Friday, October 26, 2012
THE DAILY BEACON • 3 News Editor RJ Vogt
CAMPUS NEWS
rvogt@utk.edu
Assistant News Editor David Cobb
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Crime Log October 20 3:33 a.m. While at Phillip Fulmer Way and Cumberland Avenue, an officer observed a black Oldsmobile with occupants appearing to match the descriptions of attempted armed-robbery suspects from October 19. He observed the vehicle commit a traffic violation and affected a traffic stop. The driver was arrested for Driving on a Suspended Driver License, Simple Possession of Schedule IV, Simple Possession of Schedule VI, and for outstanding warrants. A passenger was arrested for outstanding warrants. 3:39 a.m. An officer was dispatched to Sigma Chi fraternity house in reference to an active fire alarm. There were no signs of fire or fire damage. 4:00 a.m. While assisting a UTPD officer with a traffic stop at Phillip Fulmer Way and Cumberland Avenue, an officer came into contact with a male subject. Upon making contact with the subject, the officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage about his breath and person. The subject’s eyes were bloodshot and he spoke with mumbled, slurred speech. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for public intoxication. 4:10 p.m. An officer assisted the Collegiate Licensing Enforcement Department with a confiscation on the corner of James Agee and White Avenue. 4:35 p.m. An officer assisted the Collegiate Licensing Enforcement Department with a confiscation on Cumberland Avenue in front of the Krystal’s parking lot. The male subject was selling two types of T-shirts using the Tennessee Vol name and logo. The subject was told he could be selling merchandise using a registered trademark by the University of Tennessee. Mr. Crocker was reluctant and was very argumentative with the licensing staff about turning
his merchandise over. He was told several times by this officer that his merchandise was being confiscated and if it was necessary a citation would be issued to him. The subject became louder as a crowd grew around his table. The officer advised him that he needed to calm down because his items were being confiscated. When he saw that his tactics to draw attention were not working any longer he began to say comply. He started ripping his signs off his table and throwing everything into boxes. Once Mr. Crocker calmed down, the officer explained to him that if he wanted to go to court and present his evidence of why his product was not related to UT then he could be given the citation so he could appear in court. Mr. Crocker stated he did not want to go to court and he would not be selling his shirts in Knoxville again. The merchandise was confiscated, and Mr. Crocker was given information to contact UT Licensing Department. 8:58 p.m. An officer was notified by KFD paramedics concerning a possibly intoxicated person at the Sigma Chi fraternity house. He made contact with the suspect, and the suspect was arrested. 9:10 p.m. While working at Neyland Stadium near Gate 21, an officer made contact with two complainants. Both complainants had been involved in a disturbance located inside the stadium at Sec Z-11, seats 16 and 17. Officers, due to an altercation, had removed both subjects from their seats. The officer spoke with Complainant A inside the first aid station at Gate 21. A medic was treating him for a small laceration above his left eye. He stated he was sitting in his seat while a person in front of him complained of Complainant A’s knees hitting his back. Complainant A stated he explained the limited space between the rows of seats to this person. Complainant A stated that shortly after his explanation he was punched in the face, receiving the injury to his left eye. He stated he did not hit this person back during the altercation.
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While gathering information from Complainant A, the officer noticed the odor of alcohol coming from his person. He had also admitted to drinking alcohol prior to the game. He stated he was interested in charges against the person that had hit him. The officer explained to Complainant A that due to the altercation taking place outside an officer’s presence, he would be responsible for pursuing charges himself. However, due to drinking prior to the game, he was advised to wait until a later date to do so. The officer also spoke with Complainant B standing outside the first aid station. He stated he was sitting in front of Complainant A during the game. Complaint B stated the person seated directly behind him was continuously kneeing him in the back. He stated when confronting the person behind him, it was a female sitting with Complainant A. He stated that Complainant A had changed seats with the female after he complained to her about her knees. Complainant B stated after Complainant A had sat down, he thrust his knees hard into his back, knocking him from his seat. He stated that he stood up and punched Complainant A in the face with a closed fist. Complainant B stated that he took no further action after hitting Complainant A. 9:32 p.m. An officer was dispatched to a report of a stolen purse at the lower concourse of Section G. The suspect, an 18-year-old female, was found in possession of the stolen property and placed under arrest for theft. 10:15 p.m. An officer made contact with a colleague who stated that an intoxicated individual had stumbled into him. The subject was placed under arrest for public intoxication. October 21 1:35 a.m. Two officers were walking through the common areas of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
Staff Writer Every week, students passionate about writing have the opportunity to work on their writing skills by participating in UT’s Creative Writing Workshop Club. The Creative Writing Workshop Club is a constructive environment for writers to improve their writing skills in a warm and friendly setting. Although small and relativity unknown, it has existed at the university for many years, and for many of its members there is absolutely nothing in the world like writing. Nathaniel Berger, senior in computer engineering and the current president of the club, hopes that writers gain confidence in their writing skills by participating in the meetings. “I hope it encourages people to write and then get their work out when they do write, and encourage (people) to become comfortable with peer reviews (and) constructively criticizing works,” he said. Before the meeting, members submit their stories for review, and then they are sent out to the group. Members review the stories before the meeting, and then at the meeting they share comments with the author in a constructive manner. Samantha Warchol, freshman in psychology, had one of her stories as the subject of the last meeting. “Everyone is very friendly about individuals’ submissions ... hearing good feedback about my story was my favorite thing,” she said. Nate Crilly, sophomore in food science and technology and first time attendee, stated that he plans to continue participating in the club. “Being able to collaborate with a group of stu-
Tom Henderson, from Chattanooga’s News Channel 9, speaks with student Matt Wegzyn, senior in journalism and electronic media, at the Communication Jobs and Internship Fair on Oct. 24.
4:46 a.m. An officer was dispatched to Cumberland Avenue and Circle Drive in response to a report of a male subject who appeared to be unconscious on the sidewalk. Upon arrival, the officer discovered the male, who was upright but showed obvious signs of intoxication. Further investigation led to the arrest of this subject for Public Intoxication. 8:43 a.m. An officer received a call in reference to two suspicious males near Clarence Brown Theatre. One suspect was arrested for public intoxication. October 22 11:30 a.m. A UTPD officer responded to the Melrose Place side of Hodges Library in reference to a theft. The victim stated that someone stole her red and white twenty-four speed Trek Mountain bike from the bike rack on the west side of the Alumni Memorial Building. 2:12 p.m. An officer was dispatched to the lobby of UTPD to take a forgery report in reference to UT football tickets. 5:12 p.m. A UTPD officer was dispatched to UTPD lobby for a theft report. The victim stated that his iPhone 4S had been taken without his permission. — Crimelogs are compiled from records of the University of Tennessee and Knoxville police departments. People with names similar or identical to those listed may not be those identified in reports. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.
Workshop encourages writers skills Samantha Smoak
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house. They encountered a 19-year-old individual in possession of rum and issued a State of Tennessee Misdemeanor Citation for Underage Consumption of Alcohol.
dents to examine and break down a story (was the best part). I enjoyed being able to ... talk with the other writers, and I plan on using the club to help edit my own work,” he said. Both Warchol and Crilly think that others should consider attending the meetings. “I would encourage others to come if they love to write ... the group will only get better with more people being involved and giving feedback for people to improve,” he said. Crilly agreed, pointing to the positive atmosphere. “If they enjoy writing or reading short fiction, (they should come). The club is a great way to get independent feedback and enjoy yourself,” he said. The club meets at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Panera Bread restaurant on the Strip. All majors are welcome to participate. The club encourages all types and genres to be submitted, including but not limited to fiction writing, creative nonfiction, poetry and screenplays. Excerpts of novel writing also are welcome. For more information, students can join the Facebook group called “Creative Writing Workshop Club at the University of Tennessee.”