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BY R VI HI I SAULS travel and delay purchasing STAFF RBPORTFR equipment. The list of possible cuts includes reducing the number of The $100 million stimulus plan personal computers and printers for higher education in Tennessee on campus, promoting energy will bring short-term relief to UTC's efficiency and reducing the number current budget cuts. Chancellor of commencements. Roger Brown said. Brown said low-producing majors The package could bring as much are still under evaluation, but majors as $10 million to UTC and will be will not be cut solely based on their used to mitigate the current budget low-producing status. "There could cuts and allow the administration be good reasons majors are low- more time to plan for long-term producing," Brown said, "but we cuts. The stimulus package will also need to be able to provide those reduce the tuition increase proposed reasons." for next year. In an open meeting with Hannah Gracy, a Ringgold. Ga., students Tuesday, Brown said the sophomore, said, "I am worried that proposed tuition increase has been funding for foreign languages will go lowered from 9 percent to 5 percent down and that my minor in French since the stimulus was passed. might suffer for it." Brown said the stimulus money Brown said there are no current will help UTC prepare for long-term plans to cut graduate programs. "We cuts but will not replace the deep cuts have never aspired to be another that are already being anticipated. Photo by Brittany Shaw UTK, and our slate of graduate "We plan to move forward with the Breaking the bank: The hiring freeze, possibility of cut majors and looming tuition increase are forcing the programs is vital to the economic permanent budget cuts identified for administration to make difficult choices to balance the books after state-mandated budget cuts. development and educational needs this upcoming year," Brown said. on a temporary basis or to fund other senior, said, "I think it will be just a this position again." of our region," he said. "Then we may use the stimulus short-term or one-time priorities." temporary relief, but I think it will In addition to the hiring freeze, Brown cautioned that the budget dollars to restore some of those cuts Charlie Campbell, a Jasper, Tenn., help UTC enough so we won't be in departments are required to minimize drama is not yet over. Administrators combat challenges of landlocked expansion BY ERICA TVOGU property was acquired, the Delta Phi house at the comer NEWS EDITOR university put in a new track of Vine and Douglas streets and field space and three to be used as an international As an urban university, soccer fields, funded in part studies house. UTC is also landlocked by not only a by the student activity fee and looking to join with Erlanger downtown city but a river part by a donor. Brown said. to build a new facility for as well, growth is difficult, Brown said 11 acres has student use, Brown said. according to Richard Brown, been acquired from Norfolk Further, with the recent vice chancellor for finance Southern with plans for future and increasing occurrences and operations growth. of students being hit by The university has recently According to Brown, vehicles, the university is identified a source of land that buying property and building working to address the issue may be available for parking, has always been controversial. of student safety in crossing and the need for a multi­ but without it. a university streets. Brown said. Raised purpose classroom building cannot grow. "You don't want crosswalks have been built has also been discussed. to sit m the dormitory all day,'' on Fifth Street, traffic signals Brown said. Brown said. "The university are being placed where "In the future we will have- builds to retain students." appropriate and signs have to think smarter about building Brown said he considers been posted to better define with taller buildings, parking several priorities above others pedestrian walkways. decks, et cetra," Brown said. when trying to locate property "We have got to do a better Brown said Bryan Funeral for UTC: Student housing, job on telling drivers how to Home on McCallie Avenue parking, academic buildings drive on these streets." Brown has also been acquired and putting back green space. said. liter five years of planning, A broad goal in land Brown said in planning and the idea of building a acquisition is to make sure for the growth he makes multilevel parking deck has the university is a good sure to listen to all parties been mentioned tor the space. community member. Brown in the community, from the Photo by Megan Hudson He said the university also said. MLK neighborhood district Walk this way: Kyle Farmer. Nick Zumbrun and Jacob Walling, all Chattanooga juniors, use attempts to replace green According to Brown, future to student groups. "A good the crosswalk by Fletcher Hall. The high incidence of pedestrian accidents on and around space whenever they build. plans for UTC growth include planner is a good listener." campus this year has propelled university efforts to improve crosswalk visibility. When the Engel stadium trying to acquire the Alpha Brown said. Students with disabilities plan summer trip abroad

BY CAROLINA EVANS the United States for students Jones' sister April, also a STAFF REPORTER with disabilities. Chattanooga senior who will "We want to see what participate in the trip abroad, **l ^ Jf m9m mm%. The Office for Students they're doing differently than said: "I've traveled before and with Disabilities is sending what we are doing, so we can I love to travel. I want to learn 33 people, 29 of which are make some changes," Rigler about the different cultures and students with disabilities, said. how they deal with different HF W AW \m\ \m\ overseas in a trip that is the first Amanda Jones, a types of disabilities. It will be | \ ifl RijEl*^»J mtm\ •HlSSfBk_±. Am\ m\ of its kind for the university. Chattanooga senior who will a new experience." Michelle Rigler, director travel with the group, said: According to Rigler. the trip of the Office for Students with "Basically we are going to be will cost $4,000 per student, Disabilities, said the research assessing the culture to see so measures have been taken trip to Australia, New Zealand, how people with disabilities to raise the money. Hawaii and Fiji will take place are treated in different "We did get a little from June 10 to June 23. countries. money through the Accessive J "It's kind of a scary thing "We are going to see if Diversity Committee, to for students with disabilities they fit in, are they treated like ensure multiculturalism," she to travel overseas," Rigler everybody else, are they under said. ^•pk said. the same priority as those Students are also planning The students will without disabilities." a yard sale for April 25 to be researching global Jones said she is looking raise funds. The sale will take accessibility in conjunction forward to the trip. place in the Hurricane Creek with an education class, in "I've never been to any subdivision in Fast Brainerd. Photo by Bnttany Shaw order to compare what access of the places before," she For more information, Priced to sell: Jean-Marie Lawrence, a Chattanooga senior, Bryan Barkley, a Houston, Tenn., is like in other parts of the said, "so this trip should be contact the Office for Students freshman and Leslie Harms, services coordinator for the Office for Students with Disabilities world to what access is like in interesting." with Disabilities at 425-4006. sort and price items for a yard sale April 25 to fund their overseas research trip this summer. www.utcecho.com Thursday. April 16, 2009 Volume 104, Issue 1 2 news Contact news editor Erica Tuggle at [email protected]

The Campus Crime Log Older students integral to campus Compiled by Chelsea Crouse BY CAROLINA EVANS admission fee. students are a positive impact STAFF RBPORTBR Chuck Cantrell, assistant on the campus. The campus crime log the hospital in his vehicle. April 13, 2009 vice chancellor for university "The audit students bring is a weekly feature of the 09-0595 An officer 09-0609 Officers Although the typical relations, said. "I think it a tremendous amount of life University Kcho and is responded to a miscellaneous responded to an aggravated college-goer is described as a is important for students to experience to enrich a class," compiled from UTC Police call at 700 Hast 5th St. An robbery at 541 Vine St. The twenty something, a different participate in discussions Daniel said. reports to keep students anonymous female informed victims were a male and kind of student demographic with individuals who are at "I have a number of aware of incidents on the officer that she had been female student. The male also exists on campus. different stages in their lives professors who come in and campus. Reports are listed parked behind the UC Center. victim advised police that "UTC has a mission to and careers." say that they would like to have in chronological order. When she was attempting to he had been arguing with deliver life-long learning to Susan Mansfield, an 88- some of the older students in leave, three females pulled another female student about our students," Chancellor year-old audit student, said. their class," she said. April 8, 2009 in behind her and tried to a cell phone she had given Roger Brown said, "and we "There just came a lime in my Craig Laing, associate 09-0585 Police responded intimidate her. They pulled him. The male victim said welcome our audit students life when 1 was free to use that professor of geography, said who are aged 60 and over." to a theft from a vehicle call up close behind her vehicle the female student said. "I information, so I signed up." he has had several older audit at the lot II at 700 Vine and would get closer each didn't give you the phone According to the UTC "By being able to go to students in his class: Street. Upon arrival, police time she attempted to back and I want it back. I am undergraduate catalog, if a school and study," Mansfield "In geography classes, person is 60 or older and a said, "I can still achieve my spoke with a female student up. The driver of the car and going to get that phone back older audit students are a real Tennessee resident, then they thoughts and desires." benefit," Laing said. who said her 2001 Mitsubishi passengers were identified. one way or another!" He may take classes as an auditor Margaret Daniel, director Eclipse was broken into. said the female student had a for free, paying only the of adult services', said audit See AUDIT page 3 The unknown suspect broke April 12, 2009 stolen cell phone that she was out the driver's side window 09-0599 An office. using. The male victim said to gain entry. The suspect responded to a noise the female student wanted Fall parking increases investigated took $200 worth of CD's complaint resulting in a a relationship with him and Bv Joiv MITCHELL parking decals. Pulliam said students need and a Vera Bradley purse. liquor law violation at SI8 alter finding out he was STAFF RBPORTBR "What we prefer to do to have realistic expectations The estimated value of the University St. On arrival, dating the female victim, the on increases is to do small when it comes to parking broken window is $150. a security officer said he female student got upset and Although every department incremental increases rather decal costs. heard what appeared to be went to the female victim's on campus is feeling the pain than wait so many years and "Ride the city service with April 9, 2009 residents of an apartment room. The female victim of budget strains, UTC's then do a big one," Pulliam your UTC ID free," Pulliam parking services is considering said. 09-0589 An • officer playing a drinking game. said someone knocked on said. "That's one of the things the needs of students by not we put in place to try to responded to an accidental While investigating the noise her door and when she Parking services is one of raising decal rates this fall. the lew departments that is encourage students, faculty injury in lot 10 at 701 Vine complaint, a Guinness beer opened it three males and " We did have a rate increase sell sufficient because it does and staff as well that maybe St. The officer found the bottle cap was found. Police two females came into the scheduled this fall, but we not receive money from the you don't need to bring a car female victim in a vehicle looked in the refrigerator and room. The male victim said backed off of it because of the university for operating costs. to campus." belonging to a friend. The found Iwo bottles of liquor. one of the males came to him uncertainty about the tuition The revenues generated Pulliam said building new victim told the officer she No other prohibited items and told him to. "give her the increase and the housing from parking decals, fine parking garages would increase was in class and started were located and the two phone" as he pointed a black increase," Cindee Pulliam. revenue and event revenue are parking decal rates, but said having severe pain in her bottles found were poured handgun at him. The male director of Auxiliary Services used to pay for all expenses she hopes the university back. She also informed the out in the kitchen sink. The victim then gave the phone and Property Management incurred. Pulliam said. acquisition of Bryan Funeral officer that she barely made bottles of liquor were said to to the suspect after taking said. "Parking decals are too Home on McCallie Avenue it back to her car to call for have belonged to an absent out the SIM card. One of the "We know the cost are high." Quiney Jones, a will add a general parking lot help. The dispatcher called roommate. All persons officers and two Chattanooga rising for the students so we try Memphis freshman, said, for students by this fall. for an ambulance and a medic present were told they Bravo team units went to the to keep it as low as possible," "$200 for a parking decal is The university is finalizing arrived on the scene. The would be referred to Student female student's room but Pulliam said. too much." plans for the area surrounding development, including the did not locate her. No one victim refused transportation According to Pulliam, the Jones said, he does not Engle Stadium, but the parking absent roommate. was injured in this incident. to the hospital by the medic, rate increase scheduled was have a car at UTC because of lot is a general lot that students but her brother took her to around $3 for the general parking costs. can utilize Pulliam said. ROOMS FOR RENT PIZZA Completely furnished. Includes Internet, Cable, Water and Electric

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BY CAROLINA EVANS "In addition to 60 hours, students another area where the university has STAFF REPORTER must be current residents of those excess capacity. counties, have a 2.0 GPA, and be in good Becky Ferrell, a Dublin, GA graduate Despite budget cuts being made all academic standing," Freeman said. student said she thinks the regional in­ over UTC, rumors of the regional in­ Cantrell said qualifying students pay state tuition program is beneficial. state tuition program being cut back are the in-state tuition plus 25 percent of "Chattanooga is so close to the border false. the out-of-state tuition, making the total of Georgia and Alabama that those "There's a lot of budget rumors that amount a 75 percent discount on out-of- students should get a break," she said. if people would take the time to read state tuition. "[The regional in-state tuition the info and listen, then they would get "We are a metropolitan campus program] is great because those people the right info," Chuck Cantrell, assistant serving clientele of the region and it work and shop in Chattanooga, so a lot vice chancellor for university relations, seems terribly unfair that someone who of tax dollar! are coming to Tennessee," said. "We are actually looking to expand lives literally five miles away [in another Freeman said. "It also sends a message the regional in-state tuition program." state] might not be able to afford to come that UTC is a leader in this program." According to information given by here because of the tuition difference," "We love the program," Cantrell said. Yancy Freeman, directorof undergraduate Cantrell said. "It is doing very well for us, and it has admissions, the regional in-state tuition "Enrollment is shifting back up helped us to serve a student population program applies to students who live in because of the regional in-state tuition that we think is very important." Catoosa, Dade, Fannin. Murrary, Walker program," Freeman said. "So far this Students who qualify to receive a Photo by Casey Green and Whitfield counties in Georgia; and year we've gained $300,000 from the discount with the regional in-state tuition Toxic: Nancy Bell speaks about the recent TVA coal ash in Jackson County, Alabama who have program." program can complete an application spill in Kingston, Tenn., at a lecture hosted by The Society of completed 60 hours at UTC or another Freeman said they want to expand and submit it to the undergraduate Physics Students, April 9 in the EMCS. university. to the graduate level, because that is admissions office.

Audit Continued from page 2 "They have traveled more and can relate to audit students." many of the places that I talk about compared "I admire students so much and appreciate to a young student who has not traveled nearly what they are striving to do," Mansfield said, as much." "I enjoy conversing with them and I enjoy Lester Lynn Ourth, professor of comparing myself fo them when I was at their psychology, said he also has had experience ages." with dozens of audit students. "Miss Susan is a long-time friend of this "They have good attendance and are campus and she is a great example of what usually belter than the typical student," he older students can bring to class discussions," said. "We say that a college education is for Cantrell said. "When she discusses American all people." life during World War II or during the Civil "The audit program brings a unique Rights era, she is not talking from what she perspective to our campus." Cantrell said. learned in a book," he said. "She's telling her "They have a lot of life experience to bring life story and that can be a powerful learning to conversations and 1 think our students can experience for everyone." learn a lot from their insights." Mansfield said the audit program is Ourth said he believes audit students are wonderful and she is grateful for the a model for current students. "A number of opportunity. "I have thoroughly enjoyed students approach (the senior students]." going to class and learning," she said. "I feel Ourth said. "The students learn a lot about I have learned very much, which only makes work and decision making from the senior me want to learn more." Puzzle by Frank A. Longo "ET TOO!" Photo by Kathenne Smalley ACROSS 39 Popular 99 Bible book 3 lis a long 43 Din Devil 83 Typesetting Crying Wolf: Erica Childress, a Jackson, Tenn., junior walks past a fire alarm pull in UTC 1 Lacks being cookie after Jonah story product widths Place Decosimo Apartments. False alarms have caused late-night evacuations for students. 5 Mounted on 40 Halt 100 Fit lobe 4 Politico Lott 44 Comics' Kett 84 Small child 9 Alluring 41 Sport tried 5 Gram beard 45 Not Rep. or 86 Doe or sow quality: Var. involving a 101"... — it just 6 Itty-bitty bit Dem. 87 Peppery 15 Single- frying pan? me?" 7 Pull ahead 46 Env. 90 Contact False alarms create unease named 47 More 102 Wall of contents sport? supermodel spacious cupboard in 8 Israel's 47 — elbows 92 Comics, Bv LAIRKN BKAR the bathroom and sets off the smoke detector. 19 Having a 49 -d' a Stowe Shimon with e.g. STAFF RRPORTKR Cigar and marijuana smoke, curling irons, Irequency (headwaiter) novel? 9 Mutt's sound 48 Stewpot 93 River duck over 1,600 50 Kind of M.D. 107 College 10 Leeds lav 51 Less feral 94 Cross the bug bombs and water heaters have also been kilohertz 51 Veil netting sports org. 11 Bygone 53 Despondent mind of Usually firefighters respond to an emergency reported to have caused smoke detectors to 21 Sharp Italian 52 Easy gallops 111 Erwm of Pacer mfr. 55 Some Plain 95 Moms call expecting to tind a disaster, but this is rarely activate local and general alarms. Gladden cheese 54 Sketches "Our Town" 12 Get by People 96 Ltd. cousin 22 Wander one's quilt? 112 "Gone With 13 Last non- 56 She served 97 Ray's home the case when the call comes from UTC Place. said. about 61 2001 Sean the Wind- A.D. year in WWII 98 Previous to l.isaGladden.of safety and risk management, In addition. UTC Place has had 300 local 23 Dwell Penn drama plantation 14 Helicopter 57 Cinch — 100 Brainpower said during the 20OX-20O9 school year that •linns,Gladden said A local alarm occurs when beneath 63 Sir's partner 113 Wallet bill blade (garbage 103 Hawks firefighters have responded to evacuation tire a smoke detector goes off in one apartment. Apollo? 64 Crafty 114 Demi of 15 Period bag brand) claw 25". for - 65 "Mazel -!" Hollywood 16 Hawaiian 58 Film director 104 Address the alarms 30 times at UTC Place, mostly because A general alarm, or evacuation alarm, occurs know'' 67 What a 115 Bring home island Stanley crowd ni cooking incidents and shower steam. when a sprinkler head or pull station is activated, 26 "Well.-you speeding 117 Breed with 17 Cat breed 59 Plato's H 105 Jeering cry Tiffany McKelvy. resident assistant in the a smoke detector is set off in a hallway or if two clever!" pooch gets? droopy ears 18 One giving 60 Pekoe, eg 106 Being 27 Part of 71 Lamb cry and a big off 62 Tropical utilized Stophel apartments at UTC Place, or the 3000 local alarms are going off near each other. AARP: 72 Rollerbladed muzzle? 20 "Tsk!" eel 107GI's"Uh-uh!" building, said when a bathroom fan stops Ihe Stophel apartments are responsible for Abbr 76 Regrets 123 Liturgical bit 24 From — Z 65 Mao — 108 —Rica working, the shower steam easily gets outside 11 of the general alarms, and McKelvy said this 28 Deep black, greatly 124 Ontario city 29 Aclor Cage -tung 109 Locations is because the building is larger in verse 77 Long sword 125 Selfless aid 32 Candy 66 Go-aheads 110 Big name in 30 Giants 81 Avoid getting offerer disks 68 Stomach insurance than the other UTC Place slugger the ax? 126 Like snails 33 Response: 69 Slangy 114 Taint Answers for April 9 establishments, 85 A bit flushed 127 Built a home Abbr. sleuth 116 NYC part Met R E 1.1 A T C H 0 A F S A R E A T Gladden said students 31 Defrost 88 Poet James out on a 34 Cambodia's 70 Pothole fill 118 Hood's • 32 Two displays Whitcomb — limb Lon — 73 Of the pistol A T 1 S S u E A B E E S A 1 L E D T O often activate the 89 Unruly hair 35 Exist 119 She may get sprinklers Residents hang In the 128 Big heads ankle J A c K O L A •1 T E R N 1 N s R E R 3 Sherlock 91 Reverberate 129 Tabula — 36 Hair holder 74 Nickname sheared u A i A R 1 II I R A F F 1 c 1 decor from the sprinklers, Holmes again 37 Concrete 75 PC brand 120 Incensed _• C 0 N and if the decorations are Entomology 92 Matthew or DOWN 38 Composer 78 Authorize 121 Med 1 1 T O • T 1 1 1 s 1 Museum? Simon Peter 1 Imam's Ned 79 Conceptions insurance M 0 N A R C H B U I 1 L H f L 1 E s| accidentally tugged on. it 38 — tab 95 Arrive at a faith 41 SUV maker 80 River in group will knock the sprinkler A L 1 C • E M 1 r E Y A|M E 1 R (drank on store after it 2 Talia of 42 Flat-fixing Germany 122 Four-year s head off. Also, there are credit) has closed'' "Rocky" org 82 "— -haw!" degs. s L X T E | T I | R L M | A E 1 1 sprinklers in the trash O L D E N G AT E B R i D G E 1 2 3 6 7 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 1 chutes that may be knocked 4 • 8 9 " 15 p A L O M 1 N A L| 1 O B E R S • 1 1 oft if hit by enough force, 19 22 A H E W AN G E R 1 N 1 R E E H • she said. S E A L A II O L| |O G RE S S E S 23 124 25 1 1 Firelighters. police, ! C 0 N S r R U C T 1 0 N S 1 G 1 a resident assistant and 26 •27 •28 29 1 H30 A L A N O E A Y E • 1 1 1 1 the resident director are A DISHS R A | 1 Q A S E L 31 •32 33 34 35 36 37 c • required to respond during R i 5 0 N E R S J u M (> S U 1 T S 1? a general fire alarm, while •38 •39 •40 N 1 n R L 1 U | "1 1 Ell 1 the residents must evacuate H O H i r 0 S C H 1 P L O A P 41 42 43 44 45 46 •47 48 • • the building. O R A T 0 R 1 O O R A N G 1 1 H 1 N G S (i hidden said most 49 • 50 51 A I E R E R S D O N O R 1 O 1 O U s c residents are cooperative S H 1 1 T|| S T S S N E E R A T 52 53 1 «54 55 56 57 58 59 60 • with the frequent fire alarms. •61 62 1 63 •64 CORK MERCHANDISE However, some 65 66 68 •69 70 • 71 students have become lax • is in need of a because of their regularity. 72 73 74 75 1 B76 • 77 78 79 80 BOOKKEEPER or PAYROLL/ PAY RECEIVER "My fear is one day it 81 82 83 84 1 pj85 86 87 will be the real thing, and someone isn't going to get •88 •89 90 | out in time," she said. 9 Attractive salary plus benefits and requires a ' 92 93 94 96 97 98 minimal time commitment. In the event of a local I ' alarm, a resident assistant 99 • 100 • 101 and campus police have to Requirements: Computer literacy. NO age report lo the alarm site. 102 103 104 105 106 • 107 108 109 110 discrimination, must be efficient and dedicated. "We don't want to call 111 • 112 • 113 • 114 ihe firefightersou t because For more info, contact the Recruitment Department at: someone doesn't know 115 116 118 119 120 121 122 u. [email protected] how to cook." Gladden 123 124 125 said. * • Main office: (423) 425-4298 Advertising office: (423) 425-8101 Fax: (423) 425-8100 [email protected] www.ufcecho.com Thursday, April 16, 2009 Volume 104, Issue I 4 opinions Contact managing editor Paige Gabriel at [email protected] Athletics, academics vie for dollars EDITORIAL To make matters worse thousands UTC, on the other hand, reported only of students have had to endure decades $710,966 in revenue for the 2008-2009 From an outsider's perspective UTC of bad football teams that have ended season, which leaves the university more CAMPUS would seem to be like any other ordinary up costing the university huge sums of than $2 million in the red. college. Students scatter across campus money. It goes without saying that UTC is in to their next classes as fast as their legs This year's team was no different no way, shape or form able to compete will carry them. Faculty members work from the ones in the past. According to financially with the likes of Ohio State COMMENTS tirelessly to get papers and exams graded the budget documents provided by the or Georgia. Nonetheless, an athletic before midterm grades are due. Life university, the amount of money it costs program should support itself. Faculty at UTC seems normal until you learn to keep the football team afloat for this senate president Pedro Campa feels the about the war going on between faculty year was in the range of $2.8 million. same way. In a recent article written by What is your best memory members and the athletic department. And what did the football team and its Joan Garrett of The Chattanooga Times of the 2008-200? school The conflict between these two groups coaches give in return.' How about one Free Press, professor Campa explained is over budget money and how that win and 11 losses'.' his stance on the issue and why he is money is to be spent at UTC. The faculty For those of you who are not familiar opposed to big spending by the athletic members want the majority of the funds with college athletics, $2.8 million is a program while the university barely to be spent on things pertaining mainly very small number compared to the top passes on the scraps. "Going out to the to academic's, while representatives from spenders in the country. Ohio State, for The faculty senate president said he crosswalk by Fletcher Hall the athletic department want the best for example, incurred expenses of $25.7 and his colleagues agree on one thing: and writing and creating Mocs athletics. million in 2005, but brought in $51.8 academics shouldn't suffer while athletics music." For several years now the battle has million in revenue for its football team is given more and more money. He also raged, but this year it has gained strength alone. The University of Georgia ranked posed the questions, "What is a university — Michael Guinn, because of poor economic conditions. in the middle of the pack of the top for?" and "What is the main function of Elizabethton, Tenn., Both sides are determined to get their spenders in college football for 2005. the university?" freshman way, and the gloves arc coming off in a Georgia spent $12.5 million on football, Editors Note: To view an extended version hurry. but their revenue was $50.9 million. of this editorial please visit echo

—Lindsey Large, Riverbend draws local, big-name artists Cookeville, Tenn., COMMENTARY The Riverbend team known as. the New additions to this ve.irs testival sophomore BY ERICA TI GGI I Friends of the Festival began planning for will include singer/songwriter forums NEWS I-I>ITOR this years line up last August right after at the Tennessee Valley Stage where the (he previous Riverbend festival ended. artists will interact with festival goers Every summer downtown Chattanooga Susan Baker, director of public about their music. "Going to Nashville for is transformed into an outdoor concert relations at Friends of the Festival, said Al the Unum stage on closing night White Castle and a Justin extravaganza for nine nights for the this year the considerations for picking a Riverdance like act called Barrage. Nozuka concert. And also, music festival known as Riverbend. the acts were driven by the budget, the comprised of Irish dancers and musicians, J-Roc." Students have scoffed at previous touring schedule of artists and if the will perform. attempts tor Riverbend to provide artists were routed in this area of their In the "Music of Cole" musicians from — Ben Lethco, Sevierville, entertainment students can relate to tour. the Appalachia will perform and bring an Tenn., senior Past notable attempts include Kid Attendance al the Riverbend festival is art exhibit with them. The standard street Rock, American idol winner Chris 85 percent local. Baker said the exciting performers of the festival will return Daughtry and Everclear, pan of this year's festival for her was the along with their visits to assisted living Once can wonder if the planners new up-and-coming artist Jake Owen who facilities in an outreach program. of Riverbend have been purposefully was booked before he gained notoriety. The eat and greet with the artist clueless or they reallv do not know what One thing that can not be said about program will continue as well. One of the college kids want to hear this lineup is a lack of variety. The appeal best things about Riverbend is the true "I had never [gone] to a Yet this year for whatever reason the for me for the Riverbend festival is the local feel of the festival. Fifty percent of hockey game, and this Riverbend line-up has announced gem diversity all jam-packed into one night the lineup for the festival is local acts, and year my roommates and I after gem of bands lhat I am personally and how vastly different the next night of this year the Soddy Daisy High School went to five hocky games very excited about. The nineties favorite the festival will he. marching band, whom has been invited in Nashville." Train will appear along with. Ihe Wallers, Joe "Dixie" Fuller, who selects and to the Rose bowl tins year, will officially the B52's. the Commadores. I hree Dog books the lineup lot the Riverbend festival open up Riverbend, — Kevin Patel, Night, Steven Curtis Chapman, Little said this year's budget was shortened Pins for the festival that allow ace ess Manchester, Richard. Willie Nelson. Montgomery but is very glad that the pin price for the to every night and all entertainment go on Tenn., sophomore Gentry and Adrian Belew, who has festival did not increase. "We did our job sale April 27 at Mapco Marts for $28 and played with King Crimson. Nine Inch in finding unique things for the festival at online. At the gate they are $37. I will Nails, Peter Gabriel and David Bowie. S good price," Fuller said most certainly be there.

UNIVERSITY ECHO STAFF "My macho roommate BRITTANY L. SHAW KAYLA MARTIN KATE BISSINOER ALEXA BRAMBLETT broke down the door in EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FEATURES EDITOR ASSISTANT FEATURES ADVERTISING our apartment because EDITOR MANAGER SP4. he has a bad taste in PAIGE GABRIEL JEREMY ACREE music" MANAGING SPORTS EDITOR BETH WARREN REBEKAH BROMLEY •r EDITOR COPY EDITOR FACULTY ADVISOR —Trent Whicker, Harriman, KATHERINE SMALLEY Tenn., sophomore ERICA TUGGLE STAFF DEVELOPMENT DANNY BUTLER NEWS DESK NEWS EDITOR DIRECTOR DISTRIBUTION 425-4298 The Echo is produced by UTC students and is distributed free to the campus community on Thursdays during the fall and spring semesters, except during holidays and examination periods. The opinions expressed in The Echo are those of the — Compiled by Casey Green individual writers and do not reflect the opinions of the personnel at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Main office: (423) 425-4298 Advertising office: (423) 425-8101 Fax: (423) 425-8100 [email protected] www.utcecho.com Thursday, April 16, 2009 Volume 104, Issue I Local politics trump national Sports fans catch EDITORIAL triple play of events The world watched as the excitement and hype ol COMMKNTAKY women's basketball team was the the 2008 presidential campaigns culminated in national BY JEREMY ACREE real highlight. Ihey one-upped elections last fall. SPORT'S EDITOR UNC by completing the 2008-09 America's young people eagerly took part in the season 39-0, with every single action, as l-'acebook groups garnered support for one or We have just witnessed the one of those 39 wins coming by the other candidate and political clubs and organizations greatest week in sports. It may not more than ten points. The Huskies on campus facilitated new voter registrations and change have come with all the hype of a dispatched Louisville for the of address forms for over 1,200 students. Super Bowl or the hoopla of a BCS anticlimactic finale. Many of us gradually lost interest in happenings on title game, but hopefully it did not Wednesday was the day to take the political scene when the front pages of the newspapers sneak past unnoticed. a breath. Watch a little baseball and and the lead stories on the nightly news turned to topics There is nothing better than a pregame for Tiger's return to the of less immediacy and interest, week encompassed by Final Four Masters. Another round of political campaigns began early this basketball, baseball's opening day The crowds were electric and the semester, with a much smaller spotlight and scant student and the Masters to cap it all off. golf course was in its most pristine enthusiasm. Some may like the return to condition. Various Chattanoogans vied for positions on the City football season or NASCAR's Thursday was a day to soak in Council in the local elections which took place March 3. opening week, but there is just all the first major of the year had Two of the candidates for district eight, which never so much going on as there to offer. includes our campus and the PortWOOd residential area, has been in the past week. Friday through Sunday went head to head a second time in a runoff Tuesday. There is something for everyone. provided plenty of storylines. The in which newcomer Andrae McGary claimed the district Even the casual fan is drawn in by group of teenagers Anthony Kim, seat from incumbent Leamon Pierce with 72 percent of the beauty ol Augusla National Ryo Ishikawa and Rory Mcllroy the vote. Golf Club and the tradition of provided plenty of flair and a few This may seem like old news to those who have not college basketball's national exciting shots. been following the issues involved in this local race, but championship. Gary Player concluded his in reality, the action is only beginning. This year it was April 5 through Masters career in 2009. But these Our City Council has the ability to facilitate student Photo from McGary Campaign April 12. days golf is really all about Tiger projects and address Ihe concerns of Chattanooga's Fresh start: Chattanooga local Andrae McGary's The Braves and Phillies kicked and Phil. youth, but it also has the power to make our lives campaign for his first term on City Council concluded off the Major League Baseball The two were paired together difficult and slille our ideas with a runoff against district eight incumbent Leamon Season in Philadelphia, when the Sunday and battled through one of According lo McGary"s campaign Web site. www. Pierce Tuesday. McGary won with 903 votes. defending national champions the greatest opening nine holes in votemcgary.com, his priority issues include "greening" raised the banner and walked Masters history. Both came within reasons. Chattanooga, encouraging recycling programs and through the stands one shot of the lead, but it was Even if these issues are of little importance to you working equally with campus Greek organizations and Monday was baseball's true not to be lor either of the golfing individually, other council-led decisions are sure to hit community associations. opening day. There is no belter giants. closer to home. In addition, he wrote he would foster development reminder that spring is here and So ihe focus shifted to Kenny Changing things we dislike on a national or global on Mail in Luther King Boulevard and other areas near summer is approaching than seeing Perry. scale may be overwhelming, but changing city politics the university. the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The 48-year old was trying to Though events in local politics are far less glamorous is an entirely reasonable goal lor UTC students. Given Then Monday night Michigan become ihe oldest Masters winner than President Obama's efforts in the White House, they the poor voter turnout every year for Chattanooga Slate was clobbered in a virtual of all-time, and despite Hailing have a greater and more immediate effect on us than the elections, this university's student population could have home game by a North Carolina through the final two holes, he decisions coming out of Washington have on our day-to­ considerable weight in council decisions. basketball team that may go down reached a three-way playoff. day lives. Naturally, local representatives will push our agendas as one of the best of all time. History was not made there City Council has a history of trying to ban students to the side as long as we let them. Tyler Hansbrough and company either, though. Argentina's Angel from living in Fortwood, which would remove Greek Only when we as students make ourselves visible won each of their six tournament Cabrera won his second major houses as well as individual student renters from the within district eight's constituency will we see our games by more than ten points and with two playoff hole pars, and neighborhood, according to informational materials interests protected and furthered by local policymakers. the title game was never in question. he walked away with a new green distributed by the Political Science Club before local Then perhaps we will see a bustling Martin Luther Sure it was nol the best game of all jacket. elections in March. King Boulevard, complete with late-night restaurants time, but what else are you going lo So it may not have been the and inviting coffee shops, or whatever it is we envision Further, approval for a fraternity row took years due do on a Monday night? 1 would say most dramatic week of this year for the campus area. to the council's resistance. enjoying Hansbrough, Ty Lawson in sports, but there was plenty of Use of university land is also regulated in part by Local politics may be dull at times, but the potential and Wayne Ellington in their final action and quite a few opportunities council decisions and building permits. for change should excite us. college game was a pretty solid to put off homework and sit in front Land which could facilitate parking will not always We will see the effects of council decisions either option. ot the television. Who would have way. and with that in mind, we should voice our ideas translate into actual parking lots if the council is unhappy Tuesday gave us was more thought the second week in April before unwanted change materializes. with the location of the potential parking lot for aesthetic baseball, but the Connecticut had this much to offer. Online poll results from www.utcecho.com The Echo poll is not scientific and reflects the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate. The results cannot be assumed to represent the opinions of Internet users in general, nor the public as a whole. Question: How do you plan to improve your Participate chances of getting a job in a competitive job market and an unstable economy? in The Echo's online poll! 10% 10% What is your favorite part of returning to school in the fall? 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BY BRITTANY L. SHAW thrift stores to find original getting an updated look, with IIDITOK-IN-CHII •!• pieces from the sixties and new patterns and hardware. seventies. "Every single magazine The 2009 warm-weather "I like to throw things I've opened has had this: fashion trends are proof that together and create my own skins." Bishop said the everything old is new again. A style," she said. "I try my trend will mostly be seen balance of eclectic elements best to standout with different on accessories. "How could from other eras is the stylish colors and different pieces." I forget this?" Bishop look right now. Bilyeu said the most said, "Studs! Everything is According to Suzanne popular styles around campus studs." Bishop, owner of Frankie currently are "scarves, In shoe trends. Bishop and Julian's on Frazier cardigans, boots...even said "the wedge is huge and Avenue, spring and summer cowboy boots." the gladiator sandal is still trends include very strong, Bohemian- although it has inspired styles, ___ been revised skins, studs, u in brighter embroidery, It's all about balance, colors and tiers, tie-dye and the harmony of the skins." color blocking. Bishop "There is prints and the cuts of the said, "Black a lot of that pieces. and white Boho, ethnic- with a pop of inspired... —Suzanne Bishop color is huge. 'hippie' look." 55 I've seen that Teal Bilyeu, in about every Ooltewah, magazine I've Tenn., freshman, said her Bishop said "the scarf opened." Bilyeu said she style is "eclectic, unique, trend is carrying over into does not like the "bright, bohemian." warm-weather fashion, as seventies prints" as much as "I try to have as much silly as that sounds." the Bohemian-inspired style. 'hippie' style as I can." she Bishop said other trends As far as wearing these said. are carrying over from fall. period looks without looking But Bilyeu said she does but are being tweaked. costumed. Bishop said, not follow the trends. "I just Bishop said there will be a "Don't do more than one or like to express myscl I. through lot of purples, corals and even two to avoid Ihe costume music, clothes, however." yellows held over from last look. Don't try to overdo it. Bilyeu said she loves season. "It's all about what you put florals and patterns, but Bishop said she considers with it. If you're wearing a prefers earth tones. the jumpsuits and rompers silky, romantic blouse, you'd Bilyeu said her favorite more fads than trends. "That's do a slim bottom. It's all store is Charlotte Russe and going to be for a special about balance, the harmony Photo by Bnttany Shaw she sometimes shops at stores customer," she said. of the prints and the cuts of Dress up: Suzanne Bishop, owner of Frankie and Julian's on Frazier Avenue, arranges some like Dillard's, but also goes Accessories are also the pieces," she said. of the vibrant dresses in her store. Radio tunes go live on new campus Web site

BY DANNY BlTTLBR shows, like a techno block or communication department STAFF RBPORTBR something like that." he said and previous advisor for The Cooze said he hopes lo set Perch, said she felt the Station A new wave is making up listening stations in the UC would be in good hands with its way across campus, but in the near future. Brown. a radio is not needed to tune "We could have a computer "She has a background in into this trend. dedicated to stream the Perch radio, which I think will help." The Perch. UTC's student- into the recreation center in Simmons said run Web based radio station, is the UC to help increase our Brown worked for a I'm.ills getting off the ground, audience," he said couple local radio station in according to Alex I oo/e. | Olivia Bradley, a Chattanooga before being senior from Chattanooga, and sophomore from Knoxville lined as senior payroll clerk one of MX disc jockeys for the and one of the weekend D.ls. for UTC'S human resources station. said she loves her position at department, according to "We mainlv plav R&B, The Perch. Brown. hip-hop and pop right now, "We are always open to There is one catch lo the but we hope to expand to other new ideas and plans." she- Perch, Cooze said. genres." he said. said. Because of bandwidth and Perch listeners will Nicole Brown, Sr. payroll copyright issues. The Perch hear varied types of music clerk and faculty adviser for can only support having depending on the 1)1. and there- The Perch, said she has high approximately 200 listeners at could be blocks dedicated hopes for the station's future. a time, Coo/e said. Photo by Kate Bissinger to certain genres and topic- "Everyone should tune in The Perch staff is looking A place to call home: Sara Neill, a Savannah, Tenn., sophomore and Alison England, a driven talk programs. Cooze and cheek out what The Perch for more people to be on air. Mt. Juliet, Tenn , sophomore unwind in their showcase dorm room. said. has to otter.'' Brown said. Brown said she encourages "You're going to get Dr. Charlene Simmons. anyone who is interested in different music on there |The PhD, ri Foundation working with The Perch to Dorm rooms show flair Perch] through different assistant professor in the sign up. BY HAYI.KY MARTIN receive a 50 percent discount one of the showcase room Takes two to tango & K\IK BlSSIV.KK off fheir total dorm price, winners, said there are some si vii REPORTER Roop said. scheduling conflicts when & ASSISI VNI 11 All KHS EDITOR "We were looking for good it comes to making sure representatives of UTC and someone will always be in Showcase dorm rooms wanted rooms that showed the dorm from 2 p.m. to 3 provide an enticement to potential students what the p.m. college life for some and looms could possibly look Neil said she and her three lower housing costs for like," Roop said. roommates are really excited others The students chosen to about hosting a showroom, "Showcase dorm rooms represent Johnson Obear but do have a few concerns. are like recruitment tools apartments have a room that "One of the hardest things as far as campus housing is is eclectic and showed very is going to be making my bed concerned," Stephanie Roop, different styles, and it was everyday," Neil said. a housing and residence life evident that they are great She said she is a little staff member, said. friends, Roop said. worried something might Bach complex has one In certain showrooms, get stolen during a tour, showcase room, Roop said a student living there must but hopes the tour guides I here are students who live be present Monday through will inspect any suspicious in all of the showcase rooms Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. activity. except for UTC Place at this and on other days during Ryan Ladner, the Johnson Photo by Paige Gabnel time, she said. special events, Roop said Obear resident director, One, two step: Erica Richardson, an instructor in Salsa It Up Returns, performs with Bernardo Students who have Sara Neil, a Savannah. said: "We've never had any Cedano, dance instructor, in the Tennessee Room of the UC April 8. showcase dorm rooms Tenn., sophomore, and instances of theft."

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BY AMIRA ESKANDKR It's an experience and to be SI All REPORTER this close and miss out would be a huge mistake." From Riverbend to Courtney Fultineer, a Rothbury, students are already Johnson City, Tenn., senior, planning their summer music said, it is possible to attend ventures. many of the upcoming music- Chattanooga's summer festivals on a budget. music run will kick off with "Festivals like Rothbury Nightfall, a free concert series in Rothbury, Mich., All Good, in Miller Park every Friday Mason town, W. Va., and night beginning May 25. Wakarusa Ozark, Ark., have "I always love going to work exchange programs so Nightfall because you can hear that you can still enjoy the everything from bluegrass festival without breaking the to soul to indie rock," Chris bank." Fultineer said. James, a Chattanooga junior Lauren Moore, a Cleveland said. junior, said she plans to Its proximity to downtown finance her summer festivals and campus adds to its appeal, by selling handmade hula according to James. hoops at concerts. "Miller Park is also dog- "Festivals are the perfect friendly so it's a really fun place to sell hula hoops, and atmosphere for both you and you can't lind a place more your pet," James said. "Great fun to do it," she said.

music, Big River beers and a Photo by Brittany Shaw Moore said: "Every year giant pretzel all within three Grand finale: Music-lovers enjoy a fireworks spectacular after the final performance on the last night of Riverbend 2008. I can't wait to go to Summer blocks from my apartment. Riverbend 2009 will take place June 5 through June 13. Riverbend entry pins are $28 and cover all festival events. Camp in Chillicothc, III. Who can ask for more? big bands are drawn to "I never would have takes place in Manchester, Andrew Bird, Jimmy Fallon, It's totally worth the drive "I can't really travel much Chattanooga for the festival, thought they would be in my Tenn., this year is one of the MGMT, The Decembrist. because I get to sec Moe, in the summer due lo my job, and the whole city comes out city," James said. best he has ever seen. Public Enemy, Of Montreal. Umphreys McGee, Girl Talk, so I really live up the local to listen, he said. Mark Simpson, a Nashville "There are going to be over Pretty Lights, the list goes on Keller Williams, Bassnectar, music scene," James said. "Last year I got to see senior, said the lineup for 120 bands and 20 comedians and on." Simpson said. Medeski, Martin & Wood and Riverbend is another huge Galactic and Toubab Krewe," Bonnaroo, one of the nation's this year," he said. Simpson said: "Bonnaroo so many more bands all at the highlight for him because he said. largest music festivals that "The Beastie Boys, Wilco. is more than just the music. same festival." Students prefer higher education to workplace BY PAM GRAY phlebotomist at Parkridge will be able to make a better STAFF REPORTER Hospital and I plan on wage because I stayed with continuing to do that until I the company through the As seniors prepare go back to school to pursue lean times." for graduation, they must my dream of becoming a Mary Stone.aChattanooga consider what to do in their pediatrician." senior, said: "As far as a job lives after college. Amanda Patel, a Mubai, search after graduation, I am "A lot of students wait India, senior, said: "Many planning taking a year off and until their senior year to start students are planning on then I am going to pursue my thinking about a job in their continuing their education master's degree." major, but it is important to and are glad to do so since DeAngelo Sears, a start networking and thinking jobs are harder to lind right Memphis soplioinore, said:

about that job the first day now." "I am planning on going Photo by Kathenne Smalley you arrive on campus." Patel said she plans to to medical school after I Music men: University honors students Devin Rutledge, a Chattanooga junior, and Ben according to Donna Cooper, go lo graduate school after graduate with my [Bachelor Fleenor, a Kingston, Tenn , sophomore, perform in a Spring Showcase April 8. a counselor in the counseling graduation, but may end up of Science | degree in biologv. and career planning center. looking for a job. so I am not concerned about "Students should make "If I don't get into looking for a job right now.'' sure lo remember that their [graduate] school. I will have- Jessica Owensby, a Critic's Corner professors are one of their to look for a job. and I am Rockville, Md., sophomore, greatest assets because of the concerned about the lack of said: "[Graduate] school is Local band moves on up professionals they know." jobs at this time," Patel said. a necessity for me because I BY CODY MOHON Up With the Joneses has climbing trip. The band took she said. "I have considered having want to pursue my doctorate STAFF REPORTER overcome many obstacles to a time out and established a Brittany Hunger, a to start at a lower salary if m education, so luckily a job get where they are today. memorial fund in his name for Memphis senior, said: "I necessary in hopes that when search is not necessary right Southern rock meets twang In 2004. Greever was in a students who needed financial am already working as a the economy turns around I now." from a local band, lip With ear accident. help to get through college. the Joneses. Alter recovering for I When the band felt ready Help wanted The band came together in lew months, he returned to to perform again in 2(K)6, they I999 by long time friends T.J. help with new music but was recruited Dan Pinson. and the Greeverand Matt Bohannon. unable to play because ol a tight dynamic of the group They had trouble holding broken wrist. was restored. Grubbs' energy on to a bassist and drummer Up With the Joneses was and spirit have never left their but were able to snag Joe back together by January of music. Grubbs and Adam Brown. 2005. In 2007 the hand performed Their lirst album. Their packed concert more than 50 shows and "Numbers & Vultures". was turnout encouraged them to created their fourth album, released in 2001 .and contained pick up touring again. "Melt Your Face Off (Live)'' original songs drawn from the Thev released their third As the band enters this new influences of bands like The album and performed at era. they are excited to spread Beatles and Black Sabbath. Chattanooga's Riverbend their talent and experiences "Numbers & Vultures" was Festival in 2005. far beyond the stretch of the their lucky break, allowing However, tragedy struck southeast region. them to play throughout the the band when bassist Joe (latch Up With the Joneses southeast region Grubbs was killed on a at JJ's Bohemia's April 16. Rembrandt's brews satisfaction BY KMII YN Dounv number of fresh breads and breakfast sandwiches, green STAFF REPORTER a huge selection of pastries, lea smoothies to Reese's cup the cute, little coffee shop has frappes, garden salads, spinach Rembrandt's coffee house, something to tit a number of salads, soups, fruit bowls and located on High Street just taste hiuis. an array of sandwiches and minutes away from campus, Whether you feel daring wraps. Prices begin around is the perfect place to sit back, or just in the mood to walk $1.50 with nothing on the relax, satisfy your sweet tooth on the sweet side, the little entire menu surpassing $8.50. and read a little Dickinson house',) assortment of coffee Inside the charming French while drinking a cup of the will surely add some hone) stucco, the mood is mellow, but best coffee Chattanooga has to your jar. Highlander grogg. a bit hectic at limes. You have to offer. chocolate indulgence, and the option of sitting outside or I accidentally stumbled SOUthem pecan are just a few dining in. Outside, the view is upon the coffee shop about of the selections Rembrandt's simply majestic. a year ago while on my way oilers everyday. Rembrandt's coffee house- lo Coolidge Park, and since- Rembrandt's is the is the place to be whether its an then, I have been one of their closest thing to a delightful aftei dale spot, or an everyday biggest tans. With a wide European cafe you can get in coffee fill-up. The cute little variety of treats, including fruit Chattanooga. coffee shop is the perfect blend tarts.brownies, raspberry swirl of contemporary, mixed with Photo by Kathenne Smalley Menu items range from hot Work it out: Rusty Crump, a Chattanooga freshman, browses information provided by the cheesecake, chocolate eclairs, tea to Espresso Con Panni. a dash ot tuneless European Placement and Student Employment Office in hopes of finding a summer job. chocolate chip cookies and a French toast to fulfillinc hot si vie.

Main office: (423) 425-4298 Advertising office: (423) 425-8101 Fax: (423)425-8100 echo@utc edu www.utcecho.com Thursday, April 16, 2009 Volume 104, Issue 1 8 I sports Contact sports editor Jeremy Acree [email protected] Lady Mocs rise through the ranks led by de Groot BY JEREMY ACRES and said if I'm gonna do this I want I could to get myself tit to make sure SPORTS BDITOR to do it right. I don't want a half-ass that doesn't happen again." effort." That is what surprised Murray To understand how dedicated The patience has paid off. and just when she brought in the Australian. Emma de Groot is to golf, you may two years into the program, UTC is It wasn't the results, but the way she just need to look at where she came ranked in the top 50 in the nation. worked and developed into a leader. from. The UTC sophomore was born "I have 2.5 scholarships to work "You couldn't have asked for a in Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, with, which is not going lo get you better player," Murray said. "I knew Australia, where she woke up to the anywhere," Murray said. "Every team she was gonna come in and have a sounds of the waves and routinely took in the top 100 has six scholarships, so huge impact and a huge influence a morning paddle out into the nearby I was always going to be behind the on the team. It's easier to form that Pacific Ocean. eight ball." role when you can lead by example. In Australia she played soccer as Murray understood what it took Nobody can really compete with that. well as golf, but there was no future to get an international player into a Just doing that lets everybody see 'I'm for her in either sport in her native program, though. number I.'" country. "When you're an international This year, playing against Top- "I knew l wanted to get a degree and you want to play golf, you 25 competition, Murray admitted when I finish high school," de (Iroot don'I know a lot about over here fin intimidation is a concern. said. "And in when you're in Australia America]," Murray said "If I had "I-know we can beat these teams there's not really much opportunity to visited Jacksonville State I probably but it needs to start feeding into them go to school and play in school." wouldn't have gone there, but it is that we do belong here; we just need So the choice was made to come- easier to recruit international players to go out and play," Murray said. across the globe, to a place she had because they don't know any belter.'' The NCAA Tournament is a little hardly heard of, much less been. All de (iroot knew was she was more than a month away and de Groot In Chattanooga Colette Murray going to play a lot of golf. has her sights set high. was getting her lirst opportunity as a "When I'm home I goto sleep with "Golf wise I don't think I've head golf coach. She graduated from the sounds ol ihe waves, and here you accomplished that much," she said. "I Jacksonville Slate in 2004 where she- go to sleep to sirens." de (iroot said. want to win nationals as a team and I had taken ihe same path as de Groot. "Here I have seen the beach four times want to win nationals by myself." Murray, a native of Dumfries. Scotland, in two years. That's been a big thing For a program that started just two had blindly chosen Jacksonville State to adjust lo." years ago, the progress has surpassed Photo contnbuted by Athletic Department as her American golf home and had What has not changed for de Groot any reasonable expectations. But for Watching it all the way: Emma de Groot, a sophomore from Coffs stayed there a year after graduation is golf- and the drive to get better de Groot, it is just a beginning. She Harbour, Australia, has plans for professional golf in her future. to work as an assistant coach. She "Persistent," is how she described didn't leave her beachfront paradise was hired by UTC in 2006 to restart herself. "Someone who's not going to to come to Chattanooga and not make- been expected. She won twice and That wasn't enough for de Groot. a program that had been dormant for settle for anything less than my best. it. And she wants to stay in America finished in the top-10 in her lirst nine "When I made it to regionals last 20 years. But Murray didn't waul to I'm kind of a perfectionist. I'm not because this is where the best golf in tournaments as a freshman She earned year and I missed out on nationals it start the program until she had a year going to be happy until it's exactly the world is played. a bid to the NCAA last Regional was a wake up call." de Groot said. "I to establish a strong base. , perfect." "In ten years I'd be one of the best Tournament where she ended up two don't want to have that feeling again of players in the world, that's where I "Recruiting is the key," Murray The start to her college career w as shots short of an appearance at the being so close and having it slip aw ay, want to be," she said. said. "I went to the AD |Steve Sloan| about as close to perfect as could have national tournament. So when I went home I did everything Men's golf taking steps toward SoCon title defense

BY ANDRKW HOI.T Guhne said of his team's patience. "It's pretty easy to get The Hunted, Not The Hunter STAFF RBPORTBR frustrated when they're used to going out and shooting in the Having won the last two conference titles, the Mocs are no high 60's. They all have high expectations, so naturally, it's strangers to this stage and the Country Club of South Carolina is Mocs head golf coach Mark Guhne believes his team is frustrating for them when they don't play well." course they know well. As a consequence of their own successes. ready for the Southern Conference Tournament this weekend in Guhne said he has been particularly impressed with the the Mocs will almost assuredly enter this weekend's tournament Florence. S.C. He has good reason to feel that way since his menial approach from Derek Rende. Soddy-Daisy. Tenn., and as the overall favorite. Mocs have won the last two conference titles there. said the junior has done well with better handling his emotions. How will they react when the pressure's on and the bull's As the Mocs finish their preparation, let's take a look at a few eve is on their backs? A resurgent Georgia Southern team who storylines as the team attempts to defend its crown for the third Hodge Is Key has quietly notched three wins this season, likely presents the straight year. Jonathan Hodge, one of two seniors on the team, has struggled biggest challenge for the Mocs. pails of this year and has seen his scoring average increase by Patience Is A Virtue two strokes since last season. Looking Ahead Most are familiar with Ihe adage "patience is a virtue" and It's no secret thai Hodge, from Jefferson City, Tenn.. will The Mocs' bid to for a three peat starts Sunday at X a.m. this rings true especially in golf. One of Ihe things Guhne has need to elevate his plav in order for the Mocs to have a chance Should they make it three in a row. they will move on to the been preaching to his team is patience. Specifically, he said he of defending their title. Guhne attributed some of Hodge's NCAA Regionals May 14-16. wants his learn to realize that it's okay when things don't go their struggles to some minor swing changes as well as the added Ihis year's NCAA Finals are scheduled for May 27-30 al the wav all the time pressure of this being his last go-round as a senior. famous Inverness (Tub in Toledo, Ohio. Seniors close in on final home match Track teams stay strong

matchup. Lake picked up the first set 6-3, but Sauska was able to claim the as season winds down next two sets 6-4. BY TIMOTHY HKNSHAW by-800 with junior Blake ketron. The Mocs were not able to win the STAFF RBFORTER Kingsport. Tenn. following singles competitions, but One consistent bright spot tor Sauska goi another taste of victory in The running Mocs produced the Mocs indoor and outdoor track doubles plav. Sauska and fellow senior vet another solid showing this seasons has been senior Emily Pavel Vostrikov, Orenburg, Russia, season al the Sea Ray Relays in Wood She has gotten better and deteaied AST's Lake and Lee Floyd Knoxville. Junior Anneli Uys. better as she has gotten older in the No. I doubles match. Somerville, Australia, qualified according lo Coach (iautier. Despite Sauska and Yostrikov's for the NCAA regional meet with Having already graduated victory, Chattanooga was not able to a time of 4.27.18 in the 1500- from UTC in August with a capture the doubles point after losing meler run while Lauren Anderson, degree in Criminal Justice. Wood both the No. 2 and No. 3 spot doubles sophomore from Greeneville, is currently pursuing a Masters matches. Tenn., junior Shelley Taylor, Degree in public administration On Tuesday, the Moes welcomed Cohutta," Ga.. and senior Emily and planning to graduate in the the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs and Wood, Kingsport, Tenn., teamed spring of 2010. got hack on the right track with a non- up with Uys and took second in She does not see herself conference victor). the women's 4-by -800 as well as continuing her track career after Ihe Mocs swepl ihe doubles the4-by-l5ou college, but rather would like to matches to receive the doubles point. The running Mocs finished get .i |ob in the FBI or "something and onlv lost the No. 3 match to defeat second to Villanova in the 4-by- like that." the Bulldogs with a linal learn -core S00 and Tennessee in the 4-by- "She's the perfect example of of 6-1. 1500. a student-athlete," Gautier said With this win. the men improve to Coach Gautier talked a little Wood said of her performance 2-16 overall, but still are vvinless in about the 4-by-800. "We beat UT on the track that "having the other the SoCon with a conference record in |that| relay, so that's always girls to be competitive really of 0-9. exciting." pushed me to get better. I was Chattanooga will host Georgia Photo by Megan Hudson The men's team was not as not a highly-recruited high school Southern Saturday in the last home Ready for action: The men's tennis team has struggled through conference successful but still had a solid athlete, but I trained really hard. I match of the season. Play will begin at play, but got a 6-1 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan April 14. weekend, managing to take didn't want to fall behind." noon and seniors Sauska and Vostrikov BY Bin I'K MI i The Mocs traveled lo Boone. N.C. seventh in both key relays — the Wood's hard work both on will be honored prior lo ihe match. si vii RBPORTBR on Saturday to take on Appalachian 4-by-800 and 4-by-1500 - and off Ihe track has led to a great Both seniors are completing their Stale. Ihe Mountaineers defeated despite some unfortunate events. career at UTC. second year at UTC after transferring, Ihe Chattanooga Men's Tennis UTC 6-1 but senior Peter Sauska. Freshman Chris Berry, She currently holds the school but have enjoyed success in doubles team made up for their Southern Budapest, Hungary, took Ins third Murfreesboro. Tenn., had his shoe- record in the H00 with a time of plav together in 2(KW. winning ten of t onteience loss over the weekend with straight conference win. stepped on in the second race and 2.13.76. and hopes lo qualify for the 15 matches in which they were a commanding victory over Tennessee Sauska defeated Bobb) Lake of finished without it and then was the NCAA's in her final season at grouped together Wesleyan on Tuesday, Appalachian State in their No. 1 singles one-half ol a bad-handoff in the 4- UTC.

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As the rest of the Southern Conference EVENTS softball teams struggle to find their place in the standings, Chattanooga moves farther out front. Thursday, April 16 The Lady Mocs swept a Saturday doubleheader against Appalachian State • The Baptist Collegiate Ministry would like to invite to move their record to 12-2, three-and-a- anyone interested in worshipping with other Christians half games ahead of second place Georgia on campus to their 8 p.m. worship service. Southern in the conference. UTC and • Spring Fest will be held all day in Student Park Georgia Southern face off April 25 and 26, beginning at 10 a.m. Activities will include Bouncy Boxing, Mechanical Bull, Gladiator Jousting, a Photo but by that time the standings could look Booth, Wax Hands, Tattoos and more. Funnel Cakes, completely different. Sno-cones, Cokes and more snacks will be provided. The only thing that seems certain is that Also, Whild Peach & DubConscious will perform starting the home team is going to play well. at 7 p.m. Only Chattanooga and Western • The annual Greek Show will be held in McClellan Carolina have winning road records in the Gym beginning at 7 p.m. This year's philanthropy is conference, but the Cattamounts only road Girls, Inc. series was against College of Charleston - a team with a 6-8 SoCon record. Friday, April 17 Early season struggles and an array of injuries are in the rear view mirror • Under the direction of Dr. Kevin Ford, the UTC tor the Lady Mocs as they head into the Chamber Singers and Chattanooga Singers will offer a last few weeks of the regular season. The concert at 8 p.m. in the Second Presbyterian Church, conference lead is formidable and there 700 Pine St., Chattanooga. The concert is open to the appears lo be no looking back. public and free of charge. "We've worked hard to get there, but what it does is it puts a giant target on Saturday, April 18 our back," coach Frank Reed said. "The • UTC Outdoors is hosting a Whitewater rafting trip. good thing is we have to be better than The cost is $35 per person. Sign up in the campus everybody every day." Recreation Offices. Transportation will be provided to Against Appalachian State the key was Photo by Bnttany Shaw the first ten people to sign up. pitching. Brooke Loudermilk, a junior Flamethrower: Pitching was the key for the Lady Mocs in sweeping a doubleheader from Appalachian State Saturday. They are now 12-2 in the SoCon. • Continuing Education will sponsor "How to Become a from Locust Grove, Ga., started the first Published Author" from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. In this workshop game and went six innings, giving up two from Huntington Beach, Calif., pitched Tiffany Baker, a sophomore from East a professional editor tells you what publishers want. runs but striking out ten in the process. a shutout, allowing only four hits and a Ridge, Tenn., continued to tear through You'll learn: How to keep submissions out of the editors From then on it was all Kaity Holloway, the walk. conference pitching. She hit her tenth home "slush pile," how to overcome "writers block," and how to sophomore from Chickamauga, Ga. She The focus for the Chattanooga pitchers run of the season m the second game, and get editors to ask for your submission. If you've already pitched three scoreless innings, holding has been throwing strikes all year. In the the I .ady Mocs won 4-0. completed your novel, use what you'll learn to produce the Mountaineers hitless. two games they gave up a total of three This week Chattanooga takes a break a more marketable rewrite. Junior Brittany Fason, Chattanooga, walks. from conference play and travels to the • Continuing Education will host a "Fiction Writing for and senior Toni Hutchison, Madison. "One of the thing we talk about with University of Alabama at Birmingham Beginners" workshop from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. This is an Tenn., did the damage offensively with our pitchers is they've got stay ahead in the and the University of Kentucky for two introductory workshop intended to ease newcomers two hits apiece and Chattanooga took count," Reed said. "If we're consistently double-headers. The next home game for into a comfort zone that will open them up to listening to game one 3-2. going 2-0 we may have to call pitches we the Lady Mocs is April 25, when they kick feedback. No one can improve as a writer until he/she In the nightcap, one pitcher was enough don't necessarily want to call. The statistics off a three-game set against the Georgia is willing to hear what industry professionals have to say for the Lady Mocs. from 2-0 to 0-2 are phenomenal." Southern Fagles. about their work. Michelle Fuzzard, the sophomore • Continuing Education will host the workshop "Creating Your Novel" from 6 - 9 p.m. Writing a novel requires an enormous investment of time; however specific Kiffin sends sparks flying in Knoxville techniques can make the task far more manageable. COSASENTAKV was 2003. Those losses include you know, when a recruit is on the University of Tennessee. Creating your Novel offers a step-by-step methodology Bv DALLAS RECTO! a 5v-20 loss to the Gators in another campus, you can't call Kiltm sees it a different way. to help you produce a marketable novel. You'll formulate SI VII RhPORTKR 2007 and a 30-6 beating in a recruit on another campus. I Kiffin actually relishes the a novel outline, create a cast of characters, decide which Knoxville last year. love the fact that Urban had idea of being in the media point of view and structural form are most appropriate New University of The most publicized shot to cheat and still didn't get spotlight because, in his eyes, and write an opening paragraph. You will also learn Tennessee head Coach Lane from Kiffin came during a him." it will bring notoriety to the how to target specific publishers before you even start K.ittin is intent on letting every program. writing. booster meeting in Memphis. As it turns out. there is no coach in the Southeastern Kiffin, during his address such rule prohibiting a coach "The plavers that we need • The UTC men's tennis team will play Georgia Southern Conference know he won't be to the audience, wasn't shy from contacting a recruit while to recruit that are freshmen, at the UTC Tennis Courts at 12 p.m. Every UTC student intimidated. about pointing out a possible that player is visiting another sophomores and juniors are is admitted for free with the presentation of their Mocs Kiftin's tirst jab at fellow ID card. infraction of the NCAA's school. seeing our colors and our SEC coaches came during recruiting rules committed University of Florida logos, and that helps us out the official press conference by Gators head coach Urban athletic director Jeremy tremendously down the road." Sunday, April 19 at which he was presented as Meyer. Foley was quick to defend his Kiffin said : • Continuing Education will host the workshop "Writing the man who would replace "This is a recruiting coach. It's only April, and alreadv Your Opening Scene" from 6 - 9 p.m. This workshop Phillip Fulmer. Kiffin said he violation," he said. "I'm going "His allegations arc- excitement and anticipation targets baby boomers who finally have the available was excited about coaching to turn Florida in right here inappropriate, out of line are in the air. The Vol Nation time to pursue their life-long dream of writing the Great the SEC and was even more in front of you. As Nu'Keese and, most importantly, toi.illv continues to grow evermore American Novel. It's a hands-on opportunity for them to excited about singing "Rocky (Richardson) was here on false. Il is completely unfair to restless with the promise of a write in class and receive valuable feedback to help get Top" all night long after the campus, his phone keeps Urban Meyer, our coach staff, new season, a new attitude and their novels off to the best start possible. This workshop Vols beat Florida in 2009 ringing. So, one ot our coaches our football program and our success should appeal to new students as well as all returning It's worth nothing the Vols is sitting in the meeting with institution." Kolev said. The key is in the ignition students. haven't beaten Florida since him. He says, 'Who's that?' While some may view this for the Vols, but whether the • Continuing Education will offer "Short Story and 2004, and the last time they He looks at the phone and attention as negative publicity engine will turn over is another Novel Feedback'' from 1 - 4 p.m. Watch a professional heat the QatOfl ill Gainesville says, 'Urban Meyer.' Just so for the football program and question entirely. editor who's worked with such noted authors a Steven King, Joyce Carol Oates and others as he evaluates your submission. Learn the likely reason for earlier Lone senior honored in final match rejections and how to correct the problem. Bring the first on the team. Knizat, 3-2, has Emily Hangstefer, freshman five double-spaced pages of your short story or novel sat out most of the season from Signal Mountain, Tenn., manuscript. If you prefer not to have your own writing because of injury, but does and Kate Ksie/opolski, reviewed, you'll benefit by listening to other critiques. have a decorated career at junior from Toronto, Canada, Don't be afraid of constructive feedback; the purpose UTC. She went 7-10 in singles winning their match, 8-2. here is to encourage rather than discourage. competition her freshman Charlotte Buss), freshman year, playing at the No. 4, 5 from Koekelart, Belgium, and Monday, April 20 and 6 spots and competing in Shaina Singh, freshman from • Today is the last day of classes for the Spring seven Southern Conference Vancouver, Canada, defeated semester. matches. their opponents, 8-0. Knizat went on to win two The Lad) Mocs continued Tuesday, April 21 singles matches in Flight B at to dominate play in their the Steve Baras Fall Classic, singles matches, despite READING DAY 2(K)6, and posted SoCon wins starting with a loss. NO CLASSES over Western Carolina and Hangstefer was defeated Georgia Southern in 2007. by Bulldog Karolina Pierko. Wednesday, April 22 This season, Knizat went 3- 6-0. 6-2 at the No. I spot. But 2 in the first matches of the turning it around for the Lady Finals begin season before taking a season Mocs was Singh, who look her ending injury. match, 6-0,6-0. Announcements However, The women's After that the scores were tennis team took the victor) similar for the Lady Mocs against Wesleyan, 6-1, as Van der Veek and Green To advertise your event here, contact The Echo claiming all but one in singles claimed their matches at 6- Photo by Paige Gabhel at 425-8101 or e-mail [email protected], Swing away: Women's tennis played its final home match of competition. 0, 6-0. Also, Bossy beat out attention: campus events. E-mails without this the season April 14, defeating Tennessee Weslyan 6-1. No. 1 doubles Annie Jessica Robinson 6-1.6-1, and subject line will not be included on our calen­ Green, Atlanta sophomore, Wishing took her match al 6 dar, and e-mails should be received at least Bv JKNNIIKR ADKINS Lake, Ontario, was honored by and Jennemieke van der Veek. 1,64). ASSISTANT SPORTS I Id Ink three days prior to our Thursday her team April 14 before the freshman from Schimmert, The UTC women's tennis publication. Event placement is on a first-come, Lady Mocs' final home match the Netherlands, took the first team. 7-13. will finish the Beata Knizat. graduating first-serve basis. against Tennessee Wesleyan. match 8-7 (7-3). The rest ot regular season Friday against senior from Niagra-on-the- As the only senior player the team followed suit with Appalachian State

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Food USIC Taco Mamacita Greenlife Grocery 109 North Market Street 301 Manufacturer's Road Rhythm and Brews JJ's Bohemia 423-648-6262 423-702-7300 221 Market Street, Chattanooga, 231 Martin Luther King Blvd., A la cart menu with enticing Fresh natural and organic food Tenn., 37402 Chattanooga, Tenn. combinations (423)266-1400 Vinny & Joe's The Foundry 3849 Dayton Boulevard 1201 South Broad 423-648-2600 Street, Chattanooga, Inexpensive, carry-out only menu Tenn., 37402 items (423) 756-3400

Riverside Food Works Midtown Music Hall 205 Manufacturer's Road 820 Georgia Avenue, 423-752-7487 Chattanooga, Tenn., Interesting decor and entrees 37402 (423)752-1977 Provino's Italian Restaurant 5084 South Terrace Place The Warehouse 423-899-0630 201 West Main Street, Italian food amidst a quaint setting Chattanooga, Tenn., 37408 Photo by Brittany Shaw Creative coffee: Best lattes and wraps in town. Market Street Tavern Photo by Kathenne Smalley 850 Market street, Chattanooga, Sweet tooth: Offers a wide variety of well- priced desserts. Tenn., 37402 (423) 634-0260 Rembrandt's 204 High Street 423-265-5033 i i fl European style cafe with a large TheTivoli selection 1201 South Broad Street, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37402 Photo by Kathenne Smalley Mudpie Pizza, pizza: Offers pizza and a variety of (423)756-3400 12 Frazier Avenue 423-267-9043 Middle Eastern dishes. A new take on Cuban food Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium River Street Deli Men's Restaurant 820 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, 151 River Street 423-756-3354 713 Mountain Creek Road Tenn., 37402 (423)752-1977 New York style deli featuring deli 423-877-0221 originals Huge burgers and baskets of original Photo by Sarah Stott fries Night on the town: The Tivoli offers Club Fathom Sushi Nabe of Kyoto shows from local and out-of-town 12 Market Street perfomers. Chattanooga, Tenn., 37402 110 River Street 423-634-0171 University Pizza and Deli Happy hour 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. 25 422 Vine Street 423-756-8700 [email protected] percent off Wide variety of inexpensive, tasty foods Shopping Events and Attractions

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