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Vols take on Gators in annual blood drive Kyle Turner News Editor This weekend’s competition between UT and Florida will have two outcomes: the winner of the football game and the winner of the annual blood drive.

Tennessee fans have the opportunity to take on Florida fans throughout the week for the fifth annual UT vs. UF blood drive competition.

Students are encouraged to show up and display their true Volunteer spirit and participate in the blood drive, which runs through Friday, Sept. 17.

“Students who show up and donate are really contributing to an ongoing need, and, most importantly, these drives help develop donors for life,” Matt Rossman, donor resource coordinator with Medic, said.

Medic’s Ailor Avenue location, as well as various locations throughout campus, will be open all week to accept donations for the competition.

“When we create a fun, spirited competition, it does wonders for both communities involved,” Christi Fightmaster, director of public relations for Medic Regional Blood Center, said. “Currently, there is a critical need for all types, meaning less than a day’s supply of all blood types.”

Medic Organizers are trying to reach out to the greatest number of students by placing donation centers all over campus and changing the location daily.

“I happened to see the donation center from just walking by and decided to donate, because it really is a good cause,” Sam Jones, senior in public relations, said. “Who knows when I will need a blood transfusion one day. I am here to do my part.”

Apart from donating purely for the cause, students are also being incentivized to participate in the challenge in hopes of increasing turnout.

Those who donate blood any time during the week

will be given a limited edition UT vs. UF T-shirt and coupons for free Italian ices, from Rita’s on Market Square, and Chick-fil-A sandwiches.

The notion of competing against the blood center in Gainesville, Fla., has been seen as a clever way to increase donations.

“Our football team might not do so well, so this might give us a chance to beat Florida in something,” Jones said.

First-time donor Ashley Farris, junior in advertising, was prompted to donate this week from circumstances arising in her personal life.

“This summer my grandfather needed a transfusion, and it really opened my eyes to the need for blood donors,” said Farris. “I think it’s a great idea to bring donations to campus to allow interested students to donate, and the fact that it has a competitive spin definitely doesn’t hurt.”

Only a day into the competition, Rossman has noticed a strong turnout and hoped that UT could once again win the title for most donations.

The bulk of donors thus far have been students, but faculty and staff are highly encouraged to donate.

Today, anyone wishing to donate can visit the UC, the Institute of Agriculture’s Hollingsworth Auditorium, the lobby of Hess Hall and the Bloodmobile, which will be parked outside of Andy Holt Apartments.

The process is very easy, according to Fightmaster. A mini physical and questionnaire takes up the bulk of the time, with the actual donation process only taking approximately 10 minutes.

“For anyone nervous about giving blood and havGeorge Richardson • The Daily Beacon ing the needle in their arm, I just tell them to focus on Students give blood as part of the fifth annual UT vs. UF Blood Drive what their donation means to the receiver,” Competition, sponsored by Medic Regional Blood Center.

A complete list of all Fightmaster said. “It truly is giving someone a second donation locations and times can be found at http://www.medicblood.com. chance at life.”

Scientist shows use of carbon fiber

Scholar addresses Biblical discernment Robby O’Daniel Recruitment Editor

Chris Bratta Staff Writer The UT Science Forum introduced Cliff Eberle to speak about a 40 year-old technology known as carbon fiber on Friday.

Eberle is the technology development manager for the polymer group at ORNL. His speech, “Taking the Weight Off with Carbon Fibers,” introduced the crowd to the complex realm of carbon fibers.

Eberle’s presentation explained that carbon fiber is beneficial because it can replace much heavier steel parts in applications like vehicles, wind turbines and oil rigs. The result from reducing the weight is an overall reduction of the energy used to move such items, which consumes the majority of all energy used, as well as the U.S.’s dependence on foreign oil.

“We use 26 percent of the world’s oil, two percent of which is our own, and we produce 12 percent,” Eberle said. “Also, seveneighths of the world’s oil is owned by the Middle East, areas with unstable governments and states that are hostile to the U.S.” Eberle’s speech explained that carbonfiber technology uses very little petroleum in its production. This is beneficial because in a world where petroleum prices change on a daily basis, it keeps carbon fiber's production price relatively consistent.

“In any industry, pricing must be stable, and the volatility found with petroleum is a problem,” Eberle said.

Aside from the actual production, carbon fiber, when applied to the outside world, can be very beneficial in reducing cost.

“In a vehicle, if you reduce the total weight, you can reduce the total fuel usage by 6 to 8 percent,” Eberle said.

This reduction of fuel would also vastly reduce the dependence on foreign oil, as well as improve the environment.

Additionally, it would be extremely evident in the consumer’s wallet or pocketbook.

Eberle brought in several carbon-fiber products, from a truck’s tie rods to a shoelace-sized strand of rope, which he explained would “hold the weight of the University of Tennessee’s entire offensive line.”

Additionally, he carried around a carbonfiber cage, which he threw at Jeremy Hogan, sophomore in chemical engineering.

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Katelyn Allen, sophomore material science and engineering major, right; Thong Luong, senior in chemical engineering, center; and Jack Hay, junior in chemical engineering, left, hold a feather-light, yet structurally-strong box made of carbon fiber at the UT Science Forum on Friday, Sept. 10. Hosted by Chris Eberle from the Carbon Fiber Technology Center at ORNL, the forum entitled “Taking the Weight Off with Carbon Fibers” introduced students to the wide range of applications for carbon fiber and its benefits over other more commonly used materials.

Hogan’s quick response allowed him to easily catch the very light, yet strong, carbonfiber structure.

“It scared me, and I didn’t know what to expect,” Hogan said.

With all the playful antics acting only as an addition to the speech, “I thought it was interesting how much fuel we could save and how light (carbon fiber) is,” Hogan said.

While carbon fiber offers many benefits, it still remains very costly to produce, and it is very energy intensive. However, Eberle and ORNL are trying to solve that problem and scale their production for outside companies to invest in.

“We are working on the scaling step,” Eberle said. “We want to get it on the road and get it to scale, so it can be produced by other companies.”

This relatively young technology provides alternatives to current problems.

However, this technology would not compromise any luxuries or drastically change the status quo. Instead, it would open the doors of progress and allow the U.S. to step away from the countries it is forced to depend on.

The UT Science Forum meets every Friday at noon in the Thompson-Boling Arena dining room C-D. These discussions vary with topics from throughout the science world.

The presentation outlined some of the appeal of carbon fiber technology: -Light, strong, stiff -Low thermal expansion -Does not corrode -Does not wear out -Tailorable and directional properties -Good electrical, magnetic and thermal response

When people say “But the Bible says ... ” to begin refuting or supporting a point in a political or religious argument, they might think they are referencing what’s said in a religious book — plain and simple.

But Tina Shepardson, associate professor in religious studies, would argue that it’s much more complex than that.

“When we hear somebody say, ‘The Bible says ... ,’ it is shorthand for a lot of choices that have gone before we can make that statement,” Shephardson said.

Her lecture “The Bible Tells Me So: The Politics of Biblical Interpretation,” the second in the season-long Pregame Showcase series, argued that the message of the Bible was shaped by how readers comprehend and understand the text.

“The Bible only says something when somebody comes to the text and reads it,” she said. “And as they read, they’re making the choices we’re talking about.”

Choices were required, she said, because the Bible is not straightforward on issues like war, slavery and women’s ordination. To illustrate this point, she showed verses from the Bible that seemed to support war and other, seemingly anti-war verses.

In addition, which topics Christians give prominence to over others plays a role. Shephardson brought up two verses from the book of Leviticus, just seven chapters apart from each other. One says homosexuality is an abomination. The other says anything in the water that does not have fins and scales is an abomination. But the former is emphasized more than the latter, she said.

“So you can see how these Biblical interpretations are very complicated,” she said. “How can we know this part of Leviticus to be read one way and this part of Leviticus to be read another way? It’s not self-evident until you’re trained within a community that sees these texts in that way.”

Likewise, in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, a host of groups are identified -- includimg “drunkards” and greedy people -- as people not “inheriting the kingdom of God.” “And yet it’s surprisingly easier to find lines like these (church signs forbidding homosexuals) than lines about drunkards not being allowed in churches, about greedy people not being allowed in churches,” she said.

Two other important factors play into the Bible-interpreting process: deciding whether some verses are relevant and deciding if they are relevant to our time.

“Many Christians believe that some passages in the Hebrew Bible have been superceded by the teachings of Jesus, and some of those Hebrew Bible passages are no longer relevant to our society today,” she said. “Many people also think that because these texts were written so long ago, in a culture that’s so different from ours in so many ways, for that reason, these texts may no longer be relevant to us today.”

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Michael Bradbury, left, and John Mark Bennett, right, both freshmen business administration majors, enjoy a meal in Rocky Top Café in the University Center. The two donned party hats to celebrate the birthday of their fellow fraternity brother, Brian Wiese.

Bible continued from Page 1 Also whether certain Biblical passages should be taken literally plays a part, she said, bringing up the verse that says if a man should lust after a woman, he has committed adultery, and a man should pluck out his right eye if it leads him to sin.

“Is this something we mean literally? I don’t see many one-eyed Christians walking around,” she said.

Ultimately choices and perspectives shape Biblical meaning, she said.

“It’s not something that the Bible is selfevidently saying,” she said. “It’s something the reader lives and finds support for and can make a Biblically-based argument for

either side of the conversation.”

Overall, as an expert on early Christianity, Shephardson said the religion is constantly changing.

For example, she said, a common accusation by second-century Romans was that Christians were tearing the family apart through Jesus’ message of leaving the family and following him, as well as Christians’ vows of celibacy. Now Christianity is generally associated with promoting family values.

“Christianity has changed and continues to change,” she said. “It grows. It evolves.”

Department of Religious Studies Head Rosalind Hackett announced afterward that another scholar on Biblical interpretation, Bart Ehrman, is coming to campus to speak on Jan. 27 at the UC Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.

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UT’s Undergraduate Admissions Director to appear on HGTV’s “House Hunters”

Politician Michael Steele to speak to UT students Chairman of the Republican National Committee Michael Steele will speak today at UT to kick off the Political Awareness Series sponsored by the Black Cultural Programming Committee and the Issues Committee.

The Political Awareness Series is designed to recognize African-Americans who have made significant contributions to our political system.

Steele will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Building ’s Cox Auditorium.

He will speak about “The Political Scene According to Steele.”

The event is free and open to the public. Doors will open to students at 6:45 p.m. and to the public at 7 p.m.

A self-described “Lincoln Republican,” Steele earned a place in history in 2003 when he became the first African-American elected to statewide office in Maryland. During his time as lieutenant governor, he chaired the Minority Business Enterprise taskforce, actively promoting the expansion of affirmative action in the corporate world.

An expert on political strategy, fundraising, political action committees and election reform, he is the current chairman of GOPAC, a state and local political training organization.

He has served on the National Federal Election Reform Commission and the NAACP Blue Ribbon Commission on Election Reform.

He has chaired the Republican National Committee since January 2009.

Founded in 1979, the Black Cultural Programming Committee, part of the Office of Minority Affairs, aims to develop programs and activities that enhance public awareness of African-Americans and their accomplishments, encourage the interaction and unity of African-American students, provide opportunities for African-American students to be actively involved in the academic and local communities and serve as a catalyst to motivate African-American students’ self-development, discovery and esteem during their educational careers at the university.

HGTV’s “House Hunters” will feature Vern Granger, UT’s undergraduate admissions director, and his family.

Granger, who began working at UT in September 2009, said his realtor recommended him for the show.

HGTV notified them in January 2010 that the show wanted to feature them, and filming commenced in February.

While they were looking for a house, Granger and his family lived in Laurel Residence Hall.

Here’s how “House Hunters” promotes the episode featuring the Grangers: “Vern just started working at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He loves his new job, but isn’t crazy about his current living situation. Vern and his wife and daughter are all staying in a campus residence hall that is also sorority housing at the university. Aside from the space being too small, Vern and his wife, Katherine, want to find a place more suitable for a family. They’re hoping to find a home with a large kitchen and a guest room for Katherine’s family to stay in when they visit from China. Additionally, they’d like a house that meets Katherine’s feng shui requirements. Their realtor will take them to several homes in the Knoxville area, but the real challenge is finding one that both Vern and Katherine agree on.”

The Grangers looked at three houses before they made their choice.

One of the houses — the smallest and least expensive option — was off Northshore Drive. It had two stories and a finished basement, and it was thoroughly wired for entertainment systems.

The second house — with a middle-of-the-road price tag — was a two-story house in the Cedar Bluff area. It featured an unfinished basement, hardwood floors throughout, a patio and a screened-in deck in Cedar Bluff.

The third house — the most expensive option — was off Middlebrook Pike. Also a two-story house, it was the closest to the UT campus and, Granger said, “the architecture had some cool features.”

Tune in to HGTV to find out which one they choose on Wednesday at 10 p.m.

College Entrepreneurs Organization to host first meeting The College Entrepreneurs Organization will have its first meeting today at 6:30 p.m. in 701 Stokely Management Center. f CEO provides students with the opportunity to explore the possibilities and advantages of entrepreneurship.

Members of CEO will network with entrepreneurs, faculty and other students, interact with guest speakers, attend entrepreneurial workshops and explore business startup ideas with other students and mentors.

For the first meeting pizza and drinks will be provided.

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StaffColumn Baking invokes fond childhood memories Hillary McDaniels Design Editor When I’m not designing, I love baking. I have a long list of baking accomplishments, including a 20-layer birthday cake, 500 sugar cookies in one night and mastering buttercream roses.

Baking is something I’ve learned from my family, with the exception of my mother, who burns soup. Some of my earliest memories are of baking boxed cake mixes with my dad and homemade peanut butter pie with my grandmother; it has become a sort of family comfort.

The person who taught me the most about baking is my grandmother. My Grandma D is the daughter of two Belgian immigrants. She grew up in Indiana in the 1940s. She raised three children in the exotic American towns of Mishawaka, Ind., New Lenox, Ill., Memphis, Tenn. and even in Puerto Rico. In my mind, she has always entered every social event with a plate of cookies in her hands and a huge smile on her face.

Every Christmas since I was young, we would visit my grandparents and Grandma D would continually teach me how to bake her famous recipes. These are the memories that make baking cookies the most enjoyable experience. I look back on these memories and realize that every cookie I bake reminds me of the happiness I always felt while baking with my grandmother.

So as the first tests of the semester begin to draw near and tensions start to rise, I turn to my Grandma D and her famous double sugar cookie recipe to ease my budding fears. So, when you begin to stress, take a break and make these sugar cookies for a comfortable and effortless treat before you return to that study guide.

Recipe: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Cream together 1 cup margarine, 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 eggs.

In a separate bowl, sift together 5 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix dough until smooth. Form dough into large ball and wrap the dough in plastic wrap. Chill for two hours or overnight. Once chilled, form into walnut-sized balls and roll the dough in granulated sugar. Place them on a lightly greased cookie sheet about two inches apart. Press lightly down on the cookies to flatten them slightly.

Bake cookies at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookie is lightly browned. Yields about six dozen cookies. *For an added UT flair add orange food coloring to dough or roll dough in orange-colored sugar!

—Hillary McDaniels is a senior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at hmcdani2@utk.edu.

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Texting easiest way to talk, but don’t overuse C an’t Fight t h e Fe e l i n g by

Kathryn Cunningham You’re laying in bed, dozing in and out of sleep, when your phone buzzes and the screen lights up.

The chance of falling asleep at this point without answering your phone is slim to none. Suddenly, you’re awake and alert, hoping that maybe — just maybe — it’s him.

Everyone knows the feeling.

Texting. You love it. You loathe it. Depending on who you’re talking to, that is. Something that didn’t exist just five years ago has changed communication as we know it. I remember when I received my first phone. I was in eighth grade and the second person in my class to have an actual cell phone. (Yes, of course I’m proud of this fact.) Being one of two people who actually had a phone, my contact list was somewhat small, boasting big names such as Mom and Dad. I do have to admit I love to text, and yes, my plan is unlimited. I just love to talk, therefore I love to text. Ironically, I’m not super pro-talking on the phone, because of course it’s more nerve-wracking, and you can’t wait to articulate the perfect message.

While I do feel this way, actual phone calls hold more value in my book.

Why? There are, of course, different elements in these two forms of communication. Talking on the phone involves more direct, intimate contact, while texting allows you to, in a way, hide behind a 140-character string of words, and these words are almost always up for discretion. Because really, who can read emotions through text? All you’ve got is punctuation, so you better put that to good use.

What I’m trying to figure out is the relevance texting holds in relationships in this day and age.

Everyone is so connected. Once you’ve got someone’s number, the possibilities are endless.

We no longer have any excuse for not communicating, with the ability literally being at our fingertips.

I’ve come to the conclusion that text messaging

has almost become a “step” in a relationship. You meet, exchange numbers, then text, and eventually phone calls come into the mix. How often have you heard of someone actually calling BEFORE texting these days? The answer is almost never.

“Texting comes before calling. It’s the first nonawkward step. If you’re nervous, then texting won’t show it, because it’s hard to show emotion.” — Bradley, junior “When I receive a text from a guy about going out, he automatically jumps to the bottom of my list compared to a guy who makes the effort to pick up the phone. It shows confidence and sophistication.”— Anna, junior So we’ve got some pros and cons, but we can all agree on the fact that, while yes, we loved lighthearted, quick-to-the-point texting, a phone call means something a little more. Unfortunately text messaging is rapidly replacing cell phone calls during blossoming romances, and this should not be happening.

“Texting is great as long as it isn’t the only form of communication you have. I love texting, but if I’m really into a girl, I will either call her, or even better — hang out in person. If texting is the only means of ‘talking,’ then your relationship pretty much sucks.” — Alex, junior While that may seem a little extreme, just keep in mind that a phone call goes above and beyond a simple text message. It not only sends the message (pun intended) that you’re more serious, but it also shows maturity. Texting should never be the only form of communication if you’re looking to start something more, but it still plays a vital role in the progression of a relationship.

“There’s nothing wrong with sending a quick note if you’re busy or just want to flirt, but it’s hard to have any real interaction over text,” says Greg Behrendt, best-selling co-author of “He's Just Not That Into You.” “In the buffet of communication, text messaging should be a side dish, not the entree.”

And side dishes are still important. Guys, although it may seem like I’ve discounted texting, don’t forget that girls still love it. It makes us giddy with excitement to see your name in our inbox. A little “Hey how are you?” every now and then never hurt anyone.

—Kathryn Cunningham is a junior in psychology.

She can be reached at kcunnin4@utk.edu.

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This week the final season of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” begins. While many in the media will be saddened by this, I will be thrilled.

The show is over and this is a good time to applaud.

Like many other talk show hosts, Oprah is past her prime and she’s about five years late passing on the torch, but that’s not why I’m happy.

I can’t deny that Oprah has done amazing things for women in broadcast. She opened doors for the Tyras and Wendy Williamses of today. From sexists to racists, I’m sure Oprah has been on the receiving end of crap so absurd it would defy explanation. And still she didn’t give up.

There was even a time when I was a fan of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” For weeks I watched it all the time. My brother, a lover of rap and hip-hop music, was the first to point out to me that Oprah only talked about crazy people on her show. Furthermore, she hated rappers.

My love for her show waned when I noticed that he was not only right (about the crazy people and the neglected rappers), but that Oprah appealed to me in novelty alone. I was an outlier in comparison to her target audience: 40-something white women.

Ten bonus points if you’re affluent, and 20 bonus points if you buy everything she tells you.

Actually, why am I hating this? It’s amazing and cool to see a black person on TV with power over any demographic that doesn’t involve hatred or racially charged shenanigans.

Wait ... I remember now. The show isn’t all that amazing. At the end of the day, I’m glad her show is finally coming to an end.

Now that I look at it through an objective, feminist lens, the Oprah show isn’t really helping anybody. It only makes you think it is. It’s faux humanitarianism.

It’s entertainment to a certain point.

This show splits its time between sensational tabloid fare and self-promotion for her book club and her favorite things. The Oprah show is a never-ending parade of victims and victimizers sharing “their side

of the story.” As if there aren’t enough sob stories on TV about murdered women and child exploitation already.

Her biases are all over the place and on display for the whole world. She would be a great interviewer in a historical context if she didn’t soften her questions for celebrities and refuse to invite people she doesn’t like on the show.

In a way, Oprah’s like the black Nancy Grace.

Except Grace only invites people she doesn’t like on her show for the sole purpose of talking over them.

It’s interesting if you’ve never seen them in action.

You think they’re both fascinating and full of heroics.

Until you realize all they ever talk about is “justice” for this poor, frail little victim girl who’s been all over the news in some terrible scandal. Oprah especially likes to instruct us on how we should be outraged this is taking place in our country.

Then if we want to learn more about how to act on this outrage, we can go to her website where you are sure to be distracted by expertly written headlines, like “Quest for the Best Pizza.” Or you’ll get lost trying to find it and decide that reading about celebrity hookups will be more entertaining and less depressing in the long run.

And bam! You’ve given her site more page views and her machine more incentive to keep up the cycle of shameless self-promotion and “Look at this poor, abused woman” segments.

I want to label it as a PR stunt, but it’s not really.

It’s capitalizing on victims and turning discussions on criminals and the morally corrupt into cash cows.

Whether it makes her smart or despicable is up to you. I choose despicable, thank you.

Is “The Oprah Winfrey Show” culturally significant? Oh, without a doubt it is. It will be sorely missed by housewives everywhere.

So many great moments in TV history have come out of this show. For example, Tom Cruise jumping on her couch, Oprah giving away free cars and promoting an author on her show who later came back on her show to admit that he’d lied about the whole book. Ah, good times.

They will soon be over now, and television will be without its “Queen of Talk.” I’m positive viewers everywhere will survive just fine.

Now, getting rid of her billion-dollar franchise?

That’ll never happen.

—Melody Gordon is a senior in journalism and electronic media. She can be reached at mgordo10@utk.edu.

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‘Resident Evil’ entertaining as 3-D action flick Will Abrams Staff Writer Since “Avatar” came to theaters last Christmas, 3-D has been all the rage among studio heads. Although this mostly led to films being transferred from their original format to 3-D, some films are following the blockbuster’s method of using actual 3-D cameras.

As anyone who has seen a commercial for “Resident Evil: Afterlife” can tell you, it is one such film.

The fourth installment to the “Resident Evil” series follows Alice, a superhuman zombie killer, as she searches for survivors and fights off hordes of the decaying undead.

While these films may be adapted from the popular game series from Capcom, any fan can tell you they are two very different interpretations of the same story. For starters, the Alice character isn’t in the game, yet she is the main character in all four films.

One way the two are alike, however, is that the originals were more about horror, whereas their latest offerings are more about bloody, shoot-’em-up fun.

The latest film in the series is a little more obvious with its idea of dumb fun, simply because it is shot in 3-D. Once the audience sits through the first half hour of the film, no doubt remains about the filmmakers’ intentions.

With that being said, it’s easy to see where the film is lacking. The characters, Alice aside, are only introduced to the plot so that they can be killed by some of the craziest-looking zombies 20 minutes later.

Most of these characters are not given the pleasure of backgrounds or personalities.

Upon leaving the theater, audience members may realize that nothing really ever happens in the film. There are miniature episodes of dialogue and plot in between

bullets flying at the screen, but the film never goes too far with the story.

It is easier to think of the film as a chapter of a story rather than an independent film. Some of the viewers’ questions may not be answered until they have seen earlier films or future sequels.

This idea of rarely answering questions is either brilliant marketing (“Lost,” anyone?) or really poor writing by the filmmakers. Considering that the film is written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson (“Alien vs.

Predator”), the latter is more likely.

Of course, no one really buys tickets for a 3-D film, based off a video game,

looking for next year’s Oscar winners. Audiences must realize that these films are completely made for entertainment.

The big question from most potential viewers probably has something to do with the quality of the 3-D projection. Yes, it really does make a difference in this film. A lot of the action scenes are more along the lines of “pop-up” shots, but occasionally the use of 3-D actually adds depth to the shot.

All in all, “Resident Evil: Afterlife” is about sitting back and enjoying actionpacked visual effects. As overused as the phrase is, sometimes it can be beneficial to turn off one’s brain for 100 minutes.

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5BR houses for rent. $1400/mo. Driving or walking distance to UT. Call 577-7111. Please leave message.

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6 • The Daily Beacon

THESPORTSPAGE

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Lady Vols fall in Sun Devil Desert Classic Seth Jensen Staff Writer Arizona State 24th-ranked Arizona State (4-0-1) scored four consecutive goals in the second half, en route to a 4-2 win over Tennessee (2-4-0) at Sun Devil Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., Friday night.

The Lady Vols grabbed the early lead with a goal in the 24th minute, but the Sun Devils took control of the game by scoring three goals in five minutes of play.

Arizona State out-shot Tennessee by a 25-7 count and 13-3 in shots on goal.

“Give credit to Arizona State,” UT coach Angela Kelly said. “They capitalized on their chances.”

Junior forward Emily Dowd scored two goals on to lead the UT offense.

“Emily Dowd played very well for us this weekend,” Kelly said. “She had two great goals on Friday night.”

Arizona State is one of many ranked opponents that the Lady Vols have faced this year.

Senior goalkeeper Molly Baird, who had nine saves in the game, said a difficult preconference schedule will prepare them for SEC play.

“We try to play teams from all over the country,” Baird said. “Different conferences play different styles. This type of preparation can help us as we move forward into the SEC tournament and eventually the NCAA tournament.”

Arizona The Lady Vols lost to the Arizona Wildcats (2-3-1) 3-1 in their final game of the Sun Devil Desert Classic on Sunday.

UT was hoping to bounce back after its loss on Friday night, but Arizona jumped to an early lead by scoring two goals in the first half.

“We need to learn to win the first half,” Kelly said. “This season, thus far, we have given up way too many goals early. We need to commit to defending the ball and controlling possession.”

Kelly emphasized that the out-of-conference schedule will provide the players with experience.

“We challenge the kids at Tennessee,” Kelly said. “They played the No. 1 team (North Carolina) in the country last week. They played the No. 12 team (Maryland) in the country the week before. Arizona State was ranked No. 24 in the country. This schedule is not for the weak at heart.”

Junior forward Chelsea Hatcher scored her Matthew DeMaria • The Daily Beacon third goal of the season as Tennessee out-shot Arizona by a 16-15 count and by 10-6 shots on Members of the women’s soccer team huddle together before the start of a match goal. While the shots are an improvement from on Friday, Aug. 27. The Lady Vols were toppled on the road at Arizona yesterday, the game with Arizona State, Daid said there suffering a 3-1 defeat in their final game of the Sun Devil Classic in Tempe, Ariz. are still areas the team can work on.

“We have improved with man-marking in the box,” Daid said. “We still have room to improve in every aspect of our game.”

Hatcher, Dowd and freshman midfielder Sanna Saarinen were each chosen for the Sun Devil Desert Classic All-Tournament Team.

George Richardson • The Daily Beacon

Gates featuring freshly painted power T’s adorn the new Gate 21 entrance to Neyland Stadium. The renovations to Gate 21 are part of a multi-year, multi-step process to update the stadium. Major construction will take a break for the next two years and is scheduled to resume in December 2012.

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