Issue 121.10
Wednesday September 05, 2012
Kristi's Legs
Emily DeLanzo • The Daily Beacon

Photo courtesy of Emily DeLanzo

Students wary of assault
Emily DeLanzo, Managing Editor

Short skirts, high heels, low-cut blouses: bad situations have the potential to arise regardless of whether an individual is in sweatpants or a revealing outfit. Reported sexual assaults on campus may be small in number, but many may go unreported.

Lieutenant Emily Simerly, Administrative Affairs and Public Informations Officer for the University of Tennessee Police Department, alluded to the frequency of sexual assaults on or near campus.

"Sexual assaults are one of the most unreported crimes in the United States," Simerly said. "Studies vary, but statistically one in four women may become a victim/survivor of sexual assault in her ...

Kevin Baird from Two Door Cinema Club 9-5
Photo courtesy of Ernest Haines

Indie band’s sophomore album shines bright
Melodi Erdogan, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor

It was just two years ago when the Northern Ireland band Two Door Cinema Club released their freshman album, "Tourist History." They broke out into the indie music scene with a fun and original sound through singles like "Something Good Can Work" and "Undercover Martyn." The three members of the band quickly made their way to the ranks of bands like Vampire Weekend and The Temper Trap.

With their newly released album, "Beacon," Two Door Cinema Club perfects the craft of songwriting with amazing tunes and well-written lyrics, and ultimately provides fans with a new favorite album that leaves them ...

News
Sorority Village construction 9-5

Some sororities left homeless
David Cobb, Assistant News Editor

Tyler Bray hasn't been the only one calling audibles around Rocky Top this year. University Housing had to call one of its own in the weeks leading up to the fall semester.

Luckily for UT's sorority women, it ...

Art Gallery 1010 9-5
Tara Sripunvoraskul • The Daily Beacon

InShort

Handcrafted bottles people could take were part of an art exhibit in Gallery 1010 on Aug. 26. On Friday, downtown will feature the next First Friday displaying various artwork in multiple galleries.

Arts & Culture

Students find ways to balance life
Chris Cable, Staff Writer

Time is a priceless artifact for students who balance work and school, yet students seem to find time to date and mingle in between the many time-consuming activities that they are involved in.

Lindsay Hill, senior in history, said the ...

Laurel Falls in Great Smoky Mountains 9-5

Laurel Falls provides learning curve, bears
Emily DeLanzo, Managing Editor

After chasing bears and people alike on the trail for three consecutive summers, Laurel Falls is not my favorite hike. This trail is an easy, paved walk to an almost 80-foot waterfall and remains the most popular trail in the ...

Sports
Rajion Neal against North Carolina State9-5

Vols improve running game, defense
Nick Leffew, Staff Writer

After a 27-year winning streak against rival Kentucky was snapped last November, Tennessee was forced to improve in certain areas to have a chance to compete in the SEC in 2012.

Last season, Tennessee's running game ranked 116th out ...

Coach Cuonzo Martin yells during Vanderbilt 9-5

Martin dines at PCB
Matthew Keylon, Staff Writer

Coach Cuonzo Martin and his coaching staff took time out of their busy schedules to stop by and spend time with students at the Presidential Courtyard Cafe on Thursday. While the students ate lunch, the men's basketball coaching staff ...

Opinion

Fed chairman to be political fall guy
Blair Kuykendall, Editor in Chief

Ben Bernanke is about to become the world's most powerful patsy.

In a weak economic climate, the Fed chairman is never a fan favorite. Unfortunately for Bernanke, it's also an election year. Both parties are currently focused on ...