Shannon Petrie
spetrie@tennessee.edu
Shannon Petrie graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2008 with a degree in journalism and electronic media and minors in studio art and political science. Shannon spent the fall 2006 semester studying at Swansea University in Wales, and was a member of Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, from 2005 to 2008, which allowed her to volunteer with several organizations in and around Knoxville.
While at UT, Shannon served as managing editor and chief copy editor of the Tennessee Journalist and editor in chief of Scoop magazine. In 2008, she was awarded a Dow Jones Newspaper Fund Online Editing Internship, which she completed with HGTV's FrontDoor.com. She also completed editorial internships with Knoxville Magazine and SevierCountyNews.com.
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Editor
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Sick of smoking?November 02 2007 ::
Ask A DoctorNovember 09 2007 ::
Ask a VeteranJanuary 23 2008 ::
Now in TheatersReporter
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Bellydancers, such as Mary Lou Wells of Gypsy Dream Bellydancers, provide entertainment at the event.
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Children line up to pose with the Shoney's Bear, one of many costumed characters featured at the event.
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Volunteers hand out candy at 19 sponsored booths, the most the event has ever had.
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Trick-or-treaters continue along the Boo Trail.
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UT finance major Kim Gilmore entertains trick-or-treaters at the event.
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Georgia and Hope Allen take advantage of camel rides, one of the activities offered by the event.
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Boo at the Zoo volunteer Jerry Reed hands out candy at a treat station.
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Families wait in line to purchase Boo at the Zoo tickets.
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Red pandas are “arboreal,” meaning they spend most of their time in trees. They are often found relaxing on branches.
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Red pandas are the only member of the panda family (Ailuridae). Giant pandas are actually considered part of the bear family (Ursidae).
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Red pandas primarily eat bamboo leaves. Their broad teeth and strong jaws allow them to chew the tough leaves and stalks.
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The new Red Panda Village features outdoor habitats that resemble pandas' natural habitats.
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Boo at the Zoo volunteer Amy Cox hands out candy at one of the event's 19 treat stations.
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Bliss, another Market Square store, is also decorated for Christmas. Market Square retailers will be participating in the Christmas Market on Nov. 23 through 25.
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Abode, a home store in Market Square, displays Christmas products in its windows.
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Lights and wreaths adorn Krutch Park, where the lighting of the First Tennessee Foundation Christmas Tree will occur.
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Construction has begun for Holidays on Ice, Knoxville's only outdoor skating rink.
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A Christmas tree has gone up in Market Square, which will be the site of many holiday events this year.
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Signs warn students from a distance about the GAP photos.
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People discuss abortion at the Vox table.
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GAP volunteers hand out pamphlets to students walking to class.
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The Genocide Awareness Project displays photos comparing abortion to other forms of abuse.
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Nightlife in Market Square thrives at The World Grotto and Preservation Pub. Both locations offer live music and special events.
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Many people visit Market Square to walk their dogs, go for a bike ride, or perhaps even go for a unicycle ride.
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Vagabondia sells women's fashions from designers such as FLAX, April Cornell, Planet and Peter Carroll.
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Abode and Bliss Home sell unique furniture, art, lighting and other home decor.
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The Tomato Head and Trio Cafe are two of Market Square's restaurants, which offer pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more.
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Earth to Old City and other shops in Market Square sell unique home decor, jewelry, toys and other products.
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Market Square, located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, offers a variety of shops, restaurants and events.
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The common waterbuck is one of more than 20 endangered species of animals that live at Knoxville Zoo. Despite its name, the waterbuck is more comfortable on land than water but does take refuge in water to escape predators.
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Rhinos have two horns that can be up to five feet long. If their horns are broken off, new horns will begin to grow. Knoxville Zoo is third in the nation in breeding white rhinos; there are currently four white rhinos living at the Knoxville Zoo.
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Red pandas are excellent tree climbers and spend most of their time in trees. They primarily eat bamboo, grasses, roots, fruits and acorns. The Knoxville Zoo's nine red pandas can be seen at the new Red Panda Village. More red pandas have been born at the Knoxville Zoo than at any other zoo in the Western Hemisphere.
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Lions are carnivores and are one of the largest of the big cats. When hunting, lions can run up to 37 mph and can leap up to 39 feet. Females do most of the hunting, and males often eat first. The Knoxville Zoo has three African lions.
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The Knoxville Zoo is home to more than 60 species of endangered birds, such as the bali mynah (top left), the roseate spoonbill (bottom left) and the white-bellied stork. White-bellied storks breed and raise their young in colonies of up to 20 pairs of birds.
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Chimpanzees are the most human-like ape. They have the same blood types as humans and are susceptible to many of the same diseases. The Knoxville Zoo is home to six chimps which can be seen at Chimp Ridge.
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Elephants belong to the group of mammals called pachyderms — "pachy" meaning thick and "derm" meaning skin. African elephants have skin more than 1.5 inches thick, much thicker than the skin of Asian elephants. The Knoxville Zoo is home to three African elephants, which can be seen at the Stokely African Elephant Preserve.
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Giraffes are the tallest land mammals, and their height helps them see predators from far away. Their long necks have seven vertebra, the same number humans have. The Knoxville Zoo has four giraffes.
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Zebras tend to stand in large huddles. Some scientists believe they do this because all of the stripes confuse predators so they cannot pick out individuals to chase. The Knoxville Zoo is home to two zebras.
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Cheetahs, the fastest animals on land, can sprint at speeds up to 70 mph. The Knoxville Zoo is home to three cheetahs.
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APO member Leslie Sadeghi volunteers at the Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley.
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APO members Michael Kee and Natalie Wilson distribute clothing to homeless people with Lost Sheep Ministry.
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APO member Lauren Burgess volunteers at the Love Kitchen.
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APO member Lauren Burgess boxes food at the Love Kitchen.
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