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Poetry reading provides ‘family’ atmosphere ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3

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Opinion: Exhibition win displays entertaining product SPORTS >> pg. 6

Issue 52, Volume 127

Vols shake off early nerves, beat Pikeville, 80-62 Troy Provost-Heron Sports Editor (@TPro_UTDB)

With seven newcomers making their Tennessee basketball debut, the butterflies were fluttering around Thompson-Boling Arena as the Volunteers kicked off the 2014-15 season in their exhibition match-up against Pikeville. Those nerves played their part in the opening minutes of Monday’s contest as the Vols failed to secure a lead until the 9:19 mark of the first half, but in the end, UT managed to pull itself together and pick up an 80-62 victory over the Bears. “Just like in any other game, you come out and you got butterflies, and you are kind of nervous,” junior guard Armani Moore said. “Obviously, we got a whole bunch of new guys who haven’t really played in this arena in front of fans before. “It was just a process of us having to slow down, and once we got that under control, I thought we played pretty good.” That process, however, took a little longer than the Vols would’ve liked. Pikeville jumped out to an early lead and maintained it for the majority of the first half. It wasn’t until Moore hit a 3-pointer with 9:19 left in the half that UT pulled ahead of the No. 2 NAIA team in the country. Junior forward Armani Moore dribbles down the court during UT’s first exhibition game against University of Pikeville on The Vols would relinquish Monday. Hannah Cather • The Daily Beacon that lead only one time the

Syllabi Repository allows students to preview class curriculums Chris Salvemini Contributor

‘A fine line’ Students, officials question whether street preachers break university restrictions

remainder of the contest when Colt Chapman hit a layup to give Pikeville a 22-21 advantage with 7:44 remaining in the opening period. On the ensuing Tennessee possession, though, a Josh Richardson jumper gave the Vols the lead for good. UT’s early struggles, however, weren’t solely based on a large dose of first-game jitters. They were also caused by the Vols’ inability to take care of the basketball, as they committed six turnovers in the first 8:01 of the game. In total, the Vols committed 18 turnovers in their first action of the season. “We share the ball,” firstyear head coach Donnie Tyndall said. “We are an unselfish team … With that being said, 18 turnovers is certainly going to be an Achilles’ heel if we don’t change that from an offensive standpoint.” After the Vols pulled ahead, Pikeville managed to hang around, until a 10-0 Tennessee run to end the first half dashed any hopes of an exhibition upset. Moore paced the Vols with a team-high 17 points on 8 of 10 shooting while collecting seven rebounds. “I’ve been working hard this off-season working on my offensive game,” Moore said. “Most importantly, my teammates did a good job of finding me when I was in the right spots at the right time.” See VOLS on Page 6

Merchant association president expresses concerns about new Strip restaurants Tanner Hancock Copy Editor

Hannah Marley Imagine stepping into your first class of the semester already knowing everything on the curriculum. Now UT students will be able to view a course’s syllabus before even registering. This year, Office of the Provost, Student Government Association and the Office of Information Technology teamed up to build a database of syllabi that students can begin using during the pilot program. This repository will serve as an online resource for students to research courses prior to registration, allowing students to base their expectations on the previous class curriculum. As this project is still in an experimental phase, the syllabi included in the online repository will only date back to last year and will be available for 300 level courses in the College of Arts and

Staff Writer

See SYLLABI on Page 2

See PREACHERS on Page 2

Pamphlets in hand and signs firmly set in the leather harnesses secured around their waists, the Woroniecki family descended on UT’s campus in the early morning of Oct. 27. Spanning the entire length of Pedestrian Walkway and sending out a message to students, urging them to renounce the church and seek Jesus, the family of eight exercised their right to speak freely on public property well into the early afternoon. Or, so they thought. What the Woroniecki family didn’t realize, however, was the legal limitations placed on free speech not only by UT, but by the federal government. The manner in which the Woroniecki’s chose to convey their particular message as well as the location they chose that morning call into question the scope and limitations of first amendment rights as well as the university’s ability and responsibility to restrain speakers who breach their right to free speech. This problem is hardly new to UT’s campus, and in fact brought the university to face legal proceedings just one year ago.

‘4000 Miles’ running with success ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3

A vocal preacher calls out to all who pass with the use of large neon signs. Hannah Marley • The Daily Beacon

“He’s lived in a blue tent by the tracks for four months, the latest location in what he says has been a 15-year homeless experience.” VIEWPOINTS >>pg. 4

Call it Old College Inn or Goal Post Tavern, owner Mike Clark is just happy for your business. Clark, president of the Cumberland Avenue Merchant Association, represents the interests of Strip vendors on matters of business, with issues ranging from expanded parking to competition with UT’s food service provider Aramark. Clark frequently corresponds with authorities from the university and the city at large to foster growth among his fellow Cumberland Avenue vendors. A native of Knoxville, Clark attended Karns High School and later UT in the early ‘80s. Eventually making his way to The Strip in 2001, Clark has spent the last four years as president of CAMA as well as owner of the restaurant formerly called Old College Inn. Clark said he is excited to be a part of the initiative to redesign the Cumberland Avenue area, including plans to expand sidewalks, bury utilities and include dedicated turn lanes. See CLARK on Page 2

Rice returns with ‘adventurous’ album following eight-year hiatus ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3


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