Murray voters pass alcohol referendum Alexis Love sets The Murray State Newssights on Rio, 2B Aug. 24, 2012 thenews.org Vol. 88, No. 2
Walker in court again COMING SOON after acquittal (ready or not) Defendent responds to tampering with evidence charges Meghann Anderson Assistant News Editor
Jerry Wayne Walker Jr., appeared in Calloway County Cir- cuit Court Aug. 13, for the third time after recently being acquitted of charges in con- nection to a fatal 1998 resi- dential college fire at Murray State. Walker pleaded not guilty to charges Jerry Walker of tampering Jr. with evidence in connection to the case. The fire resulted in the death Kylie Townsend/The News of Florida student Michael Minger Officials are keeping a watchful eye on local government as the city braces for a full expansion of alcohol licensing. and injury to Paducah student Michael Priddy in September of 1998. Marshall County Judge Dennis University reflects after alcohol decision Foust set a hearing for 1 p.m. on Sept. 7, after Walker entered his Edward Marlowe first-time and repeat DUI offenders. plea to charges of six counts of Staff writer Alcohol “I think that in terms of availability, tampering with evidence. more parties will be able to purchase more A Marshall County jury acquit- For years, students have returned to alcohol, and as the party continues, and as ted Walker last month of setting Murray State knowing they would have to the University they get low, rather than running to May- the 1998 fire in Hester Hall at Mur- “run south” in order to purchase their alco- any reason, containers of alcohol (kegs, field, Paducah or Paris, they'll be able to ray State. The new charges were holic partying supplies as the semester bottles, cans or beer bongs) empty or full, drive to Walmart or some nearby liquor sealed and not included in the pre- moved forward. in the Residential Colleges or College store,” Stevens said. “Those that might vious trial, after a Calloway Coun- Mac’s South-of-the-Border Beer Store in Courts. have been deterred from driving drunk for ty grand jury indicted Walker in Puryear, Tenn., and Westwood Liquors in Even though the rules surrounding the twenty to thirty minutes will probably be June. Paris, Tenn., have often been the lynchpins campus are changing, Murray State will far more likely to drive drunk for five or Commonwealth Attorney Mark for catering throw-downs, back-to-school continue to employ a zero-tolerance policy ten minutes.” Blankenship said the charges relate parties, end-of-semester castoffs, socials, on beer and alcohol, a policy held since Don Robertson, vice president of Stu- to letters used as evidence at the mixers and other gatherings. 1922. dent Affairs, however, doesn’t believe the trial in Benton, Ky. However, on July 17, after months of lob- This means venues such as the CFSB easier accessibility will play a major role in The charges also brought a bying from both sides, the citizens of Mur- Center and Roy Stewart Stadium, which campus problems with alcohol. response from Walker’s defense ray struck down decades of local ordi- host popular sporting and musical events “It was already only seven or eight miles team Monday. nance and passed a local option vote throughout the year, currently disallow away; now it’s just a little more conven- Richard Null, Walker’s defense allowing distribution of packaged liquor alcohol and will not be permitted to sell ient,” Robertson said. “You still have to be attorney, said he was pleased when within the city limits. The vote passed 53 alcoholic beverages to patrons as they are 21, but if you were going to get someone Walker was acquitted of all charges percent “yes” to 47 percent “no” with a 35 located on campus and governed by Uni- older to buy it because you were underage, earlier this month. percent voter turnout rate. versity regulations. you could’ve already done that, so I don’t “In a nut shell, they brought the While people may still head south for One major area of concern is the imme- see it making that much of a bigger differ- charges, and we filed a motion the Cosmo’s or 641 Club in Puryear for old diacy in which alcohol will be available to ence. They thought that when we went judge set it for a hearing,” he said. time’s sake, buying liquor and beer will students in the area, who by as early as (moist in 2000) it would be an issue but “I think the outcome should be the soon be as easy as driving five minutes to a October can run to the gas station nearest that didn’t happen either.” charges be dropped, and we feel vendor in Murray. them to pick up a six-pack. Bonnie Higginson, vice president of Aca- like our chances our good.” Per the Student Life Handbook, by Lowell Stevens, junior from Murray, said demic Affairs, was in agreement, but said Null also said he was pleased which every student must abide, Murray he believed the ready availability could the University would maintain a watchful Murray State installed sprinkler State prohibits the use or possession of pose problems for the local area if not alcoholic beverages in residential colleges. monitored effectively and met with a strict Students are not permitted to possess, for policy on drunk driving in order to deter see ALCOHOL, 3A see WALKER, 3A Racer Band reports record numbers
Alex Berg Nov. 7 - 10 in the famous Lucas Oil representation of Murray State. Staff writer Stadium in Indianapolis. “We are a community that At the event, the Racer Band learns together and supports each The Murray State Racer Band will perform in an exhibition in other, continuously raising the topped off the start of school with front of 90 high school bands and bar for ourselves,” he said. a record number of interested stu- thousands of spectators. The high number of members dents, breaking its previous high Fannin said being the premier this year raised the bar for the of 244 members by more than 50 – event at a competition such as band as it created some, what Fan- at 310. this, for a band member, is like nin called, logistical drama. On Aug. 15, the number broke performing at the Super Bowl. Uniforms posed the greatest the previous record held for more Fannin also said the band’s logistical problem. Each uniform than 30 years. recruitment performances at sev- is custom-made and takes 150 “We had a great retention rate eral high schools in the area, the days to make. from last year. Approximately 185 media attention received at the Each member has their own out of 244 members returned Festival of Champions competi- size, and it creates the possibility from last year’s group,” said assis- tion and the members themselves of wardrobe problems. However, tant director of bands John Fan- do a great job of recruiting and other necessities such as instru- nin. replacing positions. ments are more easily compensat- Fannin said the large retention Bailey Boyd, senior from Mur- ed. rate and growth of this year’s ray, said some difficulties exist for Despite the small logistical tri- band is mainly due to the band’s large groups. fles, Don Robertson, vice presi- major performances throughout “The large number of members dent of Student Affairs, said the the season. will make it more difficult to play large number of members is a He said many members want to together, but it will also make a tremendous asset to the Universi- return to perform at competitions bigger and better sound,” she said. ty because it enhances campus such as Bands of America’s Ryan Knight, president of Racer life and spirit. Marching Band Grand National Band and native of Benton Ill., Contact Berg at aberg1 Michelle Girmaud/Contributing photographer Championship, which will be held said the band is the best possible @murraystate.edu. Students perform on the steps of Lovett Auditorium Sunday, in front of a crowd of about 300 people.
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Aug. 17 7:31 p.m. A caller reported a tion for criminal possession of 11:25 a.m. A caller reported an of Boaz, Ky., for possession of Police Beat dispute with another person alcohol by a minor. unwanted phone call. A Mur- alcohol by a minor. at the CFSB Center. The Mur- 7:19 p.m. A caller reported a ray State Police officer was 8:36 a.m. A verbal warning ray State Police were notified dog in a vehicle unattended. notified and took an informa- was given for an expired Ken- and took an information The Murray State Police were tion report. Aug. 22 Aug. 16 tucky driver’s license. report. notified. 2:19 p.m. A caller reported a 9:49 a.m. A caller reported a vehicle bumped into a parked problem with a dog in the vehicle. A Murray State Police 4:47 p.m. A caller reported a 8:51 a.m. An Elizabeth College Ryan Street west parking lot. Aug. 19 Aug. 20 officer took a report. fight in the parking lot of the desk worker requested the An officer took an informa- West Farm. The subject was emergency medical service tion report. gone when Murray State for a male subject feeling 8:15 p.m. A Murray State 10:56 a.m. A caller reported a 8:57 a.m. A caller reported Aug. 21 Police arrived. light-headed. Subject refused Police officer issued a verbal suspicious bag in the Faculty smoke in the men’s locker 9:01 p.m. A caller reported transportation by service. A warning for an improper turn Hall parking lot. room in the CFSB center. The theft of property. The Murray Murray State Police officer at University Drive. 11:19 a.m. A caller reported Murray Fire Department, 1:48 p.m. A caller reported State Police were notified and took a medical report. possible drugs and alcohol in Facilities Management and a people with hammocks tied to James W. Haynes, non-student 4:49 p.m. A caller reported Lee Clark College. The Mur- Murray State officer were the trees. Caller requested the from Island, Ky., was citied for recovered property, thought Aug. 18 ray State Police issued a cita- notified. hammocks be removed before theft by unlawful taking more to be stolen at the 200 block of they damage the trees. A Mur- than $500 and possession of a College Courts. An informa- ray State officer took an infor- controlled substance. tion report was taken. 9:43 a.m. A Murray State offi- mation report. 8:16 p.m. A caller reported a cer reported improper park- Call of Fame Aug. 21 10:51 p.m. A caller reported Motorist assists -1 strong odor of marijuana at ing at Elizabeth College. An someone was harassing her Racer escorts -0 Lee Clark College. The Mur- officer took a report. A caller requested an officer and a friend. The Murray Arrests -0 ray State Police were notified 12:16 p.m. The Murray State check on a male subject State Police were notified. and issued a citation to Blake Police were notified of a asleep in Wrather Hall. 11:15 p.m. Racer Patrol report- Assistant News Editor Oppenheimer, freshman from locked vehicle and arrived on Subject was okay. He was ed suspicious activity. The Meghann Anderson compiles Prospect, Ky., for possession scene, the officer was unable resting between classes. Murray State Police were Police Beat with materials pro- of marijuana and drug para- to unlock the vehicle. An offi- notified and issued a citation vided by Public Safety. Not all phernalia. cer took a report. to Jordan Jones, sophomore, dispatched calls are listed.
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Staff Report to continue their education here.” repaired during work to replace the span and “The Commonwealth is not Welch said because of the repair Murray reopen the bridge just before Memorial Day. A vital traffic artery to and from Murray, the State has retained the commuting students The US 68/KY 80 Eggners Ferry Bridge is at ready to dismiss these Eggners Ferry Bridge has been restored in west- from across the lake, who might have been the western entrance to Land between the ern Kentucky. forced to put a pause on their college careers. Lakes National Recreation Area. The Bridge charges in any way, shape Mark Welch, director of community relations Repairs stemmed from an incident that carries approximately 2,650 vehicles across and public information, said the repair to the occurred the morning of Jan. 26, when the Delta Kentucky Lake per day. or form.” bridge has been invaluable to Murray State’s Mariner, an 8,200-ton cargo ship, struck the Welch said life was easier for many com- retention. bridge, knocking a 322-foot span off the struc- muters and tourists to the area because of the –Mark Blankenship “Some students faced dropping out last ture and into Kentucky Lake. A large gap on the repair. Commonwealth Attorney semester because they couldn’t afford the eastern portion of the bridge remained over a “Before the repair, Murray was cut off from In the July hearing, the jury found Walker extended commute caused by the damaged secondary channel of the lake while state offi- the lake completely,” he said. “It hurt many not guilty on all charges brought against him at bridge,” he said. “If those students weren’t cials scrambled to find repair funds. financially who depended on the bridge for that time. accommodated they might not have been able Navigation lighting on the bridge was access to Murray.” “About a month before a trial and during preparation, I noticed he had never been charged with tampering,” Blakenship said. “I not have an increase of DUIs law, a full 60 days after an option ation for liquor and dining estab- took that case to the grand jury prior to the when liquor by the drink was vote must be observed before lishments and the liquor license trial and asked to add six counts of tampering ALCOHOL installed in 2000, Murray State liquor licenses of any kind can be application process. and fabricating evidence.” Chief of Police and Public Safety applied for and sold to appropri- The City of Murray’s Finance Blakenship said the jury had no idea there From Page 1 David Devoss said he noted an ate vendors. Committee approved a 6 percent was anything else, and it was his discretion to increase in DUI arrests on cam- alcohol tax rate on sales Wednes- go forward and prosecute Walker on the tam- eye as the year progressed. pus after the vote passed (in Alcohol day. The committee also set oper- pering charges. “It will be interesting to moni- 2000), but said he cannot jump to ating hours of 6 a.m. to midnight He said he felt the letters and content tor, and to see if we have any any conclusions with these new the City for packaged alcohol stores. The revealed he was guilty. related alcohol problems on cam- regulations and would have to see motion passed by a narrow 3-2. Blakenship said he is hoping the case will get pus,” Higginson said. “It will cer- what happened over time. Murray officially becomes wet Murray Police Chief Jeff Liles settled and Walker would not go to jail. tainly be more accessible, but I “We will be taking a wait and on Sept. 20, and until then city attended the meeting and distrib- “The time argument won’t hold up— they don’t think it is really going to see approach,” Devoss said. “I officials will be discussing tax uted paperwork estimating the tried with that in 2001 and 2012,” Blankenship change much. People thought it don’t know what to expect, but rates on alcohol, the federal rul- cost of alcohol enforcement said. was going to increase DUIs when we will monitor and see what ing striking down a 70-year ban would total 25 percent of the “I’m hoping he will take our offer and put the city went moist, but it didn’t does happen. We can’t predict on grocery stores and gas stations department’s budget. this to rest forever.” happen.” what will happen.” selling liquor and wine, the possi- Contact Marlowe at emarlowe Contact Anderson at manderson22 While the city of Murray did According to Kentucky state bility of extending hours of oper- @murraystate.edu. @murraystate.edu.
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The staff editorial is the majority tenuous at best, we should not opinion of the editorial board of allow alcohol-related crime to The Murray State News. run rampant, nor should we adopt a hands-off policy concern- The debate over alcohol sales ing underage drinking. in Murray is indeed over with the The wet vote has been success- July 17th vote to legalize pack- ful in large part because of the aged liquor sales within the city promise of economic growth and of Murray. Though the measure job creation in Murray, but now had been debated extensively that Murray is officially wet, we before and brought to a vote have to keep it that way by mak- prior to last month’s referendum, ing sure that laws against illegal the people of Murray have, for alcohol use are observed and the first time, voted to authorize applied fairly. packaged liquor sales within city To that end, with the heated limits. debate over, we should not only We would like to congratulate accept the will of the voters of the city of Murray for making the Murray, but actively seek to min- right decision. In voting to legal- imize any potential complica- ize packaged liquor sales, the city tions that would come with legal- of Murray has set itself on a road ized package liquor sales in Mur- toward economic growth and job ray. Murray can find common creation. The increased tax rev- cause in making sure that crime enues generated from liquor and underage drinking do not sales will allow for an improve- reach problem levels in Murray ment in city services, if not an going forward. expansion in their size or scope. We understand that this has In congratulating the city of been a heated issue for many and Murray, we would also like to a very emotional one for some. make clear that although the With the change in the law we debate over alcohol sales might believe that Murray can not only be over, there is still an impor- unite around the increased rev- tant debate going forward over enue and economic expansion what should and shouldn’t be that will result from packaged allowed under the new policy. As liquor sales, but also around a this paper goes to print, members message that abusing this change of the City Council draw up the in the law will not be tolerated. liquor ordinances that will gov- Anytime we see an advertise- ern packaged liquor sales. ment for alcohol on television, In doing so, we encourage the we are always reminded to City Council to make choices “drink responsibily.” With the that reflect the will of the voters first hurdle passed, we have to while also ensuring public safety. make an effort to ensure that Although the effect of legalized drinking responsibly isn’t just an packaged liquor sales on crime is advertising pitch, but a reality. Illustration by Madeline Bartley Don’t forget to visit us at Our View thenews.org and follow us Financial aid, financial woes The staff editorial is the majority dents, the process can take weeks they just told me they had my on Twitter opinion of the editorial board of or still be in process as of this paperwork and it was process- The Murray State News. writing. Many students have ing.” @MSUNewsOpinion reported that they received their With the changes in how finan- With state and federal aid dry- financial aid later than usual or cial aid is delievered to students ing up in face of budget tighten- have yet to receive it. The coming as a surprise for most, we ing, students at Murray State KHEAA process allows the at The Murray State News would have not been strangers to agency to thoroughly review doc- like to see a more transparent What did... increased tuition fees and cut- uments such as W2’s and income process with regard to financial backs in services offered on cam- tax transcripts to determine aid delivery. you do over pus. whether or not a student qualifies At the very least, students who Summer Vacation? Nevertheless, many students for student aid. receive financial aid should be have found themselves in Students have voiced concerns informed of the change in policy hangups involving student finan- about the process, many of whom with regard to verification. We cial aid in the nearing of the have stretched themselves thin to realize that the actions of KHEAA semester. make ends meet until financial on delivering these verifications Although ranked highly by aid arrives. might take more time than we are “I went to Arizona on a mission trip, worked, Forbes and U.S. News for its “I'm on another friend's couch used to, but we should not be then visited Florida.” affordability and financial aid until I can get my financial aid entirely in the dark about the Amber Phillips • Soddy Daisy, Tenn. packages, many students checked because that's what I live on,” process. Students should be made their MyGate to find that needed Corrie Stroup, a senior from Pad- aware of the change to help them financial aid had not been deliv- ucah, Ky. said. “I'm also going to make adequate arrangements as ered yet, causing headaches and get my classes purged again, far as finances are concerned. more than one angry phone call. because it's taking so long to get With many Murray State stu- The change in delivery of finan- my aid.” dents receiving financial aid in cial aid to students is the result of Similar sentiments have come one form or another, we don’t “I worked at Boy Scout Camp as Personal Murray State partnering with the from other students as well. Later think that more transparency on Fitness and Sports director.” Kentucky Higher Education financial aid delivery will not the part of the Office of Financial Hailey Buth • Louisville, Ky. Assistance Authority (KHEAA), a cause students to be dropped Aid and the administration is too public corporation and govern- from classes says Dietz, who much to ask. Students should be ment agency that manages sever- emphasized that no student informed as a whole rather than al financial aid programs. undergoing verification would be finding out about the process Because of a Department of purged from his or her classes. only when something goes awry. “I mainly spent my time working on a side Education mandate that requires Nevertheless, the response No one should have to worry project and going to see my cousin get mar- students receiving financial aid to from the Office of Financial Aid about whether or not the aid they ried in Colorado.” undergo a verification process, at Murray State has also borne need is going to be there at the Robert Tortorelli • Murray, Ky. approximately one in three stu- the brunt of student criticism and end of the day. While we under- dents will have to be verified disatisfaction. “When I contacted stand that KHEAA is only fulfill- according to Fred Dietz, execu- the office of Financial Aid about ing the mandate imposed on it by tive director of enrollment man- my concerns they quickly pushed the Department of Education, we agement at Murray State. me off to KHEAA,” Nancy Starks, can’t help but wonder if there’s a Verification sounds simple a senior from Cadiz, Ky., said. better way to verify without Caitlin Gannon/The News enough, but according to stu- “When I finally reached them, delaying financial aid payments. Write to us! Austin Ramsey Ryan Richardson Online Editor • 809-5877 The News welcomes commentaries and letters to the editor. Letters should be 300 words or less. Con- Editor-in-Chief • 809-6877 tributors should include phone numbers for verification. Please include hometown, classification and Chris Wilcox Brandon Orr title or relationship to the University. 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A questions, questions that are all ‘nerve center’ of feel it? Do you sense it? Dr. Bob my father, himself a minister, hundred years ago, less than 5 part of a sound college educa- American capital- Norman, my minister in had enjoyed and appreciated a percent of adult Americans tion. This is a great adventure. ism. I strongly dis- Nashville once preached a ser- sermon so much. And for the went to college. I’m talking about big things. agree with the for- mon that I will not forget. He rest of his life, it became sort of Still today, in Kentucky, only 17 Devin Griggs mer senator on titled the sermon, “I’m Talking a family joke among the Bolins. percent of commonwealth citi- Duane Bolin this issue. About Big Things,” and the mes- We would be having a conver- zens are college graduates, Opinion Editor assistant professor To me, the sage he conveyed that morning sation at the supper table on below the national average of 25 of history ‘nerve center’ of American capital- during my freshman year was some seemingly innocuous sub- percent. Only 7 percent of Ken- ism is not Wall Street. It’s Main the greatness of God and the ject and Dad would suddenly tuckians have graduate degrees, Street, USA. What makes American magnificence of his creation. blurt out, “You know I’m talking compared to 9 percent national- capitalism work is the man or No, Bro. Bob did not preach about big things this evening.” ly. Less than 1 percent of the woman on the assembly line, the about the insignificance of each We would stand at the picture world’s population have college pipefitters and the electricians, the of us in the face of the sheer window in the living room degrees. So, for our Murray steelworkers, the teachers, the depth and width, the infinity of watching the snow fall during State University students, listen! police officers and the firefighters. the universe; he did not mention some winter break, hoping for I’m talking about big things! You Teachers, police officers and fire- that we are mere specks of dust the snow to keep falling and he are the elite. fighters? What do any of those guys compared to the vastness of the would say, “Yes, I’m talking You have accomplished so or gals have to do with the success universe. Instead, he argued about big things.” much already, but it’s not just of American capitalism? When we how each one of us with our Well folks, when I saw those about making the necessary- talk about a productive economy, scores or hundreds or thousands lines of cars at every stoplight, grades in high school or now in shouldn’t we be talking about the or millions of capillaries, blood or those hoards of students college; it’s not just about com- entrepreneurs and the risk takers, vessels, layers of skin, blades of already on the intramural fields pleting a program of studies; it’s The News is in need not the man or woman who minds hair, tissues, ligaments, bones, Saturday evening, or the 330 not just about filling up a high the shop floor or teaches kids for a cartilages, nodes, nerves, cells members (yes, count ‘em, 330 school or college transcript; it’s of cartoonists. living? and atoms—each one of us is a members) of the largest Racer not just about a degree even. No, Behind every risk taker, behind great, complex being. band in Murray State history. I’m talking about big things. Come by 111 Wilson every innovator and behind every Bro. Bob quoted from memory Well, let me tell you. I’m talking Walker Percy, the late great entrepreneur, there was someone the numbers of each of the about big things. Southern writer said it best. Hall and submit who helped them get along. A above. Unafraid of science, he Big things for Murray State and “You can make all A’s,” Percy your application financier might be a hot shot today embraced science, gloried in it for Murray, Ky. One of the finest wrote, “and still flunk life.” that commands a six-figure salary, as itself a part of the revelation. public comprehensive regional How will you live your lives at today! but they wouldn’t be in that position And every few minutes, the universities in America just Murray State University during if it weren’t for quality education preacher would take a deep became that much better. The your undergraduate and gradu- provided by a decent teacher in a breath to say, “We’re not dis- friendliest small town in Ameri- ate years? How will you balance good school. cussing a few obscure, insignifi- ca just became that much more your lives: academically, physi- That same financier wouldn’t be cant facts this morning.” And friendly. cally, emotionally, socially and able to churn out anywhere near as then he would bellow, “I’m talk- And most importantly, the spiritually? How can you find many financial innovations were it ing about big things!” largest enrollment in the history time each day to get over your- not for the police protection that My parents had visited me that of the university, broken down selves to serve others, or to “for- keeps his or her bank from being weekend at Belmont University, student-by-student will have an get yourself on purpose,” as one robbed by the ‘have-nots’ or ‘have- had gone to church with opportunity that few individuals scholar put it. These are big littles’. This is exactly the point that President Barack Obama tried to make on the campaign trail a few Interpreting the Constitution as it is intended weeks back in his now famous (or infamous, if you’re of the conserva- I don’t claim to be smarter or more insightful ferently. However, when one set of justices, precedent and will be faithful to the Consti- tive persuasion) “You didn’t build than any of the current Supreme Court Jus- recognized as liberal are on one side of an tution. They consistently assert that personal that!” remark. tices. Nor do I pretend to fully grasp the issue and a second set of justices, recognized biases or ideologies will not affect their deci- Despite what the Mitt Romney nuances of legal theory. It seems to me that as conservative are diametrically opposed, sions. That being the case, one would like to campaign and his fellow Republi- the Constitution is not an overly complex one can only conclude that personal beliefs think that most of the Court’s judgments cans are trying to accuse the presi- document. and values are at play. Objective rational would be nine to zero or at worst, eight to dent of saying, his speech was pretty It’s baffling that the Constitution can be judgments do not normally break along philo- one. clear cut in that business ultimately interpreted so dramatically differently by sophical lines. Such weighty judgments It is my opinion that the people, and the benefits from large scale public very bright, knowledgeable and experienced should be unbiased by personal preferences, states, from whose consent the federal gov- investment in things like basic edu- justices, all sworn to “bear true faith and alle- sympathies, or political considerations. ernment derives its power, must make abun- cation, police protection, firefighting giance” to it. More baffling is that such inter- Justices, particularly those of the progres- dantly clear, the powers we wish to grant to departments, and other services we pretation appears to move along the lines of sive bent, seem to find novel ways to ratio- the central government through the Constitu- take for granted everyday. the party affiliation of the appointing United nalize constitutionality. In United States v. tion. Let’s amend the Constitution to specifi- How far, for example, would the States President. Lopez, involving federal charges under the cally define the lawmaking authority we wish American auto industry have gotten Constitutional interpretation is a simple Gun Free School Zone Act, Justice David to bestow on the Congress. Then, when in the if the American government (that is, intellectual exercise using logic and analysis, Souter stated that he judged laws to be con- course of Congressional events, a law is we the people) hadn’t decided to legal reasoning and knowledge of Constitu- stitutional if he believed that Congress’s passed whose constitutionality is questioned, embark on the largest public works tional history and Supreme Court case law. judgment under the Commerce Clause was the justices should have a very much simpler project in modern human history How is it then, that nine brilliant justices, within “the realm of reason”. task requiring very little “interpretation” of (the Interstate Highway System)? could be so divided when deciding a question I recall listening to the confirmation hear- the Constitution; a simple reading will do. How many private spaceflight com- panies might we have if basic of constitutionality? ings of several of the justices. Without excep- Douglas J. Lising research and development funding I can understand if perhaps one out-of-touch tion, they all assert that their judgments will author of justice reads or applies precedent a little dif- be based on the facts of a case and established Remember Roscoe Filburne was not a priority in the United States? Cheers to ... Team USA! Cheers to ... Racer Band! Jeers to ... the end of summer Jeers to ... the Inter- Those same teachers, autowork- Winning a total of 104 With the largest numbers vacation. It seems like just yes- net going out on the ers, pipefitters, and police officers medals in the Olympics we’ve seen in a while, terday we were all looking for- second day of class- today make American capitalism cheers and landing on there’s no doubt that Racer ward to the sand and the sun, es. Saving on paper work just as they have for nearly Mars at the Band will continue to be a but it won’t be long by not printing out two and a half centuries. Isn’t it & same time? vital part of cam- before the leaves all those syllabi might not have about time that we gave credit Who says you pus life and Mur- start to fall and been such a good idea after all. where credit is due? Isn’t it about jeers can’t walk and ray State. Make midterms start. Can Looks like living in the 21st time we gave the real job creators a break? chew gum at us proud, Racer we just have a Century has its downsides Contact Griggs at dgriggs the same time? Band! little more time? after all. @murraystate.edu Check it! GriftBy Casey Town Vandergrift • The News’ Facebook opinion forum: Share your thoughts about articles, current events or campus happenings. By The Numbers is now exclusively online at The Murray State News Facebook page What are you looking forward to this Fall? The News 6A News August 24, 2012 Sororities complete seasonal recruitment Meghann Anderson Each sorority has GPA Assistant News Editor requirements that vary from incoming freshman to stu- Sorority-bound women dents who have already been were the first to move into the in college. The Panhellenic residential colleges on Aug. 15. Council removed GPA Recruitment began at 3:30 requirements last year. p.m. on Aug. 15 and the week- The requirement is also dif- long process began for the ferent for incoming freshmen women wanting to join a and students who are already sorority and for the women in college and going through trying to find potential new recruitment. Incoming fresh- members. man have a higher require- Renita Avery-Meriwether, ment. director of Student Life, said Potential members must be recruitment went very well full-time students. Full-time is this year. 12 credit hours or more per “Our numbers were higher semester. this year than we have seen in Bethany Eschman, vice a while,” Avery-Meriwether president of public relations said. “We are very excited for and recruitment for Alpha all of our new members to the Sigma Alpha, said, as a chap- Photo by Murray State Athletics Media Relations Panhellenic sororities.” ter, ASA is excited to get The Pinacle Construction Inc. crew works to finish the new basketball practice facility, estimated to be complete by January 2013. Don Robertson, vice presi- things rolling this semester. dent of student affairs, said “Recruitment went very this is one of the largest smoothly this year, even groups of young women that though we had a larger have gone through sorority amount of girls go through recruitment at Murray State in than normal,” Eschman said. VICTORY PAYS years. “Alpha Sigma Alpha gave out “I think this may be the 41 bids and they were all largest group of young ladies accepted.” we’ve ever had, largest we’ve She said the new pledge Basketball facility nears completion had in many years,” Robertson class is filled with a mix of Alex Berg ity came from fundraising, he said. able to have more practices and it will said. “They quickly will find spunky personalities and they Staff writer Ward said the primary purpose of make the team even better,” Robertson something to identify with already fit in perfectly with CFSB’s contribution was to enhance the said. and be involved with, which is the sisterhood. In March, workers of Pinnacle Con- basketball program, he said the practice “Having our own facility is important at critical for retention and “It should be a thrilling struction Inc. began construction on the facility will offer the team a great facility the level we want to compete at,” Robert- adjustment, if you feel like you semester and Alpha Sigma CFSB Center’s new basketball practice to use year-round, regardless of any son said. “The team last semester created belong to something.” Alpha is truly blessed to be facility which aims to enhance the basket- events. such a spirit on campus, my hope is that Robertson said Greek Life sharing these moments with ball program’s already successful team. Once University officials had the the same happens this fall with the foot- plays a major role for the our 41 new sisters,” she said. Allen Ward, athletics director, said the approval from the Board of Regents and ball team.” freshmen who are venturing Each of the five sororities facility was much needed and had been President Randy Dunn, Ward said he and He said he wants to see the same feeling off on their own for the first took approximately 40 new earned due to the men’s basketball team’s many individuals decided to move for- of school spirit to last through the fall into time. members. success during last season. ward with construction. the spring and said it was his belief the “We have some of the cur- Alix Bloodworth, sopho- “If we want to take our basketball pro- The CFSB Center hosts a variety of football team this year will succeed like rent members back meeting more from Murray, said gram and build on the success of last sea- events throughout the year and the private last years basketball team. the potential new members, recruitment went well with so son, this facility is necessary” he said. facility will give the men’s and women’s “The spirit our success brings is great and it creates an energy that many new girls. The facility will serve as an asset to basketball programs the opportunity to for our past students, our current students shows we are gearing up for “The Greek community is men’s and women’s basketball training. It practice whenever they may need. and our future students,” he said. the school year,” Robertson so excited to have these amaz- will also be the location of the coaches Don Robertson, vice president of Stu- Ward agreed with Robertson and said said. “It’s an exciting time; ing new women and we can't new office suites. dent Affairs, said having a dedicated facil- Racer basketball is something the entire everyone is having fun.” wait to see what they can con- Assuming progress continues at its cur- ity would be beneficial to the team. campus and community get behind each “Recruitment also creates tribute in their years at Mur- rent pace, the facility is estimated to be He said recruits are looking for a school year. this air of excitement,” ray State,” Bloodworth said. finished by January 1. that has a dedicated program as well as a Said Ward: “Making sure that our bas- Robertson said. “We start to “This was my first time on the Ward said funding for the facility came private facility. ketball program stays at a high level is see activity and people on other side of recruitment.” from the Community Financial Services The center hosts a large number of something I believe helps all of Murray campus, the Curris Center has She said all the active soror- Bank a couple years ago when it pur- events, he said it hinders the ability of the and tells the community and nation what activities and lots of energy. ity members want to congrat- chased naming rights for the building. The teams to practice. Murray State is all about.” Them coming back just like ulate the new members and rest of the $4 million needed for the facil- “With the new facility, the teams will be Contact Berg at [email protected]. the other training programs, wish them all a wonderful First Year Leaders, resident experience in Greek Life. advisors and athletes, it gets Said Bloodworth: “I still everyone excited.” remember how nervous I was, Regional campus underway Robertson said everyone but choosing to go Greek has including the faculty and staff been one of the best choices of Ben Manhanke nity to go to Murray but still desire are excited to see the students my life.” Staff Writer that strong academic quality that an and start getting schedules Contact Anderson at MSU degree gives to them,” Van underway. [email protected]. Murray State’s Paducah Regional Horn said. Campus is still in the process of con- Attending the ceremony along struction, but is expected to be an with Van Horn was President Randy appreciated addition to the Universi- Dunn, Board of Regents Chairman ty’s network. Constantine Curris, Paducah Mayor The campus is scheduled to be Bill Paxton, McCracken County Across campus completed by the fall of 2013, just in Judge-Executive Van Newberry and time for the new academic year. Gov. Steve Beshear. Each of them had Hammack remembered at banquet Students at the Paducah campus something to say about the partner- will be able to receive both Bache- ship between Paducah and Murray The Department of History will host the James W. lor’s and Master’s degrees. It is also State. Hammack, Jr. Scholarship Banquet at 7 p.m., Sept. 15, in expected the campus will bring jobs Paxton said the project will be the Curris Center Ballroom. to the region. helping two leading communities: Berry Craig III will speak at the annual Hammack The official groundbreaking cere- Paducah and Murray. Scholarship Banquet. mony for the new Murray State Pad- “This helps Paducah, and that’s Reservations for the dinner are $40 per person and ucah campus was held Thursday, obvious,” Paxton said. “But Murray should be reserved by Sept. 8 by calling Kay Hays at 270- May 31, at the Barkley Property in State’s mission is to grow their stu- 809-2234. Paducah, Ky., near the West Ken- dents, and this is going to help that tucky Community and Technical mission.” Eracer is erasing gender lines College. Newberry spoke briefly at the event. Eracer is a registered student organization open to stu- Brian Van Horn, dean of continu- “To paraphrase that old 20th cen- dents with non-conformist gender identities. The group ing education and academic outreach tury philosopher Humphrey Bogart,” meets biweekly and does not publicize its meeting loca- at Murray State, acted as emcee for tions. If you are interested or have questions, you may Orville Herndon/ he said. “‘I hope this is the beginning The News the ceremony. of a long and beautiful friendship.” contact Morgan Randall, student moderator, at Public officials dedicate the site of the Murray State Pad- “This campus will meet the needs Contact Manhanke at manhanke [email protected] ucah Regional Campus, at a ground breaking ceremony. of those that don’t have the opportu- @murraysate.edu.
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Sports Editor: Jonathan Ferris Assistant Editor: Jaci Kohn Phone: 809-4481 Twitter: MSUNewsSports Sports Swing and a Drive Football Do yourself a favor I assume you’re reading this column either because you are a fan of a Murray State athletic team or you’re my mom or grandma. If you are indeed a fan of Murray State athletics, you should be squirming Jonathan in anticipation Ferris through humanities Sports Editor New Season class over our Racer athletic teams. Perhaps it’s the return of a winning football team that has you fired up. 1 We all have the privilege of watching Casey Brockman, one of the most prolific passers in Murray State history, continue to chase down and break Tony Romo’s OVC passing records as he takes one final shot at an OVC championship and a trip to the FCS playoffs. Oh and not to mention those three- count ‘em-three division one transfers, including a former Ohio State running back who was a four-star recruit out of high school. If football isn’t your thing, maybe you’re one of those three or four people around here who like basketball. We all know what happened last year for the men’s team, and we have an extremely experienced roster with six senior players including Isaiah Canaan, who was picked by Dick Vitale as one of 3 the three favorites to win the national player of the year award at season’s end. That’s the Heisman of college basketball, folks. Never has there been as much hype around a season of Racer basketball as the upcoming one. Now, while most of us are fairly well informed about our football and basket- ball, many fail to recognize the other sports storylines on our campus. Believe it or not, Casey Brockman and Isaiah Canaan are not the only world- class athletes walking this campus. Did you know Murray State is home to one of the best track & field athletes in the world? Yes I did indeed say world. Did you know she was one round away from a spot on the U.S. Olympic team in London? How about our seven-time national Photos by The Associated Press champion rife team? We have a USA Jun- ior national champion attending our Jaamal Berry Cadarious Sanders Darrell Smith school, and 95 percent of us don’t even know her name. Running Back Defensive Back Linebacker/Defensive Back Now, I’m not naive. As cool as it would 5’11”, 200 lbs. 6’0”, 189 lbs. 6’3”, 203 lbs. be, I recognize there are never going to be Edward Marlowe fans pitching tents the night before to get Staff writer into an air rifle match. My point is, if you are a fan of sports, After spending his previous three seasons at Sanders is a three-star recruit who spent the From the Arkansas Razorbacks comes another make it a priority to learn some of these Ohio State, Jaamal Berry joins a 2012 Racer squad previous two years under Steve Spurrier and the FBS transfer: linebacker Darrell Smith. team’s stories. If you love sports for the who lost senior standout Mike Harris and is in South Carolina Gamecocks as a reserve corner- The hybrid linebacker/defensive back same reasons I do, you can’t get enough need of production out of the backfield. back. appeared in eight games last season for former of the high drama that comes at the end Expected to platoon with senior Duane Brady, After redshirting his 2010 season, Sanders Head Coach Bobby Petrino. He six tackles as a of a game or the stories behind the ath- Berry ranked 40th in the FBS last year in kick appeared in seven games, making only four tack- sophomore. letes and how they got to where they are return average (24.5 yards/return) and saw limited les in limited play. Smith registered more than 200 tackles at his in their sports. time at halfback. He joins a secondary already containing senior prep school, St. Joe High School. He earned Believe it or not, football and basket- Berry was a prep-school standout at Miami Pal- defensive backs Julian Whitehead, Jarius Class 1A all-state honors his junior year and was ball aren’t the only sports with underdog metto High School. He was ranked 22 in the Williams and Darius Buck, but provides depth as ranked the No. 80 overall safety in the nation by comebacks and last-second heroics. ESPNU Top 150 and is considered a four-star the Racers continue improving the secondary Rivals.com. It’s up to us as fans to create the atmos- recruit by Rivals.com. and defense. Contact Marlowe at [email protected] phere and support the athletes. I guaran- tee if you ask any student athlete on this campus they will say we as fans can have Football a significant impact on the outcome of a game. We’ve already proven ourselves in the national spotlight. Our fan base received national attention last year for our sup- port of our basketball team. Hatcher excited for 2012-13 season, It’s not about calling out the other team or chanting some offensive saying it’s about supporting our athletes-it’s about making sure our athletes know without a arrival of highly-touted transfers doubt they are supported no matter the outcome. So, I charge each of you reading this (OK maybe not you Mom), to try out a Edward Marlowe would with a freshman,” Hatch- Jarius Williams and Qua Huzzie new sport. If you’ve never been to a vol- Staff writer er said. “It’s just that you have a as transfers that maybe didn’t leyball game in Racer Arena before, go. shorter period of time to make get as much headlines as these If you’ve never stopped by Reagan For Head Coach Chris Hatch- that happen. How much they’ll guys do.” be able to help us early, I don’t When asked if bringing in Field to catch some baseball. Make some er and the Racers, it’s been a busy summer. know, but we’re gradually new players hurt anybody’s time this spring to see a softball game. Last week, Racer Football incorporating them and we’ll feelings on the depth chart, Heck, if you’re one of those oddballs who announced the arrival of three get them more reps as they go.” Hatcher said he tells the team didn’t go to basketball games last year, FBS transfers, ending weeks of From the outside looking in, the same thing year in and year you have no idea what you’re missing. speculation and quieting the one would think landing such out. Go and be loud and possibly make a buzz of the fast-spinning rumor highly-touted recruits from big- “We’re going to try and fool of yourself, because I guarantee it mill surrounding the upcoming ger schools would be a difficult recruit better than what we’ve will be appreciated by the team, the season. process, especially for Murray got every year,” he said. “You coaches and those watching from afar. The new additions, junior State. However, Hatcher said don’t want to play for a team Make some time, perhaps join the running back Jamaal Berry, scouting out talent from all that doesn’t do that. If they’re Stampede, and don’t miss your chance to sophomore defensive back areas is part of improving a good players, then everybody is watch world-class athletes, who live and Cadarious Sanders and junior football team and the luring of going to like them and if they’re eat and study and are in the same boat as linebacker Darrell Smith, were recruits is an intensive, drawn- not good players, no one is even introduced to the team during out process. going to know they’re on the you and I. last week’s scrimmages, and “We’re always recruiting team.” Oh, and it’s all free. Hatcher said it would take guys like that, and this year is The Racers open the season It’s an opportunity that’s unique to the some time to get the new play- really no different,” Hatcher against the No. 7 Florida State college experience, so don’t let it pass ers acclimated to the playbook said. “It’s just that some of University Seminoles Sept. 1 in you by. these guys are maybe a little bit Tallahassee, Fla. and into the starting line-up. File Photo Contact Ferris at jferris2 “You’ve just got to teach higher profile. Last year, as Contact Marlowe at emarlowe @murraystate.edu. them and coach them as you camp went on, we picked up @ murraystate.edu Hatcher enters his third season as MSU head coach. WHAT’S OLYMPIC HOPEFUL VOLLEYBALL PREPARES FRIENDLIEST TOWN BLUES FESTIVAL Alexis Love ran for a spot in The volleyball team is excited Murray was chosen by USA Today Annual music festival gears up INSIDE London last summer, 2B for a fresh start in 2012-13, 3B Travel as friendliest town, 5B this weekend, 6B The News 2B Sports August 24, 2012
Baseball Track and Field Scholarship dedicated to fallen baseball player Sophie McDonald Contributing writer
On Oct. 2, 2010, Scott and Brenda McGurk’s lives completely changed when their youngest son, fresh- man baseball player Thomas McGurk, died in an au- tomobile accident in Murray. Now they want to change the lives of others. The McGurks have established the Thomas McGurk Memorial Scholarship as a way to memo- rialize their son’s determination and spirit by as- sisting young athletes in obtaining an education at Photo courtesy of Murray State Sports Information Murray State. Junior Alexis Love placed 6th at last year’s NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Love turned in a time of 11.53 seconds in the 100 meter. The annual scholarship, which can be renewed, Thomas McGurk will be awarded to full-time students accepted as a member of the ‘Breds baseball team and who comply with NCAA regu- lations, with first preference given to applicants from the McGurks’ home Love runs for Olympic spot, proud state of Ohio. If there are no applicants from Ohio, the recipient will be selected from the incoming applicants by the head baseball coach upon approval of the athletic director. “I wasn’t ready to stop being his father so this is something I can do that makes me feel connected,” Scott McGurk said. “Also, I remember to represent Racers nationally how tough it is for baseball players to receive any scholarship money and this provided another opportunity for me to thank the baseball coaches Carly Besser and team. Their interactions have helped get through these times.” Staff writer difficult, and it takes a lot of focus and preparation,“ Love said. The McGurks worked more than four months to set up the scholarship “Physically, I had all the same practices so it wasn’t much of an and it is still not 100 percent complete. The Olympics are a showcase of the most talented athletes in adjustment, but it was very tough mentally for me.” “I have set up an endowment to keep these scholarships in place long the world. Training is grueling, hours are long and dedication Love said she knew how important it was when she realized after I have passed,” Scott McGurk said. “(But) the fundraising and time must run deep when one turns their sights toward the Olympic she had to run alongside the fastest women in the world, who to get these fully funded may take another five years, I just don’t know on games. have done this before. this part.” Murray State junior sprinter Alexis Love traveled to Eugene, “My coach said ‘What would you say if I told you that you Finding himself living the sad reality of life without his son in a place Ore., to compete for a spot in the 2012 London Summer were running against the fastest woman in the world?’ And I where most parents would cut the ties that could stir up painful re- Olympics 100- and 200-meter dash events. did. I ran against her three times.” Love said. “I would go to the minders of their loss, Scott McGurk continues to deepen his relationship Love showed strong Olympic potential last spring when she starting line and tell myself to calm down and breathe.” with the school his son attended for less than two months by making a set the school record for the indoor 60-meter dash at the OVC Admittedly, Love said she was star struck when she saw some yearly trek to Murray and keeping in contact with many of his son’s Indoor Championship. of the athletes she idolized in person. friends. She also earned All-OVC honors for her second-place finish “It was crazy,” she said. “I had to keep telling myself to wait “All I can say is everyone grieves in their own way,” Scott McGurk said. in the 200 at the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. When to ask for autographs later and to keep my focus on my times.” “For example, David, Thomas’ brother, cannot bear the thought of visit- Love ran her personal best 100-meter time of 11.28 last May, it Though she did not earn a spot in the games, she proved her ing the campus and I know it’s difficult for Brenda, so I don’t push that became apparent the junior sprinter was ready for higher ability to run with the best. upon her, but for me it can be painful but therapeutic as well. On the drive competition. In addition to representing her country, Love said she felt down I can reflect on our times spent driving eight-plus hours just Love set records in the 200-meter event as well when she good knowing she was representing Murray State, and the Thomas and I. We made the trip several times and each one contains broke the OVC record of Olympic sprinter Heather Samuel who community supported her well through her tryouts. some good memories and good conversations. Then once on campus see- ran for Murray State in 1991-1994 and then at the Olympics in “It’s awesome,” she said. “You get to be on TV and know that ing the team again hurts because I never got the opportunity to see him 2000. Murray State is watching you along with everyone else. Some play, but at the same time, the coaches and players make me feel part of “I’ve wanted to be in the Olympics since I was little,” Love of the athletes were sponsored by brands, but I was proud to the team and that eases some of the sorrow. Baseball was always my fa- said. “And I’ve been running for about nine years.” have ‘Murray State’ show up next to my name.” vorite sport and biggest personal interest in life, so while it’s been diffi- Love advanced to the semifinals of the 100-meter event When asked about whether she would make a run at the Rio cult finding any joy in life these past two years but it’s also one more way with a third-place preliminary and a final time of 11.44, behind de Janeiro Olympics in 2016, love said, “Without a doubt. Why to stay connected to my son.” Chelsea Hayes and Carmelita Jeter. Jeter went on to win bronze wouldn’t I?” As his son’s legacy lives on through the memorial scholarship, McGurk in the women’s 200-meter event. Having an opportunity to compete in the Olympics is a remains thankful for Murray State and the ties it holds to his son. The OVC Track Athlete of the Year’s tryout came to an dream for most athletes, and for Love, she will continue to work Said McGurk: “I prefer for Thomas’ memory to live on through his fam- end in the semifinals of both the 100- and 200-meter event. Her toward one day making it to the games. She still wants to prove ily, friends and teammates and this is just a tool to perhaps help accom- final 200 time of 23.10 was short of the final Olympic qualifying she can continue to run with the elite and display her pride as plish this goal.” spot by .54 seconds. a Murray State Racer. Contact McDonald at [email protected]. “The mental preparation for the games is what was the most Contact Besser at [email protected].
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Hello, my name is Edward Marlowe, I’m 27 years old, and I still collect sports cards. Though I am a man with multiple hobbies and collec- tions, my oldest and dearest of pasttimes began when I was 4 years old. On weekends, my mom and grandmother would set up as antique dealers at the Edward Nashville Fairgrounds for one Marlowe of the biggest flea markets in Staff Writer the region. For whatever reason, they believed baseball cards would interest me and, for whatever r e a - son, they were right. Photo courtesy of Murray State Sports Information Every weekend, without fail, I remember my Sophomore Kelsey Emme was named to the 2011-12 All-Ohio Valley Conference Smallbore Second Team and to the OVC Newcomer Team for air rifle and smallbore. mom coming home with large packs of 1988 Topps Baseball Cards for me to open. Any other kid would have jumped at the chance to snag the not-so-incredible gum carefully placed Racer named junior champion in each wax-wrapped pack, but for me the cards were far more important. It wasn’t so much the colors or the glossiness that captured my attention; it was the stats and the Kyra Ledbetter second to clinch a position in the finals. Better still, Emme's win makes her Olympic history on the back of each card that excited me Staff writer Though her scores were good enough to carry aspirations that much more likely. the most. Players were always captured with ac- her to the next round, they were not nearly good “Kelsey's in a really good time frame, because tion poses or talking and having a good time with For Olympic shooter Jamie Lynn Gray, the enough for Emme. the next Olympics will come along just as she’s others. difference between a heartbreaking loss in “The scores I shot weren't what I had hoped graduating,” Lollar said. “She’s got another three Each card I read meant I was getting to know Beijing and earning gold in London was in the for," she said. “I knew that I could shoot better years here, and then she’ll be finished with col- the player on a more personal level, even if it was preparation for one high-stakes shot. than that, but then I was also so happy that I lege, which is a really nice thing, and then she’ll just his batting average, runs batted in and stolen After coming in fourth in air rifle and fifth made the finals, then going into the finals I just be peaking at the right time to take that next bases for the season. in 50 meter three-position rifle, missing bronze wanted to shoot the best that I could. My first year and concentrate on shooting, as opposed The hobby only intensified as time went on, as by a combined 1.8 points, Gray had four years to ten shots were center tens. It was just good to to shooters this year who are still in college, I began toting my collection to school with me. Be- think about that shot; the shot that would have be in that top spot and shoot from there.” who would have to deal with their college and fore Tomagotchi’s, Pokemon, my friends and I sent her home with an Olympic medal The last round of competition was a short national season at once.” were swapping sports cards for other cards and instead of empty hands. 10 shots, with each shot scored to the tenth of Seeing the Olympic shooting competitions lunch money. This year in London, Gray was again pre- a point, with 10.9 being the highest possible this summer made Emme all the more confident One of the worst trades I ever made came in sented with that shot. She needed her to score at score. she’s capable of competing with the best if she second grade when I traded a 1989 Fleer Rickey least an 8.3 to leave the range with gold. She Before the finals, Alan Lollar, head coach of stays the course. Henderson for a 1991 Donruss Mark Grace, straight shot a 10.8. Racer rifle, said Emme looked ready. “I got to watch the women’s air rifle final and up. Afterward Gray said she'd spent the last four Emme scored an even 103. She also went on the men’s smallbore final,” Emme said. "It was Even now, I still wake up in cold sweats and dry years preparing to avenge that last disappoint- to compete in the open final. Emme ended up good to watch, but also good to know that I can heaves, wishing I hadn’t made such a terrible, hor- ing shot, and in London she took it. placing seventh with a score of 101.3. shoot those scores as long I can keep the con- rible, no good, very bad trade. Unfortunately, Sophomore shooter Kelsey Emme has also “I’d been training and working on shooting sistency up. I can also shoot those scores in the what’s done is done and I’ve moved on, but not been preparing to take that shot. from those higher spots so that it wasn’t scary final as well. I just knew that I could do that and without countless hours of crying and mental Though the stage was smaller, this June or stressful when I got there,” Emme said. “So was rooting on the US team." therapy to guide me on my way. Emme too saw her preparation pay off with gold it was just an achievement, it wasn’t a shock This season, Emme will return to Racer rifle Live and learn. when she won the 2012 USA Shooting Junior Air or stressful. I’d practiced being in that situation as a sophomore shooter beginning with a home I remember one of the best birthday gifts I’ve Rifle National Championship. a lot, and I also had coach to talk to, to help me match against UT Martin and Columbus State ever received came to me when I was 5 years old. In the first two days of competition Emme get my mind right back in the game instead University Sept. 30. I’ve still got it, and I will always have it even if I was sturdy, shooting a 390 out of a possible 400 of letting it wander out. Overall, though, since Contact Ledbetter at kledbetter die a starving, broke man. the first day and then improving to a 393 the I trained for it, it wasn't as hard.” @murraystate.edu. Encapsulated in a gold leaf hardcase was the 1987 No. 1 overall draft pick, Ken Griffey, Jr., de- buting his Seattle Mariners look for the 1989 Fleer Volleyball set. It was his rookie card. At the time, it was impossible to envision what he would do for the game of baseball. Everyone Volleyball works for improvement knew he was young and talented. Everyone knew he was going to be good. No one knew he was going to be great. Lexy Gross After batting .284 for his career, belting 630 Staff writer home runs, collecting 2,781 hits, 1,836 RBI and gar- nering a spot on the MLB All-Century Team, “The Murray State volleyball Head Coach David Schwepker said he will ac- Kid” solidified himself as not only one of the cept nothing less than an Ohio Valley Conference championship and a greatest baseball players of all time, but one of the winning record for the Racer volleyball team this year. most highly collected athletes in sports card his- After a painful 8-23 season in 2011, the team is committed to making tory. some changes. Though adulthood has consumed my funds in “We all know we had a down year in 2011; it’s not a secret,” Schwepker other areas, I still find myself perusing the card said. “It will not happen again.” asle in Walmart, searching for cheap packs of In order to change perspectives and move on from last year, Schwepker cards of the now multiple sports I enjoy. added seven players to the team. The additions include women with both Most of the time, I decide I would rather eat a academic and regional honors, including several all-area, district, region or nice dinner later in the week and put the cards conference selections. back. But every once in a while, I say the hell with Schwepker is not the only one excited about the new players. it and drop a few packs on the conveyor belt and “I think it’s great that we have so many new girls,” senior team captain immediately open the cards as soon as I get in the Lydia Orf said. “It’s a whole new mindset, we can start with a clean slate.” car. Schwepker knows team bonding is necessary to put the team back in Maybe someday I’ll pass them on to a child who contention. loves sports and collecting as much as I do. Maybe Orf said last year’s team was several individuals working independently. someday I’ll sell the bulk of them and put a child This year every woman is an advantage to the team, whether they are on through college. Maybe someday I’ll hide them in the court or not. an attic and 50 years down the road my family can Schwepker praised the new additions, saying they are wellrounded and find them and sell them for thousands of dollars don’t have to be taught technical aspects of the game. The first several and lead happy, money-filled lives. practices have gone well, and he said the system they want to run this year But for now, I’m content with sorting through is finally coming together. all of the cards, picking out the good ones and With the IPFW Invitational in Fort Wayne, Ind. coming up, the team is shelving them neatly into binders and anxious to see it all come together. Schwepker said while the tournament polyurethane-free pages so they won’t discolor Lexy Gross/Contributing photographer is important, he will get a better indication of the team’s development as The women’s volleyball team had a record of 8-23 overall, with a home record of 6-5. and bend. the season progresses. It was just last year when my fiancé bought me “We’re not running the system as we should,” Schwepker said. “If we Morehead University, had a 26-8 record in the 2011 regular season and the entire 2007 Topps set for my 26th birthday. were perfect now, I would be nervous.” beat Murray State 3-0. How did I react, you ask? The volleyball team is hoping for a winning season with nine matches The final game of the regular season is Senior Day, Nov. 10, against East- Like I was 4 years old all over again. at home and three tournaments. The Racers play their rival, Morehead ern Kentucky. Last season Murray State beat Eastern Kentucky 3-0. Contact Marlowe at emarlowe State, Sept. 29 and Belmont, new to the OVC, in late October. Contact Gross at [email protected]. @murraystate.edu 8F"SF-LJOH'PS
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The beginning of the regular season means a fresh start for all teams. The Murray State soccer team’s fresh start begins Friday, Aug. 24, against Arkansas State at Cutchin Field. The Racers look to bounce back from a 7-9-3 record in 2011. Mur- ray State will open the season with a roster of 10 freshmen, one trans- fer and 14 returning players, including sophomore midfielder Julie Mooney who received All-OVC honors in 2011. Fifth-year senior and team captain Jenelle Cunningham is opti- mistic for the beginning of the regular season after a disappointing preseason where the Racers fell to Illinois State 0-6 and Middle Ten- nesse 0-3. “We learned a lot coming out of preseason games,” Cunningham said. “We didn’t get the results we wanted, but we found out what we need to work on and saw our strengths too.” The Racers continue to improve as the regular season approaches Freshman forward Megg Hudson dribbles the ball around defenders in the and are working on combining offensive and defensive plays. “We focused on defense in the two preseason games,” Cunning- Racers’ final preseason game against MTSU. Murray State lost the exhibition 0-3. ham said. “We just need to put it all together and put the ball in the out-of-conference and conference schedule. We put teams in (non- back of the net.” conference schedule) that will help emulate the competition we’ll The Racers’ first scheduled game against Louisiana Tech was can- see in conference play.” celled due to rain. The next game will be the home opener against Although the road ahead of Murray State is tough, the team looks the Red Wolves of Arkansas State today at 3 p.m. to capitalize on their 10 home games. The Red Wolves opened their season with a 6-0 victory over “We have a lot of home games this year,” Cunningham said. “Hope- Arkansas-Pine Bluff and were picked to finish seventh in the Sun fully this will instill a sense of pride in our team and help us get the Belt Conference Preseason Coach’s Poll. results we want.” Head coach Beth Acreman will lead the Racers for the seventh sea- The Racers are selected to finish in a tie for fifth in the 2012 Ohio son and has high hopes for her team. Valley Conference Preseason Poll voted on by OVC head coaches “Our goal is to win the (OVC) regular season and tournament,” and sports information directors. Acreman said. In her final season as a Racer, Cunningham wants to prove the poll She said Murray State has a hard schedule in both out-of- wrong and bring home an OVC tournament title. conference and OVC matches. “I wanted to leave Murray State with four rings, but I guess three Photos courtesy of Sports Information “We started with a tough schedule purposely to get our young isn’t bad,” Cunnigham said with a smile. Senior goalkeeper Lauren Kelly calls out a play in the Racers final pre- players used to the college game,” Acreman said. “We have a tough Contact Dolan at [email protected]. season game against MTSU. Murray State lost the exhibition 0-3. Stampede Stampede already boasting record-breaking numbers Intramurals Jaci Kohn “I'm expecting this years freshman class to be wherewe were at this time last year. “Our Intramurals Assistant Editor part of the most energized student cheering sec- goal, however, is to have over 1,000 members this tion in the country,” White said. “Their youthful year.” August signals the beginning of a new semester energy will be important in helping Racer athletics In an effort to entice more students to join the and marks a time of building excitement over set to begin achieve one of its goals of being an intimidating, Stampede, White has issued a challenge to Murray Racer athletics. tough place to play.” State students via Facebook and Twitter. Last year’s national attention paired with un- To get the word out about athletics this year “If we get 1,000 or more students to join by Oc- Laura Kavorik precedented expectations for several teams attrib- White said he and his staff set up tables at Summer tober 25th, I will shave my head at the first home Staff Writer ute to the added excitement this year. Orientation sessions. By doing so they were able woman's basketball game,” White said. “I will also It’s not just upperclassmen who are adding to the to interact with incoming freshmen and get them let a Stampede member pie me in the face!” College sports are not just for varsity anticipation. Freshmen are already getting involved excited about the school year. White believes it’s energy that makes a student athletes. Offering a break from classwork more than ever before. “I also think the success and national exposure section great. He hopes to see another high energy and the quietness of the library, intramu- “I do truly look forward to Murray State sports,” of our men's basketball team adds to their excite- section that rivals last year’s Stampede. rals allow students to get involved on cam- said freshman Autumn Olds from Ashland City, ment,” White said. “They want to be associated “Not only the freshmen, but all students need to pus, meet new people, and stay active. Tenn. “I plan on attending just about all sporting with winning programs and many of our teams bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm to Steve Leitch, director of intramurals, events and I am so excited for football season,” provide that experience.” every home game,” said White. “They are the rea- said camaraderie is one of the biggest ad- Morris White, director of marketing and promo- The Stampede is the official Student cheering son games are so much fun.” vantages of intramurals. tions said Racer athletics is one of the best ways section. It costs $10 to join and allows members White said he would really like to see more stu- “It’s all about team-building and meet- for students of any age to get involved on campus. certain perks through out the different athletic sea- dents attending sports like soccer, women's bas- ing friends,” Leitch said. “All the friends I “Part of the college experience is about having sons. ketball, volleyball, baseball and softball. talk to from my undergraduate years were fun with your friends,” White said. “Athletics pro- The Stampede boasted 361 total members at “Women's track returns one of the fastest on my intramural team; it’s about being a vides that avenue because everyone is there for the press time. The Freshman class currently has women in the country, and our tennis teams are part of something.” common goal of supporting the teams.” nearly three times as many members as any other preparing for another championship season,” he Sophomore Dustin McClasin played for White said the cheering section last year was ex- class. said. “They can even check out our high-powered Hester residential college during the 2011- citing and full of energy at all times but this year he “I'm happy with where the numbers are right rifle teams.” 12 school year. is hoping for more. now,” said White, “because we are ahead of Contact Kohn at [email protected]. “You get to meet new people that live in the same dorm as you, and you share a common interest. It helps break the ice,” McClasin said. “Intramurals are definitely Top #Racer Tweets a good thing to have on campus.” The five major sports offered to stu- 1. Murray State Sports @MSURacers The Wave has started at Busch! dates for National Player of the dents are slow-pitch softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer and flag football. Bring the kids out. The more the Has the CFSB mastered the wave? Year... The sports are separated into three better. #Racers Football Meet & let's do it on opening night! 7th con- leagues Greek, residential colleges, and in- 7. Joe Darnall @RacerJoeD dependents. Greet Sat At The Stew secutive sellout! #tradition#Racer- “Anyone can play intramurals, there is Nation “transfer Dexter Fields is going to no experience necessary,” Leitch said. 2. Dave Winder @RacerDave23 be a big piece for Murray State next “There are competitive and non-competi- year. Should replace what was lost tive leagues.” 2012 is 88th season of #Racers 5. Murray State @murraystateuniv With his background in wellness, Leitch Football & 40th in Roy Stewart Sta- Today is the big day!!! Lots of new with Jewuan Long.” said the leagues were set up so people could receive the health and social bene- dium. I love it, can't think of a better Racers starting their adventure! fits of sports. place to have my office. Good luck today and welcome to The 2012-13 school year brings some #RacerNation new changes as dodgeball, ultimate frisbee Follow us: and inner tube water polo have been 3. Isaiah Canaan @SiP03 added. Workout was a success!! It's al- 6. Murray State Racers @Racer- @MSUSportsNews “These sports are going to be held on most time #racernation!!! shoops weekends and will have a shorter season than the other sports,” Leitch said. Racers' Senior Guard Isaiah Canaan The intramural season kicks off with 4. Steve Prohm @CoachProhm is one of @DickieV's top 3 candi- slow-pitch softball on Sept. 10, 2012. Contact Kavorik at lkavorik @murraystate.edu
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Kylie Townsend/The News USA Today Travel reporters visited Murray this summer to evaluate how friendly the town is. Murray was the only town the reporters actually went inside a personal home while visiting, USA Today Travel reported. Top Ten Reasons Murray named friendliest small town Murray is the Friendliest
Ben Manhanke In an interview with USA Today, Jordon and Schatz said “Every time I go somewhere, people are overly friendly. You just get that warm Staff Writer Murray felt like home more than any place else they vis- 1 feeling here. People genuinely want to help.” -Pam Lefko, junior from Hop- ited. kinsville, Ky. Rand McNally and USA TODAY have named Murray “This is the only town where we went into people’s the “Friendliest Small Town in America” in their second homes,” they said. “The main thing is, people care here. They’ll ask you ‘How are you?’ and gen- annual “Best of the Road” Rally. Bonnie Higginson, vice president of Academic Affairs, 2 uinely want to know.” -Alissa Hester, grad student from Clarksville, Tenn. Murray was one of 30 small towns selected as finalists in said everything that stems from the recognition is posi- the “Best of the Road” rally this summer, chosen from tive. “Everyone looks out for one another.” -Jennifer Minnis, grad student from Mem- nearly 700 nominated locations. Each of the 30 finalists “It attracts faculty, not so much the students, but their were sorted into one of five categories: Most beautiful, parents might really consider this recognition as very pos- 3 phis, Tenn. most patriotic, most fun, best food and friendliest. Six itive in their selection of a college for their children,” she towns made up each category. said. “Murray has a really nice community. People are comfortable here. It’s a big The towns were judged by one of five traveling teams The other Friendliest Town nominees that the Rogue 4 town with a small town feel.” -Joseph Davis, freshman from Hazel, Ky. of two, called Rally teams. Rally teams were not only in Riders visited included Cloudcroft, N.M., College Station, charge of judging the different towns they saw, but also Texas; Joplin, Mo., Frisco, Texas and San Luis Obispo, Calif. “There’s no bullying taking place. Nothing escalades and if it does, people typi- had to chronicle their journey online in the form of blogs, Lucas Palmer, sophomore from Paris, Tenn., said at first 5 cally just walk away. -Josh Hitz, sophomore from Staunton, Ill. pictures and videos which they then submitted to the he didn’t believe Murray had been awarded the title, but “Best of the Road” website. The Rally team who did the after he remembered all the nice people he met at his first best job covering the locales they visited were awarded a year at Murray State it seemed pretty believable to him. “People will stop for you, especially when crossing the street. I’ve heard in other $10,000 prize at the end of their trip. “Murray has a sense of community that you can't find 6 places people won’t do this as often.” -Emily Davis, sophomore from Hazel, Ky. Rally team hopefuls submitted applications online and anywhere else,” Palmer said. “You can't explain it, it's just from these aspirants the teams of judges were selected. a fact.” The final decision of which five teams would be traveling Murray was not the only town from Kentucky to be the “Everyone is really nice. (They) will actually stop and help you to solve your across America was made by a panel of experts from Rand recipient of a title from the “Best of the Road” Rally. 7 problems.” -Susan White, freshman from Buchanan, Tenn. McNally and USA TODAY. Bardstown, Ky., was named “The Most Beautiful Small Each Rally team traveled approximately 30,000 miles Town in America,” “Murray has been a wonderful experience. From expanding my education, get- across the country from Washington D.C. to Seattle and Delray Beach, Fla., was named “Most Fun;” Sante Fe, ting my first job and meeting people who will and are definitely my friends for visited only the six towns in their respective category. N.M., was named “Best for Food” and Gainesville, Texas 8 Jennifer Jordon and Robert Schatz from Broomfield, was awarded the title “Most Patriotic”. life, I have had a lot of good experiences here at Murray.” -Wynne Wallace, sen- Colo. also known as the “Rogue Riders” were the judges Next summer, another 30 towns will be chosen to com- ior from Fredonia, Ky. for the “Friendliest Small Town in America” title and vis- pete for the same titles and a new batch of Rally teams “People I’ve never actually met will come up and ask me how my day was.” - ited Murray for two days in June. will be selected to judge these towns and compete for the 9 Katie Mcallister, senior from Murray, Ky. While they were here, the “Rogue Riders” were treated $10,000 prize. to a tour of Murray by plane, a fishing trip to Kentucky It’s possible that next year Murray will again be com- Lake, a visit to Murray State and they also got to experi- peting for a title. “Manners still matter here. People still hold doors for each other. People still ence a variety of Murray’s local cuisine while speaking to Contact Manhanke at bmanhanke 10 ask each other, ‘How are you?’ and they mean it.” -Austin Wildmann, senior from residents about what makes Murray so friendly. @murraystate.edu. Helena, Ark. Compiled by Savannah Sawyer, Assistant Features Editor Campus variety show educates incoming freshmen
By Maddie Mucci Olivia Erb, senior from Fort Thomas, Ky., has Dean Anthony II, sophomore from Atlanta adjust to the time period and significant issues Contributing writer participated in Realities On Campus for three performed in Realities on Campus for the first taking place by using pop culture references, or years. time this year. addressing current campus experiences both Students grabbed seats Monday in Lovett Au- Erb was one of four women to open the show “I hope people (got) a realistic view of what it good and bad. ditorium for Realities On Campus, a show de- this year with an a cappella version of “Fun’s” is to be in college, I know that college is nothing “The only major difference (this year) was our signed to introduce freshmen to the realities of “We Are Young” from the balcony of Lovett Au- like being at home,” Anthony said. “Sometimes I live commercial on bullying and suicide,” Erb campus life. ditorium. The rendition had Lovett’s audience dread going back home because you’ve got dif- said. “We felt that was a relevant issue on our Since 1994, some version of the event has ap- members snapping along. ferent rules—you don’t have that same free- campus at this time.” peared on campus, making it yet another Mur- From the vibrant opening song to the closing dom.” Whether the audience truly grasped what col- ray State tradition. Although the script has rhythmic chant, Realities On Campus 2012 im- Realities On Campus covered issues that Mur- lege life is remains a mystery, but audience altered as the years passed (the title has even pacted those who spent their Monday evening ray State students will specifically come across members certainly learned a lot from the per- morphed from “Great Sexpectations” to what it in Lovett. while transitioning into the real world. These formance. is today), the show has made an impact year “They started out with a very bold skit, and I experiences are things that the majority of stu- Eyes were open to absorb every last detail of after year in the lives of the audience members. think that caught everyone’s attention,” Lucy dents go through while in college. information that could be applied to the up- As heard in the Realities On Campus’ opening Easley, freshman from Louisville, Ky., said. “It “With that same freedom comes different coming year, and some eyes were even open to scene, “If only I had paid attention to that show made me want to listen for more and just really problems and stuff that can happen,” Anthony avoid the risk of unexpected decapitation by the the first week of classes—they talked about al- pick up on things. The humor they used stuck said. “Like, hanging around with new people, ramen noodles, mints and t-shirts that were spo- cohol, drugs, diversity and they even talked out, as well.” stuff that’s being offered to you and learning radically chucked into the audience. about sex!” The skit that stuck out to audience members how to interact with the real world. That’s what Nevertheless, the audience was given a This year’s show included information rang- satirized the discussion couples should have college is, so I hope people will open their eyes chance to simultaneously see into their future ing anywhere between college’s biggest sur- about past sexual partners. The entire cast hud- to see what college life is.” years and take their place in the Murray tradi- prises, such as laundry debacles and scheduling dled behind one blanket making a spectacle of Assembled each year the week before stu- tion that is Realities On Campus. crises, to the impact of bullying. what a night with someone could really mean. dents move in, Realities On Campus attempts to Contact Mucci at [email protected]. Featured Tweets of the week Conan O'Brien Jimmy Fallon Stephen Colbert Olivia Wilde A weekly compilation of Tweets @ConanOBrien @jimmyfallon @StephenAtHome @oliviawilde that made us laugh, cry or scratch Twitter is a nonstop series of pointless My teacher was obsessed with the water foun- I got a great idea for a TV show. It's about It finally happened! A neighbor brought me a our heads arguments by people I don’t care about. tain. During class he'd grab a wrench, leave, & three squirrels who- that's as far as I got. But welcome pie! Southern people are just like in It's like Thanksgiving. adjust the water pressure. #mycrazyteacher I think we can all agree it's an awesome start movies. Especially if it's poisoned. The News 6B Features August 24, 2012
“Entertainment ‘Don’t ever give up hope on your goals’ THE news sure to spice up your lunch conversation” Student receives degree half century after enrollment
Samantha Villanueva that students take away from Lowry’s WATER COOLER Staff writer story, it is something both of them would agree on - never give up. A resident of McKenzie, Tenn., re- Higginson also said the underlying Information and photos from cently received his bachelor’s degree message in Lowry’s story would hope- The Associated Press from Murray State after taking a 51 fully reach a larger audience. Compiled by Savannah Sawyer year break. “I also hope that students and/or Bill Ted Lowry, who turned 74 this people who attended college a long year, started his degree application in time ago realize that there is always a 1961 and with two classes left to go, chance to achieve whatever dream decided to put the degree on pause. they wish to dream,” she said. “It re- Lowry said he took the pause for ally is never too late and this is a per- personal reasons, but after many fect example of such a case.” years, he decided one of the best deci- Lowry’s degree was presented to sions he could make would be to come him by President Randy Dunn and back and finish the degree he started. Higginson herself in a private cere- “I took care of what I had to take mony in the President’s office on Aug. care of and afterward, I realized it’s a 8. It was at Lowry’s request to have a good idea to just finish what I already low-key ceremony. started,” he said. “I mean, it is a bit late Apart from being one of the best ‘OFFICE’ TO END THIS SEASON in the game but it is never too late to stories she had heard about all sum- go back.” Photo courtesy of the office of Academic Affairs mer, Higginson said she was proud to The NBC hit show “The Office” The College of Business worked to- President Randy Dunn awards Bill Lowry his degree after 51 years. have been part of such a great life will end after this upcoming sea- gether to not only find out the gradu- event. son, totaling nine seasons for the ation requirements for Lowry’s when she heard Lowry’s story, she was tion since the time he took his break. Higginson said, “He said that it was show. graduating year, but to make Lowry’s glad to have the chance to become in- She sent all of his information to the the happiest day of his life.” Greg Daniels, the producer of dream a success. volved. Registrar’s Office, who looked up the Lowry said his advice to current the show, has said they will have Many of the faculty who were in- “It quickly turned to be my fondest graduation requirements for Lowry’s students would be to never think it is some fun in the last season by re- volved in the process of aiding Lowry story of the summer,” she said. “An graduating year. too late to complete anything. vealing who has been behind the achieve his degree were at first older gentleman contacted our office “We looked at what he had and saw Said Lowry: “Look at my story. I’m camera making the mock docu- shocked to hear and see an applica- 51 years after he left the University that if they just substituted one course 74 years old and I am just now receiv- mentary that is the show’s format. tion being held for so long but all were and wanted to complete his degree.” for the certain number of credits he ing my bachelor’s degree. Don’t ever Whether Steve Carell will happy to help him achieve it. Higginson said one of the most sur- needed, then he would have met the give up hope on your goals.” reprise his role as Michael Scott Bonnie Higginson, Provost and vice prising details about the story was requirements for his degree,” she said. Contact Villanueva at svillanueva@ has yet to be determined. president of Academic Affairs, said Lowry kept all of his original informa- Higginson said if there is anything murraystate.edu. Hot August Blues Festival expects to attract music fans
By Andy Biggs weekend are passionate about their en- Contributing writer deavors and have earned national recogni- tion for their musical talent, according to ROWLING COMES TO NEW YORK The fall semester is starting in Murray, Sam and Debbie Harris. Author J. K. Rowling of the and while that means many things includ- One musician that will be featured this “Harry Potter” series will travel to ing moving back for school, starting classes weekend is guitarist Daniel “Boscoe” the United States for one day only. and getting back together with old friends, France of the Library Trio. He recently She will be making the trip over- it also means it is time for the Hot August won the Guitar Center Battle of the Blues seas to promote her latest novel, Blues Festival. competition, which was a nationwide blues “The Casual Vacancy.” The Hot August Blues Festival is Friday guitarist competition that had more than Rowling will be at New York’s and Saturday. The festival will be held at 4,000 entries. Jazz at Lincoln Center Oct. 16. the Kenlake State Resort Park Amphithe- To keep with the blues culture and at- ater, and will have a little bit of something mosphere of the music, there will also be for everyone including food, shopping ven- food vendors offering food ranging from dors and, of course, blues music. Cajun cooking to southern barbecue to This year the festival features eleven Philly cheese steaks, and of course funnel bands that were handpicked from more cakes. While there are a variety of different than one hundred submissions by Sam and kinds of refreshments available at the festi- Debbie Harris, who have been responsible val, all attendees are welcome to bring their for the recent success of the event since own food and drinks in personal coolers. they started promoting it in 2007. Along with the food, there will also be “The festival was created to bring the merchants selling clothing, jewelry and blues culture and to give the area a new other blues memorabilia that can only be musical experience,” Debbie Harris said. found at the festival. The music festival has taken place annu- Tickets for the festival are available at CANDIDATES BORROW MUSIC ally for 23 years, making it one of the the gate and the cost varies depending on longest running blues festivals in the South. the day. Tickets for Friday night cost $12, Dee Snider, the frontman of the Most of the blues musicians that made Saturday tickets cost $17 and passes for band Twisted Sister has requested the cut to play at the festival are well- both Friday and Saturday cost $25. Republican vice-presidential can- known around midwest and southern re- The bands will play Friday from 6 p.m. to didate Paul Ryan, to stop using gions of the United States such as the John midnight and 2 p.m. Saturday to 12:15 a.m. his song, “We’re Not Gonna Take Sutton Band, the Justin Hatcher Band and Sunday. It.” Lightnin’ Rod and the Thunderbolts. Contact Biggs at abiggs1@ Snider has made it clear he does All the musicians taking the stage this murraystate.edu. not support Ryan. This is just the latest of cases where musicians have requested Tickets Saturday Lineup politicians to stop using their Friday $12 Saturday $17 2-3 p.m. John Sutton Band music as part of their campaigns. Just recently, the band “The Sil- Both Days $25 3:15-4:30 p.m. Tony Spinner Band versun Pickups” asked Republi- 4:45-6 p.m. Lightnin’ Rod and the Thun- can-presidential candidate Mitt Friday Lineup Romney to stop using their song, derbolts “Panic Switch.” 6-7:15 p.m. 3D Live-Smiley Blind Band 6:30-7:45 p.m. Long Tall Deb 7:30-8:45 p.m. Justin Hatcher Band 8-9:15 p.m. The Terry Quiett Band 9:15-10:30 p.m. Da’Mudcats 9:30-10:45 p.m. Tommy Akers Band File Photo 10:45 p.m.-midnight The Library Trio 11 p.m.-12:15 a.m. Tee Dee Young A blues musician entertains an audience for Hot August Blues. Meet The News’ new fashion blogger...
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This album has a different folksy vibe than any of radio on right now, as- percent of the votes were in favor of the alcohol while ap- Andrew Garfield portrays Peter Parker in a way that exceeds his previous work. This is his first album in three years and the suming it’s a modern hits station, you proximately 47 percent voted against it. For more information all prior expectations. Emma Stone, Garfield’s love interest in first since his surgery on the granuloma in his vocal cords. won’t have to wait an hour before a song on the liquor vote, check out page 3A. the film, plays Parker’s real first love, Gwen Stacy. by Adele, Florence and the Machine, One Direction, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, or The Wanted plays. What do they all have in common? A British accent (yet some- how it’s not always detectable when they sing ...). If you watched the Olympic Opening or Closing ceremonies this summer you wit- nessed some of their country’s biggest musical performers. The ceremonies After an unexpected strike from the Delta Mariner cargo ship Unless you were hiding under a rock this summer, you heard “Blow Your Pants Off” is the latest from Jimmy Fallon. In his might have felt a little dull at some mo- ments but when the modern references last spring that caused a section of the Eggners Ferry Bridge about the new Channing Tatum flick, “Magic Mike.” The movie sophomore album, he has recorded with everyone from (Mary Poppins, J.K. Rowling, anyone?) to collapse, the bridge has officially reopened. The structure is based on Tatum’s life pre-acting. It follows the life of a male Justin Timberlake to Bruce Springsteen. This album is a com- met all of its specifications and is safe enough to drive on stripper and the situations his career puts him in, both good pilation of just some of the song parodies he does on his and bits of their popular music were on- again, making many students’ and faculty members’ daily and bad. show late night talk show, “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” screen, I was all eyes and ears. Paul Mc- commute a lot shorter. Cartney’s performance of “Hey! Jude” was emotionally moving, and somehow the Spice Girls still managed to hype up the audience even though they separated National News Trends TV years ago. Ellie Goulding currently has the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with her sin- gle “Lights.” Going from being exclusive to her country, to a new American favorite is probably every English musician’s dream. Then, there’s Adele, but everyone knows how big her music is here. The The United States brought home 104 medals after the London A new season means new trends. This summer everyone has Aaron Sorkin’s new HBO drama “The Newsroom” premiered singer took home six Grammy awards ear- Olympics closed Aug. 12, including 46 gold. The U.S. made his- been going polka dot crazy. It’s a great trend to follow be- this summer. It follows a television news anchor and the life lier this year including the most presti- tory several times at this year’s games including being the cause not only can anyone pull them off but also you can inside his newsroom. The show is about a fictional broadcast gious three: album, song, and record of the most-watched TV event in our country’s history. Maybe it had wear them in so many ways: as a scarf, a shirt or even pants. newsroom but it covers real news events from the past year. something to do with the “Fab Five,” Usain Bolt’s unbeatable The secret is to not over-do the dots. Who wants to look like decade. The critically acclaimed new show has recently been The recent boy band One Direction is speed, Missy Franklin’s smile or even the newly added event, a bowl of dippin’ dots, anyway? Find the style that works renewed for a second season. huge here, too. I really don’t understand women’s boxing. Or, maybe it was the anticipation of the best for you and make it work. the symptoms that come with the so- Spice Girls. called One Direction infection because I outgrew my boy band phase when Justin Timberlake went solo. But, maybe it’s the accents and young faces that girls like. I’m anxious to see how far they go. The Wanted, another English boy band, is played just as much on American radio stations as One Direction. The main difference between the two is their gen- res. The Wanted makes more dance pop music where 1D is solely pop. Kent State, Virginia Tech, Columbine and now Batman. Every- Dying for a new look? Try the recently popular ombre trend. The title alone may chase some people off. The title “Bun- Rita Ora, the supposed protegee of one can remember where he or she was when these shootings The idea is to get a dip-dyed look, and the colors don’t even heads,” doesn’t make it seem as if it would be such a great Jay-Z and Beyonce, is probably more happened and the latter would be no different. The shooting, have to be natural. Demi Lovato and Lauren Conrad have both show, but alas, that is not the case Amy Sherman-Palladino, known right now for her blonde hair and which took place in Aurora, Colo. occurred shortly after the been spotted sporting bright colored dip-dyed hair. You can who created “Gilmore Girls.” “Bunheads” offers a fun, quippy bright colored lipstick than her music, but midnight premiere of the latest Batman flick, “The Dark Knight even do-it-yourself with non-oil based art chalk. This DIY look look into the lives of small-town ballerinas. I’m sure that won’t always be the case. Her Rises.” The shooting left 12 deceased and 58 injured. lasts about two showers. song “How We Do (Party)” is making its way onto the music charts. Compiled by Anna Taylor and Savannah Sawyer. Photography provided by The Associated Press. Alex Clare, the guy who has the song in those Internet Explorer commercials, combines dubstep with rock, which is ac- tually really cool and unique. If you’ve heard Rihanna’s chart topper Out This Week “We Found Love” then you have heard the work of British DJ Calvin Harris. This guy has worked with Ke$ha, Kylie See It Friday, Aug. 24 Rent ItTuesday, Aug. 28 Hear ItTuesday, Aug. 28 Read It Tuesday, Aug. 28 Minogue and Flo Rida, too. He will be releasing his third studio album this Oc- “Premium Rush” is the Season Two of AMC’s Alanis Morissette Author Louise tober. latest action-packed “The Walking Dead” returns to the Penny will release Other notable English performers not film starring Joseph takes the Georgia resi- music biz with her her latest novel mentioned above: Elton John, Arctic Gordon-Levitt. In the dents out in the country eighth studio Tuesday as part of Monkeys, Muse, and The Who. Let me movie, Gordon-Levitt to a whole new area of album, “Havoc and her New York know who I left out on Twitter plays a bike messen- walkers. New characters Bright Lights” this Times best selling @MSUNewsFeatures. ger with a secretive are introduced and new Tuesday. This will series Chief In- It’s neat how music that is popular in package. Problems romances and drama be her first album in four years. The album spector Armad other countries and cultures is also big arise along his usual arises. Re-watch the sea- was recorded in Los Angeles through Gamache. This will here in the U.S., too. Going international is delivery route son before Season 3 pre- Collective Sounds/Sony RED recording be book 8 in the definitely a sign that you’ve arrived. through the Big Apple. mieres in October. company. series. Contact Taylor at ataylor2@ murraystate.edu. Photos courtesy of Amazon.com. SUDOKU SOLUTIONS AT THENEWS.ORG PUZZLES
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Country, rock and blues singer, Corey Smith, per- formed in Lovett Auditorium on Aug. 18. A variety of bands also kicked off the new and improved Lovett Live On- stage series on Thursday. Music fans can expect a Lovett Live concert every month. For more information, check out Lovett Live’s Face- book page or murraystate.edu/cfsbcenter. Kylie Townsend/The News Hypnotist returns to Lovett Auditorium
Photos by Kylie Townsend/The News Hypnotist Tom Deluca visited campus Tuesday for Great Beginnings, which has been a Murray State tradition since 1994. He wowed the audience with his skills of per- suasion. Deluca made people forget things, act abnormally and fall asleep. The event was sponsored by the Student Government Association and was free to the public.