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SPORTS >> pg. 6 Lecture focuses on North Korea’s oppressed population

“... like carving out a space on Mount Rushmore for a United States president less than two years into his first term.”

NEWS >>pg. 2

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SPORTS >>pg. 6

Issue 33, Volume 127

‘Breaking Bad’ actor advocates for disability rights Hannah Marley Staff Writer Crutches and wheelchairs aren’t a sign of disability -- they’re proof of strength in a challenging world. RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walt “Flynn” Jr. on the hit AMC show “Breaking Bad,” discussed overcoming fear and adversity in the University Center Auditorium last Thursday. Although Mitte’s witty and charismatic demeanor contradicts that of his character, a moody teenager, he and Walt share one thing in common: both have mild forms of cerebral palsy, a nervous system disorder that affects movement and communication. However, despite going through years of therapy to overcome the physical effects of cerebral palsy, including a speech impediment and mobility problems with his legs, Mitte said that he does not consider himself disabled. “I didn’t know I was disabled until people started asking what was wrong with me,” Mitte said.

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Florida defensive back Keanu Neal intercepts senior quarterback Justin Worley to seal the Vols’ 10-9 loss to the Gators on Saturday. Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon

Vols haunted by red zone struggles in 10-9 loss to Gators Troy Provost-Heron Sports Editor (@TPro_UTDB) Butch Jones summed it up with just a handful of words. “Defensively, I thought we played well enough to win the football game,” Tennessee’s head coach Butch Jones

said. “But at the end of the day, you have to score touchdowns in the red zone and you can’t turn the football over. “That’s pretty much the storyline.” In total, Tennessee had four trips in the red zone but couldn’t convert any into touchdowns, settling for three field goals.

Freshman kicker Aaron Medley’s nine points, however, wasn’t enough, as Florida (3-1, 2-1 SEC) overcame a fourth quarter deficit to hand the Volunteers (2-3, 0-2) a heartbreaking 10-9 loss to push their winless streak against the Gators to 10 games. But even with their offense struggling to find the end zone, the Vols controlled the momentum for the majority of the contest thanks in large part to their defense, who limited the Gators to just 232 yards and forced them to punt a season-high eight times.

That is until the Gators defense finally left their mark. With eight seconds remaining in the third quarter, Florida cornerback Jalen Tabor came off the edge, sacked senior quarterback Justin Worley and jarred the ball loose, with the fumble eventually being recovered by Tabor. “Usually I do a good job of feeling pressure,” Worley said. “But with him coming from so far out there, I just didn’t know he was coming and I should have.” See GAMER on Page 5

See MITTE on Page 2

Haslam family donates $50 million to UT Hayley Brundige News Editor (@hayleybrundige)

Bradi Musil Assistant News Editor (@bradi4)

Big orange, big ideas sometimes needs a little help from big donations. Chancellor Jimmy Cheek announced the Haslam family donated $50 million in gift money to the university, at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting in Hollingsworth Auditorium Friday. James A. Haslam II, founder of the Pilot Corporation and UT alumnus, made the donation to the College of Business Administration to develop the college by attracting approximately four to six new distinguished faculty members, providing scholarship money and improving the quality of the program. “The future of our state really lies here, at the University of Tennessee,” Haslam said at Friday’s meeting. “If we’re going to have a vibrant economy we must have an outstanding College of Business.” After being put to a vote

by the 26-member Board of Trustees, the College of Business Administration was officially renamed the James A. Haslam II College of Business. While the Haslam name is already prominent on many buildings and structures on UT’s campus, this naming marks the first time in UT’s history that an entire college has been dedicated to an individual. Haslam, who graduated from the college in 1952, said he wanted to bolster the program that started his subsequent career with Pilot. “Thank you, the University of Tennessee, for making us the family we are today,” Haslam said. UT system President Joe DiPietro thanked the Haslams for their generous donation, and stressed the impact of their many contributions over the years. “I often say that we want our graduates to emerge from any of our campuses or institutions feeling like they owe the institution a debt they can never repay,” DiPietro said, addressing the Haslams. “Jim and Natalie, I think you’ve repaid it.”

Haslam Family Tree

Nicole Hedger Contributor

Natalie Leach Haslam James A.Haslam II Second wife of James A. Haslam II, namesake of music building

Cynthia Haslam

Namesake of business building and College of Business, founder of Pilot Flying J

(Deceased, 1974) James A. Haslam II’s first wife

James A.Haslam III

Bill Haslam

Ann Haslam (Bailey)

Current CEO of Pilot Flying J, Owner of Cleveland Browns NFL Team, Co-Founder of Haslam Scholars program, married to Susan “Dee” Haslam, CEO and Executive Producer of RIVR Media

Governor of Tennessee, one of the owners of Tennessee Smokies, married to Crissy Garrett

UT graduate in elementary education, married to Steve Bailey

See TRUSTEES on Page 2

Panel warns against Amendment One NEWS >>pg. 2

Judah & the Lion bring upbeat performance to The Square Room

Nashville based American-folk band Judah & the Lion brought a high-energy, passionate performance to a sold out audience at The Square Room Thursday night It was their second stop on their tour for their first full album “Kids These Days,” but the band played a mix of songs from their new album as well as their two previous EP’s, “First Fruits” and “Sweet Tennessee.” They performed with a contagious level of excitement and enthusiasm that the audience couldn’t help but respond to. Opening band Penny and Sparrow started the night of with calming music that immediately quieted the crowd with haunting, melodic songs, yet kept the atmosphere light by exchanging witty comments and lighthearted jokes. Although the audience seemed somewhat somber when Judah & the Lion took the stage, the band instantly captured the crowd’s attention. See JUDAH & THE LION on Page 3

“Originally, the Tennessee football team did not have a field of their own.” VIEWPOINTS >>pg. 4

Popcorn and a movie: learning LGBT history through film SPORTS >>pg. 6


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