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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE ECHO® UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA VOLUME XCIX ISSUE 23 MARCH 24, 2005 Chancellor search Budget process changes INSIDE to become more efficient Committee narrows pool BY SARAH STEPHENS did last year. copy editor He said, "Soon after we returned from the holiday break, FINANCES Budget proposals are being the provost and vice chancellors made in a weeklong meeting for were directed to begin planning the university's upcoming fiscal their budget requests for the next year, according to Chuck Cantrell, three years. 1 university spokesperson. "This initiated the process at w ' ^jr- Cantrell said this year's budget the campus level, but most of the Roger D. Brown Stephen F. Hall Peter Hoff Martha D. Saunders proposal process has been changed divisions have on-going budget from lasting for months as it has discussions and planning," he in the past. said. BY ROBBY TRAIL impression of each candidate as was the way it was done here in He said last year's meeting Cantrell said even though they managing editor well as the feedback they had Chattanooga. I think the most took place from January to the are including their projected needs received regarding the candidate, influential thing that happened beginning of April. for the next three years, those The chancellor search Prevost said. was the involvement of all campus "This year's budget hearing budgets will still be subject to committee released the four names The reference check committee groups." schedule attempts to be more change over time and will be yesterday that will be submitted then presented their findings after Prevost said experience, efficient in its presentation," reviewed in those years' regular to John Petersen, UT system talking to each of the candidate's interpersonal skills and Cantrell said. "In past years, budget hearings. president, for consideration for references. interviewing ability were among sometimes months passed According to Cantrell, the Gas UTC's next chancellor. Prevost said the committee the most important characteristics between the presentations. Also, chancellor will make the final prices The names were released after talked to the candidate's references the committee examined the circumstances of the state budget decisions after reviewing a two-hour meeting where the as well as other people at the while narrowing th; field of budget can change several times the budget committee's rise committee narrowed the pool from candidate's institution. candidates. during this time period." recommendations. eight names down to four. "Each committee member Prevost also complimented Richard Rice, faculty senate Lee Harris, head of the music The fourfinalists, Roger Brown, seemed to know what four Peterson for his approach to president, said Chancellor Obear department, said there are many FEATURES PG 5 the provost at the University of candidates should be cut off the list the search, allowing the search made the decision to shorten the priorities competing for money. North Carolina at Pembroke, at this point," Prevost said. "The to be completely conducted in meetings to one week because he "Everybody hopes that theirs is Stephen Flatt, the president of decision was so close to unanimous Chattanooga. felt the meetings lasted too long going to rise to the top and not get MILITARY Lipscomb University, Peter that it was unbelievable." "[Petersen] totally allowed us last year. cut," he said. Hoff, the former president of the Prevost said she was to develop our pool and to narrow Rice said he was concerned Cantrell said the chancellor University of Maine, and Martha happy with the feedback the it down. He always provided many people would be unable and the budget committee try Saunders, the vice president for committee received from different input for us, never criticism," to attend the meeting because of to prioritize the needs of the academic affairs at Columbus constituencies on campus. Prevost said. scheduling conflicts. university. State University, will likely be She said the committee received The resumes of the four "It may not be the intent but "We always make academic interviewed by Petersen in two around 300 feedback forms from candidates are available on the certainly the effect is to minimize affairs our priority," he said. weeks, Verbie Prevost, committee different people in the campus chancellor search Web site, participation [in the process]," Once the chancellor makes the chair and head of the English community. which has a link on the UTC Rice said. final decisions regarding the budget department, said. "What was so affirming was homepage. "It's a very intense period of he will send his recommendations "We feel like any of these the fact there was a clear cut The search began last October presenting budgets," he said. to the UTC trustee advisory people could lead the university," consensus for the four on the list with the formation of the 18- "You can only do so much in one committee and the committee Prevost said. "They all have from all constituencies," Prevost member committee with Prevost week." will then send the budget to the strengths that should enable them said. as committee chair. Cantrell said even though UT president. to be the new chancellor." Gary Daugherty, senior The committee received 38 the amount of time allotted for The UT president will give the During the meeting, each consultant for Baker-Parker, Inc., applicants before narrowing the presenting the proposals has been final recommendation to the UT Troops committee member had the said: "I think one of the special field down to 14 semifinalists and shortened, the departments sill board of trustees, who will then opportunity to talk about their things about this search process then eight finalists. have the same amount of time to approve the budget, according to return prepare their proposals as they Cantrell. home Finley Stadium proposal fails to meet deadline SPORTS PG6 BY JANEL WATSON discussion. [We are] very excited news editor the prospects coming forward for the future of the stadium." BASKETBALL UTC's proposal to acquire One of the community Finley Stadium will not be members proposing to operate presented to the Stadium Finley Stadium is Frank Burke, Corp. board of directors by the owner of the Chattanooga March 31 deadline, according Lookouts and Bellsouth Park. to Chuck Cantrell, university The Chattanoogan.com spokesperson. reported Burke said he would "Our presentation is still under need to know by April 1 whether consideration, there are still a lot or not he would acquiring the of options that we're looking at. stadium. He has already made Everything is just not finalized," a proposal to the stadium board. Cantrell said. When The Echo tried to contact He said the university still Burke, he refused to comment. intends to meet with the stadium Finley Stadium, a $30 million board although a new date has not facility, was previously controlled been set for the proposal. by the Stadium Corporation while "It's a very exciting time for being partially owned by UTC Women Finley Stadium," Cantrell said. and the city of Chattanooga. Group compares abortion to genocide Chloe Momson "There are a lot of partners in the However, last year, the city play community coming forward with of Chattanooga decide they no The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, a national organization, was invited to campus by ideas and proposals and coming longer wanted to own a part of UTC's newly established pro-life group. The members of the Center for Bio-Ethical tournament to the table to discuss what can be the stadium, leaving ownership Reform handed out pamphlets on abortion. The pamphlets defined genocide and likened done to ensure a bright future for of the stadium in limbo until a it to abortion. The presentation provoked discussion among students. The pro-life group Finley Stadium. new owner can be found. at UTC has only been on campus for about a month. Mark Baker, a member of the pro-life "UTC is very excited about UTC's football team has group said of the presentation, "We are not interested in condemning anyone, but we are NEXT WEEK. the conversations and are happy played in the stadium since 1997, interested in educating anyone who doesn't know what abortion is ail about." to be a participant of those when the stadium was built

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testing BY KATIE BRODERICK and do research or independent Other students have found University of Memphis to help moved around, but it has been assistant news editor study, and we offer statistics adequate summer classes to fit him graduate next spring. pretty stable. We give students geared toward social science." their needs. "I am taking American quite a long time to register, and General education and upper He added: "There is a real Janie Hogan, a senior from Literature, Modern English they usually wait until much closer >»)TMC help level summer courses give students balance that has to be struck Cleveland, Tenn., said she is Grammar, History of England to the deadline. A lot of students for students a chance to meet graduation between paying the faculty and taking math and education classes and a social statistics class. I wait and register for summer requirements, but these few filling the class. In our department this summer in order to graduate would probably have stayed in and fall classes at the same time, summer classes are filling up. it can [be] an issue to find someone "I had no problem getting Chattanooga if there were more and many of them wait to see if Nicholas Honerkamp. to teach because a lot of faculty are the classes. I was lucky they classes offered. The only course they meet the prerequisites this sociology and anthropology gone doing research. The summer had them. There is a college that I could take is the general semester," she said. >»>C.S. Lewis department head, said the summer is the only time I have to do my in my town but I am going to statistics course." Latham said. Ashley also said summer class lecture courses offered in his department research." UTC because of the convenience, "People need the general scheduling is done within each rapidly reach capacity. Some students feel that UTC quality and affordability," Hogan education classes but could take department. series "We have some basic classes, does not offer enough pertinent said. them at any time. I wish they The last day to register for and we run an archeological field summer courses. Cindy Ashley, assistant director would have classes that are only muming summer classes is May school where students go dig," Melvin Latham, a Memphis of records and registration, offered certain semesters, like 5, and the last day to register for Honerkamp said. "We also have junior and secondary English said that few classes have been only in the spring, to give people evening summer classes is May a series of upper level classes that education major, said he is cancelled. another chance to take them." he 9. students take with specific faculty taking four summer classes at the "Some classes have been added. VOL. 99 ISSUE 23 MARCH 24, 2005

Campus Crime Log Compiled by Ashley L. Hopkins Campus Crime Log is a weekly the construction site across the police requested UTC police feature of The Echo and is street. The vehicle had caught assistance. The Chattanooga compiled from UTC police fire from the passenger's side tail police advised that the Lambda reports to keep students aware light. The whole passenger's side Chi house on Oak Street received of incidents on campus. Reports was burned. The fire department complaints of loud noise and are listed in chronological arrived and cleaned up the mess. alcohol violations. Police order. The victim's car had oil leaking responded to the location where and the fire department also they shut the party down. There 3/14 - 3/20 cleaned that up. The owner had were several underage parties the vehicle towed and police drinking on the property. Monday, March 14 returned to service. 050431 - Police were Sunday, March 20 dispatched to Boling Apartments luesday, March 15 050491 — A woman was heading on a report of property damage. 050444 — Simplexalertedpolice north down the entrance ramp to Upon arrival, they spoke to of a fire alarm at Johnson Village lot 6 that is located in the 500 the victim who said that she Apartments. When officers and block of Vine Street in her 1994 came home at approximately the RD went to the room to Buick LeSabre. She was drinking 4 a.m. and found all 25 of her investigate, they found that the Kool-Aid, dropped her drink, Evan Lacy movies to be soaking wet from suspect had pulled the smoke bent to pick it up and lost control Student majoring In art are required to pass a review process during the second semester of an overflowed toilet in the room detector off the wall "because of her vehicle. The vehicle left their sophomore year. Students took down their art work after meeting with a faculty panel. above hers. She estimated the it was loud." The system could the driveway and landed on its damage to her property at about not be reset without showing a right side. It was between the $400. The RA was called to trouble alarm and maintenance Baptist Student Center and the the scene and advised that he was notified. The suspect was wall to the driveway. would contact the RD as well as advised that he may be held Art students participate the maintenance personnel that monetarily responsible for all Sunday, March 20 was needed. Water was pouring costs incurred for the repair. 050492 — Police were dispatched from the toilet in the above to New Village Apartments on a in sophomore review apartment through the ceiling of Wednesday, March 16 maintenance alarm that was going off. When police arrived, they the victim's apartment. Police 050447 - Police found 10 to 12 BY LAURA LAWRENCE a new concentration or even a new help each other. The review really were able to locate the alarm. It made a report and returned to used tires, two vehicle seats, one staff reporter major. builds a sense of community and was coming from a maintenance service. uas tank, one computer and other Students are allowed to retake camaraderie as they get to know room. Police were able to gain miscellaneous items illegally Nineteen art students recently the sophomore review, Grover each other." access into the room and found Tuesday, March 15 dumped at Engel Stadium in the completed their sophomore art said. The review is meant to assess the alarm panel that indicated 050438 - Police received a east section of the parking lot review to determine whether they Lauren C. Curry, an art and to help the student assess that the alarm was caused by call that a car was on fire in where there are no lights. could continue their art education sophomore from Barlett, Tenn., whether they have chosen the "air flow reduction." Police were lot 20. Upon arrival, police at UTC. said, "The anticipation is the correct concentration in the art able to reset the alarm and then found a male pulling the fire Sunday, March 20 Every spring, sophomore art worst." department. returned to service. out with an extinguisher from 050483 — Chattanooga city students must display a sample of Katie Anderson, an art This is also to ensure that the work they have done since the sophomore from Tullahoma. Tenn., students have not selected a beginning of their freshmen year. said, "We prepare for such a long concentration that is above their A panel from the art department time for this review and it's a very skills and talents. rree fregnancy lests faculty judges the reviews in the nerve-racking experience." "The review also acts as a UTC gallery. After the student chooses their quality control mechanism in The student must also answer a 10 pieces of work, they hang them the department to make sure MU Information list of questions about their pieces salon-style in the gallery. that students are dedicated and asked by the professors. They are not allowed to ask the committed to their education "Students choose 10 pieces professors for help in choosing and that they can be successful," rasounoidss from their portfolio that are meant which pieces to place in the Grover said. to represent their entire foundation review. Students who are in their curriculum," Ruth Grover, art Each student has 15 minutes second year of the art program FeerLounsclin g curator, said. with the panel for a question are required to sign up for Art The review is graded on a and answer session about their 200. which is also known as pass or fail basis. If students pieces. sophomore review. Accurate Information on Abortion Froceourcr s pass, they can move on to junior Jessica N. Lowe, a Chattanooga This class will help them status and take 300 and 400 level art sophomore, said, "I was so to prepare and organize their classes. If they fail, they must nervous before, but now that it is work for the review. Transfer decide whether to repeat some over, I realize that it wasn't that students must go through the same CH@ICES courses for a better grasp of the bad." process. information or whether they need Grover said: "The students women's resource center

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Information required to purchase a decal includes: 1. Social Security 3. Make & Model of Vehicle 2. License Tag Number 4. Driver's License Number THE ECHO VOL. 99 ISSUE23 MARCH 24, 2005 8 individuals, 8 backgrounds, 1 radio station, WUTC-88.1 This photo story is the second half of a series on the programmers at UTC's radio station. The first four programmers were featured in the March 17 issue of The Echo. BY BRIAN DURHAM photo editor WUTC-88.1 is located in the same building as the Cadek Music Conservatory, Cadek Hall. John McCormack, station manager, explained that the station is one of the most efficient programs operating on campus with only one third of it's budget coming from university funding. The station reaches a broad listening base, covering portions of four states: Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. The station is National Public Radio's major local affiliate and has been operating since 1982.

Debi D Crabtrce, a local musician and teacher has been programing for WUTC for eight Clevland Carlson, a Memphis native has been with the station for five years serving as years on her show called. Louisiana House Party. Debi is originally from Chattanooga the programer for the Saturday and Sunday evenings Moontime Radio Show. Clevland's and her favorite album of the week is Dirty Dozen Brass Band's, Medicated Magic. favorite album of the Week is Vinyl's, All the Way, Live.

Sean Phipps wakes up early every morning to host Morning Edition from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Rabbit Zielke. weekend manager, has been with the station for 12 years after having He is a senior from Limestone, Tenn. in the communication program. His favorite album graduated trom UTC in 1996. Rabbit hosts two programs on Sunday, one of which is this week is Llvis Costello's, This Year's Model. Celtic Harvest. Her favorite album of the week is Scottish Power Pipe Band's, Cathcart.

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This said, benefits that the SGA provides is conservative circus. membership and induction should a $200 maximum subsidy for The ringleaders of the circus, President Bush and GOP house leaders, are using their power to gain votes BY JENNIFER JACKSON definitely generate pride and a campus organizations who wish from conservative and fundamentalist groups. Congress had no business stepping into the Schiavo case and president desire to retain active membership to travel to conferences, compete exploiting the pain of everyone close to Terri Schiavo. alpha lanida delta honor society in these organizations. This of in other states etc. Young Life, The New York Times reported that Judge James D. Whittemore said the case had been "exhaustively phi eta sigma honor society course involves maintaining high the Academic Trivia team and the litigated." And this is an understatement, The case has been drawn out for years and the Republican leaders grades throughout your entire University Honors program have have chosen to sweep in at the last second, in the midst of ample media coverage only for the purpose of Ever wonder why you're career at UTC. all utilized this funding source furthering their own political agendas. husling your butt so hard to cram Alpha Lambda Delta even recently. The New York Times also reported that no matter what the personal opinions on Ihe right-to-live issue, for a test, work ahead on an presents an award at the annual In February the SGA allocated most Americans were put off when Congress stepped in. assignment, or maybe even do honors day for seniors to the $350 to fund the Multicultural It is. not the place of congress lo barge into an individual's personal life and abuse our democratic system. one extra round of prooling for member with the highest grade Student Alliance's Miss UTC Many students do not seem to be aware of Schiavo case, however, it is our duty to stay informed on Ihe a paper? point average. Pageant and $338.72 to co-sponsor issues that Congress takes part in. We must keep the government in check and keep close watch on those . Why exactly should we put Though these honors societies Soul Fest, which was hosted by the who only care about their own agendas. forth so much effort to Optimize certainly emphasize the importance Collegiate Christian Fellowship. our grades'.' of keeping high grades, they also The SGA also planned, University should offer more summer classes I would like to take the seek to assist students in fostering organized and sponsored the opportunity to encourage everyone a desire for community service. Apollo Night talent contest held UTC administrators have made a habit in the lasi few years of offering mostly general education to strive on a daily basis to meet Participation in a number of in February. classes during summer sessions, with only a few major-specilic classes offered. your potential in order to maximize service projects is offered to the In the fall, SGA bought a We feel this is not fair to upper class students who need classes in the major to graduate. opportunities in the future. members, including career day. new $18,000 stage for student It is true that general education classes should be offered in the summer because these are classes that Orad school and job Habitat for Humanity, this year's organizations to use for various all students at UTC need to take to graduate interviewers seek someone who Junk in the Trunk, the cancer activities and events. The stage, However, major-specific classes should not be ignored when summer class schedules are created. is well-rounded and actually has society. which can be used indoors or We believe the administrators who decide which classes arc offered should do more to meet the experience and substance to speak Keep in mind, too, that it is outdoors, was used for Step show needs of students. They could do this by having students lill out surveys, participate in focus groups or aboul. Countless organizations in your best interest to attend and Greek Week. by simply e-mailing the student list serve lo ask students to tell the registration office which classes they on campus offer ihe opportunities functions if you're going to be B SGA allocated $400 to co- would like to take in the summer. and incentives for campus part of something. sponsor the Boling Blockbuster Furthermore, some departments have professors who would like to teach a class every summer, but involvement, community service After all, if you're going to cookout and Pep Rally with cannot because there are not enough classes offered. and academic achievement add a bullet to a graduate school or Housing last semester, Offering more classes could give these professors a method of supplementing their pay, while helping Obviously there are many post-college resume, why not have SGA also spent $645 to pay students take important classes Ihal they need lo graduate. Students who have full class that indentation signify something for framing and pictures for the Letters to The Editor schedules, jobs and extracurricular you care about'.' Outstanding Professor Awards last activities. semester, $250 for a Campus Wide Dear Editor, of rational thought and down Dear Editor, However, if you could join Voice of SGA Voter Registration Drive and $115 a horrific roller coaster ride of even one campus organization that for a Hag case, three frames, and The previous letter to the editor slander. I am writing in regard to Joseph piques your interest, your life as a speaks matting for a memorial for Joshua brought to light the issue of gay "Two of like gender [...] will Armstrong's eloquent and insight- college student would be so much BY NICK BRADSHAW Bailey, a student who was killed marriage. The issue, however. never replenish, and the most filled passage from March 17, more enhanced. sports editor last semester. Student government was clouded in a muddled mess of they might multiply would be 2005. Make the activity one that SGA procedures chair planned, organized and provided religious overtones commingling the cases of AIDS, which is the I just wanted to make a few you are passionate ahout. though. $1105 for an October 29. 2004 with blatant insults. Only through cancer of their society." states The Chattanooga Student corrections to what he obviously Allow it to be one that makes you student nip to the Six Flags Fright a rational, civil approach can we Mr. Armstrong after using a Government Association is an meant to write. want to attend every meeting and Festival in Atlanta. truly begin to unravel this political quote from the Bible to support active campus group that attempts He says, "two of like gender in function possible. Currently. SGA has already tirade of a letter. his argument Never have I heard to represent the students and bed together will never replenish... Membership in either Alpha authorized $730.99 in funding for First of all. 1 think it is fair lo the Bible used to propose a more provide services and benefits to more than just AIDS." Lambda Delta or Phi Eta Sigma. the Sex Signals event lo be held state that most fear stems from that inhumane ideology. While the the student body. Many people do He seems to have meant "sex " I feel, is an excellent incentive to on March 30. which we don't understand In his Idler may make il seem like AIDs here, being that gender is a cultural not know the services available letter. Mr. Armstrong explains that is ;i predominantly homosexual construct one that varies, in many "(homosexuality | is not something disease, as a biological researcher, cases, widely by society. which can be shown by Connie I can promise it's not. For example, But if God said don't add UTC Students Chung [...] it goes far beyond last year in the United States, to or subtract from His laws, ECHOES a hug or kiss shown in a protest there were 17,%9 cases due to how do I reconcile this with the Speak Out march." homosexual contact fact that men in this time had »)) This is true; a relationship However, in the same year, no knowledge of psychology, >») Daylight-saving time. The days between two people docs tend to there were 13.260cases stemming sexology, biology or physiology The Good go beyond a hug or kiss. However, from heterosexual contact, as of the brain. will begin to get longer! More there's the rub. Is that any different well as an additional ^.444 cases This was still a flat -earthed. sunlight! than two heterosexual people in from injected drug use in people geocentric universe that was an intimate relationship'.' Are we of indeterminate sexual contact treating epilepsy by exorcism, »)) Rainy weather forced students to understand that, even if we (http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/stats. amongst other egregious forms The Bad without umbrellas to use The Echo prevent homosexuals lioin having htmfexpoiure). Using basic of "therapy." a legally recognized marriage, statistical functions, ii is safe to Mark Twain said it best. "Man to shield themselves from the rain. that they will either ne\ ei have an assume thai since homosexuals is a religious animal.'' intimate relationship or stop being make up only a small portion ot "He is the only religious animal >») UTC won't make a decision on gq ' That is a gross oversight of society, they likewise make up He is the only animal that has the The Ugly most peoples' arguments against only a small portion of these cases true religion - several ot them. Finley Stadium. gay marriage How many people Thus, using Mr. Armstrong's "He is the only animal that reading this letter right now can logic, wouldn't AIDS technically loves his neighbor as himself and If you were Terri Schivao what would you want to happen? honestly say they have nevci had be a "cancer" of heterosexual and cuts his throat if his theolog) isn't an intimate relationship outside drug-using societies? straight." of wedlock ' The same is true I feel that il is perfectly Ink (' Howard whether you are gay or not Mr acceptable to be against ga) Chattanooga. Tenn. Armstrong is simply exhibiting marriage, especially tor religious senior the same fest ol many others in reasons. this mindset: "if we don't have lo Matthew Pullen see it. it's not happening'. Mt. Juliet. Tenn The conclusion of the previous sophomore letter takes us from the realm STAFF FRANCINA JENNIFER SPRY, KAYDIE THOMAS, HOLLIMON, FLORENCE, ALA, NASHVILLE, MEMPHIS SENIOR SENIOR 425-4298 [email protected] 425-8101 JUNIOR "I would want to "Absolutely pull the "I would want to die, BRIAN DURHAM go home to my feeding tube. The but I wouldn't want CHLOE MORRISON REBEKAH BROMLEY heavenly father." quality of life is most to starve to death." BETSY ALDERMAN important to me."

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ECHO))])) FEATURES VOL. 99 ISSUE 23 MARCH 24, 2005 "The South: A Community of Outsiders" U.S. Marine Corps 'Mike'Battery Event explores literature of South JrOODS return f rom Iraq BY ASHLEY L. HOPKINHOPKINS lasInst until 5:33:30 p.mn.m. even thougthouuh the lirstirst conferencconferencee assistant features editor event begins at I p.m. Participants can also register the next day any The Southern Literature Conference, which time from 8 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the lobby of the includes autograph signings, a keynote address by Tivoli Theater. a well-known author and a luncheon with a Pulitzer Other events of the conference include the Prize winner, is scheduled for March 31 through induction of and conversations with new members April 2. of the Fellowship of Southern Writers and award The Southern Literature Conference is a biennial presentations. event that is sponsored by Chattanooga's Art Verbie Prevost, head of the English department, and Education Council and the UTC English said: "Students will recognize so many of the names department. of people they have read for a class or even on their The event has been held since 1981 and brings own. Wc were fortunate to get several people here like Southern authors to town, offering the community Reynolds Price, who doesn't do a lot of conferences... chances to hear them speak, have discussions with |and | Edward Jones because he won the Pulitzer prize them and purchase their books. in 2004 and is in high demand right now." "Some of the lincst authors in the country will The keynote address, presented by Reynolds participate in the conference." Linda Collins, an Price, is at the Tivoli at 6:30 p.m., April 1. Price is The troops stood at attention organizer of the event and a professor in the biological a founding member of the Fellowship of Southern throughout the celebratory and environmental sciences department, said. "It is Writers and the author of 35 volumes of fiction, speeches, but their eyes a way to hear authors whose books you've read and poetry, plays, essays and translations. A reception and The Battery M, fourth battalion 14th Marines, known as anxiouslyscannedthecrowd new authors whose books you want to read." book signings will immediately follow the event. "Mike" Battery, returned to Chattanooga's Cricket Pavilion looking for the familiar faces The luncheon with 2004 Pulitzer Prize winner Some of the writers attending include Fred for a homecoming celebration Mon., March 21. The troops' of loved ones. This father Chappell. Kaye Gibbons. Jerome Hairston. Franklin Edward Jones will begin at 11:45 a.m. April 2 at bags were unloaded and lined up to be claimed by their embraced his son after a Burroughs. Jill McCorkle and Robert Morgan. the Tivoli. Jones won the Pulitzer for his book "The owners. The 153-member unit was deployed on Sept. 2. six-month stint in Fallujah. According to the AFC Web site, the conference Known World," which was also a finalist for the is a writers' conference for readers. Collins said that National Book Award. both student writers and readers will benefit from The cost to attend the conference is $15 for the conference. full-time students with their ID and $70 for non- "|At the conference], authors frequently talk students. aboul how they write - what inspires them, how they "I regularly attend because it is one of the do research, |and| what they write," Collins said. outstanding literary conferences in the nation," fins year's title ol the conference is "The South: Prevost said. A Community of Outsiders." To register for the conference or for more I lie three-day event will begin with registration information, visit the AEC Web site at http://www. March 31 at noon in the Fine Arts Center and will arisedcouncil.org/csl/cslit.html. Coming soon in arts & entertainment...

Comedian This weekend at Reno Collier Rhythm & Brews: March 3-6 "Fiddler on the Thurs., March 24: Push The Comedy Catch There was audible relief in Cpl. Chris Akridge, a UTC history education major from Roof Play & Madfish Willie (423) 629-CAFE or the crowd as an officer gave Signal Mountain, Tenn., was greeted by his sister Carrie Tues., March 29 Fri., March 25: thecomedycatch.com his final order: "Dismissed!" Castle (left), a former student, and brother, Andrew @ 8 p.m. Early show: Jennifer Many troops were reunited Akridge, a UTC graduate. Akridge received a Medal of Valor. "Children of Eden" Tivoli Theater Daniels with significant others. All photos by Abby McMahon Thurs., March 24 @ 7 p.m. call (423) 267-8583 for Late show: 80Z-Enuff Fri. & Sat., March 25 & 26 tickets and information Sat., March 26: Whild @ 8 p.m. Peach Grads break into job market Chattanooga Theatre Doors open BY LAURA LAWRENCE recover. It is just a matter of hosv "If it is a national or regional Center @ 8 p.m. nightly staff reporter quickly," she said. company and you svant to move up 267-8534 Some examples of careers | in the business], a lot of times you Although the job market has currently in high demand include have to move," Dake said. improved some, at least some May nursing, physical therapists, Phillip K. Johnston, a graduate Meet Jane Student graduates may have a difficult sales and marketing and teachers from Tampa. Pla., said: "When I time finding a job because of the tocusing on special education. began looking for a job, several slower economic rise, according Spanish, math, and science. Dake of the places I svent asked if I ssas Student enjoys outdoor Chattanooga to one UTC administrator. said. svillmg to relocate or not. That Jean Dake.director of placement The more popular degrees seems to be really important to BY CHLOK MORRISON thinking maybe some children, outdoors, another reason she likes and student employment, said that students are seeking include people [employers] these days " editor in chiel but I don't know," she said "I Chattanooga, She likes biking, that since Sept. II. 2004. the anything in business and But Leah A. Varnon. a don't know how I am going to bouldering, repelling, camping economy has taken a longer time accounting, marketing, healthcare Chattanooga graduate siudeul Michelle Curtis is a UTC feel then." ami is taking a kayaking class. to recover than it usually docs and education. Dake said. svith« marketing degree, ssas able senior, an environmental science Hill Curtis docs know that lise She also loses movies such as after a recession Although the Dake said students should to remain in Chattanooga. major, a licensed scuba diver and seals from now she wants to be "Almost Famous," "The Medicine job market is improving, many start early in their preparation "Marketing is a great field a woman who is aboul lo step oul finished ssith sch(x>l. living on a Man" and "the classics." like "The employers are still leery of its and search for a job. She advised to work in. I love my job and it of the college environment into the sailboat and doing environmental Shassshank Redemption." stability, she said. students to svork on creating a seemed like I had several options "real world." research. Right now. Curtis likes the color "A lot ol companies are trying good resume and begin lo deselop after I graduated." Varnon saul Curtis plans to graduate in May But until then, it is crunch time- green and said, although it may to be leaner and meaner by trying interviewing skills Dake also The placement and student and said the prospect of graduation tor Curtis. When asked about her seem like a weird, random color, to gel more done with lesser said students should research employment center, located in is making her teel alive, spare time, she jokingly replied. she just bought a salmon-colored people.'' Dake said companies in their job market room 315 of the I'C. has a variety "I feel like I have a weight "What spare time'" shirt thai she really enjoys. Dake said she believes there and decide if they are willing to of ways to help students prepare foi lifted and I can choose what I want Curtis' free lime is limited "It's not pink and not peach," will be an improvement in the relocate. their careers. Sonic ot 'the services io do next in my life and just relax because she is currently taking a she said. "It is in between, a job market, but it is difficult lo Many companies hire on a include practice interviews, doing it." Curtis said. 17-hour school load and working really great shade." a shade that determine hoss fast that might person's ability to relocate lo resume reviews, employment Curtis was born in Staunton. aboul 20 hours at the Psychiatric is springy and colorful. happen. "It's looking a little better svhere they are needed at the time counseling, on-campus recruiting \.i I lei lather was m the army, Group of Chattanooga which is on Although Curtis said she likes than last year, and I'm sure it will w ithin the orgam/alion. and job listings. so Curtis and her family ino\ed UTC's campus. Chattanooga, she said the people to Europe, where they lived in Jean Herston. officer manager arc what make it all svorthsvhile. Critic's Corner Germany for live years, Eventually, at the Psychiatric Group, said "|I have gotten to knosv many] her famil) moved back to the 1 S Curtis is a hard worker. really down-to earth people." she Horror sequel proves to be terrible two to Clarksville, Tenn.. where Curtis "Michelle is very reliable ami said. "|My favorite things about BY CHLOE MORRISON screaming. to drive, drive fast. But Rachel attended middle ami high school. dependable, she is the kind of UTC are| the people and the editor-in-chief From the first scene of the just kept stopping the car. This When Curtis was reads to look woiker svho never has to be told professors." movie, the acting and svriting is scene ssas supposed lo be scary, tor colleges, l it. offered her the what lo do and she slays on top of The recently released sequel awkward and corny. but many in the packed movie most scholarship money. her work, she thriller, "The Ring Tsvo." was The plot is random, taking theater laughed at the absurdity "I needed lo stay in state." she said. set up for failure according to the viewer through a series ol of the svhole situation. said. "iAnd UTC] had a smaller, Curtis said the "sequels usually suck." rule, unexplained, bizarre and all too Ihe best part of the movie kindol earthy feel to it." her majoi Maw but no one would base imagined convenient events. was during a two -minute scene Curtis'choice of school seems is that she is a that the movie would actually be In one scene. Keller and her ssnh Academy Award Winner to have paid oft. because she said perfectionist painful to watch. son, Aidan (David Dorfman) are Sissy Spacek. Spacek plays a she has telt challenged more than But her hard Academy Asvard nominee. driving dossn a deserted road that woman in a mental mstiiution ever by her class work in her last work has Naomi Watts ("21 grams" |. phis I is lined with trees on either side. svho helps Walls gam insight into year al UTC recently pai Rachel Keller, a journalist svho Out of nowhere, a deer begins lo Samara's mouses and ultimately "I am really glad that I have oft because she must fight for her life and the attack the car. ramming Us head tells her how to HVC herself and been challenged more m my 400- ssas named an life of her son. against Samara, a into the windshield. Before the her son. lescl classes." she said. "Some of out stand in young girl svho svas killed by her s icwer can figure out why the deer Spacek is amusing to ssatch Ihe classes I am in now. dies make senior for he mother and svanis resenge. is attacking, three more deer join and belies able as a cra/s old me think differently and they put major. Watts' acting ability should m. ramming and beating the car woman. me in real life situations." When she nol be based on this film. She from every direction Overall, the mos ie does About a month alter graduation. gets a break is usually pleasant to ssatch and The only point to this scene is supply the yicwer with one or Curtis plans to move io Florida, from ssork she has proven her talent in other to show that her son had some soil tsvo superficial sercams. but where she will work io pas oil and school, movies like "21 Grams" and I of psychic ability to knoss to run don't go sec the mos ie expecting credit card and car payments anil Curtis loses Chloe Momson Mean Huckabees.'' However, from the deer. lo b( on the edge ol sou scat the relax before she goes back lo everything Michelle Curtis, a Clarksville, Term., senior, is a her judgment may need to be I don't know about everyone entire time I saw some siewers school to get her master's, that has io licensed scuba diver and environmental science questioned because she should else, but when four huge bucks mooting during the mosic's "Aftei graduate school, I was do with the major. She records every dive in a log book. base run away from ibis icript start ramming my car. I am going slosv parts VOL 99 ISSUE 23 MARCH 24, 2005

Chattanooga gives No. 2 seed Wake Forest a scare

BY NICHOLAS BRADSHAW intimidated by the team that plays last seconds of the half allowed sports editor in the same conference a.s North Demon Deacon Chris Paul, who Carolina and Duke and beat both led all scorers svith 20 points in the Last Thursday night the current No. I seeds during the game, lo land a three-pointer with Southern Conference champion regular season. one second remaining making the Chattanooga Mocs traveled to Before the game, Mocs point halftime score 27-24. Cleveland, Ohio, to take on the guard Casey Long, a Fayetteville, UTC head coach John Shulman Wake Forest Demon Deacons, N.C, sophomore, said: "We said: "I told them being up by the No. 2 seed in the Albuquerque look at it as a great opportunity. three at the half svas not good bracket, in (he NCAA Division I Some would say it's David vs. enough." basketball tournament. Goliath, but it's a man-to-man The Demon Deacons came out Although Chattanooga lost competition." of the locker room firing on all the televised primetime matchup During the first half, it was not cylinders and the lead changed 70-54, basketball fans throughout so clear to the audience who was several times in the first few the country svere treated to a close David and who was Goliath. minutes of the second half. game. The Mocs first picked up the At the 13:06 mark, Wake- At times it seemed like they lead 3:17 seconds into the game Forest made a layup to retake the svere witnessing the emergence of with a pair of free throws by Steve lead for the last time 40-38. this year's Cinderella team. Cherry, a Byron, Ga., junior. The game did nol get out of the At the end of the first half the At the 7:20 mark the Mocs Mocs' hands until the 10:07 mark No. 15 seed Mocs svere leading went up by eight, their largest when the Demon Deacons began a one of the top teams in the nation, leading margin of the game, off 9-0 run and svere up by 14 points a team that svas ranked No. 1 for of a surprising Matt Malone three- with 7:19 left to play. a time this season, by a score of pointer. "They made some of the tough 27-24. That trey would be the shots and capitalized on our For Mocs fans, the first half Greeneville, Tenn., freshman's mistakes," Long said. Courtney Lankford The Mocs faced Wake Forest in the first round of the NCAA tournament last week. The Mocs of their 2005 NCAA tournament only points of the day. Wake Forest outscored led the No. 2 seed Demon Deacons 27-24 at halftime but ended up losing by a score of 50-54. game svas a dream come true. When Wake Forest attempted to Chattanooga 4b-27 in the second Chattanooga actually led regain the momentum with a dunk half. MVP Mindaugas Katelynas. an goal shooting. steals. the No. 2 seed for most of the and a free throw, Chris Brown, a The Mocs svere also out- Alytus, Lithuania, senior, who Alphonso Pugh, a Cleveland, Despite the tough loss, after the game and dominated the Demon Hopkins, S.C, senior, responded rebounded by an opponent for only managed five points and six Tenn., junior, finished with 13 game the team svas still upbeat and Deacons virtually the entire first with a quick three-pointer to again only the fifth lime this season boards in the game before fouling points and hauled in a team-high proud of their accomplishments. half, leading them by as much as put the Mocs up by eight with 5:42 37-35. out at the 5:26 mark. six boards. "We are real proud of our team eight points. left in the half. The Demon Deacons also Brosvn led the Mocs in scoring Long finished with nine points and our success on the season." The Mocs were obviously not A questionable call in the shut dosvn SoCon tournament svith 14 points on 60 percent field and had five rebounds and two Pugh said Lady Mocs defeat Villanova, lose to Kentucky in WNIT

out-rebounded them 46-25. The Wildcats shot nearly 60 Playing in her final game UTC held Villanova to just 13 percent from the floor and sank 10 Tiffani Patton added six rebounds field goals in the game. Nova (19- three pointers in the game. They to give her 684 in her career, 12) shot a team-low 21.7 percent were led by a career high 32 points ranking eighth on the UTC career from the floor. from Sara Potts. .charts, and picked another blocked Junior's Tiffani Roberson. from The Mocs took an early lead shot to put her third all time with Memphis, and Katasha Brown, when Katasha Brosvn sank a 47. from Tazewell, Tenn., anchored bucket from beyond the arc to She is tied svith Denise Powers the victory for Chattanooga. give Chattanooga an 8-2 lead with (1978-81) on the blocked shot Roberson picked up 18 points 16:43 to play. list and eight rebounds while shooting Kentucky( 17-15) battled Freshmen Alex Anderson, a 50 percent from the field. back to tie the game at 13 before Stone Mountain. Ga., had two Brosvn knocked dosvn tsvo Laura Hall. Oliver Springs. Tenn.. blocks gising her 35 on the year, three pointers and shot SO percent freshman, nailed another three ranking her ninth all time in just trom the free throw line to finish pointer to take the lead 16-13. one year of play svith 14 points. The Wildcats took the lead for The Mocs set a school record Nicole Mattison. an Anderson. good svith a 14 point outburst that for blocks with 103 on the year S.C, junior, picked up a game- left UTC playing catch-up. surpassing the previous record of high 10 rebounds Chattanooga went into halftime l>7 set in 1996-97 season. Jackie Adamshick led the down 43-29. Chattanooga finished another Villanosa attack svith 15 points The Mocs couldn't find an spectacul.u season svith a 25-5

Courtney Lankford and svas assisted by Liad Suez's anssver for Polls who took control record. The Chattanooga Lady Mocs hosted Villanova in the first round of the Women's NIT and won 10 points and six rebounds. of the game scoring 11 straight Coach Wes Moore will hit the by a score of 50-40, but they were later defeated by Kentucky 91-54 in the second round. (hattanooga ran into their during one stretch. recruiting trail in the off-season in BY BRIAN SWINNEY at the McKenzie Arena. svith a 91-54 loss. third SEC foe of the season in the Brown led Ihe Mocs with 14 search of another premier player assistant sports editor The Mocs traveled to Lexington. The first round game against second round of the WNIT and points and a perfect performance to help the Mocs play further into Ky., for their second round match­ Villanova featured a defensive the result svas similar to the first from the free throw line going the postseason. The Women's basketball up against the Kentucky Wildcats battle spearheaded by Villanosa two outings. 4 lor-4. Moore said: "It's hard svhen program svent back to their svinning on Sunday afternoon. svho led the nation svith only 9.7 Kentucky used the home court Roberson, Patton, and Brooke you're 25-5 and feel disappointed. ssays Friday night with a 50-40 The Southeastern Conference turnovers per game ibis season advantage in Lexington to propel Hand, a Moulton, Ala., freshman I guess that's where the program victory over Villanova in the first foe proved too much for the Mocs Ihe Mocs forced the Wildcats them to a 91-54 victory over each chipped in six points, and has gone. Expectations arc round of the Sportsviess.tv WNIT as they concluded their season into 13 turnover! in the game and UTC. Laura Hall added six. high " Lady Mocs Basketball Season Results Mocs Men's Basketball Season Results

1/29 vs. ETSU McKenzie Arena W 87-64 2/7 vs. College of Charleston McKenzie Arena W 82-59

1/31 vs. Georgia Southern McKenzie Arena W 82-46 2/12 at Appalachian State Boone, N.C. L 61-83

2/5 vs. Western Carolina McKenzie Arena W 62-47 2/14 vs. UNC Greensboro McKenzie Arena W 82-68

2/7 at Davidson Davidson, N.C. W 67-63 2/17 at Western Carolina Cullowhee, N.C. W 75-66

2/14 at Appalachian State Boone, N.C. W 75-58 2/19 ESPN Bracket Buster Creighton L 68-100

2/19 vs. Elon Maclellan Gym W 76-44 2/21 at ETSU Johnson City, Tenn. W 78-64

2/21 vs. UNC Greensboro McKenzie Arena W 70-57 2/26 vs. Furman McKenzie Arena L 65-73

2/26 at College of Charleston Charleston, S.C. W 69-56 3/3 SoCon Tournament 1 ETSU W 77-70

3/3 SoCon Tournament ETSU L 55-50 3/4 SoCon Tournament Appalachian State W 57-51

3/4 Women's NIT Villanova W 50-40 3/5 SoCon Tournament UNC Greensboro W 66-52

3/6 Women's NIT Kentucky L54-91 3/17 NCAA Tournament Wake Forest L 54-70

Final Record: 25-5 Overall, 19-2 Southern Conference Final Record: 20-11 Overall, 10-6 Southern Conference» THE ECHO VOL 99 ISSUE 23 MARCH 24, 2005

Wrestlers compete at NCAA championships, ranked No. 21 in nation Comments on

BY CASEY LEHMAN outstanding wrestler honors for staff reporter the tournament, and Coach Terry anything you read Brands was awarded SoCon The Chattanooga men's coach of the year. wrestling team finished strong To finish the year, five UTC in The Echo? over the past two weeks by men qualified for the NCAA claiming the Southern Conference national championships that were Tournament championship and held in St. Louis, Mo. Those by placing 2T' a.s a team in the qualifiers were Pitts, Michael Have a story NCAA National Championship Keefe, Sioredas, Josh Keefe and Wrestling Tournament. In the Davis. SoCon tournament, Chattanooga These men helped lead the defeated their closest competitor Mocs wrestling team to the 21" idea for The the Citadel by nine points. place finish. The stars of the The team was anchored by team were Michael Keefe and sophomore Michael Keefe at I41 Sioredas, whose outstanding lbs., 165 lbs. senior John Sioredas individual performances, earned Echo sports and 184 lbs. junior John Davis, them each a fifth place national who all picked up individual title ranking in their respective weight honors for the Mocs. Keefe and classes. These two helped carry department? Sioredas won theirchampionships the Mocs to their second highest for the second straight season. finish ever in the tournament, and The men also racked up the highest since they finished ,h second place finishes by senior 14 in 1983. E-mail the editors Matt Pitts at 125 lbs., sophomore Keefe and Sioredas both were Josh Keefe at 131 lbs, sophomore awarded All American honors Jake Yost at 151 lbs., junior Dan for their performances in the Peterson at 174 lbs and senior tournament, again only the second Katherine McGehee [email protected]. Josh Ward svrestling at 197 lbs. time that has ever happened at The Mocs wrestling team competed at the NCAA Championships held in St. Louis, Mo. last Sioredas was awarded most UTC. weekend and walked away ranked 21st in the nation, Chattanooga's highest rank since 1983.

2005 SGA Club Rowing team begins competition, Mocs Wrestling Results Sports Budget regatta called short due to weather Sat 1/15 vs. Indiana Hampton, Va. L14-30 Rowing: $9,322 recieved, $26,705 requested. BY STEFAN HUNT compete." said Taylor. staff reporter The rowing team however is Sat 1/15 vs. Cal State Hampton, Va. L 11-25 having a difficult time finding Women's Soccer: $695.20 As the warm weather tournaments for them to compete Sat 1/29 vs. The Citadel Chattanooga W29-7 recieved. $2,000 requested. approaches, the University of in. Tennessee at Chattanooga rowing Since the team is filled with Fencing: $785.26 recieved, team is gearing up for another novice, or beginner, players, Sat 2/5 at Appalachian State Boone, N.C. W 28-12 $2,250 requested. season. many tournaments have a limit The Chattanooga crew team on how many novice players can Sun 2/6 at UNC Greensboro Greensboro, N.C. W28-6 Women's Rugby: $284.40 recently competed in its first compete, and UTC does not meet competition of the season in the threshold. recieved, $800 requested. Atkins, S.C. Competition is not the only Sat 2/12 vs. Davidson Chattanooga W49-0 The men's team finished a thing Taylor and other teammates Men's Frisbee: $3460.20 respectable fourth overall at their get out of rowing for the Mocs. Wed 2/16 at Missouri Columbia, Mo. L15-22 recieved, $9,875 requested. first outing. Taylor said: "I first started The event, however, had getting in to it [rowing] because Women's Frisbee: $1,422 to be called off due to choppy, I thought it was a neat sport. It Sun 2/20 vs. VMI Chattanooga W50-0 recieved, $4,050 requested. rough waters. Sophomore Kenny is a very rewarding experience. Taylor, from Dyersburg, Tenn., I get great exercise, and it also Sat 3/5 Southern Conference Greensboro, N.C. ' First Place came out feeling positive about provides me with such a great Tournament Total Available SGA funds: the team's overall performance. escape from everything. When $ 15.8(H) "The event at Atkins was a you are out there, you are in a state very interesting experience. The of tranquility. It is so peaceful, Thu 3/17 NCAA Championships St. Louis, Mo. Total Requested funds: water was extremely rough, but and I enjoy being out there on the overall I think we fared pretty water." $45,680 Fri 3/18 NCAA Championships St. Louis, Mo. well. I think we would have The rowing Mocs will next Total allocated funds: finished higher if the event had compete this weekend in Oak not been called, because our Ridge, Tenn. Sat 3/19 NCAA Championships St. Louis, Mo. 21st place $ 15.8(H) stronger teams did not get to ((((CAMPUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS))))

Free HIV testing Israel & Palestine: Past, Present Mocs men's tennis Announcements No needles and confidential and Future Thursday, vs. Tennessee Tech • The NCAA National Women's Basketball Sweet 16 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Political science club 3 p.m. Tournament is coming to the UTC McKenzie Arena. March 24 Student health UC Raccoon Mountain Room March 26-28. Tickets are $207game or $35/tournament 9:25 a.m.-10:40 a.m. pass. For tickets or more information, call 425-5285 or Lady Mocs softball 266-6627. Friday, vs. Furman Did we miss your event? • Psych O'Cinema II will be held March 29 from 4 March 25 Frost Stadium Please contact us at 425-8101 p.m.-6 p.m. in the UC Chattanooga Room. Hie event is 5 p.m. sponsored by the UTC counseling and career planning center, office of cooperative education and international NCAA Sweet 16 Lady Mocs softball programs. Light refreshments will be served and a group Saturday, National Women's Basketball Tournament vs. Furman discussion will follow the movie. For more information, March 26 McKenzie Arena Frost Stadium please call 425-4438. Admission: $20/game, $35/tournament 1 p.m. • The priority deadline for completing a financial aid file NCAA Sweet 16 for the fall 2005-2006 academic year is April 1. Sunday, National Women's Basketball Tournament • Priority registration for fall 2005 is April 4 through McKenzie Arena March 27 April 15. Students are responsible for contacting their Admission: $20/game, $35/tournament academic adviser for an advisement appointment time, as your registration time is NOT your advisement NCAA Sweet 16 Senior Thesis Exhibition #1 Jazz hand concert FAC Roland Hayes appointment. If you have questions, please contact the Monday, National Women's Basketball Tournament FAC Cress Gallery records and registration office at 425-4416. McKenzie Arena 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m Concert Hall March 28 7:30 p.m. Admission: $20/game, $35/tournament Admission: Free • If you've got Mocs spirit, then mark your Ntmfcnl Cheerleader and Scrappy mascot tryouts are scheduled UTC Asia Committee Psych O'Cinema II: The House of for April 7-10. To learn more, call Tiffany Porter at Tuesday, Spring speaker series: Chinese medicine Sand and Fog 425-4761. professors Zibin Guo and David Cundiff 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. March 2? UC auditorium See announcements • Students are now able to renew their current parking 12;l^p.m.-l;3Q.p.,m, lot assignment for the fall 2006 semester. All spaces Lady Mocs softball Students in free enterprise not renewed by March 31 will be made available vs. Georgia Tech UTC probasco chair of free enterprise to all purchasers on April 4. Renewals can be made Wednesday, at the bursar's office, parking services or online at Frost Stadium office www.utc.edu/parking. March 30 5 p.m. 3:30 p.m. You can advertise your event here! Contact the Echo's ad office @ 425- 8101, fax @ 425-8100 or send an e-mail to [email protected] Attention: Campus Events THE ECHO VOL 99 ISSUE 23 MARCH 24, 2005 Adjunct professors fill needed teaching roles BY LAURA BOND with the proper degrees, the of work experience, including staff reporter department heads consider other teaching from the junior high factors. level to the college level. Several departments at UTC Lee Harris, the acting head of She also works at Memorial employ adjunct professors. the music department, said what Hospital as a clinical dietician However, some students may not he looks for in a potential adjunct in a program that teaches clients know exactly what that means. is "someone who enjoys teaching lifestyle changes to improve their According to the UTC faculty and is a responsible person." health. handbook, an adjunct professor is Harris, who started his career at She previously worked as an individual who teaches at the UTC as an adjunct professor, also the director of nutrition service university part time on a semester- looks at references and tries to hire department at the hospital. by-semester basis. people in the community that other Being on campus only part It is also stated in the handbook professors have recommended. time means she does not have a that all adjunct professors are The music department lot of time dedicated to getting to required to continue their employs 16 adjunct professors know students outside of class. education after completing their this semester. Still, she works hard to make undergraduate degrees. These professors teach the her class worthwhile to her All adjunct professors should lower level classes, such as Music students. have a master's degree with a 111, and/or classes for a specific "As strange as it may seem, I concentration in the area they plan musical instrument. enjoy making tests for students," to teach in, Verbie Prevost. head of Patricia Partain, a human Partain said. "I want them to be the English department, said. ecology adjunct prpfessor, said meaningful." Linda Cundiff, the human she decided to teach at UTC Like many students, Partain has ecology department head, said because she enjoys sharing her to rely on her time management it is a Southern Association of knowledge with students. skills to handle her two jobs. Abby McMahon Colleges and Schools requirement "I enjoy seeing students take "I seize the time opportunities the information they're learning that are available," she said. Will McGee, a U.S. Marine in Chattanooga's "Mike" Battery, returned home to his for adjunct professors to also have family and friends Monday afternoon. The city of Chattanooga welcomed the 153 completed 18 hours of graduate and really apply it," she said. "But I still burn the midnight soldiers at the Cricket Pavilion. The unit has been in combat in. Fallujah since work. Partain has a master's degree oil, too." September 2004. See page 5 for more pictures of the homecoming celebration. In addition to hiring applicants in clinical nutrition and 30 years Rising gas prices leave students' pockets empty BY KIM HUNIGAN The prices for gas have gone Now that the prices are jumping gas on our Mocs cards. There has staff reporter up almost 15 cents in less than so rapidly. Parham pays more for to be some way to control the price two weeks at her gas station, she gas than anything else combined of gas or some way for us to get Rising gas prices are affecting said. on her trips. a little help with all that we have most of UTC students and leaving "People are really starting to Sneed said: "We pay so much to pay for." their pockets empty. get angry about this, and they for books, living in a dorm and It takes over $30 to fill up her "I can't afford gas anymore," [have] every right," she said. tuition. This is just more money car, and she knows that larger cars Leah J. Parham, a Nashville Daniel'C. Sneed, a Dayton, coming out of our pockets that take a lot more gas, Parham said. sophomore said. "I think the rate Tenn., freshman, said, "1 work |m doesn't need to be." "It is really going to affect at which gas prices are rising is Rhea County | every weekend, so Sneed thinks there should us when it starts to reach $3 [a ridiculous." I am constantly filling up my gas be something done to help out gallon)," Sneed said. "I am going It is hard enough for her to tank." college students, he said. to have to work more hours just to afford everything now and with Parents can only help to a "Maybe they could give us a be able to afford all of this. gas prices being so high, she is certain point, and then you are on discount if we have our college "There should be something struggling, she said. your own. he said IDs. They should realize it is hard done to stop gas from costing us Robby Trail "Gas prices are at an all- Parham said: "My boyfriend enough on us already," Sneed the same as taking a girl out for a Meghan Morrison, a Clarksville, Tenn., sophomore, pumps gas time hi(;h lor Chattanooga," an lives in South Carolina'. I spend said. date," he said. at a convenience store on Frazier Avenue in Chattanooga's employee at the downtown Mr. almost $ 100 just in gas lor the trip Parham said: "Maybe there northside. Gas prices are on the rise all over the country. Zip convenient store said. there." she said. could be some way we could put

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