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New bill promotes SGA transparency Kyle Turner Staff Writer
FBI arrests California man for threatening Pelosi SAN FRANCISCO — The FBI says the suspect accused of making threatening phone calls to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a 48-year-old San Francisco man. FBI spokesman Joseph Schadler identified the man as Gregory Lee Giusti. He was arrested at his home shortly after noon Wednesday. Schadler did not disclose the charges against Giusti but said he’s due in court Thursday. Law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that the suspect made dozens of calls to Pelosi’s homes in California and Washington, as well as to her husband’s business office. They say he recited her home address and said if she wanted to see it again, she would not support the health care overhaul bill that since has been enacted. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case publicly.
The final session of the current SGA Senate took place Tuesday, covering a variety of bills senators hoped to pass before the expiration of their term. One bill in particular focused on increasing the ability and affordability for out-of-state students to travel abroad. “UT is really on the lower end when it comes to meeting out-of-state students’ needs when looking to travel abroad,” Lauren Bellamy, junior in architecture, said. “Seven out of 12 SEC schools currently have a reduced tuition policy for out-of-state students studying abroad.” At a time when studying abroad is highly encouraged by administrators, Bellamy sees a disconnect and disadvantage for out-of-state students. “My college is currently pushing for as many students as possible to study abroad, realizing the benefits to education,” Bellamy said. “For some, though, it just currently is not feasible when having to pay out-of-state tuition.” While still working to make it an institution policy, the two senators who proposed the bill have garnered the support of John McRae, dean of the College of Architecture and Design, as well as the SGA.
Another bill passed during the session will promote participation in the senate as well as transparency to constituents. Responding to the criticism that SGA business is not readily accessible, the newly passed bill will
Jessica Gossett, senior in anthropology, said. “Students will be able to see the actions of their representatives and decide if they are being represented fully.” SGA also showed their support by passing bills that were deemed important to students before the term’s final session ended. The bills included meal plan reimbursements, keeping Laurel Apartments open over breaks, as well as extending the UC’s hours of operation around exam time. Provost and Vice Chancellor Sally McMillan attended the SGA meeting, hoping to receive input from students on how best to improve aspects of student life. Many students expressed the need for upgrading classrooms. The concerns included moving towards lightweight tables as opposed to individual desks, as well as more printing stations in areas other than the library. McMillan also focused on implementing a new class timetable system. • Photo courtesy of UT Media Relations Under the new system, classrooms require an electronic record indicating senate activ- would be utilized more efficiently and availability ity. for classes would be increased. The record would indicate individual activity for There are still open senate seats for interested each senator, such as attendance and proposed leg- students that include two in Humes Hall and Hess islation, to give constituents more insight into the Hall as well as two in the College of Education, actions of their representatives. Health and Human Sciences and one seat for the “Through this bill, senators can now be held College of Social Work. Complete instructions can accountable for their actions by their constituents,” be found at http://votesga.utk.edu.
Chile’s latest quake toll at 486 dead, 71 missing SANTIAGO, Chile — Chile’s government has raised the number of confirmed deaths from the Feb. 27 earthquake and tsunami to 486. A report last week listed 432 dead. A report released Wednesday by the Interior Ministry also lowers the number of missing to 79 from 98. The 8.8-magnitude quake devastated a vast area of south-central Chile, causing nearly $30 billion in damage, according to the government. In the first week after the quake, the estimated death toll rose above 800 due to double-counting among government agencies. Police believe body of Cornell suicide victim found ITHACA, N.Y. — Police in Ithaca, N.Y., say they believe they have found the body of a student who was among a rash of recent suicides at Cornell University. Police say a body spotted Wednesday by a boater on Cayuga Lake has been tentatively identified as Matthew Zika, a 21-year-old junior from Lafayette, Ind. Zika was seen jumping March 12 from a bridge into one of the gorges bounding the Ivy League campus, but his body was never found. Waters in the gorge empty into Cayuga Lake. Cornell officials say six students have committed suicide this academic year, including three who jumped off bridges. The school has long been haunted by a reputation for suicides. Cornell maintains its suicide rate over time is normal for colleges.
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The UT track and field teams kicked off the Sea Ray relays at Tom Black Track on Wednesday. The Vols and Lady Vols will host the Relays until Saturday.
Panel offers college-to-career transition advice Jillian Edmonds Staff Writer For many female students, thoughts of transitioning from college to a career may be stressful and overwhelming. “What I Wish I Knew: Transitioning from College to Career” was sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Program. The program is designed to build mentoring relationships between female students, faculty and staff. The Women’s Mentoring Network provides an opportunity for female students to be paired with a mentor, who will provide positive guidance and aid students in the shift to the career field or graduate studies. The Leadership Workshop series is free and open to students, faculty and staff, and will focus on topics relating to women in the workfield. “What I Wish I Knew” featured a panel of UT alumnae who shared their experiences about transitioning from students at UT to their first job. Alumnae Sara Pierce, Natalie England, Karri Lovegrove and Alissa Ralph gave advice on how to balance love, life and full-time careers. Career Services graduate assistant Suzette Stiles introduced the panel. The workshop was held as a
discussion board, and a full room of young women came to listen and ask questions. When asked by a female student in the audience what their best piece of advice to help transition would be, the panelists all had some insight. “My best piece of advice would be to find a mentor, no matter what your field is,” Lovegrove said. “It’s really important to find those connections.” She also went on to explain that it is important to enter and exit a job on a positive note, to make lasting impressions and help make connections and contacts. “Treat everyday as your first interview,” England said. “Everyone sees the best of someone in an interview, and it’s important to leave a good impression.” Pierce advised to be a positive person who can create successful relationships. “Networking is an important part of business,” Pierce said. One student asked an important question for many female students: how to juggle serious relationships with school or a career. Panelists advised that organization and daily planning is the key. “Make time for each part of your life,” Ralph said. The ladies also advised to take the GRE early if
planning to attend graduate school and to begin researching graduate schools as early as junior year. Several panelists voiced that one regret from their college careers was not taking the opportunity to study abroad. “Really try and make time for it,” Lovegrove said. “If you don’t study abroad, look for other opportunities to travel because it’s difficult once you have a full-time job.” They also advised to begin concentrating on finding a job early, researching jobs before graduation and learning how to assess important issues to working women such as salary negation and rights as a mother. “Remember that everyone has been there at some point,” Pierce said. “Don’t shy away from opportunities. Be confident. You’re not alone. Just be real with whatever you decide to do. Don’t let being a woman discourage you.” Stiles recommended taking advantage of all Career Services has to offer, from help on resumes to applications to graduate schools. The panelists agreed that it is important to take advantage of the resources the campus has to offer and that having a mentor can help tremendously to guide young women in the right direction.
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