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Monday, December 2, 2013
Issue 68, Volume 124
Students clean up Neyland Stadium after games Online Editor Nearly 98,000 screaming fans packed into Neyland Stadium naturally produce a lot of excitement, noise and Volunteer Spirit – and trash. Facilities Services is now experimenting with a more economic methods of cleaning the stadium due to the high cost of hiring a professional service. Julianna Burchett, junior in environmental sciences and SGA senator for the College of Arts and Sciences, explained that a contractor previously used by the university would charge $8,000 per game, more than most stadiums, professional or collegiate.
“There are a lot of student organizations on campus, such as the Alternative Break Groups, that have to fund-raise for their trips or have to raise money to send people to conferences,” Burchett said. “If you have ever tried to fundraise any kind of money, then you know that receiving a guaranteed $500 is a pretty big deal.” Logan Terheggen, a member of Students Promoting Environmental Action in Knoxville who also interns with the Office of Sustainability, agreed with Burchett, adding that cleaning up the stadium helps students feel more responsible for their campus.
• Photo courtesy of Julianna Burchett
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Robert Fischman, sophomore in nutrition and member of the Outdoor Program, assists in the cleanup of Neyland Stadium on Nov. 24.
See CLEAN UP on Page 2
UT seniors end careers on high note, defeat Kentucky 27-14 Lexington, Ky. – Following the 14-10 defeat at the hands of the Vanderbilt Commodores on Nov. 23, the Tennessee Volunteers hopes of a bowl game were washed away. But even with the season-long goal of playing in the postseason gone, the Vols still looked forward to the challenge of finishing the season on a strong note and creating momentum heading into the offseason. When it was all said and done, the Vols did just that as they defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 27-14 inside Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday night. “We talked about needing to be 1-0 for our football program moving forward with our offseason strength and conditioning program, with recruiting, just momentum going into spring football,” head coach Butch Jones said. “I thought our kids really
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showed up and played winning football.” The Vols opened up the game with a 37-yard kickoff return from junior wide receiver Devrin Young, which set the offense up with solid field position on their own 40-yard line. Two plays later, senior running back Rajion Neal bounced a run outside, sprinted down the Kentucky sideline and 60 yards later, found paydirt. The rushing touchdown did more than just give the Vols an early 7-0 Tennessee senior running back Rajion Neal sprints down lead – one that they would the Kentucky sideline for a 60-yard touchdown run during not relinquish throughout the Vols’ 27-14 win against the Wildcats at Commonwealth the course of the game – Stadium on Saturday. it also pushed Neal over the 1,000-yard mark for potentially being a 1,000-yard good. the season; a milestone no UT rusher. “I was like, ‘Man, I just “It was well-deserved for those player had accomplished since cannot go in here and not get guys up front and on the perimMontario Hardesty in 2009. these 10 yards,’ but to get it eter that helped me out all year.” “It was on my mind all week,” the way we did and to keep the Neal was far from the only Neal said on his thoughts of momentum that we had, it felt senior to take center stage in
Tennessee’s victory, however. Defensive end Corey Miller recorded 4.5 sacks, breaking the Tennessee record held by Reggie White, and the offensive line – comprised of four seniors – was instrumental in the Vols ability to rack up 417 yards of total offense. The offensive explosion came one week after the measly 237 total yards the Volunteers were able to scrap together in their loss to the Commodores. “They mean so much to our football program and they’ve been through a lot,” Jones said in reference to the seniors. “We’ve chronicled it every week and to be able to get a victory on the road was very fulfilling to see that happen for these kids. Like I said, they’ve been through so much. “They’ve been remarkable in terms of buying in and doing everything we’ve asked of them,” Jones added. “To get this victory was very special to them.” See FOOTBALL RECAP on Page 6
Annual ‘Christmas Carol’ production Impact, SAA set puts newfound twist on classic play to merge in 2014 Contributor Many have read or seen a production of Charles Dickens’ classic story “A Christmas Carol.” For the seventh year in a row, the Clarence Brown Theatre brought the story to the stage. This production has become a tradition at the theatre due in part to its popularity, but also due to the fact it is still deeply relevant today. As the Christmas season approaches, seeing the tale of a man who has forgotten the true joys of the holiday season rediscover what Christmas is about is the perfect addition to the holiday festivities. Within seconds of the production beginning, the audience was transported back to the 19th century.
year’s production is anything but a repeat, featuring several new contributions to costume, set, lighting and sound designs. These changes didn’t distract from the message of the story. Instead, they served to enhance and intensify the world of the play. The set was redesigned to create a more functional space for the actors to move and work in, as well as to better accommodate the number of scene changShelton Tison, left as es in the production. Like Tiny Tim, and David previous years, the quick Kortemeir, right as Scrooge, perform in scene changes were made the Clarence Brown possible through the use of Theatre’s “A Christmas moving pallets that brought the furniture and props onto Carol.” the stage smoothly. This is From there, they were particularly important, as it taken through the tale of provided an uninterrupted Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey flow to the story that kept to redemption. the audience’s focus. Though the script may be the same as last year, this See CHRISTMAS CAROL on Page 3 • Photo courtesy of Clarence Brown Theater
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Emilee Lamb Assistant News Editor As of Jan. 1, student philanthropy organization, Impact, will be absorbed by the Student Alumni Associates to create a single group which will give more attention on university fund-raising. “UT alumni have some of the poorest donation rates in the SEC, and Impact was founded on the idea that much improvement can be made if UT students are educated on the importance of giving back before they graduate,” Zach Luze, senior in finance and former SAA Projects Chair, said. Impact will bring its philanthropic goals to SAA, adding a new function to the 32 year-old alumni relations organization. “At first I was pretty skeptical,” Maya Wimmer, junior in economics and Impact member, said. “I didn’t want Impact’s mission to be lost in translation. But after speaking with other Impact members, I’m excited for the change.
UNITE has managed to hold its own, so Impact should [not] be any different.” Luze agreed that the changes bring a mix of reactions from members of Impact. “Impact members were, not surprisingly, a bit taken aback at first,” Luze said. “They are the founding members of Impact, and are very attached to what they have worked so hard to build. However, once they were assured that Impact’s mission will still be very much alive within SAA, I believe many became more comfortable with the idea.” Because Impact is a young organization, formed only a year and a half ago, many of those affected by the merger appreciate the attention the SAA name will bring to the group. “Not everyone knew about Impact, but SAA is a name that everyone recognizes,” Wimmer said. “This merge will propel the visibility of Impact.” See MERGE on Page 2
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Vols start cold, finish hot in Bahamas Staff Report The Te n n e s s e e Volunteer men’s basketball team cruised to a 82-63 victory against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday to claim fifth place in the Battle 4 Atlantis at Paradise Island, Bahamas. An offensive assault highlighted by junior forward Jarnell Stokes’ third double-double in as many days – scoring a seasonhigh 21 points and grabbing 10 rebounds – and freshman guard Darius Thompson’s careerhigh 16 points allowed the Vols to finish their Thanksgiving weekend in the Bahamas on a strong note. Tennessee got off to a hot start and carried it throughout the game, shooting over a 50 percent clip in both halves and finishing the day going 25-for-47 (53.2 percent) from the floor. The offense was aided by the team’s ability to take care of the basketball as UT committed only eight turnovers and mustered just one in the first half, which helped the team jump out to a 43-32 lead at the break. The quality offensive showing was a welcomed sight for the Vols, who just two days prior were unable to get anything going on that end. In their opening game of the tournament on Thursday, the Vols shot a meager 34.9 percent from the field which included a 3-for-21 night from beyond the arc. See B4A on Page 6
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