VOLUME 97 NUMBER 19 THE ECHl SPRING 2003 1_ w w w . u LBHAR.coYm MARCH 21 2003 Rally provokes counter protestors to voice opinions BY NICOLE WILLIAMS Womac said that she wanted supportive of the protest. THISWEEK assistant news editor the speakers at the protest to be "The positive diverse. feedback has been Students, faculty and staff Flyers for the event had been helpful to balance out the congregated at an anti-war torn down or written on negative," she said. protest on Vine Street between because "people just don't want "Students that I have Grote Hall and the University to deal with the fact that there spoken with about the Center for nearly three hours on is a growing opposition and a protest [were] excited PROTEST Wednesday, March 5. movement against this about it because it [gave] UTC protest participants, unnecessary war.," said Womac. them a chance to speak along with protestors at 360 The protest received an equal out and have their voices other college campuses around share of positive and negative heard, which empowers the nation, participated in the comments, she said. them even more." National Youth and Student "The negative feedback has During the protest, Peace Coalition (NYSPC) been mostly from the faculty scheduled student student strike called 'Books Not being upset about the fact that speakers and poets Bombs.' Students were students [were] encouraged to stepped up to the encouraged to skip class in skip class to protest," she said. microphone to read anti protest of the possible war with "Unfortunately, this is a fairly war poetry and chant a Iraq. conservative campus. sing-a-long about the Amanda Womac, a Sometimes when people see or possible war to the tune of Maryville, Tenn., senior, hear things they don't like and "If You're Happy and You organized the protest. that don't fit within their tunnel Know It." Around the "My purpose for organizing vision, they get upset and want protest area, participants this protest was to raise to take it out on the people who held signs with slogans awareness on campus about the feel it is necessary to raise such as "Impeach the Books war," said Womac. "I'm sure awareness, which is what we are imposter" and "Open that students know about it, but doing." your eyes to the injustice Not sometimes we can get so bogged of war." Womac said that she wanted Cottie r tfagsdaie down in our own lives, that we to thank the faculty and Students express their feelings about war during a demonstration at UTC. Bombs close out the world." administrators who were • See PROTEST pg.2 Counseling Women win SoCon title CULTURE PG8 group helps anonymous callers GRAFFITI BY CHRISTINE MARTIN managing editor Help is just a phone call away for UTC students and others around the Chattanooga area. The local branch of the nationwide counseling group, C.O.N.T.A.C.T, is a 24-hour service available by placing a local phone call from anywhere in Chattanooga. The 24 hours per day, 365 days per year service provides telephone counseling for everything from loneliness and depression to abortion and suicide, according to Artfully C.O.N.T.A.C.T Executive Director Betsy Donahue. enhancing C.O.N.T.A.C.T of Chattanooga, Inc. was started desks as a non-denominational Christian telephone ministry in 1969 and was the first station in the C.O.N.T.A.C.T USA, i UTC women's basketball team conquered all opponents in the Southern Conference. This is the team's third Inc., and Life-Line International SPORTS PG10 year in a row to win the SoCon title. It is also the team's third year to get a bid to the NCAA tournament. network. There are 54 C.O.N.T.A.C.T phone centers around the county. Holidays are especially busy times, and there is always someone there to listen Lady Mocs take SoCon, enter NCAA tournament to those who have no one else BY ROBBY TRAIL happy for the seniors who now night." Eagles came in as the number- to talk to, according to assistant sports editor can go out on top." Wilson, who averaged nine three seed with a 20-9 record on Donahue. Three Mocs' players were points and seven rebounds a the season. CHAMPIONS "We just want to listen and Led by Jennifer Wilson's 12 named to the all-tournament game, was named all- The two teams had split help the caller," said Donahue. points and 13 rebounds, the team. tournament first team along victories in their regular season "Most of the time the caller is Lady Mocs were able to capture Miranda Warfield, who with Warfield. match-up, with UTC winning just tangled up in their problem. their third consecutive Southern averaged 12 points a game for "I was a lot more confident the most recent meeting 74-59 We try to help them talk it out, Conference championship, with the Mocs, was named the because we'd been there and at home. and that usually helps them a 66-52 win over the third- tournament's most outstanding knew what it took," said Back in January, the Eagles solve it. Sometimes people just seeded Georgia Southern Lady player for the second Wilson. "I think that's what defeated the Mocs 66-59 in a have to vent." Eagles in North Charleston, consecutive year. gave us an advantage." Statesboro, Ga. matchup. Listening to the caller's S.C, Saturday, March 8. " Miranda gets a lot of credit Heather MeDivitt, who The Mocs jumped out to a feelings is the telephone "I'm proud of what our team for her offensive abilities and averaged seven points and three quick 7-2 lead in the first three worker's main goal, she said. accomplished," said head coach performance," said Moore. assists per game, was honored minutes of the game. After "We try to keep it feeling- Wes Moore. "You come here as "But she did a great job as all-tournament second team. leading 7-4 at the 15:32 mark. the top seed and everyone has a defensively tonight, although Ihe Mocs came into the See HELP pg. 2 • See WIN pg. 10 bulls-eye on you. I'm really she didn't have her best shooting game with a 25-4 record. The BRIEFS campus campus national NEWSl MODELING HUMAN RIGHTS WEEK ORANGE LEVEL . campus campus The Black Student Association The Political Science I lub is The U.S. Department of FINAL EXAMS BAND PERFORMS (BSA) presents "Etchinson planning a Human Rights Homeland Security has Mocs The spring final exam The Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Modeling Extravagan/.i Week for the week of March increased the potential terror schedule is available online at Mu Alpha music fraternities of 2003" at the Fine Arts Center 24-28. Events will include level of the nation to orange. enter http://www.utc.edu/ UTC are sponsoring a in Roland Hayes Concert Hall women's rights issues, a death The terror threat was raised StudentMicroLabs/student/ performance of the 572nd Air on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets penalty forum, Native when President George Bush tournament spring2003_finals.html. The National Guard Band. The are $10. Anyone who wants to American issues, child labor announced that the nation Student Microcomputer labs concert will be in the Roland participate can call Cherrie problems and more, for more would wage war on Iraq if will be open 24 hours per day Hayes Concert Hall on the Etchinson at (423)553.0489 information or to get involved, Saddam Hussein did not leave during the weeks of final UTC campus on Saturday at or (423)495.0483 or Ciji interested parties can contact Iraq in 48 hours. The potential exams. 7p.m. No admission will be Arnold at (423)316.0142. Professor Paul Posner .it war could trigger terrorist charged. pposneKacecasun.utc.edu attacks on the U.S., according to the President. THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA THE ECHO VOL 97 MARCH 21 2003 THE ECHO NEWS Students gather for a national day of protest against war with Iraq students to participate in an those surveyed supported the PROTEST, from pg. 1 words "This machine destroys to be sent to the representatives. rhetoric coming out of anti-war moc election." fascism." According to Womac, an war, while 37 percent were Germany and France is anti- UTC alumna, Angela On the ballots they could The table also contained a average of 80 students signed opposed to it. American, and many people Walker of Chattanooga, said choose to support or oppose a box of letters that were to be the letters during the protest. Dr. Talia Welsh, assistant jump on the bandwagon, not that the United States should war. sent to President George W. Also, students could fill out professor of philosophy and because they have thought out not interfere in voter registration forms if religion, said that the question the implications of war, but another they were not registered. of war should be revised. because they were beforehand country's affairs On the other side of the "It is clear that Iraq has critical of America," she said. when it has street, there was a small systematically violated UN "I think it is extremely done nothing to group in support of the war. mandates for years," said important to separate this kind do with the Matt Lee, a Soddy Daisy, Welsh. "It is clear that Iraq has of anti-American/anti-Bush United States. Tenn., senior, was holding lied and covered up its weapons rhetoric from the question "If we an American flag with a sign programs. I think the debate whether or not war is justified. believe so much that read, "I love America. should center around the Otherwise, one will find that in freedom, why Pray for our leader and pray question: 'What is to be done?' the anti-war movement in do we try to for our troops." I would argue that if the world America just preaches to the take over "I'm here because it's a does nothing, then the UN choir." another country constitutional right to be for would be nothing but a Womac disagrees and says and not give or against the war," said Lee ceremonial (and useless) the war is about power and any reasoning " I commend these people organization." money. for it," asked for showing their views, it's Welsh said that most people "People know it is not about Walker. their constitutional right, are not swayed by the urgency terrorism; it's about oil and Larry Ingle, a but I want to show mine of the possible war. American imperialism," said former UTC and support our country." "I would imagine these polls Womac. "I would hope that history Lee said that allthough are relatively accurate," said when 30 million people around professor, told war is never a good thing, Welsh. "I do think most people the world gather to protest a the crowd that it has become a necessity. are convinced that Iraq is a U.S. military action in Iraq that legally, "Our troops are overseas danger, but less convinced that our voices would be heard. constitutionally, right now, possibly dying Iraq is an immediate threat and Unfortunately, Bush is failing to diplomatically for us," said Lee. "I think thus not sure that war right now recognize that the U.S. is still a and it's time that we need to is really called for." democracy. He does not want economically- stand up and put our faith Welsh said that the lines are to listen to the people, just the thiswarisa non- in our president and oil companies and the Many students gathered to voice opinions about a possible war wih IraqCatherini e Rogsdo/e not too clear regarding the start .. . it's time country, while supporting matter of true dissension. Welsh pocketbooks of the elite white for us to unite and say no, no to Another question on the Bush, Sen. Lamar Alexander, these men and women that are said that a lot of the oposition guys who run the country." this war today, no to this war ballot was for either receiving Rep. Zach Wamp and Gov. Phil trying to make a better world comes from countries that are tomorrow and no to this war an increase in educational Bredesen about opposing the for other people." critical of the United States as a n< xt week. funding or not to have war at war. Students had the According to a USA Today/ whole. There were tables set up for all. The ballot box contained the opportunity to sign the letters CNN/Gallup Poll, 57 percent of "I do believe that the current Participants speak freely with counselors EARN CASH TODAY AND NOTICE HELP SAVE UVESI HELP, from pa. 1 that callers are not fit into Volunteers are always categories and can call just to needed, according to Donahue. Donate your life-saving blood plasma & receive centered," said Donahue. talk. Because donations are the only The Timetable $25 TODAY* "There are facts and there are The approximate 200 men source of income for the non schedule of classes will (for appro*. 2 hours of your rime) feelings. The bottom line is that and women who volunteer as profit organization, all no longer be printed, it Call or stop by: most of our callers are stressed "telephone workers" for the donations are appreciated. will only be available Zlfl Plasma Services about something. 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Campus Crime Log is a agreement. The other computer between Feb.28 victim anymore. belonged to UTC Place lying earlier. weekly feature of the Echo roommate said that the and March 3. She stated that on a barstool. and is compiled from UTC victim made racist remarks she never leaves the "log on" Tuesday, March 4 The plaques had been forced Thursday. March 6 Police reports to keep toward him. menu on her screen. It 030327 - An officer was off the walls throughout the 030344 - A Stagmaier RA students aware of incidents appeared that neither the dispatched to New Village building. While the RA was reported to UTC Police that on campus. Reports are Saturday, March 1 complainants nor anyone Apartments on a report of a in the apartment, one two students were missing listed in chronological order. 030315-Officers were else's menus had been suspicious person. The RA resident entered and items from their dorm. One dispatched to Boling disturbed on the computer. stated that the suspect was proceeded to her room. The victim had $300 missing Apartments regarding a There were no signs of wandering in the complex RA did not ask any from his dresser drawer and 3/1-3/12 disorder call. The suspect forced entry to the office and and did not present any ID, questions and she took the the other victim had a Saturday. March 1 and victim said that the no suspect information but the suspect surrendered plaques and reported the checkbook missing. Both 030314 - An officer was disorder was only verbal. available. his ID to the officer. The incident to police. victims said that during the dispatched to UTC Place on The suspect had asked the suspect said he had spent the time their items were missing a disorder with a weapon victim if she had cursed at Monday, March 3 night with a female resident another male was present in call. One of the room her brother, and the victim 030323 - An officer the previous evening, but 030340 - A threat victim their dorm. The incident is occupants stated that his said she did not. Then they responded to lockmiller failed to give her name and reported to UTC Police that still under investigation. roommate tried to assault became engaged in an Apartments in reference to a apartment number. He stated he noticed a note on his him with a knife. Both males . argument. Both parties and harassment call. The victim that his car was parked refrigerator that read, Wednesday. March 12 had a verbal and physical the RA were present at the stated that two other downtown at the time. He "University Police states 030362 - A theft victim said confrontation that escalated time of the call. The suspect residents had been knocking was issued a trespass knives are a deadly weapon. that she parked her vehicle in when the victim's roommate will be moving out of the on his door and running warning. If caught using knives a lot on the 700 block of displayed a steak knife and apartment. away. He said the two improperly you will be F— McCallie Avenue. made verbal threats against suspects had played several Tuesday. March 4 ING KILLED." When she returned, she him. The occupant said that Monday, \l.in.h 3 pranks on him recently and 030328 - A UTC Place RA The victim said he believed found the driver's side he did not want to press 0 10120 - A complainant at he wanted them to stop. was responding to a work his roommate wrote the note window broken out, and her charges against his the math laboratory in the After the officer spoke with order in the 2000 building. in reference to an incident CD player had been torn roommate and that they Metro building reported that the two suspects, they said Once in the apartment, she that occurred a few days from the dash. both reached a mutual someone had accessed her they would not bother the noticed wall plaques that THE ECHO VOL 97 MARCH 21 2003
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IMPORTANT Troops deployed, Marines say goodbye BY TODD waiting to see their Marine baby in her arms and three young Her husband stood by her HOLLINGSHEAD husbands, fathers, brothers, children at her feet as her husband side with concern as the buses SGA NOTICE the daily universe sons and friends before they walked away. revved-up, and then drove boarded the buses. Cpl. Jeff Bledsoe, son of away. (U-WIRE) RIVERTON, Women sat on hard Brigham Young University Fire "This is really hard," he said. Utah — "Why is everyhody cafeteria benches biting their Marshall, Mike Bledsoe, kissed his "But I'm really proud of him. sad?" asked a little girl in nails and staring into space. girlfriend and hugged his mother He's doing his responsibility to pigtails. SGA elections will be "Is daddy going bye-bye?" a woman asked her 3-year-old conducted online this boy while she held him tightly in her year. Voters must have arms. Other children played innocently or their UTC ID number, colored in coloring books as they waited to see their fathers or which can be obtained by brothers one last time before they left for going to the computer war. More than 100 marines from the 4th help desk in the Marine Division of the United States Marine (Corps Administration Building. hugged and kissed
their family and Contributed photo Computers.will also be set friends Sunday Troops around the U.S. are deploying as many gather to say goodbye to friends and family. Many say that morning at Camp the future seems unsure and that emotions are high as family, friends and loved ones deploy. W.G. Williams before up in Campus Crossroads marching onto five Greyhound An older man rubbed his before heading to the bus. his country." buses headed from Utah to temples as he read through a "We knew it was coming, and The company will continue California. pamphlet, titled "Meeting if there was a war, we'd be a part to train and make preparations for additional voting from Charlie Company, 4th Light the Challenges of of it," Bledsoe said. "We were told at Camp Pendleton until they Armored Reconnaissance Deployment." two weeks ago to be prepared." are given specific orders. Battalion, was mobilized for One woman turned to her The company was officially 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on the global war on terrorism and son and said, "You will have activated March 4. will join a group of nearly 19 to be Mom's big guy for a bit "We were originally supposed Monday March 24 and thousand previously activated — daddy will be gone for to leave last Wednesday, but we Advertise Marines. awhile." lucked out and got a few extra The company left for (Camp The boy replied, "I days," said Bledsoe. "I'm just in the Echo. Tuesday March 25. To Pendleton, a Marine (Corps know," and continued to grateful I was able to have four base just outside of San Diego, play with his crayons. more days to spend time with as gray clouds swelled and The crowd, dominated by loved ones." It works!) vote, log on to http:// raindrops began to fall lightly. heart-wrenched women, Bledsoe's mother, Cathy, stayed Hundreds of family cried, took pictures and held calm during the farewell, but said members and friends crowded loved ones tightly as they she didn't quite know how to react. www.utc.edu/~ student. into the Utah National Guard dealt with the difficult "I'm numb," she said. "It's a lot Call 425. 8101 Readiness Center at (amp farewell. easier to send a son on a mission Williams as early as 7:45 a.m. A mother stood with a then to send him off to war."
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fancy shots. The) play the and they've held the title ot be a secondary consideration. ' game carefully and really rely "The Best" tor the last three A true sports fan should cue on their teammates. I've seen years. What more could ,i tan about the game and how it's FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK them maintain when other want? Yet attendance is played, not whether it teams are trying to play them painfully low at women's includes boys or girls. dirty, and I've seen them basketball games. It has We've got to consider, too, outdo themselves and push it improved in the last few that tan support is a huge MANDY MORGAN EDITOR IN CHIEF to the limit when competing years, I believe, but the stands booster tor the players' with the big dogs (bulldogs). still aren't packed to the gills morale and enthusiasm. It's We've got to give props to the way they might be tor any got to do great things for Wes Moore, also — he men's game. them and their performance Lef s hear it for the girls deserves it. He's seen the team Women's sports in general to see the stands tilled up with through the three Sot Con get lower returns in tan screaming tans. tournaments and other numbers and sponsorships It would be sad to think We've just got to hand it made us famous. basketball better than boys', countless games; he's shaped than men's, but a winning that the low attendance or (oil a silver platter) to the Without having attended because it seems like the the main players into team should be the most support would make the I ady Nines basketball team. the SoCon tournament, and women really put a team confident, forceful athletes to logical predictor ot spectator women's sports teams more This is the third rear in a row only having caught snippets ot effort out there. They're be reckoned with. He's losing turnout. The fact that the vulnerable to budget cuts. they've been the champions of it on TV, I can't really speak organized and thev play hard some strong seniors, but he's team plays ,i fantastic game, With the way the current the SoCon tournament and about how they played while the whole name through. already got a class coming up has an ingenious coach and federal administration is earned NCAA bids. This puts m the games. Hut I went to ,i That's not to say that the that can hold their own. captivating players and they proposing changes to Title IX, UTC down in history .is the few I ady Mocs games this mens' teams don't play this This brings up another win every lime should be it's more important than ever only university to gain both past season, and they played way, but it's like .1 mam locus important point. Our Lady enough to get us out there in tor us to prove th.it women's victories tor three years in ,i with grace and integrity. for the women. It's not all Mocs are dynamite players droves supporting I IT( C's gem. sports teams are just as row; it's unheard ot. They've I like to watch girls' about the slam thinks and working tor a dynamite team, The gender ot the team should necessary and tun as men's.
vear old, the child was not a with adultery and is pregnant and not married, the beliefs ot the country's fan ot sitting quietly and punishable by death. but at the same tune 1 teel a religion. being still for such a long I awal's story appeared on tremendous urge to help The topic grew more plane tide. To in,ike a long (>prah, ami the famous I awal. Stoning is inhumane, contusing as I searched tor an storv short, the mother of this hostess urged her audience to cruel and an issue ot women's answer. In my heart, I feel adorable babv was vers short join an email campaign to rights. that this practice is not right. tempered. She snapped, veiled save the woman's life. The I lie father of I.awal's bain I teel that, even it the United and jerked the small child. story spawned controversy. was not punished. The States Government should not She was harsh and a little out Some believe that our government simply looked the take action, it is my right to nt control. This woman government should step in other way as the father help I awal m an) wa) looked a little crazy, and even and save the lives ot people disappeared. 1 he patriarchal possible. Maybe just though I didn't agree with her who are being threatened in society in Nigeria leaves spreading the word and Confused by controversy actions, I felt it was definitely other countries the way women with few rights. provoking conversation will not my place to give die I awal has been. Additionally, I awal has help to spread ideas and Upon returning trom my doomed. Yes, that's right, the woman m) two tents. I didn't teel that it was ni\ children who will lose a understanding. spring break destination of woman with the baby was So when I heard about duty to tell the mother on the mother it she is put to death. I am still torn and I choice — sunny I California — coming to sit next to me, and Annua 1 awal, I was torn. airplane how to raise her Am I being culturally wonder what the rest ot the I found myself scrunched soon, the child would be I awal, Jl, is a Muslim child, and I began to wonder biased in thinking that all campus thinks. 1 hope that uncomfortably on an screaming, leaving me no woman from Nigeria who is it it was right for the United countries should uphold someone will shed light on airplane. I was grouchy and peace. m danger of being stoned to States to take over and tell freedom as an important the topic, start a discussion or tired, and as I attempted to Despite my grouchy death because she confessed other countries how to value? Muslim countries that )list think it over. No matter settle in tor a tour hour flight. disposition, I was soon to having ,i child while govern. I don't believe that believe in the word of the how different each person's I noticed ,i woman struggling hypnotized by the baby's divorced. According to the Nigerian government Qur'an believe that the book beliefs are, we should all up the aisle with a toddler in pudgy face. I mean, this was Negerian law, pregnane) should attempt to come over calls tor harsh punishments. make an effort to gam her arms. When I saw this the cutest, sweetest kid I'd outside of marriage is to the United States ami stone Nigeria adopted Islamic law, knowledge to develop and woman, I KNEW that I was ever seen, but like any two grounds tor being charged all the women here who are and this stoning mav follow enhance the world.
pts. The other 110 academic points are automatically given into certain universities. The forget the infamous U'2I points could be earned in to people who live in the state I Iniversit) of Michigan aerial and ground bombing in Letters to the Edito \arious w.ivs, because up to of Michigan, an .ultlilion.il 6 addresses this question on Tulsa, Okalahoma of black SO points are given |iist tor for people who are from their website b) saving that Wal Street in which three having a high GPA, up to 10 underrepresented counties and "race is onU one of the main thousand people died and Better than Affirmative Action points tor academic strength two points for people who are factors considered in the ovei 600 businesses burned. ot the school, up to 12 points trom underrepresented states. admissions process. I very All Americans long tor the Dear Editor, tonstiiution.il. Some hate tor a perfect s.\l or At T People can also receive points year, some white students are dav when affirmative action I would encourage the questioned this policy because score and s points it the tor personal achievement, admitted with lower test will no longer be needed, but elimination of affirmative it gives 20 points to applicant took a challenging leadership, being an alumni stores and lower GPAs than until America matures a little action if there were .mother indh iduals who are members curriculum as opposed to an legac\ and for communit) some minorit) students who more and race does not seem adequate program in place to ot certain undcrreprcsented easier one. There are 40 service. There are many are rejected — reflecting the to determine so much in this achieve diversity. Affirmative ethnic groups and only 12 points that can be earned In criteria used bv schools to consideration of main other sotietv, all Americans must action, ot some form, in m\ points to individuals who intangible means, i onsidei achieve a diverse student both factors m this individualized shoulder not onlv the great opinion, seems to be quite have a perfect score on their the following: 2o points are besides race. Kate is simply review." economic, social and political appropriate at this point \( 1. before one can judge the given to athletes or people one of main factors used by Since America's inception, prosperit) of America, thev because no one has tome up university's admission policy, w ho have economicall) colleges in order to achieve a African Americans have been must also shoulder her great with .untiling better. There the) need to consider the disadvantaged backgrounds, dnerse student body. Most systematically left out of the burdens. has been some discussion as whole undergraduate up to Wi points can be given Americans want to know economy through the to whether or not the admission policy; rate and to someone located in a whether or nm affirmative exclusion of jobs, government Mullov Robertson I Iniversit) ot Michigan's other intangible factors only certain geographnal area or at action keeps better qualified subsidies, adequate education Nashville junior. affirmative action polic) is account tor 4l) out of the I SO the Provost's discretion. Ten white students trom getting and brute force. Let us not What events would you like to see on campus? P^£F**B
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TRIVIA TOM VOICEBOX MAGIC MAZE • HANKS I KIYIA TEST PFTCZWURPMJRRHE LAST WEEK'S QUESTION: By Fifi Rodriquez CZXELTTAESEORUS 1. I.ITLCRATURK: When was the first Tarzan book ONLJNGENCCTZEXV What do you think about ABC's new show published? TRPNLC}! JUCSHTYE "Are you Hot"? 2. MOVIKS: Who played Sain the piano player in "(Casablanca"? C A(P H I I, A D E L P H I A)Y J. HISTORY: When did the Trench and Indian War WVTBHRORPNLLRWK end? I auditioned for it last week. o% 4. GKOCiRAI'HY: About how many miles long are the ROSCARI IDOAEWAC Florida Keys? BONZPDYROTSYOIX 5. NATURAL WORLD: Phenology is the study of 71% vvli.it? WUTUSRAPOMHLJ S I I think it's a total waste of 6. RELIGION: Which religion was founded bv I ao-tzu PGECDM3 I O I, I, O P A B 7. ART: About how long did Picasso's "blue Period" airtime. last? AYXWAUTSYDEMOCQ
8. TELEVISION: What TV series provided the lust big Kind the lisud words in ihe di»grvn They run in ill directum I think it's sad that people want break in tlie career ot actor/writer Michael I'alin? forward, backward, up. down and diagonally 9. MEDICINE: When was the first human heart Actor Comedy Oscar Splash Apollo 13 Director Philadelphia Toy Story to watch such a spectacle, but transplant performed? Big Dragnet Producer Writer 10. ANCIENT WORLD: Who was king ol Troy when Cast Away Drama Punchline I've seen it. it was sacked? ''•2(10.1 King I-caluro, Int mm,I HI UJBIOEJ 9 ^hl '6MU9A9 j l' • n 11 -11 |0 .'lllllll I 'j King Crossword I've seen it; it's not that bad. 0% ..-.inn )8uiX|j S3|IUJ OJ | > V""|i\l £9/J 1 ACROSS (4uo|\„ 'j u"N'A\ ''|oorj 7 1 Relinquish '••"••" ""I - t-thi 1 5 "Alley -" TOP TEN MOVIES THIS 8 Spiked club THIS WEEK'S QUESTION: 12 Oh so cute WEEK 14 Terrible guy? 1. Bringing Down the House 15 Wrong advice 2. Agent Cody Banks 16 Gendarme's What did you bring back from spring break? chapeau 3. The Hunted 17 "Little Women" 4. Tears of the Sun woman > Sea shells from the sea shore. 5. Chicago 18 Like bell bot 6. Old School toms 20 Chalkboard ) I haven't been tested yet, so I'm not sure. 7. How to Lose a Guy in 10 23 Campus area Days 24 Cracker name 8. Willard 25 Dispatch, I The guy said the tattoo meant serenity in Chi slangily 9. Daredevil 28 Qty 10. Cradle 2 the Grave 29 Sign of spring nese, but I'm not so sure. 30 Shaft of light 32 Arkansas ex- I Bruises, burns and bottles. Senator Dale nants emperor tion srfMV mWJ£ H Jab 51 Choir member 9 State with cer- 31 Longing • It H illegal to hunt 15 "The wolf - the tainty 33 Ice-breakers c*we(J Tn Arfcona. door" DOWN 10 Ann or May 34 "Merchant of Vote and share your comments at 36 Females 1 Urban trans- 11 Oklahoma city Venice" role www.utcecho.com 37 Put one over port 13 "Don't throw 36 Slender • A newspaper once on 2 Schools Web bouquets -" thread Results ill this poll ,iu' un«kinitk and based sok \ nil K'.l.tel ran a classified ad 40 Melody site domain 19 Track circuits 37 "Quiet1" *ba* rea4: "WeMin? 41 Incite 3 Comic 20 Mme, across 38 Sandwich 42 Dagwood's DeLuise the Pyrenees treat 4res$* Worn once fry last name 4 Poor substi- 21 Arm or leg 39 Improves in M?r+a«fe." 47 Prognosticator tute 22 Aleutian the cellar? 48 Less reveal- 5 Do as you re island 40 Singer Ed ing, as some told 23 Riding whip 43 Numerical • After his arrest swimsuits 6 Flamenco 25 Rye holder prefix serial k1Uer7e4 Bondy 49 "Bonanza" cheer 26 Gift-tag word 44 Wet wriggler sail, Tw a very brother 7 Scents 27 Charlatan 45 Performance nonviolent person*" 50 Greek conso- 8 Japanese 29 Basilica sec- 46 - volente (e) 10W Klny Fei+uret $v«4n (ne. :mi( Kinj! Featum Synd in, r i m 1 PBSERVATION Read the DECK Echo online
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All letters must bear the writer's name and must be OVERUSING MANAGER KAYLA POWERS submitted by Monday at 5 p.m. The Echo reserves the right to edit JESSICA SCHNEIDER letters for grammatical errors, libelous statements, size restrictions or to reject the letter altogether. The opinions expressed in the Echo are FACULTY ADVISOR those of the individual writers and do not reflect the opinions of the personnel at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. CAROLINE WESTERLUND-STONE THE ECHO VOL 97 MARCH 21 2003 THE ECHO CULTURE D&$X Decor a If t&e desK ?t aroand campas is any indication, J^JrW Photos by Matt F/more 75th Annual Academy Awards props and predictions BYJONATHAN man Steve Martin. It's a star- as the category contains, Walken. Actress loss for "Moulin unlikely that he'll even turn up GAMBRELL studded race this time around, including Latifah's "Chicago" Though Walken's role as Rouge", coupled with the still- in the States for Sunday's assistant culture editor and big-name nominees and co-star Catherine Zeta-Jones, I eonardo DiCaprio's pensive lingering sympathy that even the broadcast and subsequently more mainstream films than it's almost inconceivable that father was highly out of often hard-heartened Academy won't take home the prize for It's that time of year again, usual are receiving Oscar nods. the award will come latifah's character, the performance had has for the Tom Cruise debacle "The Pianist." and Tinseltown will turn out in Being that it js the creme-de- way. Zeta-Jones has been touted critics hailing his range. will have Kidman being this Martin Scorsese is also force Sunday to see who takes la-creme of awards shows, by the press as the favorite for However, Coooper's recent year's Julia Roberts or Halle probably a no-go, having lost home the most coveted prize in speculation on the Oscar this year's Best Supporting Golden Globe — not necessarily Berry. out in the past for films much film at the 75th Annual outcomes has become a national Actress award, but the issue that deserved, in my opinion — will The final acting category of better than "Gangs of New Academy Awards. pastime, and critics and many haven't considered is that, likely soon be joined by the Best Actor could turn out to be York", and Stephen Daldry for This year's broadcast, which moviegoers alike offer their though Zeta-Jones may be a fan highly coveted golden man. a rather dull one this year. "The Hours" may have will air Sunday night on ABC, picks for who'll take home the favorite, she's hardly Miss As we move on from the big Nicholas Cage seems to have delivered a terrific film, but Rob is hosted by Hollywood tlillliv gold on the big night. ( otigeniality among Academy leagues to the bigger leagues, I gotten his nomination for Marshall's singing and dancing Being the hard-core movie voters. have to say that this year's Best "Adaptation" only because he's troupe for "Chicago", which he critic and film fan that I am, my Final candidate Kathy Bates, Actress category seems to Nicholas Cage, while Michael directed and single-handedly «>*««< very own list of Oscar favorites who is my pick for this year's mirror the supporting race. Caine's constant campaigning choreographed, should deliver is now here for your perusal. winner, will likely nose out the Both "Unfaithful" star Diane for "The Quiet American" the golden statue right into his We'll begin with the ladies Zeta and all other Oscar Lane and "Frida" leading lady could seriously turn off voters. hands. battling it out for the Best hopefuls. Given Bates' three Salma Hayek received nods for Then there's the relatively The biggest award of the Supporting Actress award. previous nominations and their critically acclaimed unknown Adrien Brody for evening comes in the form of the There are two first-time celebrated win for 1991 's performances, but a nod is "The Pianist", whose Best Picture of the year. nominees and three Oscar "Misery", her time just may probably all these veteran performance was excellent, but Audiences can count out "Lord veterans, one of which has have rolled around again. actresses will be receiving from who many may still want to see of the Rings: The Two Towers", managed to snag two Also, not to be ignored is her the Academy voters. more from before awarding . which will likely get its due next nominations this year alone. shining performance opposite Though Julianne Moore That Jeaves the votes to year with the trilogy's final That makes this catcgorv an Jack Nicholson in "About deserves to leave everyone in the Daniel Day-Lewis for "Gangs of installment. "The Pianist" just important one. Schmidt", which has proven to dust for her much-praised "Far New York" and Jack Nicholson hasn't been big enough, and Though Julianne Moore's be a favorite among the From Heaven" role, her double for "About Schmidt." Both "Gangs of New York", to put performance in "The Hours" is demographics that matter most. nomination will probably work turned in excellent it bluntly, just isn't good as close to flawless as they come, Look for Bates to walk with her against her, splitting her votes performances, and Day-Lewis enough. it's unlikely that Academy second statue this year. and narrowing this race once and Nicholson have made the So we have once again the voters will vote for her over co- The Best Supporting Actor more. race neck-in-neck so far, even two biggies, "Chicago" and star and fellow nominee Meryl category isn't quite so cut-and- The ones to watch are Renee tying in some of the larger "The Hours." Streep and her Golden Globe- dry with big-name and big-pay Zellweger and Nicole Kidman competitions. A musical hasn't won Best winning performance in pl.iycrs filling up the spots. for "Chicago" and "The However, experience tells me Picture since "My Fair Lady", "Adaptation." Moore's dual Paul Newman's performance Hours", respectively. So far, that Academy-favorite and though many will disagree nominations and Streep's in the primarily snubbed "Road they've just about matched each Nicholson will nose out the with me, I don't think this year thirteen nominations could to Perdition" will most likely go other, shot for shot. brooding Day-Lewis for 2003's will be any different. cancel out both actresses, whom overlooked, as will the excellent Kidman nabbed the Globe; top honor. Expect the sublime "The voters may see as having performances of Kd Harris in Zellweger turned around and The nominees for this year's Hours" to take home the 75th received their due. "The Hours" and John C. Reilly walked with the SAG, which Best Director are a pretty easy Best Picture award on Oscar Though it's great to see her in "Chicago." leaves many who consider this batch to pick from. Sunday. nominated, serious Oscar However, the real category a vote to watch from Pedro Almodovar's generally Those who wish to prove me watchers can also put to rest competition should fall between the edge of your seats. unseen "Talk to Her" should right or wrong can tune in hopes for Queen Latifah's "Adaptation's" Chris Cooper Glancing back at last year's count him out for the nod, while Sunday at 8:30 p.m. to see if my "( lucago" nomination. and "( .itch Me If You ( an" winners, my gut tells me Roman Polanski's legal predictions match the winning With as many heavy-hitters ( .lprio co-star Christopher Kidman's much-questioned Best predicament makes it highly list for Oscar 2003. THE ECHO MARCH 21 2003 •Leonard Garland, 20, and a "radiological or partner were arrested in biological or Ashland, Mass., after chemical Garland crashed a party at attack," he said. EXPLORE a private home he just West, his wife happened to be driving by, and two children NEW thinking that a party was a live on a farm good place to find customers outside Winsted, for his drug business. in northern DEPTHS Garland walked in and Connecticut, struck up a conversation, about 120 miles AT THE TENNESSEE eventually enticing a guest to from New York ask him about drugs. City. AQUARIUM AND Garland had cocaine on him, "I just have all this IMAX® 3D THEATER! but when his "customer" energy from wanted more, Garland made tension and Seasonal jobs auailable! a phone call to his anxiety [about The Tennessee Aquarium is accepting connection. However, the terrorism], and I applications for part-time, seasonal connection said he would don't know what workers in the following jobs: not go near Ashland because to do with it," said West. admissions and Gift Shop Sales, Ashland's main narcotics •Timothy Baker was back in Ulsitor Services, Concessions, detective, Mark Gutwill, was jail in Waco, Texas, hours and Warehouse Operations too aggressive. Unknown to after he had escaped while Garland, the soiree he being held for aggravated All positions pay $6.50 per hour and happened into was an off- robbery. His getaway had require some evening, weekend and duty party of police officers, taken him to Baylor holiday shift work. Applicants must be and the potential University, where he broke 16 years or older. For additional "customer" he had chosen to information, call 785-4190. into a building in order to talk to was Gutwill, who find a change of clothes from Apply in person soon arrested him. his orange jumpsuit. The Monday - Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm Making a claim on British building was the Fine Arts IMAX 3D Theater Center television, James Watson Center, where Baker raided (Reception Office) 201 Chestnut Street (co-discoverer of the a costume closet. He Chattanooga, TN 37402 structure of DNA) said he apparently thought he saw no reason why would be inconspicuous if "stupidity" could not some he changed into a 19th- day be corrected by gene century green wool costume therapy just as other (with rubber galoshes) that "disorders" are now being made him look like a www. TennesseeAquahum.org addressed. "If you're really "leprechaun," said the stupid, I would call that a sheriff later, after Baker was TVT(nnr>wc AqiiinuitVIM^X tl) ltw»ur •* •> N""l Opourtuwiv f-.mploy« disease," he said on the spotted on the street and re Channel 4 documentary arrested. The chairman of "DNA." "I'd like to get rid the theater department said, of [stupidity]." "He just really stood out." Two TV stations reported that •.According to a Federal Trade Paul West of Winsted, Commission lawsuit, Mark Conn., had taken the then- Nutritionals Inc., of San current Homeland Security Antonio, Texas, earned RETIREMENT I INSURANCE I MUTUAL FUNDS I COUEl.t SAVINGS I TRUSTS I INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT alerts very seriously and $190 million in four years PjulSenno becnim ;i participant m 1967 TIAA-CREF lndivnlii.il :iml Institutional Services. Inc ,jnd Teachers Peiso»u) covered his entire house, top selling a $40 solution that Invasion Srtivir.es. Inc dislnhiilr securities piuilucts t) 200? teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College to bottom, with 3,500 guaranteed weight loss even Reliremtnt Equities Fund ITIHA CREF! New York. NY For more complete information on TIAA-CREF Mutual Funds, please square feet of plastic sheeting if the user ate lots of pizza, call (801) ??3-1 ?00 lor a prospectus Read il carefully belore ynu invest A charitable donation was made lo Protect to "protect" against beer, tacos and doughnuts. Eaplortlion (wiv*.piu|ecle GrumpGuy [email protected] CRITIQUE CORNER JONATHAN A. GAMBRELL ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Meal plan misery Insanity is relative Dear CrumpGuy, While "Chicago" and "The as much fun as one viewer can wife. A veteran of such Hours" are riding high on their handle. cinematic fare as this year's I am extremely ticked-off about the idea of having to waste my money on a meal plan. I am 21 way to Academy Award glory Side by side with Sarandon Oscar nominee "Far From years old and will be a fifth year student next year. I think I am old enough to decide what I want this week, it's only fair to is Ryan Philippe as Igby's older Heaven" and last year's to eat for dinner. The proponents of the meal plan say that the cafeteria is losing money because remember that for every film brother Oliver Slocumb, a stunner "In the Bedroom," no one eats there. Huh, I wonder why! Maybe it's because we have something called a kitchen in that makes that good old Oscar Reagan-era wannabe with Weston does what every good our apartments/dorms! If UTC didn't want us to cook food and eat in our apartments, then they sweep, there's always an capitalist dreams and enough character actor does and should not have built fully furnished kitchens in them! Some of us do actually cook our own equally intelligent and snobbery to fill an entire embodies her part so well that food! I am a guy, and I cook my own meals! Some say we probably eat only pizzas and frozen entertaining film left in the dust Hampton's country club. she is mostly indistinguishable dinners and aren't getting any nutrition, but I cook chicken/broccoli alfredo, fish, spaghetti, rice, with the proverbial Oscar Swilling scotch and trading as outside personalities. This hamburgers, pork-chops and, yes, I do eat vegetables (for snacks I eat apples, carrots, and celery!) snub. loving barbs with Sarandon, could be why her name is the And all I drink is water, milk, orange juice, grape juice, etc. I can buy a bag of frozen chicken United Artists seems to be Philippe brings to mind his only one of the featured tenders for $6 and get 4-5 meals out of it. 1 don't think 1 can eat 4-5 meals for $6 at the new taking home the booby prize "Cruel Intentions" character, players not featured. cafeteria! The kitchens probably account for at least half of our rent, so if UTC wants to make us this year with "How to Lose A only cruder. Those renting the Director Steers also penned pay for a mandatory meal plan, then they should take out the kitchens in all the apartments and Guy in 10 Days" screenwriter DVD won't want to miss the the screenplay for "Igby" and cut our rent in half! Burr Steers' directorial debut, deleted scene featuring Oliver though this is his first time as "Igby Goes Down." Kieran watching carelessly as a blind director, he's hardly an Sincerely, Culkin, younger sibling to has- man calls out for help while unknown. Steers has appeared UTC's Iron Chef been — excuse me — former crawling around the sidewalk in as an actor in films such as child star Macauley Culkin, the rain. "Pulp Fiction" and "The Last Dear UTC's Iron Chef, headlines in the title role of the Finishing off the Slocumb Days of Disco," and he was the spoiled, disaffected Igby family is Bill Pullman as Jason radio announcer in the film Well, 1 can understand your frustration. Many people are confused about the meal plan. I got Slocumb. Slocumb, patriarch come "Reservoir Dogs." Also of on the phone with (Cindee Pulliam, manager of Parking Services, who is directly involved with the Trailing Igby's rebellious undone. Though his scenes note is that Steers is the meal planning, and she helped me understand it. She started out by telling me that this is something trek through parochial school, throwing barbiturates at nephew of legendary writer that has been in the works for almost four years now. The university's contract with its food military school and on through Sarandon and proposing dinner Gore Vidal. Hopefully, family services provider expired almost three years ago, and at that time, the school put out what they the post-yuppie upper reaches toasts in the nude are lineage and "Igby Goes call a "bid" for food services on campus. For example, Marriott Food Service is one of many of New York society, "Igby sidesplitting, his portrayal of a Down" combined are a good food service groups that provides food to universities. All vendors like Marriott required the Goes Down" features not only man crushed by pressure are indicator of what is to come school to implement a meal plan, or they wouldn't sign on. The school was basically forced into Culkin in what is no doubt his achingly realistic and give from this prodigious it. But this is not an uncommon thing with universities in surrounding cities and around the breakout performance, but "Igby" a good deal of its heart. filmmaker. If not, at least he's country. This meal plan is only required for students who live on campus, which includes UTC also an ensemble cast that As Igby goes on the lam and left us "Igby" to hang on to. Place. If you're a freshman or sophomore, your minimum meal plan is $500 next semester, while would make Robert Altman winds up in New York, juniors and seniors will only be required to purchase a $250 plan. Of course, this is all part of the and Woody Allen green with moviegoers are treated to more Igby" Info. first year phase-in process. But you will be able to use the money on tood all over campus. For envy. of the dysfunctional Slocumb example, the Java store in Fletcher Hall, Campus Crossroads (which is going to remain open as a Nominated for a Golden brood in the form of Igby's Film: "Igby Goes stop-n-go eatery even after; the new UC is open, which is still planned for fall) and the UTC Place Globe for her turn as Igby's godfather D.H. Baines, played convenience store. You may think that $500 is pricey. I did too, until Pulliam told me what mother, neurotic socialite Mimi by a very slick Jeff Goldblum Down" surrounding schools charge for meal plans: MTSU, $430- $990; ETSU, $925- $1141; and UTK, Slocumb, Susan Sarandon and his heroin-chic artist $875- $ 1276. WOW! Now, that is pricey. I did some math, and for juniors and seniors, the $250 manages to make Mimi girlfriend played by Amanda Director: Burr Steers spread across a semester, which is roughly about 105 days (minus holidays) comes out to be thoroughly hateful as well as Peet. Starring: Kieran $2.38 per day. If you're still concerned about this, there is a meeting April 3 at 7p.m. in Grote completely hilarious. Watching Probably the most underused 129. Also, you can contact Cindee Pulliam at 425-4548 or email her at (Cindee-PuUiam9utC.edu. Sarandon insult and humiliate and under-credited of the troupe Culkin, Susan her doctor, beat her son with is character actress Celia Sarandon, Ryan Sincerely, her leather gloves and attempt Weston as Bunny Baines, Philippe, Bill Pullman GrumpGuy to smother her maid is about Goldblum's loopy, pill-popping 10 THE ECHO VOL 97 MARCH 21 2003 THE ECHO SPORTS SERVING UP THE FACTS Lady Mocs advance to NCAA Bartender Trainees I From WIN pg. 1 Needed the Mocs went on an 11 - •$250 a day ROBBY TRAIL ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR 2 run to take an 18-6 lead with just under 10 potential minutes to go in the half. • Local positions Target: South Carolina After the Eagles had cut the Mocs' lead to • 1-800-293-3985 For the past two seasons, the Mocs have made it to the NCAA single digits, a pair of ext. 849 tournament before losing in the first round, including a Katasha Brown threes heartbreaking 61-59 defeat against heavily-seeded Clemson in extended the Mocs' lead 2001. to 33-19 at the half. Not only have the Mocs never won an NCAA tournament Brown led the Mocs game, but the entire Southern Conference is also a combined 0-14 in the first half with nine in NCAA tournament games. points. Eagle Mimi However, this year's team has perhaps the best chance at making Lindsey put up nine history. Many people involved with the Southern Conference points and grabbed 10 INK TATTC believe that the Mocs have a better chance than any team from rebounds to lead the €0. the conference has ever had to pick up the coveted tournament Eagles in the first half. win. The Mocs started out 10% off v/r+h Such a win would be huge for a conference that, despite being the second half slow, and student it> on the rise, is still relatively not respected on the national scene. the Eagles were able to This is apparent with the selection committee's seeding of the Mocs cut the lead back down as a 12 seed despite a 26-4 record, a number 27 national ranking to single digits at 33-24 ¥15 Frazier Ave* and an RPI (power rating) of 35. with 17:08 to go. 37*05 This is where South Carolina enters the picture. The Mocs will After Lindsey missed play the fifth-seeded Lady Gamecocks Sunday in the East Regional a lay-up, the Mocs mV 756-8 at State College, Pa. The Mocs know this trip well. Last year, they scored eight straight were defeated on the same court in the first round of the points to push the lead Near /eter* tournament by the hosting Penn State Lady Lions. The Gamecocks up to 41-24 with 14 made it to last year's elite eight before being eliminated from the minutes left in the game. Br? CAMPUS CAMPUS RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS | VOLUNTEER | VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONsloRGANIZATIONsI ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES loPPORTUNITIES loPPORTUNITIES The Student Government Ihe National Association of The Catholic Student Center To enjoy home hospitality with Community Outreach The Chattanooga Rescue Association (SGA) meets Black Journalists (NABJ) will invites students to celebrate a local Jewish family, contact Partnership Center, 401 F. Mission Thrifty Store requests Tuesday* at 2 p.m. in Fletcher be going to the CNN Center Mass on Sundays ami the Jewish Community Fed. of Martin I.uther King, Jr., Blvd., donations of any kind of 100, Come get involved with on Saturday, April 12. The Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Greater Chattanooga. For needs volunteers. Positions furniture, clothes, books, toys, student government! group will leave Chattanooga Thursdays at 12:1$ p.m. additional information, call include greeters, storytellers for household items, etc. children and tutoring services. Donations of large items such Ihe Women's Action Council at 8 a.m. The cost per person Dinner follows Mass on Michael Dzik at 493.0270. is $10. For more information Wednesday and lunch follows ( ()|'( provides all training and as cars can be used for tax relief. meets in Brock 204. WAC will The Episcopal University about the CNN tour, visit http:/ Mass on Thursdays. Contact is open Mon.-Tri., 8:30 a.m. - The Thrifty Store is open from meet Tuesday, March 2$ at hi S Ministry is .it Mil Douglai St., /www.cnn.com/StudioTour/. Father Mike or Kelly at 4 p.m. with tome Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday • p.m. WAC's email is Ste. N2. Call Rev. Matilda All students are welcome to 267.3064 for further evening activities. For more Triday and from 10 a.m. - 6 irac9utc.edu. Anyone Dunn, Univ. Chaplain, at attend. Chattanooga State information. information, please call 266 p.m. on Saturdays. It is located interested in addressing 265.2658 for couseling. students are invited. Anyone $729, ask for Beverly, Donan at 2828 Rossville Blvd. Items women's issues on campUl is Wednesday activities are at 7:30 interested may email Emily at The Messianic Ministry to or Summer. for sale include furniture, invited. p.m. Bible study and a meal are [email protected]. Israel, Inc. offers free coffee, clothes, books, toys, household one week; then movies, games The Association of Campus To make submissions to the bagels and prayer Mondays 9 Chattanooga CARES, AIDS items, etc. Most items only $1! and fellowship the next. Sunday Entertainment would like to NABJ newsletter (articles, 11 a.m. in the Doctor's Resource Center for the All proceeds go to the services are 6 p.m. in Dantorth remind everyone that their poems, announcements), email Budding at 744 McCallie Ave., Tennessee Valley needs (Chattanooga Rescue Mission Chapel with dinner following. meetings are every Thursday at ZsaZsa at Ste. 133. For more information, volunteers tor the annual Strides and shelter. Volunteers are also of March AIDS Walk on needed to help with the mission 4 p.m. in Brock 201. Call [email protected]. NABJ's call 267.5844. The Fellowship of Christian Sunday, March W. and the thrifty store. For more 425.4.} 19 for information. next meeting is Tuesday, March Atheletes meets Tuesdays at The Presbyterian House has All volunteer! must sign up by information, please contact 25 at 8:15 p.m. in Frist 200. 8:30 p.m. in the Hall of Tame praise and worship Tuesdays at March 28. I shirt si/e guaran Renee at 622-31 II. Spectrum is UTC's gay/lesbian/ room in the Arena. For more 8 p.m. Tuesday lunch is from teed with sign up by March 5! bisexual/transgender/straight information, call Emmanuel The Sexual Assault Resource 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. at 841 Oak. Ongoing volunteer opportuni alliance, lor more Dewalt at 757.8981. Center (SARC) of Family and St. Tuesday night activities are ties are also available; the next information, email (Children's Services seeks 0 held at $35 McCallie Ave. For Volunteer Organization for on spectrvmutcC yahoogroups.com The Baptist Collegiate Ministry volunteers. Training for court information, call 265.2227. going opportunities is Monday, has | praise and worship Bible advocacy, personal advocacy for study Thursdays at 8 p.m. Other Warch 17 at 6 p.m. sexual assault victims and small group Bible studies are Please call Angela Baranske "hotline" work are offered. All held throughout the week, Tuttle, Volunteer (Coordinatot tl of these volunteer positions lunch is served on Wednesdays 648.9912 or email offer the chance to provide If your organization would like to see its from II a.m.-l2:10 p.m. A $2 .iiigilaiiitile<<\hattan(>ogacarcs.oi-g direct support to sexual assault donation goes toward missions to sign up. victims. The Center will offer event in Bulletin Board, submit it to the Echo BCM is at 540 Vine St. For more training sessions the month of 1 ast vear, over 4,000 volunteers information call 266.5122. October. For information, donated almost 10,000 hours ot mailbox in the Office of Student Affairs or The Christian Student Center contact Barb Conforti at service to Family and Children's has dinner and devotion on 755.2705. Services (FCS). Acivities include fax to 425-2243, Attn: Christine Martin by 5 Tuesday nights at 6: W p.m. advocate for nursing home Junior Achievement of and devotion at 7:1 $ p.m. residents, peitorm in I "I'l.i\ for Chattanooga needs volunteers p.m. Monday. This is a service for non-profit There is | student-led Living," assist i caseworker, to serve as consultants in their devotional on Thursdays at 8 make assurance calls to the elementary school program. UTC and community organizations to inform p.m. Lunch is Mondays at elderly, befriend a troubled Volunteers will teach Junior 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. students of upcoming events and activities. adolescent, shop for a client's Achievement in local classroom groceries, provide ihild care, \0-45 nurmtts per week for five Placement is subject to the discretion of the greet a client, paint a room or a weeks. Vou may volunteer house, teach a craft, organize during the fall or spring records, or rep.ui I leak) t.iiket. semester ot tins school \e.u. Echo staff and items may be edited for length Please contact B Sat 755.2825. ( all Barara All at 892.4488. or content. SELL your BOOKS for CASH StudyMaster will be buying back your books in 2 convenient locations: 716 McCallie Ave (our current location) 422 Vine Street (beside New Village Apts) & 50 of the retail price of your unwanted textbooks if your book is being used again next semester