Issue 121.13
Monday September 10, 2012
Justin Hunter against GSU 9-10
Nate Patton • The Daily Beacon

Junior wide reciever Justin Hunter rushes past Georgia State into the endzone on Sept. 8.

Vols blow past Panthers, 51-13
Lauren Kittrell, Sports Editor

In its first home game of the season, Tennessee outscored the Georgia State Panthers 51-13.

After several consecutive losing seasons in a row, the win means a 2-0 start heading into week three and the Volunteers could not be more thrilled. Junior wide receiver Justin Hunter connected with junior quarterback Tyler Bray enough for the 6-foot-4, 200-pound receiver to tie the school record for touchdown receptions in a game.

"It felt good," Hunter said. "I came out there real calm today. Tyler was throwing the ball around so everybody was having fun."

Even more exciting for Hunter was his family ...

Hard Knox Roller Derby 9-10
Victoria Wright • The Daily Beacon

Roller Girls plan to make a comeback
Victoria Wright, Editor in Chief

Sometimes, a game is about more than just winning.

Though the Hard Knox Roller Girls, Knoxville's roller derby team, lost to Asheville's Blue Ridge Roller Girls in a 345-40 win on Saturday at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum, the team felt the win was not in vain.

"It was brutal," Sarah Gosney, Hard Knox player and junior in English, said. "We knew they were going to be a tough team because all of their skaters are really agile and solid. Not only do they have mass, but they have agility and know how to use it."

The Hard Knox ...

News
Joe DiPietro 9-10

SGA holds annual meeting
David Cobb, Assistant News Editor

Student leaders from UT's campuses in Chattanooga, Martin, Memphis and Tullahoma congregated in Knoxville this weekend as part of SGA's annual networking weekend.

The convention was highlighted by meetings with UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek, UT System President Joe ...

Job Fair gives students insight into finding perfect job
Claire Dodson, Copy Editor

Job Fair gives students insight into finding perfect jobUT held the 2012 Greater Knoxville Job Fair in the UC Ballroom Thursday, giving students the chance to engage with many different potential employers.

Around 40 businesses and organizations had booths at ...

Fans Cheers at GSU game 9-10
Christopher Elizer • The Daily Beacon

InShort

Students cheer the Vols on during the Georgia State game on Sept. 8. The Vols made their way into the AP poll ranked No. 23 after winning their first two games.

Sports
Mychal Rivera against GSU 9-10

Mychal Rivera shines in home opener
Austin Bornheim, Assistant Sports Editor

After a sluggish start in the Tennessee season opener, tight end Mychal Rivera came up big for the Vols, and on his birthday nonetheless.

"I came into (the game) with the goal to score a touchdown on my birthday, which ...

Opinion

Exploring sexual relations, stereotypes

Jacob Clark, Guest Columnist

Sex is big. Sex is everything.

We cannot escape that fact. Sex is fundamental to the human experience, and it is one of the few issues that all humans can truly relate to in one way, shape or form. Whether ...