MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY EDITORIALLY INDEPENDENT MONDAY SINCE 1925 APRIL 11, 2011 P DE-INES VOLUME 88 NO.22 MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE WWW.MTSUSIDELINES.COM SKappa Delta hosts Wing Fling AMANDA HAGGARD a Batts. 'Itried wings from Wing Fling instead of a nBy"I think it helped having $ Associate News Editor everywhere - business and DJ," said Brittany Lynn, the bands this year because .. ,student groups- it was a lot the president of Kappa they brought in their fan The eighth annual Wing of fun. There were a lot of Delta Sorority. "Seeing base," Lynn said. Fling hosted by Kappa people there." Skies, Sebastian Garcia & Wing Fling was initiated .. Delta Sorority brought in This year, the sorority Gil Costello, and fellow eight years ago in order r: , nearly$12,000 Saturdayin a chose to incorporate live Kappa Delta sister Mary to raise money to put contest held at the Murphy entertainment into the Katherine Neely's band toward Prevent Child Center to raise money for event, rather than using a Jump Start Your Heart." Abuse America and the child-abuse prevention. disc jockey. Lynn said she believes Murfreesboro Exchange Photo courtesy of Corbyn Paoyn s April 9 during the eighth annual I really enjoyed it," said "This year, we brought this is why the event made anppason (righDeltasWfeings hesprildpatroFling,outside of ngtheMurpeighty Cennual SGA President Brandon live entertainment to more money than last year. WINGS, PAGE 3 Kappa Delta's Wing Fling, held outside of the Murphy Center. Crime on campuses jumps by 20 percent TBI releases statewide report
By KESLEY WELLS StaffWriter Although the total crime rate across the state decreased last year, according to a report released last week by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the number of violent crimes on campuses rose from 102 in 2009 to 120 in 2010, an increase that was echoed
on campus. rnoto by Baley ingram, pnoto ealtor In 2009, the number Onlookers watch a roaring fire on April 10 at a house on the corner ofWomack Lane and Alumni Drive. The fire originated from the home's garage. of aggravated assaults on campus totaled two, according to the 2009 TBI Crime on Campus report. In 2010, the number Fire erupts next to campus jumped to 10, an increase of 400 percent. BR TODD BARNES TBI defines aggravated 'L~p~--C-~- - News Editor an elbow and hand but has not sought medical assault as a crime in attention for the injuries yet, while Matt Moye, the which "the offender uses The university breathed a sigh of relief last night otherstudentresidentwhoalertedtheMurfreesboro a weapon or the victim when a garage fire ignited after gasoline had spilled Fire Department, said he was unharmed by suffers obvious severe of from an engine that a two students were fixing less the blaze. aggravated bodily injury." than 50 feet from campus. "My roommate got a slight bumrn," Moye said. "It Increased crime on "Apparently they had a gas leak that they weren't wasn't too bad." campus has also increased sure they had," said Firefighter Captain Jamie Moye said he has not assessed the damage students' caution on campus, Bigelow. "The [engine's] battery arched, and when caused by the fire, including the condition of a many said last week. it arched to the 1986 E 28 BMW "All this definitely ground, it ignited "The [engine's] battery arched, that was parked makes me more aware of the gasoline. It and it arched theinside the garage my surroundings," said quickly spread up when to and the garage Alex Gibson, a sophomore to the garage and ground, it ignited the gasoline." itself. in the College of Mass went inside." "The [BMW] Communication. Five students JAMIE BIGELOW was my Haley Nelms, a junior rent the home, MURFREESBORO FIREFIGHTER CAPTAIN roommate's," majoring in public relations, Ilocated on the Moye said. "He said the most recent crimes ccorner ofWomack was tinkering associated with campus Lane and Alumni Drive, and Captain Jamie with it - completely breaking it down and have reminded her of why Bigelow said there was concern that the fire was rebuilding it. So, there wasn't much [on the she is careful. con campus, car] but the frame on it. So, I can't even tell "My parents taught "We send four fire engines on campus, but if right now." me to always be aware," tthere's just regular residents off of campus, we send The owners of the residence arrived shortly she said. "This makes me ttwo fire engines and two rescues," Bigelow said. after reports of the fire,but were not available realize why." Three of Murfreesboro fire stations were alerted to speak about it. Gibson, Nelms and other tto the fire about 8 p.m., including Vine Street, Additionally, traffic was halted on Alumni students spoke largely 1Mercury and Northfield boulevards. The first Drive and Womack Lane. However, the Fire about the two highly public ffire truck arrived in less than three minutes, and Department only requested for Womack Lane incidents earlier in the tthe fire was extinguished in about two minutes, to be blocked, but campus police took safety a motoe y lBailey Ingram, photo editor Bigelow said. step further and blocked off nearly a quarter Fire trucks extinguish a fire April 10 at the comer of One of the students suffered minor burns to mile of Alumni Drive. CRIME, PAGE 4 Womack Lane and Alumni Drive. ----- l LLL'. G1W~uL .)U111 U 11111V1 1WLW l
*. SGA to hold student referendum i.. Y " .; By TODD BARNES Government Association changes go into effect. and he reiterated the fact News Editor overwhelmingly passed "Students will be notified that there will be a large Bill 17-11-S, establishing [as to] when the referendum publicity campaign to In less than two weeks, a freshman council, and will be held," said SGA inform students about all studentswilldecidewhether Bill 18-11-S, increasing President Brandon Batts, of the bills up for a student to replace the freshman and standards for executive adding he supports passage body vote. graduate senate positions positions, during of both bills. Batts said of the 30 with a freshman council Thursday's meeting. He said Election freshman senators who ran and add more stringent However, due to the SGA Commission Darrin for office during the fall requirements for executive Constitution, both bills Johnson is in the process semester, only 13 were able Photo by Drew Gardonia, staff photographer officer candidates. will need to be approved by of finalizing when the At-Large Sen. Katie Bogle reads legislation April 7 before a vote on Members of the Student the student body before the referendum will be held, SGA, PAGE 4 its passage in Room 121 of the Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building. INDEX IN TODAY'S ISSUE EXCLUSIVELY ONLI WEATHE FEATURES PAGE 5
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Hot, dry weather stokes raging wildfires in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas - Firefighters are battling blazes across much of West Texas in what state forest service officials are calling the single worst fire day the state has ever seen. A fast-moving wildfire had spread to more than 60,000 acres Sunday and destroyed about 20 homes in Fort Davis, about 200 miles southeast of El Paso. Texas Forest Service spokesman Alan Craft says air tankers can't be used because of wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Sunday's hot, windy conditions and low humidity are dangerous with withered shrubs and grasses caused by the drought. Northern marine industry says taxes will sink them
STONINGTON, Conn. - Owners of businesses that build and service boats worry proposals to tax boaters in .. THROUGH THE SIDnIES LENS Connecticut and Rhode Island could sink their industry. Photo by Bailey Ingram, photo editor Faced with big budget deficits, Connecticut Gov. Dannel Kristinia Brown, a freshman majoring in English, and Gabriell Gassaway, a sophomore majoring in athletic training, P. Malloy and Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee have called attend the April 10 show of"Tron" at the Keathley University CenterTheatre. Student Programming, which sponsored for new taxes on boats and services like repairs and storage. the event, moved the show inside after windy conditions interfered with setting a screen up on The Knoll. Boat builders, repair shops and marina owners in both states are lining up in opposition. They say new taxes could decimate businesses still reeling from the downturn. They worry that boaters will dock their boats in lower-tax states Professor to discuss creative writing or put off repairs and purchases. The proposed taxes would be higher in Connecticut. By APRIL BAILEY willing to agree to do the rhythm, power and place. Palm Bay, Fla., according Eileen Morehouse owns Mason's Island Marina in Mystic, StaffWriter lecture when asked last year. "We are the hero of our to the Office of News and Conn. She says one customer has already announced that "I know a lot about the own stories," Pondillo said. Public Affairs. she'll move her boat to Rhode Island. An associate professor will topic and love discussing Pondillo has been making He said the meaning of discuss creativity, storytelling it, so I figured why not," movies with students for something is up to the reader and movies today at 3 p.m. Pondillo said. about six years, and many of or watcher's perception and Blue Man Group to launch in the University Honors Storytelling is a part his films have won various not so much what the writer College Amphitheatre as of almost all creative film festival awards. wants the meaning to be. privately funded NY school part of the Spring Honors processes, he said, adding One of his latest films, However, he said he hopes his Lecture Series. that each venue has The "New, True, Charlie lecture will inspire students NEW YORK-It's been 20 years since the Blue Man Group Bob Pondillo, an associate different opportunities and Wu," which he said he will to follow their dreams despite became a performance art sensation. professor in the College limitations. He said he plans show parts of at the lecture, fear of failure, financial But that's only the first act for founders Chris Wink, Matt of Mass Communication, to explain how creative received both Best Comedy aspects, and other things. Goldman and Phil Stanton. said the lecture, "Creativity, methods work. Short at the 2010 Staten "More than anything The trio, along with their wives, has founded Blue School. Storytelling and Movies," is Pondillo said stories are Island International Film I hope students will be They started the private preschool and elementary school to a high concept title, meaning like reallife, not onlybecause Festival in Staten Island, inspired to just try - just give their own kids a more creative education. the lecture will be about they have a beginning, N.Y. and Best Comedy Short put aside their excuses, On Wednesday, the three original Blue Men will appear exactly what the title says. middle and end, but also at the 2010 Fifteen Minutes reach inside and just do it," on stage for the first time in 11 years during a school He said he was more than because they have a certain of Fame Film Festival in he said. fundraiser. Ticket prices top out at $10,000. The opening act is Dave Matthews. Blue School is moving to a permanent home near South Street Seaport in the fall. Tuition is $28,500. Campus police expand student alert system
STAFF REPORT a multimedia component Department by dialing contact officials. that expands service'and' 9-41-1 from a personal President Sidney McPhee The MTSU Office of increases the resources by cell phone. sent an e-mail message to Public Safety recently which people can call for "Remember, if you call students and facultythatsaid activated two new toll help or report an incident. 9-1-1 from your cell phone, the federal CleryAct requires free phone numbers that For emergency calls, you'll reach the city police universities to notifycampus will allow the campus students and faculty can still - not the MTSU police," communities if there is community to send text reach campus police from Fanguy said. the possibility of danger and picture messages to any landline on campus. Fanguy said that the stemming from incidents on Councilmen fighting to keep alert police. "Ifyou want to call MTSU Clery Act has brought about or near campus. "We encourage everyone police, use the standard 898- increasing stipulations "We want people to be historic signs in West End to use the new numbers for 2424 number or call 9-1-1 regardingthe convenience of informed so that they can text or picture messages," from a campus landline contacting campus police. make the best decisions NASHVILLE - Landmark business signs around Lt. Jim Fanguy said. phone," Fanguy said. The Clery Act sets federal about protectingthemselves, Davidson County are in danger of being torn down The numbers are 855- Emergency calls can mandates in place that remaining vigilant and because of a loophole in the zoning code, but two 898-2424 or 855-687-8911. also be directed to the require universities to make watching out for one councilmen are trying to close it. The text numbers add Murfreesboro Police sure students know how to another," McPhee said. Two years ago, the Green Hills neighborhood rallied to protect the sign at the longtime Donut Den when the shopping center that housed the sign was being renovated. Owner Norman Fox said he got hundreds of calls to leave the 1950s-era sign up. LOCAL EVENTS CRIME BRIEFS Councilman Jason Holleman told The Tennessean a quirk in the zoning code would require many ofthehistoric Alarm Theft signs to be torn down if a new business moved in. April 6, 6:25 a.m. April 6, 7:48 p.m. Holleman and Phil Clairborne are proposing a bill Kirksey Old Main Business and Aerospace Building that would allow business owners to register historic SGA: Free Energy "Teaching Controversial Officers responded to a fire A complainant reported that his signs with the Metro Planning Commission, which Amp Drinks Topics in Undergraduate alarm. The Murfreesboro Fire bicycle had been stolen. would provide protections. April 11 to 15, 10am.-2p.m. Science" Department determined that KUC Knoll April 13, 7 p.m. the alarm had been activated by Theft Tickets: FREE BAS Building stream from a hot water leak. April 6, 8:30 p.m. State Farm Room Shipping and Receiving Lot East Tennessee city hires firm "American Drug War: Tickets: FREE Theft Benjamin Boerner, 30, was to investigate plant failure The Last White Hope" April 6, 1:38 p.m. arrested for theft under $500 and April 11, 7 p.m. Star Wars Marathon James E. Walker Library two outstanding warrants. BAS Building April -15, 5 p.m. - 3 a.m. A complainant reported that his GATLINBURG - Gatlinburg officials have hired State Farm Room Womack Lobby computer had been stolen. Vandalism an independent engineering company to investigate Tickets: FREE Tickets: FREE April 7, 9:11 p.m. the collapse of a basin wall that killed two workers Theft Greek Row at the city's sewage treatment plant. Equal Pay Day Clothesline Project April 6, 2:43 p.m. Sigma Nu Fraternity House A news release from City Manager Cameron a April 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. April 18-19,11 a.m.-1 p.m. James E. Walker Library A complainant reported that Ogle on Friday stated Construction Engineering KUC Knoll KUC Knoll A complainant reported her window had been broken. Consultants of Knoxville will conduct an FREE Tickets: bicycle was stolen from the rack independent Tickets: FREE investigation. outside of the building. Theft Untreated sewer water and rainwater flowed into April 7,11:23 a.m. the west prong of the Little Pigeon River after the Eur- na I Theft Corlew Hall collapse on Tuesday morning. April 6, 3:42 p.m. Residential Life reported that The bodies of plant workers John Eslinger and Beasley Hall several bicycles thathad been Don Storey were found under the collapsed wall. A victim reported that his bicycle moved due to construction were Both were from the Sevierville area. BMI Presents: Ska Is Dead tour* Stuck had been stolen. -: now missing. The city said contractor Veolia Water restored 8 Off 8th (21+) Lucky, We Are the Union, operation of the treatment plant Wednesday night. April 11, 9 p.m. and The Forthrights Theft Theft The Mercy Lounge April 15, 7 p.m. April 6, 6 p.m. April 7,.5:38 p.m. Tickets: FREE The Muse Keathley University Center Corlew Hall Attorney general appoints Tickets: $10 at door A complainant reported that his A complainant reported that her Films at the bicycle had been stolen. bicycle had been stolen. new state solicitor general Frist: "Udaan" Jonathan Slocumb April 12, 12 p.m. April 17, 7 p.m. NASHVILLE - Bill Young has been named the new Frist Center for the Zanies solicitor general for Tennessee. Visual Arts Tickets: $18 Attorney General Bob Cooper said in a news release Tickets: FREE CORRECTIONS on Thursday that Young's background in both the private Project615 BenefitConcert and government sectors makes him an exceptional fit "Burn This" for the Nashville homeless In the April 7 issue, no one was attributed to the article, "'RENT: A for the job. Young previously worked in the attorney April 14 - 17, 7:30 p.m. April 17, 8 p.m. musical triumph for students." Christopher Kingsley should have been general's office for eight years and most recently served Out Front on Main . The Exit/In attributed to the article, and the headline should have read, "'RENT' a as the senior vice president and general counsel of Blue Tickets: $10 Tickets: $10 musical triumph for students." Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Young's job entails overseeing appellate litigation in EVENTS PoLICY Inthe March 3 issue, Todd Barnes, news editor, and Will Trusler, sportseditor, state and federal courts, reviewing written opinions should have been credited for contributing to the article, "Campus mourns loss Sidelines welcomes current campus and community events submitted by all readers. and assisting Cooper. Please e-mall events [email protected]. Include the name, date, time and location of of student," which was about the reaction to Tina Stewart's death. He will assume his duties in early June.' the event, aswell as your name and contact Information. We reserve the right to refuse events at our discretion as our space Is limited. Sidelines regrets these errors. www.mtsusidelines.corn MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, SIDELINES 3 Kappa Delta raises f ymoney with wings
Photo courtesy of Corbyn Payne Brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity distribute samples oftheir wing recipe April 9 during Kappa Delta's Wing Fling outside of the Murphy Center.
oto by Bailey Ingram, poto editor and Zeta Tau Alpha won in Saudi Cultural Day goers enjoy authentic Saudi cuisines April 8 inthe Tennessee Room oftheJames Union Building. WINGS the fraternity and sorority FROM PAGE 1 division. ROTC won in the student organization Saudi students seek category. Slick Pig won Club Family Center. Both the Smoked category. are groups dedicated to Lynn said next year preventing child abuse, she hopes the sorority to 'Build Bridges' Lynn said. would be able to get stage Lynn said the event equipment donated to By WILL STRICKLAND according to its website. comprised 10 different cut down on costs for Staff Writer "The Saudi Arabian student categories including the event, adding that community is our largest community judge's choice, people's Production Services, the The Saudi Student Association of international students at MTSU," choice for restaurant, company used for sound shared culture with students, faculty, Bartel said. "[The Saudi student fraternity, sorority, student equipment, was great to and the public Friday at the first annual community] comprises over 25 organization, and smoked. work with. Saudi Cultural Day in the Tennessee percent of the total international Altogether, 20 Wing Fling planning room of the James Union Building. student body." organizations and eight began back in January, The event, "Building Bridges" Ryan, who said he has visited Saudi restaurants participated Lynn said. offered Saudi Arabian cuisine, Arabia, gave a brief history of the in the event. The event has received music, dancing and exhibits sharing kingdom, its relationship with the For people's choice, Rutherford County's information about Saudi Arabian United States. attendees were given Ruthie award for "Best culture, economy and the campus "I encourage you to expand your Photo by Bailey Ingram, photo editor tickets to vote and place in Philanthropic Event" Saudi community. knowledge of the Middle East," Ryan The United States and Saudi Arabia flags the vendors' buckets. three times since it's "This is the first initiative for said. "It's vitally important to the U.S. stand together April 8 in the Tennessee Judge's choice in the opening year. Room oftheJames Union Building. the Saudi Student Association to It's important to America's future, restaurant category outreach to the community," said and it's important that you have an was Papa's BBQ. Alpha Todd Barnes, news editor, Abdullah Alkobraish, founder and accurate picture." really encourages the woman to Gamma Rho Fraternity contributed to this report. SSA president. "The goal is to develop He said people need to be careful go out and study and be part of the understanding and enhance special where they get their information business life," said Leema Alsaeery, awareness in our community and try about the Middle East. an SSA member representing the to stand by each other." "If you want to learn about Saudi advancement of Saudi women exhibit. University Provost Brad Bartel Arabia, and you're only listening "One of the common misconceptions PEACE CORPS and Patrick Ryan, president of the to one or two cable news channels, about Saudi Arabia is that women are Tennessee World Affairs Council, you're probably not getting it very oppressed, and [we are] trying to teaches. gave insight on building bridges straight," Ryan said. prove, 'No we're not."' with the Saudi Arabian community He said the SSA works for the Students performed a Saudi Arabian llive, learn, and work overseas., on campus. advancement of Saudi women to dance called the Razfaha and served apply now for our 2012 jobs. \ The TNWAC is a group that shine light on misconceptions of a variety of food s including Arabic exists to educate concerning world Saudi Arabian women and encourage coffee, dates, fatosh, minted tabouleh, paid benefits. paid grad school. affairs ,and improve ;internatioial ,suiccess in.their lives and careers, ... ,falafel, .chicken bryani, huminimus, understanding and relations, "Saudi Arabian culture actually basbusa, and baklava. Swww.peacecorps.gov/404.562.3452 ------1------; ---
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L I II l I I1 4 SIDELINES MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 www.mtsusidelines.com------Students to consider two pieces of legislation soon SGA FROM PAGE 1 MTSU Vandy TSU UT TN Chat. Tech to join the SGA due to seat limitations. Unlike Homicide: 0 0 0 0 0 the current system, he said there would be more positions available if Bill 1 2 Sexual: 2 9 3 17-11-S is passed through the referendum. Abduction: 1 1 0 0 2 S:"I like .the idea [of the freshman council] Robbery: 1 1 11 1 1 *because it gives freshmen more opportunities to get Assault: 58 123 74 24 22 involved with the SGA," Batts said. Burglary: 72 - 35 4 19 25 Both of the bills have survived several legislative Larceny: 246 532 143 139 64 hurdles - meaning students are going to be voting on 4 0 legislation that senators Car Theft: 9 2 6 havedebated andresearched for quite some time. Fraud: 4 23 6 6: 0 First, a bill must be voted on twice by the senate Vandalism: 83 80 30 41 37 and acquire a two-thirds majority to pass. Secondly, Photo by Drew Gardonia, staff photographer Weapons: 8 8 9 1 0 the bill must be publicized Sen. Jeremy Poynter of the College of Business reads for two weeks after the legislation April 7 to the senate before they vote on its vote, and finally the student passage in the Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building. POPULATION: 24,160 35,949 8,898 11,098 10,495 body answers a referendum
Graphic by Andy Harper, design manager concerning the legislation. senators. Instead, graduate He said although he The senate has passed students would run understandswhysomewould both bills twice with alongside undergraduate be concerned about adding the freshman council candidates to represent additional prerequisites for TBI: violent crimes rising, legislation. The latter passed their respective college. executive officer positions, unanimously, and the At-Large Sen. Gavin he believes the bill would rates steadily lower executive officer legislation Mosley sponsored ensure that anyone who is overall passed by a 35-7-1 vote. legislation that would elected as an officer will Sen. Jeremy Poynter of require those who run for know about how a college- The 2010 TBI report includes crimes the College of Business executive officer positions level SGA operates. CRIME against students within the U.S. borders, sponsored the freshman to have had prior student "I agree with the bill FROM PAGE 1 on or off campus. Overall crime decreased council bill that would government experience at because it makes sure that 4.6 percent from 2009 to 2010. remove Article V, Section 2, any "accredited university students have qualified semester - the Valentine's Day shooting Prior to a sharp increase between Subsection C. or community colleges" for people representing them near the Business and Aerospace Building 2008 and 2009, statewide campus crime The subsection currently one semester. - having experience is and the murder of student and basketball had decreased every year since 2004, reads, "freshman senators Mosley said candidates important," Batts said. player Tina Stewart in an off-campus according to the report. In 2010, larceny and graduate students are not limited to only The senate was also apartment in March. and theft related crimes comprised nearly shall be elected within the being a senator. scheduled to vote on a "I don't know what it is, but there has 4 percent of total crime. first two months of the fall "By saying 'SGA' - it's a third bill, Bill 15-11, which been so much crime already this year," Violent crime, though it experienced the semester. One senate seat very broad term," Mosley would have inserted a Code Gibson said. largest increase, made up only 1.7 percent shall be allocated for every said. "It's going to mean that of Ethics into the bylaws. Reports from the MTSU Department of total crime across the state in 2010. 750 students enrolled with people that serve on any However, the senate tabled of Public Safety indicate that there have A note from the TBI Director Mark less than 15 accredited homecoming committee the legislation because the been four reports of assault since the Gwyn said the report will hopefully hours, and one senate seat or people that served on Internal Affairs Committee beginning of the calendar year. continue to create "awareness that crime shall be allocated for every election commission, had not reviewed it. "I know that crime is everywhere, and exists as a threat in communities." 750 students enrolled in people that served on traffic "Some of the senators always has been everywhere, and always "You know [crime] is there," Nelms graduate programs." court - all of these different didn't know enough about will be everywhere," Nelms said, "but said, "but you don't always pay attention: The new.-.system. ,would. people. will be eligible to the proposal," Batt said.,. lately it's hit really close to home." until it's this close." allot an elected chairman [run for executive office]." "So, they're in the process --r I I- I and vice chairman, both of Sen. Alex Lewis of the of doing the necessary --- I I- who would have the power College of Liberal Arts was research. Once that is to vote on legislation, and one ofthe seven senators who complete, then it will be the number of freshman opposed the legislation. brought up for further council members would "I understand the intent discussion." vary, depending on the of the legislation, and I participation rate. appreciate that," Lewis said. Marie Kemph, editor- There would no longer be "I don't like limiting people in-chief, contributed to slots available to graduate who want to serve in office." this report. Athletes' graduation rates top general student body
By MARK MIZE graduate from the university academicsupport, enhances Staff Writer within six years of full-time life skills, and monitors enrollment as freshman. In NCAA academic rules MIDDLE TENNESSEE Recent statistics show the last seven years, student compliance," said President that Blue Raiders athletes athletes have posted higher Sidney McPhee in his STATE UNIVERSITY are performing well on graduation rates than the yearly newsletter. the field, as well as in general student body six MT Baseball head coach the classroom. times, with the 2003-2004 Steve Peterson added, "I traditions of excellence 1911~2011 In recent years, MT freshman class being the give all the credit of the athletics have reached only exception. success our athletes have to new heights in terms of The mean graduation our Athlete Enhancement on-the-field performance. rate for freshman student Center and [Associate Men's basketball, women's athletes was just over 53 Director] Mrs. Wynnifred basketball, and baseball percent during that time Counts. Students come have all won at least a share period. The rate for the here to get an education and of a Sun Belt Conference general population was that's the most important Ile title in the past three years. considerably lower at just thing. There is no good The football team set the over 42 percent. excuse to fail a class." school record in wins since Sixteen single-sport Student athletes also joining Division I with classes have posted 100 have Certifying Officer of 10 in 2009 and has now percent graduation in the Athletic Eligibility Donna been to back-to-back bowl last five years, since single- Victory to thank for their games for the first time in sport statistics have been success. Victory is in school history. kept. Women's volleyball charge of making sure all However, what most and men's tennis tied for the NCAA academic rules and people don't know is that highest mean with 80 percent, regulations are met at the Blue Raiders athletes including three perfect university. She has held that September 9, Embassy Suites, Murfreesboro are outperforming the graduation classes each. position at MTSU for the competition in the The lowest mean last 19 years and says she tickets $125/person classroom too. percentages were found really enjoys her position. Gala Table Host (10 guests) $1500 Each year, the Office of in basketball and football "I've seen a lot of changes Enrollment Services releases at around 41 percent and and I have been able to Gala Patron $1500 statistics on the graduation 30 percent respectively. watch ourathleticprograms rates of the general student However, it should be noted grow. A lot of people may body at MTSU and that of that due to the relatively low not be aware of this but, Reserve online with credit card or call Alumni Relations its student athletes. These number of athletes allowed in addition to MTSU statistics tell the percentage scholarships in basketball academic requirements at 615/898-2922. MTSU employees may use of students who were able to according to NCAA rules, that are required of payroll deduction beginning May 2011. sporadic rates are to be all students, student expected from year to year. athletes are required to Graduation rates among meet additional NCAA Visit the Centennial website to get more CDs . Tapes athletes transferring from academic requirements information on coming events, see historic photos, other schools have been each semester as well, Records Jewelry even higher, with a mean of in order to be eligible to and purchase merchandise. almost 64 percent. participate," Victory said New &Used CDs - Records Student athletes at MTSU via e-mail. 125 Lasseter Dr. Monday-Saturday have a wealth ofeducational With the Murfreesboro,TN 11a.m.to 7p.m. 2010-2011. assistance opportunities at school year almost in the m tsu. edu/cen tennial their disposal. The Student books, MT student athletes- 615-890-9168 Athlete Enhancement continue to strive for eeo/aa o-Ed ft' Center, located adjacent to success both on the field :laurP-i:-d vim Floyd Stadium. "provides and off. www.mtsusidelines.com MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, SIDELINES 5 FEATURES
Photos by Garett Franklyn and Chris Greene Clayton Brockman's enthusiastic, unconventional style of teaching and ability to connect with students has made him a favorite among people in the department of English.
By GARETT FRANKLYN the differences, Brockman slowly found Contribuing Writer his beliefs changing during his time at Chicago so that by graduation, he was He stands tall, his hands balled into different from the Brockman who had fists at his waist, feet shoulder-width enrolled. After receiving his Master of apart, striking a pose reminiscent of Fine Arts, which is currently his highest Peter Pan rebuffing Captain Hook. The degree, he went to teach at the University introduction drips from his lips. of Dominguez Hills. "I'm Clayton Brockman!" he exclaims. "During this time, that's when I visited But before he was in the English my best friend out here in Nashville," department's office introducing himself Brockman relates. and speaking in front of his future boss "And he said, 'You should come out like a green-donned fictional character, and visit and apply to be a teacher."' he was in California studying at a small At his friend's behest, Brockman Catholic liberal arts school called St. applied to be a teacher. The only school Thomas Aquinas College. he applied at? Middle Tennessee State "I was quite the choir boy," Brockman University. The department? English, sayhitI was:rery church:minded. -: whicbh b.'now hhdlbecome. his. field of At St. Thomas Aquinas, where daily study. And how did he go about getting mass was read in Latin, it was hard not the job? to be. Brockman recounts a story in "I did not prepare a resume," he says. "I which he made cookies as a gesture of did not look professional. I did not make appreciation for several people. an appointment." "I tried to give them to a girl who had What he did do, though, comprises a helped me out," he confesses, chuckling. shorter list. He searched the Internet, found "And she said she couldn't take them that MTSU was hiring, and made a visit on the basis that she didn't want to to the campus. There, Brockman and his marry me." friend asked where the English department So, while most -people recount their was located and headed toward Peck Hall. undergraduate days as some of their "On my way out I picked out a pamphlet most pivotal and transformational, to see if there were any 'magic words,"' he Brockman's weren't. The years were admits. "Any things that the school prided steeped in a classics education flavored itself on, so I could talk about it." by a Catholic zeal. After making a short walk to Peck Hall, "If you weren't Catholic, you got a lot he found the English department's office, of grief," he says. where there sat a secretary and a man in Instead, Brockman's most plaid with a very long beard. Erring on transformational time occurred the side of bravado, Brockman made his during graduate studies. But it almost entrance. He recounts this scenario: never happened. "Hello. You don't know me. I would "I started applying to different schools," like a teaching job here," Brockman said he says, "and I got summarily shot down. to the secretary. "I understand you are By almost all of them, actually." offering them, please give me one."
Photo by Garett Franklyn Clayton Brockman discusses his success as an English professorApril 6 in Peck Hall. Brockman says he believes professors should not only engage students in the subject but also make sure that they realize their full potential as individuals as well. Farrish, a receptionist at the University very thought-provoking conversations," Writing Center who works with Brockman continues. "We had most of Brockman. "He always asks me how I the people from that class. It's a shorter am doing and legitimately listens when I list to tell you who didn't go." speak to him." We would meet at the [Keathley However, to his future boss, who University Center] for about an hour, watched Brockman strike a dramatic hour-and-a-half, and over coffee we would pose and introduce himself, that was not discuss some of the things going on in the the first impression. literature or things that were going on in "Yeah, maybe Clay was a little pompous, people's lives." but he was very enthusiastic, and we like The ability to take the discourse from that in our instructors," says Dr. Tom the academic "Neverland" of Peck Hall Strawman, chair of the English Department to the world outside it is a rare gift, one and Clay's future boss. that hasn't been missed by Strawman. He Strawman liked Brockman's enthusiasm relates seeing Brockman downstairs at lhoto courtesy otf Clton Brockman so much that he eventually hired him as Peck Hall, during one of the 15-minute (From left) Greg Mortenson, Clayton Brockman and Julia Romano pose for a picture after an instructor. that split the new professor's graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas College in May 2006. Brockman is wearing traditional interims accoutrement, which was provided by his family, for the occassion. Brockman's first classes were three-hour English course - always introductory English courses - the ones surrounded by his students. All of them except for one: the The secretary shot Brockman a look that most college freshmen grimace at being "I figured that what they were talking University of Chicago. Even then, the would have melted weaker mettles. forced to take. To add to that, the classes in class was extending out into other school had already accepted its quota of "Well, sir. If you would like, you can fill tended to be the one-a-day, three-hour places," Strawman remarks. "If teachers students for the year. out an application online," the secretary night ones a new college recruit could can make their students interested in "They were full. They weren't admitting responded. "You can drop off your resume, very easily nod off halfway into. the subject matter, then I feel that's anyone else," he reminisces. "But Chicago and we will call you if we are interested." Falling asleep during class, however, pretty successful." let me in on the strength of my writing It was at that point that the wheat was would prove to be hard. Brockman liked For Brockman, it's not only interesting and [graduate record examination]. separated from the chaff. The men from to engage his students in conversation his students in the subject, but also letting They made it very clear that mine was a the boys. and found it to be the cornerstone of his them more fully realize themselves both special case." "Two scenarios went through my head teaching style. as students and as individuals. During It was at Chicago, while pursuing a at that point," Brockman says. "One of the things I do in terms of the transformational times of college Master of Fine Arts in humanities, that He could either do what the secretary reinforcing classroom culture is: You ask experience, Brockman seeks to be the Brockman underwent the transformation suggested and be like every other teacher people questions," Brockman recounts. professor that guides his students. And he had missed at St. Thomas Aquinas. that applied. Or... "And then, the other thing a lot of now, after having been accepted as a Ph.D Having been educated in the classics at "And this is verbatim running through people don't do: Make [the students] ask candidate, Brockman comes closer to Aquinas, Brockman found thepostmodern my head," he says, smiling. "I could be you questions." that goal. curriculum at Chicago threatening. a total a******, and they could never Clay's sophistic style of teaching may "It's not like a Disney movie kind of "Rather than learn, I took it as an forget me." surprise students as first, but it's taken thing," Brockman says. "I'm not talking insult," he says. "You know, how dare they One might be led to believe that the classroom conversation beyond the about: Let's give you a shot of self-esteem, contravene me. I'll try to be as stalwart Brockman normally acts like this, but his walls of Peck Hall. you can do it. It is all about the self-efficacy. as possible." friends say he's quite genial. "People kept wanting to prolong the If students don't think they can do it, Although initially antagonistic toward "He's a very nice man," says Sam conversations. We had some very deep, they won't."' _;_ 6SIDELINES MONDAY APRIL 11, 2011 www.mtsusidelines.com SPORTS
Photo by Erica Springer, staff photographer First-string quarterback Logan Killgore (10) was one of many bright spots for the Blue Raiders' offense. Killgore connected on 6 of 7 passes and added two touchdowns April 9 at Floyd Stadium. MT airs it out in annual Blue vs. White football game By MARK MIZE The MT running game struggled to get StaffWriter started all day, though. Tony Rowland led the team with 37 yards on the ground Blue defeated White 67-60 to capture its and a touchdown. No. 1 on the depth first win in six tries at the annual MTSU Blue chart at running back is junior Benjamin vs. White game in front of a crowd of 3,409 Cunningham, who had 24 yards on six Saturday at Floyd Stadium. carries. The only other touchdown on the The Blue vs. White football game is held ground was scored by Kennedy McGruder. each year at the end of spring practice to give At halftime, Blue had firmly taken control fans a chance to see what next year's team of the game with a 47-23 lead. The defense will be working with. MT'S offensive units had struggled to slow down the first-team wear the team's blue uniforms, while the offense, and the second-team failed to turn defensive units wear white. Special scoring the ball over, resulting in few opportunities rules are employed that reward points for for the defense to get on the board. certain achievements, such as touchdowns, After the break, Kilgore, Murphy and first downs, interceptions and sacks, just to many of the first and second team players left name a few. the field and the offense was left to back-up There were quite a few new faces on the quarterbacks Spencer Wise and Luke Hayes. field for the Blue Raiders this spring. The That's when the defense made their move. offense lost four starters to graduation, The defense sacked the two backups four and the defense lost eight. Some of the times and picked off three passes, including biggest names among this group include interceptions on back-to-back throws by quarterback Dwight Dasher, running Wise. White also recovered a Blue fumble back Phillip Tanner, defensive end Jamari on the day. Lattimore, and safety Jeremy Kellum. Defensive end Gorby Loreus led the White Injuries have also kept several players team with two sacks, and defensive tackle off the field this spring. Three players, who Patrick McNeil had the most tackles for loss are currently No. 1 on the depth chart at with three and a half. Cornerbacks Jajuan their position, have missed significant time Harley, Robert Hogg and William Carter Photo by Erica Springer, staff photographer all had interceptions on the day. Eric Davis this spring. Place-kicker Alan Gendreau (38) was awarded the Terry Whiteside Award on April 9 at The Blue team- started with the ball on .,Floyd Stadium, following the scrimage, for his excellence in academics; football; strength added the other interception. their own 35 and wasted no time driving it tradning, community service, and campus activities. On special teams, place kicker Alan down the field. Quarterback Logan Kilgore Gendreau was three for six on field goal went six for seven on the drive, including a threat. He has led all players in receiving team unit failed to get into the end zone attempts. All three of his misses were from four-yard strike to wide receiver Anthony yards and touchdowns in each of this spring's and finished with just one field goal on its 47 yards or longer, including two attempts Amos for the touchdown. Kilgore would scrimmages. Amos caught five passes on the five possessions. over 60 yards. Josh Davis led all punters on connect with Amos again on the first-team day for 65 yards and had two touchdowns Murphy looked to be outperforming the day with four attempts for 147 yards, offense's next possession on a 12-yard throw from Kilgore. Those two touchdowns bring Kilgore in the first two spring scrimmages, giving him a 43.5 yard average distance. and catch for the score. his scrimmage total to seven this spring. but today, Kilgore definitely held the Stockstill was all smiles in his interviews Kilgore was on top of his game all day, Quarterbacking the second-team advantage in terms of running the offense. with the media after the game. completing 18 of 26 passes for 163 yards offense was Jeff Murphy, who has had an Regardless, the passing game had a strong "I thought today was the culmination and two touchdowns, to go with one extremely impressive spring, throwing showing all day on its way to 407 yards of this spring," he said. "I was very pleased interception. He led the first-team offense for 11 touchdowns and no interceptions through the air. today. I felt we did a good job offensively and to three touchdowns and a field goal on in two scrimmages this spring prior to Head coach Rick Stockstill was defensively. I think it gives the guys a lot of five possessions. today's game. pleased with the performance of his top confidence going into the summer." "I think we definitely have improved," Murphy was an efficient 11 for 17 on the two quarterbacks. The Blue Raiders start the 2011 season Kilgore said. "It was nice to get out there and day with no touchdowns or interceptions. "I thought Logan and Jeff both did a good at Purdue on Sept. 3, before hosting get our first Blue victory in six years." However, the offense seemed to sputter a job," Stockstill said. "They didn't force throws. Georgia Tech for the MTSU centennial Amos is also quickly emerging as a scoring bit with him at the helm, as the second- They made plays when they needed to." celebration Sept. 10. ; ? r '1 # ~ ; r*DV~ir-~ ~" :..; Volleyball team YSr~uL~Yurp*1YS~~" "":~'I .X-;' A - . : 5 ,"". ' takes MT spring A-.T YOUR tournament title NSTIT UT CAR','ER STAFF REPORT The MT volleyball squad Adams posted another IN notched three wins en nine kills to lead MT to f f , INDUS ' '2",I TH AD ,:' ' route to capturing their a 2-0 (25-22, 25-12) win IH AU I?;STiR home tournament crown at over TSU. Alumni Memorial Gym on Both MT and Georgia Saturday. Tech each ended the day The Blue Raiders defeated with a 3-1 mark, while Memphis, Georgia Tech Auburn and TSU finished and Tennessee State and 2-2 and Memphis ended THE AUDIO iDUStRY played a close match with up 0-4. MT won the title 2010 NCAA Tournament by means of the head- participant Auburn before to-head victory over the * ultimately falling 2-1. Yellow Jackets. MT opened the day by MT will now turn its 8D: I 5THEHEART sweeping Memphis 2-0 (25- attention towards their 18, 25-16). An 11-0 run in upcoming season in the K OF MUSIC ROW the second set opened up fall. As the defending Sun the match after a close first Belt regular season and set and brought the score tournament champions, to 24-15. A kill by setter MT will hope to continue Morgan Peterson sealed the its winning ways. first victory of the day for The Blue Raiders will the Blue Raiders. have to replace the play Ashley Adams' seven kills of SBC Player of the Year, led MT in taking the first Izabella Kozon but will set against Auburn (29-27), return several key players but Auburn responded by including Adams, Szivos winning the next two (26- and two-time All-American 24, 15-13) in a back-and- Stacy Oladinni, who missed OPEN HOUSE forth battle. the tournament recovering Adams continued her from surgery. strong play by posting Head coach Matt Peck Mitart 10 kills in a 2-1 decision will also have the pleasure June 27th over ACC foe, Georgia of' adding four freshmen Tech (25-21, 17-25, 15- that comprise what Peck 13). The teams traded set has tabbed MT's "best wins before MT survived recruiting class by far." in the decisive third set. The season is slated to N:xtf. l r1Ile' TN 72 Adams and Maria Szivos begin in late August, but had four kills a piece in the details on the schedule are third set. being finalized. www.mtsusidelines.com MONDAY. APRIL 11. 2011. SIDELINES 7
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BASED ON VOTES FROM Severe weather should be taken seriously MTSUSIDELNES.COM. DO YOU THINK PAY IS A week ago Monday, severe storms ripped warnings seriously is a concerning issue. TOO HIGH FOR GUEST TELL US ONLINE AT SPEAKERS THAT VISIT through Middle Tennessee leaving downed "The public has the perception that MTSUSIDELINES.COM trees, utility poles, debris and shattered tornadoes occur in Oklahoma and Kansas, CAMPUS? windows throughout the region, leaving but not in Tennessee." Johnstone said. DO YOU APPROVE more than 58,000 without power. Part of Johnstone's duties are aimed pt The powerful storms produced funnels, changing that perception. Johnstone heads OF THE LAST wall clouds, torrential downpour and hail, a collective effort with emergency response MINUTE which served as a grim reminder to the officials to hold annual severe weather AGREEMENT public that all severe watches and warnings education programs for the general public. should be taken seriously. These programs serve as a foundation THAT PREVENTED On April 9, 2009, an EF-4 Tornado to educate residents on how to properly THE FEDERAL packing winds in excess of 170 mph, rocked Guest C:olumnist identify and report these weather hazards the City of Murfreesboro. More than 800 and what to do when they occur. GOVERNMENT homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed and two With 116 deaths since 1999, Tennessee leads the nation SHUTDOWN? Yes No l'mnot sure people were killed. If not for the watches and warnings in tornado fatalities. A worrisome statistic that Johnstone issued by the National Weather Service in Old Hickory, attributes to nighttime tornadoes, lack of basements, a the death toll might have been much higher. higher percentage of mobile homes, lack of tornado sirens, The NWS office in Old Hickory is tasked with giving and the public's perception of tornadoes. advanced notice of imminent weather situations to At the time of the 2009 tornado, Murfreesboro only residents in 39 counties throughout Tennessee. had one siren located on campus. Now, there are four How do they do that? It's not simple. But to them, it's all sirens on campus, and another siren has been installed in a day of fun. on the north end of Murfreesboro near the Alvin C. York Fun? How can a task of tremendous responsibility be so Veterans Hospital. much fun? That's simple. When a person loves doing what "The public needs to heed these warnings and take ONLINE CHATTER www.mtsusidelines.com they do for a living, as Warning Coordinator Meteorologist them very seriously, and each individual has a personal Facebook & Twitter: MTSUSidelines Thomas Johnstone does, there's simply no better job in responsibility to formulate a plan of where to go and what the world. to do when these storms hit," Johnstone said. 'I'm One' is just a slogan Johnstone has been amazed by storms ever since the As far as I'm concerned, students should listen to his Super Outbreak on April 3, 1974, when tornadoes destroyed advice. fl"People only rush to call this article demonizing parts of his hometown in Cincinnati, Ohio. Johnstone has because you called him out by name. When you hold a been employed with the NWS for 18 years and graduated public position, it is your responsibility to portray yourself from Ohio State University in 1991 with a bachelor's degree Drew Gardonia is a junior majoring in Digital Media the right way. Why are we not to call each other out when in geography, and an emphasis on atmospheric science. Communications. He can be reached at asg2x@mtmail. we act foolishly? Besides, I was less offended by his faces Why the public does not seem to take watches and mtsu.edu. as I was his exit. He couldn't even sit there throughout the entire thing. It was offensive, and it was immature." - Aaron Byrd
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11 "This from the guy who has worked on and lost three separate campaigns. Who's out of step?" - Anonymous SGA discusses election changes for new officers
I "This is a stupid proposal. It has died before, and it should die again." - Former SGA Senator Corporate breaks unfair to business
. "Can someone explain to me why not only the Tennessee Code Annotated (see TCA 20-2-221), but also the United States code, states that a corporation is a person? Does this make sense to anyone at all? According to this logic, Wal-Mart can run for the office of the presidency. It meets all the requirements: Columist be 35 years of age, be born in the U.S., and claim were forced to close. Some residency here. would argue that this is Am I the only one the sign of a laissez-faire completely terrified of this economy, but I must put my prospect? It is time the foot down and say that this American people set in is not in any way laissez- Obama doesn't live up to rhetoric stone that a corporation is faire capitalism. only a large business and Forcing others to close Does President Barack Obama's nation. Not a word of protest or not exempt from any laws, and making the economy promise of "Hope and Change" and outrage from the Left. as is currently in statute. one-dimensional is not a free "Yes We Can" deserve your vote The Obama administration's One argument made market economy, especially again? What about the promise policies of purposeful deficit spending from those in favor of when one cannot tell where of "transparency?" Are you better have increased the national debt, corporations would be that the product came from or off now than you were since he invoked ridiculous stimulus bills, corporations establish such how much the product costs took office? hostile takeovers of companies, and a large number of jobs in to make. Do you recall Obama ever expanding bureaucracy. the U.S. My response to It is simply not fair to identifying the enemy in any of the And with that in mind, let's not those individuals would be: those hard working business wars we are involved in? Who is the forget that Obama has shut down So what? owners to have to compete enemy? If the enemy hasn't been domestic oil drilling, increased taxes Compare the jobs with a company that cuts identified by the Commander in Columist through a new healthcare plan, created with those lost, corners with its taxes and Chief, then why are we fighting? Who and increased tax regulations on and businesses shut down, forces its associates to park a is the opposition in Libya? What's make matters worse, he made this businesses at every level. because of the opening of half-mile from the entrance their agenda? decision without congressional The failure of his policies has led to a new Wal-Mart. A good of the building. If "Obamacare" is so good approval. Not a word of protest from massive layoffs, shutdowns, and an example of the tragedy I would argue that if you and affordable, then why are the Left, elevated national unemployment rate of Wal-Mart and other gave any business in the union-led organizations getting Under former President George W. averaging 10 percent. The left remains corporations is very apparent state of Tennessee the kind exclusion waivers? Bush, the national debt doubled from silent, void of protest. in Harriman, Tenn. of leeway that Wal-Mart, or Do not expect Obama to answer $5 trillion to $10 trillion. Democrats So, how can Obama claim anything In this city where my any other corporation for those questions because he will not. and a biased media showed no mercy he's done as being a victory for you or father was raised, kids could that matter, has, then they Do not expect him to identify the in their outspoken criticisms. Obama, me? I'm assuming you are of sound go to several stores for candy could dominate the U.S. enemy. To do so means he will have to by comparison, increased the debt to mind and body, and you can make a or to make a living working. economy as well. call out Islam. Africa and the Middle an unsustainable and new historical competent logical voting decision. This allowed more people to It is time to put our foot East are exploding. record of$14 million. My question to you is this: How can own a business and allowed down and hold CEOs to the Liberal hypocrisy has gone wild. The Obama administration has the president possibly convince you for more competition same standard as honest Global uncertainty is cruising in already acknowledged that the that what he has done up to this point among individuals who hard-working Americans, chaos mode as Obama's decisions national debt will total almost $16 has been a success? Therefore, does he were responsible for because I for one am concerning the economy and foreign trillion by Sept. 30, the end of fiscal deserve your vote? the community they sick of it. policy prove to be harmful and year 2011. What this means is that operated in. disastrous, at best. the debt will reach 102 percent of the Tim Johnson is a senior majoring in When Wal-Mart opened Spencer Douglas is a He intervened in Libya and started gross domestic product. politicalscience and foreign languages. in this city, most businesses senior majoring in political his own unpopular war. Obama never That's 102 percent of the sum total He can be reached at tj2b@mtmail. could not compete with science. He can be reached at made an official declaration ofwar. To of all economic activity for the entire mntsu.edu. such a large company and [email protected].
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