Volume: 112 - Issue: 62 - Thursday, November 12, 2009

Sculpture vandalism causes increased security

Robby ODaniel

Chief Copy Editor

“A Startling Whirlwind of Opportunity,” the spiraling sculpture in the middle of the Pedestrian Mall, currently sits with one of the bulbs on the piece broken. It’s been that way for over a month, waiting for a $400 replacement bulb, and that damage is just one example of the vandalism the sculpture’s endured since its installation this summer.

The starburst part of the piece was also broken on the night of the Pedestrian Mall sculpture’s dedication on Sept. 11, Jason Brown, associate professor in sculpture, said. But since it could be glued, it was repaired within a week.
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UT grooming trio of freshmen

David Wells

Staff Writer

With a 13-woman roster and six returning true sophomores, Lady Vol head coach Pat Summitt signed just three freshmen for the 2009-2010 season.

The small rookie group is making Faith Dupree feel like the middle child.
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Dance Marathon to raise funds for hospital

Maria Lund

Staff Writer

Faculty, students and staff are invited to participate in the 2nd Annual Dance Marathon 5K. The Nov. 22 race will raise money for the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.

Kate Phelps, race director for the event and senior in communication studies, said she hopes there will be a large turnout to support the event.
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