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Kylie Hubbard Editor-In-Chief The Daily Beacon

Zenobia Armstrong Student Advertising Manager

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Letter from the Editor

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Letter from Dean of Students Shea Kidd Houze

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A Hidden Gem: Ray’s Place Offers More than Just Hot Meals

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A Look Back: UT Alumnus on College Journalism

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Anna House

All Vol Cheese Serves Classic Cheeses, Offers Student Growth

Student Layout Manager

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Campus Community Finds Self-Help Through Online Platform

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Letter from the 2019-2020 SGA Executive

Elizabeth Ledoux, Kinsey Johnston

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Donde Plowman Shares Her Plans as Ninth UT Chancellor

Advertising Production Artists

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Janice Wilson Brings Positve Outlook to UT Students

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Tennessee Basketball Bonded by Faith as Chapter Ends

Jerry Bush

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Buyout, Faith led Barnes to Stay at Tennessee

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Harper Looks to Cement Own Legacy in Return to Knoxville

Director Office of Student Media

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Four Players That Stood Out in Orange and White Game

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Projecting Tennessee’s Offensive Depth Chart for the Upcoming Season

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RecSports Offers Ways for Students to Stay Healthy, Compete

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A Letter from Mayor Madeline Rogero

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Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Provides Plethora of Opportunities

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Maker City: Printmakers Find Good Fortune, Collaboration in the Scruffy City

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A Day at McKay’s

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Crossword Puzzles

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Pet-iquette: 5 Tips to Raise a Pet in an Apartment

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The Social

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The Hive

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Packing 101: Tips to Make Packing a Breeze

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Letter from the Editor Hello! My name is Kylie Hubbard and I am a senior studying journalism… and I’m ready to graduate!

Catch me walking across the stage in December.

BUT as much as I am ready to graduate, I am over the moon to be Editor-in-Chief again this fall, carrying over from all the fun I had as EIC during the 2018-2019 school year.

A little bit of background on me: my mom went to UT which pretty much persuaded me to come to UT to study graphic design. Graphic design was A LOT harder than the hobby designing I’d done back home (shoutout to all you graphic design majors), so I quickly shifted gears to journalism.

Found the Beacon, found a home and now I am so fortunate to be Editor-in-Chief and have the opportunity to bring the news to light for you.

As a senior looking back on my time at UT, I can say one thing for sure: it flew by. I think I blinked and watched the last three years of my life disappear.

However, they have been some of the most memorable of my life, and some that have defined who I am as a person.

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My advice to you would be to let these years at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville mold you.

As a freshman, I stumbled into and out of graphic design by the end of my first semester and fell head over heels for the School of Journalism in 2017.

That semester led me to the Daily Beacon. Which led me to assistant news editor, news editor, editor-in-chief, an internship, a job and, what matters the most to me, connections.

These connections have molded me into something that I think can be pretty successful after my time on Rocky Top. Build your own community and these people will build you up.

You’re on Rocky Top now and we’re happy to help.

I look forward to helping share the stories of the UT community with you and your peers. It’s my only mission through this position to share what you want and what you need to know.

Kylie Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief

GET A HEAD START ON LAW SCHOOL WITH THE 3+3 PROGRAM Quinlyn Zandi always knew she wanted to go to law school.

At her freshman orientation, she was excited to learn about UT’s 3+3 Program—an accelerated B.S./J.D. program that gives UT students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree at UT in only six years.

The 3+3 allows students begin law school their senior year and the credits they earn count towards both their law degree and their bachelor’s degree.

Through conversations about the 3+3 Program, Zandi learned she could not only accelerate her career goals, but also save money.

“I was able to save a year of tuition money and the Hope Scholarship transferred with me during my first year of law school, which was a huge relief financially,” she said.

Interested students enroll in the pre-professional programs major with a pre-law concentration offered by the College of Arts and Science. Students then will take the LSAT during their sophomore year and apply for admission to the UT College of Law during their junior year.

“I was both excited and scared to start law school my senior year of college,” Zandi said, but “my 1L year was amazing because my classmates and I went through all of the challenges of our first year of law school together.”

In May 2019, Zandi completed both her undergraduate degree and her first year of law school.

“This program has allowed me to achieve my dreams of pursuing a legal career more quickly than I thought,” she said. “The University of Tennessee College of Law is an incredible community and I am so proud to be a part of it.”

To learn more, visit law.utk.edu/3plus3

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Letter from the Dean of Students Dear Students, Welcome to Rocky Top! My name is Shea Kidd Houze or as many call me, “Dean Shea,” and I serve as your dean of students. Just a year ago, I was sitting in a similar spot, transitioning to a brand-new place from southern Mississippi. I had nervous jitters, wondered if I would fit and hoped that I would be successful. Since that time, I have made UT my home, finding friends and building connections that I never thought possible. While we are in different spots in life, my hope is that you, too, will find this to be a place where you will find your fit, especially during this period of transition.

At Tennessee, we are committed to cultivating an environment where students feel they matter and belong. When I think about these two words, I consider them to be extraordinarily important for new students and families. When we feel that we matter, we feel significant, validated and that our personal stories have meaning, and when we belong, we feel comfortable in our own skin and connected to a larger community. Both mattering and belonging are essential to your success in college, and we want to tap into these while you are here.

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Being a Volunteer involves a lot of orange, tradition and pride and it is so much more than that. The Volunteer Creed states, “one that beareth a torch shadoweth oneself to give light to others,” and this statement grounds our values as a campus. We are leaders, we serve one another, and we are solving real-world problems in our community. We are about action.

Whether in the classroom, your residence hall, in a research lab or in the community, creating an inclusive campus requires all of us.

I am excited to meet each of you and your families throughout the summer and look forward to connecting with you when you arrive in the fall.

Go Vols,

Shea Kidd Houze, Ph.D. Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students

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A Hidden Gem: Ray’s Place Offers More than Hot Meals Students can choose from P.O.D. markets for snacks and meals, fast food places like Chick-fil-A and Panda Express, and dining halls like Stokely dining and PCB in Pres Court.

However, there is one spot on campus that could be compared to a hidden gem, tucked away on top of the Hill, next to Ayres Hall and under South College that not many students know about: Ray’s Place.

“It’s pretty hidden, it’s kind of like one of those places you just gotta kind of find really,” Tyler Sundstrom, freshman in aerospace engineering, said.

Ray’s Place, locally owned and managed by Raymond “Ray” Joel Mowery, is a casual, quaint restaurant cafe that provides Southern homemade style food for many of the science and engineering students, as well as those who find themselves on the Hill.

The atmosphere within Ray’s place is always friendly, even the door’s sign beckons passersby with “Ray’s Place. Come on in.” The staff on hand, which includes Mowery’s son and daughter, greet each individual with a smile as they help serve food.

Mowery prides himself with not only serving UT students in a friendly atmosphere, but also providing UT students an opportunity to work.

“My biggest thrill and I mean that … you may have noticed that there’s four young ladies in there, working behind the counter. Those are all UT students,” Mowery said. “I will not hire anybody to work for me that is not a UT student. I’m dedicated to UT.” And when students eat at Ray’s Place, they can expect fresh food and a hot meal, for a reasonable price. Students can get sandwiches made on the spot, a hot meal plate where they can choose from up to seven entrees and five or six sides, cookies, snacks, fresh made coffee and iced tea.

Mowery has been in the business for 65 years, starting out sitting behind a cozy counter within his snack shop.

“I started, I walked in behind my ... counter and my little, cozy snack shop, that’s all it was … I didn’t even have water in it to where I could even make coffee or anything like that,” Mowery said. “But for a 16-year-old boy, it was heaven.”

Mowery’s business is a State Department of Human Services’ program and was established under the Randolph Sheppard Act of 1936 which made it a priority for local states to help visually handicapped people operate businesses on federal property.

When Mowery joined the program in 1954, there were only 27 facilities in the entire state of Tennessee, Mowery’s being the 27th. When Mowery went three years ago to attend a statewide convention held for all the vendors to get together, there were 221 vending operators.

“It’s a win-win situation with me. I’ve got my family and my second family is you students here at UT,” Mowery said. “You all have accepted me and taken me into your campus life, and one of the biggest thrills I have and this happens quite more than you think, is when one of you all walks in that door and says, ‘Ray, Ray I made a 94 on my test this morning!’ That tickles me to death.”

Mowery said he can’t imagine retiring from the hilltop anytime soon and will continue to dedicate himself to making Ray’s Place a place for UT students.

“I feel like God has blessed me with this situation,” Mowery said. “So as long as I’m physically able to do it, I plan on being right here and dedicating myself … to give you students the best food that I can.” written by Gabriela Szymanowska, 2019 Photo Editor

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A Look Back: UT Alumnus on College Journalism Sex Week, comment threads and campus controversy — these are just a few of the topics that a UT alumnus remembers from his time at the “Daily Beacon.”

But more importantly, he remembers what he learned about journalism — and what it means for our school, careers and society.

R.J. Vogt, once a writer and editor at the the “Daily Beacon,” flew across the world to report in Myanmar.

After a year as a reporter and a year as an editor, he returned to the United States because of the country’s growing problems with media censorship. Now, he writes about Americans’ access to justice for legal news agency Law360.

Vogt, a 2015 graduate, worked his way to prominent media positions and credits his work at the “Daily Beacon” as providing a foundation for his professional life, especially because of its student-led structure.

“It’s a really good experience to make editorial decisions as a staff without ‘adult’ oversight,” Vogt said.

“It’s a good experience for the real world.”

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pendent, which allowed Vogt and the rest of its staff to tackle controversial subjects.

During the temporary defunding of Sex Week, a campus event spotlighting sex education, Vogt wrote an editorial in support of the program. However, Vogt recalled feeling an implicit pressure to shy away from risky topics.

“That can be a challenge, to not steer clear of controversial things and to cover those things. It can be very easy to just write about games and student fashion and lectures, but you have to focus on the newsworthy.”

Vogt found no shortage of controversy in Myanmar, where he tried to interpret current issues for an audience unaccustomed to the free press. He believes that journalists should inform their audience by interpreting current events — especially now, when both information and misinformation can be spread at the tap of a screen.

“Nowadays, journalism is about interpreting what’s going on. In a country like Myanmar, where they had no freedom of the press for fifty years, people don’t always know what’s going on,” Vogt said. “It lets the same things happen again. If you don’t have a good foundation for journalism, it’s hard to have a

good foundation for democracy.” written by Val Lick, 2018-2019 City News Editor photo courtesy of R.J. Vogt

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All Vol Cheese Serves Classic Cheeses, Offers Student Growth Orange and white are the staple colors of UT and its cheese.

Orange Game Day Sharp Cheddar cheese combined with white Checkerboard Mild Cheddar, Torchbearer Jalapeño Cheddar and Smokey’s Smoked Gouda make the popular All Vol Cheese available for purchase through the Food Science department on the Ag Campus.

All Vol Cheese is an extension of the UT Creamery, which closed in the fall of 1989 due to financial constraints. The creamery was responsible for the production of milk and other dairy products along with distributing those products throughout campus. UT renovated the closed creamery into the Food Safety and Processing Building, completed in 1998.

Food Science and Technology brought part of the old creamery back to campus in 2013 to help raise awareness of the department and its mission of providing “hands-on learning opportunities for students” and providing “funds for student programs,” according to the UT Institute of Agriculture’s website.

The old creamery’s renovations made bringing it back difficult, and now the department is looking to build a new facility to return it to campus.

According to food science accounting specialist Jessica Black, the creamery has made progress and is waiting on equipment like a cheese press and the appropriate licensing. The goal is to produce cheese, ice cream and yogurt in the new facility.

For now, the cheese is produced by Sweetwater Valley Farm.

Partnering soon after the 2013 decision to bring back aspects of the UT Creamery, UT reached out to John Harrison, owner of Sweetwater Valley Farm, for their cheese needs.

Harrison purchased the farm with his wife in 1987.

Eleven years later, the pair made their first vat of cheese.

“My goal was to make good cheddars,” Harrison said. “I took a little bit of heat for doing that but I wanted to make good cheddars because that’s what people eat here.”

The farm produces upwards of 400,000 pounds and 25 different flavors of cheese each year, with sharp cheddar, buttermilk, farmer’s cheese and fiery fiesta being the most popular. A new cheese is thought up each year and this year it’s taco flavored.

Harrison said. “I’m a cheddar person so my favorite cheese would be a good cheddar.”

Graduate student in food science Melody Fagan, spent time as an intern with Sweetwater Valley Farm.

“I did not anticipate how much hard work (it would be) and I began to appreciate obviously what a lot of cheese producers go through every day,” Fagan said.

“It’s not for the faint of heart but it is definitely very rewarding.”

The most rewarding part for Fagan was witnessing the process from start to finish.

“Yes, I can do that in my kitchen, but it’s not nearly as exciting and it’s not on such a scale and it’s really not the same type of product,” Fagan said.

And for Harrison, that’s what makes his farm unique.

“What makes us unique is we have the cows and we do the farming and we grow the feed and we produce the cheese,” Harrison said. “We’re all the way from farm to table.” written by Kylie Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief

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Campus Community Finds Self-Help Through Online Platform TAO Connect, founded by Sherry Benton in 2012, provides interactive and educational modules through structured programs 24/7, while also providing a companion app with practice tools that can be used daily.

Benton, who has over 25 years of clinical and research experience in counseling and psychology and college mental health, founded the program after serving as the director of counseling services at a large, public university. While at the university, Benton saw a waitlist problem for students to see counselors and knew the “counseling center was never going to hire its way out of this supply and demand problem.”

“We needed a paradigm shift that would completely change how counselors provide psychotherapy,” Benton said. “Other countries had experimented with online educational modules with very short video-conference or telephone contacts with a counselor.”

Seeing that the U.S. hadn’t tried a similar model, Benton decided to test the model at her counseling center. Benton’s TAO Connect is now partnered with about 130 universities in the U.S., along with companies and private practices. As of mid-March, 250 UT students and faculty had utilized TAO Connect, according to UT Counseling Center’s Director

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of Clinical Services and Associate Director Judi Gibbons.

TAO Connect uses a screening measure to help a participant find the program to benefit them the most and a progress measure helps to track improvement. Five different tests — depression, alcohol and drug problems, anxiety, trauma and chronic pain — make up an anonymous self-screening tool to help direct users to self-help tools or suggestions to see a health professional.

“Anyone could benefit from at least some part of TAO Connect,” Gibbons said. “TAO provides both basic skills (relaxation and communication) and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for issues like depression and anxiety.”

There are two ways that a student or faculty member can utilize TAO Connect once using their UT email and password to create a TAO account: either by a therapist assignment to enhance in-person guidance between sessions or as a completely self-guided experience.

Self-guided sessions offer students a suite of digital behavioral tools with the option to use the TAO Connect app in conjunction with a therapist or counselor.

“This gives everyone on campus the ability to exercise the skills and techniques they learn through their sessions with a counselor, but on their own time,” Benton said. “Each person is different and requires different solutions for their needs.”

Benton said she has witnessed first-hand students who are waitlisted and observed that by the time most receive services, they may have lost a semester to stress. For this reason, Benton said the reward of TAO Connect is “partnering with universities to provide another vital resource for the betterment of college students.”

“I’m thrilled we’re able to help college students access behavioral health tools at any point of the day, no matter how busy they might be,” Benton said.

Students experiencing a mental health emergency or who have a concern about another student’s mental health can contact the counseling center at 865974-2196 during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or can call 865-974-HELP after hours, weekends or holidays. written by Kylie Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief

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Letter from the 2019-2020 SGA Executive Hey, new VOLS! Our names are Natalie, Isaac, and Emerson, and we are serving as your Student Government Association President, Vice President, and Student Services Director, respectively.

We wanted to be among the first to welcome you to Rocky Top! This place has become home to us over the past few years, and we can’t wait to help it become home to you, too.

In Student Government, there are many opportunities to get involved, and we want to make sure that we are always doing work that will benefit your experience here on campus.

We are here as a resource for you, whether you have a question about where something is located on campus, how to use your meal plan, or our favorite spot for lunch on the strip. You can always reach us at sga1@utk. edu, and feel free to stop by our office any time in the Student Union, room 174!

If you want to get involved in SGA, we have a few ways you can do that. As a first-year student, you can apply to be part of First Year Council. First Year Council provides an opportunity for students to make an early impact here at UT, with primary emphasis on leadership development, writing legislation, and student programming for your fellow peers. If you have any questions specific to First Year council, feel free to reach out to Isaac at sga2@utk.edu.

Another way you can get involved is through our Student Services Committees of which there are eight to pursue your interests and meet other like-minded students! These committees allow for direct involvement on campus and through your efforts, can improve our campus community. If you have any questions specific to Student Services, feel free to reach Emerson at sga3@utk.edu.

Below are our committees: • Government Affairs • Academic Affairs • Technology Affairs • Health and Wellness • Diversity Affairs • UT Traditions • Environment and Sustainability • Smokey’s Closet To get involved with SGA, or learn more, head over to our website, utksga.utk. edu, and fill out our interest form. If you have any questions, please email us at sga1@utk.edu. Even if it’s not with SGA, we encourage you to get involved on campus! Check out VOLink to see all the organizations that UT has to offer and find your home on campus.

Welcome to campus and we can’t wait to have a great year with you!

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Donde Plowman Shares Her Plans as Ninth UT Chancellor On a sunny, warm day, the brightness followed Chancellor-elect Donde Plowman, as administrators, faculty and students welcomed the ninth chancellor to UT on May 6.

“I’m excited to get back to Rocky Top,” Plowman said. “Now is time for all of us—faculty, staff, students and the leadership team—to roll up our sleeves and get to work, to getting this great campus to the next level and serve this state in even more profound ways.”

Previously, Plowman held a faculty position at UTK in the Haslam College of Business where she led the management department from 2007 to 2010, serving as department head for two years.

At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Plowman operates as the second administrative position for the campus and oversees academic affairs, student affairs, the Office of Research Economic Development and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

She served for more than six years as the James Jr. and Susan Stuart Dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln before becoming executive vice chancellor. During Plowman’s time at the university, the college increased enrollment by 35% in six years, added 70 new faculty and created new academic programs, including the College of Business Honors Academy, the Clifton Strengths Institute and other student services.

Plowman was at the forefront of a fundraising campaign that raised nearly $150 million, including $84 million for a new building that opened in August 2017.

Also during that time, the college moved rankings from No. 72 to No. 45 in the US News & World Report rankings of undergraduate business programs.

ty, I’ve tried very hard to make the most of it and I’m proud of the things I have been able to accomplish,” Plowman said. “There’s still plenty of things that I wish I had done, but I’m thrilled about what will happen here.” written by Kylie Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief & Gabriela Szymanowska, Staff Writer photo by Gabriela Szymanowska, 2019 Photo Editor

Plowman was confirmed to replace Interim Chancellor Wayne Davis on Friday, May 3, after a special Board of Trustees meeting. When looking at candidates, Board of Trustees Chair John Compton said he considered the three c’s: competency, character and culture.

“In all three of those she got an A plus,” Compton said. “Her character and values of servant leadership will serve us well.”

In addressing the UT community, Plowman emphasized recent accomplishments by the university, such as high graduation rates, first-year retention rates, record year of Fulbright scholars, record year of fundraising and a second Rhodes Scholar in five years. Plowman also shared her interests in further relationships, such as with the Oak Ridge National Library.

“I am excited to get here and work on strengthening those relationships further.

We have a great partnership with the Oak Ridge National Lab that allows us to do work that advances science and technology and literally improves the world,” Plowman said. “Let’s leverage that to touch more lives and provide even greater service.”

Continuing a level of greater service, Plowman added that she’d like to build on the $1.7 billion economic impact UT has on the state.

“For me, being a Volunteer means serving our communities and bearing the torch for others. It means committing to excellence for our students, our faculty, our staff and our alumni, and for the people of Tennessee,” Plowman said. “We’re going to think big and accomplish great things together throughout this campus and for our state.”

Growing up as a Methodist minister’s kid, Plowman said she’s humbled by her selection, knowing that her parents “would be very excited to know about this.”

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Janice Wilson Brings Positve Outlook to UT Students If you’ve ever eaten at the Fresh Food Company, then you’ve likely encountered the smiling face of Janice Wilson.

Wilson has worked for Vol Dining Services for 25 years and can be found swiping students in at the Stokely cafeteria’s cash register.

Wilson was originally born in Montgomery, Alabama, and her family moved to Knoxville during the Civil Rights movement because of her father’s work.

She has remained in the Volunteer State ever since.

Wilson didn’t originally want to work in food service. She graduated from what is now South College with a degree in office management. However, she said that her heart wasn’t in office management. She preferred working with people and after becoming caretaker for her parents, she felt a calling to be a caregiver.

Starting her work with UT Dining in 1994, Wilson has built a reputation as someone with a comforting presence and bright demeanor that both her colleagues and customers praise.

you in and makes sure you have a good day. I knew she was a bright star. I could just tell by her presence and the way people responded to her,” Whitener said. “Mrs. Janice just has a reputation for taking you underneath her wing. With a smiling face, she made sure you were going in the right direction.”

Describing her day, Wilson said that she comes to UT in the morning, sits at the Stokely register and tries to get into a good mindset for the day.

“Most of the time, when I come in in the morning, I put my music on and I get myself ready for the day.

You have to, you know. The day’s going to be great no matter what you gotta face,” Wilson said.

Wilson said that this positivity is intentional, describing her desire to ensure that students feel comfortable and welcome.

“I want to be that person a child (can) be comfortable enough to feel they can come confide in when they’re having problems. I want their day to be good.

College students have it rough enough,” Wilson said.

Ethan Whitener, Wilson’s colleague at Vol Dining, described her inviting demeanor and outlook.

She went on to say that she wants students to know that there are always people who care about them wherever they are.

“She has that exciting personality that kinda draws

“I want to lift their spirits, make them have a good

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day (and) feel good. Somebody’s out there that can listen to what they’ve got going on. Somebody cares.

Even though you’re not at home, there’s always somebody there that cares,” Wilson said.

Even though she has brought joy to many UT students, Wilson said that the energy and spirit of the students are the only reason that she is in such a positive mood. The students’ spirit is her favorite part of working at UT. “Y’all lift (my spirits). Y’all are the reason that I am in the spirit that I am. Y’all’s energy keeps me going, and I appreciate that,” Wilson said.

In the end, Wilson hopes to better connect with the thoughts and stories of modern day youth.

“A lot of people my age forget that we were young once. I try not to forget that. I try to be as understanding as I can to what y’all are going through,” Wilson said. “That’s the secret. Never forget where you came from. Never forget that you were young once.” written by Ben Winiger, Staff Writer

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Tennessee Basketball Bonded by Faith as Chapter Ends The mood in Tennessee’s locker room following March 28’s NCAA Tournament loss to Purdue was never going to be normal.

Heartache comes with defeat—particularly when it means the end of a chapter. For seniors Admiral Schofield, Kyle Alexander, Brad Woodson and Lucas Campbell, it marked the end of a collegiate career.

There’s not an adjective that’s potent enough to describe the elation of winning a Sweet 16 game or the despondence of losing one. Towels covered the dejected expressions worn by the Vols in the locker room.

Head coach Rick Barnes tried to hold back the tears.

Then he did something familiar—something routine.

He brought his guys to the middle of the locker room and led the team in the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer. Faith was a backbone of Tennessee’s identity all season.

“There’s not going to be another team like this,” junior guard Jordan Bone said. “The way that we

support each other. The way we express our love toward each other. The way we love the Lord together, man. It’s something you can’t break. I’ve never been part of a team this close.”

Alexander, the Vols’ starting big man, knows about faith.

ebbs and flows were part of what made his collegiate experience so memorable.

“God has definitely blessed me,” Schofield said. “I can’t be sad, I just gotta be appreciative. I always dreamed of being here, and God gave me everything I asked for and more.”

Some would say he took a proverbial leap of faith to even attend Tennessee. The Milton, Ontario, native only received interest from smaller schools, along with UT, before eventually committing to play for Barnes.

Back in November, Tennessee’s season was just getting started and the Vols were finding their identity on the court.

However, for a pair of players, one of the biggest moments of their career happened.

Alexander and Jordan Bowden were baptized, cementing an identity off the court.

“The way it worked out for me personally, it was like I wasn’t supposed to be here, but God put me here,” Alexander said. “Just how everything worked out for me to be at the University of Tennessee. God put me here for a reason, and I think I understand that reason.”

Alexander topped off his career by averaging 7.3 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game during his senior season. He doesn’t give himself credit, though.

“The relationships that I’ve built, the people that I’ve been able to influence,” Alexander said. “It’s just unbelievable. And it’s really just truly a blessing. The season was just a blessing. I can’t thank God enough and show him enough appreciation for what he’s done for me these last four years.”

Tennessee’s furious rally against the Boilermakers, one that resulted in a three-point lead at one point, eventually came up short in overtime.

Yet as Schofield sat in the locker room postgame for the final time, he embraced the ups and downs. The

“Me and Kyle grew faithfully (this year),” Bowden said. “We got baptized together.

He meant a lot to me.”

As time passes, some might remember the Vols’ loss to Purdue. Others might remember the vibrant personality of Schofield, the humble approach from Alexander or the contagious energy of Campbell and Woodson.

Schofield will remember the connection—one super-glued by faith—he had with his coaches and teammates.

“We’ve been through a lot together. Ups and downs.

Lot of highs in the end,” Schofield said. “Each one of these guys made me better as a person and as a player. I’m very appreciative and I’ll never forget them.

I’m always here for them and I know they’re always here for me. We have a bond that will last forever.” written by Blake Von Hagen, 2018-2019 Sports Editor photos by Caitlyn Jordan 2018-2018 Photo Editor

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Buyout, Faith led Barnes to Stay at Tennessee The deal was nearly sealed and signed on the dotted line. Rick Barnes, on the advice of his longtime financial advisor, was set to become the next head coach at UCLA. The lure of bringing a storied program back to relevance to cap off his career was enticing.

Barnes then prayed on the decision long and hard, asking that he be guided in the right direction.

That’s when the negotiations stalled and the veteran coach saw the writing on the wall.

“I believe God made it very clear through many people that I’m supposed to be at Tennessee,” Barnes said. “And it really goes above and beyond the basketball program.”

While Barnes and Tennessee basketball experienced unprecedented success on the court this season, it’s the relationships he and his wife have established in the community that weighed on his mind so much.

Turns out that Knoxville doesn’t make it any easier on the commercial side of the bargain, either.

Countless restaurants offered Barnes free food ‘for life.’ The Tennessee Smokies and Knoxville Ice Bears both brought forth season tickets. While oblivious to the countless propositions at the time, Barnes’ love for East Tennessee goes beyond any signature eatery.

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“I’m in love with this community and I’m in love with this state,” Barnes said. “I think we have a lot of great things going on this town and I want to continue to make Knoxville one of the greatest places to live.”

$56 to send him to the Campbell College Basketball Camp, the oldest in the country. His reasoning behind it? Wooden was going to be there, along with NBA legend Pete Maravich.

It was the offer that Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer and interim president Randy Boyd put together that was the most enticing, however.

“It was the fact that I’ve got so much respect for UCLA basketball and what it meant to me growing up” Barnes said. “That was really the sole reason that it all got started.”

A former coach himself, with a plethora of experience in college athletics, Fulmer’s mindset from the beginning was to out-bargain UCLA. If the Bruins were going to steal Barnes from the Vols, it would not be easy.

Was there a chance that Barnes was ready to head west? Absolutely. Had the buyout negotiations not flamed out, Barnes confirmed that he would have been addressing the media in Southern California instead.

“We weren’t going to let anybody come in here and buy our coach without putting up a great fight,” Fulmer said. “We weren’t just going to let him go away.”

Despite a lucrative counteroffer from Tennessee’s administration, the North Carolina native constantly kept an open mind in terms of what each decision would mean for him and his career. Barnes’ decision rested on faith and financial terms.

A historian of the game, Barnes grew up idolizing the late John Wooden, who coached the Bruins to 10 national championships and 12 Final Four appearances before his retirement in 1975.

He also gained a lifelong fan in Barnes who, despite growing up thousands of miles away from UCLA’s campus, greatly admired the program.

When Barnes was in eighth grade, his family spent

“It has to make sense from a financial standpoint,” Barnes said. “We just couldn’t work it out with the buyout in terms of what was going to be that part of it.” written by Cory Sanning, 2019-2020 Sports Editor

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Harper Looks to Cement Own Legacy in Return to Knoxville The comparisons will undoubtedly persist.

As long as Pat Summitt’s statue stands prominently across the street from the court that bears her name and as long as the crystal trophies sit on the shelves, anyone who takes the Tennessee women’s basketball head coaching job will be compared to her.

Holly Warlick knew it. Kellie Harper knows it.

The standard that Summitt set in her 38 seasons as the face of women’s college basketball isn’t lost on Harper, because she lived it. For four of those seasons, Harper had a hand in helping Tennessee claim consecutive NCAA National Championships in 1996, 1997 and 1998 as a point guard.

The lessons she learned during her time under Summitt’s tutelage as a player carried over into her own coaching career -- a career that lead her back to Knoxville on Wednesday where she was introduced as the Lady Vols’ third head coach in the NCAA era of women’s basketball.

“I hope that Pat Summitt is smiling down today,” Harper said at her introductory press conference. “I think about her often. I think it’s important to say, ‘I’m not here to try to be Pat Summitt.’ I’m here to be Kellie, who learned from Pat Summitt.”

For Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer, the man tasked with finding a coach who could restore the Tennessee program to the days when it was the exemplification of the game of women’s college basketball, hiring someone with a deep-rooted connection to both Summitt and the university was crucial.

“It was essential,” Fulmer said. “That was immediately told to me. I was a bit in the mindset of ‘we need to find the best coach, male or female.’ In our search, it became clear that a (former) Lady Vol would be great. Kellie knocked it out of the park.”

For Sparta, Tennessee, native Harper, the road from Lady Vol player to Lady Vols head coach was full of its own ups and downs. After graduating from Tennessee in 1999, Harper began a 19-plus year career in coaching as an assistant at Auburn between 1999 and 2001 and then down the road at Chattanooga for four seasons under then-head coach and current NC State head coach Wes Moore.

caught the eye of a major Power Five program in NC State.

The Wolfpack enjoyed two NCAA Tournament berths during Harper’s four-year stint, including six wins against top 25 teams in that span. After a 26-23 career mark in ACC play, Harper was let go by NC State following the 2013 season.

Less than a month later, Harper landed on her feet in Springfield, Missouri, where she was given the job to revive another program that had a taste of glory in the not-so-distant past, Missouri State.

As life does, the experience of being fired taught Harper more about herself, both as a coach and a leader. According to Harper, the lessons learned at NC State were applied at Missouri State and will be applied again at Tennessee.

Only days into the job and the whole idea of it is still surreal for Harper.

The successes that Harper played a part in at Chattanooga landed her her first head coaching job at Western Carolina where she helped lead the Catamounts to four postseason finishes, three of which came in the NCAA Tournament.

“I’m so excited to be home,” Harper said. “When you give everything you have to a program and you have this opportunity, it’s indescribable and extremely special. I’m just ready to get to work.”

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Four Players That Stood Out in Orange and White Game Tennessee fans got their first look at the 2019 Tennessee football team on April 13, as it took to the field for the Orange and White Game, the team’s annual spring exhibition. Given the setting, both recognizable and fresh faces were given a chance to showcase their abilities.

Jarrett Guarantano It should be considered a good sign that Tennessee’s incumbent starter is among the players that stood out, despite a poor start. In the first quarter, he completed just two passes for seven yards, and was sacked twice.

He picked it up in the second quarter, exploding for 134 yards through the air with two touchdowns, completing 10 of his 18 pass attempts. He showcased a nice combination of strength and accuracy on a 52-yard bomb to Marquez Callaway.

“I think there’s a couple of throws that I wish I had back,” Guarantano said. “I think the offense pushed the ball very well when we were going fast-paced.”

He led the White Team to a 21-3 victory, ending the day with 198 yards and four touchdowns, leading all three quarterbacks in both categories. He also took home MVP honors, his second consecutive year doing so.

Jaylen McCollough With the departure of both Todd Kelly Jr. and Micah Abernathy due to graduation in the offseason, the Vols have some depth to make up in the back-end of the secondary. Though Nigel Warrior is likely to reassume a starting role, the other spot is still in the air.

Reid did well, matching up against the first team offense. He led all defenders in tackles with 10, eight of which were unassisted, more than doubling Bituli’s three tackles. He also showcased decent coverage skills, breaking up a Guarantano pass intended for

True freshman Jaylen McCollough certainly made his presence known while playing on the second team defense. He led the White Team in tackles with seven, the second highest mark for both teams.

He was freshman quarterback Brian Maurer’s worst nightmare. In the third quarter, he skied to pick off an errant throw by Maurer, and returned it 32 yards to the seven yard line.

“As far as spring ball goes, I only ever remember him intercepting one ball in 14 practices,” Pruitt said. “He’s got the ball skills. He’s a smart guy… He’s a guy that we’ve just got to continue to grow.”

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He was the only linebacker to get credited for a pass breakup.

Jauan Jennings Jauan Jennings had a decently productive 2018 sea-

son, posting 438 yards and three touchdowns. Given the fact that he missed that entire offseason due to injury, and those numbers look a little better.

Now, after a full offseason of practice, he looked like the Jennings of old in Tennessee’s spring game.

He caught five passes on eight targets for 57 yards and two touchdowns. He was the only player with a multi-touchdown outing.

He had one of the offensive highlights of the game, catching a seven-yard touchdown pass while falling backwards on a fade route, while draped in coverage, in the second quarter. written by Will Backus, 2018-2019 Asst. Sports Editor photo by Caitlyn Jordan, 2018-2019 Photo Editor

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Projecting Tennessee’s Offensive Depth Chart for the Upcoming Season With spring practice now over, the Tennessee football team will not have official practices again until the fall. However, spring gave the coaching staff a good look at the team, and some conclusions can be drawn.

Quarterback The quarterback position may be one of the easiest to predict. Incumbent starter Jarrett Guarantano returns to the program for his redshirt junior season, and it’s almost certain he will resume his duties as the starting quarterback.

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Projecting Tennessee’s Offensive Depth Chart for the Upcoming Season continued from Page 19 Ty Chandler and Tim Jordan will likely get the lion’s share of carries, like they did last season. Jordan led the team in carries, while Chandler led the running backs in total yards from scrimmage.

Behind those two, freshman early enrollee Eric Gray should see a lot of work. Though he spent most of the spring sidelined with an injury, the coaches have all sung his praises. He’s a versatile back with a style of play similar to Chandler’s.

Sophomore Jeremy Banks should factor into the rotation as well, though not as prominently, after an up-and-down freshman campaign.

Wide Receivers The wideouts are Tennessee’s most veteran position group, with six upperclassmen. Marquez Callaway and Jauan Jennings, both seniors, are shoe-ins for starting roles. Jennings got most of his work in the slot this spring, and he’s healthier than he has been in a couple of years.

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Junior Josh Palmer should start out-wide opposite of Callaway. He started eight games last year, and was named the offense’s most improved player following spring practice. He’ll give the passing game a legitimate deep threat.

Jordan Murphy, Brandon Johnson, and Tyler Byrd are other veterans that should factor into the rotation, though they likely won’t start.

Tight ends Tennessee’s tight ends were almost invisible last season, combining for just 225 receiving yards. The leader of that group was Dominick Wood-Anderson, with 140 of those yards, and he’ll be number one on the depth chart again this year.

He’s a good mix of size and athleticism, and though he didn’t flash in the passing game, he’s a solid blocking tight end and fits Pruitt’s mold. Behind Wood-Anderson, Jackson Lowe, another early enrollee, should see a lot of early run.

Lowe flashed in Tennessee’s spring game, despite fumbling away a long pass, and he got a lot of run starting with the second team. Austin Pope is another name to watch there, despite his struggles last year.

Offensive line Like seemingly every year, the Vols’ offensive line struggle last season, and it was plagued with injuries. There is some hope this year, though, with some veterans returning, and promising newcomers joining the program.

Freshman Wanya Morris got a lot of run of left tackle, and will hold the one-spot there come fall. Beside him, Jahmir Johnson will likely start at left guard, given that Trey Smith will be unable to return.

Brandon Kennedy was granted a medical redshirt last year after tearing his ACL, and he’ll resume his role as starting center. Ryan Johnson would be the next man up if Kennedy gets injured once more.

Johnson could hold down the right guard spot as well, though K’Rojhn Calbert should hold that position, allowing Johnson to focus on playing center.

While there’s a few options at right tackle, Darnell Wright, Tennessee’s capstone signee in the 2019 class, will enroll this summer, and should have the starting spot there when the preseason rolls around.

Marcus Tatum will be the next man up there, having held that position last year. written by Will Backus, 2018-2019 Asst. Sports Editor photo by Caitlyn Jordan, 2018-2019 Photo Editor

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RecSports Offers Ways for Students to Stay Healthy, Compete UT’s RecSports department focuses on keeping students fit and engaged with exercise and sports while in college. The programs vary, with offerings ranging from intramurals to outdoor adventures.

RecSports offers plenty of programs and opportunities for students to stay fit while at UT. TRECS, UT’s massive recreational facility, houses a large amount of exercise equipment, places to play sports and more. According to RecSports’ website, TRECs main fitness area has “over 80 pieces of cardiovascular and over 100 strength training stations, which includes a variety of selectorized and free-weight equipment.”

Along with TRECS’s extensive lineup of equipment, the facility also houses multiple basketball courts and an indoor track. Outside sits the student aquatic center, which includes two Olympic-size swimming pools, showers and lockers, and fields nearby used to play sports including flag football and soccer.

“We feel RecSports’ fitness initiatives serves the campus community as a ‘stress relief’ resource, and to build social engagement,” RecSports Fitness Program Tee Ezell said. “The fitness program serves as a way for students to get involved, develop friendships, relieve stress, and to be a part of an upbeat and inspiring atmosphere.

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“All RecSports’ staff strive to provide creative and positive outcomes for our participants.”

The major fitness programs that RecSports offers students are for personal training and group fitness, as well as wellness. The group fitness initiative includes over 100 classes, ranging from fusion, yoga and battles ropes each semester. The personal training program is a paid service that pairs students with one-on-one instructors.

Free fitness assessments are also provided by RecSports during the year’s two semesters.

“Friendships have been formed as a result of participation in our fitness programs and individual health and well-being have improved as a result of our program offerings for participants,” Ezell said. “Our fitness programs have been designed to provide our participants with the time they need for ‘self-care.’”

For those looking for a more competitive sports experience while at UT, intramurals may be the answer.

RecSports hosts 50 annual individual and team intramural sports ranging from basketball to soccer to flag football to softball and just about everything in between. Tournaments are held throughout the year

for various sports, with some featuring “seasons” that go from the “regular season” all the way to the championship game.

Intramurals also offers employment opportunities for students. RecSports hires students for multiple jobs including keeping score of intramural games, officiating them and supervising the sports as they are played.

Mario Riles, program director for RecSports’ intramural division, said that the purpose of intramurals is “to provide an outlet for students to participate in organized recreational activities in a fun, competitive, and safe environment.”

“Participation in intramural sports can be an integral part of a student’s well-being,” Riles said.

“Some of the positives/benefits include opportunities to be physically active, great way to network and meet new people, excellent leadership opportunities, amazing stress reliever, and chance to just have fun.” written by Tyler Wombles, Managing Editor

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Mayor Madeline Rogero Hello, and welcome to the University of Tennessee and Knoxville!

It is my honor as Knoxville’s Mayor to greet you from the pages of On Rocky Top. Together, UT students, faculty and sta generate a creative and dynamic energy that is crucial to Knoxville’s status as a thriving, livable city.

City government has long collaborated with the University of Tennessee on projects that beneďŹ t city residents both on and o campus. Recently, we completed a $25 million streetscapes project on Cumberland Avenue, which has resulted in a safer, more attractive and more commercially robust area for entertainment, dining and shopping. Since the reconstruction began, we’ve seen about $200 million in private investment and more than 1,400 new residents move into the Cumberland Avenue Corridor.

The City is proud of our downtown and Market Square, just a short hike from campus, as well as our greenway trails system, which oers multiple connections to the UT campus. The many trails and parks in the 1,000-acre Urban Wilderness are easily accessible to campus as well.

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Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Provides Plethora of Opportunities Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness entails 1,000-forested acres of land around the south waterfront of downtown Knoxville. The historic preservation initiative is promoted by Legacy Parks Foundation and allows many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.

“What we try to accomplish is to do maintenance, find problem areas and fix those wet spots on the trail or areas that need a little attention or re-route,” AMBC President Wes Soward told WVLT. “We’re basically just trying to create access to trails, and Hiking more trails for obviously mountain bikers, but also There are more than 50 miles of natural surface trails hikers, runners and everybody else that wants to get within Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness that provide outside.” hiking opportunities for nature-buffs.

Bikers can stop for restrooms and water breaks at Most of the trails are multi-use, meaning they are Ijams Nature Center and Ijams Quarries. comprised of crushed rock or packed dirt, but some connector trails are on paved streets or greenways.

Swimming Some of the most popular foot traffic-only trails can Several quarries in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness give be found at Ijams Nature Center. Other popular trails swimmers the chance to take a dip in the water. are found at Fort Dickerson Park, Anderson School and Mead’s Quarry.

The Fort Dickerson Quarry is encapsulated by tall rock cliffs and can be accessed from the Augusta Mountain biking Quarry. Mead’s Quarry Lake is a swimming area that A majority of the mountain biking trails in the Urban is set apart with rope and buoys. There is also a floatWilderness are multi-use trails, which means bikers ing a dock. Lifeguards are not present at any of the share them with hikers and runners. quarries, so swimmers must swim at their own risk.

There are three dedicated downhill trails for advanced mountain bikers, including a 12.5-mile loop that takes riders past five signature destinations.

The Appalachian Mountain Bike Club, a non-profit organization, assists with trail maintenance, and provided aid during the record rainfall around Knoxville in February.

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According to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness on the Legacy Parks Foundation website, “the vision is to expand Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness to fully connect the recreational, cultural, and historic assets from Alcoa Highway on the west, to the Head of the Tennessee River at Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area on the east, and to I.C. King Park on the south.”

No motorized vehicles are allowed on any of the trails in the system. Multi-use and downhill trails are the only two types of trails in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness.

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Maker City: Printmakers Find Good Fortune, Collaboration in the Scruffy City As the sun rises on Knoxville, reflecting light off the Sunsphere in every direction, makers rise. Printmakers North, East, South and West get their presses ready, their designs sketched and their pencils sharpened. It’s time to spend the day turning a hobby into a profession.

This is printmaking in the Maker City.

When Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero saw the maker movement livening the city of Knoxville, she appointed a council to support the Maker City Initiative in 2016. The initiative offers makers the opportunity to learn from experts and each other.

After becoming an official Etsy Maker City in September of 2016, it just made sense to embrace the Maker City name, according to Marand Vandergriff, creative director of the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center and support staff member for the Maker City Initiative.

“Kind of like Nashville is the Music City, we’re looking to make Knoxville known as that perfect place to be a maker.”

Popular Mechanics magazine released its top 25 Maker Cities on Jan. 28, naming Knoxville one of its favorites.

“That’s a piece of national recognition that we’re starting to be put on the map along with some other

cities in Tennessee,” Vandergriff said. “I think that’s just a testament to the strong creative culture that we have here in Knoxville.”

minds to work on its close to 40 magazine publications and, according to former Whittle employee Belcher, most of them never left.

Pioneer House owner Julie Belcher garnered national attention last month as well. Named one of Vogue’s 2019 influencers, Belcher and her partner, Phil Rupp, dabble in screen printing and vintage western wear.

“There’s always been a really wonderful, creative community here, and over the years I think it’s just grown,” Belcher said. “Even the offspring of those people that were that creative community are now the young people that are starting their own little businesses and having Etsy shops and really getting encouragement from their parents to be part of creative culture.”

“We just decided that a lot of the ... embellishment of the Western outfits like rhinestones and beautiful chain stitching and floral designs or bright colors and the flashiness kind of would have went with the printmaking that I did,” Belcher said. “We decided to expand that part of our store a little bit more.”

Belcher, who has owned a printmaking shop on Gay Street for 20 years, specializes in relief letterpress printmaking, using the technique to produce custom work, linoleum cuts, wood cuts and antique typography. The past few years, Belcher has turned to monoprinting, making each piece unique as opposed to duplicating the same piece for consumption by multiple people.

The maker scene has changed since 1998, Belcher said, citing Whittle Communications as a turning point for the creative maker movement in Knoxville.

When Whittle Communications called Knoxville home in the ‘80s and early ‘90s, it drew in creative

Belcher herself has been an inspiration to many, referencing new businesses she has had the opportunity to mentor. “(I’m) trying to pass along the knowledge that I have to a new generation of people.”

“It’s just a wonderful, creative community, and it’s inclusive of people sharing their ideas and trying to help one another succeed in entrepreneurship or whatever form their business is,” Belcher added.

“There’s so many types of creativity that try to help others succeed.”

Jacks Avenue co-founder Logan Higgins agreed with the sentiment, citing the numerous hands and minds that have helped him and his wife succeed in their continues on page 28

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Maker City continued from Page 27 first year of printmaking.

“If it was a more dog-eat-dog type culture, then no one would answer (our) questions without either sending us huge bills or just refusing to answer.”

Combining his love for architectural drawing and her love for watercolor, the pair’s unique approach to printmaking has garnered popularity, being exemplified in the Popular Mechanics ranking. But, for Jacks Avenue, it’s more about the culture than

the consumerism. “(The Maker City) is all about the culture and that desire to grow things, to help others,” Higgins said.

“I know for us personally and the people that we’re around, it’s the idea that anything is possible.”

“Knoxville (is) a really great place because we have the spirit of...creativity already,” Vandergriff said.

“Having this thing that we can all rally behind and brand ourselves as has been a real source of pride for makers to say, ‘Yeah, I am a part of the Maker City.’”

Making the impossible possible is the driving factor for the Maker City, according to Vandergriff, as collaboration continues to trump competition.

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A Day at McKay’s You never know what you’ll find at McKay’s Used Books and CDS. Their Knoxville store, located off Kingston Pike, has been a favorite treasure hunting spot in the community for years. From collectibles to classics, one thing is for sure -- you can never walk into McKay’s and come out with just one item.

There’s something for everyone at McKay’s whether you’re a bookworm, film critic, music lover or just curious, you’re bound to leave McKay’s happy with your purchase.

Customers can easily get lost in the two-story warehouse. If you’ve never visited McKay’s or just were not sure of where to start, consider this a tour of the beloved treasure trove.

The first floor of McKay’s has a wide variety of books, movies, DVDs and miscellaneous items. You can find everything from collector’s items such as action figures, like Funko Pop Heads, to gently used technology, like gaming systems with every accessory you can imagine. The technology section also includes guitars, both electric and acoustic, and other On Rocky Top

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Once you have dug through the first section of Technology and DVDs, you’ve entered a land solely ruled by books. Trying to navigate the book section alone could take hours. UT students can find books on just about any topic and possibly even find some old textbooks for class.

If you haven’t found what you’re searching for in the subject section, the informative area of McKay’s books offers the largest selection. A whole aisle is dedicated to cookbooks, with instructions for beginners, pros and everyone in between. If you’re concerned about maintaining your health or finances, there are books on those topics as well. Planning the perfect vacation? You can find travel guides next to the pocket translation dictionaries.

McKay’s fiction section is filled with romance novels, sci-fi reads and children’s books if you’re looking to escape reality. Beyond the neverending bookshelves of the store are racks of records and a comic book safe haven on the second floor.

Customers can find their favorite rock, pop and country classics mixed with jazz, classical compositions and soundtracks in the tubs of albums overlooking the bottom floor. The artist names range from household to obscure such as Cute Is What We Aim For, Enuff Z’Nuff, Meat Puppets and Agoraphobic Nosebleeds.

Once you’ve picked up some new music, venture over to the comic section where graphic novels, anime and manga sell for less than $3. Every collection you can imagine is likely in McKay’s, but if not, there’s plenty of inspiration and titles for you to start your own.

It’s never boring inside McKay’s. Getting lost in the store among the piles of books, DVDs, music and miscellaneous finds is what makes exploring the Knoxville staple an adventure in its own right. written by Emma Hudson, Contributor photo by the Daily Beacon

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Puzzle 1 ACROSS 1 Number-picking bar game 5 Story on a stand 10 Smear (on) 14 · s embargo gp.

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Pet-iquette: 5 Tips to Raise a Pet in an Apartment Having a cute, cuddly companion to come home to Opening a window, turning on the TV and getting a after a long day at class is a great way to relieve stress friend for your pet are a few more ways to entertain and have some fun, but your neighbors won’t enjoy your pet while you’re away. stepping in your dog’s doo-doo on their way out the door. When owning a pet, it’s important to folCreate a routine ur Anim low a few rules so that you, your pet and your Animals enjoy routines, and keeping neighbors all get along. Here are five tips to your pet on a schedule can help them help you responsibly care for your best friend cope while you’re gone. Start by feeding nd while being a good tenant. your you pet around a time that fits your schedule each day. Do the same with sch Get plenty of exercise bathroom breaks and playtime so that bat Depending on your type of pet, taking your your you pet can learn what to expect. furry friend outside can help relieve some Always put your pet’s needs first, and Alw built up energy that your pet has. Taking hire hi help or employ your roommates time out of your day to play with your pet if needed. not only strengthens your bond with them but also keeps them from making a mess Train your pet T inside or barking throughout the day. You Training your pet is essential to ownT can stay in shape too by going for a run ing in a polite pet. Crate training is eswith your pet. Think about your schedule pecially important if you have a new pe when choosing a pet or consider hiring a pet p or one that cannot be trusted to dog walker or caretaker for your pet if you roam without your supervision. Crer don’t have time to exercise them. ate a an inviting atmosphere for them in a personal space. This will ensure Provide entertainment that your pet has a safe space in If you’re gone for lengthy times during case they are anxious, lonely or the day, buy your pet some toys to play just need to relax. Make sure with while you’re not home. Having chew that your pet has plenty of food, toys can save your furniture and help space and entertainment in their save you some money on your deposit. area. Don’t forget to set up a litter

box or add pee pads so that your pet has somewhere to use the bathroom.

Introduce your pet Introducing your pet to your roommates and neighbors is a great way to help everyone get along. This way, your pet is comfortable with other tenants at your apartment, and they know who to contact before filing a complaint with the apartment office or landlord. Befriending your neighbor also lets you meet new people in the area. written by Allie Clouse

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The Social The Social Knoxville is more than just a convenient place to call home near The University of Tennessee. It’s a community that has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation project with services and amenities designed with students in mind.

No matter which oor you live on or direction your windows are facing, you’ll be sure to experience unforgettable views from our residential tower. Take in the city lights of downtown Knoxville or the serenity of the Tennessee River as you study, socialize, and relax at The Social Knoxville. Whether you are meeting fellow residents or enjoying the company of long-time friends, our amenities are designed to provide comfort and convenience.

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The Hive The Hive Knoxville was created specifically to revolutionize the student living experience at The University of Tennessee. The Hive properties are some of the best located in the Fort Sanders neighborhood and provide a wide range of living options for University of Tennessee students. There is no better value for the price in the campus area. All Hive properties have been renovated inside and out.

Compare us to other properties next to campus and you’ll immediately see the Hive difference. The Hive is redefining what it means to live in The Fort.

The Hive has six locations to choose from and offers a floorplan for everyone including studio, 1, 2- and 3-bedroom units. All of the Hive locations are within walking distance to campus and in close proximity to shops, restaurants and nightlife. All of the units at the Hive have recently been renovated and include wood-style flooring, newer appliances including dishwasher, countertops, lighting and energy efficient air conditioning and central heat. The Hive provides onsite laundry facilities and off-street parking for the convenience of our residents.

Have pets? Cats and dogs also call the Hive home.

The management team at the Hive focuses first and foremost on serving its residents and prospective residents. From resident parties to an after-hours answering service and online work order system, the Hive strives to take care of all resident needs in a timely manner.

Stop by the office at 1301 Bridge Avenue or call 865-637-3444 for a tour and come see the Hive difference for yourself. Visit the website at thehivetn. com for more info and to apply online.

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Going to college at The University of Tennessee is extraordinary - how students live should be too!

University Walk’s fully-furnished, modern apartments feature private bedrooms and bathrooms for comfort and study, resources for academic success, amenities for a fit and healthy lifestyle, and professional, on-site management and maintenance - all at a reasonable price.

Extraordinary spaces for extraordinary living.

Each modern, fully-furnished apartment at University Walk includes private bedrooms with full-sized beds, dressers, nightstands, desks, hardwood-style flooring, ceiling fans and full-sized washers and dryers. Spacious bathrooms feature granite countertops and curved shower rods.

state-of-the-art fitness center that includes strength equipment, cardio machines and free weights, 24-hour recreation center with billiards, ping pong and arcade games, multimedia area with gaming systems and swimming pool with hot tub and sun deck.

Plus, University Walk residents are just steps from the UT campus with the community’s convenient location. In addition, University Walk is now pet friendly!

University Walk’s modern spaces also include leather-style sectional sofas, coffee and end tables and entertainment centers. The fully-equipped kitchens feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, full-size refrigerators with ice makers, garbage disposals and dishwashers.

Peace of mind included.

University Walk provides residents with professional, on-site management and maintenance, 24-hour, on-call staff, courtesy patrol officer and individual liability leases. The community is also gated with card-conrtolled access, and roommate matching is available. University Walk offers the best in connectivity with USB outlets in select apartments and complimentary Internet service and cable TV. Water, trash and sewage service is also included in each apartment.

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University Walk residents have access to amenities for fitness and fun with the community’s 24-hour,

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Packing 101: Tips to Make Packing a Breeze Any move can be stressful, but the first move away from home can be one of the most stressful.

Here’s some ways to make college packing not so bad.

Only bring the essentials One of the easiest ways to decide what to pack is to think about the essentials. What can’t you live without? Packing what you can’t live without first will help you see how much room you have left to pack the non-essentials.

After the non-essentials, it’s easier to decide what could be nice to have and what can easily be left behind. If you’re able to return home often, you can always grab what you’ve forgotten or want from home.

be organized even further into kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and common area. By placing your kitchen essentials in a box, bedroom in another and living room in another, you can take each box to its respective room and unpack.

Along with organizing room items into boxes, you can pack these items in containers easily utilized in these spaces. For example, pack blankets in a basket you might use to hold them in a living space, or desk supplies in an organizer.

share in your common spaces to make the financial and spatial strains of packing better.

Some shareable items can include kitchen essentials and appliances, living room accents and bathroom items like toothbrush holders and soap dishes. By coordinating with your roommates, you can ensure you’re only packing what you need to. written by Kylie Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief

College isn’t a fashion show, but you can easily bring your closet with you You aren’t expected to wear the nicest clothes every day. Heck, I wear shorts or leggings and a t-shirt most days and 95% of campus will follow suit. Pack comfortable clothing. There’s a lot of walking to be done at UT and you’re going to want to be prepared for it.

Another thing you can leave behind is seasonal clothing. If you’re able to travel to and from home, you can switch out your wardrobe with each season.

While there is a lot of walking, there’s a lot of academic presentations too. Bring comfortable clothing Decorations should also probably stay at home. with a sprinkle of nicer clothing, and you’ll fit right Although some can be nice to decorate a dorm, home in. or apartment, too many decorations can bog down your packing.

To get your clothing here, hang everything up and place a trash bag over to cover it all. This protects Organize, organize, organize your clothing on the trip to Rocky Top and when you Once you’ve found the essentials, organize the heck arrive, you can just take off the bag and hang in the out of them. When moving into a dorm, this could be closet easily. organizing the items into bathroom, bedroom and common area so that you can easily unpack similar Coordinate items upon move-in.

If living with other people, it’s important to coordinate who should pack which items. Coordinating When moving into a house or apartment, this can can help you and your roommates find what you can

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What to Ask Before Signing Signing a lease is a big deal. It’s a ticket to freedom off campus, a chance to live with your best friends and, most importantly, it may be the first legal document you’ll sign. Understanding the terms that you are agreeing to can save you a lot of hassle and money in the future. Here are some questions to help you ace a meeting with a housing office or landlord and find the right place for you.

gone on a tour of the grounds and maybe even walked through a model apartment. However, always ask current residents about their experiences. Try meeting with someone who lives at the apartment (especially if you can meet in their home), and talk with them about their costs, neighbors, living environment, transit and more. You never know what helpful advice will come up!

What are the lease terms?

First things first, know what you’re signing before you scribble your name at the bottom. Read through the agreement several times and come up with some questions of your own. Then have a parent or even a lawyer reread the contract and come up with more questions. Come to the meeting prepared with your lists of questions, and don’t be afraid to ask away (no question is stupid). Before signing, know everything about your lease and have your landlord’s contact information (and maybe that lawyer’s too) just in case anything comes up. You can never be too careful!

Are there any rules about guests?

You may be an adult now, but even your apartment can set restrictions on visitors. As college students, it’s important to ask about guest guidelines so you don’t find yourself in a quarrel with your roommates, neighbors or housing office. Be sure to ask about visiting hours and quiet hours at your next apartment.

What’s it like living here?

If you’ve made it this far, you’ve probably already

choose to sign the lease, write the due dates in your planner or keep a reminder on your phone.

Are there any additional fees?

Housing offices are notorious for hidden fees. Inquire about any additional fees you may face so that you can plan accordingly. Be as transparent with your landlord as possible to ensure that you know what to expect when the bill arrives. Also, carefully inspect your apartment before moving in to make sure you don’t miss any damage that you could be charged for later.

What happens if I break my lease?

Preparing for the worst is the best way to prepare.

Understand the conditions of breaking your contract if you can’t hold up your end of the deal. Most housing offices don’t get this question until it’s too late, so asking before you sign is important for when things go wrong.

When is rent due?

This is one of the most important questions to ask and plan for. A real place has a very real price tag and you don’t want to behind on your rent (you should written by Allie Clouse ask what happens in case you slip up too). Ask for an estimate on price and any other expenses like utilities from your landlord and current tenants. Then, if you

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Five Ways to be Eco-Friendly in Your New Space You’re moving into your new place and, hopefully, are hoping to remain eco-friendly and keep your bills under control. Here are five ways to make your house more green.

1. Use less water Watching your water use is one way to promote eco-friendly behavior in your living space. One way to reduce water use is limiting showers to the shortest time possible and only drawing a few baths a month.

hours of the day, you can count on the sun to provide sufficient lighting for studying, relaxing and cooking.

4. Invest in a powerstrip Investing in powerstrips can be some of the best financial decisions you make as an apartment or homeowner. Paying for the electric bill isn’t always easy and most electronics still use electricity, even when not turned on.

By hooking up electronics like lights, printers, chargers, kitchen electronics and In the kitchen, running your dishwasher only when it is full helps reduce wasteful other appliances to a powerstrip, it’s easier to turn off with the flip of a switch. Flipwater consumption. Most dishwashers can hold at least a full set of dishes and ping off the switch when not in use or on the way out for the day can go a long way. glassware, so try waiting until you’ve reached close to that amount before running it. Many dishwashers also have a water saver cycle, which usually does the trick.

5. Plants If there’s one way to add some green to your home away from home, it’s to add 2. Check your air systems plants.

Another way to keep your inhabitants happy is to keep your heating and cooling system working well and you can be green doing that too! Some ways include Plants add a level of sophistication to any living space, but also have health and keeping the windows open when milder weather sweeps in during the fall and eco-friendly benefits. Adding plants to your living spaces can reducing carbon dioxspring seasons instead of using the air conditioning unit. ide levels, reduce certain pollutants and reduce airborne dust levels.

Remembering to change out your air filters once a month as it can help AC units run as smoothly as possible. An air purifier can filter pollutant particles such as smoke, dust and allergens and help keep you from getting sick or being overwhelmed by allergies.

Plus it’s SUPER easy to add a plant to your living space. Succulents are trending and they’re pretty hard to kill. Various campus organizations have hosted events where you can walk away with plants of your own. written by: Kylie Hubbard, Editor-in-Chief

3. Let there be light (sometimes) Lighting is one of the easiest things to control. Ensuring that you turn off the lights after you leave your dorm or rooms in your apartment or home is probably the easiest way to make sure that you are the most eco-friendly with your lighting.

Try to utilize natural sunlight in spaces where a window is available. For most

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Students find Society 865 the perfect place to call home. Society 865 is perfectly located near Knoxville’s best in dining and entertainment including Market Square and Neyland Stadium.

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