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Dance Society prepares to unveil showcase, provide dance education to campus

Strong defensive effort, rejuvenated Simmons take Lady Vols’ win streak to five games

Dirty Guv’nahs clean up with Southern tunes at Johnson City show

ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3

ARTS & CULTURE >>pg. 3

Jones, students hope pre-Vanderbilt bonfire ignites new student tradition

SPORTS >>pg. 5

NEWS >>pg. 2

Monday, November 25, 2013

Issue 66, Volume 124

Lee wins 2014 Rhodes Scholarship with only six Rhodes Scholars. UT’s own Torchbearer magazine site also recognizes six, not seven, Volunteer Rhodes Scholars. For almost 20 years, UT memoraThanks to senior Haslam Scholar bilia has claimed that Volunteer alumni Lindsay Lee, however, those big orange include two Nobel Laureates, seven T-shirts and coffee mugs are no lonRhodes Scholars, six Pulitzer Prize- ger erroneous – call them prophetic winners and astronauts. instead. Strangely, the Office of the American Lee was announced Sunday as one Secretary of the Rhodes Trust lists UT of 32 American winners of the Rhodes

R. J. Vogt

Editor-in-Chief

Scholarship, becoming UT’s first Rhodes Scholar since Jennifer Santoro Stanley in 1995, and officially, its seventh in history. After graduating in May with a double major in math and Spanish, she will head to the United Kingdom’s Oxford University with her fellow Americans and 52 classmates from around the world. The scholarship covers full tuition,

fees, maintenance and travel expenses, a value estimated at approximately $50,000 each year for two years. It is internationally considered one of the world’s most prestigious scholarships, and after 101 years of existence, Rhodes Scholars alumni have bolstered its reputation. Notable alumni include Bill Clinton, Rachel Maddow and Walter Isaacson, among others. Lee said she did not think she’d

won the scholarship after her 20-minute finalist interview concluded on Saturday in Birmingham, Ala. When the selection committee announced her as one of the two Scholars from District 7 – which includes the states of Tennessee, Alabama and Florida – she said she had a small moment of utter shock. See SCHOLARSHIP on Page 2

A.J. Hall • The Daily Beacon

Black Cultural Committee to host Kwanzaa Celebration Victoria Brown Staff Writer Student organizations on UT’s campus are looking to spread both merriment and diversity this holiday season. The Black Cultural Programing Committee is hosting a Kwanzaa Celebration today at 7 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. Chris Dillard, senior in political science, is a team event leader for the organization and took part in planning the event. “As Kwanzaa is a traditional BCPC event, there isn’t much out of the ordinary that I have to plan as team leader,” Dillard said. “The template is there already. It’s up to me and Rachael to execute and innovate ways to promote the event to campus.” Rachael Taylor, senior in food science, is also an event leader. She and Dillard helped coordinate the logistics of the event in order to bring the diverse event to campus. While embracing the holiday spirit, students and guests also have a chance to learn more about the history of Kwanzaa. “I do think this Kwanzaa event brings diversity to campus,” Taylor said. “During our event the seven principles are explained, as well as the meaning of other symbols that represent Kwanzaa. “This event allows students to explore and become more knowledgeable about this wonderful African-American celebration.” Along with learning about the seven principles of Kwanzaa, students can also expect a live performance by an African dance group, a candlelighting, a musical performance and free food provided by Chandler’s Deli. See KWANZAA on Page 3

Tennessee senior running back Rajion Neal runs the ball during UT’s 14-10 loss to Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium on Saturday. Neal finished the game with 95 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and surpassed 2,000 career rushing yards with his effort.

Jones’ continual optimism shines despite heartbreaking Vandy loss Dargan Southard Copy Editor Throughout the 2013 season, Tennessee head coach Butch Jones has often donned an optimistic and enthusiastic demeanor despite the ongoing challenges of rebuilding a oncestoried football program now riddled with adversity. An inaugural campaign that’s included crucial injuries, four

28-plus point losses and a brutal schedule littered with ranked opponents, Jones has consistently preached reassurance through elaborate statements, unique acronyms and heavily-repeated, motivational sayings. So after arguably the Volunteers’ most gut-wrenching defeat this year, a last-second, controversial 14-10 loss to instate foe Vanderbilt, would the first-year coach still find time to stress the positive direction he

believes this program is currently heading? Most definitely. It just took a little longer than usual. After skipping the press conference’s usually extensive opening statement, Jones answered the first few questions with uncharacteristically-brief responses before replying with his own inquiry. “What do you think it’s like?” Jones said flippantly when asked

about the locker room mood. A long pause ensued before he repeated, “What do you think it’s like?” This unfamiliar disposition, however, soon changed as Jones returned to his customary answers full of detail and encouragement. “I see, again, progress,” Jones said. “Tennessee football is going to be fine. Right now we’re going through some things, but we have an extremely loyal fan base,

See FOOTBALL on Page 6

Summitt honored with statue, plaza Divestment campaign supports Philippines, Jenna Butz spreads awareness

commemorative statue. Opening the ceremony, Hart Staff Writer recalled Summit’s initial reaction to hearing the university’s “It’s a goose bumps day on plans to construct the plaza and Rocky Top,” UT Athletic Director the statue. In response, Summitt Dave Hart announced to the crowd gathered on the corner of Lake Loudon Boulevard and Phillip Fulmer Way. Friday, Lady Vol fans across an you believe generations came to celebrate the career of legendary basketthey ’re doing this for ball coach Pat Summitt at the unveiling of the Pat Summitt me? I’m just a basketPlaza. ball coach. ” As members of UT’s marching band played ‘Rocky Top,’ -Pat Summitt Summitt lead a procession, escorted by her son, Tyler. Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, former Lady Vol Tamika Catchings told a close friend, “Can you and Dave Hart were followed by believe they’re doing this for Holly Warlick, the current Lady me? I’m just a basketball coach.” Vols basketball team and generaEmphasizing the span of her tions of the team’s alumni. legacy, Hart pointed to the line In honor of his father and in of current and former Lady Vols. memory of his mother, Scott “These women here today, Hilary and his wife Debbie represent only a sampling of donated the lead gift for the those you’ve touched,” Hart plaza. Chris and Quinita said. “The women you’ve LaPorte funded Pat Summitt’s

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impacted in such a significant way. You were their coach, and so through that experience, they grew, and they grew immensely. But more than that, you were their mentor. And through mentoring them, you literally shaped their lives.” The winningest coach in NCAA basketball history with 1098 career wins, Summitt won 84 percent of the games she coached, solidifying her place in numerous halls of fame. In addition, every Lady Vol that played for Summitt completed their degree. “There’s nobody else in the coaching field that will have 100 percent graduation,” Marty Acuff, a Lady Vols season ticket holder, said. “That is really something to be proud of.” Cheek took the podium to share stories about Summitt with the crowd. “Pat Summitt is a Tennessean by birth and a Tennessee Volunteer by choice,” Cheek said. See STATUE on Page 2

Jenna Butz Staff Writer UT’s investments are not only a student concern; they are a community concern. Thursday night, the UT Coalition for Responsible Investment hosted a fundraiser at the Birdhouse to raise money for typhoon victims in the Philippines and spread awareness for their divestment campaign. Seeking to freeze all fossil fuel company holdings in UT’s portfolio, the coalition hopes to expand support for their petition beyond campus. Kristen Collins, senior in environmental studies, along with Daniel Lawhon, junior in physics and electrical engineering, organized the event to continue promoting their platform. Last week,

“Like most of us, she is frustrated by the injustice in the world. Like very few of us, she has the guts to do everything she can to fix it.” @UTDailyBeacon www.utdailybeacon.com

very proud fan base, a very proud university, and it’s a matter of time and we’ll be fine.” Just moments earlier, Jones watched 28 seniors end their home careers with yet another devastating defeat as three costly turnovers, two failed field goals and a non-existent passing attack highlighted UT’s second consecutive loss to the Commodores in as many seasons.

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the campaign presented the petition to the faculty senate. Deciding to review the divestment proposition in their budget and planning committee, the Senate will make a decision at their next meeting in February. Attendees said they felt compelled to support victims of the storm after viewing the catastrophe as an outcome of climate change. “Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines was a disaster, and it is up to us to raise money to help the victims,” Erica Davis, a sophomore in sociology, said. “Just like it’s up to the University of Tennessee to stop funding the fossil fuel industry that in turn causes climate change that then causes natural disasters like the typhoon.” See DIVESTMENT on Page 2

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