The Pacer - January 31, 2006

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Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Volume 78, Issue No. 16
Editorial
M�����, Ignorance of civics
an embarassment
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to our campus
— Page 2
P B
ACER RIEFS Administration
SPECIAL REPORT Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs
Rethink those Don’t Know Much About
keg stands
Facebook isn’t just search underway
Government
for students. Watch
your backs.
Nine remain from candidate
— Columns, Page 2
pool of original 26 applicants
Survey suggests … And 90 percent
?
Kevin Teets
most students cannot name both Senior Reporter
unfamiliar with of Tennessee’s The national search has narrowed for candi-
What about
dates to fill the vice chancellor of Student Affairs
Small Sean?
social studies … U.S. Senators position at UTM. Nine of 26 original applicants
909 Comedian Big
remain in the running.
Sean entertains The search for a new vice chancellor of Student
Affairs started last fall after the former vice
students.
Kevin Teets UTM student James Knox of chancellor, Katie High, resigned from her posi-
Senior Reporter Memphis. tion. David Belote has
— Page 5 Freshman Allister Wilton been the interim vice
Candidate who? of Martin said he wants chancellor since High’s
What does the
Senator who? to vote so that he can departure, making this
These may be the have the right to com- the second time that VCSA do?
questions students plain. “The presi- Belote has been in the
Oversees the
are asking them- dent can make a lot interim position. After division of student
We’re Going for selves. A recent sci- of decisions, but the looking at 26 appli- affairs that includes
the Gold entific survey con- Senate has to pass all cants, the nine-person the Counseling Center,
Columnist brings ducted by The Pacer POP QUIZ! of the important bills. committee recently Career Development and
Placement Services,
shows that UTM stu- I have a lot of fam- narrowed the search
international Student Orientation and
dents do not believe they ily members who do not to nine applicants and Registration (SOAR),
perspective to are well informed about vote and they complain. plans on completing First Year Experience,
Please list the names of
Olympics. the 2006 candidates for If I vote then I will have a reference reviews this Residential Life, UC,
the U.S. Senate race in Tennessee’s two United legitimate reason to be able week. Student Government,
States Senators. Health Services, Student
— Page 7 Tennessee and that only to complain about what is Steve Vantrease, Activities, Student
9.9 percent of the students going on,” Wilton said. search committee Discipline, Service
at UTM are able to name Regardless of whether member and UC direc- Learning, Food Services,
1. ________________
both of Tennessee’s cur- students are voting, survey tor, says that experi- Admissions, Student
Financial Assistance and
rent U.S. senators. data suggests that the stu- ence in Student Affairs
2. _______________ Campus Recreation.
Senate Majority Leader dents do not know the can- is important in select-
P F.Y.I.
ACER Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) will give didates. Only 8 percent of ing a new vice chan-
up his Senate seat this year, the students strongly agree cellor.
allowing Tennessee voters or agree that they are well “I am looking for someone with a broad base
to choose another candi- informed about the candi- of successful Student Affairs experience. I think
date for the U.S. Senate this Hey! No cheating! dates for whom they would they need to know about the philosophical side
November. Contending for • Lamar Alexander be voting. Carol Andrews, of attending to the needs of the students as well
31%
the Democratic Party nomi- • Bill Frist communications director for as the business side of dealing with large budgets
nation are U.S. Rep. Harold the Harold Ford for Senate and managing the services that students need,”
Ford Jr. (D-Tenn.) and state Campaign, said that voters Vantrease says.
Sen. Rosalind Kurita. Vying GRAPHIC: Stephen Yeargin may have more things on their Al Hooten, search committee chair and vice
... Of UTM students
for the Republican Party nomination are minds right now. chancellor of Finance and Administration says
say they read a news-
former Reps. Van Hilleary and Ed Bryant, as “In the context of the campaign it is very that a rather strict process has to be followed in
paper regularly.
well as Chattanooga mayor Bob Corker. As early. People at this time in the year are selecting search committee members. “We need
campaign staffs try to get votes, they may engaged in starting off a new year, getting to exhibit that our search committee is diverse
find some difficulty in engaging college stu- their kids back in school, starting back to col- with gender and ethnic background being repre-
dents in the election. lege, digging in and doing what they need to sented,” Hooten says.
69% A survey conducted by The Pacer and do to make a living. They are thinking about The search committee includes two faculty
administered by professors in Political paying their taxes. People are very busy and representatives (Dr. Lisa LeBleu, associate profes-
Science 210 and 220 courses, as well as in it’s difficult to engage them in a campaign sor in the Department of Family and Consumer
all of the Public Speaking (Communications this early,” Andrews said. Sciences and Dr. Jerald Ogg, dean of the College
... Of UTM students 230) classes on campus, found that 48 percent Students admit they do not know much of Humanities and Fine Arts), five staff represen-
agree that voting is of the students plan on voting in the Senate about the Senate candidates, but the sur- tatives, (Al Hooten, vice chancellor for Finance
important. election this fall. Twenty-one percent of the veys indicate that they do not know much and Administration; Charley Deal, director
students said they do not plan to vote in the about their current U.S. Senators either. Of of Alumni Relations; Sandra Neel, director of
election and 29 percent said they did not the students surveyed, only 9.91 percent of Student Financial Assistance; Steve Vantrease,
Source: Survey of know if they would vote. them were able to successfully name Senate UC director; and Teresa Woody, Director of
UTM students by The “I don’t believe I will vote (in the U.S. Majority Leader Bill Frist and Sen. Lamar Minority Affairs) and two student representa-
Pacer Senate election) because I do not really keep Alexander, a former Tennessee governor. tives (James Orr, Student Government president
up with what’s going on at that level,” said When asked to name Tennessee’s two
— See ‘Search’ on Page 5
— See ‘Survey’ on Page 6
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OCAL EATHER
Consul says North American trade relations strong
Tuesday 53
Mostly Sunny 40
Wednesday 58 Erin Young International
Cloudy 44 Staff Writer
of both countries. Canada is the lead-
Michael Flaherty, Consulate ing market for goods for 37 US states,
Thursday 59
General of Canada in Atlanta, spoke including Tenn.” He also noted that
A.M. Rain 43
to University of Tennessee at Martin the US was Canada’s largest source
students last week on Canada-U.S. of foreign direct investment, at 65.1
Friday 54
relationships. His lecture was spon- percent and that Canada is the US’s
Possible T-Storms 33 sored by the UTM Center for Global largest source of foreign investment
Studies and International Education. at 43.6 percent.
Saturday 47
The lecture was part of a series that “Canada has a strong fiscal frame-
Cloudy 31 will focus on Canada to generate work,” said Flaherty. “The last time
interest in the new Canadian stud- the federal government had a deficit
I ies minor. budget was in the 1996-97 fiscal
NSIDE
Flaherty’s lecture focused on year. Balanced budgets or better are
Canada’s “Enhanced Representation expected for 2005-06 and the next
Viewpoints ............................2
Initiative,” which was created to five years.”
Letters to the Editor .........2
Editorial .............................2 increase Canada’s presence in the University Relations “Canada is the US’s biggest suppli-
US. Its objectives are to create an er of energy. In 2004, Canada’s ener-
Cartoon ..............................2
Dr. Ted Mosch speaks with Michael Flaherty, Consulate General of
understanding about the Canada/ gy exports to the US were valued
News .......................................4
Canada in Atlanta Wednesday, Jan. 25.
Bulletin Board ...................4 US relationship, to demonstrate that at $65 billion (USD),” said Flaherty.
Police Report .....................5 Canada is a trusted security partner “Canada supplies 88 percent of US
“Approximately $1.2 billion (USD) create an integrated defense indus-
Arts & Entertainment ..........7 and to advance Canadian interests natural gas imports and 17 percent
in goods and services cross over the trial base to sustain our armed forc-
Sports ......................................9 on key issues through continued of crude and refined oil products.
border every day of the year.” es,” said Flaherty. “Fighting terror-
Classifieds ........................10 and sustained discussion. This is more than any other coun-
Defense and security partnerships ism is a top priority for both Canada
Border and management security try, including Venezuela and Saudi
is another issue. Canada and the and the US.”
is one of the key issues in Canada/ Arabia.”
T�� P���� US are partners in defending the “The US and Canada are part
US relationships. “Secure and effi- Flaherty also discussed issues on
314 Gooch Hall shared continent through NORAD of an integrated economic market,”
Martin, TN 38238 cient border crossings are the life- softwood lumber, agriculture and
(North American Aerospace Defense said Flaherty. “Our annual two-way
line of our mutual economic growth the joint stewardship of the environ-
Phone: [phone] Command). “Since WWII, we have trade of $441 billion (USD) is a vital
E-mail: [email protected] and prosperity,” said Flaherty. ment.
shared resources and expertise to component of the economic security
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Viewpoints Editor
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On the Web pacer.utm.edu/viewpoints/
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Our View
Editorial: Civic ignorance
hard to ignore on campus
Yes, we live in the fundamental point of
America. We have being a responsible citizen.
many freedoms. We When the populace does
have the freedom of the not participate or inform
press. We have freedom of themselves about the basics
religion. We have the free- of American politics, they
dom to assemble. We have become terrorists them-
the freedom to petition the selves. Yes, we said they
government for a redress of become terrorists. They
grievances. We have free- certainly aren’t killing any-
dom of speech. And, all too one. But they are killing
often it seems we appar- the idea of a democracy
ently have the freedom to that is supposed to be for
be ignorant. the people. What we have
We are appalled by the instead is a government
recent survey findings that that is run by the power-
so few students at UTM ful elitists. The uninformed
were able to name their citizens become sheep in
U.S. senators. After all, a herd that is blindly and
Tennessee is the home of naively led by the chords of
the most powerful man in their own ignorance.
the Senate. If you do not This week the U.S. House ERIC WHITE / The Pacer
know your SGA senators, of Representatives will Students are not alone on Facebook
oh well. It’s probably not likely pass a measure that
too tragic to miss out on will cut the amount of aid
another beauty pageant that students will receive.
or a fireworks show. Not If students can’t name their Two weeks into the new cause Facebook feels like a account using their alumni
being able to name your senators then we doubt they semester and things are be- Elaine small community limited address and then checking
U.S. senators, however is would be able to name their ginning to fall into place. Wilson to the campus, many stu- on any applications from
both tragic and irrespon- U.S. representatives. Thus, Everyone is getting back Staff dents post online what in students who attended
sible. the cuts will probably pass into the swing of class Columnist times past they would have their alma mater. Needless
Sure, people have opin- and most students will not schedules, club meetings, only admitted to their clos- to say, if they see anything
ions in this country and know about it until it comes old friends and new profes- est friends. And once some- that doesn’t meet whatever
at this university. People time for them to pull more sors. thing is posted on the Inter- their standard may be, that
wave the American flag money out of their own Another thing that stu- interests, and photos, but net, anyone, from parents applicant most likely will
around and denounce pockets. dents are getting back to is also background and con- to school administrators to not get the job.
words like terrorism and Some in society will Facebook. Just in case any- tact information. police has access to that in- Sad as it may be, nothing
evil. People gladly take off always remain ignorant, one on this campus doesn’t As happens many times formation. posted anywhere on the
work and school on days but shouldn’t those of us in know about Facebook, though, things designed At many universities, ad- Internet is private. Posting
like President’s Day and sit college know what is going (which I seriously doubt), with good intentions some- ministrators routinely log things online and check-
back and drink a cold one. on around us? the web site has become a times have negative con- on to check in and see what ing in to see what friends
Yet they seem to be missing national craze for college sequences. As many stu- students are up to, and if are up to is fun, but it might
and high school students. dents across the nation are they see any evidence of il- be best to keep to yourself
Designed to be a direc- finding out, releasing too legal or improper behavior, anything that you might
tory that allows people and much personal information such as drug use or under- not want the biggest gossip
social groups at schools to may not only cause harm age drinking, they call the and the rest of the world to
connect and keep in touch to them but also jeopardize police. Often, it’s the police know.
online, anyone with an e- their future. themselves who are moni- Once it’s online, it isn’t
mail address ending in ‘edu’ Posting personal infor- toring the site. And hap- private anymore.
Serving UTM for 77 years Free in Single Copy Editorially Independent
is able to join the site and mation online has become pening more often, recruit-
post not only their classes, tremendously popular. Be- ers are signing up for an
Newsroom: [phone] • E-mail: [email protected]
Quit sitting in your dorm room

Stephen Yeargin
Executive Editor
Have
As a freshman two years women that practice daily
Amy Eddings ..............................................Sports Editor ago, coming from the large to play for our school. something
Brandon
Rachel Rogers ..................Arts & Entertainment Editor town of Clarksville to a Reed If you would rather play
small town of Martin was a sports than watch them, to complain
Elizabeth Watts .............Viewpoints Editor, Copy Editor Guest
culture shock and in many campus recreation offers
Will York .......................................................News Editor Columnist about?
ways could have been a numerous activities and in-
reason for me to become tramural sports to partici-
Brad Hurt ..........................................Asst. Sports Editor homesick. great programs and activi- pate in. If these things don’t
In the three years that I entice you, get involved in
Heather Roland ..................................Asst. News Editor ties that UTM offers. The
have been at Martin, I have a service organization, and
best part about the things
Kevin Teets ............................................Senior Reporter
never once experienced plug into some of the proj- Have
that UTM offer is that most
Rebecca McClure ..............Asst. Arts & Entertainment boredom or homesickness. ects they are working on.
can be accessed free.
Jay Baker .......................................Entertainment Writer Many underclassmen here There are great things Now granted, Martin something
at UTM experience what is doesn’t offer a shopping
Elaine Wilson .........................................Staff Columnist like big name academic good to
known as chronic boredom, mall, or a great place to
speakers, comedians, and
which I believe is due to the play putt-putt, but there is
bands that come in to do write about?
Meghan Green .................................Staff Photographer lack of simply getting out of usually something to do
concerts. If sitting down
the dorm room. to keep you occupied. You
Matthew Maxey ..............................Staff Photographer for an hour of laughing or
I can’t tell you how many just have to take the time to
Eric White .........................................Editorial Illustrator listening to an academic
times I have heard com- get out of your dorm room!
speaker doesn’t entice you,
plaints such as, “There is Get out on campus. If
UTM offers a wide variety
Samantha Young ..............................Business Manager nothing to do on the week- of sporting events that you you will make an effort to Write to the
ends, I’m going home,” or get involved in the things
Erin Chambers .............................Sales Representative can attend, free of charge.
“Martin is so boring, there going on here, it will make Viewpoints
Instead of sitting in front
Sara McIntosh .............................Sales Representative
is no way I want to stay for a much more enjoy-
of your television at 7:00 Section!
Jon Michael St. Amant ...............Sales Representative here all four years.” able place to go to school,
to watch Duke stomp all
The primary reason stu- a packed house to cheer
other college basketball
dents, underclassmen as on our sports teams, and a
Tomi McCutchen Parrish teams, head down to the
well as upperclassmen, ex- great community to live in.
Elam Center to watch UTM
Student Publications Coordinator & Faculty Adviser perience this is because they
and support the men and
don’t take advantage of the
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January 31, 2006 Campus News Page 4
Professors urge caution when using Internet encyclopedia
Sara McIntosh media because the informa-
Academics
Staff Writer tion they cited as a general
ers know that the informa- source for their information
With the dread of poten- tion they are reading may may have been inaccurate,
tial research papers hang- in fact lead them innocently untrue and politically in-
ing over the heads of many down the path of academic fluenced.
students this early in a se- dishonesty. In a recent article written
mester, many could face a Upon entering Wikipedia, by Rachel Aviv of the Vil-
potential problem with an one can read about various lage Voice, the phenomenon
online source that is read- topics much like you would of Wikipedia was put into
ily accessible, easy to un- do whenever looking up perspective as it is the “19th-
derstand and could contain information in an Encyclo- most-visited-web-site in the
personal editorials over the pedia Britannica at your lo- world” and can also boast
prospective subject to be re- cal library. The information having “more daily visitors
searched. is generalized enough to than The New York Times
After developing the con- where anyone with a lim- and USA Today combined.”
cept or tentative subject for ited level of education can In Aviv’s article, Robert
collecting research, the first understand the topics eas- McHenry puts it all into
thing most students veer ily. After scrolling down to perspective by saying that
towards is the Internet. the end of the topic, which Wikipedia is very similar to
With access to informa- are often extensive and a public restroom because
tion courtesy of search in-depth explorations of there is no way of knowing
engines like Google or more than 3.2 million top- who has used it before you.
Dogpile, many students en- ics, a hyperlink exists that “It’s like, ‘Let’s play the en- Wikipedia, the flagship of the Wikipedia Foundation, is an online encyclopedia
counter a free online ency- allows anyone with some cyclopedia game, kids!’ But that anyone can edit. It is available in more than 200 languages and has over 3.2
clopedia named Wikipedia computer language savvy to take the product of this million articles. Some have called into question the credibility of its entries.
as a “hit” in regards to the and an opinion to modify game and call it an ency-
items for which they were the information available to clopedia—that’s where the value,” McHenry said. source.” She says students ular encyclopedia at the li-
seeking. Everything on the the masses. This little hy- deception comes in. The Dr. Lynn Alexander, can obtain general informa- brary, and use it as a “start-
site looks legitimate: facts perlink has begun the con- project is anti-educational, UTM’s chair of the Eng- tion from this source, much ing point” for beginning to
seem accurate, dates appear troversy for many scholars, anti-science, and anti–ev- lish department, said that like they would with a reg- collect credible sources.
true, but little do the surf- print media and broadcast erything that I think is a “Wikipedia is a weak
— See ‘Wikipedia’ on Page 6
No hurricane money House to vote on student loan rate increase
coming for UTM Will York legislation would mean students But President Bush says that the leg-
News Editor would pay more interest for their islation will not affect students. Bush
loans. says the legislation is a budget reform,
Julie Langford White House-backed budget cuts If the legislation becomes law, stu- not a cut.
Staff Writer could mean that college students will dent loan rates could be reset to about Bush told an audience at Kansas
pay more for their educations by scal- 6.5 percent on July 1, when interest State University Jan. 23 that the leg-
Tennessee schools are eligible to receive reimbursement ing back federal student loans. rates are ordinarily reset. Current islation seeks to cut costs and make
for students displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Ac- The proposal, supported by Presi- rates are about 5.5 percent, depending the student loan program work more
cording to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emer- dent George W. Bush and Congres- on the loan agency. efficiently.
gency Assistance Act, a student is defined as “enrolled in sional Republican leaders, will reduce Critics of the legislation also point “We’re just making sure it works
an elementary or secondary school,” but are Tennessee federal student loan aid by $12.7 bil- out that Pell grants remained capped better,” Bush said. “We’re not taking
higher education institutions getting similar compensa- lion if the bill passes a vote in the at $4,050 per year, while nationwide people off student loans. We’re saving
tion? House of Representatives. The legis- tuition costs have continued to rise. money in the student loan program
Elementary and secondary schools may use their funds lation passed the U.S. Senate with a The Campaign for America’s Future because it’s inefficient.”
to pay for instructional services, curricular material, school 51-50 vote, with Vice President Dick says that Tennessee students could Democrats stand opposed to the
personnel, transportation and support services. Cheney casting the tie-breaking vote. pay up to $1,758 more in student cuts. Tennessee Democratic Reps.
Several of Tennessee’s higher education institutes, in- The House vote could come as early loan payments if the legislation is ap- Harold Ford Jr. and John Tanner both
cluding UTM, UT Chattanooga, UT Memphis and UT as Wednesday, and with House ap- proved. spoke out against the resolution, say-
Knoxville, took in students affected by the hurricanes. proval, the legislation would be on “This budget plan makes it harder ing that it is irresponsible to finan-
“We were only allowed reimbursement for housing, track for Bush’s signiture. for families to pay for college in Ten- cially burden students for the govern-
meals, labor and equipment,” said Al Hooten, Vice Chan- In addition to federal loan aid cuts, nessee,” said Toby Chaudhuri, com- ment’s budget failures.
cellor of Finance and Administration here at UTM. “We the bill locks in higher interest rates munications director for the Cam- Tennessee Republican Rep. Zach
were not allowed to seek reimbursement for tuition and for student loans. While student loans paign for America’s Future. “This Wamp supports the measure.
fees.” Hooten says that this was a FEMA rule. generally have lower interest rates (need for a rate increase) isn’t a mon- The bill is expected to pass a vote in
“Basically, we had no Katrina students staying in on- than other loans and include stipula- ey problem. It’s a Republican values the Republican-controlled House of
campus housing. We enrolled several Katrina-impacted tions for deferred payment, the new problem.” Representatives.
students, who lived off-campus, so we incurred only
Senate hears updates, prepares for spring
tuition and fee expenses, which were not allowable re-
imbursements. As a result, we did not request any reim-
bursement funds,” Hooten explained. UTM had seven
students attending class on-campus and nineteen taking Maggie Hodges and successfully approve
online courses. Staff Writer the task of building a new
UT Knoxville has received some reimbursement for their recreational facility so as to
efforts but is still waiting on more. Senators on the Student better serve the students at
“As of now, we have about $463,000 in expenses for the Government Association UTM, Orr said.
111 students that we took in for the fall semester,” said met at 9 p.m. Thursday for Orr said one of the big-
Karen Collins, Director of Media Relations at the Universi- the first time since Winter gest upcoming SGA events
ty of Tennessee at Knoxville. “We have recouped $200,000 Break to discuss upcoming is an interview process that
of that money, primarily through federal dollars. We have plans for the spring semes- participate in SGA. Mans- the senators a quick pre- is intended to more careful-
now formally enrolled ten of the original students for the ter. field invited all the senators view of what was in store ly consider nine different
spring semester. They went through the regular appli- Freshman Council, to contribute helpful bits of for spring semester. Some candidates for the current-
cation process since their previous institutions are now which is administered by information that they think of last semester’s achieve- ly-unfilled Vice Chancellor
open.” SGA Vice President Rachel would be beneficial to new ments include an SGA Re- of Student Affairs position.
UT Chattanooga has not received any compensation Hammond, headlined the freshmen. lations Day and a Parking James elaborated on the in-
so far. “We were told that we would be (reimbursed). We meeting. Hammond dis- James Orr, president of Forum that SGA held for terview process by stating
have not been reimbursed at this time,” said Vanessa Parks cussed upcoming events SGA, delivered his address the student body. In addi- that all senators will be in-
from UTC’s Bursar’s Office. for the council, including to the body, elaborating tion, SGA spoke with over vited to come and question
an upcoming talent show on some of SGA’s achieve- 20 student organizations
— See ‘Katrina’ on Page 6 and publication for incom- ments from the previous last semester while also — See ‘SGA’ on Page 6
ing freshmen who wish to fall semester, and he gave managing to undertake
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Phi Chi Theta students practice conversa- er will be shown at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 ideas. Association meets at 10 p.m.
Phi Chi Theta, a national, co- tional skills through the Writing in the Duncan Ballroom. every Friday night in the Elam
ed business fraternity, will be Center. Topics include culture, Mr. Greek 2006 Center. All are welcome.
holding Rush informatives at entertainment, news and Campus interviews “Men in the Movies” is the
12:15 p.m. tomorrow in Busi- grammar. Talk Time is from 4 Arigold Hybrids will hold on- theme of this year’s Mr. Greek, Psi Chi
ness Administration 203. A free to 5 p.m. every Monday and campus interviews Feb. 9 for sponsored by Chi Omega. Mr. Psi Chi, the psychology
pizza lunch is available. Phi Chi Wednesday in Humanities 209. summer interns and full-time Greek will be held at 7 p.m. honor society, will meet at noon
Theta is open to all business sales representatives. Degrees Feb. 7 in Watkins Auditorium. Thursday in the Psychology
majors with at least 15 hours’ The Wild Bunch can be in agriculture-related Tickets are $5 in advance and Lab. Pizza will be available for
credit and a 2.5 GPA. The UTM History Club and fields, biology, marketing or $6 at the door. Proceeds will go $1 per slice.
Dr. David Coffey’s Mexican business. Tennessee State Parks to the Make-A-Wish Founda-
SABER meeting History class will present The is looking for seasonal interpre- tion. JARS meeting
The Sexual Assault Behavior Wild Bunch at 7 p.m. Thursday tive rangers and will be hold- The Japanese Animation Re-
Educational Resources club, in the UTM Libary Media Cen- ing interviews Feb. 15. Contact Salsa Night search Society will be meeting
the special-interest student ter. There will be a discussion Employment Services in UC The Spanish Club will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday in UC 229.
organization for sexual assault a�er the movie. 215 for more information. holding their second Salsa
prevention, will host its next Night from 8 to 10 p.m. Feb. 9 Financial speaker
meeting at 6:30 Feb. 7 in UC Black History films Shu�le forum in the UC Ballroom. The event Speaker and comedian James
229. The Office of Minority Affairs Students and faculty are hold- includes salsa instruction, Cunningham will speak at 7
and the BSA are hosting two ing an open forum and infor- Spanish food and a taste of p.m. tonight in the Watkins Au-
Talk Time movies in honor of Black His- mative meeting on a proposed Latin culture. All are welcome, ditorium. His lecture, “Funny
Sandy Brunner, student as- tory Month. The films Imitation shu�le for international stu- and admission is $1. Money,” uses humor to convey
sistant at the English Writing of Life (1959) will be shown at 7 dents at 7 p.m. Thursday in the financial tips to students.
Center, will lead discussions p.m. Feb. 7 in the Duncan Ball- Watkins Auditorium. All are Midnight basketball
throughout the semester to help room, and The Constant Garden- welcome to a�end and discuss The Midnight Basketball
January 31, 2006 Campus News Page 5
State funding slated to cover $1.5 million Fine Arts renovation
Heather Roland $13.9 million of the capi- “We’re appreciative to
Asst. News Editor tal appropriation budget, Governor Bredesen for
along with $1.5 million including this important
After long-awaited fund- of the state appropriation facility in his budget,”
ing, it looks as if the UTM budget is planning to be Dunagan said. “This is es-
Fine Arts Building will fi- used for structural updates pecially good news and
nally get a new addition, as on the Fine Arts Build- timely with the music ac-
well as a new look if all goes ing. However, before this creditation team’s visit this
as planned with Governor project at UTM, as well Tuesday and Wednesday to
Phil Bredesen’s capital ap- as the additional projects UTM. With our increased
propriations budget for the Bredesen has planned at enrollment, capital projects
2006-2007 fiscal year. other universities and state such as this will help us to
“It’s good to finally be parks, can take place, the serve our students.”
able to fund some of these legislature will have to pass If UTM does receive the
projects that were deferred his proposed budget. aid to make improvements
as we worked to stabilize According to Vice Chan- to the Fine Arts Building,
the state’s budget for the cellor for Finance and Ad- it is their goal to move the
past three years,” Bredesen ministration Al Hooten, arts that are currently in
said as he explained his the Fine Arts Building has Gooch to the Fine Arts
plans for the budget. “These desperately needed a reno- Building with the help of
appropriations are invest- vation for over ten years. the new addition. They are
ments for the future, in our “We’ve had a lot of prob- also excited to plan some
institutions of higher learn- lems with the building as renovation work to be done
File photo
ing, our treasured state far as sound and heating to the theater.
The Fine Arts Building is included in Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen’s budget
parks and in our people.” and cooling,” Hooten said. If Bredesen’s budget pass-
package as eligible for a $1.5 million capital improvement project.
The $354.6 million capital “It needs some major reno- es, the funds for this proj-
appropriations budget is vations.” ect should be available by that it would be Fall 2007 deficiency for the program
calling for a state appropri- UTM Chancellor Nick July of this year. However, before the building could as determined by the ac- Contributions to this story
ation of $61.8 million, with Dunagan said he was it will probably take about be closed and construction crediting agency, it is hoped were made by Senior Reporter
the remainder in federal pleased to hear that the gov- a year of planning before could be started. by many at UTM that the Kevin Teets. —Ed.
appropriations and state ernor had finally approved the project would be bid. With the Fine Arts Build- legislation will pass Brede-
bonds. the university’s request. Therefore, it is anticipated ing currently serving as a sen’s budget.
Speaker addresses benefits, applications of practicing ‘green chemistry’
petroleum to produce such products as cups, plates, rigid
Ekaterina Marchenko food containers, food wrappers and bags, carpets, uphol-
Staff Writer stery, awnings, wall panels, fibers and surgery sutures
that do not have to be removed later since these will “dis-
Dahlia Haynes, a “green chemistry” speaker from Clem- solve” or biodegrade.
son University, came to UTM Jan. 26 to discuss “The Re- PLA was discovered in 1932, and in 1994 a low-cost
newable Resource Material, Polylactide, for Commodity production method triggered its spread in the market.
Thermoplastic Applications.” The presentation was spon- Through much experimentation, PLA was synthesized
sored by the UT Martin Student Affiliates of the American based upon their utilization in a variety of applications
Chemistry Society (SAACS). and their properties investigated. This led to the fact that
“Green chemistry” refers to chemical techniques that incorporation of other materials can enhance the proper-
concentrate on renewable resources and use environmen- ties of PLA improving them for a variety of applications.
tally-friendly production methods. “Green chemistry” advocates say there are many ad-
Haynes’ presentation concentrated on introducing a new vantages for using PLA-made materials. Aside from being
kind of plastic, polylactide (PLA) for our everyday usage. completely biodegradable, it comes from annually renew-
Polylactides are biodegradable chemical compounds that able resources like corn and sugar beets. Its production
are synthesized in large scale using renewable resources, requires 20 to 50 percent less energy than that of usual
as opposed to non-renewable petroleum bases. plastic since it is naturally fermentable in aqueous media
“Polylactide is a recent development and has been in use without the need for organic solvents or other hazardous
for the last five or so years,” says Haynes. As she added, chemicals. Finally due to its closed-loop production cycle,
PLA is one of the few needed innovations to diminish the it barely leaves any waste.
Submitted photo pollution with waste and prevent the depletion of natural Currently, there are ten national institutions including
resources. “Petroleum is used to make most plastics. We UTM that are active with “green chemistry,” whose main
Dahlia Haynes (left) speaks with SAACS member are diminishing our oil resources at a fast rate ... Now we goal is to design such chemical products and processes
Andy Brown at the Jan. 26 green chemistry seminar. want to go back to the soil and water instead of being sur- as to reduce—if not eliminate—the use and production of
Haynes spoke on the benefits of plastics made from rounded with landfills.” hazardous materials.
a renewable resource, polylactide. Green chemistry Dr. Airee, UTM professor of Chemistry said, “It’s being “Awareness has to be there,” said Dr. Airee, “Green
advocates say PLA could help decrease dependence pushed now as a commodity material to decrease our de- chemistry says ‘don’t make a mess to clean it up later.’”
on oil. pendence on oil.” Haynes’ appearance was sponsored by the UTM Student
Basically, polylactic acid can be used as a substitute for Affiliates of the American Chemical Society.
Police Report
Engineering degree reaccredited
Staff Reports of Engineering,” said UTM Dr. Thomas Rakes, provost
The information contained in this report is taken directly from public records
Chancellor Nick Dunagan. and vice chancellor for aca-
The Department of En- To achieve accreditation, demic affairs. “We were distributed by the UTM Department of Public Safety. DPS can be contacted by
gineering in the College engineering programs fortunate to receive such a calling [phone].
of Engineering and Natu- must satisfy the expecta- positive report.”
ral Sciences at UTM has tions of a wide range of Dr. Doug Sterrett, College
achieved reaccreditation quality standards relating of Engineering and Natu- 3:31 p.m., Jan. 23
for its bachelor of science to educational quality, in- ral Sciences dean, added, Lot 1 11:32 p.m., Jan. 25
in engineering degree pro- teractions of faculty and “With the reaccreditation Traffic accident involving two ve- Lot 7
gram by the recent actions students in the educational of the bachelor of science
hicles. (Report on file) Ms. Cayce E. Dempsey and Ms. Laura
of the Engineering Accredi- process and achievement in engineering degree,
A. Bunn were referred to Student Af-
tation Commission of the of program outcomes in current and future gradu-
10:05 p.m., Jan. 23 fairs for first offense violation drink-
Accreditation Board for En- the degree program. Dur- ates are assured that they
Ellington Hall ing age law.
gineering and Technology ing the accreditation pro- will be able to compete for
Ms. LyDonna M. Williams-Mason was
(EAC of ABET), Baltimore. cess, UT Martin was visited positions in the regional,
The official notification of and evaluated by an expert national and international arrested for assault. (General Sessions 10:53 a.m., Jan. 26
full accreditation was made evaluation team with mem- job markets. Because they Court) University Village
in the fall. bers from both academia graduate from an ABET-ac- Subject reported the the� of his bi-
“The continuing ABET ac- and industry. credited degree program, 5:27 p.m., Jan. 24 cycle. (Investigation continues)
creditation is a testimony to “The purpose of accredi- they will be eligible for pro- Brehm Hall
the great faculty and lead- tation is to ensure quality in fessional engineering licen- Vehicle was stopped for driving on 9:28 p.m., Jan. 27
ership in the Department academic programs,” said sure in Tennessee.”
the sidewalk and grass. There was no Elam Center
damage. (Report on file) Report of subject that injured ankle
Search: Continued from Cover and was treated on the scene and
10:50 p.m. Jan. 24 transported to the hospital by EMS.
and Kerry Roman). Woody and Orr are committee has been whether the person Cooper Hall
listed as the minority representatives on selected for the vice chancellor position Report of an individual who had 12:04 a.m., Jan. 28
the search committee. should hold a doctorate. “We spent quite injured his finger and transported to Hurt St.
Vantrease says that the quality of appli- a bit of time on the doctoral, non-doc-
the hospital. Mr. Eric N. Jennings and Mr. John A.
cants has “run the gamut.” toral issue. The discussion was honest and
Williams were cited for violation of
“I could probably think of four (appli- upfront,” Vantrease says. Vantrease tells
9:09 a.m., Jan. 25 the drinking age law. (General Ses-
cants) right now that I think are excellent The Pacer that it is not uncommon to have
Lot 1 sions Court)
on paper. We had some that had no busi- people in administrative areas that are
Report of an accident involving two
ness applying,” Vantrease says. successful who do not hold a doctorate.
Applicants who have applied for the To him, the focus should be on experience vehicles. Mr. Desmond E. Bragg was 5:19 p.m., Jan. 28
position are not being named at this time and dedication. issued a citation for no insurance. University Center
in the search process so as to not compro- Student representative on the commit- Report of the fire alarm sounding and
mise their current employment. Hooten tee, James Orr, was at first reluctant to say 9:15 a.m., Jan. 25 officer and the fire dept. responded.
did, however, provide information about whether he thinks the candidate should Cooper Hall Determined to be a false alarm and
the remaining nine candidates. The Pacer have a doctoral degree. Orr then said he Report of a fire alarm sounding. Of- was reset.
has been able to confirm that one of the did not believe it should be a requirement.
ficer and the fire dept. responded and
candidates is from UTM. “I think that if a person has the experience
determined it to be a false alarm and 5:09 a.m., Jan. 30
Two of the applicants are from Tennessee. and they are capable to do the job and that
was reset. Ellington Hall
The others are from Alabama, Florida, if they will fight for students then I think
Report of a subject having a seizure.
South Carolina, Arkansas, Texas, Ohio and it is fine that they don’t have a PhD,” Orr
2:20 p.m., Jan. 25 Subject was treated at the scene and
Pennsylvania. Hooten said all nine candi- says.
dates have a minimum of 10 years progres- The search committee is expected to University St. transported to the hospital by EMS.
sive experience in a Student Affairs area. narrow down the list of applicants by con- Mr. Thomas was issued a citation for
Seven candidates have a doctorate, one has ducting interviews at the end of February third offense seat belt violation and no
a law degree and one has a master’s degree and then make a final recommendation to insurance.
with some hours toward a doctorate. Chancellor Nick Dunagan on March 10.
At issue among members of the search
January 31, 2006 Campus News Page 6
Survey: Continued from Cover Wikipedia: Continued from Page 4
U.S. Senators, student responses included current
“It’s an interesting thing feels that using the Internet and various forms of the ion, rather than common
Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, former Tennessee Govs.
because it was completely as a means of sources for media have all joined in a knowledge. Administrators
Don Sundquist and Ned Ray McWherter, Tennessee
open at first. I like the idea research driven papers will class-action lawsuit against and professors alike are ex-
Congressman John Tanner, U.S. Senators John McCain,
of ‘pooling knowledge’ but cause students to believe Wikipedia. The media es- periencing a new monster
Arlen Specter and Ted Kennedy.
it needs more checks and the information they are re- pecially are required by li- whenever the issue of In-
Andrews said that she finds this information surprising.
balances,” Alexander said. ceiving to be accurate and bel laws to ensure the infor- ternet sources are used in
“Wow. That boggles my mind. I think it means that those
Alexander offers tips to valid. mation being used in any of academic research for their
folks are just not engaged. If you turn on the TV or pick up
students who are in need Merwin said, “I think this their outlets to be accurate own personal use as well
a newspaper Bill Frist is there. He’s in the headlines every
of help whenever the time is the challenge to contem- to the best of their knowl- as their students. How can
single day. People just aren’t engaged,” Andrews said.
comes to sift through the porary students and those edge. Otherwise, legal ac- they include everyone in
UTM Political Science instructor Frank Vaughn said that
overwhelming amount of to come. Many people to- tion can be taken against every possible situation in
the survey results may mean that students are satisfied
online sources: day think that everyone’s the media. With so many order to establish one set
with what is going on in politics. “Most people, especially
• “Never go to just one opinion has equal validity. people changing content in rule in regards to keeping
college students, are pretty pragmatic about politics; if
source; even for general in- This is simply not true. We order to sabotage or include everyone honest and cred-
they don’t feel that it’s necessary to inform themselves,
formation. You need about need to teach our students political commentary on a ible on any research work?
then they don’t. That could be looked at as a lack of par-
two or three sources just to discern a good source specific subject, how can This is a feat yet to be
ticipation and a possible degree of satisfaction,” Vaughn
to check the information. from a weak source.” anyone be sure that the in- conquered by professors
said.
If those sources say basi- Teaching students psy- formation is ever true? as a means of one united
UTM has taken on recent projects to make sure students
cally the same thing, the chological theories is not The definition of public consensus regarding pub-
are more engaged in civics. Students in many classes now
information is probably the only job Dr. Merwin is domain, according to the lic domain encyclopedias
have the opportunity to get a copy of the New York Times
correct.” responsible for. She and her Wikipedia website on the and other Internet works.
newspaper as part of the American Democracy Project.
• “Look to see who’s colleagues assist students subject, clearly says that In order to better protect
“The project is promoting a number of efforts includ-
managing the site by look- in achieving their goals of “The public domain com- the integrity of the students
ing making the New York Times available for use in class-
ing at the end of the web- going on to graduate school prises the body of knowl- conducting research, Dr.
rooms, organizing career events, co-sponsoring speakers
site address. .edu usually is and continuing their edu- edge and innovation (espe- Alexander recommends
who address topics related to civic engagement, and sev-
affiliated with a university cation to become part of cially creative works such that if you so choose to use
eral other events/opportunities intended to draw students
or college and hopefully the elite. In as writing, an online source that may
into civic involvement,” said Dr. Tom Rakes, vice chancel-
representative of scholastic order for this art, music update or be changed en-
lor of Academic Affairs.
thinking. .com is represent- to happen, it and inven- tirely, print out a hard copy
The availability of the New York Times will provide
ing a business that more is her duty to “There has to be tions) in rela- for your own benefit in case
more students with an opportunity to read newspapers.
than likely wants to sell you assist the stu- tion to which of any quesitoning or prob-
The survey conducted by The Pacer found that only 31 something. .org means that dents on their some integrity no person or lems that may arise from
percent of students agreed that they read a newspaper on
information from this site journey. Mer- other legal these “static sources.”
a regular basis while 46 percent agreed that they watch to our
is coming from a non-profit win feels that entity can Alexander said she will
television news on a regular basis.
organization and usually a Wikipedia establish or not grade a paper differ-
knowledge.
Other polling results indicate that 19 percent of the
credible source.” is “the low- maintain ently if Wikipedia is used
students believed they were politically active. Twenty-six
• “Look for a site or two est common Otherwise, proprietary and listed correctly as a
percent of those surveyed claim to be Democrats, 37.8
that will send you to some- denomina- interests. background source in a stu-
percent claim to be Republicans, 13.4 percent claim to be thing in print. There is more tor” in terms everything is This body dents work.
a member of another political party or no party and 22.25
information with print be- of research of informa- On the other hand, Dr.
percent say that they do not know which political party cause online sources are and that is relative.” tion and Merwin says, “Once I’ve
they are affiliated with. Twenty-eight percent of students
simplified a bit for general not what she creativity is said in class that Wikipe-
say they are well informed about political issues that face
statements and there is a wants her considered dia is not a valid source, if a
Tennessee and 51 percent say they are well informed
loss of detail.” students us- - Dr. Michelle Merwin to be part of student uses it, I will grade
about political issues that face the United States.
• “Start at a library, elec- ing because Psychology professor the common their work harshly. Fluid,
Sen. Frist’s press secretary, Matt Lehigh, did not com-
tronic databases, a card it wouldn’t be cultural and changing and written by
ment on why he felt so few students were able to name
catalog and bibliographies. beneficial for intellectual the public without peer re-
their U.S. Senators. “Senator Frist strongly believes that
Look at the sources to see them in their heritage of view is enough for me to
it is important for young people throughout the United
if they also work with your future collegiate and pro- humanity, which in gen- not allow it.”
States to engage in the political process. Legislative deci-
subject. The research of oth- fessional careers. eral anyone may use or ex- When using someone’s
sions affect their lives not only today, but for years
ers can be a springboard for Cal Sullivan, a sopho- ploit.” words, students fear pl-
to come,” Lehigh said.
your own research.” more Health and Human When the credibility of a agairsm and this online
Performance Major, checks source is in doubt, contains encyclopedia can cause
The survey conducted by The Pacer polled 380 people: 23
To contrast the somewhat the credibility of the author insufficient information more professors to feel that
percent were freshmen, 26 percent were sophomores, 25 percent
open views of the Wikipe- on many of his research or is gramattically wrong, students should avoid us-
were juniors and 24 percent were seniors. Ages of those polled
dia phenomenon, Dr. Mi- sources. Not only does he Wikipedia administrators ing it altogether because of
ranged from 18-52, with a mean of 21. Survey results are based
chelle Merwin of the Psy- look to see the degrees in tag the encyclopedia entry the changing nature of this
on a 5 percent margin of error.
chology Department said, the person’s field, but also as questionable and advise public domain source.
“There has to be some in- looks at any previous work, users to use caution. How- Wikipedia is the headline
Katrina: Continued from Page 4
tegrity to our knowledge. reviews of those works, ever, not all errors are so project of the Wikipedia
Otherwise, everything is and the overall popularity readily tagged. Foundation, a non-profit
Although UTM will not receive any compensation be-
relative. The fact that it is of the works. Sullivan said, With so much informa- organization that admin-
cause of the FEMA rules, it is obvious that the faculty and
not rigorously reviewed, “If a lot of people are using tion out there to be used, isters Wikipedia and its
staff were happy to help these victims in any way that
and is edited by the public it, chances are there’s got to cited and reviewed, stu- cousins, Wikiquote, Wiki-
they could.
really lessons its value in be some reason why they’re dents deserve to know that books, Wikispecies, Wiki-
“UTM is pleased that we were able to assist these stu-
my eyes.” For her research, using it.” Another identifier the information they are source and Wikinews. It is
dents during the Katrina relocation process. I want to
Merwin relies on journals for a good source has to be a using could be a matter of available in more than 200
thank the staff of the University for working with these
in print or archived online lot of facts that are straight- someones personal opin- languages.
students during what was certainly a very stressful pe-
that have been reviewed by forward, according to Sul-
riod. Most particularly, I would like to thank the faculty
psychology peers, which livan. Most of the sources
for graciously adding these students to their classes even
means that the information he uses for research papers
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is more sophisticated and are from the Internet but he
said Hooten.
representing people who has been known to peruse
Chris Cimino, UT Vice President for Administration and
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Finance, said UTC submitted costs for food and housing
any sidewalk psychologist twice.
at $25,794. Cimino said the university is still waiting to
or undergraduate student. “Books are easier to find
hear from FEMA on the status of the system’s submission
When asked whether she the information than trying
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would allow her student to find online because you
to use Wikipedia or simi- are battling with pop-ups
SGA: Continued from Page 4
lar public domain sources, and other junk,” said Sul-
Merwin said, “No. Emphat- livan.
the nine candidates so that they can more accurately de- ically no. I forbid it.” She Many campuses, scholars (cid:6)(cid:12)(cid:16)(cid:16)(cid:1)(cid:23)(cid:21)(cid:1)(cid:14)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:1)(cid:15)(cid:18)(cid:14)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:17)(cid:12)(cid:22)(cid:15)(cid:19)(cid:18)(cid:1)(cid:12)(cid:13)(cid:19)(cid:23)(cid:22)(cid:5)(cid:1)
cide which of them will best serve the student body. In
addition, each senator will be allowed to bring two friends (cid:3)(cid:1)(cid:11)(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:35)(cid:33)(cid:19)(cid:21)(cid:23)(cid:32)(cid:35)(cid:27)(cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:1)
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in attending these interviews with a senator, he or she is
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encouraged to contact the senator of his or her college.
David Belote, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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and Director of Student Life, reported that “Phase II” of
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the projected housing plan for UTM is off to a good start.
March 26 will mark the day that McCord Hall will begin
to be demolished, Belote said.
The asbestos abatement program for the soon-to-be-razed
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ready behind schedule.
Belote also acknowledged a possible record enrollment
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never exceeded a student population of 6,000 students.
However, it is anticipated that the student body will reach
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nearly 6,200 students this semester.
Members of the Risky Business flag football team were
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also recognized for their recent accomplishments at the
Senate meeting. The team traveled to Pensacola, Fl., Dec.
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29-31 to compete in the National Flag Football Champion-
ship. The team placed 8th nationally in the women’s divi-
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sion.
Orr also selected three senators to serve on a newly-
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founded committee that intends to assist the new direc-
tor of Sodexho, Chris Munkel, in a collaborative effort to
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senators, along with some members outside of SGA, will
meet with Munkel once a month.
Lauren Witty, representative of SAC, also was present to
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announce the SAC Super Bowl Party that will be held at 4
p.m., Feb. 5 in the game room. At 5 p.m., SAC will provide
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free hot wings, hot dogs and nachos to any student. She
also proposed a potential concert for later in the spring
semester. She announced that SAC is considering bringing
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in Gavin Degraw, and she noted that tickets would be no
more than $10.
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Three new members of SGA were sworn in at the Sen-
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the senator for the College of Education and Behavioral
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Sciences, and Lacee North was appointed as the Multicul-
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pacer.utm.edu/entertainment/ Rachel Rogers, A&E Editor • E-mail: [email protected]
Big Sean gets big laughs at SAC’s “909”
Julie Langford Boys of Comedy. relate to Big Sean’s jokes. “You know you’re
Staff Writer Originally from Detroit, Larkins moved in a small town when Jackson’s the nearest
to Atlanta, twelve years ago and has been landmark!”
“Big Sean” Larkins filled Watkins Au- performing comedy for eleven. “I had a great time because he included
ditorium with laughter Thursday night at “I have to clean up my act a little when the entire audience in the routine, not ex-
the second edition of SAC’s 909 Comedy coming to college campuses,” said Lar- cluding myself,” said Amber Niblock,
Series. kins. “Every school is different, so I try to SAC’s Entertainment Chair.
Larkins’s good friend, “Honey Bunz,” adjust.” “This is the second 909 show we’ve been
performed an opening act. He referred to Much of his act was spent making fun of to and we really enjoyed it,” said UTM stu-
himself as “the one-eyed bandit” because his childhood, relationships and just grow- dents Ethan Nash and Annie Naik.
MEGHAN GREEN/ The Pacer
he wore a sparkling eye patch. He has ap- ing up in general. “I try to talk about things The next edition of the Comedy Series
Big Sean Larkins gives UTM students
peared on Comedy Central’s Premium students can relate to,” Larkins said. will be Monday, Feb. 6 at 9:09 in Watkins
something to laugh about.
Blend, BET’s Comic View and HBO’s Bad Almost everyone in the auditorium could Auditorium.
BeanSwitch is ready for ‘06
Ekaterina Marchenko
Staff Writer
It is spring 2006 and the
Beanswitch magazine staff
was back at its first regular
meeting Thursday, Jan. 26
with plenty of new ideas
ready to go.
“With each issue we take
it a step further,” said Exec-
utive Editor Emily Ander-
son. “But with this issue it
will be several steps ahead
of the previous ones.”
Observing Life, a painting by Christina Colbert, is
With all its progress of
just a sample of the talent that is showcased in
becoming a semiannual is-
the BeanSwitch
sue instead of annual, add-
ing some color to its cover
including written text: es-
pages and improving its to the popular culture as
says, poetry, short stories
paper quality, it has come a much as it can be.
and visual arts – photo-
long way from what it was At the beginning of the
graphs, drawings, paint-
only three years ago. first Thursday Beanswitch
ings, sketches, etc.
“It used to be a stuffy, meeting a couple of new
For the second meeting its
cardboard literary maga- student members came
members and anybody else
zine with very little art- over to check it out and
who wishes to participate,
work and no ads,” laughed they were glad they did.
will be making Bean pods,
Leslie LaChance, assistant “I was surprised by how
where students put their
professor and magazine ad- liberal the content was,”
own or prominent verses of
viser. In 2004, Beanswitch said junior David Hampton.
Queen Latifah plays Georgia Byrd, a woman who is told she only has a few more others on a piece of paper
officially became a mem- “I thought it might be very
weeks to live, in “Last Holiday”. and decorate it with visual
ber of the Office of Student literature-oriented, and I
effects, usually magazine
Publications; therefore it found the content was more
clippings. Afterwards they
was able to take a more modern. That really caught
spread them all over cam-
Live as though modern populist approach my attention.”
pus to let the Beanswitch
to its content. “It’s very informative,”
magazine be known to all.
“Each semester the maga- said sophomore Randall
During the semester,
zine is a little bit more dif- Shadburn. “It shows me that
Beanswitch hosts several
ferent because students the magazine is sprouting
campus events, the most
today is your last always want to try out from where it was, getting
popular of which is the
something new,” said La- much better. That makes
Poetry Slam. It is open to
Chance. “So truthfully I me someone that’s not part
public, not just English and
don’t know what to expect. of the magazine wants to be
Art majors, where people
They always surprise me.” part of the magazine.”
come to admire student
This semester it will open Anybody interested in
This is the lesson brought to heart the restaurant. Upon mak- works of art and later listen
up to an even broader range joining the magazine staff
ing her new friends, she to the talented poets of the
in Queen Latifiah’s“Last Holiday” of genre, including short should contact Beanswitch
embarks on many new ad- campus. To the contrary of
non-fiction, comic strips Executive Editor Emily An-
ventures that will leave you being thought of as a clas-
and screen plays. Aside derson at eminande@utm.
Alys Hill laughing until you cry! sic poetry night, Slam is as
world she wants to visit, from those, it welcomes all edu or Leslie LaChance at
Staff Writer Meanwhile, back home in down-to-earth and open
people she wants to meet, the previous works of art [email protected].
Louisiana, Matthews be-
and pictures of Matthews.
What would you do if you gins to wonder where Byrd
Upon finding out that she
found out that you only had is and sets out to find her.
will die soon, she cashes in
a few more weeks to live? This movie contains so
all of her stocks and bonds
That is exactly what Geor- many great elements of
and leaves her job to go for
gia Byrd experienced in the faith, love, laughter, hope,
an upscale vacation in Eu-
movie “Last Holiday.” adventure and just a little
rope.
Queen Latifah and LL sadness. Being set in the
While in Europe, she stays
Cool J star in the comedy snow-covered Alps with
at the Grandhotel Pupp, a
that shows what one wom- the ancient European ar-
ritzy hotel where only the
an does in her last weeks of chitecture, the setting is
rich and famous stay. She
life. breathtaking! It will make
goes on a shopping spree,
Georgia Byrd, played by you want to take an extrav-
gets beauty treatments and
Queen Latifah, is a shy as- agant European vacation
massages, and dines in the
sociate in a department yourself!
hotel’s upscale restaurant
store. She has worked in I thought that the movie
with a world famous chef.
the stores cooking ware de- was great! It kept my con-
Though Byrd is only a
partment for years. She ab- stant attention and made
normal American woman,
solutely loves cooking, and me laugh hysterically. I
with her new wardrobe, she
her co-worker, Sean Mat- never looked at my watch
looks like she is rich and fa-
thews, played by LL Cool to find out what time it MEGHAN GREEN/ The Pacer
mous herself. She draws the
J. While their love seems was because, honestly, I did
attention of everyone in the
to be going nowhere, Byrd not want the movie to end.
hotel because of her kind-
finds out that she has a dis- Queen Latifah and LL Cool
ness, presence and good
ease, which causes spots on J presented their characters
nature, including the sena-
her brain, which will cause with so much heart and hu-
tor from her home state of
her to die. mor.
Louisiana, the owner of the
Byrd has kept a scrapbook “Last Holiday” is rated
department store she once
that she calls “Possibilities” PG-13.
worked for and the chef of
that include places in the
Bananas Foster, as seen in “Last Holiday”
INGREDIENTS:
* 1/4 cup butter
* 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
* 3 1/2 tablespoons rum
* 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 3 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise
* 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts MEGHAN GREEN/ The Pacer
* 1 pint vanilla ice cream
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, rum, vanilla
and cinnamon. When mixture begins to bubble, place bananas and walnuts in pan.
UTM Department of Music hosted the Honor Choir, a two-day event that includ-
Cook until bananas are hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve at once over vanilla ice cream.
ed high school students from all across the state.
January 31, 2006 Arts & Entertainment Page 8
Just sit back, relax and enjoy the beautiful pictures
Even if you don’t speak the death of a sick stranger who
arrived in that village. The
language, you can still find villagers promptly buried
him and marked that stone
meaning in “Dreams”
with flowers. It has become
a custom for the villagers.
Risa Yoshimura He counts his sister’s Even though they do not
Staff Writer friends and brings the ex- know the reason, they leave
act number of desserts but
flowers on the stone. While
“YUME (Dream)” was the somehow one dessert is left. he is talking with the man,
third Japanese film to be He again notices a strange
he hears what sounds like a
shown in the foreign film girl but she runs through
festival. Actually, it was not
series at Watkins Audito- the house. He keeps follow-
a festival but a funeral.
rium last Friday. This film ing the strange girl.
In this village, people
was directed by Akira Ku- The spirits of the fallen rarely die young, the fu-
rosawa and was nominated trees appear in front of him nerals are always happy,
for a Golden Globe in 1991. in a form of dolls displayed because passing is always
This film is a collection in his house. The sprits se- welcome. This funeral is for
of eight different dreams verely scold the boy for the a woman in her late nineties
which Kurosawa actually destruction of the peach who was an elderly man’s
dreamed. Every dreams trees. However, he is not first love. He brings his ring
start from “Once I had a responsible. In fact, he is and joins the march of the
dream…” the one who protested cut- funeral. The cheers and in-
His first dream is “Sun- ting down the orchard. He struments of the procession
shine in the Rain.” The had known the beauty and ring through the forest as
main character starts out harmony of nature where A scene from the “Peach Orchard” episode of Akira Kurosawa’s “Dreams” the boy leaves a flower on
on his journey as a young others did not. The spirits the end of the dark tun- the boy the bond between the “demon” reveals how the stone near the bridge,
child. He goes outside from understood his warm heart nel guarded by a dog, he nature and art. the horrible nuclear war- leaving the paradise be-
his house, and it suddenly for the nature, so they show suddenly hears footsteps The boy follows Van Gogh head altered the physical hind.
starts raining. His mother him the sight of wonderful behind him. Private Nogu- and he finally comes to a anatomy of the humans re- I personally liked the
warms him that during a peach trees and the wind- chi appears and greets his field where crows begin to sponsible. They had become beautiful pictures of the
rainstorm on a sunny day, swept blossoms again. commanding officer. scatter where the famous horned demons doomed to film. There are no comput-
foxes are having their wed- In “The Blizzard”, the Noguchi does not know painter walks. The boy then a suffering immortality. erized pictures. You can en-
dings. grown boy and a group of that he is dead. Heartbro- returns to reality from his Then demons with sev- joy the beautiful Japanese
Foxes dislike someone to men aim for their camp in ken, the boy tells him that imagination journey. eral horns are revealed to traditional pictures. Even
see their wedding, so she the snow mountain. They he is dead, but Noguchi In “Mount Fuji in Red,” the boy, writhing as night- if you do not understand
warns him not to watch it. struggle to survive a harsh can’t accept his death and The boy and a mass of fall burns searing misery each story, I am sure that
The boy is curious so he storm as they walk up a goes back into the dark tun- people escape from the ex- in their horns. The single- you can enjoy the pictures,
ventures out into the woods treacherous mountain ter- nel. plosion of Mt. Fuji. The ex- honed demon begins to feel especially the pictures in
where he comes across rain. Shortly after, the boy plosion made atomic power the pain, too. He warns the “Village of the Watermills.”
masked humanoid foxes. Even though they only hears many footsteps. The plants explode. boy to escape because he It made me feel as if I am ac-
With traditional Japanese travel for a few hours, the footsteps belong to a group The only thing the people will also fall victim. tually in the village. I could
ceremonial music playing, daylight begins to dim, and of the soldiers that the boy can hope for is to run for The final episode is “Vil- feel the fresh wind and the
the foxes occasionally stop the storm becomes heavier commanded. The group of safety near the ocean. The lage of the Watermills,” murmur of a stream.
to survey the area carefully. and heavier. Everyone ex- soldiers were all dead. The boy arrives at the end of in the boy crosses an old This “Dream” does not
The boy hides behind a tree cept the boy begins to give boy is the only one who the nation, and realizes he bridge where a group of have much conversation so
and stares. up. They fall into a poten- survived the war. cannot see anyone because children oddly leave flow- it makes it difficult to un-
Finally, the boy is found. tially fatal slumber, and While he could blame the they fell into the sea below. ers on a nearby stone. derstand the story. Howev-
He runs home to find his the boy also succumbs as war, it was his own reckless A former nuclear plant The boy journeys to the er, in some of the episodes I
angry mother. She tells him the snow fairy personify- ambition in the battle that worker grimly explains village and discovers an el- could see the means of the
the mad foxes demand that ing the storm wraps him in led to their demise. When the horrors of the visible derly man who reveals that dreams, such as “The Tun-
he commit seppuku, and sheet after sheet of warm they finally understand radioactive fallout, and the the village he calls his home nel,” “Mount Fuji in Red”
she hands him a sheathed blankets. But I struggles to their death, the boy orders preference of a quicker de- is appropriately called “The and “Village of the Water-
dagger. His mother does survive, and he fights off them to turn and march mise to the terrors that lie Village.” mill.”
not allow him to come in, death. back into the tunnel. in the fatal radiation. In no The elderly man, a cente- I would say that, even if
and warns him that he Finally, he manages to In “Crows”, the boy is time, he too leaps to his de- narian, reveals that a sim- you do not understand the
must beg the foxes for for- fend off the snow fairy, and looking at a painting of Vin- mise, as the boy attempts to ple life free of technological meaning of the each epi-
giveness. She told him that the storm stops and the sun cent Van Gogh in the mu- wave away the fallout from convenience is satisfying, sode, just enjoy the pictures
the foxes’ house is under starts rising. The storm sub- seum. While he is looking a handful of survivors. but they never brought of the Kurosawa’s world.
the rainbow, so he journeys sides, and he finds himself
at the paintings, he enters goods. They live based on
to a lovely field of flowers at the camp. He wakes his
inside one of the pictures. In “The Weeping De- the nature and many peo-
under a beautiful rainbow. team up and their faces are
He arrives in Europe and mon,” the boy finds himself ple live long, healthy lives,
In “The Beach Orchard,” full of joy.
inquires asks about Van in a desert. Coming face to working hard and enjoying
he becomes a little older. In “The Tunnel”, the boy
Gogh. He arrives at Van face with a single-horned the fruits of their labor.
During the Dolls Festival continues his journey to the
Gogh’s home, where he is man, he soon learns of the The boy asked the man
which represents the peach home of Private Noguchi’s
deeply admiring a beauti- perils of war. about the children’s tradi-
trees blossoming, the boy family to break the news of
ful landscape. His deep- Huge dandelions grow tion near the bridge, and he
brings rice dumplings to his tragic death at war.
ness shows as he reveals to on the rocky terrain, and tells him that it honors the
his sister and her friends. When the boy reaches
Did you “Dreams.” year-old actor Chishu Ryu was made up •Kurosawa entered the film industry in
to look as though he was 103 years old. 1936 as an assisstant director.
•George Lucas’s Industrial Light and
Magic provided certain visual effects, and • Most memorable quote: •He made his breakthrough film
know...
Spielberg served as the film’s executive “This? Yesterday I was trying to “Rashomon” in 1950, which earned top
producer. complete a self-portrtait. I just couldn’t prize at the Venice Film Festival.
get the ear right. So I cut it off and threw it
•The movie was released on May 15, 1990. •Ishiro Honda, the creator of Godzilla, away.” •He’s made two Shakespeare adaptions,
served as a creative consultant for the ---Vincent Van Gough “Kumonosu jo” (“Throne of Blood”) in
• Martin Scorsese played Vincent Van film. When Honda passed away in 1993, 1957 and “Ran” in 1985.
Gough in the “Crows” episode. Kurosawa delivered his eulogy. Other movies by Akira Kurosawa Include:
•He was voted the 6th greatest director of
•”Dreams” was the first film Akira Kuro- •”Dreams” was initally concieved with 10 •”Last Man Standing” all time by Entertainment Weekly, making
sawa wrote entirely by himself. He was 80 episodes in mkind. However, only eight him the only Asian on a list of 50 direc-
years old at the time of filming. were eventually shot for the finished •”Yojimbo” tors.
feature. One of the unfilmed sequences
•Directors Francis Ford Coppola, George involved flying and was rejected as being •”The Magnificent Seven” •He was a definte and acknowledged in-
Lucas and Steven Spielberg assissted “unrealizable”. fluence on George Lucas when Lucas was
Kurosawa in getting Warner Bros. to fund •”Ran” concocting “Star Wars”.
•In the “Village of the Watermills”, 84-
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Winter Olympics: A Japanese perspective
Where
to
Student brings international insight to letes on TV every single of athletes, and we really
day. Conditions of athletes, enjoy it. Some athletes show
the upcoming games in Torinio, Italy their activities, injury, prac- up in TV commercials as watch...
tice scenes, interviews and a representative of compa-
basically any information nies they work for.
Yoshiki Fujita pic Games. The Olympics on Olympic Games would Olympic Games sound Olympic coverage
kept informed
Staff Writer becomes like Super Bowl in be broadcast. When an ath- formal and strict. The
Japan. of update in- lete is expected to get a gold Sports industry might in Martin
formation on
The Winter Olympic There is a huge difference medal he or she is put think Olympic Games are
Oly mpic
Games will be held in Tu- between media devotion under huge pressure not the kind of sport event
Games
rin, Italy from February 10 to the Olympic Games in from media and the that most Americans enjoy
a n d
to February 26. It is just less America and Japan. Olym- nation. The athlete as much as they do ma-
ath-
then 2 weeks away. pic Games are advertised knows that we jor American sports. That
When it comes to the very huge in Japan. Electric are paying at- might be the reason they do
Olympic Games, people scoreboards say how tention. not even advertise much.
get real excited in Japan. many days to go to When an Whether or not people
From several months be- Olympic Games. athlete comes watch Olympic Games, it
fore Olympic Game begins, Posters in trains, back especially would be nice if the Olym-
we see many different com- adver- as a gold medalist, pics are advertised a little
mercials about them during t i s e - he or bit more to just let people
almost every commercial ment of she ap- know there are Olympic WCM-TV Channel 4
break. We are made aware Olym- pears Games coming. WPSD Channel 6
that it is the Olympic sea- p i c on al- The 20th Olympic Win-
son by tremendous expo- G a m e s m o s t ter Games in Turin start USA Channel 24
sure to advertisement and on Soda cans, and all other every news program of on February 10th and con- CNBC Channel 39
information. small little things which every TV channel. Praise tinue through February 26.
By the time the Olympic remind us the Olympics they receive is enormous. Events include the biathlon, MSNBC Channel 68
Games begin, we definitely are everywhere. We get Media broadcast thousand bobsleigh, curling, skating,
are interested in the Olym- in Olympic mode. We are of the same winning scenes skiing, and ice hockey.
Skyhawks ‘fowl’ out in road contest against JSU Gamecocks
Brad Hurt little overexcited there. We The second half opened still not out of reach for the
Assistant Sports Editor just can’t seem to put our- with a Skyhawk run as Skyhawks. They remained
selves in a situation where they took advantage of ev- aggressive on defense,
A recurring theme for the we’re ahead, and we keep ery possession and heated which enabled Newson to
Skyhawk men’s basketball coming up short,” Camp- up from the perimeter. make his three-pointer.
team this season has been bell said. McClenon Tolliver hit a The Skyhawks shot well
its inability to close out its Newson led the Skyhawks pair of three-pointers to from the floor in the loss,
opponents when it has a with 19 points, while Jer- key the run, including the making 57 percent of their
lead in the second half. That emy Kelly added 16 points. game-tying shot with 12:37 attempts in the second
was the case again Satur- Will Lewis posted his first remaining in the game. half and 51 percent for the
day night as they dropped double-double of the sea- Kelly followed that with a game. They finished the
a hard-fought game on the son with 11 points and 10 three of his own to put the game with 37 rebounds to
road to Jacksonville State rebounds. Skyhawks ahead, 56-53. the Gamecocks’ 33, includ-
by a score of 85-80. The Skyhawks attacked The lead was short-lived, ing 14 offensive rebounds.
The Skyhawks were in the the offensive glass aggres- however, as the Gamecocks “Our guys’ effort is there.
game until the end and saw sively in the early stages put together a 7-0 run of Sometimes our decision-
their chances for victory of the game. McKale Jones their own to regain the lead making isn’t quite there,”
slip away as JSU sank 8 of 9 had two baskets as a result at 62-59 barely three min- Campbell said. “In the
free throws in the final 1:08 of offensive rebounds as utes later. second half, our shot selec-
of the game. Zerek Knight the Skyhawks led for most After falling behind by tion wasn’t great and we
committed a costly foul of the first nine minutes of as many as seven points, gave them too many free
on JSU’s B.J. Spencer as he the game. the Skyhawks, true to throws.”
launched a three-point at- The Gamecocks took ad- their resilient nature, ral- The Gamecocks attempt-
tempt with the Gamecocks’ vantage of a rare five-point lied to within one point ed 19 free throws in the sec-
lead down to two points. play to claim a 21-17 lead when Knight made a lay-up ond half, knocking down
Spencer made two of three with 10:14 remaining in the with 6:16 remaining in the 15 of them. The two teams
free throws to extend the first half. The Skyhawks’ game. combined for 42 fouls and
Gamecock lead to 79-75. Jason Thompson was whis- A series of turnovers by 54 attempted free throws.
A Jared Newson three- tled for a foul away from both teams kept the mar- The loss dropped the
pointer with 27.6 seconds the ball as Spencer connect- gin about the same for sev- Skyhawks’ record to 7-
remaining in the game ed on a three-pointer. eral minutes. During that 12 overall, including 4-9
cut the lead to 81-78, but The Gamecocks got the stretch, the Skyhawks were in OVC play. It was their
that was as close as the ball out-of-bounds and the unable to capitalize on sev- fourth consecutive loss.
Skyhawks would get. new possession resulted in eral opportunities to claim The team returned home
“It’s the little things,” a Courtney Bradley lay-up. the lead. for a game against East-
said Skyhawk head coach The unusual sequence of A lay-up by Kelly made ern Kentucky on Monday
Bret Campbell. “We had events shifted the momen- the score 74-73 with 2:41 night. Their next contest
JENNIFER BACCHUS / The Chanticleer
17 turnovers, including a tum to the Gamecocks for left to play. Knight’s foul, as will be at 8 p.m, Thursday
big one late in the game. the remainder of the half. harmful as it was, still did in the Elam Center when Junior center McKale Jones guards the Jacksonville
We jumped into a shooter The Skyhawks made 12- not sink the Skyhawks. the Skyhawks take on Ten- State defender in Saturday’s road loss in Jacksonville,
when the shot clock was of-16 free throws in the first Although the Gamecocks nessee Tech. The game will Ala. The Skyhawks are on a downward skid as this
going down. half and out-rebounded the extended their lead to six be televised on ESPNU, a loss marked their fourth straight and their eight con-
“Zerek is one of our best Gamecocks, 21-18, but still points with only 34 seconds new ESPN network devot- secutive game on the road.
defenders, but just got a trailed, 44-38, at the half. remaining, the game was ed to college sports.
Skyhawk women drop conference contest to ’Cocks on road
Jose Irvin lit up the scoreboard. With the loss the Skyhawk women
Staff Writer With just over five minutes ticked fell to 3-8 in Ohio Valley Conference
off the clock, the Gamecocks had play and 5-13 overall. Jacksonville
The Skyhawk women lost a disap- increased their lead to 23 over the State improved to 4-8 in the confer-
pointing conference game at Jackson- Skyhawks. ence standings and 6-13 overall.
ville State Saturday, 84-55. Despite shooting 60 percent from The Skyhawks come home this
The Skyhawks struggled from the beyond the arc on the game, the week and will face Tennessee Tech on
beginning. There was evidence that Skyhawks weren’t able to make any Thursday night. Tip-off time is set for
they would have a long night as the attempt at a comeback. 5:30 p.m.
shot 39 percent from the field despite The Gamecocks pulled down five They will then travel to face the Red-
the fact that most of their shots came three-pointers in the second half to hawks of Southeast Missouri State on
from 10-foot jumpers and lay-ups. help them keep out in front. Saturday at 5:30 in Cape Girardeau.
Things started out with the With 3:42 left, JSU had their biggest
Skyhawks keeping pace with the lead of the game, 82-47, over UTM. — The Pacer Sports Staff
Gamecocks, actually having a 6-5 The Skyhawks scored seven points contributed to this article.
lead at around three minutes into the over the last minutes of the half, but
Upcoming Conference
game. But three consecutive 3-point- the damage was done and JSU picked
ers by JSU allowed the ’Cocks to pull up the victory, 84-55. Games
ahead. Kimberly Cox was the only other
Jacksonville State held a command- Skyhawk in double digits with 10 2/2 vs. TTU w/m
ing 30-17 lead over UTM at the 8:37 points.
mark in the first half and never let Despite failing to score double dig-
2/4 @ SEMO w/m
go. its for the first time all season, junior
The closest that the Skyhawks would Andreika Jackson dominated the
2/9 vs. TSU w/m
be able to come to JSU would be six off boards and grabbed a season high 15
a 3-pointer by junior Kimberly Cox rebounds.
2/11 vs. EIU w/m
with 3:43 left before the break. Behind Jackson in rebounds was
The UTM women headed to the sophomore Crystal Fuller with seven.
2/13 @ MOR w
locker room down by 13 again. Overall, the Skyhawks out-rebounded
Junior Deina Willingham paced the JSU, 40-31.
Skyhawks with 12 of her team high 14 The Gamecocks had five players fin- 2/1 @ TTU w/m
points coming in the first half. ish in double digits in points, includ-
The only stat that the Skyhawks led ing four starters. Rebecca Haynes and 2/1 vs. SEMO w
in the first half was second-chance Ashley Boykin led Jacksonville State
JENNIFER BACCHUS / The Chanticleer points, with nine to the Gamecocks 21 points and 18 points, respectively. 2/25 @ MSU w/m
four. From the field, the Skyhawks man-
Senior Keva Robinson looks for an open Skyhawk to Things didn’t fair much better for aged to shoot just over 35 percent to (w/m: women/men double header) (w: women only)
give the ball during Saturday night’s 84-55 loss. the Skyhawks in the last half as JSU the Gamecocks’ 51.
January 31, 2006 Sports Page 10
Women soar, men struggle in Skyhawks make ESPN debut
Nashville in tennis openers against Tennessee Tech
UTM Sports Information been that the girls were to overcome against a team Brad Hurt Duke, 88-46.
missing two of their top six like Vanderbilt,” said Tay- Assistant Sports Editor The Skyhawks will
The Skyhawk women’s players, Amber Garza and lor. try to record their
tennis team won a close Elizma Schoonees. “We have a strong team Thursday’s game second straight win
match, 4-3, Saturday over “The match should not this year, and I felt we had a against Tennessee over the Golden Ea-
host Lipscomb University have been this tough but good chance for a win, but Tech will be the first gles. Last year, they
in Nashville. with Elizma and Am- when Adolfo went down of two Skyhawk rallied from a ten-
The match required some ber out, the match with an ankle injury last games to be tele- point halftime
strong singles play at the top was way week, so did our chances vised by the ESPN deficit to steal a
of the lineup from Katrina too close of an upset against Vandy,” family of networks. 59-56 win at the
Domela, Sara Leavy, Jeanne for me,” said Taylor. In addition to Elam Center in
DeWet, and Ernestine Koor- Taylor “Vandy made us pay for Thursday’s game, the teams’ only
nof. Having lost the doubles said. our mistakes and also the Skyhawks will meeting of the
point the team needed to T h e showed areas we need to travel to play an season. The two
get four wins at singles and men’s ten- improve on. This is def- opponent yet to be de- teams will meet for a
these four got it done. nis team lost initely not a set back, termined on February 18 second time this season
“Lipscomb has a solid its spring opener to but shows us we as part of ESPN’s Bracket at 7:30 p.m. on February
team this year and if our host Vanderbilt, 7-0, Friday. need to work Buster Saturday. As part of 16 in Cookeville.
girls had not played well The Skyhawks were miss- harder on the agreement, host teams The first 500 fans to arrive
we could have easily lost ing one of their top players, s o m e areas,” said in the event will visit their to the game wearing orange
this match,” said Dennis senior Adolfo Anzola, who senior, Danny Mc- opponents during the 2006- and blue will receive a free
Taylor, the Skyhawks’ head was out with an ankle in- Guire. 07 season. Center. The Skyhawks made Skyhawks Spirit towel.
tennis coach. jury. The men will play at 6 Thursday’s game will be one appearance on national The men’s game will tip-
Another factor for the “The loss of Adolfo An- p.m, Friday, Feb. 3, against the first-ever live national television last season, drop- off at 8:30 p.m.
close match could have zola was too much for us Lipscomb in Nashville. broadcast from the Elam ping their season opener to
Men, women’s basketball fall to Samford to extend conference road losing streaks
Jose Irvin responded with a 23-9 run as 18 points. Senior guard UTM Sports Information and led Samford with 14 this time. With 5:28 left in
Staff Writer to close out the first half Jeremy Kelly, who had 13 points. Samford, much like the game, Insell drained a
before the Skyhawks’ Jared of his team high 16 points Second-year head coach it did earlier this month in three-pointer from near-
The Skyhawks men fell to Newson found McClenon in the second half, sparked Tara Tansil might have ex- Martin, built a large first- mid court at the end of the
conference opponent Sam- Tolliver open for his only a run with a 3-point basket perienced déjà vu Thursday half lead, 33-20. 30-second shot clock. The
ford on Thursday at Seibert 3-pointer of the night, cut- with 6:29 left to play. The afternoon here at Siebert And in the second half, long trey gave Samford a
Hall in Birmingham, Ala- ting Samford’s lead to 33-21 Skyhawks used a 15-4 run Hall as her Skyhawk wom- the Skyhawks rallied. The 50-40 advantage.
bama. at the half. late in the second half and en fell victim to Samford’s Skyhawks cut the Sam- Samford shot 46 percent
With the win, Samford Samford forward Robert capped it off with a Will three-point shooters. ford lead to six points, 44- from three-point range and
improves to 9-2 in Ohio Val- Merrit was almost unstop- Lewis lay-up at the 2:37 Samford (14-4/9-2 OVC) 38, when junior Andreika 44 percent from the field.
ley Conference play and an pable as he scored 18 of his mark to tie the game at 59. hit 6-of-13 treys in the game Jackson muscled her way The Skyhawks shot 44 per-
overall record of 13-5. The game high 25 points in the Samford responded with and handed the Skyhawk through the lane for a la- cent from the field and 20
Skyhawks fell to 4-8 in the first half. an 8-1 run of its own to fin- women a 59-50 Ohio Val- yup with 7:02 to play in the percent from three-point
OVC and 7-11 overall. UTM began the second ish the game with a 67-60 ley Conference setback, the game. Sophomore Crystal range.
UTM trailed Samford half trading baskets and victory over UTM. Skyhawks fifth consecutive Fuller was credited with Earlier this month Sam-
early but cut the deficit to playing even with Samford Jared Newson chipped loss. the assist. ford built a big first-half
one point after a lay-up through the 14:50 mark. in with 15 points and three Samford’s Chelsee Insell Jackson and Fuller led the lead against the Skyhawks,
by Junior Forward Cleve Less than three minutes steals, while Will Lewis did most of the long-range Skyhawks with 15 points but the Skyhawks stormed
Woodfork at the 12:27 mark later the Skyhawks found added 10 points and nine damage. She hit two of her each. back for a 58-50 win.
in the first half. Samford themselves down as many rebounds. four treys in the first half Samford answered back
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