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SPAC is back: Committee will open process this week after brief pause Cat Trieu
Campus News Editor
Kylie Hubbard
Editor-in-Chief For the last few weeks, the Student Programming Allocation Committee was put on pause. Now, with a plan in motion, the committee will open the process for the Spring semester on Monday. “We’re just ... excited that organizations will be able to receive funding for the spring and that the programming will continue like it normally has,” Owen Flomberg, senior in College Scholars, vice president of membership of Campus Events Board and co-president of ORG, said. Prior to Saturday evening, SPAC temporarily paused, looking at the expenses of certain organizations and events. Funding had been allocated for events planned through Feb. 28, but the rest of the Spring semester has not been allocated. “I think the question came to rise that are we effectively making sure the money is being spent wisely and the right way, so I think right now we are seeing an evolution,” Ovi Kabir, SGA president and senior in political science, said in an interview on Oct. 29. “Right now it is a pause on it, a pause for it to be something new.” As of Saturday night, student leaders have decided to continue the same process for the
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spring semester, but will continue to look at the SPAC process to refine it for next school year. With roughly 500 student organizations on campus, only about 60 organizations apply for SPAC funding each semester, according to Kabir. Regardless, Kabir said SGA is trying to keep student organizations updated throughout the process. “We’ve had these conversations on student programming,” Kabir said. “There really hasn’t been much of an announcement... to the general student (population) because we’ve let any student organization that is applying for the SPAC funding know because they are the ones using it.” “SPAC isn’t a sexy issue, essentially, because it’s numbers but it’s very important,” Kabir added. What is SPAC? SPAC was created to determine how funds from the Student Programming and Services Fee (SPSF) are used and distributed. In order to do this, student organizations apply to receive funding for specific events during each semester, fall and spring. Student programming funds come from the $19.46 charge from each opted-in student. In order to protect students from funding events they do not support, a 2014 Tennessee Legislature request allows students to have two options for deciding how the university spends the money. Students who choose to opt in (option 1) allow the university to use the fee for student programming on campus, and, in turn, those students receive free access or discounted
admission to all student programming such as another extension of that.” Vol Night Long and guest speakers. Students Closed-door meeting held on July 17 who choose to opt out (option 2) tell the univerFollowing the meeting, SPAC was debated sity to use the fee for initiatives and events that amongst student leaders and organizations. On are not student-led. July 17, Vice Chancellor of Student Life Vince Reallocation sends SPAC funds to travel Carilli hosted a closed-door discussion about fund SPAC, prompting outcry from then SGA Chief The SGA Senate took an unanimous straw of Staff Austin Smith. Smith, who was only included in the call to poll in favor of a reallocation of $190,000 from student programming funds to a student orga- help a close friend attend over conference call, nization travel budget on March 6. Student pro- was “disappointed” when he wasn’t originally grammers and numerous SGA Senators were included in the meeting. “Earlier this summer, I had spent several concerned when the straw poll finalized the reallocation following Spring Break. Typically, hours forming the 20 plus committees, includstraw polls are considered a gauge as to the ing SPAC,” Smith said after the July 17 meeting. general climate of an idea. Many did not know “I was told by the SGA President to hold off the details or dollar amount when voting in the on finalizing SPAC because the administration planned to scrap the current committee and straw poll. During a March 27 Senate meeting, an open restructure it.” Once the meeting began, Smith said Carilli town hall provided students the opportunity to voice their concerns. Around 50 students from asked students to not record the conversations various organizations including CEB, Sexual and to keep the conversation between those in Empowerment and Awareness at Tennessee the room. “One of my issues with this is that nearly (SEAT) and the Women’s Coordinating Council every person in the meeting was a student elect(WCC) were present. “The complete lack of consideration for ed by their respective constituents to engage in informing students and certain administrators conversations about student issues,” Smith said. about this change is very troubling,” chair of the “As a student representative, I have nothing to Campus Events Board’s issues committee and hide when it comes to discussing the interests of junior studying political science Dylan Douglas my peers; though I cannot speak for my fellow said. “SPAC funding has been highly politicized student representatives in the room, I do not in the past, and given what was changed (both believe that they do either.” the budget cuts and new procedure changes) and how they changed it, without informing Story continued online anyone affected, I can’t help but feel this is Read more at utdailybeacon.com.
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CAMPUSNEWS
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UT hosts annual Homecoming parade
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One of UT’s oldest traditions, the Homecoming parade, took place on campus from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. The parade made its debut in 1916 in the first year Homecoming, with alumni, current students, locals and “Little Vols” coming out to celebrate. Different campus organizations such as SGA, Greek Life, UT Libraries, the Residence Hall Council, Little Vols, International Students and Scholars, the cheerleaders, dance team, majorettes and the Pride of the Southland were a part of the parade, with a special appearance from Smokey. Floats by Greek Life featured Homecoming game visuals, soda parlors and some sweet treats. Students cheered for their favorite floats, passed out candy and loudly sang “Rocky Top.” Alumna of 2014 Rudi Monyjang said that Homecoming helped her connect with others, whether it be alumni or other current students and that being at UT meant the world to her. “(Being at UT) was a time for me to mature and learn about how to be independent,” Monyjang said. “It allowed me the opportunity to expand on my knowledge. I grew socially, financially and spiritually.”
The Pride of the Southland marches in the Homecoming Parade on Nov. 2, 2018. Roddrick Tooles / The Daily Beacon
Alumnus of 2002 Corey Womack played baseball for UT from 1999 to 2002 and said that being at UT helped him mature and that being a Vol was like having a family. With Womack’s grandparents always getting him season tickets to the football games and Homecoming being a favorite event, he looked forward to going to the parade with his family and to seeing the Vols play; it was what he was raised around. “We always looked forward every year, the same as you would Thanksgiving or Christmas, having alumni get together, barbecues, horseshoes … just family get-togethers,” Womack
said. “We always had about fourteen or fifteen people that met up in Knoxville each year for Homecoming and we cooked out, enjoyed fellowship, meeting and greeting, and seeing each other, not just Homecoming, it was almost like a weekend tradition every year…There’s nothing like being a part of the atmosphere and the family (of Vols).” This year’s Homecoming parade showcased the Volunteer family’s community and the loyalty to one another and to the school, showing that being a Vol is as “sweet as soda pop.”
Fest celebrating local author continues with discussion panel Emily Lewellyn Staff Writer
Friday afternoon in the Lindsay Young Auditorium, four Cormac McCarthy scholars gathered for a panel discussion entitled “McCarthy’s Literature, Life, and Influence” as a continuation of McCarthy Fest. Moderator Brad Bannon, distinguished scholar on McCarthy, opened the discussion with recognition to Bill Hardwig, who organized the event, and descriptive introductions of each panelist. Roland Kopp opened with describing how through reading McCarthy’s novel “Suttree” on a campsite in Tuscany, Italy, he was enlightened with the idea for creating a soundtrack in conjunction with or as a tribute to the book. Kopp split the novel into soundscapes, procuring a map of Knoxville to proof the details within the novel. Kopp then left Nuremberg, Germany where he lived and traveled to Knoxville for research in April 1996. Kopp and his companion shot 400 black and white photos on analog film and noted that if one took away contemporary objects such as automobiles, photos of Knoxville from the 1930s remain largely similar to those of the 1990s. The duo took recordings of sound along the
Tennessee River among the Smokies and within Bryson City, North Carolina. They traveled back to Germany where they made a record and a second shortly after due to a feeling of the project being unfinished. After a feature in Rolling Stone magazine, Kopp brought the album onstage fullfeldged with a band, named Buddy and the Huddle. At the first performance, the venue was at capacity and received several standing ovations. Kopp noted the experience as one of greatest moments in his life. “I’m happy for the city of Knoxville and the people here,” Kopp said. “It’s filled with life on Gay Street, now it’s a nice city. But I think the city in this state would not have inspired me to do (the album derived from Suttree). It is good I was here 22 years ago, but it is good to be here now.” Album art from the band was on display in Special Collections of Hodges Library. Stacey Peebles, professor of English at Centre College, discussed how gender was related to McCarthy’s work. When the author’s first novel was released in 1965, gender studies did not exist in popular conversation yet. With “All the Pretty Horses” released in 1992, McCarthy hit larger fame with the beginning installation of the Border Trilogy. Romance exists as a rarity in McCarthy’s writing, so when it occurs the depiction and valence
of it becomes incredibly important. Peebles discussed her own experience of teaching a course dedicated to McCarthy, and her classes’ grappling with topics such as violence against women and objectification within the writing. In addressing such representations, some students found them problematic while others found it an interesting critique of the systems that cause these problems. Wes Morgan cataloged the intimate relationship between McCarthy and Knoxville, noting his family’s residency in rental homes in the Sequoyah Hill neighborhood and later their move to South Knoxville on Martin Mill Pike. McCarthy attended the Church of Immaculate Conception, spent his freshman year at UT, traveled a year, enlisted in the Air Force and returned to UT in the creative writing program. Morgan noted most of the action within “The Orchard Keeper” takes place within a mile radius of the McCarthy’s home with his third novel largely in drawn from experiences in Sevier County. Most names are changed in McCarthy’s works with the exception of Suttree set largely in downtown Knoxville, where characters and places appear as they did in reality. Morgan offered references to the Henley Street Bridge and Lakeshore Mental Health Institute as examples.
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SPORTS
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Neyland Stadium renovation on hold while Fulmer, UT explore ‘opportunities’ Noah Taylor
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It has sat on the banks of the Tennessee River as Knoxville’s most recognizable landmark for years, but recently, Neyland Stadium has been the subject of a major renovation plan that was announced last year. On Thursday, Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer announced that the plans to renovate the stadium, which were set up under former athletic director John Currie in 2017, have been put on hold even though the funding is already available. “We could not be more excited about the Neyland Stadium renovations going forward,” Fulmer said. “We are hopeful that it will happen sometime within the next year, no more than two.” Almost a year to the day, on Nov. 1, 2017, John Currie announced plans, along with renderings of a $340 million renovation plan that included updates to the south end of the stadium, as well as enhancements for the fan experience. Construction was slated for summer of 2018 for the first of two phases. Despite having reached their goal of $50 million in funding for that first phase, as well as approval from the board and the State Building
Commission, Fulmer believes that the athletic department needs to make sure they are financially viable before embarking on the project. “At the very core, we must be prudent and responsible,” Fulmer said. “We need to take our time to look at all of our options. During that time, our goal is to find possibilities, discuss opportunities, discuss timing, design and potential partnerships to help us maximize Neyland Stadium for more than just seven or eight Saturdays in the fall.” While the initial plans set in 2017 have been delayed, Fulmer says that the project itself has come a long way even before he was named to his current position in December of last year. “The time and resources spent to this point have been very valuable and useful,” Fulmer said. “A lot of good work was done before I got here.” The last major phase of renovation that Neyland Stadium underwent was prior to the 2009 season, when Gate 21 and the west press box off of Phillip Fulmer Way were completely made over. A new Jumbotron was also installed that year. Although the stadium is most recognizable football, the south end of the facility also houses the Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology at South Stadium Hall. For Fulmer, delaying renovations to develop a thorough plan also includes moving the department into a new facility.
Neyland Stadium is the home football field of the University of Tennessee Volunteers. Quinn Phillips, File / The Daily Beacon “Not to be taken lightly, we want to be good partners on campus,” Fulmer said. “(We) want to work with our outstanding audiology and speech pathology department for them to have an orderly move and not got through the hassle and expense of moving twice.” While the logistics are worked out, Fulmer says that he has attended meetings with other SEC athletic directors, as well as other stadiums, to get a feel for how other schools are approaching, or have approached, facility upgrades and
the fan experience. “I go to SEC and national athletic director meetings,” Fulmer said. “I hear discussions going on about the fan experience, about tax codes, safety responsibilities and ticket sales. I have to ask, ‘what’s going to be important to our current fan base? “But I also have to ask, ‘what’s going to be important to my children and grandchildren and their children’s generations and beyond.”
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SPORTS
The Daily Beacon • Monday, November 5, 2018
Football Grades: Tennessee vs Charlotte Blake Von Hagen Sports Editor
Tennessee beat Charlotte 14-3 in its Homecoming game on Saturday. Here are some position grades from the game: Quarterback
Grade: B
Tennessee starting quarterback Jarrett Guarantano did what he could on Saturday against the 49ers. Guarantano completed 16-of-21 passes for 172 yards and a crucial touchdown. The offensive line struggled to provide any protection, which led to the Vols’ quarterback landing on the ground for much of the game. In a game where a turnover or bad decision could have led to a nightmare for Tennessee, Guarantano did enough to keep that from happening.
Running back
Grade: F
The Vols’ rushing attack was nearly nonexistent in this one. Tennessee compiled a net total of 20 yards in the ground game. Much of that can be blamed on the offensive line as well, but the backs weren’t able to break anything open, either. Jeremy Banks, who practice at linebacker recently, led the Vols with 24 yards on 11 carries.
Wide Receiver & Tight End
Grade: B+
As has been the case for much of the season, there is not a ton to complain about from the wide receivers. Since Guarantano is not being given much time to throw, it does not allow the receivers to get down the field and have many chances at big plays. Josh Palmer’s touchdown grab was the only offensive touchdown scored in the game. Tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson came down with three receptions for 53 yards.
Offensive Line
Grade: F
Losing an All-American (Trey Smith) for the rest of the season would hurt any team. It especially stings when the offensive line was already struggling to protect the quarterback and open up lanes for the running backs. On Saturday, Tennessee’s offensive line was putrid, as it failed to give Guarantano time or give the running backs any room to maneuver.
Marquez Calloway, #1, runs the ball during game against UNC-Charlotte on Nov. 3, 2018 at Neyland Stadium. Stu Boyd II / The Daily Beacon Charlotte came in with the nation’s 18th best defense, and that defense put on a clinic for the fans at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt said the Vols haven’t been able to block all year, and he didn’t expect that to be any different on Saturday. It seems as if just about everyone has given up on the Vols’ offensive front.
Defensive Line
Grade: A-
On the defensive side of the ball, it was a completely different story for Tennessee. Led by senior Kyle Phillips, the defensive line was able to limit Charlotte’s short yardage plays throughout the contest. The 49ers leading rusher had 81 yards, but it took him 24 carries to get there. The Vols also recorded three sacks in the game, but Charlotte is not known for a strong offense.
Linebacker
Grade: A-
Daniel Bituli led the charge for Tennessee’s linebacking corps with 13 tackles in the game. Darrell Taylor added four more and the linebackers helped prevent Charlotte’s ground game and short passing plays from getting to the next level. The linebackers will need to bring the same effort next week, as Kentucky brings a strong rushing attack to Neyland Stadium.
Secondary
Grade: A
Tennessee’s secondary did enough to keep Charlotte out of the end zone. Redshirt senior Todd Kelly Jr. had seven
tackles and Baylen Buchanan had four. Freshman Bryce Thompson made the game-sealing interception late in the fourth quarter. The 49ers’ passing game totaled just 152 yards on 25 attempts.
Special Teams
Grade: A
Coaches often say that special teams can change the outcome of a game. That mantra was certainly on display early in Tennessee’s homecoming win. After an illegal procedure penalty that wiped away a fieldflipping punt by Charlotte, junior wide receiver Marquez Callaway returned an 82-yard punt for a touchdown. That touchdown ended up being a huge play in the game, as the Vols’ offense was rarely able to move the ball. Freshman punter Joe Doyle, who has been excellent all year for Tennessee, averaged just over 40-yards per punt, but the defense held Charlotte all game.
Coaching
Grade: D
There are many questions to be asked of Tennessee’s play calling on Saturday. After doing a good job of getting the ball out quick to playmakers against Auburn and South Carolina, the offense seemed to regress against Charlotte. Ineffective first down runs and untimely pass plays led to Guarantano hitting the deck and Doyle coming out to punt. On the defensive side of the ball, timely blitzes and good packages led to a stymied Charlotte offense. The play calling will have to improve if Tennessee wants to make a bowl game.
OPINIONS
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Absolute B.S: Procrastination Stone Pinckney Columnist
Bradford Moseley Columnist
“Procrastination is Assassin.” — Victor Kiam
Opportunity’s
Stone: Welcome to another article about the lessons I’m currently learning. As you can already tell from my previous articles, if you’re looking for a rockstar-crushing life from all aspects — I’m not your guy. Today’s topic only affects a few people. In fact, one study said perhaps 80-95 percent of college students. While the exact statistics vary based on who you ask, the No. 1 reason is the same: fear of failure. I certainly had this belief in my most recent procrastination fiasco. I found myself at the end of an exciting week of failures and successes, fun times of meeting people and hard times of having to be a responsible adult. Now, my arch nemesis had reared its ugly head again. For this extroverted, potential sales-professional and certain unsolicited advice-giver, studying for exams (especially alone) makes me long for the sweet memory of getting my first root canal. OK, I’m clearly dramatic — but also hilarious. And humble, don’t forget about how humble I am, even amidst my stellar success. I’m laughing at Starbucks as I write this article 49 minutes before the deadline. I know what you’re thinking -- what makes me a credible resource to even write this article? Easy. I volunteered. I’d also like to take the masks off that say we always have to be experts or amazing examples before we can encourage, entertain and/or teach others. That’s total BS and it’s crippling. Back to my failure. It was Friday and I
was going to study with a classmate, but he needed to finish another project. Fast forward to Sunday night and I’m still studyless. Meanwhile my other friend in grad school finished her paper due at midnight at 11:55 p.m. She said she works better under pressure. Studies say she just works smarter and more efficiently with real deadlines that have potential for consequences. Sort of like me right now in Starbucks — Thanksgivingflavored black coffee if you’re curious. But in reality, this article may have been better had I written it sooner and revised it before submitting it. Yet, I digress. I ended up studying for the exam that morning, including going to see the professor. I was desperate, and I got the job done. This certainly won’t be refrigerator art a.k.a an A+ exam, but it’ll be fine. But the lesson here is, it’s not my best work. And at some point, that can no longer be acceptable for me. My goal for myself and my readers is to raise our personal standards to a level of excellence. What I’m not advocating is an insane amount of studying or work at the neglect from relationships, self-care and service to others. That was not the case here at all. It was my fear of failure that held me back. Here’s how I will take action on the lesson I learned: by preparing at a focused and intentional level in the upcoming weeks. I have several second/final job interviews this month and while I can’t control the outcome — I can control my preparation. I’m excited to make this a November to remember. Sidenote: I think saying “growth mindset” led to one of these final interviews. I love talking about things I’m learning in a confident way that impresses job recruiters. If you ever want some interview prep - shoot me an email. I’m kind of a master storyteller when it comes to transferable skills. Proof: I’m a current theater teacher and I have final interviews for sales position in the competitive fields of technology and medical devices. Seriously, please reach out if I can be a helpful resource. I’m trying to give away some knowledge donations from #stonenation. And now off to my brother and the dynamic part of this dynamic duo, Bradford. Bradford: If this seems like a continuation of last week’s thoughts on the importance of your inches and minutes, it is. As we mentioned last week, your success will be determined, at least in part, by your ability to maximize the value of the small opportunities and moments. What we didn’t discuss is what you call it
when you make the decision, actively or passively, to put off doing what you need to do, here and now, to move towards your goals both small and large, deadlines, or anything else that contributes your ability to say at the end of the day ‘That was a (productive, successful, awesome) day. The Procrastination is something with which we are all too familiar and at the same time very little effort is made to address, much less coach, us on how to identify and avoid this issue. So, with that in mind, here are a couple tactics to help you recognize and treat the root cause of procrastination. First and foremost, be intentional … about everything. Plan to handle things one time, from start to finish. This is easier done with smaller things, i.e. you get a medical bill and you owe $25. It’s tempting to put it in your bag or slip it in the drawer and think “I’ll do that tomorrow” but there is a good chance you will forget it and end up paying a late penalty. Most of these type bills comes with a return envelope so just jot down your credit card number or whip out the checkbook and get to the mail drop. To tackle bigger issues, make a list of the small steps that add up to the final product you need to deliver, put dates next to them and follow these small steps to the point of completion. It’s not procrastination as long as you’re routinely working towards your goals.
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The single biggest way to beat procrastination is painful … TURN OFF YOUR PHONE! You’re not likely to get much work done on it and it will definitely be a distraction you don’t need. Other tactics include getting an accountability partner, create a daily schedule and refuse to depart from it. As with anything in life, balance is very important. When you’re making this schedule, be sure to put some time in there to intentionally, procrastinate! Some of these steps were described in greater detail in a Forbes article back in March this year and some are original thoughts from yours truly. Final thought, whatever you do … do something! We leave you with a few words of wisdom from none other than Pablo Picasso: “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” Stone and Bradford are both graduate students majoring in Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain Management, respectfully. Stone may be reached at spinckne@ vols.utk.edu, and Bradford at smosele4@ vols.utk.edu. Columns and letters of The Daily Beacon are the views of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Beacon or the Beacon’s editorial staff.
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CITYNEWS
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Kaya gives hands-on BBQ experience Luna Brewer
Staff Writer
It can be hard to get an authentic Korean dinner in Knoxville, but Kaya makes delicious and authentic food in a laid-back environment. Located in a plaza at 7818 Montvue Center Way, Kaya is only 13 minutes away from UT’s campus. After walking in the small restaurant, we were welcomed with decor of Korean newspapers, a wall of bamboo and a smiling waitress waving to all the open seats. I decided to go for the more immersive table option and sat down at a booth with a small round grill embedded into the tabletop, a typical sight in a traditional Korean barbecue grill. The sight of the grill made me anxious at first. The last time I ate at a Korean style barbecue place was more than five years ago and I could not remember how to work the grill and did not want to burn the meat and make a fool of myself. But all my worries were laid to rest when our waitress made a point to teach us how to use the grill. Later, she even helped cook our food for us to make our evening worry free. My craving for bulgogi had been long overdue so, following a glance at the beef and pork ver-
sions, I ordered one of each of the sweet marinated meat to grill at the table. The meat options were a little pricey at $22.95 each and a requirement of ordering at least two meats in order to grill on the table meant we were spending more than $40 on dinner. But if you still want to try bulgogi at a smaller price, fret not. If grilling on the table isn’t important to you, you can order kitchen made options of each, which are much more cost effective at $12 each. I also decided to try an appetizer while we waited for our food, selecting the seafood pancake, which consisted of onions, squid and shrimp cooked into an eggy batter. Other enticing options were the tteokbokki, which is stirfried rice cake and vegetables in a special hot sauce and the goon man doo, fried meat and vegetable dumplings. Our food arrived quickly and we were surprised by the amount of food we received. Along with an appetizer big enough for two or three people, our main dishes came in large and impressive portions. Two large plates of bulgogi beef and bulgogi pork were brought over accompanied with sides of rice, kimchi, lettuce, spicy sauces, bean sprouts and more. While I thought we were just ordering for two, we could have hosted a dinner for four.
Kaya’s seafood pancake includes shrimp and calamari. Quinn Phillips / The Daily Beacon I was most impressed with the service. Our waitress seemed to be the only one working the floor and handled about five tables during our visit. Despite the other tables, our teapots and cups were never empty and she frequently came
by to flip our meat and teach how to properly use the grill. If you like sweet and tender meats coupled with fresh and crunchy side dishes, Kaya is the place to fill your Korean meal cravings.
Change Center opens in East Knoxville Moira Charnot Contributor
After a delay of over a year, Change Center has opened to the Knoxville community and is welcoming teens and young adults to foster change in the East Knoxville area. The Change Center project was first introduced in April 2016 as a “safe, strategically located, center-city partnership facility that would provide relational, recreational, leadership development and jobs initiatives,” to address the growing crime rates in the city. According to Change Center’s website, the idea for the facility emerged from the Save Our Sons Initiative under Mayor Madeline Rogero. Save Our Sons is an organization committed to reducing the amount of violence-related deaths and increasing opportunities for success among boys and young men of color in Knoxville. The initiative was enacted after the Knoxville Police Department Crime Analysis Unit conducted a violent crime study, which showed that deaths caused by firearm increased 40 percent from 2011 to 2013. In addition to that, in 2013, 42
percent of the murders with a firearm were committed by people between the ages of 18 and 24. These numbers concerned citizens in the community and city officials alike, so Change Center was created as an extension of the project and as an outreach point for preventative measures. Change Center provides recreational activities including a recording and mixing studio, rock wall and skate rink. However, fun isn’t the only thing the center offers. Job opportunities such as direct entry level jobs and training, job connections and entrepreneurial job creation are also offered. Additionally, Change Center provides youth leadership training mentorship to decrease the amount of violence in the Knoxville community. The facility offers part-time employment, job training and gives connections to community job opportunities through their partnerships with local businesses for employees also. “Our vision is to have a cool place for teens and young adults that encourages hope and transforms our community through work and play. We value young people, caring relationships, diverse experiences, job opportunities and working with others,”
Courtesy of Nicole Chandler Bruce Charles, Change Center’s chief financial and entrepreneurial officer, said. Change Center officially opened on Oct. 23, but the space has already had several events in the works. The facility has collaborated on some activities with local
organizations, including a coaching opportunity for players of the Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey Team and other hockey enthusiasts. Upcoming event dates and descriptions will be announced on Change Center’s website and social media pages.
PUZZLES&GAMES
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SUDOKU Easy
7 1
6
9 8 5 7 2 4 1 3 6
1 5
2 4 5 6 7 5 6 4 8 3 1 7 5 2 3 3 2 8 5 7 8 1
The solutions will be published here in the next issue.
Previous solution - Very Hard
6 2 1 8 5 3 9 4 7
7 3 4 9 6 1 8 5 2
4 7 8 5 1 2 3 6 9
3 9 2 6 4 7 5 1 8
1 5 6 3 8 9 7 2 4
8 6 9 2 3 5 4 7 1
5 1 7 4 9 6 2 8 3
2 4 3 1 7 8 6 9 5
7R FRPSOHWH 6XGRNX ¿OO WKH ERDUG by entering numbers 1 to 9 such that each row, column and 3x3 box contains every number uniquely. Š 2018 Syndicated Puzzles
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