Issue 67, Volume 121
Monday, December 3, 2012
Students concerned about safety, communication Samantha Smoak Staff Writer
Emily DeLanzo Managing Editor
When it comes to safety on campus, opinions vary from student to student. Nate Crilly, sophomore in food science and technology, said he has never felt unsafe on campus but attributes that to his personal habits as opposed to safety
Forum heald to discuss equal benefits for faculty domestic partners Justin Joo Staff Writer
Dobbins is the vice-president of the Lambda Student Union and a member of Amnesty International, two student organizations that have given support for the Benefit Equality Campaign. Nearly half of the crowd consisted of students. Several, like Dobbins, are involved with the student groups that were a part of the coalition, such as the Progressive Student Alliance and Lambda. A non-student organization, the United Campus Workers, was also present. Some came as individuals who just wanted to express solidarity. Robert Naylor was one of those students there to show support. The sophomore in global studies is a member of the Student Allies of the Benefit Equality Campaign, which has been a major component in uniting the different student organizations into one focused effort to show student support for the campaign. Naylor himself made the Facebook page for the night’s event. “I feel like this is a really good chance to educate people,” Naylor said. “Also to just let people vent, because there are plenty of people on campus who are affected by this who need to speak out. I’m glad there are a lot of people here to listen.” Student Allies has also written and delivered a letter to UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek. Several other groups cosponsored the letter, including Amnesty International, Lambda, the Harry Potter Alliance and All Campus Theater. “We were concerned about the message being sent to the LGBT community and that the professors and faculty might be discouraged from coming to the university because of the denial of equal partner benefits,” Naylor explained. Naylor said that Student Allies is hoping to have a meeting with Cheek, but he has yet to respond to the letter.
The campaign for obtaining equal benefits for domestic partners among UT faculty continued Thursday night with the “Speak Out for Benefit Equality” forum. A crowd of more than 50 filled into the small space of Hodges Library room 253. Faculty, staff, students and alumni shared and listened to stories and thoughts regarding the university currently not providing benefits to domestic partners. Donna Braquet, coordinator at the OUTreach LGBT and Ally Resource Center and moderator for the forum, was pleased with the turnout. “I was very encouraged,” Braquet said. “I was glad to see so many new faces from the students. I also saw some faculty and staff that I haven’t seen before.” A variety of anecdotes and opinions were shared at the forum. Everyone was displeased with the situation and found that it was a blemish on UT. A common concern was that by not providing equal benefits, UT would not be able to obtain its goal of becoming a Top 25 public research university, stating that it is a contradiction to UT’s effort toward diversity and could hinder new faculty and students from coming to a university that does not offer such benefits. Jennifer Dobbins, senior in political science, was one student who voiced such an opinion. Dobbins herself was hesitant to come to UT when she was researching potential colleges and found that UT was ranked as one of the most LGBT-unfriendly universities in the country. She fears that other potential students will react the same way. “I think that it makes UT less attractive,” Dobbins said. “I have friends who are about to graduate high school who specifically do not want to come to UT because they do not think the environment will be very welcoming for See LGBT on Page 3 anyone who (is openly gay).”
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precautions. “When I’m out after ten o’clock I always travel in groups, (and) I make sure to never be in the Fort after dark,” he said. Crilly, who lives in the Apartment Residence Hall and was present the night of the accidental shooting, says the incident did not affect how safe he feels on campus and in his apartment. Crilly also said he was disappointed with the lack of communication
between UTPD and the student body. “Admittedly, I would have wanted to hear about it when (the shooting) was happening and not two days afterwards. But it doesn’t make me feel less safe. It makes me feel less confident in UTPD,” Crilly said. Katherine Cahill, junior in English, said that she does not feel safe walking around campus at night. She attributes much of her discomfort to a lack of service from T-Link’s bus line. Though she does not like walking alone, she feels that she is left with no other options.
“I don’t feel safe at all walking around campus at night given the amount of attacks we’ve had. But I often don’t feel like I have any other options because the T-Link won’t pick me up where I am,” Cahill said. Cahill, like Crilly, also believes that the university does not do a good job communicating incidents to the student body. Terry Nowell, senior in biochemistry and molecular biology and psychology and vice president of the Student Government Association, feels safe on campus but attributes that to his physical presence. “I do (feel safe on campus), however … I’m also a man, I’m also a tall guy, so I think I have a lot more reason to feel safe
than a lot of students would on campus,” said Nowell. Taelor Olive, junior in biochemistry and molecular biology, serves as the Student Services Director for SGA and practices safe habits. “I feel really safe, but at the same time you just have to be aware of your surroundings,” said Olive. “I don’t think UTPD does a very good job getting alerts out when things do happen because I’ll hear about something, but never anything from UTPD,” she said. Some students find that the more detailed safety notices sent the day after an incident are better than the UT Text Alerts. See SAFETY on Page 3
Holiday tips for college shoppers Samantha Smoak Staff Writer The holiday season means food, fun and family, but it also means more expenses. For college students, buying presents for friends and family can add additional stress on an already tight budget. Leslie Eubanks, sophomore in food science and technology, said she plans her budget before she goes out to shop. She also uses savvy shopping tactics to make her cash go even further. For expensive purchases, Eubanks said she uses online services. “I set aside the money I need for bills … and whatever is left is what I have to spend,” she said. “It usually isn’t much, but with coupons and store sales (and) clearance shopping, I can make it go a long way.” Nichole Indelicato, sophomore in biomedical engineering, also uses online services to shop smart and make sure she does not pay more than she should for products. “I use Amazon just to get an idea of how much things are supposed to cost, (and) to make sure I’m not overpaying,” said Indelicato. “I typically stick to instore shopping and only go online when I
can’t find things in stores.” Some students turn to second-hand retailers, such as Goodwill, for bargain shopping. “I go to Goodwill and other thrift stores for many items, and try and keep my ear to the ground for any personal sales, that way I can barter down the cost,” said William Carpenter, sophomore in biochemistry and molecular biology. Eubanks agreed with Carpenter. “Doing a little thrift shopping is a great way to find obscure decorations, clothing, and little odds and ends that no one else will have,” Eubanks said. Kristen Sales, sophomore in English, agrees with Eubanks and Carpenter. Sales also tries to avoid name brands to save money. “When I go shopping I try to go to Goodwill. If I go to a normal store, I try to stick with off-brands,” Sales said. Eubanks prefers to shop smart in stores, as opposed to online, to ensure the quality of the items she buys. “Online shopping … is not usually my route because I like to see the exact product that I am buying. With Craigslist and eBay it gets even sketchier because you have to trust … random people,” she said. “You don’t know what kind of prod-
uct you are going to get and what kind of condition it’s going to be in, because ‘very good’ condition to me could mean something completely different to (someone else).” Eubanks and Sales both said they don’t typically shop for deals on Black Friday. Carpenter said he shops on Black Friday whenever he is able to. “I do (shop on Black Friday) when I’m able, and I do think I save (money). I compare prices across stores and online retailers no matter what season it is, but the deals after (Thanksgiving) are hard to beat,” he said. Christina Lulich, sophomore in architecture, also shops on Black Friday. “I do (shop on Black Friday) if I have something specific I want and can find a deal worth getting up that early (for). If I buy something that day that I didn’t plan on getting beforehand, I probably didn’t save any money, but I don’t think that happens often,” she said. Lulich also crafts hand-made gifts to save money. “I think making gifts is one of the most cost-efficient ways of holiday shopping,” she said. “Hand-made gifts are also usually the most meaningful gifts. I’m making most of the gifts I’m giving this year.”
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Alex Fields, senior in history, speaks during the “Speak Out for Benefit Equality” forum on Thursday.
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Students socialize in front of the Haslam Business Building on Nov. 19. Students have two weeks left before campus will be empty for winter break.
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Allison Gose, junior in history, and Lindsay Lee, Campus Disability Advocates president and founder, listen as Dave Irvin, UT Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services, speaks on his topic, “Collaborating for Facilities Accessibility.”
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Amanda McRoy, a Peace Corps recruiter for UT, speaks during a friends and family Students hang out at the OUTreach LGBT & Ally Resource Center in Melrose Hall event on Thursday. during a pizza party on Wednesday.
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CAMPUS NEWS SAFETY continued from Page 1 “I always read (UT Alerts), but I pay more attention to the emails,” Morgan Beaty, junior in food science and technology, said. “But that’s because I have a smart phone so I can ignore the text message and just read the whole email.” Laura Galloway, junior in business, agreed with Beaty. “I actually do not receive the text alerts. I do receive the email alerts,” Galloway said. She said she mainly pays attention to the location in which the incident occurred. She also feels that the alerts would carry less meaning if there were more of them. UTPD uses its discretion as to whether an incident deserves a text alert. Sergeant Donnie Ross, a community relations officer for UTPD, explained how campus is overall a safe environment. “I feel it’s very safe. I think the university does a very good job of updating areas that are of concern,” said Ross. “If there is a lighting issue or a potential overgrowth issue, as soon as it’s made, especially in light of what’s gone on at some campuses around with potential attacks, I think our campus does a very good job of taking care of the issue as soon as possible.” Campus officials vary in their opinions of what is and
LGBT continued from Page 1 The “Speak Out” forum is another step that some of the faculty of UT have taken in what first started back in April, when the Faculty Senate unanimously passed a resolution to pursue benefits of some kind to the both heterosexual and homosexual domestic partners of faculty. Then in September, Chancellor Cheek and Agriculture Chancellor Larry Arrington sent a three-paragraph letter to the Faculty Senate stating that they could not extend any benefits. The chancellors’ reasoning was that the university is a state institute and that the benefits Faculty Senate suggested to be provided were “inconsistent with the public policy of our state outlined in constitutional and statutory provisions.” Since then, Faculty Senate and others have taken a variety of action to express their dissatisfaction with the chancellors’ brief response. On Sept. 28, Keith Kirkland, chair of the Commission for LGBT People, published an open letter on the Commission’s website condemning the chancellors’ response. An earlier forum was held on Oct. 16 in McClung Tower discussing ways that they could further push the resolution. Graduate Student Senate is currently looking into ways they could augment the insurance policy offered to graduate students so that it could provide to domestic partners the same way it does to married spouses. Cheek has since apologized for the dismissiveness of his and Arrington’s letter, and he has stated that a new, more detailed response from the two will be released in the coming weeks. While Cheek has yet to release any sort of new official response, Braquet and everyone else at the forum are not giving up, and they plan to continue making their voices heard at events like the “Speak Out” forum. “We’re in for the long haul,” Braquet said. “History shows that with other (universities) that currently have domestic partner benefits, if you look back at their timeline, it took years, (or in) some cases decades, from when they first started working on the issue.” She added, “There’s not going to be a magic wand by the end of the year.” For more information about the Benefit Equality Campaign, visit their website at http://benefitequalityutk.wordpress.com.
isn’t worthy of a text alert. According to the Cleary Act, the university is obligated to notify the campus community of an ongoing or serious threat to student safety. “As far as the UT alert system goes, I think it should only be used in situations where students are at risk,” said Nowell. “If (students) become oversaturated, they’re not going to be paying attention to the important things that affect them,” said Olive. “I do feel like with the text messages if it’s something immediate, students need to be aware. …” The majority of crimes that occur in UTPD’s district are theft. “My biggest concern is petty crime and theft,” said Nowell. “In all reality, it’s not something I’m constantly concerned with because I don’t bring my laptop to campus everyday.” While UTPD has received some criticism from students, they are making steps to encourage campus safety. UTPD offers classes in Rape Aggression Defense, giving students the opportunity to register their valuables with UTPD for tracking if they are stolen. “I think UTPD is making some steps in the right direction,” said Cahill. “They do a great job making a solid presence on campus. When I see a cop, I feel safer.”
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Dr. Sue Hume, a clinical associate professor of audiology and speech pathology, speaks to her audience about vocal health during her lecture, “Good Vibrations — Care and Use of the Professional Voice.”
Science Forum gets final lesson on voices Owen Schumacher Staff Writer The voice is the most essential component of communication, yet many people risk developing voice disorders by not taking proper care of it. At UT’s final weekly Science Forum for the semester, speaker Dr. Sue Hume, a clinical associate professor of audiology and speech pathology, spoke to her audience about vocal health during her lecture, “Good Vibrations — Care and Use of the Professional Voice.” Although voice disorders occur more frequently in people whose occupations depend on their voices, like singers and teachers, Hume said that everyone needs to take steps to avoid causing damage to their voices. “It’s estimated that about ten percent of the population has a voice disorder,” Hume said. She emphasized that many of these
disorders are preventable. “Just by arming ourselves with some knowledge about how the (voice) mechanism works, and how to take care of it, we can prevent many voice problems.” Hume discussed the various ways in which the average voice mechanisms can be damaged. Though for most people it is not damaging in moderation, Hume notes that excessive yelling and cheering – especially at sports events – can cause damage to the vocal mechanisms. Smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, dehydration and stress can all contribute to voice disorders as well. Hume also discussed ways that people can make their voices more effective in conveying our messages.“(Our voice) is the mechanism through which we project our emotions and our personalities,” she said. One is often judged based on the way one sounds. One’s sex, age, general health,
mood and even personality can be determined based on their voice. Optimal vocal quality is characterized as the right balance of loudness, pitch and a balance between oral and nasal resonance. Learning to control the force of air pressure one uses when speaking is one way Hume points out that one can achieve a better sounding voice. Hume earned a masters degree from Emory University and a Ph.D. in speech and hearing science from UT. She has been working at UT for more than 25 years. Micah Dreyer, UT band member and undecided freshman, agreed that it is important to take care of one’s voice. “We use them so often that many people take them for granted,” Dreyer said. “It was interesting to learn about the consequences of misusing them.” The Science Forum will not be held again until next semester. A new schedule will be released soon.
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Southern Kitchen disappoints students Dear Editor, Let me begin by saying “kudos” to Southern Kitchen for being the only dining establishment that offers real, sweet tea to those like me that crave it. When I first visited this popular eatery, I fell in love with it. It was the closest thing on campus that reminded me of home back west. On Nov. 12, Southern served a highly anticipated menu for UT students: Thanksgiving dinner. I couldn’t wait to have a plate of classic holiday favorites like turkey, dressing, corn, mashed potatoes, and, let’s not forget, pumpkin pie. I waited my turn in line, and when I got to the glass, I found out, like everyone before me, that the dressing was not yet prepared. To my dismay, I settled for one of my least favorite items, a sweet potato gunk. This Thursday, I returned to Southern Kitchen with a group of friends from my floor. I was the last of four to go through the line, which wasn’t long at all. The lady serving the plates gave away the final pork chops to my friend Matt, and then turned and looked at the grill behind her. She walked away, confronted a chef and then reported back to the fellow behind me and myself that I would have to wait five minutes or accept a veggie plate. My reply was quick and simple, “Yeah. Sorry. No.” Finally the meat came off of the grill, and she routinely served me. Sadly, the well-liked mac-and-cheese looked old and cold, so with the corn I went. As I finally sat down to enjoy my MASH-UP • Liz Newnam
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food, especially the hot pork chop right from the grill, I was saddened to bite into a dry, nearly unseasoned hockey puck. I’ve also noticed a lack of care when it comes to serving guests. Many times, long lines form as the servers just glance and walk away, pretending to be busy until someone finally steps up to the bar and does his or her job. They (the employees) are there for a reason, either to get a paycheck or to serve others, but either way, they don’t show enthusiasm for the job. I’ve worked in a restaurant setting before and I’m not ignorant to the fact that everyone has a bad day working at a job like this, but it shouldn’t be every time a customer approaches the counter. Honestly, I don’t understand how a popular place for students to enjoy comfort food is quickly becoming a disappointment. The service and food quality lately have not been good enough to be called Southern. Nor should it even be called Northern, Western, Eastern or Upsidedownern. I hope management can right the ship soon, or sadly I’ll have to get my sweet tea from somewhere else. I want to support the (campus food services) I love, but I can’t support bad service or food. One more hockey puck just might be the thing to drag down Southern Kitchen to the ranks of frozen dinners.
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Survive exam season with ease Go and Go by
Julia Ross
Here we are! Today is the last day you will struggle through this semester’s Monday schedule, walk the same path between your 9 and 10 a.m. classes, dread seeing the same professor or peer, etc. Time to celebrate? Not so much. Below is the final installment of “Go, and Go,” for this semester. Today, I suggest to you a —Adam Hathcock is a freshman in communi- solution to the recurrent problem, “I studied cation studies. He can be reached at ahathco1@ for xyz million hours for this test, and I failed miserably.” utk.edu. Because you will not be burdened by attending your regular classes during exam week, it is entirely possible to devote many, many hours to preparing for your tests, and you should. However, there is a point when another five hours of “studying” is not going to help. Studying smarter is better than studying longer. Below is the best advice ever offered to me about how to “study smarter.” It’s like exam week boot camp. With it, I send each of you my best wishes for a happy and healthy winter break. One: Make a list and work your list. This is my favorite piece of advice because it is the easiest to remember. Take 15 minutes and make a grand list of absolutely everything you must do before you leave for break. Clean your apartment, make flash cards for physiology, outline term paper, etc. Assign an estimated time value for each. Do anything that takes less than 10 minutes to complete immediately, and prioritize the rest of the items. If you get overwhelmed, take five deep breaths. Two: Protect yourself from procrastination. Ask a friend to change your passwords to Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Download an app that will block you from other websites you peruse when you aren’t being productive.
Three: Do the hardest things first. This strategy minimizes things for you to worry about when you are trying to study for other things. Plenty of studies have shown that multi-tasking isn’t productive, so stop trying. It doesn’t matter that your term paper isn’t due for another two weeks, write a draft tomorrow morning. If you haven’t attended class or read the last six chapters of the book for a course, plan out when and how you will catch up. The sense of accomplishment you will gain from being proactive will motivate you to finish the tedious tasks of studying and learning later. Also, being proactive about doing major assignments means that it is far less likely you will jeopardize your grade by producing something low-quality because you are sleep deprived and burned out. Four: Learn your material forward and backward. For some classes, it might be best to simply memorize the study guide. These classes, however, are few and far between. Make flow charts of processes, graph relationships, make reversible flashcards, make up a song, explain it to your mom – whatever you have to do to feel like you have a comprehensive understanding of the course material. Studying like this is far more active than simply rereading your notes, so you might actually remember what you learned after the final is over. Though it is more difficult and time consuming at the beginning, creating study materials from scratch once will help you to know the information better than reading the book twice. Five: Focus on what you don’t know. Figure out where you have gaps in your understanding and start filling them immediately. Re-work homework, email your TA, and find relevant PowerPoints so you don’t walk into the exam unprepared. It would be easier to continue to go over the topics that you understand, but that strategy allows you to take the final with an unchecked blind spot and could cause you and your grade to “crash and burn.” You have the time to learn the material, so get to it! — Julia Ross is a sophomore studying microbiology and political science. She may be reached at jross26@utk.edu.
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“Not having a profile on (LinkedIn) is, for some employers, not only a major liability, but a sign that the candidate is horribly out of touch,” (NPR, 2009). College teaches you how to study for a test the night before and how not to have your car towed. Internships, conferences and professional networking opportunities provide us with real-world, practical experience to prepare for life after college. I recently attended the Society for Technical Communication’s Practical Conference on Communication (PCOC), which was not only a great networking opportunity but a source of career success tips for students and experienced professionals. Anne Scott, Training Program Developer for Sodexo and speaker at the conference, spoke on the importance of social media for career success. An important part of her presentation was a discussion on LinkedIn and its value to employers in today’s market. I was so impressed with Anne’s presentation that I attacked LinkedIn, adding everyone I knew (or didn’t know but wanted to know) and updating my profile. . Anne emphasized the importance of online networking, saying, “To get the most out of LinkedIn, look beyond just creating your profile. Actively build and maintain your professional network. Seek out and participate in discussion groups for your profession. View company profiles and follow companies in your industry to gather more information. There is so much more to LinkedIn than an online resume.” Learning how to utilize a professional networking site to further our careers is exactly the kind of growth we should look for during our time at UT. Seek out daily opportunities to learn, write, think, engage and grow. At some point before graduation, we must begin to think seriously about our futures. You
may find yourself asking questions about what to do next, how to succeed, and where to start. UT provides many resources for career building and character growth, but some of the most important opportunities are ones we create for ourselves. Expanding your social and professional networks has become our generation’s most essential skill for success after college. If a high score on “Draw Something” is more important than improving your skills and knowledge base, reevaluate your priorities. If tweeting #BigOrangeScrew is more important than learning new software to add to your resume, reevaluate your priorities. If going to Tin Roof on Thursday night is more important than staying up all night to finish a project, reevaluate your priorities. Remember, if you have an idea, proposal or skill that tops the competition sitting next to you in the interview room, you get a job offer. If not, it’s back home to the parents. So, where to begin? Figuring out how to create your network can be the hardest part of the process. If we learn how to use the resources at our fingertips, we can create a personal brand for ourselves, network with experienced professionals and develop the skills we need for our dream jobs. LinkedIn created a professional network to connect CEOs, accountants, students, doctors and stay-at-home moms with each other around the globe. Anyone can join for free or pay for premium access, both of which give you the opportunity to connect to professionals in your desired or current field of work. LinkedIn not only provides opportunities to network with professionals, but also offers groups designed to connect you with discussion boards and company profiles, updates, and stock information. Fail. Fail again. Fail better. Spend your time wisely. Learn. Seek wisdom. Walking across the stage in Thompson-Boling will be here sooner than you think. — Kayla Graham is a senior in English literature and Taylor Presley is a senior in communications. Kayla can be reached at kgraham7@utk.edu and Taylor can be reached at tpresle1@utk.edu.
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‘Christmas Carol’ gets revamp, still classic Melodi Erdogan Staff Writer On Nov. 29, the Clarence Brown Theatre debuted the last show of the year with a production of “A Christmas Carol,� originally written by Charles Dickens. The production of the show featured the familiar story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his experience with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. The Clarence Brown Theatre, who has put on “A Christmas Carol� many times before, changed several aspects of it for this year’s production. “They had a lot of new effects this year, it made the show more theatrical,� Rachel Mayes, sophomore in animal science, said. “This year, the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come wasn’t just a giant puppet, and there were more sound effects and even snow, and those (effects) really added to the performance.� Last year’s show, which was longer and had an intermission, was more drawn out and more over-produced, Mays said. This year’s production was only about an hour and a half
long, but still told the full story. Leo Lacamera, junior in theater who played two different characters in the show, both young Ebenezer in Christmas past and a character in the ensemble, said he appreciated the updates to this year’s performance. “They have scrapped the old set that they used (last year) and all the old costumes and put on a completely new production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ from the ground up,� said Lacamera. “I personally really love the story of ‘A Christmas Carol.’ I think it’s a very iconic and universal tale and I think that everybody enjoys it, so I really like that they’ve taken up a new adaptation this year to keep it fresh.� Many new technological characteristics were tied into the ancient, yet classic, story and updated the show. White sheets were attached to the set around the stage and projection screens created the Ghost of Christmas Past, instead of the puppet that was used for the character last year. Lacamera said he liked working the modern trap doors, fog and projections into the age-olvd tale.
“The set really blew my expectations,� said Laforce. “I wasn’t expecting all the cool effects and all the people popping up from below the stage. The show was definitely different. It had its own unique perspective on it ... its own unique spin and I really liked that.� Lacamera, who has never before performed on the Clarence Brown stage, said that playing two different characters added to his experience as an actor. “A big aspect of theater and of the ‘A Christmas Carol’ story is about transformation, it’s about going into it one thing and coming out of it as another thing,� said Lacamera. “I don’t think any story is successful without the characters going through a process of change, and so I like the fact that you can play multiple characters because it really reinforces that transformation on not only a story level within the play but also on a personal level because you can undertake multiple roles.� “A Christmas Carol� will be playing at the Clarence Brown Theatre through Dec. 23. For more information on show times and ticket prices, visit www.clarencebrowntheatre.com.
“I think it’s very interesting to juxtapose the modern technologies and the modern elements of the special effects with the classic story, and it really reinforces the idea of the traditional archetypes and traditional tales and the relevance in modern society,� said Lacamera. “It’s easy to forget in ‘A Christmas Carol’ that even though these characters and the Industrial Revolution happened a long time ago, it still has real implications today. The characters and the qualities the story tries to get us to connect with are still relevant, especially now in the trying economic times.� The set proved to be extremely convenient for the narration of the story. Because many characters broke the fourth wall and spoke directly to the audience in narration, the set allowed them to overlook the scenes in which the actors were playing and have the narrators stand almost with the audience in their perspective. Daniel Laforce, freshman in nursing, had never attended a Clarence Brown production before “A Christmas Carol.� Laforce said that he really enjoyed his first experience with the show.
• Photo courtesy of Clarence Brown Theatre
Shelton Tison and David Kortemeier are Tiny Tim and Scrooge in the Clarence Brown Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.�
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Monday, December 3, 2012
ARTS & CULTURE
Arts & Culture Editor Victoria Wright
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Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Rob Davis
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Emma Russell • The Daily Beacon
Rodney Lynch, junior in political science, looks over the “World AIDS Day” booth in Hodges Library on Friday.
Music for stress of finals Chris Cable Staff Writer During finals, students try to stay calm and focus. One of the ways students do this is through the music they listen to. Look around campus and see the amount of people wearing iPods while they walk, study and run. It is overwhelming. As the final few weeks roll up on students, the amount of people cramming in the library and listening to their music has increased. So what do students listen to while they study? Here is a list of study-friendly music that students have deemed a few of the best. 1. “Duchess of Windsor” by Abel Korzeniowski — If you’re into classical music, then this song is ideal for you. If you’re not, give it a try anyway. Korzeniowski uses interesting string instruments alongside a piano. It’s modern-classical; talk about oxymoronic, but it is undeniably relaxing. 2. “Kiss Me” by Ed Sheeran — Another slowtempo song that people listen to. For those who don’t know, Ed Sheeran is a less commercialized version of OneRepublic. They share similar beats, but Sheeran’s are a little more personal and relatable. Not to mention relaxing as well, which is the whole purpose one may want to listen to this love song while studying. 3. “I Do Not Love You” by Ron Pope — This song treads the same shallow waters that the above two do. It’s slow and has deep meaning. Honestly,
the tempo is what attracts students to these types of songs while they study. The acoustic influence is certainly entertaining and yet calming at the same time. It’s a win, win. 4. “Any Other Name” by Thomas Newman — An instrumental song written for the “American Beauty” classic, this song is sure to get students in the right frame of mind. It’s slightly chilling, but has a sense of hope and passion behind the melody. Just don’t fall asleep. 5. “Six Degrees of Separation” by The Script — Possibly the most interesting song that students were found listening to, “Six Degrees of Separation” is up-tempo and full of lyrics. However, it is very easy to listen to, and does not distract the listener. The song itself is alternative, but has a slight rock influence. 6. “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved” by The Script — A well-known song, this one is also a combination of calm and upbeat. The lead singer’s voice is not harsh or disgruntled, and this probably is the biggest contributor to its relaxing nature. 7. “Apache” by Scripture — Latin inspired music that soothes the soul is the description that best fits this song. It has just enough pick-up in the melody to keep studiers from falling into a coma. These are just a few of the songs that were mentioned as go-to songs for studying. There are so many more soundtracks out there for students to listen to.
• Photo courtesy of The Script
Monday, December 3, 2012
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Monday, December 3, 2012 Sports Editor Lauren Kittrell
SPORTS
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Assistant Sports Editor Austin Bornheim abornhei@utk.edu
Vols fall in low scoring affair, 37-36 Staff Reports Neither team scored for the final 4:09 of game as No. 20 Georgetown fended off Tennessee, 37-36, in the SEC/Big East Challenge at the Verizon Center. No player scored more than eight points for either team. Jordan McRae and Skylar McBee both missed 3-pointers in the final four seconds, as they were unable to convert for the Vols (4-2). Georgetown’s game-winning basket — the final one of the game — came with 4:09 left in regulation as Markel Starks hit a jumper for the 37-36 lead, and eventual final score. The Hoyas (5-1) were led by 8-point scorers Greg Whittington, Mikael Hopkins and Otto Porter. Against the taller Hoyas, the Vols owned the glass, outrebounding Georgetown, 35-25 with Jarnell Stokes leading the way with nine boards. Trae Golden grabbed a career-high eight rebounds to go with eight points, tying with McBee for the team-high in points. Tennessee took possession
of the ball for the final shot after Georgetown threw the ball out of bounds with 20.9 seconds left in regulation. McBee missed a 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds and McRae missed one as time expired. With six minutes left in regulation the teams traded buckets for a two-minute span as Kenny Hall and Golden sandwiched a layup by Greg Whittington as the Vols led 36-35 coming down the stretch. Starks answered with 4:09 left to regain the lead for Georgetown at 37-36 with 4:09 left in the game. That was the final hoop of the game. The game was the lowest combined score in a Tennessee game since the Vols’ 11-6 win over Temple on Dec. 15, 1973. That was the last time the Vols held a Division I opponent to as few as 37 points. In holding, Georgetown to 37 points, it was UT’s best defensive scoring effort since holding Ohio Northern to 33 points in a 40-33 Vols’ win on Nov. 25, 1983. For Tennessee, the 36 points are the second-lowest for the shot-clock era and lowest since the Vols had 35 vs. Auburn on Jan. 15, 1997 in a
43-35 loss. The teams combined to shoot 31-of-89 overall for 34.8 percent and 4-of-24 from 3-point land (16.7 percent). Georgetown went on a 13-4 rune early in the second half as Jabril Trawick knocked down a 3-pointer with 15 minutes left in the second half putting the Hoyas up 27-20. Josh Richardson’s swooping layup brought the Vols within four at 31-27 with 10 minutes left in the second half and forcing the Hoyas to call timeout. The 9-0 run continued on a runner by Golden making it 31-29. McBee gave the Vols a brief lead at 32-31 on a long-range 3-pointer as the shot clock was expiring with 8:14 left in the second half. The first half ended with Golden’s 17-foot bank shot at the buzzer which gave the Vols an 18-16 halftime lead. McRae had tied the game at 16 with one minute left in the first half on a 3-pointer. Tennessee scored the final seven points of the half, all in the last 1:38 to grab the lead. The Hoyas were held without a field goal for the final 10:17 of the first half.
Around Rocky Top
Matthew DeMaria • The Daily Beacon
Meighan Simmons runs onto the court during the Lady Vols’ intro video before the North Carolina game on Sunday.
Vols defense impressive against Georgetown Austin Bornheim Assistant Sports Editor
It was a battle Friday evening when Tennessee took on Georgetown in the nation’s capital. It wasn’t a pretty game with both teams failing to shoot above 40 percent and 40 points in a defensive display. I was one of the people struggling to keep my eyes on the screen after seeing both teams
go back on defense after failing to convert another offensive possession. But a defense game is what defines the Volunteer style of play. Head coach Cuonzo Martin would agree that shooting a dismal 15-of-46 needs to be addressed. “We didn’t get the ball to the middle like we wanted to,” said Martin. “For the most part you want to be aggressive.” However, Martin is a believer in his system of defense first. “Regardless of how many points you score, if you score 80 points or 37 like they did tonight, you have to hang your hat on the defensive side of the ball.” The Volunteers need to
find out how to penetrate the zone — granted Georgetown’s 2-3 zone is one of the best — in order to be a team playing late in the season, but their defense will keep them in any game on the schedule. Being able to hold a top-20 team to 36.4 percent from the field is an impressive feat. This is one of the better teams the Vols will play during the regular season and the Volunteers had a chance to win the game in the final seconds. It just didn’t fall. Martin said himself, “With a zone you have to go to the perimeter and made some shots and you have to get those post touches and I don’t think we did a good job with that. That didn’t happen for UT. Jordan McRae was 3-of-10, Josh Richardson was 1-of-4. It’s going to be hard to win anytime your perimeter players aren’t hitting against a team as big as Georgetown. But there is no need to worry. Defense is what the Vols rely on, and in a game where they aren’t hitting they can do what they did to Georgetown. Shut down their offense and slow down the game. Keep it close and get a chance at the end. The Volunteers did exactly that in a game where they didn’t have offense. They took a team that they weren’t expected to beat down to the final shot. It just didn’t happen.
Matthew DeMaria • The Daily Beacon
Smokey helps clean the floor during the UNC game on Sunday.
Monday, December 3, 2012
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Monday, December 3, 2012 Sports Editor Lauren Kittrell
SPORTS
lkittre1@utk.edu
Assistant Sports Editor Austin Bornheim abornhei@utk.edu
A night in the life of a sports reporter Lauren Kittrell Sports Editor On Wednesday morning, I got a tip. My source told me that Jon Gruden would be announced as UT’s next head football coach that weekend. On Thursday night, I got a call. It confirmed the information I had received the day before, but neither source was directly involved in the process. You didn’t see that reported because I was unsure whether I had received accurate information or not. I felt uncomfortable reporting something I wasn’t 100
percent sure of. I tweeted from my personal account, but was as vague as possible. “Predicting something big from Rocky Top on Friday.” I picked up over 100 followers overnight. Thursday was probably my favorite night in my career as a journalist. I worked to get as much information as possible on the report I had and continued to search for a more credible source. An article was published by the Chattanooga Times Free Press, confirm-
• Photo courtesy of ESPN
ing the information I had. I didn’t sleep, running on adrenaline and waiting for a source I could rely on. My caution at this point seemed a little overkill and I was tempted to report, along with the TFP, according to the information I had. Fortunately, as a journalism student at UT, the one thing I’ve learned in three and a half-years is accuracy first, something “The Daily Beacon” is very strict on. I watched straight through the night and into the morning, as seasoned journalists threw caution to the wind and reported Gruden’s impending announcement. Around 9 a.m. Friday, I received a call from a source I consider absolutely reliable. He told me that the TFP report was inaccurate. While the university had reached out to Gruden over a week ago, Gruden had said he, “(w)asn’t ready to make the move at that time.” There was no contract, no financial agreement (or disagreement) and no upcoming announcement from the university that day or that weekend. At that point, I immediately tweeted the information out to my followers and on The Daily Beacon account. I called my co-workers to inform them of the information I had and I began writing a report for our website. I learned a lot through the process. I learned that not all information is accurate and I learned which sources can be considered reliable. I learned that at no point is it worthwhile to report something that may not be true, in an effort to beat the competition to a story, however tempting it my be. On Thursday night, I was like a kid on Christmas Eve. I couldn’t wait to see what the next day would hold. Friday didn’t hold the information I thought it would, but it was still an amazing day, filled with journalistic surprises that make my job worthwhile. I loved it. In other news, I heard a different rumor, but I think I’ll wait to report on that one. — Lauren Kittrell is a senior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at lkittre1@utk.edu.
Matthew DeMaria • The Daily Beacon
Junior guard Meighan Simmons goes for a lay-up during the Lady Vols’ rout of North Carolina on Sunday. Simmons scored a game-high 33 points, including the 1,000th point of her career.
Lady Vols blow out North Carolina 102-57 Lauren Kittrell Sports Editor The game was never in question. The No. 16 Tennessee Lady Volunteers (6-1) blew by No. 22 North Carolina (7-1), winning 102-57 at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday. After taking a quick 10-2 lead at the start of the game, Tennessee never looked back and North Carolina never caught back up. Tennessee led by as much as 44 points. In the second half, North Carolina managed to close the gap to 16 points twice, but Tennessee never wavered. “It was awesome. It was a great team effort. We talked about playing as a team before the game, and you can look on the stats and understand it was a team effort,” said head coach Holly Warlick. “We had several people score in double figures. We had 21 assists. So when you have 21 assists, you’re sharing the basketball. I’m proud of the team. I thought their defensive effort was outstanding, holding North Carolina to 57 points. Overall, I’m extremely pleased.” Junior guard Meighan Simmons led Tennessee in the rout while setting a few records of her own. Leading the team in scoring for the fifth time this season, Simmons recorded a career high with 33 points as well as eclipsing the 1,000 point mark for her career. “To be honest, I give the credit to God. I woke up this morning and was in a different mindset. I wanted to go out and play my hardest, because I knew what was coming at me,” said
Simmons. “Today, I just let the game come to me, and when I do that, a lot of things come to me in a manner that I’m not expecting. I need to continue to play that way and continue to play under control. I have to stay focused and stay within the system of (UT) basketball.” Despite holding a height advantage in the paint with 6-6 senior center Waltiea Rolle, North Carowwwvqlina could never capitalize. Tennessee’s Isabelle Harrison maintained control and kept Rolle in check while she recorded 11 rebounds while also she scored a career best 18 points on the offensive end for her third double-double of the season. “We’re just going to take it as it is and keep focused and not try to dwell on this too much, because there are more opponents that are going to come up that we have to face,” said Harrison. “There is some good competition, so we’re just going to keep moving forward and improving.” Three other Lady Vols were able to get into the double-digits for the game, with sophomore Cierra Burdick recording a double-double as well, finishing with 15 points and ten rebounds, while senior Taber Spani scored ten coming off the bench. Freshman Bashaara Graves continued her streak of scoring in the double-digits in all seven of her college games, putting up 15 points against North Carolina. Tennessee is off until Dec. 16 when they will begin a two game road trip to take on Texas before finishing with a trip to Baylor on Dec. 18.