshments will be served. See BEACON BITS on Page 3A
Oct. 25 An officer responded to a suspicious person report on the third floor of Hodges Library around 9:45 a.m. The unaffiliated suspect was described as a black male, wearing brown pants, a gray shirt and a burgundy jacket. The suspect was arrested for criminal trespassing. Oct. 26 An officer responded to a complaint from UT Parking and Transit Services stating that a blue 2003 Dodge Caravan parked in the C1 parking area
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was displaying an altered UT parking hang tag. The altered hang tag was confiscated, and the vehicle was towed. The student who owns the vehicle stated that she had tried to buy a new parking pass for the vehicle, but she was told that the passes were not being sold at the time. She said that she normally rides her motorcycle with legitimate tags, but it was cold and raining so she altered her old pass and drove the Caravan. —Compiled by Robbie Hargett
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Science forum to discuss water systems Randall Gentry, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering and the director of the Institute for Secure and Sustainable Environment, will speak at the UT Science Forum Friday about the pressures on the earth’s water resources. His lecture, “Water Resources and Sustainability Science,” will begin at noon in Thompson-Boling Arena Dining Room C-D. The program is free and open to the public; attendees are welcome to bring their lunches or purchase lunch at the Café at the Arena. The UT Science Forum is a weekly event where academic, medical and research professionals share their knowledge and unique insights in their fields. Different science topics will be discussed with a Q-n-A session at the end of each 40 minute presentation. The UT Science Forum is sponsored by the UT Office of Research. Upcoming presentations include: Nov. 5, John Bell, medical doctor and director of the Cancer Institute at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, presents “Epidemiology of Women’s Cancer”; Nov 12, Andy Kramer, professor and head of anthropology, presents “Teaching the ‘E’ Word in Tennessee: Student Misconceptions about Evolution”; Nov 19, Jill Narak, assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery in the College of Veterinary Medicine, presents “Neurologic Exams on Dogs and Cats — Patients Who Can’t Talk.”
NEWS UT continues to increase research funding Research grants and contracts continue their upward trend at UT. External research funding increased to more than $188 million in fiscal year 2010, adding $10 million to last year’s total and setting an all-time high for the campus. The funding comes from a wide variety of sources, including federal and state agencies as well as private research foundations. As the university embarks on its journey in becoming a top 25 institution, research funding is integral to achieving this goal. Total grants and contracts for 2010 were $188,822,811. That number is up from just under $179 million the previous year and from $88 million in 2008. The research dollars are being invested in a wide range of projects. For instance, one group is investigating innovative methods in lowering childhood obesity by studying the impact creative afterschool programs have in promoting a healthy lifestyle and behavior changes. Another researcher is working on developing the next generation of robots to address the Air Force’s needs in areas such as reconnaissance, perimeter security and mine clearing. Another group is working to create technology for developing smart structures and materials, such as houses that not only use zero energy, but produce their own energy. For more information about UT research, including stories, multimedia features and an online magazine, visit http://quest.utk.edu. UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ grant program accepting applications The UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists’ Giving Circle Grant Program is accepting grant
applications for the 2011 academic year. Students, faculty, staff, departmental units and student organizations from all UT campuses are eligible to apply. Applications, submission information and past recipients can be accessed at http://alliance.tennessee.edu/grants.html. The deadline for applications is Dec. 31, 2010. Applications must be submitted electronically. The Executive Board of the Alliance of Women Philanthropists created the Giving Circle in 2007 to help make an impact on the UT campuses and to increase the Alliance’s direct involvement with the University of Tennessee’s students, faculty and staff. To fulfill its mission to educate, empower and inspire women to be philanthropic leaders, the Alliance’s Giving Circle funds innovative projects and programs that focus on issues of interest to women. Applicants may develop a new project or program which benefits their campus or expands upon an existing program. Winning initiatives promote the spirit of the Alliance by providing opportunities which inspire leadership among the UT community. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 and are awarded annually to the most innovative and deserving applicants. The winners will be announced Feb. 25, 2011. For more information about the UT Alliance of Women Philanthropists and its Giving Circle visit http://alliance.tennessee.edu/.
The Daily Beacon • 3A UT and U.S. Air Force leadership honor Tennessee companies The Under Secretary of the Air Force, Erin Conaton, recently honored six East Tennessee manufacturing companies for supporting the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) Executive Leadership Course. Conaton, in collaboration with the College of Business Administration’s Center for Executive Education at UT, formally recognized the companies for helping the Air Force increase its effectiveness, efficiency and resilience during a time of economic and global uncertainty, a goal of AFSO21, Air Force officials said. Conaton and Chuck Parke, executive director of UT Knoxville’s Center for Executive Education, presented a framed award to Alcoa, JTEKT Morristown, JTEKT Vonore, La-Z-Boy, StandardAero and Thomas & Betts for their dedication to the Air Force and the AFSO21 Executive Leadership Course. Since 2006, over 1,200 Air Force senior leaders have attended the two-day AFSO21 Executive Leadership Course and have been given plant tours by senior and mid-level management teams. Accepting the awards on behalf of these six companies were: Alcoa: Chris Jackson and Everick Spence; JTEKT-Morristown: Ken Boling; JTEKT-Vonore: Craig Woodford; La-Z-Boy: Tim Versprille; Thomas & Betts: Herb Bradshaw; StandardAero: Tim Fischer.
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The Hot Spot Brandi Panter Managing Editor
Breast cancer poses risks for women With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this Saturday, Knoxville is hosting the annual Susan G. Komen Race For the Cure, the subject of breasts seemed like an appropriate topic for this week’s column. As breasts are a huge part of my life (I am a proud owner), and breast cancer has been a huge part of my family and interpersonal relationships, the subject seemed like a natural one to approach. About one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the secondmost common type of cancer diagnosed in Caucasian women (first being skin cancer; this year, around onein four cancer diagnoses for women will be breast cancer), and breast cancer is the No. 1 type of cancer developed by African American women. All of this is really scary, but so often we have the attitude of “Yeah, but there isn’t any history of it in my family, and that only happens to older women. It can’t happen to anyone my age.” Actually, that’s not accurate: 70 to 80 percent of breast cancer patients are women who have no family history of breast cancer, and being a woman is the No. 1 precursor for breast cancer. So, how do we make the little pink ribbons a thing of the past? Step One: Don’t make yourself a sitting duck
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What exactly does this mean? Know the risks for cancer, and do your best to avoid them. This includes things like smoking (guilty), taking poor care of your health (equally guilty), ignoring warning signs, taking hits to the chest, and most terrifyingly, ignoring things that feel suspicious. Also, if you’re a woman over the age of 40, mammograms are your best friend. Considering that the majority of our readership is the younger crowd though, women in their 20s and 30s should make a breast exam part of their yearly physical and should never hesitate to consult their physicians about concerns and questions. Step Two: Self-examinations are a lifesaver Self-exams are relatively easy to perform (you can do it in the shower, while you’re laying in bed at night, you can get some assistance from a willing pal, etc.) and can make all the difference in the world when you are trying to save your life. Get comfortable, wherever you are, and know what you are looking for. You know your body better than anyone else does, and you know what feels right and what isn’t supposed to be there. When performing a self-exam, keep this in mind, and be honest. Put the arm of whichever breast you are examining behind your head and get to feeling. Press firmly (but not hard) around the entire breast (underneath it, beside it), and feel very closely. Lather, rinse and repeat with the other part of the pair. This is an easy, daily exam that can make bathtime, bedtime or playtime a much safer, life-saving avenue. Step Three: What happens if something is wrong So, let’s say you find a dreaded lump or spot that feels unusual. For starters, don’t panic, but don’t take it in stride, either. Immediately call your primary care physician, and take the appropriate steps towards getting the spot checked out. This is really the only way to make sure that the “just nothing” really isn’t a whole lot of something. In essence, there isn’t really a lot that we know about how to cure cancer, only how to treat it. Hopefully, someday, there will be a cure, and this will all be a thing of the past. Until then, though, the best we can do is keep fighting for a cure, keeping strong and remembering that we know how to take care of each other and ourselves. Medicine today is at the peak of technology, which is definitely something to appreciate. In the meantime, though, let’s do our best to save second base! On a personal note, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I want to give a shout out to my grandmother Joyce, as well as all of the other survivors out there! You are a wonderful inspiration, and (at least in my case), I love you very much! Have a very happy and safe Halloween, see you next week! — Brandi Panter is a junior in history and philosophy. She can be reached at bpanter1@utk.edu.
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Jonathan Grayson Weekend after weekend, my friends and I struggle to come up with good dining options for Friday and Saturday nights. Knoxville has great places to eat, but all too often I hear complaints that these places are too expensive. I realize that most college students are on a tight budget, so I see it as my duty to put together a list of some of the best places around Knoxville to dine for less. After conversing with many of my friends and fellow foodies, I have decided that $10 is a reasonable amount for a college student to spend on a Friday or Saturday night meal with friends. I understand that to many people, $10 for a meal seems like a lot. But before you disregard this column, I ask you to consider the alternatives. Instead of going to one of the many fast food joints on the Strip to eat subpar food, you can spend a little extra ($2 or $3) to get a truly great meal. Over the years, my ultimate go-to for an inexpensive but special meal in Knoxville has been The Tomato Head in Market Square. The food is great, and the prices are pretty darn low for the quality of food one gets. The best thing on the menu is the chicken burrito. It comes with rice, beans, chicken, roasted onions, spinach, goat cheese, sour cream and a special house sauce. The total with tax comes to $10 — a great deal for incredibly fresh ingredients and an unrivaled atmosphere. Another great option for dining on a budget in Knoxville is Wok Hay on Kingston Pike. It has some of the best (if not the best) Asian food around. It is a sit-down restaurant with a laid-back atmosphere and speedy service. It is nice enough for a date but casual enough for a night out with your best friends. The best buy on the menu is the Fire Cracker Rice Bowl. Order it with pork and your total will be $8.99 plus tax — a mighty good deal for the quality of food you’re getting. As a fair warning, this dish is rather spicy, so order your drink accordingly.
Though I love Calhoun’s dearly, its pulled pork plate is, unfortunately, no longer the best barbecue plate in Knoxville for less than $10. Dead End Barbecue on Sutherland Avenue has surpassed it. It serves up some of the best, most affordable pork in the city. The pulled pork plate at Dead End comes with a plethora of pork, two sides (the best are the corn on the cob and the mayors beans) and your choice of regular corn bread, jalapeño cornbread or Texas toast (go with the jalapeño cornbread). This heap of food will only set you back a measly $9. It is easily one of the best dining deals in the city. One of the true gems of the city of Knoxville is Café 4 in Market Square. I ate there this past weekend, and once again I was reminded of how good food in Knoxville could be. Every meal I have ever had there has been phenomenal. Without a doubt, it is the best food for the cost in Knoxville. While my favorite menu item — the braised short ribs — costs $17 (a bargain for what you get), diners can easily enjoy a meal at Café 4 for less than $10. While all of the sandwiches on the menu are tasty and less than 10 bucks, the best bet for the budget conscious is the Chicken Ranch Pizza. This flatbread pizza costs $10.50 but is well worth every extra penny. Arguably, the best pizza in Knoxville is also some of the most affordable. Hard Knox Pizza, located in the Western Plaza Shopping Center, makes everything from scratch. Known for its wood-fired method of cooking pizza, Hard Knox serves up pies that are nothing short of perfection. The crust is thick and crunchy and the ingredients are freshly made for each and every pie. By far, the best deal here is the Carnera — a traditional red-sauce pepperoni pizza with green peppers and onions. At $9.95, it is nearly impossible to find a better pizza for the money in K-town. Don’t let a dwindling bank account keep you from going out with your friends and having good time. Tasty, affordable food is all around us in Knoxville. We just have to be smart about where we eat and what we order. —Jonathan Grayson is a senior in advertising. He can be reached at jgrayso3@utk.edu.
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As some of you may know, this week was Japan Week at the I-House. Hopefully a few of you made it to Culture Night or the cooking demonstration, or maybe you even learned about opportunities to teach English in Japan. And though there aren’t any more official activities at the I-House today, it is in the spirit of Japan Week that I have written today’s column. The country we live in (and Japan, too) has an amazing propensity for absorbing bits of other languages and cultures and making them parts of its own. Although I don’t expect you all to know about Ikebana or the Shinkansen, probably most of you know the Japanese words geisha and teriyaki (even if you only know the Americanized meanings). I also expect that most of you grew up, as I did, with Pokémon. If Pokémon has followed you to college, raise your hand. Indeed, few pieces of Japanese popular culture, other than perhaps Hello Kitty, have swept today’s American youth culture like Pokémon has. And for those of you that just raised your hand, you probably already know that the latest generation of Pokémon is soon to be released here in the States via the new Black and White games. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to play with and partially translate the Japanese version of Pokémon Black, and while I’m certainly not going to let loose any spoilers you can’t find for yourself on the Internet, I was struck by the game in a few ways that I’d like to share. (As a complete nonexpert, you can rest easy knowing that I’m not going to give you any battling tips. You would probably end up the worst trainer in history — and that’s not how the song goes …) Firstly, the attention to detail is really incredible. This may seem like a bit of no-brainer for those of you acquainted with the development of the series, but the designers chose to step up their game in some subtle ways that really make Black and White visually satisfying. Of course, you’ll have to play the game(s) yourself to see what I mean. Secondly, the care that went into crafting a game
for all audiences really pulled at my heartstrings. When you first start a new adventure in Black or White, you are given the option of having the text written in kana or kanji. For those of you not acquainted with the three Japanese writing systems, I suggest you Google them, because I simply don’t have the wherewithal to explain them thoroughly here. In a nutshell, though, kana is the two basic scripts of Japanese that every 3- or 4-year-old Japanese kid learns from the start. Kanji indicates the use of borrowed Chinese characters that may have a new sound and meaning — different from the native Chinese reading — which Japanese schoolchildren usually learn according to grade. What makes this such a neat part of the game is that it means Pokémon does not pander to a certain audience, nor does it have a “little kids” version and a “big kids” version with differing content. Having once been a child myself, I can appreciate the measures taken to make sure that information is accessible — not “dumbed down.” Because I have never seen a Japanese version of any of the other games, I cannot speak about a progression of any sort; this may well be a feature that every Japanese game has had from the beginning. Lastly, I was once again perplexed somewhat by the moral lessons being taught to young players. The whole system of Pokémon training and battling seems, at the outset, to be just a whole lot of fun. But when you look at it more closely, you see that the whole game is a method of war by proxy; and what does that teach us? For example, instead of fighting Team Rocket (or in this case, Team Plasma) in hand-to-hand combat, you and your friends send your Pokémon in to battle against the bad guys’ Pokémon. After they’ve been defeated, usually the bad guys slink away, saying something like “Aw, rats!” as they head back down Route 11. Too bad real life doesn’t work like that. Maybe someone should suggest to the governments of the world that they should let other beings fight for them … Oh, nevermind. All in all, Pokemon Black and White are exciting additions to the world that brought you Pikachu and Mudkip. I hope that this article encourages you to explore more exciting and interesting aspects of Japanese culture that have trickled across the Pacific. Dewa mata ne! —Anna-Lise Burnette is a junior in global and Asian studies. She can be reached at kburnet7@utk.edu.
Friday, October 29, 2010
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MoogFest features electronic music Garth Brooks to play flood benefit MGMT, Big Boi, Thievery Corporation headline Asheville, NC, music festival
Brian Conlon Staff Writer When MoogFest first started making the publicity rounds, it could have been perceived as another arts and music festival with a silly name, à la Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza, etc. As it turns out, MoogFest’s etymology stems from American synthesizer pioneer Bob Moog (pronunciation rhyming with “vogue”). Although MoogFest has been an entity for several years, AC Entertainment’s acquisition has uprooted the festival from New York City to Moog’s final home in Asheville, N.C. With this move, MoogFest has certainly gained more prominence among music festivals. Initially releasing a handful of relatively big name artists like MGMT, Big Boi and Thievery Corporation, the lineup has continuously expanded, boasting performers like Devo, Girl Talk, Pretty Lights and Sleigh Bells. Unlike that of many other similar f e s t i v a l s , MoogFest’s lineup is focused on groups that produce their music with the aid of or exclusively electronically. This could be intimidating for some who may consider electronic music to be largely homogenous. However, this could not be farther from the truth. The festival hosts a diverse selection of artists who play simultaneously throughout Asheville’s legendary venues, from the clubsized Orange Peel to the larger Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and the Asheville Civic Center arena. For those not partial to Girl Talk’s mash-ups of popular songs, head over to Thomas Wolfe to hear the poppy, yet intricate, electronic music of Animal Collective’s Panda Bear. Or if seeing Pretty Lights again seems redundant, walk over to Hot Chip’s set and dance to the British electropop band.
In addition to providing a lineup of musicians who will entertain patrons for three consecutive nights, the festival also pays homage to Bob Moog. “Bob Moog changed the course of music as we know it,” Ashley Capps, founder of Moogfest promoter AC Entertainment, said. “He put new worlds of sound literally at the fingertips of musicians, unleashing a creative revolution. We’re thrilled and honored to be able to celebrate his extraordinary legacy in the place that he called home, and we hope to do so for many years to come.” Honoring Moog and his accomplishments is evident, as the festival will also feature workshops on Moog’s inventions as well as documentaries about his legacy. These workshops and screenings take place during the day in downtown Asheville, so one need not miss Massive Attack to learn about “Moog Guitar Sound Sculpting” or see “Bouncing Cats,” a film about breakdance in Uganda. With Asheville only about two hours away from campus, many UT students can enjoy the prospect of a nonstop, three-day Halloween party inundated with incredible live music. “I am so excited Photo courtesy of MGMT about MoogFest this weekend,” Lauren Smith, junior in journalism and electronic media, said. “What a great festival to spend Halloween at. My friends and I are planning on dressing up in costumes every day. There’s definitely going to be some pretty incredible shows. I can’t wait.” Weekend passes are officially sold out; however, day passes are still available from MoogFest’s website, http://moogfest.com/, and weekend passes are always available through secondhand sources. MoogFest 2010 kicks off Friday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m., and the last show is scheduled to end at 1 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1.
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How UT Will Win It’s no secret the Vols have struggled to play 60 minutes of football this year. Tennessee will need to find a way to extend its first half success into the second half if it wants to win its first conference game of the season against South Carolina. Getting that win on the road against a top-25 team is a difficult task, but the Vols will need to have better execution and play more mentally sound in order to upset the Gamecocks. Running back Tauren Poole has been a bright spot on offense, despite playing behind an inexperienced and injured offensive line. Poole has gone more than 100 yards rushing in four of UT’s games this season and will need another big performance Saturday. The Vols must find a way to be in the game in the third and fourth quarters in order for Poole to continue to get carries. With Matt Simms battling a minor knee injury this week, it’s safe to assume both Simms and freshman Tyler Bray will take snaps at quarterback. Regardless of who’s under center, the signal-caller must find ways to get the ball to UT’s receivers in space against a Gamecock defense that ranks last in the SEC in pass defense. Defensively, the Vols haven’t been able to stop opposing SEC offenses all year. South Carolina sports one of the best and most balanced offenses in the conference. For the Vols to have any chance of winning, they must find a way to slow down running back Marcus Lattimore and contain receiver Alshon Jeffery. Both Lattimore and Jeffery will make their fair share of plays, but the Vols must tackle well and avoid giving up game-changing plays to the duo. Gamecocks’ quarterback Stephen Garcia can get rattled by blitzes, leading to turnovers, and the Vols must find a way to get pressure on Garcia, much like they did last week against Alabama’s Greg McElroy. The margin of error for the Vols is razor thin. UT must win the turnover battle and get points, specifically touchdowns, when they get into the red zone. But more importantly, the Vols must come out of the locker room to start the second half ready to finish the game. If they can put together a performance like the one at LSU, UT could find itself with a chance to win in the fourth quarter.
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Battle-tested Volunteers invade S.C. 126 points, while Tennessee has scored just 58. “We played a good game (against Alabama),” weak-side lineSeth Jensen backer Herman Lathers said. “We are getting more and more conStaff Writer fident as we go. There have been some mental breakdowns in the Tennessee coach Derek Dooley doesn’t know what it’s like to third quarter that have really hurt us.” Tennessee’s defense is giving up 403 yards go to war, but his Vols will again be batper game, including 242 passing yards, and the tle tested Saturday when they travel to Big Orange will need to contain a talented Columbia, S.C., to face 20th-ranked South Carolina offense. South Carolina. “The formula on any good offense is great Don’t expect the Gamcocks to be runner, great receivers and a quarterback who’s spooked either as the Vols try to muster playing really well,” Dooley said. “And they’ve its first Southeastern Conference victogot all three.” ry. Though the Vols are allowing 3.57 sacks each “This is probably the best team game, the Volunteers’ offensive line was (South Carolina has) had, certainly improved last weekend against Alabama, sursince 2001,” Dooley said. “They haven’t rendering only two sacks to one of the best lost a game at their house, so we’ve got defenses in the country. a heck of a challenge. It doesn’t get any “I’m starting to get more comfortable,” fresheasier, even though some people think man quarterback Tyler Bray said. “It helps we are out of the woods.” when the O-line has been blocking their butts The Vols featured a two-quarterback off. They’ve been doing a great job, so that helps system last week against Alabama. and takes the press off of me.” However, neither signal-caller could However, Tennessee will be hard-pressed to separate himself from the other in the slow down a South Carolina defensive front that game or in practice this week. ranks fourth nationally with 24 sacks this seaDooley said both quarterbacks put son. together nice drives and played well but “They’re fast, they’re physical, they run to couldn’t find ways to finish them off. the football, and they fly around,” Dooley said “Chances are we are going to stick of the Gamecock’s defense. with the same plan,” Dooley said. Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon The Vols will need to get the most out of an “(Junior) Matt (Simms) is a little dinged up. So, we will see how they do Denarius Moore, senior wide inexperienced team, which has seen 23 freshreciever, makes a reception during men take the field this season, for their matchin practice.” Tennessee walks into Williams-Brice the UAB game on Sept. 25. Moore up with the Gamecocks. “It worries me that we talk about, well, Stadium as a double-digit underdog has 18 receptions for 257 yards and they’re inexperienced or we’re not very deep,” and will need another productive out- four touchdowns this season. Dooley said. “It’s an excuse not to win, and it ing from junior running back Tauren can’t ever get that way.” Poole. While the Big Orange had a disappointing outing in practice Poole, who became the first running back to rush for more than 100 yards against Alabama in 41 games, has garnered 595 rushing Tuesday, Dooley doesn’t expect the problems to continue. “There are certain values in the organization that will never be yards on 109 carries this season, including six touchdowns. compromised,” Dooley said. “Never. And one of them is how you “When you have a younger, inexperienced team, you are always going to work fundamentals a little bit more,” Dooley said. “We approach your work every day. The attitude you approach it with, the mental intensity you approach it with and the toughness you could have three spring practices. We need them.” The Vols have outscored their opponents 88-72 in the first half, approach it with. When that’s not to our standard, it needs to get but their opponents have controlled the second half by scoring confronted.”
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Gamecocks hope to avoid letdown saw the need to hand off the offensive play calling over to Mangus. He placed his attention on improving on other aspects of the game like special teams and pass defense. Specifically, on punt returns Staff Writer against the Wildcats, South Carolina had negative return yards. “I was doing most of it (offensive play calling) prior to the Vandy This week the South Carolina Gamecocks (5-2, 3-2 SEC), prepare to take the field against Tennessee Volunteers (2-5, 0-4), in the game,” Spurrier said. “I decided a little change up might be best for us, and that’s how we’re gonna keep it right now. I Williams-Brice Stadium. spent a little bit of time with pass defense. South Carolina is a team that’s healthy and Hopefully our pass defense is sound. Now I’m has plenty of depth. going to try and help out the punt return a little “We’re very healthy at this time of the year,” bit.” Gamecock coach Steve Spurrier said. “Almost Though South Carolina is a heavy favorite everyone is available to play, so we’re in a posiagainst UT, Spurrier refuses to let the hype undertion to go play these guys.” mine the fact that his team still needs to be ready to In the last 18 years, the Gamecocks have play the Vols. only won three times against the Vols. Spurrier “Statistically we’re not a whole lot better than plans on preparing for this game just like every some of these teams,” Spurrier said. “We’ve given other, but he does not want to completely forup a bunch of yards, up until last week. We held up get the past. pretty well against Vandy, but really we just need to “(History) always factors into the game,” improve and focus on playing our best game.” Spurrier said. “History always factors into After seeing the success Alabama had against everything a little bit. Not completely, but we’re Tennessee last Saturday, South Carolina plans on preparing like most of our games this year. taking advantage of its passing game by spreading We’re not trying to overhype any one game. the ball to talented receivers Alshon Jeffery and We’re trying to improve and play a lot better Tori Gurley. Gurley is especially ready to take the than we did last week.” field against the Vols. Tennessee is playing many underclassmen, “We’ve got to go out steamrolling,” Gurley said. but Spurrier felt that the amount of young play“The coaches put us in great position, and we just ers the Vols play has only a small impact on need to execute.” how the team performs. Photo courtesy of Richard Pearce Running back Brian Maddox is wary of “I heard they had 10 senior starters on that Stephen Garcia drops back Tennessee’s potential and does not want to lose team,” Spurrier said of Tennessee. “We all play to pass against Georgia on another game. a lot of freshman. If you’re a good player, it “Coming down off a loss from Kentucky still has doesn’t matter if you’re a freshman or a senior. Sep. 11. Garcia has thrown for 1,681 yards and 12 touch- left a bitter taste in everyone’s mouth, and we don’t It just depends on how they play.” Last week against the Commodores, South downs this season for the want to experience that again,” Maddox said. “They’re still Tennessee, still a great bunch of guys Carolina changed up its offensive play calling. South Carolina Gamecocks. that play really hard. They are going to come here Going into the game, offensive coordinator G.A. Mangus called most of the shots, with Spurrier only voicing his ready to play, and they are very capable of beating us if we don’t come prepared Saturday.” opinion occasionally. Another piece of good news for South Carolina is the return of “I really think the coach that spends the most time with the quarterback should probably be calling the plays,” Spurrier said. “G.A. starting running back Marcus Lattimore. Lattimore suffered a minor ankle injury during the Kentucky game, but he is expected to return was sort of the main guy there.” After the Gamecocks’ loss to Kentucky two weeks ago, Spurrier for the game against Tennessee.
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How SC Will Win The Gamecocks are led by a very talented offense, which features playmakers at the skill positions. After the Vols allowed Georgia’s A.J. Green and Alabama’s Julio Jones to have huge outings in each of the past two games, the Gamecocks will look to do the same with receiver Alshon Jeffery. Jeffery is a big, physical receiver, who leads the SEC in receptions and yards per game. The sophomore has hauled in six touchdown passes on the season and is the go-to guy for quarterback Stephen Garcia. Garcia ranks second in the SEC in passing efficiency, but he has been known to make mistakes in critical situations during his career. For the first time since bringing his visor to Columbia, S.C., Steve Spurrier has a dynamic running back in Marcus Lattimore. The true freshman was one of the most heralded recruits to ever sign with the school and averages 89.7 yards per game on the ground, despite missing last week’s game against Vanderbilt with a sore ankle. Lattimore brings an added dimension to the Gamecock offense and if not 100 percent, could force Garcia to have to beat the Vols through the air. The Gamecocks rank last in the SEC in passing defense but hold opponents to just 101.3 yards on the ground, good for second best in the league. The South Carolina defense will need to contain Vols running back Tauren Poole and force whichever quarterback UT has on the field to beat them passing. One way the Carolina defense can slow down the Vols’ passing game is to get pressure on the quarterback. The Gamecocks have sacked opposing signalcallers more than any other team in the SEC, and UT has allowed the most sacks in the conference. In the end, South Carolina needs to withstand the first-half fight Tennessee has put up to opponents this year and use its depth to wear the Vols down in the third and fourth quarters, relying on Jeffery and Lattimore to carry the offense to victory.
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7. No. 25 Baylor at Texas 8. Michigan at Penn State 9. Florida vs. Georgia Game of the week: No. 6 Missouri at No. 14 Nebraska
Friday, Oct. 29 — Men’s Swimming Cumberland (Ky.) Williamsburg, Ky. 4:00 p.m. Women’s Soccer Georgia Knoxville 7:00 p.m.
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1. South Carolina (34-17) 2. Auburn 3. Oregon 4. Iowa 5. Arkansas 6. Mississippi State 7. Texas 8. Michigan 9. Georgia 10. Nebraska (34-27)
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1. South Carolina (27-14) 2. Auburn 3. Oregon 4. Michigan State 5. Arkansas 6. Mississippi State 7. Texas 8. Penn State 9. Florida 10. Nebraska (35-27)
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1. South Carolina (38-14) 2. Auburn 3. Oregon 4. Iowa 5. Arkansas 6. Mississippi State 7. Texas 8. Michigan 9. Florida 10. Nebraska (41-27)
1. Tennessee (28-24) 2. Auburn 3. Oregon 4. Michigan State 5. Arkansas 6. Mississippi State 7. Texas 8. Penn State 9. Georgia 10. Missouri (38-31)
1. South Carolina (21-7) 2. Auburn 3. Oregon 4. Michigan State 5. Arkansas 6. Mississippi State 7. Texas 8. Michigan 9. Florida 10. Nebraska (28-24)
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Kyle Turner News Editor With many Halloween traditions that dart in and out every year (picking the right costume, buying candy for the trickor-treaters, terrible scary films being released en-masse, choosing the right parties, UT playing South Carolina), the telling of ghost stories is one that seems to hover every year. With the chill in the wind as the leaves change colors and the nights coming quicker, it seems that everyone suddenly has a story to tell about that friend of a friend who knew a guy who thought he saw some-
thing late one night. With a campus that dates back to 1794, UT is no exception to its fair share of history when it comes to things going bump in the night. Of the most popular haunt-spots on campus, including Strong Hall (a former residence hall for women, now home to Sophie’s Cafeteria), Hoskins Law Library and the Tyson Alumni House, it seems as though everyone has a story to tell this Halloween. Strong Hall Strong Hall is named after Sophronia Strong, the mother of Benjamin Rush Strong, who, within his will in 1915, gave a sizeable grant to the university. Within the generous grant remained the condition that an all-women’s residence hall, named after Sophronia, was to be built and a gar-
den was to be maintained. Not long after the residence hall was built in 1925, “Sophie” came along too. Having been a mother to 12 children, Strong was well-versed in the role of nurturing, something that her ghost continued to do as girls occupied the now-defunct residence hall. “The first sighting was reported soon after the opening: This residence hall had full-length mirrors in each occupant’s room, and ‘Sophie’ was seen in the mirror, standing behind one of the new residents as she brushed her hair,” Betsey Creekmore, associate vice chancellor of finance and administration, as well as noted campus ghost buff, said. Strong is said to appear in the mirror of the front lobby every year on her birthday,
Feb. 17. She is also credited for various pranks, including flickering lights and mysterious orbs seen roaming down the hallways. She is known for appearing in incidents of “unladylike behavior” and does not have much of a tolerance for disagreements. “The Strong Hall staff called in Pat Sisson, a psychic from Halls, who said she felt the ghost of Sophronia Strong did inhabit the building,” Creekmore said. “While Sisson was talking about the ghost, the lights in the back of the room went out, and the ones in the front of the room dimmed. When Sisson said, ‘I hope that’s a sign that she approves,’ all the lights in the room blinked back on full strength. See SPOOKY STORIES on Page 2B
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SPOOKY STORIES continued from Page 1B Hoskins Law Library “Evening Primrose,” named after John Collier’s short story by the same name, which is about people hiding in a department store during the day and coming out at night, is the affectionate moniker given to the spirit that allegedly haunts the law library. The ghost is known to play with the elevators and occasionally knock books off the shelves, but more so, it’s known for its scent than any actual behavior. The ghost is rumored to carry the smell of cornbread and other suppertime staples and is said to be preparing dinner when the cooking odors occur. The identity of the “Evening Primrose” is unknown, but he is rumored to be a poor graduate student who managed to live in the Library undetected while researching his dissertation. Nick Wyman, senior library associate, offered his theories behind the nature of the ghost. When asked why spirits would hang around a library with no evident past events for spirits to linger, Wyman said, “Lots of libraries throughout the country experience these same experiences. Libraries can offer a sympathetic environment for whatever may linger behind.” The library has had many additions through the years, and as a result, has many dark corners and spaces that can add to the spooky gothic architecture already in place. “There have been reports of staff working in the stacks and hearing footsteps nearby. When they go to look, no one can be found, “ Wyman said. “One employee named Tom Tom, who worked in the shipping and receiving room, stayed late one night to finish extra work.” Wyman said. “The building was empty at the time, but the staff elevator began to operate, and it wasn’t long before Tom Tom left, never to work alone at night again.” Wyman said occurrences have slowed since the special collections have moved to Hodges library. Tyson House “Workers at Tyson Alumni House contend that the basement of the house is haunted, and workers in the Alumni Affairs office report hearing sounds of walking in corridors when no one is there, as well as low moans,” Creekmore said. “The unidentified ghost is also credited with turning on lights.” The house, which was given to the university as part of a grant by Lawrence Tysons, was granted as an Episcopal ministry house before eventually being converted into the office for alumni affairs. The only condition within the grant maintained that the grave of beloved family dog, Bonita, be maintained in
the front yard. It is said that Bonita is the ghost haunting the house, as well as being the rumored “ghost dog of the Hill,” a vicious black dog with dripping fangs. She is said to be keeping watch for her master, who was a military general. Despite the stories, those working in the Alumni Office say they’ve never noticed anything strange. “You know, I’ve worked here a long time, and I’ve never seen anything,” Mary HoltmanReed, alumni program director, said. “Everyone has a story, you know, that they’ve seen something spooky or heard some noise or the lights turned out, but I’ve never seen a thing.” Other notable haunts Other notable spooky spots on campus include Alumni Memorial Building, which is rumored to be haunted by a ghost named Fanny, who fancies herself an actress and enjoys performing. “She originally haunted Old Science Hall,” Creekmore said. “When the building was razed in 1967, Fanny was said to have moved her home to Alumni Memorial. Legend has it that she haunted the auditorium of Science Hall, which was used for plays as well as for chapels, assemblies and lectures, and that she loved the theatre and considered herself an actress.” Fanny’s backstory relates to when a film was shot in Knoxville in the ’20s. She had a small part in it and, having impressed the producers, she was offered a contract to go to Hollywood to be in the movie but fell ill with tuberculosis and died soon thereafter. “Fanny was seen in Science Hall in the auditorium and wandering the hallways, and after the building was razed, sightings were reported in the previously un-haunted Alumni Memorial Building in the main auditorium as plays were rehearsed,” Creekmore said. Another spine-tingling campus home is the Pi Kappa Psi fraternity house, which is said to house Ralph, a friendly ghost who was once known to roam around the house during chapter meetings and toy with the lights. Ghosts and culture As Creekmore sees it, the ghosts aren’t a bad part of campus at all. “You know, I think it adds to our culture, our history,” Creekmore said. “These ghosts keep our history alive, remind us of the past, let us know how things used to be.” The nature of the campus ghosts, which is, for the most part, light and playful, and in Strong’s case nurturing, is also a comment on the history of Knoxville, as Creekmore sees it. “We’ve never had anything really terribly violent happen here, no really dark history on this campus, and I think the ghosts reflect that,” Creekmore mused. “The ghosts are very kind, playful. They aren’t aggressive and they mean well.”
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Pop culture gives costume inspirations Kristian Smith Student Life Editor Though Halloween is the one time of year when any type of dress is allowed, college students don’t always have the money to buy a $50 or $60 costume for the big night. For students who want a fun and trendy costume on a budget, try paying homage to some of the most popular things in pop culture this year. Most of these costumes consist of things most people have in their closets, can borrow from friends or get very cheaply at Goodwill. 1. “Glee” cast members: For those who have not seen the Emmyaward winning show “Glee,” all the characters are high-school students, and their outfits can easily become Halloween costumes. To be Rachel, the show’s main character and resident diva, all that’s needed is a plaid skirt, cardigan and knee socks. Spend the night belting out ballads to complete the costume. To play Sue Sylvester, the coach of the Cheerios and rival of Mr. Schuester, a matching track suit in any color will work. To fully get into the character, spend the night insulting everyone you come across. For Will Schuester, the Glee club’s fearless leader, all that’s needed is a sweater vest, tie, white button down and jeans. If any of these things are hard to come by, borrow a
That, along with a teasing comb and a can of hairspray, should provide the perfect Snooki hair-do. For the boys of “Jersey Shore,” all that’s needed is a tank top, jeans, sneakers and gold chains. To be Pauly D, add headphones, and to be “The Situation,” make sure to continually pull up your shirt to show off abs. For all “Jersey Shore” characters, the “Jersey Shore” tan can be faked with an instant self-tanner. These can be found at any drugstore, and for those really committed, go a few shades darker than what is a nor-
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mal skin tone. (Don’t worry, these wear off after a day or two.) Make sure you commence with fist-pumping to get the full effect. *Both the Glee Cast and Jersey Shore costumes also work great for couples. 3. Chilean Miners: For a costume that focuses more on current events than pop culture, dress like a Chilean miner. The miners’ rescue has become a story of triumph this year, and creating a costume is very simple. Find a hard hat, some type of jumpsuit (which can also be created by wearing a monochromatic pants and shirt combo) and drape a Chilean flag around the shoulders. Most people probably do not have hard hats lying around, but they can be found online at www.thefind.com for less than $10. You can also purchase a Chilean flag, but making one is much less expensive. Take a small bed sheet and • Photo courtesy of MTV.com draw the flag on it, friend’s old cheerleading uniform to be paint the bottom half of the sheet red Cheerios Quinn, Santana or Brittany and paint the upper left hand corner (make sure to add a ponytail) or a letter- navy blue with one white star in the midman jacket to play Glee jocks Finn or dle. 4. Flo the Progressive Girl: Puck. 2. “Jersey Shore”: Nothing has Everyone has seen the Progressive become quite the pop culture phenome- Insurance commercials featuring Flo, the non this year like “Jersey Shore.” With peppy salesgirl. To dress up like this Mike “ The Situation” appearing on popular commercial spokeswoman, Dancing with the Stars and Snooki everything can be homemade. Start off becoming a tabloid-magazine staple, it is with a white polo shirt and white pants. not hard to believe that costume stores Write Progressive in blue on a white have actually created packaged costumes apron (or just on the shirt), and make a Flo nametag with yellow and blue for these reality stars. While these costumes retail for more squares at the top. Make an “I Love than $50, it’s easy to make a quick do-it- Progressive” button (with a red heart in yourself “Jersey Shore” costume. For place of the word “love”), and everySnooki, the hair is the major component thing is set. To get the Flo hair and (to dress like her, just find a short dress make-up, use a piece of blue ribbon as a or skirt and heels). For those who do not headband, and use a curling iron to flip want to shell out for the “Snooki” wig the hair. Add extra mascara (or false (yes, there is a Snooki wig), try search- eyelashes) and lots of black eyeliner for ing “Snooki Hair Tutorial” on YouTube. her wide-eyed look.
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Halloween
Recent horror movies offer scares Jake Lane Arts & Entertainment Editor In the last decade and a half, the horror genre has grown leaps and bounds from the low-tech schlock of the ’60s and ’70s, the bad hair and clothes of the ’80s and the seemingly endless line of B-rate sequels in the early ’90s, which dragged venerable classics like “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th” into budget-bin hell. When Wes Craven decided to parody his own work with “Scream” in 1996, no one could have guessed that the approach would redefine horror as we know it. The indie trend that began with “Blair Witch Project” also lent to the current wave of films like “Paranormal Activity” and “Cloverfield,” which eschew the big-budget special effects of Universal’s revamped reboots of “Wolfman” and “The Mummy” in favor of screams that rely on the mind, not the eyes. With these things in mind, I give you the top-10 silver-screen screamers from 1995 to 2010. 10. “Stay Alive” (2006) Malcolm from “Malcolm in the Middle” plus video games times a countess who bathes in blood equals a ridiculously fun ride through the World Wide Web. Get the unrated edition. 9. “Cloverfield” (2008) An offscreen monster is always scarier than a ridiculously large spider with its strings exposed. Too bad the big show turns out to be less frightening than bewildering. 8. “Silent Hill” (2006) This adaptation of Konami’s bestselling game franchise attempted to mix many dark corners of a sprawling mythos to mixed effects. The story makes the film essential. A mother searching for her child in a land that simultaneously moves from purgatory to hell is at times terrifying and hilarious. 7. “Final Destination” (2000) Though its many sequels tarnish this can’t-beatthe-Devil thrill ride, the original and its incredibly creative kills still give chills a decade later. 6. “Paranormal Activity” (2009) Another camcorder-shot, “what the heck was that” trip to Exorcistville that cost less than $15,000 to shoot. Lo-fi horror > top dollar special effects-driven drivel. 5. “Scream” (1996) Wes Craven re-invented the wheel with this teen horror romp and turned David Arquette into a star. You win some, you cry about others later. Just like sex. 4. “Blair Witch Project” (1999) Often cited as the best film with the worst sequel (runner-up: “Carrie”), this lost-in-thewood-and-weird-s***-is-going-down indie captivated audiences and convinced viewers that somewhere in the hills of Maryland, something was hungry and waiting. 3. “Let the Right One In” (2008) Sweden does it better. Look at detective fiction and vampires, and it’s undeniable. Look for the remake, which defies expectation, but does not supplant the original. 2. “The Faculty” (1998) Aliens are in teachers, and they want your brains; the only thing that will stop them is homemade speed and the rugged outlaw chemist in the souped-up GTO is ... Josh Hartnett? Once again, a few errors in casting do nothing to diminish the fun. 1. “House of 1000 Corpses” and “The Devil’s Rejects” (2003/2005) Homicidal rednecks are the scariest thing a Southern person can imagine. Rob Zombie’s hilarious and needlessly graphic double feature wins from the first bucket of fried chicken to the gunsblazing, “Freebird”-blaring finale. And Sid Haig is terrific. — Jake Lane is a senior in English. He can be reached at jlane23@utk.edu
1. Trust your instincts 2. Avoid being alone or isolated 3. Be familiar with your surroundings 4. Take a friend 5. Don’t accept drinks from people you don’t know 6. Don’t assume that people you don’t know have your best interests at heart 7. Take care of each other 8. Fully charge your cell phone 9. Carry cash 10. Be familiar with a cab company or a trusted friend to call — Safety tips were compiled by the Student Health Center.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Halloween
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We’re all a little “Mad” here. Standing, from left: Blair Kuykendall, copy editor, as Betty Draper; Zac Ellis, editor-in-chief, as Don Draper; Kyle Turner, news editor, as Roger Sterling; Kim Lynch, copy editor, as Peggy Olson; Kevin Huebschman, chief copy editor, as Ken Cosgrove; Brandi Panter, managing editor, as Joan Holloway. Seated, from left: Jordan Lawson, copy editor, as Pete Campbell; Matt Dixon, sports editor, as Bertram Cooper; Jake Lane, arts and entertainment edito, as Paul Kinsey. Not pictured: Colin Skinner, assistant sports editor; Kristian Smith, student life editor; Robby O’Daniel, recruitment editor.
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