Rising — UT student discourse
    
    
The Daily Beacon is excited to announce that there has been a decided upswing in letters and opinions contributed by students. As the primary vehicle for student expression on campus, the Beacon is happy to accommodate publication of various student reflections on either issue content or current events. To have your own thoughts featured on the editorial page, e-mail the editor at editorinchief@utdailybeacon.com.


Falling — Academic motivation

    
As October ends, midterms start coming. Unfortunately, these daunting exams seem to come in pairs, or even clusters. Long nights in Hodges, fueled by Red Bull and Starbucks, are sustainable only for so long. With three weeks until Thanksgiving break, it’s important for students to pace themselves. Sleep, fluids (sans caffeine) and fresh air are critical for maintaining health. A little prioritizing can go a long way towards preventing burn out.


Rising — Halloween costume apprehension

    
With Halloween just around the corner, many potential trick-or-treaters are left wondering what they will be for this magical holiday. The importance of a good costume can never be understated, but the amount of time people have to plan one dwindles as the holiday approaches (and the pile of untouched homework continues to mount). The simplest and the cheapest ideas are the most appealing, but as the countdown to Oct. 31 gets closer to arriving, nervousness for the perfect idea will continue to grow.


Falling — Sense of parking security

    
As the recent Crime Log entries show, G7 parking lot has turned into a preverbal “all-you-can-steal buffet.” From the previous two weeks, over 10 instances of burglary or car vandalism were reported in this one area. UTPD cautions students from leaving valuables overnight in their vehicles. The Daily Beacon cautions from parking there in general.


Rising — Frequency of Nike shorts and Ugg boot combination.

    
’Tis the season for contradicting apparel.


Falling — “Charlie’s Angels” remake’s ratings

    
The ABC series’ future was recently determined after only a couple of episodes. With the series canceled, many questions remain unanswered. Will the girls stop the stereotypical villain? Why is Charlie afraid to show his face? And why did ABC even think this idea would work?


Rising — Anticipation for Alabama vs. LSU game

    
With the recent downturn in Tennessee’s season outlook, many Vol fans are now searching for something that they haven’t seen in a while: a competitive football game. Many are now picking sides in what should be the deciding game for the SEC West title, but one thing is for certain: The Honey Badger is never scared.


Falling — THE LEAVES!