Issue 121.15
Wednesday September 12, 2012
Joe DiPietro and Justin Wilson shake hands
UT Advocacy

State Comptroller of the Treasury Justin Wilson shakes hands with President Joe DiPietro during the UT Day on the Hill event on March 13. UT Advocacy is a group of staff, alumni, and students seeking to promote the University's values with elected officials.

Student advocacy group lobbies legislature
RJ Vogt, News Editor

If Capitol Hill hears from Knoxville this fall, it may not only be strains of Rocky Top on Saturday afternoons.

UT Advocacy, a growing grassroots network made up of students, alumni, faculty and staff, is working to increase and strengthen UT's voice in the state government.

"In the past, UT officials have said 'Don't worry students, we'll take care of the lawmakers,'" Terry Nowell, SGA vice president said. "UT Advocacy establishes a network of students that are able to lobby to those lawmakers."

The program launched in February of this year at the Alumni Legislative Council, but ...

Foreign Policy Week continues
Blair Kuykendall, Editor in Chief

Dr. James P. Todhunter kicked off Foreign Policy Week with his lecture, "A Historical Overview of U.S. Foreign Policy and Contemporary Debates," in the I-House on Monday evening.

Todhunter shared his thoughts on the outlook of American foreign relations after a concise review of the nation's historical policies.

"The U.S. hasn't come to answer in the role it will play in the post Sept. 11 world yet," Todhunter said. "How is it going to engage, and how much should it engage? I think those are some of the debates we will see discussed over the course of this week."

U.S. Foreign Policy Week is a project shared between the Baker Center, the Department of Political Science and the Center for International Education. Todhunter was slated to bring everyone up to speed on some of the issues American policymakers have faced and will face moving forward ...

News

UT split over 2012 election
Deborah Ince, Staff Writer

With the United States 2012 presidential race in full swing, this year's elections are getting mixed reviews at UT, as some students believe the outcome is critical for America's future while others call the elections lackluster and irritating ...

Car Accident crashes into Sunspot 9-12

Car slams into Sunspot
Blair Kuykendall, Editor in Chief

Police were called to the Strip at around 5:06 p.m. Tuesday evening when a Mercury Sable careened into Sunspot Restaurant.

"Somebody ... got clipped into oncoming traffic. He tried to avoid it, hopped up the curb and right into ...

Vol Court 9-12

Seminar to educate on business
Justin Joo, Copy Editor

For the more entrepreneur-minded students looking to get a head start at putting together a future business, Vol Court will have their answers.

Vol Court is a seven-week program designed to give attendees tools and knowledge that could help them ...

Florida rivalry draws blood
Staff Reports

The annual Tennesee vs. Florida Blood Drive is going on now in the University Center. UT has won for the last several years.

Those wishing to donate can do so from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in University ...

Flag Football Intramural 9-12
Parker Eidson • The Daily Beacon

InShort

A student jukes across while carrying the ball during a flag football intramural game on Sept. 4. Students can participate in the next Recsports intramural league in table tennis by signing up online.

Arts & Culture
Confabulatores Nocturni in Ewing Gallery 9-12

‘Vision’ comes to Ewing
Sarah Mynatt, Staff Writer

Mike Wsol brought his exhibit, "Limited Vision," to the Ewing Gallery Monday to display his collection of sculptures as well as two dimensional drawings.

The art featured in Wsol's display mainly focused on sculptures that represent architecture and how ...

‘Writers’ event begins
Taylor Presley, Editorial Production Artist

Fall has arrived in Knoxville, and along with pumpkin spiced lattes, bonfires and Halloween costumes comes UT's Writers in the Library series.

On Sept. 12, Hodges Library will welcome back the Writers in the Library events to showcase Knoxville ...

Sports
Justin Hunter celebrates touchdown 9-12

Vols continue practice in preparation for Saturday
Lauren Kittrell, Sports Editor

Halfway into week three, the Tennessee Volunteers continue practice focused on one result. That goal is a win over the Florida Gators on Saturday.

The Vols have lost the last seven consecutive meetings, but the team hopes this will be ...

Opinion

Gen. Y battered about by economy
Blair Kuykendall, Editor in Chief

My best friend lives in Maryland, and that blows.

Even if you have lived in Knoxville your whole life, I'm sure you can relate on some level. We all have close friends who have moved away, following opportunities elsewhere ...