The Daily Beacon

Issue 64, Volume 121

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

‘Extreme Makeover’ unites Knoxville Melodi Erdogan Staff Writer On Nov. 26, the Tennessee Theatre hosted a viewing of an episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” which took place in northwest Knoxville. The episode was filmed 11 months earlier and captured how the designers, crew and 4,000 volunteers built an estate for the Watson family.

Daniel and Mandy Watson lead a charity named The Restoration House of East Tennessee, a charity focusing on helping lowincome single mothers. The Watson’s submitted their application to the show’s producers more than a year ago in October of 2010 for the chance at a new house for not only their growing family, but also their growing charity.

“This has been a really overwhelming experience and we’re looking forward to sharing it with you tonight,” said Daniel Watson before the live viewing of the show. “This journey has really changed our family’s life and it changed the course of the direction for The Restoration House.”

Since the “Extreme Makeover” crew restored the Watson family home, the family’s charity has grown; having purchased more land, the family is now in the process of building The Village. This new area is where 24 single mother-family homes are being built, set to open in March 2013.

“When we were working through this process with ‘Extreme Makeover,’ we thought that at the end of the day we want this more

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Students, film crews and citizens of Knoxville gather outside Neyland Stadium for the filming of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” on Jan. 10. to be about Restoration House than our family, so it’s going to be really cool to see how they did that in the show,” Watson said. “At the end of the day, what we stand for is single mothers and their children. We were both raised by single moms and we know that struggle. We want a new future for those families; we don’t want them to struggle.”

Since the show was taped in late January,

Knoxville greenway expands to Smokies

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The Sequoyah Greenway runs along the median in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood.

Chris Samoray Contributor Knoxville’s already extensive greenway system is about to grow as the Great Smoky Mountains Regional Greenway Council anticipates completing the first section of a larger greenway initiative that aims to connect Knoxville to the Smoky Mountains.

Ellen Zavisca, senior transportation planner of the Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization, said the greenway system could be a regional draw and help bring environmental, health and economic benefits.

A connection that will run from Neyland Drive and then branch across “Buck” Karnes Bridge and end at Marine Park should be finished by next year, said Zavisca. She added that the county is working on its design for the next segment now and may start construction within the next two years.

The remainder of greenway paths that will connect Knoxville to the Blount County line will be built by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) when Alcoa Highway is widened, but it is unclear when that will begin.

“TDOT is a big highway project and there are a

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lot of hoops to jump through,” said Zavisca.

The council has done some planning on how to connect paths from the Knox and Blount county line to Alcoa’s greenway network, and is working on another plan on how to get from Alcoa to Maryville and then east to Townsend, said Zavisca. She said it is harder to say when construction will begin on these connections, however, because, unlike the segments that connect Knoxville to the Blount County line, funding has yet to be found.

When completed, the greenway system will provide an alternative route to the Smoky Mountains from Knoxville that might be attractive to outdoor enthusiasts.

“I think it will draw people from around the region,” said Zavisca.

If the paths are a regional attraction, they could have economic benefits as well, added Zavisca.

Employers may also find them attractive because employees could live in an area with outdoor space.

The trails could encourage people to be more active and spend more time outdoors, which would have health benefits.

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weather conditions were not going to be great, and then the week it took to build the house was also a week full of snow, sleet and hail in Knoxville. Sarah Gregory, a senior in American studies who helped with the build, said the building process was draining and that the weather conditions did not help.

“I stood underneath rafters while working on grouting and cut my fingers in the process.

I nearly broke one of the main windows being used for the house, and I think I got in the way of the professionals numerous times,” Gregory said. “The weather was miserable, I don’t recall a night quite as cold as this one was, but everyone was in such good spirits that all of these things didn’t seem to matter.”

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Lecturer talks European sexuality Justin Joo Staff Writer Students wondering what sexuality in Europe was like during the course of the 20th century are in luck.

“Sexuality in Europe: A 20th-Century History and a History of the Present” is the title of the upcoming lecture by Professor Dagmar Herzog. The lecture will be presented at the McClung Museum from 4 to 5 p.m. today.

Herzog, a distinguished professor from the City University of New York, will base much of the lecture on her recently published book, “Sexuality in Europe: A Twentieth-Century History.”

The book covers events such as the decline of the Victorian era, the end of Communism and the rise of Islam, and how events such as these affected sexuality. It also analyzes topics such as sexual violence in war, contraception, the idea of sexual satisfaction in different societies, the commercialization of sex and many more.

Monica Black, an assistant professor in history, was a coordinator for the event.

She further explained that Herzog’s lecture would cover the conflict between the “sexual liberation” of the 20th century and those that were opposed to it.

“One of the most interesting arguments in that book … is that we tend to associate the 20th century with the liberalization of sex … the

greater acceptance of various kinds of sexualities,” Black said. “And what I think Dr. Herzog is going to underscore in her lecture is as much of the 20th century can be said to be one of liberalization, it can also be said to be one of contestation or friction … over that liberalization.”

She added, “On one hand we see greater freedom and on the other hand we see greater, rounder arguments about what that freedom means.”

While some of Black’s graduate students initially suggested inviting Herzog to UT, Black was the one who requested the funds from the Distinguished Visiting Scholars program and got in contact with Herzog.

“Our application was approved and we invited her,” Black said, “and she very delightfully accepted our invitation and after (today) the rest will be history.”

Planning for Herzog’s lecture started as far back as March, when Black’s graduate students first approached her about inviting Herzog.

Part of the reason it took so long for Herzog to arrive at UT was due to Herzog’s already packed schedule.

Black said that Herzog’s lecture could have occurred earlier this semester except that her schedule only permitted her to arrive this week.

“Professor Herzog is an extremely busy person and

she’s all over the world giving talks all the time,” Black explained. “So we were very lucky that she was able to kind of squeeze us into her schedule.”

Black expects that anyone attending the lecture will be greatly informed and entertained, citing Herzog’s ability as a gifted lecturer.

“She is a really wonderful speaker,” Black said. “Very engaging, very funny, very charming and obviously brilliant. I think this is the kind of lecture that could appeal to lots of different people.”

One of those people could be Jennifer Dobbins, a senior in policital science.

Dobbins finds the topic very interesting.

“It’s a very provocative topic and something I would want to learn more about,” Dobbins said. “It’s not something you hear about in your normal history class.”

Jennette Alexander, sophomore in education, also thinks Herzog’s lecture would be fascinating.

“There’s a lot of, frankly, filth in the media and everywhere nowadays,” Alexander said. “Modesty is sort of dead, so is any form of decency really in music and clothing and just the way people act in general. So I think it would be interesting to hear (Herzog) analyze all of that.”

The lecture is part of the “Distinguished Visiting Scholars in the Humanities” series. It is free and open to the public.

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News Editor RJ Vogt

CAMPUS NEWS MAKEOVER continued from Page 1 The viewing party was hosted by Kristin Farley and Tearsa Smith, both WATE News anchors, and began with their behind-the-scenes coverage of the hard work that went into the house with their “6 Around Town” program, which aired on “Good Morning Tennessee.”

Gregory, who did not get

the chance to meet the Watson family, or the crew, since they were sleeping while she was working, said she appreciates the work The Restoration House does.

“I am very passionate about women’s issues, and I think it is very important to help working single mothers support themselves and their children while also aiding them in becoming engaged citizens of the community. I feel it was necessary to help the Watson family with their

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housing situation so that they can further their mission with The Restoration House,” she said.

Mayor of Knoxville Madeline Rogero attended the viewing party, and in her speech to the crowd she stressed the importance of community values.

“I’m proud to be mayor of a city (that’s) willing to sacrifice so much to help its own,” Rogero said. “Knoxville has a tight knit community, we’re a welcoming community and

we support each other, we’ve shown it time and time again and I saw this spirit of giving and helping others being demonstrated during this ‘Extreme Makeover’ build.”

Gregory, who volunteered from 2 to 8 a.m., mainly worked on grouting rock walls, removing trash and construction scraps from the inside of the house and moving building materials. She said if she had another opportunity, she would volunteer, even with the harsh weather.

“Very rarely does one have the opportunity to participate in a large-scale service project which benefits such a deserving family,” Gregory said. “It was a really unique experience to be part of such a large production that was directly benefiting members of the Knoxville community. They are such a deserving family, and everyone involved in the building process was so excited to be able to help them out.”

Rogero said that the

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Hundreds of people honor Daniel and Mandy Watson in a Thanksgiving parade as part of the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” on Jan 10.

Sometimes the trails were built through heavily trashed areas, said Carol Evans, executive director of the Legacy Parks Foundation.

“It’s not a trail for a trail’s sake. It’s a trail for the purpose of making the community a better place,” said Zavisca.

Considering the nearly 50 miles of existing greenways in Knoxville, Zavisca could be right. Construction and ongoing maintenance of the paths and trails around Knoxville has helped to clean up messy areas, and even the watershed to an extent. “(The) Ijams and Ross Marbles trails needed a lot of cleanup when they were put in,” said Evans.

The initial construction helped to clean those areas, and the people who now use the trails regularly are generally conscious of removing their waste. Some of this environmental awareness comes from engaging the local community in maintenance projects.

Although the bulk of maintenance responsibility is left to the Knoxville Department of Public Service, and more specifically to the horticulture, construction and facilities divisions, the department has a limited staff and often works with volunteers.

“The more help we can get, the better,” said David Brace, deputy director.

The city provides materials and support to the volunteers, and the volunteers help with a variety of projects that can include painting bridges and installing riprap rock, said Brace.

Volunteers include church groups, residents, initiatives such as “Keep Knoxville Beautiful,” and organizations like AmeriCorps, Legacy Parks Foundation and the Appalachian Mountain Biking Club (AMBC).

The AMBC is one of the most involved volunteer groups. Not only does the club maintain trails, it is often involved in trail-building projects. The club attends trail-building schools and staff personnel rely on the AMBC for expertise, said Evans. The biking club had a major hand in the design and construction of trails along the South Loop.

By volunteering in the natural areas, peo-

“Extreme Makeover” project had the full support of the city, and since the house was built in January has seen the positive effects it has had on The Restoration House and the entire community.

“This project showed our strength, determination and dedication to help others, and I was honored to be a part of it,” Rogero said. “Tonight I am proud for the nation to see what we can do when the Volunteer state and Knoxville come together.”

ple in the community may help to further reduce the amount of trash in the creeks and rivers around Knoxville as well. Most of the litter getting into the watershed is not being thrown by people using the greenways, but comes from passing cars, and is usually fast food related, said Brace. Since people are interacting with the water by being on the greenways, it makes them more conscious and they may be motivated to educate others or clean up.

“Why do people like Knoxville?” asked Brace. “You look out your window and you’ve got green.”

In addition to the environmental and health benefits that the greenways promote, there is little crime.

“Our greenways have been amazingly safe,” said Brace.

Carol Evans said that “interestingly, crime rates on the greenways and trails are less than at shopping malls.”

With the crime rate so low, there is plenty of room for many activities along the trails and greenways, including Knoxville’s “Urban Annual Adventure Race,” guided hikes at Ijams, trail runs with the Knoxville Track Club and group bike rides with the AMBC. When the weather is good, there could be up to 100 people on the ride, said Evans.

Knoxville’s greenways already connect different areas of the city and county that other cities do not necessarily have.

“I think from a greenway connection standpoint we are in great shape compared to Chattanooga or Asheville,” said Brace.

Evans added that Chattanooga and Asheville have done a better job of promoting their greenways, but that Knoxville has more, and that they are more accessible.

Additionally, she said that people from Chattanooga would say Knoxville has more potential because of its proximity to the Smoky Mountains.

The initiative to connect Knoxville to the Smoky Mountains will extend the local greenway system and connect regional communities. Supporters say it will provide miles of extra space for recreationists and could help local economies while promoting a better quality of life for those who live in the surrounding communities.

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Knoxville plans to expand the local greenway to connect to the Great Smoky Mountains.

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Students light candles during a vigil for the “Transgender Day of Remembrance” outside the UC on Nov. 20. “Transgender Day of Remembrance” memorializes those who have been killed by hate-based violence.

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Kid Rock album proves average Kayla Lingerfelt Staff Writer Kid Rock’s ninth album, “Rebel Soul,” features his signature themes of American patriotism, hometown pride and the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.

The album’s first single, “Let’s Ride,” is a patriotic song about the lives of soldiers who are, in the words of Kid Rock, “Trained to kill baby, that’s what we do/And programmed to bleed red, white and blue.”

Kid Rock’s hometown pride runs as deep as his patriotism. “Detroit , Michigan” is another hometown tribute, which is common on Kid Rock’s albums.

The song boasts Michigan’s famous legends such as Henry Ford, Aretha Franklin and Eminem. And just in case people from other places need to feel a twinge of their own hometown pride, Kid Rock gives shout outs to other cities such as Memphis, New Orleans and New York City. The song is catchy, but the lyrics are basically just a list of cities and local celebrities, which comes across as a boring version of Kid Rock’s previous songs with similar themes.

Breaking away from more wholesome themes, “Rebel Soul” also features songs

such as “Cocaine and Gin” and “God Save Rock ‘n’ Roll” that document the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle.

“Cocaine and Gin” is a slow, reflective song about partying and the sorrowful place it can leave you. The lyrics “The cocaine and gin’s got me spinnin’/Left in the old lost ‘n’ found” are telling of the washed-up ends to a fastpaced life.

“God Save Rock ‘n’ Roll” is a slightly more uplifting rock ‘n’ roll song about a man who went from touring the nation in a second-hand van to having a garage filled with Cadillac DeVilles.

Most of the album has a country-rock feel, a major change from the rap influences he used in his early days as an artist . S ome songs do mix genres though, such as “The Mirror,” which is a sad, heartfelt song with techno beats.

Kid Rock is a storyteller, honing in on his deep ties to his American roots, but many of his stories have been told and retold on his previous albums. The same topics of partying, traveling and being a “rebel soul” are repetitive, but they’re more comfortable than boring.

“Rebel Soul” may not be groundbreaking or especially notable, but it’s a good, enjoyable album.

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Kid Rock’s ninth studio album, “Rebel Soul,” uses his blend of hip hop, blues, soul, country and southern rock in a 14-song LP.

Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ shows different side of legend Luke Cottam Staff Writer Steven Spielberg’s mammoth new film project, “Lincoln,” exceeds the realm of the biographic flick and ventures bravely into the virgin territory of historical political commentary.

With a critical inward gaze, “Lincoln” focuses more on the triumphs and shortcomings inherent in American democracy than the frequently caricaturized heroism of America’s 16th president. In so doing, Spielberg poignantly exposes the reality of the struggle to abolish slavery in the throes of the Civil War and creates a hero frequently absent from

American textbooks: a fundamentally human Abraham Lincoln.

Cast in the title role, Daniel Day-Lewis’ performance is awe-inspiring. From physical likeness to verbal draw, Lewis is an uncanny, pulsing incarnation of Honest Abe, equipped with a yarn for every occasion and a smile capable of propping a nation’s collective decency. He is all at once a family man, conflicted idealist, savvy politician and story-teller. In the film, his heroism and bravery develop through his resilience, rather than through overt action or grandiose public declaration. Lincoln’s determination to change the world is seen clearly and continually in Lewis’ eyes.

Cast as Mary Todd Lincoln, Sally Field masterfully cultivates Lincoln’s historically misunderstood spouse. Lost in the shadow of her husband’s legend, Field articulates the psychological toll paid by Mary Todd Lincoln in the final stages of the Civil War. Her dedication to her husband is a triumph paid for with constant internal struggle.

Field wears the weathered expression of a dedicated spectator, wholly invested in her husband’s cause.

The film’s storyline meanders through the struggle to pass the 13th Amendment in the House of Representatives by highlighting the contributions of lesser known historical figures. As Thaddeus Stevens, the outspo-

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“Lincoln,” a historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg, focuses on parts of Lincoln’s life and the 13th Amendment.

ken passionate Republican representative from Pennsylvania, Tommy Lee Jones is wonderfully witty, sharp-tongued and passionate. As Secretary of State William H. Seward, David Strathairn is resolute and focused, the perfect right-hand man to Lewis’ Lincoln.

In the end, Lincoln is about the triumph of humanity over prejudice and the frequently redundant processes of democracy. It illuminates the healing capacity of the human spirit and weighs the unfathomable cost of the pursuit of moral justice. For anyone who recognizes the founding virtues of the United States government or simply identifies as an American, this film is a must-see.

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Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to suggest a change in policy that would address an issue that I feel needs to be considered by the university.

The issue I feel we need to raise awareness toward concerns the laundry in the dorms. I believe that students shouldn’t have to pay to do their laundry. I feel that the cost of laundry should be included in the housing costs. Our housing costs cover the electricity for our rooms and the water we use in the bathrooms and showers. Why can’t it also cover the electricity and water for the washers and dryers? Especially since we have to supply our own laundry detergent. I understand that the school doesn’t want to pay for unlimited use of their services, but the students are already paying for things necessary to provide the service.

If the laundry services were free, students could save money each month. On average, I do laundry twice a week. That’s $1.25 for my wash cycle of colored clothes, $1.25 for my load of white clothes, and then another $1.25 to dry my clothes. Occasionally I’ll have to do two dryer cycles. So on average, that’s roughly $10 a week if I do laundry twice a week. With four weeks in a month, that’s $40 a month just on laundry. I don’t always have to do laundry twice a week, so $40 a month maximum. With about 4 months in a semester, you’re talking $160. That’s quite a chunk of money for just laundry. When you think about it, it’s like paying two separate fees for electricity and water.

The cost of living in my dorm, Hess Hall, is $2650 per semester, or $5300 per year. Surely there’s enough money in that payment that could cover laundry for students, especially considering how many students there are in the dorm. Laundry is a living necessity, and I

feel as if the school should waive the fees for it. To me, it’s unfair to the students to have to pay for something that is as necessary as laundry. It’s almost a monopolized system, too, because it’s the only place to do laundry on campus. I know some people who will just wait to do their laundry until they go home on the weekends and whatnot. Not everyone can do that though. I understand the reasons for laundry being priced and all, but it’s an amenity that should be included with the fees charged to live in the dorm.

If laundry were to become free, students could then have that money to spend on other things around campus, or even just in the Knoxville area. This could help to stimulate the cash flow and economy in the area, especially if the students use that saved money to purchase items through the university. This would also make the university seem more appealing, too. It’d be a unique option that not very many schools have to offer. I did some research and found only a handful of schools that waived the fees for laundry. Of course the costs are factored in elsewhere, but for it to not be an additional fee on top of all the others would be nice. It would be more appealing and look better for the school. This change could potentially help UT become ranked higher. It could help us get into the Top 25 list. That could do some great things for this school. I really think that a small change such as my laundry suggestion would really please a great deal of students and their paying parents. I know my parents would appreciate it. Small changes and improvements can go a long way in the end. I hope the university will see the good behind this and really consider changing how the laundry situation is at present.

— Braden Burns is a freshmen in logistics.

He can be reached at bburns13@utk.edu.

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Dooley deserves university’s thanks The Fourth Branch by

Eric Dixon I hate losing. Tennessee is a nationally elite football program, and losing seasons, let alone losing games, are not something I’m okay with. Playing in the SEC Championship every December may not be a moral imperative, but it’s dang near close.

I’ve been following Tennessee Football for more than a decade and was even fortunate enough to watch in-person as those fated goal posts came down at the close of the 1998 Florida game. Like other Vol fans, I’m starved for wins. Big Orange Country is chomping at the bit for anything to subdue victory withdrawal, and if Dooley can’t put “W’s” on our record, then changes need to be made. That being said, let’s not forget the laudable things Dooley did for the program.

Above all, Dooley reminded us of who we are. In many ways, Dooley delivered to this school a lost identity of institution with as much integrity as grit.

As an SEC coach who knew very well he needed to produce wins quickly, Dooley took some calculated risks from the beginning. In his first two years as coach, Dooley chose to sign and recruit players he believed possessed not only raw talent, but also a sense of integrity. Talent and integrity are, by no means, mutually exclusive, and there’s something to be said for the argument that Dooley placed a high price on character because he needed players that he knew wouldn’t get arrested after their freshman year.

Still, there’s something to be said for publicly developing a program around integrity and honor and focusing your recruiting efforts around those values. I think Lane Kiffin, for example, would argue that there’s some unnecessary risk involved in not ignoring everything but talent when virtually every other coach in

the league is doing it.

Every head coach says that both character and talent are important characteristics to have in a player, but only the most naïve fans actually believe that coaches seriously take this into account. In some ways, Dooley was different. He did something remarkably simple, yet so undeniably needed. He created a program that helped his athletes develop into respectable individuals, not just All-Americans. The Vol for Life program simply needed the will to be established.

So, as you ponder our coaching prospects over the next month or so, consider the fact that even for Vols, wins aren’t everything. They can’t be. The lives and prospects, as well as the integrity of student athletes, are on the line, and that has to count for something too.

Few can deny that Dooley changed the program. He was by no means perfect and he had his share of misconduct, but the demeanor was totally different under Dooley’s leadership.

Let’s not forget that at the outset of this year, Dooley went as far as to kick Da’Rick Rogers, the best receiver in the SEC the year prior, off his team. For all his losses, Dooley knew how to make the right decisions. Despite all his talent, Rogers had a terrible attitude, and if he wasn’t going to respect his school and himself, then Dooley didn’t think he deserved to set foot in Neyland.

I want a coach that can win, but I also want a coach that actually has a sense of integrity.

Tennessee had forgotten what that looked like.

Thankfully, Dooley was able to remind us what it means to put academics and honor on the table with beloved football.

Dooley’s legacy is that, at these lowest-ofmoments, we must take seriously the notion that football isn’t everything. Other things have value too, and if lives are made better along the way then I’ll stand behind my coach.

With his brains and his character, I’d honestly trust Dooley to choose his successor as much as I’d trust Hart. If Dooley’s proven anything, he’s proven that he’s a Volunteer.

— Eric Dixon is a senior in philosophy. He can be reached at edicon4@utk.edu.

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This column was set to run last Wednesday, but unfortunately The Daily Beacon did not print that day. However, we can strive to be thankful every day, not just on Thanksgiving.

As I put my list together, I realized that the things I’m thankful for fall into a several broad themes. In sharing what I’m thankful for, I hope that you too can identify aspects of your life that you appreciate. And now, to my list: Family: I am thankful for the people that have supported me throughout my life. Without my mom and dad, Donna and David Tipton, I would not be half of the man I am today.

My two older brothers, Spenser and Taylor Tipton, are the best siblings I could have ever asked for. Even Leonard and Punky (my cats), Raphael and Oscar (my fish), Katie (my sister-in-law), and Mannie, the angry chinchilla, all contribute to make my life a better place. Without these people (and pets), my life would be severely lacking in compassion, comfort, and joy.

Friends: I am thankful for those whom I have shared experiences with along the way.

My friends Daniel Hamm and Matthew Bettis have known me for quite a while, and know how tough it is to be my friend at times. For sticking with me over the years, I am thankful.

Even my new or growing relationships have a high value in my life. I am thankful that during this semester I met Matt Culbert, Casey Martin, Amy Veracco, and Rachel Webb. They are my awesome Microbiology buddies who provide me with both academic support and comic relief. Last, but certainly not least, I appreciate my girlfriend, Victoria Knight. She provides the compassion and support that few others can give, and for this I am exceedingly thankful. Also, her 21st birthday is on Novem-

ber 27th and she wants me to wish her happy birthday in a column, so here it is.

Work: In today’s world, having a job is something to value. Currently, I am in two working environments that have turned out to be blessings. First, I am involved with the United Residence Halls Council here at UT and could not ask for a better executive board to work with. Promoting community on campus seems like more fun than work, and the relationships I build through it will last a lifetime. I also do research in the Center for Environmental Biotechnology on campus, and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

My coworkers Alexandra Lynn and Jun Wang have grown to be two of my closest friends.

My supervisors, Dr. Melanie Eldridge and Dr. Michelle Connolly, serve as incredible academic mentors, and I am thankful to get to work alongside such professionals.

Opportunities: We live in a country where we have the ability to vote, choose our careers, go to school, receive fast and advanced medical care, watch TV, take hot showers, drink clean water, enjoy football games and type columns on laptops. The list goes on and on. We are so isolated from the rest of the world that it is easy to forget all of the liberties that have been afforded to us. We are so far removed from times of strife that we do not understand what it means to fight and die for these liberties. People from around the world still flock to the United States. That’s why it is known as the land of opportunity.

I am thankful for the freedom that has been afforded to me.

Please, this holiday season, consider what you are thankful for. If needed, let the people who are responsible know how you feel. Gratitude often puts things in perspective and allows us to have a greater grasp on the world around us. In today’s society, a little appreciation goes a long way.

— Hunter Tipton is a senior in microbiology.

He can be reached at jtipto10@utk.edu

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

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Assistant Sports Editor Austin Bornheim abornhei@utk.edu

Manziel, Te’o battle for Warlick’s roster knee deep in talent Heisman supremacy ‘Well-rounded’ Simmons looks to continue strong start

Austin Bornheim Assistant Sports Editor With the college football regular season all but over — just a few teams have their final regular season games this week — the Heisman Trophy race is down to basically two men.

Freshman quarterback Johnny “Football� Manziel of Texas A&M and senior linebacker Manti Te’o of Notre Dame.

In my opinion there is an excellent argument for both players, and I believe both are deserving of the prestigious honor. But as with most things in life, there can only be one winner. So let’s look at the resumes.

For Johnny Football, he has the gaudy numbers and precedent on his side. Manziel has put up unbelievable numbers — 3,419 passing yards and 24 touchdowns and another 1,181 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns. Those 4,600 total yards are more than both Tim Tebow and Cam Newton amassed during their Heisman seasons of 2007 and 2010, respectively. Let’s be honest, that’s just ridiculous.

The guy’s a freshman and he’s doing this in the SEC — the strongest conference in college football. The knocks on Manziel’s Heisman hopes are that he is a freshman and his team has two losses. But Manziel was able to lead his Aggies to victory over the juggernaut that is Alabama

on national TV, crushing the Crimson Tide’s title hopes — if only for a week.

As for Te’o, he is the defensive leader of the No. 1 team in the country. His seven interceptions are good for second best in the NCAA, and for a linebacker that is pretty impressive. His defense has only allowed a startling 10 touchdowns in the red zone, which in an era of high-powered offenses is incredible. For Te’o, his Heisman moment came this past week as his Fighting Irish went into the Coliseum and beat USC. The Golden Domers sealed the win with a goal line stand that is sure to go down in Notre Dame lore. The knock against Te’o is that he is a defensive player. He doesn’t get seen as much as an offensive playmaker and it’s easy for a linebacker to get lost in the mix.

When the decision is made in New York, I believe that Te’o is the one who should walk away with the hardware.

Nothing against the amazing season Manziel has had, but like Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said, “If a guy like Manti Te’o is not going to win the Heisman, they should just make it an offensive award.�

Manziel will have at least two more opportunities to bring home the award. Te’o has had a superb season, he is the face and playmaker of the defense, and his team is going to play for a National Championship.

He’s made game-changing plays — see his interception against USC — and the Notre Dame defense has stood strong in crunch time again and again this year.

John Stewart

Contributor The Tennessee Lady Vols (4-1) will play host to the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders (4-1) tonight as both teams are looking to get on a roll during non-conference play.

The Lady Vols are coming off a 90-37 victory over Alcorn State. Tennessee had six players in the game in double figures led by junior guard Meighan Simmons with 12 points. Simmons attributes the well-rounded scoring to their knowledge of each other’s strengths and weaknesses. “With our assist-to-turnover ratio, that right there says it all,� said Simmons. “In the beginning, we didn’t have that manyy assists. We had

more turnovers than assists and something about us is that we’ve learned to play together.�

The Lady Vols will have to play together in order to beat a tough Middle Tennessee side that is coming off a 72-45 rout of Louisiana-Lafayette.

Junior forward Ebony Rowe is averaging a double-double with 19.8 points per game and 10.2 rebounds per game.

The Blue Raiders have two more players averaging double figures in scoring. Senior guard Kortni Jones has 17.4 points per game and senior forward Icelyn Elie has 15 points per game. The good news for the Lady Vols is that they are the only consistent scoring options for the Blue Raiders. Sophomore forward Cierra Burdick and freshman

center Bashaara Graves need to have good defensive performances in order to shut down the Blue Raiders’ inside scoring.

The Lady Vols have been working more on the defensive side of the ball during practice. Head coach Holly Warlick said that the focus has been playing good defense and then trying to score in transition. “We’re putting them in position to get good looks and scoring off our defense,� said Warlick. “That’s what I want.�

Senior guard Taber Spani found her shooting touch against Alcorn State. Spani has struggled with shooting the ball so far this season, and she said she knows the team looks for her to shoot well.

“I’ve had a rough few games just with my shot and I’ve been trying to get back in rhythm, so it was nice to feel it going,� said Spani.

The Lady Vols will need to be in midseason form as this game is a tough test before the four game gauntlet they will face in December. Senior guard Kamiko Williams had a good game against Alcorn State and Simmons said she thinks that she is capable off that all the time. Williams finished the game with 9 points, 4 rebounds and 4 steals. “That’s something that we’re going to need from her when we play Middle Tennessee, North Carolina, Texas, Baylor and Stanford,� said Simmons. “We’re goingg to need her no matter what.�

Lady Vols gear up for MTSU

— Austin Bornheim is a senior in journalism and electronic media. He can be reached at abornhei@utk.edu

• Matt Casshore/ US Presswire

Scott Fields

Staff Writer Coming off a lopsided 90-37 win, the No. 16 Tennessee Lady Vols (4-1) basketball team is looking to continue their winning ways this week. “I think from day one, our first game, we understood it’s one game at a time. When you lose your first game to UTC, a solid team, and then from then on we’ve just really focused on one game at a time,� said head coach Holly Warlick. “You look at our schedule; it is a bit crazy, but it is what it is. There’s nothing we can do about it, it’s a challenge, it’s about competing, getting ready mentally and physically.�

Since dropping the season opener against Chattanooga, the Lady Vols have dominated the competition by winning four straight games. They have beat two top 25 teams in Georgia Tech and Miami, while ultimately dismissing their two non-ranked opponents, racking up 191 points while only allowing 85 points to Rice and Alcorn State. “We can’t just wear ‘Tennessee’ across our chest and expect to win, we have to

go out there and give it our all in order to win,� said junior guard Meighan Simmons. “That’s just one thing with us, with our upperclassmen, we’re just trying to encourage the younger girls and remind them it’s not going to get easier as the season goes on, it’s just going to get more and more difficult. You’re going to feel drained every once in a while, but you have to push through everything.�

On offense they are relying heavily on Simmons, who is second on the team averaging 14.6 points a game; she is only second to fresh-

man Bashaara Graves, who’s averaging 16 points a game.

Graves has stepped up after the Chattanooga loss to join fellow freshman Andraya Carter in a starting role.

Carter currently leads the team in three-pointers averaging .429 beyond arc while making 6 of her 14 shots. “Not really worried about me scoring, I’m just trying to get wins and be out here with my team,� said Graves. “I just wanted to come in and do my best, do my part and just work hard. I didn’t know how much I was going to contribute, but I just knew I wanted

to play my best.�

On the defensive front, Graves has played a big part in the rebounding game with 35, and sophomore Cierra Burdick added 33 of her own. However, it’s sophomore Isabelle Harrison who is putting up the best numbers of the season so far with 41 rebounds and 11 blocks through the first five games.

Tennessee is set to host Middle Tennessee State (4-1) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and No. 22 North Carolina (6-0) at 1 p.m. at Thompson-Bolingg Arena.

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