Issue 119.08
Monday January 23, 2012
Student Health entrance
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New Student Health Center opens
Justin Joo, Staff Writer

On Friday, the UT celebrated the grand opening of its new Student Health Center.
   
 Combining the services of the old Student Health Center with the Counseling Center and the Safety, Environment & Education Center, the new building is meant to be a one-stop shop for all student health needs.
    
“We’re here to celebrate, today, the opening of this fantastic facility,” said Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, who opened the ceremony. “A lot of planning and preparation has gone into the construction.”
    
Cheek thanked the students for their help in the project.
    
“This is a student initiative,” Cheek said. “The students came forth ...

Jarnell Stokes against Connecticut 1-23
George Richardson • The Daily Beacon

Stokes powers Vols past UConn, 60-57
Clay Seal, Assistant Sports Editor

If it hadn’t happened yet, Jarnell Stokes has his official arrival at Tennessee.
    
Behind the freshman’s first career double-double, the Vols upset No. 13 Connecticut 60-57 Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.
    
“I just kept pushing that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” Stokes said. “I just kept thinking that throughout the game. I really believe that, and I prayed.”
    
Stokes finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds to lead UT (9-10, 1-3 SEC) to its second upset over a ranked opponent in two weeks. Cameron Tatum was Tennessee’s other double-digit scorer with 15.
    
It ...

News
Korea University Research 1-23

UT strives to strengthen mutual ties with South Korean universities
Kelsey Ray, Staff Writer

Trading business cards in South Korea is a formal process, so it is best to stand and receive a card with both hands. UT is observing all aspects of culture as the administration begins building a bridge with South Korean ...

Students make sock puppets 1-23
Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon

InShort

Seniors Paige Berry, Lauren Lee, Jacob Schneider, Tommi Sharpe and junior Emily Hennen, all graphic design students, make sock puppets in the Art & Architecture Building on Friday, Jan. 20. The puppet-making was part of the theme "TWO," part of the Charette that kicks off the semester for design students.

Student Life

On-campus ministries celebrate differences
Wesley Mills, Staff Writer

 UT communicates its diversity through signs, special weeks and speakers coming to speak on the subject. But diversity personified says more than diversity advertised.
   
 Few places on campus will see diversity played out in person more than a campus ministry ...

Entertainment

Nintendo releases new spins on old franchises over winter break
Chris Flowers, Staff Writer

With the holiday release season behind us and little to look forward to until March, I’ll be working my way through the stack of major releases I didn’t get to last year. I’ll cover the major console ...

Fiction: The Dispensing of Scars
Olivia Cooper, Staff Writer

When Lindsay scaled Mr. Petersen’s garage, we were all a bit taken aback. It had a lattice, so it wasn’t exactly a spectacular feat of talent, but we were four feet tall and easily impressed. Her hand slapped ...

Opinion

SOPA/PIPA attacks basic freedoms
Joel Higgins, Guest Columnist

 This past week, I awoke to find my entire generation looking down the barrel of its government’s pistol. With little notice, myself and everyone I grew up with were simultaneously on the brink of having the culture we so ...

Student-athletes forgotten in fray
Ashton Smith, Columnist

As one of the most disappointing college football seasons in 26 years comes to a close, one can’t help but look forward to next year. “We’ll get ’em next year boys!” seems to be a perennially common sentiment ...