Issue 119.11
Thursday January 26, 2012
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Pamela Schoenewaldt, far right, meets with fellow author Heather Newton and a fan, Kathy, during a book signing on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. Schoenewaldt, author of "When We Were Strangers," recently read from her novel at the Writers in the Library event in Hodges Library.

Author, UT alumna shares writings

“Don’t die alone Erma,” was one of the first sentences uttered for UT’s own former creative writing teacher-turned-novelist, Pamela Schoenewaldt. The audience’s eyes never left her as she coaxed their ears with a story of an Italian immigrant experience.
    
On Monday Jan. 23, Schoenewaldt presented and read excerpts from her book, “When We Were Strangers.” Immediately following her reading, accompanied by Marina Maccari-Clayton, she led a quick question-and-answer portion where she discussed her writing process, the most difficult aspects of the book and most importantly, the socio-economic importance that comes from immigrants.
    
Her novel kicked off this ...

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BCC brings back opera series to campus

Juilliard-trained male opera singers bring their talents to town, series to continue until April

On Jan. 21, the Black Cultural Center and The Knoxville Opera hosted African American Voices. The series gives the public the opportunity to personally meet three of the most famous African-American males in the opera industry.

The artists sang two songs that were followed by a discussion of their journey to fame, along with a question-and-answer session. The first African American Voices program was held last semester in October.

The first artist to kick off the series was Kevin Thompson. Noah Stewart, the second featured host, highlighted the event on Saturday.

Both Stewart and Thompson are graduates of the Juilliard ...

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George Richardson • The Daily Beacon

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Students ascend stairs lit by the bright, sunny day in the University Center on Wednesday, Jan 25.

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No. 9 softball preparing for season

The Tennessee Lady Vols softball team practiced at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium this week.

The team, ranked No. 9 preseason by ESPN, worked on pitching, as well as working in some of its incoming freshman, such as Cheyanne Tarango.

“I ...