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One rock ‘n’ roll band set to play The Well has embraced the ‘hillybilly soul’ genre

Lady Vols’ hot first-half shooting doesn’t carry over against Fighting Irish

Lights, camera, action: Hodges begins poster series focused on featuring one UT student

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ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 5

Two Lady Vols softball players claim they’re ‘100 percent’ after suffering injuries last season

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Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Kendall Thompson

‘A very difficult conundrum’

UT Jewish organization finds silver lining despite lacking permanent home

Contributor

Jenna Butz

See BOSS on Page 3

Hillel has a home but no house. Hillel, UT’s Jewish Life organization, once operated out of a house on Terrace Avenue, similar to the ministry houses lining Melrose Avenue widely known as Church Row. But in 2004 the house was given to the university due to costly structural renovations that were needed to keep the house livable. Deborah Oleshansky, director of Hillel, said her group’s budget comes almost entirely from the Knoxville Jewish Alliance, supplemented by donations from the Nashville Jewish Federation, parents and Jewish alumni. “When the community was supporting the house, it was really difficult, and that’s part of why they gave it up,” Oleshansky said. “It was just too much, and it financially

didn’t make sense anymore.” Prior to its sale, the organization’s house was privately owned. “All of the buildings that are related to a particular religion or church are not owned by the university,” said Jennifer Richter, associate director of the Office of Equity and Diversity. “I don’t know the history, but this area used to be a neighborhood of nothing but private homes. “I suspect those homes were purchased by each particular group quite some time ago, and they’ve been there ever since.” Just as a physical space encourages solidarity and community for other faiths, Hillel board member Andrew Vogel admitted he believes a space on campus would benefit UT’s Jewish community. “Even if there was just an office,” Vogel said, “then people touring or people with an interest in wanting to learn about Hillel could just go in

and talk to someone.” For social gatherings, Hillel currently uses space in the International House, the University Center or commu-

nity members’ houses. The organization often hosts Sunday morning bagels in Vol Hall or other housing common areas. Connections

Out of luck: Notre Dame tops UT, 86-70 Patrick MacCoon Staff Writer Another page was written in the Notre Dame-Tennessee rivalry on Monday night at Thompson-Boling Arena. But after a dubious second half that saw UT register a dozen turnovers and shoot only 25 percent from the field, the Lady Vols might want to have this year’s edition edited from their memory. Despite winning the first 20 games in the all-time series, the No. 12 Lady Vols — behind a double-double from junior center Isabelle Harrison — dropped their fourth consecutive matchup to the No. 2 Fighting Irish, 86-70. While second-year head coach Holly Warlick was proud of her team’s play in the first half, the team’s reccurring second half troubles could not be shaken. “I was proud of our kids’ effort,”

Warlick said after the game. “We had a great first half but couldn’t sustain it. We went up against a tough team tonight and this is a good foundation game for us.” The Lady Vols started the game with an offensive showcase, highlighted by junior Ariel Massengale and senior Meighan Simmons who gave their opponent fits at times. The two guards combined for 26 points in the first period and knocked down five 3-pointers. Massengale brought the home crowd to their feet after she came up with a steal and found driving teammate Bashaara Graves for the fast break layup to give Tennessee a 39-27 lead, its biggest of the first half. “We played hard and together,” Warlick said. “I loved our energy in the first half, and I loved our passion for the game. “They came out and competed and

that’s what I wanted them to do.” While the Lady Vols were in an offensive groove in the first half, the Fighting Irish did not lack in scoring either either. Senior guard Kayla McBride scored 14 of her 22 points in the initial period as her two baskets before the break cut the halftime deficit to five. “I thought at halftime we were lucky to be down by five,” Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw said. “I felt like we could’ve been down a lot. We had a nice run at the end of the half to tighten the gap. Kayla did it all for us tonight.” The Fighting Irish took advantage of Tennessee’s zone defense and grabbed their first lead since the opening three minutes of play when Michaela Mabrey hit an open three to put Notre Dame up 52-51 with 13:25 left in the game. See RECAP on Page 6 Donald Page • Tennessee Athletics

Students from all different majors put on their dancing shoes this weekend and performed for a packed audience in the Clarence Brown Theatre as a part of the BOSS Dance Company’s fourth annual Spring Showcase. BOSS was founded in 2010 by Caitlin Burke and Laura List in response to the phase-out of the dance minor because of budget cuts, according to the company’s website. The group has grown to 70 dancers, students and nonstudents in four years. BOSS’ annual Spring Showcase is its biggest performance of the year, incorporating dances choreographed by locals, students and guests. Students showed their support for BOSS by filling Clarence Brown Theatre and shouting out appreciation. “Please be as vocal as possible,” host McKinley Merritt, a junior in performance and musical theater, said. “This is not traditional theater where you have to sit and wait to clap. You can yell during the dances, they love it.” The audience did just that, cheering loudly and chanting dancers’ names before and after each of the 16 dances, which varied from hip-hop to a more traditional style. “I liked any of the hip-hop ones,” said Alexis Jolley, a freshman majoring in interior design, “like ‘Beast.’ I really loved the costumes.” “Beast,” choreographed by Kelley Seneker, junior in wildlife science, was one of the hip-hop dances preformed. Another was aptly named “The First Drop,” the project of three-year member and first-time choreographer Belinda Loi, a computer science major. Loi’s dance consisted of a mix of music as well as a live beat-boxer. “When the Cat’s Away,” choreographed by Dana Humberger, alumna and former president of BOSS, took a humorous approach. This performance told the story of a group of older people in a retirement home who broke out into energetic dance when their nurse wasn’t looking. The costumes for this dance elicited quite a few laughs from the audience. Other dances included “Werk,” an upbeat tap number that defied the cliché by choosing songs one would most likely find in a club, and “Marie,” choreographed by Chelsea Milligan who double majors in theater and communication studies. Set to the song “Bang Bang,” this dance tells the story of a girl forced to conform to societal norms.

Staff Writer

•Graphic Courtesy of Dillon Canfield

BOSS showcase impresses with popular dance styles

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Tennessee center Isabelle Harrison reacts after a foul call during the Lady Vols’ 86-70 loss to Notre Dame at Thompson-Boling Arena on Jan. 20. Harrison turned in a double-double, posting 13 points and 16 rebounds.

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with local synagogues also allow interested students to access a ride network to attend services. See HILLEL on Page 2

SGA eyes increased student involvement in 2014 McCord Pagan Copy Editor Committed to greater inclusion and increased participation, the Student Government Association and its accompanying Election Commission will hold a non-mandatory informational meeting this Thursday for those interested in serving in student government, regardless of prior involvement. “(We want to) maybe reach out to people who aren’t necessarily involved in SGA right now,” said Election Commissioner and SGA Chief of Staff John Keny. “Maybe give them a chance to come in and ask questions and see if this is something they maybe do want to get involved with.” Whether or not students choose to become involved, Keny said he’s looking forward to heavier interaction between representative and constituent. “But (students) now know we’re here and (they can) put some faces to some names as well with this, and they can … know who to call in the future and maybe see the process and understand it better as it begins to happen in the spring as well.” See SGA on Page 2

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