Issue 121.03

Friday August 24, 2012

File Photo

Da'Rick Rogers runs in the open firled after making a catch in the Vanderbilt game on Nov. 19, 2011. Rogers was suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, and his absence will leave a big whole in the Vols' receiving corps.

Vols suspend star receiver Da’Rick Rogers

Lauren Kittrell, Sports Editor

Tennessee football just met with their first loss of the season.

Surprisingly enough, it didn't come from outside competition, but through the behavior of the Volunteer's own junior All-SEC wide receiver Da'Rick Rogers. Head coach Derek Dooley notified the team Thursday morning regarding Rogers' indefinite suspension from the team.

"When you get into the coaching profession, you quickly learn that the number one professional hazard is the behavior of 18-22 year olds," Dooley said. "I can assure you guys this, there is not one player or really one member of the whole organization that we are not ...

Hannah Cather

Parking scarce on campus

David Cobb, Assistant News Editor

With the new academic year beginning, UT's freshmen are presumably among the most stressed out people on campus while adjusting to the initial culture change of being at a major university.

But on Wednesday, it was a group of commuting sophomores who received a rude awakening upon arrival at UT's campus.

"I ended up parking in a 15 minute zone behind the daycare for two and a half hours," said Dalton Parker, sophomore in logistics and first year commuter.

Parker, who did opt to purchase a $182 commuter parking pass, allowed for 45 minutes to commute from his ...

News

UT alumni host BBQ event

Justin Joo, Copy Editor

With football time coming to Tennessee in barely a week, the UT Alumni Association kicked off the season a little early in their own way with the annual Welcome Back BBQ.

The event took place Wednesday evening at Thompson-Boling Arena ...

Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon

InShort

A sign welcomes students into the open house for the Outreach LGBT & Ally Resource center in Melrose hall on Thursday, August 23. The Resource Center reopened for the fall semester to serve as a safe space for LGBTQ students.

Arts & Culture

UT’s iconic ‘Rock’ reopens to public

Victoria Wright, Arts & Culture Editor

Students are once again free to express their minds and artistic abilities.

The Rock reopened Wednesday, allowing students to decorate the iconic landmark after a hiatus that lasted about a month due to construction for the new Natalie L. Haslam ...

Rocky Top hike worth the trek

Emily DeLanzo, Managing Editor

If you learn anything at the University of Tennessee, you'll know every single word to Rocky Top. Some students are blissfully unaware that Rocky Top actually is a location in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The hike to ...

Fall best in Knoxville

Rob Davis, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor

Fall is one of the greatest times of the year. You have football, holidays, and cooler weather. It’s the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas and drinking hot chocolate.

To me, the best part about fall is the ...

Sports

Harrison back as leader

Patrick MacCoon, Staff Writer

In her first two soccer matches of the 2012 campaign, senior Lady Vol midfielder Amy Harrison has already surpassed her career high in goals in a single season, as well as being the glue for the team which is in ...

Volunteers prepare for season opener against Wolfpack

Patrick MacCoon, Staff Writer

With just a week away from the opening kickoff against the N.C. State Wolfpack in the Georgia Dome, the Tennessee Volunteers have other things on their mind besides the suspension of junior wideout Da'Rick Rogers.

This fall, players ...

Columnists

Issues broader than ‘legitimate rape’

Wiley Robinson

The Burden of Infallibility

Opinion

Russian band raises issues of freedom

Preston Peeden, Associate Editor

Every week, I get to express one of the most basic and fundamental rights guaranteed by this country's Bill of Rights. I am allowed to speak my mind and share my opinions openly and without fear of retribution. I ...