r > Dr. Ziekhethele Malaba, visiting No, it's not Citizen Kane, and it has Wednesday night the Moccasins Fulbright Scholar from Mississippi, nothing to do withRosebud. lisBrother defeated the Davidson Wildcats 95- visited UTC for Black History Month. Cane, the Alabama-based rock and 80 and extended their lead in the He gave a talk concerning the roll band who is hitting the road and Southern Conference. UTC will take representation of Shaka Zulu in opening for music legend Johnny on Virginia Military and Citadel this literature. For story, please see A3. Winter. For story, please see B2 weekend. For story, please see CI. i mJ THE UNIVERSITY ECHO Volume j&Tf Issue No. 20 University of Tennessee at Chattanooga February 18,1993

Engineers Host Local Students Alliance Conducts Survey To Determine New Project By LeeAnne Sneed of this nature would "tie up funds for more Echo News Editor than one year" and thus could not be funded using the activity fee. Six years ago, the student body project In order to accommodate students' re­ fund was formed when UTC students voted quests, the Student Alliance has developed a to add one dollar to the student activity fee. sort of compromise. Rather than start from The first of these projects was the Student scratch with a new facility, they are propos­ Amphitheater, which was completed last ing the money be used to increase the hours semester. in the Hunter Microcomputer lab. The UTC Student Alliance recently con­ The new proposal will add one dollar the ducted a survey to determine a second project the current activity fee. which the fees would be used for. In this Under the new proposal, which would survey, five major suggestions were made. cost approximately $2,000 to $3,000, the An overwhelming majority of students (58 Hunter lab would remain open until mid­ percent) voted to create an extended-hour night and current equipment would be up­ study area which would be fully equipped dated. Remaining funds will be used to ex­ The School of Engineering sponsored "UTC Engineers Day" yesterday. with computers. pand and update the library's periodicals. Area high school and junior high students attended the event, where they According to Kevin Brinkman, president "We're trying to cater to students' de­ learned about UTC's engineering department and the university itself. Here, of Student Alliance, for 58 percent to vote for sires," said Brinkman. engineering professor Dr. Charles V. Knight demonstrates a model which one single thing is "pretty serious." Brinkman The Student Alliance will also propose to shows the flow of water through a dam. Other demonstrations included a said that several SGA senators have posed the SGA that money be allotted to landscape wind tunnel, tours of thecampus and visitation to engineering classes. UTC the question, "If this many students are in the area behind the amphitheater between students as well as visitors seemed to enjoy the event. For more information, favor of aproject, why doesn'tthe university the library parking lot and the Fine Arts please see page A2. Photo by Brian EverhartlEcho Photographer pick up the bill?" Center. However, Brinkman added that a project UTC Student Injured in Fine Arts Center Theater Incident Lighting accident reveals potential danger of outdated equipment; all agree new equipment needed

By Jennifer Henderson Plans also include adding more Lewis added that the theater sparks. There was an incident report The University Echo office space to the Fine Arts Cen­ department is very concerned about "I was burned by the sparks but filed on the scene of the accident. ter. the safety of the students. I had on long sleeves. It wasn't all This accident report can per­ On Feb. 3 in preparation for the According to Dr. Jim Lewis, "We are lucky the student was that bad," he said. haps be used to appeal to the dean production of My Sister and This head of the department of theater not hurt. Although medical attention was of the financial department. House, there was an accident re­ and speech, the specific problem of "This was a potentially very dan­ not required, Love admitted the It may be used to speed up vealing the old age and potential lighting is a pressing issue. gerous occurrence but the student incident was scary for him and he replacement of the faulty equip­ danger of the lighting system in The lighting problem will call had the presence of mind to deal likened it to "sticking your tongue ment UTC's Dorothy Hackett Theater. for attention far sooner than any with it," said Lewis. in a light socket." Lewis confirmed that there have According to Mark Stone, fa­ renovation will begin, said Lewis. The theater department does Love added, "the theater is good been efforts to address the prob­ cilities and services coordinator in "The lighting system is sup­ have courses to teach theater stu­ at training us in safety procedures. lem. the Fine Arts Center, "a student posed to be replaced routinely," dents proper safety procedures. We pretty much know what's go­ "We have placed recommen­ was plugging in instruments while Lewis said. Love, the student involved, is a ing on." dations in the hands of the chancel­ the electricity was on. "The lighting equipment had double major in theater and psy­ Love also said that if he hadn't lor and his staff to replace the equip­ "The surge of it created an arc of eroded to the point that it malfunc­ chology. had such thorough training he ment," he said. electricity, and because of the age tioned. To keep the theater run­ He had been working on light­ would not have known how to "We have been asking for it for of the equipment, it grounded to the ning, we need to keep the equip­ ing when the incident ocurred, but handle a situation such as this. three to four years, but the equip­ metal cabinet which the plug is in. ment functioning properly," he had the tide of Shop Assistant for "That's why I'm glad it hap­ ment is expensive and the replace­ It melted the plug which burned the added. the production of My Sister and pened to me and notsomeoneelse," ments arc late," Lewis said. student [Eric Love]," Stone added. As for the safety of working in This House. he said. "I am very glad that Eric was Stone said, "there are plans for the theater, Lewis commented, Love explained he "was work­ When asked about the equip­ not hurt." renovation within five to ten years." "The theater can be a dangerous ing on a patch panel and got ment, Love said it "is old and needs During the theater's renovation, place if you are not trained prop­ shocked." to be replaced. We need new light­ all equipment will be replaced. erly." He said that the panel "shot out" ing." A2 The University Echo I February 18,1993 SGA Senators Hesitant Local Students Glimpse To Switch to Foam Cups Engineering Department By Martin Seehuus The reason Dart was willing to partici­ competition. The University Echo pate is that due to bad publicity, most of the By Anissa Anderson He added that it was the first timetha t market for foam cups had been lost. Dart was Echo Asst. News Editor UTC had ever entered the contest. A resolution to support Marriott Food trying to regain a portion of that market. Anders said that the group was plan­ Services* switching over to foam cups was Gardner was not satisfied with the an­ Area high school and junior high school ning to enter their car in the large design tabled until next week after debate raised swer, insisting that if money was to be made, students learned about engineering first­ competition this April. questions about the possibility of recycling UTC should get some of it hand Wednesday at the annual "UTC IEEE also tutors inner city children in current paper cups that the Senate was un­ Senator Joseph Khym at this past week's Engineers Day" sponsored by the UTC engineering and works on group projects. able to answer. Two representatives of the meetings reiterated Martinez's answer. School of Engineering. "Not only is this a place to go to school, Dart Corporation, the foam cups supplier, Senator Amelia Roberts expressed hesi­ Students registered and checked into but there are a lot of extracurricular activi­ spoke to the Senate three weeks ago in an tation about introducing another plastic into the event starting at 10 a.m. ties here," said Anders. effort to sell the proposal. the environment, regardless of recycling. Students were able to tour the campus Kevin Folliet, a Bradley Central High Dr. Pat Perfetti will be asked to speak at Acting on a suggestion from Senator Dawna between 11 and 1 p.m. and visit engineer­ School senior said Engineering Day helped next week's Senate meeting to answer those Aragon, Roberts moved to table the bill until ing classes after 1 p.m. The engineering him learn more about UTC. and other questions. next week. That motion passed by acclima­ department also gave laboratory demon­ "Usually they just point out the build­ Senator David Gardner expressed his tion. strations and presentations. ings, but this time I got to see what the concern about the ultimate fate of the foam The Pep Band received $750 from the Senior Jay Anders, an electrical engi­ Engineering department was really about." after it was recycled at UTC. Gardner said SGA in order to partially fund the purchase neering major, helped run a booth run by Dr. Ron Cox, dean of the School of "We're buying it, we have rights to it." The of 60 new shirts. The shirts, which will be the the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, said he thought the eventwas program as presented required UTC to rent a property of the Pep Band, will have stitched Engineers (IEEE). The booth featured a important to area students. "People usually compactor for the cups. The resulting prod­ letters and are expected to finally cost up to small car the group designed. don't know what engineering is all about," uct would be hauled off by Dart and stored $34 each. "Maybe ten percent of the students Fox said. until it could be sold. The bill to fund the purchase was initially who come through here are interested in He added that engineering is a fieldtha t Gardner posed the same question to the introduced last week by Senators Debbie engineering," said Anders. "It is good will be important in the future. "Engineer­ representatives of Dart three weeks ago. J. Pringle and Douglass Grammer, but was that all of the students come to it," Anders ing contributes to the fundamental core of Michael Martinez, Environmental Affairs tabled after significant debate about the ex­ added. the American economy." representative for Dart, told Gardner that act nature of the shirts. Anders said that the engineering stu­ — Cox added engineers help design more there was not a sufficient market for post- GrammerbroughtinsampIesfortheSGA dents had won fourth place at IEEE's efficient transportation systems, commu­ consumer foam. Dart was losing money on to examine. Satisfied about the structure of Southeastern conference at the Univer­ nication systems, television and even health the recycling process itself, despite charging sity of North Carolina, Charlotte in the care. rent on the compactor for UTC. Please see SGA, page A8 small design category of the hardware

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SAGA Offers Women's Issues Symposium Feb. 23 In conjunction with Black History By Courteney Goeltz Center. sentation. After the presentation of each Month, Dr. Ziekhethele Malaba, The University Echo The symposium will address the role of paper, there will be an opportunity for ques- Fulbright Scholar at the University of women from different perspectives: busi- tions and discussion on the topic presented, Mississippi at Oxford, spoke yester­ The Sociology, Anthropology, Geogra­ ness, philosophy, social science, etc. It will In addition, Dr. Robert Meagher, English day about various representations of phy Association (SAGA) is sponsoring its also give undergraduates experience in the professor, will be the keynote speaker and Shaka Zulu in literature. first annual "Undergraduate Women's Is­ professional role of academia. Dr. Lyn Miles, professor of sociology and Shaka Zulu was the first Zulu king, sues Symposium." The symposium is to be SAGA requested undergraduate papers anthropology, will be giving a special ad­ and has been written about extensively. held Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the on any women's issue topic. Thecommittee dress. According to Malaba, Shaka Zulu was Lookout Mountain Room of the University then chose six undergraduate papers for pre Students considering graduate school a "black Christ, a Moses figure" - he should be aware that this symposium will was someone chosen to save his people. provide a great opportunity for practice. Malaba also stated that it is difficult to document African history because CORRECTIONS there are so many conflicting accounts. HE SHARPEST In last week's issue of the Echo, Dr. There is a difference between the June Scobee Rogers' late husband was way Shaka Zulu is portrayed in Afri­ incorrectly identified as Dick Rogers. can literature than in the way white The caption should have read "Dr. literature portrays him. Malaba said MIND ADVANCES. June Scobee Rodgers, widow of the that black writings highlight him as a late challenger captain Dick Scobee, military hero while some, not all, white addresses the SGA." writings "painted him as a sadistic tyrant," Also Devang Naik was reported as Other Black History Month festivi­ saying that he had spoken with the ties include an African-American His­ provost. He has not yet talked with the tory Banquet at Second Baptist Church provost. The Echo apologizes for any on Feb. 20 and Black Achievers talent inconvenience this may have caused. show on Feb. 23.

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Questioned By SGA T»ey ML On Feb. 9 UTC Chancellor Frederick deftly from the carrot to the stick, saying it y/utr TUB Obear madea long overdue visit to the weekly would be too bad if he had to override SGA SGA meeting with Dr. June Scobee-Rodgers if SGA felt the project inappropriate (which CFA/TFR.. • to answer questions about the Challenger SGA never did suggest in the meeting). Center that will soon be located on campus, There is quite a bit to be disturbed about WD IF regardless of what anyone thinks about iL in this whole mess. They Droit, Obear agreed to come to the meeting First, the Challenger Center seems like a when SGA President Mario Ross asked him good idea. At worst, UTC's education ma­ Z DotiT where the student input was in the proposed jors and thecommunity will benefit from this learning facility. facility, assuming plans for what it is to QittJ Scobee-Rodgers and Obear both apolo­ include don't change again. Dr. Scobee- gized more than once for the lack of commu­ Rodgers has worked hard on the concept nication, explaining that things were moving while trying to incorporate members of a so fast they just hadn't had time to consult community she does not know well. with various groups like the faculty and What's wrong then? The lousy part is the t U*T /&A/4rtcJ>* students. manner in which this is getting shoved down )Cl/»* mt> The UT Scobee-Rodgers explained what the plans the UTC community's throat without any were for the facility (which are nowhere near real feedback from the community mem­ OoHf OF o'$&tR finalized), and Obear explained what the bers. To some extent, it is understandable university's commitment would be to the why the "loop" of usual proper administra­ project (as best as can be known at this time). tive channels is not being used. This facility \tef They then went on to say the building phase must be erected by Dec. 31 of this year, and must be completed by Dec. 31 of this year. they have not even settled on a site. If they Obear then "suggested" that SGA pass a broke ground tomorrow, they probably two-part resolution endorsing the Challenger wouldn't get it finished. so, so quickly), he becomes so defensive that school. Yes, the Challenger Program will Center and UTC's involvement with it When What is inexcusable on Chancellor he actually does indicate that it will be com- probably benefit UTC. it was suggested that such action was inap­ Obear's part is the nearly total lack of infor­ pleted no matter what anyone thinks, with no Anything planned this quickly usually propriate given the lack of definite info as to mation being given to UTC people concern­ time for input winds up being flawed in some way that exactly what the facility will be and the ing what's happening. Then, when people Yes, he should be able to bypass ordinary slower, more careful deliberation might have campus' commitment to it, Obear moved try to ask what exactly is going on (and why procedure sometimes for the good of the prevented. Commentary Cobos Believes President Clinton's Character Eroding Fasten your seatbelts friends for the following four year taxes on the rich. Why? He says they aren't paying their fair ployment line, that is) and I for one am not looking forward journey through a Democratic maze of smoke and mirrors. share! This is typical. The liberals are using class envy to to sharing the "suffering and sacrifice" he want's us to. It's a trek bound to be fraught with social and economic provoke you into supporting this tax increase. They say that I'll tell you what Willhelm von Schlicktenstein (a.k.a. suffering.govemment-gridlockand moral decay.BUT FEAR for 12 (i.e. Republican) years the tax game has been rigged! Slick Willie) is really up to. After taxing the rich way beyond NOT, a land as great as ours can withstand anything for four WRONG!! their fair share (as the numbers have just shown) he will years. The Congressional Budget Office published in their 1990 expect you to kick in "somewhat" to help out too. And what So, let's start at die very beginning (a very good place to Ways and Means Green Book this information. In '90 the top he's working oh so hard to obscure is the fact that you and I, start, you know). Clinton promised a new administration of 1% of wage earners paid 25.4% of all personal income taxes. percentage wise, will end up paying more than the rich.Afte r hope and change. Folks, we need to hope Clinton keeps his That was UP 40% from "80! During the same time, amounts he releases his own figures next week, I'll prove it to you. promise of not taxing the middle-class, or else the only for the top 5% were UP 23%, tor the top 10% UP 15%, for This taxing the rich is stricdy symbolic. They simply CHANGE we'll have will be what we can scavenge from the top 20% UP 9%! Combined, the top 20% of wage earners don't have enough money. Like the saying goes, figures between the sofa cushions. paid nearly 72% of all personal income taxes. don't lie, but liars sure can figure! Curiously, he promised us during the campaign a middle- Conversely, the amounts paid in personal income tax by This from Tax Foundation, a non-partisan organization class tax CUT, but when journalists asked him about it's the bottom 60% of wage earners were DOWN 20% from '80 in DC: the rich (200,000+/yr.) paid about 55 billion in 1990. elimination during a cabinet meeting the whole staff broke to '90 the bottom 40% DOWN 33%, the bottom 20% DOWN Now, Clinton's increase for them will be 5%, but I have out laughing! They were amused that people actually ex­ 150%! Combined, the bottom 60% of wage earners paid less calculated that if we DOUBLED the amount they paid in pected them to keep their word. that 13% of all income tax revenue. So tell me Mr. Clinton, taxes we could run the Clinton administration for only 26 Clinton is now referring to his campaign promises as how do YOU define fair!? days with just enough left over to finance face lifts for all the "recommendations." No lie! When asked about several other In 1982 EVERYONE got a 25% personal income tax dog-ugly women he's put in high profile positions. discrepancies he paused, mouth agape, for over 5 seconds as reduction. Reagan called it supply-side economics, we called The Democrats suck us for $4.11 billion a day (1.5 trillion if thinking to himself, "Gees, how am I gonna weasel my way it Reaganomics, and it worked. You set people keep more, a year) and only a flock of fools lead by Thomas Foley would out of this one." When he finally gathered his wits he began they spend more, the economy grows and tax revenue believe a country can be taxed into prosperity! They did it in by saying, "My recommendations were ...? and magically increases. It worked because it encouraged people to make 1990 to the tune of 137 billion in new taxes and look what rewrote history, changing promises to suggestions. money. The rich make more and paid more. happened: Recessionsville! Hold tight friends, it's starting This is why Bush stressed "character". We now have Now Clinton is about to do the exact opposite. Let's call all over again. evidence (so soon!) that Clinton can't be trusted. it Pitiful Public Policy for Putting People in Pain and Pov­ -Franklin V. Cobos II Well, the one thing Clinton will admit to promising is new erty. I think he calls it "Putting People First" (in the unem­ The University Echo I February 18,1993 AS Campus Comments Do you feel racism is increasing locally, Le. the recent Soddy-Daisy incident?

Compiled by Michelle McKamey Photos by Jamie Jones Jonathan Dean Chris Grissom Richmond Truex Psychology/ArtySenior Finance/Senior Peter Mask Environmental Studies/Sophomore "We've got a long way to go before "There will always be racism. People have to Marketing/Sophomore "No, I think racism is going down. It has racism is taken care of in our society. be educated. Ignorance and fear are the root "I feel that racism has increased on both been for sometime; we have gained even There is still much to be learned." of racism." sides. The officers had no right to kill the more equality in the past few years." man, yet they had to be able to ensure the safety of others." RJVI. Woods Mark Groff Engineering/Junior Pre-Med/Junior "Yes, because the evidence and witnesses "I don't think it is increasing. Racism is proved that the guy didn't have a chance. It receiving a lot more attention and that is was simply Soddy-Daisy police brutality.'' good, so it can be dealt with."

Jamila Martin Angel Ma Computer Science/Freshman MBA/Graduate "It is not increasing due to the events. "It is not an example of racism increasing, The events are due to the racism. Racism it did arouse a lot of people's attention to is just more evident" it" David Smotherman Richardene Shelton Politics/Senior Mike Davis Shelly Groff Sports Administration/Senior "In general, racism has decreased, yet there Graphic Design/Junior Business Management/Senior "I'm not from here, but from what I've seen is more knowledge and understanding and "It definitely exists." "Racism is increasing because so many and heard it has been increasing. No I would hate to think that the ignorance of more racial crimes are occurring." matter where you go there is going to be a few people meant everyone was racist" racism." Letters to the Editor

going to enlist? I assured him I was a pretty Falk Responds jVf y happy heterosexual and I didn't think so. THE UNIVERSITY ECHO J We then went to Knoxville. Ah, yes. The Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Laymon Column infamous military physical. Much later af- Managing Editor John P. Luehrs To Segregation iM * ^1 R . . ter I had been tortured, prodded, probed and News Editor LeeAnne Sneed uy ouis humiliated, Dr. Frankenstein came in and Asst. News Editor Anissa Anderson The comments of the writer concerning Varnell informed me that I was not one of the few Features Editor... M. Michelle Wilson BET and blacks on TV in general are not good men the Marines were looking for. He Asst. Features Editor Louis Varnell well-grounded or else Jay Halloway (Letter All this talk about letting gays in the said I had a hearing problem, Sports Editor Lew Gilliland to the Editor Jan. 28 issue) doesn't watch military made me thiil k back to my own "Do what?" I said, Asst. Sports Editor Alan Cooper Photography Editor Sherri Pals much TV these days. attempts to get into the service. No, I'm not "That's what I mean," he said, Asst. Photo Editor Keith Edgemon There are black doctors, psychologists, gay, not even in the tu tppy go-lucky sense I explained I had heard him fine, thereby Production Manager Julia Clements heroes, etc. on TV everyday. of the word, but this certainl y isn't the only proving no lack of hearing on my part Production Assistant John Tapp Right now, I am watching three black reason that Uncle Sam will say he doesn't Perhaps he had my ear chart confused with Advertising Manager Caria Schmidt lawyers argue among themselves on Phil want you. someone else's. Oh no, he said, you have a Crime Log Coordinator Kim M.Johnson Donohue (Feb. 8). I decided tojoi n th

LETTERS from page A5 (who) practice your lusts on men in purpose of having sex is to popu­ I have never read anywhere that believe. preference to women; Ye are in­ late the earth." sex is a method of reproduction It is a personal matter deserving longer. From what I have seen on deed a people transgressing be­ Accepting this as true, and ac­ and nothing more. personal treatment. BET TV, it is 16 hours of music yond bounds." (The Holy Quran: cepting the fact that the earth is I am curious to know if this was As for myself, I rejoice in Presi­ videos and commercials and only 2 VII.79 - 82) already heavily populated, it seems an opinion or if it has factual basis. dent Clinton's decision and firmly hours of quality programming Falk's conviction that "The that sex should be eliminated. Maybe we should conduct a believe that Mr. Clinton knows daily. Koran (sic) states that homosexu­ If this is a religious issue, I survey on campus to decide. where to keep his laws - off my As far as African-American ality is a natural way for some stress the fact that several religions Pregnancy is not simply a con­ body. beauty being molded to white stan­ people" is thus disposed of. feel that sex shared by two people sequence of laziness. —Cynthia Chandler dards, why does Oprah Winfrey Ms. Falk stands corrected. who love each other is a beautiful It is in no way similar to failing (and many others) straighten her Indeed, Muslims worship the experience. a test, as Ms. Tant would have you hair if you want to see "natural" same God that the Christians and black beauty? the Jews worship. And Michael Jackson has light­ We believe in all the divine ened his skin by three tones - why? books revealed to all the messen­ Many professionals and famous gers of God, including the original Attention UTC Faculty And Staff blacks appear to adopt these prac­ Bible. tices, yet no one is forcing them to We believe that die final mes­ mimic white standards. senger of God was Muhammcd, I also have somewhat of a prob­ may the peace and blessings of lem with the African-American God be upon him, and that the final label. Egyptians are from the Afri­ revelation from God was The Holy can continent, but they are not of Quran. What Could the black race. We believe that Islam is as pe­ Is an Egyptian living in the U.S. rennial as existence, for Islam de­ an "African-American" - it would mands total submission to God's probably be news to him or her! will. I guess all whites are European- The Holy Quran, as well, exists You Do With American, shall we start using that unscathed after 1,400 years in the label? hands and hearts of 1,000 million Having lived in New York City Muslims across the globe. for several years, I think Halloway We suggest that, in the future, $138,673.80? needs to be made aware of the fact Falk and others like her avoid such that blacks bom and raised in Af­ blunderous commentary on a book rica (Zaire, Uganda, etc..) and who which quite obviously speaks for That's How Much You Could Save With A 15-Year have come to the U.S. as adults itself. 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Decisions by President Clinton", I I am not an expert on this point was extremely disturbed by the Interest Rate (APR) 10.0% 8.50% But I do know that in New York writer's misconceptions about is­ Monthly Payment 877.57 984.73 City, the foreign bom and raised sues concerning abortion. blacks from Africa consider them­ I hope that I can present a dif­ Total Interest Cost $215,925.20 $77,251.40 selves to be different from Ameri­ ferent view of these matters. can blacks. My deepest concern is the fact Savings $138,673.80 This fact is often overlooked in that Angela Tant blatantly states a smaller city like Chattanooga, that a woman should be forced to and perhaps requires some thought­ carry a child to full term although When It Conies To Loans, We Really Can Make A ful observations. the child was a result of rape or Difference In Your Life. —N J. Falk incest. She discounts "those excuses for one reason - life is never fair." Talk to NationsBank about refinancing your mortgage. Muslim Students Rape and incest are not situa­ You'll get a fast answer, competitive rates, and low closing costs. tions within a woman's control. Call Robert Kozloski at 752-8111 for information. Rebuke Letter To suggest that this is merely a "tough break" is to downplay the trauma suffered by the victim who, We, the Muslim students at if forced to have the child, will UTC, trust that ignorance shall hold suffer serious emotional effects. NationsBank 8 1 no bastion within your folds. It is preposterous toask a woman The Power To Make A Difference. " Therefore, in faith, heed this who has been violated to endure letter asarcctificationof N J. Falk's nine months of hell simply because ignorant remarks on the Holy Quran "life is never fair." *Annual Percentage Rate as of 11/25/92. Rates subject to change. Assumes 20% down Life may not be fair, but I do not payment has been made. Loans subject to credit approval. made on Feb. 11. © 1993 NationsBank Corporation. NationsBank of Tennessee. Member FDIC. We offer the following as en­ think that it is our duty to make it <=> lightenment for your readers. worse. Equal Housing Lender. The Holy Quran states: "For ye Ms. Tant also stated that "the The University Echo I February 18,1993 A7 GREEKS AND CLUBS!! Campus Crime Log Raise a cool $1000 in just one week! Compiled by Kim M. Johnson room 231 Holt Hall in reference to an Echo Crime Log Coordinator open door. Upon arrival the reporting Plus $1000 for the member who calls! party said she had found her office door Free headphone radio just for calling! Campus Crime Log is a feature of The open when she arrived that morning. Af­ University Echo and compiled from ter a search, nothing was missing and reports from the UTC ponce department everything appeared in order. from the previous weeks. In this section, we hope to make students more aware of Saturday, February 13 happenings on UTC s campus and to keep 1-800-950-8472 ext. 25 them informed of dangers in the area. 930133—A student reported that she had Incidents are listed by report number. been involved in a hit-and-run accidenL She had been travelling east on M.L. Monday, February 8 King Blvd. when a red or maroon truck struck her vehicle in the right rear quarter 930124—An officer was dispatched to panel, then continued past her on the right Panama City Beach the University Center to investigate a side, leaving the scene of the accidenL plant missing from the atrium. No sus­ The student was able to get the license Luxury Condominiums pects were listed on this report of the theft plate number and Chattanooga City Po­ of a tropical plant in a black planter. The lice were notified. loss is valued at $25. Great Spring Break Location 930134—A UTC student was involved 930125—An officer was dispatched to in a single vehicle accident at 5:19 a.m. Next to Spinnaker the Fine Arts Building Office to fill out a around the 700 block of McCallie Ave. report on a fire. According to an art in­ As a result two telephone poles were 4 Guests Only structor an acetylene tank in room 348 completely destroyed. Injuries to the oc­ was accidentally ignited by a flame from cupants were minor. Chattanooga City Discount Rates a torch. The tank had a leak which was Police were on scene to investigate. undetected. No fire extinguisher was available, so water was sprayed on the 930135—At 7:10 a.m. a campus police 404 - 355 - 9637 tank to put the flame out officer assisted a Chattanooga City Po­ lice officer in checking an audible bur­ Wednesday, February 10 glar alarm at the University Book and Supply store. The business appeared se- 930127—At 1:33 a.m. while he h? 1 been ouie. checking Cadek Hall on his rounds, an Wlicu PREGMfY is a Crisis officer spotted a young man entering 930136—Two officers were dispatched Lockmiller dormitory who had been re­ to adult services in the University Center stricted from campus by a restraining in reference to a burglar alarm. Upon FREE Pregnancy Screening order. This was not the fust time he had their arrival, they found the door secure. been caught on campus since the order After entering the area, everything was * Confidential Counseling * Accurate Information has been in effect. He was again advised found to be in order. The alarm was reseL * Abortion Education * Temporary Housing of the university's policy on trespassing. Sunday, February 14 * Post-Abortion Care * Support Services 930128—Astudentreported that herUTC general parking decal had been stolen 930214—A student reported to police CALL 24 HOURS from her vehicle. She arrived on campus AAA Women's Services that her roommate and her roommate's 6237 Vance Rd., Chattanooga at 10 a.m. and discovered her decal miss­ boyfriend were having an argument. Be­ across from Rock 'n Country 892-0803 ing at 12:50 p.m. when she was preparing cause of previous arguments and fights, mma to leave. The student told the officer she the student did not want the incident to had left the vehicle unlocked. escalate. An officer advised the couple to settle their Valentine's Day dispute else­ Buy, Sell, Trade MICHAEL RENEGAR 930210—At 12:14 p.m. Wednesday all where. units were dispatched to Stadium dormi­ Owner/Sales/Buyer tory to investigate a fire alarm. Upon Monday, February 15 arrival, officers discovered that a smoke detector on the second floor had activated 930138—A student advised that he had apparently from burnt food. No other lost his genera] UTC parking decal after CHOO-CHOO COMICS signs of smoke or fire were located. he had been in an auto accident. "Specializing In Investment Comics" 930130—A student reported that he had 930139—At 11 p.m. a third shift officer been involved in a car accident on Jan. 20. investigated a report by a North Stadium When he went back to his vehicle to get Choo-Choo resident assistant that he had smelled a 3812 Ringgold Rd Comics RINGGOLD ROAD his UTC reserved parking decal, he dis­ peculiar odor and smelled smoke in the (Next to Kingwood Pharmacy) covered it missing. first floor hallway of his dorm. The inves­ 698-5584 GERMANT0WNRD BRAINERD ROAD tigation turned up nothing in the way of Friday, February 12 evidence as to anything burning, but the officer smelled smoke in the dorm hall­ X-men, Spiderman, Batman, Action Figures, and More! 930132—An officer was dispatched to way. A8 The University Echo I February 18,1993 r Chattanooga's Only Ladies SGA, from page A2 Psi Chi has been active for many years on the campus, no approved constitution for the shirts, the SGA passed the bill by accli­ the organization is on record with Student Specialty Swimwear Store! mation. Affairs. SPEEDO In other business, David Smotherman This was discovered when Psi Chi ap­ AMLRC4 was appointed to the position of Club Sports plied for space in the Student Activities Director for spring of 1993. Smotherman area. Dr. John Delaney spoke, saying that has been in the position for two years. The Psi Chi has been continuously active on bill passed by acclimation with no debate. campus, and that the lack of a constitution Psi Chi, the Psychology Honors Soci­ was an understandable oversight. ety, had its constitution approved by unani­ The constitution passed without any dis­ mous Senate action. Despite the fact that senting debate. O^/eese

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UTC Fine Arts Center 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. February 12, 13, 14*; 18* 19, 20 Suite 108 & 109 on all BIG JOHNSON Ts The Overlook at Hamilton Place (K-Mart/FoodMax Shopping Cnt.) 2288 Gunbarrel Rd. •Performances on February 14 & 18 at 7:00 PM—All Others at 8s00 PM next to K-Mart/Foodmax 894-8485 or 894-8486 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED—CALL 755-4269 [Sjuttojub THE Reviews B2 Answers. B3 ¥J UNIVERSITY ECHO Crossword B5 JLf February 18,1993 ECHO FEATURES Cartoons B6 Bethel Bible Village Provides Structured Environment By John O'Keefe-Odom kid is different, each story they carry like any other kid you might expect "Me either." We talked about quiet confidence. A few minutes The Universit.y Echo inside is different. It's not that these to find at any one of the local the game a hole. Two minutes into later, a pair of Moc Maniac Manuals children are unloved so much as it schools. They are ordinary kids. the game and UTC was already were passed back to us. There was Raw energy. They had tons of it. is that they need a little bit of security What they sometimes don't have making VMI look like they should a gigantic number three printed on There were fifteen kids in all, and an example to follow. are just simple, ordinary needs. have stayed home. I asked him if he the back. I asked him what it meant ranging in ages from 9 to 17 years They come in a wide variety of "You ever been to a basketball could see the court since he was "Raise in the air and yell three old. "Hey," one of them yelled to shapes and sizes and colors and game before," I asked him. nine years old, and kind of shorter when UTC makes a three-point the other. "Don't you even know clothes and haircuts. They look just "No," he said. than me. He said he could. We sat in basket," he read. We looked at each how to cross the street?" other. Nope. Neither one of us had One questioning look from a Irie Nation Warms Up Crowd During Coffeehouse Series any clue as to what constituted a houseparent nearby was all it took three-point basket We took our cues to put a stop to the insulting from everyone else. Fortunately questions. Just learning how to get some of the boys from Delta Xi along sometimes required work, but were there to give us a hand with the they were getting there. The kids finer points of enjoying a UTC who were crossing the street were basketball game. I didn'tknow what on their way to the Roundhouse to else to ask of the little fella beside watch UTC slaughter VMI last me because there was a very real Saturday. They had just come from possibility that he had seen things the gameroom in the University that would shellshock any soldier. Center where they had eaten lunch "Our role is to restore life, so and were given UTC stickers and that they feel some healing," Gary buttons. Behler.directorof program services They were from Bethel Bible at Bethel said. He said that kids Village, and going to see a college who come to Bethel were also often basketball game was not something an average of two graduate levels they had done every day of their behind where they would normally lives. They were at UTC because be in school. Bethel attempts to they had been well behayed for the adapt to a child's educational needs. past week to ten days. Mortar Board, The kids go to school not only at the a senior honor society, sponsored Bible Village, but most are sent to the event six different local school ranging Watching this long caravan of from Big Ridge Elementary to kids, houseparents and college Hixson Junior and Senior Highs to students, you would never guess Grace Baptist Academy. Exactly that most of these kids had parents where each student goes to school who were either in jail now, had depends on each student's been recently, or would be soon. individual academic performance. You never would guess that some Irie Nation, a homegrown group, satisfies the crowd with a robust arrangement of reggae If a student has a learning disability, of these kids had been physically or tunes. The Miller Plaza Water House Pavillion was full of eager fans anticipating the calypso emotional or psychological sexually abused. Some of them have atmosphere created by the warm island sounds. This was especially soothing to their frostbitten problems, Behler said that Bethel is histories of drug and alcohol abuse, toes and noses. also able to get the children the and most of them are barely old Irie Nation is only one of the many groups that have performed during the Coffeehouse Series specialized counseling they need. enough to drive a car. sponsored by the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership. Next Tuesday night the Louie Wamp A structured household-like Not all of them have been String Quartet will provide a satisfying feast of folk music for awaiting Miller Plaza patrons. Photo neglected or battered. Just as each by Brian Everhart/Echo Photographer Please see Bethel, page B3 Billingsley Encourages Students to Expand Individual Goals By Kristy Lockhart Billingsley says that he has one biggest assets is his background in sr> vtscast, because he has watched Billingsley explains that constant The University Echo of the three best jobs in the city. The Chattanooga, which helped the time segment of the sportscast deadlines make for a stressful day, other two, Darrell Patterson and establish a basis for a good working doc • Aase significantly over the last but he thrives on the pressure of Kevin Billingsley grew up in John Fricke, are sports directors at relationship with local coaches. six -.ars. Sports used to have four- getting his show together for the six the Chattanooga area and has made the other two stations. Billingsley "With these guys you have to reall y u>! ve minutes of every newscast and 11 news. Billingsley explains a successful career out of a hobby. said he likes meeting new people build up a trust," said Billingsley. Now it's down to three or three and that he is his own worst critic but is Billingsley has been the sports everyday. He is modest of his ability to a half, because research has shown satisfied when the show comes off director for News 12 for six years. "I've always been intrested in deliver the sports smoothly and onl> 10-15percentofviewerswatch successfully. Billingsley attended Whitwell sports and if you can't play precisely, giving credit to others for sports only. Billingsley also gives advice to High School,UTC andChattanooga professional sports, sportscasting rather than to himself. "I feel like 'I'd like to think that's a wrong someone trying to get in the State. Originally wanting to be a is the next best thing" Billingsley what we put on the show is what number, that there are more sports business. "Be prepared to start out sports writer, Billingsley changed said. He describes himself as a "big people want to see," Billingsley fans than that," Billingsley said. He at the bottom, expect low pay and his mind when offered a part-time kid" just having a good time. "I'm said. also states at times it's frustrating long hours, but most of all be job at News 12 after high school. here for entertainment and to keep When asked what he likes least that sports is not taken as seriously patient he says. 'To be successful This got his foot in the door at News people informed of what's going about his job, Billingsley says that as inc rest of the newscast. depends on the individual and goals 12, and it eventually led to the sports on, and I get paid to do it." he feels there will come a time Competition and stress seem to they set" director position. Billingsley says that one of his when local news will not have a go hand in hand with this job. B2 The University Echo I February 18,1993

Ministry Allows Listeners to Let off Steam Brother Cane Belts Southern Rock and Roll

By Greg Gentry Even though a little lengthy, album did not. Instead of causing The University Echo Jourgensen screams his point well. me to die of fear it made me die of "TV II" is their most aggressive laughter. During the middle of the Kill, Kill, Kill...Are the kind piece which Jourgensen commands song, the music suddenly stops and words that come to mind as I listened "connect the dots" and Elvis says, "Babe I wanna love ya." H Jn -ft to Ministry's latest release. Those other obscure demands. I have no I this very humorous because it was Hffffl of you who are not familiar with idea what point he is trying to make, so unpredictable and very unlike Ministry, check it out you'll hate but whatever it is, it makes no sense what the rest of the album was doing. %J everything. which makes this album all the more This album is great for the f 1 The opening cut "N.W.O" (New chaotic. aggressive prone and I encourage World Order-ha ha George Bushy) My favorite piece on the album you to buy it if you need to let off sets the pace for the album. Vocalist was "Jesus Built My Hotrod," a some steam. If I could do it all over Al Jourgensen never allows his piece that pokes fun at everyone again I would buy two instead of pounding anger to let up in any of from Jerry Lee Lewis to Elvis. This one. That way I could give one to these songs. was an incredibly fast piece that my girlfriend and she could take C \+g "Just One Fix" is an excellent stuck out like a sore thumb. It did her anger out on her stereo instead sarcasm about the drug addiction. something to me that the rest of the of me. Rating-B+ Boondoggle Provides Unpredictable Entertainment By Greg Gentry seen Boondoggle live several times instrumental piece that has a real The University Echo and this tape is a perfect description jazzy feel to it and is hard edged at i of their cool sound. times but it always keeps my interest The Alabama-based rock and roll band, Brother Cane, Boondoggle: unreleased 7 inch The first of the two cuts is titled unlike a lot of slow songs. will perform live Friday night at Warehouse Billards. I acquired this tape recently after "Invertebrae." The song begins real On these songs drummer John The band features Damon Johnson on lead guitar and I did an interview with vocalist/ laid back and then kicks into a loud Brumit concentrates more on the vocals, Roman Glick on rhythm guitar, Glenn Maxey on bass guitarist of Boondoggle, Sean "mushy" sound that I feel is this songs themselves instead of and Scott Collier on drums. Meadows. songs's strong point I enjoy Tom overplaying which I find essential Brother Cane belts a bluesy, southern-charmed rock and Sean informed me that this Snively 's bass playing on this song; formusicians. If you get a chance to roll sound. recording was created at a 16 track he is definitely one of the better catch a Boondoggle show I They have already opened several times for Johnny Win­ studio in Athens, Ga. players of this area. recommend it because you never ter. They sport such songs as "Got No Shame," Don't Turn I must say I am utterly impressed The next cut is titled "Captain know what they might do. Your Back On Me" and "Woman." Photo special to die Echo. with the live sound that bleeds Forty" which I have heard on 91 Rating- B through to me on this tape. I've Rock several times. This is an R TO MALCOM X FR LED ZEPPELIN TO CHE GUEVERRA against R MINOR THREAT TO MARI LUTHER R PUBUC ENEMY TO THE CLASH machine

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BETHEL from page Bl similar to a merit and demerit system. Points are accumulated graduating from high school this spring and moving on to en vironment play s a strong part in the lives of Bethel children. throughout the day and are added up to form a cumulative college this fall. Behler also commented that the staff tries to "It's not institutional living at all," Behler said, a former score for the week. For example, a student may receive five help the students help themselves with the actual process of departmentof corrections employee. "It'smore independent points for running in the halls to 50 for the possession of getting into college, such as obtaining financial aid. You run it like your home. It's a lot more helpful than a tobacco. Bethel Bible Village is funded primarily through private juvenile setting. The point system is used to keep a tally on the students' donations made by local residents. Government housing "Kids at Bethel live together in cottages which hold an performance, and is evaluated by a treatment team, which allowances for the kids constitute less than 15 percent of the average of eight kids to three houseparents. The houseparents consists of social workers, houseparents, educators and financial support Bethel receives each year. Bethel is not are not intended to be substitute parents," Beheler said. Kids counselors. Performance is evaluated every Monday, kids sponsored by any one particular religious organization. The at Bethel are allowed to visit their parents on a quarterly basis who scored well on this performance scale were eligible for cost of supporting one child at Bethel is $23,000 per year. for the most part. The major function of a houseparent is to a drawing to go to the UTC, VMI game last Saturday, for The national cost-per-child average is $28,000. Bethel also provide the children with a positive role model. This is example. receives contributions from participants in the "Pat Boone particularly important if the child has been physically or Behler said that students at Bethel are now on three Bethel Celebrity Spectacular," a golf tournament which sexually abused in the past Breaking the cycle of abuse is different types of scoring system, depending on the age of the lakes place annually, usually in early May. often difficult to do. Statistically, children of child abusers studenL Adding up smiley face stickers works for younger Answers to Last Weeks Puzzle are more likely to become child abusers themselves. children, but doesn't work well for older students. For Behler said that right now they have a limited supply of positive reinforcement, things like driving or dating privileges statistics on what happens to kids after they leave Bethel work for older residents. Bible Village. Such as how many would end up with a Chores in a cottage are shared among the residents, but the criminal record and so forth. However, Bethel has recently maintenance staff on campus handles the heavier work. acquired the use of a computer which is allowing them to Bethel's campus is about 68 acres large, altogether. compile this type of information on their kids. Behler said The kids at Bethel often need to be shown how to take care that knowing what happens to the kids after they leave, what of themselves in a home environment. A student may not kindsof problems they arrive with at Bethel, their performance know how to wash his clothes in a washing machine, for here and the average time that they stay at Bethel have been example Nearness and keeping up after themselves is taught useful in shaping the program to constantly changing needs.' toall asiui •> Church attendance is required of theresidents, He said that recently a trend has been developing in which butbu:..u>. Rclliclisnondenominatiotial.howmuchastudcnt some students are staying at Bethel for an average of six participle in religious activities is up to that student, Behler months (short term), and others are remaining for a longer said. period of time, sometimes several years. Residents used to Older, indpeudent living students are often shown the stay at Bethel for an average of 18 months. Recognizing this extra skills they need in order to survive on their own; how trend has enabled the staff at Bethel to adjust the intensity of to get car insurance, or how to manage their finances, for their programs to the indiviual's needs. example. Once a student reaches 18 year of age, if they are The daily routine at Bethel is organized around a system still at Bethel they are free to go. Two such students will be

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Career Day Brings Over 65 Agencies to Campus

You may discover the link to your future at part-time and summer positions. Career Day on February 24. More than 65 Interested students should check with the businesses and government agencies will be Placement and Student Employment Center represented at the tenth annual Career Day. to see which employers will be interviewing. You will have the opportunity to discuss ca­ There is a Tuesday, February 23 deadline to reers with any of the organization representa­ pre-schedule an interview. tives and many employers will have exhibits Career Day is an excellent opportunity to and handouts. explore career options for your future life This is one of the most diverse Career Days after college. You can become acquainted in recent years at UTC. Employers have also with various careers in business, industry and been given the option of staying after the government. career day to conduct individual interviews The placement and Student Employment with students. Approximately six companies Center, the Counseling Center and the Office will be interviewing immediately following of Cooperative Education are sponsoring the Career Day from 2-5 pm. Career Day activities. Also helping to spon­ Most of the employers will be seeking to sor the even is the Eta Kappa Chapter of Beta interview for full-time degree required posi­ Students Lessie Mason and Tammy Carlisle Alpha Psi (the National Accounting Frater- tions; however, some plan to interview for review the list of participating organizations, nity.)

Participants in CAREER DAY -- February 24,1993 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tennessee Room of the University Center

** Arthur Andersen ••Erlanger Medical Center ••Northwestern Mutual Life ••TVA ••Assoc, of Govt. ••Ernst & Young **01an Mills **UPS Accountants ••FBI ••Physician Sales and Services ••US Air Force ••BATF (US Treasury) ••The Gap ••Provident ••US Army ••Becker CPA ••Georgia Merit System ••Red Food Store ••USDA Forest Service - ••Blue Cross/Blue Shield of TN ••Hamilton County Personnel •*RPS Cherokee National ••Institute of Mgmt Accountants ••Boys dub of Chattanooga ••Siskin Hospital Forest ••Brooks Fashions ••Integrated Data Solutions ••Six Flags Over Georgia ••US Marine Corps ••Bunge ••Integrated Voice Solutions ••Southeastern Paralegal ••US Navy ••Calspan Arnold Air Force TN ••ms •*Tanasi Girl Scout Council ••Chattanooga Gas Co, ••Lady Foot Locker ••US Secret Service ••Chattanooga Police Dept. ••Lamber's CPA Review ••Tenn. Dept of Corrections •• UT Agriculture Extension ••Cherokee Area Council Boy ••Memorial Hospital ••Tenn. Dept. of Environment & ••UTC Counseling & Career Scouts ••Merrill Lynch Conservation Planning ••Cincinnati Police ••Moccasin Bend Girl Scout Council ••Tenn. Dept. of Health ••UTC Graduate School ••City of Chattanooga ••Moccasin Bend Mental Health ••Tenn. Dept of Mental Health ••UTC Military Science Personnel Insurance ••Tenn, Human Services — ••Willy Lee Space Society ••Deroyal Industries ••Nashville Police Department Vocational Rehabilitation ••Woodbridge Foam ••Enterprise Rent-A-Car ••Northside Neighborhood House ••Thomas Nelson Publishers Fabricators Co.

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fmU IC~~- ^\ Li'fftefieW Tlijj is pre] for Mayor tN ems OLBIS/ M,m w mmm. THE Lady Mocs C2 UNIVERSITY ECHO Wrestling C2 f^ Tennis C4 V^ February 18,1993 ECHO SPORTS Bulletin Board C5 t ^j^T"—~T"Sil In Laymon's Moccasins Win Despite Robb Ejection : inadvertently done the most important thing Ma^a\ & v * > J^ H By Lew Gilliland team in scoring or rebounding in its game B ^a^^rB^ Terms Echo Sports Editor against Davidson Wednesday night in the to aid the Mocs' effort — he was ejected. Arena. Trailing 55-50 after Robb's ejection, the By Jennifer Laymon UTC forward Gary Robb didn't lead his Still, the 6-5 junior forward may have Mocs responded with a 15-5 run over the next four minutes and defeated the Wildcats, They call them power rankings. I'm 95-80 before a crowd of 5,217. beginning to think it's because the people "Gary Robb getting the two technical who compile them have so much power and, really fired the team up, " said UTC guard it often seems, so Utile sense. Chad Copeland. "It served as a wake up call Let's set the scene here. In last week's for us." rankings, the 17-6 Mocs were #73. They had Said Moccasin senior Tim Brooks, "The just lost to East Tennessee State University rest of the team really came together after he and had dropped only one place. So, last got kicked out It made us realize we had to weekend, the Moccasins hosted VMI and play together." Marshall, defeating the Keydets 93-70 and With the win UTC improved to 20-6 the super-annoyed Tyrone Phillips and the overall, 13-2 in Southern Conference play. Blundering Nerds 83-69. The Mocs, who have now won 20 or more (Here's the catch.) The power rankings games in lOof their 16 seasons in Division I, are out this week and guess what—the Mocs can clinch a tie for the league's regular season have dropped to #85. championship with a win over Western Now that's logical, don't you think? Carolina Saturday night in the Arena. Game That's what I thought. time is set for 7:30 p.m. Somehow I doubt that the Mocs are 20 Davidson fell to 10-12, 7-7 against teams worse than the University of Georgia. conference competition. The win was the They're something like 11-lOand not exactly Mocs' second over the Wildcats this season. a powerhouse. Of course, they do join several "The second time you play somebody it's other Southeastern Conference ranked above always closer," said UTC coach Mack the Mocs. At least the Bulldogs have an McCarthy. "We weren't getting any easy above-five hundred record. baskets, so it was a struggle." What about Manhattan (ranked #72) and With Davidson leading 51 -47, Brooks hit Niagara (ranked #73)? Both of them are a 3-point shot to bring UTC within one with above the Mocs. Somehow, I don't think 12:28 left Robb, who set a pick for Brooks they're that much better than the Mocs. Bring on the play, was pushed into his teammate by them into the Arena and I would be willing to Wildcat guard Chris Alpert, but no call was bet UTC could take care of either of them. made. Part of the problem could be some of the As the Wildcats brought the ball back Southern Conference competition. The down court Robb was called for a personal SoCon is ranked #23 out of 33 conferences foul and began arguing with the officials, by the power rankings. I have trouble drawing two technical fouls and an automatic believing that the Southland Conference ejection. (above the Mocs in the rankings) is more While Robb, UTC's second leading scorer powerful. The SoCon is even behind the Ivy at 15.4 points per game, wasn't around for League schools. Don't those men need to be the last 12 minutes, his replacement Bart studying or something? Redden took up the slack. The 6-5 senior The biggest concern is that when it comes scored all five of his points after Robb's time to invite teams to the NCAA and NIT ejection to help turn a five-pointUT C deficit tournaments, those rankings could work Senior Bart Redden came off the bench to score five points as UTC rallied past against the Mocs. Remember last season? Davidson, 95-80, Wednesday night at the Arena. Sherri Pals/Echo Photo Editor Please See MOCS, page C2 Despite a 23-7 record, the only March Madness UTC experienced was disgust Since, (and I'm being presumptuous Softball Team Set to Begin Inaugural Season here) the Mocs should win the conference By Alan Cooper Roundhouse and a few outside the finalcut s tournament at Winthrop College which will tournament, my suggestion is to just forget Echo Asst. Sports Editor were made down to 11. Three of these 11 feature North Carolina and Toledo, the the power rankings. They're only good for girls are also coached by Parris on the nation's fourth and 20th ranked teams. Eight starting arguments and causing trouble, UTC will open a new chapter in its sports volleyball court Two of which are Jamie of those 22 are against cross-town foe anyway. Wait until the tournaments. Let the history today when the women's softball Dillard and Shane Lambert, the third is the Chattanooga State. Mocs kick all of their butts and we'll all go to team travels to Statesboro, Ga., to take on the lone pitcher on the squad, April Miller. Next season the softball team will be a full the NCAA and laugh at the Niagara's and the Lady Eagles of Georgia Southern. Miller is from East Ridge and according varsity sport. Many of the other schools in the Georgia's of the world. Where will they be Dina Parris, who serves as UTC's to Parris is "one of the best in the state." Southern Conference are starting programs when the Mocs are at the "Big Dance?" volleyball coach, will have the task of Normally a softball team will have three or this year or next UTC chose softball because Mack, the Mocs and their fans do have coaching the first squad. Parris does not four pitcher rotation but the Mocs are a bit the school had to add anotiier women's sport something to be pleased about After all, they know what will happen next year with both lean in that department However, with a to retainit s NCAA Division I status. aren't permanently glued to the cellar like sports but is currently doing well with the shorter than average schedule and the games The team hopes to recruit heavily in the Prairie-View A&M. Of course, if you're help of graduate assistants on both teams. well spread out Parris is confident that Miller area because of the available talent They #300 in the nation, there isn't any where to go Practice for the team began on Jan. 11 will have the strength and stamina to pitch also hope to win half of their games, deemed but up and you're fans and sports writers with 20 girls trying out. After several weeks the entire season. a "realistic" goal by Parris and, if they are can 'tcomplain when you drop in the rankings. of practices in the gymnastics room of the The 22-game schedule does not include a lucky, receive a bid to the NCAA tournament C2 The University Echo I February 18,1993 Lady Mocs Move Back into First with Win Over Western Carolina Senior point guard J an Cameron hits key free throws in UTC's 69-65 win over the Lady Catamounts By Chuck Thigpen "Still, I'm proud of my bunch," Parrott The University Echo said. "They've learned something since last week — how to keep their composure. The UTC Lady Mocs overcame a strong "We handled the ball well and sank the second-half performance by Western free throws we had to in order to win the Carolina and defeated the Lady Catamounts, game," he continued. 69-65, Saturday at the Arena. The win lifted the Lady Mocs back into a Western Carolina took a 65-63 lead late in first-place tie with Furman with a mark of 7- the game but missed a chance to extend that 2 in conference play (10-10 overall). The advantage when Angela Rowe missed two Lady Mocs have four league games left in the free throws. UTC's Anita Overcast put back regular season, including a meeting with the a Tammy Dowdell jumper to tie the game Lady Paladins of Furman March 3 at and Jan Cameron hit four straight free throws Maclellan Gym. to give the Lady Mocs the win. The Lady Mocs were scheduled to play at Kim Brown led UTC with 16 points and Georgia State Wednesday night in Atlanta. 14 rebounds. Results of that game were unavailable at Dowdell and Cameron each added 14 press time. points, while Deidra Hinton finishedwit h 11 The Lady Mocs will travel to East points and 12 rebounds. Tennessee State and Appalachian State this Lori Lyons paced WCU with 21 points. weekend. Rowe added 15 to go along with 11 boards. Saturday's game will tip off at 3 p.m. "The game was ugly," said UTC coach while Sunday's is scheduled to begin at 2 Craig Parrott "I felt like there was a lid on the p.m. basket. The Lady Mocs will close out the season "You have to give credit to Western. with a three-game homestand featuring They've had a tough year, but they've Georgia Tech, Marshall and Furman. continued to play hard." The Southern Conference tournament is UTC shot 33 percent from the floor in the Senior point guard Jan Cameron defends in the Lady Mocs 69-65 win over the Lady set for March 12-14 in Johnson City, Tenn. game," he continued. Catamounts last Saturday at the Arena. Sherri Pals/Echo Photo Editor MOCS from page CI Freshmen Lead Moccasin Wrestlers over Keydets, 34-6 into a three-point lead. ByLeeWn«Vt "We have a good group of freshmen," Carr dropped a 9-4 decision to Stan Gress "In the first half I came in really fired up, The University Echo Manning said. "We've asked a lot from them, and McMillan was pinned by HartyAusel but drew two quick fouls and had to sit," and they have stood up to the test." 53 seconds into their dual. Redden said. "In the second half I tried to Afnr spending the last 14 days on the The senior Mocs also carried their share Barden continued his impressive season play as hard as I could and make a couple of road the UTC Mat Mocs returned home and of the load in the victory. Frank Mathews with an 11-6 decision over Erik Gustafson. husUe plays." defeated Southern Conference foe VMI, 34- (134) pinned the Keydets' Mark Nadig and Mathews and Harris also were successful in Fellow senior Daymond Woods also 6, Sunday at Maclellan Gym. UTC's Guy Harris (150) won by their duals. turned in a big performance, scoring 21 points "We've been on the road for almost two disqualification over Jeremy Ingram, who Mathews scored a major decision over to go along with a team high seven rebounds. weeks, so it was great to be home," said UTC was thrown out after throwing a punch. Brian Klene, 11-2, while Harris posted a 7-3 "Daymond and Bart really stepped up and coach Ralph Manning. "We've had some Other UTC wins came from Mike decision over Chris Edwards. played like men," McCarthy said. tight tough losses during that time, but I Newman(158), Ben Baumer (167) and Steve Baumer also won a major decision, Brooks led the Mocs with 21 points. The think we put everything together on Sunday." McMillan (heavyweight). Newman defeated downing Tom Carroll, 9-1, while Dennis 6-0 senior hit seven of 13 shots from the The Mocs won nine of 10 matches in the Frederic Barber, 2-1, while Baumer downed was victorious over Rich Murray, 7-3. floor, including four of six from three-point win. Mike Wilburn, 9-3. McMillan decisioned The Mocs will close out the regularseaso n range. Freshmen David Barden (118), Joel Raymond James, 5-4. Saturday against The Citadel in Maclellan Copeland added 18, seven from the free- Loudon (126), Chad Dennis (177) and Gerald Charley Branch, ranked 12th in the nation, Gym. throw line. Carr (190) recorded wins by decision for pinned Aaron Laflin for VMTs only win. The match was originally scheduled for 2 Janko Narat scored 24 points, while 7-0 UTC. Barden raised his conference-leading UTC's Sunday win came on the heels of p.m. but has been moved back to 7 p.m. so center Detlef Musch 20 for Davidson. Jason record to 21-6, while Dennis and Carr each a 22-17 defeat at Eastern Illinois last Friday, that the Tennessee State High School Zimmerman was the only other Wildcat to improved to 13-8. UTChadal7-131eadinthatmatchbefore Wrestling Tournament can be completed. finish in double figures,scorin g 15.

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Arena this Saturday night for the UTC- Western Carolina men's basketball game. Dickerson Talks with Western Extra Points The Chicken (formerly known as the San Top Sports Briefs of the Week Diego Chicken) has brought large crowds to About Head Coaching Position Chattanooga in the past at events such as By Roland Davidson Lookouts baseball games. The Chicken, By Lew Gilliland in 1989. Since his arrival Dickerson has also known as Ted Giannoulas, has traveled been responsible for the recruiting of former The University Echo Echo Sports Editor the world performing for Major and Minor all-conference performers Keith Nelson and League baseball stadiums, at NBA basketball UTC Associate Head Basketball Coach LeVert Threats and current Moccasin arenas and at other major college basketball Henry Dickerson was interviewed Tuesday standouts Tim Brooks, Gary Robb and Tee Spring Sports Festival games. Individual tickets for the game areon for the head coaching job at Western Jay Jackson. The Mocs have posted a record sale at the UTC Arena Box Office and the Carolina. of 56-31 in that period. To Be in Chattanooga University Center ticket office, but students The interview was conducted by WCU Dickerson down-played his role in Southern Conference Commissioner can get in free with a validated student I.D Athletic Director Larry Travis. The job UTC's recent success. Wright Waters announced Monday that opened up last week when current "This program was winning before I got Chattanooga has been officially selected to Catamount coach Greg Blatt announced his here," he said. "It's taken me, [UTC Head host the league's first ever spring sports Mocs Ranking Goes resignation. Blatt will continue his duties Coach] Mack [McCarthy] and the rest of festival. until the end of this season. the staff." Waters made the announcement at the Up and Also Down Dickerson said he was "flattered" by In his six seasons as an assistant at weekly meeting of the Chattanooga The latest USA Today/CNN coaches' poll WCU's interview request. Marshall the Thundering Herd recorded a Quarterback Club. The agreement between has the UTC Moccasins gaining two more "You have goals, but you don't know mark of 129-59 and made three appearances the Southern Conference and the Greater points from last week. The poll has the Mocs when you're going to meet those goals," in the NCAA tournament. Chattanooga Sports Committee calls for with 13 points, at 37th place compared to Dickerson said. "You turn 41 and you don't Dickerson said Travis would probably Chattanooga to host the festival in 1994-95, 43rd from a week ago. The Mocs are in front know if you're ever going to be a head interview four or five others and then invite with an option for 1996. of such teams as Wisconsin, UCLA, Missouri coach, them bam." two or three of them to the Cullowhee, N.C. The festival will bring the championships and Southern California. Headded that the interview went "well." campus for another interview. of men's and women's tennis, men's and The most recent power rankings have, "I think it was more of a feeling-out Travis is expected to name WCU's new women's track, softball and men's and however, dropped the Mocs to #85 out of process," he said. coach by the Southern Conference women's golf to Chattanooga. The 300 teams. One possible reason for the drop Dickerson came to UTC from Marshall tournament. championships will be held at different sites is the recent opponents and their low rankings around town. The tennis championships will The Mocs beat Virginia Military Institute be held at UTC and Warner Park, golf at last week rather handily, but VMI is only Tennis Teams Drop Opening Matches Council Fire and softball at Warner Park. No ranked 288th, therefore not exactly a By Mark Pankiw matches, and was close to winning the site has been officially announced for the contender. The University Echo matches she lost." track events, but Red Bank High School and Some teams the Mocs are in front of are The men also suffered a set-back in their GPS are the leading contenders. The surface Mississippi State and Tennessee The UTC women's tennis team wound firstaction of the season, losing at Samford, on Red Bank's track would have to be Georgetown is ranked only two spots ahead up a difficult road trip with a record of 0-4. 6-3. improved before the track events could be of UTC, at #82. The Lady Mocs opened the trip with an The match was played in rain and 40 held there, while the track at GPS is widely As for the Southern Conference itself, it 8-0 loss at Vanderbilt before falling at degree temperatures. considered to be one of the best in the placed 23rd out of 33 different conferences. Southeast. Memphis State, 7-2. "We would have never played under "These were a pair of tough tennis these conditions [if the match were played A dinner for all the conference's spring matches," said UTC coach Lori Massengill. at UTC]," said UTC coach Scott Webb. athletes will also be held during the festival. Mocs in Three Top 20 "We had some nervousness and opening "We would have taken the match indoors." The league's baseball championships will match jitters, but I was pleased with effort" Webb was pleased with his team's effort. eventually be a part of the festival, but may Team Categories The tough trip continued last weekend "We don't have much match not be included in the inaugural event. The men's basketball team now ranks in in Birmingham as the Lady Mocs fell to experience," he said. "Had a couple of Charleston, S.C. has a contract with the league the top 20 in three team categories. The UAB and Auburn-Montgomery. [individual] matches gone the other way, which may keep that sport's finals there until Mocs are 11th in the country in free-throw Massengill said the opening matches we could have won the match. 19%. percentage at 75.1 percent, 13th in average were probably the toughest the team would "This was a good way to prepare for the margin of victory (13.9 points per game) and play this season. conference chase. I was proud of theeffort" 18th in team offense (averaging 86.1 points She added that Siobhan Mustill, the Both the men and women will continue Lady Moc Soccer per game). team's number three player, turned in a their seasons with matches against Tournament Set solid effort in the matches. Jacksonville State Thursday. Did You Know...? "Siobhan is playing very well," Match time is set for 2 p.m. The Fourth Annual Lady Moc Indoor Massengill said. "She has won her last two Soccer Tournament will be held on Friday, Since January 1,1992 the Moccasins are Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 34-9, .791. The Mocs' 20 wins have been by 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tournament an average of 20.4 points per game. UTC's will take place in Maclellan Gymnasium. 86.1 scoring average is the best since 1978 Teams competing this year include when the Mocs became a Division I program. Tennessee, South Carolina, Clemson, Appalachian State, Tusculum and Maryville Dairy *Free Small College. Local teams to compete will be The Latest Line... Queen Bryan College, Covenant College and Lee The Mocs were 2-1 against the spread this College. Maryville College will be seeking past week, failing to cover only against ® Coke to repeat as champions, while the Lady Mocs Davidson. will try to improve upon their second place With only one game on tap this coming With the Purchase of Any Sandwich finish last year. week, the Moccasins are a 24 point favorite to beat the Catamounts of Western Carolina. *Must Present Student ID Chicken Coming to A Little Known Fact Hamburgers -- Single, Double, Triple Hot dogs, Onion Rings, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt When Brandon Bom leads the Mocs in the Arena Saturday scoring the team is 3-0. He has led the team THIS OFFER GOOD ALL SEMESTER WRCB-TV, Conoco, and Coca-Cola in scoring against Southern University, welcome the famous Chicken to the UTC Appalachian State and The Citadel.. 1002 McCallie Ave, 756-2834 The University Echo I February 18,1993 C5

Feb. 24 at noon in the Signal Mountain Room Religious Activities of die University Center. The moderator will The Christian Student Center serves lunch on be Dr. L. Robinson and the panelists will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at a cost James Hiestand,PatLindley,Renee Lorraine of $2 per person. We also have an informal and Nancy Hatch Woodward. Bible discussion on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Bulletin The Social Issues committee of SGA meets every Thursday at 8 p.m. in the SGA office in The Christian Student Center has a free sup­ the Student Activities area of the UC. We per and devotional on Tuesday nights start­ plan on covering such topics as the National ing at 6:30 p.m. For more information, stop Presidential Election, Race Relations, Envi­ by at 609 Houston St. or call us at 267-6337. Board ronmental Concerns and Women's Issues. If this agenda evokes strong feelings in you, Each Thursday evening a group of students please come to the meetings and make your gathers for dinner and a Bible study. The voice heard. meal is open to all students who wish to explore the Bible with the support of fellow Meacham Writers' Workshop will be March students. For more information, call the 4, 5, 6, 1993 at UTC. Readings are in the Wesley Center (266-3691). Compiled by Julia Clements and John Tapp Raccoon Mm. Room, workshops are in the Sequoyah and Ocoee Rooms. Please be alert The Presbyterian Student Fellowship meets for changes in scheduling. For more infor­ every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Smokey Park Highway, Asheville, N.C. All ter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through mation please contact Richard Jackson, En­ UNPLUGGEDIN. Enjoy the best in acoustic UT alumni and friends are welcomed! UTC Friday. glish Department, 755-4238. music with a message. PSF is located at 841 Southern Conference Basketball Tournament Oak St. Pregame Pep Rally! All female musicians come join the Women's The University Theatre is currendy prepar­ Musical Society! We meet Mondays at 4:30 ing its production of Wendy Kesselman's My Presbyterian Student Fellowship at 841 Oak The UTC Office of Alumni Affairs and the p.m. in the band room (Fine Arts Center 100). Sister in This House. The show will run St. meets every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for University of Tennessee National Alumni Any questions call 757-8411. February 12-14 and 18-20. The production group activity time. Association cordially invite you to the will be performed in the Dorothy Hackett Women's UTC Southern Conference Bas- POWER (People Organized for Women's Ward Theatre of the UTC Fine Arts Center. The Wesley Centermviteseveryoneforlunch ketballToumamentHalftimeReception.Fri- Empowerment and Respect), acampus femi­ Performances on Fridays and Saturdays be­ on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. day March 12 during the halftime of the Lady nist organization will meet every fust and gin at 8 p.m. and performances on Wednes­ Lunches are $2 for students and $2.25 for Mocs' Game at Freedom Hall, Liberty Bou­ third Friday at 1 p.m. in the Sequoyah Room day, Thursday and Sunday begin at 7 p.m. faculty. levard, Johnson City, Tennessee, Downstairs of the University Center. The organizational Tickets are $5 for students and senior citi­ Cafeteria. Complementary hors d'oeuvres meeting for spring semester will be Friday, zens and $6 regular admission. Advance res­ Great tasting lunches every Tuesday from and soft drinks will be served. For further Feb. 5. Bring your ideas for discussions and ervations may be made by calling the Fine 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. The cost is $1.50 at the information contact the UTC Alumni Office projects. Everyone welcome! Arts Center Box Office at 7554269. Presbyterian Student Fellowship at 841 Oak at755-4785. SL In on Campus? The Gay and Lesbian Student Applications are being received by the UTC rumpus Organizations Union will sponsor a panel discussion on Scholarships Commiuee for the Chapin-Tho- The BSU welcomes you!! Enjoy meals on campus life Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 8:15 p.m. mas Law Scholarship for the University of Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. -12:30 in the Signal Mountain Room of the Univer­ Cincinnati College of Law. Furthei informa­ p.m. with special programs on Wednesdays. For students interested in joining the Student sity Center. Everyone is invited. Call 266- tion may be obtained by calling the English Families meet throughout the week. Exciting Orientation Board, applications are being 7613 for more information. Dept. of UTC at 755-4238. activities all semester. For more information, accepted. Applications are available in the call 266-5122 or just come on by!! Baptist Advisement Office, 258 Hooper Hall or from Anyone interested in CLIMBING or learn­ ACE is sponsoring a Spring Break Trip to Student Union, 540 Vine StreeL Student Orientation Board members. ing to climb, please contact the UTC CLIMB- Panama City Beach March 13-20. The cost is ING CLUB in care of Sean Hunt at 266- $169 for 8 days and 7 nights at Holiday Inn Attention all musicians! The Fellowship of On Feb. 19 Beta Beta Beta, the Biology 0653. with 4 people per room. Please contact Paula Christian Musicians is now meeting on Mon­ Honor Society, will sponsor speaker Dr. Bill Danskin for details, 755-4455. day nights at 8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Stu­ Hayes who will speak about "The Fatal Bite: SAGA, the sociology, anthropology, geog­ dent Center. For more information call 757- How Snakes Use Their Venom." The talk raphy association is sponsoring a sympo­ 8411. will be held in the Raccoon Mm. Room of the sium on Women's Issues. The Symposium Local Activities University Center at noon. will be held Feb. 23, 1993 in the Lookout Moccasin Christian Fellowship meets every Mm. Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refresh­ On Feb. 25, at Parkway Billards, #1 ranked Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Signal Mountain SUPPORT LIBERTY! Anyone interested in ments will be provided. All students and Buddy Hall vs. #2 ranked Johnny Archer in Room. For more information call Greg Jobe joining the Campus Libertarian Club call faculty are invited to auend. a $2,000 winner take all challenge match in at 622-2735. Ray at 339-3792 or Barry at 820-0577. conjunction with the Choo-Choo Classic 9- Sequoya Review submissions deadline Feb. BallOpen (Feb. 26 - 28). Admission is $5, $3 There is no evidence that Jesus Christ rose The Rotaract Club meets every other Friday 19. Accepting art, photography, poetry and with student I.D. For more information call from the dead. Myth #8. Moccasin Christian at noon in the Foundation Room, upstairs in fiction. For questions call Ted Howard, 825- Parkway Billiards at 265-POOL. Fellowship Book Table—University Center the University Center. All students are wel­ 1137. lobby 11 a.m. -1 p.m. every Wednesday. come. If your organization would

At the Catholic Student Center, 514 Palmetto International Student Organization meets in Campus Activities like to see its event in the St., Mass will be celebrated on Ash Wednes­ the Hiwassee Room every Friday at 3 p.m. Bulletin Board, please day, Feb. 24 at noon followed by a light Everyone is invited to attend. Attention! Want to pay back a professor? lunch. There will also be a Liturgy of the Give the faculty what they deserve courtesy submit it in the University Word and distribution of ashes at 3 p.m. For The UTC Pre-Law Club meets every second of SGA! Outstanding Professor Award nomi­ Echo mail box in the more information, please call 267-3064. Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. See this spot nations are now being taken. You can pick up for location and speakers. nomination forms at the information desk in University Center at least the University Center. Deadline for forms is Sports a week in advance. Sub­ SAVE, Students Against Violating the Earth, Monday, March 1 at 5 p.m. If you need any meets every Thursday in Holt 204 at 3 p. m. further information call 755-4534. missions should be 50 UTC RALLY Saturday, March 6,1993,3:30 The Foreign Student Advisor is open for words or less. p.m. -4:30 p.m. attheRamadalnn West 435 business in room 116 of die University Cen­ An Abortion Forum will be held Wednesday C6 The University Echo I February 18,1993 Parting Shots ...

What's up in the University Center this week? Above, Wayne Gilbreath has his body fat percentage checked. Left, a student takes advantage of the quiet atmosphere upstairs in the UC. Below left, students gather in the UC lobby. Below, the UTC Engineering department hosted "UTC Engineering Day" in the Tennessee room. Sherri Pals/Echo Photo Editor

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