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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE ECHO® UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA VOLUME 99 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 18,2004 Residents pay for vandalism INSIDE BY SHUMEKA RICE Vandalism is defined as "the causes damage to the door. staff reporter act of someone doing damage Lockmiller said propping the to another person's property," door also enables people who are SMOKEOUT UTC Plaee residents could according to Lt. Larry Lockmiller, not residents of the building to eventually pay the price for UTC operations officer of public enter and cause damage. vandalism to their buildings. safety. Place Properties has also Jessica Harrison, Place Tracie Smith, UTC Place considered the installation of Properties director of public business manager, said although cameras, but has not determined relations, said they try to keep vandalism does not directly affect whether the process will be cost rental rates as low as possible. the cost of rent at UTC Place, effective. However, she said residents are the yearly cost of operations UTC Place has a higher rate Robby Trail responsible for vandalism to their may increase with an increased of vandalism than any other Gary Daugherty (left) discusses necessary qualifications of own apartments. volume of vandalism. This could dorm on campus, according to the next chancellor with Verbie Prevost (center) and Chuck "Vandalism without a [known] eventually affect the price of rent, Lockmiller. UTC police and Cantrell (right). Daughtery will examine all nominees and perpetrator is a problem," she she said. Place management said they wish make recommendations to the 18-member committee. said. Vandalism is factored into for more resident involvement in the yearly cost of operation, but reporting vandalism. a specific amount of money is While some students feel it is Committee discusses reserved for this, Harrison said. not their job to report vandalism, If repair costs exceed the planned others wish to aid in minimizing Students amount, vandalism perpetrators it. desired qualifications stop may increase the initial cost of "I think that we should start BY ROBBY TRAIL with a university system, state smoking operations, she said. a neighborhood watch program managing editor legislative body and community m-4r*€t£^ *AU Curtis Gadula, UTC Place called UTC Watch," Vincent Warr, as well as faculty and students. area coordinator, said UTC Place a Memphis sophomore, said. The UTC chancellor search Verbie Prevost, committee residents observe vandalism in Jamal Whitlow, a Memphis committee met Monday with chair, said, "Dr. Stacy and their apartment building on the sophomore, said he is frustrated FEATURES PG 5 a representative of the firm Obear [two former chancellors average of at least two to five with the management at Place. they selected to help with the of UTC] were both very good 1 days per week. "UTC Place does not do what search to discuss what qualities at involving the community and RELIGION This semester. Place Properties they [should] because they move they would like to see in the communicating with students J has spent nearly $30,000 repairing you into raggedy stuff, they make candidate selected to be the next and faculty." the damages from vandalism, you not appreciate [where you are chancellor. Deborah Arfken, dean of according to Smith. living]," Whitlow said. Gary Daugherty, senior the graduate school, said that Someone rammed a car into But the management is in the consultant for Baker-Parker, Inc., she hoped the new chancellor Gdwbleri the parking garage and it cost process of making residents feel also presented the committee would work to project an image Orunkafds Pom-Lovers ;• oremongen $3,000 to repair, she said. The more at home. With the assistance with a recommended timetable of excellence for the university ThifrtS Child Moles'^ N' -»v • window in the parking garage of UTC Place residents, Place for the naming of finalists in the into the community. f\mlumnim has been broken twice, costing management plans to promote spring. Arfken said, "Right now I BlaspfWi Pot Smokws $400 to repair each time. On the activities encouraging proactive Baker-Parker is an Atlanta, don't think we have a particular ftgim , J.t\t£4rit Fornicators, Shumeka Rice third floor of UTC Place 3000, attitudes. Gradula said he hopes Ga., based firm that also helped niche, and I think we should try Prostitutes ibotbrs there were 18 light fixtures in the these activities will make students with the selection of John to get there. We do a lot of great Vandalism at UTC Place has Wmhei Hypocrites hallway broken costing $20 each, become more involved in their things here, and I don't feel as recently increased. Damage Peterson, the new UT-system totaling $360. Even leaving the community and take pride in their president. if a lot of departments get the has been done to walls and door propped open has become a home away from home. windows in several buildings. The committee spent recognition they deserve in the problem, which can cost $350 if it the majority of the meeting community." Students discussing the qualities they The committee began Biology head to speak at graduation would like Daugherty to seek out accepting applications in discuss in potential candidates, agreeing October and will continue to do BY CHLOE MORRISON said. "Moreover, he's a senior 154 graduate students are planning that courage and communication so until Feb. 25. beliefs editor-in-chief statesperson among our faculty, to graduate this December. And abilities are the most important Every nomination that a a respected department head Nelson said he knows his audience characteristics the new chancellor committee member or anyone Almost 600 undergraduate and a member of our Council will be diverse. will need. else makes is sent to Daugherty, and graduate students will march of Scholars. I am confident he He said that he plans to focus "We will actively seek who will review the nominee's SPORTS PG6 across the stage in McKenzie will do a great job of speaking his speech on the graduates, but candidates who would never background and resume. arena Dec. I ° at 2 p.m., and accept to graduating students and their he will also address professors respond to the advertisement," In late February or early a diploma they have been working families and friends as well as to and the friends and families of Daugherty said. "We will look March, Daugherty will present toward lor yean, his colleagues on the faculty. It has the graduates. for the characteristics that the committee with 12 to 15 BASKETBALL Dr. Charles Nelson, head of been my experience that some of Nelson said he is not sure that the committee has defined as candidates that he feels are the the biology and environmental our best commencement talks he will be able to incorporate his important when searching for most qualified for the position. sciences department, will speak have been delivered by members area of expertise, the study of candidates." The committee will then at graduation will speak at the of our own family, and 1 fully insects, into his speech. Several members of the meet on March 2 to narrow event. Nelson graduated from expect this December to be no "I love insects." he said. "But committee said that because the candidate list down to six the 1'niversity of Massachusetts exception to that rule." I am not sure that holds people's education lacks funding in or eight finalists, who will be and has been at UTC for about Nelson said he hasn't decided attention." Tennessee that the new chancellor invited to campus the week of 35 yean. what he will discuss but he said Nelson was sure of one thing, would need to use his or her March 14 for interviews. Chancellor Frederick Obear he is excited, humbled and even the length of his speech. He said communication ability to help After the interviews, the chose Nelson to speak and said, scared about speaking. it will be short, only about ten fund raise for the university. committee will give their traditionally, the speaker for the "[Speaking at graduation) is minutes. The 15 members present at recommendations of three December graduation is a UTC a very difficult task," he said, Lesley Dufty, a Johnson City, the committee also agreed that finalists to John Peterson, faculty member. adding that he has sympathy for Tenn., senior, said she thinks the an ideal candidate would have who will then select the new "He is someone I have his predecessi >i s an established record of working chancellor. known since 1981," Obear About 444 undergraduates and *K pg. Lady Mocs Mocs BSA plans to liberate season basketball host begins top-ranked readers with newsletter Lady Vols BY JANEL WATSON desire to liberate the minds of assistant news editor UTC students. BY NICK BRADSHAW "The purpose is to challenge, NEXT ISSUE.. sports editoi The Black Student Alliance has increase the consciousness of, plans to restart a newsletter once inform, inspire, motivate and Tomorrow, the No. 1 ranked published by the original members enhance the understanding of the University of Tennessee Lady nl their organization. world around the readers." Blake ») Freshman Volunteers basketball team will The social issues committee is said. "[We want] to educate travel to McKen/ie Arena to take responsible for establishing and students, to answer questions Class on die Chattanooga Lady Mocs m maintaining the publication. people are often times thinking Smarter? front of what is sure to be a sell-out Zakiya Blake, an Atlanta about and afraid to ask and to be crowd of 11,218. junior and social issues chair of the voice of black students here I..isi season, head coach Pat the organization, said after they at UTC." Holiday Summitt's I.ady Vols bested decided to start a monthly circular, Blake said she hopes to find the Mocs 83-52 in Knoxville, old copies of a newsletter called about seven committed staff Depression before Chattanooga went on a "The Liberator" were found in the members to write and publish the tear, winning 27 straight games, BSA archives. newsletter. sweeping the Southern Conference "Because we have much "We need writers who are not tournament and defeating Rutgers respect for the former Black afraid of exploring truth and being m in the lirst round of the NCAA Student Alliance we wanted to uncomfortable with topics that we ' Basketball tournament continue something that they often are afraid of [discussing]," Chloe Momson Season This year the Vols are coming started and so we chose to keep she said. to Chattanooga, and the Mocs are the name," she said. Blake said the newsletter will Firefighters respond Update coming off of the best regular Initially, the newsletter was be distributed campus-wide, but a Firefighters arrived at the UC after the Are alarm Mason in school and Southern going to be called "The Alliance" lack of funding will prevent every Conference history. Nevertheless, sounded throughout the building. Everyone in the UC to symbolize campus unity. Blake student from haying a copy. the Mocs u ill have their work cut had to stand outside for about 10 minutes Nov. 22. said the name "The Liberator" represents their organization's VOL. 99 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER18, 2004
Campus Crime Log is a office by an employee about a lWsday, Nov. 2 weekly feature of The Echo disorder. Police broke up two 041811 — A student reported to and is compiled from UTC students who were arguing police that he had been stabbed police reports to help students about their placement in line. at 8 convenience store located be aware of incidents on on the corner of 20th and campus. Reports are listed in Tuesday, Nov. 2 Market street. The student said chronological order. 041807 - Police were called to that us he was putting drinks University Street by a student into his vehicle, a man wearing 11/1-11/8 who had just been robbed of his a black mask and black gloves Playstation system. The student drove a sharp object into his Monday, Nov. 1 told police that a black male had side. The student grabbed the 041793 — Police went to the entered his room uninvited and man but the perpetrator jumped second floor of the McKenzie had taken his property without into a Jeep with tinted windows Arena on a theft call. They his permission. The student that was driven by another found a vending machine with chased the male and witnessed man and they sped away. The its front glass neatly removed him enter another dorm room. student went to student health and sitting beside the machine. Police gained entry into the but was then advised to go to A Five Star employee was room and allowed the student to Erlanger. called in and he reported to search but the male was not in police that all the money was the room and no stolen property Wednesday, Nov. 3 still in the machine but about was found. 041824 - Police answered a $100 worth of snacks had been theft call on lot 36. A student taken from it. Tuesday, Nov. 2 reported to police that someone 041806 - Parking Services had busted out his passenger Monday, Nov. 1 called police to lot 47 to report window and had stolen his 041796 — Police responded to a vehicle that had a faded decal radio. The student showed a burglary call on University hanging on its rear view mirror. police his dashboard that had Street. Students told police As police were checking the been removed with tools and that their apartment had been license plate to see who owned a gear-shift that had been You can't go straight from college to broken into and that $4,350 in the car, they discovered that the broken in order to gain access property had been stolen from plates had been reported stolen to the radio. the common area. The stolen by a New York resident. retirement. items included a computer, Wednesday, Nov. 3 1-Pod, X-box system and 35 'luesday, Nov. 2 041830 - Police were called games with controllers. Police 041810 - Police wrote a to lot 13 by a student who said could find no signs of forced property damage report for a that a person driving a purple MonsterTrak will help you fill in those pesly middle entry and there are no suspects. student who showed them his vehicle had hit her car as she Ford Mustang whose convertible was backing out of a parking years with a great career. It's the #1 online career Monday, Nov. 1 ragtop had been cut in two space. The car or driver has not site for students and alumni looking for jobs and 041799 - Police were places. , been found. called to the UTC Town Hall internships. Search a wide range of ob postings, get a job hunting tips, check out employer informa SPRING BREAK 2005! tion, and more. So you can find the perfect job, Travel with STS, America's #1 Student Tour Operator Jamaica, and make some friends your own age. Register Cancun, Acapulco, Bahamas, Florida. Hiring campus reps Call now. It's free and easy. for discounts 800-648-4849 or wwwststravel.com. Part Time Work Great Pay STUDENTS WELCOME TnonsterrRAK* *5» jSljRrwiilfelMCtottarig&TN Flex sched Perm/Temp today's the day* \%te*> rm • mwm Sales/Service No exp. nee uttwehaoomfofw 1»1 Ritraii Dr. Str. 110, ChuUancm, TN All ages 18+ 37406* 423-624-5555
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Driver's License Number ECHO ORIALS VOL. 99 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 18, 2004 Free speech on campus University serves as melting pot of beliefs Expert gives health tips On Nov. 16, UTC students may have noticed a group of religious activists at the bottom of Cardiac- BY NICHOLAS BOER Centers for Disease Control's Hill. Exercise Science, Health and recommendation for decreasing Quick tips The group consisted of people from different cities with one man holding a sign listing groups of Incisure Studies your risk for obesity, heart people in "Hell's Hall of Fame." disease, diabetes and other for healthy The sign listed groups such as liars, prostitutes and fornicators as well some more surprising groups What should I do to make chronic diseases is to complete Thanksgiving such as masturbators and even sports fans. sure I do not gain weight during at iWJ 30 minutes of moderate The man also shouted Bible verses as well as other beliefs and actions he thought went against his thr holiday season'/ intensity activity on most if not dinners beliefs to crowds as they walked by. all days of the week. They also Many students seemed annoyed and bothered by the presence of the group on campus. The simple answer is to make recommend that you complete While wc do not support any one religious belief, we do believe that groups like this one should be sure that the amount of calories resistance exercise 2 or 3 days »)) Try to have a allowed to express their religious opinions on a public institution's land. you eat is equal to amount of per week a.s well. mixture of starches calories you expend. This is difficult for many to A college campus is a great place for various ideas and beliefs to come together and be debated by a and lighter dishes group of intelligent people. Here are some suggestions to do on a regular basis and the We believe that activities like this only further the sense of academic and social debate on campus and help you eat healthier during the holidays are no exception. Here such as vegetables. activities like this should not be looked down upon by students who may disagree with what other people holidays. are some suggestions to help believe. you be more active during the Furthermore, the idea of free speech is a tenant of our political system and is listed in the First Keep in mind that what you holiday season. ))» Consider Amendment of our Constitution. cal is a choice. You are not eating less The amendment reads "Congress should make not laws...abridging the freedom of speech." In fact, forcecUo eat anything. So, think Try to decrease the free speech is the most basic component of freedom of expression, an idea that our forefathers wanted us about die food that is in front amount of time spent doing appetizers. to have the right to do. of you and ask the following sedentary activities such as The right to freedom of speech allows people to express themselves in this way without constraint or questions. Is it healthy? (i.e. a watching TV and playing video/ interference from the government. fruits, vegetables, or lean meats) computer games. )))) Avoid high fat The Supreme Court has ruled that the government cannot intrude upon this right without providing II it is, eat it. Instead, go for a walk, do dips or dressings. "substantial justification." yard work, play a friendly game So, the next time you see a group that you do not agree with expressing themselves, be glad that you If the food is not healthy then ol i!// We wish to correct mistakes when they are made and learn from the experience. We hope all groups on You should try to do (inline MOT i campus will continue to be patient with The Echo staff, as we are learning and preparing ourselves for physical activity everyday. The the work force. Letters to the others. At one point, they built a it right. How can killing as stairway, tore it down, and built a career or for vengeance is Editor it again, all because they wanted acceptable. Innocent people UTC Place problems to change it's direction! They are killed using the death ECHOES)))) gSTST* build elevators that work 2 days penalty, but abortion is what Dear Editor, a week. Fire alarms occur so gets booted. »)) Vine Street will remain for pedestrian I can't believe that UTC is often that the fire department has If abortion rights are The Good closing their eyes to the terrible stopped responding, plus they taken away some women will traffic only. No traffic running through conditions and outrageous couldn't get the 5000 building be driven to "self attempt campus! prices at UTC Place to pass lire inspections; this abortions." suicide, and made Students on 9-month leases is a tragedy in the making!!! even the murdering of their at the 41CKK) building arc paying UTC needs to take the students own children. All of these may The Bad »» Trying to write three papers $532.67 a month, which adds safety and well-being into sound far-fetched, but thai up to $2,130.67 per month for consideration and cut all ties is what happened during the over the holiday! the apartment. with UTC Place. 50s when abortion was not At a very luxurious, well- Sincerely, legalized. known apartment complex l also believe that poverty »)) Finals are coming! Finals in Chattanooga, students Chuck Petre rates will be higher due to The Ugly could afford to rent a 4 Chattanooga peopk having babies that are coming! . bedroom, 3 bathroom, much Senior they cannot provide for. Some larger 2400-sq.ft apartment people will have babies out with an ubelievable view of A Woman '.v Choice of wedlock, sometimes with Chattanooga for $2(KX)/month people who do not want to (or $500 per student). Dear Editor, help them take care of them. What are you thankful for? As a former resident of 1 do not understand why I am not saying that UTC Place, I can promise you President Bush wants to try and abortion is right, nor am that students are only getting get rid of abortion. 1 understand I saying that I believe in their money's worth of trouble. that it is his "belief that murder abortion. Bui I do believe that The buildings are never is not right and that murder is not 1 woman has the right to make '41 completed because they fall acceptable under U.S. Law, but that decision on her own. apart so quickly. 1 have not heard him talk about Their parking garage leaked getting rid of the death penalty. Shumeka Rice. some goo from the ceiling If he is going to do this huge Memphis that damage my car and many step. I think that he should do junior ANDREA BONDS, LAURA WILLIAMS, JAMES TOLES, STAFF RIPLEY, TENN., CLEVELAND, TENN., MEMPHIS, TENN., JUNIOR SENIOR JUNIOR EDITOR IN CH PHOTO EDITOR \DVISORS CHLOE MORRISON BRIAN DURHAM REBEKAH BROMLEY "I am thankful that I "I'm thankful for "I am thankful for have three semesters PHOTOGRAPHERS/ BETSY ALDERMAN my parents above my family and MANAGING EDITOR left at UTC." everything else and friends." DESIGNERS ASSISIAN1 NEWS ROBBY TRAIL for my finance Eric." 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The opinions expressed in the Echo are those of the individual writers and do not reflect the Without them, I opinions of the personnel at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. couldn't be here." 425-4298 ECHO@UTCEDU 425-8101 —compiled by Marta Morong ECHO))T) FEATURES VOL. 99 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 18, 2004 Students prepare for the holidays •*m •IF- -»..arn \\y jy BY FANTASY TELLIS associate dean of student affairs, p.m. * ! r staff reporter there are no meals planned on "The dinner is open to the public ''"' .'..in ">."" j campus over the holidays. and all are invited," Pastor Kevin 1 i 1 lax**** p^MwMn 1 Although Thanksgiving break "The university kitchen will Pope said. The meal is free. 1 'M*11 romkiwi (3 does not begin until Nov. 24, some be closed on Wednesday and I M»!> *Editor's Note: This is the first part of a series where random UTC students are interviewed to provide insight into their lives and tell their story. The series is called "Jane" or "Joe" student. BY ABBY MCMAHON drunkards will go to hell." Presbyterian Campus Ministry features editor Sanderson was upset that his as a member of the hospitality The first Jane Student is approach would negatively reflect team, which makes perfect a young woman with a love on other Christians. One might sense because of her smile and for children and family, who say she was perturbed. warm, energetic personality. dislikes judgmental people But she did not stay that Herfriendlinessalsoqualihes and school food. way for long. She laughed at her for her job. Sanderson Amy Sanderson, a some students' reactions to the works at Red Bank Elementary Knoxville, Tenn., sophomore, protester. School's after-school day care chose UTC because it is smaller "One guy was walking by and program, and loves working than most universities. said, 'I'm going to hell? I didn't with the children. Sanderson is an elementary get the memo,'" Sanderson said. "They say stuff like, T ain't education major, specializing She would like more healthy no pass gas,'" Sanderson said in pre-kindergarten through food options offered by UTC. with a laugh. fourth grade. "(The food] is something you Sanderson said that her She is decisive when it have to develop an immunity to," family has had a major impact comes to her pet peeves. she said. on her. "My sisters have influenced "I hate the words 'perturbed' Among Sanderson's list of me throughout my life. Three and 'toasty'," she said. For no "likes" are ice cream, 'Napoleon are older and they've had a lot reason, except that they bother Dynamite' and the DavidCrowder more life experiences. I also her. Band. have one younger sister." she "I dislike the protestor Sanderson's roommate Emily said. standing outside the UC with Sewell, a Chattanooga senior, Sanderson lived in New the list of people going to hell. said Sanderson's love of ice cream Village apartments for her she added. is humorous. freshman year, but now lives On Sanderson's way to the "Amy is quite possibly one of off campus. UC Tuesday, Nov. 16, there contributed photo the funniest people I know. She'll "It's better than living on was a man picketing, and drive all the way to Cincinnati. campus, because I have more shouting to students, staff and The members of Milele Roots play music at local clubs around Chattanooga. Their songs Ohio for some Graeter's ice freedom. And it's cheaper," faculty. He was claiming that, encourage everyone who listens to them to stand up for their rights. The band's next concert cream," Sewell said. she said. is on Dec. 10 at the Local Performance Hall on Martin Luther King Boulevard at 9 p.m. "sports tans, liars, witches and Sanderson is involved with the Group sings of love, the environment CRITICS CORNER BY TAMA MATTHEWS freedom and rights while seeking who works in a hospital, cleans, staff reporter to live in harmony with nature. empties bed pans for twenty years, Feature act outshines headliner Rastas show their compliance and then retires and can't afford to BY ABBY MCMAHON tirst few words of his bits, his fans comedy is seemingly effortless Milele Roots is a reggae band with nature by growing their lie in the bed that they made up features editor would cheer loudly, and White was and personal. that gets the audience to stand up hair without cutting or combing everyday in the hospital, because forced to stop and wait to finish. I And although his humor for their rights and keeps them it. "The whole concept of they can't afford insurance. That's In Chattanooga, there arc was extremely irritated by a man tends to be a little crass, he standing. dreadlocks is to separate oneself a disenfranchised person." opportunities every weekend to behind me who actually recited was not offensive, because of UTC students may have seen from society," Craan said. His Craan said that no matter who see inexpensive, live comedy at half of White's routine loudly. his youthful, boy-next-door posters hung up around campus own dreadlocks are over a yard you are. whether rich or poor, The Comedy Catch on Brainerd One of White's funniest lines persona. sporting the band Milele Root's long. He has been growing them someone has stepped on your Road. But rarely is a comedian of the evening was improvised Dixon was also laid back and emblem, a lion with dreadlocks. for nine years. neck like a slave driver. Milele's so popular that he almost sells commentary on the audience's seemed flexible about (he arenas 'Milele's music has a very specific Craan has headed up the reggae brings hope because it is out Memorial Auditorium at enthusiasm. he performs in feeling that it evokes." Tony Mm, band Milele Roots since he and upbeat music that is not afraid to $36.50 per seat. "Y'all cheer when I start the "It's exciting doing comedy a painter who designed the poster, friends began it seven years ago. talk about it. Ron "Tater Salad" White joke... and I get into it, but then I at Memorial Auditorium and said. "I tried to make a visual He Inst attended UTC in 1984 Milele Roots' next concert ('Blue Collar Comedy Tour') know you're thinking, 'You don't the other theaters." he said. "I image that has a similar feeling." and graduated in 1991 with a will be Dec. 10 at the Local performed some of his most have to do the whole thing. We gel to work with the Blue Cofltl "Milele" is | word from the degree in marketing and business Performance Hall at 231 Martin famous stand-up to a packed know it!'" guys, and I definitely enjoy the Bast African language Kiswahili administration. I.uther King Blvd. house Saturday, Nov. 13. So although White is one of the feeling of the big room, the big that means eternal. "'Roots' He returned to UTC in The doors open at 9 p.m. The show, geared for a funniest, most popular comedian stage |amd| the big crowd, but reprewal the spirit, the drive of 1997 and graduated in 2002 The audience may dance or just mature audience only, included in America, his performance was a there's also something to be said the spirit for freedom," Christian with degrees in French and listen. Anyone 21 and older will a brilliant opening act by Pat little disappointing for a first-timer for the intimacy of a comedy Craan, band leader, said. education. pay $5, and everyone between Dixon, an Atlanta comedian. who had too many expectations club such as the Comedy Catch Craan explained how the Milele's songs are about love, the ages of 18-21 will pay $7. Feature acts, which are based on hype. on Brainerd Road, where I'll concept! of roots and freedom are the environment, and standing The establishment adds $2 to the intended to warm up. an However, Dixon, the featured be appearing Feb. 3-5. the tied together by quoting his home up for your rights. Some songs under-21 crowd because they do audience, almost backfired on act. far exceeded my expectations. excitement of having the crowd country Haiti's independence rememberdM slave trade. Milele not have the option to buy alcoholic the headliner in this situation, as Dixon's humor is genius, and right on top of you..." leader. Toussamt I.ouverture: "You also writes songs against the war. beverages. Dixon set the bar extremely high Ins stand-up is not about his Quite simply, Dixon's have cut down the tree of liberty, "It's protest music." Craan said. "I think that a college kid for White's act. performance, but about his writing feature act was the best 20 but it w ill grow back, for the mots The most famous reggae who goes to see Milele Roots is White's material, although and delivery. minutes of stand-up I have ever are deep and numerous." protest artist was Rastalanan Bob going to learn something because very funny, has been so popular His style is conversational, experienced. Craan further explained how Marley in the 1960s. Bob Marley they're going to be enlarged by a and ubiquitous in the past couple and gave me the illusion that he- the group's emblem relates to w .is Una the slums of Kingstown, connection to a third world, a true For more information on years that it was on the verge of was simply a guy cracking jokes freedom, saying that dreadlocks Jamaica and understood the plight world music." Coulter said. being trite. at a party. either comedian, check and the symbolic I.ion of Judah of "disenfranchised people." "If you don't like crowded To a person who had never out their Weh sites at have their roots in Rastafarianism, Dr. Monte Coulter, director places with a lot ot Inendly people, Dixon began doing stand- heard White's material before. up in 1995 and went full-time an orthodox religion begun by of percussion studies, said that you shouldn't go see them." Alma wwwktatersalad.com and the popularity of his jokes by 1998. Despite years of hard African American Marcus Garvey I disenfranchised person is one Cemerlie. Bosnia junior said. www.comedianpatdixon became a distraction work in a business where many in the 1930s who is not in control of Ins n .com. As soon as White uttered the attempt but very few succeed. Ins It lights against the system for her own destiny. "It's somebody ECHO))])) SPORTS VOL 99 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 18, 2004 Basketball team strives to win under new coach BY NICK BRADSHAW fortunes in the coming season. Tenn., whose two years of UTC sports editor "For a first year head coach and experience is the most on the eight players out of 13 who didn't team. The John Shulman era of the play here last year, to play Ohio Pugh, 6-6, did not start a UTC men's basketball program State, Virginia Tech and Tennessee game for the Mocs last year, but will officially begin at 7 p.m. this may not seem very smart. But a off of the bench he was still the Saturday at McKenzie Arena, as good non-conference schedule third highest scorer and second the new head coach will lead the will make us tougher," Shulman highest rebounder for the Mocs Mocs against Toccoa Falls College said. last season. in the season opener. The Mocs are not without Offensively, Shulman is very Last season, under former talented veterans, however. happy with where the Mocs are head coach Jeff Lebo, the Mocs Chris Brown, a 6-7 senior from right now, but believes there fielded one of the better teams in Hopkins, S.C, is a prolific player is room for improvement on recent history, going 19-11 and who led the Mocs in blocks last defense. making a second consecutive year, ranked second in assists "Most guys we recruited trip to the Southern Conference and three-pointers and fourth in because they can score, not championship game scoring and rebounds. because they can guard someone. This year, the Mocs are not Joining Brown among the Wc will have to change that only under a new head coach, but Mocs likely veteran leaders is 6- mentality," Shulman said. eight of the 13 players currently 9 senior Mindaugas Katelynas, of Overall, Shulman sees great on the team did not play for the Alytus. Lithuania. potential for his team with loads Mocs last year. Katelynas came into his own of talent and skant experience this "We are very inexperienced," toward the end of last season with coming season. Shulman said, emphasizing the about 43 percent of his scoring "We're like an 8-cylinder car word 'very.' total for the year coming in the that is only hitting on two or Peter Bernstein Compounding the Mocs last month of play. He also shot three...we are not even close to problems is a very difficult non- an amazing .672 from the field on maxing out." Shulman said. The UTC men's basketball team is praparing to start its first season under new head coach conference schedule. the season. With the tough schedule John Shulman. The team is short on experience as eight players out of 13 have never played Despite these obstacles, Perhaps the key player for and the high fan expectations, at UTC. The team will likely rely heavily on the services of returning players Chris Brown, Mindaugas Katelynas and Alphonso Pugh, who were all leaders for the team last year. Shulman is still excited and the Mocs this year is junior Shulman hopes that the Mocs will optimistic about Chattanooga's Alphonso Pugh, from Cleveland. max out sooner rather than later. Lady Mocs basketball hope for UTC drops close one against Liberty continued success this year BY ROBBY TRAIL BY NICK BRADSHAW Roberson a Memphis, Tenn.. managing editor sports editor junior, will also be returning. She averaged 11.7 points and 6.0 Despite out-gaining their This season the Lady Mocs rebounds per game while shooting opponent 519 to 294 yards, the basketball team hopes to build 49.7 percent from the floor and Mocs brought their loss total to on the spectacular success of last 72.6 percent from the free throw eight, losing at home Saturday year's team. line last year against the Liberty University Last season, head coach Wes Juniors Tiffany Patton and Flames 43-40. Moore lead the Lady Mocs to a Nicole Mattison also started The Mocs defense only 29-3 record, including a 27-game on last year's team and will be allowed 20 points, but the special winning streak, the best in the returning for the Lady Mocs. teams surrendered 23 points on country. The Mocs also swept their This core of talented and two punt returns for a touchdown Southern Conference competition experienced players will be joined and one blocked extra point return 20-0, winning their fifth by seven freshmen, who will add for two points. consecutive regular season SoCon skill but not experience to the Liberty (5-5, 3-1) had 256 title and fourth consecutive SoCon Chattanooga depth chart. return yards, the highest total the tournament championship "Defense is where you win ball Mocs (2-8,2-4) have allowed this This year, the I.ady Mocs have games. We have seven freshmen season. been ranked as high a.s I6'h in the who need to learn how to play "We played good enough to nation in some preseason polls. both ends of the court,"Moore win on offense and defense," "Obviously expectations are said. Rodney Allison, Mocs head Peter Bernstein high, but I believe they will serve They will have to learn in a coach, said. "It was just a total Despite what Chattanooga head coach Rodney Allison calls "the best defensive performance as a motivator for the team." hurry if the MCKS hope to put up collapse on special teams." we've had in the last two years," the Mocs lost a close, hard fought game to Liberty 43-40. Moore said, who is heading into numbers as gaudy as last year's. Wide receiver Tyrus Ward, a his seventh season as I.ady Mocs The Lady Mocs have the 20,h Chattanooga sophomore, caught head coach. toughest schedule in the nation a 70-yard touchdown pass from Offensively. Stevens, a the defense played very well, the defense's performance today The meeting of these high this year, and it kicks off with a quarterback Cedric Stevens with Syracuse, N..Y., senior, led the showing a lot of effort throughout could be a good sign lor all ihe expectations will be aided game against the No. I ranked 2:08 to go in the game to pull the Mocs with 364 yards passing and the game. players coming back next year." tremendously by the return of four Tennessee Lady Vols tomorrow Mocs within one point at 41-40. three touchdowns Allison said, "This may be the The Mocs will travel to starters from last year's squad. at McKenzie Arena. However, Liberty blocked the Stevens said. "I think our best defensive performance we've play the second-ranked Furman The 2004 SoCon Player of the Moore has a practical and extra point and returned the block offense played pretty well, but had in the last two years." Paladins tomorrow. • Year. SoCon Tournament MVP and level-headed approach to all of for two points. we need to stop waiting until the Jason Jones, a Columbia, S.C, With a win. Furman will secure All-American candidate Katasha this hype. On the bright side, wide second half to start scoring a lot senior, led the Mocs defensively a tie for the conference title and Brown, a Tazewell. Tenn.. junior, "It's not like we're sending receiver Alonzo Nix, a Laurel. of points." with two interceptions. earn a spot in the Division I-AA will be returning for the Mocs. them to war. it's basketball We'll Miss. senior, had eight receptions The Mocs scored 27 points in Still. Jones said that he thought playotts last season she averaged 14.1 be playing some of the top teams for 59 yards, tying former Mocs the MCOOd half Saturday and 42 the defense could play even better Allison said, "Furman is points and 4.0 rebounds per game in the country, that won't be great players Terrell Owens and Jeremy second-half points two weeks ago than they did Saturday. better than we are. but we will go while making 42.6 percent of her for the head coach's record, but Grier for third all-time in career against Appalachian State. Jones said. "We play a lot in there next week and try to play 3-point attempts. hopefully it will pay dividends receptions at UTC. Allison said that he thought of young guys on defense, and our best." All-SoCon pick Tiffani down the road,' Moore said. Wrestlers look to keep up winning tradition in 2004-2005 Lady Mocs Basketball Schedule 11/19 vs. Tennessee 7 p.m. BY BRIAN SWINNEY The Mocs were not intimidated winning points and gave the MCKS Michael Keefe and his brother assistant sports editor by the atmosphere as they stormed a 21-7 lead. Josh Keefe (133) are both ranked past BotN State lo begin ihe tn Pitts and Sioredas were the l^by the Wrestling International 11/22 at Auburn 12:30 p.m. The wrestling team split their match. only Mocs to post victories against Newsmagazine poll and they opening matches of the 2004- Senioi Matt Pitts. Calhoun, Oklahoma State. The Cowboys are ranked 17"' by the National 11 /26 Hilton Concord Thanksgiving Classic 2005 season Sunday in Stillwater. (ia . piimed Boise Slate's Clint used three pins, an injury default Wrestling Coaches Association/ Okla. Wollley at I 51 in his first dual at and a major decision to defeat Intermat poll. The Mocs started the day off the 125 pound division, ( hattanooga. Sioredas is ranked 15* by 11/27 Hilton Concord Thanksgiving Classic with a victory over Boise State Senior Jon Sioredas, UTC is predicted to W.I.N.. 16th in the NWCA and as 28-17. but fell to No. I ranked Chesapeake, Va., wrestling at finish second in the Southern high as eighth by the Wrestling 12/1 at UAB 8 p.m. Oklahoma State 165 followed suite pinning Russell Conference this season by the Mall in its preseason poll. The match marked the third Branson at 4:01. league's coaches, according to Pitts checked in at No. 8 in time in as many years that Sophomore Michael Keefe the SoCon office. both polls. 12/4 vs. College of Charleston 7 p.m. Chattanooga had opened their (141). Ringgold. Ga.. picked up The Mocs will continue last The Keefe brothers. Puts and season in Stillwater. The Cowboys the third match by pinning Jacob season's rivalry with defending Sioredas all competed in last 12/6 vs. High Point 7 p.m. were ranked No. I in the nation Scoles at 6:30 to give the Mocs a conference champion The Citadel season's NCAA tournament. last season and were the second 12-3 lead who was picked as the preseason Keefe and Sioredas were ranked team in 2002-2003 Sophomore Jake Yost (157). favorite again this year. SoulhemConfercnccchampions in 12/11 vs. Austin Peay 7 p.m. "Our wrestlers will look back Soddy Daisy. Tenn . freshman Chattanooga starts the season 2003-2004 and received automatic and realize one day how fortunate Justin Otis (174). of Martinez, with live wrestlers ranked in the berths to the tournament 12/15 at UNC Greensboro 7 p.m. they are to be able to wrestle in (ia.. and junior John Davis (184). top 20 in two polls. Yost earned a The Mocs will hit the mat one of the nation's top wrestling ol Gainesville, FIa., also paled national ranking for the tirst time, again Sunday when they travel to atmospheres at Oklahoma State." up victories against Hoise State slated at No. 19 in the NWCA/ Columbia, Mo., to compete in the 12/17 at Elon 7 p.m. UTC head coach ferry Brands University, Intermat poll for the 157-pound Missouri Open. said. Sioredas pin proved lo bo the division THE ECHO VOL 99 ISSUE 11 NOVEMBER 18, 2004 Vols come to Volleyball squad finishes regular season strong Chattanooga From MOCS BY BRIAN SWINNEY the net. The Spartans (3-31,0-16) lately," said UTC coach Lisa assistant sports editor countered with a victory in game Rhodes. "She has played with a out for them, according to two with Cindy VanDervoort firing lot more confidence." Chattanooga head coach Wes The Lady Mocs won two seven kills. Chattanooga had 63 digs Moore. out of three games last week in UTC regrouped and came out in the three-game sweep with "This is a great opportunity, their final preparation before the firing with six Galloway kills and Durfee getting 15, Mayor 14, and we appreciate Coach Summitt Southern Conference tournament four kills each from junior Kelly and Galloway 10. Freshman and the University of Tennessee, on Friday. Ramsay, North Vancouver, British Bethany Herndon, Fulshear, but I think that Tennessee and the In the final home game of the Columbia, and Durfee to win game Texas, picked up 39 set assists University of Connecticut are in season the Mocs powered past three. Mayor had 10 of her team and Ball and Ramsay were both an elite league of their own," said UNC-Greensboro 30-17, 25-30, high 21 digs in the game. in on four blocks. Moore. 30-25,30-24 Saturday at Maclellan Chattanooga sealed the match Elon (18-12, 10-5) was For the seven freshmen Gym. . with a game four win with powered by Britany Westphal's playing for the Mocs this season, Chattanooga held Senior Day, Durfee and freshman Leslee Ball, 11 kills and Natalie Moore's 32 tomorrow's game will definitely which honored senior setter Emily Sycamore, 111., combining for nine assists. be a learning experience. McGinnis, Chatham, 111., and libera kills The Mocs lost a heartbreaker "For freshmen, playing the Dominique Mayor, from Stafford, The day before the Mocs pulled on the road against Lipscomb Lady Vols is a far cry from high Texas. off an upset against the Elon University earlier in the week 30- school basketball. But they learn Sophomore Amanda Durfee, Phoenix 30-23,31-29,30-24. 27,24-30,25-30,30-23,17-15. from every experience as the Phoenix, Ariz., and junior Lindsey Led by Ramsay's 15 kills and It was the tenth match this Katharine McGehee season goes on. We just prefer to Galloway, Greenwood, Ind., posted .500 hitting average the Mocs season the Mocs went the The UTC volleyball capped their regular season with strong learn from a win," said Moore. double-doubles with 17 kills and picked up an important conference distance, but they could not put finishes against UNCG and an upset victory over Elon. Moore, who was named 18 digs apiece to lead Chattanooga win. the Lady Bisons (9-19) away in Tennessee Coach of the Year (9-20 overall, 6-10 SoCon) past the The victory secured a berth in the pivotal game five. Austin, Texas, tied her career best fourth seed in the North Division last year by the Tennessee Sports Spartans. next week's Southern Conference Ramsay delivered career highs with 12 kills. Herndon set a career of the SoCon tournament and Writers Association, says there is The Mocs came out the gates volleyball tournament in in kills (21) and digs (24) while high with 63 assist, she also added will play Friday at 3 p.m. against no personal rivalry between him with a commanding win in the Cullowhee, N.C. firing .462 at the net. 10 digs and four service aces. South Division top seed College and his Knoxville counterpart. first game hitting a blazing .405 at "Kelly has played really well Freshmen Julianna Martinez, The Lady Mocs will be the of Charleston. "I've known Coach Summitt for years, and I believe her record speaks for itself," said Moore. Moore also believes that Club sports budget arrives Runners compete in regional tournament the match-up between he and Summitt is only a sideshow to BY CASEY LEHMAN the year. BY SARAH JONES the All-Region team. Colin Sullivan, a Brantford, the action. staff reporter The rowing team received staff reporter Team standings for the women's Ontario senior, placed 24th with "Basketball games are about $3,120, the most for any club race placed the University of a time of 30:53.74. Both of the players," said Moore. "It will be Club sports at UTC are a fun sport. The Lady Mocs took third Tennessee at Knoxville first seniors were named to the All- decided on the court." way to get involved in campus Men's soccer was just behind place in the NCAA South with 78 points and Georgia close Region Team. Playing one of the best teams activities. them coming in at $3,000. The Regionals last weekend in behind with 80. "Two of the guys were hurt in the nation for the season opener There is not enough money to women's rugby team was allotted Tuscaloosa, Ala. Chattanooga barely missed the and one was ill all last week," is a challenge for any team, but equally fund each of them. The $1,990.women's soccer, fencing Shannon Womack, a Conyers, chance at an automatic bid to the Gautier said. "This is a veteran there is still much to gain. student activities fee that UTC and the ultimate frisbee team all Ga., senior, placed second nationals by coming in third with team. They overcame all that and Going up against top-notch students pay as part of their tuition were budgeted $1,500 apiece. overall with a time of 20:27.27, 140 points. did what they had to do." competition so early in the season every semester is one of the major Men's rugby received the least which earned her the second Rounding out the top 10 were In the team standings, Florida allows the team to identify their ways that club sports receive their money from the SGA with $ 1,390, bid of her career to the NCAA Florida State University, Auburn State walked away with lirst place strengths and weaknesses and money. $600 less than the women's team. Championships. University, Samford University. having 59 points and were closely improve at the very outset of the Twodollarsfromevery student's The money that has been "I probably hurt Shannon's the University of Florida, the followed by rival University of year, according to Moore. activity fee is allotted for these budgeted by the SGA is not enough chance of winning," head coach University of South Florida and Florida with 71 points. This high profile match-up sports. Each sport that receives to meet the budget requirements for Bill Gautier said. "I told her not the University of Alabama at • The University of Georgia and against the Lady Vols also has money must be in competition, so most or all of these club sports at to go out too strong and she spent Birmingham. Auburn placed third and fourth, a significant effect outside of the clubs like the scuba club receive UTC. the race trying to catch up [to In the men's race, respectively with Chattanooga basketball court. no formal funding because they do The ultimate frisbee team for Auburn's Angela Homan]." Chattanooga's Stephen Koscis, a following up a close fifth. "This game is a great not compete. instance, got only about one-third Kathleen Turchin, a Sugar Hill, Princeton Ontario, senior, earned The University of Tennessee moneymaker for the athletic Club sports teams that do of the money that they requested Ga., sophomore, received her first his second bid to the NCAA at Knoxville. Belmont, Alabama. department." said Moore. compete are the ultimate frisbee for this year. bid to the NCAA Championships Championships. Mississippi State. Georgia Tech, This game will also help to team, the rowing team, men's That's why most of these clubs as she finished fifthoveral l with a In the 10K race, Koscis and Jacksonville Stale finished raise awareness in the area and in and women's soccer, men's and do different things for fund-raising time of 21:07.10. finished seventh overall with a out the top 10. the country of the emerging UTC women's rugby and fencing. These purposes around campus. The Lanni Marchant, a London, time of 30:04.70. Womack. Turchin. and Koscis women's basketball program, teams were all given money by the rowing team raises a lot of money Ontario junior, finished the race Gediminas Banevicius, a will travel to Terrc Haute, Ind. a program that has appeared SGA. for extra equipment and they were placing 13th overall with a time Kaunas, Lithuania senior, and on Nov. 22nd to compete in the nationally ranked in polls by The budgets that were given to granted the most because their of 21:31.33. the 2002 national qualifier for NCAA national championship "Street & Smith" and "Athlon" each club were taken from a pool sport is generally expensive to Marchant, along with Turchin Chattanooga, placed 16th overall race. sports magazines of $17,010 that the SGA has for compete in. and Womack, recieved places on with a time of 30:19.49. ((((CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS)))) The Great American Smokeout I la.in. to 2 p.m. Intramural Raquet ball Tournament Dodgeball Tournament Announcements Thursday, UC lobby Sign-up at 3:45 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 4 p.m. Maclellan Gym DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Sigma Kappa Sorority will Free HIV Testing be holding a dodgeball tournament in Maclellan Gym Nov. Harrison Raquet Center (See Announcements i Nov. 18 I p.m. to 3 p.m. 18 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The entire campus is invited to Metro attend. Admission will be $2 If you would like to play, please contact Whitney Clodfelter at [email protected]. Women's Basketball vs. Tennessee UTC Chamber Choir and Chatta Volleyball SoCon Tournament There is a $10 entrance fee per team. Friday, vs. College of Charleston Season Opener nooga Singers Concert 3 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Cullowhee, N.C. 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