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Issue 16
Greek grades down
Party fight leads to hospital visit
Sigma Chi, Chi O lead;
Skyhawk football player. Gatti then sought treatment
Duffer at the hospital.
no fraternity above 3.0
said after Former football player
t h e y and KA member Harris, 23,
player implicated;
went to was also cited as a victim in
Heather Roland
the party, a separate scuffle inside the
a group house, but Harris was not Fall 2006
The Fall 2006 semester
no charges yet filed of foot- injured and said he will not
was not as good as past for By the Numbers
ball play- file charges.
Oteh ers began “All I’m looking for is an the Greeks as far as their
Greek GPA goes; however, Sorority GPA
Will York above his eye. He was KA members andh barsusslqiuneg- applaoyloergsy ifnrvoomlv ethde,” foHoatbrrailsl approximately half of the CAlhpih Oam Deegltaa Pi 33..1058 PPHHCC
released Saturday morn- sport teams’ GPA were up Alpha Omicron Pi 3.04 PHC
ly told them to leave. said. Gamma Kappa Pi 3.00 Ind.*
If a UTM student presses ing. “Apparently they got mad Joe Lofaro, UTM sports over last semester. Zeta Tau Alpha 2.79 PHC
charges, a Skyhawk foot- Shortly after midnight Every sorority and fra- — All Sorority 2.64
because some football play- information director, said Delta Sigma Theta 2.59 NPHC
ball player may be arrest- Saturday, Jan. 27, police ternity, with the exception Alpha Kappa Alpha 2.57 NPHC
ed after a weekend fight responded to the KA house ers came to one of our par- his office has no comment of Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Zeta Phi Beta 2.50 NPHC
ties a while ago and started because no charges have yet
involving football players at 522 Lee St. to inter- Kappa Alpha and Omega
and fraternity members. view witnesses, who said cthauinsgins g utrpo, uabnled a nwde t eaasrkinedg bsaeye nif fGilaetdt.i dBouet sL foilfea rcoh adrigd- Psi Phi decreased their FSrigamtea rCnhiti y G2P.9A8 IFC
After interviewing wit- some football players, led Greek GPA. Delta Sigma Alpha Gamma Rho 2.81 IFC
them to leave,” Duffer said. es, the football administra- Alpha Tau Omega 2.79 IFC
nesses and the victim short- by Oteh, harassed a small Duffer added he specu- tors will impose sanctions Theta increased their Greek Sigma Phi Epsilon 2.75 IFC
ly after the fight, police group of KA members GPA by 0.42 to make it 2.59. Kappa Alpha Order 2.73 IFC
lates Gatti will press assault after the legal system. Pi Kappa Alpha 2.57 IFC
named Chidiebere Oteh at after asking the fraternity Phi Sigma Alpha increased Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2.53 IFC
fault for sending Paul A. members to leave a football cthhoaurgghes h e ahgadai nnostt doOnete sho, ofMficairatlisn f Porowlicaer dDeedp aar rtempeonrtt theirs by 0.04 to make their POhmi eSgigam Pas iK Pahpip a 22..5318 NPIHFCC
Gatti, 20, a member of the party at 160 W. Peach St. GPA 2.51. Omega Psi Phi — All Fraternity 2.34
Kappa Alpha Fraternity, KA member James Patrick as of press time Monday. to the Office of Student increased their Greek GPA Phi Beta Sigma 2.10 NPHC
As the group of KA mem- Affairs and Public Safety.
to Volunteer Community Duffer, who was present at by .18 to make theirs 2.38.
bers was leaving the West Police were unsuccess- PHC - Panhellenic Council
Hospital, according to a the fight, said some football Peach Street house, Oteh ful in making contact with The sororities that showed IFC - Interfraternal Council
Martin Police Department players invited the group of decreases in GPA showed NPHC - National Panhellenic Council
struck Gatti’s forehead Oteh, but informed Gatti of Ind. - Independent
report. KA’s to the party. One KA an average decrease of 0.14.
with his fist, according to his right to press charges,
Harris was treated and member, Brent Tyler Harris, The fraternities showed an
witness and police reports. the report says.
received stitches for a cut also is a former football average decrease of 0.1825. around campus.”
The director of Greek Being involved in a
Life, Louis Ragsdale, says “I Greek organization is time
Returning from the
am pleased with the over- consuming, but they help
all fraternity and sorority students keep their grades
GPA, since it continues to up by motivating, helping,
financial graveyard be above the all male and and making their members
all female GPA.” meet certain requirements.
Greek Life asks for the It also helps that a lot
springs Martin’s SI Greek organization to meet of the members keep old
the requirement of at least test and notes from pre-
a 2.0, which they accom- vious classes. This tends
plished last semester. to give the Greeks a jump
Last spring, the start above the rest. It also
Holly Perry Interfraternity Council seems that the Greeks have
passed a rule stating their own private tutoring
that all their chapters system. A brother is always
must have a 2.5 or high- there to help out another
After a semester hiatus, UTM’s supplemental extra help in almost any class on campus. The courses er. Alpha Gamma Rho, and sister never turns away
instruction program is back on go. selected for the extra attention are high-risk courses Alpha Tau Omega, Kappa from her own family.
The program, which provides free, student-facili- defined by being classes that have high percentage of Alpha Order, Phi Sigma Approximately half
tated help for other students enrolled in traditionally withdraws, failures, or incompletes. Kappa, Pi Kappa Alpha, of sport teams increased
difficult courses, fell victim to budget cuts last semes- The SI program provides a small study group, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and their GPA, while the others
ter, but state funding came through for the Spring which is not to be confused by just a tutorial, Crider Sigma Phi Epsilon, are all slightly decreased.
2007 semester, giving the Student Success Center, said. One-third to half of a class attends at least one Interfraternity chapters The baseball, men’s and
under the direction of George Daniels and Sharon SI session and receives valuable instruction each that met the requirement women’s basketball, wom-
Robertson, the go-ahead to fund SI’s this semester. semester. last semester. en’s cross country, rifle,
Funding is still shaky, though. Roxanne Crider, There is supplemental help available in math, sci- Sigma Chi leads the fra- softball, as well as the
who directs UTM’s SI program, says funding is on ence, English, political science, finance, psychology, ternity GPA’s with a 2.98, men’s and women’s tennis
a “semester-to-semester” basis, and the center will history, and foreign language courses. Half of the followed by Alpha Gamma teams all increased their
learn the future of the program’s funding later this entire staff of the supplemental instructors is in the Rho with a 2.81, and then GPA.
semester. foreign language department aiding with all lan- closely in third Alpha Tau The men’s cross country,
During the Spring 2006 semester, the last whole guages. Omega a 2.79. football, golf, soccer, vol-
semester to see SI funding, the State of Tennessee “In most cases, SI is crucial and beneficial to Chi Omega takes the lead leyball, cheerleading and
funded $100,000 for UTM’s program, in addition to a grades,” Crider said. “It is good use of time. It helps for the sororities with a 3.15 rodeo teams all decreased.
federal grant. create study habits, form friendships, and permanent chapter GPA, followed by The men’s tennis team
UTM was forced to divert federal grant money to study groups.” Alpha Delta Pi with a 3.08, came in with the high-
the SI program to keep it barely afloat last semester. The SI program is now taking applications for fall and Alpha Omicron Pi with est GPA of 3.52, followed
Typically, course supplemental instructors attend 2007. Students interested are encouraged to apply. The a 3.04 GPA. by softball at 3.44. The
lectures for the course they work with and hold two, supplemental instructors are model students and are Jessica Hudson, the women’s tennis and cross
one-hour sessions. revered as leaders on campus. This position also looks Scholarship chair for the country teams were not far
Supplemental instruction sessions improve stu- great on a resumé and is great for career development, Phanhellenic group states behind with respective 3.41
dents’ grade by half a letter grade to a full letter grade Crider said. “It is now required that and 3.37.
on average according to the assistant supervisor of the The position allows a student to get paid for being each sorority will have to While there were some
SI program, Roxanne Crider. in class. The student can work ten hours a week with have study hours and send teams who dropped there
Grant money has provided three times as many helping students and learning the material. For more me a monthly progress team GPA, the sports aver-
supplemental instructors as last semester. The SI information, contact Roxanne Crider at rcrider@utm. report. My goal is simply to age GPA, which was 3.04
program is back this semester with 37 supplemental edu.
get all sororities GPA’s up
instructors for 48 courses, and students can receive — Will York contributed to this report. so we are respected more — See ‘Grades’ on Page 3
SGA discusses student trustee election, athletics fee raise
Heather Roland sophomore student, due to He will then send them to Director of Athletics why Dane wants to raise possible that the architect
the fact that the representa- the governor. The gover- Phil Dane told SGA that it. He also encourages you could come to the March
One of the more promis- tive position is a two-year nor will then appoint the he will make a proposal to voice your opinion on meeting. There have been
ing new ideas brought up at job; the student must be appropriate candidate to to increase the athletic fee the matter. The next SGA a few challenges for the
last Thursday’s SGA Senate in good academic standing, the position of UT Board at the next meeting, but it Senate meeting will be at 9 architect to handle with
meeting is that the UT maintaining a 2.5 or higher of Trustees student repre- is not currently known by p.m., Feb. 8 in UC 111, the the new recreational center
Board of Trustees is look- GPA. sentative. how much. Legislative Chambers. project. They are continu-
ing for a student represen- An election for this pres- Orr said he was excit- Orr said a committee Representatives Al ally working with the floor
tative to work with them, tigious position will be ed that the position has will form following Dane’s Hooten and David Belote plan to accommodate all of
according to SGA President held during SGA elections become an opportunity for proposal to consider the informed SGA that they the students’ needs in the
James Orr. in April 2007. From this a deserving student. increase. will soon have the archi- new facility.
Qualifications include for point, the top three can- “This position is impor- Orr encourages everyone tect’s final recreational cen- The cost of the recreation-
the student representative didates will be sent to the tant because it represents to attend the meeting to ter plans. The architect will al center is not currently
include the student hav- Interim Vice Chancellor of all UTM students,” Orr learn of how much the ath- come to an upcoming SGA known.
ing to be a freshman or Student Affairs Jerald Ogg. said. letic fee could increase and meeting. Orr said that it is
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Our View
Editorial:
Sigma Chi model for rest
This weekend ended adversity.
a long struggle for Most importantly, Sigma
Sigma Sigma Chi, Chi has not ignored aca-
UTM’s petitioning chapter demics in seeking recog-
of the national Sigma Chi nition. The fraternity has
Fraternity. repeatedly scored in the
After three years of work top quartile in fraternity
toward becoming a part grade point averages, and
of the national organiza- during the Fall 2006 semes-
tion, the dream of only a ter, Sigma Chi led the pack,
few dedicated scoring a 2.98,
UTM stu- well above all
At Issue:
dents became other estab-
a reality, with Sigma Chi sits lished cam-
Saturday’s pus fraterni-
atop grades while
installation of ties.
others falter.
the fraterni- Other fra-
ty’s Kappa Psi Our View: ternities,
chapter. sororities
In only a Others have much and student
few years, to learn from their organizations
Sigma Chi progress. should take
grew not only serious note
in number, of Sigma Chi’s Embark on a voyage through conversation
but also in quality, earn- accomplishments. Having
ing the inevitable respect of been dealt a tough hand,
university administrators, the fraternity has returned
students and even other a full house in surprisingly Have you ever wanted to skills. I was able to deter- tion as she had her country.
fraternities. Their members short order. go to another place? Maybe mine that it was the UC Did I know enough or had
Christian
are active and eager to fully When other larger, more an entirely different coun- but somehow “center” had I seen enough of my own
Ashlar
participate in greek life so comfortable student orga- try for vacation? gotten lost along with “din- country to describe it as she
Staff
prominent at UTM. nizations return grades sig- Many of us have thought ner.” She was going to the had to a complete stranger?
Columnist
Despite having to sur- nificantly worse than pre- of going to different places UC for dinner and spoke Sadly, after this self-exami-
mount jeers from other, vious semesters, it becomes other than nice, safe, for very quickly so that these nation, I was found want-
larger, more established necessary to ask what they most and most of the time, words were a jumble. ing.
UC, her dinner compan-
campus fraternities, UTM’s have been doing lately. Martin. Myself, I have Rather than pointing and That trip to another place
ions were nowhere to be
Sigs continued their relent- Sigma Chi is the story of wanted to go to China nodding, as many do, I is as short a destination
seen. I offered to stay until
less quest to carve out their an underdog. It doesn’t take and Japan and strangely motioned for her to follow as saying hello to a fellow
they got there and we talk-
place among UTM’s fra- time, enormous numbers or enough, Iceland. me and I started walking student here on campus.
ed more about her country
ternities. We congratulate wealth to reach our goals. As school is encroaching in that general area. She There are people here from
and what it was like when
Sigma Chi for achiveing However, it does take dedi- rudely upon a lot of my followed and as we neared Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
she left in the winter. To
full chapter status despite cation. current travel plans, I must Humanities, she began Japan, China, New Zealand
hear her talk, Japan is defi-
be content with what is at talking again. and all over the world. All
nitely on my “to go” lists.
hand. Many of us think Her English was much it would take is a friendly
When I walked away
of jumping on the Internet better for this attempt, and word from you to take the
from this conversation, I
and cyber-vacationing to she explained that it was first step of that journey.
was mentally working on
these different places but because she was calmer. I As a student, other stu-
two thoughts.
over the weekend, I found thought about how I would dents are sometimes the
The first thought was
Serving UTM for 78 years Free in Single Copy Editorially Independent a much better choice. have been had I been in about how freely this girl first resource we overlook
Sitting outside Gooch, I Japan and frantic about in expanding our world-
talked about her country
Newsroom: [phone] • E-mail: [email protected] was approached by a young missing an appointment. with a stranger and how view. When we graduate
girl who was obviously lost My Japanese isn’t terribly from this fine university,
detailed her recollections of
and pretty upset over being strong to start with, and to we are going to have to
Elizabeth Watts specific places and things
that way. She started talk- add panic to pronunciation expand our vision in some
Executive Editor were. The detail she used
ing to me and I couldn’t would be disastrous! way.
made me feel that I’d been
decipher enough of her We talked about where Wouldn’t it be wonder-
Will York there for that small length
rather broken English to she was from and her fam- ful to have that expan-
of time we waited on her
Managing Editor
determine where it was she ily and how many times sion in the form of a new
friends. Her patience with
wanted to be, so I stupidly she’d visited the United friend and someone who
me not understanding her
Matt Cook .............................................Technical Editor asked her to slow down States, what her major was could take you to a place
was astounding, as well.
Brad Hurt ...................................................Sports Editor and repeat herself. and how she came about you’ve probably never been
The second thing I thought
Rachel Rogers ..................Arts & Entertainment Editor Then, when this failed choosing it. Overall, it was before?
of was I wondered if, as an
Heather Roland ...........................................News Editor abysmally, I just took an interesting conversa- American, if I could have
a deep breath and made tion.
described America with
myself slow down listening When we reached the
Jay Baker .............................................Asst. News Editor the same zeal and descrip-
Sara McIntosh ....................................Asst. News Editor
Zane Gresback..................................Asst. Sports Editor
Global warming affects environment and our lives
David Hampton ..................................Editorial Assistant
Holly Perry ..........................................Editorial Assistant
Allie Thomas ......................................Editorial Assistant
Elaine Wilson .........................................Staff Columnist How’s the weather out problem, or they will go so states will follow suit.
Christian Ashlar ....................................Staff Columnist there? far as to say that it doesn’t Individually, there’s plen-
Elizabeth
In case you haven’t been exist. I hate to break it to ty of things we can do. If
Watts
Jon-Michael St. Amant ................Advertising Manager outside in a week, winter everyone, but global warm- everyone would use recy-
Executive
Laura Beth Griffin ...........................Staff Photographer is officially here, except ing does exist. Editor cled paper and then recy-
it’s about three months too The Associated Press pub- cle all paper and plastics,
Jason Jackson .................................Staff Photographer
late. lished an article about how we can greatly reduce the
Eric White .........................................Editorial Illustrator
For the past few years, global warming will cause number of trees that are
Rebecca Gray ...............................................Copy Editor with many other species
the weather has been crazy. sea levels in Indonesia to cut, the amount of waste
Jason Bohanan .............................Distribution Manager will have no where to live.
Late last year, on one par- rise, and 2,000 islands will that just sits in our land-
We can all do our part to
ticular day, California was be completely submerged fills and save many thou-
slow down the effects of
Tomi McCutchen Parrish colder than New York. underwater. sand gallons of water from
global warming.
Student Publications Coordinator & Faculty Adviser Denver has had an enor- The polar ice caps are waste.
In California, Gov.
mous amount of snow, and melting at an alarming If you don’t believe global
Schwarzenegger signed
Editorial Policy I was outside in shorts on rate. How long will it take warming exists, wake up.
a bill imposing a cap on
Christmas Day. before the polar ice caps Everyone must do his or her
greenhouse gas emissions.
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January 30, 2007 Campus News Page 3
Academic speaker series Observatory wants new
presents Ahlschwede as program designed by
UTM senior, professor
first UTM faculty speaker
Ekaterina Marchenko
Staff Reports Ahlschwede, who combines
Staff Writer
a dedication to her craft
Dr. Margrethe with a dedication to the
A new computer program
Ahlschwede, professor of university and its students
to improve research meth-
English and recipient of the that makes her worthy of ods in astrophysics has been
2006 Cunningham Award the highest honors that the developed by UTM senior
at UTM, will deliver an ad- university can bestow,” Mc- Dustin Lambert in coopera-
dress, “Write Anyway,” at Donough added. tion with Dr. Lionel Crews
7:30 p.m., Feb. 5, in Watkins “For years, both in the Ahlschwede of the Physics Department.
Auditorium. classroom and the West pearing in journals includ- Crews is working on his Lambert Crews
Her presentation is part of Tennessee Writing Proj- ing the “South Dakota Re- research project on star for-
mation, where one of his
the UTM Academic Speaker ect, Dr. Ahlschwede has view,” “Tampa Review”
Series and is sponsored by displayed these talents. and “Seattle Review”; po- tasks involves getting raw “This astronomy project really
data and processing it into
UTM Honors Programs and Anyone interested in good ems in “Zone 3” and “Prai- reliable information. The challenged me to take com-
the Department of English. writing and how to become rie Schooner” and essays process involves catching
Ahlschwede will sign her a good writer will wish to on teaching in “Writing on star light and elaborately puter skills I’ve acquired and
chapbook, “Three Stories attend this lecture.” the Edge,” the voice of the analyzing it piece-by-piece.
and a Poem,” which will be Born in Denmark, National Writing Project. “Doing it by hand apply them to research-based
available for purchase fol- Ahlschwede lived most of In addition to the takes many, many hours,
lowing the address. her life in Nebraska. She re- Cunningham Award, because you have to look situations. I was surprised by
“We in honors programs ceived a bachelor of science Ahlschwede has received at each image separately.
applaud the decision of Dr. degree from the University other awards and honors Computers can look up the amount of research that
several images at the same
Tom Rakes, provost and of Nebraska with a double since her arrival at UTM
time and categorize them in had to be done.”
vice chancellor for academ- major in home econom- in 1992. Among these are
a matter of minutes,” said
ic affairs at UTM, to include ics and journalism, before the University of Tennes- Lambert. — Dustin Lambert, UTM senior
a member of the UTM fac- earning a master of arts de- see National Alumni Out- The program was devel- when he met Lambert at request from Kitt Peak
ulty on the academic speak- gree in journalism from the standing Teacher Award oped just recently, so it has the World Builder class. National Observatory, who
ers program, as this will al- University of North Caroli- and selection as the Hardy not been given a name yet. Lambert was a freshman at want to use this program
low another forum for our na and a master of arts and M. Graham Distinguished Lambert has done extensive that time, and was attend- in the future. Located at
faculty to demonstrate the doctorate in English from Professor of English during research on the background ing a University Scholars Tucson, Ariz., Kitt Peak
quality of research and cre- the University of Nebraska. 2000-02. information of the particu- program. As a project for National Observatory is one
ative endeavor that is a fea- In addition to her teach- Students should mark lar computer systems used that class, Lambert was of the major international
ture of our university,” said ing, Ahlschwede served their calendars on Feb. 5 to for astrophysical calcula- determined to create soft- observatories containing 25
Dr. Dan McDonough, UTM eight years on the Lincoln attend Ahlschwede’s speech tions and has developed a ware for Crews’ project. telescopes.
Honors Programs director. (Nebraska) City Council. of “Write Anyway” at 7:30 very precise software appa- “He was already a com- Currently, the main por-
ratus that was able to sim- puter wiz by that time,” tion of Lambert’s project
“We could ask for no finer A gifted writer, she has nu-
p.m. plify the task greatly. said Crews. “So, it didn’t is complete. Crews and
individual to begin this new merous publications to her
“This astronomy project take any major effort for Lambert are working on its
tradition than Margrethe credit, with short stories ap- really challenged me to Dustin to come up with that rechecking and retesting,
Need for blood rising—donate take computer skills I’ve particular software.” He and it will be ready for its
acquired and apply them had started with the project first usage by the end of the
to research-based situa- in Fall 2005, doing exten- May 2007. Lambert’s soft-
tions. I was surprised by sive research in the field. ware will be used in Chile,
Lamar Stenson appreciated. This particular blood the amount of research that By the end of Fall 2006, this while he will be going to
Staff Writer “Lifeline Blood is a sup- drive will offer a different had to be done,” Lambert. program was ready to be Kitt Peak Observatory and
plier to 17 counties and 19 gift to donors. This particular project has tested. utilize it over there.
Lifeline Blood Service hospitals in West Tennessee “Everyone who donates been accomplished more This past January, Crews Unlike his extensive work
of West Tennessee will be including the Volunteer blood will receive a pair of through a logical process and Lambert attended a in the electronics field,
on the UTM campus on Hospital here in Martin,” boxers. ‘So drop what you than mere automatic appli- meeting in Boston and an Lambert will graduate with
February 6 and 7 between said to Lifeline blood are doing and donate’ is the cations. American Astronomers a History major, on which
the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 recruiter Tammi Hurst. theme for this blood drive,” Crews has been already Society Conference in he decided, as he said, “to
p.m. “The UT Martin blood said Hurst. collaborating with Dr. Seattle. Lambert was very broaden my horizons.”
This particular blood donations were down dur- It is very important that Tracy Huard from Howard- well received at the confer- Nevertheless, he plans on
drive is sponsored by the ing the December drive each individual search Smithsonian Center for ence, where several big indi- continuing working with
local chapter of Kappa compared to those in within himself or herself Astrophysics on his proj- viduals were interested in computers in the future.
Alpha Order Fraternity September. Blood dona- to see the importance of ect for five or six years his project. He has gotten a
here on campus. tions are on high demand donating blood. There is no
This is the third academ- due to the many different doubt that blood is needed
Grades: Continuing from cover
ic year blood drive on the counties that are in need of whether it will be someone
UTM campus, and the first blood. In West Tennessee known personally or from
for the 2007 year. alone, there are between a distance. The important was still higher than the total of all UTM throughout the year in their grades and in
Steve Vantrease, 27,000 and 28,000 units of thing is that you do the students’ GPA, which was 2.80. their respective areas, and they will con-
University Center director blood used every year.” right thing and donate. All teams and Greeks work diligently tinue to work hard as the year progresses.
said, “All campus student Lifeline travels through- With all the humanitarian
organizations are encour- out West Tennessee during efforts that are underway,
aged to get involved and the year collecting blood everyone needs to plan to UTM sponsors high school science bowl
support the blood drives.” donations at different setup help those who have a need
The first blood drive of stations. UTM is one of in some way. This is a way
this academic year was Lifeline’s largest donation we all can help.
long with as many segments final answer.
the annual Blood Battle stations. Spring and sum- So to help those who are
University Relations as possible in that time. A While students are taking
between UTM and Murray mer months are hard for in need of the gift of life, it
segment is composed of the written test, teachers
State with 340 units drawn. Lifeline so all are encour- is asked that each person
UTM will sponsor a sci- a toss-up question and a may participate in a mini-
The second blood drive was aged to donate to keep the that reads this article pass
ence bowl for area students category question. The first workshop on green chem-
held in December; how- blood supply plentiful. the word along and let us
The science bowl is spon- team to answer the toss- istry.
ever, it was not as effec- There is a promotion exceed the donations this
sored by the UT Martin up question correctly will Students and teachers
tive with only 191 units being offered by Lifeline to year.
Student Affiliates of receive points and gain the will be entertained with
of blood drawn. All of the encourage students, faculty
the American Chemical right to choose from one of demonstrations and a
blood donated between the and local residents to come
Society (SAACS). For the three categories: chemistry, PowerPoint presentation
two blood drives is greatly out and donate.
written test covering biol- biology or physics. If the highlighting the impor-
ogy, chemistry and general first team answers the toss- tance of green chemistry
UTM hosts Youth Leadership Summit science, there is no limit up question incorrectly, the while the tests are being
on the number of students other team has a chance graded. Champions and
each school may enter. Each to answer the question. If runners-up will receive
test will have 25 questions that team cannot answer trophies for their schools
Bill Cordes, a nation- Office of Student Affairs. from each of the three cat- it, the procedure begins and medallions for team
University Relations ally-recognized moti- High school sopho- egories. again and continues until members.
vational speaker, is this mores, juniors or seniors From the written test, the question is answered Four to five students (from
Student leaders from year’s keynote speaker. involved with a local eight schools will be cho- correctly. West Tennessee region for
across the state soon will The conference theme leadership program or sen for the afternoon bowl Toss-up questions are Kentucky Lake Section of
arrive at the University is “You Only Get Out student government, as competition based on com- worth five points, and team the American Chemical
of Tennessee at Martin What You Put In,” or well as alumni, board paring the average total members are not permitted Society) scoring high on the
for the seventh annu- “YOGOWYPI!” members, leadership score of two of each school’s to confer on these ques- chemistry portion of the
al Tennessee Youth The event is sponsored directors and volunteers highest scoring students. tions. Category questions written test will be invited
Leadership Summit. The by the UT Martin Student involved with youth The rules are similar to the are worth 10 points. Team to take the national exami-
event, slated for Feb. 22- Government Association, leadership, are invited to former TV show, “The G.E. members are allowed to nation for selection to par-
24, will help students the Leadership Education participate. College Bowl.” confer on these, but the ticipate in the International
Each game is 20 minutes team captain must give the Chemistry Olympiad.
hone and demonstrate Application Discovery
their leadership skills. (LEAD) Academy and the
January 30, 2007 Campus News Page 4
Martin Place gets ‘Real World’ experience SEJC 2007
Zane Gresback World: Paris”) and Derek Road Rules Challenge.” it let’s me give back to an
Staff Reports
Asst. Sports Editor (of “Road Rules”).” When “The challenges are a lot experience that was so
asked about the hospital- of fun but you need to take good to me.” When asked
For the third consecutive year, The Pacer finished in
Former “Real World” ity of all the college stops, time away from them,” about his thoughts about
the top 10 in the Best College Newspaper contest at
cast members came to Barry said, “Everyone has Barry said. “They are very “Real World/Road Rules
the Southeast Journalism Conference, an annual gath-
Martin Place on Thursday been so cool to us. It is stressful and I can’t be like Challenges,” Yarbrough
ering of college journalists and newspaper staffs from
as a part of a promotional great to get on the road and the people who do them said, “I came up with the
seven states.
event to encourage Martin see places I haven’t seen back-to-back-to-back.” idea for the challenges
The Pacer finished No. 8 in the contest, after finish-
Place residents to renew before.” Yarbrough is playing after my cast did them.”
ing eighth in 2005 and first in 2006. This year’s contest
their leases. Special Interest Syrus and Randy spent a huge part in the real- Yarbrough’s Boston cast
entries were judged by writers at USA Today, who
Entertainment teamed with their time at Martin Place ity TV surge of the past traveled to Puerto Rico to
praised The Pacer for its relevant news coverage and
Place Properties for a cam- eating pizza, playing ping- few years as he has done participate in challenges
strong writing.
pus tour across the Midwest pong, and posing for pho- casting on many popular that MTV arranged. He
The Pacer’s managing editor Will York won first
and Mid South. tos. Martin Place Property reality shows. Yarbrough took that idea and came up
place in the Best News Reporter category for his col-
“Real World: Boston” Manager Kim Parker said was the casting director with the show that placed
lection of work over the past calendar year, beating
member Syrus Yarbrough the event was fun and suc- for such shows as, “Who “Real World/Road Rules”
out 36 other entries.
and “Real World: San cessful. Everyone present Wants to Date a Prince”, all-stars in similar challenge
In the on-site competition, which took place Friday,
Diego” member Randy had a great time enjoying “Dismissed”, “5th Wheel”, situations.
Jan. 26, The Pacer staffers Sara M. McIntosh placed
Barry came and mingled the company of these real- “Blind Date”, “Who’s Got Yarbrough and Barry were
first in the on-site media ethics essay contest, Jon-
with current and potential ity star celebrities. Game,” and “Paradise scheduled to make their final
Michael St. Amant placed third in on-site public rela-
residents. “We have just Barry, a native of Hotel.” He made his inter- appearances at Southeast
tions campaign, and Elizabeth Watts placed second in
been traveling to different Providence, R.I., is still national casting director Missouri State’s Cape Place
on-site headline writing.
Place housing and meeting close with his San Diego debut with “The Next Joe in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
WUTM reporter Jennifer Horbelt placed second in
people,” said Barry. “Syrus cast mates. He is entertain- Millionaire.” and at Kansas University’s
the Best Television Reporter category.
and I have been rotating ing the possibility of being “I make people my life Legends Place in Lawrence,
dates with Ace (of “Real on another “Real World/ and by doing these events, Kan.
UTM English dept. offers prizes for various writing competitions
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Care for your car during winter
Interfaith offers students
Lamar Stenson
helpful alternative to the Winter Car Care Tips
Staff Writer
• Check your owner’s manual
It appears as though win-
ter has set upon us. After •Try to winterize your vehicle before winter
traditional spring break
enjoying so many days of •Check your battery, anti-freeze & hoses
unseasonably warm tem-
•Change your oil regularly in winter
peratures, winterizing your
vehicle was probably as •Do not let cost keep you from winterizing
far from your mind as the
Lucas Durall your car. If you can’t afford to pay a me-
moon is from the sun.
Staff Writer
“The more the merrier. Groups When talking about win- chanic, do it yourself & avoid the $15-$75
Students from the terizing a vehicle, most service fee.
from all over the country are individuals do not see the
Interfaith Student Center
need. However, if the vehi-
will be taking a different
coming together to help people cle is winterized and prop-
type of spring break trip erly serviced, the owner high performance during The cost of service depends
the long and cold winter upon what the vehicle
this year, as they try to help in need.” will not quickly suffer any
months. Many steps can be needs.
less fortunate individuals. inconvenient mishaps.
taken to prevent a vehicle Here are several tips for
These students are plan- After purchasing a vehi-
—Dean Emerson, Director of Interfaith Student Center from freezing up. It is never servicing a vehicle: have
ning to make a trip to Gulf cle, there are books pro-
too early to prepare your anti-freeze in the radiator
Port, Miss., in an effort to vided by the manufacturer
vehicle for winter; however, rather than water because
help those who suffered that anyone who wishes that give details on the best it can become too late. this will prevent water lines
way to winterize and prop-
damage from Hurricane can go. If you think that Deadlines The are different things from freezing; purchase a
erly maintain a vehicle. In
Katrina. you could not do any of the that can cause automobile die-hard battery for those
addition, there are certified
Hurricane Katrina devas- work because it deals with and Fees mishaps; either the car will zero-degree mornings, and
mechanics that can give
tated the Gulf Coast, leaving carpentry, you do not have not start due too a dead have the oil changed with
counsel on what is best for
many without homes and to worry because they are a particular vehicle. Even battery, a frozen hose that heavy grade oil. This cost
their own personal belong- taking people without any •Students must reg- though most vehicle main- carries fluids throughout is minor compared to a
the car, or the motor lock- new motor or a particular
ings. Although more than specific carpentry experi- tenance is as simple as fall-
a year has passed, there are ence. Anyone is welcome ister on or before ing off a bike, this regular ing up because the oil is part for the vehicle. Also,
not heavy enough for the don’t forget about the men-
still many people on the to attend this helpful proj- Feb. 5 maintenance must be done
cold frigid temperatures. tal anguish that goes along
Gulf Coast that are still suf- ect. year in and year out. It
There is only one word that with not having a vehicle
fering from the effects of “The more the merrier,” seems as if most car owners can be derived from the and the expense associated
Hurricane Katrina. Of these said Interfaith Director •Cost is $50. $25 is do not see the importance maintenance of a vehicle, or with the repair of the vehi-
of servicing their vehicles
individuals, many are still Dean Emerson. “Groups the lack of maintenance of cle. Take adequate steps to
due by time of to prevent the bite from the
without power, plumbing, from all over the country the motor vehicle and that prevent these, and your car
cold temperatures of win-
and some still do not have are coming together to help registeration, and word is cost. will hopefully be running
ter until it is too late.
a place to live. people in need.” the remaining $25 With proper service, your Local mechanics advise steadily in this unpredica-
These people need help The group will be leav- vehicle will continue to give that the cost of servicing a ble winter weather.
is due by the first of vehicle ranges from $15-75.
and someone needs to lend ing on Saturday March
Police Report
a helping hand. Therefore, 10 at 9 a.m. There will be March
Interfaith Student Center a full week of building,
is going to lend them that plumbing, and cleaning.
hand during what might The group will be staying •Trip will begin on
The information contained in this report is taken directly from public
normally be a very relaxing at a nearby church, where March 10 at 9 a.m.
records distributed by the UTM Department of Public Safety. DPS
vacation from school life. some meals will be pro-
can be contacted by calling [phone].
The center is offering a vided. The cost is $50 per
chance to help those people person with $25 due when •For more informa- 7:48 p.m., January 21 Affairs to be put on the first offenders
that desperately need it. you register and the other Ellington list for alcohol violation.
tion, contact Dean
They are taking a group of half is due by the first of
students to Gulf Port to do March. Emerson at 587- Subject reported receiving harassing 9:30 p.m., Jnauary 25
some work to make some of Anyone interested in 2603 or go by the phone calls. Elam Center
those people’s lives a little going must register by Feb.
easier. 5. For more information, Interfaith Student 10:44 a.m., January 22 Subject reported receiving harassing
This group of students contact Emerson at 587- Center Humanities phone calls.
will be involved in vari- 2603 or go by the Interfaith
ous carpentry or rebuilding Student Center. project that will help those Subject reported lost property during 10:15 a.m., January 26
work. The great thing about All are encouraged to who need it the most. university inventory Gooch
this spring break project is take part in this meaningful
1:35 p.m., January 22 Subject reported lost property during
Brehm university inventory.
Want to write for the
Subject reported theft from university 12:30 p.m., January 26
property (Investigation continues). University Center
student newspaper?
11:13 p.m., January 24 Subject was contacted about having
University Village an animal on campus and officers
advised to remove the animal.
Pacer meetings are every
Subject reported theft of personal
property (Investigation continues). 6:24 p.m., January 26
University Village
Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in GH 316
12:43 a.m., January 25
Lot 7 Mr. Talon L. Redding was issued a ci-
Ms. Rebecca L. Adkins and Ms. Aman- tation for disorderly conduct (General
da G. Gray were referred to Student Sessions Court).
Campus Bulletin Board
The Pacer provides this space free of charge to campus clubs and organizations that wish to promote events or offerings. Items to appear in The
Pacer’s “Campus Bulletin Board” section must be submitted at least a week ahead of the event, either by e-mail to [email protected] or by
dropping off a flier and press release to 314 Gooch Hall. Preference is given by event date closest to printing and by order received. Please note
that submission does not necessarily guarantee printing. Call [phone] for more information.
Pacer Meetings The Gospel of Salvation & The games, etc.) from 7 p.m. to 9 fundraiser (please bring your You must be classified as a Ju-
Power of Christ. Meetings are p.m. tonight in UC 230 A&B. love quote), t-shirts, and spell- nior.
Want to write for the student at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday in ing bee. Shelby County Schools. Febru-
newspaper? Pacer meetings are UC 209. Everyone is invited to CSI Wildlife ary 28. Positions: K-12 Teach-
every Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in attend these meetings. Brown Bag Lunch ers, Special Education, Coun-
Gooch 316. Come sign up for a Michael Stockdale, Tennes- selors. Degree: Education
story so that you can see your Donate Blood see Wildlife Resources Agency English Society is hosting a (Teacher Certification Eligible) .
byline in next week’s issue of the Wildlife Forensic Laboratory brown bag lunch on Thursday, Locations Available: Suburban
student newspaper. Drop everything and donate supervisor and senior wildlife February 1, 12:15-1:15 in the Eng- Memphis (Collierville, German-
blood this Valentine’s. Lifeline forensic and analytical special- lish Department lounge. Open town, Arlington, Millington).
UTM Recycling Group Blood Services will be at UTM ist, will present a program, “Fo- to anyone interested in English. For more information or to
on Tuesday, Feb. 6 and Wednes- rensics: CSI Wildlife,” at 7 p.m., Enjoy good conversation with schedule an interview, please
A new student group is form- day, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 Feb. 1, in Room 318, EPS Build- English majors and professors. contact Employment Informa-
ing to help promote recycling p.m.. All donors receive a pair ing. Stockdale also teaches fo- This will also serve as an infor- tion Services, 215 UC.
and environmental issues on of boxers or a t-shirt! rensic science and conducts re- mal meeting for English Society.
the campus of UTM. The group search at UTM.The program is Bring your own lunch. Math Club
is meeting every Wednesday at Starving Artist Exhibit sponsored by UTM Student Af-
12:15 in the back room of the filiates of the American Chemi- Upcoming Campus Interviews The Math club will meet at 9
UC (room 125). For more infor- Adam McCammon presents cal Society (SAACS). It is free p.m. on February 5 in HU 414.
mation, send an e-mail to utm. a starving artist exhibit at the and open to public. Tennessee State Parks. Febru-
[email protected]. Martin Public Library from Feb- ary 15. Positions: Seasonal In-
ruary 1 through February 28. Sigma Tau Delta Meeting terpretive Ranger. Degree: Biol-
Open Forum Bible Study ogy, Forestry, Wildlife, Geology,
Game Night Tuesday, January 30, 4-5 p.m. History, Anthropology/ Archae-
Come study with us at the Sigma Tau Delta is hosting a in English department lounge. ology, General Life Sciences,
Spring Forum, as we explore game night (Scrabble, word Focus of this meeting is Valen- Natural Resource Management.
this semester’s topic: tine’s Locations available: Statewide.
January 30, 2007 Page 6
utmpacer.com Rachel Rogers, A&E Editor • E-mail: [email protected]
Hungry for love? Students get dating advice over lunch
Allie T. Thomas they cannot leave. selves” said Santiago. Ask any-
Editorial Assistant The first steps one who has done so and they are
in such a relation- likely to agree.
If you’ve ever found yourself ship should be Once a cheater, always a cheat-
wondering if ‘he’s just not that to recognize that er?
into you,’ Dr. Michelle Santiago you are “hooked,” Cheating is curable, but lying is
gave insightful tips into this con- said Santiago. compulsive for many, says UTM
cern and many other relationship Then your priori- student, Sara Stewart.
problems in the back room of the ties should be to “Once a liar, always a liar,” is
UC in her presentation Jan. 24. become a better, more accurate says Stewart.
Largely based on the book, “He’s stronger person. “It’s like credibility with a
Just Not That Into You,” by come- Being more self- newspaper,” says student, Shy-
dian Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuc- ish is also likely to teria Dunlap, of cheaters. When
cillo, Santiago emphasized many lead you to what a newspaper makes a mistake,
points made by the authors. you want and it will learn and improve itself.
As part of the “Lunch and finding comfort After doing so and in time, it
Learn” series offered by the UTM with friends will will prove itself dependable to
Counseling Center, Santiago said certaintly help, its readership as it exists on such
red flags for an intimate relation- said Santiago. credibility.
ship can be found in unanswered “Cultivate your With virtually anything, there
phone calls, when your signifi- needs and ask for is no single “right way,” and re-
cant other says he/she is simply your wants,” ex- lationships will vary as much as
too “busy” to talk, or if they are plains Santiago. personalities. Different approach-
not “all yours.” Your needs can- es may need to be taken with dif-
Being too busy to talk can of- not be ignored ferent people, and knowing how
ten be translated into ‘too busy to for the other, to reach an individual is vital to
talk to you,’ said Santiago. And says Santiago. A have any peace of mind for many.
a drunk “I love you” is not the as healthy relation- Understanding your wants and
good as a sober one, she said. be comfortable ship will allow needs will help a relationship tre-
Other signs include the other enough with you to “peacefully refuse” some- mendously, and compromising
partner saying that the two of you “Cheaters only cheat that person to thing the other may seek, with will help solve problems, Santia-
are dating, but in reality, you have be yourself--do- minimal harm done. go said.
themselves”
only met at parties or other social ing so will ul- Many relationships will find “Lunch and Learn” will host
events. You need one-on-one time timately build conflict, but it is how each part- “True Love: Is it? How to Make it
in a committed relationship. -- Dr. Michelle Santiago trust--and at the ner is willing to solve them that Last” at 12:15 pm in room 125 at
Also, if someone keeps break- same time, you will determine the difference. the back room of the cafeteria on
ing up with you or if your status should balance “Our way” is a crucial attitude Feb.7 and it is open to anyone.
is often shifting, that likely means Santiago when to reveal for couples to have in order to For more information, contact
not how to build
that he or she is not into you. more about yourself to your date fix problems instead of ‘my way,’ Jennifer Levy at 881-7720, or check
trust, if a salad
Healthy relationships are natu- said Santiago. Santiago said, and emotional sup- out the Career and Counseling
is not what you normally order,
rally founded on trust and com- Santiago also touched on addic- port during these times is crucial Center’s website at http://www.
but do, in order to present your-
munication, said Santiago. tive relationships and how they for success. utm.edu/departments/counsel-
self better to a date. You have to
“I’ll just have a salad” dating is put people in positions in which “Cheaters only cheat them- ing/career.php
Sixteen Minutes: Part II Celebrities: we love them, we hate them,
ment, in innocence. It was
and sometimes we let them rule our worlds
beautiful. “I want to pro-
pose a toast,” she said, rais-
ing her plastic glass. “To
freedom. To never having Rachel Rogers years older than one of her things are getting a tad bit
to get off this train.” Commentary
Arts & Entertainment Editor kids. And yes, I have prob- out of hand. That was why
I knocked my cup against
don’t care what she does. lems with that. But that’s I was for Rosie in the Rosie-
hers and took a sip. She
In my shocked state of Now, we all have to re- her life, and her life alone. Trump feud; I don’t believe
finished half of her glass in
a single gulp. “So who are realizing that people actu- member something here: Again with the divorce Donald Trump is a moral
Stephen Outten you?” she asked, as if ready ally read this little white these are celebrities. Most thing. Divorce is not a bad guidepost for 20-year-olds
www.StephenOutten.com to cross-examine me. space that I use to rant and of them enjoy doing things thing. Many people have today. Neither do I think
“I’m Ethan Thomas, from rave about whatever strikes that would shock John Q. been divroced. As much as Anna Nicole Smith or Demi
Anna’s fiancé was James New York. What’s your my fancy -- and even care Public into having a coro- we hate to admit it, there Moore are. However, they
Wellington, the pride and name?” about it -- I am quite happy nary. Marrying a younger are not that many fami- are not telling people that
promise of Myron, Tenn.. “Anna Monroe, not origi- knowing that someone has man? Not a problem to lies who are ‘traditional’ they won’t allow them to
Studying him through my nally from New York, but already given me an idea to them. any more, meaning that a carry on with their every-
train window, I noted that having a great time living
write about, rather than me Just as scandelous as the large number of our friends day lives because of some-
he looked as though he it up.”
cruising around the Web age differences are the di- come from homes with di- thing they did in the past.
could have been the home- And then it hit me – why
looking for something that vorce rates that celebs go vorced parents. When our I was proud of the Donald
town quarterback, or the this girl looked so familiar,
preacher’s son, or the vale- why her voice sounded strikes a chord. through. The shortest mar- classmates tell us that their for allowing her a second
dictorian. His dark eyes so familiar. She was THE Do I find issue with old- riage on record? Brittany parents are splitting up, we chance, I really was. But
gleaming in confusion from Anna Monroe, the rising er men or women having Spears, when she had her naturally feel sorry for them that doesn’t take away from
beneath the brim of his hat, star in the modeling indus- younger spouses? In some marriage annulled after just and offer what comfort the fact that he was trying
he watched us leave the sta- try whose face and body cases, yes. Anna Nicole a few short hours. Again, we can. But when we hear to tell someone how they
tion. were plastered on almost Smith’s husband was just a this is something that sim- about celebrities getting di- should or shouldn’t be-
To be completely honest, any newsstand across the tad bit too old for her. Was ply gets splashed on front vorces (remember Jessica have.
I was just as confused as he. country. she a gold digger? I firmly of the tabloids, makes for and Nick?) we all run out I do have to admit, though,
“He’s your fiancé?” I asked Apparently she saw the
believe so. Besides, that good water cooler con- to the nearest newstand to that I was a little sad when I
Anna again, wanting to recognition in my eyes. “It
was just gross! If he had versation for a few weeks, pick up the latest issue of heard about Angelina Jolie’s
make sure I had heard her was very nice meeting you,
been married to the same then we’ve forgotten about People to see what happened mom dying. That woman
correctly. Ethan. But I have to run
“Yes,” she answered, now.” woman for 80 years and she it. However, if your next and who they might be seen had to have an enourmous
glancing up and down the The train had begun to was around the same age as door neighbor were to pull with now. Sad as it seems, it amount of strength and pa-
aisle. “Where’s the dining slow, and there ahead I saw him, it would’ve have been something like that, we’d seems we care more about tience to raise a son and a
car? I’m parched from all the looming station. Anna sweet. But to be married to still be talking about it un- the lives of celebrities than daughter on her own after
that running.” hopped up and smiled, a woman around 60 years til they lowered us into the about our own. I even saw divorcing her actor-hus-
Ignoring her, I kept on. searching her slender body younger than you? No way. ground. an article in People about band. Not only that, but
“So that man, right there, for a place to hide the rest How about Demi Moore The celebrities that we Gwyneth Paltrow apolo- her first grandaughter isn’t
is your fiancé? As in you’re of her merlot. After a few and Ashton Kutcher? Would all watch on a constant ba- gizing to her kids that she’s even a year old. That makes
supposedly going to marry scans, she gave up. “Here,
I approve of them? Probably sis are beyond our realm, I not Brittany Spears! So it me sad, whether it be a fa-
him?” a parting gift for you,”
not, but hey. I don’t know suppose is the best way to seems as though even other mous person’s mother, or
“That’s right. This Sat- she handed me her bottle.
them, and it’s not my life. If put it. While we may whis- celebrities are not immune just someone I happen to
urday.” I was about to re- “Thanks for the ride.” She
spond, but she interrupted took off at a slow walk Demi wants to marry a guy per about a co-worker dat- to setting their own lives know from school.
me before I could say any- down the aisle and waited 20 years younger than her, ing a man 15 years her ju- after that of other famous But you don’t have to take
thing. “I’m going to go get for the train to stop. The that’s her business. As long nior, many people applaud people. my word for it. It’s not like
a drink.” brakes squealed, and she as she’s not trying to tell me Demi Moore for being able Let’s think about this, I’ve ever colored my hair
She left, leaving me alone vanished onto the loading that I have to act that way to capture a younger man. kids. When we let the rich just so I could look like
with the lull of the engine. I deck. because she does, then I And yes, he is only a few and famous dictate how we Amy Lee or anything...
didn’t know what to think. I stared at her bottle, at run our lives, that’s when
Very few exciting things my bottle, and leaned back
Fraternity shows UTM how to throw a real party
happened to me between in my seat. The train’s en-
days spent in my cubicle gine began gearing up
and evenings spent holed again, ready to launch. As
Brad Hadley ence on their feet and moving as they danced to DJ Unk’s
up in my apartment. I had I glanced out my window, I
Staff Writer “Walk it Out”, which started a trend in the Hip-Hop dance
a generic entry-level job in spied her walking towards
world. Other acts like the beautiful duo by Sarah Mayfield
a standard Manhattan high the lobby of the station, her
As most people in Martin will tell you there is nothing to and Brittany Bowdon blended together in a masterful and
rise, and a tiny studio apart- pace slow and steady. She
do here but drink and party. However, others are looking strong performance as they performed Brandy’s 1999 hit
ment that I shared with my had never been here before,
for a way to entertain people and show that you can have “Almost Doesn’t Count”.
cat. Although I couldn’t but she acted as though it
fun without having to drink. Shay Bond, a member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity,
explain it, I somehow felt were her hometown.
This past Tuesday the Alpha Kappa Psi business frater- mostly known for her dance and stepping ability, per-
responsible for Anna, as Without reason, without
nity hosted an Open Mic night in the University Center formed her rendition of “Killing Me Softly”, popularized
though she weren’t just warning, I jumped up and
game room. The hosts for the evening were Chris “Mr. by the Fugees. However one of the most unusual perfor-
someone who had crashed ran for the door, nearly
Saturday Night” Stanback and DJ She730. The acts ranged mances of the night had to go to Muhummad Diaw who
into my life, but that she knocking the conductor
from a wide variety of singing to poetry and even dance performed a French rap song in which I have heard noth-
herself was an event of her out of the way, jumping
numbers. ing like it ever.
own right. down onto the deck. The
The night was kicked off when Komteria ‘KT’ Herndon “Events like this feature unknown talent that dwells at
When she returned, she train pulled out of the sta-
graced the stage with her poem which was untitled. You UTM” said Stanback, a Communication major from Mem-
shoved a miniature glass tion just after my feet met
could feel the hair rise on the back of your neck and goose phis. The university has a lot of raw and unseen talent.
bottle of merlot into my lap. the ground. Gaining my
bumps slowly making there way down your arms as the Artist’s events like these are just the right type of oppor-
“Did you know they sold bearings, I looked around.
powerful piece poured out into the game room and led the tunity they need to be seen and to get the word out about
wine on the train?” Her Anna was gone.
crowd on a roller coaster of emotions. them.
face was a portrait in excite-
Augustus Taylor and Alvin Lockett Jr. had the audi-
January 30, 2007 Arts & Entertainment Page 7
Faculty and students to show their talent
Staff Reports Three seniors at UTM will display their
work during an opening reception for their
Two professors at UTM will be highlight- senior exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., Feb. 13, in the
ed in the first UTM Department of Music lobby of Fine Arts. The exhibitions will run
faculty series event for the semester, slated through Feb. 23 and are free and open to
for 7:30 p.m., Feb. 5, in the Harriet Fulton the public.
Theatre of Fine Arts. Josh Breeden, of Martin, Rebecca Whit-
Drs. Julie Hill and Amy Simmons, assis- worth, of Rutherford, and Mark Shelton,
tant professors of music, will perform solo of Chattnooga, are senior graphic design
and chamber works for clarinet and percus- emphasis students. Graphic design seniors
sion in the upcoming faculty recital. Works must exhibit art work representative of
on the program include: Corker, by Libby their cumulative efforts while undertaking
Larson; Blue Rondo ala Turk, by Brubeck; the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program
Tango Suite, by Piazzolla and others. Those at UTM.
in attendance will experience surprises in For more information, contact the De-
instrumentation and theatrics. partment of Visual and Theatre Arts, at
For more information, contact the De- 881-7400
partment of Music at 881-7402.
Talk Time allows students to get a taste
of what the English language is all about
Ekaterina Marchenko It provides a great opportunity to meet
Staff Writer new people and learn about foreign cul-
tures.
The Writing Center, located in Humanities “We usually have regulars in the begin-
209, is sponsoring a Talk Time workshop ning of the semester; but as the time goes
every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5 p.m. by and the word spreads, more newcom-
with Mattie Davenport, Writing Center ers are joining,” says Davenport. The ses-
student assistant and English Education sion usually starts with students briefly
major, as a host of the program. The whole introducing themselves to the rest of the
procession is a very casual and friendly group.
environment where students can join to The Talk Time involves students with
polish their conversational skills. different backgrounds talking about any-
The session is open to everybody and thing in the world.
consists mainly of international students.
Calling all poets, artists and writers
Staff Reports guidelines at beanswitch.
utm.edu. Submissions and
The student maga- questions should be sent to
zine, which is published [email protected].
semi-annually, is calling The publication, with Dr.
for submissions for this Leslie LaChance as advi-
spring’s publication. Origi- sor, is run completely by
nal pieces of fiction, essay, students. This issue will be
poetry, one-act plays, art, available for purchase, as
photos and other pieces of well as run online. Last se-
student art are welcome mester, it was done entirely
for submission. The dead- online.
line is Fri., February 16.
You can find a copy of the
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Technophile
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C o n n e tctoi nt h e w o rld.
pacer.utm.edu/tech Matt Cook, Technical Editor • E-mail: [email protected] c o n n e ct e d
From the Geek Corner
Web sites to cure the
common resolution
Today is the next-to-last
day of January, 2007.
Thanks for sharing the Matt Cook
obvious, right? Well, I have Technical
a question: who among you, Editor
The Pacer’s readership, has
already given up on a New
Year’s resolution?
Everyone knows that
New Year’s resolutions
that will become a lifestyle
are winding down by late
change and not a passing
January, particularly when
fad.
the semester begins.
Second among top New
But do not
Year’s reso-
despair, those
Who has lutions is to
of you who are
stop smok-
still sticking already given
ing.
with it! I did a
up on a New Most peo-
little research
ple don’t need
and found a Year’s Apple TV: Just another network
a Surgeon
few Web sites
resolution? General’s
to help cure the
Warning to
common failed
tell them that
resolution…starting with
smoking can cause cancer.
one that hits close to home.
Web sites such as smoke- Jay Baker working for it. inch by 7.7 inch AppleTV will handle something like
The most repeated resolu-
free.gov and stopsmoking- Assist. News Editor For one, it is designed has a built in power supply, 1080 HD.
tion I hear in late December
center.net have tips on quit- to work specifically with so there’s no bulky power For $299, it’s not a ter-
is to lose weight or get in
ting, medicines and fighting With all the fuss over iTunes (from a Windows supply to add to the siz- rible price for what it does.
shape. Statistics link being
urges. For those interested Apple’s iPhone this or Mac platform). AppleTV able clutter already occu- It looks great, it’s easy to
out of shape and overweight
in kicking the habit, these MacWorld Expo, many will automatically update pying the space behind use and it can make your
to heart trouble and ill-
sites can help save you time have forgotten all about itself wirelessly via an your TV. The remote con- entertainment center do
nesses. College eating pat-
and money. another of Apple’s latest 802.11 connection. Also, it trol is elegantly simple things it never did before,
terns and stress don’t help.
Although there are sev- toys: AppleTV. will work with up to 5 and should make navigat- all within a few clicks of
(I was not an athlete in high
eral more I could touch on, Unlike most of Apples other computers so your ing the menus a breeze to a stylish remote. However,
school, but as a member of
I close with a resolution products of late, AppleTV friends can come over to anyone familiar with the there’s nothing spectacular
the marching band I stayed
more likely to impact us is nothing revolutionary. show you the latest epi- menu system of the iPod. about it, especially if you
in some semblance of physi-
after we graduate: getting Similar products already sode of “24” they just The actual technical spec- don’t have many videos (or
cal shape at least.)
out of debt. Our culture exist, allowing users to downloaded. ifications, while somewhat any at all) on iTunes. If you
Enter kraftfoods.com.
puts too much emphasis sync or stream their PC As can be expected, the impressive for the size and do, and you have an enter-
The famous macaroni and
on credit cards for its own
cheese maker from our content with their TV AppleTV is thin, sleek and price of the unit, won’t tainment center worthy of
good. If you face debt or
childhood has a large sec- and entertainment sys- stylish. It is graced by the be turning many heads. dropping $299 to improve,
realize that it might control
tion of its Web site devot- tem. That’s not to say same intuitive design ide- Regular usage should be then pick up an AppleTV.
your financial future, check
ed to healthy eating and that AppleTV is a waste als that are the bread and nothing it can’t handle, Otherwise, you’ll probably
out daveramsey.com and
exercise. Go to kraftfoods. – it does have a few things butter of Apple. The 7.7 but many wonder how it live without it.
fool.com/ccc/debt.
com and click on “Healthy
These two sites have
Living.” Guides to healthy
proven their worth time
food choices, recipes and a iTunesU to be implemented Summer ‘07
and time again for people
meal and fitness plan that
facing (seemingly) insur-
can be personally tailored
mountable debt.
to users’ individual sched-
Obviously, time and space
ules are available for any- Thomas Fulcher download class lectures
do not permit me to cover a
body who needs to drop a lot of resolution Web sites in Staff Writer or supplemental mate-
few pounds or cholesterol
my column, but if you need rial and then review
points.
help on one in particular, It may not be long before it at their own conve-
It isn’t the easiest thing
Google search has around missing class could be a nience. For athletes and
I’ve ever done, but hope-
123 million results for “New thing of the past. Last fall students who frequent-
fully this is one resolution
Year’s Resolutions.” The Pacer informed read- ly have to miss classes,
ers about an upcoming this could prove to be
Web site of the week
addition to UTM’s tech- an extremely valuable
nology tools, iTunesU. The resource.
www. new program is not far “A faculty member
flash
.net away and promises to be could record their class-
a great tool for faculty and room lectures and post
.html
students. those in iTunesU so that
.com After approving and students who missed
signing a contract with the class could listen
www.EyeOS.org Apple Computers at the to the recordings,” said
end of the fall semester, the Holt.
university began working Not only can the soft-
on the implementation of ware be utilized with
Jay Baker WebOS.
iTunesU. classroom lectures
Assist. News Editor While there are several
“We are in the middle of and materials: it also
WebOS’s available (all free),
that implementation right provides the means to
Out of the flurry of Web EyeOS.org is the most func-
2.0 sites and apps there tional. In addition to its a now and we are work- someday use the system
emerged a new take on an slick, minimalist design ing on the behind-the- for sporting events and
old concept: Web based with several available skins, scenes details of making other campus activities.
operating systems. it is also open source. iTunesU work with our The iTunesU software
The original idea comes EyeOS comes with a slew network here on campus,” could allow someone to
from way back in the early of programs: a very capable said Steve Holt, UTM feel like they are there
days of computing when it text editor, calendar, con-
Webmaster and Director without actually being
was thought that all com- tacts list, calculator, RSS
of the Information there.
MATT COOK/The Pacer
puting would be done at aggregator, video and mp3
Technology Center and “When you start
slave stations – consoles players, integrated Google
Web Services. thinking about all the
linked to a master comput- Maps, an image editor, Craig Ingram, IT Specialist II, is working on developing
A few students and fac- ways that audio or
er somewhere else. some games and even some the front-end Web site for iTunesU.
The idea never caught file storage capabilities. ulty are going to be uti- video could be used in a
on, but the concept is back. The idea is that you could lizing the new software UTM course, you begin dents and only requires a
The advent of Web 2.0 and have your bookmarks, RSS this semester as a part of to see the possibilities that quick download of iTunes and receive information.
the fact that lots of people feeds and calendar etc. on a test phase. After this iTunesU provides,” said from Apple.com. Once the However, students should
use multiple computers your EyeOS, which can be is competed, the software Holt. system is online at UTM, not worry about the use of
throughout the day has is expected to be up and UTM joins a number of students will be able to Blackboard on campus: it
— See ‘EyeOS’ on Page 10
led to the new concept of
running for the two sum- universities with iTune- access the audio and video will still be a major medi-
mer terms. sU that are getting great content on their desktops, um for teachers to orga-
The iTunesU software responses from students. laptops and then load it nize course content. The
will give teachers the abil- The new software is on their iPods. new iTunesU software is
ity to make audio and expected to have the same Podcast video and audio simply a fine addition to
video content available to success here. in iTunesU should give all of the resources UTM
their students any time. The iTunesU software students more choices in already employs.
Students will be able to is completely free to stu- the way they distribute
Technophile...w00t
Spor ts Brad Hurt
Sports Editor
E-mail [email protected]
On the Web utmpacer.com
The Pacer • January 30, 2007 Page 9
Hitting the hardwood
Skyhawk men split with Samford, Jax State; women sweep Alabama foes
Jason Jackson
Staff Writer
Men vs. Samford
Despite a good performance,
the Skyhawk men saw the game
slip away in the final minutes
Thursday night against the
Samford Bulldogs.
With just over three minutes left
in the game, Samford’s Randall
Guina broke the 11th and last tie
of the game. Guina scored three
of his 17 second half points giv-
ing the bulldogs a 57-54 lead.
Samford went on to win the game
71-66.
Guina led all scorers with 27
points.
The Skyhawks led 29-26 at
the end of the first half. Cleve
Woodfork led all players in the
first half with 13 points, mak-
ing all four of his field goals and
going 5-6 from the free throw
line.
As a team the Skyhawks shot
over 50 percent in field goals and
from the 3 point line along with
hitting 89 percent from the line.
In the second half the Skyhawks’
shooting percentage fell slightly
to 43 percent from the field and
Trevor Ruszkowski/ UTM Sports Information
36 percent from the three point
Above, Skyhawk senior post player Andreika Jackson takes
arc, as they began to settle for
the ball up strong to the basket during Saturday’s 84-68 win
more difficult outside shots.
over Jacksonville State at the Elam Center. The win improved
Woodfork, the Skyhawks’ main
the Skyhawks’ record to 12-8 overall and 7-5 in Ohio Valley
inside force, did not attempt a
Conference play. The 5-foot-9 Jackson ranks second on the
single shot and fouled out with
team behind Phyllisha Mitchell in several offensive categories
just over nine minutes left in the
and leads several others. She is currently averaging 12.2 points
game.
and 6.1 rebounds per game. The Skyhawks will return to action
Samford’s shooting rose dras-
at the Elam Center on Saturday when they host SEMO at 4 p.m.
tically in the second half to 65
At right, Skyhawk senior center Cleve Woodfork goes up for a
percent from the field as they
layup during Saturday’s 83-60 victory over Jacksonville State.
hit 6-of- 8 beyond 3 point range.
The blowout win snapped a four-game losing streak for the team their largest lead of 4 points. The regain the lead for good from the
The Bulldogs scored 45 total sec-
and improved its record to 6-17 on the season. Skyhawks would not let the lead Bulldogs.
ond half points, outscoring the
stand and tied the game up at The Skyhawks increased
Skyhawks by eight.
of the conference entering their only connecting on 36 percent of 20 before they ran off another 4 their lead to 11 points only to
The Bulldogs hit 83 percent of
next game against first-place their field goals. The Skyhawks points to take the lead. The score see Samford come back and get
their free throws in the second
Austin Peay. only hit 9 of their 25 field goal at the end of the first half was 24- to within three points halfway
half to seal their win at the Elam
attempts and just 2 from 3 point 22 with the Skyhawks ahead. through the second half. The
Center.
Women vs. Samford range. The one bright spot for Both teams improved in the Skyhawks showed up big and
The Skyhawks continue to ride
the Skyhawks was the play of second half, shooting better than gradually increased their lead
a four-game losing streak that
Crystal Fuller, Andreika Jackson Andreika Jackson, who went 3- 50 percent. The Skyhawks shot and knocked down their free
has landed them at the bottom of
and Phyllisha Mitchell posted for-3, scoring 10 points and grab- 57 percent and outscored the throws.
the conference with a 5-17 overall
double digit numbers to help the bing 5 rebounds. Bulldogs by 10 points. The Skyhawks improved to 12-8
record, including a 3-9 mark in
Skyhawks beat the Bulldogs 63-51 Alex Munday, the OVC player Crystal Fuller scored 14 of her overall and 7-5 in the OVC with
the OVC. The Bulldogs, however,
on Thursday. of the week, led all scorers with 16 total points in the second half another win Saturday against
are now 12-8 overall and 9-2 in
In the first half neither team shot 12 of her 20 overall points for giving the spark to the Skyhawk Jacksonville State while Samford
the OVC, putting them at the top
the ball very well with both clubs the Bulldogs, helping them to offense that they needed to falls to 10-10 and 5-6 in the OVC.
Steelers name former Skyhawk aide to top spot
Former Mets catcher
to speak at annual
Zane Gresback
Assistant Sports Writer First Pitch dinner
And the list keeps growing. UTM football
can claim yet another former coach who UTM Sports Information
was hired to a prestigious NFL position.
Just two weeks after the New York Gi- The Boston Red Sox. The New York
ants hired UTM alum and former assistant Mets. 1986. Bill Buckner. Mookie Wil-
coach Jerry Reese as general manager, for- son. Game Six. Ray Knight. Gary Cart-
mer assistant coach Mike Tomlin was hired er. Ed Hearn.
Chances are you know most of them.
as head coach of last year’s Super Bowl
The exception might be Hearn, the
Champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
backup catcher for the 1986 World
Tomlin’s hiring marks many milestones.
Champion New York Mets.
Tomlin becomes the franchise’s 16th head
The former catcher has survived
coach, replacing the legendary Bill Cowher
three kidney transplants since being
who resigned after the season. Cowher
diagnosed with the disease FSGS (Fo-
coached the Steelers for 15 seasons and
cal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis)
was the longest tenured coach in the NFL
in 1991. Hearn has also survived two
before his resignation. Tomlin is just the
bouts of cancer.
third Steelers head coach since 1969 when
Hearn will be the guest speaker for
the team hired Chuck Noll.
UTM’s second First Pitch Dinner and
Tomlin’s hiring carries extra importance
Silent Auction from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 10 in
to the city of Pittsburgh because fans of the
the Student Life Center on campus.
Black & Gold are not accustomed to the
Photo courtesy of The Pittsburgh Steelers Web site Reservations for dinner and the
post-season firings and hirings that have
Former UTM assistant coach Mike Tomlin (left) is congratulated by a member of speaker are $15 each, while reserva-
become the ritual of so many other NFL
the Pittsburgh Steelers at a press conference where he became the new head tions to hear Hearn’s speech are $5
teams. coach of the Steelers. Tomlin replaces longtime coach Bill Cowher, who retired each. All proceeds from the event will
“It is a great honor to be a part of one of in January after 15 years in that position. Cowher had the distinction of being the benefit the Skyhawk baseball team.
the most storied franchises in all of profes- longest-tenured coach in the league before his retirement. To make reservations, call Carmen
sional sports,” Tomlin said. Washburn at 881-7660 or e-mail her at
Tomlin was the Minnesota Vikings de- [email protected]. You can also make
fensive coordinator last season. His Vi- Bowl XXXVII. Rule” is the reason that NFL teams have reservations by calling Kevin Creech
kings had the No. 1 ranked run defense in When the 2007 season opens Tomlin, 34, hired more black head coaches than ever at [phone] or e-mailing him at
the NFL and were eighth overall in total will be the fourth youngest coach in NFL before. The NFL adopted the “Rooney [email protected].
defense. history since the 1970 merger. He inher- Rule” in 2002 which required that at least “I think a lot of times we forget that
The Hampton, Va., native played his col- its a Steelers team that is talented and still one minority candidate be interviewed for people who are famous are set apart
lege ball at William & Mary as a wide re- hungry to win. each head coaching vacancy. like icons. They are not regular peo-
ceiver. He held college coaching positions “We intend to make no bold predictions NFL.com reported that the terms of Tom- ple,” said Bubba Cates, head coach of
at VMI, the University of Memphis, UTM, about what we are going to do. What we lin’s contract are four years at $2.5 million the Skyhawk baseball team.
Arkansas State University and the Univer- are going to do is promise to have a first- per year. “Ed Hearn is very much a regular
sity of Cincinnati. Tomlin was an assistant class blue collar work ethic in how we ap- Steelers President Art Rooney II said of guy. He will share stories that a lot of
coach at UTM in 1997 under Jim Marshall. proach our business.” Tomlin, “He’s an impressive young guy. people can identify with. He will also
He was hired as defensive backs coach for Tomlin’s hiring carries cultural signifi- Get in a room and spend two or three hours share some hardships and that is some-
the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002. The cance as well. He became the NFL’s sixth with Mike, you come away feeling like this thing that all people can relate to. He
Buccaneers lead the NFL in interceptions active African American head coach. Many is a special person.” has a message that expands beyond
in 2002, the same season they won Super along with Tomlin agree that the “Rooney baseball and athletics.”
January 30, 2007 Sports Page 10
Host rifle teams finish fourth, Women’s tennis opens 2007 on
road with split against state foes
sixth at UTM Invitational
UTM Sports Information title,” said Dennis gave a grade for
Jason Bohanan Taylor, Skyhawk the level of play.
Staff Writer The UTM women’s ten- head coach. “If I was to give
Even though us a grade on our
nis team split their opening
the score said 7- playing, I would
The UTM mixed and women’s rifle matches this weekend to
0 against MTSU, give us a B-. This
teams shot their chances of winning this Lipscomb and MTSU. The
the women played is taking into con-
weekend at the UTM Invitational. women defeated Lipscomb
much better and sideration both
Instead, the teams combined for pairs of University 5-2, but then
were more of- matches being on
fourth and sixth place finishes. The mixed dropped the next match to
fensive with their Dennis Taylor the road and being
team placed fourth in both the small bore MTSU 7-0.
shots. our first matches.
and air rifle categories with scores of 2217 In the Lipscomb match
“I was more pleased with We definitely need to raise
for small bore and 2284 for air rifle, while the women won but did
our efforts against MTSU. I our grade to the A level in
the women’s team finished sixth in both not play as well or with the
categories with scores of 2064 for small File Photo style that will be needed to think the girls got their first order to win. I know if we
bore and 2211 for air rifle. A member of the UTM rifle team aims at win the OVC. match jitters out of the way continue to practice hard
Murray State placed first in the small a target during practice. “During the Lipscomb against Lipscomb. The girls this should not be a prob-
were hitting the ball with lem.”
bore competition for the second straight match, we did not hit ball
more of a purpose against The women will have a
year with a score of 2288. Ole Miss fol- aggressively or with any
MTSU, however we just couple of weeks in order to
lowed with a score of 2267, while the purpose in our singles
lacked the consistency in get their A game going. The
University of Memphis placed third with matches. Although we won
order to come out with a Skyhawk women will next
a 2228. we still have to change our
win,” added Coach Taylor. take on UT Chattanooga on
The same teams also claimed the top mindset from playing not to
Coach Taylor summed up Feb. 10 in Chattanooga.
three spots in the air rifle category, with lose to playing to win, in or-
the weekend best when he
Ole Miss finishing first with a score of der to compete for the OVC
2327. Murray State’s score of 2306 was good
EyeOS: Continued from page 8
for second, while Memphis again rounded
Jaymi Collar Bob Beard
out the top three with a score of 2295.
The Racers’ Cameron Hicks had the out all right, so I was pleased with my per- accessed from any comput- You won’t find yourself EyeOS is still being
highest individual small bore total, scoring formance,” Collar said. er with an Internet connec- notified four different times developed, but you should
581 out of a possible 600 points. Shannon Small bore scores lagged behind air rifle tion and a Web browser. of the same RSS updates expect it to become very
Wilson, from Ole Miss, scored the highest scores for both UTM teams, something Then when you move from or out of luck when you useful and efficient before
in air rifle with a 588. Beard said has been a regular occurrence computer-to-computer forgot your jump drive or too long.
Sophomore Heather Tillson’s score of this year. throughout the day, from forgot to e-mail a paper If you don’t like EyeOS,
581 was UTM’s highest in air rifle, just two “We seem to be doing a little bit better your desktop at home to to yourself. With EyeOS, check out www.youos.com
points shy of the third place mark set by at air rifle this year than small bore,” he your laptop in class to the these things will always or www.yourminis.com,
Andrew Hahn of Memphis. said. library’s computer lab or be available anywhere you which makes great use of
“I’ve been shooting strong in air rifle for “We’re still trying to get our small bore maybe the office, your files have Web access, which Flash-based programming
the past few weeks, so I was right about score up. We’re shooting good, but not and information are always is increasingly more and for an online operating sys-
where I should have been,” Tillson said. great, in the small bore category.” available and up-to-date. more available. tem.
“She’s shot scores like this before when Nine collegiate teams, two junior teams
she’s had good days. I was pleased with it, and several individual shooters com-
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but not surprised,” UTM head coach Bob peted in the invitational, which started
Beard said. Wednesday and lasted through Sunday.
Senior Jaymi Collar’s score of 568 was UTM also participated in the Murray
UTM’s highest individual small bore total State Invitational Saturday and Sunday, of The Pacer
and the seventh best overall. but results were not available at press
“I had a good time and the score came time.
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