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Monday, August 9, 2013

Issue 13, Volume 124

Vols flatten Hilltoppers UT capitalizes on seven WKU errors, improves to 2-0

Clint Shannon Contributor

Troy Provost-Heron Assistant Sports Editor Six plays. It was six plays that shifted a Volunteer matchup against an upset-poised Western Kentucky team to a blowout in UT’s favor. The Vols were able to capitalize off of seven Hilltopper turnovers and cruise to a 52-20 victory in front of 87,000 orange-clad fans inside Neyland Stadium on Saturday. The Hilltoppers received the opening kickoff and drove down the field for an opening drive field goal and after a short UT drive, it seemed as if the upset was brewing. That is, until a pass from WKU quarterback Brandon Doughty went right off of his receiver’s hands and into the waiting arms of junior cornerback Justin Coleman – who would proceed to coast into the end zone. “I mean it was just a play that created great energy and a huge momentum swing,” Coleman said. “The pick-six, it was just something that I guess you could say the football gods offered, and because those who basically work hard will gain rewards from it.” The pick-six by Coleman would jump-start an unprecedented stretch of ball-hawk-

Discussion combines football, physics

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Cornerback Cameron Sutton celebrates with his teammates after returning an interception for a touchdown against Western Kentucky at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. ing by the Volunteer defense as they would record five turnovers within six Western Kentucky offensive plays in the first quarter – helping the Vols jump to a 24-3 lead. The Vols scored 38 points off of the sevens turnovers they forced throughout the game, an effort that made

Jones refer to one piece of an old Tennessee football tradition after the game. “General Neyland Maxim Two: Play for and make the breaks and when one comes your way, score. I thought we were opportunistic in the first half,” Jones said. “Defensively, it was the most turnovers

since 1984. “We were opportunistic. Again, it’s a great lesson to our football team about preparing and having a great week of preparation and playing with an energy level and passion.”

UTDAILYBEACON.COM Photo gallery: Scenes from Tennessee’s 52-20 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday

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Football and physics enthusiasts alike gathered in the UC Ballroom on Saturday to attend the College of Arts and Science’s Pregame Showcase. Using Neyland Stadium as a point of reference, Saturday’s keynote speaker, Kate Jones, Ph.D, associate professor in the physics department, discussed “Star Dust and Atom Smashers” to 117 students and alumni. Theresa Lee, Ph.D, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, explained the purpose of the Pregame Showcase program. “The showcases are designed to rotate through a variety of different departments,” Lee said. “We go through all of the departments over the course of a few years and find people who are doing interesting work and are able to communicate well with the public.” Likening the nucleus to a football in the center of Neyland Stadium, Jones explained the nuances of quantum and cosmic scales. The electrons that circle this nucleus would be located at McGhee Tyson Airport on Alcoa Highway. If the Sun were a marble in the center of Neyland, Earth would be a grain of sand one yard away, the edge of the solar system would be fifty yards away and the closest star would be in Nashville. See PREGAME on Page 3

Tailgate Tennessee administers unique game day experience Rebecca Butcher Contributor On the eve of a home game, Circle Park becomes a tailgate headquarters where white tents house catered food and cable television. Welcome to Tailgate Tennessee. The company takes tailgating a little further than fold up chairs in the backyard, hosting paying customers in Circle Park every Saturday. “I think Tailgate Tennessee in this location unites campus because everything goes right by Circle Park,” said Drew Rutherford, the marketing and event manager of the company. The business began last year on Aug. 1, 30 days before the first game of the season. Rutherford detailed that athletic director Dave Hart wanted a program like this, which other SEC schools such as Alabama offer. By partnering with Terry Turner, owner of All Occasion Party Rentals, the business came together. The former UT athletics worker admitted he is pleased with how the event has grown.

“Business aside, we want to provide Tennessee fans with an aspect of our games that has been missing … there’s not a unified place where you can compare it to other campuses, such as the Grove at Ole Miss or the Quad at Alabama,” Rutherford said. “One of the best football stadiums in the country is just steps away, so if you’re going to be that close to a place like Neyland Stadium, we want to honor that and honor that tradition.” The tailgate company has received large support from the UT Athletic Department. Rutherford credits the department’s support for the smooth transition to Circle Park. Tailgate Tennessee is now sponsored by All Occasions Party Rental, which handles much of the setup and breakdown. Other partners include Vol Network, Dish Satellite Network and Buddy Craig RV’s and Motor Homes. Tailgate Tennessee’s sales and customer service are provided solely by Rutherford and Joseph Rackley. See TAILGATE on Page 5

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Catherine Harrison, press secretary for She’s the First, guest lectures about her time abroad as an au pair and English teacher at a group meeting on Apr. 25.

Organization lobbies for gender equality Jan Urbano Contributor Amid numerous problems currently plaguing the world, poverty remains one of the most insidious. For young girls and women, poverty not only entails hunger and social stigma, but also the risk of being forced into early marriage and human trafficking. On Thursday, the Tennessee chapter of She’s the First hosted an interest meeting in the UC, calling students to confront this issue directly. Advocating for the education of young girls and women in developing countries, the organi-

zation seeks to restore a degree of autonomy to the affected womens’ lives by “sponsoring” education and helping them become “the first in their families to graduate from secondary school.” The chapters of She’s the First act as a network for connecting sponsors and scholars in “mutually beneficial ways to foster mentorship, philanthropy, equality and leadership.” For Christian Sullivan, founding member and president of UT’s chapter, it is vital to look beyond obvious solutions, instead addressing the underlying economic system that perpetuates “cycles of generational

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poverty.” “What we do is raise money for girls’ education,” Sullivan said. “What that does is tackle the gender-gap in literacy in developing ... nations. It also fights the income disparity between men and women, as well as social inequality and injustices that plague these nations. We want to provide women a voice and education in areas where they need it.” Students at the interest meeting were shown two short videos embodying the group’s agenda. “We wanted to show them what it would be like to put a face to the issue – to see others being affected directly by

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problems in a wide variety of cultures and people across the world,” said Gracie McGuire, a senior in animal science and the organization’s vice-president. “This is why we are doing what we’re doing.” Though the organization is only embarking on its second semester at UT, McGuire is optimistic about the future of She’s the First. “We had as many people as we’ve ever had at a meeting,” McGuire said. “People were really on fire about the issues. Everyone was really enthusiastic.” See SHE’S THE FIRST on Page 3


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