Friday, November 9, 2012
Issue 54, Volume 121
UT Board meets on critical issues Justin Joo Staff Writer The entire UT Board of Trustees will meet today at 1 p.m. for their Fall Meeting. Both yesterday and today, members of the board met in separate committee meetings including the Health Affairs Committee, the Executive and Compensation Committee, the Finance and Administration Committee and the Academic Affairs and Student Success Committee. The 1 p.m. meeting will be the only meeting to include the full Board of Trustees, including UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, UT Systems President Joe DiPietro and Governor Bill Haslam, just to name a few. Any student, faculty, staff or member of the general public can attend. There is no registration required. All of the meetings are being held in the Hollingsworth Auditorium in the Ellington Plant Sciences building on the Agriculture Campus. This has been the location for almost all of the board meetings on the Knoxville campus for nearly a decade. Gina Stafford, assistant vice–president and director of communications, said that the location is mainly one of convenience. “That location has most to do with the ease of logistics for that site,” Stafford said. “Parking is something that’s not difficult to provide. The meeting room itself is large enough to accommodate the setup for the board meeting and additional space for staff and media.”
The Fall Meeting will be webcast live and will be simultaneously recorded to be viewed and archived immediately after the meeting has been adjourned. The full board meeting will be the only one broadcasted or recorded. A link to the webcast and the recording can be found at www.tennessee.edu. According to the Fall Meeting agenda, there are several upcoming topics that are directly linked to the Knoxville branch of UT. One of the discussions will include a Top 25 Update from Cheek. There will also be a motion to give a merit increase to DiPietro’s salary from $430,500 to $445,567.50. During the previous summer meeting, the Board agreed to give DiPietro’s base salary a raise increase of 2.5 percent, from $420,000 to $430,500. However, that increase was across-the-board to all employees. This newly proposed increase would be strictly for DiPietro as a means of rewarding DiPietro’s performance and to encourage his retention. There will also be a proposal to modify the Administrative Provisions of the Caesar and Edith Stair Music Education Endowment. Currently, the endowment can only fund scholarships to seniors and juniors and one freshman enrolled in the School of Music. The modification would allow for funding to be given to all undergraduates in the School of Music. The Stair family, the School of Music and DiPietro have all approved of this modification. See DIPIETRO on Page 3
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UT President Joe DiPietro discusses the upcoming changes at the university during an interview in 2011.
5k to benefit homeless Owen Schumacher Staff Writer This fall, Saturday afternoons have been lacking in Volunteer performance, as the boys in orange went winless in October. But on Nov. 17, everyone will have a chance to boost their own volunteerism, and maybe break a sweat as well. The “Running with Hope 5K” on Nov. 17 will provide that opportunity. Redeeming Hope Ministries of Knoxville is hosting the “Running with Hope 5K” at 11 a.m., beginning and ending in Circle Park. The cost for students who register early and have a valid student ID is just $15, while the general public’s early registration cost is $25. The cost will go up $5 for day-of registration. Participants will receive a T-shirt commemorating the event, and snacks and beverages will be provided when the race is over. Awards will be given to the top three runners overall, along with the top three male and female runners in each age division. UT’s Haslam Scholars Program partnered with Redeeming Hope Ministries to make the event possible. Marianela D’Aprile, senior in architecture, is a student coordinator for the event. “We partnered with them,” D’Aprile said, “because we found their cause, holistic healing for the homeless of urban Knoxville, to be particularly pertinent both locally and globally.” Redeeming Hope has been working among the
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Kristin Turmel, senior in biochemistry and molecular biology, runs in the “Running with Hope 5K” on Nov. 12, 2011. The event, organized by Redeeming Hope Ministries, helps support the homeless community in Knoxville. homeless and marginalized in the Knoxville community, specifically the Fort Sanders area since 2009, helping supply both food and a voice to those in need. Their web site states, “(We believe) that no one should be denied access to the fundamental needs of life because of social displacement or economic poverty.” Eddie Young leads Redeeming Hope Ministries as the Executive Director. “(The funds) will go towards helping our efforts
in empowering the underprivileged,” Young said. Last year’s 5K was a great success with about 300 registrants. Young hopes for a similar turnout this year, but is more interested in raising awareness. Although numbers and dollars are great for nonprofits, the impact on social attitude is most invaluable. The more people who are aware of the poverty and homelessness in Knoxville, the more likely people are to take action. Kelsey Campbell, unde-
cided freshman, is excited about the event. “This will be my first 5K, and I couldn’t think of a better cause to run for,” Campbell said. “The course looks like it will be challenging, but I am looking forward to giving it a try.” All proceeds raised from the race will go to Redeeming Hope Ministries. The donations are tax deductible. To find out more about the organization and to register early, visit redeeminghope.com.
In order to get experience, you have to have experience. This is the conundrum that college students face as they near graduation. The Knoxville Family Justice Center (FJC), a non-profit domestic violence center located just a few miles from campus, offers students needing internships the opportunity to gain experience in a non-profit setting and get personal, one-on-one mentoring. The FJC takes interns in a variety of majors, including but not limited to marketing, public relations, child and family studies, communications and psychology. “There is a real benefit of having interns here because we only have three staff members,” said Amy Dilworth, executive director of the FJC. “We get needs met for the justice center from very passionate and knowledgeable students from UT who are working on gaining experience for their future careers.” The opportunity helps both intern and employer alike. “There is a benefit for the students (as well), they gain experience for their future careers, the opportunity to network and get experience in a variety of fields in one place,” Dilworth said. Laura Potts, senior in child and family studies, said she was drawn to the FJC because she felt like what she would be doing would be valuable and needed. “I chose the Family Justice Center because when I (was interviewed), I felt like ... I would have a supervisor that supported
interns and a learning environment,” Potts said. “I didn’t want to be at a place where there wasn’t much need for interns. I felt like there was definitely going to be a need for what I was doing.” The FJC’s primary mission is to serve victims of domestic violence in the Knoxville area, but that does not mean they only seek interns interested in working directly with the clientele. There is also a need for interns in the business and promotions side of the center. “Besides just opening my eyes to the reality of and importance of domestic violence, it has provided me the chance to get hands-on experience dealing with different components of marketing,” said Richard Williams, senior in management and a marketing and public relations intern for the FJC. Potts, who is also completing her practicum at the FJC, said the most valuable part of the internship is working with a group of individuals who are truly passionate about their jobs. The passion at FJC inspires Potts. “Learning that there really are people out there who care about their jobs and the victims out there (is very valuable to me),” she said. “I think that’s been really cool to learn from them and their experience and education and the things that they do for the people that we see.” The FJC uses Hire-a-Vol to recruit potential interns for fall and spring positions. More information about the FJC can be found at fjcknoxville.com. The Center can also be found on Facebook and on Twitter at @KnoxvilleFJC.
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Sophomore Tiffany Baker concentrates on her serve against Alabama on Oct. 28.
1862— Burnside assumes command of the Union Army of the Potomac On this day in 1862, General Ambrose Burnside assumes command of the Union Army of the Potomac following the removal of George B. McClellan. McClellan was well liked by many soldiers, and had a loyal following among some in the command structure. However, others detested him, and his successor would have a difficult time reconciling the pro- and anti-McClellan factions within the army's leadership. Furthermore, Ambrose Burnside was not the obvious choice to replace McClellan. Many favored General Joseph Hooker, who, like Burnside, commanded a corps in the army. Hooker had a strong reputation as a battlefield commander but had several liabilities: a penchant for drinking and cavorting with prostitutes and an acrimonious history with Henry Halleck, the general in chief of the Union armies. Halleck urged President Abraham Lincoln to name
Burnside to head the Union’s premier fighting force. Burnside was a solid corps commander, but by his own admission was not fit to command an army. The Indiana native graduated from West Point in 1847, and after serving for five years in the military, entered private business. He worked to develop a new rifle, but his firm went bankrupt when he refused to pay a bribe to secure a contract to sell his weapon to the U.S. army. Burnside then worked as treasurer for the Illinois Central Railroad under McClellan, who was president of the line. When the Civil War erupted, Burnside became a colonel in charge of the First Rhode Island volunteers. He fought at the First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia, in July 1861 then headed an expeditionary force that captured Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, in February 1862. Burnside returned to the Army of the Potomac and was given command of the Ninth Corps, which fought hard at the Battle of Antietam in Maryland in September 1862. Afterward, he was tapped for the top position in the army over his own protestations. He reluctantly assumed command in November and proceeded to plan an attack on Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. In December 1862, Burnside's army moved toward Lee at Fredericksburg, Virginia. His forces attacked Lee’s entrenched troops on December 13 and suffered heavy loses. Within one month, officers began to mutiny against Burnside’s authority, and Hooker assumed command of the Army of the Potomac in late January 1863. After the war, Burnside (whose unusual facial hair is said to have inspired the word sideburns) served as governor of Rhode Island and as a U.S. senator. He died in 1881 at age 57. 1938 — Nazis launch Kristallnacht On this day in 1938, in an event that would foreshadow
the Holocaust, German Nazis launch a campaign of terror against Jewi ssh people and their homes and businesses in Germany and Austria. The violence, which continued through November 10 and was later dubbed “Kristallnacht,” or “Night of Broken Glass,” after the countless smashed windows of Jewish-owned establishments, left approximately 100 Jews dead, 7,500 Jewish businesses damaged and hundreds of synagogues, homes, schools and graveyards vandalized. An estimated 30,000 Jewish men were arrested, many of whom were then sent to concentration camps for several months; they were released when they promised to leave Germany. Kristallnacht represented a dramatic escalation of the campaign started by Adolf Hitler in 1933 when he became chancellor to purge Germany of its Jewish population. The Nazis used the murder of a low-level German diplomat in Paris by a 17-year-old Polish Jew as an excuse to carry out the Kristallnacht attacks. On November 7, 1938, Ernst vom Rath was shot outside the German embassy by Herschel Grynszpan, who wanted revenge for his parents’ sudden deportation from Germany to Poland, along with tens of thousands of other Polish Jews. Following vom Rath’s death, Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels ordered German storm troopers to carry out violent riots disguised as “spontaneous demonstrations” against Jewish citizens. Local police and fire departments were told not to interfere. In the face of all the devastation, some Jews, including entire families, committed suicide. In the aftermath of Kristallnacht, the Nazis blamed the Jews and fined them 1 billion marks (or $400 million in 1938 dollars) for vom Rath’s death. As repayment, the government seized Jewish property and kept insurance money owed to Jewish people. In its quest to create a master Aryan race, the Nazi government enacted further discriminatory policies that essentially excluded Jews from all aspects of public life. Over 100,000 Jews fled Germany for other countries after Kristallnacht. The international community was outraged by the violent events of November 9 and 10. Some countries broke off diplomatic relations in protest, but the Nazis suffered no serious consequences, leading them to believe they could get away with the mass murder that was the Holocaust, in which an estimated 6 million European Jews died. 1970 — Supreme Court refuses to rule on legality of Vietnam War The Supreme Court refuses to hear a challenge by the state of Massachusetts regarding the constitutionality of the Vietnam War. By a 6-3 vote, the justices rejected the effort of the state to bring a suit in federal court in defense of Massachusetts residents claiming protection under a state law that allowed them to refuse military service in an undeclared war. — This Day in History is courtesy of History.com.
Friday, November 9, 2012
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Contest supports local comedians Parker Suczynski Contributor Two months ago, more young to middleaged adults watched “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” during the Republican National Convention than any cable news network, including CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. On Tuesday night, “The Daily Show” pulled in over two million viewers as President Obama was reelected. Those two million viewers tuned in to the popular show, not for straight news — they watched to laugh. Comedy is a valuable aspect in many people’s lives, and tonight Knoxville residents will have a chance to support local comedians by coming out to the final round of the “Rocky Top Comedy Contest,” taking place aboard the Star of Knoxville Riverboat. The finals will consist of 12 comedians who have advanced from the preliminary rounds and will determine which comedian deserves the title of “Rocky Top Comedy Contest Champion.” Matt Ward, one of the organizers of the event and a comedian with 15 years of experience in the entertainment business, cited past experience as the reason he was interested in running a comedy contest. “I was inspired to start my first contest in 2007 when I first started doing contests myself while living in Carolina Beach, N.C.,” he said. The preliminary rounds took place over four separate events during the month of October. Each preliminary round consisted of 12 differ-
DIPIETRO continued from Page 1 This is the first of three meetings that will occur throughout this school year. There will be a Winter Meeting from Feb. 28 – March 1 in Chattanooga. Stafford said that while the Fall and Annual Meetings always occur in Knoxville, the Winter Meeting rotates between the other branches of UT. “Years ago there were some trustees who asked about the possibility of getting more exposure to the various other UT campuses,” Stafford explained. “So at that time the practice was established to have the meeting in February go either to Martin, Memphis or Chattanooga.” She added, “That enables all of the trustees to get exposure to all of the other campuses.” The Board will meet a third time from June 19 to 20 in Knoxville. The June meeting is
Matt Reed UT has many outstanding traditions. Some may promote various philanthropic causes, while others focus more on esoteric disciplines. One thing is certain; the opportunity for connectivity at UT is immeasurable, and often overwhelming. In the 1930s, as UT professors observed the expansion of academic departments, as well as the broadening scope of scientific disciplines, they felt it necessary to establish a means by which teachers and students could stay in touch with one another and current research. Consequently, the “Knoxville Science Club” was formed in 1933. There are no records of who these individuals were. Indeed, unbeknownst to them, an invaluable tradition was being created that would last for 80 years, as of the year 2013. Currently known as the UT Science Forum and held every Friday at 12:00 p.m., Dr. Mark Littmann is one of the men keeping the wheels turning. “There's all this wonderful research going on within our campus, as well as outside through our affiliates,” Dr. Littmann said. “Of course, you have money being put into UT by both the state and federal government, and what better way for people to see where it's going.” This sense of a broader community amongst varying scientific fields is perhaps one of most important aspects of the Science Forum. Students and faculty alike can acquire untold facets of knowledge and form their own ideas for potential careers or projects by attending these. There is no charge, and the content is geared toward the public, meaning one doesn’t need to be a scientist to understand the material presented.
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ent comedians performing, with three contestants moving on to the finals each night. The finalists were determined by audience ballots as well as ballots from their fellow comedians. Ward recognizes the unique nature of this voting system. “This is the only comedy contest in the country where the comics vote on each other,” he said, “but can’t vote for themselves.” The winner of the finals will be determined in a similar way, but with the addition of votes from a panel of judges whose votes hold additional weight. The organizers and producers of the “Rocky Top Comedy Contest” have much experience running and producing stand-up comedy contests, such as Wilmington, N.C.’s “Port City’s Top Comic” contest, now in its third year. Kathryn McBride, freshman in biology, is excited to watch local comedians perform. “It’s a chance to see what kind of comic talent our area of the country has,” she said. “Who knows, you might end up a fan of someone you never would have heard of otherwise.” Nick Tenney, junior in English, believes that it’s also an opportunity to get “ahead of the curve,” so to speak. “You never know who’s going to be the next big name. You could watch the next Dave Chappelle or George Carlin and not even know it,” he said. “And then you would get to brag to your friends that you saw them perform on a boat!” Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at rockytopcomedy.com. The Star of Knoxville Riverboat will be boarding at 8 p.m. and departing at 8:30. considered the Annual Meeting and is held on the eve of the fiscal year’s end. This is the time that the Board will handle some of its most important issues including a vote on the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. It’s during the Annual Meeting that groups such as the Graduate Student Senate will take an active participation. Amanda Sanford, president of the Graduate Student Senate, said that this is mainly because that’s the best time to discuss GSS legislation. “Most of what we have on our agenda is likely going to come up in the summer meeting,” Sanford said. “Most of the policy work that we’re doing won’t be ready to be presented, if it needs to be, until then.” GSS senators are non-voting members, but the meeting does provide opportunities for them and others that attend. “It’s basically just for us to see what the board is doing and be able to communicate that back to the graduate students,” Sanford explained.
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Today at noon, Dr. Alison Boyer of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will present some of her current research, which involves the extinction and conservation of tropical island birds. Her primary work is based on the island of New Caledonia of the South Pacific. Dr. Boyer further echoed the opinions of the Science Forum originators. “A lot of students are unaware of what's going on outside the classroom, and these forums are a great way to start thinking about potential research projects with faculty and peers. It's a useful tradition that can open our minds to new ideas.” Her presentation will include studies regarding the history of bird extinctions, and how best to prevent future extinctions due to human impact. Her study, like the forum itself, combines multiple scientific disciplines to frame pungent new insights. Next Friday, Nov. 16, Professor Rob Heller of the College of Journalism and Electronic Media will present on the history of photojournalism. From tropical bird conservation to photography, one may easily observe the incessant diversity propagated by the forum. Dubbed “A Brief, Yet Incomplete History of Photojournalism,” Professor Heller's talk will span from the ancient origins of imagery to modern-day photography and photojournalism. Topics of interest will range from the technical aspects of photojournalism, to the history of reproducing photos in print. “I'm excited to present this lecture to a scientific audience, when what I'm doing combines science with art,” Heller said. The Science Forums take place every Friday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in room C-D of Thompson-Boling Arena — next to the cafeteria. More information can about this event and upcoming events http://research.utk.edu/forum.
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A printmaking class displays their costumes made in class during the homecoming parade on Friday, Nov. 2.
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Election shows sexual progression Emily DeLanzo Managing Editor Only two boys made me cry during my freshman year of college. One I dated and the other I met in the library and saw him only once. It was a late night in the library and I wasn’t being the most productive. My friends and I were doing our usual squawking and dancing on a group study floor. Typical rowdiness ensued. The next thing you know, I said the word “fag.” Glancing up from my giggling, I noticed a gentleman with gay pride stickers galore on his laptop facing me a few tables over. And without any additional thought, I became everything I deplore about the United States. From the time I was accused of being a lesbian in eighth grade to the time one of my best friends of all time came out to me, I had always supported marriage equality and gay pride. To me, homosexuality wasn’t a choice. I never once in my life chose to be straight, and I knew gay people never consciously made that sort of decision either. After all, why would anyone choose to be discriminated against? Homophobia is alive and well, and after that incident I changed my vocabulary. I didn’t cry because that guy in the library openly criticized my limited vocabulary. I cried because I became everything I had openly resented. I never realized the power of a single word fully until Tuesday night. As much influence as the word “fag” had on me that day, nothing compared to the word “yes” used in three states.
This past election, something beautiful happened. No, I’m not referring to Michelle’s happy dance or Todd Akin’s loss. Thousands of American citizens in a few key states voted to change marriage equality in their states. In Maine, Maryland and Washington state, citizens voted to allow same sex couples to marry. These three states were the first to actually vote on the legalization of gay marriage, whereas every other states’ laws have been approved through legislative or judicial actions. These states represent more than just a change of public perception and acceptance. For once, I am proud of America. I feel like Tennessee has a lot of catching up to do. Chick-fil-Gay Sandwich
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Move past bitter election reactions Chao s Theory by
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, 1 cup pickle juice, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, splash of paprika. salt, black pepper, garlic powder and oil for frying Wrap the chicken loosely between plastic wrap and pound gently with the flat side of a meat tenderizer until about 1/2 inch thick all around. Cut into two pieces, as even as possible. Marinate in the pickle juice for 30 minutes to one hour (add a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce now for a spicy sandwich). Beat the egg with the milk in a bowl. Combine the flour, sugar, and spices in another bowl. Dip the chicken pieces each into the egg on both sides, then coat in flour on both sides. Heat the oil in a skillet (1/2 inch deep) to about 345-350. Fry each cutlet for 2 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Blot on paper and serve on toasted buns with pickle slices. Enjoy your guilt-free and gay friendly sandwich. — Emily DeLanzo is a senior in environmental studies. She can be reached at edelanzo@utk.edu.
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Sarah Russell
This year is a first for me in terms of politics — it is the first time I voted, the first time I followed primaries and polls, the first time I watched presidential debates, and the first time I tuned in online and on television to watch the election results come in. I was stunned, in particular, by the number of websites that were tracking the election. One thing was clear after spending six uninterrupted hours online Tuesday night: the Internet played an unprecedented role in this election for the propagation of both information and opinions. On Wednesday, The Daily Beacon’s headline emphasized the prominence of Twitter in the election. The statistics on social media in this election are staggering. When President Obama announced his victory on Twitter, it became the most retweeted post in the history of the site. According to CBS News, Twitter also reported that its users posted 327 tweets, and 452 each minute when the news networks began to call Obama’s victory. Facebook provided a way for users to indicate on their profiles that they were voting and provided a way for voters to find the polls nearest them. At one point I had so many tabs with updating information that my Internet froze, but it was worth it to watch how each network determined which states to call and to watch as they finally came to a consensus. I even tuned in to the BBC stream just to hear the results announced in British accents. I was thrilled with the online accessibility of the election results and excited to see how positively the Internet was being used in this election. And then I logged onto Facebook.
Before someone rightly calls me out for hypocrisy, let me say that I certainly was not nonpartisan and sanctimoniously silent last night. I fell victim to my “Feminazi” tendencies and was liking posts like a madwoman. But my criticism was not directed at voters or at my peers. It was directed toward particular statements I disliked, statements that had sparked great controversy and in some cases that were simply wrong. Others posted similar comments, celebrating changes in policy (gay marriage, marijuana legalization) or mourning the loss of others (Paul Ryan’s budget plan, the repeal of Obamacare). We are fortunate to live in a country that permits us to express opinions about politics, and as engaged citizens we ought to formulate informed opinions about policies that directly affect us. But I was mortified when I read some of the posts Tuesday night. The disdain practically dripped off of the screen as several people from both parties expressed disgust in the entire American population for not voting one way or another, calling them “stupid” and being “shocked” that the entire population somehow did not agree with their particular political leanings. Here’s the funny thing about democracy: it is supposed to include everyone, even those who don’t agree with your personal politics. There are undoubtedly many people who did cast uninformed votes or voted for a candidate for the wrong reasons. But to call the entire American population, of which you are a part of, “stupid” is to say that you would gladly do away with democracy and only let people who agree with you vote. For better or for worse, President Obama will remain in the White House because of the system we as Americans agree to uphold. This is not the first race that disappointed some of the electorate, and it will not be the last. I beg everyone to take a deep breath, celebrate the democratic system, and study for your tests. — Sarah Russell is a senior in history. She can be reached at srusse22@utk.edu.
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With Obama’s reelection, at least we don’t have to worry about much immediate austerity. But does it call for a reboot of cynical expectations for the administration? With sustained operations in Iraq having ceased, the promise of pulling out of Afghanistan on time and the wars once again being used as a synonym for financial liability instead of national security in the big reelection speech (where he could have said literally anything and we’d have to have gone along with it), maybe another four more years is just what we need to sweep this American Empire thing under the rug. The Obama administration killed the F-22 fighter plane and expanded the CIA’s drone operations. Who said the government can’t pick winners and losers? Maybe that kind of military cutback could actually save adding debt, adding debt being a synonym for money. Well, a working equivalent, we’ll say, even though if I have a loan balance on MyUTK, I can’t just publicly promise that the money I’ve created out of thin air for me will be returned into the economy with interest based on a nationally averaged multiplier. I don’t get rewarded for merely pretending that an objective basis for currency is an important goal, or even just an ideal economic condition. And for what? It’s not like it’s affecting the value of our currency in a way that average folks can even pick up on. You see, a drone strike happened in Yemen less than 24 hours after Obama’s reelection — that seems to be happening like clockwork over there. My condolences to whoever it blew up, but there’s no way one of those is a fraction of the cost of keeping thousands and thousands of people across the Atlantic in air-conditioned
tents as well as filling up F-22s that will never get to enjoy a real dogfight (they might have under Rick Perry). Free from the looming disaster of austerity under Romney, all of this sudden focus on the support and expansion of the middle class has gotten me kind of excited. Even the International Monetary Fund recently released a report admitting that, in light of mounting evidence, the financial multiplier it had in place for the direct-governmentspending-on-people index (schools, infrastructure, welfare, foodstamps, other services) was too low (.5). The multiplier represents how much of a return there is to the economy from all that direct investment in normal folks, and that investment has been consistently shown to return anywhere from .9 to 1.7. Tax cuts on the wealthiest Americans have been shown to create a deficit. Unchecked war spending and banking malfeasance from the Bush era left the next administration with a huge credit line and the option of how seriously to take it, the knowledge that national debt in an economy that speaks fluent debt is a non-urgent issue. Greece only collapsed when it stopped spending the money it was happily borrowing. Greece was in good shape when it was spending so much on itself, and the European Central Bank’s only solution has been to buy some of Greece’s debt with money it conjured out of thin air, so why can’t Greece, and all nations, just have a set allowance of agreed upon mad money? It’s the same exact thing, the only difference is being honest about it, and my version gives the nations of men, not banks, the right to profit from the farce. Keynes once stated, “There is no subtler, no surer means of overturning the existing basis of society than to debauch the currency.” If infinitely revolving lines of credit can sustain the rate of almost half the GDP a year in (officially) sunk military cost and not debauch the currency, why not invest in us, America? We could use the cash. — Wiley Robinson is a senior in ecology and evolutionary biology. He can be reached at rrobin6@utk.edu.
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Dorm life encourages poor diet of it,” Walker said. “Even bread doesn’t keep very long.” Staff Writer Online resources such as pinterest, coedmagazine.com, and getreadyforcolPresidential Court and other dining legenow.com offer solutions to the probhalls may offer dozens of options for residents at UT; however, what happens lems associated with students and poor when the dining halls close and students dining. One site advises students to keep run out of dining dollars, or it’s simply frozen fruits and vegetables in the freezer too cold to make the trek across campus? as opposed to greasy Bagel Bites or Hot Students have to turn to the next best Pockets. Lean Cuisine or other frozen thing: shelling out their own personal meals that have more veggies and promoney, or eating food from their dorm teins in them are also another alternative. “Planning room. would help if The diets of you’re looking for many freshmen more variety,” have changed Walker said. since living in onAnother idea campus housing. from these webIn addition to getsites is crafting a ting acquainted makeshift potato with the meal bowl. The ingrediplan/Dining ents necessary are Dollars system, microwavable freshman also potatoes, a can or have to learn how corn, a can of to feed themselves green beans, accordingly while frozen chicken teninside the dorm ders and some rooms. shredded cheese. “I feel like I eat The first step is to a lot less protein Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon microwave the and eat more chicken halfway, pasta and starches,” Sarah Kim, freshman in marketing, said about her adjustment with the next step followed by microwavfrom living at home to living in the ing the potatoes halfway as well. Drain dorms. “I eat mostly easy food or junk the corn and beans and then add them to food. Anything that I can just grab and the potatoes and chicken tenders. eat because I’m really not capable of Continue microwaving until the potatoes are fully cooked. After the potato bowl is doing anything else.” The most popular food items eaten by done cooking, sprinkle cheese on top and freshman living in Humes Hall were most- allow the dish a few minutes to cool. Adding leftover chicken from home or ly snack foods such as crackers, goldfish a restaurant to ramen noodles instantly and chips. The other favorites consisted creates a new culinary creation that will of microwavable foods such as ramen noosave students from the everyday “chicken dles, canned soup or popcorn. Bethany Walker, sophmore in manage- flavor” that comes in the packaging. students can also ment and RA in Humes Hall, said she felt Additionally, as if her diet was lacking in fresh fruits microwave frozen vegetables and add these to ramen noodles or the pasta of and vegetables. “Its hard to keep fruit in my room their choice for a new ramen experience.
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The UT Opera Theatre will be performing “La Bohéme” throughout this weekend at the UT Carousel Theatre.
Professor recreates Italian opera Rebecca Butcher Staff Writer The opera classic “La Boheme” gets a modern makeover at the Ula Love Doughty Carousel Theatre. Directed by James Marvel and conducted by Kevin Class, “La Boheme” is one of the most performed and well-known Italian operas that tells the story of life and love mimicking a Shakespearean tragedy, but Marvel is putting a spin on the opera classic. The original production premiered in Turin, Italy in 1896 and follows the telling of a timid seamstress, Mimi, and a zealous poet, Rodolfo, in a bohemian Paris. Yet Marvel, UT’s opera director, doesn’t only bring a classic Italian tale to students, but also provides an upgraded rendition to the storyline. This isn’t the first time Marvel has updated an opera. He did so with “The Marriage of Figaro,” billed as “Mozart’s Only Opera About Elvis.” “Musically, it’s not any different. All the music and all the translations are very true to the story. The setting is very different,” Jennifer Sohl, a first year graduate student in music, said. Sohl plays Mimi, the lead female role. Sohl elaborated about the setting of the play. “TVs (are) everywhere. Sometimes the power works, sometimes it doesn’t. Everyone’s very fashion forward,” she said. “It’s definitely much more of an appeal to a general audience that doesn’t know much about opera.” Two arias, or melodies, were needed for the auditions. Graduate students were able to audition first, followed by undergraduates. “It’s set forth in the curriculum that we audition, and the roles are assigned according to our
voice type,” said Marshall Rollings, first year graduate student in music, plays the role of Rodolfo. He completed his undergraduate at UNC Greensboro. “I think it’s a good first opera. People will probably recognize some of the music and pick out the tunes,” said Rollings. “It’s double cast, I share the role with another guy, he’ll sing one night and I’ll sing another.” Rollings and Sohl stuck with one another as first year graduate students in the music program. Rollings offered some insight into the auditions, saying, “It was a good week until the cast list went up ... It wasn’t your typical timeframe, it was a lot of hours going into learning the music before the staging process.” Rylee Billings, freshman in mathematics, played the cello at his high school in a performance of “The Phantom of the Opera.” “I would recommend this opera to those if they are interested in a story,” said Billings. “The music adds a component of drama to the scene — it helps the audience to understand how the characters feel.” “La Cenerentola” by Gioachino Rossini is Rollings’s favorite opera. As the story of “Cinderella,” Rollings said the story can relate to it, but “La Boheme” steps away from a fantastical tale and instead centers around real life problems. “It’s nice to branch out, but my go to operas end up being comical, less tragic, but it’s still a fantastic, fantastic show,” Rollings said. “It’s really enjoyable and funny, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, but mostly cry,” joked Sohl. Performances are Friday and Monday at 8 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for students. You can catch Sohl and Rollings performing on Sunday and Monday night.
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Defense looks to corral Tigers Matt Gray Staff Writer After taking a one-week hiatus from SEC play, the Tennessee Volunteers (4-5, 0-5 SEC) once again return to conference competition against Missouri at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Coming off a week where the Vols allowed 48 points on 721 yards to the Troy Trojans, defense was a focal point this week in practice. Defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri said that he’s more disappointed in himself than in any of his players. “My hat is off to the kids because they came out here (Wednesday) and they gave everything they could. They are trying and they played hard in the game, but we just have to quit making the mental mistakes,” said Sunseri. “I just have to keep pushing them and keep on finding out what is going to trigger them and make them better.” Sunseri has had a little extra help pushing the team this week in practice. Due to the defensive struggles throughout the season, head coach Derek Dooley, usually an offensive specialist, said he spent most of his time this week focusing on the defense. “I have been spending all of my time over there and more to be just another eye to make sure that our players are out there not confused and (just) not thinking,” said Dooley. “We have made some significant changes that I hope will show up a little big on game day, but it is not something that you can overhaul in one week.” The Vols’ defense are going to need to be quick learners if they hope to stop Missouri starting quarterback James Franklin.
Franklin has been a little banged up this year, completely missing two games and only seeing limited action in two more, but regardless, Sunseri said Franklin is still a dangerous player. “The kid is a dang good football player,” said Sunseri. “If you go with this kid’s history and what he has done, he is a very, very good football player. He has great legs, he can deliver the ball (and) they have a great system.” Despite the defensive struggles, the Vols’ offense has put together two very impressive games, led by starting quarterback Tyler Bray. Over the past two games, Bray has combined for 898 yards, nine touchdowns and only one interception. Despite these video-game-like numbers, Bray is not overlooking Missouri’s defense, a unit who is only allowing 22 points per game. “They have a great defensive line and are going to try and get after us,” said Bray. “We have a great offensive line and it is going to be a great battle." Missouri’s “great” defensive line is led by junior defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, who has 63 tackles and three forced fumbles this season. Dooley said he has a lot of respect for Richardson. “He is a big-time defensive lineman. Big time,” said Dooley. “He would be starting anywhere.” This could be a very important game for the Vols when it comes to bowl considerations, said Dooley. “The reality is they know what is at stake and certainly going to the bowl game is a big deal,” said Dooley. “It is still out there and it is our opportunity to take advantage of it.”
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Sophomore Antonio Richardson blocks an oncoming Troy rusher during the game on Nov. 3.
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Franklin, Tigers look for rebound Troy Provost-Heron Staff Writer The Missouri Tigers will look to rebound this weekend in Knoxville following their 14-7 loss to the No. 6 Florida Gators on Saturday. Missouri’s defense has only allowed 22.6 points per game, ranking 38th in the nation, but head coach Gary Pinkel understands they are going to be challenged against Tennessee’s 24th ranked offense. “They’re running the I-formation around pro sets. They spread out, they do multiple things,” said Pinkel. “They've got a great offensive line, good running backs, they pull in the receivers and tailbacks sometimes. They do a lot of different things. (Tyler Bray) is very impressive (at) throwing. He’s got great accuracy, he can extend the play, he can get rid of the ball. He’s a very impressive player. It’ll be different because they actually get the ball downfield. They put a lot of yards and a lot of points down against a lot of people. We’ve been playing a pretty good defense, but it’s going to be a challenge from a different type of offense.” While containing Tennessee’s offense will be important, junior quarterback James Franklin must play better this week than he did against Florida, where he recorded four interceptions, but he knows his teammates have his back going into the weekend. “They told me just try not to worry about it and prepare for this week,
(because) they will need me to step up and keep being a leader,” Franklin said. “So they just gave me some encouragement, told me not to hold onto it.” Missouri’s first year in the SEC hasn’t gone as well as they would’ve hoped, but junior defensive back E.J. Gaines is pumped up to play against Tennessee this week because of the way they play. “I just get excited for it. It kind of takes me back to the Big 12 a little bit, as far as them passing the ball and we haven’t really gotten that so far being in the SEC. It just kind of takes us back to the Oklahoma, Oklahoma State days and stuff like that, so it’s going to be fun.” The offensive end for Missouri has been plagued by injuries this year and offensive lineman Justin Britt added his name to that list when he tore his ACL against Florida. Other than Britt, Pinkel says that they got out of Florida relatively healthy. “Fortunately, we’ve been very healthy on the defensive side of the ball.” Pinkel said. “The only change has been Justin Britt will be out for the remainder of the season. He’ll have surgery a week from this Friday. It’ll be ACL surgery and maybe more, we’ll see what happens. We’ve moved Mitch Morse out to tackle and we’ll move Brad McNulty to center. Ultimately, we came out very healthy from this game, except for that one injury.” Both teams will come into Saturday with their records sitting at 4-5, so a win • Photo courtesy of The Maneater will put either team at .500 on the season. Junior quarterback James Franklin streaks across the field against Georgia on Sept. Kickoff is at 12:21 PM ET. 8.
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Martin, Vols host Kennesaw St. NIck Di Leo Contributor On Friday evening at 7 p.m. ET the Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team will take on the Kennesaw State Owls of the Atlantic-Sun conference. As the first regular season game of head coach Cuonzo Martin’s second season with the Vols, he is not yet concerning himself with the perennial SEC powerhouses his team will have to face multiple times during the season. Instead, Martin is focused on improving the team after its 99-57 win against Victory University on Monday, and also preparing for the regular season tip-off against Kennesaw State. Martin’s team has many offensive threats including forwards Jarnell Stokes and Jeronne Maymon. Despite these offensive weapons on the team, Martin is, and always has been, more concerned with the defensive side of the basketball. “We have to get better at the little things, running to the ball, jumping to the ball, hands up on closeouts (and) fighting through screens,” Martin said. With all of this focus being paid to the defensive side, the offense isn’t lacking. “We’re a talented team,” Martin remarked. “It doesn’t matter the opponent. Let the scoreboard take care of itself. Do what you’re supposed to do, and you don’t have to look up. It’s understood.” Going into the regular season, one of the biggest question marks is red shirt senior forward Maymon. In March, Maymon
underwent arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a meniscus tear. Fortunately, he seems to be recovering to full strength. In his absence, red shirt freshman Quinton Chievous will be expected to step up and fill in for the talented big man. “I’m really just trying to do everything my team and my coaching staff needs to get the win at the end of the day,” Chievous said. Ultimately the team will rely heavily on junior point guard Trae Golden at the beginning of the season to distribute the ball adequately and effectively. The point guard worked tirelessly over the off-season in the weight room and took part in private one-on-one practice sessions with former Tennessee standout and 2011 first round draft pick Tobias Harris. Golden is a veteran leader on this team and understands that most of the team’s success will depend on his ability to make up for his mistakes on the floor last season. As a team, the Vols have enjoyed the new experiences this particular off-season has brought. The team was able to establish a sense of camaraderie and unity on the trip to Italy over the summer. In addition, they got back into the weight room voluntarily. This all took place to ensure that this season does not end in the same manner as last year, with an early exit from the NIT tournament. In anticipation of the season, Chievous spelled out the players’ emotions well. “I think we’re all really ready, Vincent Walker • The Daily Beacon (and) we’re just excited to get Junior point guard Trae Golden concentrates on up and down the court,” he said. shooting the ball during the Victory game on Nov. 5.
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SECOND PLACE Austin Bornheim Asst. Sports Ed. Tennessee 48 - Missouri 41 Mississippi State - LSU Northwestern - Michigan Oregon State - Stanford Texas A&M 21 - Alabama 37
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THIRD PLACE Lauren Kittrell Sports Editor Tennessee 38 - Missouri 16 Mississippi State - LSU Northwestern - Michigan Oregon State - Stanford Texas A&M 31 - Alabama 49
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Lady Vols take on Lady Mocs Nick Di Leo Staff Writer All of the pre-season work put in by the Lady Vols’ players and coaches will become apparent this weekend when the team kicks off the 2012 regular season with a two-game road stretch. The first game is slotted for Friday evening at 7 p.m. ET as the Lady Vols travel south to take on in-state rival Chattanooga (UTC). Although just as important, the second game should prove to be more of a measuring stick for where the team stands when the Lady Vols take on their first ranked opponent of the season in #22 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. ET. Away games are extremely difficult for teams in any situation. This difficulty is amplified, however, when the road team possesses as much youth as the Lady Vols do. “We’re young,” head coach Holly Warlick said. “We’re a majority of freshmen and sophomores, and we’re going to play whoever I need to play to help us win the game.” Warlick does not see these young underclassmen as a liability, but instead a valuable asset. The young team members have worked together with their new coach to combat their inexperience with hard work and effort in order to best prepare for the unknown tests the regular season may bring. “I’m very pleased with (the freshmen),” Warlick said. “I think they’ve worked hard. They’re trying to understand, and I’m sure it’s complicated to them. But every day I think they get better and better.” One of these freshmen who is poised to see some action in the game against Chattanooga is guard Andraya Carter, who has been filling in for that position in place of injured sophomore Ariel Massengale. “She’s been pushed in the fire kind of early,” Warlick said. Subsequently, the experience the young guard has gained from being on the floor during the team’s exhibition games should prove to be valuable down the road. “I saw a big difference between our first exhibition
game to the second, and I anticipate (Carter getting better) the more she gets to play, and the more comfortable (she feels) she’ll get much better at it.” Carter said the pre-season games have helped her get a feel for what she needs to do to continue progressing as a player. “I just learned to play hard and we just have to keep getting in better shape. I realize that we’ve been running a lot, but I’m still tired out there,” Carter said. “I just have to get used to making good decisions and pushing the ball and using my teammates and getting to know them more. I think we’ve learned a lot of things we need to work on, but I think we’ve
done well.” Perhaps the greatest risk that the game Friday evening holds is its potential to lead to a “let down” from the young Lady Vols squad. With the game against ranked Georgia Tech looming just two days later, some team members’ focus may be on that game instead of being in the moment. Warlick recognizes that this is going to be a difficult game. “I don’t care who we play, we have ‘Tennesse’ across our chest,” Warlick said. Head coach emeritus Pat Summitt built the program up to a level of very high respectability during her 38year tenure. This commitment
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to excellence instilled by Summitt causes other teams to plan more than adequately for their ensuing match-ups with the Lady Vols. As a result of this heightened sense of competitiveness, Warlick must treat every game equally serious from now to the end of the season. “UTC is very well coached, (and) they play very well at home. So I think we’re in for a battle, and I’m not going to shy away from that,” Warlick said.
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