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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Issue 58, Volume 121

Medal of Honor veteran recognized at UT R.J.Vogt News Editor The Medal of Honor is the highest military honor that the United States awards — only 80 recipients are alive today. UT students and faculty gave one of those recipients, Col. Bruce Crandall, a standing ovation in the University Center Ballroom yesterday morning. “Every one of us who wears the medal, and there’s 80 of us, every one of us has the same sense — that we did nothing that we weren’t expected to and supposed to do. It is our duty,” Crandall said, in a gravelly voice that belied the life he’s led. “Everyone that wears the medal knows that others who would be in that situation would have done the same. I could not have left those people.” Forty-seven years ago to the day, Crandall was a U.S. Army helicopter pilot stationed near the VietnamCambodia border. As the Battle of Ia Drang broke out, Crandall made 22 flights in unarmed helicopters into an intensely hot landing zone. He delivered supplies and ammunition to infantryman on the ground; he also saved the lives of more than 70 wounded soldiers.

“We were in the air for 14 and a half hours total, we changed aircraft five times,” Crandall said. “During our fifth lift out of the landing zone, the landing zone was closed by the infantry commander. On the way back ... I knew we were gonna be in trouble, leaving the infantry on the ground without any ammo … I had eight other aircraft coming in, they were cancelled at the same time. So I asked volunteers to go with me as soon as we got back.” Crandall’s first helicopter was damaged early in the day, and when he called ahead to get a new helicopter, they pulled the new helicopter’s doors off, replacing them with his original doors. Crandall’s doors had a snake coiled in the form of a six. “I was the only one dumb enough to have something like that on the doors — I was a target. They were trying to see how long I could last with those doors,” he said. “Every time we got shot up, I would call ahead and they’d crack another aircraft and I’d be ready to go as soon as I hit the ground.” Crandall’s visit culminated UT’s Veterans Day celebrations, which included the playing of “Taps” by the Ayres Hall chimes on Monday and a reading of the names of those veterans

who were killed in action. The celebrations were coordinated by the Safety, Environment and Education Center and the Veterans at UTK group. Crandall’s visit also served as a prelude to the 2014 Congressional Medal of Honor Convention, to be held in Knoxville. Don Nabb from the Congressional Medal of Honor Executive Committee said that the decision to hold the convention in Knoxville was popular with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. “We live in Knoxville, and we petitioned and (were) able to win the honor to host the convention,” he said. “We made our pitch to the Society … they unanimously selected Knoxville to host the 2014 convention.” A large section of the crowd wore military uniforms, as both Air Force and Army ROTC members listened intently to Crandall’s stories. Kyle Buck, senior in political science and member of the Army’s ROTC program, noted the uniqueness of the program. “It means a lot, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for most people,” • AP Photo/Kitsap Sun, Larry Steagall Buck said. “I don’t know if I’ll get a chance to actually see someone as The 2002 film “We Were Soldiers” features a characterization of Col. honorable (as) Crandall again.” Bruce Crandall. He was awarded the Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush on Feb. 26, 2007.

Economist addresses fiscal cliff Blair Kuykendall Editor-in-Chief Judging by the turnout for Adam Davidson’s lecture on Tuesday evening, what you have heard is true: Americans are concerned about the economy. Recognizing this interest, the Issues Committee brought Davidson to campus to discuss the approaching fiscal cliff. “To be honest with you, I hate talking about the fiscal cliff ... ,” Davidson said. “It’s a ginned up mistake; it’s an act of political theater ... We do face some fundamental questions about debt and the government’s role in our society: those are real issues.” Davidson hosts “Planet Money,” a podcast devoted to analyzing economic issues in an accessible way. He also contributes a column to the New York Times Magazine devoted to discussing pressing economic issues. “It’s something that people without an economics degree can understand,” Sarah Lucas, senior in deaf education, said of Davidson’s program in her introduction. Davidson believes that the next four years will be a pivotal period in economic history. “We still have a financial system that’s on life support,” Davidson said. “The fiscal cliff has some clear, short-term, real danger. If Europe and the rest of the world were not in a mess already, we would expect the world’s investors would already be taking their money out

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we have an unusual mix of severe risks in the global economy. China may or may not be in the middle of a severe slowdown. ...Europe may or may not be in the middle of an economic break up ... it’s an ugly and confusing mix. ...You don’t want Congress creating artificial deadlines for the future.” Davidson is not optimistic about the fiscal cliff’s resolution. “Most people believe it will be resolved in a ‘kick the can down the road’ kind of way,” Davidson said. “The big decision in 2013 is the question about how we will address our debt and tax future. Greece has a November 2012 problem, we have a 15-20 year problem. We will have a problem if we don’t start addressing things soon.” Despite the need for eventual debt reduction, Davidson is not alarmed about America’s present situation. “As a general rule, governments can carry a fair amount of debt,” Davidson said. “Generally, a government can hold a large amount of debt practically forever. Debt is a very manageable thing up until around 90 percent debt of GDP. You reach a point where really scary things start to happen. People get • Photo courtesy of NPR nervous around 90 percent of GDP.” Davidson believes that America must U.S.” Congress will help dictate which foster growth in learning to overcome its economic challenges. course the U.S. takes moving forward. “Economic growth was fueled by “When they decided to put off raising the debt ceiling, they put in place this education ... ,” Davidson said. “All we threat that if you don’t resolve this by need is for our elected officials to jump 2012 there are going to be deep military on board and be reasonable, so it’s obviand domestic spending cuts. Right now ously not going to happen.” of the US economy and putting it elsewhere. But because we are the least bad choice for global investors ... , we are not having the flight of that capital from the

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S.E.E. Center holds event on quitting tobacco use

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Cody Woodside Contributor The Safety Environment and Education Center aims to help UT students breathe easier through “The Great American Smokeout” today on Pedestrian Walkway. For Rosa Thomas, a coordinator for the S.E.E. Center, giving up smoking is a celebratory matter. “It gives you more birthdays,” Thomas said. The S.E.E. Center hopes to encourage students to give up tobacco, even if it is just for one day, through “The Great American Smokeout.” This event is taking place on Pedestrian Walkway today from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. “The Great American Smokeout” is a nationwide initiative used to get as many people as possible to give up tobacco products. All the sponsors of the event ask for is one day. If you feel better without tobacco

following this first day, they encourage you to keep it up. “I think any kind of advertising like that against smoking is helpful for people that do or don’t smoke,” said undecided junior Allen Rice, an admitted occasional smoker. “ ... Anything like this that encourages you to stop couldn’t be anything but beneficial or indifferent for those that listen to it.” According to the American Cancer Society, quitting can lower your heart rate and blood pressure within twenty minutes. Students who pass Rosa and the S.E.E. today will receive an anti-tobacco gift bag complete with information on how to quit, the benefits of quitting, and even a pin to wear to show that they are tobacco free. The informational gift bag also includes pamphlets on the shocking costs of smoking, secondhand smoke, and the dangers of smokeless tobacco. See SMOKING on Page 3

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Swimmers from UT and Louisville line up before a race during a meet on Oct. 25.

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A student views the prints for sale during the UT Print Sale on Nov. 7.

Blood drive competition continues Beacon Staff Reports As the MEDIC Regional Blood Center’s twenty-fifth annual “Battle of the Orange and Blue” comes to a close this week, the Volunteers need every spare drop and donation to try and outdistance the Wildcats. At Tuesday night’s close, only thirteen donors separated Tennessee from Kentucky, with the Vols holding the line with 1,075 donations to Kentucky’s 1,088.0. SGA President Adam Roddy encouraged students to get involved in meeting the community’s pressing need for donations. East Tennessee medical facilities typically use 300 pints of blood a day.

Students can donate in the UC from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday ad Friday, in Suites 223255. The MEDIC Headquarters will also be open for donations at 1601 Ailor Avenue from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Those who donate at the MEDIC headquarters will receive a free Regal Cinema movie pass, and those that donate at the other locations will receive a free T-shirt, a free small pizza from Papa John’s and a free cholesterol screening. The blood donated will help supply blood centers in Kentucky and Tennessee throughout the busy holiday season. For more information, visit www.medicblood.org or call 865-524-3074.

1777 — Articles of Confederation adopted After 16 months of debate, the Continental Congress, sitting in its temporary capital of York, Pennsylvania, agrees to adopt the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union on this day in 1777. Not until March 1, 1781, would the last of the 13 states, Maryland, ratify the agreement. In 1777, Patriot leaders, stinging from British oppression, were reluctant to establish any form of government that might infringe on the right of individual states to govern their own affairs. The Articles of Confederation, then, provided for only a loose federation of American states. Congress was a single house, with each state having one vote, and a president elected to chair the assembly. Although Congress did not have the right to levy taxes, it did have authority over foreign affairs and could regulate a national army and declare war and peace. Amendments to the Articles required approval from all 13 states. On March 2, 1781, following final ratification by the 13th state, the Articles of Confederation became the law of the land. Less than five years after the ratification of the Articles of Confederation, enough leading Americans decided that the system was inadequate to the task of governance that they peacefully overthrew their second government in just over 20 years. The difference between a collection of sovereign states forming a confederation and a federal government created by a sovereign people lay at the heart of debate as the new American people decided what form their new government would take. In 1787, an extra-legal body met in seclusion during Philadelphia's summer heat to create this new government. On March 4, 1789, the modern United States was established when the U.S. Constitution formally replaced the Articles of Confederation. 1864 — Sherman’s March to the Sea begins On this day in 1864, Union General William T. Sherman begins his expedition across Georgia by torching the industrial section of Atlanta and pulling away from his supply lines. For the next six weeks, Sherman’s army

destroyed most of the state before capturing the Confederate seaport of Savannah, Georgia. Sherman captured Atlanta in early September 1864 after a long summer campaign. He recognized his vulnerability in the city, however, as his supply lines stretched all the way from Nashville, Tennessee. Confederate raiders such as Nathan Bedford Forrest threatened to cut his lines, and Sherman had to commit thousands of troops to protect the railroads and rivers that carried provisions for his massive army. Sherman split his army, keeping 60,000 men and sending the rest back to Nashville with General George Thomas to deal with the remnants of Confederate General John Bell Hood’s Army of Tennessee, the force Sherman had defeated to take Atlanta. After hearing that President Abraham Lincoln had won re-election on November 8, Sherman ordered 2,500 light wagons loaded with supplies. Doctors checked each soldier for illness or injuries, and those who were deemed unfit were sent to Nashville. Sherman wrote to his general in chief, Ulysses S. Grant, that if he could march through Georgia it would be “proof positive that the North can prevail.” He told Grant that he would not send couriers back, but to “trust the Richmond papers to keep you well advised.” Sherman loaded the surplus supplies on trains and shipped them back to Nashville. On November 15, the army began to move, burning the industrial section of Atlanta before leaving. 1889 — Brazil’s last emperor deposed After a 49-year reign, Pedro II, the second and last emperor of Brazil, is deposed in a military coup. The Brazilian monarchy was established in 1822, when Portugal's crown prince, Dom Pedro, defied his Parliament and proclaimed an independent Brazil under his rule. The Brazilian empire got off to a rough start, however, and in 1831 Emperor Pedro I abdicated in favor of his five-year-old son and returned to Portugal. Pedro II was crowned emperor in 1841 and proved to be a much more capable leader than his father. During his fivedecade reign, Brazil enjoyed unprecedented stability, as its troubled economy stabilized and began to grow. However, he later alienated certain sectors in society, such as the military and the growing urban middle class. After being deposed in 1889, Pedro II went to Europe, where he died in exile two years later. — This Day in History is courtesy of History.com.

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with others and society as a whole.” Students who attend the “Social Justice Academy” program will hear from a number of Leadership and Service Ambassadors who are experts in their academic field. One such speaker is Dr. Diana Moyer, a sociology professor who has

holding interactive discussions with the participants, so they can personalize our message.” Silas Mason, junior in commuWomen in the United States, nications, believes that social juson average, earn 82 percent of tice is an important cause worth what men make annually. That learning about. number gets even lower if you “We, as students of a great factor in race as well. Black school such as UT, are generally women make 69 percent of what an incredibly privileged group,” white men make per year, and he said. “To learn Hispanic women are about ways to at an even lower 59 improve social juspercent. tice in our commuWhile these statisnity and in the world tics are major as a whole is the improvements over least we can do.” the numbers reported Throughout the nearly four decades semester, the ago, it can be seen that Leadership and improvements can S e r v i c e still be made regardAmbassadors will ing equality between present leadership social groups. and service proOn Nov. 17, the UT grams dedicated to Leadership and educating and Service Ambassadors engaging students will be hosting the on a variety of top“Social Justice ics. After completAcademy” program in ing each program, the University Center student participants from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. are then “certified” The “Social Justice in the specific topic. Academy” is a certifiScott Carter, cate program sophomore in comdesigned for individumunications, thinks als interested in takthat these programs ing action for social change on campus • Photo courtesy of UTK are a great way to and in the communi- Dr. Diana Moyer is one of the many speakers inform students about specific ty. who will talk during the “Social Justice issues and motiSteele Gamble, the Academy” on Nov. 17. vate them to take Director of action. Marketing and PR “Programs like the ‘Social for the Center for Leadership taught several courses on educaand Service, defined social jus- tion, gender issues and cultural Justice Academy’ will do a lot of tice as a concept in which equal- issues. These speakers will dis- good for the students of (UT),” ity and justice are achieved in cuss diversity, social change, Carter said. “First, by educating every aspect of society for all power and influence, and them about problems such as social inequality and second, by inequity. people. However, the “Social Justice teaching them ways to take “It includes a vision of safety in which the distribution of Academy” is not solely a lecture- action in a responsible and resources is equitable and all style program. According to meaningful way.” Registration for the event is members are physically and psy- Gamble, the program will have chologically safe and secure,” an interactive component as currently open to the first 60 students who confirm their attenGamble said. “It involves social well. “We do not want to talk ‘at’ dance. Visit leadershipandseractors who have a sense of their own agency as well as a sense of participants (for) this entire pro- vice.utk.edu for more informasocial responsibility toward and gram,” she said. “We will be tion.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE’S ALPHA CHAPTER OF PHI KAPPA PHI CONGRATULATES OUR NEW INITIATES C OLLEGE E OFF AGRICULTURAL L SCIENCES S AND D NATURAL L RESOURCES Olivia J. Crisp Rebecca Kocak COLLEGE E OFF ARCHITECTURE E & DESIGN Ester E. Schwartz COLLE E GE E OFF ARTS AND D SCIENCES Cody Beyer Bryan Bozeman Katherine A. Cahill Sarah E. Compton Adam Crownover James W. Dreher Leonel Glees Justin R. Hickerson Hannah M. Johnson Rebecca R. Loveday Laura F. Mason Andrew Moss Kacey E. Muller Erin A. Petersen Daniel J. Starry Matthew W. Ylitalo COLLEGE E OFF BUSINESS S ADMINISTRATION Chelsea Alspaugh Boyd T. Baxter, Jr. Kevin M. Benaim Gonzalez Troy Boonstra Brantley F. Carmichael Aaron R. Dickenson Jacob S. Gibson

Christopher A. King Zachery K. Luze Paige Sabo Tina Strawn Dianne E. Swanson Charles P. Trammell David W. Wood COLLEGE E OFF COMMUNICATION N AND INFORMATION Caroline Redmond Jillian R. Smith Rachel B. Stowers COLLEGE E OFF EDUCATION,, HEALTH, AND D HUMAN N SCIENCES Kevin Fisher Rowan M. Lang Brenda K. Murphy David J. Parish D. P. Niranji Anuradha Pathirage Brian Samble Rachel Saulsburry Jacqueline L. Schrubb Sarah J. Solovey COLLEGE E OFF ENGINEERING Kaleb R. Darrow Stephanie M. Ford Gary L. Freiberg Blake A. Haugen COLLEGE E OFF LAW Payten T. Butler Frederick L. Conrad III Camille F. Harvey Matthew E. McGraw

Leandra Varney Taylor K. Wirth COLLEGE E OFF NURSING Laura A. Hart Kayla A. Williams COLLEGE E OFF SOCIAL WORK Anne L. Johnson Lauren E. Valencia COLLEGE E OFF VETERIN A R Y MEDICINE Jennie Jankovsky MCDOW W SCHOLARSHIP P RECIPIENTS Brooke Fraser— College of Communication & Information Stephen Duden— College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources Jacob Fleenor—College of Arts & Sciences Scott Strickler—College of Engineering OUTSTANDING JUNIOR Olivia J. Crisp— College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources

UT is one of the founding chapters of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Over 100 years ago, UT joined with two other universities to recognize academic excellence in all departments and all colleges. Since then, hundreds of chapters across the country have joined us to celebrate the achievement of junior, senior and graduate students. Each summer, Phi Kappa Phi receives nominations from colleges across the campus with juniors that were inducted the previous Fall and Spring semesters for the McDow Scholarship. The McDow Scholarship recipient is chosen from those nominations received. Phi Kappa Phi also recognizes an outstanding junior during the fall semester. These initiates have accepted membership into Phi Kappa Phi as of November 8, 2012. Congratulations!

The Initiation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in Rooms 156/157, Plant Bio-Tech Building on the Ag Campus

One of the pamphlets from ETR Associates states that “inhaled tobacco smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals, including carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, arsenic and lead. At least 250 of these chemicals are toxic or cause cancer.” Although this event is usually done through the Student Health Center, the S.E.E. Center took it upon

themselves this year as they widened their coverage of issues on campus. “This is the first year that ‘The Great American Smokeout’ has been done through the S.E.E. Center,” Thomas said. “This is an example of our program, ‘Vols Help Vols.’” “Vols Help Vols” is an initiative in which students are taught to help their peers that they see in need. The S.E.E. Center has recently expanded its initiative to focus on many more

issues than before. In the past, they focused mainly on issues concerning alcohol. However, now they have refocused on a larger scope of issues, including tobacco and sexual assault. Students who cannot make it by the event on Pedestrian Walkway are asked to stop by the Student Health Center to pick up information about tobacco products. Rosa Thomas assured students that information would be made available to anyone interested in quitting.

Students still hold Vol pride Cody Woodside Contributor

David Cobb Assistant News Editor UT students have had to reassess their Vol pride with each of the football team’s six SEC losses this season. Kelsey Keny, sophomore in journalism and electronic media, has noticed a shift in student enthusiasm. “I think you sense a lack of morale on campus,” Keny said. “Even when I was at the homecoming game there was just kind of an apathetic feel in the student section. It just seemed like a lot of people were ready to leave early and didn’t really care to be there for the game.” Keny said the discouragement among the UT faithful has also circulated outside the stadium as students have taken their frustration to social media. “You see a bunch of different things like memes and posts about ... football,” Keny said. “You see a lot of people complaining and everyone has their own ‘expert’ opinion on what they think should be done for the football team. So yeah, you see a lot of negative results that way.” But for Keny and Lauriel Cleveland, freshman in communications, Vol pride has more sources than just football. “It’s just the traditions here, the people here,” Cleveland said. “I think the people really make up the spirit of Tennessee, so that’s what I feed off of.” Cleveland said she also sees the negative comments on social media sites, but doesn’t let it get her down. “I think if you’re a fan, you should be a fan for

life.” Cleveland said. “You shouldn’t stop being a fan just because of one game.” Alex Woodard, junior in electrical engineering, pointed out what a bad season can do. “I mean it definitely affects school spirit a little,” Woodard said. “But I mean, I think overall Vol fans are always steady. You know, always there, supportive regardless.” Woodard attributed the bad seasons to rebuilding years. “I think we’ll be good in a couple years,” Woodard said. “I know it takes a lot to rebuild, especially in the SEC right now.” The decrease in Vol pride has manifested itself through a dwindling average game attendance. Yet, there are still those who feel pride in supporting their team. “I didn’t go to last week’s game ... , but it wasn’t because of motivation.” Keny said. “I had other things to do, but I’ve been to every other football game this season. I’ve stayed the whole time, and never left early. I’m getting ready for basketball season. I’ll be at those games too.” Some students began the season with high hopes that soon turned into apathy following the six SEC losses suffered throughout the season. However, there are still many with faith in UT and their Vol pride. “I’m still enjoying the football program here,” Cleveland said, “Even though we’ve suffered really tough losses I don’t think that should take away from the amount of pride that students have here.” Between the SEC losing streak and the uncertainty over Dooley’s job, the future of UT football is unclear, but Cleveland has faith that her UT pride will survive. “I’ll still be happy to be a Vol,” she said. “Because I’m a Vol for life”

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Somewhere... Hopefully ‘Traditional’ America not wanted Preston Peeden Associate Editor I usually try to take whatever Bill O’Reilly says with a grain of salt. I understand that he’s not only coming from a news station riddled with biases, but also that as a cable news “anchor,” he and his show exist to gain viewers so as to stay on air. But following the presidential election, O’Reilly topped himself in the category of ridiculously insensitive statements. While discussing the reasons for Obama’s victory (something that FOX News tried their best to resent as unfathomable), O’Reilly lamented the “white establishment’s” new role as the “minority.” O’Reilly went a step further by saying that “the demographics are changing,” and that “it’s not a traditional America anymore.” When I heard this, I couldn’t help but think that he was joking (I also couldn’t help but wonder why I was watching FOX News). In thirty seconds, O’Reilly had not only racially qualified our nation’s make-up, but also implied that, ultimately, Obama won the election not because he was the best candidate or because more Americans agreed with his view of this nation’s future, but rather because simply there are less white people in this country. In O’Reilly’s mind (in the context of this statement), the presence of more minority voters was not only a bad thing, but that it also undermined the “white establishment.” O’Reilly’s comment illustrated a long-standing fallacy in American perception, that being that there is a “traditional America,” and that if there is such a thing, then it’s an idea that we would really want to return to. For so long, Americans have called themselves members of a “Great Cultural Melting Pot,” a place where all cultures are accepted and brought into the process of building a national identity that bears the markers of all those that constitute it. On the surface, this seems like an alright idea. But ultimately, this

process of Americanization creates an ethnocentric worldview where a certain idea of what an American is and how an American acts becomes the norm, and in that way those that don’t fit this view must try to conform to it. Americans look back at the early 20th century and view the influx of immigrants as a positive marker, but in doing so, people ignore the groups that weren’t included (Asians, Eastern Europeans, etc.). If America had ever been a melting pot, why were their immigration quotas based on race and ethnicity for decades that existed unmolested for decades? If America isn’t “traditionally” an accepting and all-inclusive nation, then what is it? Looking back solely at the Founding Fathers as a model for traditionalism, then our government and our nation exist to promulgate the rights of rich, slave-holding white men. Is that the “traditional America” that O’Reilly wants? Because if so, then essentially our voting population shrinks to only the top one percent. Our nation says that it was founded on principles of equality and liberty, but ultimately we were founded on those principles for a select few; for the rest, their stations didn’t improve for over a century. “Traditionally” our nation is exclusivist. “Traditionally” our nation was founded on giving rights to some and keeping rights away from others. When O’Reilly spoke about a traditional American demographic, I hope he didn’t mean what those words actually imply. If there is any traditional version of being an American, then that version is one that excludes others based on sex, race and ethnicity. Our nation likes to act like we’re traditionally inclusive, but unfortunately it’s the opposite. We have created a version of history in which we aren’t the bad guy, because that view is convenient, but in reality, a “traditional America” is not something any of us should want based off of the values that we say and believe our country espouses. I believe in racial and sexual equality. I believe in America, but unlike O’Reilly, I don’t believe in a “traditional America.” I believe in the actual America. I believe in our changing demographics, and I welcome it. — Preston Peeden is a senior in history. He can be reached at ppeeden@utk.edu.

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GOP reforms required for relevancy Urb an La n d sca p e s by

Lindsay Lee For the last four years, the Republican Party has adopted a policy of complete obstinacy. They have allowed extremist rhetoric to dominate the party — rhetoric that alienates anyone who isn’t far right and objects the validity of compromise. On many occasions in the recent past Republicans have said that their goal was to totally block anything Obama and the Democrats support, and in this they have succeeded. They have created more partisanship than ever and slowed the government to a standstill. Because of this refusal to compromise, Congress has gotten much less done, and its approval ratings have hit all-time lows. The Republicans were hoping that this strategy would lead to one of their own in the White House, along with gains in Congress. Unfortunately for them, this did not occur. The reelection of Barack Obama, the Democratic gains in the House and the Senate, and the defeat of some of the most offensive and extreme conservatives shows that this Republican strategy of obstinacy simply did not work. Going forward, the Republican Party will necessarily have to moderate, sit at the same table with Democrats, and allow itself to compromise. There is no place now for the sort of baseless, paranoid, ideological warfare that has been espoused by the Republican Party in recent years. Republicans and Democrats both need to analyze problems, look at facts, and come up with solutions based on those facts together. Many in the Republican Party claim that Romney simply wasn’t conservative or appealing enough. Many say that the party just needs to refine its message and better advertise itself.

Ralph Reed, leader of the Christian Coalition during the early ‘90s, says, “If the Republican Party wants to be competitive in national elections, it will have to nominate candidates who can appeal to young voters, women, Hispanics, and other minorities.” Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz has said, “We can be more eloquent in stating our position … We are on the right side of the issues, but our coolness quotient is not as good as it should be.” Maybe the Republican Party is not as good as advertising as the Democratic Party, but it is simply delusional to think that “coolness” or better social media skills are all that is separating the Republican Party from minority voters. No amount of “hip” branding is going to change the fact that the Republican Party platform is in direct opposition to women’s rights. Having a black Republican candidate does not mean that he can relate to black parents living in the inner cities or that he even cares about their lives. The Republican Party lost the presidential election because of extremism, obstinacy, and a blatant lack of empathy for the groups it was so desperate to appeal to. It now has an opportunity to revamp its entire outlook and start appealing to a larger portion of the American people. But they will never be successful in gaining more support in this modern country by supporting archaic policy, utilizing offensive rhetoric, or attempting to shut down any and all government activity. The Republican Party needs to open its eyes: there never was a perfect America, especially if you were anything other than a white middleto upper-class male. Moderate views are not going to destroy us. We are not objectively the greatest country in the world. People can disagree with your worldview and still love this country just as much. Conservatism has its place in our national political discourse, but immaturity, paranoia, and ignorance do not. — Lindsay Lee is a junior in mathematics. She can be reached at llee26@utk.edu.

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I just can’t quit you, presidential politics. I was going to write about something else for this week’s column: coffee selections, TV shows, why good movies aren’t being made anymore (that one might be a keeper), but nothing, and I mean nothing, got me thinking like the next presidential election did. I have predicted previously that a second Obama term would be a massive disappointment to just about everyone — not because Obama would be bad, but because the next two years or so will probably look a lot like the last two years, and no one was happy with that situation. History tells us that Obama’s last two years in office will be something like trudging through wet cement, as chances are the Republicans have a decent chance of getting the Senate, barring an economic recovery. It seems to me that this next presidential election will probably be similar to 2008, at least in regards to how the party feels right now. The Republicans have lots of potential candidates, but none (save one, more on who later) who are particularly strong. The Democrats have a few really strong candidates, but not much depth. The major difference is that the Republicans will probably put up a better candidate in 2016 than they have since Bush in 2000. Right now, the Democrats are surprisingly lacking in the young potential star department. The first two names that come to mind are Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden. Given their stature, they have to be considered as the front runners. However, a few years will make a name for other candidates, and depending on how the next four years turn out, they may want to look outside the obvious choices. The next name that comes to mind is New

York Governor Andrew Cuomo. He has a good reputation, comes from a solidly Democratic state, is fairly young in the game, and would probably be compared with Bill Clinton. One more name that is being batted around is Martin O’Malley. While Democrats will love him, he’s probably a term in Congress away from checking off all the boxes. The Republicans, I think, are probably pretty excited about their prospects on the state and local levels. However, few of these are very “presidential” and range from the awkward (Bobby Jindal) to the tainted with defeat (Paul Ryan, and please don’t say Sarah Palin) to those with unacceptable social stances (Jan Brewer). Rob Portman, who should attend primaries wearing an “I’m from Ohio!” sign, may be a better VP candidate than a presidential one. Nikki Haley, governor of South Carolina, is a dark horse. She has an excellent conservative record on top of being a woman and a minority, and Republicans might look to her as someone who could help bridge those gaps in their party’s image. I have to think that she would be in the driver’s seat for the VP nomination, at least. Of course, the elephant in the room is the current star of the Republican Party, Chris Christie. He’s got the best combination of name recognition, charisma, and respect of any of the candidates. He’s the rare Republican who can sound like a regular guy, and he has managed to be very direct in his language without coming across as a giant jerk. The major thing standing in his way is this: if he were to be the candidate, it would signify a major shift to the center by conservatives. However, I can’t imagine that his debate performances wouldn’t be good and he appeals to the middle more than most Republicans. It will be interesting to see if that will be enough. Of course, I have gone this far without stating the obvious: if Obama’s second term goes terrible (and I don’t think it will), we may just see Mitt once again. — Greg Bearringer is a graduate student in history. He may be reached at gbearrin@utk.edu.

Thursday, November, 15, 2012

THE DAILY BEACON â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Arts & Culture Editor Victoria Wright

ARTS & CULTURE

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Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Rob Davis

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Scandal spurns questioning of biographersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; role The Associated Press NEW YORK â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The affair between retired Army Gen. David Petraeus and author Paula Broadwell is but an extreme example of the love/hate history between biographers and their subjects. Even before their outing led to Petraeusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; resignation as CIA director, Broadwell had been criticized for the rosy tone of â&#x20AC;&#x153;All In,â&#x20AC;? which The Associated Press described in 2011 as â&#x20AC;&#x153;part hagiography and part defenseâ&#x20AC;? of his strategy in Iraq and Afghanistan. But as long as biographies are written by and about human beings, scientific precision will remain an ideal. The stories of famous women and men often are colored by rapture and disenchantment, confusion and bias. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with psychiatrists, same with biographers, you shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sleep with your subject,â&#x20AC;? Blake Bailey, the prizewinning biographer of authors John Cheever and Richard Yates, said with a laugh. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ideal case is to have no assumptions. ... But it is possible to write a great book and have strong opinions. (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eminent Victoriansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; author) Lytton Strachey, the father of all modern biographers, had a very distinctive voice and a very distinctive perspective â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a person looking down from the world at a great distance, quite disparagingly, but with vast humor that informs every word.â&#x20AC;? Broadwell conducted extensive inter-

views with both critics and supporters of Petraeus, but the finished story was overwhelmingly positive. She is far from alone in allowing personal or professional regard to shape a biography, especially when the subject cooperates. Flattering books come out all the time, whether a biography of Dick Cheney by Weekly Standard writer Stephen Hayes or Chris Matthewsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero.â&#x20AC;? Years spent together, as Broadwell had with Petraeus in Afghanistan, can make the biographer â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience intensely personal, whether sexual or not. Walter Isaacson did not avoid the unpleasant side of Steve Jobs, but acknowledged he had bonded strongly with the dying Apple CEO. Doris Kearns Goodwin was an aide to Lyndon Johnson who sometimes took notes while the ex-president lay in her bed, a relationship that she called platonic and described in her book on him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream.â&#x20AC;? Some relationships end in court. Jimmy McDonough spent years working on an authorized biography of Neil Young, only to have Young withdraw support and attempt to stop publication, leading to mutual lawsuits and delay in the release of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shakey,â&#x20AC;? which came out in 2002. Some biographers seem energized by perceived sins, like the late Albert Goldman and his takedowns of Elvis Presley and John Lennon. Others use scholarship to build up or pick apart a figure from the distant past.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Thursday, November 15, 2012 Arts & Culture Editor Victoria Wright vwright6@utk.edu

Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Rob Davis

rdavis60@utk.edu

Thursday, November 15 Saturday, November 17 What: Sara Jordan Blues Bash Where: Well When: 6 p.m. Price: $8 — $10 Victoria’s View: Memphis isn’t the only city in Tennessee known for its blues artists, and the Smoky Mountain Blues Society is proving this by holding a birthday celebration for local “Queen of the Blues” artist Sara Jordan. From blues novices to seasoned musicians, local artists will flock to the stage to pay tribute to the singer, who died in 2001.

What: Lyle Lovett Where: Tennessee Theater When: 8 p.m. Price: $41 — $56 Rob’s View: Bringing swing, Texas country, folk, and soul influences to his music, singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett will grace Knoxville with his presence Saturday. Not only is this man talented in music, but in his entertainment career he’s acted with and managed to marry Julia Roberts. That takes some serious mack skills.

Friday, November 16 What: Midnight Voyage Live Where: Cider House When: 10 p.m. Price: $7 — $15 Rob’s View: With the unfortunate annoucement of The Valarium and Cider House closing at the end of this month, attending this weekly event will be a tearjerker for some. There’s one more event after this one, so go enjoy some good electronic music at one of UT students’ favorite venues this Friday night. What: Al Scorch with Adam McBride Where: Preservation Pub When: 8 p.m. Price: Free Victoria’s View: Oh my gosh. I cannot seem to escape blue grass music in this “Weekender.” Seriously, it’s everywhere! Anywho, Al Scorch will be playing some blue grass tunes with his banjo in Market Square. Want to preview his music? Just search his name on YouTube and you’re sure to find a song you like.

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What: Grace Adele and the Grand Band Where: Boyd’s Jog and Ree When: 9 p.m. Price: Free Victoria’s View: Grace Adele is hard to typecast as a singer. Her musical style varies from slow, contemporary country to upbeat swing and even a little bit of folk. But that’s what makes her music interesting. Her voice is hearty and quirky, but it fits with her music. Check out the free show and decide for yourself. You might find a new favorite artist.

Sunday, November 18 What: David Daniel and Douglas McCombs Where: Pilot Light When: 10 p.m. Price: $8 Rob ’s View: I never truly understood what N.E.R.D. frontman Pharrell Williams meant when he claimed he could “see sounds,” but after listening to some tunes from David Daniel and Douglas McCombs, I finally understand what he means. It’s not something that’s easily explained. YouTube this duo’s music and prepare for a psychedelic ride through textures, bright colors, and possibly bubbles. Enjoy.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

SPORTS

THE DAILY BEACON â&#x20AC;˘ 7 Sports Editor Lauren Kittrell lkittre1@utk.edu

Assistant Sports Editor Austin Bornheim abornhei@utk.edu

Thursday, November 15, 2012

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Sports Editor Lauren Kittrell

SPORTS

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Assistant Sports Editor Austin Bornheim abornhei@utk.edu

Sunseri, defense prepare for Vanderbilt Austin Bornheim Assistant Sports Editor In the week leading up to Missouri game, the Tennessee coaching staff mentioned multiple times changes being made on the defensive side of the ball. One of those changes was moving defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri from the sidelines to the press box. The first-year coordinator was fine with the change and even felt a little more comfortable switching locations on gameday. “I thought it was pretty good, I was very comfortable upstairs,” Sunseri said. “You are able to see more, see exactly what they are doing and get the personnel in there. It was nice and clean and it was

comfortable. It was where I have been.” Sunseri was a fixture in the press box during his time as linebackers coach at Alabama and has had to adjust this season to being a sideline coach. The coach and players alike felt the team did a good job and got plays called in an efficient time. “We were getting the calls in, they were executing it fast and it was good tempo,” Sunseri said. “It was good tempo by everybody communicating. I thought Brandon Staley did a heck of a job of getting the calls from me and getting them in to the kids. The kids worked all last week on making sure everybody’s eyes are on the signal caller and the kids executed it good, they did a nice job.” “I think we got the plays in well,”

Around Rocky Top

defensive back Prentiss Waggner said postgame Saturday. “We got them in early and were able to make the adjustment from there instead of being rushed. I think we felt comfortable out there.” News came out early in the week that sophomore linebacker Curt Maggitt will be sidelined for the rest of the season with an ACL injury. Maggitt leads the team in tackles for loss and forced fumbles. “We are going to find somebody that can do it and make adjustments with some of the guys,” Sunseri said. “You have to make some changes about who is playing what and what is going on, so they are going to have to identify and see what is going on.” Sunseri also had high praise for the

Players, coaches with much to prove

Austin Bornheim Assistant Sports Editor

Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon

The dance team cheers on the sidelines during the Mizzou game on Saturday.

Women in sports journalism

Lauren Kittrell Sports Editor “That’s what you get when a woman writes about sports.” This little gem popped up on my Twitter feed on Wednesday. It was in response to a column I wrote entitled, “Dooley, one more year.” The article was a controversial piece and not something I expected to get a lot of positive feedback on. No big deal. Growing up with a family of sarcastic boys, I’ve learned to take criticism. The truth is, I’m a student journalist. I’m just finding my voice. I’m by no means a great writer. I’m not even a good writer. Just ask my advanced sports journalism professor. I’m fighting my way through my senior year, trying to pass classes and make sure I have plenty of content for the Daily Beacon sports beat. Between working out, going to classes, studying, investing in my family, church and Volunteers for Christ, there isn’t much free time left, but all of it is invested in my writing. In fact, the ratio of time invested to skill acquired is depressing. By all accounts, I should be better than I am. In fact, one of my advisors told me I’ve taken, “too many journalism classes.” I don’t know how it’s possible to take too many classes in my major, but I’ve done it, to no avail. Obviously, taking myself too seriously at this point probably isn’t the best idea. There’s a lot to hate about my writing, my style and my voice. It’s true. That’s why I enjoy getting feedback from my readers. For one, it’s just nice to know that someone out there in the cosmos reads what I write. For another, taking criticism from my readers is the only

way I know to improve, outside of practice. Please, tear my articles apart, that’s what my dad does and there’s no one I love and respect more. His good opinion is worth earning. Unfortunately for this particular critic, his opinion isn’t worth the time it took me to read it. There are arguments to make, but he didn’t make one. Yes, his tweet caught my eye. In all honesty, I laughed when I saw it. I took a screen shot and posted it on Facebook. It’s not like the perpetrator was saying anything I hadn’t already heard. Maybe that’s what sad about his comment. He didn’t take the time to say what he didn’t like about my article, as though my gender has anything to do with the fact that he didn’t like my column. Is calling for one more year with Dooley a feminine thing to do? Judging from the emails in my inbox, no. I wonder what he would have said if my (male) assistant sports editor had written the same thing? I’m guessing he wouldn’t have said it was a great read and agreed with the

opinion stated. Yes. There’s a stereotype about women in sports journalism. I, myself, have been known to make fun of certain women in the field. There are some women in sports journalism that I wouldn’t care to immulate in any form or fashion. They don’t help the stereotype much. But just as there are women who give a bad name to female sports reporters, there are women who I admire and respect, women who I look up to. In the same way, there are male sports reporters that I like and male sports reporters that I wouldn’t care to know. My point is, I’d like to be hated for what I write. That’s my goal. I’d like to think I’m not setting the bar too high. In hindsight, he was probably just kidding, maybe just trying to get a rise out of someone or, at best, a retweet. Instead, I wrote another column. — Lauren Kittrell is a senior in Journalism and Electronic Media. She can be reached at lkittrel1@utk.edu.

Vanderbilt offense Wednesday after practice. “They are doing an excellent job of executing and have done a great job of competing and finding a way to win games.” The coach also believes that the Commodores’ ability to keep a defense off balance makes them a tough matchup. “Vanderbilt’s offense is doing a great job. It is a pro-style spread attack. He’s mixing it up. He’s running the option, he’s running the read, he’s throwing bubbles, he’s throwing intermediate routes, taking shots on deep-balling you, so he is doing a good job of mixing it up.” The Vols will look to slow down the Commodores, who have won its last three SEC games and four of the last five.

All the talk surrounding Rocky Top for weeks has been centered around football head coach Derek Dooley and his future — or lack thereof — in Knoxville. I have jumped on the train as well and put in my two cents — see my column from Monday — but with an upcoming game against Vanderbilt on Saturday there is just as much for the players to prove as Dooley. I have already said that I think the loss to Missouri last Saturday was the death note for the Dooley era in Tennessee, but the man still has something to prove. To prove he can motivate his team with a bowl bid on the line, he can rally the troop after an 0-6 conference start and he can keep players and staff focused with media rumors swirling. This is big because it will determine where he can end up once his tenure in Knoxville is over. It’s pretty much a rule that if you’re fired as a head coach — for poor performance, not off the field issues — you don’t get hired as a head coach somewhere else as your next job. Dooley will probably end up as an offensive coordinator or some position on the offensive side of the ball — he’s been

both a wide receivers coach and tight end coach. In essence these final two, possibly three weeks, are an audition for him. But for the players it is more important to come out and prove themselves. Dooley and the rest of his staff are going to take the heat for the Volunteers’ woes the past few seasons, but the players are to blame as well for miscues. Tennessee had chances to win against Georgia late, but three Tyler Bray turnovers on the final three drives killed that dream. Against Mississippi State, Tennessee was in the ball game but the defense’s inability to get off the field — the Bulldogs were 2-of2 on fourth down — and an ill-timed fumble by Devrin Young during the UT comeback. And against South Carolina the Volunteers played arguably their best game of the year but couldn’t make the plays on the final drive to win the game. These are all playerdriven problems. I don’t think anyone except the diehard Dooley haters with blinders on to block out the facts that some of the problems are with the players would disagree. There is as much for them to prove as for

Dooley. A lot of the Tennessee roster — mostly on the offensive side of the ball — has NFL potential. The offensive line is arguably the best in the country. Bray is a top quarterback prospect and after a rough start in SEC play has turned it on in recent weeks and the wide receiver combo of Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson are two electric playmakers on the outside. This is just as important for these players to prove they can fight through adversity and get the job done when things aren’t going their way. That they can make the big play when the game is on the line, something each has failed to do at some point during this season. Tennessee is fighting for its season. The Vols have to win the next two weeks, the same scenario as last season. Will they get the job done this year? Players and coaches alike have to step up and show they are more like the Tennessee of old than the Tennessee of late. — Austin Bornheim is a senior in Journalism and Electronic Media. He can be reached at abornhei@utk.edu.