------ -- L -- L __ * - I MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY SIDE INE SEPT. 26, 2012 E s~~-"' PE~I1JOi . T .. n:r ; -., - III I II Legal controve unity I Z~ffR'" Dcdqiris " House:~~U Winerik p..ttp ,s pdLt g *- *E lCl,** - CONTENT Sidelines Lens NEWS Smokin g ban needs more solid enforcement, . adminis tration says By Nick Georgiou Leaders hip Summit attracts young future professi onals Staff Report Homeco ming festivities bring the big top to campus Saturday - By Ch ris Marrano .-Commur lity banks are spotlighted at economic conference - By Jo-Jo Jackson SFEATURES : m .. ,I; Workers lay bricks on the exterior of MTSU's parking garage. The parking garage is scheduled to r Blue Thestrals bring new meaning to 'fantasy sports' open in late spring/l early summer of 2013. By Mary Margaret Weatherford Photo by Matt Masters. I COVER STORY Islamic center controversy slowing a year after Cover designed by Andrew Williams. 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At this point, opinion, Deb Sells, the After more than a there is no fine or vice president of student year of warning signs fee approved, but the affairs, said she is very and nine months of cases are dealt with on optimistic about the ef- a smoking ban, the a case-by-case basis. fectiveness of the policy enforcement to keep on campus. If the list of offenses is Graphic created by Christopher Do. campus tobacco-free substantial, punishment "We're fooling our- anticipates upcoming will be considered, and selves if we think that change. Staff report and grow their individu- annual event. sanctions are based on we're going to get 100 al potential. The event will take As announced in the the sum of the circum- percent compliance with Sept. 13 Student Gov- It created the brand- place at the DoubleTree stance. the policy," Sells said. The Murfreesboro ing phrase, "Know. Be by Hilton in Murfrees- ernment Association According to Sher- Sells and Sherlock meeting, university of- Young Professionals Known. Contribute." to boro, off Old Fort Park- lock, university Presi- have noticed a sig- will host a leadership focus on three key areas way, from 8:30 a.m. to ficials have taken notice dent Sidney McPhee is nificant decrease in the that the enforcement summit on Nov. 9 for of business: networking, 4 p.m. ready to move forward number of smokers on those interested in professional develop- Those who want to policy needs re-evalua- with the tobacco-free campus. tion because the ban is learning about business ment and philanthropy. attend can register now policy and to begin en- However, MTSU is etiquette, networking Featured speakers until Nov. 8 at murfrees- not entirely working. forcement immediately not the only university "The smoke is clear- opportunities and other for the summit include, boroyoungprofessionals. while the university experiencing smoking- business-focused ses- Allyn Walker with Dale org/registration.html. ing," said Coby Sher- still continues to handle ban enforcement prob- lock, SGA president. sions. Carnegie Training, Matt Cost of attendance is smoking throughout lems. After three years "MYP is excited to Cheuvront with Proof $30 for members and "At this point, it's not an campus. of a ban, the University attempt. It's done. There offer this unique op- Branding, Van Rich- $50 for nonmembers; "I don't think it's of Arkansas has started portunity," said Meagan mond with Vantastic all proceeds will ben- will be no more smok- wrong," said Kaitlyn issuing citations for ing on our campus." Flippin, MYP presi- Seminars and Katie efit The United Way of Crocker, junior mass violations ranging from dent. "Our organiza- Kemp with MTSU. Rutherford and Cannon According to Laura communication major. $100-$500, accord- Sosh-Lightsy, assistant tion values its ability to Kemp, whose teach- counties. "No one has asked me ing the UA's website. develop the professional ing interests include Sponsors for the dean of Judicial Affairs, to stop." The school also offers there have only been and personal aspects of personal selling, retail- event are Middle Ten- Crocker said she cessation programs for young professionals to ing and principles of nessee Medical Center, four referrals. Three students to quit smok- would stop if she were lead them to be produc- marketing, has been DoubleTree by Hilton, were resolved peace- given a fine. ing. Health services at fully while the fourth tive members of the published in Journal of CertaPro Painters, Fifth The student argu- MTSU cut prices on community. The MYP Business Leadership, Third Bank, Reeves- referral had a noncom- ment of having the right nicotine-replacement pliant student, who Leadership Summit is a Journal of Marketing Sain, The Daily News to smoke anywhere is products in the phar- direct reflection of those Education and Global Journal,Hob Nob Mur- faced consequences. macy for students common, but university who values." Education Journal, freesboro, Murfreesboro The enforcement is wished to quit. officials have a different MYP is a nonprofit, along with others. Magazine, The Mur- currently implemented vantage point. The punishment for through student con- member-driven organi- This is the first freesboro Post and VIP "The school has the violating the policy is zation looking to create leadership summit the Murfreesboro. a frontation, requiring right to govern and limit still under development a student to gather a unique community for organization has hosted its campus for the good by McPhee and student professionals to develop and plans to make it an information about the of the campus," Sher- affairs. r°. SIDELINES I Sept. 26, 2012 | www.mtsusidelines.com 3 Homecoming festivities bring the big top to campus Saturday bles and activities. Council Step Show will down Maney Avenue, Competitors in the take place at Murphy before turning left onto cook-off will be judged Center Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Main Street then left on on flavor, presentation, Homecoming week MTSU Boulevard and school spirit, attendance will conclude with the then right onto Green- and student voting. parade that starts at 10 land Drive where it will Stones River Mall will a.m. and features floats, end at the livestock also be hosting a "Paint decorated golf carts and parking lot. the Mall Blue" event in walking groups con- "The parade is going order to celebrate school tributing to the circus to be incredible, with so spirit. theme. many different entries Following the Chili Golf cart entries and circus acts," Mor- Cook-off, Blue Coast provide students and rison said. Burrito will be hosting groups without the time After the festivities, a Give Back Night Oct. or money to onstruct a students can then attend 4 with 10 percent of the float a fun and easy way the homecoming game proceeds going back to to show school spirit. at 2:30 p.m. where the MTSU. The parade will start queen and king will be Closing the home- at the intersection of announced. coming week, the popu- Robert Street and Man- Members of Chi Omega create banners for their homecoming candidate. Photo by lar National Panhellenic ny Avenue continuing Taylor Humphrey. By Chris Marrano competition open to all to eat and try out the CRIME BRIEFS Contributing writer skill levels. Campus inflatables. ASSAULT THEFT THEFT The university home- Recreation will also be The 2nd annual Womack Lane Apt. G Recreation Center James E. Walker coming committee hosting a 5k run Sept. Horseshoe Pursuit Sept. 18, 12:31 a.m. Sept. 19, 11:28 p.m. Library continues to expand its 30 with the first 200 will be a campus-wide Authorities responded A complainant report- Sept.