Marc Cutright has been named the The UTC Police department blazes The Moccasin football season began director of UTCs office of university a new trail in crime prevention. Police last week with an intersquad scrimmage relations. Cutright left North Georgia Officer Chris Hunt, bikes his way on Chamberlain Field. Eight In College in Dahlonega to replace John through rugged terrain, sidewalk touchdowns were recorded, along with Kerr who left for a position at SL Louis byways and back alleys in persuit of five sacks, two interceptions, a safety ^ University. For story, see A3. the bad guys. For story, see Bl. and a field goal. For story, see CI. {_ THE STUDENT ECHO Volume 87/Issue No. 2 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga August 27,1992 University and City Agree to Close Vine Street After Seven Years of Debate Two Parties Finally Reach Agreement-Temporary Closure By Amelia Roberts nally reached an agreement regarding the effects. During the 12 month trail period, traffic The Student Echo closure of Vine StreeL The road is now The closure of Vine Street has not come engineers and University officials will look closed from Douglas to Palmetto St. for a 12 without obstacles. The first study began in at the volume of traffic on Third SL and Baily After seven years of debate and struggle, month temporary period during which the 1985, and the debate reached its peak last Ave., to see if the extra traffic is too much for UTC and the City of Chattanooga have fi- City and the University will examine its April during a council meeting wherein the those roads. former Chairman Littlefteld stated that the Already, the Vice-Chancellor's office has requested closure would make UTC "an ivory received positive comments from students tower" as it would shut out downtown traf­ living in Stadium Dormitory who no longer fic. have to put up with traffic noises. Li ttlefield said also that he was concerned City Traffic Engineer Jack Marcellis an­ about student safety as without traffic there ticipates "a little confusion" at the beginning will be fewer "eyes" in the area, but UTC's of the Fall term as Vine SL has been made Vice Chancellor, Richard Brown thinks dif- two-way from Georgia Ave. to Douglas St. ferenUy. where the closure begins. "I don't think safety is a real issue here," Although Vice Chancellor Brown says said Brown, who cited the large number of the closure is "truly temporary," there are students travelling to and from the Univer­ plans for landscaping. sity Center, Stadium Dormitory, Chamber­ There will be a gate to allow emergency lain Field and the Library as enough to keep vehicles to pass through, large planters which the street busy and safe. Brown also men­ sit along the edge of the street will be planted, tioned that there has never been security and there are plans for a visitor's booth to be The City of Chattanooga and UTC have decided to close Vine Street for a year to problem on Oak St. in those parts which have built on the comer of Lansing and Vine. examine the effects it will have on traffic. Sherri Pals/Echo Photo-Editor been closed since 1969. Two UTC Fraternities Make Appeal to City Council Phi Mu Alpha and Phi Delta Theta go head -to-head with Fortwood Neighborhood Association

By Jennifer Laymon and Shannon Phipps out to university students for $500 a pop. It isn't a density The Student Echo issue. It's not a matter of we're making too much noise; it's where they can make the most money." Two UTC fraternities will appear in front of the City Between nine and eleven members of the Phi Delta Theta Council SepL 8 to seek a rezoningordinanc e that will permit fraternity are expected to occupy the house this fall. All are them to remaini n their houses on Oak StreeL members of the fraternity and are students at the University. On Aug. 10, the Planning Commission voted against the The Phi Delta Theta house formerly housed the Pi Kappa ordinance that would permit Phi Mu Alpha and Phi Delta Alpha fraternity, but now Phi Delta Theta rentsi t from them. Theta fraternities to continue to live in their houses. Roy Williams, president of the Alumni Association for Pi The Planning Commission vote came on the heels of a Kappa Alpha, says that during the year in which the house study of the area mandated by the City Council members that was for sale no one from the FNA approached his group with was intended to determine the effect of the change of the any interest in the house. zoning from residential to organizational. "Never once in that year did the FNA approach Pi Kappa According to Michael Choate, former president of Phi Phi Delta Theta's current house. Sherri Pals Alpha and offer to help us find a buyer. So the house was Delta Theta, the study found that it was "reasonable for the take those findings into account because they "did not want rented to Phi Delta Theta," Williams said. fraternities to live there as long as they live within certain to overturn their first decision." He also added that he felt that the FNA is a such a small guidelines." The complaints lodged by the Fortwood Neighborhood group that they are truly an unfair reflection of the whole Those guidelines included the conclusion of parties dur­ Association included parking problems and noise. neighborhood. ing the week by 11 p.m. and on the weekend by 1 a.m. The Choate says, however, that the members of his fraternity Regardless of the City Council decision, three UTC study also determined that any social activities conducted lived in the area last semester with virtually no complaints fraternities will remain in the Fortwood area. Lambda Chi after 9 p.m. must be moved inside the house and that and the arguments that the FNA is voicing are a result of Alpha, Kappa Sigma and Sigma Chi will be permitted to members of the fraternities were responsible for removing monetary interests rather than actual problems with the continue occupying their houses as a result of a grandfather trash from the Fortwood atmosphere. fraternities. clause. Any fraternities who occupied the area before the Choate said he felt the findings of the study were also "All they want is to turn these houses into apartments so rezoning will not be affected by the decision of the City reasonable, but said that the Planning Commission did not they can profit off of them," he said. "They want to rent them Council. A2 The Student Echo/August 27,1992 Devoted UTC Educator, Prater, Honored with Education Professorship By Kenneth Detullio While in high scnooi, Prater looked up to became an associate professor at UTC. dents and making a difference. When asked The Student Echo her principal, Dr. C. C. Bond (Bond was While teaching and earning her degrees, what the highest award she ever received principal at Howard High School for several Prater was also active in many community was, she stated that is was when one of her Dr. Loretta Prater recenUy received the years). Then, she did not even think about and minority programs. Today she is in- former students was giving a lecture at which C. C. Bond minority Professorship in Educa- having a doctorate, much less being honored volved in several programs, including "Each Prater was present. Her old student pointed tion. The professorship by a professorship that bore the name of her One Reach One," and "Higher Ground." her out and recognized her for die encour- is given in honor of Dr. principal. However, she did think of teach- "Each One Reach One' is a program that agement and help she had provided her in Jr. C. C. Bond, an excep­ ing. encourages minority males to become edu- High. tional administrator and After high school, Prater went off to earn cators. "Higher Ground" is a program that Prater says she has now come "full circle," teacher from the Chatta- her B.S., at first she attended Spelman Co!- gives soon to be college students who are at teaching where she earned two of her de- nooga area. It was lege in Atlanta. There was not a four year risk of dropping out encouragement to stay grees, in the city where she grew up, and formed under the guid- college in Chattanooga that blacks could in college. receiving a professorship that honors her Prater ance of community and attend. When the University of Chattanooga Prater is an assistant professor in the former principal. However, she is not only an university leaders and is became the University of Tennessee at Chat- home ecology departmenL and personifies educator, but also an encourager of youth funded by donations from the community, tanooga, she began attending and graduated, the word teacher. She says her favorite awards and minorities, so much an encourager that The professorship is awarded to professors She then began teaching in area schools, and are of those of money, infamy, or even a on her wall hangs the quote—"100 years who show a devotion not only to their teach- eventually began attending UTC again to professorship (although she says she is very from now it will not matter what my bank ing, but also to the community and minori- earn her master's degree. A few years later honored and proud of the professorship). Her account was or the kind of clothes I wore but ties, Prater more than lives up to these crite- she began work on her doctorate at UTK. favorite rewards are those that come in the that the world may be different because I was ria. Two years ago she received her Ph.D. and satisfaction of touching the lives of her stu- important in the life of a child." Cutright New Director of Public Relation for Department of Communication By David W. Hamilton He is also hoping to employ more people within UTC's "Just as we're a service to other offices, we can help be of The Student Echo university relations office. They have been short staffed, as service to students too," he said. have other university departments, primarily because of a "If there are activities that student groups or individual Public relations is important, but to Marc Cutright, college-wide hiring freeze due to state budget cuts. More staff students think need more attention from the public, I'd like to UTC's new director of public relations, higher education would mean more news coverage of the university, he said. think we could help with that too." is much more important. "At one time there were up to five slots in this office and Cutright replaces John Kerr, who left for a position at St. "What we do here is impor­ this past year this office has beer run by two people: Terry Louis University. He has served as a board member of the tant to society and I like being Hamrick and Chuck Cantrell Given the fact that they 're work Georgia Advancement Council and as an officer in the Public part of iL Public relations is load more than doubled, they have done a really great job," he Relations Advisory Committee of the university system of how I can make my own contri­ said. Georgia. butions to that advancement." Cutright said he would like to see university relations be He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Lindenwood His two primary goals for a part of students' lives. College and a master's degree from North Georgia College. UTC's university relations of­ fice represent this basic aca­ Cutright demic commitment. He first wants to increase UTC's local visibility as a university involved with its community, "probably an undervalued aspect of our con­ tribution to this area," he said. Two university nursing programs are excellent ex­ amples, he said One concentrates on drug education Guerry Center within Chattanoooga. The other focuses on prenatal edu­ 755-4107 cation in rural counties in the tri-state area for people "who, because of poverty and lack of knowledge, are not otherwise getting it. "And those are two of literally hundreds of examples of how faculty, staff and students are involved," Cutright Great Book Specials said. Aside from increasing local visibility, he would like to increase UTC's national prominence by recognizing special academic programs and pushing them in front of Top Ten "Best Seller" 20% off the public eye. "The engineering department has one such program Dictionaries 25% off where they are going to have 50 women coming back to college to be educated as engineers to address the severe Look for special section in Textbook area with shortage of women in engineering," said CurrighL "I think UTC can do some things to get recognition RED TAGS. These tradebooks are 50% off the for us as a major player academically in Tennessee," he discounted list price. added. Cutright has won several industry awards. One he is most proud of was by the Southeastern District Council for Advancement and Support of Education. They recog­ Study Ware (software) nized him for his work in public relations campaign management while he was director of public relations at Cliffs Studyware and course reviews are available his last position with North Georgia College, one of four in IBM and Macintosh. Now 20% off in trade military colleges in the United States. Only two of the four colleges admit women and North Georgia College is one. book section. Ask for "Gloria." "Women in the military is a big issue and got fair amount of regional attention out of that and we're rather proud of that because we're a relatively small college," said Cutright. We look forward to serving you! 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Lies in Moderation by Both Groups GIVE ME YOW? TIRED, VM POOR, At 6:00p.m. on September 8, the City of the movie were shown leading into a story YOUR HUDOLB AMSSB... Council will decide what the immediate and run by one of the local stations. The Fortwood perhaps even the distant future of the Association has been appalled by media cov­ BUT ABSOLUTELY,VOSlTl\/ELY Fortwood area will be. Two Fraternities, one erage portraying them as shrewish squares WDER MY C/ROflS/fllffS, social and the other a professional musician that are unable to communicate with the fraternity, have applied to have parts of Oak younger generation. M /WE GREEKS/ Street rezoned so that they might establish This media coverage has further stained houses in the area. The first frat, Phi Delta what had already become a tenuous relation­ Theta, is attempting to regain the zoning ship between two parties where once genu­ status the house they occupying at 900 Oak ine goodwill and cooperation had existed Street had last year when it was the Pike (ironically, in the fiat's wilder, more Animal house. Phi Mu Alpha, the other applicant, is House-like days). The Fortwood Associa­ trying to obtain the same zoning status for tion now sees no room for compromise, 835 Oak, very close to where another Greek leaving the IPC at a loss as to how to proceed house had existed previously. These applica­ in rebuilding a good working relationship tions, backed by the Interfraternal Council with the Fortwood Association. (IPC), have created quite a furor in the neigh­ A compromise proposal is on the table, borhood and the press. though, and will be considered by the City The primary opposition to the zoning Council. The Planning Commission staff requests has come from the Fortwood Asso­ recommended rezoning all the residential ciation. They feel the neighborhood would areas in Fortwood currently zoned R-3 (a {The first sight to greet suffer if too many institutions and/or busi­ complicated designation that does not allow nesses were allowed to upset the current for institutional use by parties such as frater­ the immigrants as they balance between residential and commercial nities) to R4A. This new designation would [approach the shores usage. They want the current zoning to re­ legally limit usage until a special permit was of mighty Fortwood. main in effect, recognizing their obligation obtained at an open hearing on a case by case to existing frats that predated them, but with­ basis and also would include a list of the rules out granting any "special use" permits that that the institution would have to obey if ^ would allow new ones to locate in the area. granted the permiL They believe if the zoning changes are al­ The Fortwood Association opposes this moving in seven Greek houses existed in the urban neighborhood. Its nature comes from lowed the City Council will have stripped the compromise solution and categorically op­ area. While living next to a fraternity might the diverse population within iL including area and its landowners of their right of self- poses any new institutional zoning within not be ever> one's slice of heaven, most land­ the families, offices, institutions, and the determination and will have endangered their the area, including the Presbyterian Student owners bought their properties with full apartment dwellers. None of the aforemen­ investments. Center at 841 Oak. The IPC, while not ap­ knowledge of the composition of the neigh­ tioned should be allowed to become too powerful or too weak. Perhaps the City Coun- The media have not helped the compro­ proving of the R-4A recommendation in borhood. cil should place a cap on the number of mise efforts with their coverage of the events totality, is willing to accept iL If the two frats are allowed to remain, special-use permits. surrounding the debate. The IPC is under­ The City Council should approve the R- seven Greek organizations will again exist in standably frustrated and fuming over recent 4A proposal that was recommended by the the neighborhood. This is not to say that Oak As usual, though, the solution lies in TV news coverage insinuating that the frats Planning Commission staff. When most of Street should be allowed to become a frater­ moderation. still retain their "Animal House" image. Clips the Fortwood's Current residents began nity row. The Fortwood area is a unique Commentary Davidson Feels Fortwood Neighborhood Association Should Seek Compromise On September 8 this University is subject ended by 1:00a.m. on the weekends, a policy be in an " Ivory Tower" if allowed to do so, hash becomes a problem when people leave to a great decision from the City Council of by which all the existing fraternities adhere then also voting against the expansion of the it out too early and dogs get into iL Chattanooga. This decision concerns the to. This plan calls for other stipulations as university by opposing the fraternities. What As the focus of the fraternities turns from rezoning of the Fortwood neighborhood. Two well, but the great thing as far as the Associa­ a contradiction! To say he doesn't want an "Animal House" to brotherhood, the frater­ fraternities from UTC wan t a fraternity houses tion would benefit is if the fraternities do not "Ivory Tower", he then turns right around nities have offered a well thought-out com­ in the area. Phi Mu Alpha and Phi Delta cooperate with this, then the fraternities can and says the university should not expand by promise. It's time that Mrs. Welch and her Theta. The Fortwood Association is highly be officially kicked out of the neighborhood. allowing the fraternities their housing, he is associates agree to it and let the fraternities against such a requesL and has done their So this comes to a head on Tuesday only expressing or allowing an ivory tower be. Then maybe a point can be reached where best to block the attempts of the fraternities. September 8, a little more than a week from effect. the fraternities, which own their houses, can The question before the City Council is now. Our university's future is once again in The other big problems presented by be invited to the Association meetings, un­ whether or not to approve a new rezoning the beloved hands of Mr. Ron Littlefield and Nekla Welch, the president of the Fortwood like this past Monday 24, when a meeting law titled R-4. Under this highly feasible his band of associates at the City Council. Association, are parking, trash and noise. was held without the fraternities' knowl­ proposal, the two fraternities would have to Ah...yes, Mr. Littlefield, the wonderful man The parking becomes a problem during school edge. —Roland Davidson is the Vice Presi­ apply for special permits for their houses. who so staunchly voted against the closing of hours, when school is in session, not during dent of the SGA and a menber of the This idea also would call for parties to be Vine Street by saying the university would social functions held by the fraternities. The Sigma Chi fraternity The Student Echo/August 27,1992 A5 Campus Comments What would you like to see in the Echo this fall? Compiled by Julia Clements Photos by Sherri Pals

Stephanie Daugherty Michael Kyle LeeLee Hardin Tina Norris Freshman/Criminal Justice Junior/Accounting Freshman/Political Science Senior/Elementary Education "As a freshman I would like to see news "I would like to see more classifieds-like "Up coming concerts and ticket "The Echo needs more Greek about organizations here at school." carpool information out of town." prices should be in the Echo." information-more coverage for the entire Greek system." Renee Stewart Senior/Chemistry/Pre. Med. Jeff Pizer "I would like more interesting articles." sW dENp! Freshman/Undecided "I think it needs great sports m^ ' S 1 J articles." ••IF H W^ 9 1 ^V ^

Whitney Mantooth John Whiter Senior/Marketing Senior/Poli. Sci./Pre Law "I want more coupons for draft beer." "There should be better sports coverage and exposure of UTC athletes." Rachel Stephenson Clifton Johnson Reece Wilkerson Political Science Senior/Engineering Freshman/Psychology Dana Chapman "You should cover a lot more editorial and "I would like to see more schedules of job "There should be more listings of happen­ Junior/Psychology/Pre. Med. political comments from both sides and recruitment." ings around campus." "I would like to read more student com­ Independents." ments." Letters to the Editor Burnett Asks Students doors" and into an area in the Cafeteria THE STUDENT ECHO to Buckle Up for Life My known as the "Pit". While Utile is known about this rumored area, once ensnared Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Laymon With the Labor Day holiday upon us, Column there seems to be slight chance of escape. Managing Editor Kim M.Johnson don't forget when you get into your vehicle, By Louis While large scale hunting of freshman News Editor Shannon Phipps "BUCKLE UP"! Do it now and every day has never been allowed within the con­ Features Editor Michelle Wilson Varaell Asst. Features Editor Lou Vamell after. I didn't. fines of the UTC game preserve, some Sports Editor Curtis Trotter Just five years ago, my life was drasti­ thinning of the herd may have to be al­ Asst. Sports Editor Erik Gray cally changed after a car accident. My neck Welcome to Mutual of Sale Creeks's lowed as the freshman overtax the already Photography Editor Sherri Pals was broken, leaving me a quadriplegic, Wild Kingdom, short supply of parking spaces. Asst. Photo Editor Keith Edgmon probably for the rest of my life, all as a result Today my assistant Jim and I will be On a positive note, the habitat of one of Production Manager Stacy Burke of not wearing a seat belt. The ongoing tracking an animal that makes a yearly the predators most likely to injure fresh­ Production Assistant Julie Clements struggles have not halted me from living migration to the shores of UTC. While men has been removed from the ecosys­ Advertising Manager Chris Hardesty somewhat of a productive life-style. composed of both male and female gender, tem. Yes, with the closing of Vine Street Crime Log Coordinator Steve Archer Last year with the assistance of funds the species is collectively known as the the hunting grounds of speedius Editorials Coordinator Chris Varner through Tennessee Vocational Services, I freshmeateus studenti, or Freshman as it is automobilious has been severely "curbed" 615 McCallie Avenue now drive a modified, computerized van. more commonly called. so to speak. Chattanooga, TN 37403 I've had my reservations about the dangers These animals are easy to spot as they If you should try to domesticate a fresh­ 755-4298/755-4940 of driving. I drive very cautiously and make usually roam in large bewildered herds. man, please teach it the following things sure all my passengers and I are buckled up. Some of them have not yet shed their skin so that it might more easily be assimilated The opinion! expressed in The Student Echo are those of the individual writers and do not necessarily Our family has experienced a tragedy and are even easier to identify because of into society: reflect the opinions of the personnel tt the University not once, but twice. In November of 1991, this. Brightly colored jacket proclaiming (1) Bells do not signal the end of class, of Tennessee at Chattanooga. This student newspa my only brother was killed in a truck acci­ high school affiliation with a sport or so quit waiting for one to ring. per is published weekly during the school year except dent. He too was not wearing his seat belL cheerleading are common. (2) If they feel they must smoke to during holidays and examination periods. The Student Echo welcomes letters to the editor I strongly feel the urgency to stress not If you spot one of these, please do not prove their maturity, tell them they no but all letten must bear the writer's name, address only to young drivers, but to the older point or laugh as the animal is extremely longer have to hide in the restrooms to do and phone number for verification. Anonymous let drivers out there, "BUCKLE UP"! What shy and self-conscious. iL ten wHI not be printed, but names will be withheld I'm asking for is your help. Next time you Freshmen are naive and can easily be (3) If they have a significant other, tell at the editor's discretion. Letten should be brief, no more than 250 words. We reserve the right to edit get behind the wheel, first things first, lured into the snares of fraternities and them that it's OK to hold hands in the letten regarding grammatical erron and libelous "BUCKLE UP"! It could save your life. sororities. Both work collectively to Rush hallway. Chancellor O'bear won't make statements or to reject the letter altogether. Letten -Kim Burnett activity referred to as "running out die them go to detention for iL and advertising must be received by 5 pm. Monday. -• -j- '. ••.•• v. .'.. . .• yy, .•. A6 The Student Echo/August 27,1992 Department of Audit and Management Services Mandates Audits By Cynthia IngEis In a memo to the faculty, Chancellor university standards. Miller said that if you are in violation of The Student Echo Obear stated that the University of Oregon Possible penalties may include written using illegal copyrighted materials, just erase lawsuit reminds him of the obligation to reprimands, substantial fines, and the loss of the illegal software to return to compliance. UTC's Department of Audit and Man­ comply with software license agreements. site license agreements that give the univer­ "I do not want to accuse people of steal­ agement Services will be performing the The audits consist of a 90-day grace pe­ sity significant price discounts. ing, but that is what's happening when you upcoming audits of campus software. The riod in which during this time each depart­ Bill Miller, director of Audit and Man­ use illegal software," Miller said. compliance comes on the announcement of ment will conduct self audits. After the 90- agement Services, does not want people to Some positive results of the audits will be the University of Oregon's settlement of a day grace period ends on September 1, de­ feel that in the age of the budget cut they can the help from the Center of Excellence for $ 130,000 lawsuit for the unauthorized copy­ partments will be randomly audited and dealt not request the software supplies they need Computer Applications, which helpsUTC ing of software. with accordingly if not in compliance with to get their jobs done. obtain software at lower prices.

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Hall, while she was in class and removed Incidents are listed by report number. 877-0932 her wallet from her purse. Filed by Sgt. Nabors at 4:46 p.m. We accept Visa and Mastercard Thursday, July 9 Saturday, July 25 920553 - Two tires and wheels were re­ ported missing from a boat trailer parked NOW BUYING.COMPACT DISCS 920585 - Officers received a report of a near the boathouse. The property was re­ suspicious white male with a black cow­ portedly taken between July 8 and 9. The boy hat, jeans and black boots on the rowing coach was notified. Filed by Sgt. fourth floor of Fletcher Hall. Upon offic­ Lockmiller at 9:30 a.m. ers arrival they reportedly discovered sus­ pect matching description inside a private Friday, July 10 office removing items from a desk. Offic­ ers arrested the suspect for burglary, but 920550 - Officers at Oak and Fortwood St. McKay Used Books suspect would not give verifiable name. reportedly witnessed a totally nude female Filed by Officer Hunt at 2:10 p.m. 892-0067 walking in the area. Upon speaking with Buy • Sell • Trade the female she advised officers she was en Tuesday, July 28 NF • Fiction • Comics • Used Compact Discs route to Erlanger Hospital to have a cast removed. Officers contacted her brother OVER 5000 USED COMPACT DISCS 920592 - Officers responded to a reported and released her into his custody. Filed by broken left side window of a Chevy van. 6401 Lee Highway Between Sam's & Circuit City Officer McCuthison at 5:43 a.m. It was not confirmed whether the window Monday - Saturday 11 am-9pm, Sunday Noon-8pm 920556 - The psychology department re­ was broken by an attempted entry or by ported to officers they were missing a cam the heat. Filed by Sgt. Nabors at 6:32 p.m. corder. The last time they reportedly saw it was in early May. Filed by Sgt. Nabors at 3:35 p.m. Thursday, July 30 CONGRATULATIONS 920558 - The RA on duty at Boling apart­ 920595 - Officers responded to a possible ments reported a dumpster was on fire. burglary in progress. Upon arrival at the Upon officers arrival the fire department location no suspects were found in the LAMBDA CHI ALPHA was notified and the fire was put out. The area. The victim reported he heard un­ cause of the fire was reportedly hot char­ known suspects at the rear of his house coal placed in the dumpster. Filed by Sgt. attempting to break in, but as he exited the Nabors at 7:30 p.m. suspects had left the area. Filed by Officer McCuthison at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, July 11 Friday, August 7 BlH^Br ^fltr ^B^xBHBSr ^tW 920559 - Officers responded to the Mc­ Callie Ave. side of Hunter Hall, where off- 920606 - Victim reported she sat her purse duty personnel said a suspicious white down in Hunter Hall along with a book male was hiding in the bushes. Officers bag while talking with friends. When she approached suspect and asked him to leave turned back around her purse was gone. area. Filed by Officer Heath at 11:52 p.m. Filed by Officer Blankenship at 9:59 a.m. 920607 - A student parked her vehicle in Thursday, July 16 the Boling residential area on August 4 and on August 7 noticed damage to the Ww*m 920568 - Officers stopped a Volkswagen left side. Investigation revealed that paint on the Douglas St. after observing seven from victim's car was on the tailgate of a people in the car and a young woman on housing vehicle. State vehicle operator ALL-GREEK SHOW the hood traveling down McCallie Ave. said his vehicle struck the victim's ve­ Filed by Officer Taylor at 10 p.m. hicle and he failed to report it Filed by WINNERS Sgt. Nabors at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 18 1989,1991,1992 Sunday, August 9 920572 - Victim staled he parked his truck on Vine St. at 3 a.m. and returned at 8:20 920609 - A student reported harassing a.m. to find it missing. City police recov­ EXCELLENCE: BE A PART OF IT! phone calls to his apartment to officers ered the vehicle at 9:42 am. Filed by LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY and was advised of the hook flash method Officer Turner at 8:27 a.m. 926 OAK ST., CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403 to trace the calls. Filed by Officer McCuthison at 5:36 a.m. 756-4355 Wednesday, July 22 A8 The Student Echo/August 27,1992 Marriott Food Services Offer New Meal Plans for Students By Angela Tant Each time a student buys anything at the The Student Echo Crossroads and the Chamberlain Deli, the amount is deducted from the student's ac­ As students return to class, they will be cent and the new balance will appear on the greeted with a new meal plan courtesy of receipt Marriott Food Services. If students want to reserve $5 per day Marriott has designed two types of meal during the semester, they will need to pay BSU is a family... a family plans for UTC students: the commuter and $550; if they want to reserve $7 per day, they a la carte programs. will pay $770. of Christian brothers and The commuterprogram lets students take A minimum balance of $100 opens the sisters seeking to learn more advantage of the crossroads dining area five account. about following the Lord Jesus times per week for $336/semester. They Of course, students who do not wish to in today's complicated world. also offer a 10 times per week and 15 times have these food plans may still pay by cash or per week programs for $619 and $695 per check at the register. semester, respectively. Scheffres said every student who was For those who reside on campus, they registered by July 1 was sent a pamphlet to The BSU is a place to grow would best be suited to the 19 meals per explain the programs. and a place to share week program, which is $750 per semester. He said this is a new kind of program from one's faith. It includes all three meals on weekdays, plus Marriott and he believes the program will be the two meals served each day on Saturday successful because it is designed to accom­ and Sunday., modate all types of people - those who enjoy Marriott food services director Mike the all-you-can-eat bars and those who prefer BSU is a place to give. Scheffres said an extra benefit in store for services such as Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. The BSU sponsors many social UTC residents who take advantage of the Scheffres said if a student decides to take and church related activities plans. advantage of the meal programs after fee that give studentsw a chance "If you're a resident, you don't have to payments, they may do so later in the semes­ pay the state sales tax on the plan," he said. ter. to give of themselves Besides this meal plan, Marriott also "Above all, though, we are here to please for others in need. offers an a la carte plan which has a declin­ as many students, faculty and staff as pos­ Baptist Student Union ing balance account. sible," Scheffres said. 540 Vine Street Call 266-5121

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By Louis Varnell themselves. surprise during your visit. Often, Echo Asst. Features Editor One question many people ask Medal of Honor winners are at the is "Why did they build the museum museum, and you may get a chance Do the words honor, valor and here in Chattanooga?" to meet and talk to them. sacrifice mean anything to you? If Admittedly it seems like a One such medal winner is they do, and you're looking for strange choice at first, but not so Desmond Doss. something interesting to do during when one realizes that the first Being a conscientious objector that long break between classes, Medals of Honor ever awarded during WWII, Doss served as a then maybe the Medal of Honor were to Andrew's Raiders. medic and earned the MOH by Museum of Military History is for rescuing 77 men under fire on you. The Raiders stole a Confederate Okinawa. Recently, the Medal of Honor locomotive named The General. "People forget when things are Museum celebrated their two-year The members of the group are all going smoothly. It takes trying times anniversary with an open house. buried in the National Cemetery for people to come to their senses. While the museum is located near here in Chattanooga. They don't realize the cost of the campus, on the comer of Georgia Shirley Byers, a museum freedom." Doss said. He feels that Ave. and 4th St., many students do volunteer, "wants young people to the museum helps to remind people not seem to know it is there or what understand the sacrifices that were of the terrible sacrifices that have its purpose might be. made so they can enjoy the freedoms been made on their behalf. The museum has grown from tiiey have today. If Grandpa's war stories about having a few helmets and medals "All the displays in the museum fighting Hitler or the Emperor lying on folding tables to a wall-to- are donated, and Mrs. Byers said during the Big War or Dad's stories wall display of militaria She feels that some veterans about the Viet Cong have peaked encompassing the Civil War to donate thier old war souveniers your interest, or you are just a little Operation Desert Storm. because they realize they are curious, the Medal of Honor There is a finecollectio n of WWI growing older and wish to share Museum is located at the comer of and WWII uniformsandequipment, their memories with younger Georgia Ave. and 4th Street It is possibly one of the best anywhere. generations. She feels that open Monday through Saturday All of the items on display have "knowledge is nothing unless it is from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. WWII Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss spoke recently at the been donated, many of them from shared." Admission is free, but donations Museum open-house. Sherri Pals/Echo Photo Editor Medal of Honor winners If you go, you might gel an extra are accepted. B2 The Student Echo/August 27,1992 Scenic City Offers Interesting Activities For Thrifty University Students

By Cynthia Inglis of all the activities there are to do. Entertainment for lunch and dinner The Student Echo For your convenience, here is a list is abundant at the plaza. This of many of the free activities that relaxing setting is beautifully If you are new to the there are to do around town: landscaped around the Downtown Chattanooga area or have lived here Hunter Museum of Art: This scenery. all of your life and just don't realize, restored old southern mansion Bessie Smith Blues Hall and there are many fun and exciting overlooking the Tennessee River Afro-American History Museum: things to do here in historic houses fine collections of ait from Home to the history of the "Empress Chattanooga. across the globe. of the Blues," this museum is both Most of us never take advantage Miller Park/ Miller Plaza: educational and entertaining. Chattanooga ChooChoo: This historic Southern Railway station is restored with shops, restaurants and lavish gardens within giant domes. Lookout Mountain Flight Park: Watch hang gliders and pick up a few lessons as they dive form the top of the mountain. Chickamauga Dam Power Here you can watch the insides of one of TVA's earliest working dams. The Memorial Auditorium provides a place for coming attractions like Signal Point: Here you can see musiclais and entertainers Keith EdgemonJEcho Photographer panoramic views of the city from Raccoon Mountain Pumped occurred in 1863 can be seen in a the Civil War Union and Storage Facility: You can get a new multi-media show. Confederate signal Stations. terrific view of the Tennessee River Chickamauga Dam: Fishing Point Park: The "Battle above Gorge after you take the 1,000 foot piers and the start of the Tennessee the clouds," in 1863, is the site of elevator through solid rock to see RiverPark are things you will see at the Ochs Memorial Museum of the power source in side the he dam. Civil War memories and mountain. Tennessee RiverPark: A twenty outstanding vistas. Take advantage Chickamauga/ Chattanooga mile walking, jogging and biking of the beautiful landscaping of the National Military Park: The path extends form the Dam to the Historic Chattanooga ChooChoo is located downtown. It is restored with mountains as you look down into nation's largest military park is the River Gorge. many shops, restaurants and lavish gardens within giant domes for the valley at the beautiful Tennessee site of the "Civil War's Bloodiest Now, here are a few things that everyone's entertainment Keith EdgemonJEcho Photographer River. Battle" The re-created action that you can do that may require a little

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New -- Supply Kits New -- Ray-Ban Sunglasses We look forward to serving you! The Student Echo/August 27,1992 B3 extra spending money but are well Chattanooga's history comes to life of over thousands of miniature worth it: on a visit here. soldiers with firing cannons. The Houston Museum: Located Raccoon Mountain Attractions: Incline Railway: World's ina 19th century home this museum Enjoy the challeng and adventure steepest cable car transports visitors displays the best in early American of the Alpine slide, Raccoon up and down historic Lookout and European decorative arts. Mountain Caverns and Waterslide. Mountain. Tivoli Theater A wonderfully Audubon Acres: An authentic Rock City Gardens: "See Seven restored 1912 theater has a baroque Indian village site with a Cherokee States." Enjoy a tour the fairy tale interior that serves as a showplace Indian cabin, picnic and walk ways park and experience the scenic of performing arts. to swinging bridge along creek views from the historic giant rock Chattanooga Regional History Confederama: A multi­ formations throughout the park. Museum: Indian times to the Civil dimensional model brings 1863 Ruby Falls: Travel thousands War to the Industrial Age, civil war action to life with the use of feet below the earth's surface by elevator to the giant waterfall at the end of the tour. Reflection Riding/ Chattanooga Nature Center A botanical paradise is created with wild animals, wild flowers, native trees and shrubs. Tennessee Valley Railroad: A 1930-era steam passenger train takes you through picturesque scenery. Tennessee Aquarium: The freshwater aquarium is the largest of its kind. The unique outside landscaping is a beautiful way to end your aquarium tour. Chattanooga has a lot to offer to it's community. Watch out for the next issue when we will have another list involving Chattanooga entertainment.

Warehouse Row, located in downtown Chattanooga, offers quality The wonderfully historic Tivoli theater serves as a show place for the shopping for all buyers. Keith EdgemonJEcho Photographer Deforming arts. Keith EdgemonJEcho Photographer The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES PROGRAMMATIC USE Fiscal Year 1991-92 OF FUNDS EXPENDED

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In Laymon 's Moccasins Please Nix with First Scrimmage By Lew Gilliland Terms The Student Echo By Jennifer Laymon UTC's first football scrimmage of the fall had a little bit of everything. See Moc City! Eight touchdowns were scored to go along You must be kidding. with five sacks, two interceptions, a safety I read the words on one of the billboards and a field goal as the team worked out in the area surrounding the University. I Saturday at Chamberlain Field. blinked. I squinted. I reached for my glasses. UTC Head Coach Buddy Nix was pleased I pinched myself. But to no avail. It was still with his team's firstfal l effort there. "For a first scrimmage we threw a lot at And then, just when I thought it couldn't them," Nix said. They did it all and did it all get any worse, I saw the rest of it pretty well. The defense played good, Welcome to the school of hard Mocs. especially in the second half." Oh my! Six of the touchdowns were scored by Now you REALLY must be kidding. running backs, including two by Less Pullen. And the athletic department paid good money The 6-1 true freshman scored on a 70-yard for this? Please, oh please, say it isn't so, Ed. run in the second quarter and caught a 17- After the shock of seeing those billboards yard scoring pass from Luke Holcombe in that are dotting the Chattanooga countryside, the fourth. it's a miracle I didn't crash my car right into "Pullen without question had a good day," UTC quarterback Kenyon Earl eludes a Moccasin defender. Sherri Pals/Photo Editor the nearby embankment. (Someof my friends Nix said. "He's been sick, but if we can get would say it was a miracle even if I hadn't him straightened out, he and the rest of the also intercepted three times. The 5-11 Bynum Truett Moss and Jason Bryant each seen the billboards.) young backs will do good for us." sophomore threw the ball well, only to have recorded a sack. Granted, the old billboards that read Freshman Mike Collins had the second several of his passes dropped. Place kicker Rodney Allen was successful something about Chattanooga'steam weren't longest touchdown of the day, a 57-yard Number two signal caller Holcombe fared on day's only field goal attempt, hitting from the greatest I've ever seen. And I'll admit, I effort in the fourth quarter, while Freddie a little better, completing five of nine passes 42 yards out late in the second quarter. Allen, was one of the people who wished we'd Harris scored on a 55-yard pass from Kenyon for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Rod Godoy and Brian Simpson were come up with something a little different, a Earl in the second. While the offense dominated the firsthal f successful on all extra point attempts. little catchier. Jerry Ellison, the team's top returning of the scrimmage, the defense was in control UTC was scheduled to scrimmage again I take it all back. rusher, didn't play much but still made his for most of the second, holding the offense to Wednesday afternoon at Chamberalin field. Really I do. I like "Chattanooga's team". presence felt with a 38-yard touchdown in three touchdowns after allowing five in the Details were not available at press time. The Actually, I LOVE "Chattanooga's team". the firstquarter . Freshmen Brent Bofenkamp, first half. team's next scrimmage is set for Saturday, Can we peel back what's up there on VincentCervetti and Tobc Taylor also scored Sophomore comerback Tony Ballard led again at Chamberlain Field. those billboards and just continue being touchdowns in the scrimmage. the defensive effort with two interceptions. The scrimmage will begin at 9:05 p.m., Chattanooga's team? Earl, the team's number one quarterback, Fellow sophomore Brandon Travis had the the same starting time as the Moccasins' first Rumor has it they even held a coming out had a mixed day, completing six of 20 passes team's only other pick-off. Adrian Long, game, Sept 5 at Boise State. party of sorts for the new ad campaign. If you for 105 yards and one touchdown. He was David Masterson, Tony Shultz Dwayne ask me, they should have concentrated their efforts on trying to shove it back in. Ed Farrell and the rest of the athletic Vols Highlight Mocs' New JV Football Schedule department should be ashamed of themselves. Who hired that marketing group anyway? Nix hopes that new JV football program will help improve his team's depth The story goes that Dr. Joe Trahan, a By Curtis Trotter Military, who will both use their varsity UTC professor of communication, offered Echo Sports Editor squad, to let his public relations students do a project Moccasin Football The Tennessee Volunteers will bring their that related to the athletic department - one Varlty Besides the six home football games JVunit to Chattanooga Friday, November 6, that would save the athletic department a already offered this year, the Moccasin at 4:00 pm at Chamberlain Field. considerable amount of money. Trahan football department will be adding four more. The JV program will also offer more film proposed that the students be responsible for UTC will do this by fielding a new junior footage to be studied by players and coaches. the new advertising campaign that was about varsity squad. "It will also allow coaches to see other to be underway. The JV squad will be hosting one very talent that may be at other junior colleges we The students would do it, Trahan offered, impressive guest, Tennessee-Knoxville. may be competing against," Nix said. in order to gain some practical experience Head coach Buddy Nix said the program The use of some varsity players will be before they graduated. will be an exciting thing that will offer many allowed as long as they do not play more than Somehow I doubt that the Strategic Sports iOwolir more pros than cons. 11 games during the whole season including Marketing Group did a significantly better .24 Marshall Nix said the JV program will open new JV and varsity combined. job than Trahan's students could have done. Oct• 31 fAj&it , doors for players that do not see as much Nix said the only downfall is that if a Besides, my understanding is that UTC - Nov. 7 ETStJ Hoste action on the field as the more experienced player does play more than 20% of any JV both the athletic and the academic ISOm players do during the season. game, one year of eligibility will be used up. departments • are here to help prepare students Nov. 14 Fttrman Home According to Nix, the program will not Nix will sit and observe during the games, and athletes for life following graduation. If only provide experience, but will close the and his assistants will do their job like any that is the case, wouldn't it have been a good Junior Varsity large gap in transitions from high school to other game. idea to try to give some much-needed collegiate play. The NCAA will also allow two extra part- experience to those who are near graduation. Sep. ? N. di«Bi^^''%nie "Anyone who doesn't see action during time coaches or graduate assistants to be I haven't yet decided which is worse — Oct 8 TemtWar. Home the Saturday varsity games will see some added to the staff for sporting a JV squad. our very own "See Moc City" or the now Nov. 6 UTK Home later during these campaigns," Nix said. All proceeds from the UTC-UTK J V game infamous "Whatizit" that will represent Nov, 15 0A I$li#ry llpine Some stiff competiton will come from will go to the Ronald McDonald House. Atlanta in the 1996 Summer Olympics. HlfcMUKnWIMtiMhl schools like Tennessee Wesleyan and Georgia C2 The Student Echo/August 27,1992 SEC at UTC UTC Student Spirit Increasing Extra Points The city of Chattanooga and The Top Sports Briefs of the Week University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs student spirit organization being proposed are gearing up to host the 1993 Southeastern By J. Erik Gray By David Smotherman Conference Women's Basketball Represenatives from the UTC Echo Asst Spom Editor The Student Echo Tournament at the UTC Arena, March 5-8, cheerleading squad, Sugar Mocs, the same time as the Southern Conference Interfraternity Council, and the Sigma Chi The first meeting of the unofficial Student Men's Basketball Tournament in Asheville, Fraternity discussed many ideas. Spirit Club was held last Thursday in the Hall NC. Some ideas discussed at the meeting Being One with Nature of Fame room at the Roundhouse. included halftime contests for both football The Chattanooga Track Club will be The meeting was called by Craig Curtis, and basketball, as well as postgame social hosting the UTC Cross Country 5K Race Single New Coach the new athletic department intern working events. SaL, Sept. 19 at Moccasin Bend. Age The UTC football team has acquired with promotions and ticketsale s for the Mocs. Other ways to increase student groups are 19 and under, 20-29,30-39,40- Theo Young as the new tight end coach. Curtis holds a degree in Sports participation are student trips to away games, 49,50-59 and 60 and over. The registration Theo, a native of Newport, Arkansas, is a Management from the University of South and the possibility of a trophy for the fee is $2 before Sept. 15 and $3 for late 1987 graduate of The University of Carolina. organization with the largest attendance at all registration. Registration the day of the Arkansas and a former tight end for the He was also recently named the resident sporting events. race is at 7:15 AM. Race time is 8:15 AM. Pittsburg Steelers. director of the stadium dorm. "The organization's ultimate goal should An optional T-shirt may be purchased at Before coming to UTC, Curtis taught be to increase the overall enthusiasm of all the race. All proceeds benefit UTC running Atlanta's Triplecast high school and coached basketball in athletic programs on campus." teams. For more info, call Jerry Lynchburg, VA. Echo articles or a quarterly newsletter McClanahan at 622-3846. In what could be perhaps Atlanta's biggest Curtis began the meeting by saying that were suggested ways to publicize the shining moment in sports, three major his main purpose was most importantly to organization. events take place on October 17. As The Knightmare Begins get things started and if it works, the club The next meeting was not formally mentioned, the Atlanta Knights will open needs to be run by the students. announced by Curtis, but he felt that it needed The Atlanta Knights, the International their inaugural season in the Omni. The "The organization is not, and should not to be no later than mid-September. Hockey League's (IHL) newest member to Atlanta Falcons will also be playing a be just a booster club of the athletic The main topic for discussion at the next a 12-membcr league roster, are the major home game in the already sold-out Georgia department," Curtis said. meeting will be to plan the steps necessary developmental team for the Tampa Bay Dome. And by the way, the World Series "In addition it should be a student for becoming an officially recognized Lightning NHL team. The Knights head opens in the National League Champion's organization thatactively participates in UTC organization on campus. coach is Gene Ubriaco, a former Pittsburg ballpark.... athletics, which serves the entire Chattanooga All students, faculty, staff and alumni Penguins head coach. The Knights will community." are encouraged to support this much needed play their home opener in the Omni on Curtis commented that he thought the organization. October 17 against the Cincinnati Cyclones, Halloween Homecoming overall student support is good at UTC. If you are interested in coming to the following three games on the road. Other Black Saturday comes to Chamberlain He stressed that there is always room for next meeting, call Craig Curtis in the athletic members of the IHL include the Cleveland Field when Appalachian St. visits improvement, especially the need for department at 755-4766 or watch for further Lumberjacks, Kalamazoo Wings, Chattanooga at the end of what hopes to be a very successful homecoming week. The increasingsupportofthesmaller.non-revenue information in the Echo. Indianapolis Ice, Fort Wayne Komets, sports here on campus. Kansas City Blades, Mil waulkee Admirals, second homecom ing planning meeting will Peoria Rivermen, Pheonix Roadrunners, be on Thursday, September 3,1992at2:00 Salt Lake Golden Eagles and the San Diego pm, in the Signal Mtn. Room of the Gulls. University Center. Not Too Soft Did You Know... Godfather's* 99 LUNCH As announced in April, UTC will begin In 1969 Terry Bradshaw and his a fastpitch softball program as a club sport teammates from Louisiana Tech fell behind Kzza / BUFFET! in the fall of 1992. It will then be elevated to the to The University of Tennessee at @ to an NCAA Division I sport in 1993-1994. Chattanooga 7-0 at the half. The game was Athletic director Ed Farrell explained that delayed by a power outage during half time. his choice of softball as the next women's Unfortunately, the power was restored and IF Daily 11a.m.-2 p.m. sport to come to UTC was a logical choice Bradshaw led his team to a 55-7 victory. since the community's support for the sport All-U-Can-Eat! Pizza, Salad Bar, is so strong. UTC volleyball coach Dina Last Time It Happened Parris will be coaching the softball team. The last team to account for 30 or more Cheese Crust, Potato Fries, Lasagna, ChattanoogaPlayerof the Year April Miller, first downs against the Mocs was Florida a 1992 graduate of East Ridge H.S., will be State with 22 rushing and eight passing Rotini and our pitching for UTC Mocs'softbal I team. Van on Nov. 17,1984. Florida State won that Zant Field at Warner Park has been contest 37-0. DELICIOUS DESSERT PIZZA! designated as the Mocs home field. Red Bank East Ridge Highland Hwy 58 870-3278 624-3183 877-3278 899-3278 BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION Free Delivery Free Delivery Free Delivery Free Delivery •"Evening Buffet-1 r Large Pizza """BUYIGETI"1 B.S.A. 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By Dale Bukowski It didn't take Allen long to get going for Allen's best game came in 1990 against The Student Echo UTC. Coming from Pensacola, Fla., he has eventual national champion Georgia Tech started the last three years for the Mocs after where he kicked three field goals in the first Placekickers are often seen as having the red-shirting as a freshman. He was a member half to keep the Mocs within striking distance easiest job on the football team. After all, of both the coaches and media All-Southern at 17-9. they are only involved in a handful of plays Conference teams in 1990 and was a second- Last year was kind of disappionting for throughout each game and the chances of team selection in 1989. Allen as he connected on only five of 10 field them actually getting hit are slight. Allen admits that he originally had his goal attempts and 35 of 38 extra points for a However, football is a game of inches and sights set on a larger university than UTC, total of SO points. no player understands that better than the but said things have worked out well. In 1990, he hit on 14 of 19 field goal kickers. "I was looking to walk-on at some bigger attempts and 21 of 23 extra points for a team- They have the dubious distinction of schools, but I got hurt my senior year in high leading 63 points. entering the game in crucial situations when school," Allen said. "I was recruited by UT- Allen is confident the Mocs will contend their foot alone can mean victory or defeat. Chattanooga and they had a senior kicker so for the Southern Conference championship Thus, a kicker can become a hero or a "goat" they told me if I came up here and did well, in 1992 and hopes he can contribute. with one kick of the ball. then they would give me a scholarship and a "I think we are going to have a good Rodney Allen, entering his fourth season chance to kick. I've been able to kick every football team," he said. as UTC's placekicker, knows the pressure year I've been out here so that's been a big "We're obviously young, but if we stay placed directly on the kicker in these crucial plus." together as a team and don't give up and fight game situations. Coming to Chattanooga from Florida all the way to the end of the game, then I think "It's a lot of pressure,' Allen said. "I had would be a difficult transtition for many, but we'll have a chance to beat everyone we a situation last year against Furman when I Allen said the adjustment was easy. play. We have a lot of talent and we'll get kicked one that hit the upright. It could'vc "It took me a little while (to adjust), but I better as we go along." sent the game to overtime had I made the got comfortable," Allen said. "The football Pumpy Tudors, now in the NFL with the As for Rodney Allen in 1992. field goal and that's tough, because we might team kind of becomes a family and I'm Philadelphia Eagles. "I just want to focus on staying confident have made the playoffs had we won that around them a lot, so they've helped me out. "Pumpy was a real good friend of mine and take one kick at a time and one game at game. "UTC has given me a chance to mature a and the kicker before me, Dennis Waters, a time and try to put last year behind me," he "If I could do it over again, I would, but lot personally and it's given me a chance to taught me a lot his senior year, the year I red- said. there's nothing I can do and sometimes it's get a degree and meet a whole bunch of new shirted," Allen said. "I want it so that when they call on me, tough to get over. After being here four or people and make new friends." "He taught me a lot of the things mentally I can do my job and help out in any way ...just five years, you realize that you have to keep UTC has also given Allen the chance to that had to do with kicking in games and stuff dothebestjoblcan." going." work with some talented kickers, including that is hard for a coach to teach you."

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Call Maj. James Bell The UTC Lady Mocs volleyball team the team will close out the season at the at 755-4230 is ready to begin their 1992 campaign Southern Conference Tournament in on September 2 at Georgia Tech. Also Greeneville, SC on Nov. 21-22. Sherri highlighting the season is a tournament Pals/Photo Editor in New Orleans, LA, Oct 24-25 and *•» -u- !•> I C4 The Student Echo/August 27,1992

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Campus Activities Acoustic Alchemy will perform September 25 at Miller Plaza beginning at 8:00p.m.

The fifth annual Back to School Bash (i.e. s° s? ^ The Chattanooga Symphony will perform Bash V) is Friday September 11. Beat the September 17 at 8:00p.m. at the Tivoli The­ Clock and Gabe the DJ will be featured, so ater. For ticket information call 757-4052. mark your calendars. Maura O'Connell will be a pan of the Miller L Bulletin Plaza Nightfall series September 18. There will be a biochemistry seminar Friday September 4 in room 420 Grote Hall. UTC June 26 through Septmber 6, "South Pacific" Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Thomas Waddell will be performed at the Cumberland County will speak on "Optimization of Metabolic Playhouse in Crossville, Term. Shows are at Pathways: The Structure of Glycogen." ($L Board 7:30p.m. CDT Fridays, 2:00 and 7:30p.m. Saturdays, and 2:30p.m. on Sunday. For more The Hamilton County Election Commission information call 484-5000. will sponsor a voter registration in the Uni­ versity Center lobby on Thursday and Friday August 27 and 28 between 9:00a.m. and Comedians 4:00p.m. James Gregory will perform at the Tivoli UTC Banner Day will be Saturday, Septem­ Theater Saturday, August 29 at 8:00p.m. For ber 12. Display your club or organization's ticket information call 757-5042. banner inside Chamberlain Field for the home Organizations - Local Musical Performances opener vs. UT-Martin. Call 755-4766 for information and registration. Support your local farmers! Chattanooga's The Nightfall Series continues in Miller \lo\ ies first neighborhood market offers fresh pro­ Plaza with Loudon Wainwright in. Com­ UTC Family Day 1992 will be on September duce every Saturday from 9:00a.m. to edy-guitar is how to describe this week's free Sunset Cinema- The Chattanooga Down­ 26 beginning at 10:30a.m. For more informa­ 1:00p.m. at Northside Presbyterian Church, concert. Guitarist Richard Gil witz will open town Partnership is sponsoring the showing tion call the Office of Student Affairs at 923 Mississippi Avenue in North Chatta­ this concert at 7:30p.m. of "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" in 7554301. nooga. Miller Park Saturday August 29 at 8:45p.m. Campus Organizations Dorian Grey will perform at Yesterdays Sep­ Be sure to bring a blanket Theatre and the Arts tember 1 and 2and September 29 thru October UTC Rowing-Any UTC student is welcome 3. Fundraisers to join the UTC Rowing, team. You need no Exhibit-Art That Works: The Decorative Arts Prior experience. For more information call of the Eighties-Crafted in America at the Zulu Spear will perform in the Miller Plaza The Mocs Junior Varsity Football squad will Coach Espesth at 755-5333. Hunter Museum of Art. This exhibit features Nightfall series September 4. be hosting the UT Knoxville Junior Varsity over 130 works including glass, rugs, and squad on October 6 at 4:00p.m. This game The Christian Student Center serves lunch on furniture. Little Barber and Bad Weather will perform will benefit the local Ronald McDonald Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at a cost in the Miller Plaza Nightfall series Septem­ House. Come and see the Junior Varsity team of $2.00 per person.There is als a free supper Exhibit-Davis Drawings at the Chattanooga ber 11. and help the Ronald McDonald House. and devotional on Tuesday nights starting at Regional History Museum. This collection 6:30p.m. For more information, stop by the of pen-and -ink drawings by the 19th century "The Wiz" will be performed at the Memo­ Enjoy the entertainment of the Jerry Lewis center located at 609 Houston Street or call artist Theodore R. Davis provides a fascinat­ rial Auditorium September 15 and 16. Labor Day telethon and help support the MD 267-6337. ing look at Chattanooga's past. On view cause at Hamilton Place Mall September 6 through November 1. and 7.

Is your club or organization planning an event? Get the message out to students in THE BULLETIN BOARD! The Bulletin Board is free to any organization. Just bring your announcement by the Echo office before 5 p.m. Monday. C6 The Student Echo/August 27,1992 Parting Shots...

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ft. I i Back To School! (Above right) Students eat lunch on the lawn in front of the book­ store. (Left and Below) Long lines cause students to wait several hours to pay fees. (Above) A mother and young child wait in line.