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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 • WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY • WKUHERALD.COM • VOLUME 88 NO. 30 Accreditation MUSICAL CHAIRS ushers in new era for Health Services

CHRISTIAN MARNON [email protected]

Only 5 percent of college health fa- cilities nationwide have been accred- ited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, and WKU Health Services has joined their ranks. As of Nov. 8, 2012, Health Servic- es achieved accreditation from the AAAHC, marking the end of a three- year application process, and on Tuesday they threw a reception to cel- ebrate. The AAAHC is an organization which develops standards and offers volun- tary surveys for outpatient health care facilities. The survey AAAHC provides is a comprehensive checklist which ensures facilities are maintaining high standards. At the recep- tion, Vicky Rosa, executive director of Health Services, ANN MEAD said she keeps the Finance and AAAHC survey Administration VP in a large binder on her bookshelf, which contains over 100 pages of re- quirements. “The binder is representative of how hard we have worked for accredita- tion,” Rosa said. Lab Manager Monisa Wright said her contribution required a thorough un- Choir Professor Jonathan Palant leads students in singing exercises during choir practice in the Music Rehearsal Hall on Wednesday, derstanding of the AAAHC standards. Jan. 30. CHRISTIAN RANDOLPH/HERALD “I had to have a working knowledge of everything,” she said. “During the New choir director splits time between WKU, Dallas summer, each staff member had to present their assigned chapter of the KRISTINA BURTON survey to everyone else.” During his time here at WKU, The AAAHC Accreditation Hand- [email protected] he will be leading Men’s Cho- book requires the applicant to be rus, Chorale, Choral Society compliant in eight standards, some of Some professors commute and teaching a course on choral which include quality management from Chestnut Street, others methods. and improvement, facilities and envi- from Hardin County, while Jon- Palant said Hondorp called ronment, patient rights, government athan Palant commutes more him this past summer to ask and administration. than 700 miles every week — if he’d be available to cover his Rosa is proud to have met these twice a week. position. Then the rescheduling standards, but said there is still much The new faculty member, and negotiations started. work to be done. who fl ies back and forth from “I had another community “The accreditation process resets ev- Dallas, is currently the Visiting chorus and church position ery three years and new standards are Palant is acting as the visiting professor of music Professor of Music/Director of here in Dallas that I was not added annually,” she said. “Starting and director of Choral Activities for this semes- Choral Activities while Dr. Paul willing to give up,” Palant said. ter while commuting from Dallas each week. Hondorp is away on sabbatical. SEE CHOIR PAGE 2 SEE HEALTH PAGE 2 CHRISTIAN RANDOLPH/HERALD

Student fi lmmaker creates four-minute short

TAYLOR HARRISON & ton, S.C., wrote and directed the writing. When he felt like he had ANNA ANDERSON four-minute short fi lm with one reached a stopping point with [email protected] character trying to leave a voice- both of these majors, Ward said mail for a girl he likes. he applied to create his own ma- While some WKU students “I wanted to do something re- jor within the Honors College. He were spending the weekend af- ally simple and relatable,” Ward designed his own curriculum, ter last semester’s fi nal exams said. and named his major “Storytell- recovering or blowing off steam, Ever since he was in middle ing Traditions in Cinema, Litera- junior Dillon Ward was holed up school, Ward said he wanted to ture and New Media.” in a friend’s apartment fi lming make fi lms. Outside of WKU, Ward said he his latest piece, “Paris, Kentucky.” At WKU, Ward said he fi rst tried attended classes at Maine Media Portrait of Murray junior Dillon Ward on Wednesday. Ward SEE FILM The 21-year-old from Charles- photojournalism and creative PAGE 2 recently made a short fi lm called “Paris, Kentucky.” ADAM WOLFFBRANDT/HERALD WKUHERALD.com O IS FOR THE REMOTE: TRACK AND FIELD OPPORTUNITY A 30 ROCK THE TEAM IS HEAD- ONLINE GALLERY ING TO THE MIDDLE LEARN MORE ABOUT HEAD TO THE HERALD RETROSPECTIVE TENNESSEE STATE THE GLUTEN-FREE WEBSITE TO LOOK AT A AN AVID FAN SAYS INVITATIONAL THIS FEATURE ON THE FLU LIFEESTYLE PAGE 3 GOODBYE SATURDAY VACCINE AT WKU PAGE 4 PAGE 7

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FILM concept of the script. “So we were like, how do we CONTINUED FROM FRONT create something that’s still powerful and still has good Swordplay content — a good story — Workshops and worked on the but without having to use too sets of “21 Jump Street” and many resources that we don’t “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire have?” Benito, the cinematog- Hunter” in New Orleans dur- rapher for the fi lm, said. ing the summer of 2011. Benito said he and Ward Last summer, Ward was an were both really happy with assistant/intern at Scott Rudin the end result of the fi lm. Productions. “It’s clean and it’s simple... Planning for “Paris, Ken- but we still think it has a lot of tucky” started in October, content to it,” he said. when Ward started thinking of While Benito said he was ideas and recruiting people to in charge of the visuals, Ward be a part of the project. Enter wrote most of the script, but Alejandro Benito, Cory Hardin they bounced ideas off of each and Chris Callahan. other. Callahan, a theatre major Ward and his crew spent from Franklin, Tenn., is the about 60 dollars on the fi lm, only person seen on camera. but they didn’t see it as a prob- Ward met Callahan through a lem. mutual friend. “We saw it as a challenge,” “We just immediately clicked Ward said. and started getting along,” Benito said that Ward has Callahan said. done most of the promoting He said most of his experi- of the fi lm. ence is in live theater, but he Ward said he plans to enter is eager to start doing more “Paris, Kentucky” into several fi lms. Knoxville, Tenn. junior Zach Tapp practices throwing the saber for winter guard team Lexis based “He was able to stick to the fi lm festivals, including the student sections of the Nash- out of Lexington. Tapp has been involved with guard for more than 10 years and has also been script and make it feel real,” involved with the Spirit of Atlanta drum corps. KATIE MCLEAN/HERALD Ward said about Callahan’s ville Film Festival, Kentucky performance. Independent Film Festival As far as how the fi lm looked and the New Hope Film Fes- and felt to the audience, tival. Benito, a WKU alumnus from After he graduates, Ward Houston and Ward worked to said he wants to devote his like to build and own a pro- willing to forgo a comfortable “I want to use my youth as match the camerawork and time to making his own fi lms. duction company somewhere job in order to create his own much as possible and take lighting with the simplistic Ultimately, he said he would in the South, but right now he’s stories. those risks,” Ward said.

SGA strives to keep the bar high with plans for the spring semester

SARAH STUKENBORG the Campus Safety Walk, Cam- dents,” Boka said. and local decision-makers there and clean up, rather than

[email protected] pus Cleanup and the value- Lewisport sophomore Cain were invited by SGA to dine employees,” Alvey said. added grading system resolu- Alvey, the administrative vice with students and attend a SGA has so far been happy The Student Government tion. president, spoke about past Hilltopper“ basketball game af- with the “the purple line,” and Association is making plans The value-added grading successful events SGA hosted. terward last December. it will continue running this for the spring semester for system is the idea of includ- Alvey said other services semester. teaching evaluations and a ing pluses or minuses in the provided by SGA such as In the upcoming weeks, the value-added grading system I think it's something resolution, while continuing standard grades. Safe Rides, which is known idea of student teacher evalu- The resolution that would we've needed for a as “the purple line,” and ations will be voted on in SGA. initiatives like the safe rides long time. program. support the value-added Campus Cleanup yielded The Campus Safety Walk, Smithland senior Cory grading system got its fi rst great results as well. which will take place soon, is Dodds, SGA president, is excit- read at Tuesday night’s SGA plans a Campus where SGA will get together ed about the idea of teaching meeting. — Cory Dodds Cleanup every semester, with the police department assistant evaluations. Bowling Green junior SGA president in which SGA senators and and walk around campus to “I think it’s something we’ve Keyana Boka, executive “ WKU students are invited examine safety issues. needed for a long time,” Dodds vice president of SGA, thinks “The biggest success in our to pick up trash around cam- “It’s still early,” Alvey said. said. the new grading system is a opinion is Dine with Decision pus. “We could always come up Upcoming events and initia- great idea. Makers,” Alvey said. “I think it’s a big difference with more programs as the se- tives for the semester include “It’s very benefi cial to stu- For that event, federal, state whenever students get out mester goes along.”

CHOIR mistic about the rest of the semes- HEALTH areas where they were Health Services building best equipped.” also needs an extension. CONTINUED FROM FRONT ter. CONTINUED FROM FRONT “I’m already very fond of the stu- Ann Mead, vice presi- “We already have had dents, their passion, their caring for dent for Finance and Ad- several preliminary one another and their sincerity,” ministration, said that meetings with Planning, “So, we organized the class sched- every three years and new Palant said. “They’ve already made Health Services has had Design and Construction ule so I’d be done by early after- standards are added an- a mark on me. And we’re having to adapt to growth. to discuss our options,” noon on Thursdays to fl y back to nually,” she said. “Start- fun. That’s the important part.” “No one expected Mead said. Dallas and could fl y back to Bowl- ing this summer, we have Elizabeth Beach, WKU Chorale Health Services to grow by Architectural additions to look at what’s required ing Green Sunday night or Monday member and Palant’s graduate as- 40 percent in four years,” are one of many obsta- morning. Then, I said, ‘Absolutely.’” by AAAHC for 2013 and sistant for the WKU Men’s Chorus she said. “Our whole fo- cles Health Services must Back home in Dallas, Palant is 2014.” and the SOKY Choral Society, said cus has been managing consider moving for- the minister of music at Kessler The ‘government’ stan- she is excited to get the opportunity growth for a $2.5 million ward, Mead said. Park United Methodist Church. His dard of AAAHC required to be both under his direction in business with now over “Health Services has book, “Brothers, Sing On!” will also Health Services to estab- an ensemble and to be beside him, 30 employees.” been a tremendous suc- be released this spring, according lish a governing body, learning from him on the other side The AAAHC suggested cess over the past four to his website. Rosa said. of the podium. Health Services continue years because students Despite the busy schedule he’ll be “In order to ensure ev- “He’s very personable, always expansion, Rosa said. like the convenience,” taking on this semester, he said it’s ery area was covered, we willing to answer my questions “We’re trying to grow she said. “We have to un- worth it because he’s so passionate have established fi ve new and help me with anything I ask of our faculty and provide derstand patient needs, about music — particularly choral areas of expertise...” she him,” Beach said. “He has the rare more services while con- consider what services music. Palant said choral music said. “This led us to hire ability to make a rehearsal fun and sidering cost effi ciency campus wants and ad- is such an important part of his new people and to shift entertaining while also keeping his for students,” Rosa said. dress alternative health life because of the possibilities for existing employees into students learning. He should be a Mead said that the care options.” emotional connections to the text. blast to work with throughout his “As singers, we are connected to time here.” words,” Palant said. “We use poetry Palant said he hopes to encour- to express our inner music.” age the musicians he works with at Mitzi Groom, the music depart- WKU to be open to new ideas. He CRIME REPORTS ment head, said she feels fortunate said his students are learning how to have Palant at WKU this semes- to appreciate and accept a new Police arrested Brentwood, Tenn., Stringer reported her purse stolen out of ter. conductor and a new way of inter- sophomore Slade White on a warrant on her car in Parking Structure 2 on Jan. 30. “He comes to us with an extensive preting music. Jan. 30. The estimated value of the stolen item is choral background and will be able “There are no two painters that $175. to continue in the fi ne choral foot- paint the same canvas,” Palant said. Reports • Michael Loftis reported his car parked steps of Paul Hondorp that we have “I’ll paint my own canvas here, and in the South Lawn parking lot scratched come to expect as our benchmark,” students can appreciate it as a dif- • Freshman Kendra Barnett, Pearce Ford on Jan. 29. The estimated cost of the Groom said. ferent one. Then, they can go into Tower, reported her computer stolen damage is $100. Palant said his fi rst week of class- the world and paint their own can- from her dorm room on Jan. 30. The esti- • A student reported on Jan. 28 that she es was terrifi c and makes him opti- vas.” mated value of the stolen item is $1,500. was sexually assaulted at the Sigma Al- • Bowling Green sophomore Sarah pha Epsilon house on Jan. 20. FEBRUARY 1, 2013 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM PAGE 3

WKU to O is For Opportunity: fromAZ Each Friday, the College Heights Herald brings you a story inspired by a letter Eating gluten free gives students a chance to feel better of the alphabet.

KAYLA BOYD even though she didn’t know cult it is to completely change [email protected] something was wrong. her diet. This is something Badinger “I love bread,” Sanchez said. Changing your diet usually can personally identify with. “I mean, I love it. But I can’t means trying to lose weight. For the last year and a half, have it. I bought a loaf of brown Sometimes, though, that Badinger has had a gluten in- rice bread. It’s a really rough al- change is required for more tolerance that requires her to ternative to real bread.” than just looks. Going gluten eat gluten free. Although she Thieman said the hardest free has given many people has tree nut, peanut and shell- thing about gluten-free bread the opportunity to fi x digestive fi sh allergies, she says those is that it’s made with rice. problems within their bodies. affect your immune system, “Bread is hard,” she said. “If Somerset junior Lendee San- while a gluten intolerance af- it’s rice based, it crumbles. It chez, Crestwood junior Aly fects your digestive system. just disintegrates. If you make Badinger and Louisville junior “I would have mood issues a sandwich with it, when you Becky Thieman have defi nitely and was extremely lethargic,” go to bite into it, it’ll fall apart.” changed their diets, going glu- Badinger said. “Digestively, not Not only was it hard to give ten free to help digestive prob- happy.” up favorite foods, but switch- lems. Sanchez has been easing Thieman had a different rea- ing to gluten free also required into eating gluten free for the son to quit gluten, she said. Sanchez, Badinger and Thie- From left, Crestwood junior Aly Badinger, Becky Thieman of Lou- past two weeks. “It isn’t technically an allergy, man to completely change isville and Lendee Sanchez of Somerset all support each other in “I just wanted to see if it’ll but I have really bad blood keeping gluten out of their diets. Each girl has a diff erent reason make me feel better,” Sanchez their shopping habits. sugar problems,” she said. Sanchez said she has to read for not eating gluten, but all of the girls say that it is a challenge said. every day. DOROTHY EDWARDS/HERALD Sanchez said she has a fam- “The doctor suggested tak- food labels carefully because ily history of stomach and co- ing gluten out this summer, sometimes items that claim lon problems, so she spoke and it’s helped with a lot of my to be gluten free are processed food for school.” about six months to really fi nd to a doctor about options to health issues.” Thieman said. with foods containing gluten. Not only is it diffi cult to fi nd good gluten-free foods. change her diet and lifestyle. She said it’s gotten to the point Thieman agrees. truly gluten-free foods, but it’s “When you fi rst change over, “The doctor said sometimes where if she eats gluten, it will “When I go home to Louis- also expensive. Both Sanchez you just eat corn and rice,” she gluten allergies don’t manifest make her sick. ville, I shop at the Whole Foods and Thieman said that gluten- said. “But then you fi gure out obviously,” she explained. In While Sanchez has been there,” Thieman said. “I look free foods cost more than their foods that you like, and you that case, changing her diet to transitioning to eating gluten like an extreme couponer, but old brands. don’t mind not having it in gluten-free might benefi t her free, she has noticed how diffi - I’m really just stocking up on Badinger said it took her your diet.”

Cultural Enhancement Sig Eps likely to relocate Series will bring multiple soon to Cherry Hill Place events and performers JACKSON FRENCH ate and southern division presi- [email protected] dent for Delta Tau Delta, is sup- portive of this move. KAELY HOLLOWAY “When Ailey was here be- talents as a humorist with Cherry Hill Place may soon “It sounds like it’s going to be [email protected] fore, they fi lled up the Cap- music. become Sigma Phi Epsilon fra- a great opportunity for them,” itol and many people were Elizabeth Alsop, assistant ternity’s new home. he said. This spring, cultural en- turned away,” Scott said. professor of English, said The fraternity, currently Grace said that Delta Tau Del- hancement will return “Because of this, we’re try- this is her fi rst year on the housed on Normal Street, has ta found the house to be a good to the stage in Van Meter ing to use ticket vouchers committee and at WKU. been planning to relocate for fi t for them. Hall when the Cultural En- to reserve seats this year.” “We want to try to bring two years. “When we were there, we had hancement Series begins Ticket vouchers are a acts that are engaging to Coos Bay, OR., junior Justin a lot of success,” he said. “It’s at featuring dancers, singers, guaranteed way to reserve and engage with students,” Rodriguez, who serves as Sigma the top of the Hill, which is al- musicians and personali- a spot for a performance. Alsop said. “There’s the big Phi Epsilon’s vice president of ways a great location.” ties. They’re being distributed marquee event, and the communications, is ready for The Student Activities Offi ce Ailey II, a dance company for Ailey II and Keillor, but acts can engage with stu- the change. is currently working with Sigma continuing the legend of Keillor has already sold out. dents before or after the “It’s time for a new house,” he Phi Epsilon as well as the Chi Alvin Ailey; Garrison Keil- Ticket vouchers for Ailey event.” said. Omega sorority, currently next lor, an American humor- II can still be reserved by Performers are selected Howard Bailey, vice president door to the fraternity on Nor- ist, writer and radio per- calling the box offi ce, or through a 20-person com- of Student Affairs, said negotia- mal Street, to relocate both or- sonality; and Chanticleer, by going to the online box mittee. A list of poten- tions to sell the Sig Ep’s property ganizations. a Grammy-winning male offi ce site at wku.showare. tial performers is brain- to WKU are going well. The university plans to buy chorus, will bring their tal- com. stormed and trimmed, as “They’ve made a verbal agree- the land the Sigma Phi Epsilon ents to campus. David Lee, dean of Pot- scheduling and fi nance ment, and we’ll soon have it in and Chi Omega houses cur- The Cultural Enhance- ter College, said that other checks are run. writing that they’ll be vacating rently occupy, with the goal of ment Series, in its 16th schools with similar events “What we want to do is their property at the end of June building the Honors College year, will kick off with a are charging students. bring speakers and per- of this year,” Bailey said. and International Center there. dance performance by Ai- “Vouchers are free for formers that will show Bailey also said that at their Charley Pride, director of Stu- ley II on March 4. students here,” Lee said. challenging things, or have chapter meeting Sunday night, dent Activities, said they would Ailey II is a returning act “There are no barriers for new ideas,” Lee said. “We the active Sig Eps voted unani- love to have that land to move of this series, having per- our students to experience want the kinds of events mously to take the recommen- the Honors College forward. formed for it several years this.” where people say that dation to move forward with Rodriguez said that the deal ago in the Capitol Theatre. Keillor has recently sent they’ve never seen any- plans to relocate to Cherry Hill will be mutually benefi cial be- Keillor will follow them on word that he is changing thing like it, and we want to Place. cause the school will be get- March 26, and Chanticleer his show. challenge people.” Rodriguez said if Sigma Phi ting a key location for parking will close out the series on Originally, the host of the Vouchers for Ailey II, Epsilon does relocate there, the while the fraternity will see an April 11. radio program “A Prairie though still available, are fraternity will stay in the exist- increase in recruitment accom- Kelly Scott, communica- Home Companion,” was going quickly. Those inter- ing house or tear it down and panying the move. tions coordinator for Potter going to have a prepared ested in going have been build a new one, depending on “We’re defi nitely all super ex- College, has assisted with speech. encouraged by Scott to re- the state of the building. cited about it,” he said. public relations coordinat- Keillor has changed his serve their seats. This won’t be the fi rst time a Pride said Student Activities’ ing for the series, helping mind and will bring musi- “We’ve established this as fraternity is moving into Cherry goal is to relocate Sigma Phi get the acts here and ac- cians with him to create a an ongoing tradition,” Lee Hill Place. Delta Tau Delta fra- Epsilon in six to 18 months, “de- commodating them dur- performance blending his said. ternity rented it out in the 1980s. pending on how quickly some ing their stay. Lee Grace, a 1984 WKU gradu- things can fall into place.” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.C0M Opinion

THE REMOTE A ’30 Rock’ retrospective

RYAN PAIT I think I knew from the fi rst time. There’s Jack (Alec Baldwin), necessary for why I love him. [email protected] moment it was love. Tina Fey, “30 Rock” has always been who reminds me that even “30 Rock” is one of the few the show’s creator and star, sharp, biting, over-the-top and though our friends may have shows on television that has To quote the great Tracy Jor- has one of the most beautiful ridiculous. Sometimes, it’s all different views from our own, kept its consistent quality dan: “I have a hole in my heart, brains that has ever written of these things simultaneously. we can still be their friend. throughout all of its 138 epi- and not the one I got from eat- comedy. I may be a little bi- That’s when it’s at its There’s Jenna sodes. IMDb puts “30 Rock”’s ing batteries.” ased, but to say it is sublime is greatest. (Jane Krakowski), award nomination count at It is the hole where “30 Rock” an understatement. “30 Rock” also fea- whose fl air for all 145, and that’s not even count- used to be. Needless to say, I blazed tured some of the things dramatic ing its fi nal season. After seven glorious years, through every episode in a most original and makes me not feel Despite ratings struggles, the “30 Rock” ended its run last week’s time, and was left with vivid comedic char- so bad about often show’s quality has always been night. I’m not quite sure what an empty feeling once I got acters television has threatening to rip top-notch — even the lesser I’m supposed to do with done. I realized exactly what ever seen. Weird as off parts of my face episodes of “30 Rock” will al- myself anymore. I feel like I needed to be done: I had to they may be, I felt a sometimes. ways be 10 times better than should hitch a ride with it to watch it again. connection with each There’s Tracy (Tra- boorish shows like “Two and TV-comedy heaven. And I did. And then I did one. cy Morgan), whose a Half Men” and “Two Broke again. Does that make me There’s Liz (Tina lovable weirdness Girls.” My love affair with “30 Rock” RYAN PAIT sound crazy? Probably. Do I Fey), of course, who reminds me that it’s It’s this consistent qual- began during my junior year Columnist of high school when I was con- care? No. Liz Lemon and her makes me feel better okay to just be your- ity and hilarity that makes “30 fi ned to a couch with a gross wonderful cohorts had drawn about eating copious self. Rock” such a gem in the crown sinus infection. Pleased to be me in with their comedic spell amounts of cheese and hot And then there’s the ultimate of television history. missing three days of chemis- and truly wacky antics. “30 dogs. She also reminded me weirdo, Kenneth the Page So farewell, “30 Rock.” You try and pre-calculus, I decided Rock” worked its way into my that even when everything is (Jack McBrayer), a southern will be missed. Especially by to fi nally give “30 Rock” a try system like a parasite and be- the worst, things will still be boy who just loves television me. on Netfl ix. came my favorite show of all okay. so much. No explanation is

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Academic Commons in Cravens and FAC have grand openings

QUICHE MATCHEN serve it out in two-hour [email protected] blocks…,” Markin said. She then opened the Students are getting fl oor to David Lee, dean more and more places of Potter College. to study on campus with “One of the things that two new Academic Com- has been a hole for us mons locations. at the Fine Arts Center The Fine Arts Center is that we’ve not had a held their grand opening space like this,” he said. of their Academic Com- Lee said students have mons, located on the told him that they need- fi rst fl oor, on Wednes- ed a computer lab in day and The Commons FAC, but he thinks that at Cravens had its grand Markin had the right idea opening on Thursday. because the Academic FAC’s celebration on Commons is a much Wednesday started off more fl exible space than with students, faculty a general purpose com- and staff familiarizing puter lab. themselves with the new “If you have your lap- study area, while refresh- top, you plug it in, if ments were served. you need a quiet place The Academic Com- to study, it’s right here,” mons in FAC will be open he said. “If you need to Monday through Thurs- do group work, it’s right day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. here.” and Friday from 8 a.m. to Lee said a whole range 4:30 p.m. of students’ needs can Jennifer Markin, stu- be answered at the Aca- Michael Ann Williams, folk studies department head, and Kurt Fattic, information technology consultant, con- dent services coordina- demic Commons. verse in the new commons area in FAC on Wednesday. tor, said the new area is a “It’s a commons, and I “I’ve been in the building for 27 years teaching, and there really hasn’t been enough common space for students resource for all to use. really like that term be- to do work and meet with each other,” Williams said. SETH FISCHER/HERALD She also encouraged cause it’s meant to be everyone to come back a place where students and take advantage of in particular, faculty tended to today,” he said. they used this space. ably use the study area, Louisville junior J. Mor- the Academic Commons and staff certainly are Students at the event “It’s a good space for since she’s always at FAC gan Shaffo. area. welcome, but students said they liked the new students to hang out, and has huge gaps in be- “It’s really nice and a “If you’re a Potter Col- in particular can kind study area. and I really like the stu- tween classes. quiet place to do home- lege student and you’re of convene to address Irvington junior An- dent artwork,” Stith said. Another student that work and charge your looking to have this place whatever they need at- drea Stith said she’s glad She said she will prob- liked the new area was laptop,” Shaffo said. reserved, we do — we re-

Value-added grading system could be enacted this fall

TAYLOR HARRISON partment head and professor, said he [email protected] wishes that minus grades would also be included in the system. Students and faculty who are excited “I would prefer a plus and minus, but about the value-added “plus” grading given that the faculty weren’t able to get system might only have to wait until approval of a plus-minus system sev- the fall semester. eral years ago…pluses are better than Although there are currently two dif- nothing, because I do think it gives us a ferent value-added grading system more nuanced grading system,” Dietle proposal ideas being looked at by the said. provost and University Senate, they He said without the minuses, you don’t vary greatly. can’t make as big of a distinction re- Gordon Emslie, provost and vice garding grades. president for Academic Affairs, said the Dietle hopes these added bonus report the Academic Quality Commit- “plus” grades will incentivize students tee gave at the senate meeting only has to work harder, and he thinks this new a few differences from his original pro- system could be benefi cial to both stu- posal. dents and faculty. “I’m confi dent we will have this re- “I think it would benefi t students be- solved during the spring and we can cause those students who are doing implement the system in the fall,” very well, but they haven’t attained that Emslie said. next highest grade, will still get some One difference in the proposals is reward for their extra efforts and I think the addition of a D+ distinction in the faculty would appreciate having the report at the senate meeting, while chance to give grades that more accu- Emslie’s proposal only included B+ and rately refl ect the effort the student has C+ grades. put in,” he said. Another is that the report at the meet- Cathleen Webb, chemistry depart- ing recommended that those grades ment head and professor, said she would carry quality point ratings of 3.3, thinks the new system is fi ne. 2.3 and 1.3, respectively, while Emslie’s She said she comes from an institu- scale proposed quality point ratings of tion, before she was at WKU, that had a GRAPHIC BY CAMERON LOVE 3.5 and 2.5 for B+ and C+ grades, re- plus and minus grading scale so she is spectively. used to a fi ner grading system than just they would have received a B in the grading system will largely change how Various professors and department A, B, C and D. previous system. If they receive a B+, grading works. heads at WKU said they believe a new She said she isn’t sure why the minus that’s likely an improvement because “It probably isn’t going to make a “plus” grading scale could be benefi - distinction isn’t included, except to they might not have quite received an large statistical difference in the aver- cial. prevent students from being upset that A in the old system, she said. age grade issued at Western,” she said. However, Robert Dietle, history de- if they receive a B- in the new system, Overall, she doesn’t think the new

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THE REEL THE REEL: 'Movie 43' is ineff ective and off ensive

BEN CONNIFF Kate Winslet, Emma Stone, a riot to see them parody such connecting plot that I’ve ever given nothing funny to say, [email protected] Gerard Butler and Halle Berry popular characters. seen. None of the characters and he’s only in the movie for were coaxed into doing a low- Otherwise, “Movie 43” is ex- in the segments acknowledge about a minute. Low comedy As the fi lm’s tagline states, brow movie like this. cruciating to watch from top each other. Nobody seems to is this man’s forte, and he’s got “Once you see it, you can’t It’s uncharacteristic for ev- to bottom. There were times be within the same universe. unsee it.” But boy, do I wish I nothing to show for it in a fi lm eryone involved from the cast where I honestly felt like walk- There’s no resolution that that’s supposed to be an exhi- could. to its 12 directors, many of ing out and asking for my mon- brings all the characters to- bition of exactly that type of “Movie 43” is about a crazed whom have solid credits to ey back. Hugh Jackman with a gether. It’s just multiple 10-15 writer (Dennis Quaid) who their name like Brett Ratner, pair of testicles hanging from minute short stories all strung humor. pitches his movie idea to a stu- Steven Brill, James Gunn and his chin? A sexually frustrated together by a stupid plot fea- Also, I’d like to add that I don’t dio executive (Greg Kinnear). Peter Farrelly. You know things cartoon cat? A nude woman turing Dennis Quaid, Greg really consider myself a spo- The pitch is presented as a are bad when Sean William used as an MP3 player? A man Kinnear, Common and Seth ken advocate of many causes, variety of comedic short fi lms Scott and Johnny Knoxville who has to defecate so badly MacFarlane. but I have a problem with the that expand across multiple star in a segment together, and that he literally explodes when Quaid puts in far too much way “Movie 43” objectifi es plot lines, each with different you feel like even these two struck by a car? I mean, come effort as the writer who seems women, Asians and African- characters. blockheads can do better. on, really? It’s disheartening to to be stuck in his pre-teen Americans. The iBabe music What we’re presented with is The only scene that’s re- see so many Oscar-caliber ac- years. That’s the only way to player, an Englishman getting awkward, cringe-inducing and ally hysterical is a segment tors stoop to this level, espe- explain his sick sense of hu- facial reconstructive surgery in just plain terrible. The humor that features Jason Sudeikis cially during a time when most mor. And as a fan of Seth Mac- order to look Chinese, and an is so disgusting and over-the- as Batman and Justin Long as of them are receiving attention Farlane, I think this marks the offensive take on the underdo top that it’s nearly impossible Robin. There are a host of oth- for their fi ne work last year. fi rst time I’ve heard him open g to laugh. I'm shocked that ma- er names who make appear- “Movie 43” also features the his mouth and not found my- basketball team story all prove jor players like Hugh Jackman, ances as superheroes, and it’s thinnest excuse of an inter- self laughing hysterically. He’s to be too much. Hoofi n' it

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Rodeo returning to the WKU Ag Expo Center

JACOB PARKER she said. Jessica Blair, the Roman Rider, said all. I’m looking forward to getting back [email protected] Meeks said that this is an event the her act is packed with adrenaline. into the swing of things,” she said. entire family can enjoy. The rodeo in- “It’s fast-paced and it’s dangerous, Another act in the show features a Explosions, fi re and thrill-seekers cludes acts such as bareback riding, and you can fall.“ The most dangerous clown, Mike Wentworth, who was vot- will all be found when The Lone Star calf roping, saddle bronco riding, steer part is probably jumping through the ed two times as Funny Man of the Year Championship Rodeo comes to WKU’s wrestling, team roping, cowgirl’s barrel hoop of fi re,” she said. by the ProRodeo Association. Went- Ag Expo Center for its 31st consecutive racing and cowgirl’s Blair said she worth promised his act will include breakaway roping. became a Roman year. i love the horses, tricks never seen before. The rodeo will be at WKU’s Ag Expo Preston Fowlkes, the adrenaline, the Rider because she manager of the has always had an “I’ve got one that involves a mechani- Center from Feb. 8-10. Tickets are avail- audience. cal bull, and another that involves TNT able at the Ag Expo Center, by calling Lone Star Rodeo, interest in rodeo dynamite,” he said. 270-745-2578 or online. said fans can look — Jessica Blair and this was a way Lindsay Meeks, concessions manager forward to exciting for her to always Wentworth said that he is looking for- at the Ag Expo Center, said that as one new acts this year. the Roman Rider be a part of it. ward to coming back to Bowling Green. of the fi rst events to come to the Ag “We’ve always “ “I love the hors- “It’s one of my favorite stops — the Expo when the building opened, the had a new act every year, and this year es, the adrenaline, the audience,” she audience is great,” he said. rodeo has garnered a dedicated fan we have a Roman Rider,” he said. “The said. “It’s a challenge, but it’s fun.” Fowlkes shared Wentworth’s senti- base. Roman Rider rides two horses at the Blair has had to face another chal- ments about Bowling Green. same time while standing up, and does lenge this year: one of her horses suf- “We have people who reserve their “This is our 31st year there, and I feel a couple tricks like a fi gure eight and fered a minor injury that set her back. tickets in advance, people who make like we’re coming home,” Fowlkes said. sure to get the same seats every year,” jumping through a hoop of fi re.” “It’s just overcoming obstacles, that’s

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TRACK AND FIELD WKU heading south for next track meet

JONAH PHILLIPS year with a win in both the mile and tured his fi rst victory in the high jump her performance in Champaign. “We’re [email protected] 3,000m. in Lexington this past weekend, said going to need that kind of production “I hope to improve on last year’s per- he’s looking forward to this weekend out of her consistently and at the con- The WKU men’s and women’s track formance,” Mokone said. “The coaches and is keeping a disciplined work ethic ference championships.” and fi eld squads will be traveling to have been doing a terrifi c job to pre- that has yielded him success thus far. She said she isn’t the only person at Murfreesboro, Tenn., this Saturday for pare the team.” “This year, the coaching staff is pre- WKU striving for improvement in prac- the Middle Tennessee State Invitation- Mokone isn’t the only one on a hot paring more than just a team — they tice. al. streak as WKU heads to Murfreesboro are preparing NCAA champions,” “I’ve been putting a lot of effort push- The Toppers go into their classic Sun this weekend. Senior Joseph Chebet is Johnson said. ing to be better with every single prac- Belt rivals territory already bearing 11 heading into the Invitational with four The Lady Toppers are also highly an- tice,” Camargo said. “The whole team individual titles on the season. Junior David Mokone will run at individual titles in 10 events. ticipating this weekend. has been putting in very hard work in MTSU coming off a win in Lexington Senior thrower Houston Croney, who Senior Ana Camargo, who notched a order to succeed.” this past weekend and a third-place traveled into Champaign fresh off be- win in the triple jump in Champaign Johnson said the Toppers will move showing in Champaign, Ill., the week ing named Sun Belt Conference male last weekend, captured a top-10 fi nish into the competition poised and disci- before. On top of the success Mokone fi eld Athlete of the Week, is also looking of sixth place last weekend. plined. has earned this season, he walked out to build on his record-setting season. “She came out and competed at a “The work ethics this year are the of MTSU’s Valentine Invitational last Sophomore Cyrus Johnson, who cap- high level,” coach Erik Jenkins said of work ethics of champions,” he said.

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Stewart said Harper’s most im- COACHES pressive achievement was the fact Toppers gaining CONTINUED FROM FRONT that he had so much success after taking over as coach midseason. “Interim coaches, historically, Heard said that strong, youthful have not really improved on what health, confi dence foundation on the team is what ex- they’ve inherited,” he said. “For him cites her most about her fi rst year at to turn that around and for us to be- LUCAS AULBACH Junior guard Caden he’s capable of,” Harper WKU. come only the second team in the [email protected] Dickerson, who was side- said. “That’s a good sign.” “We’re working for the future, but history of the conference to win four lined for over a month The Toppers should see we don’t just want this success for games in four days and win the con- A recent skid in Sun Belt with a separated shoulder another one of their most this year,” Heard said. “This is some- ference tournament, then win an Conference play hasn’t after opening the year as important pieces on the thing that we want to continue to NCAA Tournament game, was just a dampened the spirits of a valuable sixth man and court again soon. keep building on.” tremendous achievement.” the Toppers, according three-point threat, has Senior point guard Ja- Stewart, also in his fi rst full year Harper and the Toppers had a to sophomore guard T.J. become a part of the Top- mal Crook was listed as running WKU’s athletic program, good start but have since fallen to Price. per rotation once again in doubtful for last night’s said he has bright hopes for the fu- a middling record in the Sun Belt. Price, WKU’s leading the past two weeks. game against Troy, which ture of Heard’s Lady Toppers. WKU had lost fi ve of its last six scorer this season with Sophomore guard Kev- was played after the Her- With 11 scholarship players this games going into Thursday’s game 258 total points, said de- in Kaspar, who has been ald’s press deadline, but is season, she can bring in up to four against Troy, which was played after spite WKU’s recent strug- in and out of the lineup expected to hit the court players on scholarship next year. the Herald’s press deadline. gles, the Toppers had one for much of WKU’s Sun for the fi rst time since “I think with where we are right Injuries have plagued the team of their best practices of Belt slate with a ham- Dec. 8 soon. now as a program and what we have — senior point guard Jamal Crook the year Monday. string injury, has been “We’re happy to be as coming in, she clearly has us back broke his foot and hasn’t played “Everybody is still in playing his best ball of close to full strength as on the right path,” Stewart said. since the start of December, while tune and everybody is go- the season for the Top- we have been in a while,” Despite a hot start, the men’s several other players have been in ing much, much harder pers since he returned to Harper said. “We've got basketball team has not matched and out of the lineup with smaller and everybody’s making the lineup as well. Kaspar, about fi ve weeks left here the success of the Lady Toppers in injuries. shots for the fi rst time in who averages 6.4 points in the regular season, and Harper’s fi rst full season as head “I think we’ve had more changes in practice,” Price said at a and 2.6 rebounds per hopefully we can get a coach. the lineup this season than any oth- press conference Tues- game, had a team-lead- little roll and start playing The way the Toppers fi nished last er year I’ve coached,” Harper said. day. “That’s a plus to see.” ing 14 points and four re- better.” season bought Harper goodwill The recent dip in production WKU’s new-found con- bounds in WKU’s loss to Price said with the Top- from the fans and time to imple- didn’t stop sophomore guard T.J. fi dence may come from Middle Tennessee State pers getting healthier, the ment his system, though. Price from heaping praise on his the depth the team con- on Jan. 26. good vibes from practice After McDonald was fi red on Jan. coach. tinues to gain. Coach Ray Harper said should translate to suc- 6 last season, Harper guided WKU “Coach, he’s one of the great The Toppers have been Kaspar was the clear, cess coming down the to four consecutive wins in the Sun coaches that you always wanted,” plagued by injuries this bright spot in the blow- stretch. Belt Conference Tournament and Price said. “When we lose, he’ll al- season, but many players out loss at MTSU. “When you practice earned an NCAA Tournament win ways take responsibility for it, but who missed time have “Saturday was the fi rst good, you play good, so over Mississippi Valley State before when we win he puts it on us that started to work their way time I’ve seen him be able hopefully we can carry it falling to Kentucky, the eventual na- we did it. I mean, that’s the type of back into the WKU line- to do some things that over,” he said. tional champion. coach that you want.” up.

RAINEY the Griffi n, Ga., native never nation-leading 369 times for that kind of production, while Division I college football — got more than 144 attempts in a 1,695 yards, breaking WKU’s not missing any time for inju- Bobby Rainey defi nitely wasn’t

CONTINUED FROM FRONT his fi rst two seasons playing. single-season and career- ry, is a statement to his dedica- one of them. Rainey stuck with the pro- rushing records. The Toppers tion. It’s been rewarding to see gram even though the team rode Rainey to a 7-5 record — There were several times a him sign with the Ravens after because of Bobby Rainey. was losing games and not get- their fi rst time winning more game when Rainey took hits I’m not sure it’s possible for a going undrafted and be part ting him the ball enough. than two games since his red- that would put most of us on of a team that’s playing on the college football player to give Willie Taggart fi xed that shirt season of 2007. the shelf for a week. But any more of himself to his school nation’s grandest stage Sunday problem when he became Despite their winning re- time Taggart called his num- night in New Orleans. and his team than Rainey did head coach after the 2009 cord, WKU was left out of the ber, Rainey was there to run up during his fi ve years at WKU. After being placed on injured season. Rainey fi t his power- 2011 postseason, and Rainey’s the middle for seven yards. reserve earlier this season, he The running back came to running offense perfectly, and career ended not with a na- He did everything he could won’t be the man carrying the the program in 2007 as the he fi gured the best way for his tionally-televised bowl game, to carry WKU to FBS football load for the Ravens in the Su- Toppers were making the new squad to win games was but with a bowl snub. relevance during his fi ve years, transition to the Football Bowl by making Rainey the work- Part of the reason that was so while never letting the success per Bowl like he did so many Subdivision. After a redshirt horse. disappointing was because of go to his head. times during his career at season in ’07, he played spar- Taggart got Rainey a nation- everything Rainey did for Top- Rainey always gave credit to WKU. ingly in 2008 and 2009 as the high 340 rushing attempts per football. others, whether it be defl ect- But if Baltimore wins, Rainey team stumbled to 2-10 and in 2010. He rushed for 1,649 No position in football takes ing chances to brag during will still get a possession every 0-12 records. yards, the nation’s fi fth-best more down-by-down punish- interviews or in taking his of- football player dreams of — a In those years, Rainey aver- total. ment than running back. For fensive line to Shogun’s and Super Bowl ring. aged 6.17 and 6.52 yards per Then as a fi fth-year senior a running back to run the ball picking up the tab. Here’s to hoping Rainey gets carry. Despite that production, in 2011, Rainey ran the ball a 709 times in two years with There are plenty of jerks in that ring. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2013 • COLLEGE HEIGHTS HERALD • WKUHERALD.COM sports TRANSITIONS

First year coaches producing diff erent results

LUCAS AULBACH [email protected]

Ray Harper, coach of the WKU men’s basketball team, and Michelle Clark-Heard, coach of the women’s basket- ball team, both know the value of rebounding. While their names won’t ap- pear on any stat sheet, both have been responsible for a major rebound in the WKU basketball programs this year. On Feb. 1, 2012, the Lady like they could compete for a Toppers had a dismal 6-15 re- conference crown and NCAA cord on the year and were on Tournament berth. They are their way to a 9-21 record, the averaging 70.3 points per game worst in more than 30 years for — a far cry from last season’s the traditionally strong WKU average of 56.3 per game. women’s basketball program. The numbers speak for them- Mary Taylor Cowles, who had selves, athletics director Todd coached the team for 10 sea- Stewart said. “I don’t know if you could sons, was let go at the end of honestly choose a word that the year. would overstate the job that The men’s basketball team coach Heard has done,” Stew- was in an even worse state of art said. disarray at the time. Sitting at The way the Lady Toppers are 7-15 with an uncertain future winning is just as notable as ahead of the team, WKU was their record. Expectations were struggling in the wake of for- low when Heard took over. mer coach Ken McDonald’s She inherited a roster without midseason dismissal. a player over 6-foot-1 and has One year later, both programs had to make due with a guard- have risen to new heights un- centric lineup with little post der the direction of new coach- presence outside of sopho- es. more forward Chastity Gooch. Heard has had more suc- The average age of the ros- cess on paper this season than ter also makes the midseason Harper, but that’s no insult — record more impressive. The she’s in the middle of one of the Lady Topper roster is fi lled with biggest turn-around jobs in the underclassmen — junior guard NCAA this year. Chaney Means is the only play- The Lady Toppers currently er that’s been with the team for sit at 16-5, good for No. 3 in the more than two years. Sun Belt Conference, and look SEE COACHES PAGE 7 PHOTOS BY JEFF BROWN ILLUSTRATIONS BY CAMERON LOVE

UPON FURTHER REVIEW WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Super Bowl ring Lady Toppers get chance to recharge

LAURA BERANEK long stretch without a game — they guard Ileana Johnson came back [email protected] will travel to North Texas Feb. 7 to from Christmas break as a player is a good fi t for face another strong scoring offense. she hadn’t seen since spring work- With a week-long break loom- The short break is good timing outs. ing, the Lady Toppers halted a two- for the Lady Toppers to work on Johnson says the team’s break will game losing streak Wednesday eve- the defensive side of the ball. WKU be essential in future Sun Belt play. ning by steamrolling Troy 98-80. had 23 turnovers Wednesday night, “North Texas is going to be a chal- WKU's Rainey lenge,” she said. “We’ve got to get The season-high point total was which Heard said is “still a problem a collective effort from WKU (16-5, for us.” a couple days of rest and then go 9-3 Sun Belt Conference), a far cry “It’s a chance for them to rest hard these next couple days to pre- BRAD STEPHENS from the uncharacteristic low scor- some, and then mentally,” Heard pare for NT.” The Mean Green (8-13, 7-5 Sun [email protected] ing performance of Sunday’s Mid- said. “We just started school back. Belt play) are on a fi ve-game win dle Tennessee State matchup. So when you start school back, At MTSU, sophomore forward streak, led in scoring by freshman There’s one reason I’m pulling for the Bal- there’s adjustments with classes Chastity Gooch and sophomore forward Alexis Hyder with 13 points timore Ravens Sunday in Super Bowl XLVII. and teachers and everything else. per game. guard Alexis Govan accounted for It’s not because I prefer Ravens coach So I’m really glad we were able to Heard said her team will take the 46 of the teams’ total 57 points. John Harbaugh to his brother, San Fran- get this one under our belt, and time until 5 p.m. tipoff in Denton Coach Michelle Clark-Heard said cisco 49ers coach Jim (which I do). then they’ll get a chance to get to work and prepare, and said her she asked her players to step up It’s not because the 49ers bludgeoned my back and adjusted with classes and players are “just excited each and and help Govan and Gooch against Green Bay Packers in the Divisional round. stuff.” every day to have the opportunity Troy. It’s not because of some deep-seeded Heard also noted that sophomore to play.” All 10 of the Lady Toppers in the rebellion against my lineup got on the fl oor, with eight Cleveland Browns- of them contributing points in the loving and Art Modell- victory over the Lady Trojans. hating father. Govan, Gooch and junior guard It’s defi nitely not be- Bianca McGee posted a total of 68 cause I want to see Ray points, led by McGee’s 24 — a ca- “Look at me” Lewis fi n- reer-high. ish his career with a Su- After the game, Heard said she per Bowl ring. was proud of the adjustments her Actually, the reason team made. I’m cheering for the “I liked that we were passing the Ravens Sunday won’t BRAD STEPHENS ball and really good things as far as even be playing in the Columnist getting the ball to the right person game. at the right time,” she said. “Bianca He’s an undrafted McGee, Alexis — just everybody rookie who, after a pro- showed up today.” ductive preseason, spent most of the regu- Junior guard Chaney Means led lar season either on the practice squad or the team with eight assists. injured reserve. “I hope you all could see the un- He won’t be throwing any passes, calling selfi shness of our team. I think any plays, making any tackles or kicking that’s what’s going to get us far,” any fi eld goals. Instead, he’ll be standing Means said of her job as a role on the Baltimore sidelines with his team- player. “That’s how we won a lot of mates, soaking up the moment of what games in the beginning, and that’s Sophomore guard Ileana Johnson is fouled by Troy junior guard Britney Mc- should be his second straight bowl game. what we had to get back to.” Cloud as she goes up for a shot in the fi rst half at Diddle Arena on Wednes- I’ll be cheering for the Ravens Sunday CHRISTIAN RANDOLPH/HERALD The Toppers now have a week- day, Jan. 30. SEE RAINEY PAGE 7