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Lectures focus on 'The City' Death on campus under By Emily West Community news investigation as meningitis editor By Becca Andrews Editor-in-chief is through sharing cups. Nunley hailed from Students will explore Those who have had cities through Dyersburg, Tenn., and different Freshman student recent contact with had not declared a speakers in the Honors Jacob Nunley passed Nunley are encouraged College fall lecture se- away around 8 a.m. major. to go to Student Health Check mtsusidelines. ries that began Monday. Monday at Vanderbilt Services in the Recre- This semester's University Medical conm for more informa- ation Center for a free tion. = series, titled "The City," Center due to bacterial antibiotic pill. focuses on how the dif- meningitis, MTSU of- ferent places played a ficials confirmed. key role in the lives of According to sev- authors, TV shows and eral students on Twitter, cultures. Nunley was participat- "I saw this theme as Phillips began the fall lecture series by an analysis of Poe and ing in a Greek celebra- a way to pull in differ- the city of Boston. Photo by Kyle Kline. tion known as Alpha- ent speakers and offer a gammaroo at the Sigma wide range of topics," "'Dr. Who' is huge [he changes] the year he Alpha Epsilon house on said Philip E. Phillips, here now for the first was born from 1911 to Greek Row last night associate dean of the time," Lavery said. 1914," Bray said. "He before being taken to Honors College. "The "Dr. Who spends an does this because there Vanderbilt. theme came about as I odd amount of time in was a writing contest to "Mouth and nose flu- was doing research on , and the city of be able to qualify." ids in close contact are Edgar Allan Poe and his London is like another Bray will cover Wil- a vehicle for bacterial city of birth, which is character in the show. It liam's homosexuality meningitis to spread," Boston." isn't just contemporary and the symbiotic rela- said Tom Talbot, chief Phillips kicked off London, either, as he tionship between him hospital epidemiologist the series Monday with goes back in time and and New Orleans. at Vanderbilt Medical his lecture, "Edgar Al- stays in the present." "He got to New Center. lan Poe and the City of After living in Orleans, particularly the Talbot said there is no Boston." London for two years, French Quarter, [and] indication that alcohol From the Middle East Lavery went through he was thrust in this consumption can make world with French and to the French Quarter of the city and retraced the disease more severe, Louisiana, the series in- the steps of the main Spanish architecture and and the only possible JacoD Nunley, Tresnman, passea away early tnis weeK. rnoto cludes an eclectic group character on the show. food, but it was really connection to drinking courtesy of Facebook. of MTSU professors He currently plans to the lifestyle," Bray said. and outside guests who teach a class about "Dr. "He came from a con- are exploring different Who" in London De- servative Midwestern Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membran cember 2013 for MTSU city. When he got there, cities across the globe. 6 ing the brain and spinal cord. , V,.~ English professor students. he had not consummat- English professor ed his homosexuality David Lavery is bring------ing something different Robert Bray visited the but had an affair with to the literature-heavy sights and sounds of this guy while he was series, speaking on the his lecture topic, which there. It was integral British TV show "Dr. proved to be an easy and forming his sexual Who" and the city of task, since Bray hails identity." London. from New Orleans. The Monday lectures "Dr. Who" is a sci- Bray's Oct. 8 lecture begin at 3 p.m. in the ence-fiction show that focuses on Honors Building Am- has been airing for the Williams and the city phitheater, room 106, past 50 years, and the of New Orleans, where and will run through recent reboot has drawn Williams eventually Dec. 3. Next week's attention of American settled. lecture is from professor viewers. The plot deals "I will mainly talk Robb McDaniel called, with the main character, about that along the "Thought Polis: Ancient an alien referred to as way from St. Louis Athens and the Urban "The Doctor," travel- and from Memphis, he Imagination." All the ing anywhere in time to changes his name from lectures are free and save the universe. Tom to Tennessee, and open to the public. a SIDELINES I Sept. 12, 2012 j www.mtsusidelines.com

_ __ COVER STORY Immigrants become citizens, population more diversified inericans read, write Ellis Island between Percentage of Immigrants of Rutherford Co. an N-400 form, which By Alex Hubbard ad speak English and is ten pages long. The 1892 and 1954, accord- and Emily West e knowledgeable of fee of the application is ing to the National Park News editors [.S. government and $595. The TIRRC holds Service. istory. workshops four times a But this system, To prove their knowl- based on its action and The university will year to help immigrants dge about the U.S. and fill out their paperwork. efficiency, had strains. celebrate the 225th an- leir English-speaking "The heartbreaking niversary of the United "Workshop is one day bilities, with trained volunteers thing about the Ellis States Constitution and litizen and Immigration Island experience is that naturalization of 240 that help people com- ervices test all the ap- plete their applications," if people were ill they new citizens Sept. 17 licants through a civics got sent back," said in Murphy Center, an Gutierrez said. "The xam. volunteers help fill out Martha Narkunas, an occasion that highlights The civics exam is the historic and contem the forms and translate. MTSU history professor 00 questions, and ten We also have attorneys who specializes in oral porary difficulties of f the questions must history. "Single women achieving citizenship. who do legal screenings e answered verbally to make sure the people often weren't allowed at 1English. Applicants haven't violated any of some point because they How residents re required to answer thought they were become citizens the requirements." going ix of the ten verbal The next workshop to be prostitutes." After holding a greel uestions correctly. The from TIRRC is slated Modern air travel card for a minimum of :maining 90 questions for November in Nash- and an interconnected five years, lawful per- Graphic by Christopher Do .re in a testing format. ville. global economy has manent residents who In addition to the transformed the tradi- wish to become a natu- immigrant has to be- ing out the application. civics exam, future Immigration tional point of entry, but ralized citizen of the come a resident and that They must also live in citizens must fulfill the throughout history despite calls from across United States have to go is the hardest part. Once the U.S. a minimum of of being an requirement Traditionally, immi- the opinion spectrum through a naturalization they become residents, I five months while pos- upstanding citizen of the for reform of the current process and fulfill the try to fully engage them sessing a green card. during the time they grants came to the U.S. U.S through a number of system, immigration re- proper requirements. in U.S. society. I see all Residents also have were lawful permanent mains mired in the same "My work is to bring sorts of people, and we to remain in the U.S. residents. Residents processing centers, such as Ellis Island and San political process as any new Americans into have quite a large demo- through the entire must maintain a clean other issue. citizenship," said Anahi graphic." naturalization process record with no arrests Francisco, where they were processed one "It's the area of Gutierrez, citizenship The residents pursu- beginning when they or charges brought upon politics that is eluded and integration coor- ing naturalization must dated and submitted the them. after another, in near assembly-line fashion. congress, the president dinator of the Tennes- be 18 or older and live application. The remain- After fulfilling these or our leaders on many see Immigration and in the same state for ing requirements ask potential More than 12 million requirements, people passed through issues," said Kent Syler, Refugee Coalition. "An three months before fill- that the potential new citizens have to submit an MTSU political sci- Q&A with Zeny Panol, associate dean in the College of Mass Commui 1) Where are you and become a citizen and reliability levels presidential election. originally from? of the country of my here are much higher. choice. 5) What was the expe- I am originally from the rience like to become a Philippines. Even then I 2) Why did you come How did you end .citizen here? was peripatetic already 3) since ILmoved from the to the United States? up in Murfreesboro? I remember that the city of my birth to two I came here to study Abetter job opportunity oath-taking ceremony other Philippine cities to for my doctorate and to teach at Middle Ten- was a very solemn and pursue my undergradu- upon completion of my nessee State University well-organized event. ate and master's degrees graduate degree - that came up, so I moved It was long awaited and eventually (after all is after three years of from where I had and greatly anticipated. that studying) to find living/studying in the taught for nine years. After the ceremony, gainful employment. I U.S.- I realized that I you can feel the high- guess because of these like how things are done 4) When did you octane festive air in the relocations or transplan- here. There is clearly a become a citizen of the courtroom as the judge tations, it didn't come meritocracy that re- United States? congratulated and posed as a huge surprise that wards hard work and In 2008 -just in time for pictures with each I would cross an ocean talent. The efficiency to vote for the historic one ofus - the newly- 4 SIDELINES |Sept. 12, 2012 | www.mtsusidelines.com COVER STORY ence professor who also Schools and helps trans- cation. served as chief of staff late in ESL classes. "In Congressman to U.S. Rep. Bart Gor- "When I was six, a Gordon's office, we had AAt U D I0U x! don. "It's figuring out Burmese soldier came an individual who spent how to compromise and to my village and probably 50 percent of address the issue and burned the houses," his time dealing with how to move on from Pew said. "They shot immigration questions, there." and killed people, and both for individuals and Friiay. S ptcmbe 14, we had to move. I was companies who were How it affects then a refugee for 10 wanting to bring work- ~'1 Middle Tennessee years. When we lived ers over," Syler said. ETR I wpb hif Nlua n In recent years, Nash- in the refugee camp, "We talked with Nissan ville has become a top we only had a bamboo very frequently because destination for a diverse house, and everyone they would have people Tuesday:: Setember iS1 set of immigrants from had to stay in barbwire. coming back and forth Asia, the Middle East, If we went out, the Thai from Japan ... It really Latin America and soldier could arrest you runs the gamut from the GRIZLY BEA R Africa. and put you in jail. In Nissans to farmers in One of the most our refugee camp, the Cannon County trying [United Nations] gave to get workers to get vibrant communities in Flrid ay. gtcriera B Nashville is the Kurd- us food. It was rice, their pimento-pepper ish, a group of people chili, beans, oil and salt. crop in." from a region of Iraq Every month we would In recent years, who were some of the have to eat this." reform discussions have first of the modern wave Pew said that while focused on undocu- of immigrants to settle some of the people she mented immigrants and in the area. knew in the refugee ways to improve border Another group of camp moved to Canada, security. Wide-ranging people that came to the Europe and Australia, attempts to address Tuesday. Octge , U.S. in search of safety more of her people have these issues and oth- is the Karen people moved to the U.S. ers facing immigrants ,I from Burma. The Karen "They call it chain applying to become people do not have migration," Narkunas citizens have generally a home country and said. "They'll come failed in the legislative Wens,. hIIc have been dealing with over, and then they will stage. constant government bring their uncle and The highest-profile problems with Burma cousin and brother, and failure of immigra- >!flI A._.r for more than 80 years. then someone else, a tion reform came most Smyrna High School person from their home- recently in 2007, when Wod nesda. 1tosber 4 math teacher Robert town." a bipartisan bill that Drake has been teaching Narkunas said this garnered support from Karen students for over chain creates a criti- President George W. six years in his ESL cal mass of people that Bush as well as Sens. math classes. eventually inspires an John McCain and ,Q . I "The majority of economy of stores, Edward (Ted) Kennedy Saturda. October 27 the students I have in coffee shops and other failed in Congress. my classes have been businesses and religious "When the economy refugees," Drake said. centers run by immi- is tough, it is especially "Over the six years grants. hard to work on immi- I have taught, I have "Why they come gration issues," Syler probably taught at least to that place initially, said. "It is very easy to 60 Karen students in my I'm not quite sure," look at someone who Suuday kwtBtteR i class." Narkunas said. "Usually has come to this country One of Drake's it's they can get jobs undocumented and pret- or someone sponsors ty well put the blame on W former students, Geo urb s3 Pew, came to the U.S. them." them for all the ills of four years ago and With many rules and the economy." regulations governing graduated from Smyrna 1~r. High School in 2012. different workers and RYMARICOM She now serves as an circumstances, the im- educational assistant migration system seems SIDELINES Sept. 12, 2012 www.mtsusidelines.comt 5r for Rutherford County to escape easy classifi- SIDELINES Sept. 12, 2012 I www.mtsusidelines.com 5 MTSU supports bike culture Student media outlets seek with new rental program to fill positions By Quint Quails Contributing Writer From disc jockeys to writers, news anchors to cameramen, MTSU's TV and radio stations are looking for students to get involved in the production of the cam- pus broadcast programs. The student-run TV station, MT10, and ra- dio station, WMTS, will both be holding general interest meetings in the coming weeks. MT10 will explain how to get involved Sept. 12 at MT10 anchors work in a robotic studio to produce a newscast. 7:30 p.m., and WMTS Photo courtesy of the CIM. Students can now rent bicycles from the rec center for $15. Photo by Matt Masters. will do the same Sept. dia outlets. media coordinator for 17 and 18 at 9 p.m. Robert Jasso, faculty the Center for Innova- ping or to carry their "The program was By Rachel Nixon Both meetings will be adviser for WMTS and tion in Media, where Contributing Writer books. Each bike also researched based upon held in room 103 of the MT10, said it isn't diffi- both organizations are comes with a lock and a a few other successful John Bragg Mass Com- cult to join either outlet. housed. "Broadcasts are With the continued helmet." bike programs out there, munication building. "There is room for held Mondays - Thurs- parking problems on The bike shop will be predominantly the Uni- "At MT10 we have infinite amounts of days at 6:30 [p.m.], and campus and the growing renting the commuter versity of Oregon and a variety of opportuni- people," Jasso said. they hold open crew trend of "going green," bikes during operat- also Boise State Univer- ties for students, and we "Bringing in new, fresh calls every night at 5:00 the university's recre- ing hours- Monday, sity," Stone said. will be talking about all young talent is vital to [p.m.]." ation center has a new Tuesday, Thursday and Campus Planning is of the different oppor- the sustainability of the MT10 also features option for students: to Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 in the process of mak- tunities at the general stations - so really, the music and entertainment rent bikes. p.m. Students can pur- ing parking stations for interest meeting," said freshmen and sopho- programming. The bicycle-rental chase a bike rental card the bicycles in strategic Michelle Potts, news di- more classes become "We do have other program, which began for $15, which allows locations on campus. rector for MT10. "Some the lifeblood of the entertainment shows Sept. 1, came to frui- them to rent a bike for These stations will be of the topics that will be station." that are done on a tion due to the limited 48 hours as many times secure and monitored. talked about are how to WMTS- 88.3 FM- weekly basis," Jasso availability of parking as they wish during the Covered bike shelters get involved with news, provides purely an said. "We have a show and the vast size of the semester. will be constructed in getting production or outlet of expression for that is entirely based on campus. The outdoor "Students already the Rutherford lot and writing experience, students and entertain- skits and puppets." equipment rental service pay a recreation fee and Greenland lot. The shel- on-air positions, sports ment programs - one It's even possible for has commuter bicycles many of the costs of ters will allow students and even those who are program on the fall students to have their to rent and a repair the program will come to lock their own bikes interested in making schedule is titled "The own radio shows. shop. out of that," said Jenny overnight there. their own show. These Zombie Apocalypse."' "To become a DJ "The bicycles are Crouch, student recre- Students can get are just a couple of the MT10- Comcast you have to be an intern Origin8 Cutlers, single ation center marketing more involved with the fantastic opportunities channel 10- has a focus first, which means you speed and are very coordinator. program throughout the that we offer at MT10." on broadcast news with have to learn the gear," to ride," said Josh This is not the first semester. The recreation Currently the univer- four newscasts a week. Jasso said. "Once you easy program Stone, associate direc- of its kind. center will hold several sity's electronic media "MT10 News is a do that, in the spring recreation The Association of workshops for students communication depart- great way for students you would become an tor of student the center. "They are also Advancement of to learn about repair and ment is part of the fifth- to learn the basics of actual DJ. You would accessorized with bas- Sustainability in Higher maintenance of their largest communications television production put in a proposal for a kets and racks so that Education lists bike- bikes. 1 program in the nation, and to learn how to show and then find out students can use them sharing initiatives all and its merit is reflected operate the equipment," when your show would to go grocery shop- over the country. in the quality of its me- said Lee Miller, student air." a

6 SIDELINES ISept. 12, 2012 1www.mtsusidelines.com -- I - -- CRIME BRIEFS Madden files motion for retrial ALCOHOL A complainant reported that a flyer had been in many cases, and was complete. Middle Tennessee Boulevard placed on his vehicle and become stuck to By Richel Albright Sept. 4, 2:46 a.m.: Authorities arrested the window. Managing editor denied due process "We reviewed the when Judge Don Ash motion for a new trial, and charged Christopher Anders, 37, THEFT Shanterrica Madden, failed to recuse himself and there is nothing in with public intoxication. Keathley University Center who was convicted of from court. there that surprises us," THEFT Sept. 6, 8:54 a.m. second-degree murder Due process is the said J. Paul Newman, Blue Raider Drive Authorities arrested Richard Greer Jr. for and tampering with promise of fair treat- Rutherford County Sept. 4, 5:35 p.m.: A complainant re- theft over $1,000, which occurred on Aug. evidence in July in the ment in criminal and assistant district at- ported that her bicycle had been stolen. 27 in the Student Union Building. stabbing of Lady Raider civil cases through the torney in an interview THEFT SEXUAL OFFENSES Tina Stewart, has filed availability of all pro- with WSMV-TV. "We Recreation Center Bell Street Lot for a retrial through her tections by the law. believe the judge con- Sept. 4, 10:35 p.m.: A complainant re- Sept. 6, 4:06 p.m. attorney, Joe Brandon "Unquestionably we ducted a fair and just ported that his cellphone had been stolen. Officers responded to call of a person expos- Jr. are entitled to a new trial. We don't believe ing himself near the Bell Street Lot. Of- Brandon filed the trial," Brandon told any errors were made. ALCOHOL Alumni Drive ficers located the individual, but he was not motion with Rutherford WSMV-TV. We think that the mo- engaged in any criminal activity at the time. County Circuit Court Brandon is question- tion for a new trial will Sept. 5, 12:04 a.m.: Authorities ar- rested Michael Watson, 20, for underage The complainant did not want to prosecute, on grounds of an unfair ing Ash's connections to be dismissed." and the individual was issued a citation. trial. MTSU. Ash is sched- Brandon was out consumption. In the motion, Bran- uled to be sworn in by of town and did not ALCOHOL TRAFFIC don cites insufficient Gov. Bill Haslam as a respond to a request to Blue Raider Drive Greenland Drive Lot B Sept. 6, 6:30 p.m. evidence, excessive sen- senior judge this week, comment to Sidelines. Sept. 5, 2:37 a.m.: An authority arrested tencing and no basis for and it is unknown if Ash The altercation be- Timothy Slater, 23, for driving under A complainant reported that his vehicle had consecutive sentences will preside over the tween Stewart and Mad- the influence with a violation of implied been struck while parked on campus. as reasons for retrial. motion. den took place on Mar. consent and issued him a violation for VANDALISM It says Madden had her There is no date set 2, 2011, at the Raiders expired registration. Rutherford Parking Lot constitutional rights regarding the motion on Crossing apartment the VANDALISM Sept. 6, 8:30 p.m. violated with the admit- the circuit court docket, two girls shared. Judd/Sims Hall Lot A complainant reported that her vehicle had tance of juror question- as transcriptions of the Sept. 5, 10:54 a.m. been vandalized. ing, a routine process original trial are not ANY MAJOR IS MORE ATTRACTIVE WHEN IT'S DEBT-FREE. As a member of the Air National Guard, you'll receive up to 100% college tuition assistance. Plus, you'll develop the real-word skills you need to compete in today's economy. And because you serve part-time, you can work or go to school full-time. All while receiving a regular paycheck and affordable insurance coverage.

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SIDELINES I Sept. 12, 2012 1www.mtsusidelines.com 7 Obama accepts nomination, promises progress at convention By Jo-Jo Jackson everything they think is Contributing Writer wrong about America," Obama said, "but they President Barack didn't have much to Obama's message of say about how they'd moving forward contin- make it right... They ued to propel his cam- want your vote, but they paign as he accepted don't want you to know his party's presidential their plan." nomination on Sept. 6 at Obama also ad- the Democratic National dressed the issue of Convention in Char- slow-going progress lotte, N.C. that critics consider a "If you give up on the weakness. idea that your voice can "It will take more make a difference, then than a few years for other voices will fill us to solve challenges the void," Obama said. that have built up over "The lobbyists and spe- decades," he said. cial interests, the people Obama discussed with the $10 million what he considered the checks who are trying to "basic bargain" of tradi- buy this election and the tional American values, people who are trying to which he said included make it harder for you fairness and upward to vote." mobility for everyone, Starting on Sept. 3, and how his administra- the four-day convention Right: President Obama smiles while addressing the crowd gathered at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Left: tion will restore this. was held at Charlotte's Obama and Clinton grin, arm in arm. Photos courtesy of Facebook. "America's not about Time Warner Arena, speech. into renewable energy 10 years." GOP candidate Mitt what can be done for us, which holds approxi- In response to the initiatives, restructur- Obama highlighted Romney and the Repub- it's about what can be mately 20,000 people. venue change, Obama ing of public and higher his administration's lican Party's vision. done by us, together," First Lady Michelle held a community con- education and reduction national security and "When you pick up that Obama said. "If you Obama, former Presi- ference call to extend of the national deficit. foreign policy achieve- ballot to vote, you will believe in a country dent Bill Clinton and apologies to community "Business leaders are ments, such as ending face the clearest choice where everyone gets a Vice President Joe credential-holders and bringing jobs back to the war in Iraq, crip- of any time in a genera- fair shot, and everyone Biden were among the encourage his constitu- America, not because pling the Taliban and tion," Obama said. "It does their fair share, and keynote speakers who ents to continue their our workers make less al-Qaida, killing Osama will be a choice between everyone plays by the addressed the audience efforts. pay, but because we bin Laden, strengthen- two different paths for same rules, then I need of delegates and sup- "We can't let a little make better products," ing foreign alliances and America ... two fun- you to vote this porters during the event. thunder and lightning Obama said. developing new ones. damentally different November." The last day was get us down," Obama Expanding the num- "Four years ago I visions." scheduled for the ap- said during the confer- ber of teachers for K-12, promised to end the Obama steered away To check out coverage on proximately 73,000- ence call. "We're going making vocational train- war in Iraq; we did," from attacking the GOP the Republican National seat Bank of America to have to work really ing more available at Obama said. "Al-Qaida or Romney, but did Convention,scan here: stadium-home of the hard over these next two community colleges and is on the path to defeat spend a brief time Carolina Panthers--but months ... this is going reducing tuition costs and Osama bin Laden commenting on threats of thunderstorms to be a really close elec- are all key parts of the is dead ...We've forged the Republican forced the convention tion." plan, Obama said. new coalitions to stop National Conven- committee to move Obama's 40-min- "Help me recruit the spread of nuclear tion, and what he the event inside, caus- ute speech addressed 100,000 math and sci- weapons. We reasserted considered the ing upwards of 60,000 administration goals ence teachers within our power across the party's plan to be. community-credential that he wants to con- 10 years and improve Pacific and stood up to "Down in holders, which included tinue working toward, early-childhood educa- China on behalf of our Tampa, at the Re- campaign volunteers such as "getting back tion," he said. "Help workers." publican National and others from across to basics" by continued us work with colleges Overall, Obama's Convention, [Re- the country, to be turned revitalization of the U.S. and universities to cut theme was clear: to publicans] were away from attending manufacturing and auto in half the growth of distinguish Democratic more than happy Obama's acceptance industry, investment tuition costs in the next goals and visions from to talk about 8 SIDELINES ISept. 12, 2012 | www.mtsusidelines.com - FEATURES Award-winning chef brings creativity to his cravings By Michael Wilson, Subway. He really liked and let his personality Sam Brown and working with food, shine through the food. Megan Bowen and his enjoyment was "I love using wine noticed by then-MTSU every day, and some- College cafeteria Chef James Quinn, who times I even put it in the food is often remem- studied in and food," he joked. bered for the wrong throughout Europe. Pugh plans all the reasons: mystery meat Quinn took Glen under meals in MTSU's and vegetables that look his wing and taught him three residential dining nothing like what mama the ins and outs of the facilities, McCallie, the made back home. culinary world. James Union Building Glen Pugh's job is Although Pugh did and the Raider Zone. All to make cafeteria food not attend a formal four- the eateries serve differ- tasty. As chef at year culinary school, ent food because they MTSU's McCallie Din- he learned enough from cater to different groups ing Hall, Pugh plans Chef Quinn and oth- of people. menus aimed to please. ers who followed him "Every dining hall is What most students do to earn membership in different," Pugh said. not know is that they the American Culinary "There's no two places now have an award- Federation. that are the same." winning chef supervis- Even without classi- Pugh was awarded ing the preparation of cal training, Pugh finds the gold medal for ja- their three squares a ways to put gourmet lapeno, bacon, cheddar day. spins on Southern clas- stuffed chicken served Last May, as most sics. He enjoys coming with a fire-grilled red students were settling up with new recipes in bell pepper sauce. into summer jobs, Pugh, his free time with his Some may think that 25, won the gold medal family. "My sister and with a gold medallion at the ARAMARK Culi- I even made gourmet in hand, the next step nary Excellence Chal- chicken and dumplings would be to work for a lenge in Knoxville. This one night." four or five star restau- Glen Pugh, an award-winning ARAMARK chef, serves students his gourmet creations daily. Photo is an annual competition When Pugh was rant, or opening his own by Matt Masters. between chefs from hired as executive chef, place, but that is not colleges and universities he decided he wanted what Pugh has in mind. throughout the South. to make food not only "I love this environ- ARAMARK is the food healthy for the cus- ment. I love the op- services vendor that tomers, but also eco- portunities that ARA- operates all the dining friendly. MARK provides for facilities on campus. "I love sustainabil- me. They provide me "I was one of the ity," Pugh said. "I was the medium to hone my youngest chefs to ever put in charge of creat- craft and become an win a gold medal and ing the menus, which expert. I don't plan on (2 liawimanTFith one of the youngest I wanted to be as fresh ever leaving," he said. chefs to be on the team and healthy as pos- And he's proud of the nationally," he said. sible." products served every "That is a huge honor; it Cooking for thou- day. made my head swell up sands of college stu- When asked if there ;. RI 118 real big, but I got over dents with different was anything us rn e arn~ that." else he d1 neuat tastes is no easy task, wanted to say, Pugh Pugh, who grew up which is why Pugh smiled and tilted his in nearby Readyville, and other ARAMARK head. Tenn., found himself employees meet with "Do y'all want to buy drawn to cooking at an students on the last a meal plan?" U early age by helping his Wednesday of every mother prepare family month to give feedback meals. on what they like or dis- At 16, Pugh got a like about the food. part-time job on campus He also likes to take making sandwiches at classic cafeteria food *nmmideineu_ pmm SIDELINES I Sept. 12, 2012 | www.mtsusidelines.com 9 r

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By Kelsey Griffith Staff Writer _ r,< Nashville's free concert series Live On The Green kicked off Thursday night with New Orleans musician Jon Cleary, local outfit Moon Taxi and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John as the head- liner. The stage sits directly in front of the colossal columned Davidson County Courthouse, and tents dot the outskirts of the lawn, while ven- dors sell microbrews, wine and pizza. Others sell merchandise and doggie treats (the park is pet-friendly). Each concert is free, thanks to Nashville's independent radio station Lightning 100 and other sponsors. Jon Cleary, a British funk and R&B musi- cian who lives in New Orleans, performed solo as the opening act. He tapped his foot as he played his piano as his raspy, flighty voice sang original, 100-year-old New Orleans tunes. He didn't move from his piano until his set was finished. The sun Moon Taxi gets the crowd in gear at the first Live on the Green event of the season. The concert series is sponsored by local independent radio station, Lightning 100. was setting behind the Admission is free, and the concerts are held on the Davidson County Courthouse lawn. Photo by Briana Mailey. skyscrapers, and it felt as if the concert was over. They opened with session of rich instru- were 12 musicians on crowd was in a constant Green concert series is suddenly transported "All The Rage," and mental pieces. Charlie stage, including Dr. blissful state during Dr. a weekly showcase of to a piano lounge on the lyric held true- the Staton, a pharmacist John on the piano and John's performance, local talent and nation- Bourbon Street. crowd began to swell. from East Nashville, guitar, four soul singers, some barefooted and ally-popular acts held "It was real, respect- Their band included a described the perfor- a drummer, a trom- others swing dancing. in downtown Nashville able New Orleans jazz," rotating performance of mance as "noodletastic" bone and tambourine The music was great, at Public Square Park. said Robert Taylor, a drums, vocals, guitars, because there was "lots player, a saxophonist, a but the overall experi- The festivities begin biologist at Vanderbilt bass, piano, organ and of noodling." bass player and guitar- ence was better. Next around 5 p.m. and end University. synthesizer. Moon When Dr. John & ists. The sound was week's show features at 11 p.m. on Thursdays The sun finally sank Taxi's vocals had a The Lower 911 took the "swampy, like straight The Dunwells, Delta between Sept. 6 and into the horizon, and the unique sound, although stage, the crowd wildly out of the Delta," ac- Spirit and The Wall- Oct. 11. green lights lit up the the majority of their set applauded the five-time cording to local attend- flowers. stage as Moon Taxi took was a danceable jam Grammy winner. There ee John Hawkins. The The Live On The 10 SIDELINES |Sept. 12, 2012 | www.mtsusidelines.com m RANTS AND RAVES '-" P 'I eptem er - A tour-day music Inn. A U50wnstband Headliners include Punch 13th Annual Ameri- festival in downtown will give you access to Brothers, John Hiatt, cana Music Festival & Nashville? Yes, please. all of the participating Brandi Carlile, Reckless Conference Enjoy close to 100 live venues for all four nights, Kelly, Buddy Miller and Times and venues will performances spread or you can purchase a more. To purchase your vary, all in Nashville out amongst six music single night ticket for wristband or ticket and Admission: $50 wrist- venues including Mercy $20. This event will be acquire line up informa- band for entire four Lounge, Cannery Ball- populated with thousands tion regarding time and day pass/ $20 for room, The High Watt, of artists, industry profes- venue location, check out single show The Basement, The sionals and, of course, Mercy Lounge's website Aaes: 21 + Rutledge and Station fans from everywhere. for more details. 1- ' ' UDnner and a show by Keese Witherspoon m pricing tor those who with Elle Woods, any- 2001. This time, enjoy want to "bend and snap" September 13-29 one? Go experience the character in an inter- together in a group. The Legally Blonde The the quirky and lovable nationally award-winning musical is running from Musical character who many of us musical with a nonstop Sept. 13-29, so make 1 and 6 p.m., The quoted and imitated from singing and dancing plans with friends, dress Larry Keeton Theatre the romantic comedy cast. The Larry Keeton up in hot pink from head 108 Donelson Pike, "Legally Blonde." Elle Theatre is offering a to toe and watch Elle and Nashville Woods is a well-known meal prior to the musi- Bruiser take on Harvard Admission: Adult- character who was por- cal number and is also Law School. $22-27, Child- $13-18 trayed on the big screen offering special ticket

September 13-15 ts not the "end o the with harmonized vocals, perform their timeless Boyz II Men road" for this successful charm and heartfelt lyr- hits, as well as some Mo- 7 p.m. on Thursday, R&B group. Boyz II Men ics that put boyfriends town soul. Be prepared 8 p.m. on Friday and is celebrating everywhere to shame. for the ladies to throw Saturday, Schermer- their 20th anniversary The group is still going their hands in the air this year and are coming strong, continuing to and sway back and forth lorn Symphony Center One Symphony Place, to Nashville to perform redefine R&B. Enjoy a while yelling the lyrics to Nashville three nights in a row for night of emotional bal- "I'll Make Love to You." Admission: $54+ the group's die-hard fans. lads and dance the night In the 90s, Boyz II Men away with friends and made the ladies swoon family. The group will

ree music and free and new talented artists. rock, folk and a little September 13 frappucinos? Sounds like You can expect perfor- rock dubstep performed Just Jam Promotions a great way to start the mances by Jeremy Rob- by The Rising. Have fun, Presents The Welcome weekend before the first ertson, The Rising, Collin make some new friends Show featuring Jeremy set of dreadful exams are Baxter and introducing and celebrate the end- Robertson, The Rising given out. Bonhoeffer's is newcomer Lauren Lieu. ing of your third weeT of and Collin Baxter hosting an event for Just These performers will college with some local 8 p.m., Bonhoeffer's Jam Promotions called provide a pleasing mix of music. Don't forget about 610 Dill Lane "The Welcome Show." It genres for you to enjoy, the free frappucinos. Admission: FREE will include live perfor- including some acoustic mances by local favorites pop, blues, alternative

ave you droppe shows off her other musi- which receive a tee September 14 your books and screamed cal attributes, performing out of four star rating by Metric with Half Moon out loud with excite- with her guitar and syn- the Los Angeles Times. Run ment yet? Indie-rock thesizer. Some of Met- Accompanying Met- 8 p.m., Ryman Audito- group Metric is coming ric's songs have been in ric during a few of its rium to the Ryman Auditorium soundtracks for movies, tour stops in the United 116 Fifth Avenue Friday to give you an un- such as "Scott Pilgrim vs. States is Half Moon Run. North, Nashville forgettable performance. The World" and "Twi- Middle Tennessee indie Admission: $40+ Lead singer light Saga: Eclipse." The lovers, this is your night. will dazzle you with her band recently released its unique vocal range as she fifth album, ,

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Murfreesboro's wild year-and-a-half, blow- open for Crayons. Local September 14 boys Crayons and An- ing people away with music supporters should Crayons and Anti- tidotes will be at The their creative and unique experience Crayons at dotes, Rales, Shelton Boro Friday to give you shows. You might have least once while trying to Summersgill and an insane performance seen these guys, and survive the stress of col- Calicocat that will make you dance many more, play over lege. Remember that you 9 p.m., The Boro Bar your pants off. This the summer in the local can only use cash to buy and Grill electronica, futuristic, one-day music festival your drinks at The Boro. 1211 Greenland Drive experimental band has known as Tour de Fun. Admission: FREE been on the Murfreesboro Rales, Shelton Summers- . , 21+ music scene for about a gill and Calicocat will

Are you a fan of is going to be wildly freshman can go to September 14 bluegrass, country and entertaining for those downtown Murfreesboro The Enablers with southern rock? Then 3 who need a break from and stomp to the rhythm. Humps and the Black Brothers has a good show studying and cleaning up This colorful bunch is Outs for you to attend Friday. after their roommates. ready to give one heck 8 p.m., 3 Brothers Nashville natives Humps These bands will perform of a knee slappin', banjo Deli and Brewhouse and the Black Outs will with traditional bluegrass pickin' hoedown for 223 West Main Street open up for the six-mem- instruments like the man- y'all's entertainment. Admission: $5 ber band The Enablers, dolin, banjo, upright bass who are also citizens of and a washboard. It is for Nashville. This event all ages, which means

Instead of sleepmg m per ect or all of you music, activities an too Saturday, go check out a starving artists in need vendors, allowing art lov plethora of art displayed of some fun and inspi- ers to enjoy themselves September 15 along the Greenway trail ration. There will be a throughout the day in a Greenway Art Festival in Murfreesboro. Friends wide selection of original great atmosphere that is 10 a.m., Greenway Trail of the Greenway is host- artwork created by all perfect for appreciating at Old Fort .. ing its annual Greenway types of art mediums: local art. Let's hope that 916 Golf Lane Art Festival, gathering oils, watercolors, acryl- the weather cooperates Admission: FREE countless artists in the ics, pottery, sculpture for a great day of outside . - area who want to show and more. At the event entertainment...... L, off their talent. This is there will also include

Amerca first "Amer- down memory lane to a Life." Also perform- September 15 ican Idol," Kelly Clark- your junior high school ing at the concert will be Kelly Clarkson with son, will exercise those days when she performs group The Fray and Carolina powerful pipes of hers her older chart-topping Carolina Liar. Dip into Liar Saturday at the Bridges- hits, such as "Miss Inde- some of your scholarship 7 p.m., Bridgestone tone arena. Jump and yell pendent" and "Because of fund and go have a fun Arena out the lyrics to "Since You." Joining Clarkson night of pop/ 501 Broadway, Nash- You've Been Gone" is piano rock group The in Nashville. ville and "Stronger" with Fray, which will perform Admission: $37+ no shame. Be prepared its top hits "You Found to take a miniature trip Me" and "How to Save

ne of country music's won the prestigious anthem for breakups. La- September 16 top female vocalists, Sara "Top Female Vocalist" dies, gather your friends Blood Culprit with Evans, will perform a award in 2006. Her latest or force your significant Wolves and Jackals, collection of her hit songs album, Stronger, was other to take you to the War Within, Defying for her fans Saturday at released in 2011, and the Grand Ole Opry for great - Tyrants the historic Grand Ole first released single was night of country music. 9 p.m., The Boro Bar Opry. Evans released her "A Little Bit Stronger," and Grill first album, Three Chords which was said to be 1211 Greenland Drive and the Truth, in 1997, about her very public Admission: FREE and has been releasing divorce. The song has Ages: 21 + albums ever since. Evans become somewhat of an 12 SIDELINES ISept. 12, 2012 ) www.mtsusidelines.com AiARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT waves w h f se makes violent waves with their first self-release By Meredith Galyon album, , "Bird Sounds" keeps up song on the album, it Contributing Writer which was released on with the album's tradi- definitely experiments major-label Atlantic tion of being a rhythmic with different instru- Seven years after Records. rollercoaster, bring- mental techniques as it their debut album, the This album was ing back the heavier fades out and leaves us Philadelphia-based a pleasant surprise guitar sounds along wanting more. band because it went back to with cryptic lyrics. The While this album Circa Survive bring their original dark and intro to "Blood From admittedly took a few us their fourth album moody sound without a Stone" places heavy listens before the beauty Violent Waves, which sacrificing any of their emphasis on Stephen of it fully sunk in, it . they claim is their "best ability to progress as Clifford's unique drum- was worth the time record yet." musicians. The first ming technique, leading investment to get to this Aside from the album track, "Birth of the Eco- up to a haunting chorus point of appreciation. being extremely well- nomic Hit Man," starts as Green cries "What'll It met and exceeded crafted in typical Circa off with airy, distorted bring you back to life?" expectations, especially fashion, they switched guitars and builds up to and continues to search from the standpoint of things up and tried a a mid-tempo guitar riff, for this answer as the someone who was ach- self release-something followed by the undeni- I ne memuers of lirca ourvive. rnoto courtesy or r-aceDooK. song crescendos into ing to hear more of the they had never done ably unique crooning of the most power- single to be released his guilt to someone one brooding sounds like before and have suc- of lead singer Anthony ful parts of the whole from the album as a free that he believes to be those of Juturna,their cessfully pulled it off. Green. The chorus picks album. Then the journey download. It takes us bringing down. first release. Skip out Violent Waves, which up to match his voice ends with "I'll Find back down to a slower "Brother Song" is on your Starbucks iced dropped Aug. 28, was as he wails, "Nothing A Way," an uplifting latte for the day, and designed to release is sacred, nothing is tempo and moodier light and refreshing, vibe, a good song to sit with a wailing guitar song with lyrics such as go download this for straight to fans from sacred," and this line "Don't give in to wild " back and relax to. Then against a slow and five bucks- the boys oi their website for $5. is repeated throughout currents," that pay trib- it picks back up with rhythm, creating Circa will appreciate it. After going through until the end, where steady ute to the album's title. "The Lottery," a song a very soulful effect. several independent and it slows down until it At 7:18, the longest major labels, they de- almost sounds like an that is undeniably full of cided this album would experimental lullaby. angst, with angry guitar "Sharp Practice" riffs, fast paced drum brings the listener beat and spiteful lyr- back to life. As ics. Green's vocals are the most up-tempo extremely powerful on song on the album, this song, and are nicely it has the ability contrasted against those to make listen- of Thursday frontman Wondering what to do after graduation? . ers want to get up I xtt (.:C r~i~r s :t Ii r:-c miti lci c :; p ct:(eri cit".c 'Octut will cmw~zL in-:dn ttitctt s'i~ "My Only Friend" is to jump angrily Litz.'[hc ins si ti catE zcccinlpfllhrhcnt willM' Iu dw]cJCnrihurisCn ciu m-ik: at inLplri c around the room reminiscent of "Imagi- while screaming nary Enemy" from along with An- Blue Sk, Noise in its lyrical content and is thony as he says, "You get what you set against slow guitar pay for, we can't and a very noticeable :.: i . Li Violent Waves bass line. From there , .. Image courtesy of Facebook sell our souls anymore." 4 These lyrics possibly it really picks up with be produced and paid "Phantasmagoria," an for directly by the band allude to their situation with record labels and upbeat, acoustic-driven I~l members themselves. song about Green's This is said to be their why they decided to continuous search for .. .'r first record in which self-release; whatever . the cause, this song is answers regarding they were fully involved religion-a recurring Br,~: ,y.7;h7 in every facet of its definitely one to look ' u1x,° it. , , . . forward to seeing live theme throughout each creation, so taking that album. The mood takes into consideration when at their concerts (more specifically the one at yet another turn with listening to it creates "Think of Me When a much more intimate the Cannery Ballroom on Sept. 26). They Sound," a slow, connection that listeners haunting ballad in The third track, might not have gotten which Green expresses from their previous "Suitcase," was the first SIDELINES I Sept. 12, 2012 I www.mtsusidelines.com 13 .. . ARTS AND EN TERTAINM ENT The chic girl's shopping guide to Nashville

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By Meredith Galyon the middle class." The Contributing Writer wailing guitars toward the end go well with the Fans of the soft, angry mood that these Caribbean-esque tunes words create. and smooth vocals of "Lonely Gun" is Minus the Bear's lead mostly just loud, chaotic singer may noise, but it does keep be slightly disappointed up with the recurring by the sound of Infinity theme of love and Overhead, the band's violence. One particu- fifth studio album. lar distorted guitar riff Released on Aug. 28, repeats throughout the seems entire verse, and then like a desperate attempt takes a deeper sound to combine hints of for the chorus, which their old sound while doesn't mix well with experimenting with dif- the clapping drum beat ferent elements of rock as they compete to be (even some pop) - but the most distinct sound it doesn't work quite at the same time. A as well as one would saxophone is introduced imagine. at the end, which is The first single, not only random, but "Sel and Blood," it makes you wonder starts off with heavy why it wasn't used guitar chords that don't more throughout the match well with Snid- song instead of the er's vocals. The synthe- other instruments. The sizer comes out in the album concludes with chorus in previous MTB "Cold Company," a fashion, but doesn't mix surprisingly powerful well with the overall song that opens with an tone of the song. The intense guitar solo and lyrics "Two become dives into an epic tale of one, the cacophony of a Minus the Bear's new release is disappointing and overdone. Fans who are comfortable with the old sound may not need to pick this breaking free from op- car crash" tell the story record up. Photo courtesy of Facebook. pression, with lyrics like of a dramatic accident, "This ain't my stone but the song itself is ates an aching, haunting at bay- the tempo and by a loud, techno-style harmonized with male to roll, my aching feet more of a cacophony vibe for the rest of the style of acoustic guitar drum beat, which over- background vocals. can't take it anymore." than anything. song. Snider has much playing at the begin- powers the brooding The synthesized effect While there are a The second song, more vocal range on ning give it a pop feel, effect established early continues with "Zeros," select few songs that "Ils and Eyes," this track, proving to be but as the chorus begins on. There are mild uses which gives off a much aren't up to par with doesn't do much to a nice refresher from the there is a distinguish- of sitars and violins, darker and grittier vibe previous MTB stan- recover from the open- gruff sounds we hear able violin melody in which add a unique ef- reminiscent of Planet dards, the entire album ing track. The musical on the previous tracks. the background that fect, but would probably ofIce classics like isn't a complete bust. range is lacking, and The momentum contin- complements the tone have been more intrigu- "Double Vision Quest" Fans of although the vocals flow ues with "Toska," an of the song nicely. ing if they had been or "Cat Calls and Ill may not be as pleased much better with the interesting, upbeat track "Heaven is a Ghost used more instead of the Means." This one with those who enjoyed melody, there are too complete with female Town" begins as a electronic elements. features female back- the rock infused sounds many wailing guitars background vocals and haunting ballad, with The upbeat, synthe- ground vocals as well, of , but doing too many differ- unique instruments that Snider crooning, "No sized rock vibe comes something that MTB accepting that musicians ent distracting things give it a tropical feel bathing in the warmth back to life in "Empty has always pulled off have to take risks in toward the end of the against strong guitar of the peace, did the Party Rooms," which well in the past. The lyr- order to grow is crucial song. chords similar to songs Lord stop paying the starts out soft and picks ics definitely take a turn in order to fully appreci- Khings take a turn on Menos el Oso. This lease?" The lyrics are up where Snider pleads, in a different direction, ate any kind of music. for the better with track combined with insightful and thought- "It doesn't matter if we as Snider sings "Ex- At the very least, MTB "Diamond Lightning," the acoustic sound of provoking, but the let it go, just don't turn changing your life for a can say that they took which features a nice, "Listing" really helped soothing melody is this love off," which is paycheck / Sometimes that chance. M distorted intro that cre- keep the disappointment quickly overshadowed I think it's all a joke on

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-- -- -F- Less-restrictive immigration policies drive economic growth

can Dream" was seen as Research by the months. tion is completed, even By Alex Harris evidence of what made Opinions editor Congressional Budget Some restrictions though many of these this country successful office has also found do make sense though, skilled and educated There are two basic and distinctive from the that anywhere between such as a background individuals may want to actions that the Ameri- rest of the world. 50 and 75 percent of check to identify crimi- stay. can government can Now accusations are illegal and unauthorized nal or terrorist activity, Instead of allowing take if it wants to at- made that they steal jobs immigrants pay federal, and a medical screen- them to remain and bey- tempt to alleviate global from American workers state and local taxes. ing to protect against efitting from the skills poverty. and are a drain on the The number of illegal the spread of disease. and knowledge they One is foreign aid- economy. immigrants in the U.S. But once an immigrant possess, we send them the giving of money Much of this nega- illustrates that, regard- passes those tests, they back home to work in to foreign nations to tivity stems from the less of government should be free to engage economies that are in perceived "crisis" of il- policy, immigration in the pursuit of happi- competition with ours. distribute through aid Alex Harris programs to those suf- legal immigration. Most (legal and illegal) will ness. Most immigrants fering in conditions of illegals are low-skilled occur as long as the Opportunities for come to America for ideas, which is what workers, who, in addi- poverty. human progress is built options available to the citizenship without the opportunity to make This poses a problem tion to being blamed immigrants here are bet- deportation should be a better life for them- on. The competition stealing jobs, aren't though, because most and debate between for ter than the options they allowed to those already selves and their fami- aid doesn't actually perceived as a posi- have at home. here. More work and lies, not to cause trouble new ideas brings their tive contribution to the make it to its intended strengths to light and It's generally human education visas with an or mooch off of the recipients. allows the weaknesses economy. nature to take the path easier path to perma- system. As Doug Bandow to be discarded. However, according of least resistance, and it nency should be offered They deserve the a of the Cato Institute to a study by the Migra- shouldn't be surprising for new immigrants. same opportunities to Immigration helps to tion once said, foreign aid provide a constant flow Policy Institute, when immigrants do the In fact, current regu- achieve the American is "poor people in rich the effect of low-skilled same. When the chan- lations on H-1B worker Dream that our ances- of new ideas and new immigrants countries giving money perspectives to aid in on wages nels for legal immigra- visas and foreign tors had. to rich people in poor and employment oppor- tion are restricted, the student visas force the Alex Harriscant be this growth of ideas. tunities for low-skilled countries." It has always been desire of the downtrod- visa-holders to return to reached at opinions@ The other action- Americans is negligible. den to seek a better life their native lands once mtsusidelines.cont. a part of American Additionally, an- more of an inaction in history. The founders remains, but their op- their work or educa- the long run- would be of this nation were all other Migration Policy tions have been reduced to remove many of the study indicates that, on to either breaking the immigrants, and very average, 1.8-million restrictions on immigra- few Americans can say law or waiting in line tion. that their ancestors were permanent immigrants and continuing to live in THE FOUR-YEAR ISSUE According to an native to this land. entered the U.S. annu- conditions they'd rather August 2011 Center for Yet our government ally between 2002 and escape. Global Development restricts immigration, 2006- about 500,000 of Therefore, in order working paper on eco- and the labor force tends which entered illegally to encourage more nomics and immigra- to view it negatively. each year. legal immigration, less tion, the elimination of It's a part of the During this period prohibitive immigra- worldwide immigration national identity, but it's unemployment was low, tion policies should be restrictions could nearly treated as if it will end and states with high adopted. double the world gross the national identity. immigration actually The immigration domestic product. Although there has thrived, suggesting that policy of the U.S. Though the Center's been a history of anti- during this period, the Government is actually paper deals with global immigration sentiments economy needed more very restrictive: if you immigration as a whole, since the influx of the low-skilled workers lack skills, don't come America should take Irish as a result of the than were legally avail- from a preferred nation heed. Immigration is as potato famine during the able to employers. or don't have family important to the growth Additionally, a study already residing in the 1840s, America used to done by of a nation's economy, be proud of the success the Institute nation, you're pretty if not more, as educa- stories of its immi- for Taxation and Eco- much out of luck. tion is. grants. nomic Policy found that Even if you do Less-restrictive The rags-to-riches in 2010, households possess all of these immigration policies success story of a headed by illegal im- qualities, the wait time contribute to a freer penniless immigrant migrants paid a total of for a green card can flow of information and "Ameri- $11.2 billion in state and be around at least six Immigration Comic by Matt Masters achieving the local taxes. SIDELINES I Sept. 12, 2012 1www.mtsusidelines.colwt17

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As absurd as it may As if lumping in #whitepeopleproblems be, the meme has char- almost the entire popu- The problem with acterized white suffer- lation of the continent By Christopher people who aren't white out racist. ing as a privilege. of Asia into a group Merchent can't relate to her pre- Don't get me wrong, Since some people on of second-rate people Columnist cious privilege. Only I like my friend who the thread were leaning wasn't enough, literally white people know how posted the status, and I toward the opinion that every other part of the "I really hate it when to have those prob- understood the humor the meme was indeed planet's people, from you go to the bathroom lems." behind what she was "a little racist," one Africa to South Ameri- and you forget to bring #sarcasm, in case it saying. After all, she alternative hashtag was ca, was thrown into the your phone and all you wasn't translating to the was only poking fun at offered by an honest- big, "primitive" sack of can do is stare at the page. herself. hearted and helpful the third world. fitior. #whitepeoplep- While it may not Unfortunately, that's commenter. Unfortu- You can see why roblems" seem like a big deal part of the problem with nately, it wasn't much #firstworldproblems This was a status that for a white person to #whitepeopleproblems. better. isn't better than #white- one of my white friends poke fun at themselves Sure, it's good to "#firstworldprob- peopleproblems, right? posted on Facebook Christopher Merchant for having some trivial be able to make fun of lems" was supposed What both of these recently. Interestingly, problems, it actually yourself. Perhaps it is to be a more palat- hashtags demonstrate is the first comment on generation's attachment alienates people of color even more important, at able meme to lump the regrettable oblivi- the post was her own. It to technology - we need by suggesting that their least from a social per- the whole discussion ousness of the people read: our virtual worlds close lives are so tremen- spective, to be able to under, but it ultimately using them. Being born "P.S. Is there a better by, even during our less dously wrought with recognize the privileges led to the opening of an in a certain country term for that? I feel like glamorous moments in strife, so bogged down you might have that are entirely different can or with a certain skin that's a little racist." the physical world. in the laborious task granted to you simply of worms. After all, it color doesn't make you There's a reason my However, enjoying of survival, that they because you were born implies a hierarchy of especially delicate and friend had a gut reaction the comforts and conve- simply can't find the as a person of a certain culture - who would more apt to enjoying tlt told her that her nience of technology is time to be irritated when race, sex or economic want to be in the third convenience. Facebook status was a not a problem exclusive their Wi-Fi goes out or status. world if they could be in And being bummed little racist: her Face- to white people, and they open the cookie jar And that's the most the first world? that you forgot your cell book status was a little that's where this whole only to find that the last ironic thing about this I only recently phone when you went to racist. meme runs into trouble. meme to me. It allows learned where the term isn't a la- Now don't get me cookie is gone. the bathroom My friend has plenty In other words, it sug- white people to poke first world came from, ment exclusive to white wrong. I think my friend of friends on Facebook and it's certainly rel- a funny gests that people of col- fun at themselves for people. was making who are people of color. or don't enjoy comfort being privileged: You evant to this conversa- So the next time you joke, but it had nothing After I read her status, I or convenience or so- have free reign to say, tion: it originated during start to type #white- to do with race. couldn't help but think phistication - and that's "Oh hey, I've been the Cold War as a way peopleproblems, take After all, what about what my reaction dead wrong. It suggests coddled a bit, isn't that to differentiate the West a hint: it doesn't make #whitepeopleproblems would have been if I color funny?" And yet at the from refers to is a that people of the U.S.S.R., you sound clever. It just usually wasn't white. aren't savvy enough or same time the meme which was dubbed the makes you sound igno- less-than-serious co- "Oh, look at that poor "second world." The nundrum that shouldn't wealthy enough or intel- reinforces a myth that rant and bigoted. white girl," I thought. ligent enough to have only white people can United States and West- ChristopherMer- really be such a big "She forgot her phone ern Europe were the concern. the problems associ- have contemporary chant can be reached In this case, when she went to the ated with contemporary frustrations. "first world." at [email protected]. it was about the digital bathroom. Too bad society - and that's flat edu. u.

18 SIDELINES Sept. 12, 2012 | www.mtsusidelines.com ft, -SPORTS i supporters, and many Blue Raider Hall of Fame adds prestigious field in 2012 of them were there to By Sam Brown support and honor Cum- Contributing Writer mings Turnham for all that she has done and The Blue Raider Ath- continues to do for the letic Hall of Fame added program. five new members to "Thirty years and one of the most exclu- what an incredible expe- sive clubs in MT Athlet- rience," Turnham said. ics Saturday, Sept. 8, She had always before the Blue Raiders planned on teaching, faced off against Florida not being a part of MT Atlantic University. Athletics. ., The 2012 class were "I was just going to inductees 118-122 in coach a couple of years the Blue Raider Athletic but God has a funny Hall of Fame. Harry way of showing you Gupton, Jayhawk Ow- that your dreams aren't ens, Diane Cummings quite his dreams," she Turnham, Tawanya said. "When I set foot Mucker Wilson and on this campus I knew; Mike Caldwell all added it got in my blood and I their names to an ex- knew I had to stay." clusive list that include Director of Athletics some of the brightest Chris Massarro holds stars to ever don the MT her in high regard and royal blue and white. said that she is more Gupton attended than just the associate MTSU when it was AD. Middle Tennessee State "She's our welcom- College between the rnoto by Jay allaey ing mat," Massaro said. years of 1949 and 1952. "She's involved in every He was a dual sport heart. She has spent the No. 3 in rebound blocks expressing their father's coaches and teammates hiring decision that athlete who excelled last 30 years with the and starts in women's honor and gratitude and and spoke about choos- happens here. She does in both basketball and Blue Raiders working as basketball history. ended with a message ing to play for the MT much more than oversee baseball. He was drafted everything from assis- Caldwell was a he told them to send to athletic program. women's sports; she into the MLB before be- tant basketball coach to football star at MT the Blue Raider faithful: "The decision was oversees everything." ing drafted by the Army head volleyball coach to before being drafted "Go Blue Raiders," the easy," Owens said. "It Turnham got - to fight in the Korean associate athletic direc- 83rd overall in the 3rd three children shouted, was the best decision I tional on the stage.. War. At the ceremony, tor with MTSU. round of the 1992 NFL pumping their fists high have ever made." "This place is just so he proudly sported Wilson is an MTSU draft. While with the into the air. Wilson thanked all of special to me," she said. his original letterman legend who led the Blue Raiders, he was Gupton gave the her coaches, and said "I am.so honored to be a sweater from his time at women's basketball a part of three OVC shortest speech, par- the MTSU Athletic Hall Blue Raider; for as long school. team to four Ohio Val- championships. He tially because he did not of Fame was the great- as they'll let me stay, Owens was a base- ley Conference cham- has spent the last 16 plan on speaking. After est milestone in her life. I'll be here and I'll be ball great who chose pionships, two OVC years in the NFL- 11 receiving his plaque, She also acknowledged true blue." to attend MTSU over tournament titles, three as a player, five as a he returned to his seat the love, help and sup- The ceremony brought going pro when he was years as the leader in coach. Caldwell was before realizing he was port of her teammates. together many of the selected by the Boston blocks and rebounds not on hand to receive expected to say a few "I want to thank all my first 117 members, as Red Sox in the second and an overall record of his award because he words. He graciously teammates," Wilson well as the new induct- round of the MLB draft 88-32. is coaching the Phila- laughed it off and said. "Without my team- ees. after high school. He She was also a part delphia Eagles in their thanked the MTSU fans mates there is no way I The MT crowd was drafted again after of MTSU's first ever NFL season opener and supporters for com- could be here today, and displayed support for his years at MTSU and NCAA win when the this weekend against ing out to see him. all I want to say is, 'Go the legends of yester- spent six seasons in the Blue Raiders defeated the Cleveland Browns, Jayhawk Owens was big blue."' year and Director of MLB before retiring due South Carolina 78-77 in ironically the team that also a quick speaker Diane Cummings Athletics Chris Massaro to a thumb injury. overtime in 1986. She drafted him. who cut straight to the Turnham by far had the agreed. Turnham did not stills ranks No. 1 in free Although Caldwell point. He said he loved longest speech- and the "What's impressed me attend MTSU for her throws, No. 2 in scor- was not in attendance MTSU and the people longest standing ova- is how much people college education, but ing, made field goals, to receive his award, that he worked with tion. The audience was care about this." . is a true Blue Raider at field goal percentage, his three children were. there. He thanked all his packed with MTSU and double-doubles and They all took turns SIDELINES I Sept. 12, 2012 | www.mtsusidelines.com 19

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