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UT student helps unearth rare Greek gravesite Altaf Nanavati Copy Editor

Digging doesn’t always yield lost treasure chests, but it can still lead to some interesting discoveries.

The international research team led by the University of Cincinnati proved this to be true during its time at Pylos, Greece, for the 2015 Pylos Excavations during the summer, when the team had discovered a grave of a warrior dating to the Bronze Age. The rich gravesite dates back to 1500 B.C., which marks the dawn of the Mycenaean civilization. This was also during the same time the Mycenaean elite, who were known for their rich farmland and royal residences, were rising both in power and wealth, which explains the 1,000 beads of carnelian, amethyst, jasper, agate and gold that were found near the warrior’s head at the site and was reported by the dig team.

Aleydis Van de Moortel, associate professor in UT’s Classics department, said she believes

the discovery of this gravesite is important because of its rarity.

“The find of an unplundered elite grave at Pylos is very exciting because it is the first grave of its kind to have been found intact outside of

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It’s just a very cool community since everyone is coming from different backgrounds.”

Abby Durick, junior in classical archaeology and a Haslam Scholar

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Mycenae,” Van de Moortel said.

UT’s own excavation site in Mitrou, a region located in East Lokris in Central Greece, has had issues with its grave sites. Traditionally stocked with riches in the past, they are now mostly left in scraps for modern archaeologists.

“I think that our tomb may have been as rich in finds as the Pylos tomb — if only the looters had not gotten there first,” Van de Moortel said. “(The site) gives us a glimpse into the fabulous wealth, warlike nature and close Minoan contacts of that local elite in southwestern Greece.”

Abby Durick, junior in classical archaeology and a Haslam Scholar, was assigned as the only undergraduate student to work on the field under Jack Davis and Sharon Stocker, the two instructors from University of Cincinnati who led the Pylos excavations with graduates and professionals from 10 different countries.

While some view this project as an intimidating task, Durick saw the site as an opportunity to learn from other professionals around her.

“The fun thing about archaeology is that you have a lot of people who enter different stages in their lives,” Durick said. “So, it’s just a very

cool community since everyone is coming from different backgrounds.”

While the Palace of Nestor, a Mycenaean-era structure in northern Pylos, was excavated back in the 1930s, Durick and her team originally set out to excavate the adjacent land during their six week visit.

Once the warrior tomb was uncovered, however, the team was sworn to secrecy until an official press release was drafted to prevent tomb looters.

Durick also said the team had not expected to make such a rare discovery, which will likely be extended beyond the original fouryear study plan.

“It was an amazing experience figuring out what we had found with the rest of the world and realizing how big it was,” Durick said.

Van de Moortel, who also serves as an advisor to Durick, highlighted the importance of a student from UT being a part of this project.

“This is indeed a fantastic discovery and the fact that one of our students was able to take part in it makes it all the more special,” Van de Moortel said.

Regal Cinemas announces big move to South Knoxville Staff Report Regal Entertainment Group has brought 7,357 screens in 571 theaters to 42 states as well as Guam, American Samoa and the District of Columbia.

Now, Regal announced the relocation of their new corporate headquarters to Knoxville’s South Waterfront, estimating the potential for 75 new jobs in the area.

Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero says the move is a “fantastic opportunity to bring a major corporate headquarters to our rapidly redeveloping South Waterfront, and to keep hundreds of high-paying jobs here in Knoxville.”

The redevelopment of the South Waterfront began in the 2007 project introduced by current Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam during his tenure as Knoxville mayor.

In 2008, the former Baptist Hospital closed, freeing up a 23-acre lot that the Southeastern Development Associates plan to transform into “One Riverwalk.”

The Riverwalk will be a mixed-use development, providing 300 apartments, student housing, a hotel, retail shopping

and restaurants, a riverwalk esplanade, an entertainment plaza and Regal Corporate Headquarters.

Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett said bringing the headquarters to Knoxville is important economically, but also helps in sustaining the development of Knoxville’s South Waterfront.

“Our greatest asset in Knox County is our people, which is something Regal understands,” Burchett said. “That’s why they remain an important source of jobs and a significant community partner in our region.”

Amy Miles, CEO at Regal Entertainment Group, spoke of the roots Regal has in Knoxville and its continued dedication to the area.

“Regal Entertainment Group has been a part of the Knoxville community since its inception,” Miles said. “We are excited about the opportunity to design a new modern space that will create an inviting atmosphere to meet our business needs for many years to come.”

This development comes as a continuance of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission to keep Tennessee the best location for highpaying jobs in the Southeast.

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HuffPost speaker explores mental health stigma Heidi Hill

Assistant News Editor

Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Randle McMurphy in the novel-turned-film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” earned him an Oscar in 1976.

But for Ross Szabo, writer for the Huffington Post and Peace Corps advocate, the actor’s depiction is not an image that captures the definition of mental health issues, particularly for college students.

“Mental health is not having a problem — it’s having to address all of the challenges in your lives,” Szabo said. “(It’s) how you deal with stress, lack of sleep, how you deal with family, how you deal with breakups, loans, finances, you name it.”

On Thursday night, the Pennsylvania native spoke on how college students can redefine society’s understanding of mental health in his lecture entitled “Behind Happy Faces” as presented by the Issues Committee.

As an executive member, Meg Landon, junior in neuroscience, said Szabo’s selection was

based not only on in-house organization interest, but also on the need for greater clarity on mental health that constantly engulfs college life.

“It’s really great that he made a distinction between general everyday stresses that you go through and actual mental health issues,” Landon said. “He didn’t discredit those daily issues, and really tried to give us a framework for ways we can help with that and help ourselves deal with that.”

This distinction, as explained by Szabo, entails three categories on a mental health spectrum: daily stresses, significants events and diagnosable disorders that include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Still, Szabo pressed that the key is eliminating the barriers that promote reluctance when seeking help or guidance for someone with a mental health issue, regardless of severity.

“You can get someone the best treatment in the world, and they may not be compliant because they feel everything else — embarrassment, weakness, the burden, the stigma, the fear — so they’re not honest enough to let the treatment work,” he said.

And this kind of reluctance to accept help is a feeling that Szabo knows all too well.

By 17, the speaker said his bipolar disorder, repressive home life and suicide attempt created a “perfect storm” that developed a coping mechanism in the form of alcohol.

While describing his high school life at a group therapy session, Szabo said it was the first time he realized that alcohol had become his own “emotional trigger,” resulting from years of a well-traveled neurological pathway — a function that can prolong and erase unhealthy coping habits.

“All of us put up fronts, we put up defense mechanisms, but if your external and internal life are so far apart from each other, they’re going to explode,” Szabo said. “It’s important to address your internal life and be OK with some part it.”

Greg Wyatt, sophomore in College Scholars, said Szabo’s vulnerability about his struggles deepened his understanding about the role of neurological pathways and the similarities between physical and mental health.

“When he was sharing how about how he started reading into this problem and decided to change his approach, I think that really resonated with me,” Wyatt said. “(The idea of) changing your environment and making a con-

scious effort to change your health.”

Additionally, Wyatt commented that Szabo’s emphasis on resources encouraged him because of the plethora offered at UT for mental health scenarios like counseling centers and hotlines available for students.

“The battle will always be if students feel comfortable accessing those resources and connecting to them, so when that moment strikes, they’ll be able to rely on those,” Wyatt said.

The speaker’s openness about his low points also resonated with Malcolm Harris, senior in journalism & electronic media, who attended the lecture as part of a final project.

“He’s been at a point where his mental health was so low, so he actually knows what mental health is all about,” Harris said.

Yet, Szabo’s greatest emphasis was not only on the reality of changing neurological pathways, but also in correcting the centuries old attitude that issues involving mental health must be hidden and silenced.

“This way of thinking has been passed down for hundred of years by our ancestors, our grandparents, our parents, and it’s up to us to change that,” Szabo said.

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NEW MUSIC MONDAYS

Dawid Podsiadlo: Annoyance and Disappointment Anticipation: 3.5/5.

I had never listened to him, but Podsiadlo’s music is described as “indie pop, pop rock, alternative.”

I have high hopes because these genres are right up my alley.

During: 4.5/5.

Most of these tracks have a really good beat, but there’s a lot of diversity between them. I’m imagining how great this album would be to hear live.

After: 4.5/5.

I don’t pay much attention to the American version of “The X Factor,” let alone the Polish addition.

So, until I decided to check out his newly released album “Annoyance and Disappointment,” I had never heard of Dawid Podsiadlo, Poland’s season two winner. After “The X Factor,” Podsiadlo went on to release his first album, “Comfort and Happiness,” in 2013 — it became Poland’s best-selling album that year and went triple platinum.

With this basic background in mind, I settled in to listen to his follow up album “Annoyance and Disappointment” and was immediately captivated by Podsiadlo’s breathy vocals in opener “SunlightIntro.”

This isn’t the kind of pop music one might typically expect from a winner of a televised singing competition. “Forest” quickly establishes a tone reflecting the annoyance and disappointment that the album’s name suggests.

In it, Podsiadlo earnestly sings that “to be forgotten is worse than a death…you’re always trying to betray me/all my lies still rumble in my head.”

A bit further into the album, “Pastempomat” is the first of several tracks that feature Polish lyrics.

This one is reminiscent of the Eastern European feel that American band Beirut has gained a reputation for creating.

“Byrd” starts out well but ended with an entire minute of harsh guitar that doesn’t quite fit the aesthetic of the rest of the album.

“Cashew/161644” follows one of these heavy, rock-influenced bits with a super mellow sound.

After it ends, “W Dora Strone” totally changes the tempo with drums, electric guitar and backup vocals.

The album’s vast range of tracks — there are fourteen total — showcases all sides of Podsiadlo’s vocals, from bluesy and gritty to reaching some impressively high notes every now and then.

Grimes: Art Angels Anticipation: 4/5.

I have one Grimes song, “Genesis” on my phone, and I like the dream pop feel and layered electronic sounds.

During: 4/5.

These tracks have a lot going on, but for the most part, that works in their favor.

After: 4/5.

In hindsight, most of this album was really fun to listen to. It blurs some lines between genres but remains cohesive.

Claire “Grimes” Boucher recently released “Art Angels,” her fourth studio album. The album opens up with “Laughing And Not Being Normal,” full of instrumental flourishes and hauntingly delicate vocals.

“California” follows; here Grimes uses an incredibly sugary voice and poppy sound but covers much less bubbly subject matter with lyrics, “California, you only like me when you think I’m looking sad/California, I didn’t think you’d end up treating me so bad.”

The song is intended as a dig at the media’s treatment of female musicians. Grimes is known to push boundaries with her music, in regards to both its quality and its messages.

A few tracks on the album diverge from the otherwise poppy vibe and align with Boucher’s own musical preferences.

Take, for example, “SCREAM.” This song was produced by Grimes, but its Mandarin Chinese lyrics are sung by Taiwanese rapper Aristophanes. The lyrics are spoken rapidly, sometimes whispered, and occasionally intermixed with background screams and giggles.

In title track “Artangels,” Grimes sings “I don’t need your medicine/gonna dance all nightI’m high on adrenaline.” This track sets a general rule for the majority of “Art Angels’” songs — danceable, adrenaline-pumping beats.

In “Venus Fly,” Grimes collaborates with Janelle Monáe for a fun track with a really cool violin solo thrown in, and “Life in the Vivid Dream” closes out the album on an ethereal, fittingly dreamy note.

Pinning down what genre this album is as a whole is no easy feat — and according to Boucher, that was her intention. This lack of predictability is part of the fun of listening to Grimes and “Art Angels.”

-Katey Robinson, Staff Writer

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Kip Moore performed for the first time in Knoxville during the Wild Ones Tour on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Tennessee Theatre.

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‘Wild One’ Kip Moore rocks Tennessee Theatre Marina Waters Staff Writer

Thursday night was a wild one.

And that’s all thanks to country music’s gruff-voiced crooner Kip Moore, who shook the Tennessee Theatre with a rock-heavy batch of new music off of his latest album, “Wild Ones.”

The album, released in August of this year, is something of a newly turned leaf for Moore; with a strong sense of Tom Petty-like rock and a range of themes from underdog ballads to rebellious blue collar confessions, Moore seems to have come into his own with his unique brand of rough-voiced country rock music.

“Wild Ones,” the initial song from Moore’s latest album, hit the air as a fitting introduction for the country singer who stepped on stage donning a cut-off t-shirt and signature red cap.

Bright, colorful stage lighting was reminiscent of Moore’s Technicolor album art, but none of these effects overshadowed the raw talent exhibited through his energy and strong, spot-on vocals. And with just a snippet of a guitar riff from Moore’s red electric guitar, the crowd shouted in anticipation with nearly each song.

These tunes like the rebel anthem “What I Do” and the electric traveler’s tune “Lipstick” kept the concert feeling more like a rock concert than that of a country show. However, Moore’s south Georgia twang and pure country themes kept a strong pulse throughout songs such as “I’m To Blame” and “That’s Alright With Me.” Though Moore’s rock sound has taken over

his live shows and his latest album, the country singer took time to explain some of the struggles he’s faced — particularly the one he faced when first fighting his label to release these left-of-center country rock songs.

“They said, ‘this isn’t gonna work,’” Moore explained. “So I said, ‘watch me make it work.’”

Moore’s underdog tale is one that is apparent not only in his songs but in real life as well; he shares his past in his song about first learning to play guitar from a “fat-back hairy man named Pete” (see Moore’s song, “Reckless (Still Growin’ Up)”) and in his story of lacking the funds to keep his heat on just a few years ago.

These stories intertwined throughout Moore’s songs clearly resonated with the audience, but mega-hits such as “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” and “Hey Pretty Girl” floored the crowd.

But this pedal-to-the-floor excitement idled perfectly during moments such as Moore’s sexiest song “Backseat” and his latest single “Running For You”. These love songs brought couples out into the isles for a slow dance, which only ignited encouragement and a scruffy smile from the country rocker.

The show was electric and it seems that “Wild Ones” might just be his breakout album, but the biggest takeaway from this show is how underrated this “Hillbilly Springsteen” is in country music and the music industry. With the current “bro country” sub-genre (a radiofavorite blend of country and hip hop) taking over country music, artists who are willing to take a risk with their music are growing more difficult to come by.

Wild ones like Moore take risks. My advice: take a risk. Go see this wild one, and who knows. You just might become one.

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Bill Nye needs to be THE science guy David Garcia Untitled

It has been a bit over a week since Bill Nye the Science Guy came to visit UT, and since then, I have come to the following realization: his job just sucks.

For many reasons, scientists tend to be terrible advocates of their own work, and while scientists will need to take a more active role as advocates of their research, people like Nye will to continue to be important as both the face of the scientific community and, occasionally, as the lightning rod when he advocates for controversial scientific topics.

Most scientists care very deeply about their work, as is evidenced by various instances where an angry researcher literally punched another scientist in the face due to presenting a competing theory. For all of that passion however, a scientist’s time is thinly divided between writing grants, attending to their responsibilities as professors and actually performing research.

Bill Nye is not a scientist. He has a degree in mechanical engineering from Cornell University, but for the most part, even first-year graduate students at UT have more formal scientific training as researchers than he does. The apparent hole in his qualifications though is exactly why he

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Facts and patience guide Nye’s advocacy for science because he is not indebted to any university, company or funding organization. As such, his opinions and actions can be as fluid and controversial as he wants them to be.”

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functions so well as a scientific advocate.

Facts and patience guide Nye’s advocacy for science because he is not indebted to any university, company or funding organization. As such, his opinions and actions can be as fluid and controversial as he wants them to be. As he showed after changing his opinion on genetically modified crops, that opinion can change when he feels that new information demands it. As would be expected, the backlash against Nye was significant, as former anti-GMO advocates turned against the man that had once been in support of them. Nye however, a man of seemingly infinite patience, acted exactly as a scientist would. He looked at the facts, and altered his opinion as he saw fit regardless of the consequences.

This does not suggest that there are no working researchers out there who strive to be advocates for their own work and for science as whole. Unfortunately, scientists work within a system that often leaves them with their hands tied behind their backs, whereas people like Bill Nye are able to brush it off easily. The immediate solution of scientists becoming their own advocates does not always fit within the framework of being a researcher.

A prominent example of the possible ill-effects of scientific advocacy occurred a few days ago in the case of Kevin M. Folta, a University of Florida horticultural science professor. Folta recently publicly stated that he would no longer function as a public advocate for science. After years of being one of the most vocal scientific advocates in academia, the pressure of the personal and professional attacks brought on by his anti-GMO advocacy became too much.

Other researchers, who have faced the same type of public scrutiny, have often been supported by their institutions. While it is not fully known why Folta decided to leave his advocacy behind, a lack of support from his institution likely had an impact.

For all of its accomplishments, communing with the public is perhaps one of the greatest shortcomings of science as a discipline. Few organizations have dedicated advocates whose job is to connect with the public in any significant fashion. It’s a big surprise when one realizes that the National Science Foundation alone is doling out nearly $30 billion worth of taxpayer money to researchers in the United States. The fact that people such as Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Michio Kaku are the only scientists most taxpayers are aware of makes it clear that it’s a tenuous bridge that connects scientists and the public they rely on for funding.

My own hope is that as scientific advocacy begins to become a more important part of the scientific process, research institutions will begin to see it as a part of their researchers’ jobs. Ultimately, our current public advocates serve as an important stop-gap, but expecting them to singlehandedly be the defenders of science is not a feasible solution.

In many ways, the attacks and attention given to public advocates serve as a reminder to those of us who are supportive of science that there is an almost desperate need for their existence. I am hesitant to say that the advent of public research scientists will come quickly. In the meantime though, Bill Nye will serve to remind all of us that if scientific development in this country is to continue to thrive, then there has to be someone to push it along.

David Garcia is a first-year graduate student in energy science. He can be reached at dgarcia8@vols.utk.edu.

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Layer upon layer of stress

Kimberly Bress

Real World Problem Solving

I placed the onions on the cutting board, pulled my sharpest knife from the kitchen drawer and began chopping.

The flaky exterior sheath of the vegetable quickly fell apart, followed by layer after layer of the pungent and fleshy vegetable. As my blade cut deeper into the onion, a burning sensation wafted into my nose, prickling into my eyes. Involuntary tears began streaming down my face, as if lamenting the death of an innocent onion. Furiously trying to blink away the burning sensation, I turned away from the countertop.

At this exact moment, my roommate walked into the room. “Kim, do you happen to know-” she froze mid-question, interrupted by the sight of me standing in the kitchen, crying with knife in hand.

“Are you okay?” The disconcertion in her voice was well warranted given the perceived circumstances of the current predicament. I laughed, opening my left hand to reveal the remaining nub of my onion. She sighed, held a hand to her heart and then laughed along with me.

The analogy comparing problem solving to onion peeling is well for wear. Like onions, problems have layers. Cutting deeper into the onion exposes more of its natural chemical irritant, while delving into a problem exposes more of its inherent complexities.

However, there is an interesting, much less explored facet of this cliché. Why do both onion peeling and problem solving reduce people to tears?

Half of this question is easy to answer. We know that when you cut an onion, you release propanethiol S-oxide, a volatile sulfur compound that reacts with

the water in your eyes to form sulfuric acid. This uncomfortable acidity motivates the production of tears. In short, we cry while chopping onions because of acidic stress in the tear ducts. In a similar way, problem solving induces stress by requiring a person to deal with difficult, dissonant circumstances.

However, the mechanism for this relationship is not as well understood.

Recent studies by university researchers are beginning to explore how problem solving and stress affect one another. University of Missouri associate professor David Beversdorf is one of these researchers, using a simply designed study to observe how stress interferes with problem solving. Although stress is a very subjective term, Beversdorf hypothesized that watching graphically violent or emotional scenes in a movie can induce enough stress to interfere with problem solving abilities.

After showing participants two different movies (“Saving Private Ryan” and “Shrek”), participants took a test to assess their verbal mental flexibility.

“Performance on the tests was significantly impaired after the ‘Saving Private Ryan’ clip as compared to after the ‘Shrek’ clip,” Beversdorf said.

“Essentially, we propose that a state of arousal resulting from stress inhibits a person’s ability to access mental resources to solve problems in a flexible manner under stressful circumstances, and that a specific system in the brain may be responsible for that effect.”

While these findings are certainly interesting, they present a one-dimensional view of the relationship between stress and problem solving. Researchers from the University of Missouri conducted a study on

UT Alerts: Vols aren’t helping Vols Thomas Carpenter The Workshop

Is the UT Alert system arbitrary? After an incident that happened on The Strip Halloween night, I’m beginning to think that it is.

UT Alerts go out to every student at UT, and are meant to make students, both on campus and off, aware of possibly threatening situations that are happening in close proximity to campus. Whether it’s an armed robbery, shooting or a couple of black bears, UT Alerts let students know to not go anywhere near an area, or take shelter when necessary. This is a pretty nifty tool for students to have, wouldn’t you say? It’s kind of nice knowing when crap is going down outside, so you don’t happen upon it unaware.

This is nice for on-campus students, as well as off-campus. I would even go so far as to say it’s more important for off-campus students, especially in The Fort. While on-campus students have the luxury of dorm security, most Fortlandians don’t. As a resident of The Fort myself, I’d much rather receive an alert that may not end up being serious than not receive one at all that ends up being very serious.

That’s exactly what happened Halloween night. A man was shot and killed behind a bar on The Strip,

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and if you’re a student that doesn’t watch the local news, which I’m guessing is most of us, you probably never even knew it happened. Why is this a problem?

Well, they never caught the guy. So, there was a stretch of time where you had an armed murderer in the area without a single student knowing on the night when more students were out and about in the Fort than maybe any other night of the year. Sound just a little dangerous? I agree.

The question of why an alert didn’t go out that night went unanswered for almost a week. Troy Lane, Chief of the UT Police Department, said in an interview on Thursday, “What we found was over the years, we had a lot of UT Alerts going out, and people stopped paying attention to them.”

That’s fair. It’s a valid point that you don’t want these alerts to be become too common. But I don’t think this incident falls into the category of minor crimes that don’t pertain to students. I would say most students would want to know about something like this. He also said that the crime didn’t fall within the defined Clery boundary, but that’s just not true.

The Strip and The Fort are both located well within

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the relationship between self-appraised problem solving abilities, stress and suicidal thoughts. The results of their work indicated that high negative life stress and self-appraised ineffective problem solving are associated with higher frequency of suicidal thoughts and feelings of hopelessness. Independent of stress level, subjects who were less effective problem solvers reported significantly more thoughts of suicide and hopelessness. These findings evoke even more questions about the nature of the relationship between problem solving and stress. While we know that cutting an onion causes crying (and not the other way around), the relationship between problem solving and stress is more multidirectional. Were some participants more effective problem solvers because they were less stressed, or were they less stressed because they were more effective problem solvers? Is there a relationship between the development of problem solving abilities and mental health?

Answering these questions is essential for improving and developing our ability to solve problems and think critically. As we continue to peel back the layers of this complex skill, we will gain a better understanding of the emotional and psychological mechanisms underlying it. In the meantime, just tell my roommate not to be concerned when she finds me in the kitchen, wearing a pair of swim goggles and chopping onions.

Problem solving at its finest.

Kimberly Bress is a sophomore in neuroscience.

She can be reached at kbress@vols.utk.edu.

the Clery boundary. The Clery act is the law that puts requirements on local and university police to send out safety notices, among other things. It does give a good bit of discretion to the police chief and their designee, so I probably wouldn’t say this was a violation of that statute, but that doesn’t make this any less serious.

I disagree with the decision not to issue an alert that night, solely because I know there were students walking around The Fort at that time, and they probably would have wanted to know about the shooting, because if nothing else, they could’ve at least been aware of it. I ask that Chief Lane and his deputies err on the side of caution with UT Alerts in the future, because what harm could that possibly do? Living in the Fort is already sketch enough, and the UT Alert may be the only thing students have to be aware of what’s happening just a few blocks away.

Thomas Carpenter is a senior in Classics. He can be reached at ThomasCarpenter@utk.edu.

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Jason Isbell strums stories into songs at sold out show Marina Waters staff writer

These songs didn’t just feel like songs. They felt like stories.

That’s exactly what they were.

These stories are something singer songwriter Jason Isbell, who played a sold-out show at the Tennessee Theatre Friday night, isn’t shy about.

With guitar in hand, Isbell told stories of his very real addiction, growing up as the son of two very young parents and those sad smalltown stories shared by many throughout much of southern rural America.

It’s these stories that have changed Isbell from only a man with a guitar full of stories to one of the music industry’s best-kept secrets.

After recently selling out the Ryman four nights in a row, Isbell chalked up his success to people caring about raw stories and honest music — and word of mouth of course.

As humble as his statements were to a new listener, it’s quite clear why people are making such a fuss over the 36-year-old Alabama native. Isbell’s vocals sounded even better in person and drew a standing ovation with nearly each song that was performed.

Possibly because the songs set enough of a scene, the setup of the show was surprisingly simple. There was no theatrical showiness or even much more than five large circular lights and three-stain glass windows set up behind

the band. The heart of the show was instead placed in the songs, the stories they told and the strong musicianship on the Tennessee Theatre stage.

Isbell played songs like “Decoration Day� from Isbell’s time as the lead singer of alternative country band The Drive-by Truckers and the title track of Isbell’s latest album, “Something More Than Free.� Each time the singer songwriter began playing the initial guitar parts of his songs, he received a surge of applause and shouts of anticipation.

Apart from the stories and vocals, Isbell also showcased his impressive musicianship in his guitar solos. But more than anything, it was apparent that on the stage was a storyteller full of tales of death and sorrow, found in songs like in “Seven Mile Island� and “Speed Trap Town.�

But amongst these downtrodden tunes was an acoustic performance of the slightly uplifting love song “Cover Me Up,� which earned an overwhelming response from the sea of listeners in the historic theatre.

Though songs like one of Isbell’s most well-known tunes “24 Frames� were warmly received, one of the final songs of the show, “Children Of Children� set the room on fire as Isbell and his band turned the song into a jam band session.

These stories have taken this Alabama man far and it seems his success isn’t even close to over yet.

Jason Isbell performs to a sold-out crowd at the Tennessee Theatre Friday, Nov. 6. The auidence was enthralled with his storytelling through songs and intricate guitar playing.

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Vols outlast South Carolina 27-24 in sloppy win Jonathan Toye

Sports Editor Tennessee coach Butch Jones said earlier in the week that there are certain distractions that come with playing at home.

His words were justified on Saturday.

Tennessee jumped out to a 17-point lead against South Carolina, but looked distracted for most of the game. The Vols surrendered their fourth two-possession lead of the season but rebounded to squeak out a 27-24 win over the Gamecocks in a sloppy game at Neyland Stadium.

In a game filled with miscues, perhaps it was only appropriate that a fumble sealed Tennessee’s win. South Carolina tight end Jerell Adams snagged a pass from Perry Orth for what was going to be a big gain. Junior defensive back Malik Foreman, however, punched the ball out, and junior linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin pounced on the loose football at the Tennessee 13 with 32 seconds left.

“Well, what can I say?” Jones said. “We found a way to win. This is a week-to-week league.

That’s why it’s the toughest conference in all of

college football. I’m proud of our players. We had a number of individuals step up and make critical plays at critical moments of the game.”

Jones challenged his team this week to enter the game with what he deemed “Neyland focus.”

For seven minutes, the Vols looked as if they had listened to his message.

Redshirt sophomore running back Alvin Kamara put Tennessee ahead early when he scored a four-yard touchdown on the Vols’ opening drive. Senior wide receiver Von Pearson hauled in a 37-yard touchdown reception on the next possession. A 43-yard field goal from sophomore Aaron Medley with 5:00 remaining in the first half stretched the Vols’ lead to 17-0.

The Vols, however, faltered after the quick start. They had 142 yards on their first two drives, but they only mustered 243 yards the rest of the game.

Tennessee had 136 rushing yards in the first half, but only had 17 in the second half, failing to generate any big plays in the trenches in the second half.

The defense also struggled after starting strong. After limiting the Gamecocks to 114 firsthalf yards, Tennessee allowed South Carolina to tie the game at 17 in the third quarter.

“They started doing some things, bringing

different pressures,” said Tennessee junior quarterback Josh Dobbs, who completed 20-of-34 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns. “But we were on the sideline talking and we kind of felt like it was really us that changed. We kind of let the foot off the pedal.

“We have to do a great job of once we get up like that, we got to keep playing, keep fighting.

The game is not over 10 minutes into the first half, we got to keep playing.”

Jones, however, was quick to defend his players. He was unapologetic, saying he was proud of the way his players fought to get the win.

“I’m proud of our players,” Jones said. “I’m proud of our program. But we need to start being positive around here, because we’ve got kids that are giving it their all every single day.

These kids are giving everything that they have.

We’ve got kids battling that I don’t talk about with injuries that are giving everything that they have. Our offensive line was gritty today. They kept going down and down and down, and they want to go back in. It’s my job to protect these young men and protect our program.

“We’re building something special here and I think we all need to realize that. I love y’all, I love Tennessee, but I want positivity because recruits want to be here, everybody wants to be here,

and we’re going to build something special.”

The same Tennessee players found a way to churn out a victory. After South Carolina erased Tennessee’s 17-point lead, The Vols reclaimed the lead 24-17 with an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that culminated in an 11-yard touchdown reception from Kamara. Tennessee couldn’t accomplish much on first down on the drive, but converted all three third downs.

South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth found Pharoh Cooper open in the end zone on South Carolina’s next possession to tie the game.

Medley tacked on another field goal in the fourth to give Tennessee a 27-24 lead. It proved to be the go-ahead score, as the defense forced three stops in the final nine minutes to preserve the victory.

It wasn’t the victory that the Vols envisioned, but it was one that can serve as a learning tool.

“I think this game will be huge for a learning aspect,” redshirt senior offensive lineman Kyler Kerbyson said. “We didn’t win the way we wanted to, and that was on us. That was our mistakes, our mess-ups. We can watch the film and really learn from this game, and really understand our weaknesses and our strengths, and be able to get better as a team, which is what you want to do with games like these.”

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Foreman’s late game heroics lead Vols to win over South Carolina Taylor White

Assistant Sports Editor Malik Foreman has struggled at times this season from his nickelback position, but on Saturday the junior became the most important player on the field.

Desperately clinging to a three-point lead with under a minute to go, Foreman stripped South Carolina’s Jerell Adams from behind as the tight end fought his way down inside the Tennessee 10 yard line.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin was able to jump on the ball, allowing the offense to come onto the field in the victory formation and ice a 27-24 win for the Vols.

“It is something that we work on every day,” Reeves-Maybin said. “We have our Maxim One periods every day, where we work on turnovers, recovering the ball and getting it out. It is something that is embedded in us. The guy carrying the ball didn’t see (Foreman) coming, and he punched it out.”

It wasn’t just the final play, though, as Foreman was given the responsibility of slowing down South Carolina (3-6, 1-6 SEC) receiver Pharoh Cooper for most of the game.

Cooper torched Tennessee (5-4, 3-3 SEC) for 233 receiving yards last season, and he has been the focal point of the Gamecock’s offense for much of the year.

South Carolina spent most of the game lining the junior in the slot position, which is normally the responsibility of the nickelback to cover. Cooper caught four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown, which didn’t come against Foreman, and Foreman was credited with three tackles and a pass break-up in the game.

“They do such a great job because they move (Cooper) around and they create one-on-one matchups with him and obviously we know he’s a great football player,” coach Butch Jones said.

“I thought Malik really stepped up tonight and everyone stepped up.

“I just think being disciplined, playing with your eyes, being locked in with video study and all those things that we’ve really challenged them to elevate their game, take their game to the next level.”

Third-down efficiency: For the second straight week, Tennessee was able to make opposing defenses pay on third down.

The Vols converted 9-of-18 third downs, many of those coming in the second half when Tennessee desperately needed to put points on the board.

Many of those came from Von Pearson, as the senior wide receiver caught eight passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Josh Dobbs spread the ball around, though, as Johnathon Johnson, Josh Smith, Ethan Wolf and

Senior wide receiver Von Pearson celebrates after the 27-24 win against the Gamecocks.

Hayley Pennesi • The Daily Beacon/Tennessee Athletics Alvin Kamara all came up with critical thirddown plays.

“It wasn’t just me going out there and being effective,” Dobbs said. “On those third downs, I didn’t really have people in my face and the receivers ran great routes and were getting open. So that really helped. It was a whole unit effort on third downs and that’s why we were so efficient.”

Tennessee’s receivers struggled for the first part of the season, but have come around over the last several games. For the second consecutive game, the Vols had a receiver top 100 yards, just the second time that’s happened this season.

The wideouts hauled in 192 of Dobbs’ 255 yards, and the team is learning to deal with the limited depth it has due to injuries.

“We have playmakers across the board,” Dobbs said. “They all know that at some point they’re going to have to come up and make a big

catch. It’s great to see out of that room. They’re interchangeable.

“We don’t really have one go-to guy, but we have all the guys stepping up making catches, which is big. Teams can’t really key on one guy because another guy will hurt you.”

Kicking improvements: Aaron Medley missed all three of his field goal attempts two weeks ago at Alabama, but since that game he has yet to miss.

The sophomore made a 44-yard attempt last week at Kentucky, and made kicks of 44 and 27 yards against South Carolina. The latter eventually turned out to be the game winner.

“It’s just mentally zoning in to the game and taking yourself out of what happens on the field,” Medley said. “And just doing your job… They believed in me and they knew that I knew what I was doing. The trust that we have back and forth and the communication is very important.”

Targeting repeat: The Vols were without cornerback Emmanuel Moseley for the first half of the game due to a targeting penalty he drew in last week’s game at Kentucky.

On just the third Gamecock drive of the game, the Vols found themselves without Brian Randolph as well. The safety was ejected after a big hit on Cooper early in the game on a pass that fell incomplete. He won’t miss any of next week’s game, however, as the penalty occurred in the first half of the game.

“Well it was hard because we already had Emmanuel out and we all know we don’t have a lot of depth at that particular position,” Jones said. “That hurt us a little bit obviously and he’s the captain back there. He’s the general.

“He gets us lined up so anytime you take Brian out of the back end of your safety, communication is at a premium.”

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