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VOLUME XCIX ISSUE 24 MARCH 31, 2005 UTC administrators decide INSIDE against Finley acquisition FINANCIAL AID BY ROBBY TRAIL important and attractive to the operation of the stadium through rnanaging editor campus, especially given our fiscal ticket sales and priority use for the —i challenges," Brown said. football and soccer teams. UTC administrators announced Obear said: "Collaboration Brown said, "UTC will be yesterday they will not submit a and partnership truly define offering its experience in booking proposal to acquire control and how we get things done in the and promoting entertainment, such management of Finley Stadium community. With the retirement of as appears at McKenzie Arena, and instead will support Frank the stadium's construction debt... to Burke and his organization Burke's, owner of the Chattanix)ga we are positioned to make Finley to book entertainment events Lookouts, request to operate and Stadium/Davenport Field the at Finley Stadium and the First Katharine McGehee manage the stadium. • viable attraction it was envisioned Tennessee Pavilion." The transformation project sponsored events for sexual Fred Obear, UTC chancellor, to become by many volunteers, The stadium was built in awareness week, including this poster demonstration meant said Richard Brown, vice donors and caring citizens." 1997 and has been the site of to inform students about the consequences of STDs. chancellor for finance and Obear said Burke's proposal the football team's home games operations, and UT System allows the university to work in a since then. The stadium also administrators recommended that collaborative manner with Burke, has hosted the Division I-AA Sexual awareness week UTC embrace and support Burke's the Stadium Corporation and other national championship game for FASFA proposal to operate and manage groups to provide the complex with the last eight years. The university, the stadium. many entertainment events, while the city of Chattanooga and the provides information deadline Among the elements of Burke's building the university's athletic Stadium Corporation had a joint proposal are a priority access program. He said the university operation agreement until last BY CHLOE MORRISON be wearing shirts supporting the approaches agreement for the university, and will seek a letter of commitment year when the city decided they editor-in-chief cause. a statement that football game day from Burke, outlining the major no longer wanted to help operate RAINN reported that every two expenses will not exceed $4(),(KM) points of the proposal that related the $30 million facility. The UTC transformation and a half minutes, someone in FEATURES PG5 annually. to the university. However, since the stadium project and student government America is sexually assaulted. And "Burke's offer to hold the Both Obear and Brown opened, the football team has been worked side-by-side this week in although the Web site stated that university's costs constant for emphasized that UTC will continue unable to fill the seats during their an effort to promote awareness the number of rapes and sexual WEATHER at least two years is extremely to have an active role in the home games. about sexual assault. assaults has declined since 1993, The Rape, Abuse and incest only about 40 percent of rapes and National Network Web site states sexual assaults were reported to that sexual assault involves a law enforcement in 2003. wide variety of victimizations Cavett said when victims do including attempted attacks, not report a crime it makes it more unwanted sexual contact and rape difficult for other victims to come or attempted rape. forward in the future. In an effort to raise Jim Hicks, dean of student consciousness about sexual development, said it is important assault, the transformation project for victims to report sexual assault is promoting, "Victims Without for many different reasons. Voices" today and Friday. On "It allows us to know exactly these days, students will act as what issues are out there," he said. walking silent witnesses, Janet "We can't take actions on things Cavett of the transformation we don't know about." Spring project, said. Hicks also said reporting a "Students will commit sexual assault may also empower temperatures to being silent for a day," she victims. said. She said students' silence "It allows us to take some arrive represents the silence victims have action [and provide] a certain experienced. Cavett said some students will See ASSAULT pg. 8 SPORTS PG6 Students responsible for filing federal taxes Katherine McGehee BY LAURA BOND claims to be an independent and staff reporter the parent claims him or her as Student Government Association elections are taking place this week. Some candidates a dependent, the form will be set up promotional tables during the campaign to encourage students to vote. The elected From scholarship tax credits rejected, she said. SGA officers for the 2005-2006 school year will be announced today, shortly after 1:30 to identity theft, college students Students can claim tax credits p.m. Students can vote in the University Center lobby or through a link which has been have a lot to think about when on tuition and fees. Students e-mailed to all Onenet accounts. preparing their taxes. are not required to pay taxes on "I know how to fill out a scholarships if the money is used FAFSA. but not my taxes," Sara J. to pay tuition and required fees. Hunt, a Chattanooga sophomore, according to the Texas society of Maintenance problems arise at Place said. certified public accountants' Web site, www.tscpa.org. BY ASHLEY L. HOPKINS but Place Properties developed, from Calhoun. Ga., lives in the Beth K. Sullivan, a Chattanooga assistant features editor built and now manages UTC 9000 building senior, said, "If you don't know "However, any scholarship Place Since she moved in last what you're doing, pay someone money used to pay for room Although the UTC Place According to Mary Lynn November, she said she has had else to do it." and board, travel, research and buildings have had several Williamson, vice chancellor of many maintenance problems Melanie McCoskey, an equipment is taxable." according maintenance issues recently. Place student development, UTC meets including a toilet that was not accounting professor, said if a to the Web site. "Tuition correspondence courses, books Properties w o r k i n g student is not familiar with the and supplies are tax-deductible." is doing properly, a process of filing their taxes to pick everything they "I stayed in the 2000 [building] my leak in the out computer software to aid them McCoskey said to keep track of can to take care freshman year and I can count on sprinkler in the process. the HOPE and the lifetime learning credits. These credits allow for tax of these issues system and Examples of some programs one hand the number of things that breaks for students for the first two effectively a broken are TurboTax and Kiplinger NEXT WEEK... years of college. and quickly, went wrong in there." dishwasher. Taxcut. McCoskey said these according Summers programs are user-friendly and Students who also use to Jessica — Alicia Plummer, a Trenton, Tenn., sophomore said it took retail for about $25 to $35. file-sharing software on their computers could have their tax Harrison, the a couple Another option for students is to »» Greek returns leaked Otto the Internet if director of of months use the free online tax preparation they arc not careful. A Savannah. housing public relations at Place Properties with Place Properties biweekly to to get the toilet fixed and the service called Freelile Ga.,TV station. WT(X'. reported a in Atlanta. But some students saul discuss new business, issues and maintenance people scratched This service is provided resident receiving a call informing update the problems are numerous and concerns the bathtub and the walls while by companies endorsed by the him his tax return was posted on are not being handled in a timely "It's a complicated trying to fix it and forgot to reseal IRS and allows students to the Internet. manner. arrangement, but it's a way that around the toilet when they were electronically prepare and file This can happen if the tax »» Easy to pass Harrison said the compans the university could get housing done. their taxes. Some companies have restrictions on who can apply for return is saved in a folder meant has recently acquired a couple of built very quickly." Williamson "|Maintenance issues] have classes the service. A student may not be to be for shared music. ()ther usei I new staff members with "good said. "It's not an easy thing to been a constant thing," Summers able to receive the service based can then dow nload anything in that track records" to ensure the best mesh a private company with said. "Nothing ever gets done." on location and/or salary. Other folder, including a tax return. service possible for the UTC traditional housing. Universiiies Alicia Plummer. a sophomore companies have no restrictions. The Federal Trade ('omnnssum Civil Rights Place dorms. and private companies have to from Trenton, Tenn., and Participating companies include Web site, WWW.ftc.fOV, warns "We are doing everything we figure out how to coexist." Summers' roommate, said: "I taxfreedom.com, taxnet.com, consumers to set up the file-sharin g speaker can |and| we're always trying to Some residents of UTC Place stayed in the 2(CKX) |building] my and hrblock.com. Go to irs.gov programs earelulK or risk having do better." Harrison said. "We remain concerned about the freshman year and I can count on for more information about this personal information being leaked want residents to be happy... maintenance problems and said one hand the number of things service. onto the Internet. A simple search we're not there to bring down they do not feel like everything is that went wrong in there. It took •for "tax" on a tile-sharing program their college experience." being done to take care of these us all last semester to finally get When filling out taxes, McCoskey said "[to] check to allowed hundreds of tax returns The UC foundation owns the problems quickly. see whether parents are claiming that could be downloaded UTC Place buildings and the land. Belinda Summers, a junior See PLACE pg. 8 you as a dependent." If the student Taxes are due April 15. VOL. 99 ISSUE 24 MARCH 31, 2005

t Campus Crime Log i 1 Compiled by Ashley L. Hopkins T*tz m m ii Campus Crime Log is a weekly Monday, March 21 been moved around, but nothing feature of The Echo and is 050499 — Police responded to was missing. Police observed compiled from UTC police UTC Place 4000 building on a pry marks similar to a flat head reports to keep students aware disorder. Upon arrival, police screwdriver on both victims' of incidents on campus. Reports made contact with two students. bedroom doors. ' are listed in chronological The two advised that they were order. in an argument about one of them Thursday, March 24 going out of town. Police spoke 050530 - The victim stated to 3/21 - 3/25 to both parties and resolved the police that he and an unknown situation. male that he has seen around Monday, March 21 campus got into a play fight in the 050494 — Police responded Monday, March 21 hallway in front of the victim's Katherine Mt (irtur to Fletcher Hall on a theft 050505 — Police went to the apartment. The victim stated Alumni Affairs director Terry Denniston works to help alumni stay connected to campus. call. Upon arrival, police were UTC Place 4000 building on a that either the unknown male Reunions, sports events, and other alumni gatherings are scheduled throughout the year. advised that a Dell computer noise complaint. Upon arrival, scratched him with a fingernail monitor was missing from they found 10 suspects in the or a sharp object across his nose, room 311. The monitor was lost room. The RA was called and causing him to need stitches. He Groups provide alumni services at approximately 10:50 a.m. approximately 40 containers of was taken to Parkridge Hospital BY KATIE BRODERICK a lot with current students on is in demand for their field of Friday morning. There were no alcohol were emptied into the by his friends. He stated that the assistant news editor campus, as wc consider current interest." signs of forced entry into the sink and a report was made. unknown male was someone he students alumni-in-transition. We "For recent alums, we have classroom. There is no suspect sees around campus on a daily sponsor speakers and other events an online database where they information. Tuesday, March 22 basis and that he does not know UTC provides a variety of 050506 - Police observed the the name or the living quarters of services and opportunities for throughout the year." complete a profile with name, alumni of all ages to stay connected Denniston also said the student major, etc, and have them submit Monday, March 21 same suspect that was spotted the male. The victim stated that to campus. alumni council is a way for current a resume. We can also review 050495 - Police went to 605 trying to enter Hooper-Race he did not want to prosecute. "Over half of our alumni live students to get involved and and offer critiques for resumes for Walnut St., to the magistrate Hall March 20 at the McKenzie within a 50-mile radius," Terry network with alumni. students or alums." she said. office to file for a criminal Arena. A warrant had been issued Friday, March 25 Denniston, director of alumni The student alumni council Eric Cohen, a Clarksville, trespass warrant on a suspect for the offense the day before. 050536 - The victim stated to affairs, said. "We do anything serves as hosts for many university Tenn., sophomore, said he had who was seen the day before police that between 4:15 p.m. we can to bring them back to functions and works closely with not heard of campus employment on UTC property trying to Tuesday, March 22 and 6 p.m.. someone had stolen campus. former students. services, but he was glad the enter Hooper-Race Hall, which 050516 - Police were her Avon products out of two assistance was offered. was secured. The suspect was dispatched to the UTC Place boxes. The two boxes were put "We hold reunions for alumni While some alumni want to located in lot 26 and a field 2(XX) building on a burglary in front of the mailboxes by who graduated more than 50 stay connected to campus for "I haven't looked too far ahead interview was done at that time. report. Upon arrival, they spoke the UPS mailman in the 3000 years ago, and host sporting social reasons, others have more yet because 1 don't graduate until The suspect said, "I need to see to both victims who advised building. The mailboxes are in events and pep rallies, which a occupational motives. 2007, but if it would help me, I the chancellor." that their bedroom doors had an open space which is open to younger crowd usually comes Jean Dake, directorof placement would definitely consider getting been forced open and things had all residents. There is no suspect to," Denniston said. "We are also and student employment, said the help on my resume," he said. information.' having a 2005 distinguished alum office of placement and student Dake said that alumni of all awards dinner this May." employment offers a wide variety ages come through the office. Other upcoming alumni events of services for alumni looking to "We probably see hundreds include golf and tennis tournaments fi nd a job. a new career or to return of very recent alums, who have and an annual leadership dinner, to Chattanooga. been off of campus less than according to the office of alumni "Mostly calls and contacts two years," Dake said. "Many affairs Web site. come from recent graduates, who campus resources or on-campus Free fregnancy lests The alumni office also offers have graduated usually within recruitment still applies to them opportunities for alumni to two to three years." Dake said. We may have around 50-100 volunteer, hold a leadership roles "Some are looking to come back to alums who have graduated more 31D information at UTC and tries to increase Chattanooga from out-of-state and than three years ago call us, usually alumni ties through an alumni are lixiking for local opportunities. with more specific requests." magazine and online newsletter. Others may want to come back to Ultrasounds Denniston said: "We work school and are wondering what

Teer Counsc ing Bookstore offers variety of cheap buys BY JIMMY LATHAM always selling out, she said. a new item and it is his favorite stall reporter The newest items added to thing about Ihe bookstore. Acccurat e Information on jAbortio n \\roceaure s the bookstore are iPods and I leather Kilburn. a ('hattanooga School supplies and bonks iPod accessories. Ihe iPodl freshman, said the bookstore for class are not the only items themselves are not under $25. but offers things students would not the UTC bookstore has to offer. the accessories start at S20 and think bookstores normally sell. There are many different items go up. "I have bought jewelry and CHOICES ranging from school apparel to Some students said they often lotions there before for a retll) women's resource center iPod accessories for under $25. lind themselves in the bookstore good price, and they were quality Emily Hodgson, merchandise buying things other than books tor products," she said. manager of the UTC bookstore, class Sean Carrigan. a Hixson. ( hattanooga graduate student said mugs, pennants, towels, and Tenn.. junior, said he goes to the Joey Leffew. said. "Ihe new S^ \ .615 Houston Street • 267-7943 license tags all range from about bookstore often to buy guitar tabs bookstore has a lot more to offet $10 to $20. and other small purchases than the old one.'' A i \ www.cnoiceswomenscenter.org An extremely popular item "I go in the bookstore every Leffew also said there was a right now. according to Hodgson, day to get a Red Bull and buy wide variety of specialty items is the keychain necklaces known a candy called My Girlfriends that he can put chase for his Empowering and educating women to make an informed choice. as lanyards that are under $25. B(x)ty.'" Carrigan said. daughter, such as clothes oi Umbrellas arc popular and are Carrigan Mid the candy was stuffed animals. ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! AVAIL FREE ELECTRIC!!! It's time to reserve your decal for fall FREE WATER!!! 2005. To retain your current lot Tired of dorm life? assignment, you must renew by Well, it's time to move into your own spacious studio apartment! March 31. Only $455/month Hickory Villa Apartments Parking decals may be renewed at the bursar's office, located in 1521 Hickory Valley Road Fletcher Hall, in parking services on Palmetto, or online at (423) 894-9223 www.utc.edu / -parking/. Flexible Leases Availiable! www.HickoryVilla.com All spaces not reserved by March 31 will be released for sale! OMdcoutmakndaron pg.7 forupoomlngadlvldes Information required to purchase a decal includes: and events at UTC! 1. Social Security 3. Make & Model of Vehicle 2. License Tag Number 4. Driver's License Number THE ECHO VOL. 99 ISSUE 24 MARCH 31, 2005 Financial aid deadline for FAFSA form approaches BY NIKKI KING May I to qualify for the Tennessee receiving funds do not increase Students should also be aware staff reporter lottery scholarship and Tennessee by applying earlier. of what their dependency status is student assistance award. "Il is exactly like filling out before applying for aid. Students interested in state and Bass said the fastest way for your taxes," Bethany D. White, For a student to be independent, federal financial aid for this fall students to apply is online at http:// Columbia, Tenn., junior, said he or she must satisfy one of the semester must submit the FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Students may about the FAFSA. following: be at least 24 years by this Friday. also pick up an application in the Brian C. Bagby, Fayetteville, old. have deceased parents, be a "This [deadline] guarantees financial aid office. Tenn., junior, said: "I stopped veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, that [a student's] money will be "Some form of loans are applying lor it two years ago. I just be married or have dependents that here before classes start," Laura available to every student." Bass apply for regular scholarships." they support at least 50 percent. Bass, a financial aid counselor said. If the financial aid office "Students can contact us if they at UTC, said. "If [they] turn it The federal supplemental is missing information from a have questions about dependent in after that we cannot promise educational opportunity grants student's file, an e-mail will be and independent status," Bass anything." are awarded on a first-come, first- sent to the student. said. Katherine McGehee UTC requires the FAFSAby this serve basis. Federal scholarships Bass said, "We cannot stress Other university deadlines can The Financial Aid office is located in Hooper Hall. Staff Friday. The state requires FAFSA and grants are need-based, which enough that we use UTC e- be found online at http://www.utc. provides assistance for students filing FAFSA forms. applications to be submitted by means a student's chances of mail." edu/administration/linancialaid/. Environmental group prepares for Earth Day ACE plans events, BY MORIAH SALTER encourages students to become questions April 6 in Grote Hall Murnane, Johnson City junior, staff reporter more involved in protecting the Room 209. said. helps host Spring Fever environment. Some UTC students believe "It's the same thing with the UTC's student environmental "At least they may look at the environment is an important environment as a whole," she BY DANI EDMONSON "It's old-fashion fun," Stewart group, Ecological Decisions for a their own lifestyle and see ways issue. said. staff reporter said. Global Environment, is preparing in which they can improve their "The environment's hitting a JaredT. Bissonette, Chattamx>ga Some students appreciate the for Earth Day campus events to driving habits or recycle. level where there might not be sophomore, said, "Generally I feel The Association of Campus ACE offerings. take place April 13 a.s activists "The old adage of, 'think any turning back," Matt Allen, that every little bit helps." Entertainment will partner with the Joli M. Anderson, a Dyersburg, make the effort to improve globally but act locally,' is very Chattanooga senior, said. U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp Student Government Association Tenn. sophomore, said, "I was environmental protection in and much true," Abom said. "No one And some lawmakers are asked for $1.6 million to clean to host Spring Fever April 7 from impressed thai there were so many around Chattanooga. person can change the world, but calling for change. up Chattanooga Creek, which 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in and around the people | at the ACE sponsored "We bring exhibits over to the if everyone just changes the part The U.S. Senate ordered the contains toxic coal tar, fecal waste. University Center. cinema showing of "Meet the UC so that we can inform students of the world that they live in, then, Tennessee Valley Authority to and cancer-causing chemicals. Students who attend the event Fockers"]". and faculty about environmental ultimately, it has a much broader reduce sulfur dioxide and nitrogen Bissonette said the money will be encourage to participate in Anderson said she enjoyed the issues, environmental solutions, effect." oxide emissions, both of which should be spent on the a variety of activities including a event and will definitely attend and so on," David Abom, faculty Leading up to Earth Day, Dave cause acid rain. The clean-up is environment. make-your-own-vidco star stage, another movie viewing. advisor for EDGE and professor Cooper, an environmental activist expected to cost $4 billion. "It's generally a good idea so M-4 motion simulator and an ACE is funded by the of biology and environmental from Kentucky, will present a "If they're the ones emitting long as it proves feasible," he said eight-player Xbox tournament. student activity fee. Students are science, said. slideshow on floods caused by pollution, they need to do what "I mean, the most efficient way of Novelty items such as 3-D encouraged to give input on how Abom said education mountaintop removal and answer they need to do," Kaelen D. going about it would be great." hologram picture key chains will they think the money should be be available as well as free snack spent. Stewart said. food and Pucker Powder candy Students interested in becoming sticks. involved with ACE may attend Patten Performances ACE allows students lo decide a meeting and get an application and plan out many of the different form. ACE meets every Thursday at Presents events seen around campus. 4:30 p.m. in the Lookout Mountain "It gives something for students Room in the UC. Have to do when they are outside the classroom," Nicole Stewart, assistant director of the University Upcoming story Center student activities, said. "It's open to all students to plan ACE event: entertainment, cultural and social ideas? events for campus." There will be a free ACE events are scheduled breakfast in the throughout the year and range from give-a-ways and movies Tennessee Room contact to lip-sync contests and guest from 9 — 11 a.m. (or speakers. In this academic year, until food is gone) Chloe or ACE has sponsored mind readers, on April 20, the last Robby at hypnotists, game nights, holiday- themed events and other activities day of classes. 425-4298 to help promote a feeling of community on campus.

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When a woman is raped her entire existence is put on trial. The clothes she wears and all of her past Group develops relationship between alumni and university relationships become some form of evidence in the waiped world of our court systems. And even though government protection such as the Rape Shield Law are supposed to prevent a BY ADRIENNE L. TEAGUE a vital part of the UTC college it means to be active alumni woman's sex life from being prosecuted, nothing can protect a woman from the persecutions of public student alumni council president experience. Most of us walk before they ever graduate. opinion. through the campus each Each student is given the According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, only 40 percent of women who were The student alumni council day and seldom realize how knowledge that it takes more raped or sexually assaulted came forward with an accusation in 2003. According to the women's section is a student-based organization much becoming an active than dollar bills to make UTC ofAbout.com, only about IO percent of college women who are raped will come forward and we sit that was established in 1974 participant in our alma mater thrive. around and wonder why. under the direction of the keeps the campus alive. We learn each day that we Male sexual desires are paraded around on television without hesitation. Every camera angle in a UTC office of alumni affairs. music video, most likely directed by a male producer, zooms in on women's breasts and legs as they All of the students here at must know how the university bounce around as if feverish for male attention. Since the origination of the UTC are blessed with having operates, what roles the faculty Yet when a woman has a history of having sex she is a slut, a tramp and deserving of being organization, SAC has worked an alumni board that cares and staff play in our education raped, while her male counterpart is patted on the back and held on a pedestal by his peers for his hard to fulfill its mission. about the well-being of the and what benefits we may accomplishment. Our purpose is to encourage university. receive while attending UTC. About.com provides statistics that show college women are just as likely to be raped by someone prospective students to attend Students attend universities We also learn that it is the love they are romantically involved with as a complete stranger. And when someone a woman trusted and UTC. enhance present student with the thought of what of UTC that we must carry welcomed into her life and home violates her in the most revolting way imaginable she is left in fear of finding help and justice. involvement, facilitate an the school can do for them. with us after we graduate. Most men are never as aware of the potential for sexual assault as women are on a daily basis. Men active relationship between However, we should actively The want to always see UTC do not carry pepper spray or hold their keys between their fingers in case they are attacked or cornered. If students and alumni, cultivate be seeking ways to give back grow and reach out to more you arc a man, ask yourself the last time you were afraid of being raped — it doesn't happen, does it? future alumni involvement to the university. Through students so that their lives So in this still predominantly patriarchal society we live in. men need to remember that according to from the current student SAC, we realize just how may be enriched the same RAINN every two and a half minutes a woman somewhere in America is raped or sexually assaulted. population, establish identity important alumni involvement way ours have is the most Those women are mothers, sisters and girlfriends. As the most common sexual predator, men have the through special events, is and that this involvement important step of becoming a best ability to stop rapes from occuring. Protect the people you love. community service and social should begin when we are UTC alumni. Letters to The Editor activities and to serve as students. And when it is our turn to official hosts for university Pro-life demonstration Alumni continue to graduate from UTC, we learn function. contribute both time and that we must always be active Dear Editor, their definition of what constitutes to people's sense of reason (logos I Through SAC's purpose dollars to aid each student in in lighting for the purpose of As a student who has spent the "genocide" acts outside of the and does very little to help the each ambassador is able to receiving the education that UTC and for the well-being last three years studying rhetoric, universally accepted definition speakers establish their credibility 1 would like to make several of the term. (ethos) with their audience. It build strong character, develop he or she deserves. I feel that of its students. All these comments based on observation of It is understood that genocide is nice to believe that people career-networking skills and it is time for more students to things help our ambassadors last week's pro-life demonstration. is the extermination of any group are exceptionally mutable via learn the true meaning of being become involved in giving to mature into adulthood It is important when constructing based op ethnicity, cultural, emotional appeals, unfortunately an alumnus. I believe that the back to the university. and they help our university an argument to take several political or social beliefs. The pro- that is not so. particularly with an student alumni council is an The student alumni council develop into our love, our elements in consideration: cultural academic audience. life group skewed the definition organization that has become teaches its ambassadors what alma mater. context (kairos) and one's use of with their interpretation of "any I have a special request for artistic appeals (pathos, logos and group," which they applied to the pro-life club: "Next time, ethos) for effectively transmitting fetuses, an interpretation they please try to appeal to people's The Echo is now taking guest editorials from campus a message. could not fathom. In addition to sense of logic and avoid the Unfortunately, the pro-life kairos, it is vital to understand that sentimentalism. You will find that organization leaders. To submit an editorial contact organization failed in successfully an argument should not rest solely most people either might no! avoid Chloe or Robby at 425-4298 or send an e-mail to broadcasting their message to upon pathetic appeals. you, or they might approach you students mainly because they did Superimposed pictures of with less hostility." [email protected]. not spend enough time deliberately dismembered fetuses juxtaposed focusing on these elements of with images of holocaust victims Donnie Johnson rhetoric. and an African-American male Junior In regards to cultural context. hanging from a tree does not appeal Clarksville. Tenn. ECHOES UTC Students Debate over abortion and homosexuality Speak Out Dear Editor. false they may be, and as long a.s Unfortunately, whether it be a »)) one side is reluctant to speak up, seven-month-old fetus or Terri »)) New SGA leadership! Here we go again. A the other side has more room to Schiavo. the left is doing all it The Good controversial letter against maneuver. This strategy might not can to impose its tyrannical, homosexuality was printed two be as respected as the unthinkable fascist definitions of life down weeks ago in The Echo, and now strategy of seeking the truth with our throats. I guess the hope is that everyone ihe accepted premise that the other Wake up, America. You're not )))) Senior exit exams! who might be undecided on this side mighl possibly be right, but against women it you oppose the The Bad topic will look at everyone on the hey, shortcuts have always been once-unalienable right for all to right in this light. Such is a problem popular. be born. You're not a bigot it you when the left is so commonplace We see buzz words in the area oppose homosexuality. in the media. of abortion also. If you're pro-life, You're someone who supports »)) All the sexual assaults that don't If the left is to be commended you're'accuscd of infringing on what this once-Christian country The Ugly for anything, it should be in its the rights of women. was all about: freedom for get reported. success with using buzz words. If this were actually true, those all. Liberals say the Religious The unofficial slogan of the gay who oppose drive-by shootings Right tries to impose its will. Of What did you do over spring break? community for years has been. would be infringing on the rights course, all that's being imposed "Accept our lifestyle or be called of the shooter in question. Many is freedom, a bigot." Sadly, many on the right undoubtedly will lake offense Do not let the left continue are cautious about speaking up, for to this comparison, but that's to push its real bigotry on you this very reason because the truth hurts, especially and attack or impede your personal I'm sure glad that the left is to ihe millions living in denial. rights anymore. full of love and open-mindedness. Whether we're talking about Not much has changed. Buzz, a seven-month-old fetus or a Ronald Millsaps words can be very effective when 60-year-old man on a street Senior used properly, no matter how comer, life should be protected. Ooltewah, Tenn. STAFF JUSTIN NORCIA ROBERT HUGHES HILARY EGAN CHATTANOOGA MEMPHIS OTTAWA, CANADA SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE FRESHMAN 425-4298 [email protected] 425-8101 PHOTO EDITOR "I worked over "I went to Memphis "I went to Florida. EDITOR IN CHI? 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The Echo is produced by UTC students and is distributed free to the campus community on my parents Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters, except during holidays and examination periods. just sold our The opinions expressed in the Echo are those of the individual writers and do not reflect the house" opinions of the personnel at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. —compiled by Maria Morong ECHO))])) FEATURES VOL. 99 ISSUE 24 MARCH 31, 2005 Music majors prepare for senior recitals This weekend at Changing weather Rhythm & Brews: BY KIM HUNIGAN signify that a student has reached the performer, Coulter said. staff reporter a certain technical level on their "When there is applause, it is Thurs., March 31: instrument and that they are able shared somewhat symbolically Senior recitals are a way for to use that technique to express by the teacher and the student," Angie Aparo and the graduating students to show what musicality on a baccalaureate Coulter said. Infidels they have become in college and level." "Only in the live performance On-stage@ 11 p.m. in the world of music. Coulter said that senior recitals can the student learn to Doors open @ 8:30 "Senior recitals are extensive are" proof that a student has reached communicate music in a realistic- Cover charge: $10 musical performances which a certain level of musicianship that way. No practice room wall can Fri., April 1: students arc required to play as cannot be shown through any give that experience," he added. Drivin N Cryin a graduation requirement or as other medium. Students must arrange for a Sat., April 2: Zoso a requirement of upper-level "Just as expertise in math time and date when the concert Doors open 8-8:30 p.m. study," Monte Coulter, professor cannot be proven by painting a hall is free to play their recital. nightly of music, said. picture, and expertise in literature The student also has to audition Katherine McGehee Monday's weather was cold and rainy, and students had All graduate students cannot be proven by doing in a number of ways, Coulter said. Most shows start 9:30-10 to walk to class through large puddles with umbrellas. majoring in performance and all calculations, the final proof of Each semester, their progress is p.m. undergraduate students getting ability on an instrument is through checked by a semester-end jury to Cover charge varies degrees in music performance or live performance," Coulter said. which students perform. Most shows 21 + music education arc required to Broom began learning the Broom said: "The entire- For more information: perform in senior recitals, Coulter music for his recital last year and process was very fulfilling, Just rhythm-brews.com said. for the last several month) he has like anything that you spend a Matt Broom, a senior from been preoccupied with practicing lot of time and energy to prepare Ringgold, Ga., plays percussion for the recital that took place on for, seeing all of your sacrifice pay Spring forward, That includes a wide variety Monday, March 21. oil is a great feeling. I love music of instruments such as drums, "Work, relationships, jobs, and I love performing it. fall back xylophone, marimba, vibraphone, other classes and pretty much "But once the time comes and timpani, snare drum and maybe everything else has so take a you are on the stage alone, you I (K) other things, he said. backseat tor several months to get just trust your preparation and Daylight Savings Time "Going into it, I looked at it as ready for it." Broom said. know that the hours spent in the begins at 2 a.m. on the a chance to show my friends and Coulter said. "Naturally practice room were worth it." first Sunday in April. Katherine McGehee family what being a music major because the recital is reflective ol Broom said. Don't forget to change By Tuesday and Wednesday, weather on campus was is all about," Broom said. "In the applied study, all of the music- "There were mistakes; I've your clocks on April 3. sunny and temperatures reached almost 80 degrees. It the broadest sense. I have been is prepared under the guidance of never been a part of. seen or heard was so warm Chris Allen, a Dayton, Tenn., freshman, was preparing for my recital since I a private teacher." of a performance without them, inspired to climbed a tree in the courtyard outside the UC. began playing drums in the sixth A recital, then, can also be­ but I was pleased with the linished grade." thought of as recognition ol the product and can enjoy listening to Lecture series discusses bioethics Coulter said, "[Senior recitals | abilities ol the teacher as well as the recording with no regrets." BY ROBBY TRAIL brought in has been to talk about Greg O'Dea, director of the managing editor their area of expertise from a honors program, said, "Given Coming soon in arts & BSA presents... FRED GILES Christian perspective." Kutz the ethical situation surrounding An evening with st.itt reporter said. biological, and particularly stem cell entertainment- Dick Gregory, Meilaender will also participate research, an other developments, Olivet Baptist (Civil Rights activist, With the issues surrounding in an open forum with students in professor Meilaender's expertise and knowledge will be potentially comedian Church college night nutritionist and Terry Schiavo still being hotly the Flag Room of the Guerry comedian) debated, UTC will be hosting a Center at 4 p.m. on Monday. enlightening as part of that ongoing Spanky Brown Fri., April 1 @ 7 p.m. well-known expert on bioethics The forum will begin with debate." March 31-April 3 April 7, 2005 Food provided @8 p.m. Monday as part of the annual C. Meilaender giving a 10-minute Meilaender has taught at various shows S.. Lewis Lecture Series. opening statement. Immaculate Valparaiso since 19% and taught The Comedy Catch Acoustic guitarist Students: free at Gilbert Mcilaender. professor Kizza, professor of English and at the University of the Virginia (423) 629-CAFE or Preston Reed Student of Christian ethics at Valparaiso chair of the forum committee, and Oberlin College before going thecomedycatch.com Sat.,[email protected]. Development, UC University, will give a presentation said. to Valparaiso. Barking Legs on Dodds Public: $20 entitled "Genet as Resources: A Charles Lippy, professor of He has served as an associate Avenue Contact BSA, New Image of Humanity." It will Philosophy and Relsigion, said editor of the "Journal of Religious 425-4286 for info start at 7:30 p.m. in the Benwood Maeilaendcr will also cover Studies" and "Religious Studies Auditorium of the Engineering, Lewie' spiritual autobiography Review" as well as on the editorial Meet Jane Student Mathematics and Computer and his scholarly writings that board of Annual of the Society of Science building. reflect pain, grief, love, friendship, Religious Ethics, Dialog and First Student aspires to live life to the fullest Mcilaender. I lifelong Lutheran prophecy, miracles, educations nd Things. BY ASHLEY L. HOPKINS another thing to remember going who also serves on the President's mythology. His last published book, assistant features editor to preschool with someone. We Council on Bioethics. has written Ki//a said: "Then the students "Working: Its meanings and its know everything about each other 11 books on Christianity, ethics will have a chance to ask questu ms limits." was published in 2000 Amanda B. Henry, a sophomore and we have so many memories and bioethics. So we intend for it to be an by the University of Notre Dame trom Dunlap. Tenn.. is majoring together." This year's lecture will mark interactive seminar." Press in secondary education with a Phillips said: "The friendship the 23rd year that the series has Ten students on the committee Last year. UTC hosted Mary concentration in literature and is Continues, and on nice days happened at UTC. according to have worked with Kizza to plan Stuart Van Leeuwen. a professor considering picking up psychology last semester, we prepped tor Doug Kutz. head of the chemistry to forum. of psychology and philosophy at •is a second major. our British Lit class by eating a department and chair of the series Darris Saylors. a McDonald, Eastern University in St. Davids. But she isn't quite sure what Subway picnic in front of Holt, committee. fenn.. junior, who on is on the Penn. she wants to do with her life blanket and all." Kutz said Lewis became kind committee, said. "The I forum | Van Leeuwen spoke about the yet. Since coming to UTC in fall Henry was voted the clumsiest of a spokesperson for the Christian oilers students an opportunity a philosophies surrounding gender 2003. she had been a chemistry Ashley L Hopkins person in her class her sophomore hum in the scholarly world during chance to engage in dialogue with roles, using Lewis and his life major and has toyed with the idea Amanda B. Henry, a Dunlap, > etr of high school, a title that her Ins lifetime. the featured C. S. Lewis lecturer as an example of changing ideas of being a theater major before Tenn..sophomore, wants to be Clone Ii lends bestowed upon her "Each person that has been within a small group setting." about eender roles she decided on going into the remembered for her ability to and have yet to let her live down. Critic's Corner education department. laugh at herself... and others. "When I was about 13, I "I did a lot of theater in high stairs." climbed up the high dive and Book makes fun of everything American Leah B. Phillips, also a school." Henry said. "1 really accidentally did a belly-flop off BY ASHLEY L. HOPKINS the book down. passages. Even the foreword sophomore from Dunlap. thought that might be where I of it," Henry said. "My friends assistant features editor The book is fashioned in the is written posthumously by wanted to be for a w bile, and I still Tenn., has known Henry since siill laugh about that and tease me form of an elementary school Thomas Jefferson and the preschool. every chance they gel; one of the think that teaching high school Of course a book written by textbook, complete with the form back of the book is tilled with iii.inv siories they tease me about drama might be fun. but I'm not "We've been great friends Jon Stewart and his colleagues is inside the front cover for "students" fabricated quotes of praise for all the time." sure if it's something I would be from the beginning.'' Phillips going to be funny. The question, to till out to claim ownership, and "America" written by everyone good at." said. '"She's always here when I Phillips said: "Among while reading "America (The will prove lo be the lirst textbook from Abraham Lincoln to Albert For now. Henry says she just need someone to talk to orjutt our many misadventures, our Book): A Citizen's Guide to that readers cannot wait ro finish, (iallatm. secretary of the treasury likes to live life one day at a time laugh with." sophomore year she knocked the Democracy Inaction." is: How The book is so large that it won't from 1801-1814 (whose quote and seize the moment. She doesn't Henry said she chose UTC edge of my cafeteria tray as she did they come up with so many lit on a standard book shelf, but if said. "So informative, I even like to worry about her future because she really liked the was attempting to stand up and I different ways to make fun of the the book must be left on a coffee found oul who I was"). because she knows that, in time, downtown setting .md thought the I was attempting | to sit down, and U.S. government that they were tabic, resi assured that the visitors The book plays no favorites. she will realize what she wants lo campus was pretty. I ler hometown an entire glass of tea Hipped [off able lo till 220 pages? who pick it up will go away with "America" makes fun of all do svith the rest of her life. is only 45 minutes awa) and the my tray| upside-down straight Besides the normal insulis a laugh or two. political parties, government "One of my favorite quotes wanted to stay close to her friends onto the lop of her head " that the government takes The best part of the book is branches, historical figures. is, 'A day without laughter is a and family. Henry said even though she is from virtually all citizens of the "Were You Aware?" boxes political decisions and political day wasted.'" Henry said "I |ust "Outside ot school. |l enjoy| very clumsy and her friends tease the United Slates (and other that appear every couple of pages, standings equally. really believe in having a sense pina coladas [and] getting caught her aboul n. she doesn't mind countries). "America" comes up giving readers tasies of history, And even when readers of humor, living life one day at in the rain, not just to quote I being teased and she doesn't let with alternate ways to make the fashion, nutrition and everything disagree with the judgments the a time, being spontaneous ami Jimmy Buffett song.'' Hcniv said hies little incidents embarrass her reader have even less faith in the in between that often has nothing book just made, they won't be taking things as they come "I alsoeii|o\ taking really random or gel her down leaden Ol OUT country while still to do with the rest of the text able to help but laugh anyway, "The quote. 'Life is not trips to really random places It's "I just take what life has to learning something about the on the page and only adds to its And if all of that doesn't measured by the number of breaths not unusual for me and my friends offo and don't wonder why," she government, even though almost absurdity. On page 87. the "Were make people want to purchase wc take, but by the number of to pack up the car and drive to said. "It lakes a lot to bring me all of it is satirical, You Aware'1" box linally informs the book, what better reason to moments that take our breath Florida or go on a quest to find the down." I or example, the book is readers thai the boxes aren't called buy it than the giant fold-out away' really means a lot to me. nearest White Castle." And when she does have a complete with detailed chapters "Did You Know?" because that poster included in the purchase too. I want lo try to achieve Growing up in a small town. bad day. Henry said she lirmly on the history of America, the term is "copyrighted by a rival that has George Bush vs John as many of those moments as she has had the same group of believes that chocolate really is a Founding Fathers and the best publisher" Kerry in a boxing ring on one possible." friends lor as tar hack as she Band-Aid. part, the history of the media and Slew art and his writers leave side and a mocking pyramid Henry said her favorite funny can remember and said thai she "On really [bad| days. I go its role in today's democracy. no area ol the hook sale Ironi model of ihe way government quote is one she saw on a T-shirt, doesn't know what she would do IO the slore and buy a box. of The bare hones of these humor There are humorous polls, works on the other side? "Some people are like Slinkys, without them. chocolate eclairs." Henry said, chapters are based on fact but graphs and charts, the cut lines It will serve not only as a they're not much good for anything "We're all so close." Henry "Bad days are a good excuse to all of the Othei small details arc- under the photos are hilarious conversation piece, bill also as but you can't help but laugh * hen said. "It's one thing to know eat the whole box without feeling bent to a point of ridiculousness and the footnotes add even mon- a reminder ol Ihe hilarity that is you see one tumble down the someone trom high school, but it's guilty." thill heaps reuder-i from putting uiiui'n'iiitfnt to the ulremly funny oui •iiuif ol" domnorwy. VOL 99 ISSUE 24 MARCH 31, 2005

i Lady Mocs stay hot with 14th straight victory

BY BRIAN SWINNEY in the bottom of the fourth inning Tenn., sophomore. assistant sports editor when Amanda Hoiness, Waddell, Frizzell struck out six in the Ariz.., junior drew a walk that sent 2-0 shutout win. The Lady Mocs extended their Whittier home for the final run of Ashley Bull smashed a Southern Conference record to the game and a 10-1 Chattanooga homerun in the bottom of the third 6-0 with a three game sweep of victory. to give Chattanooga a 1-0 lead. Furman at Frost Stadium on Friday During Friday's opening of the Leslie Barron stepped to the plate and Saturday. series, the Mocs defeated Furman next and belted another homerun UTC also beat two wins out twice at Frost Stadium 7-2 and to seal the game. of Lee University earlier in the 2-0. week. Chattanooga exploded in the Lee University Chattanooga is now 28-11 lirst two innings scoring six runs OH the season and has won 14 on live hits to take an early 6-1 UTC took on Lee University consecutive games. lead. in a mid-week doubleheader Tara Tembey, a Folsom, Calif., Wednesday night at Frost Furman freshman, knocked in a run with Stadium. a double in the first inning to The Mocs defeated the Lady Lacey Swarthout, an Orlando, get the Mocs on the board, and Flames 6-1 in the opening game, FIa., senior, threw four shutout followed up with two more RBI and 9-0 in the nightcap. innings cn route to her 17th win in the second. Swarthout pitched the first this season. The Paladins tried to make game, giving up a homerun in the Swarthout allowed one run a comeback late, but failed to second inning •before stifling the and struck out six of the 13 Lady capitalize on a bases-loaded Lee offense for the remainder of Paladin batters she faced. opportunity in the seventh the game to pick up the win. Brittany Johnson came on in inning. The Mocs batted through the the fifth inning to close out the Swarthout struck out nine lineup in the fifth inning posting Katherine McGehee victory for the Mocs. batters, walked three and gave up four runs and a commanding The university of Tennessee at Chattanooga Softball team is currently on a fourteen game Tara Tembey and Brittney seven hits in the 7-2 win. lead. winning streak. The Mocs swept Lee University and Furman University to go 5-0 last week. Whiitier led the way, each going Leslie Barron, a Goodlettsvillc, Cochran went 3-for-4 with two Ashleigh Bull went 2-for-3 shortstop Tara Tembey was named undefeated. 2-for-3 with three RBI. Tenn., senior, and Jeannie Cochran, RBI and Tembey was 2-for-2 with with a triple and a double that the Southern Conference Player of Defensively she had five put- The Mocs forced Furman (0-3 a Maryville, Tenn., sophomore two RBI. knocked in two runs. the week for her play from March outs and four assists from her So( on) to use a variety of pitchers, both went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Senior Melissa Ramirez, Chula Frizzell gave up no hits, no 21-27. middle infield position. but none could stop the offensive The nightcap was led by a one Vista, Calif., led the way in the runs and struck out five in the She hit .583. with II RBI. seven Tembey leads the team with blitzkrieg from Chattanooga. hit pitching performance from second game going 3-for-3 with victory. hits and two doubles over a live a .371 batting average and has a The Paladins loaded the bases Ashley Frizzell, a Soddy Daisy, an RBI On Monday Chattanooga game span in which the Mocs went .534 slugging percentage. Football team picks up top local prospects and transfers

out both sides of the ball just to Southwest Florida. Chattanooga Central High School compete. Now we were more "Overall, our emphasis was where he played linebacker, tight specific in our needs. I think we on defense, both in coaching end and full back. met those needs, and I feel very and recruiting. We went out and During his senior year. Hayes good about this class." UTC head found the defensive coaches we recorded 167 tackles and seven coach Rodney Allison said. wanted. We went after [Division- forced fumbles. Brandon Johnson, a defensive IA| transfer kids to try to help us He earned all-state and back and Ovince Saint Preux. a out on defense. It worked out that all-region honors in both his defensive lineman, are transferring there were some transfers available sophomore and senior years. to UTC from Tennessee. on that side of the ball. Wc need to Hayes only played five games Johnson played in seven games make drastic improvements in that as a junior a.s a result of a knee last year for the Big Orange and area." Allison said. injury. started in live contests at the free- Other Division IA defensive Tony Swafford came to UTC safely position. players who signed with the as a cornerback from Hixson High Lasi season he compiled 29 Mocs this offseason are Lonnie School where he also excelled as stops, including 23 solo tackles McCowan, a defensive back from quarterback, running back and and also pulled down two Marshall University and Brian wide receiver. interceptions. Staley. a defensive back from Last year Swafford compiled Johnson played at Northeastern Mississippi State University. 40 tackles and grabbed three Oklahoma A&M before attending McCowen and Staley both interceptions. lennessee. he has one year of have experience as starters on the Swafford was second-team college eligibility left. Division IA level. all state and all region his junior Saint Preux played in 12 games UTC also targeted high school year. Peter Bernstein during his freshman year with recruits from the Chattanooga Other notable Chattanooga Coach Allison and the football team added key transfers to the defense as well as several the Volunteers at defensive end area. defensive signees are Reggie offensive prospects as they continue to build on the strengths from last year's team. and later served a.s a backup "We signed three or four kids Keys, a defensive tackle from BY NICHOLAS BRADSHAW that plagued the team throughout like ihe University of Tennessee linebacker from our area We will continue Pearl River Community College, sports editor last season at Knoxville and many local high During Ins semoi year in high to try to keep the local flavor last season's National Junior Chattanooga has signed school f(H)tball stars. school in Ommokalee. FIa., Saint here. We think that is important," College Champions and Steven I he Chattanooga football team several new defensive playcis. "This was a big year for us Preux set a school record with Allison said. Smigelsky. a linebacker out of has been active in the- offseason including some transfers from going into our third season. Our 18 sacks and was named first Brent Hayes was a standout West Hall High School. addressing defensive weaknesses prestigious football programs first two years, we tried to balance- team all-state and lirst team All- multi-position player at

Lady Mocs Softball Schedule Track and Field Schedule

4/2 at College of Charleston (DH) Charleston, S.C. 1 p.m. 4/2 at Georgia Tech/ Outdoor T&F Atlanta, Ga.

4/3 at College of Charleston Charleston, S.C. 1 p.m. 4/30 at Southern Conference Championships Culowhee, N.C.

4/6 vs. Tenn. Wesleyan (DH) Frost Stadium 5 p.m. 5/1 at Southern Conference Championships Culowhee, N.C.

4/9 vs. Georgia Southern (DH) Frost Stadium 1 p.m. 5/7 at Clemson Invitational Clemson, S.C.

4/10 vs. Georgia Southern Frost Stadium 2 p.m. 5/14 at Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga.

4/13 at Samford (DH) Birmingham, Ala. 6 p.m. 5/27 at NCAA Regional Bloomington, Ind.

4/16 at UNC Greensboro (DH) Greensboro, N.C. 1 p.m. 5/28 at NCAA Regional Bloomington, Ind.

4/17 at UNC Greensboro Greensboro, N.C. 1 p.m. 6/8 at NCAA Championships Sacramento, Calif.

4/19 vs. Birmingham Southern (DH) Frost Stadium 5 p.m. 6/9 at NCAA Championships Sacramento, Calif.

4/23 at ETSU (DH) Johnson City, Tenn. 1 p.m. 6/10 at NCAA Championships Sacramento, Calif.

4/24 at ETSU Johnson City, Tenn. 1 p.m. 6/11 at NCAA Championships Sacramento, Calif.

5/4 atUAB(DH) Birmingham, Ala. 5 p.m. THE ECHO VOL 99 ISSUE 24 MARCH 31, 2005 UTC golfers travel Southeast in spring season

BY CASEY LEHMAN seventh out of the 15-team field, In reference to the scoring, Sanderlin said, "The short game and Reale ended the Gold team performance of Fritsch, who staff reporter posting a team score of 36-over- Sanderlin said: "It was really is just not there and that's our scoring at 30th place alone. placed tied for eighth. par. windy for two rounds and we main problem right now." South The Blue team did not play The scoring dropped from Since the start of the spring The Mocs were paced by aren't good wind players, we had Florida University won the quite a.s well, but their play was there, with Ledford finishing semester, the Mocs golf team freshman Gordon Strother, who a hard time getting up and down tournament. highlighted by the performance tied for '50th, Elliott tied for has been busy playing golf was one under par after three for pars." The third tournament of of sophomore Mitchell Brock 83rd, Smith and Brock came in tournaments around the Southeast, rounds to finish fifth place in the The next stop for the Mocs the spring took the Mocs to who tied for 10th. tied at 90th. Sanderlin was not in Georgia, South Carolina and event. was Tampa, Fla„ for the USF Savannah, Ga., to compete in the Senior Stephen Fritsch was particularly pleased with the twice in Florida. Strother was also named one Invitational, hosted by South Geico Direct Spring Invitational. next best tying for 18th, senior outcome. The stretch of fourtournaments of the top 25 impact freshman Florida University. The Mocs sent two teams to Zachary Jaworski followed with "The short game ,for us they have participated in since golfers in America. The team finished in eighth the event. a 21 st-place tie, Ferguson tied for continues to be a problem, we February has produced good Other competitors in the event place in this event out of the 15- The UTC Gold team finished 31st along with Elliott. had way too many three puts for results and a little disappointment for UTC were senior Thomas team field, with a score 63-over- second and UTC Blue team "The field wasn't particularly par," Sanderlin said. as well. Smith, who finished tied for 29th, par for the three-day event. finished fourth in the seven-team strong, and we didn't play that The Mocs will take to the "We played well in the fall, sophomore Bryce Ledford, tied Smith finished the tournament field. well, but we came away with course in two places, the A team the spring has been kind of so for 38th, junior Gary Ferguson, as with the top score for the Mocs, The high score of the a good finish and that's what will be in Greensboro, N.C, so, our scores haven't been great, tied" at 45th and freshman shooting 11-over-par which tied tournament for either Mocs team matters," said Sanderlin. to play a tournament hosted by we've still had some alright Anthony Reale also fiinished in a him for IOth place. was posted by Ledford for the The last stop of the spring UNC Greensboro and the B team finishes though," golf coach Reed tie for 62nd. Reale was the next best, tying Gold team, who finished third campaign for the Mocs so far was will be in Nashville to play in Sanderlin said. Reale was named one of the for 30th, Strother and Ledford individually by shooting 10-over- in Greenville, S.C, at the Furman the Belmont Invitational April 4. The men started the spring top 25 freshman in America as tied for 34th place and Tyson par for the event. Invitational, where the golf team These are the last tournaments of golf schedule with a trip to well. Elliott rounded out the scoring by The rest of the Gold finished finished in 15th place out of 20 the year leading to the Southern Lakeland, FIa., to compete in the The host team Florida finishing in a tie for 70th. as follows: Smith tied for 10th, teams at 36-over-par. Conference Championships to Florida Southern Invitational on Southern College took first place When asked about another Strother finished tied for 12th, Play for the Mocs was be held in Charlotte, N.C, April, February 15, where they placed honors at the event. middle of the pack finish, freshman Scott Vick tied for 27th highlighted by the individual 18. Soccer team active in offseason Women finally claim BY STEFAN HUNT line with the professors, so if staff reporter there is a problem, we can correct first two wins of season it," Kyzer said. "I try to recruit BY KEITH RAWLSTON freshman Christy Fazio. For student athletes who players that can function both staff reporter After a brief lapse on Thursday, play sports for the University in the classroom and on the field falling 6-1 to Tennessee Tech, of Tennessee at Chattanooga, because if you are having trouble The Lady Mocs scored their Chattanooga turned it around on playing sports requires year round in the classroom, you are going first tennis victory of the season Saturday and managed another training after the season is over. to bring it with you to the field." last Tuesday over Western victory with a close 4-3 win over This week the focus is on the Cornett, who maintains a Carolina, and closed out the Lipscomb. women's soccer team and how 3.0 grade point average, credits week with a victory over David In Nashville, the Lady Mocs they are able to balance school Kyzer for instilling discipline- Lipscomb University. lost the doubles point early along with the rigors of offseason in the team when it comes to The two wins sandwiched despite a victory by the duo of training. school. Thursday's 6-1 loss to Tennessee Ballard and Owensboro, Ky., "Many people think that "Coach stresses that school Tech. freshman Emily Harpe. after the season is over, we comes first. Every girl on the In Tuesday's win over Lipscomb, however could [athlete*] arc done for the year," team looks out for each other and Southern Conference foe Western only muster two victories over the said Freshman Emily Cornett of makes sure we get our studies Carolina the Lady Mocs claimed determined Lady Mocs in singles Katherine McGehee Signal Mountain. Tenn. "But that done. We spend most of our time- five of the six singles matches to play as Chattanooga recorded is just the beginning; we have The UTC women's soccer team practices in the offseason. on the bus getting homework and earn the 5-1 victory. wins from Ballard, Everett, training all year long." three hours. The players are hungry and motivated because we studying done," said Cornett. Rain forced the matches to Harpe, and Fazio. Coach J.D. Kyzer believes also required to do conditioning all want to play when the season Franklin, Tenn., freshman be played indoors at the Hixson The wins pull UTC's record the offseason is very important training which can range from rolls around." Jenn Wilson echoed what Cornett Racquet Center and so. space up to 2-15 and the Lady Mocs to team success and helps mold running hills and stadium steps to Added Mincy: "Offseason said about Kyzer making sure the constraints did not allow the hope to keep this hot streak going the team to be successful the lifting weights and running two gives us a chance to get together team has their priorities in order. doubles matches to be played. when they return home to face following season. miles before practice. and practice more for the "Coach Kyzer makes sure we Lindsey Ballard, a Lilhurn. Jacksonville State on April 6 at "Offseason is important The offseason training also upcoming season and more of a have everything together, said Ga.. freshman. Kristie Wilson, a 3 p.m. because it helps keep the allows the soccer team to remain chance to play together." Wilson. "He puts school above Del Ray Beach, FIa.. sophomore If the Chattanooga women's momentum going from the end of hungry and to get team chemistry Offseason training is not the everything else and if he sees that and Bethany Everett, an Atlanta tennis team can resurrect this the season. We have to do a lot of for the upcoming season only thing the women's soccer one of us is slipping in school, he Ga., senior all recorded big season from an abysmal 0-14 physical training and hard work according to Cornett and Kate team has to maintain. According will get us tutors and make us singles victories over Western start, then surely this past week io keep it going," Kyzer said. Mincy, a freshman from Soddy to the players, coach Kyzer attend study hall." Carolina. will be viewed as the turning Cornett. along with the rest Daisy, Tenn. stresses school work above Added Cornett: "Being a Joining Ballard. Wilson and point on which they laid the of the team, start their week off Cornett said: "Coach Kyzer everything else. student-athlete takes hard work, Everett with singles victories foundation for a solid second half with Monday, Wednesday and says nobody on the team has a "I tell recruits that being a it is a 12 month job, but luckily I over the Catamounts are of the season. Friday practices. Practice can starting position, and off season student-athlete is two full-time am in a place where success and Newport Beach. Calif, freshman. last anywhere between two and conditioning keeps all of us jobs. I try to have a good open hard work pays off." Bonnie Adams and Chattanooga ((((CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS))))

Caregiver ALL meeting BSA meeting Lender identity vs. Mexual Announcements UC Lookout Mountain UC Signal Mountain Orientation Support Group • Students are now able to renew their current parking Thursday, Room UC Chattanooga Rooms A/B 329 UC Room lot assignment for the fall 2(X)5 semester. All spaces 7 p.m.-9 p.m. March 31 Noon 4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. not renewed by March 31 will be made available to all purchasers on April 4. Renewals can be made The Broken Brain of theDrug Addict Chattanooga Singers Last day to remove at the bursar's office, parking services or online at Friday, 209 Holt Roland Hayes Concert Hall www.utc.edu/parking. incomplete grades 1 p.m. 7:30 p.m. April 1 Admission: Free from fall semester • The priority deadline for completing a financial aid file Admission: Free for the fall 2005-2(106 academic year is April I. Mocs tennis • Collegiate Christian Fellowship will sponsor college Saturday, vs. The Citadel night at Olivet Baptist Church April 1 at 7 p.m.. 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Brown Tuesday, Confessions of a Cuban Boy Bretske Hall and Evidence • UTC graduate research day will be held April 6. UC auditorium 7 p.m. Dance Company Presentations of research papers, slide shows and poster Aprils Noon-1:30 p.m. Admission: Free FAC, 7:30 p.m. sessions will be available for public viewing from I p.m.-4 p.m. in the UC. For more information, please UTC graduate Mocs tennis Lady Mocs Softball Asia Committee Spring Speaker contact Deborah Aftken at 425-3369. Wednesday, research day vs. Jacksonville vs. TN Wesleyan Series: China and India • The Black Student Alliance will be hosting "An UC, I p.m.-4 p.m. State Frost Stadium. UC auditorium April 6 livening with Dick Gregory" April 7 at 8 p.m. in the See announcements 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m.-8:30.p.m. UC auditorium. Admission is free for UTC students and tickets for the public may be purchased in student You can advertise your event here! development for $20 per person. 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THE ECHO VOL 99 ISSUE 24 MARCH 31, 2005 Graduating seniors ACROSS 1 2 3 6 9 10 11 1 Unit for Fermi 4 5 7 8 Exit exams test students 5 Chapel seating 12 8 Channel marker " 14 15 117 12 Wash BY NIKKI KING It is a measure of the university's b Students can also use this exam 13 Eggs staff reporter success in general education. to identify their strengths and 18 19 14 Arm bone 1 20 The test is one of the factors weaknesses in general subjects 15 Begged The state of Tennessee requires used to determine school funding. and compare their performance •21 22 23 that all students at state universities Other measures that determine with students nationwide, 16 Gambler's escort? 18 Write illegibly • and community colleges take a funding include alumni and student Gruetzemacher said. 24 25 26 •28 29 30 senior exit exam. satisfaction surveys and major The test used is the College 20 Super Bowl 27 But this exam tests the school field tests given to graduating Basic Academic Subjects XXXIX team 31 •32 33 more than the students. students, Gruetzemacher said. Examination (College BASE). 21 Ear-piercing 34 "Individual student scores "Students can help to assure It evaluates skills in English, 23 Shell-game item 35 36 38 are not used to determine if a that UTC receives the most mathematics, science and social 24 Cole Porter's • student graduates," Richard R. •39 40 L possible dollars in performance studies. regretful one Gruetzemacher, director of the funding by doing their very best The College BASE includes 28 Impale • :_ office of planning, evaluation, and on the senior test," Gruetzemacher 42 43 44 46 47 48 both multiple choice and essay 31 Pismire 45 institutional research, said. "It's said. sections and takes four hours to 32 Underworld boss? not some hurdle we want to put 49 50 Greg P. Walters, a Memphis complete. 34 Bambi's aunt 51 in front of students before they junior, said, "You take all these The exam is offered about six 35 Cozy and warm graduate." 52 53 classes for your major, and then times a semester and three times 37 Barry Humphries' 54 Tiffany S. Porter, a second have to turn around and take a test during the summer, Gruetzemacher alter ego 55 56 year graduate school student for the school that has nothing to said. 39 Bottom line 57 from Chattanooga, said, "I don't do with you. The office of planning, 41 Unwanted e-mail 1 remember it being that bad. "Nevertheless, [as a result] evaluation and institutional 1 42 Off the right path "I know some students just the school can prosper with new research assigns students a 4 Awards 27 Had a silly smile Christmas tree it because it buildings and programs for the specific day to take the exam. 45 Audience's outcry 5 Contaminated 29 Massachusetts cape doesn't count and others that take students." Walters said. Students may contact this office 49 Porridge preparer 6 Longoria of "Desperate 30 Sheepish remark? it seriously," Porter said. Each department also receives with further questions or requests 51 Historic times Housewives" , 33 Slender The test is based more on an average score for students within to reschedule their exam date at 52 Eternally 7 Test the waters 36 Actor Depardieu a general knowledge than the department and uses these 425-4007. 53 Caustic solution 8 Protrusions 38 Hosts information from a specific course. results to improve curriculum. 54 Yale alumni 9 Howled 40 Bill 55 Fax 10 Formerly 42 Iowa city 56 Started 11 Tibetan herd 43 Rescue UTC Place 57 "Auld Lang" 17 Pie-hole 44 Holler 19 Unfinished furniture? 46 Paris airport DOWN 22 Prima donnas 47 Picnic spoiler Students raise complaints 1 Austrian peaks 24 More, to Manuel 48 Existence, to Caesar 2 Aftershave applicatio 1 25 Hostel 50 Sailor's assent From PLACE pg. 1 Plummer said. residents so they don't think 3 Finished 26 Action-film workers Williamson said there had we've forgotten about them." rushed [ to finish it.) We've had been a number of management Harrison said. "We've been countless problems since." concerns reported by students, through a lot this year. There's a Plummer said that she has to but is optimistic that the staff lot we can't control." Groups promote ask several times for anything to replacements at Place Properties Carla Thomas, a Huntingdon, get done and be persistent because will help the situation. Tenn., sophomore, said she the maintenance crew often does "[There has been] a lot of has no complaints about the assault awareness not come when the management turnover in staff and we're hopeful management of UTC Place. She says they will. said she has not had any major Read that that's going to really make From ASSAULT pg. 1 awareness about STDs. She said the management a difference and a better quality maintenance problems and feels According to Avert.org, there offered to put them in another environment," Williamson said. like Place Properties does a good Cavett said some victims may are at least 25 different known room, but after being moved Harrison said that there are job. be fearful of what their peers STDs. The Web site also says that The around until the 5000 building always construction issues and Williamson said: "The would think about them or afraid anyone who is sexually active may was actually finished they did not problems that arise with new students have had some service their past sexual history would be be at risk of contracting an STD. want to have to move again. buildings and those kinds of issues, but, to be fair. Place brought under scrutiny. Hobbs said it is important to When Plummer's complaints issues have to be expected. Properties has made some Hicks said: "I do think [victims] inform students. Echo are recognized, she said that often She said Place Properties personnel changes in the last two are intimidated by coming forward. "This year, we wanted to try times the maintenance people do tries to respond in 24 hours months. They have brought in That is an additional benefit [of to make it a little better." Hobbs not fix the problem on the first try for maintenance requests, a new maintenance supervisor. victims coming forward). It shows said. "We just want to do this and leave other problems, like but sometimes it takes longer They had a big amount of service other students...that it is ok to because students are becoming online! scratches or holes, while trying to because of these construction problems, were not able to keep come forward, that the university more sexually active. We want fix the initial problem. circumstances and other up with them and were not taking does care." to promote this [so students will "They're getting these problems, like having to wait on care of them as quickly a.s they James Hobbs, a McMinnville, think about their actions]." utcecho.com unprofessional people in here that parts to fix the problem. should. I'm really hopeful that Tenn., senior and social issue For more information see the don't know what they're talking "We've encouraged our that's going to improve." committee, said SGA is promoting transformation's project in the UC about to work on [these issues|," staff to communicate this with abstinence and attempting to raise or call 425-5605.

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