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Friday, August 30, 2013

Issue 08, Volume 124

Organizations gain familiarity with students Savannah Gilman Staff Writer

Amanda Bouldin Contributor Sweating in the 80 degree weather, students lined Volunteer Boulevard on Thursday as scents wafting from industrial-sized grills promised a free meal at the 7th Annual Kick Off Cookout hosted by Career Services. Along with food, the event provided students with comprehensive information on Career Services resources, door prizes and games. Allison Lynch, a junior in child and family studies pursuing a master’s degree in education, was pleased to learn that the event provided more than just a good burger. “I was impressed at the turnout,” Lynch said. “[Career Services] truly knows how to draw in students and you can tell that they want students to enjoy their experience here because they work really hard to help you be successful and reach out to the student body

with events like today.” Beside the line of students was a row of tents where representatives from Enterprise, Clayton Homes and Target were on location handing out free prizes and answering student’s questions. Other sponsors included Aramark, Pepsi Co. and 21st Mortgage, who provided food, drinks and other materials for the event. Staff members and volunteers from WUTK 90.3 FM “The Rock,” an independent non-commercial radio station produced by students, provided a live broadcast of the event as well as free posters, bumper stickers, coupons and more. For Tony Farina, the underwriting and digital media sales director of WUTK, the event was a great opportunity for the station to provide entertainment. “[The cookout] has been going on for years [and] is a good thing to make people aware of our station and expose them to unfamiliar music that they now can access anywhere on their phones,” Farina said. Working the event also

allowed WUTK to help their sponsors, such as McDonalds and Hardees, reach the student body. Career Services, a division of Student Life, featured their various resources, like career counseling, career exploration classes and personality assessments to guide students in their choice of major and career decisions. Pam Crutsinger, a senior in nutrition and a Peer Career Advisor in the Student Success Center, was excited about the turnout as well. “Career Services is welcoming back students at the beginning of the year, and we’re really excited,” Crutsinger said. “We are promoting what we do and are hoping people come now and come to us throughout their time here.” Also on Thursday, the Student Success Center hosted an open house providing students with an opportunity to tour the new facility on the third floor of Greve Hall and meet staff members of the center. Visitors were offered complimentary cookies, bev-

Job fair offers students extra cash

Local rock band returns to its Knoxville roots Hayley Brundige Staff Writer

Taylor Gray Contributor Spare cash. It is highly coveted by college students, but undeniably hard to come by. To help UT students fill their empty wallets, campus officials are bringing the Knoxville job market to campus. Career Services will host an on-campus Part-Time Job Fair next Wednesday where employers from more than 40 companies will be in search of part-time workers. “The Part-Time Job Fair is a great opportunity for students looking for employment on campus and in Knoxville and the surrounding communities,” Joann Jeter, assistant director of Career Services and Job Location and Development, said. Career Services, which is also responsible for Hire-AVol, will host the event in the UC Ballroom from 2-5 p.m. First held in 2000, the Job Fair is now a Career Services staple held annually. Each fall, students take advantage of this opportunity to speak with employers from a variety of fields. See JOB FAIR on Page 2

erages and goody bags along with the tour. Since moving their location from across the street last August, SSC has settled into Greve Hall where their space consists of multiple rooms filled with space for students to receive academic assistance, converse with staff members or use one the available computers. The SSC gives students a place to receive academic coaching, tutoring and supplemental instruction. “Having this much space is really huge for us,” said Anton Reece, director of the SSC. “We can actually offer services on site. Between those two initiatives and this new location students find it accessible and convenient for them.” Two other locations have also been implemented to increase convenience for all students. SSC help can be found inside the newlyremodeled Commons area in Hodges Library and in South Hannah Cather • The Daily Beacon Carrick residence building in Russ Coughenour, left, serves Kathryn Bradley his Presidential Court. “famous hot dog sauce” at the Career Services Cookout on Aug. 29. See COOKOUT on Page 2

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Senior defensive lineman Jacques Smith runs conditioning drills during fall camp at Haslam Practice Field on Aug. 3. Smith suffered a broken hand on Aug. 7.

Defensive line injuries shakeup UT’s depth chart Troy Provost-Heron Assistant Sports Editor With question marks abounding in regards to defensive depth, at least the front seven of UT’s defense was solidified heading into the season. That is until the Vols lost some of those key players to injury during training camp. Senior defensive end Jaques Smith fractured his right thumb in practice on Aug. 6 and freshman defensive end Corey Vereen sprained his MCL in his right knee the very next day. “It’s adversity,” said senior defensive end Corey Miller. “It happens every day. Guys go down. Others step up.” Before his injury, Smith was

slated to be the starting “Leo” end, a position in defensive coordinator John Jancek’s 4-3 defensive system that represents a hybrid defensive end and linebacker combination. With his status uncertain for Saturday’s Austin Peay game, Miller, junior Jordan Williams and senior Marlon Walls will be asked to have bigger roles. “It lends itself to more players getting an opportunity,” head coach Butch Jones, said. “We have some veterans at that position who have played a lot of football here. … We have a standard of expectation at a position that will never change no matter who’s out there playing for us.” See INJURIES on Page 8

Local, blues-based indie rock band The Black Cadillacs will be headlining the Bijou Theatre for the first time on Nov. 8. The Black Cadillacs consider this headlining show to be a major accomplishment in their musical career. “The Bijou Theatre is kind of the crown jewel for Knoxville music,” John Phillips, rhythm guitarist for the band, said. “We’ve opened for other bands at the Bijou, but we’ve never done it as our show, so it’s going to be special.” The group was formed in 2004 and is comprised of five twenty-somethings hailing from different areas of Tennessee. The name of the band was inspired by an old Lightnin’ Hopkins song, a tribute to the band’s bluesy undertones. Although many sources claim The Black Cadillacs are based in Memphis or Nashville, they group caught their big break at various venues around Knoxville. “We started out playing gigs in the Fort,” said Will Horton, the band’s lead singer. “We played at World Grotto, Barley’s and Preservation Pub when we got old enough.” The running theme throughout The Black Cadillac’s story is determination, Horton said. “There have been plenty of shows that we would have rather skipped, but sometimes those shows end up being the

• Photo courtesy of The Black Cadillacs

After a humble start playing shows in the Fort, The Black Cadillacs will headline a show on Nov. 8 at the Bijou Theatre. Tickets for the show will be available for purchase beginning today. most fun,” Horton said. “We played in Nashville at least 20 times before we headlined there the first time at the Mercy Lounge. “Most of the time we didn’t get paid.” All five of the band members have day jobs but look forward to when they can solely focus on their music. Each juggle work schedules with tour dates. “When we’re in town we work as much as we can,” said Matthew Hyrka, the group’s lead guitarist. “We do weekend runs, which is four days on the road and then we come back to town and repeat the process.” The band attributes a lot of their success to people in the Knoxville community who have helped them along the way.

“This is the most supported and connected music community we have seen on the road,” Phillips said. “Nashville is great, but it’s a lot more competitive. “Because of the talent here in Knoxville and because there is a community to support them, bands can get better, learn how to play for audiences and play real venues.” Four out of the five members of The Black Cadillacs attended UT, and the group has formed a strong bond with the campus radio station, 90.3 WUTK The Rock. “I can walk into the radio station right now and hand them a CD and they’ll play it,” Phillips said.“They say they’re local music’s best friend and that’s 100 percent true.” See BLACK CADILLACS on Page 5


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