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Finding inspiration piece by piece Angelina Parrino, a graduate student in the School of Art, brings her unique artistic style to UT.

Angelina often works in the floor of her studio creating new art pieces. Emily Gowder / The Daily Beacon

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UT graduate art student finds determination through passion Ali Kammona

Staff Writter Organized neatly along the walls of a studio located on the fourth floor of UT’s Art and Architecture Building are tubes of paint, organized with push-pins and binder clips. In stark contrast, the work that adorns the other walls is a tapestry of intentionally organized chaos and abstraction. Balancing this orchestrated dance of order and disarray is the studio’s occupant, Angelina Parrino. A recent recipient of the Tennessee Fellowship for Graduate Excellence, Parrino is one of a handful of students chosen for the program in an effort to recruit unique and successful graduate students. The program has been praised by students and professors, and it is one that draws students from different states and countries to bolster the university’s graduate classes with a larger number of exceptional students. With a four-year $10,000 annual award, students are substantially assisted in their pursuits of higher education. Jered Sprecher, professor of painting and drawing at UT, had strong feelings on the program after seeing the fruits of its investment. “It’s a great thing, because graduate school is this moment where people are really spreading their wings and really building their professional career, and I feel it’s extra support, extra encouragement — a sort of vote of confidence,” Sprecher said. “We want things like this to help students succeed here at the university and in life after school.” Sprecher said that, because of the program, UT has been able to get students like Parrino, and he praised the uniqueness of Parrino’s art. “It’s great that this award is there to bring in quality students like Angelina,” Sprecher said. “She’s working in painting, drawing, collage and three-dimensional forms by using ceramics and doing sculptural paintings.” Creativity and an unerring work ethic helped Parrino stand out among the many undergraduate students in the nation. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the University of South Florida with a 4.0 GPA was a direct result of her love of learning. Knowing that she always wanted to pursue higher education, a graduate degree was always one of her goals. As a master’s of fine arts candidate in painting and drawing, attending UT is a step towards her future

Angelina holds one of her recent pieces, “Untitled 01” composed with oil paint, paper, canvas and pastel on bristol. Emily Gowder / The Daily Beacon plans. “It affords me an opportunity to pursue a graduate degree without as much of the financial burden,” Parrino said. “It also helps that I love school, and I love to learn.” She attributed this insatiable appetite for knowledge to her childhood, which she said was enriched by outdoors play and a focus on fulfillment rather than idle entertainment. Tendencies during her youth to order and organize things hinted at a possible future in artistic composition. “I remember I used to take a blanket outside under the orange tree in the backyard and set up stuffed animals on it,” Parrino said. “I suppose I was creating compositions even from a young age.” Growing up on a secluded seven-acre parcel of land, Parrino developed an affinity for nature and the outdoors. This love for wildlife has made her transition to Tennessee much easier and afforded her many avenues of inspiration in her surroundings. Although Knoxville is not usually thought of as one of the larger cultural hubs in the world, there is still a thriving community for artists. “It’s nice. You have a more tight-knit group that allows for unique opportunities,” Parrino said. “It may not be New York or L.A., but it has its own offerings.”

Parrino’s love for art comes from her family of creators: her father wood-worked; her mother painted; and her aunt was a muralist. These abundant influences fed a desire to create. This realization came later in life when, on a whim, Parrino decided to take a foundations art course during her undergraduate schooling. “I was incredibly excited about the class, and on the first day, I stayed after to speak with the professor and show her some of my work,” Parrino said. “She looked at it and told me that I should be an art major. That was an epiphany and the catalyst for change.” This moment was a profound one for Parrino, and it not only fueled her desires to become an artist but also sparked new goals. “In the future I want to teach,” Parrino said. “I want to make a positive impact on students the same way so many professors have done for me.” Acknowledging the potential hardships that she may endure in the future during her pursuit of her passions, Parrino nevertheless follows them, knowing that one day she will achieve all her dreams. “There are some people who say you can’t be an artist and have a family or other such things,” Parrino said. “But I think those people are wrong.”

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Gubernatorial candidate Bill Lee visits UT Baker Center Libby Dayhuff

Staff Writer At the Baker Center Tuesday evening, Bill Lee, Republican business owner and Tennessee gubernatorial candidate, discussed leadership and his passion to serve Tennessee as governor. “(Serving others) had become the theme of my life and how I wanted to live my life,” Lee said. “And I thought, ‘What if it was my job to make life better for the 6.5 million people in Tennessee?’” In April 2017, Lee announced his intention to run for governor. Lee explained that he became interested in public service after his first wife died, and he became a single parent. The experience inspired him to go on mission trips and work with nonprofit organizations, such as the YMCA and the Men of Valor program. “In addition to my family and business, helping others became my focus,” Lee said, cattle farm owner and chairman of Lee Company. After his appointment to a governor’s taskforce, Lee was introduced to the administrative side of public service. “It became the theme of my life once I observed all of the passionate people working towards something great,” Lee said. It was a jump going from a business owner

to a politician, Lee said, and he explained how he began an “aggressive grassroots campaign” when he announced his intent to run, in which he visited 95 counties in 95 days. “We had a remarkable time and met with a lot of people,” Lee said. “It was a profoundly inspirational experience because we started off by visiting the poorest county in the state.” Lee said the experience inspired him to make the struggles of rural Tennessee a part of his platform. Lee supports expanding agricultural enhancement programs and has also emphasized education as the way toward better opportunities. “What is happening in rural Tennessee is important to everyone in the state, and I feel like we are only one generation away from losing a way of life in the state,” Lee said. While he believes there are challenges facing Tennessee, Lee said that he is hopeful for the state. “I have a great deal of hope for Tennessee, and we are a beautiful state with a lot of things going for us,” Lee said. Lee said that governors should provide good jobs, good schools and safe neighborhoods to help Tennesseans thrive. “Those are the things that the governor should wake up thinking about every day (and)

On Oct. 17th, 2017 at the UT Baker Center Gubernatorial candidate, Bill Lee speaks about education and the improvement of rural Tennessee. Taylor Kirkland / The Daily Beacon how to create that kind of environment,” Lee said. Eva Herinkova, sophomore in journalism and Spanish, felt that Lee’s passion for public service and prior leadership experience made up for his lack of political experience. “He’s worked enough with government and been around the state enough to be able to fulfill

the role of governor,” Herinkova said. Lee went on to explore the idea of leadership and its importance when it comes to the impact leaders have on people’s lives. “The most powerful kind of leadership is serving others when you don’t have to,” Lee said. “And that is a great responsibility,” Lee said.

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UT student puts the icing on the top, bakes her way to success Neeley Moore

Copy Editor Like every student finishing his or her last semester of college, Sunny Sweitzer leads a busy life, with classes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Yet, unlike her classmates, she goes home after each long day to bake at least five gourmet cakes a week. Although baking was always a hobby of hers, Sweitzer never planned on starting her own cake business. Last Easter, Sweitzer baked a cake for the holiday. Although she always “kinda baked,” she went all out, and her family and friends applauded her, compelling her to start her own business. A few cakes on the side was the original idea, but after success, Sweitzer decided to expand her project into a full-functioning business. Sweitzer opened her business, named Whisk ‘n’ Batter. After sales became steady, the business naturally grew, and Sweitzer slowly spread from social media to a website. Today, she receives constant orders and is often fully booked for a month in advance. Sweitzer knows being both a student and a business owner is preparing her for whatever lies next for her in the business world. “It’s definitely taught me about turning different directions, learning to be flexible and being

in high-pressure situations,” Sweitzer said. “As a marketing major, it aligns with what I’m doing. Sometimes I’ll take what I’m learning in the classroom and apply it to what I’m learning at home.” While Sweitzer has guidelines for customers’ orders, she lets their original ideas be the foundation for her creations. “I love the fact I am open to doing anything,” Sweitzer said. “Each person wants something amazing and different.” The process of baking a Whisk ‘n’ Batter creation takes around eight hours total and sometimes the span of two days. Each detail, from baking the cake itself to finishing the presentation, is art. “I think I worked 48 hours straight on a wedding cake one time,” Sweitzer said, “I mean, it can take you a really long time. It’s not an afternoon activity by any means.” Of all the aspects that go into a cake, Sweitzer is most fond of decorating. “I love having made all my pieces, from characters to flowers, and it comes together,” Sweitzer said. “I can see the work I have done after how long it takes me to do it. And it looks the way I wanted.” In the cake business, many types of unique challenges can lead to creativity. Sweitzer shared a story about a time when a customer asked her

Sunny Sweitzer runs her baking business out of her home. Courtesy of Sunny Sweitzer the night before her daughter’s birthday party if she could come up with a cake for a breakfastthemed party, per her daughter’s request. Although it was last minute, Sweitzer came up with a cake resembling a stack of pancakes. The process was a challenge of trial and error, but the cake became Sweitzer’s favorite creation thus far. “I love all the cakes that make me challenge myself,” Sweitzer said. The whole process can be demanding, but Sweitzer said it all continues to motivate her to keep on working hard. “The best advice I’ve ever been given is not to be afraid,” Sweitzer said. “It’s nerve-wracking, opening a business. I’m learning it’s okay to fail; it’s okay to be bold; it’s okay to go for it. That’s the valuable thing I’m learning.” “What would I say to students thinking of starting their own businesses? I say do it,” Sweitzer said. “Research well and give it your all.” Recently, Sweitzer has shared a series of stories on her website from her customers, explaining the meanings behind the cakes they order from Whisk ‘n’ Batter. The idea came from

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her realization that all of her customers had their own stories, whether they were parents celebrating an adopted child or a couple reminiscing about the story of the love they shared. “What I learned when I went to deliver these cakes is they would tell me their stories ... I wanted to share those,” Sweitzer said. Cake is always a celebratory thing. It so often celebrates the joys of life.” Sweitzer’s life-long friend, Christina Landers, shared that it’s been amazing not only to watch her friend succeed but to enjoy Sweitzer’s services for Christina’s own family, as well. “I’ve known Sunny since middle school, and it has been so awesome watching her develop her cake talent,” Landers said. “(She recently made) the first cake she has made for our family, but we will most definitely be using her services for every other cake we need.” After her December graduation, Sweitzer isn’t sure what is next. “Cake was never in my plan. It wasn’t my dream to be a baker. It all just fell into place,” Sweitzer said. “I’d be open to do it. I might open a store. I don’t know, but it’s definitely a possibility.”

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Delphine LaLaurie, the savage mistress Let me paint a picture for you. It’s the year 1830 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The air is humid, and the wind blows ever so slightly, just enough to blow a gentleman’s hat a bit to the right. The hustle and bustle of the Vieux Carré paints the most vivid of pictures. The atmosphere surrounding the Spanish architecture is almost romantic. The largest house in the French Quarter is as beautiful as it is big. Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie made sure of that when constructing the massive structure, which remains one of the largest homes in present-day New Orleans. However, it is now known as “the Haunted House” for reasons I find hard to relate. But alas, I must. Madame LaLaurie came from a quite wealthy family in the high society of New Orleans and lived a very privileged life. An area she was not so privileged in, however, was that of finding and keeping a husband. LaLaurie married her first husband, a Spanish officer, at the ripe young age of 13. The marriage only lasted four short years, ending when her husband mysteriously died while traveling to Spain with his young bride and her newborn daughter. Her second marriage to a successful businessman was deemed somewhat more successful than the first. Delphine had four more children and

Matilyn Jennings Crime Corner

gained a nice piece of property from this marriage. Ironically, this husband died tragically, similar to the first. If I was Delphine, I would have given up on ever finding love by then, but she didn’t. Delphine married again, this time to a physician named Louis whom she had met when he was hired to help one of her daughters with a back deformity. Delphine adored the man, and when she found out she was pregnant yet again with his child, they married at once. This is where the fun begins. Louis purchased the lot where LaLaurie designed her perfect home. It was a home that would be tended to heavily by slaves. LaLaurie grew up in a slave-owning household, making it no surprise that she continued this practice in her fabulous new home. But after her husband left her in 1834, rumors of the Madame’s treatment of her help began to swirl. It started when a young slave girl fell to her death after LaLaurie chased after the child for snagging her hair while brushing it. Some say she jumped in fear of how LaLaurie would punish her. Then, neighbors and passersby swore they heard terrible moaning coming from the attic of the house. The rumors were deemed true after the LaLaurie

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Mansion was set ablaze. When townspeople went in to rescue those in the house, what they found was something out of a horror movie. Slaves were found tied up by their limbs, starved and tortured in the attic upstairs. They were covered in welts from being whipped, and some were even wearing iron masks so they could not eat or drink. To this day, there is even talk that the slaves were used for bizarre medical experiments, like having their skin ripped off their backs and having their intestines ripped from their body and left hanging. Upon further investigation of the house, the fire’s origin was found to be from a kitchen stove, where a house slave was chained. It was said that this was her attempt at suicide; she wanted to end the cruelty she was suffering day in and day out. The slaves that were found were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Almost 2,000 civilians came to see the tortured souls. Those same civilians then rallied a mob that tore the LaLaurie house apart. LaLaurie fled to Paris after the attack, where she died years later of mysterious causes. The legacy of her cruelty, however, is no mystery. It is said that to this day, you can still hear the moans coming from the LaLaurie Mansion. Matilyn Jennings is a junior in public relations and can be reached at mjenni14@vols.utk.edu

Identity politics and the economy Pressley Dawson

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama is facing criticism after her comments about the GOP and its lack of diversity Tuesday. While speaking at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women, Obama implied that the Republican party is “all men, all white,” while the Democratic Party consists of “some women, some people of color.” Mrs. Obama’s comment was definitely an exaggeration — look at Mia Love, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott and Nikki Haley, for example. However, it is absolutely true that the Republican Party has both the ability and responsibility to further reach out to different groups of people and represent them through legislation and an expanded party platform. Identity politics can be defined as the “tendency for people of a particular religion, race, social background, etc. to form exclusive political alliances, moving away from traditional broad-based party politics.” Recent elections have showcased the magnitude of identity politics in America. According to the Pew Research Center, African Americans voted for Democratic candidates by an 80-point margin in the 2016 election. The Democratic Party also won the Hispanic vote by a 36-point margin. Women supported Clinton over President Donald Trump by 12 percent. How does the Republican Party reach out to

minority voters? The GOP tends to be on the opposite side of issues minorities are vocal on, including immigration reform and police brutality. The answer is clear: Focus on the economy. A good, thriving economy isn’t a partisan issue. Whether you are black or white, male or female, liberal or conservative, you can agree that lower taxes, lower unemployment rates and more production and innovation are things that benefit all Americans. Socioeconomic status consists of income, educational opportunity and financial security. According to the American Psychological Association in 2009, “Research has shown that race and ethnicity in terms of stratification often determine a person’s socioeconomic status.” 39 percent of African-American children and 33 percent of Latino children are living in poverty, which is unacceptable in comparison to the 14 percent of impoverished white children. AfricanAmerican and Latino children are more likely to attend high-poverty schools than their white counterparts, leading to fewer resources and fewer educational opportunities. In addition, as neighborhoods become gentrified and housing costs rise, minorities are literally being priced out of their homes. Likewise, it is no secret that the gender gap

exists. Per the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, “In 2015, female full-time, year-round workers made only 80 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gender wage gap of 20 percent.” This causes many female-led families to be at a high disadvantage. Following the election, many Trump supporters were asked the motivations and reasons behind their votes. Trump’s business experience and the hope that he knew how to improve the stagnant economy was the overwhelming answer. President Trump, I urge you to focus on America’s economy rather than turning to Twitter to fuel the division of this country. Instead of tweeting about your political feuds within the party, “fake news” and the growing NFL debate, focus on what a businessman does: making deals and making jobs. Not only does a prosperous economy grow the Republican Party — the economy is a unifier. After all, you said that “when America is united, America is totally unstoppable.” Pressley Dawson is a freshman in political science and can be reached at pdawson1@vols. utk.edu

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Vols head to Tuscaloosa for 2017 FOOTBALL PICK’EMS 1 their toughest challenge yet Damichael Cole - Asst. Sports Editor

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Asst. Sports Editor Saturday, the Tennessee Volunteers will head to Bryant-Denny Stadium to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, the number one team in the nation. So far this season, Alabama has stifled all of its opponents, outscoring them by at least 32 points per game. The Vols will be returning to play in Alabama for the first time since 2015, in what was a very similar scenario. In 2015, the Crimson Tide were heavily favored, and many expected them to dominate the Vols, who were 3-3 at the time, just like this season. Instead, the Crimson Tide squeaked out a 19-14 victory after taking the lead with 2:24 left to play. While much of this year’s team is young, some of the current players were a part of the team that almost pulled the upset. Quarterback Jarrett Guarantano will be making his first career road start against a defense that has allowed the second lowest points per game, but their scheme won’t be too unfamiliar. Earlier this season, the Vols took on the Georgia Bulldogs, who have a similar defensive scheme. The Bulldogs’ head coach, Kirby Smart, was a defensive coordinator at Alabama under Nick Saban. “There are some similarities between them and Georgia scheme-wise,” Jashon Robertson said. “They rotate a lot in and out to get fresh bodies in the game.” The defensive scheme is not the only similarity that the Vols will recognize between the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide. Defensive coordinator Bob Shoop was was

very complimentary of the the Bulldogs’ rushing attack, but the Crimson Tide’s may be even better. They lead the SEC, averaging 302.6 rushing yards per game, a total which is good for seventh nationally. “A couple of weeks ago, I commented on the depth of the running backs at Georgia. Well, this group is every bit as deep as that,” Shoop said. The Vols will return some key contributors as they head to Alabama. Jakob Johnson and Evan Berry are expected to play. At defensive end, Darrell Taylor will remain suspended and Deandre Johnson’s status is questionable. The return of Berry is crucial for the defense and special teams. Last weekend, the Vols had to play freshman Theo Jackson at safety after Micah Abernathy went out of the game briefly. Berry’s return will help improve the depth of the secondary. “We certainly can use him in the second half of the year,” Shoop said. “He is an explosive athlete who can play against some really good teams as well.” In their last three games, the Vols have only allowed 19 points in the first half. With the defensive depth concerns, a lot of attention has been placed on finishing out games in a stronger fashion. Offensively, the Vols haven’t scored a touchdown in their last 10 quarters, and they will try to end that streak against one of the statistically stingiest defenses in the nation. With more game experience under his belt, Guarantano is ready to continue to improve. “I think there’s a lot of things that I can learn from, and I think that there are certain things that I could have done better,” Guarantano said. Saturday’s game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. and will also be available on CBS.

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Butch Jones, head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, during the game against South Carolina at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 14, 2017. Adrien Terricabras / The Daily Beacon

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