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Architecture 2030 aims for change Andelyn Barclay Contributor
Buildings have the potential to save the world. Architecture 2030 is nonprofit organization changing the way buildings are designed and constructed all over the world to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As students from the College of Architecture join its ranks, the movement has reached UT. Established in 2002 in response to the growing climate crisis, the organization acknowledges that current and past architectural design has had a great impact on the depletion of our environment. “Most of the college students today have never experienced, so called, normal climate conditions,” said Mark DeKay, associate professor in architecture and director of graduate studies in the College of Architecture and Design. “So it turns out that buildings are actually the biggest component of that. If you look at the graphs on Architecture 2030’s website, you see that buildings are about half the
Site models provide insight for Reid Cimala, left, and project on Oct. 9. problem worldwide in terms of the consumption of electricof energy use. Also, in terms ity.” The Architecture 2030 of electricity, they’re closer to somewhere around 70 percent initiative aims for all future
Also a Corps Leader in the Climate Reality Project, an initiative founded by Al Gore, DeKay has been sharing the goals of Architecture 2030 with his students, hoping to encourage a generation of “green” architects. “The problem is that nobody knows how big of a deal the design for a building is,” Dillon Canfield, a junior architecture student and graphic designer for The Daily Beacon, said. “People think that driving a Prius saves the world but they’re wrong. A lot of little things have a huge impact that they don’t know about. If people were more aware, they could help ... In all honesty, it could save money and the planet. It could cut energy use in about half.” In regard to the efficiency of UT’s buildings, fifth-year architecture student Will Rowland Hannah Cather • The Daily Beacon said he is unimpressed. Collin Cope, right, on an energy-efficient architecture “If you were to ask how most buildings perform on this campus: extremely poorly, very buildings to be designed as of energy used by buildings in energy inefficient,” Rowland completely carbon-neutral. The a certain region, setting goals said. organization uses government to lower the use of fossil fuels statistics to assess the amount across the country. See ARCHITECTURE on Page 3
Brazilian Film Series aims to bridge cultural gap with thriller Andelyn Barclay Contributor
No Portuguese skills required for the the second film in the Brazilian Film Series. The film, “Assalto ao Banco Central,” or “Federal Bank Heist,” is a thriller based on the biggest peace-time robbery in history. It will be shown Sunday night at 5 p.m. in the Hodges Library Auditorium. Wanessa Martin, Portugese lecturer, said, “It is based on a true story; it’s a fictional work, but it’s about a robbery that happened in Brazil. 160 million Real, about $70 million, were stolen from the
bank, and nobody saw a thing.” This movie, one of three more that will be shown this semester, is part of a larger attempt to bridge the cultural gap between Brazil and America. Euridice Silva, associate professor of Portuguese and founder of Brazilian Film Series, said “I realized that there was not too much in terms of Brazilian culture or not many events promoting Brazilian culture, so I thought that would be an interesting way to start.” The film series started in 1994, and after 19 years, the UT library now owns more than 450 Brazilian films. “I don’t think I would be too far off
the truth if I said that we have one of the biggest Brazilian film collections in the country,” Silva said. Martin said that this is partly because of UT and the community it has established. “I think space at the university fosters open-mindedness, and I think foreign movies really help students become more aware of other countries and other cultures,” Martin said. “If you watch these things long enough, you will pick up on the culture of the other country, definitely.” See BRAZILIAN FILM on Page 6
Brown ties record, leaves lasting impact Maddie Beal
Contributor Scoring important goals doesn’t appear to be a foreign concept to Lady Vols soccer player Caroline Brown. The senior forward proved this in the Lady Vols’ 3-0 win over No. 25 Ole Miss, but this game-winning goal meant so much more. Last Friday night, Brown punched in her 15th career game-winning goal in the 68th minute, tying the program record set by Kylee Rossi (200508). Fellow senior forward Katie Lenz found Brown flying through the middle of the field. After cutting past a defender, Brown beamed a ball into the upper-left corner of the net, safely pocketing her fifth goal of the season. See SOCCER on Page 8
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VEGGIE engages students on Sustainability Service Day Sage Speaks
Contributor Get ready to slip on some gloves and dig into the dirt. This week, Vols Educating about Growing Gardens and Inspiring Environmentalism will be hosting a Sustainability Service Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participants can come and go as they please. Neil Brown, president of Project V.E.G.G.I.E. and a senior in chemical engineering, said he encourages any and all students to attend the event, even those not currently members of the organization. “We want other groups to come to the garden to learn about us,” Brown said. “We are still trying to build members since day one, a year and a half ago.” Visitors will be able to put their green thumbs to work in the garden plot next to the outdoor tennis courts on 20th Street. Valentino Constantinou, faculty liaison for Project V.E.G.G.I.E., said, “Our goal of Sustainability Service Day is to educate people about sustainable urban farming practices while simultaneously engaging in some of those practices.” Those who attend the event will care for the various plants, including pump-
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kin, okra, peppers and corn, and provide a more sustainable environment. Recently, Project V.E.G.G.I.E. won “Organization of the Year” at the University of Tennessee Dean of Students award ceremony. Brown advises students to come prepared with sunscreen, older clothes and gardening tools. The organization will provide seeds and extra necessary tools. Students are also encouraged to bring old shirts, which will be repurposed into reusable harvesting bags. The event on Saturday will also focus on restoring the soil in preparation for the upcoming winter season. “Specifically, we will be transplanting our pepper plants from soil to pots for winter, removing our corn stalks and preparing the site for winter greens, and planting some garlic and other plants as well,” Constantinou said. Going forward, Project V.E.G.G.I.E. has a few upcoming side projects. “The tennis court material extends past the boundary of the tennis stadium so we are going to paint on top of that a giant mural,” Brown said. “We are also going to build 700 square feet of planter boxes and a 2,000-gallon worm composting bin.” See SERVICE on Page 3
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Gregory Spaw, architecture professor, buffs an airstream trailer in preparation for his students’ semester-long restoration project on Oct. 1 in the Art and Architecture building.
Crime Log: Oct. 2-7 The Daily Beacon collected closed police reports from the University of Tennessee Police Department. The Following accounts detail the crimes we found. Oct. 2 5:12 p.m. – Officer received an email stating that a student had taken a small rug from the lobby of the Communications Building. The cost of the rug is $86.16.
Oct. 6 12:23 a.m. – Officer was dispatched to Hess Hall in response to an odor of marijuana. The suspect was misdemeanor cited for unlawful drug paraphernalia and simple possession of drugs.
5:33 p.m. – Officer was dispatched to Bailey Education Complex on a reported theft. Upon arrival, officer made contact with the complainant who stated that a total of 66 chapter books were stolen off of a book cart from room A227 in the reading center area.
1:09 a.m. – Officer was dispatched to South Carrick Hall in response to an intoxicated female. Female was arrested for underage consumption and public intoxication.
Oct. 3 1:20 a.m. – Officer was flagged down by a bystander who saw an unknown individual vandalize the south lobby doors to Shelbourne Towers. Upon further investigation, it was confirmed that the glass to the doors had been shattered. Facility Services arrived on scene and boarded up the damaged doors. 9:42 a.m. – Officer was dispatched to UTPD lobby for a report of a stolen license plate. Reporting party stated that the license plate had been removed from his vehicle in the Vol Hall Garage, level 4. Oct. 4 1:18 a.m. – Officer was flagged down by a KUB utility worker on Cumberland Avenue. The officer encountered an intoxicated male who had been asleep at that location. The individual was placed under arrest for public intoxication.
2:20 a.m. – Officer responded to Laurel Apartment Residence in response to a passed out intoxicated male. The subject was arrested for underage consumption and public intoxication. 2:54 a.m. – Officer was dispatched to Morrill Hall. An intoxicated male was issued a misdemeanor citation for under age consumption and was transported to UT hospital. 7:43 p.m. – Officer was approached by the manager of the Aramark convenience store inside Hodges Library, who stated that one of her clerks had accepted counterfeit currency from a customer. 7:44 p.m. – Officer was dispatched to Hess Hall in response to a report of an intoxicated male subject. Upon arrival officer met with hall staff who directed him to the male subject in the ground floor stairwell. The intoxicated male subject was transported to the UTER via Rural Metro. 10:58 p.m. – Officer was dispatched to 1840 Fraternity Park Drive, Alpha Gamma Rho (AGR) in response to two sets of stolen golf clubs. Oct. 7 1:02 a.m. – Officer observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of 14th street between White and Clinch with the driver passed out behind the wheel. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence.
9:39 a.m. – Officer was dispatched to UT gardens in reference to a vandalism. Upon arrival, officer made contact with the complainant who stated that all nine of the UT garden banners were 8:11 a.m. – Complainant knocked over and pulled off of the pole. A case card was issued. reported the theft of a vehicle from Sutherland Avenue. He stated 12:51 p.m. – Two officers were dispatched to South Carrick Hall on a disturbance call comthe grand theft auto had occurred overnight ing from room 417AB. The two occupants were a female student and a male not affiliated with while the vehicle was parked and unattended. the university. Both occupants stated that they had been arguing but everything was ok. The male occupant was issued a criminal trespass Oct. 5 warning asked to leave the campus and did so 12:16 a.m. – Officer arrested a member of the without incident. Sigma Chi Fraternity at 2:33 p.m. – Officer observed a suspicious male 1816 Fraternity Park inside Neyland Stadium. Upon speaking to the Drive for underage consumption and use of individual he tried to provide a false identity. The individual was arrested on outstanding wara fake ID. rants and charged with criminal impersonation. 7:00 p.m. – Officer observed the defendant 11:43 p.m. – Officer observed an unconscious fighting another patron person slumped over the steering wheel of a Kia Sportage SUV in the Vet School Staff Parking at Neyland Stadium in Lot. Arrest made for public intoxication. section CD. Defendant was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
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Sex Week Fall Preview excites students
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Students submit questions before the activity “Sex in the Dark” on Oct. 9 in the UC. The program relied on anonymity to create a comfortable discussion setting. of the diverse audience. “I definitely enjoyed it,” said Mitchell Herringshaw, a junior in computer science. “I think the most important thing was how people asked questions about alternative things that the majority of people don’t really think about, like polygamy and anal sex and things involving homosexuality. Opening people up to sexual ideas that they haven’t heard of is really important.” Freshman Haley Boles, a graphic design major, agreed, and said that the variety of information was highly valuable. “I liked that it’s a lot more open than high school sex
education because high school sex education, in the South, mainly teaches abstinence. I think it’s really important that we’re trying to educate people about real sexual education,” Boles said. The event appeared to be a success among audience members, despite potential for insensitivity and immaturity. “I thought a lot of the questions were really good and more insightful than you would expect from a fun event like this,” said Summer Awad, a sophomore in sociology. “The crowd was a little loud at times, but I think that just comes with this kind of thing where everybody is excited
Affordable Care Act Begins Associated Press The debut of the government’s health insurance marketplaces drew a huge audience — and underwhelming reviews. Just 7 percent of Americans say the rollout of the health exchanges has gone extremely well or very well, according to an AP-GfK poll. The reaction was somewhat better among supporters of the new health care law, but still middling: 19 percent said the rollout went extremely well or very well. Among the uninsured — a key audience for the health exchanges — 42 percent said they didn’t know enough to judge how well the rollout had gone, suggesting an ongoing lack of awareness about the program in its early days. Despite the bumpy rollout, plenty of Americans are giving the system a try. Seven percent of Americans reported that somebody in their household has tried to sign up for insurance through the health care exchanges, according to the poll. While that’s a small percentage, it could represent more than 20 million people. Three-fourths of those who tried to sign up reported problems, though, and that’s reflected in the poor reviews. George Spinner, 60, a retired government worker from Ruther Glen, Va., said he managed to create an online account and password before he got stuck. “It kept telling me there was an error,” he said. Reynol Rodriguez, a computer technician from San Antonio, said he was able to do some comparison shopping online but computer glitches kept him from signing up. “I was very much looking forward to it,” said Rodriguez, 51. “That’s what this coun-
continued from Page 1 Project V.E.G.G.I.E. members believe farming and gardening are essential in making the world a cleaner and healthier place. “Remember that you do not have to become a mem-
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Staff Writer It’s better with the lights off. The UC Auditorium buzzed with anticipation and nervousness Wednesday night as students filled seats for for the Sex Week Fall Preview event “Sex in the Dark.” “Sex Week in general just seems to be very open to new ideas,” said Amanda Prevost, a junior in accounting. “So having the dark aspect means there will be a lot more free voices.” Brianna Rader, co-chair of Sexual Empowerment and Awareness in Tennessee, opened the event. “So, the way this works is about you guys talking about sex and relationships and gender with each other,” Rader said. Participants were reminded to be respectful and sensitive to the personal nature of the discussion, and instructions were given to prevent the offensive use of slang. Cheers erupted as the lights were extinguished, and initial questions met with a mixed reaction of laughter and serious responses. However, some attendees left the event shortly following its start due to discomfort with audience reactions like laughing over questions and shouting obscenities in protest of questions and answers. As the program went on, the panel of experts present to ensure the accuracy of health information contributed to the discussion, and the audience simmered down to listen to the advice. Questions ranged from how to be sexier in bed to how to tell your best friend that you are gay and like him, representing nearly every member
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try needs — affordable health care.” Rodriguez pledged to keep trying — just what President Barack Obama has been recommending to those who’ve run into trouble. Count Janice Brown, a semiretired travel agent from Prather, Calif., among those who had a positive experience. After some initial trouble on the website, she got through to a help line and downloaded an application to buy a plan for $1,500 a month for herself and her husband. That’s $1,000 less than her current private plan. “I’m thrilled,” said Brown, 61. “The coverage is better. It’s fantastic.” Among those who’ve actually tested out the system, only about 1 in 10 succeeded in buying health insurance, the poll found. A quarter of those who tried to buy coverage weren’t sure whether they’d succeeded. Overall, 40 percent of Americans said the launch of the insurance markets hasn’t gone well, 20 percent said it’s gone somewhat well and 30 percent didn’t know what to say. Just 7 percent said the launch had gone “very well” or “somewhat well.” Even among those who support the president’s health care overhaul law, just 19 percent think the rollout has gone extremely well or very well. Forty percent say it’s gone somewhat well, and 18 percent think not too well or not well at all. The survey offers an early snapshot on use of the new health insurance exchanges set up by states and the federal government under Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Thirtysix states are using the federal government’s site, HealthCare. gov, which the Obama administration says has had millions of unique visitors. The administration has declined to release enrollment statistics, saying
that will be done monthly. White House senior communications adviser Tara McGuinness said the administration is working around the clock “to improve the consumer experience,” and she stressed that the poll was taken just six days into a campaign over the coming months to educate people about their options. She added, “The overwhelming attention from millions of Americans checking out HealthCare.gov during the first few days is a good testament to the interest of Americans in new affordable health options.” The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that about 7 million uninsured people will gain coverage through the online insurance marketplaces next year, but the role of the markets is actually much bigger than that. They were intended to be a 21st century portal to coverage for people who do not have access to health insurance on the job. And that includes insured people as well as the uninsured. There are three big groups of potential customers for the markets: uninsured middleclass people who now will be able to get government-subsidized private coverage; people who currently purchase their own individual policies and are looking for better deals; and low-income people who will be steered by the marketplace to an expanded version of Medicaid in states that agree to expand that safety net program. The Census Bureau has estimated that about 48 million Americans lacked coverage in 2012, or more than 15 percent of the population. Starting next year, the law requires virtually all Americans to have insurance or face a tax penalty after a coverage gap of three months.
about a topic you don’t talk about normally.” Elizabeth Stanfield, a sophomore in anthropology and geography, said she believed “Sex in the Dark” brought a unique experience to campus. “We had a more academic event last night where we had a real serious panel, and this was a more open event,” Stanfield said. “I think it was able to draw in more people who wouldn’t have come to a more academic, silent event and get them into the conversation about sex and sexuality and hear about what other people think which is always a positive.”
Jordan Etters, a fifth-year architecture student, argued that UT cannot be faulted for inefficient structures, as most of UT’s buildings were designed long before any “green” initiatives. The oldest building on campus, South College Hall, dates back to 1872. “You get into that because you get into this movement of net-zero and trying to be sustainable, but this is a pretty old campus,” Etters said. “If you look at a school like Arizona State University, they have a lot of newer buildings that obviously have things in place to do that, but the only new building that we’ve built is
ber of Project V.E.G.G.I.E. to practice sustainable urban farming,” Constantinou said. “Anyone can do it, provided they have a small plot of land they wish to dedicate to farming. “The best way to make a difference is to be active about it.”
the music building, and it’s got things in place to think about those types of efficiency issues.” According to the U.S. General Services Administration, the federal government has stated that any new federal building is required to be certified by Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, an organization that classifies a building’s sustainability by evaluating factors like energy and water usage. “It’s entirely up to our collective will,” DeKay said. “In World War II, we completely converted the entire economy of the country to meet a crisis and we actually have that big of a crisis going on right now. It certainly can be done and part of it is will and establishing standards.”
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Friday, October 11, 2013 Editor-in-Chief R.J. Vogt
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Buying in is not selling out Imagine visiting Rocky Top for the first time. You are driving down I-40 east, following the green signs guiding you toward “The University of Tennessee.” You slide into the far right lane, exiting onto Neyland Drive. Imagine: the river runs beside you as you hug the corner of the road and, oh my Butch Jones, look at those mansions. This is Sorority Village, you later learn, where roughly 20 percent of UT females do their southern living. You keep driving, past the Village, arriving at a large brick wall that again proclaims the name, “The University of Tennessee.” Turning left, you enter the Agriculture campus. On your left and right, somber brick buildings look quaint and southern among carefully planted trees. Do you see that Ushare Bike system? What a progressive environmental school, this University of Tennessee. Everyone must be so eco-friendly here. Just down that road, the UT gardens grow, but you and your car trundle farther down Joe Johnson Drive, past the greenhouses and the railroad tracks to Volunteer Boulevard. Construction looms straight ahead, so you hang a right and roll down a slight hill. On your left, you may notice the state of the art Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatics Center, designed by a future Olympic Games architect. And just beyond that, what a beautiful recreation center. Students must be so healthy here. Those houses on your right represent Frat Row. There’s the Pike House; such a shame about that “butt-chugging” scandal. But did you hear? The Christian fraternity moved into the recently vacated house. Just past the Row, a massive work of glass and steel promises the most convenient Student Health Services in the country; the Rock screams positive Big Orange Country sentiments; the Haslam Music Center beckons from behind its green lawn. Immediately before you, Neyland crouches like some primordial beast, waiting for Saturday afternoon to unleash the roars of a horde 100,000 strong. As you approach, a half-naked guardian stands watch over Peyton Manning Pass, holding Victory over the world’s problems in his left hand and a beacon shining ever daily in his right. Students must be so inspired here. Imagine now, after traversing this stretch of campus, that two students walk past, complaining audibly about the construction and the lack of parking and the football team’s losing streak against ranked opponents and their difficult classes. They murmur a curious phrase: “The Big Orange Screw.” Would you look back at these impressive facilities and wonder if you dreamt them? Or would you ask the students if they cherished the environment, ran often, or possessed ambitious postgraduate plans? Now imagine that you’re not visiting UT for the first time. You’re a UT student again who just got the third parking ticket this semester after trudging up the Hill for a test you failed because most of the previous evening was spent in Hodges, bent over a textbook cramming half of a syllabus into your skull. A kind stranger pulls up next to you in a sedan, rolling down his window. Wide-eyed, the tiny high school senior in the back seat gapes at you, a magnificent “college kid.” They ask if you feel academic or inspired or healthy or eco-friendly at the University of Tennessee. Their eyes ask you for the big idea. How will you answer? It can be difficult to see Rocky Top clearly when you’re living in it. And sometimes life at UT feels a little less shiny than Min Kao’s namesake would have you believe. “Big Orange, Big Ideas” is, at its core, no more than an advertising campaign. As students, we are too close to fall for the branding, too near to marvel in the veneer. The Big Idea is bought and sold; we are the skeptical product. But looking around this campus and envisioning how others see it may change the way you see it yourself. The marketing feels less like a lie if you buy in. R.J. Vogt is a junior in College Scholars. He can be reached at rvogt@utk.edu
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Grade redistribution exposes flaws of fairness To Be Prosise by
Adam Prosise School is a pressure cooker. This week alone, I’ve studied for four midterms and written three papers. It’s been rough. As of right now, you could ask me just about anything about the philosopher Thales of Miletus – the “Father of Science,” who first correctly predicted a total solar eclipse – and I’d probably know the answer. During the course of my late-night study sessions, a thought struck me: it’s not fair that some students have to work harder than others. It isn’t fair that some are naturally gifted in disciplines where others struggle. It isn’t fair that some students received a better high-school education than others; after all, not everyone can afford to go to expensive private schools. Finally, it isn’t fair that students who come from privileged backgrounds can devote full time to their studies, while others have to work to pay for school. Clearly, our educational system is fraught with inequality. Nowhere is this more visible than in our Grade Point Average system of measuring scholastic achievement. Obviously, some students benefit from opportunities others can only dream of and circumstances often dictate success or failure in college. I, for one, believe that if all my exams and papers hadn’t taken place during the same week, I would have done better on each individual assignment.
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I believe you would have done the same. This example illustrates the distortion of incentives that occurs when government socializes or “redistributes” resources. In this case, the professor acts as the arbiter addressing the issue of injustice. Grade redistribution would suppress any motivation to study hard and make the highest grades possible – just as redistribution of wealth reduces motivation in the real world. Centralized intervention designed to produce equal outcomes, whether instituted by the government or a professor, results in a net deadweight loss to society. Don’t mistake my satire for viciousness. The redistribution of grades draws many parallels to redistribution of income. This is why we can’t make economic policy from platitudes: “fair” and “affordable” are just two examples of buzzwords used by politicians to garner support for their legislation – despite the unintended consequences of that legislation. While buried in my books, I read that Thales was walking along one night with his head held aloft, awestruck by the majesty of the universe and the stars. Because he wasn’t watching where he was going, he tripped into a well and nearly drowned. We cannot walk like Thales, ignoring the physical realities of our world. We will drown. Using government policy to redistribute wealth might sound like a good idea, but it’s counterproductive in the long run. Undermining the axiomatic economics of our society through these platitudes will leave everyone worse off. Adam Prosise is a senior in economics. He can be reached at aprosise@utk.edu.
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Annie Blackwood Regret – such a biting word. During the past twenty years, I have grown into such a different person than I thought I would be. And although I harbor no regrets about this person I’ve grown into, I most definitely wish there were choices I had not made. Regret lies in the choices we make or have made that result in an emotion of sadness or disappointment. The more I have analyzed the regrets I have, I have realized it is centered on the things I did not do. The things that I simply thought were too out of the box or too hard to control because my emotions were definitely more logical than my brain. The days I slept in instead of going outside and exploring. The times I didn’t take a risk because I was uncomfortable or didn’t know anyone. All of these, personally, are a result of an insecurity that lies within me. The word itself is somewhat contradictory, seeing as when you regret, most of the
time you end up regretting having regrets. I find myself often wishing I had a platform to apologize. Everyone can relate to the constant selfdoubt that comes along with being in such a trying time of life. There are things I wish I had done and choices I wish I had made to better myself as a person and cut others down less. I regret the way I have treated people because of being insecure in situations; I regret the way I have made people feel by not considering others’ emotions. Most of all, I regret caring too much about what people think about me because I have missed out on so many awesome opportunities in life. I have placed so much value on making everyone happy and in the end I have hurt others and myself. We college students lose so much of ourselves in the hustle and bustle. We follow the status quo and try to “find ourselves” by joining groups that define us to others. Through all of this confusion, I have sacrificed selfconfidence in order to make others happy. I lose belief in myself and never have alone-time to meditate on who I really am, not who those around me think I am. This is not to say I regret the organizations I am a part of or the friends I surround myself
with, because I wouldn’t trade those things for the world. But through all of the things that were supposed to help me find myself, I lost part of who I truly am. I do regret. I wish I had said yes to opportunities and relationships. I wish I said yes to all the right choices I didn’t make along the way. But if my wishes were to come true, I would lose the learning and maturing that has made me who I really want to be. I have many regrets that I cannot change, but I can better myself from learning from situations. There are so many things I wish I could say to so many people to fix what I may have done, or even just to justify my actions, but I will and am challenging myself. I want to say “yes” more and “no” less. Yes to the right and best choice for my future, not what sounds good at the moment. I want to say yes to things I will look back on and think maybe it was stupid but it was so worth it, and I want to say yes to the right choice. Although I lack regret for having new experiences, I do regret the ones I have never had. Annie Blackwood is a junior in communications. She can be reached at ablackwo@ utk.edu.
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We need to address this issue. Injustice of this sort shouldn’t happen at such a large public university. I have already taken the initiative to solve this problem. I submitted to the Big Orange Ideas Campaign a plan that will solve the issue of unequal grade distribution – regardless of upbringing, work ethic, inherent aptitude for the course material or circumstances. I call on the administration to instruct professors to total up the grades at the end of the semester, divide the sum by the number of students in the course, and then assign the average to every student regardless of academic performance. This simple process will ensure a uniform distribution of grades – which is only fair – and help everyone succeed. The redistribution of grades will keep poor students from failing and administer a needed dose of social justice to students who are naturally smart or have the temerity to work harder to earn higher grades. It’s a moral imperative that we institute policies of equality. Miraculously, this suggestion has caught on with the administration, and they plan on instituting my idea next spring. I imagine some readers are screaming at their papers in disbelief. Those of you who oppose the policy of grade redistribution will be relieved to know that I never officially suggested this. It would be a disaster. If my professors averaged grades in this manner, I wouldn’t have studied as hard as I did. Why? Because there would be no reward for hard work. Grade averaging kills motivation. You’d have been more likely to find me casting crank baits into Norris Lake than between the stacks at Hodges.
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Friday, October 11, 2013
THE DAILY BEACON • 5 Arts & Culture Editor Claire Dodson
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Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Cortney Roark
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Rector, Wells thrill crowd at Bijou Theater Amanda Cleveland Contributor
“Guys, it’s a Wednesday night, and this is a sold-out show,� said singer-songwriter Ben Rector near the beginning of his set. Rector, along with opener Tyrone Wells, performed at the Bijou Theater for an excited crowd Wednesday night. Rector has been to Knoxville several times and has developed a large Rocky Top following. Wells, a singer from California, experienced Knoxville for the first time this week. Their group was not large; it consisted of Wells with his acoustic guitar, a bassist and a drummer. They all played more than one instrument during their time performing. He started with songs from his most recent album, “Metal & Wood.� The songs prompted the crowd to clap along. However, he also slid into slower songs, such as “Sea Breeze,� a love song. Wells’ playful, lighthearted music seemed to reflect his personality and got the crowd excited about the performance. Both Rector and Wells have songs featured in TV shows, such as “One Tree Hill� and “Vampire Diaries.� Carly McGuire, sophomore in child and family studies, said, “I feel like these artists are the types that you hear in a TV show. You like the song, but you don’t know who sings it because they aren’t as well-known yet as they should be.� After Wells’ performance, the lights switched off and a keyboard started playing a repeated note. Then, with a flash of light,
Rector took the stage. He continued with visuals throughout the concert, adding to the energy. Rector said he was excited to play in Knoxville. “We haven’t slept in close to 36 hours,� Rector said to the audience. “We had to fly through the night in order to get to Knoxville from California. But if there is one crowd we would want to do that for, it’s you all.� He played a mixture of old and new songs, primarily focusing on his most well-known and popular songs, including “Ordinary Love,� “The Beat,� and “When a Heart Breaks.� Depending on the song, he either played guitar, mandolin or piano. The atmosphere and connection were some people’s favorite parts of the show. “It felt like we were just a bunch of old friends hanging out, listening to Ben sing,� said Megan Scheuneman, junior in social work. “He is so great about making the crowd feel welcome.� He finished with what he said was his last song, “Sailboat,� a song about loneliness. He left, but returned for an encore. His closing song was a cover of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody� which had the crowd on their feet. “I loved his cover of ‘Dance with Somebody,’� Scheuneman said. “It was a good way to end. Everybody got up and started dancing.� Scheuneman expressed what seemed to be a common sentiment about the performance. “Ben is incredibly talented at what he does,� Scheuneman said. “As always, he put on an amazing Ben Rector plays piano at the Bijou Theatre Oct 9. show.�
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Friday, October 11, 2013 Arts & Culture Editor Claire Dodson
ARTS & CULTURE BRAZILIAN FILM continued from Page 1 Silva expressed the importance of seeing foreign films because it puts views in a new cultural perspective. “Because they would be exposed to Latin American culture,” Silva said. “Sometimes people think of Latin America as a Spanish-speaking continent, and this is a little bit of awareness for them to see that we have Brazil. It’s in Latin America, South America, and we speak Portuguese. And these films are in Portuguese. So it is an eye opener.” Silva said that the main difference between American and Brazilian film consumption is the audience’s exposure to different types of cinema. “Brazilians in general are more exposed to European films, Indian films, and, of course, American films dominate the movie industry in Brazil,” Silva said. “If you have 15 films being shown, chances are at least 10 will be American.” “No other industry in the world is like Hollywood,” Martin said. “Nobody has the money that Hollywood has, but we count on excellent acting and directors who are fantastic.” Silva is in charge of procur-
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ing all of the movies for the library’s Brazilian film collection. “I try to get good quality films, films that the audience could relate to and that would give them an idea of what Brazilian culture is all about,” Silva said. “I try to get an adaptation, an urban kind of film, a more regional one, and something totally unusual.” Martin said that when viewers watch an international film, it is important to be openminded. “Becoming familiar with something that is different and allowing yourself to enjoy it (is important), but with a different perspective,” Martin said. Silva is also attempting to break down the communication barrier caused by a different language. “Usually when I present the films, I give a little talk about the director, a little history about the production, how the film did, and about the cultural component of the film. I try to give the students a little backHannah Cather • The Daily Beacon ground so they can enjoy the Lauren Thomsen, left, and Shawn Hooper, right, investigate the details of Salon de Refuses, an art show curated film better,” he said. by students, on March 14, 2013. In the end, Martin said that the main goal is for awareness and entertainment. “Hopefully we can get more people to develop this liking for foreign movies.” centration in painting, explained that Luna and Cato. Michael Tremoulis The event is free and open The show will not take place on camworks selected for the show all deal with Contributor to the public, and subtitles are pus. The students are creating their own the theme of humans being aware of the provided. version of an art show for their peers by As the pace of the semester starts world that is around them. “I’ve been into a lot of eastern philoso- using their own houses in the Fort to to quicken, a group of UT students are phies over the last few years,” Cato said. display student artwork. inviting students to come stand still. Last spring, Cato and Luna had an Harrison Luna, Ian Cato and Lillian “We’re living in such a fast-paced world, Schaeffer are three of the students who where people are so consumed in their excellent turn out, as they are both veterans in coordinating student shows. They will be coordinating a student-led art goals that they forget what’s going on.” Many of the student artists at UT are both confident that this fall they will show entitled “HERE” tonight at 6 p.m. in the Fort, at a home located at 1502 work in mediums such as oil and ink; have a good turnout as well, as there are however, there are a variety of other many UT student artists. Highland Ave. No prizes will be awarded, as the “We’re trying to raise the profile of mediums, such as sculpture. Students the art scene in Knoxville,” said Luna, tend to focus on the abstraction of por- selection of the student’s artwork is senior in art history and accounting. trait and line work or aspects such as already applaudable, according to Cato and Luna. “We like the idea of the student artists experimenting with paint. “For the students, art is important in “There’s no point into rushing through and other students coming together, and not just walking through a typical my art,” Cato said, in regards to his that it heightens people’s awareness of art gallery or museum not knowing approach. “I’m very patient and centered what’s going on in front of them,” Luna said. anything about the person who painted where I am while I paint.” “There probably are more important It’s a much smaller and more concenwhat’s in front of them.” The show is entirely student artwork trated show this year. The first art show things to do on a Friday night,” Luna and is judged by students such as Luna organized by this group was essentially said, “but it shouldn’t be assumed that for the students whose artwork wasn’t it’s not important to take a step back and and Cato through a group discussion. Cato, senior in studio art with a con- selected by the professors, according to look at the world.”
‘HERE’ brings light to student art
Mountain Oasis offers a ‘mind-blowing experience’ Claire Dodson Arts & Culture Editor Music festivals are some of the largest melting pots of culture and art to be found in a given place at a given time. Hundreds of thousands of people flock to festivals every year to hear not only their favorite bands, but to explore new music and experience the atmosphere that only the alcohol-fueled, singing-at-the-top-ofyour-lungs communal concert can provide. The Mountain Oasis Electronic Music Summit, put together by Knoxville-based AC Entertainment, aims to provide that atmosphere in the mountainous setting of Asheville, N.C. – just two hours from Knoxville. The three-day festival spans Oct. 25-27. For Jeff Cuellar, vice president of strategic partnerships for AC Entertainment, all festivals start with an idea. “There has to be a concept, an idea that can stem from the location itself,” Cuellar, a UT alumnus, said. “What are we trying to produce? What are we trying to bring to life?” From 2010-2012, AC Entertainment produced Moogfest, which occupied the same weekend Mountain Oasis now does. For Cuellar, the new event is the result of a new focus in the music industry. “There is a push right now for different genres of music that are pushing, constantly reinventing how we hear sound, what we call music,” Cuellar said. “There are more established artists that are constantly evolving and changing. There are new artists that are bringing in new elements and new technology to change those things.” The arrival of visual arts and how that is sculpted into a live performance is becoming very important, according to Cuellar. “Our role with Mountain
Oasis is to bring those things together and showcase them on an international level,” Cuellar said. “The inspiration (for the festival) is looking to some of your artists who have been innovators from the very beginning – your Nine Inch Nails, and pairing them together with your Cut Copy, your Bassnectar, and your Pretty Lights – people who are right now at the height of their game, pushing the limits.” These big-name electronic bands are just a few of the more than 40 bands included at the festival. The process of making a festival happen is multifaceted, and it is one that is often taken for granted. Cuellar, who has worked with festivals like Bonnaroo and Mumford and Sons’ Gentlemen of the Road tour, explained how everything is chosen for a reason. “If you’ve ever been to Asheville, N.C., I think you can understand why we picked it,” Cuellar said. “It’s a picturesque mountain town that is pushing the limits in terms of art, culture, culinary arts. Their downtown is just so vibrant, nestled in the heart of the mountains. It’s breath-taking.” When comparing Mountain Oasis to Bonnaroo, one main difference stands out for Cuellar. “With Bonnaroo, we have to create a city,” he said. “It’s on farmland, so everything we build is basically starting from nothing. With Mountain Oasis, the city is already there and we are just tapping into resources and making something truly memorable.” The resources Cuellar mentioned include the various venues included at the festival. “Downtown is so walkable and they have several arenas and all are within walking distance,” Cuellar said. “You get different experiences – from an arena show all the way down to a small club show, which helps provide the vision we were
going for.” With many festivals, smaller towns are chosen to encourage visitors to engage with the city and its local businesses and culture. According to Jessica Tomasin, who deals with community relations and special programming, Asheville businesses experienced their highest grossing weekend during Moogfest. This is a statistic Tomasin hopes to recreate with Mountain Oasis. One of the ways this occurs is through the late hour of the headliners. Bassnectar and Nine Inch Nails won’t perform until midnight on their respective nights. “We want to encourage people to explore all the different things Asheville has to offer,” Tomasin, a 14-year resident of Asheville, said. “I love Asheville, and part of my job is to speak to business owners and make sure their voices are heard.” In addition to the music, Cuellar and Tomasin encourage attendees to explore Asheville and do as much as they can. This includes the various music and writing related panels, workshops and artist spotlights the festival is presenting. “Open your mind,” Cuellar said. “There’s more to it than just the music. Of course you’re there for the music, but there’s so much more.” “Take time to soak it all in, and pace yourself because there’s a lot to do.” Cuellar encourages UT students to go simply for the experience that Mountain Oasis is centered around. “If students are looking for an experience that’s going to touch on all five senses, this is what they’re looking for,” he said. “You’re going to have world class music, visually mind-blowing experiences and some of the best food and beer in the world. “It’s your getaway. It’s a reason to cut out early on Friday and go have a good time.”
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THE DAILY BEACON • 7 Sports Editor David Cobb
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Volleyball squad looking to rebound against tough SEC teams Jessica Koralewski Contributor
After losing to No. 19 Kentucky in straight sets this past weekend, the Lady Vols volleyball team (8-9, 0-3 SEC) is looking to rebound in a pair of matches this weekend against some tough SEC opponents. Head coach Rob Patrick is impressed with the aggression shown by the team, but is also focusing on finding more order on the court. “Offensively, we’re being more consistent with our hitting,” Patrick said. “You know, that’s something we were making a lot of unforced errors on at the beginning of the year, and we’re really getting better at keeping the ball in play, making some smart plays, so I’ve been really happy with that. “The biggest thing that we want to do is continue to get more organized on the court. We’re unorganized, a little bit more than normal, and there’s a reason for it. We have some players playing out of position because of injuries, so we’ve had to move players that are playing brand new positions that they’ve never played before, so we’re trying to get them to learn the position.” The Lady Vols will start off the weekend against the No. 25 Missouri Tigers, who remain as one of the three unbeaten teams in the SEC with a record of 19-0. The Tigers lead the nation in hitting percentage with a .387 success rate – a stat that is .038 percent better than Florida, who is second in the nation – and Patrick continues to prepare his team for what he anticipates to be a challenging game. “We’re going to have to try and slow them down and maybe frustrate them a little bit,” Patrick said. “(We have to) try and get them off balance with our serving and hopefully just be really aggressive offensively and get some kills.”
Lexi Dempsey, a sophomore transfer that came to Tennessee from the University of Portland, had 25 assists last week and recorded a team-best of 10 digs. “I think if we play as a team, we’ll be able to do really well,” Dempsey said. “Our goal is always to win, so I think if we have fun and we play really hard we’ll do well.” Dempsey knows that the upcoming matches won’t be easy with Missouri and Arkansas coming into town, but she continues to follow the example of the team’s leading passers, and thinks they are capable of leading the Lady Vols to victory. “Even though we had a rough week in passing last week, I think our passers are incredible,” Dempsey said. “They really hold the team together, and they’re able to handle all the pressures that comes with being the defensive specialists and libero.” Senior Ellen Mullins leads the nation in digs per set (6.02), and feels that the team’s recent exposure to opposing SEC teams has helped prepare the Lady Vols for the upcoming matches. “Teams have put a lot of pressure on us with their serve,” Mullins said. “We’ve been having difficulty passing the ball, so we’ve just been coming into practice trying to work on those things, putting the pressure on ourselves and having our servers put the pressure on us to pass the ball.” One thing that Patrick feels would drive the Lady Vols to a win this weekend is a great student turnout inside Thompson-Boling Arena. “Our players love playing in front of big crowds,” Patrick said. “They love when their fellow students come out and support them.” The Lady Vols matchup against Missouri begins at 8:30 p.m. on Friday and the Arkansas match is set to start at 1 p.m. on Sunday.
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Setter Lexi Dempsey during the Comcast Lady Vol Classic match between the Lady Vols and the Wichita State University Shockers on Sept. 13.
Titans prepare for complete game against Seahawks The Associated Press The Tennessee Titans are ready to put together a complete game. Mistakes on special teams put the Titans in the hole in the opening minutes against Pittsburgh and Kansas City. The defense took its turn giving up opening touchdowns to Houston and San Diego. The offense stumbled by going threeand-out on its first five series in last week’s loss to the Chiefs. Titans coach Mike Munchak said Thursday it seems like one phase struggles every game. Just when the defense performed well early the past two weeks against the Jets, then the Chiefs, the offense took its turn struggling with the ball. Now the Titans (3-2) need a fast start all around Sunday when they visit the Seahawks (4-1) to have a
chance to quiet down fans who love to crank up the volume or face a very long day. “We can’t afford to have a slow first quarter for anybody,” Munchak said. “We just have to come out and play much better early in the game especially on the road at a tough place to play against a good football team. We all know that. We’re doing everything we can to accomplish that, and we’ll see what happens.” The Titans have had some downright ugly starts. Darius Reynaud stepped on the goal line 3 seconds into the season opener for a safety giving Pittsburgh not only a lead but the ball. The defense came through in that game with a key turnover for a big road win. Last week, Reynaud let a punt bounce only to have it glance off a teammate and into
the end zone for a Kansas City touchdown. Linebacker Moise Fokou said it’s been tough putting everything together from the opening kickoff, but they are trying to get all three phases of the team together. “We know we got something special here, but we’ve yet to kind of totally play a complete football game, and that’s what it’s all about,” Fokou said. “Every week we’re getting better in every phase.” Offensively, the Titans had an excuse for the slow start in their 26-17 loss to Kansas City. Ryan Fitzpatrick started with Jake Locker sidelined with his sprained right hip, and Fitzpatrick missed his first six passes with Tennessee finally getting a first down almost midway through the second quarter. Fitzpatrick led the Titans to 17 straight points after
halftime, and he expects to have better timing after two weeks of practice with the starters. “The more we work together, the better it’s going to get,” Fitzpatrick said. “But there’s definitely a different comfort level this week than there was last week just because I’ve been through it now.” The Titans have played some very stingy defenses to start this season. The Seahawks will be the fifth defense ranked in the top 10 they’ve faced through the first six games. This time, they’ll also have to be ready for the Seahawks’ loyal and loud fans. Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains remembers Seattle fans staying to the end of a Titans’ win in their last trip in 2009. So starting fast on offense is a must Sunday. “You start fast, you kind of con-
trol the crowd level,” Loggains said. If the Titans can play well from the beginning, they can’t afford any letup late. This is a team that could be undefeated if the Titans had protected fourth-quarter leads against both Houston and Kansas City. “It’s just us not finishing when we need to,” tight end Delanie Walker said. Notes: Munchak said Jake Locker probably will travel with the team to his home state even though the quarterback won’t play. The coach said Locker can have treatment and get more work in being with the team. ... DT Sammie Hill (right ankle) took part in individual drills Thursday for his first work since getting hurt Sept. 15. DE Derrick Morgan (shoulder) did not practice. DB Coty Sensabaugh (concussion) was limited and took part in some team drills.
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Friday, October 11, 2013 Sports Editor David Cobb
SPORTS FIRST PLACE
Gage Arnold Copy Chief
This Year: 25-5 Troy Provost-Heron Asst. Sports Editor
Cortney Roark Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
No. 2 Oregon - No. 16 Washington No. 25 Missouri - No. 7 Georgia Throughout the year, I have found myself at the bottom of No. 17 Florida - No. 10 LSU No. 19 Northwestern - Wisconsin the Pick ‘Em’s chart. This makes no sense. East Carolina - Tulane
I actively follow every sport, I’m as athletic as they come and I keep up with the stats for THIRD PLACE all of the teams. Ken Gassiot Associate Dean of Students Oh, wait. That’s false. The actual blame of my No. 2 Oregon - No. 16 Washington cute little mugshot living in No. 25 Missouri - No. 7 Georgia the “Dead Stinkin’ Last Place” No. 17 Florida - No. 10 LSU box lies in the hands of our No. 19 Northwestern - Wisconsin wonderful Managing Editor East Carolina - Tulane Melodi Erdogan, who volunteered me for this year’s Pick This Year: 23-7 ‘Em’s. FOURTH PLACE This was completely fine
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Melodi Erdogan Managing Editor
SOCCER
No. 2 Oregon - No. 16 Washington No. 25 Missouri - No. 7 Georgia No. 17 Florida - No. 10 LSU continued from Page 1 No. 19 Northwestern - Wisconsin Brown refuses to take all of East Carolina - Tulane
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the credit, insisting that her teammates played a vital role PLACE in her success on the field. David Cobb Sports Editor “I knew I was close,” No. 2 Oregon - No. 16 Washington Brown said. “But all of those No. 25 Missouri - No. 7 Georgia goals took eleven people on the field. I try not to compliNo. 17 Florida - No. 10 LSU No. 19 Northwestern - Wisconsin ment myself for that when it took everyone else as well. I East Carolina - Tulane just happen to be the one at This Year: 22-8 the end that finishes. It can STINKIN’ LAST build up all the way from Cortney Roark Asst. Arts & Culture Ed. the back, meaning everyone No. 2 Oregon - No. 16 Washington is involved.” Brown entered this season No. 25 Missouri - No. 7 Georgia coming off of injuries, but she No. 17 Florida - No. 10 LSU refused to let that stop her No. 19 Northwestern - Wisconsin from making crucial plays. East Carolina - Tulane “Caroline played last year
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Started from the bottom...
No. 2 Oregon - No. 16 Washington No. 25 Missouri - No. 7 Georgia No. 17 Florida - No. 10 LSU No. 19 Northwestern - Wisconsin East Carolina - Tulane
SECOND PLACE
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Assistant Sports Editor Troy Provost-Heron
with me, as I thought my fate would be one above Melodi’s. She was what would keep me from last place, since I know she has little to no knowledge of college football. However, as she holds her fourth place spot, it is clear that her picks are a little more strategic than choosing the cutest uniformed team. She does, after all, call herself a Fashionista. Atta girl, Mel. David Cobb, however, has surprised me in a not-so-cutefashionista way. He’s the sports editor and only one spot above me. This is unacceptable. This week doesn’t look much better for Mr. Big D. His picks only differ from mine slightly, with him choosing Wisconsin above Northwestern. Northwestern is ranked. Wisconsin is not. Lawyered. Hopefully this sports editor can prove his worth somehow, because as you can see, Pick ‘Ems are not his forte. The Missouri-Georgia game
looks like a no-brainer. I hear Georgia won last weekend. Ergo, I chose Georgia. Troy Provost-Heron, our assistant sports editor, apparently didn’t get the memo and chose Missouri. Troy tries, and it looks like luck has been on his side, putting him in the number two spot. This is good for the sports section’s reputation, but don’t expect little Troy to move up in the Pick ‘Em’s anytime soon. He’ll eventually fall short of picks, which doesn’t help his case, since he stands at 5-foot5-inches tall. If he doesn’t start paying attention to the life that is sports, the Associate Dean of Students Ken Gassiot, our special guest picker this season, may pass him. Ken’s picks are exactly the same as mine this week. This is either really good news for me or bad news for Ken, since I chose Eastern Carolina solely based on the fact that I have no clue what or who Tulane
is. Maybe a town beside Duloc in Shrek? And now I’m forced to address the gentleman with the leading spot, our devilishly handsome Copy Chief, Gage Arnold. His picks this week are average. He sided with Troy and chose Missouri. Again, I say: Lawyered. Gage is the only person to choose Florida over LSU. This was a bold choice, but it’s pretty evident that LSU will come out on top. C’mon Gage Sauce, it’s general knowledge. My view from the very Bikini Bottom has been enjoyable. I’ve given others confidence in their little strategies and secret keeping, but this week you’re gonna hear me roar.
with a partially torn meniscus and partially torn ACL and still had three game-winners,” said head coach Brian Pensky. “She comes to life when the ball gets to her feet. You look at her and realize she probably feels most at home and comfortable when she’s dribbling a soccer ball, taking a player on, and looking to go to the goal.” Although she’s a Pennsylvania native, Brown was born with orange blood. Following in her family’s footsteps, she admits she has always been a Volunteer. “I had never been to Tennessee until I came to college,” Brown said. “I was always a fan, and I knew this was always my dream school.” Brown’s success on and
off the field has not gone unnoticed. As a junior, Brown was named to the NSCAA Scholar All-South Region Second Team and the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. As her final season continues, the senior said that she wants to be remembered as someone who gave her heart to the program. “This whole experience has been fun,” Brown said. “It’s a great memory to have. I want my teammates to remember me as someone that’s been there for them and as someone that has been consistent in what I’m giving to this team. I will go out there and give my all for everyone on that field.” Moving forward, the possibility of breaking from the
Rossi tie to hold the record still lingers. Regardless, Brown has found a place in the program to leave a longlasting impact through her dedication and determination on and off the pitch. Pensky said, “The impact she’s had in this program is tremendous. As a sophomore she had 11 goals, last year (she had) a huge impact despite being injured, and this year, after being cleared just a month before season, she already has four gamewinners. The hard work shows and pays off. “Her impact will be forever remembered in this program, and she has every reason to be honored in this program forever.”
Cortney Roark is a junior in journalism and electronic media. She has only been to two games at Neyland Stadium, but she knows all the words to “Rocky Top.” She can be reached a croark4@ utk.edu.