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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE ECHO® UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA VOLUME XCIX ISSUE 21 MARCH 3, 2005 Chancellor committee names finalists INSIDE BY ROBBY TRAIL The eight finalists are: Roger University of North Texas; Martha the committee examined while students, faculty and staff as well managing editor D. Brown, the provost and vice D. Saunders, the vice president narrowing the field from applicants as meeting with groups such as chancellor for academic affairs at for academic affairs at Columbus to semifinalists to finalists. faculty senate officers, deans and The chancellor search the University of North Carolina State University and Lewis Prevost said that she was department heads. LECTURE committee named finalists at Pembroke; Stephen F. Flat, the N. Walker, the executive vice happy with the diversity of the Prevost said she will begin yesterday in the search for UTC's president of Lipscomb University; president and provost at Lawrence finalist pool, citing that the pool setting exact dates for the visits of next chancellor after meeting to Everette Freeman, the senior Technological University. contained one woman and one the finalists today. narrow the fieldo f 14 semifinalists vice president and provost at "Everyone of the finalists is African-American. After interviewing the finalists, down to eight finalists. the University of Indianapolis; either a provost or vice chancellor The finalists are from eight the committee will narrow the "The search has proven to be Peter Hoff, the former president or vice president," Prevost said. different states, including one list down to three or five, and a real challenge," Verbie Prevost, of the University of Maine; "Everyone has experience as a finalist, Flatt, who is from these names will be sent to John committee chair and acting head Michael Moore, the provost top-level executive or is ready to Tennessee. Peterson, UT system president. of the English department, said. and executive vice president step into the job." The finalists will be invited to Peterson will then make the "But, we had a real consensus of Morehead State University; She said that experience was campus the week of March 14-18 final decision on who becomes when it came to who to eliminate Richard S. Rafes, senior vice one of the most important, if to participate in interviews with UTC's next chancellor. today." president for administration at the not the most important, quality the committee and forums with Gay marriage ban Author moves forward encourages BY CHLOE MORRISON it," he said. "The claims that editor-in-chief religious communities that think reading homosexuality is a sin would be In November 2004, I I forced to provide gay ceremonies FEATURES PG 5 states approved constitutional unless there are laws banning them amendments banning gay marriage is bogus." and Tennessee may soon join the However, Dunn said that COURSES states that recognize marriages although he does have religious only between one man and one beliefs regarding marriage, he woman. tries not to let his religious beliefs The Associated Press reported influence his law-making. that the House Children and Family Lippy added that a ban on gay Affairs Committee approved marriage is a sign that many people legislation banning gay marriage are forgetting the fundamental 13-4. principles that this nation was The legislation now needs a supposed to be founded on. He two-thirds majority in order for pointed out that the Pledge of Chloe Momson the issue of gay marriage to be Allegiance states, "FWith liberty put in the hands of voters on a and justice for all." Fraternity fund-raiser gubernatorial ballot. But Dunn said he believes that The Kappa Sigma fraternity held a aand caatle competition on Monday aa part of their South Shore Philanthropy Tennessee law already says that homosexual partners should not fund-raiaer for Big Brother Big Slater of Chattanooga. During thle and other competitions, four sororities, Kappa marriage should only be between have children. He said allowing Delta, Alpha Delta PI, Sigma Kappa and Chi Omega competed agalnat each other to try and receive the most point* during the week of Feb. 28 to March 3. The sororities also participated In the "Queen of the Sea" beauty pageant one man and one woman, but the marriage between two men is like on Wednesday The sororities were ewarded polnta for winning competitions euch ae these ee well ae point* for bill would prevent gay marriages saying it is good to have a family the money the sorority raised. Kevin Wilson, a member of Kappa Sigma and coordinator of the fund-raiser, said he Students from other states to be recognized without a mother. plans to make $1500 for Big Brother Big Sister during the fund-raiser in Tennessee. According to AP, many study Rep. Bill Dunn is sponsoring lawmakers assume the legislation diversity the bill to ban gay marriage, but banning gay marriage will pass, he said the bill does not single out but UTC students' opinions seem Influenza strain resists vaccine homosexuals. to vary on the subject. BY NIKKI KING illness. Amy K. Sanderson, Knoxville "There is nothing in the bill that "I don't think they should staff reporter "You could tell by the sneezing sophomore, said, "1 felt like my SPORTS PG6 talks about gays or homosexuals," ban |gay marriage) because I and hacking and coughing," head was a balloon." Dunn said. "I am not trying to bash have gay friends," Liz Inskepp, a A strain of the tlu not deterred Barrow said. Ginger L. Wells, Jamestown, [l certain] group." Fredericksberg, Va., sophomore, by the vaccine has made avoiding Students said whether they Tenn., senior, said, "I think this is Dunn said the purpose of the bill said. SOFTBALL the illness difficult for faculty and have been sick or not, it is apparent the worst flu I have ever had...! is to preserve "natural marriage" But Sandra Metz. a Knoxville students. the flu is going around. missed a week of school." which he said he believes should freshman, has a different According to the Center for Alisa Aldridge, a Nashville Tiundra Love, director of be between a man and a woman. viewpoint. Disease Control Web site, the sophomore, said she has not had student health services said she "When people came up with "There should be (a ban on effectiveness of the flu shot the flu yet, but her roommate has been treating students for the marriage, they recogni/cd a gay marriage] because marriage depends on how similar the strain has influenza, gastrointestinal viruses unique relationship between a man is supposed to be between a man in the vaccine is to the strain in "I have been lucky," she known as the stomach flu and and a woman." Dunn said. and a woman," she said. "It says circulation. said "I sprayed Lysol 24-seven; upper respiratory infections. Charles Lippy. professor of so in the Bible." Professor of English Craig every doorknob [my roommate] She said students with the flu philosophy and religion and Although student opinions Barrow has not been exempt from touched." should avoid attending classes and advisor to Spectrum, UTC's gay, vary, according to the center for the illness despite the fact that he Kewan Person, Memphis going to work if possible in order lesbian, bisexual, transgender and information and research on civic did receive a vaccination. He said sophomore, said the virus missed to avoid spreading germs. heterosexual alliance, said there learning and engagement, young he still taught his classes even him despite the fact he did not The student health Web site, is a problem with the overlapping americans are the most tolerant though he was sick. receive a flu vaccination. www.utc.edu/shs, lists several of religious beliefs and legal age group. "When teachers are sick it is "I feel that I am blessed suggestions for hygienic behavior sanctions, like a constitutional The center reported that exit too hard to get anybody to fill in," because I have not had the flu," including coughing into a tissue or amendment. polls show 41 percent of 18 - 29 Barrow said. Person said. sleeve rather than hands. "Just because something is year olds think gay and lesbians He said students still came to Others did not escape catching Mocs legal, don not mean any religious should be allowed to marry. his classes despite his apparent the flu themselves. dominate groups have to endorse or support tournament Students complain about high cost of food on campus

BY KATIE BRODERICK "I think that the food prices should be assistant news editor posted at the table at the cash register so NEXT WEEK... that you can check and see that it's right." Students say the price for meals at the he said. UC is super-sized. Flores said that food prices are posted Some students say that the food itself at each station in the UC and (hat food ^Academic is expensive, and others say that pricing serv ices iries lo make the registers M simple calendar problems occur at cash registers as possible for cashiers. Xavier Flores, director of food serv ices, "Each food console, like Chick-fil-A changes said that food court pricing is determined for example, has its own touch screen by a contract between food services and the programmed with prices. We are all human, >») Southern university, and that any increase has to be and there may be times that someone authorized. National brand chains set their passes the wrong button, but if it is brought Literature own pricing range, he added. to our attention we can fix it." he said. Nikki King Conference "We try to maintain a certain price Some students said the price of food in the University Center is too high, Earvin said. "Sometimes if [customers] structure that is comparable with like while others believe the problem lies in mistakes at the registers. tell one person one price and then tell situations, and similar to stores in town," another person another price then [being ' Basketball he said. UC for a year, said that prices are probably "The food is not too bad though." overcharged or undercharged] might Douglas Valmont, a Montreal, Canada, not comparable to local businesses. Some students said that they have happen." tournament senior, said the food could be cheaper. "I think the prices here are higher than at had problems being overcharged or Flores said cashiers go through a training recap "I don't eat at the UC very often, but I go restaurants or in the mall." she said. undercharged at the registers in the UC. period to learn customer service and how to in llic morning before class and sometimes Lorenzo Woods, an Oak Ridge, "I've been overcharged i couple times use the rejiisk'i correctl) in the afternoon." he said. "|The UC] has Tenn.. junior, said some food seems to he tor bacon, egg and cheese biscuits, but it "We have an employee orientation more variety than Chattanooga State, but I reasonable. uas early in the iMMItm and I wasn't suic where we goovo the handbook, Cashien think Chattanooga State is a little cheaper "I cat at the VC every morning for aboul the price so I didn't say anything II are trained for two days with a cashier maybe." he said breakfast." he said. "I think that the brcakf.M the breakfast prices are posted I haven't supervisor," he said Latoya Earvin, who has worked in the is fairly priced, but that's it. nothing else." seen them." Woods said VOL. 99 ISSUE 21 MARCH 3, 2005

Campus Crime Log Author, librarian speaks at UTC Compiled by Ashley L. Hopkins It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a librarian Campus Crime Log is a weekly dispatched to the UTC Place 2000 exited the building and the feature of The Echo and is building. Upon arrival, they met Chattanooga city police were compiled from UTC police with the victim who informed cancelled. UTC police spoke BY JANEL WATSON reports to keep students aware that someone had stolen some with the wrestling coach and news editor of incidents on campus. Reports X-Box game equipment and advised him that if this situation are listed in chronological X-Box games. He said that his were to occur again, arrests Move over superman, make ~ f*%l || order. roommate had discovered the would be made. room for a new hero. Nancy 2/19 - 2/26 burglary at 11:30 a.m. but did Pearl, celebrated author, librarian not report it because he did not Wednesday, Feb. 23 and model for the librarian action Saturday, Feb. 19 want to be late for work. There 050354 — Police were dispatched figure, will host a lecture today at 050324 - Police were were no signs of forced entry to the UC computer lab. There the fourth annual Lupton Library HHM 4 ^mmM dispatched to take a report and the victim was not certain they encountered the suspect who Author Series in the University ^ ^Lm fc of phone threats. The victim that the apartment door was was looking for police to take Center auditorium at 7 p.m. advised that he had made a locked. The window latch in one him to Moccasin Bend Mental The lecture is titled "The Super Bowl bet and now owed of the bedrooms was broken but Hospital. Inquiry of his identity Pleasures and Perils of a Life someone money. On this night, the victim said that happened led to discovery that he was a Devoted to Reading." an unknown male phoned the last month when his roommate ward of the state under the care Steven Cox, special collections ^r JL-W-WwLW victim to collect the debt for lost his key and broke the latch of Orange Grove in an assisted librarian and university archivist, the male he made the bet with. to get into the apartment. living program. He cither fled or said: "We hope that audience During this call, the male told got lost from a staff member who contributed photos members will take from this Nancy Pearl will speak at the annual Lupton Library the suspect he was on his way Monday, Feb. 21 was assigned to 24-hour care for something new and thought- Author Series tonight at 7 p.m. in the University Center to the victim's room to "kick his 050335 - A UTC student called him. His peer mentor came to the provoking about the joy of reading, Auditorium. She was used as the model for the librarian ass." The victim called police police to report a set of lost keys. office to take him home. of literature and books. In this action figure. Her work includes authoring several and the suspect never showed The two keys on the ring were age of online information and books and commentating on National Public Radio. up during the time police were a Lockmiller Apartment key and Saturday, Feb. 26 computers people may begin to obtaining report information. a Volkswagon car key. Also on 050363 - Police responded forget about the book, which will the key ring were a Chi Omega to Oak Street on a loud noise be around for many years to come and informative speaker for our books to read." Sunday, Feb. 20 key chain, a picture of the victim complaint made by a Fortwood despite what others predict." series," he said. "Plus, she is the During her career Pearl has 050327 - A mother called and her friend and a lip gloss key resident. The reporting party Pearl has published several model for the librarian action introduced books to readers UTC police to report her chain. called the Chattanooga city police books herself on the importance figure, which pokes a little fun worldwide by initiating the If daughter and a 16-year-old but no units were available at the and benefits of reading for at ourselves and our profession, All Seattle Read the Same Book female juvenile missing from Wednesday, Feb. 23 time, so she called UTC police. pleasure. Her most recent title and | we] felt she would make the program, which has been adopted Walker County. She said they 050346 - Police were Upon police arrival, fraternity is "Book Lust: Recommended evening fun as well." by Chattanooga as the Tale for were at Boling Apartments. dispatched on a general fire members were sitting on couches Reading for Every Mood, Moment One City program and many other Upon arrival, police spotted the alarm call at the McKenzie on the lawn, next to the reporting The librarian action figure is and Reason." cities. mother's vehicle in lot 4. The Arena. Upon arrival, police party's home, drinking alcohol literally a short, plastic, pose-able girls were found, taken back advised the UTC wrestlers who and reportedly being loud. All "I've always felt that books action figure designed as an exact "What I really think is great is to Walker County and returned were running around the arena parties with alcohol were over and libraries saved my life," Pearl replica of Pearl. that every community that takes to their homes. They said they to exit and they refused. Police the age of 21. Police spoke with said. "I had a miserable childhood, Pearl said on the Web site on this project — from large stayed in Boling Apartments then advised two other wrestlers the president of the fraternity growing up in a household that www.librarianactionfigure.com, cities to small towns, from college that evening, but the room was on the ground floor to exit and who made the members of his for many reasons did not seem "The role of a librarian is to make campuses to library conferences not the reported room that was they also refused. At this time, organization move and quieten particularly safe or happy, so I sense of the world of information. — adapts it to its own particular given to UTC police. Both Chattanooga city police were down. The reporting party was spent all my time at my local If that's not a qualification for needs." Pearl said. females were non-students. told that UTC was in need of pleased with UTC police. public library." superherodom, what is'.'" She is also a regular mutual aid for transporting all She said one librarian in However, Pearl has been the commentator for the National Sunday, Feb. 20 the wrestlers to jail for refusing particular inspired her to use recipient of numerous credible Public Radio program Morning 050331 - Police to exit. At this time, all wrestlers reading as a method of escape. awards which recognize her career Edition where she recommends were "It was due to her that I became accomplishments. and critiques literature. a librarian too, since 1 believed, They include 2004 women's "People read for many Student finances ever since 1 was 10 years old, national book award and 2003 reasons — for what I like to call that there wasn't anything better humanities washing award, among recreational learning, to escape that I could do to make the world many others. from the world, to have vicarious On-campus housing costs increase a better place than help other Pearl said: "Awards are adventures, to lose themselves, children like me discover the joys always nice. It's very gratifying and to lind themselves — and not of reading," Pearl said. to know the pleasures of a book BY ERIK BHATANAGAR will also increase from $2,I(K) to pointed out. most students are still a to be recognized for a particular that connects with some aspect of staff reporter $2,375, a jump of $275. bit worried. But some said they arc Cox said Pearl was at the top of achievement. But it's especially Many students are not happy trying to look on the bright side. the list for preferred speakers for rewarding, that sort-of pun is yourself is to limit yourself rather severely," Pearl said. Room rates will be increasing about the rent increase at UTC "Maybe now they can hire two the lecture since last year. intended, when what you're next semester at UTC Place and Place. maintenance men." Davis laid "We feel with her background recognized for is a whole career The Lupton Library Author other payment changes are soon Andrew Davis, a freshman "The apartments better include in libraries, and being an author that is based on doing something Series is partially funded by to come. from Columbia, Tenn.. said: "I room serv ice or something with of a book about reading that that you absolutely love. And I the UTC speaker and events love introducing people to good While UTC Place is the doubt you could find a more this increase." she would be an entertaining committee. most expensive complex at the expensive apartment anywhere university, some students will in Chattanooga. Is it not enough have to pay even more money next to require freshmen to live on semester. campus?" Housing costs per In addition to rising rates. Fred Jiles said he just wants students who live at UTC Place to know the reason for the semester What's your scholarship? will pay by the semester instead increase. of the month, said Steven Hood, "I keep wondering why." director of housing. Jiles said. Boling $1595 Hood said he thinks the changes Dav is also said he dislikes the will be helpful to the college and lad that the university does not the students. benefit from UTC Place rent. New Village $1895 "Part of [these changes] has "With Village or Lockmiller. to do with the cost of living and at least some of the rentgoe s to the Lockmiller business." Hood said. "It will also school," Davis said. "UTC Place simplify the process |for] students goes straight to a corporation." (2 bedroom) $2125 [since they will not have to pay by UTC Place is owned by (4 bedroom) $1596 WA ' ~Amm\. the month]." Place Properties, a corporation This semester a tour-bedroom headquartered in Georgia. UTC Place j apartment with two bathrooms The most expensive dorms in Et.JttJ • — in the UTC Place 5000 building New Village cost $1,895 for the (minimum) $2606 costs $2,275. By the fall, it will semester and the highest for a (maximum) $4000 cost about $2,606. This is about.a room at Lockmiller is $2.125 for Ifc v $300 increase the semester. •* i 3 "P> Rent for the 2000 building Despite the positives Hood Jfe± ^fr _„i<*Bg|v_ m Find your scholarship opportunities at our re-launched Scholarship Channel.

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*--me>* V ^) ProK Scholar THE ECHO VOL. 99 ISSUE 21 MARCH 3, 2005 Professor studies paranormal activity BY KATIE BRODERICK my masters in parapsychology it difficult to create a place in the "There are not many venues, assistant news editor because I thought, 'Here is a field psychology discipline, according as the academic community that reconciles the demands of to Rao. hasn't kept itself open. There Psychology professor K. consciousness and behavior,"' "The psychology community is a department in Edinburgh, Ramakrishna Rao attempts to he said. has access to two or three Scotland and a department in explain the unexplained. Rao said he entered people who have written in a India, and there are courses offered I n his presentation parapsychology not because skeptical way. and psychologists occasionally here and there, but "Parapsychology: State of the Art," he had any striking paranormal refer to those |articles| and not by and large it is not a common on Feb. 25, Rao discussed pertinent experiences, but because it was positive information," Rao said. academic discipline," he said. research in parapsychology, or an intellectual challenge. He also "Psychology textbooks do not Students said they enjoyed the the study of the paranormal, and said he "has seen it all" in his 50 write about parapsychology and presentation. showed why the field has had years in the field. when they do it is slanted. There Andy Richie, an Ooltewah, difficulty gaining credibility in the "In many years working is a lot of misinformation and Tenn., freshman, said, "I liked it Katherine McGehee scientific world. with paranormal research at the convoluted ideas. because it was different. Like Binge drinking is an increasing problem a among some Rao also talked about highest level, I have seen a lot of "Differences exist because |Rao| said, it was an abstract college students, even with those who are underage. how he became interested in things which make it seem as if basically these are phenomena approach to psychology, not parapsychology. paranormal phenomena are very which can't exist in the universe objective." "As a graduate student in genuine," he said. that we believe it is," he added. Olek Zdunek, also an Ooltewah, Student binge drinking India. I was studying Indian He discussed a variety of Rao said there are, however, a Tenn., freshman, said: "I definitely philosophy, which was all about past research studies that he had few unavoidable problems with think that parapsychology is real, the Brahman and ultimate reality been involved with concerning the discipline. from what I've observed. We just increases in area consciousness, and how there extra-sensory perception that "Paranormal phenomena are don't have the technology to see is the existence of two states of demonstrated that there was no not easily replicable, and it cannot it right now." BYKEvIHUNIGAN and give them a break, but most being: the ultimate reality, which way that the phenomena could be replicated by demand. Also, we "I could see how this staff reporter officers aren't as lenient as he is. can't be fell by the senses, and our have happened by chance. still do not have theories about why research could be used to further Smith does record Ihe student's own existence. I was also studying Introverted people in relaxed paranormal phenomena occur. We the growing consciousness of UTC students are risking information though, because he western psychology, which was situations seem to have the most have no viable explanation," he mankind." Zdunek added. everything as the number of binge does not give second chances. about how everything can be highly significant results, he said. The lecture was sponsored and underage drinking is on the I.ongmire said students have reduced to behavior and stimulus said. Rao admitted that students by the Psi Chi National Honor rise, on and off-campus. even have made fun ways lo gel response. I realized that one of However, the bias of interested in parapsychology will Society. "Binge drinking is drinking drunker faster, these ideas cannot be true. mainstream publication is the have a difficult time finding a excessive amounts ill a slioii "You can play card games. "After much thinking, I got root to why parapsychology finds program. period of time," Michael Smith, |have | chugging contests, quarter a Chattanooga police officer said. bounce or even make up your "Students binge drink for fun and own game." Longmire said. "You to be the big man or woman on can turn just about anything into Private gifts contribute to university revenue campus." some sort of drinking game, and BY LAURA LAWRENCE basis, meaning the donor who gave Other donations go to things Chattanooga senior, said, "They "The number of underage and it is tun." staff reporter the money wanted the university that will improve the university, keep raising our tuition and they binge drinkers in Chattanooga is Most students do realize the to spend it wherever they needed Lyon said. should have enough money from increasing, but not dramatically," main consequences of heavy Each year UTC receives a it to go, Lyon said. "The Chattanooga community that without me having to donate Smith said. "Kids are seeing it drinking, but still engage in Ihe significant amount of money from Scholarships can come from is a wonderful, wonderful source after I graduate." on television, and |TV| makes activity. alumni and other members in the unrestricted money and from of support for our institution," Matthew W. Ashworth. an it look okay and nol dangerous, "There are many negative the community to go toward the gifts that alumni make to the UT he said. alumnus from Nashville, said. "I Students are also drinking so effects of binge drinking," university's budget. National Alumni Association. He said a large amount of can't see myself donating unless I much because they don'l want to Longmire said It can lead to Although the amount of Lyon said the UTNAA offers the money comes from UTC alumni make a ton of money somewhere seem nol cool." alcoholism, liver disease, kidney donations varies each year, UTC scholarship money to a student and he encourages students to along the line and have nothing Students influence other failure and even death, he said. received more than $7.8 million before they know which UT donate after they graduate and are else to spend it on." students and it is really haul to Binge or any kind of drinking in private gifts from 2003-2004, school they plan to attend. able to give. Lyon said the amount of the say no at tins age, Smith said. impairs your judgment and makes according to Bob Lyon, the Lyon said when the university Tom Griscom, a University gilt does not matter. He said he Matt Long mi re, a students think it is okay to drive, vice chancellor for university receives money donated for of Chattanooga alumnus and the hopes people donate because Murfreesboro, Tenn.. senior. which is one of the worst effects. development and advancement. scholarships, a large portion publisher and executive editor of they had a great experience at the said: "Binge drinking is a major Longmire said. He said the amount is different of that money is given to the The Chattantxiga Times Free Press, university and they want other problem among college Students "It is very dangerous to drink each year because of special university scholarship committee. said: "A university experience students after them to have the today. Being underage makes you and drive. You can get a DUE projects or fund-raising that can who chooses the recipients. Other does not end with the rewarding same experiences more likely lo binge drink because • driving under the influence, charge cause the amount to vary. For scholarships are given out by the of a diploma. Alumni should Caitlin O. Palm, an alumna it gives vou a level of maturity; it on your record or you can kill example, in the 2(X)2-2()03 year, various departments on campus. remain committed to providing from Chattanooga, said. "I will makes you feel like you are lining yourself or someone else," he the amounl waa more than $16 For example, the math department the volunteer and financial support probably give money to the school in better." said million because of the campaign to awards a math scholarship to an that assists the institution in the after my students loans are paid off Smith said: "Just in my case. Longmire was hit by a drunk build the engineering building. outstanding student in that area years ahead " and I am successful enough in my I average catching about two or drivel and almost lost ins life He Some gifts are given on a Each scholarship is different and But some students have job to do so." three college Student! B week is siill suffering physically and lestricted basis, meaning the donor can go to someone in academics, mixed emotions over donating The largest gift that UTC has underage drinking or public ally mentally from this incident, he specified where they would like athletics or other various areas. money to the university after they ever received was $25 million intoxicated, and I work a heller s.ud their money to be spent. Other depending on where the donor graduate. from Jack I.upton and Ins taiiulv pad of lown that doesn't include Smith does agree though, that gifts are given on an unrestricted designate! the money. Christina N. Jezewski. a some clubs or bars. There are most of the illegal activity is about 500 officers in Chattanooga. occurring off-campus. A lot of Students continue downloading despite warnings Read Multiply that by three students a underage and binge drinking week. |and| you do the math." occurs at fraternity parties, he BY CARMEN EUBANKS facilities and the theft of program data and machine The Echo If underage student! are not said. Staff reporter resources. drinking and driving, Siniih said "Everything connected to the UTC network Online he tries to gel them a nde home See BINGE pg. 5 Although downloading many files from the is monitored in some way," Rushing said. "Each www.utcecho.com Internet is a crime and sometimes dangerous, many computer or computing device has a unique code or students continue the practice, according to faculty address. That unique code or address is registered and administrator! at UTC. wherever the computer goes on the network." "According to my sources, everything is being According lo UTC's computer use policy, downloaded," Dr. Kit Rushing, professor and head the universit> does not routinel) examine Use your voice! nl llic communication department, said. "Everything the content ol a user's account space 01 anv trom pornography to full-length feature movies." storage devices on university-owned equipment. Rushing said that downloading files to which a However, the university reserves the right to Call The Echo editors with story ideas! person does not have legal rights is theft. investigate the use of that account and storage "Theft is a crime," Rushing said. "Criminal and inspect the contents when deemed necessary, behavior is at best a violation of the UTC honor It found guilty of violating the policy, students CaU 425-4298. code." UTC's honor code prohibits the unauthori/ed See ILLEGAL pg. 8 use. Of misuse, of the university's computing URGENT ATTENTION! ATTENTION! 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Holy Day Services: As announced Information required to purchase a decal includes: 1. Social Security 3. Make & Model of Vehicle 2. License Tag Number 4. Driver's License Number We welcome UT Chattanooga students to worship with us ECHO)))) EDITORIALS VOL. 99 ISSUE 21 MARCH 3, 2005 em S|Je ak out g ia Students must play part in chancellor search B*S™£Y WHITNEY GARDNER c5!and marriag£ e or for themh . said, I thin*I™"k that the proposa??l of gay r J r spectrum vice presiden(, AKDM'.t K We a.s a campusim. , as a marriagsaid. 11e being banned is being put After months of waiting, we now know the names of the number of finalists in the chancellor community and as people need into motion out of fear, ignorance, search. Gay marriage. Those two words to take responsibility for our own and morality. The morality issue The committee should be commended for their hard work in searching and selecting a pool of have ignited a cultural debate that values and rights. So I challenge comes from the religious right, finalists with such a high level of experience and character. rages throughout the entire nation. the people that read this article to of course. I find it interesting that As a gay person, those words do so. Get involved. Now it is time for students, faculty and staff to do their part in selecting our next chancellor. there is no proposal to put a ban on affect my future, my family, my Stay active in your community. The week after spring break each of the finalists will not only begin to be interviewed on campus pre-marital sex, extra-marital sex, or friends, etc. Unfortunately, the battle over gay by the committee, but also will participate in forums specifically designed for anyone on campus to coveting your neighbor's property, They also affect the other marriage will not be resolved as though perhaps I shouldn't speak meet and ask questions to the candidates. members of the community to quickly as our community hopes so soon. We strongly encourage all students, faculty and staff to attend these forums and aid in the whom those words do not apply. it will be. However, gay marriage What Spectrum is doing to aid selection of our next chancellor. A straight married couple is has already been adopted in this problem of apathy is to offer This is a great opportunity for each individual person to play a part in a large and important never going to know how it feels Massachusetts and civil unions in education to our piers. We have process. to not be able to file taxes jointly, Vermont.There are several court been doing this through "straight However, it is not enough to just attend these meetings and listen to what each finalist says. to not be able to make decisions cases pending in New Jersey, California and other states. talks" in which we go to classes During the forum, information on how to provide feedback to the committee will be given to lor their wife or husband on their deathbed or to not be able to Countries such as the where the subject pertains to queer attendees. tight for custody of children who Netherlands and Canada have not issues, and give our perspective We urge everyone who attends these forums to tell the committee how they feel about each of the they have helped raise when they been stricken down since adopting o"n it drawing on our personal candidates. separate. That, however, is just the gay marriage, and I doubt the experiences. We also having been If someone thinks a candidate has good ideas or thinks a candidate does not have good ideas, then beginning. United States will be. Until then, assisting the Political Science Club it is imperative for the person to give feedback to the committee to make sure that the best candidate There arc over I ,(KK) benefits to however, this is an issue everyone with their annual Human Rights is selected. which gays and lesbians are denied. needs to be aware of. Week which begins after spring This is especially important for students because this may be their only method of helping in the One could argue that we could get A small group of people will not break. Our secretary, Denise Jones selection process. a lawyer and draw up paperwork, always control the fate of another has taken the initiative to head up Faculty can use the faculty list serve or conversations with their colleagues on the committee to which consequently costs hundreds group, but if they prevail, then the the Religious Tolerance forum, as give their opinions on the candidates. But, students do not have the same privilege. or maybe thousands, whereas a word "equal" will be tarnished. she is a religious studies minor. marriage license costs $50 or less. Giving feedback from these forums will be the most effective method for students of influencing Marcus Elsworth and I are alio Or perhaps civil unions arc the helping lind speakers for the Gay, the choice of the university's next leader. BY CATHERINE MILLER answer, That does not seem feasible Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender The committee wants student feedback, otherwise they would not be holding these forums. spectrum political board for the near future in a state that is forum. During the process of these Please let the campus know that students do care about who is chosen as their next leader by going to put a ban on gay marriage The issue of gay marriage, like forums, Spectrum is also aiding attending as many of these forums as possible and providing feedback to the committee. on the 2(H)6 ballot, not to mention many political issues, is important Chattanooga Cares in their annual a ban on gay adoption coming up to college students, more so than AIDS walk Strides of March which in the legislature in 2(X)5. These Tennessee must resist ban on gay marriages our elders. The reason being that occurs March 2lrst. issues are prevalent now. Some After Strides of March, to keep or possibly most people lind their the cliche" "We are the future of Tennessee's attempt to pass legislation to ban gay marriage is truly appalling and close-minded. future spouses in college, so the America" is true. We also control the the ball rolling and also end on a It is sad that the lawmakers representing Tennessee are continuing to propose and support argument that this issue will not majority of this nation's spending positive note for the fall, Spectrum inequality and discrimination. affect us soon is faulty. money as well as controlling the is planning a Gender Identity forum The push for this ban is coming from conservatives and the arguments against gay marriage are which will touch on issues of gender To which I say where arc the sway in the vote, a.s seen in the 2(KX) as a social construction, transgender mostly rooted in religious beliefs. And as much as many conservative, religious Republicans would gays and lesbians on this campus? election. like to impose their small-minded concepts on the rest of the country, there is no room for religion in Where are the gay- friendly people This past year, that number went issues, defining terms such as law-making. who are not gay? People like to down significantly because of young "butch" and "femmc" among others. Religion and state laws have been made separate to prevent discrimination that is embedded in think that these issues do not affect voters. If we are not well versed on The date for this forum is on a proposals like the attempted ban. And the beauty of our country in part lies in the freedoms every them, but someday they might politics, we have nothing to offer the tentative schedule, but we are looking at early April. person is guaranteed. whether you are against gay rights future with our careers. That being The supporters of the proposed ban said they are fighting against those who want to redefine marriage. But this argument is weak. Marriage is about love and commitment. Conservatives are the only ones who have insisted that marriage must be between a man and a woman. Perhaps gay marriage is not the norm, but fear and ignorance are the motivating factors behind UTC Students banning gay marriage. John Middelton Murry said," There's only one thing greater than my fear ECHOES — that is my love. My love will always conquer my fear —but it can't do it immediately. It needs Speak Out the full force of my love to do it and it takes days for that to emerge out of its dark hiding places." Maybe society just needs more time to realize that discrimination will never be right. It wasn't m> The Good »)) Students can enjoy a week off right when segregation was imposed. from the stresses of school. What And this ban is in the same category as segregation, a policy that was full of hate and based on pure discrimination. happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! To propose this ban is blatantly discriminating against one group of people who deserve the same rights as everyone else. It is full of hate and a lack of compassion and understanding. The Bad )))) We can't get enough snow in We are not saying that everyone should change his or her religious beliefs. We are not saying that Chattanooga to keep us out of everyone has to support gay marriage. But creating a law that systematically gives one person fewer rights than another is inherently wrong. school! George Sand said, "There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved." And this happiness should be available to everyone no matter what sexual orientation. The Ugly »)) The possible ban on gay marriages. TO SUBMIT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

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SHAMEKA HALL SARAH STEPHENS they get married." www.utcecho.com 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 and do not reflect the opinions of the personnel at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. —compiled by Brian Durham ECH0))7) FEATURES VOL. 99 ISSUE 21 MARCH 3, 2005 Minor offers diversity studies Unity in the Community BY ASHLEY HOPKINS Organizations give time to city assistant features editor BY ABBY MCMAHON various tasks, according to Ron Berryman, chaplain features editor for Chattanooga Rescue Mission. A new minor that is now Berryman is responsible for overseeing the day- being offered gives students the On Feb. 26, more than a dozen student to-day functions of the organization. opportunity to explore diversity organizations gave up part of their weekend to Berryman said: "They did a fantastic job. I was so while learning about minorities in help local non­ impressed. They were a way that is applicable to many profit groups just the nicest group of fields. as part of the fek young people." The Africana and Latino studies biannual Unity in ^^v He said that Circle minor has actually been an option the Community jnt _ K brought canned since 1995, but there have not event. B ' tta^r^mm\ goods to donate, which always been many class options Wl hc use< available to complete it, according i any f KaflMB; '* 1aW " ' '" Porter, a graduate m\, AmaK. feed the organization's to Melissa Anyiwo, coordinator of i ^a ft 'ii the Africana and Latino studies JBtJpT^O |L^ •fj beneficiaries. In department. lor student ' ^flkHKE - -jfv ?'J addition to providing "|These| are counsels| that [ait] development, meals seven days each not aimed at African Americans or was the week, the organization women, but at everyone," Anyiwo coordinator for iJwss. nas ,wo seParate said. the event. buildings to house Porter said homeless men and "...It is diversity studies |and| Katherine McGehee the partnership fel^M women and helps to the misconception is that it is just Dr. Immaculate Kizza teaches English 316, African Literature, African American studies but the which counts toward the Africana and Latino studies minor. between UTC ar*. clothe people in need, courses really deal with diversity and local j JH among other services. generally." History 499r, Black Popular said. organizations AM He added that The minor now consists of Culture, Communication 324, Not only are the courses jtm ^m aOStt has multi-faceted [_ •(_ although all ol the nine students and a committee Race, Gender and the Media, important because they teach benefits. contributed photo participants helped that meets once a month to English 335, African American students the history of their race "Thepurpose The freshman senate participated in Unity in the his organization offer suggestions from a student Slave Narrative Tradition, History and help students understand is to get student Community by helping at Chattanooga Room in the Inn, tremendously, two perspective, according to Lauren 375, Colonial Latin America and diversity, but they are also groups aware of a United Way Agency located on Highland Park, which female students went Curry, a Barlett. Tenn., sophomore Sociology 305, Minorities in applicable to many fields and what volunteer provides shelter for homeless women and children. above and beyond all and a member of the Africana and American Life. the perfect compliment to many opportunities are expectations. The two Latino studies committee. "|People | should know their majors, particularly criminal abouavailablt the qualitin the yare ofa student and to sle tw the ehav communite here aty UTC, know" fowomer then organizatiovolunteeredn extraftear timthee grouto makp fulfillee phonde theicallsr The UTC catalog description of history... they should know where justice and sociology, Anyiwo she said. commitment. the minor says that:" The Africana they came from," Anyiwo said. said. "Out of the 16 community organizations that Inquiries about volunteer opportunities at and Latino studies minor offers "I'm always surprised at how Curry said, "[The minor] needed volunteers, all were very pleased with the Chattanooga Rescue Mission can be made at an interdisciplinary approach to little African American students is applicable because it shows student help," Porter said. "They want to continue 265-5796. the study, research, interpretation, know about their own history. employers that you have made an to work with UTC students for future events." Some of the other local organizations that and dissemination of knowledge These courses are essential effort to be diverse and open to One of the organizations that had student benefited from the event were American Red Cross concerning the African, African because it tells them what they other cultures." volunteers on Saturday was Chattanooga Rescue and Chattanooga Room in the Inn, among others. American and Latino culture and should know. An Africana and Latino studies Mission, a group dedicated to helping the local Freshman senate, fraternities and sororities were history... In this way, Africana "...[People] need to understand minor is also helpful for careers homeless population. among the UTC organizations that sent out groups. and Latino studies aspires to what diversity means and the in fields such as marketing and Circle K, a UTC extension of Kiwanis, spent Unity in the Community takes place every develop and expose students to experiences of other people consumer research, social work, a few hours cleaning the buildings, straightening semester. The next one is scheduled for the Saturday an understanding of humanity in and so a lot of the courses are government services and teaching, up the women's shelter and helping out with other during Homecoming week. general..." connecting courses which help because of the unique perspective For fall 2005. Africana and them understand how minorities fit diversity studies helps students to Latino studies classes include into mainstream society," Anyiwo gain, Anyiwo said. Coming soon in arts & entertainment... Comedian D.C. Benny CSO Jukebox Open Mic Night Simple item has complex order process March 3-6 Pops concert Stand-up comedy The Comedy Catch Sat., March 5@ 8 p.m. March 6 & 13, 8 p.m. (423) 629-CAFE or Tivoli Theater Giggles Grill at a i 1 thecomedycatch .com call (423) 267-8583 for The Comedy Catch ft Slippery When Wet tickets and information Two item minimum 1 in concert Fri., March 4 Milele Roots Comedian Rhythm & Brews In concert Kevin Downey, Jr. Sat., March 5, @ 8 p.m. March 10-13 Hopsing Project The Local The Comedy Catch %l In concert 231 E. MLK Blvd. (423) 629-CAFE or Sat., March 5 Minimum $5-10 donation thecomedycatch.com Rhythm & Brews for tickets & information

-4fc m Rnan Durham Critic's Corner Campus Crossroads is now Abby McMahon serving Edy's ice cream, Crossroads service leaves a sour taste, and the parlor leaves students wondering exactly students should go to UC for friendly faces how the process works. First, students must place BY CHLOE MORRISON an eternity if they are expecting manners, to say "please" and their order at the ice cream editor-in-chief friendly faces and pleasant "thank you" and it should be counter, where an employee customer service in Campus a priority of everyone in food writes it down. The second When I think about elementary Crossroads. services to provide friendly step is to take the written school, one thing that comes to Specifically in Campus attitudes. order to Grille Works to pay. mind is the Friday lunch menu. Crossroads, I have witnessed Despite some unpleasant Finally, customers must It consisted of chili, a piece of employees expressing their attitudes, there are those few take their stapled receipt cheese bread and a cinnamon annoyance with their job. the special people who make going and order form back to the roll. And to this day, when I enter day or life in general apparent to to the UC food court a jovial ice cream station to retrieve an elementary school (not that I expenence. their treat from a food service everyone. employee, such as Crystal do sooften). I can still smell chili I was in Campus Crossroads 15 The "Wrap Guy" is always Harris (top left), a Memphis, and cinnamon rolls. It brings a minutes before closing and some good for a laugh and a smile Tenn., sophomore. feeling of nostalgia. employees were making it clear and most of the workers at Grille Abby McMahon I am sure that 10 years they were unhappy that customers Works. Home Zone and Ibene from now I will have that same were still in line. Pizn are sweet. Hopefully, the sense of nostalgia when re­ I can deal with Subway running few workers who have great Binge, underage drinking causes concern entering Campus Crossroads out of bread or waiting on waffle attitudes will rub off on Ihe rest or the Scrappy's Place in the fries, but above all things. I expect of the employees, because it UC. However, I am currently a civil and even pleasant attitude only takes one bad attitude lo From BINGE pg. 3 do not allow anyone underage students is when they get caught, disillusioned with service that is from people I interact with. leave a sour taste in customers' Smith said, "There are a lot of to drink at their parties He also they have to go to a school or get provided in the food courts mouths. bars ,UKI clubs aboul lo i;ct busted said there are sober brothers and put on probation." Smith said. 1 make a point to use my The efforts for [not checking identification other transportation to make sure "There is hope though, and to provide closely or at all|." An employee everyone gets home safely. not every student drinks heavily, satisfying food of the Voodoo Lounge agrees the Smith said that there is some or at all." Smith said, "lor every for students problem is rising, but he did not action being taken to prevent one student that binges or drinks have paid off. have any further comments on the underage and binge drinking. underage, there are probably six With options situation. "A lot is being done to bring the that don't." like Chick-fil- Fraternities are trying their numbers of underage and binge Smith also said a lot of kids are A, the salad best to prevent any dangerous drinking down." Smith said. The stepping up now and saying "no," bar, and Home situation. Smith said. "I have been DARE program informs kids ,n which shows a lot of maturity. Zone, most called to 20 fraternity parties since a younger age the dangers and Longmire said: "This is an students should this past September." he said. "It ConiequeaOM of drinking. Kids issue that most college students be able to find was |ust because of noise, and are drinking more at a younger will face at some point. It's okay something to they all were very respectful and age. so we try to stop them before to drink if you are old enough and I satisfy them. obeyed my wishes." he said. n si.iris. Smith said. believe it is all about knowing your However, UTC An anonymous UTC fraternity Smith believes there should be limits and having yourself and Chloe Momson students may president said that they check a program for older students. friends help enforce those limits. A student receives food from Home Zone in the UC food court from a be waiting for identification at the door and "The only thing done for older It's all about responsibility." friendly employee. The UC staff is almost always friendly and courteous. VOL 99 ISSUE 21 MARCH 3, 2005

Brown, Mattison, Roberson named SoCon All Conference

BY NICHOLAS BRADSHAW team. Brown led the Lady Mocs Roberson was the second sports editor with 12.4 points per game, making leading scorer for the Lady Mocs her one ol the top 10 scorers in the with 10.6 points per game. The accolades piled up for conference. Roberson is also Chattanooga's the Chattanooga Lady Mocs this Her 47 three-pointers is fourth most accurate shooter landing 118 week with their 69-56 victory in the league. Brown became just of her 233 shots, or 50.6 percent. over the College of Charleston. the 19"' player in Chattanooga Roberson is third on the team the last game of the season history to break the 1,000 career in rebounds with 6.0 per game before the Southern Conference point barrier this year and is and she is second on the team in tournament. currently 14"' on the all-time blocks with 16. Three Lady Mocs were named career scoring list with 1,027 Laura Hall of Oliver Springs, both to the coaches and media all- career points. fenn., and Brooke Hand of conference teams and head coach Brown is also third on the team Moulton. Ala., were both named Wes Moore was named SoCon with 51 assists and she averages to the five-person coaches all- Coach of the year for the second 2.9 rebounds per game. lieshiiian team. consecutive season. Nicole Mattison's all purpose Hall started in all but one Also, two Lady Mocs freshmen role for the Lady Mocs earned game and averaged 7.0 points were named to the SoCon all- her spots on both all-conference per game. freshmen team. teams. She was also second on the Chattanooga is the only school The Anderson, S.C, junior, team behind Mattison with 78 in the conference to have three Halted every game for the Lady assists and 48 steals. players on an all-conference Mocs and played more minutes Hand is a Ihree-point shooting team. that) anyone else on the team. phenomenon who led Chattanooga The Lady Mocs finished Mattison leads Chattanooga with 56 treys on the season. the regular season with a 19-1 with 188 rebounds. 120 assists, Hand averages 7.7 points per Peter Bernstein conference record, which is the and 62 steals, she is also the third game while playing only 13.8 Nicole Mattison, Anderson, S.C, junior guard attempts a free throw. Mattison was named to second most in league history alter leading scorer for the Lady Mocs, minutes per game the SoCon All Conference Team. Mattison led the team in rebounds, assists, and steals. the 20-0 mark that Chattanooga averaging 9.S points per game. Moore is only the second put up last year. This is her first time being coach in league history to be against the College of Charleston This was the third time this The Lady Mocs will be playing Katasha Brown, a Tazewell, named to either all-conference named Coach of the Year in back- Cougars in South Carolina. season that two Lady Mocs had in the Southern Conference Tenn., junior and the 2004 SoCon team lo hack seasons and has led the Tiffany Patton and Mattison double-doubles in a game. tournament this weekend which player of the year, was named Like Brown. Tiffani Roberson. Mocs to six consecutive league each compiled double-doubles in The Cougars gave the Lady will be held in Chattanooga. to the l() person coaches all- a Memphis. Tenn.. junior, uas titles and three outright regular the game. Patton scored 14 points Mocs a run for their money in the After a firsl round bye on conference team and was the only named to both all conference season titles. and grabbed 10 boards while lirst half, leading 32-31 al the hall, Wednesday, the I.ady Mocs will Lady Moc to be named to the live learns for the second year in a The Lady Mocs capped their Mattison put up 13 points ami but the women pulled it out in the play their first game at 1:30 p.m person media all-conference first row regular season with a 69-56 win hauled in 12 rebounds. second. on Thursday. Mocs softball destroys competition, improves to 10-8 for the season

FIa.. senior threw her lirst shutout The Mocs had 10 hits in the double that took the lead at 2-1. ol the season fanning five batters game, including an explosive tilth The Mocs hats went flat and allow ing just three hits against inning that produced live hits and ;is Chattanooga was unable to Bowling Green. six runs. produce any runs alter the first Tara Tembey. a Folsotn, Calif, Chattanooga hit three inning of play freshman hit her first career home consecutive doubles during the Kent Stale posted two more run picking up two RBI's With the stretch to take a commanding runs to snap hand UTC then first blast over the right center fence. lead loss III nine games 4-2. In game two me Mocs continued UTC added another four runs The final game of the their offensive assault as the Mocs in the sixth inning lo run rule Classic showcased a defensive beat Bradley 4-3. Virginia. battle coupled by a pitching With the game tied in the fourth Chattanooga picked up their showdown, inning Melissa Ramirez, a Chula ninth consecutive victory in the Chattanooga's ace Lacey Vista. Calif, senior smacked an nightcap game against Purdue Swarthout struck out lour batters RBI single that scored Tembey 4-2. while KentUCk) 'S Meghan ( oopei bom third for the game winning Swarthout picked up her fifth sal down three Each pitcher run. w in ol the season in a live strikeout allowed |iist two hits. Day two of the tournament performance. Brittany Whittier. feannie Cochran, • Maryville, featured match-ups against a Scottsdale. Ari/.. sophomore Tenn.. sophomore, advanced to Virginia and Purdue. went 2-3 with two doubles ami second in the sixth inning ofl a Chattanooga picked up where two RBI's. Tembey ground out. they left off against the Cavaliers The game was tied I-I going With a runner in scoring Courtney iankford with an I l-O shut mil into the fourth inning when the position the Mocs wen unable lo Leslie Barron, Goodletsville, Tenn., junior first baseman prepares to take a swing for the Ashlcigh Bull, a Chattanooga Mon scored two, taking the lead capitalize as Ramirez Im a lly out Mocs softball team. Chattanooga won eight games last week to improve to 10-8 on the year. junior celebrated her 21 birthday for good at 3-1. to center to end the inni by going 4-for-6 trom ihe plate with The closing day ol the Kentucky ended the Stalemate BY BRIAN SWINNEY home stretch at I -rust Stadium. Mocs hotted on Friday. two RBI's and scored four runs in tournament started with a familiar w hen Amber Janneck smashed a assistant s|>oris editor Allci a 2 6 Start, Chattanooga Ihe Mocs claimed consecutive a spectacular performance. Chattanooga lead before Kent homerun over the left field wall in (ought back to .500 by defeating victories in the (lassie's opening Brittany Johnson, a Pulaski. Stale and Kenluckv put a stop to the bottom ol the seventh lo lake The Lady Mocs went on the Tennessee state 7-1. 10-3 and day. w ith w ins o\ er Bow ling Green Tenn.. freshman picked up her the Mocs winning streak. the victory. offensive last week outsailing Morehead State 9-1.9 l State and Bradley to improve their first career shut-out in six innings, The Golden flashes of Kent Ihe Mocs tell to 10-8 on the their opponents 58-16 on the way The double-headers were record to 8-6 on the season giving up four hits and striking State scored two runs in Ihe third season, bill went an impressive to winning H ol 10 during then warm-ups tor the Frost Classic the Lace) Swarthout, an Orlando. out two. inning off a Ashley Fairhursl 4-2 for tin. tournament Lady Mocs Basketball Schedule Mocs Men's Basketball Schedule

1/24at Wofford Spartanburg, S.C. W 67-39 1/31 at Davidson Davidson, N.C. L 53-67

1/29 vs. ETSU McKenzie Arena W 87-64 2/5 vs. Elon McKenzie Arena L 59-62

1/31 vs. Georgia Southern McKenzie Arena W 82-46 2/7 vs. College of Charleston • McKenzie Arena W 82-59

2/5 vs. Western Carolina McKenzie Arena W 62-47 2/12 at Appalachian State Boone, N.C. L61-83

2/7 at Davidson Davidson, N.C. W 67-63 2/14 vs. UNC Greensboro McKenzie Arena W 82-68

2/14 at Appalachian State Boone, N.C. W 75-58 2/17 at Western Carolina Cullowhee, N.C. W 75-66

2/19 vs. Elon Maclellan Gym W 76-44 2/19 ESPN Bracket Buster Creighton L 68-100

2/21 vs. UNC Greensboro McKenzie Arena W 70-57 2/21 at ETSU Johnson City, Tenn. W 78-64

2/26 at College of Charleston Charleston, S.C. W 69-56 2/26 vs. Furman McKenzie Arena L 65-73

3/3 SoCon Tournament Maclellan Gym 1:30 p.m. 3/3 SoCon Tournament McKenzie Arena 6:00 p.m.

3/4 SoCon Tournament McKenzie Arena noon 3/4 SoCon Tournament McKenzie Arena 8:30 p.m.

3/5 SoCon Tournament McKenzie Arena 4:00 p.m. 3/5 SoCon Tournament McKenzie Arena 8:00 p.m. THE ECHO VOL 99 ISSUE 21 MARCH 3, 2005 Successful ultimate frisbee squad attracts many UTC students

BY STEFAN HUNT A regulation game consists This year, UTC fields three coach of Swamp Donkeys A. Park said: "I first started S.C, with upcoming tournaments staff reporter of seven on seven action, with ultimate teams: Swamp Donkeys Rogers has been playing the Ultimate last year because I was include competing in the Mud substitutions occurring only after A, Swamp Donkeys B are the game for six years and relishes looking for an outlet to help keep Bowl in Talladega, Ala. For students who love to play an injury or score. men's teams, and Moxie Ultimate the opportunity that the sport me in shape and relieve stress. It "We have so much fun going sports, intramurals offer a great The offensive team tries is the girl's team. offers to meet new people. is a very fun way to exercise and to tournaments out of town," opportunity for students who to advance the disc in any The Swamp Donkeys A have Rogers said: "I first started to a great way to meet new people." Park said. "It really gives us a want to compete, stay in shape direction by completing passes to a win-loss record of 13-8, and are get into the sport to try something Fellow Moxie Ultimate chance to bond as friends and a.s and have a chance to meet new teammates. member Emmie Williams, a a team. I am really excited about people. Once a pass is completed, the sophomore from Knoxville, Talladega. I love NASCAR, so This week the focus is on player with the disc is not allowed "[Ultimate] is a very fun way to exercise Tenn., echoed what Park said it will be neat to go down there ultimate frisbee, which is rapidly to run. The "thrower" then has 10 about staying in shape and and play." picking up popularity across seconds to throw the disc. and a great way to meet new people." meeting new friends. To learn more about college campuses around the When a pass is not completed, Williams said: "I used to play ultimate frisbee, log onto www. country. The sport was first the defense takes over possession at church for fun a few years nakedpretzel.com to learn about played in the 1960s, but did not of the disc and becomes the -Elizabeth Park, Oermantown, Tenn., sophomore back, and when I heard UTC had the Chattanooga Flying Disc- start to take off until the 1990s. offense. a team, 1 joined. It's definitely Club. This site offers an overview Today, over 350 colleges UTC first started ultimate a great way to exercise. I have of the sport, where pick-up games across the nation field ultimate frisbee in 1999 when then ranked in the top 100 in the nation new and to meet other people. I been playing for over a year and are being played, message boards, frisbee teams. students Jen Smith and Phil out of 200 teams. have made more lifelong friends a half and I have met so many and photos. Ultimate, as it is commonly Mantel spearheaded the effort to The Swamp Donkeys B have through ultimate than I could new friends at tournaments. It's To learn about the UTC referred to, is usually played on a bring Ultimate to UTC. compiled a 2-11 record, while have anywhere else." a great experience." ultimate frisbee teams, you grass field, but can also be played The first open tryout was Ultimate Moxie, has a 1-3 record Moxie Ultimate member Playing ultimate also gives the can visit their Web site at on the beach or indoors. attended by over 100 excited and are ranked ahead of teams Elizabeth Park, a sophomore players the opportunity to travel www.utc.edu/StudentOrgs/ A regulation field is 70 yards students anxious to play. such as University of Tennessee from Germantown, TN first got to different tournaments across UltimateFrisbeeTeam/ to access by 40 yards, with each end zone As the sport continued to grow at Knoxville and the University into Ultimate when she was the South. upcoming tournaments, rosters, 25 feet deep. Games are usually in popularity at UTC, the ultimate of Southern California. looking for a sport that helped This year the teams have and how you can help support the played to 15, with each goal rosters were expanded to a men's Chris "Jet" Rogers, a her get involved with school and traveled to Statesboro, Ga., UTC ultimate frisbee teams. worth one point. and women's team in 2003. Chattanooga freshman, is the keep her in top physical shape. Savannah, Ga., and Clemson, Chattanooga drops one on senior night Sports In Brief

BY BRIAN SWINNEY The game traveled like a roller The Mocs were led by Brown's BY KEITH RAWLSTON Greensboro on Friday, March week at the SoCon Indoor Track assistant sports editor coaster going up and down for 15 points and nine rebounds. staff reporter 4th. Championships. the Mocs offense, but never quite Mastin and Charles Anderson, The men earned third place Chris Brown, a Hopkins, S.C, enough to get over the top of the a Chattanooga junior both scored Men's Tennis Women's Tennis in the championship and the senior and Mindaugas Katelynas, Paladins scoring machine. eight points and Ricky Hood, women finished fourth. an Alytus, Lithuania, senior will After UTC fell behind by a Tupelo, Miss., sophomore The UTC men's tennis The Lady Mocs dropped two Steven Kocsis, a Princeton. have to wait until the Southern 10 points early in the game, chipped in seven. team toured the Carolinas this tennis matches over the weekend, Ontario, senior and Nettie Conference tournament to get one UTC made a charge with the The Mocs won the North weekend and returned home losing to Wofford and Elon, both Halcomb, a Kelso, Tenn., more win at McKenzie Arena. steady shooting of A.J Mastin, a Division SoCon regular season with a 1 -1 record in the Southern by a score of 5-2. sophomore had spectacular weekends totaling a combined The Mocs senior day was Chattanooga, junior, who drained title and received a first-round Conference. With the two losses UTC falls five-first place finishes. spoiled by Furman 73-65 two consecutive three-pointers to bye in the tournament. The Mocs (9-3,1 -1) dropped to 0-6 on the year and 0-2 in the Saturday afternoon in the Round cut the lead to 27-25 with 5:40 to UTC could potentially play a close decision at Wofford on Southern Conference. Halcomb earned titles in the play in the half. House. the Paladins again in a home Friday before Edging out Elon The Lady Mocs failed to win mile, the 3000-meter, and the UTC scored the first bucket Furman stopped the bleeding court rematch if Furman wins in on Saturday, to finish the first a doubles match but were able to 5000-meter and was named the of the game, but relinquished the and scored nine unanswered their first-round game. weekend of conference play secure singles wins from Lindsey women's track performer of lead from there trailing the rest of points to take a 40-31 lead into Either way the Mocs will with a .500 record. Ballard, a Lilburn. Ga. freshman, the year, a title which has been the game. halftime. take the floor Thursday at 6 p.m. UTC lost only one doubles Kristie Wilson, a Del Ray Beach, won by a UTC runner for four The Paladins (16-12, 9-7) Chattanooga came out hot against the winner of the South match over the weekend, as FIa. sophomore, and Bethany straight years. deflected the Mocs comeback after the break going on a 12-6 Division's No. 4 (Furman) seed the duo of Tim Kutschera, Everett, an Atlanta, Ga. senior. Kocsis placed first in the attempts with an impressive 52 run to open the second period and and the North Division's No. 5 a Brandenton, FIa. senior Everett was able to win twice 3000-meter and the 5000- percent shooting from the floor. cut the lead to 46-43. seed. That game will take place and Artyom Vlasenko, a St. at No. 3 singles, with wins over meter and also won male track Moussa Diagne scored 19 The Paladins countered with Wednesday at 6 p.m. Petersburg, Russia freshman Wofford's Laura Lynn Williams performer of the year for the points on 8-for-10 shooting another nine point spurt to take a In other news, forward went undefeated in doubles play. 6-3, 7-6, and Elon's Elizabeth second straight year. and hit both of his three-point commanding lead that would not Katelynas was named to the 2005 Joshua Bales, a Knoxville junior Kernodle 6-4,6-2. Kocsis, along with attempts. dip below seven for the rest of the Coaches All Southern Conference and Mark Fynn, a Zimbabwe The Lady Mocs will travel to Tullahoma, Tenn., senior, Chris Robby Bostain chipped in game. Basketball team, league officials sophomore, also went 2-0 as a Birmingham, AL on March 3 to Harington; Sialuliai, Lithuania with a double-double with 11 "We didn't make little plays announced Tuesday. doubles team. face UAB. junior Linas Salkauskas and points and 14 rebounds to lead and they made little plays," Katelynas is averaging 11.6 Vlasenko was also 2- Brantford. Ontario, senior Colin Furman. UTC coach John Shulman said. points and 8.6 rebounds per game Sullivan, finished first in the 0 in singles play, defeating Track and Field The Paladins did all of the "We got out-toughed, which this season. Wofford's Alec Wilson 7-5,6-1, distance medley relay with a little things right on their way to is disappointing. We missed He ranks third in the SoCon in and overpowering Elon's Kyle time of 10:14.83. besting second The UTC Track and Field out-rebounding Chattanooga 32- lay-ups and little shots, which rebounding and third in field goal Smialek 6-4,6-3. place Appalachian State by more team had a notable showing this 29. demoralizes you." percentage at .558. The Mocs will host UNC than six seconds. ((((CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS))))

"Dido and Aeneas" The Lion Share Challenge Game Lupton Library Author Announcements UTC opera theater Night Series Thursday, • The Lupton Library Lecture Series will feature Nancy Roland Hayes Concert Hall, FAC Alpha Delta Pi house, Douglas St. UC auditorium, 7 p.m. Pearl, former director of the Washington Center for March 3 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. See announcements. the Book, NPR commentator, author and model for Admission: $5 Admission: $2 a librarian action figure. Pearl is the author of "Book "Dido and Aeneas" Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment UTC Men's LAST DAY FOR OFFICIAL UTC opera theater and Reason." Friday, Tennis vs... UNC- WITHDRAWAL!! Greensboro. 3 p.m. Roland Hayes Concert Hall, FAC March 4 7:30 p.m. • Candidates for graduation in May must have any Admission: $5 necessary undergraduate petitions regarding residency or major requirements submitted to the records office Milele Roots by March 4. Saturday, with guest Lord Subliminal Did we miss your event? March 5 The Local, 231 E. MLK Blvd., 8 p.m. • The last day to drop classes for the spring semester is Admission: Minimum $5-$ 10 donation Please contact us at 425-8101 March 4. Students receiving financial aid and dropping below full-time must have a signature from the financial aid office prior to processing the drop form in the records UTC Men's Tennis Sunday, office. Students receiving the HOPE scholarship should vs. College of Charleston. ask the financial aid office about any impact dropping March 6 12 p.m. classes may have on their continued eligibility for the HOPE scholarship.

• Spring break begins March 7. Classes will resume on Monday, Spring break! March 14. Have a fun and safe break!

March 7 • Beginning March 1, students will be able to renew1 $Mm current parking lot assignment for the fall 2006 semester. All spaces not renewed by March 31 will be Tuesday, made available to all purchasers on April 4. Renewals Spring break! can be made at the bursar s office, parking services or March 8 onlineatwww.utc.edu/parking.

• Applications for those interested in working with new- Wednesday, student orientation this summer are available in student Spring break! development and the undergraduate admissions office March 9 Premier assistants will serve as ambassadors to new students throughout the summer and will assist with the opening days program that leads up to the first day of You can advertise your event here! classes. Applications should be submitted by March 4 to student development. Contact Jamia-Wileyft" ulc edu Contact the Echo's ad office @ 425- for more information. 8101, fax @ 425-8100 or send an e-mail to [email protected] Attention: Campus Events THE ECHO VOL 99 ISSUE 20 FEBRUARY 24, 2005

Elevators, fire alarms to receive upgrade ACROSS 1 2 3 6 9 10 11 I Put an end to 4 5 7 may have to be replaced at some f 5 Inaccurate 12 , point. 8 Portent u The project will get the elevator 12 Protuberance and fire alarm systems in these 15 ,e I17 l3Shuffleboard buildings up to date to the code stick changes of the American Society 14 Ashen 18 19 •20 of Mechanical Engineers and the 15 Fleet from far Americans with Disabilities Act. away? •21 22 23 According to the Americans 16 Discussion in m with Disabilities Act's Web site, writing 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 www.ada.org, there are standards 18 Chest of draw­ for elevators on accommodating ers 31 •32 33 |34 for people with disabilities. 20 Interlaced These standards include certain 21 Waitstaff's due 35 36 |37 38 regulations on call buttons, visible 23 - Angeles signals and audio signals. 24 Foot-operated •39 40 • levers Nikki King Right now, the project is still 28 Appellation Elevators and fire alarms in some buildings will soon be up­ in design and the upgrades are 42 43 44 145 46 47 48 31 "Eureka!" graded and brought up to code, according to Janet Spraker. planned to begin this coming 32 Tending to leak fall. slowly 49 50 BY LAURA BOND Eventually the project hopes to The upgrades should be finished 51 34 Charged bit have upgrades in all the buildings staff reporter within a year. 35 Rocky peaks 52 53 54 that were mentioned in the survey. "It will not be disruptive to 37 Molasses-like Elevators and fire alarms There have been problems with campus life," Spraker said. syrups 55 56 in several buildings on UTC's the elevators malfunctioning in Some students compare the 39 Author Wallace 57 campus will be upgraded starting Lupton Library also. ride in the elevator in the Fine 41 PoetTcasdale 1 next fall. "We're going to try to get every Arts Center to more exciting 42 In the same place 9 Primary canvas 1 Plans are in the works to single elevator up to code with this activities. (Lat.) 10 Otherwise Last week's answers upgrade elevators and fire alarms project," Spraker said. "When I got on it, I felt like I 45 Works dough 11 Require in several buildings, starting with Another goal of the project was on the Tower of Terror [a ride 49 X marks its spot 17 Puncturing tool A S S 1 C Y F L E D Grote Hall, Holt Hall and the Fine is to bring fire alarm systems in Disney World]," Jennifer L.' 51 "Begone!" 19 Lends I hand Arts Center. to a safer operation. Fire alarm Busch, a Chattanooga freshman, 52 Bridge position 22 Prognosticators L 0 A T\ R U E R O A R A survey determined which systems will be improved by the said 53 Pitch 24 Tit for - B u R R K E N A W R Y buildings on campus had addition of strobe lights and horns Sara J. Hunt, a Chattanooga 54 Bocelli solo 25 Greek consonant A S T U N 55 Apportion 26 First in time A L 1 S deficiencies with their elevators in some buildings. sophomore, said: "I don't race N G and lire alarm systems, according The budget for this project is cars. [Instead! I just ride the 56 Type squares 27 Rock band's gear N 1 A IA S K 1 to Janet Spraker, director of $1.9 million. More money might elevator for the thrill." 57 Whatever's left 29 Larry's pal B O N K E R s A S T E R 3(r Halves of 56-Across engineering services, facilities be needed as more upgrades 33 Tall tale A G U E M A 7 1 S E E planning and management. are necessary. Whole elevators DOWN 1 Give the cold shoulder 36Tranquili/e L E N N Y G R T\N A R Y 2 Bean curd 38 Roman emperor M E S S E S O V A Admissions presents alternative to freshman seminar 40 Director Craven 3 Stench T S A FV E T H E R BY ELIZABETH EVANS and navigating Lupton Library were what he liked 4 Pre-euro Spanish 42 Particular staff reporter most. money 43 Highland hillside S A T E L O P R O L E "The book work was unnecessary." Weeks said. 5 One of eight 44 Speechless K 1 W 1 A P E [A L A N "The book wasn't up to date." 46 Farm fraction Freshmen seminar and freshman orientation offer 6 Stole stuff? 1 R O N D E W E N D students many tools to use throughout their college Freshman orientation is a one- or two-day event 7 Dozens of inches 47 Lecturer's place experience, but soon the program may be changing. that all students are supposed to attend whether 8 Choice 48 Pronto, in the OR Currently UTC offers freshman seminar and they transfer on to campus or are freshmen. During freshman orientation for new students. The freshman orientation placement tests are given, students meet Technology officials warn of dangers of file sharing seminar course is a three-hour course listed in the with UTC student mentors, hear about campus life, course catalog as University Studies 101. get academic advisement from faculty, learn about Rodger Ling, director of Dhaliwal, a student at the From ILLEGAL pg. 3 technology support services, said University of Arizona, plead "Freshman seminar is what I like to call a 15-week campus services and register for classes. the tile-sharing programs used to guilt) io unauthorized possession orientation to the campus," Yancy Freeman, director Fresh Life is a new alternative to a freshman can have their accounts share downloaded materials are of copyrighted movies and music of admissions and recruitment. seminar class. Students who take Fresh Life are limited or even terminated. often loaded with spyware and was sentenced to three months Jonathan S. Higgins, a Chattanooga freshman, also enrolled in other classes with the same 25 Jim Bowman, manager of student in prison, three years' probation, said: "It didn't help too much. It was more people freshmen students from their Fresh Life class. technology, said the university Spyware is Internet jargon for and 20i> limns of community talking at you. not relating to you." Fresh Life is listed as University Studies 199 in will step in to "protect authorized advertising-supported software Ii is a way for shareware authors to service Although the teacher was helpful in his freshman the course catalog and is worth one credit hour plus users" when any user, no matter make money from I product other How man said students are seminar class Higgins thinks that more time should the nine to 11 credit hours students receive for the who it is, threatens community than by selling it to the users expected lo leaped the community be devoted to interactive lessons. Jared M. Weeks, other courses. resources. "In addition to the risks ol and refrain from downloading, a Chattanooga freshman, thought the interactive The Fresh Life program begins a week before Although the content of what losing Internet access due lo hacking and many other network components of freshman seminar were the most regular classes start. was downloaded and the sites a user excessive connection! and legal acth Hies in the interest of social helpful. Group interaction, learning to use Blackboard has been to is an important issue. action from die recording IIKIIISIIV, order. Bowman said the university's your computer may become slow "As adults, we share legal main interest is in the bandwidth or even inoperable." 1 ing said "I responsibilities with our age and consumed and in protecting the strongly advise against installing station in life," Bowman said. university's network. tree file-sharing services if only "UTC provides an opportunity "What's going on in the actual io avoid the ipyware they tend < Ii person, whether faculty, use is not our primary priority." staff or student to have full Bowman said. "Our logs show to cause." Internet access, with the full bandwidth and duration but these "Many si u den Is do nol faith cadi will respect the social may very well be entirely updates realize the seriousness ol illegal order bv sharing these resources to a computer." downloading," Rushing said. appropriately. Action is taken only But students should be An Arizona student was sentenced when that good faith commitment mindful of what they download. for copyright violations in is broken." what files they share and the February. 3Tol)it jtlar$i)all Iain £>cl)ool - Atlanta consequences thai come with According to the Associated illegal downloading, he said Press. 18 vear old Pan in invites you to attend c The Echo is looking for writers, an ^Admissions Open hfonse near you... photographers and designers. join ill tot ,i discussion about our law program and faculty a question and answer session, and an opportunity to speak individually with an Admissions representative. Call Chloe or Robby at 425-4298 Saturday, C\larih Sf200S 10:00a.m.- 12.00noon for more information.

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