Barton, Stokes help to resurrect Memphis-UT talent pipeline for Vols
UT professors try to get jazz music back in tune within Knoxville area
Lady Gaga deserves ‘applause’ as ‘ARTPOP’ impresses in early reviews
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Decorated journalist Tom Brokaw to deliver Baker Center’s Distinguished Lecture
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Issue 57, Volume 124
Roll Call, flag garden help UT students remember US veterans Mica Stephens Contributor
Janie Prathammavong • The Daily Beacon
Lance Cpl. Jonathon Hairston, left, junior in disaster displacement in human rights, stands in a moment of remembrance as Dean of Students Maxine Davis does Roll Call. “The magnitude of what these men gave cannot be measured,” Hairston said.
Honoring and remembering those who have fought for the U.S., UT held a special Roll Call ceremony in recognition of Veteran’s Day on the south lawn of Ayres Hall on Monday. UT became one of 85 schools in 33 states that participated in the Roll Call. The events were organized by the campus Task Force in Support of Student Veterans in collaboration with UT Libraries, the Student Veteran Advisory Group, Office of Veterans Affairs, the Center for the Study of War and Society and CAPS Veteran PreCollege Program. The Roll Call began at 7 a.m. and continued until 5 p.m., with a break for a special time of remembrance at 2 p.m. The Roll
Call consisted of naming military members lost during combat since Sept. 11 and what branch of the military forces they served. Nearly 7,000 names were called. The special 2 p.m. remembrance included a ringing of Ayres’ chimes during harmony of the military echo “Taps.” This year marks the second year in a row “Taps” was played. Following “Taps” was an observation of the national moment of silence. Those who attended the ceremony had the opportunity to remember and honor those who have fought for our country. Ashley Blamey, chair of the Task Force in Support of Student Veterans, explained the two main purposes of the ceremony. “I think the first is to honor those who have sacrificed their lives in honor of the country since
9/11,” Blamey said. “The second aspect is to honor and memorialize Veterans Day, giving our students, faculty, staff and student veterans an opportunity to see a public recognition of their service and also what they bring to the university community.” There are currently 908 registered student veterans and veteran dependents on the UT campus. Stephen Cohen, who was deployed to Afghanistan for 8 months in the United States Marine Corps, was one of the young men who attended the event. “Veterans Day is a special day that we all can get together and remember who served, especially for me being a veteran,” Cohen said, “it’s more important that we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving
Diwali festival highlights Indian new year Fast-a-thon Hannah Cather combines with Photo Editor years commence differently in various cultures. Islam Awareness India’News begins with Diwali, the festival of lights. Knoxville community members recognized Diwali with Week on campus an afternoon showcase of Indian culture. Organized by Bradi Musil Staff Writer In a post-9/11 age, the Islamic world is under scrutiny. This week, the UTK Muslim Student Association will attempt to dispel false notions during their second annual Islam Awareness Week. “Basically, we are just trying to spread awareness,” said Noor Alshibli, president of the MSA and a junior biochemistry and cellular and molecular biology major. “A lot of people have questions and don’t know where to go to get them answered, and we are trying to promote the universality of the principles that we have in Islam, like being kind to your neighbors and being hungry, as well.” Islam Awareness Week 2013 will include UT’s annual Fast-athon, taking place on Thursday, Nov. 13. Although the Fasta-thon is a tradition held on numerous college campuses, the event’s origins stem from UT grounds 13 years ago. In 2001, just after the Sept. 11 attacks, UT held its first fasting event. In 2006, other schools followed suit. This year marks the first time the Fast-a-thon will be combined with Islam Awareness Week. “We decided to put them together to attract more people,” said Hawa Henderson, Treasurer of MSA and junior majoring in microbiology. “Last year we didn’t have as many people for the Fast-a-thon, but we did have a lot of people for Islam Awareness Week. So, we are thinking that by attracting people to Islam Awareness Week, they can also learn about Fast-a-thon.” Participants pledge to fast for a day, beginning at 5:58 a.m. and concluding at 5:30 p.m. For every student pledge, a local company will donate one dollar to Love Kitchen, a soup kitchen catering to community members in Knoxville. See FAST-A-THON on Page 2
Manthan, the Indian Students’ Association at UT, the festival of lights celebration incorporates traditional dance, music and food. The lunar cycle regulates the occurrence of the five-day Hindu festival, and it usually falls between late October and early November. A new moon on the third day marks the actual date of Diwali, and this year it fell on Nov. 3. Manthan hosted its event a week afterwards, but celebratory moods dominated the afternoon nevertheless. Hoots and hollers emanated from the audience during the multiple performances, and the cheers increased in volume during the fashion show and the Bollywood style dances. Priyanki Sinha, one of the two announcers for the day, introduced the fashion show with the reminder that the 28 states in India each have their own subcultures marked by a difference in fashion decisions. “Keep in mind, we love to dress up,” Sinha added as the first couple displayed their Indian garbs. While many of the clothing items were similar, such as the saris and dhotis, the details in cloth and the accessories indicated their different origins.The first of two Bollywood dance exhibitions warranted the most audience response as the six students danced across the stage to modern hip-hop tunes. Between the dance numbers and songs, the audience answered trivia questions about details of the Diwali festival. Jalynn Baker • The Daily Beacon UT’s rendition of Diwali provided an outlet for Manthan member’s talents, as well as an enhancement of the unity Dancers participate in a Bollywood performance during the Diwali within the Indian community. festival at the UC on Sunday.
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Water quality still faces uphill battle in Knoxville area Jenna Butz Staff Writer Be careful what you drink. The Tennessee River and its many streams, Knoxville’s water sources, are currently on the state’s 303(d) list of water quality impairments. While the most common impairments are sediment build up and aquatic life habitat alterations, Knoxville water is also listed with levels of E. coli, nitrogen and phosphorous. These chemicals can come from paved surfaces’ runoff along with sanitary sewer overflows and leaky septic systems. Agricultural land uses can also contribute to the
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problem. Michael McKinney, UT’s director of environmental studies and sustainability, explained that having an impaired stream poses a public health danger and does not legally meet certain safety criteria. “It means that our quality of life is degraded,” McKinney said. “For example, it is very dangerous to swim in the creeks, and even parts of the Tennessee River are not very healthy to drink. In some places, the fish are not safe to eat.” David Hagerman, a Knoxville storm water engineer, said litter causes a high amount of damage to the water quality. See WATER QUALITY on Page 2
Built on toughness, Vols look for success in 2013-14 Steven Cook Copy Editor “Toughness” has stood out as an unofficial motto of Tennessee basketball ever since Cuonzo Martin was hired as head coach in 2011. Now, it’s official. The 2013-14 season will run behind the “Tougher Breed” slogan — two words players utter in seemingly every press conference. Those words also encapsulate the blueprint for a team that is, according to Martin, the shining product of his three years of work at UT. “You guys hear us talking about a tougher breed now,” Martin said, “and that’s something that has been a part of our program. But now is the first time that I’ve really revealed it as a coach because I feel like we’re built for it. “We have the personnel across
the board to be that, to wear that badge of honor, so to speak. Because it’s the way you play all the time, regardless of the outcome, and it’s a brand that I feel good about.” The Vols’ toughness comes from the inside out, with a pair of 6-foot-8, 260-pound big men reuniting. 2011-12 All-SEC power forward Jeronne Maymon returns as a fifth-year senior after redshirting last season, and he’ll anchor the post along with junior Jarnell Stokes — a second-team All-SEC selection last season in his own right. “It’s very exciting being able to play alongside Jarnell,” said Maymon, who hasn’t played with Stokes in nearly two years. “With his stature and my stature, it’s very hard for other teams to compare.” Tennessee’s “big three” is rounded out by senior guard
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their life for our country. “Overall, it was a great experience, especially in the Marine Corps. It’s the best group of men and women in the world, (and the) finest fighting organization in the world.” In addition to the national moment of silence and Roll Call, there was also an area of the Ayres lawn designated to a flag garden where members of the community who attended could place a small American flag in the ground in honor of any loved ones they had lost. Along with the events held on Ayres, UT Libraries had an exhibit of World War I and Civil War-era letters, diaries, portraits and other ephemera set up in Special Collections Room 121 of Hodges Library.
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Jordan McRae, a first-team AllSEC preseason selection across the board. After a breakout junior campaign where he finished second in SEC Player of the Year voting, he’s selected before this season to finish as the No. 2 player again in the conference. Those three veterans, Martin said, will see the ball on every possession. “Unless other guys prove otherwise,” Martin said, “Jordan, Jeronne and Jarnell, those guys, the ball has to flow through those guys’ hands in any way shape or form every time down.” Losing starting point guard Trae Golden, who transferred to Georgia Tech, left an undeniable hole in the Vols’ lineup — one that Antonio Barton quickly filled. See MEN’S SEASON on Page 5
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Tennessee senior forward Jeronne Maymon shoots over a Southern Indiana defender during an exhibition matchup at Thompson-Boling Arena on Nov. 7.
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