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The higher the number (of reported incidents), as far as I’m concerned, means that we are doing our job.”

Issue 40, Volume 125

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SEXUAL ASSAULT What happens when an assault is reported on campus? How do students speak up, step forward and prosecute?

- Maxine Davis, Dean of Students

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• Graphic Courtesy of Dillon Canfield

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“I’m sure there are more female victims out there. There are more male victims out there (too), they are just not reported.”

Letters to Cheek: Student Coalition continues Living Wage Campaign

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NEWS >>pg. 2

Liam Neeson film brings ‘Non-Stop’ action, thrills to box office ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3

Men’s NCAA tourney hopes stay alive after UT romps Auburn

Bradi Musil Staff Writer

Hanna Lustig News Editor Twenty-eight female UT students reported rape in 2012, according to the Knox County Health Department. Although UT provides a multitude of resources where students can report sexual assault, this web of outlets could create more confusion. “What I find is that our students are so bombarded with messages, that a lot of times, until they are in a crisis, or until they are in a situation where they really

need the information, they don’t realize that there is some information there,” said Jennifer Ritcher, the associate director of the Office of Equity and Diversity. At any point after the incident, students may file complaints involving sexual assault. Most often, Ritcher stated, they choose to report sexual assault to the Office of Equity and Diversity, Student Health Center, Safety, Environment and Education Center, UTPD, the Dean of Students Office, Judicial Affairs or the UT Medical Center. After a student has contacted any resource regarding sexual assault, several other resources on campus are then alerted of a potential situation. The victim is then directed to a meeting with Dean of Students Maxine Davis or the resource they are most comfort-

I-House World Showcase gives glimpse into Japanese cuisine After a short lesson on the correct use of chopsticks, Foltz finally got the chance to make some of her own. Some say nothing is as satisThe dish, made from batter fying as the smell of pancakes in similar to pancakes, included the morning. several extra ingredients, such Americans love the food so as cabbage, diced vegetables much, the U.S. has devoted an entire day to it during which IHOPs around the country prepare for flocks of hungry customers ready and willing to take advantage of their free pancakes. However, Americans are not the only ones who find delight in this dish; the Japanese have a special recipe of their own. Tuesday, several students gathered at the I-House for the World Showcase to create and eat Okonomiyaki, the Japanese -Shelby Foltz version of pancakes. “I saw their poster saying that they had an Okonomiyaki event going on today at 6 (p.m.),” and shrimp or pork. After mixShelby Foltz, senior in French, ing them together in a large said. “I thought to myself, ‘Oh bowl, each table transferred my gosh, I’ve heard about this their concoction to one of many on TV and films and stuff, but skillets scattered throughout I’d never had it, and I’d love to the room. The result: a greentry it.’”

Kendall Thompson

SPORTS >>pg. 5

La Salle mistakes bail UT out as Vols get caught peeking ahead to Arizona State

SPORTS >>pg. 6

Contributor

“Especially ones like

this where I can learn about other cultures and also pick up great cooking tips for the next time I go to the grocery store.”

ish brown flapjack ready to be topped with Japanese mayonnaise and ginger sauce. “They were like pancakes, but they were more omelet-like looking,” Foltz said of the dish. “They had cabbage and little bits of shrimp or meat inside, so there was this nice crunch to them but while also having a savory flavor. Very satisfying. I really loved it.” Robert Wolfensberger, a self-proclaimed “senior, senior citizen” who attends classes to keep him occupied, agreed with Foltz. “These are some of the nicest pancakes, or whatever you want to call them,” he said. “They may even taste better because they’re eaten with Chinese or Japanese chopsticks.” Leigh Ackerman, a graduate student in College Student Personnel, was one of the organizers for this event. She gave a unique behind-the-scenes look into the planning of the World Showcase. See COOKING DEMO on Page 3

Maxine Davis,

Dean of Students

able with, such as a resident assistant, hall director or SEE Center counselor, with whom they will discuss a series of options for pursuing charges. If reported to her office, it is Davis’ first priority to secure emotional and physical care for the victim. But gathering information about the circumstances of the assault and the perpetrator’s whereabouts is also crucial. “You want to make sure the victim is OK,” Davis said, “and, at the same time, you have to think about the community.” While most victims choose to speak with their RA, Ritcher “always encourages” an additional report to be filed with law enforcement. See ASSAULT on Page 2

Gaffin ‘speechless’ after tossing no-no in first career start Garrett Ahmad Contributor After the game, sophomore Rainey Gaffin could not keep a smile off of her face. Gaffin, who was converted to a pitcher this offseason, became the first Tennessee pitcher since Monica Abbott in 2004 to throw a no-hitter in her first career start. “I tried not to think about it until later in the game,” Gafffin said. “It was my first college no-hitter. I’m trying not to smile too hard.” The game was a second of a doubleheader of the Lady Vols’ softball home opener at Lee Stadium. No. 2 Tennessee (17-1) defeated the Raiders 9-0 in front of a crowd of 1,312 in the first game of the doubleheader, followed by an 8-0 win on Wednesday to mark UT’s third victory over

Wright State this season. “There is so much support behind everybody,” Gaffin said. “I will never ever forget just looking up in the stands and seeing it packed with people that, on a Wednesday night, are out here to support us. “Pitching in front of them, playing it front of them, it leaves you speechless.” In the first game, senior All-American pitcher Ellen Renfroe also shined with nine strikeouts, allowing only four hits and no runs in a six inning complete game, moving her record to 10-0 on the season. Sophomore Montana Wear had a night to forget in the circle for Wright State (1-10), as Tennessee sophomore Hannah Akamine hit her second and third home runs of the season off Wear. See SOFTBALL on Page 5

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