3 6 14

HELMSMAN

Thursday3.6.14

Vol. 81 No. 082

www.dailyhelmsman.com

HELMSMANHELMSMANHELMSMANThe

HELMSMANHELMSMANHELMSMANHELMSMANDAILY

Independent Student Newspaper of the University of Memphis

Advertising: (901) 678-2191Newsroom: (901) 678-2193

The Daily Helmsman is a “designated public forum.” Students have authority to make all content decisions without censorship or advance approval. The Daily Helmsman is pleased to make a maximum of 10 copies of each issue available to a reader for free. Additional copies are $1. Partial printing and distribution costs are provided by an allocation from the Student Activity Fee.

Tiger Babble 2 Sports 8

index

Second-time student crafts

ceramic pieces4

Bridging the gap between two

cultures

6

Local band makes big changes

7

The vacant lot that sits at 1895 Madison Ave. in Midtown Memphis was once home to the iconic Anderson’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar—a nautical-themed, sea foam green, art deco restau-rant that was a Memphis main-stay from the time they opened their Midtown location in 1956 until they closed for business in 2005.

While the maritime inspired interior and décor still live on inside The Cove Cocktail and Oyster Bar located at 2559 Broad Ave., the building was demol-ished in 2009 and the lot at the corner of Madison and Barksdale has remained vacant ever since.

Recently, the property was purchased by a neighboring res-taurant, Huey’s, which plans to partner with the Memphis chap-ter of Gaia to convert the grassy lot into a vegetable, herb and flower garden that will donate its produce to local food banks and shelters.

“I think the garden is a great addition to Memphis and Midtown. It is a new concept and compliments Huey’s effort to go green,” General Manager of Huey’s Midtown location, Ashley Hooppaw said. “The garden is another way of giving back to the community with the food that will be donated to the home-less shelters. We are very proud and excited to be a part of this venture.”

Gaia is a non-profit organiza-tion that originated in Chicago in 1999 and has since opened up eight chapters nationwide, including the recently founded Memphis chapter.

“We were unfamiliar with Gaia until they approached us with the idea of the garden. They

Huey’s, non-profi t to turn lot into gardenThe only disc jockey band

combo in the city, DJ DNyce and Trump Tight, will host the third

Lyfe is Dope jam session at 409 S. Main St. March 28.

Featuring national and local musicians, rappers, artists, dancers and DJs, Lyfe is Dope also allows attendees to sign up to freestyle with the band, per-

form and showcase their talent. “If you are an artist of any

kind and are looking for an opportunity to get noticed, this is a great place for you to break out on the scene,” Trump Tight bass player and Lyfe is Dope

organizer David Parks said.Past Lyfe is Dope jam ses-

sions have given artists exposure to major record labels and the chance to break into the music

After seven consecu-tive years of progressing suc-cess, the Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy is beginning to recruit high school students once again.

STEM Academy is a spe-cially grant funded summer camp by the Tennessee Board of Regents where the University of Memphis will offer a residential summer session camp June 8

through June 21.When STEM Academy was

introduced to the U of M in 2007, the camp was under the leadership of director Shawn Boyd.

Beginning this year, the camp will be under the leadership of Amanda Williams along with the assistance of head camp counselor Johnathan Moffett.

“STEM Academy has grown over the years and there has also been a growth in people who have applied,” Williams, an undergraduate academic coun-

selor at the U of M, said. “STEM is also a recruitment tool for the University of Memphis because most students do end up attend-ing the school after attending the camp.”

Students chosen to attend the summer camp will have the opportunity to live on campus in the U of M residence halls during the two-week session. Housing, meals and all other activities will be paid for by the grant.

STEM Academy is open to students who will be high school

sophomores and juniors in fall of 2014. In order to be selected, students must have successfully completed Algebra One.

They must have also com-pleted the 9th grade and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 along with a required letter of recommen-dation from a teacher or staff of their high school.

“During the camp, students participate in academic compo-nents, math labs, social activities and they also have the opportu-

Artists showcase “dope” talentBy Hannah Bailey [email protected]

see ARTISTS on page 4

DJ Dnyce performing at a previous Lyfe is Dope jam session. He and Trump Tight bassist David Parks are hosting the third Memphis music showcase March 28 at 409 South Main St.

photo courtesy of Lyfe is dope

By Patrick [email protected]

By Crystal [email protected]

see CAMP on page 3 see LOCAL on page 3

U of M to offer STEM summer camp for high school students

Managing EditorJoshua Cannon

Design EditorsHannah VerretTaylor Grace

Harrison Lingo

Sports EditorHunter Field

General ManagerCandy Justice

Advertising ManagerBob Willis

Administrative SalesSharon Whitaker

Advertising ProductionJohn Stevenson

Advertising SalesRobyn Nickell

Christopher Darling

The University of Memphis The Daily Helmsman

113 Meeman Journalism Building Memphis, TN 38152

[email protected]

Editor-in-ChiefL. Taylor Smith

DAILYHELMSMANThe

Contact Information

Volume 81 Number 82

Advertising: (901) 678-2191Newsroom: (901) 678-2193

Across1 Rosary counters6 Fall faller10 Long hike14 Review of business books15 Girl in a J.D. Salinger short story16 Wound-up fire engine item17 Jim who sang “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”18 Prohibition-era saloon20 Budget accommodations22 Chafing dish heaters23 Basilica recesses25 Spanish “a”26 John Kerry’s domain33 Flirt with34 Tops, as cupcakes35 Stephen of “The Crying Game”36 From the U.S.37 Dwindled39 “The Wizard of Oz” lion Bert40 Little, in Lyons41 Fictional plantation42 In __ fertilization43 Supermarket convenience47 Tolkien giant48 Le __, France49 Rodeo rider, at times53 Put on an extra sweater, say57 Complete ninny59 Alvin of dance60 Midday61 __ Reader: alternative media digest62 Sunday song63 PDA entry64 Lewd look65 Itty-bitty

Down1 Composer of fugues2 Multinational currency3 Big fusses4 Absolute ruler5 Increase the slope of

6 Tenant7 Psychic’s claim8 Iowa State home9 Showcased10 Aries11 Chestnut horse12 Petro-Canada rival13 Janitor’s janglers19 Adoptive parents of Superman21 ‘60s hallucinogen24 Popeye’s favorite veggie26 Physical condition27 “It takes a licking ...” watch28 Wolfed down29 King beater30 Muse for a bard31 India’s first prime minister

32 Fortunetelling card37 Opposite of thrifty38 Horace’s “__ Poetica”39 “Ditto”41 Choir member42 DVD forerunner44 Take exception to45 Boxer “Marvelous” Marvin46 Adam’s mate49 Roman moon goddess50 Perched on51 “Quit it!”52 Repetitive learning54 Actor Alda55 Kinfolk: Abbr.56 “Goodness gracious!”58 Single in a wallet

Solutions on page 8

DOMINO’S PIZZA 550 S. HIGHLAND 323-3030OPEN EARLY. OPEN LATE.

LATE NIGHT SPECIAL(after 11 p.m. – carry out only)

SMALL MEDIUM LARGE1-TOPPING 1-TOPPING 1-TOPPING

$3.99 $4.99 $5.99Deep Dish Extra. Delivery Charges May Apply. Limited Time Offer.

WELCOME BACK STUDENTSSTUDENTSPECIAL

LARGE1-TOPPING

$6.99

7ORDER ONLINE @ DOMINOS.COM

GREAT DEALS FROM DOMINO’S

Complete the grid so that each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9.

Sudoku

TIGER BABBLEthoughts that give you paws

“Aft er driving around for an hour, parking services directed me up an icy ramp backwards..”

@Katelyn_Maness

“I guess Aramark didn’t get the memo about campus open-ing at 1:00. It’s hard to fi nd a place to eat!”

@addisonpiggott

“Campus opened at 1. Chickfi la closed at 2.... Yeah. Th at makes so much sense.”

@JessieTigner

“I think I’m going to make cookies for Bruce Harber”

@medlockandkey

“When you get something wrong out loud in class fi ve times in a row, MAYBE YOU SHOULD STOP INTER-JECTING IN CLASS, GIRL. ”

@jennifer_rorie

“Leaving for Italy in the morning #bye”@l_taylor_smith

Tell us what gives you paws. Send us your thoughts on Twitter

@dailyhelmsman or #tigerbabble. Or post on our Facebook wall at facebook.com/dailyhelmsman.

www.dailyhelmsman.com2 • Thursday, March 6, 2014

The University of Memphis Thursday, March 6, 2014 • 3

Page 1Camp

nity to hear speakers from cam-pus,” Williams said.

Courtney Hailey, junior child-development major, attended the STEM Academy in 2009.

“Going to STEM is honest-ly the reason why I chose to attend the U of M because I had never had any previous college experience,” Hailey said. “STEM Academy definitely changed my mind about the University of Memphis as a whole.”

Hailey said it is important to expose minority students to the college experience and guide them toward what the U of M has to offer.

STEM Academy also has camp counselors who assist with the camp and guide them towards the best possible two-week college experience.

There are a certain number of guides selected who meet all of the requirements as well as a head camp counselor.

The guides selected must have at least a 2.5 GPA along with leadership and involvement expe-

The STEM Academy students attending one of the academic classes during the camp.

photo courtesy of stem academy

rience. William’s also stated that the guides have to have worked with children or students before.

Johnathan Moffett was select-ed as head camp counselor for the 2014 summer camp as he exceeded all of the requirements for the position.

“I am looking forward to ensuring that the camp is accom-modative for both counselors and students, and I want counsel-ors to develop more as leaders this year,” Moffett, a mathematics major, said. “I believe being head counselor demands more of me as a leader and it will also chal-lenge my problem solving, social and time managing skills.”

Moffett plans on establishing long lasting relationships with the new 2014 counselors and stu-dents. He also wants the program to continue its progression of mentor/mentee roles.

“Furthermore, I want students to recognize the importance of going to college and majoring in STEM fields because they are the future,” Moffett said.

Space is limited in this com-petitive program. The applica-tion deadline is April 18. For more information, call Amanda O. Williams at 901-678-5345.

Page 1 Local

seemed eager to help the com-munity and enthusiastic about the project,” said Shannon Little, marketing and events coordina-tor for Huey’s Corporate Office. “Homelessness is a major prob-lem in our city, and we wanted to help when we were presented with the opportunity.”

According to their website, Gaia’s mission is to create aware-ness about the environment, edu-cate the public, run recycling operations and support environ-mental projects and programs locally and globally. The organi-zation is best known for its bright green clothes and shoe recycling bins located around the city.

In addition to the recycling program, they have several other programs including the interna-tional “Millions of Trees,” where they help developing countries plant trees, and the Community Table Initiative.

“The Community Table Initiative is basically a three-pronged initiative,” Sarah Needham Taylor, Gaia Mid-South Community Representative said. “Part one is to occupy some of the vacant properties in Memphis. The second goal is to fill those lots with productive gardening plots, and the third prong of the community garden program is to educate students in the Memphis and mid-south area about organ-ic gardening.”

Organizers plan to grow a

wide variety of vegetables such as beans, broccoli, beets, carrots, greens, squash and tomatoes, in addition to various herbs and wildflowers. Gaia started plant-ing the seedlings in February, and plans to transfer the plants into the newly constructed raised beds in the upcoming months as the weather becomes more hospitable.

“The goal is to grow as much healthy, organic produce as we can, and to donate it all to the food bank,” Taylor said. “Everyone should have to same access to same healthy food regardless of income.”

The environmentally con-cerned non-profit also plans to use the lot as a water collection site, possibly with the help of recycled Coca-Cola syrup barrels and Kronos wind turbines.

Kronos is a family operated business located in Cordova, Tenn., that offers renewable energy solutions to a wide array of consumers. According to the manufacturer, the Kronos Wind 4 Water turbine is a 20-foot Vertical Axis Wind Turbine that was designed with farmers, ranchers and developing coun-tries in mind.

Once the garden is fully opera-tional Taylor said they will be in need of volunteers. Organizations and individuals also have the option to sponsor a garden bed with a $125 donation.

Interested parties can con-tact the Memphis chapter of Gaia at [email protected], or visit the website at www.gaia-movement-usa.org.

Have opinions? Care to share? dailyhelmsman.com

Comment on our website

Lambda Chi aLpha & LifebLood

bLood driveTodaY, marCh 6

Rose Theatre Lobby8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

donaTe bLood and reCeive a LifebLood T-shirT.

Donors who make an appointment online will receive a coupon for a free coffee from Dunkin Donuts.

ConTaCT: harrison [email protected]


Page 1

Artists

industry. Native Memphian Jozzy per-

formed at Lyfe is Dope 2, and has recently partnered with Timbaland and Dumb Drums Productions. She is currently working on her first album, and will soon release her first single “Go Hard.”

Wave Chappelle, a 19-year-old Memphis transplant from Milwaukee, Wisc., was signed by Yo Gotti’s CMG record label after preforming at the Lyfe is Dope jam session 2.

“At Lyfe is Dope 2 this past September, we had representa-tives from several major record labels and a few indie record labels that wanted to sign some-one that night if they saw a per-forming artist’s potential,” DJ DNyce said.

L.A. Reid’s Epic Records, Memphis’ independent record label Select-O-Hits and Macktown Records were scout-ing talent at the last Lyfe is Dope jam session, according to DNyce.

Local Memphis radio station DJs will also be looking out for new talent during the event.

“We are letting artists expose their talent to all DJs in the city,

club and radio,” DNyce said. DJ DNyce has been a disc

jockey at the local Memphis K97 radio station for two years and also plays at Club 152 every Thursday and Saturday.

Trump Tight leader and bass guitarist David Parks is a University of Memphis alum who now lives in L.A. He recently finished touring with pop icon Justin Beiber and has also played with renowned hip hop musi-cians such as Sean Kingston and Jason Derulo, who he is touring with again at the end of April. Other members of Trump Tight are keyboardist Claude Hinds and drummer Anthony Knox.

“The DJ/Band sound is abso-lutely hip-hop with house music influences,” Park said.

Parks and DNyce met when they both performed at Club 152 three years ago and have been friends ever since. The duo came up with the idea to create Lyfe is Dope while in New York City. With every event, they have strived to make Lyfe is Dope grow.

“I learned to stop arguing with a good idea,” DNyce said.

With the Lyfe is Dope jam ses-sion series, Parks and DJ DNyce hope to create collaborations and push the creative and music cul-ture in Memphis to the next level. They see the jam sessions as hav-ing the potential to be a game

changer for the Memphis music scene.

Lyfe is Dope 3 will open up with a set by the DJ/Band and will then allow those who signed up to freestyle perform “a 16”— a 16 bar hook of a song — with the band or over an instrumental.

“It’s a confidence booster for people getting in the game and a good performance tester,” DNyce said.

After sign-ups, DJs will be given 5-minute sets with dancers “buckin’ and jookin,” a Memphis style of breakdance.

Feature artists for the upcom-ing jam session include new-comers to the music scene rap-pers Baffa and Preauxx, singer Cameron Bethany and veteran dancer Ladia Yates.

While living in Memphis, Yates’ form of “Memphis jookin’” spring boarded her career in dance, allowing her to work with artists such as Chris Brown, Janelle Monae and Big Sean.

“This is an event, not a party, but it’s also experimental, off the cuff and a place for creative organic expression,” Parks said.

The 21-and-up event is from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will have a full cash bar and food catered by Chef Kenna. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online through eventbrite or at the door.

Second-time student crafts ceramic pieces

Don Morgan always gravitated toward art.

In 1991, he drew pictures with his grandchildren and noticed how the squiggly lines came together to form shapes and fig-ures. The colors breathed new life into the primitive lines. A smiley face, blades of grass, fingers and a ray of sunshine brought every-thing together.

So the decision to become an art major came naturally when he first enrolled into University of Memphis, then known as Memphis State University, in 1960.

“I’ve always done art, and I most enjoy the opportunity the University of Memphis provides me to come on campus and cre-ate,” Morgan said. “Anything visual.”

As many artists quickly dis-cover, providing financially with his career proved to be a chal-lenge. He worked at Quaker Oats in order to support his family.

Retiring in 2008, Morgan, 72, returned to finish the bachelor of art degree he began back in 1960. Morgan is currently classified as a senior, and he has his own studio in the art building next to Jones Hall.

His age does not hinder his abilities, he said, since he has

remained in top physical shape by running an average of six miles every day since 1968. The health-ier he remains, the longer he can continue creating.

“Running allows me a time to ponder things, whether they be creative or living.” Morgan said.

Many aspects of art interest

Morgan. He doesn’t claim any one favorite medium, but his special-ties include sculpture, ceramics and painting. Upon graduating, Morgan doesn’t anticipate that his degree will change his status as an artist.

“When I graduate, I plan to keep doing like I’m doing,”

Morgan said. “My degree may not change anything, I’ve just never had my undergrad degree. I was retired and looking for different opportunities.”

These simplistic ideals apply to his personal life as well. Morgan strives to become a minimalist in this increasingly tech savvy coun-try. He said the world does not change the relevance of art, only the capabilities of the artists.

“The United States is quick-ly becoming a place where you don’t own, you just have access.” Morgan said.

During his own time, Morgan adds to his studio’s collec-tion. Morgan uses a no-subject approach, which means he cre-ates using pure imagination. The elimination of the subject allows

Morgan’s pieces to have a more personal feel to them. He eagerly displayed his last piece, a wooden griffin. The rugged griffin stands with its hind legs kicked back. Its bare wooden surface reflects his minimalistic habits.

“You’re always most proud of your latest piece,” Morgan said.

Morgan said he loves the atmo-sphere created by the students at the University of Memphis. He said the industrial arts students have fully accepted him into their program, and their collective cre-ative energy serves as a source of inspiration for all.

“Being on campus with the best teaching staff and the energy of the students creates a wonder-ful environment,” Morgan said. “We’re one big family here.”

By Chloe [email protected]

Sculpture and ceramics senior Don Morgan shows off some of his sculptures in his studio space in the Art Building.

photo By harrison Lingo | staff

GOSSETTVOLKSWAGEN

1875 Covington Pike901.388.8989

2014Volkswagen Jetta S

$149per mo 34mpg/epa/hwy

First Time Buyer & College Grad Programs available!

36 mon lease-12Kmls-.20excess mls-$2349 due@signing-Jetta#EM391413-MSRP $17675res $9721.25Includes all incentives & dealer coupon-PF $498.75-Excludes T,T&L,WAC-Offer ends 3-30-14

GOSSETT VW Cpike HP Daily Helms March 2014

Friday, February 28, 2014 3:28:00 PM


Andrew Kastner, recording technology junior, preps for his blood donation at the Lamda Chi Alpha-sponsored Lifeblood Blood Drive in the Michael D. Rose Theater on Wednesday.

photo By harrison Lingo | staff

Become more involved on campus and develop your leadership skills.

Student Leadership & Involvement has some exciting leadership development opportunities for you!

Lunch with a LeaderThis casual, informal lunch enables students to network with peers & high-level professionals from

the Memphis community, who provide perspectives on what it means to lead in any profession, including skills students should acquire. FREE lunch is provided fi rst come, fi rst served.

No application is required.

Thursday, March 20 @ 1 p.m. in UC Poplar Room (308)Speaker: Nancy Williams, Former Executive Director of Child Advocacy

Monday, March 24 @ 1 p.m. in UC Shelby Room (342)Speaker: District Attorney General Amy Weirich

President’s Leadership RecognitionAward Nominations

The University of Memphis President’s Leadership Recognition Awards ceremony will take place Sunday, April 27. The ceremony will honor students, advisors and registered student organizations for

exemplary leadership and service on campus and in the community during the 2013-14 academic year. The online nomination applications will be available on Monday, March 10. Descriptions of the

awards and the online nomination applications can be found at http://bit.ly/1f8x7pjNominations will be accepted in the following categories:

Individual AwardsRespect and Civility

Distinguished ServiceOmicron Delta Kappa Outstanding First Year of Involvement

Dr. William E. Porter Advisor of the YearStudent Leader of the Year Award

Organization AwardsPhoenix

Excellence in ServiceCollaboration Award

Most Spirited OrganizationProgram of the Year

Organization of the Year

For more information on these programs, contact Kay Barkoh at [email protected] or 901.678.5707


Bridging the gap between two cultures When Amina Gaye first came to

the U.S. as a Fulbright Scholar, it was not what she expected.

Since Gaye is from the West African country, Senegal, she only knew about the U.S. she saw in movies.

“I thought there was violence everywhere, and I was afraid that I wouldn’t be safe,” Gaye said.

However, she wanted to get a quality education experience. “I knew they had good universities, so I decided to come,” Gaye, who is pursuing a doctorate in applied linguistics, said.

Gaye’s friends had other opin-ions about the United States.

“They just assume that when you get to America, you’ll become rich,” she said. “When you get here, your friends ask you to send them things.”

Scovia Wilson, sophomore pub-lic relations major from Sudan, agrees. Wilson said that what she was taught about the U.S. is com-pletely different from what it’s real-ly like.

“In Africa, they don’t show us poor places like Binghampton in Memphis. They show us New York, Las Vegas and California, so we can think it’s paradise,” she said.

Africans may have certain mis-conceptions about the U.S., but they often receive judgmental comments and criticism from the people in the U.S. who look the most like them—African Americans.

Wilson said that people often ask her if she walks around naked in Africa. When she first came to the U.S., kids at school made fun of her and called her “African booty scratcher.”

Gaye said that she has been asked many questions about the poverty in Africa.

“We have computers and iPods, too,” she said.

Gaye said when she tells people she is going home after she receives her doctorate, they ask why she would want to go back. Some peo-ple make it seem like Africa is such a bad place.

Assistant professor of English Terrence Tucker, who specializes in African-American literature, said many black people do not under-stand the ideas that immigrants have of the United States and the goals that they want to achieve in this country.

He said that black Americans and Africans often stereotype each other instead of having con-versations about perspectives and experiences.

“There is a lot of misunder-standing, misinterpretation and a lot of tension that does not need to exist,” Tucker said.

Gaye sometimes finds it hard to talk to black Americans.

“Usually it’s not easy to have

discussions with them,” she said. “Some of them don’t want to know about other cultures.”

Tierrany Bell, a black American junior criminal justice major, said a lot of black people fail to real-ize that Africans are people just like Americans. They think that the things on television are a correct depiction of Africa.

Bell recalled a time when her dad went to the hospital, and his doctor was an African.

“You’re a real African, aren’t you?” her dad asked the man. “My dad acted like it was such a big deal, and the man just seemed really embarrassed,” she said.

While Bell’s father, like many black Americans may not under-

stand Africans, his wife has dif-ferent views. Delois Bell, a teacher and family advocate, said she sees Africans as she does everyone. They are just from another part of the world.

“My child is different from me, and I still love her,” Bell said.

There are some black Americans who do not fully understand Africans, but many of them are try-ing to learn about and accept their culture.

Nicholas Mackey, a black American junior engineering technology major, said he recent-ly joined the African Students Association to learn more about Africans and embrace his culture.

Wilson said if people knew more

about Africa, they would not be so quick to judge her. To her, the con-tinent is paradise.

“It has everything—beaches, mountains and deserts. Go see it for yourself,” she said.

Justin Roberts, another member of ASA, not only wants to learn more about Africans, but he has plans to visit the continent someday.

Justin Brooks, sophomore health and human performance major, said that when he was in high school, he did not care about Africa and its history, much like his peers. But, eventually, he wanted to learn more and did some research on his own.

“Do not let what you hear dic-tate your opinion of someone that

you don’t know,” Brooks said. “Do research and meet people from these different places to figure out who they really are.”

Tucker said it is important for Africans and black Americans to accept and understand each other’s cultures.

“This is a topic that we should continually discuss, because, whether we would like to admit it or not, we are tied together,” he said.

Black Americans and Africans have to figure out what their dis-connection is, and how they can learn to appreciate the two cultures, according to Tucker.

“We are on a journey together,” Tucker said.

By Jasmine [email protected]

REGISTER TO WIN!a pair of Costa Del Mar® sunglasses

V. Lane Rawlins Service Court Building, upstairs in Suite 201 above bookstore

Memphis, TN 38152-3370

901.252.3697uofmeyecare.com [email protected]

Open Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

UniversityCenter

LifeSciencesBuilding

V. LaneRawlinsService

Ct. Bldg.

SmithHall

Clock Tow

er,V. Lane R

awlins

UniversityCenter

LifeSciencesBuilding

V. LaneRawlinsService

Ct. Bldg.

SmithHall

Clock Tow

er,V. Lane R

awlins

N E E D E X T R A C A S H ?All donors are paid $25 for

BLOOD DONATIONS$30 with this ad, full donation

and student ID.All new donors or donors who have not been in the center for more than 6 months must provide a Government issued ID(s) w/ picture, legal name, SS#, signature, DOB, and proof of current address. Proof of address could be a phone bill or other bill with your address on it.

the student donor center3582 walker ave. | 323-1136

hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. monday-fridayNot valid with any other offers, ads or coupons.


Local band makes big changesBrothers Wesley and Jared

Summers have been playing music together for the past seven years, but in 2013 the siblings made one of the biggest musical changes of their lives.

Previously, the Summers twins, along with their older brother Branson, were the core mem-bers of local pop-punk outfit The Summers. However, after a lineup change and a unified decision to head in a different musical direc-tion, the three brothers, along with recently added bassist Nick Taylor, transformed the group into the ambient alternative-rock band Cavalier.

“We had been playing pop-punk for six years, and even though I still love that genre, it got to a point where all of the other local bands were chang-ing and evolving and we were just staying the same,” Jared Summers, 19-year-old lead singer and guitarist, said.

Originally, Jared said the band was influenced by notable pop-punk and easy-core acts such as Sum 41, Four Year Strong and The Wonder Years before the group started listening to math-rock based bands such as American Football and Minus the Bear.

“With the newer stuff, we were influenced by a completely new genre, we wanted to head into a different direction. We felt like we were better musicians than we were portraying ourselves to be with our old music,” Jared said. “Wesley started learning songs by bands that played in open tunings and began to expand his horizons, as far as guitar playing goes. We then started to incor-porate that style within our own writing.”

According to the broth-

ers, things really changed when Wesley, one of the primary song-writers in the band, started writ-ing songs that differed from the band’s signature sound.

“We’re not afraid to go plac-es that we were when we were The Summers. Back then we would say ‘that’s too weird’ or ‘that’s not pop-punk,’ because we were a pop-punk band and we played pop-punk music,” Wesley, 19-year-old lead guitarist and vocalist, said.

Wesley noted that Cavalier offers him a lot more freedom within his songwriting and that now he doesn’t have to be restricted within the boundaries of a certain genre – the band’s music is their own sound.

“In The Summers, I felt like there was this criteria that I had to write around. In this band, we’re trying so many differ-ent things that `every song is a little different from each other. Everything obviously has a simi-lar sound, but they are different in their own right,” Wesley said. “We’re molding our own sound. It’s natural.”

Cavalier focuses on the mem-ber’s technical prowess with their instruments, with the members often construction ambient har-monies between the two sibling guitarists. One thing Wesley noted about the band’s difference from the previous outfit is the dynamic differentiations between songs.

“One of the key things we are trying to get people to notice about our band is that we are dynamic,” he said. “We can be really heavy with screaming, but that we can also have really laid-back parts.”

After former Summers’ bass-ist, song-writer and dual-vocalist Peter Armstrong left the band, the group was in search for a replacement. It was then that they asked long-time friend and

former lead singer of local alt-punk band Midway Nick Taylor to join their ranks.

“We had Peter leave the band, so that made us want to make an even more drastic change,” Jared said. “Adding Nick to the band gave us a whole new aspect of song-writing and playing.”

Wesley said that adding Nick to the line-up as a musi-cian and as a song-writer has greatly changed the nature of the group’s lyrics and style. He cited their similar stances in life and love as a beneficial common denominator within their joint song-writing.

“We’ve both been dating someone for the past four years

and we’re both socially anxious people. Before Peter would say my lyrics were ‘too sad’ or that sounds ‘too much like this or that,’ but while I’m writing with Nick he’ll say ‘if that’s how you feel then that’s how you should write,” Wesley said. “We’re not only similar in the positions of our lives we’re at, but we’re on the same page as writing”

The alt-rockers are current-ly recording a CD with engi-neer Calvin Lauber at the Grove Studios in Hope Church and hope to release the EP within the next few months. Jared noted that this is just the first step in the band’s transformation.

“We are still trying to find our

sound, this is just the first step,” Jared said. “We are constantly evolving and figuring out what we are trying to become as a band and as musicians.”

Until then, Cavalier plans to continue playing shows in Memphis while touring and spreading their music to anybody willing to listen.

“I don’t even care if we get signed, even though I would love to, but honestly, I just want to go on our tour and spread our music,” Wesley said. “We’re try-ing to do something different and I just want people to acknowl-edge that and listen to us.”

By Samuel [email protected]

Jared Summers (left) and Wesley Summers are members of Cavalier, formerly The Summers.

photo By samueL prager | staff

Make sure that little bird in our ear is you.

Send us your thoughts @dailyhelmsman.

PAID INSURANCE SALES INTERNSHIP with The Sylvia Walker State Farm Agency, 2900 Kirby Prkwy, Suite 2, Memphis, TN 38119. 25 to 40 hours per week. Beginning rate $8/hour for fi rst month as a trainee marketing assistant (telemarketing calls) plus commission. Second/third month (if requirements met): $9/hour, plus commission, if insurance licenses have been obtained, and required background/knowledge, and all State Farm certifi cations have been completed. After 90 days: Eligible for hourly rate increase with successful performance evaluation. Applicant will be expected to make outbound marketing calls within the offi ce to market/sell Auto and Homeowners insurance. Applicant is expected to reach company production goals and meet knowledge competency requirements, and

become an integral member of the agency sales force. Opportunity for advancement is optimum with successful performance. Please mail your résumé to: [email protected].

MYSTERY CALLERS WANTED Midtown/Crosstown company looking for creative people to conduct mystery calls for the hospitality industry. Callers must possess excellent diction, comprehension and communication skills. Calls are done from our offi ce and we have fl exible shifts available. PART-TIME only. For more information call 791-2292.

UPSCALE EAST MEMPHIS wine & liquor store accepting applications for part-time employment. Must be dependable, hard working and upbeat. Flexible hours. 21 and older preferred. Apply in person. Kirby Wines & Liquors, 2865 Kirby Parkway. 756-1993.

WALK TO U OF M. 3531 Clayphil, 2 BR, 1 BA. Central air & heat, security system, hardwood fl oors, washer & dryer. Connection, fence backyard. $585/mo. Call 484-3654.

PRICES: Classifi ed Line Ads: (per issue) $10 for the fi rst 50 words and 10¢ for each additional word. Prepayment is required at time of insertion. Payment can be made by cash, or check or money order made payable to The Daily Helmsman. Abbreviations count as a spelled word, hyphenated words count as one word, telephone numbers count as one word. Display Classifi ed Ads: (per issue) $10 per column inch. Ads are limited to one column width of 1 and 1/2 inches. Minimum ad size accepted is 1 col. x 2 inches. Maximum ad size accepted is 1 col. x 4 inches.

Deadline to place an ad is noon two business days prior to publication.

To place your ad or for more information, please contact The Daily Helmsman at (901) 678-2191 or come to 113 Meeman Journalism Bldg. Memphis, TN 38152-3290

THE DAILY HELMSMAN Classi� eds

Get your daily source of news...� e Daily Helmsman!

HOUSING

Advertise with The Daily Helmsman!

Call 901.678.2191

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Apply Mon - Fri 3-4 p.m.

5000 Poplar Ave.

GreetersServers

BartendersKitchen

Health Benefits AvailableGreeters start @ $10.50/hr

DOWNTOWN CONDO CONNECTION

SEEKING P/TLEASING AGENT

Commitment to exceptional client service. Excellent

communication skills with special attention to detail.

Successful candidate must have strong

organizational skills. Ideal position for the working student. Submit resumes to propertymanager@

dccrealtors.com


Tigers want revenge, tiebreak from BearcatsThe University of Memphis

men’s basketball team can see the light at the end of the tun-nel with only two games remain-ing in the regular season, but the games couldn’t be more important with the top half of the American Athletic Conference still jockeying for tournament seeding.

The No. 20 Tigers play the first of their two final games Thursday in Cincinnati, Ohio.

It wasn’t pretty the first time the University of Cincinnati visited the FedExForum. They flattened the Tigers (22-7, 11-5 AAC), handing them a 69-53 loss in front of the home crowd.

Cincinnati’s head coach Mick Cronin said the game came down to controlling the Tigers on the offensive end.

“Our defense was tremendous,” he said. “Once we got Jackson under control, it made everything easier. The key is adjusting to their speed.”

The loss served as a wake up call for Memphis, who defeated Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center five days later.

The No. 15 Bearcats need a wake up call of their own after a meltdown against Connecticut on Saturday. Cronin made headlines for a confrontation with official Ted Valentine, and the Bearcats (24-5, 13-3 AAC) faltered down the stretch.

Cincinnati blazed out to a hot start at the beginning of the year, going 7-0 to begin the year. Then, after a two-game setback, they rat-tled off another 15 wins, finding themselves inside the top 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll.

However, the top of the American Athletic Conference proved too much for the senior-laden Bearcats.

Losers in three of their last five, Cincinnati will be eager for a win. Not to mention, their five seniors will be amped to play in front of their home crowd for the final time.

Both of the Bearcats’ leading scorers are seniors. Guard Sean Kilpatrick paces the Cincinnati attack, averaging 20.3 points per game to go along with 4.5 rebounds. Forward Justin Jackson scores 11 points per game and grabs 6.9 boards.

With only two players scor-ing in double figures, Cincinnati focuses their efforts on the defen-sive end.

The Bearcats own the third best defense in the country in terms of opponent’s scoring. They allow only 57.2 points per game. They rank 16th in nation in opponents field goal percentage, allowing 39.1 percent.

Cincinnati likes to slow the game down, but Memphis wants the game played at a lightning pace. Senior forward David Pellom said it’s key for the Tigers to dictate the pace of the game.

“We can’t let our opponents change our pace,” Pellom said after the first matchup with the Bearcats. “We played at their pace instead of playing up-and-down basketball. They slowed us down.”

The Tigers hope to offset the Bearcats’ stalwart defense with multiple options on the offensive end. Shaq Goodwin, a sophomore forward, and senior guards Joe Jackson and Michael Dixon Jr. all score in double digits for the Tigers.

Memphis’ freshman forward

Austin Nichols, who averages 8.9 points per game, struggled in the Tigers’ first matchup with Cincinnati. He scored just two points in 11 minutes—half his usual playing time.

Nichols has enjoyed a recent uptick in his level of play, gar-nering two consecutive American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week awards.

Memphis head coach Josh Pastner said it’s all about aggres-sion for the freshman.

“He’s a confidence guy, Austin,” the fifth-year coach said. “When he’s aggressive, he’s better. When

he’s full throttle, he’s a high-level guy.”

However, the ball has to be pounded inside to Goodwin and Nichols for them to be successful. The U of M got away from their inside-out approach the first time around with the Bearcats.

“Getting the ball inside early is very important,” senior guard Chris Crawford said. “When the defense starts sagging down on them it opens it up for us guys on the outside.”

These next two games will be instrumental in deciding the post-season seeding for the Tigers.

They currently sit at fifth in the American, but a lot can happen over the next week. A win over the second-ranked Bearcats would pull the Tigers within a game in both the win and loss columns, meaning another Cincinnati loss would force a tie.

Memphis also faces the third-seeded Southern Methodist University Mustangs on Saturday. A win could force a Tie with SMU as well.

Tipoff against Cincinnati is slated for 6 p.m., and ESPN will broadcast the game nationally.

Solutions

By Hunter [email protected]

Freshman forward Austin Nichols earned his second-straight Rookie of the Week award from the American Athletic Conference for his play against Louisville. He’ll hope to keep it up during the Tigers final two regular season games.

photo By daVid minKin| speciaL to the daiLy heLmsman

Documents

3 6 14