Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 the university Bailout kicks off political series in news 5RJiW Theater finds "PEACE" II)' • student newspaper of the in features University of Tennessee at Chattanooga UTC drops 32-3 decision J Bipartisan Energy plan critiqued registration by faculty, students drive entices BY CLIFTON BURKISS STAFF REPORTER

A green energy proposal by a former oil tycoon has been new voters gaining momentum in past weeks since the economy's recent downturn. College Democrats and T. Boon Pickens, an oil billionaire, proposed the Pickens Plan to Congress in late summer, Republicans collaborate according to the plan's official Katherine Smalley Web site, pickensplan.com. The Vote early and vote often: Sean Allen, Huntington, Tenn., junior, and Bella Moharreri, Brentwood, plan is to invest in wind energy Tenn., sophomore, help students register to vote. The drive will last through Tuesday. to increase youth vote throughout the Plains States area BY PAIGE GABRIEL Jessica Moerman. student assistant just in terms of who our candidates are, it said. "We are not just Republicans and and to use existing natural gas NEWS EDITOR director of the University Honors seems to be one of those moments where Democrats so we need to work together." for automobile travel, according Program and I Maryville, Tenn., senior, a lot of young and new voters are really Savin said, "I definitely wanted to to the site. Student volunteers have registered said the organi/atioiis involved in the excited about the election so we felt that, work with College Republicans because Dr. Michael Bonnal, professor more than 650 students to vote, according drive include the College Republicans, especially being here on a university we want to make sure it is unbiased, and of economics, said, "The Pickens to Erica Savin, president of the College the College Democrats, the University campus, it was important to get students if College Democrats were the only ones Plan could be economically Democrats and Oakridge, Tenn., junior. Honors Programs, several fraternities, a and new voters and young voters registered sitting out there, then obviously it would feasible to curb the dependence "Our ultimate goal is to break 1,000 by sorority and the political science club. so they can go vote," she said. seem a little bit biased." on oil, and especially foreign oil, the end of the week," Savin said. Moerman said she began contacting Ashley Nelson, president of the College Nelson said one of the main goals of if there exists the right kinds of Savin said the College Democrats went members of the College Republicans and Republicans and a sophomore from the voter registration project is to be non­ incentives for private enterprises door to door in each of the campus dorm the College Democrats to ask if they would Clarksville, Tenn., said she is excited that partisan. to invest in wind and solar energy complexes with voter registration forms like to collaborate on a voter registration the College Republicans and Democrats "For voter registration it is absolutely production." Sept. 15 through 18. During that time drive. are working together on this project. Bonnal said the main question they registered 304 students to vote. "Since this is a historic election, not "We are all Americans." Nelson See REGISTRATION page 8 he has concerning this shift of limited resources toward the production of wind and solar energy, is whether these new Greek pride Stop, drop and roll sources of energy production will be productively efficient. He said he also wondered excites whether these productive techniques will use "the least- Step Show cost method" of production. "If the current techniques of producing wind and solar attendants energy are more efficient than, say, nuclear or coal energy BY BETH WARREN production techniques, then it ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR might be sound to invest in these techniques," Bonnal said. Students, parents and "If it is in case the fact, then teachers gathered Friday night in it could be economically sound, McKenzie Arena to watch Sigma efficient, to move resources Kappa win Best Sorority, Phi Mu away from other energy-type Alpha win Best Fraternity and production techniques to wind Chi Omega take home the title of and solar energy production Best Overall. techniques," he said. Contestants from each of the Peter ImOberstag. freshman fraternities and sororities took from Centerville, Tenn., said: the stage beginning at 8 p.m. and "Definitely, I think the plan danced until a little after midnight Matt Kreitzer could work. Everything about Great balls of fire: The Lupton Library was evacuated Tuesday morning after an electrical short created smoke, according to Chuck in this year's Greek Step Show. [the Pickens Plan] seems a lot Cantrell, assistant vice chancellor for university relations After being inspected by the Chattanooga fire department, the library was better than the method we are "The energy was extremely reopened There was some confusion as to the cause of the evacuation among students. Many thought sparks caught fire after contagious," Ashby Ward, a Red paper was left on top of a vent in a study room. using right now. which is to take Bank, Tenn., senior, said: "People oil from all the other countries. in the crowd were moving to the It will certainly be expensive to music, and making catcalls at get the whole plan started. Like the people on stage. 1 wanted to Collection shows off campaign memorabilia [Pickens] said that it's a one time jump up there and stomp around, cost and over the next 10 years too!" Throughout the fall semester we are spending $10 trillion, so I political campaign memorabilia Speculation before the show say, 'Why not?'" ranging from campaign buttons had been whether or not there Frank Ashmun, a Nashville to bumper stickers will be would be enough seating for sophomore, said: "It could be available for guest viewing all those planning to attend the [feasible], I don't know all the along with a collection of candid, popular event. According to facts but something definitely presidential photographs. Cox Samantha Greco, a Harrison, needs to change. We just can't said. Tenn., junior, the issue of space keep relying on oil. especially was a problem last year. According to Cox. the candid foreign oil. Any plan that takes shots featuring such presidents "[Last year] you had to get into account using alternative as Richard Nixon and Lyndon there an hour or more before the sources of energy —I think—is a B. Johnson were taken by UTC performance to even get a seat good idea." alum John Rous while working at the Maclellan Gym," Greco Some students said they are as | White House assistant with said. skeptical of the plan. the Associated Press. "Most people who came Abraham Pottinger, a Letters from presidents, afterward had to stand. 1 think Hendersonville. Tenn., senior, including Teddy Roosevelt, this year they planned the step said, "[It is feasible] to an extent, Rutherford B. Hayes, Lyndon show a lot better because the if they can get cheap enough B. Johnson. Ronald Reagan. McKenzie arena has better wind turbines to do it, it would Dwight D. Eisenhower and Bill seating capacity and acoustics probably be neat, but it would Natasha Betancourt Clinton have also been displayed than anywhere else it's been. A take years to recoup the up­ Sticks and stones: The library special collections posses many of the university's buildings for the UTC community. few people were standing, but blueprints like this one, which belongs to Patten Chapel. This original blueprint dates to 1915. front costs of having to do wind not many," she said. The department of art power." Bv LANCI LAIDA currently showcased on the first historical items, manuscripts, recently received a collection The show itself is a display Jenna Bussel, a Nashville ASSISTANT SI WS I TUTOR and second floors of Lupton artwork, university archives of Polaroid photographs from of Greek pride, as many of the freshman, said. "I think that wind Library. and rare books that relate to American pop artist Andy performers integrated cheers, and cheaper cars is feasible. "Presidents and Political The special collections the university and the state of Warhol. Because of the value of telling the history of their However, as long as the rich Campaigns: A Display of department at Lupton Library Tennessee. Steve Cox. associate the 150 photographs. oil people are still in power Presidential andCampaign Items acts as the home and preservation professor of special collections it's always going to be oil and from the Special Collections." is center for a large collection of and university archivist, said. See COLLECTION page 3 See STEP SHOW page 5 nothing is j;oing to change." www.ufcecho.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 2 news Contact news editor Paige Gabriel at [email protected]

The Campus Crime Log Compiled by Mary Alice Holley Campus Crime Log a burglary on East Eighth Street. The suspect removed a used is a weekly feature of The The victim reported while she was Apple l-Book G4 with a white Echo and is compiled from in the shower, she heard someone case and power adapter valued UTC police reports to keep enter through the apartment at $300. students aware of incidents on door. An apple 1-pod Touch in a campus. Reports are listed in She assumed it was one of her black rubber like case was also chronological order. roommates but saw a shadow of taken. This was valued at $350. someone in the bathroom, where The man did not have any papers, September 19,2008 she was taking a shower and that he could recall, with any 08-1442—While working an challenged them. specific serial numbers or any event, a UTC officer responded to When she looked out of the other means of identifying his a weapons offense on East Fourth shower, she saw a tall man, shaved computer and I-pod. Street. or balding head, wearing a white The man's roommate, who was The suspect was arrested after button down shirt and jeans. not present at the time, also had he was stopped for a bag check The man fled the apartment and his computer taken. The computer at an event on Fourth Street. He was believed to have fled campus. was a white, special edition, HP had walked past security and was When officers broadcasted the Laptop/Notebook and power stopped and brought back to have call, it was learned that a man of adapter valued at $1500. his bag checked. the same description had been in The suspect told police he was other rooms on campus. September 23, 2008 a security guard and forgot he Once apprehended, the man OX-1465-A UTC police had a handgun in his book bag. resisted arrest but calmed down officer responded to Johnson Cara Dodd when he was warned of being Village apartments on Oak Street Salsa fever: Dance instructor Bernardo Cedano teaches students how to salsa dance in the He did have a valid gun permit Chattanooga Room in the UC. This event was sponsored by UTC Residence Life. and a valid Tennessee Drivers shocked with a Taser. He was for a narcotics violation. When the License. positively identified by the second officer arrived, there was a strong Police reminded him the permit victim and arrested for burglary, odor of marijuana in the air. did not allow him to carry a gun criminal trespass and resisting Upon police checking the arrest. Campus Crossroads extends on school property. The weapon, a bedrooms for occupants, one 40 caliber, semi-automatic, Glock He was transported to resident was in his room with handgun, was found to be stolen Hamilton County Jail. Police three guests. outside of Chattanooga. spoke with several victims. One All persons are freshmen and weekend hours for trial run Dispatch received a "hit of the victims was missing $54 had the appearance of having BY MATT KREITZER climbing tower, a martial arts Nelson said. confirmation" from the from her room. smoked marijuana. They were all STAFF REPORTER room and an aerobics room." Next, SGA President Scott Chattanooga Police Department in the resident's room. Nelson said. Stuart, a senior from Maryville, regarding the Glock. The suspect September 21,2008 He turned over a jar containing Several improvements to On the second floor there Tenn., said SGA is interested in was transported to Hamilton 08-1455-A UTC police two buds of marijuana and a red the campus, including finishing will be a main lobby, featuring looking into offering summer County Jail where he was booked officer responded to a report of and orange pipe. The resident the wellness center, creating a pictures of students who have online courses for students. for carrying a weapon on school theft from the 541 building on admitted to smoking in the room networking utility for students graduated from UTC and went Jeremy Bourgoin, a junior property and theft of property. Vine Street. on this occasion and on prior and installing pool tables in on to distinguish themselves in from Nashville, said: "One thing He is now banned from UTC Upon arrival, a man reported occasions. His three guests were Campus Crossroads, were athletics. Nelson said. holding us back as a university is property. that an unknown person or persons trespassed from the room in announced in Tuesday's Student "On the third floorther e will the lack of an online program. We entered the apartment through an Johnson Village. Government Association be a running (rack, which will need this to be competitive." September 20, 2008 unsecured common door and They were all UTC students meeting. Daniel .Hunley, proceeded to go into his bedroom 08-1449-A UTC police and will be cited to student affairs Jason McCarty, a — SGA treasurer officer responded to a report of which was also unsecured. in lieu of arrests. a SGA senator and junior from and senior from [T]here will be a trial Jacksonville, Tenn.. Oakridge, Tenn., weekend where Grille Works, said: "This is said, "We plan Subway and the pasta shop probably the most on adding two will remain open, and give important issue. new pool tables students...another reason to Faculty is also PIZZA to the Crossroads stay on campus... concerned with building. students not getting "Soon there —Jason McCarty the same amount will be a trial ™ of experience [in weekend where 55 an online course Grille Works, as| they get in the Subway and the allow students to look outside SO classroom." pasta shop will remain open and percent of the time." Nelson said. Stuart said. "This would LL give students variety and another "Next to that, there will be an also attract people who can't sit reason to stay on campus during aerobics rcxrni for cheerleaders through class on a campus with the weekends," McCarty said. and the Sugar Mocs" people It) to IS years younger." "Students can see where Once the building is Allowing students to social i/c these new pool tables will be open, the campus recreation on campus was another concern if they look for two squares on department plans on meeting that was discussed. Brandon the floor in the Crossroads." with contractors and placing a Bess, a senior from Memphis. McCarty said. bid on a recreational swimming said, "Students should start In other business, Ron building. Nelson said using knetwit.com." Nelson of the campus recreation Improvements to Fngel Bess said, "Knetwit is a Web department will be meeting with Stadium are currently in the site that allows for students to £^r Large contractors Sept. 25 to find out works. Nelson said. sign up, exchange notes and is a when the wellness center will be "There is currently room great resource for networking. completed for three flag football lields. "It is basically an educational "On the first floor we plan a collegiate soccer and rugby facebook for our campus," Bess 1 - topping Pizza on having a bouldering rock. field, and a lacrosse field," said. $6.50 with student id Isn't it time...... to sharpen your mind? y ... to learn more? ... to invest in yourself? Pick-Up or Delivery UT Independent Study On Campus or Off Campus Enroll anytime. Take up to 9 months to complete. I <•" UNIVERSITY"/ Valid at all TENNESSEE Chattanooga Locations Distance Education and Independent Study www.anywhere.tennessee.edu • 1-800-670-8657 Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 Candidates offer perspectives on bailout Bv LANCE LAUDA financial system. This has led to an legislation for the purchase of liquid we don't, the jobs and life savings of improvements to the bailout. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR ' erosion of confidence that has frozen assets, such as troubled mortgages, from millions will be put at risk." McCain said the proposed plan must many financial transactions, including banks and other institutions. According to Obama, the proposal provide greater accountability in order to This is the first in a series of articles loans to consumers and to businesses While in Tampa Fla. Sept. 23, Obama must include a series of protections to provide a greater oversight and contain concerning the views and policies of the seeking to expand and create jobs." said: "There are many to blame for ensure that taxpayer dollars are not used a goal of helping to repay taxpayers the presidential candidates from the two According to Bush, the root cause causing the current crisis, starting with to further reward the bad behaviors $700 billion planned for the bailout. largest parties. The series will continue of irresponsible CEOs on Wall Other provisions include complete until the Nov. 4 election. behind the instability can be (raced to mortgage assets that Street. transparency throughout the Presidential candidates Sen. John have lost value during the Obama said he stressed the construction of the legislation and less McCain and Sen. Barrack Obama have U housing decline and are now necessity of an independent power being placed into the hands of addressed the nation in hesitant favor for restricting the flow of credit. and bipartisan board in order Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. the $700 billion bailout proposal. Bush said, to avoid severe to provide oversight and "This can't be cobbled together behind Dr. Fouad Moughrabi, head of the We're talking about disruptions in the financial accountability. He also addressed closed doors. The American people have political science department, said: extremely high stakes. What markets and to support home the need for taxpayers to be the right to know which businesses will "There is no doubt thjs is a crisis. We're would be worse is doing it financing, throughout the past treated like investors, by placing be helped... and how much help will talking about extremely high stakes. in a hurry and not thinking it few weeks a series of measures equity into the firms in question cost," said McCain. What would be worse is doing it in a through. to address the situation with instead of buying their troubled hurry and not thinking it through. Michael Durham, a Nashville Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac- assets. sophomore said, "[T]hese challenges "It's similar to the Bush —Dr. Fouad Moughrabi were taken, while Ihe federal "We can ask taxpayers to make will create a difficult situation no matter administration's rush to war with Iraq, Reserve acted to prevent the who comes into office." the situation is dire, give us the money ^ j an investment in the stability of disorderly liquidation of AlCi. and we'll do it. This may become another our economy, but we cannot ask Josh Parks, a UTC graduate from According to Bush, these Iraq." them to hand their money over Clarksdale Miss., said, "the bailout actions were taken over the the speculators who gamed the system to Wall Street without some won't affect the way I vote, since I see In an address made Sept. 19, past few weeks to stop the spreading of and the regulators who looked the other expectation of return," Obama said. it being settled before they even get into President Bush said: "Problems that problems from going any further, but way. But all of us now have a stake At a press conference in Frceland, office, I'm more concerned with their originated in the credit markets and more action is needed. in solving it and saving our financial Mich., Sept. 23, McCain said he urged individual plans for Iraq, my personal first showed up in the area of sub-prime Bush said the answer is approving institutions from collapse. Because if lawmakers to adopt five of his proposed liberties and higher education. mortgages have spread throughout our

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they are housed and displayed various publications of timeless offer critique in a temperature controlled classics. environment, where students "Dracula," "Frankenstein," on unfinished may visit the during regular "Tom Sawyer" and "Alice In library hours. Wonderland" have all been faculty works The art department is also recreated in Moser's personal displaying notable selections style, wood etchings. Cox said from the Andy Warhol collection he has several examples of the BY TAYLOR TOMPKINS in Cress Gallery according to prints made from the etchings. STAFF REPORTER Cox. According to the special The English department's Dr. Verbie Prevost, Connor collections Web site, the original "Works In Progress" program Professor and head of the Patten Chapel blueprints from is returning this semester for its English department, has 1915 were found in the drafting twelfth year, according to the donated many works from her storage areaol the Adminstrative UTC English department. personal collection including Services Building late last fall. The "Works In Progress" series several featuring illustrator Other recent additions to the offers English department faculty Barry Moser, according to special collections department a place to present their unfinished Cox. include books from members projects in front of peers, students Moser attended UTC for of the Fellowship of Southern and the general public, according one year and studied in the art Writers and the addition of to Mike Jaynes, English lecturer department under Dr George Emma Bell Miles' journal and director of the program. Cress, Cox said. selections. According to Cox, the Amira Fskander, a "This program has had great Natalie Roiy university received a substantial Cookeville Tenn. senior said, success," Jaynes said. "The The once and future king: Scott Stuart, a Maryville, Tenn.. senior, and Reilly Lewis, a senioi discount on more than 160 "I had no idea there was even professors that present at the from Fayetteville, Tenn., were named Homecoming Queen and fop Moc, respectively, at Saturday forums are your more fiery, night's football game. individually signed portraits something called the special outspoken and charismatic of the Moser's friends, family, collections, that is quite the ones." other artists', architects, writers secret." Jaynes said he thinks the and poets. The special collections forums are a great way to Cox said to honor the department is open Monday develop research ideas and help memory of George Cress, who through Friday from 9 a.m. faculty get feedback on their died in early January, 400 copies through 12 p.m. and I p.m. independent projects. In the of The King James Bible bound through 4:30 p.m. Cox said past, faculty have presented a in velum were printed featuring he recommends making an modern day "pop" version of Moser's original artwork. appointment before visitng.The a Jane Austen novel, pieces of According to Cox, Moser department is located on the poetry and academic projects and has provided illustrations for second floor of the library. activist presentations. Professor Sybil Baker presented at the latest "Works I^CanJaidk in Progress," where she read ( You've Got News j portions of her novel, Jaynes said. He said her novel "was a contemporary twist on a classic- Jane Austen novel that was both interesting and creative." The next "Works in Progress." scheduled for Oct. 9. is titled f Only $12 "Ecocentricism Is Rhetorical Includes: Criticism: Its Tenants and Their Get The Echo in Implications." 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Federal bailout expenses burden taxpayers what's bugging you? EDITORIAL shareholder over the next two those companies are still to be and negligent decisions? How is years and will own 80% of the determined, which has left many it ethical to reward a company Following a $700 billion company in exchange for $85 Americans in an outrage. like AIG with such an enormous proposal to bail out the nation's billion. President Bush said: "In our bailout? financial sector, UTC students In the cases of Fannie Mae nation's history there have been Based on the developments may soon call themselves and Freddie Mac, the Department moments that require us to come that have taken place over the past homeowners. of the Treasury plans to buy together across party lines to week, it is obvious that America The federal government's $100 billion worth of stocks, address major challenges. This is has been given an ultimatum. plan to buy $700 billion worth of and then expand the portfolios such a moment...the risk of not Fight or flight. mortgage assets held by banks, of mortgages and mortgage- acting would be far higher." Either go along with the Wall Street firms and other backed securities until 2010. The We at The University Echo proposal and throw money into the financial institutions will soon government will then reduce the understand the need for crisis pit or wait to face the repercussions leave taxpayers footing the bill. holdings, followed by plans to management, but is this proposal in the future. Chances are we will Once the government provides create a conservatorship to be run the correct resolution? Why are have no choice but to settle for the the bail for such mortgage by the Federal Housing Finance we the taxpayers—and soon-to-be former. Over the next few weeks institutions as Fannie Mae and Agency. taxpayers —footing the bill? as the proposal develops, one Freddie Mac and insurance giant Federal bailouts are nothing The last thing we need at this thing needs to be made perfectly American International Group new to American history, but a point in our lives is the stress of a clear: the government does not Inc. (AIG), the government will proposal this immense has never $700 billion mortgage as we enter have the money, we do. If this be forced to run huge private occurred in order to divert a global adulthood. crisis is ever resolved, we are the companies. crisis and has never placed the Is it selfish to believe saviors in the situation, and if it According to The Los Angeles government in the position of that the financial institutions isn't, we were robbed. Times, to keep AIG from falling running huge private companies. in question should justifiably Don't bother writing a letter Brittany Huntley into bankruptcy, the government Details concerning how crumble? Shouldn't they be held to The Echo, just write to your will become the majority the government plans to run responsible for their own mistakes Congressman. Modified eating habits offset factory farming methods CAMPUS EDITORIAL for the rights of farm animals. increase the number of offspring because of the farms. According The Web site states, "In animal without resting periods. to Farm Sanctuary's Web site, Factory farming is a practice agriculture, this attitude has led to The methods used in factory farm animals in the United States that is cruel to animals, and it institutionalized animal cruelty, farms are unsafe for the animals produce 130 times more waste COMMENTS contaminates our health and our massive environmental destruction and the humans who eat them. than humans. environment. and resource depletion, and animal The risk of developing heart Eating meat is not a crime. It is As the world population and human health risks." disease, osteoporosis, diabetes the way that we raise the animals Have you registered to vote yet? Why continues to grow, the demand The farms produce animals like or cancer is increased in a person we eat that is causing problems. or why not? for animals for food rises along a factory would produce a product whose diet consists of animals While avoiding all animal with it. such as plastic or rubber. rather than plants, according to products is the best solution, Factory farming is a disgusting Animals are crammed into tiny the Farm Sanctuary's Web site. small changes in one's diet can practice used to produce animals spaces, sometimes with no room Animal products can be tainted help offset the effects of factory the fastest and cheapest way to even move or stand up, and and can make the consumer ill. farming. "Yes, I feel like it's my duty as possible, without a hint of concern often pumped with antibiotics to Economically speaking, eating Eating wild game is an a U.S. citizen." for the animal's well-being while prevent disease and infection that animals means we need land to alternative to eating meat raised — Bianca Dodd, it is alive or concern for the area probably would not happen in the raise the animals and land to grow on the farms. Switching out real Chattanooga freshman surrounding the factory. first place if the animals had a crops to feed the animals. milk for dairy-free milk like soy Factory farming is "an attitude decent space to live. If we just eat the crops, we can milk or rice milk is another option. that regards animals and the natural Animals are injected with skip a step and produce twice as Even one meat-free day out of the world merely as commodities to hormones and other chemicals to much food for humans, rather than week can make a difference, and be exploited for profit," according speed up the production process, using it to feed animals that we are organic foods are a plus as well. to www.farmsanctuary.org, the whether it is dairy cows making going to eat anyway. It's our world. We can decide Web site of Farm Sanctuary, a more milk, hens laying more eggs, Surrounding land and to allow harmful things to happen, non-profit organization working or animals continually mating to waterways are being degraded or we can change them. "No, because I am not a resident of Tennessee." On-campus sports facilities allow fans more impact — Ashley Jackson, Jonesboro, Ark., COMMENTARY But the over-sized, off campus that is non-existent at the home was one of the oldest stadiums in freshman BY JEREMY At REE facility does not make the recently games now. use, second only to Harvard. ASSISTANT SPORTS EDIT! IK disappointing Mocs football As schools like Furman and Of course renovations would team any more of a show worth Elon fill their stadiums with need to be made, but any on Fall Saturdays are dominated watching. 10,000 to 12,000 fans on Saturday campus, downgraded stadium around the country by college Finley Stadium is one of the afternoons, the Mocs' home field would be an upgrade for UTC football. nicest stadiums in the college advantage is merely a dull roar fans. Fans who can get their hands football subdivision, proven by the when the 5,000 fans are put into The compact stands and close "Yes, it is my right and on tickets to their favorite team's fact that it is home to the national an oversized stadium. proximity of the fans would obligation to vote." game would go in a heartbeat. championship game every year, 1 have no problem with lead to a raucous crowd that any — Nicholas Knuettel, Cities like Auburn, Ala., and but more often than not it doesn't Finley Stadium. It is quite an football coach would love to have Lincoln, Neb., nearly double in draw half of the crowd of other experience to watch the national at a home game. Knoxville junior life when their football teams Southern Conference teams. championship game played there, The same arguments can be are at home. The stadium that was called and many high schools have put made for the Lady Mocs' soccer But that doesn't really sound the crown jewel of Chattanooga's it to good use. team, which plays its home games like the kind of crowd we see at revitalization project when it When it comes to college nearly 20 minutes from campus. Finley Stadium, does it? opened in 1997 has a capacity of football, however, fans want to The basketball team could get a To be fair, UTC football has more than 20,000 despite drawing have an impact. much louder fan base by playing a never been on the same level as no more than 7,000 last year for a For over 85 years Chamberlain game or two in Maclellan Gym. "Yes, because it is a major Auburn or Lincoln, and no one UTC football game. field drew crowds of around The point is, before we and important matter in our should expect crowds of 100,000 Bringing the Mocs back on 10,000, and the screams and criticize our athletes and teams for government and society, and to watch an FCS (Division I-AA campus, or more specifically back chants of those fans came from a underachieving, maybe we should it determines the future for for those not up to date with the to historic Chamberlain field, lot closer to the playing held. look at how we can make a bigger new football lingo) team. would create an environment Before closing. Chamberlain impact at their games. our generations to come." — Kelley Plymale, CORRECTION: Chattanooga sophomore In the September 18 issue of The Echo, in the page three science in nursing. story about the partnership between University Health We seriously regret any errors and are committed to Services and Erlanger, we incorrectly stated Carmen Plott's accurate reporting. "Yes. People think that one credentials. If you find an error in The Echo, please e-mail echo@utc. vote does not matter, but it She is a family nurse practitioner and has her master of edu or call 425-4298. does. If everyone thought UNIVERSITY ECHO STAFF that, we would not have a president." BRITTANY L. SHAW LANCE LAUDA REBEKAH BROMLEY — Ashlyn Terheggen, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JENNIFER ADKINS ASSISTANT NEWS JEREMY ACREE FACULTY AOV1SOR Cookeville, Tenn., SPORTS EOITOR EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS freshman

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FEATURES EDITOR EDfTOR/COPY EDITOR 425-8101 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 individual writers — Compiled by Casey Green and do not reflect the opinions of the personnel at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 5 features Contact features editor Chelsea Cox at [email protected] Animal rights activists walk to raise funds BY KAYLA MARTIN in the south that you feel an spaces where they can barely UTC yet, and most schools of "It's hard to find a happy on making our lives easier when ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR accomplishment for animal move, so be it." UTC's size already have one. medium between respecting the we could just change our lifestyle advocacy," Jaynes said. "It's a "Everyone is invited to come There are individuals who will animal and making sure everyone to accommodate the rest of the Animal rights activists are chance to do something tangible and spread the news of what provide outlets where you can has enough to eat," Roy said. planet," Moore said. coming to town this weekend for about raising awareness." happens to approximately 10 get active for animal defense, he Roy said she is not sure if she The 2008 Walk for Farm Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Jaynes said the walk will be billion farm animals a year," added. is interested in participating in Animals in Chattanooga will be Animals at Ross' Landing Sept. "a leisurely route through the according to information given Farm Sanctuary is one of the the Walk for Farm Animals. Sat. Sept. 27 at Ross' Landing, 27. downtown area." It is voluntary by Jaynes. best organizations working for "I don't know because I would Jaynes said. The 2008 Walk for Farm and the participants will be "Ninety-eight percent of farm animals. "Farm Sanctuary feel like a hypocrite," she said. "I The walk begins at 10 a.m. Animals will "help raise funds engaging the public, he added. all animal abuse in the world is far more consistent than groups still eat sweet little piggies and and has a $15 dollar registration for and awareness about Farm The purpose of the walk is "to occurs on factory farms and such as P.E.T.A. (People for the chickens." fee prior to the day of the event. Sanctuary's vital rescue, raise awareness about what farm free range farms, and this is Ethical Treatment of Animals)," Johanna Moore, a Maryville, A ticket bought the day of the education and advocacy efforts animals go through," Jaynes largely unknown by the public Jaynes said. Tenn., senior, said she believes event costs $20. for farm animals in need," said. who blindly supports the billion "Farm Sanctuary does a bunch animals have rights. "I believe Signing up at least three according to this year's brochure "The bulk of today's meat dollar American meat industry," of stuff," he said. "They've had a they have personalities as well as weeks before the race guarantees for the walk. comes from factory farms where according to the same source. lot of victories." feelings," she said. the participant a walk t-shirt, Last year the Walk for Farm animals live under terrible "Every time your heart Natalie Roy, a Chattanooga "God created them as well as which is no extra charge. Animals took place in 46 cities conditions," he said. beats, about 300 land animals senior, said "I try to avoid us. They have rights and deserve For more information, around the United States and "The factory farm's main are killed for food," Jaynes learning about factory farms dignity and respect. contact the local 2008 Walk raised more than $170,000 objective is efficiency: producing said. "I'm definitely promoting because I know they do terrible "Animals shouldn't be for Farm Animals coordinator, according to Mike Jaynes, animal the most meat at the lowest cost. vegetarianism. It really is easy to things. pumped full of hormones and Saving Animals Via Education, rights activist and lecturer in "If that means the animals are stop eating meat." "I would never eat the food if genetically altered to fit our at Chattanooga@walkforfar English. pumped full of hormones and. Jaynes said there is not an I knew everything that went on," needs," she said. manimals.org or visit www. "It's so rare in our culture antibiotics and crammed into animal rights organization at she added. "Our society is too dependent walkforfarmanimals.org. Step show Continued from page 1 Theater production revisits ancient Greece BY MARY ALICE HOI.LEY mortal life - he's singing pop Jeffers, a graduate of UTC STAFF REPORTER songs, he's trying to copy trends in theater and speech, is in and fads and he even wants to her second year with the UTC The UTC Theater Department date the mortals," Hawtin said. theater department, according to will open its 2008-2009 season "He's not only just delivering a press release. with a story from 421 B.C.E. messages from mortals to Jeffers said, "The comedies "PEACE by Aristophanes" Gods. Hermes has one-on-one of Aristophanes are ageless in is a classic Greek comedy interactions with mortals and theme as well as style and the originally adapted by UTC protects them from danger." rich history of this play has a Professor of theater and speech, "It takes a simple man, [the surprising relevance to our own Gaye Jeffers. main character] Trygaeus, to state of affairs." "PEACE is the story of a gather a group of men and "Adapting PEACE," Jeffers world - from the Heavens down women that may be able to find said, "has allowed us to juxtapose to the common man - that is fed the ability to work together to. current history-making events up with war," Thomas Hawtin, bring peace back," Hawtin said. with similar events that were a Franklin Tenn., sophomore Savannah Daigle, a occurring when the play was wrote in an e-mail. sophomore from Franklin.Tenn., first written." "Even though there are all who plays the part of the Artisan, PEACE opens Sept. 26 and the solutions right in front of explained the plot of the play. will continue through Oct. 4. the mortals, wars rage on for "In this play, the main character The production will be shown monetary gain," he said. Trygaeus tries to bring peace at the Dorothy Hackett Ward Hawtin plays Hermes, the back to Earth," Daigle said. Theatre. liason between the two worlds "Through his obstacles he For more information please and the messenger of the gods. meets many different, fun and contact Gaye Jeffers in the UTC Matt Kreitzer "Throughout the play, audiences interesting characters including theatre department at 425-4297 College Cabaret: Best overall winners Chi Omega dazzle the audience with their display at Friday's see Hermes's obsession with the Artisen," she said. or e-mail [email protected]. step show. The group wore red and yellow masks and socks to emphasize their choreography.

fraternity or sorority. who wins, we always have a "1 was especially impressed "I'm proud of being in the good time." by one of the groups, near the Critic 's Corner brotherhood of Lambda Chi Members of the audience can beginning |of the show], whose Alpha and it's a big part of my tell, according to Tiffany Jolly, a music messed up and they had life, so I want people to come Cookeville, Tenn., junior: "Even to stop," she said. "I would have "The Women" disappoints empowered females away knowing a little more when the judges were choosing been so embarrassed, but they BY KATE BISSINGER been quite a powerful message my opinion, a clearer image of about us," Francis Cuddihee, a the winners, the Greeks were were very confident and finished STAFF REPORTER of feminine liberation. the modern feminine movement. Chattanooga junior said. "We dancing around the audience on their performance later in the Mary is fired from her job by Men are seen and heard in this put a lot of work into our dances the ground floor. There were a lot evening, and it was worth the "This isn't happening to her father and is at the mercy of show, yet you still know where every year, and regardless of of talented [people] this year." wait." you, this is happening to me! I her cheating husband. the power lies-with the women. don't know why you're hurt!" Sylvie (played by Annette "The Women" simply throws Big eaters square off in competition exclaims Mary Haines (played Bening) spends most of the in random cracks at urban by Meg Ryan) in this adaptation movie living in fear that her life and girlie traditions in a BY CODY MOHON eating," Chestnut said. "And previous record breaker, of the 1939 original also entitled male publisher will fire her. disjointed attempt at the latter. STAFF REPORTER Krystals themselves are tasty and Kobayashi said, "I definitely can "The Women." Alex (played by Jada Pinkett If you're looking for a movie a fast eat." break the record, and I could We are hurt because of this Smith) is a confident lesbian, but that explores the emotions of Chattanoogans will crave a When asked if he believes have done it 2 years ago." film's blatant lack of pathos ironically is missing in action for femininity and friendship, I Krystal burger after watching he can beat his previous record. Sophomore Bobby DeBarge joined with a consistent contract most of the movie. would suggest that you spend eating champions Chestnut said: "It's possible. of Mt. Juliet. Tenn., said he to contradiction. You can hold Edie (played by Debra your money on the recently and compete Quite possible. I don't know marvels at the records set by your breath if you expect this Messing) is pregnant for the released "Sex and the City" film with others in this year's Krystal because I didn't have to qualify, these competitive eaters. film to give you any sense of fifth time hoping that her unborn instead of a ticket to watch "The Square Off. ^^ "I don't think realistic emotion or female child will be a boy. Women." Competitors 64 it's possible for empowerment. As the plot of "The Women" This painfully predictable will try to beat me to even come I definitely can break the Upon watching the film you unfolds you are introduced to movie adheres to a strategic- the record of close to that are thrust into the superficial the mistress of Mary's husband. formula aimed at uncovering the eating 103 record and I could have many Krystal story of Mary Haines and her Crystal Allen (played by Eva "real life" emotions, tendencies Krystal burgers done it two years ago. burgers in any three close friends. Mendes) is quite frankly an and relationships of middle-aged in eight minutes allotted time! Although the film stuck to obnoxious, immoral, lying women. I had hoped to observe at the 2008 —Takeru Kobayashi For me to eat that the original, curious idea of home-wrecker. fresh originality, not a failed Krystal Square many burgers, I'd cutting all men from the cast, The popular television series attempt to produce a carbon copy Off V World •— 55 have to have not it obliterated what could have "Sex and the City" painted, in with different demographics. Eating eaten anything Championship, so 1 haven't eaten real Krystals in within the past according to a press release a while. It's tough when you don't 48 hours...and I'd have to have Chicago punks provoke listeners from Brian Cooley, Wicked PR's a trash can near by. Seriously. have to qualify for a contest as big BY CODY MOHON Danny Stevens for vocals and Me Up" and "Hell to Sell". publicist for the event. I mean, maybe I could eat that as the Finals, STAFF REPORTER Seth Johnson and Timmy Klepek "Champion" is hardly the CD Champion of the last Square because there's a lingering doubt many in 24 hours...but that'd be for guitar, they got their big break you would want to share with a Off, Joey Chestnut, broke the that you're not fully prepared." I stretch," DeBarge said. The Audition, a punk band by playing locally with The younger sibling. 97-burger record set by Takeru Takeru Kobayashi, a previous The World Championship from Chicago, III., may be Academy Is... and getting the I had never heard of The Kobayashi in 2006, Cooley Face Off victor, is not concerned event will take place at rolling in the dough now, but stamp of approval from Victory Audition until I saw them at said. about his jaw injury that kept him Chattanooga Riverfront Sunday, they definitely got off to a bumpy Records. Warped Tour this summer, and Chestnut, who got his start in out of the game for two years. Sept. 28, and will be televised on start. Although both of their full they rocked my world. the world of "I'm still learning to cope with FSN South, Cooley said. While forming their band, Joe length albums, "Controversy They played an acoustic set at a lobster-eating contest in the pain - but the burger is soft Theevent will supply day-long Lussa and Ryan O'Connor, on the Loves Company" and with just Stevens and Johnson, Reno, Nevada, is preparing for and I didn't have any problems at live music and entertainment, but bass and drums respectively, had "Champion," are jam packed but Stevens voice was just as the competition. Nathan's, which are much harder one lucky member of the crowd to deal with alternating musicians with catchy tunes and thought good if not better live than it was "Honestly, the atmosphere to chew, so I don't think I'll have will be given the opportunity to as they searched for the perfect provoking lyrics, Champion on the CD. at the finals in Chattanooga is any problems," Kobayashi said. compete in the showdown for the vocalist and lead guitarist. is mostly just filled with Basically, if you have the one of the best in competitive Concerning Chestnuts top prize of $50,000. After the band brought in "provocative." opportunity to see them live, dish With songs like "Warm out the cash and enjoy the show. www.ufcecho.com Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 6 sports Contact sports editor Jennifer Adkins at [email protected] Tennis teams claim wins in consolation finals BY JENNIFER ADKINS SKIRTS EDITOR

The UTC tennis teams posted three wins in the consolation finals at the 25th annual Steve Baras Collegiate Fall Classic at the Champions Club last Sunday. Senior Peter Sauska, Budapest, Hungary, freshmen Emily Hangstefer, Signal Mountain,Tenn., and freshman Brianna Wishing, Murfreesboro, Tenn., took victories in the A, B and C flights. Sauska claimed the men's Al consolation crown, posting a 6-2,6-4 victory over University of Alabama-Birmingham's Brian Ly. Hangstefer, no. 3 in the Bl singles flight, took her matches at 6-3, 6-3 over Lipscomb's Elizabeth Keevil. And Wishing, C2 final consolation bracket, took a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Kennesaw State's l.indsey Dillon. Wishing also teamed up with Annie Green, Atlanta sophomore, in the women's B1 doubles final to take on top players Adrianna Alvarez and Lyndsay Ottoson of Murray State. The duos posted two ties before Alvarez and Ottoson took the win at 9-8. UTC freshman Chase Price also took part in the finals but fell 6-1.6-0 to Lipscomb's Andy Mizrell, winding up the three day classic. Two hundred players participated in the classic with participating teams including Mercer, Belmont, Austin Peay, North Alabama, Virginia Tech, UNC Greensboro, Eastern Kentucky, Lee University, Jacksonville State and UT-Martin. The men's tennis team next travels to the USC Fall Invitational in Colombia, S.C, Friday, Oct. 3. Natasha Betancourt The women's tennis team, travels to Oxford, Serves up dude: Freshman Dakota Pate jumps mid-swing to put a forceful top-spin on the ball. Pate claimed a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory at the Steve Baras Collegiate Fall Classic this weekend in the B2 men's singles flight at the Champions Club. The men's tennis team took home an A1 consolation crown and Miss., to compete at the Ole Miss Fall Classic, participated in several consolation semifirtals. Keeping up, the women's tennis team claimed two consolation finals in the B1 and C2 singles flights. Friday. Oct. 10.

Men's Tennis Team Results Gordon Rudell, Knoxville senior, took a first Price defeated Pierron at 3-6, 6-3, 1-0 in the CI In the A2 flight, Jennemieke van der Veek, Sauska took on Eduardo Saratt of Jacksonville round bye before losing 6-3, 5-0 to Belmont's Zach singles consolation semifinals. freshman from Schimmert, the Netherlands, and State, Friday, in the men's A1 singles, losing 3-6,6-3, Zola. And Tyler Pullen, sophomore from Mt. Juliet, Emily Hangstefer,Signal Mountain,Tenn..freshman, 6-4. Pavel Vostrikov, senior from Orenburg, Russia, Tenn., took a loss against Lipscomb's Dustin Little, Women's Tennis Team Results defeated Alexis Webb and Katelyn Fulcher. Murray faced off against Lee's Renan Molineiro in the men's 5-7,6-2,6-2. The women's tennis team claimed one singles State, 9-8 in their first ever collegiate double match. A2 singles, claiming the win 6-4, 6-7,6-1. In doubles play, Sauska and Vostrikov took a win and three doubles victories, Friday. Finally, in the Bl flight. Green and Wishing In the men's B2 singles, freshman Ben Gaines 8-5 win against Belmont's Fausta Rocha and Javier Senior Beata Kniat, Niagra-on-the-Lake. Ontario, defeated Wofford's Sonia Anand and Middle took on Lipscomb's James Murrel. taking a loss at Rodriguez in the Al bracket. claimed a B2 flight win against Mercer's Priscilla Tennessee's Andrea Herrera. 6-1,6-3,, while freshman Dakota Pate claimed a 3-6, Saturday, Sauska took the win against Hangstefer Dias, 4-6,6-4,7-5. Van der Veek took a win against Mercer's Amalia 6-1.6-4 against Jacksonville's Thomas Bellman. in the consolation semifinals. 6-0. 6-0. Grace Robinette. Chattanooga sophomore, Bugge. but fell to Middle Tennessee's Taylor Coffee Also, freshmen Alex Butnarcuic and Chase Price However, Gaines was defeated by Belmont's and Knizat faced off against Memphis' Kristin in the semifinals. claimed losses in the CI singles Rafael Motos. 6-2, 6-3 in the B2 consolation Chamberlain and Dara Toulch, taking the win at 8-2 Wishing and Hangstefer claimed two victories to quarterfinals. in the AI (light. reach the consolation bracket Sunday. We've got spirit Lady Mocs soccer team continues to take losses

Bv JEREMY AC RKK freshman, led UTC with four ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR shots and one goal, followed by juniors Chelsea Hurst and Marlee UTC's soccer team fell back Jenkins with three shots and two into its old ways over the weekend on goal. at the Crimson Tide Classic in The Friday game against Tuscaloosa. Ala. Alabama marked the fourth time Chattanooga. 3-5-1, was the teams faced oil against each scoreless in two games, defeated other. by host Alabama 5-0 Friday night, The Saturday afternoon game and beat 3-0 by Jacksonville State against Jacksonville produced Saturday afternoon. more of the same game play. For a coach who has been Preston added seven more looking for consistency from his saves, but the team could not give young team all season long, these her any support on the offensive were not the results head coach end. J.D. Kyzer was hoping for with The lone first half goal by the Southern Conference opener Jacksonville's Keri Zwikker less than a week away. proved to be the game winner. Alabama outmatched UTC Freshman D.K. Henry, Queens with a much more talented team, Village, N.Y.. put two shots on forcing freshman goalkeeper Allie goal for half of the Lady Mocs' Preston, Asheville, N.C. to make total, but no one managed to find 15 saves. the back of the net. The trouble started early for The Dolphins outshot UTC Natalie Roig Preston and the Lady Mocs against 17-10, and added two more goals War paint: Sugar Moc Lindsay Rieman, senior, paints freshman Amanda Edwards' cheek before the game against Jacksonville. the Crimson Tide. in the second half to put away the COMTCTINC QUARTERBACK STATISTICS - www.gomocs.com Kailey Corken opened the game. #15 Tonv Pastore Comp-Att-Int Pet Yards TD Long Sack-Yds Efflc scoring in the eleventh minute, The finalgoa l for the Dolphins Oklahoma 3-8-0 37.5 20 0 9 2-13 58.50 and Jessica Deegan added on just came on a header from a comer Cumberland 15-27-1 • 55.6 320 3 51 0-0 184.37 10 minutes later. kick by JU's Devin Dowell. Florida State 5-8-0 62.5 106 1 62 2-25 215.05 Chattanooga went into halftime Combined with the 5-0 loss to JSU 3-8-3 37.5 8 0 8 1-18 -29.10 only trailing by the two goals, UT Knoxville in the season opener, TOTALS 26-51-4 51.0 454 4 62 5-56 135.95 but they could not rebound in the the Lady Mocs have struggled all second. semester against Southeastern #12 Jare Gault Comp-Att-Int Pet Yards TD Long Sack-Yds Efflc Corken once again started the Conference opponents Oklahoma 0-8-0 0.0 0 0 0 3-17 0.00 scoring with a free kick goal from However, Southern Conference Cumberland 5-9-0 55.6 48 0 18 0-0 100.36 just outside the box. teams are the only, opponents left Florida State 5-7-0 71.4 29 0 11 2-14 106.23 Deegan added a second as on the schedule. JSU 10-18-0 55.6 64 0 14 2-15 85.42 well, and Victoria Frederick put The Lady Mocs will start their TOTALS 20-42-0 47.6 141 0 18 7-46 75.82 in her third goal of the season for conference play Friday night at Alabama. the North River Soccer Complex #10 Sloan Allison Comp-Att-Int Pet Yards TD I^ng Sack-Yds Efflc The host team outshot the Lady against UNC Greensboro. Oklahoma 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 0.00 Mocs by a 37-14 margin, while Along with Friday night's Florida State 0-3-0 0.0 0 0 0 0-0 0.00 Alabama earned 3 yellow cards game against UNC Greensboro, JSU 4-7-2 57.1 33 0 14 0-0 39.60 to the Lady Mocs one. the team will also host Elon TOTALS 4-11-2 36.4 33 0 14 0-0 25.20 Katharina Rheinheimer. University Sunday at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 LSU transfer ruins Mocs homecoming

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CAMPUS The Mocs were unable to claim a victory against Jacksonville State Saturday night, posting a 31-3 loss at Finley Stadium. UTC quarterback Jare Gault, junior from EVENTS Boiling Springs, Miss., completed 10 of 18 pass attempts for 64 yards and gained 28 yards on the ground. Junior Erroll Wynn, Jonesboro, Thursday, September 25 Ga., played through a wrist injury to lead the Mocs in rushing with 48 yards. Clint Woods • The Baptist Collegiate Ministry would like to invite paced the Mocs receivers with nine catches anyone interested in worshipping with other Christians for 72 yards. on campus to their 8 p.m. worship service. For Jacksonville State, the day belonged to • The Littleton H. Mason Singers welcome all students quarterback Ryan Perrilloux, a transfer from to join them from 7:45 - 9:30 p.m. to rehearse songs. Louisiana Stale University. The junior threw • Free and confidential HIV testing will be offered for 122 yards and a touchdown, and ran for 31 at the UTC Health Clinic between 1 and 3 p.m. No yards and another score. needles are involved. This is in collaboration with the The Gamecocks' running game had no UTC Clinic and AIDS Outreach. problems either, as Tremayne Coger and Daniel Jackson combined for 234 yards and one touchdown. Friday, September 26 The visitors were the first on the board in •The Lady Mocs soccerteam will face UNC Greensboro the middle of the first quarter thanks to a 35- at 7 p.m. at the North River soccer complex. Admission yard field goal from Gavin Hallford. Just more is free for all to attend! than six minutes later, JSU struck again, this • Chen Zimbalista, Israeli percussionist will perform at time on a 35-yard run from Perrilloux to put Natalie Roig the Gamecocks up 10-0. Going head to head: The Mocs offensive line tries to buy some time for the passing game 12 p.m. in the Roland Hayes Concert Hall of the Fine In the second quarter, Perrilloux threw a against a Jacksonville State defense that forced five interceptions from the UTC team. Arts Center, presented by UTC and the Chattanooga 17-yard pass to Maurice Dupree for another A couple of UTC seniors led the way on Several injured key players could have put Jewish Community Federation. Admission is free to score. The touchdown put JSU ahead at defense. Defensive end Neil Brown, Buford, the Mocs off their game. Junior wide receiver students, faculty, staff, and community members. halftime, 24-0. Ga., had nine tackles, eight of them solo and Blue Cooper, Rome, Ga., is still out with an • UTC Theater presents PEACE by Aristophanes at Meanwhile, Chattanooga struggled to one for a loss while linebacker Jarvis Newson, elbow injury, as well as linebacker Aaron 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. First performed in respond against a tough Gamecock defense. Decatur, Ga., tallied seven tackles. Adams, senior from Scottsdale, Ariz., with a 421 B.C., this comedy proves that some things never UTC amassed a mere 72 yards of total offense Mocs redshirt freshman J.D. Dothard, foot injury, and senior Brian Heflin, Athens, change. In a new adaptation of this classic Greek in the first half. Carollton. Ga., said, "We've got so much talent; Ga., with a back injury. Freshmen Nick Craig, comedy, one ordinary man, tired of the devastation of Mocs junior quarterback Tony Pastore, The coaches need to bring it together to make Carrolton, Ga., and Joel Bradford, Chattanooga, Woodstock, Ga., put off his game during the war, decides to take matters into his own hands. a team." were also out because of lingering injuries. first half, going 3-8 for eight yards. The UTC Mocs fan Nakima Eddins. freshman from "It has been an interesting schedule to this . signal caller also threw three interceptions Chicago, III., said she agreed with Dothard. point," said head coach Rodney Allison. "In a Saturday, September 27 before being pulled from the game. "The team seemed as if they weren't lot of ways, it is difficult to gauge where we • SGA has organized a bus ride to Furman for the In the second half, the Mocs were able to working as a team," Eddins said: "The are based on who we have played." game. The bus will leave from Lansing Court at 9:30 get a 43-yard field goal by junior Craig Camay, quarterback and receivers were all over the Next up for UTC will be the Southern a.m. and will leave Furman thirty minutes after the Marietta, Ga., to make the score 24-3. The field and not executing the plays like they Conference opener against Furman Saturday, game ends. The cost is $15, which includes the ticket Mocs defense managed to hold Jacksonville should have. They have a lot of work to do." Sept. 27. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at for the game. Students may sign up with Sue Brackett State to 173 yards of total offense for the rest The loss puts the Mocs at 1 -3 for the 2008 Paladin Stadium in Greenville, S.C. in Student Development. Her office is located at the of the game. season. top of the stairs in the University Center. Only 34 spots are available. • Culture Fest 2008, a day-long celebration of the many cultures represented in Chattanooga, this event will be held from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. in Coolidge Park. There is no admission charge. This year's festival features international and multicultural music, dance performances, food, arts and crafts, information booths, and activities for children. Sunday, September 28 • The Lady Mocs soccer team will play Elon at 2 p.m. at the North River soccer complex. Admission is free! Monday, September 29 Sigma Kappa Sorority invites you to attend "How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk" presented by First Things First. Please join them in the University Center Auditorium from 8 -10 p.m. A door prize will be awarded to a lucky audience member! Please e-mail danielle-wright@utc. edu with any questions! Tuesday, September 30 • UTC Intramurals tennis singles matches will take place Natalie Roig Crash into me: Eroll Wynn, junior running back from Jonesboro, Ga., lets the football slip mid-tackle in the first game of the season today at 3 p.m. on the tennis courts on campus. against a Football Championship Series opponent. Wynn led the Mocs in rushing with 48 yards on nine carries, despite a wrist injury. • Interested in learning a new sport? The UTC fencing club is looking for new members. They meet in the Beach volleyball edges closer to becoming NCAA reality Racquet Center from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Students interested in UTC's Co-op Job/Internship BY KARA BAIMAN volleyball squad continues to get to give the players a chance to have could be something I might try," Program or the National Student Exchange and ARIZONA Dun WILDCAT pumped up about the idea. more of a student-athlete type of Dosty said. "In the offseason, it International Studies Program should plan to attend "I would love it if sand was life by completely eliminating could be really cool. I mean, I a presentation in the University Center's Lookout Sand, or beach, volleyball added because it would be any off-season competition and haven't had that much experience could be the newest sport at interesting to watch and it would training for volleyball, Rubio with it." Mountain Room at 11:15 a.m. Contact Elizabeth Bell Arizona - and at all NCAA be so fun to play," UA sophomore said. The team practiced at the at 425-4735, University Center 326, or Elizabeth- schools, for that matter. Stephanie Snow said. "They may think that we're Tueson Racquet Club's sand [email protected] if you have questions or are unable After Misty May-Trenor and Although court and sand both training too much in the team courts last spring. to attend a presentation and would like more Kerry Walsh, the American sand fall under the volleyball category, sports - we don't feel that way Despite her natural athleticism, information. volleyball duo, won the gold in the they have many differences. of course - but it's really not my Dosty was given a run for her 2004 Olympics, the Association "I think (sand) is a lot harder decision," Rubio said. money in the morning sessions. Wednesday, October 1 of Volleyball Professionals physically," sophomore Danielle "And if that's the case, then I'm "It was the first time I had ever recorded a 48 percent increase Holloway said. "I mean you're all for sand volleyball, because •Students interested in UTC's Co-op Job/Internship played, and I didn't realize it, but in the number of fans. - but keep running, jumping and moving in then we would compete in our sand is actually pretty difficult," Program or the National Student Exchange and in mind that the effect of this the sand. It's a lot more difficult, offseason," Rubio said. "But if it Dosty said. International Studies Program should plan to attend summer's recurrence of gold in and different, than on the court." takes away from the indoor game. Snow agreed with her a presentation in the University Center's Lookout Beijing has not been accounted There are six players on either I'm not really excited about that teammate. At the same time, she Mountain Room at 11 a.m. Contact Elizabeth Bell at425- for yet. side of the net in the court version. possibility." said that it's been hard to play 4735, University Center 326. or Elizabeth-Bell@utc. The duo must have had some For games in the sand, there are Some say yes. others say no. sand volleyball on top of the edu if you have questions or are unable to attend a sort of an impact, because the often two players on a team, more But one thing is for certain: you regular fall season. presentation and would like more information. Committee on Women's Athletics commonly called "doubles." can always count on someone to She said the addition could suggested. that the three NCAA Because doubles limits the stand on the middle ground. encourage players to develop their Announcements divisions add the game to the numbers of players at a time, the "I think I'm kind of skills now instead of waiting until "emerging sports for women" NCAA has toyed with the idea indifferent," Whitney Dosty, their collegiate career is over. To advertise your event here, contact The list. of making the game more team- UA's outside hitter, said of the "My sand game isn't nearly Echo at 425-8101 or e-mail [email protected], Division II gave the thumbs- oriented, and possibly having possible new sport. "I never grew as good as my indoor, but it's up, but Division III declined. If four to six players per side. up with sand volleyball." something I'd like to get better attention: campus events. E-mails without Division I agrees in next month's However, a matter much larger That's not saying much, at." Snow said. "But that's hard this subject line will not be included on our meeting, the NCAA membership than the number of players per considering the fact that she's to do, especially because there's calendar, and e-mails should be received will make the final vote in side has lingered in the busy head only on her fourth year of even no professional volleyball here at least three days prior to our Thursday January. of UA head coach David Rubio, touching a volleyball, and she's indoor. As the technicalities of publication. Event placement is on a first- despite the excited feedback of on the starting lineup at a Pacific ' "Ifyou want to go professional, bringing sand to the NCAA his players. 10 Conference school. then you play in AVP (tours) come, first-serve basis. bounce around in the heads The American Volleyball "I'm so involved with indoor or you go to Europe to play of authorities, the current UA ( midies Administration may try volleyball right now. but maybe it indoor." 8 Thursday, September 25, 2008 Volume 103, Issue 6 www.utcecho.com PREMIER CROSSWORD By Frank A Longo Walking a Tin Line 1 2 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 ,3 14 15 16 17 18 ACROSS 50 Tennis great 94 Andrew — DOWN 38 "There 82 Encrusted B 1 "That's Andre Webber 1 Smithereens — to be 84 Ron of • 19 20 21 22 show —!" 53 War vehicles 95 "I could — 2 Holy relic a law!" 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Registration Continued from page 1 pertinent to be nonpartisan because, aside from the "Ashley and 1 are working together, we are not fact that it does not look good (to be partisan), it is working against each other," Savin said. not very professional," Savin said. "I want people to understand that, even though Read "We are just going to register people to vote," technically we are two partisan groups, that in Nelson said. "We are not going to try to influence actuality we are not partisan when it comes to people's opinions. We are not there for any of that. |sharing a common] belief in the way that the The Echo We just want to get people registered to vote and to United States government system should work," inform them of where the voting places are located she said. in the area." Nelson said she encourages all students not just online @ Nelson said all of the people involved are to register to vote, but to take the next step and go working to change some students' opinions about to the polls and vote on election day or take part in voting. early voting or absentee voting. "A lot of people think that their vote does not "I think we are going to try to organize a shuttle utcecho. matter," Nelson said. "They think 'I'm just one that will meet here on campus and then take people vote, that doesn't matter and that can't change to polling stations," Moerman said. anything so it's no big deal.' But it really does The registration drive table is located in the com! matter because if everyone thought that way then center of Heritage Plaza and will continue through no one would be voting." Tuesday.