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Issue 38, Volume 127

Monday, October 13, 2014

Worley leads Vols to 45-10 victory over Chattanooga Troy Provost-Heron Sports Editor (@TPro_UTDB)

After a week full of criticism following a horrid offensive performance against Florida, the Tennessee Volunteers needed someone to step up. Justin Worley obliged. The senior quarterback accounted for five touchdowns on Saturday – three

passing and two rushing – leading the Vols to a 45-10 victory over the Chattanooga Mocs in UT’s homecoming game. “I thought Justin was more aggressive in his mindset, in his thinking, in the way he played the game,” Tennessee head coach Butch Jones said. “He played confident, which is what we’re going to continue to need as we move forward.” That aggressiveness was never more apparent than

it was on Worley’s second touchdown of the day. With the Vols already leading 10-0, the Rock Hill, South Carolina, native faked the handoff to redshirt junior running back Justus Pickett and took off to the right side of the field where he met Chattanooga’s Cedric Nettles. But instead of going to the turf quietly, Worley bounced off the 6-foot,190-pound defensive back. Moments later, he was diving into the

end zone to extend the Vols lead to 17. The rushing score was the first of a pair of touchdowns on the ground for the 6-foot-4, 220-pound signal caller, who became the first UT quarterback to run for multiple scores since Casey Clausen did it against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2002. “Any way I can help the team, I’d like to, whether it’s rushing or throwing,” Worley said. “Being able to get those

two on the ground was big for me to kind of say, ‘Look, follow me. I’ve got you.’” Worley finished the day with 198 yards – 174 of which came in the first half – on 19-of-24 passing. Saturday proved to be a statement game for the Vols’ defense as well, especially in the first half, as the squad only allowed the Mocs to pick up 40 yards and three points. After allowing Florida to rattle off 10 unanswered points in the

Big Orange Give hits the million dollar mark

fourth quarter last week, the stonewall start for the Vols’ defense was just what the doctor ordered. “Florida was a hurtful loss, and it hurt bad,” senior linebacker A.J. Johnson said. “Every week is a new week, though. A theme of ours is one. Last week is over. This week we came out prepared and ready to go. Everyone did their job, and we came out with a victory.” See FOOTBALL on Page 5

Nutrition program aims to address student health issues

Joshua Burton Contributor

Tanner Hancock Copy Editor (@tannerhancock26) Think you could raise $1 million in five days? This year, the University of Tennessee did. This year’s “Big Orange Give,” a week-long fundraiser held during Homecoming Week, set its sights on $250,000. By the end of Monday, the first day for donations, the total was at less than $25,000, making the ultimate goal of $250,000 seem unattainable. By the end of the week, however, things were looking up. According to the Big Orange Give website, $765,800 was raised. This far exceeded the goals that each college had set and inspired the university to extend the Big Orange Give past Friday and into the weekend. Alan Wilson, a UT alumnus and CEO of McCormick Spices, made a pledge to match the goal of $250,000 with an extra $250,000 of his own if the goal was met. With Alan Wilson’s contribution, the total raised by Big Orange Give rocketed to $1 million over the five days. “Mr. Wilson wants to do his part,” said Lance Taylor, director of annual giving and student philanthropy. “(He) wanted to inspire participation on the part of others.”

See BIG ORANGE GIVE on Page 2

eyes and big smile and filled the room with a feeling of honesty. Cereus Bright sang from the depths of their soul, giving those who were willing to listen a chance to try and understand the meaning behind the music. The band bowed their heads and headed off stage, only to be cheered back for an encore. For their last piece, they gathered in a cluster on one side of the stage and began to sing “Cereus Bright,” the song that describes who they are. They sang with intense emotion, letting themselves be completely vulnerable.

It’s time to “Get Fruved.” As a nationwide, studentled project, Get Fruved aims to improve health and wellness on college campuses by providing undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to conduct research and produce student-generated solutions. The project was granted nearly $5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March. Sarah Dahlman, a graduate student in nutrition, said she sees Fruved as a chance for students to personally implement positive change on their own campus and potentially inspire a national trend. “It’s student-led, and that’s the big thing about this that makes it cutting edge,” Dahlman said of the project, which organizes students into groups to address health issues based upon their interests and majors. “Unlike other projects which may limit volunteer influence, students are equal partners with faculty, allowing for greater responsibility and potential to exercise change.” Dahlman noted student participants can use the experience as a “resume-builder” as well as an outlet for creative expression. “Each student can own something,” Dahlman said. “It can be theirs and they can run with it.”

See CEREUS BRIGHT on Page 3

See FRUVE on Page 2

Evan Ford, left, and Tyler Anthony, right, sing their band’s namesake song “Cereus Bright” acoustically at the end of their set on Friday at the Bijou Theatre. Hannah Cather • The Daily Beacon

Cereus Bright fulfills local dream, enchants Bijou with folk delights Hannah Zechman Staff Writer

The Cereus flower bloomed in the darkness of the Bijou Theatre on Friday night, welcoming home the beautiful moments brought to light by local modern folk band, Cereus Bright. Lovers of their city, the sights and sounds of Knoxville have shaped the group. So, performing their first headlining act at the iconic theater was an opportunity of a lifetime. Tyler Anthony and Evan Ford were given the chance to

Son of “Rocky Top” writers talks music business ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3

fulfill a dream, and they ran with it. They gave the audience a night of breathtaking moments and authentic folk music. Opening with “Goldmine,” the duo instantly captured the audience’s attention. Everyone clapped their hands and smiled as Anthony asked the audience if they wanted to dance, and a crowd rushed to the front of the stage. Their town already adored them. There were moments when the dancing never stopped. “Stella,” a song about admitting attraction, saw hips shaking and lips singing. And, of course, by the time the duo played their

famous cover of “Stayin’ Alive,” the crowd was already eating out of the palms of their hands. Everyone sang along as loud as they could. However, the pull-at-yourheartstrings moments left the audience breathless. So quiet you could hear a pen drop, everyone’s ears were wide open and ready to hear what Anthony and Ford had to say. From the harmonies of the duo to the most solemn of moments, Cereus Bright performed the emotions that only folk music can provoke. And with every word, vulnerability pulsed from Anthony’s dancing feet to Ford’s closed

“Naps, not Red Bull or coffee, give me wings.” VIEWPOINTS >>pg. 4

Vols finally see GPA rise after win SPORTS

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