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The Murray State News August 31, 2012 TheNews.org Vol. 88, No. 3 Students, administrators disconnect on financial aid Chris Wilcox In an online article last week on pleted everything on time this year, director of Enrollment Management, Lori Mitchum, director of the Of- News Editor thenews.org, “Students, administra- and compared that data with the already addressed the issue. In a pre- fice of Financial Aid/Scholarships, tors disagree on financial aid at se- number of students last year. The re- vious interview with Dietz, he said if said Wednesday, there were 877 stu- In the weeks following the start of mester’s start,” students’ testimonials sults have indicated there have been a student applied for aid late, for dents that have completed their the fall semester, students and admin- showed a series of problems they more students to complete this year, whatever reason, it didn’t matter. He FAFSA, been selected for verification, istrators have been faced with a costly claimed to face. One issue was a fear than the last. said verification might take a while, but have yet to provide the informa- disconnect. of their paperwork not being com- Denton said 89 students were so the office wasn’t going to purge tion required by the office. Students have complained to the pleted on time. purged on the second round, half the those in verification. He said that did- “Verification can only be com- administration about issues involving Tom Denton, vice president of Fi- number of purges at the same time n’t seem fair. pleted once all documents have been the Office of Financial Aid/Scholar- nance and Administrative Services, last year. The office did purge those who did received from the student,” she said. ships and the verification of their aid said the numbers disprove that fear. Students have also voiced concern not fufill their own obligations, such Students selected by the depart- by the Kentucky Higher Education He said the office has tracked the over being purged because of delayed as turning in additional documents or Assistance Authority. number of students who have com- verification, but Fred Dietz, executive accepting awards and signatures. see DISCONNECT, 3A Murray State revises student worker policy Edward Marlowe Staff writer

Almost 95 percent of University students re- ceive some form of financial aid, usually com- ing in the form of Federal Work Study, scholarship obligations, student employment or other campus career opportunities. In order to maximize earning power and help afford the rising costs of education, many students sought employment in multiple de- partments or conducted research. So when the Kentucky Employees Retire- ment System (KERS) spent this past summer creating and enforcing laws requiring student workers to maintain 20 hours or less of cam- pus employment through one department, sev- eral departments lost part-time assistants as soon as the semester began. The College of Science and Engineering, the Office of Dining Services and Racer Hospital- ity and the journalism and mass communica- tion department were among the hardest hit, as lab technicians, cartoonists, advertising sales representatives and cafeteria workers had to choose between multiple campus jobs in order to meet regulations. Through careful research and legal circum- vention, however, campus officials have re- Photos by Austin Ramsey/The News vised the student employment guidelines High temperatures and low rainfall totals over the summer months rendered much of the Murray State row crops almost devastated. regarding hours of work in order to better ac- commodate student and faculty needs and to maintain stability in the campus workforce. University crops destroyed by scarce rain Vice President of Student Affairs Don Robertson, in conjunction with Bonnie Hig- Austin Ramsey the crops. In fact, if we get any ginson, vice president of Academic Affairs and Editor-in-Chief more rainfall from here on out, it Tom Hoffacker, director of human resources, won’t help the crops.” collaborated efforts and constructed new cam- David Ferguson measures rain. For much of June and July, the pus guidelines in order to comply with the reg- Not everywhere, as the agron- dry weather was a major concern ulations, but still allow omy professor’s detailed log books for farmers and government agen- students to hold multiple have been replaced with more pre- cies in Calloway County. Little rain positions on campus. cise weather stations at most Uni- left field brush and wheat fields sit- “The revised policy al- versity farms, but still at the most ting targets in the summer heat, lows students to hold up to recently added land to the Murray and Calloway County Fire-Rescue two on-campus positions as State collection, Ferguson or a squads responded to more fires long as they don’t exceed graduate student will run outside than ever before. One week, in fact, the maximum 20 hours per and check a classic weather gauge, firefighters responded to a blaze al- week,” Higginson said. “It eyeing the cylindrical tube with most every day, leading Calloway will particularly help the markings for the most detailed ac- County Judge-Executive Larry college of Science, Engi- count of when the skies open up. Elkins to issue a countywide burn neering and Technology Bonnie These days, his log books, which ban only days before the Fourth of where they have many lab Higginson he keeps in a neat pile in the van he July. That rendered most private assistants and lab workers Vice President of uses to drive around the county to firework shows silent. who work five, six and Academic Affairs the different Hutson School of The drought did not go without seven hours a week.” Agriculture farms, have gone un- notice, however. Crop insurance Through the newly drafted policy, there are touched for days —weeks even—on agencies were in high demand this two new employment classifications: student end. A dust has settled on the David Ferguson, agronomy professor, demonstrates a drought’s effects on soybeans. year, giving some afflicted farmers workers and student temporaries. Each has its books and the gauges for which were increasing in visibility when roughly 32 inches of rain,” he said. in the region a bit of last-minute own set of rules to help maintain regulations they account. Ferguson has taken the rain slowed in early May. “So, we are about 13 inches below hope as shriveling corn crops and enforced by KERS. little notice to the books, though – Drought monitors nationwide indi- average.” pastures looked more and more Student workers are students who work no or the gauges. cated that much of the U.S. has suf- Latest rainfall totals round Mur- dire. Federal work to approve farm more than 20 hours per week or less, and in- He’s just wishing for a little rain. fered from low rain totals since the ray’s ongoing yearly count at just aid moved quicker in Washington, clude University student workers or a combi- Indeed, Murray and its sur- start of the year. less than 20 inches of rain. Last and some farmers were able to use nation of Federal Work Study and University rounding farms in Calloway Justin Holland, National Weather year, at this time, rainfall totaled at domestic aid toward making ends employment totaling 20 hours. Student work- County have not been immune to Service weather observer for the more than double that number, giv- meet or last-ditch efforts to save ers are not permitted to work in more than two the relentless drought plaguing region, said August rain totals are ing the city an almost 2-foot rain their hurt fields. departments per pay period, and a graduate as- most of the middle United States actually up lately, as heavy rains fell deficit on a two-year average. And it is for that reason that Pro- sistant is not permitted to work as a student over the past few months. Dry air for several days as students re- Numbers like those, Holland fessor Ferguson has let wishful worker in the same semester. and high heat have made condi- turned in the middle of the month. said, put the region in a sensitive eyes fall from the sky. To him, and Student temporaries are students who work tions miserable for most of the Unfortunately, he said, the over- position, as much of the rain falling to the acres of row crops dotted more than 20 hours per week, working a max- farm-predominate states this sum- all low numbers for the year, cou- lately can no longer penetrate the around the county at University imum of nine consecutive months but then mer. The impenetrable weather pled with the dry weather keep hardened soil, leaving much of farms, this year’s summer heat was must change their status to student worker. stretches far out into the Pacific Calloway County in a category 4, or Murray’s vegetation at risk of dying devastating. Upon changing their status, the student must Ocean, covering a large swath of exceptional, drought. Holland said before the winter’s freeze. Agriculture students are return- then work a maximum of 20 hours per week for the globe before halting suddenly the U.S. Drought Monitor does not “That is a very significant num- ing or beginning their higher edu- one calendar month or observe a one calendar along the eastern seaboard where even categorize conditions past ber,” Holland said. “It will take us cation studies to a different beat month break. Temporaries are not eligible for summer storms are the story for that in which the region finds itself. months if not one or two years to much of New England. “Normally at this time from Jan- catch back up to normal. It has al- Hot and dry weather patterns uary through August we have ready destroyed pretty much all of see DROUGHT, 3A see POLICY, 3A

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50 percent loss for Murray State year’s time and, even money has al- farms, based on that data. Recently, ready been wasted by the dying crops. DROUGHT though, the North Dakota State Uni- “The main difference between our versity School of Agriculture per- farm and a regular producer farm is From Page 1 formed a study averaging an almost 2 that our inputs are typically higher percent yield reduction on corn every and we do not have access to crop in- this year, as studies usually geared to- day it went without water. surance,” he said. “Many of our re- ward the production and maintained That could leave some area farmers search plots will not yield meaningful health of row crops have transitioned with a yield of exactly zero. results for this growing season. Since to a more sobering story of depleted “They’re just trying to hold on – to we are dependent on crop and live- corn fields and struggling soybeans. survive,” Ferguson said, looking out stock revenues to balance the budget, Cornfields, which cover much of on row after row of withering state the drought will have a dramatic ef- the Pullen and West farms at Murray variety trial corn stalks at the Pullen fect but we will make it work.” State, are at what Ferguson called “ex- Farm complex. “No one predicted a Other areas on campus may also be treme” losses. The drought, the worst drought like this. No one could have harmed by the drought as conditions one to afflict the region in more than predicted a drought like this.” worsen in the coming days. 50 years, failed to subside at crucial Murray State’s total could range up Don Robertson, vice president of growth stages since planting. to a 75 percent loss, said Jason Robert- Student Affairs, said he expects a sig- Ferguson said plentiful rain keeps son, farm manager at the University’s nificant jump in food prices past the 6 the corn plants in a good position to farm center. Soybeans, which are far percent Dining Services had already reap heavy benefits come fall har- less sensitive to the heat and dry budgeted for before the drought. With Ferguson points to a sparce ear of corn caused by low moisture at key growth stages. vesting. In essence, the stresses of low weather, are the determining factor as that, effects could be long lasting. For where from zero, which basically moisture are most pronounced during to how severe the Murray State loss now, corn and bean prices have begun means they’re plowing up their corn a four-week time window after the will be. Flowering, which will pro- a slow rise that national experts pre- and not even harvesting it, to some corn stalks have begun silking. At that duce more usable beans, can occur at dict will only speed up, while beef fairly respectable yields in those areas point, the more moisture the estab- several intervals during the growing prices have shot down quickly, result- that may have lucked out and gotten lished root system can collect the season, giving some farmers like Fer- ing from cattle ranchers rushing to a little bit of rain or those areas that heavier the yield. guson a bit of hope for the future. sell their herds quickly without were irrigated,” Payne said. “An in- Most farmers, he said, seeded their For now though, Ferguson can only enough money for corn feed. In the creasing number of farmers in our corn early this year, setting that cru- look at the slowly dying corn, almost future, though, those prices too, are area are putting in irrigation systems.” cial time window somewhere in the destroyed now from wilted kernels expected to rise. Local vegetation may see some wet month of July or early August. Rain and drought-promoted fungi and Some farmers have already begun relief over the weekend, as showers totals in this area accumulated to little hope for better luck next year. to harvest corn this year, and Bill and thunderstorms are predicted, but or nothing then, varying to some de- At this point, Tony Brannon, dean Payne, an agribusiness economics Ferguson and Holland agreed that the gree dependent on the geographical of the agriculture school, said that is professor at the University, said early rain will likely be too little too late. positioning of the farm. Yield reduc- really all Murray State farm employ- numbers do not look good. Contact Ramsey at aramsey5 Irrigation saved dark-fired tobacco from tion percentages would place about a ees can do, because much of this “Corn yields are running every- @murraystate.edu. the summer’s piercing drought.

Now that the final purge has been completed, need to navigate a tough issue, I keep imploring Poynor said any purges from this point forward all of our offices just to get that news out there POLICY DISCONNECT will be done on an individual basis. early, get it repeated many times over in every “There were 44 students that registered for venue that we can think of to prevent as many From Page 1 From Page 1 classes for the first time from Aug. 21 - 27 whose problems as possible,” he said. schedules were not purged on Monday night,” The beginning of any semester is a very busy Federal Work Study and are not permitted to be ment of education this year were required to she said. time of year, he said, and sometimes adminis- student workers in the same pay period. Gradu- submit additional documents based on the an- She said these students have received an trators forget to send out the news. ate Assistants are also not allowed to work as swers to some of the questions on the FAFSA. email, which contains the date by which their fi- “I can always point to things where we could temporaries in the same semester. Also, if students did not use the IRS data re- nancial obligations must be resolved. have handled the early communications on this While departments will be responsible for the trieval, they were selected for verification. President Randy Dunn said the verification better,” Dunn said. “At the same time, we don’t overseeing of all guidelines and employment as- On Wednesday, according to Mitchum, there process was one of the issues this semester want to be taking time away from the processing signed to students, Robertson said it was origi- were 47 students waiting for the second review which was not under the administrators direct to be investing just in that.” nally too complex and too costly for of their documents, 155 students with unsigned control. Because of KHEAA much was out of Dunn said he did not begrudge students for departments to undertake this task. documents and 130 students waiting for their the University’s control and there were hiccups, being upset and worried about their aid and the “Monitoring these rules for only having one first review. he said, that were unavoidable. verification process. job is so complex, we didn’t have the staff to University Bursar Anita Poynor said students “We have worked with the scholarship stu- “I put myself through school for the most part, monitor that,” Robertson said. “The Provost’s were purged Monday for failure to resolve their dents to have them not hit by the purge,” he said. and I was always worried about this same stuff, Office and my office are going to have to come financial obligations. She said in the fall of 2011, “We’re trying to hold these verifications harm- too,” he said. “There are always worries that up with the money.” there were 163 students purged. The numbers less until that process is done by KHEAA.” come with these types of delays. I understand it Higginson said it would cost approximately indicate this year’s methods have been more Dunn said the student complaints disturb because I can remember it.” $15,000 to create a position responsible for the successful in retaining students. him, and that the administration has tried to be Dunn said the verification process through processing of time cards, payroll and paperwork. Since the online article was published, stu- as helpful as possible in keeping the students in KHEAA did slow things down this year, but that Said Higginson: “We will hire someone in a dents have commented and some have said their the system. communication was still key. temporary position for this academic year and aid had been awarded. Dunn suggested the problems students faced Said Dunn: “We’ve got to just constantly get we will see how it goes. They will monitor hours Poynor said 247 students were awarded their this semester arose because of a loss of dialogue better on doing early warning communication and will be ensuring we aren’t going over.” aid last Friday. Of the 247, 15 were held from the between the students and the administration. when we see these types of problems coming.” Contact Marlowe at emarlowe purge process to allow them time to accept their “When we know something’s going to be a Contact Wilcox at cwilcox2 @murraystate.edu. aid and complete any necessary requirements. problem, when we think there’s going to be a @murraystate.edu.

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The staff editorial is the majority long as the student in question opinion of the editorial board of does not work more than 20 The Murray State News. hours a week. This policy change is a wel- Chances are if you work on come about-face on the part of campus, you got an email in University officials. We applaud your inbox over the summer that the new policy as it will not only informed you the on-campus job allow us to continue to deliver policy had changed. quality coverage of events on The initial policy announced and around campus, but also was if a student had more than because it will allow students one job on campus, you would more flexibility and options have to choose which one you when looking for work on cam- wanted. pus. If you have had a job on cam- We support this policy change pus before, you probably have with a critical edge. Why was it not only had one. Even if you that this policy, which was are living in the dorms, one job explained to students as beyond on campus probably is not their control (a mandate from enough for both spending money the Kentucky Employees Retire- and helping out on student loans ment System, or KERS) before it or tuition. The policy announced was rescinded less than a week by University officials forced a into the new semester? If Uni- lot of students into choosing versity officials had the power to between one or more campus contest this change all along, jobs and trying to make up the why did they not use it when the slack from the loss of income. mandate was given to them? Many students were forced to The policy implementation make a decision that meant leav- and turn-around has caused a ing a job they may have loved great deal of confusion among for another one they did not like students. There are many now as much. caught between a rock and a We felt the effects of this poli- hard place because their former cy firsthand. Many of our employers want to hire them yet employees found themselves again. having to choose between We are thankful that the poli- employment here and a job else- cy has been changed, and that where on campus. As a result, University officials have com- we lost many good mitted themselves to working employees. with students to make the new We are grateful that it was policy work. announced last week that a Now that this initial bout of change in the policy would be confusion has been cleared up, made to allow student workers its time for all of us to roll up to hold more than one job so our sleeves and get to work. Illustration by Evan Watson Don’t forget to visit us at Campus Voice thenews.org Evolution on trial in Kentucky and follow us Our rapidly sun and not the earth at the cen- yes, evolutionary theory, Biblical on Twitter increasing and ter of the solar system. It has been claims about how the world accessible sci- around for nearly 600 years since works often don’t stand up to our @MSUNewsOpinion entific knowl- Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo and accumulation of scientific knowl- edge is encroach- Newton. Though Copernicus edge. ing further upon “made it up” it has been con- A more recent example of religious claims firmed thousand of times daily by human knowledge undermining a about how our astronomical observations, Bible story concerns modern Who is... world works. launching of satellites, space genetics. The recent flap exploration, etc. The genetic bottleneck of your favorite in the Kentucky All the data collected from the 70,000 years ago describes mod- Bill Zingrone legislature over heavens for hundreds of years has ern humans descending from 10- professor? professor of evolution being supported the theory and it has 15,000 individuals at minimum. psychology too highly rep- stood up so incredibly well to The Adam and Eve story is resented in the questions on the “scientific scrutiny” that it would impossible in light of modern sci- ACT is but one example of the be ludicrous not to believe it. ence. inevitable clash between religion Yet that theory is in direct The controversy of how to “Dr. T. He knows what I want when it comes to and science. State Sen. Ben Waide opposition to the first 17 verses of understand Adam and Eve in light my major.” (R-Madisonville) indignantly the Bible. The opening verses of of modern genetics is causing Hannah Atkins • Union City, Tenn. proclaimed “… the theory of evo- Genesis describe a geocentric quite a stir in conservative Chris- lution is not science, Darwin theory with the earth and not the tian circles and we can now made it up … the theory of evolu- sun being stationary and sitting at expect the denial of evolutionary tion has never stood up to scien- the center with the stars, sun, theory to no longer be the sole tific scrutiny.” moon and planets in rotation battleground between extreme “Mrs. Nakamura. Without her I would That may not be the dumbest around it, all being fixed in the religionists scriptural interpreta- thing a Republican politician has “firmament” which separates the tions and human knowledge. never been able to learn Japanese. She is said in in the past year, but it’s waters of the heavens from the Despite what Waide and many also very patient and considerate of stu- close. waters of the earth. And that the- Americans have been told, evolu- dents’ needs.” Being a good Baptist, he’s prob- ory as described in the Bible, tionary theory is becoming the Mackenzie Chandler • Paducah, Ky. ably heard creationist speakers at though an admirable and plausi- most supported of all our scientif- his church brought in by his min- ble early attempt to account for ic theories given the sheer vol- ister saying the same thing. The the appearance of the heavens is ume of confirming data pouring Heartland Baptist Church in Pad- utterly wrong. The Bible is not a in every day. “Mr. Valentine. He is hysterical. His lectures ucah hosted the absurd pseudo- scientific document. There never Waide and other Republican are on our level and I feel like it is less like a scientific interpretations of the was a firmament, and the sun legislators should avail them- lecture because he allows us to contribute Biblical creation account given by never rotated around the earth. selves of the excellent biology what we have to say.” Ken Ham of Creation Museum Yes, Mr. Waide, that one was education available from their Mandy Neat • Memphis, Tenn. fame just this past winter. But it’s just “made up” and it has never state universities here in the kind of difficult to derive scientif- been found to be true. 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A Professor’s Journal Born in the U.S.A. The winds of sea, the ways of fate, our voyage A Modest Proposal As Republicans gather to nomi- We have now responsibility to make some- continued the practice ever I recite the poem for selfish nate Mitt Romney completed the thing of our lives, and he urged since. reasons. It serves as a useful for the White second week of us to live lives of service. We analyze the poem. What tool to keep me on course, to House this week the fall 2012 There I sat–a fifteen year old hidden themes, themes that we help me remember that while I in Tampa, I’d like semester at freshman–perched on the first will encounter in the course, can most assuredly teach the disci- to offer them a Murray State. row of the wooden bleachers, we find in the lines of the poem? pline and the subjects of history, modest proposal For years drinking it all in. Students are very astute, and of my own. The now, the first McMillan made a deep, pro- you suggest, for example, in an Republican Party day of class for found impression on me, and it American history course that Devin Griggs should adopt a any of my uni- has not surprised me that he ships are used for warfare, and Opinion Editor pro-business plat- Duane Bolin versity histo- went on to live a life of service that surely we will discuss vari- form. professor of ry courses has as a member of the House of ous wars in American history. Isn’t the Republican Party already history been given Representatives after his basket- Someone else chimes in that pro-business? Although Republicans over to the reading of a poem. ball days were over. ships are also used for com- love to claim that they support poli- In fact, the first thing that we Here is the poem that he recit- merce and that we will discuss cies that help businesses grow and do as a class and the last thing ed in that stifling gymnasium in the ebb and flow of the Ameri- thrive, they’re being disingenuous that we do as a class involves the Madisonville, Ky., in July, 1970: can economy in the course. when they do. The modern Republi- analysis of a poem. Yet another student states that can Party is really pro-shareholder. On the first day of the semes- One ship drives east, the the ship sailing west suggests What do I mean by that? Since the ter, I enjoy watching the stu- other drives west the significance of westward 1980s, the Republican Party has pri- dents’ quizzical glances to With the selfsame expansion in American history. oritized the needs of shareholders friends in the next row and fran- winds that blow. We go on, playing with these over the needs of American busi- tic consultations of class sched- ‘Tis the set of the sails themes and topics, and before ness. In addition to making it easier ules to make sure they are not in and not the gales long, students have a pretty to sell unwanted shares, the Repub- an English department Which tells us the way good grasp of what the course is licans have latched on to the finan- class–maybe Bad Poetry 101–as to go. all about. cial industry and made Wall Street we put off the syllabus for a time Then, after a time, I ask the the heart and soul of its economic to consider the lines of an Ella Like the winds of the sea are students to personalize the program. Wheeler Wilcox poem instead. the ways of fate, poem. No longer do you hear Republi- I first heard the poem years As we voyage along What does the poem have to cans, many of whom attack their ago at, of all places, a high through life: say to you as a student in this Democratic opponents for being school basketball camp in west- ‘Tis the set of a soul course? What does it have to say “un-American,” advocate on behalf ern Kentucky. that decides its goal, to you as a person? What moti- of buy America legislation, or stand I remember that Tom McMil- And not the calm or the vates you? What particular chal- up for American business against lan, a sensational left-handed strife. lenges do you face? What do you unfair trade practices, such as the forward for the University of want out of life? After all, “‘tis dumping of tires or lead pipe on the Maryland and our guest instruc- I committed the poem to the set of the soul that decides American market from China or tor for the day, talked more memory and, with my first col- the goal, and not the calm or the India. about life than how to perfect a lege teaching job, recited it to strife.” No longer does the Republican jump shot or block out effective- my students on the first day of We went through the ritual Party advocate that the United ly. class. again in each of my courses this States invest in critical infrastruc- He talked about how we had a A creature of habit, I have semester. ture that makes business thrive. The I teach students as well. Republicans of yesteryear, like Abraham Lincoln (who gave us the Letters to the Editor continental railroad) or Dwight D. Eisenhower (does the Eisenhower Thanks to recent events, we you’re anti-LGBT, you’re proba- Chik-Fil-A was fair game. I human rights. This article may Interstate Highway System ring a are forced to examine our bly gay. The more anti-LGBT believe you should be able to sound harsh or too blunt, but it bell?), would be completely out of bizarre society. you are, the more the likelihood say whatever you want, short of doesn’t make it wrong. place in a Republican Party that When Chik-Fil-A’s CEO spoke is that you are a big old queer threatening and hate crimes, If you want harsh, how about voted (with only three exceptions) out against marriage equality, like me. and if you want to use terrible denying rights to other human against President Barack Obama’s no one was surprised. The issue To those offended by my lan- language and words, go right beings? Other Americans? Sol- stimulus program. at hand was how he was spend- guage, forgive me. I’m just a lit- ahead. diers, veterans, Christians, chil- The Republicans of today couldn’t ing his money. tle worn down and it needs to be Just be prepared to be held dren, families? LGBT individu- care less about the future of Ameri- You can do whatever they said bluntly. accountable. What we should als are all these. can business. In power, the Republi- want with your money. Using Why is the protest against consider is arresting those We are all human whether gay can Party has happily abolished reg- your money to ruin someone Chik-Fil-A intolerant when responsible for conspiracy to or straight, Christian or Atheist, ulation that helped businesses and else’s happiness because you right-wing extremists protest commit crimes against humani- black or white, soldier or pushed trade deals that have diluted can’t find your own is wrong. companies for having pro-gay ty by trying to pass these sick, humanitarian. America’s manufacturing base. This, Funneling money to pass a law stances or ads including same- twisted laws. Everyone deserves to be combined with their utter disregard in Uganda allowing LGBT indi- sex couples not? No one cares about what you happy. Don’t deny others happi- for America’s crumbling infrastruc- viduals the death penalty is not No one is taking away your believe because it’s your right to ness because you can’t accept ture, upon which all interstate trade a Christian thing to do. rights by allowing others to be believe it. If you don’t like gay yourself or because you lack relies, paints that picture rather I don’t remember anywhere in happy. marriage then don’t get gay mar- that happiness. well. the Bible where God said “Go Giving someone a right you ried. Be more than just an individual. How might the Republicans forth and massacre them queers have always had does not Don’t encourage genocide. Be a part of humanity. embrace a truly pro-business agenda like Hitler did the Jews.” infringe on yours, it just means Don’t be evil. That’s what it is. this November? They can start by Murder is wrong. I shouldn’t they’re being treated equally. If it wasn’t evil, LGBT kids calling upon the United States gov- have to say that. Being an When you try to take away wouldn’t be killing themselves ernment to do a more thorough job accomplice to genocide? Well, those rights, it does make you a and they wouldn’t be at a higher Kyle Shupe of policing international trade and that’s wrong too. bad person. And you should feel risk for suicide. senior from preventing dumping. They can go a According to psychologists, if bad. There is no higher issue than Graves County, Ky. step further and make it easier to invest in the United States by Cheers to ... Neil Arm- Cheers to ... conquering the Jeers to ... quizzes, tests, and Jeers to ... Hurri- improving our infrastructure, rather strong. As if being the first first Monday of the semes- exams on the second week of cane Isaac. Just than opposing these measures in man to walk on the Moon ter! Everyone’s favorite day the semester. Really? We when it looked like lockstep. cheers wasn’t enough, of the week has come and haven’t even gotten a whole gas prices were I won’t hold my breath on the he still managed gone for the first time in the week in, and we’re starting to fall, it’s Republicans taking a pro-labor pop- & to stay active fall semester. If already on a dead- nearly $4 again at the pump, ulist like myself seriously. After all, into his eighties. only there were line? This part of and rising. Guess we didn’t this is the party of Wall Street we’re jeers Rest among the some way to the semester defi- need to drive home to see talking about. But it’s worth giving a look. stars, Mr. Arm- skip the rest of nitely gets an mom and pop this weekend Contact Griggs at dgriggs strong. You earned it. them. . . “E”. after all. @murraystate.edu

Check it! Grift Town • The News’ Facebook opinion forum: Share your thoughts about articles, current events or campus happenings. By The Numbers is now exclusively online at The Murray State News Facebook page What’s your favorite class this semester? By Casey Vandergrift The News 6A News August 31, 2012 Murray State fights nationwide epidemic

Alex Berg options to the University community. Photos by Kristin Allen/Contributing photographer Staff writer Entrees comprised of grilled Books written in Arabic adorn the wall at the new Islamic community center in Murray. meats, steamed vegetables and fresh The Center for Disease Control whole fruit can be found at Winslow and Prevention recently released Cafeteria, she said. information regarding a nationwide On the other side of campus, stu- New Islamic community epidemic: obesity. dents can go to Dunker’s Deli, locat- Every state was found to have at ed in the Curris Center, for healthy least a 20 percent obesity preva- subs, sandwiches and wraps. Anoth- lence. With a 31.5 percent obesity er healthier choice is the newly ranking, Kentucky takes its place as expanded salad bar which can also the sixth most obese state in the be found in the Curris Center, in the center fills student need nation. Kentucky placed above T-Room. Louisiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ciara Harvey, senior from Mt. Ver- Alabama and Mississippi, which was non, Ill., said her favorite place to eat Ben Manhanke ranked No. 1 on the list. on campus is in the Curris Center. Staff writer Murray State officials state the “I enjoy going to the Curris Center University is providing healthy alter- for lunch because of the options I Muslim students at Murray State natives, to ensure better health. have there,” she said. “If I don’t feel now have a new Islamic community Don Robertson, vice president of like creating my own healthy sand- center at which to organize, worship Student Affairs, said he believes wich, I know I can always find some- and call their own. Murray State is committed to being thing good for me in the T-Room.” The new Muslim religious center is nutritious. Each venue also provides a break- located just off campus, on Coldwater According to the CDC, the need fast bar containing yogurt, fresh Road, in a renovated day care center for a healthier, more active nation of whole fruit, granola and other across the street from Baldy’s Grill. people is critical. At Murray State, healthy options for students to start Before the decision to move in Jan- many options are provided to create their busy days. uary, students had first used a room a healthy environment for students For students who need help mak- in Clark College and then the bottom to live in. ing healthy food choices, Amols said of Woods Hall for prayer, but both “We are providing more options Dining Services employs two stu- offered limitations for the growing for students to help them eat wisely,” dent nutritionists. Muslim student community. Robertson said. “At the same time, Said Amols: “They are available to One of the limitations was the size we are promoting exercise in the help students in learning and in of the areas made available to stu- Ibraheem Alkahtani, president of SSO, Sayez Alsalooli and Nesser Almasoud discuss ways Wellness Center.” planning how to eat well in our din- dents on campus. The other more to educate the student body about the Muslim religion. Their goal is to reflect a Muslim cul- Paula Amols, director of Dining ing facilities.” pressing limitation to Muslim stu- ture to their surrounding community that is not found on TV. Services and Racer Hospitality, said Contact Berg at aberg1 dents was the availability of the Murray State offers many healthy @murraystate.edu. spaces. None of the money for the new “People tell me, ‘I’ve never seen a In the Muslim faith, followers offer center came from Murray State; the Muslim’ or ask ‘is God the same as up prayer five times daily correspon- money was instead raised from dona- Allah?’” he said. “There is a definite ding with the different times of the tions by the members of the SSO and difference between ignorance and a day: morning, midday, afternoon, the Muslim Student Organization lack of information.” sunset and evening. Woods Hall, (MSO). Alkahtani said the new center’s however, closes at 3 p.m. making The SSO and the MSO manage the first goal is not to be informative and communal prayer, which is pivotal, as new community center and share it this was not why the new center was Muslims see praying as a group to as their headquarters. It is through created. He said its purpose is to act hold more merit, very difficult to these two organizations that the as a place to organize and worship, organize. This facilitated a need to move was made possible, particularly but if someone did have a question rent space in College Courts for stu- through the help from Alkahtani, Ann about the Muslim faith they could dents to meet and pray at after Beck, faculty adviser of the SSO, find answers through SSO and MSO Woods Hall closed. Abdul Yarali, adviser of the MSO, members. Ibraheem Alkahtani, president of Abdualziz Almuaibed, president of Luis Canales, director of the Insti- the Saudi Student Organization the MSO and Ihsan Alkhatib, another tute for International Students, said (SSO), said the whole process of find- adviser of the SSO. the new Islamic center will be a big ing a place to move to and receiving Alkhatib said the new Islamic com- selling point for Murray State and the proper permits took about two munity center should not be seen as a will attract more international stu- years, although the idea of finding a political or religious statement, but is dents to the campus. He said the Muslim students who use the new “Most of what America understands about facility have already been very active in letting other Muslim students on Muslim culture is from its negative portrayal campus know about the center and even other Muslim social clubs at Laura Owens/Contributing photographer on the news. But it’s like watching a bus other universities across the U.S. Paula Amols, director of Dining Services and Racer Hospitality, said the University is help- “The best recruitment is word of ing by offering healthy eating alternatives. accident on TV and thinking that you know mouth, from student to student,” Canales said. “I can talk about how everything about buses.” great Murray is to prospective stu- dents, but as a member of the faculty, –Ihsan Alkhatib they expect me to say that. Hearing Saudi Student Organization Adviser the experiences of other students is the best promotion.” larger space in which to worship was instead a good chance to find com- Canales said Murray is an attrac- Across campus with the group from its beginnings. monalities between religions, and a tive destination for international stu- “The idea to move to a larger wor- place to learn about Muslim culture. dents because it is a safe, friendly, ship area has always come from the “Most of what America under- welcoming community, and the addi- Cofer re-elected as National Human Rights co-chair students,” Alkahtani said. “It was just stands about Muslim culture is from tion of the new community center The Equality Federation and Equality Federation Institute Boards a matter of finding someone to take its negative portrayal on the news,” and its success is a sign of that. of Directors re-elected Jody Cofer as board co-chair for a third term. that first step.” Alkhatib said. “But it’s like watching a “Just 15 years ago there were only Cofer serves as the academic program specialist and Lesbian Gay Alkahtani said, during the week, 10- bus accident on TV and thinking that about 20 Muslim students at Murray,” Bisexual and Transgender coordinator at Murray State. 15 students will pray at the new facil- you know everything about buses.” Canales said, “and now numbers have He is a member and former co-chair of the President’s Commis- ity at one time. On Fridays however Now that the SSO and MSO have gone through the roof.” sion on Diversity and Inclusion. the center is filled with 60-70 wor- the new center in which to organize, Both Alkhatib and Alkahtani said shippers, because the day is especial- they plan on being more active in the the school, staff and community of Waterfield Library book sale will benefit libraries ly important to Muslims. The word community. Through volunteering, Murray have all been incredibly sup- Waterfield Library will hold a book sale Sept. 10-12. All proceeds Friday, in Arabic, comes from the doing inter-faith work and holding portive and understanding of the will go to Murray State libraries. name for the special prayer that is fundraisers, the groups hope to group’s needs, and that they have not The library will sell hardback books for $1 and paperback books done only on that day. The facility is reflect a Muslim culture to the sur- had any resistance to its opening. will cost 50 cents. Other items being sold at the event include mag- also full on religious holidays and rounding community that they claim “This center is an asset for the col- azines, videos, comic books, CD’s and Murray State shields. during other special meetings. is not represented in the mass media. lege, students, non-Muslims and the The book sale hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Members of the SSO are the largest Alkhatib said already they have community,” Alkhatib said. “It’s a users of the community center, and been receiving emails from students win-win for everyone.” have a membership of approximately and residents wanting to know more Contact Manhanke at bmanhanke 300 students. about the center and about Islam. @murraysate.edu.

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On today’s agenda we have... the granting of tenure Board of Regents and promotion, tuition and fee setting, budget shape University approval and approving property purchase. Administration outlines role of University’s governing body This is the first installment of a twelve-part series profiling the representatives who make final University decisions. Chris Wilcox works in conjunction with the have several critical adminis- News Editor administration to set high- trative tasks they must level policy for the University. approve each academic year. Every country has its gov- Among their responsibilities He said the board is crucial erning body, every state has are the approval of budgets, in setting policy, but there are its representatives and every setting tuition and fees, conflicting goals. city has its council - the com- approving administrative “The board is trying to keep mon thread is a role of leader- positions, granting tenure and tuition and fees at a reason- ship. promotion of faculty, review- able rate for students,” he Graphic by Evan Watson/The News The Board of Regents, Mur- ing the president’s contract said. “At the same time they ray State’s own governing and approving property pur- want to provide high quality Eleven members comprise the Board of Regents, three constituents from the body, occupies this role for chases. education.” University – a member of the staff, faculty and student body – and eight con- the University. In the upcom- President Randy Dunn said The board represents the ing year the board will contin- the board has a tangible and students, faculty and staff of stituents appointed by the governor. The shared interest of each Regent is Mur- ue to shape the University, as direct impact on many impor- the University, but they also ray State, more specifically making the University the best it can possibly be. it has always done. tant aspects of campus life. see the institution as a busi- Eleven members comprise He said the Regents, after ness. The conflicting goal the board, three constituent approving the annual budget arises in balancing the needs Sept. 6, she said, the deans of community and University University’s administration, Regents from the University of the University, decide of Murray State’s community each college will give presen- leaders. which obviously includes the – a member of the staff, facul- which programs to fund ver- and treating the University as tations to the board members Robertson said the role of Regents,” he said. “A great ty and student body – and sus those they may decide not a business – meant to make at a retreat. the student regent was of par- deal of organizing was done eight constituents appointed to fund. profit. “The board gets informa- ticular importance. recently to educate the cam- by the governor. “The decisions of the board Dunn said all boards have tion from The Murray State “I think it’s important to pus community on LGBT The eight appointed can have a pretty direct issues to wrestle with, often- News, press releases, etc., but have the student perspective, issues, which led to the board Regents have the duty of impact on the services and times with competing values. this will give them a better and that’s really what the stu- updating the institution’s non- bringing perspectives based offerings that we provide at “I think that our board look at the whole academic dent regent provides,” he said. discrimination policy to on their own strives to find picture,” she said. “It will “I don’t know if students real- include ‘sexual orientation.’” experiences, “The decisions of the board can have a pretty the right bal- show them the programs we ize they have that voice. Now Cofer said, over the past k n o w l e d g e ance, so that – have that are successful and in you have a student saying, as a few years, a campus effort to that others direct impact on the services and offerings and they’ve high demand and the chal- student, this is how we see create a new Diversity Plan from the Uni- been clear lenges we face.” things.” took place. During the fall of versity might that we provide at the University.” about this in Higginson said the board Jody Cofer, academic pro- 2011, the board adopted the not have. The –Randy Dunn their strategic did have one large common gram specialist and Lesbian principles of it. The plan, set p o l i t i c a l statements – value, shared interest, and Gay Bisexual and Transgen- forth by the President’s Com- affiliation of Murray State President they want to that value is in higher educa- der coordinator, said the mission on Diversity and each of the have among tion, particularly Murray Board of Regents definitely Inclusion, names the LGBT appointments is taken into the University,” he said. the best programs in the State. has a direct impact on the community among the vari- account, as the board is meant Dunn said the board has a country, but they also want Vice President of Student University community. He ous constituencies defined as to represent all equally. responsibility as the stewards pricing that is among the low- Affairs, Don Robertson, said said the board had a meaning- underrepresented. The staff and faculty of the University, and believes est in the Commonwealth,” the board of each state is dif- ful influence on him and the Said Cofer: “I believe that regents carry a three-year they take very seriously their Dunn said. ferent. LGBT community especially. these kinds of board decisions term; the student regent a role and all they have been Bonnie Higginson, vice He said several states have “Murray State has made a further the inclusive and one-year term and the entrusted with. president of Academic one overall board for higher number of advancements on affirming climate of Murray appointed Regents are desig- Tom Denton, vice president Affairs, said the current board education. He said Murray the LGBT front that would State for all of our students.” nated for six years. of Finance and Administrative has been very perceptive of State was lucky to have its not have been possible with- Contact Wilcox at cwilcox2 The Board of Regents Services, said the Regents the needs of the faculty. On own – filled with outstanding out support from across the @murraystate.edu.

Lexy Gross alumnus, said he recognizes the Uni- tion fields, the Chamber is expected lege of Business, he said. Staff writer versity as being a constant driving to thrive again. Out of more than 7,000 chambers force for the “Tim is an excellent leader and a nationwide, only 223 chambers in the Todd Tim Todd, dean of the Arthur J. Chamber. good communicator,” Allison said. U.S. are accredited. Already being Bauernfeind College of Business, is “We continue Being the chair-elect of the Cham- recognized as a Chamber of the Year thrilled for his new position as to work closely ber, Todd said he hopes to further the gives Murray an edge in the exten- incoming chair of the most esteemed with Murray mission of the business school. He sive application process. chosen to Chamber of Commerce in the United State,” Allison said even though many students That process, which is primarily States. said. “They have leave Murray after graduation, he based on a 200-page application, was The Murray-Calloway County the resources we wants to promote jobs in the area for followed by an interview in Chamber of Commerce has been may need, and we students through his position at the Louisville, Ky at the ACCE annual serve on named the Chamber of the Year in help them in cer- Chamber. convention. the $500,000 or less annual income tain areas as Tim Todd Todd said he is hoping to push the Todd said he is focused on what category. well.” Chamber even further this year by judges told him and fellow represen- The American Chamber of Com- The Chamber Dean of the making it fully accredited – a goal the tatives could be improved about the chamber merce Executives chose Murray has been recog- College of Chamber has listed among many oth- Chamber within the next few years. based on several qualities, including nized for being Business ers on its five-year initiative. He said he wants to make sure the member services and community able to cooperate with the Murray Accreditation would not only ben- Chamber excels, while keeping Mur- leadership. community. efit Murray and the surrounding area ray State in mind. board Lance Allison, executive director In conjunction with Todd’s experi- with another excellent honor, but Contact Gross at cgross2 of the Chamber and Murray State ence in both the business and educa- would also reflect well upon the Col- @murraystate.edu.

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Kylie Townsend// The News After a 7-4 record in 2011, the Racers hope to notch back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1999 and 2000. They will begin their campaign against No. 7 Florida St. Saturday.

the attention. The entire starting secondary for the 2012 Racers are returnees. Junior corner- back Darrian Skinner, senior bandit Darius Star Players Anticipation heightens as Buck, junior rover Brandon Wicks and senior cornerback Julian Whitehead should continue •Walter Payton to negate the pass with authority. One of the Racers’ main obstacles, however, Award Candidate concerns the schedule. Racers prepare for opener The team opens Saturday against FBS Nation- OVC Preseason al Championship contenders, the Florida State • Edward Marlowe multi-year starters on both sides of the ball University Seminoles, who are ranked No. 7 and Offensive Player of Staff writer for the 2012 season, pulling the hat trick with powered by Heisman candidate E.J. Manuel and a third consecutive winning season is not a nasty defensive line that allowed less than 90 the Year In October 2002, then-NFL Head Coach Her- out of the question. yards per game rushing last season. man Edwards had one important thing to say to In fact, it’s a very real possibility. It doesn’t get any easier, as the Racers start Preseason All- reporters after a humbling 2-7 start to the New Leading the potent “Hatch Attack” offense play at home against the Central Arkansas Uni- • York Jets’ season. will be preseason All-American and senior versity Bears, who opened the season ranked Casey American “You play to win the game,” Edwards said. quarterback Casey Brockman, who after nearly No. 24 in the Sports Network Preseason Top 25. Brockman “You don’t play to just play it. That’s the great three years as a starter has already surpassed Later in the season, as OVC play begins, the Quarterback thing about sports. You play to win, and I don’t multiple school and OVC passing records. Racers face two division rivals who are also care if you have any wins, you are going to play The preseason All-OVC recipient passed for looking for the conference crown: the No. 22 to win.” 3,276 yards with 25 touchdowns, nine intercep- Jacksonville State Gamecocks and No. 18 East- Head Coach Chris Hatcher and the Racers tions and completed 66 percent of his passing ern Kentucky Colonels. Both teams have the tal- •CFPA agree-at least with the winning. attempts last season. ent to derail any hopes of a dominating season After going 6-5 in his inaugural season in Surrounding him is a myriad of talent as sen- the Racers could muster. Linebacker watch list 2010, Hatcher one-upped the record in 2011, ior running back Duane Brady, senior wide Fans like junior television production major going 7-4 as Murray State remained in FCS Play- receivers Ja-Vonta Trotter and Patrick Robert- Steve Peake, however, are expecting nothing but •Preseason All-OVC off contention until the final weekend of the son, Ohio State transfer junior running back good things out of this year’s squad, and look season. Jamaal Berry and Costa College transfer junior forward to the coming games. Linebacker If the Racers can manage to put together wide receiver Jordan Morrow create an offen- “How could you stop the Racers on offense?” another winning season, it will be the first time sive machine, giving defenses nightmares and Peake asked. “Anything shy of 30 points a game •2nd Team since the 1999 and 2000 seasons they’ve had Brockman a surplus of options in the passing would be shocking. This team will be a whole back-to-back successes. After 11 long years of game. lot of fun to watch.” Preseason All-OVC inconsistency, Racer fans are longing for Wins. On defense, preseason All-OVC defenders Here’s to hoping he’s right. Qua With the addition of several FBS transfers such as senior defensive end Kevin Robinson Contact Marlowe at emarlowe Huzzie in the past two years and the return of eight and junior linebacker Qua Huzzie are getting all @murraystate.edu Linebacker The News 2B Football August 31, 2012 Racers visit Tallahassee, No. 7 Florida State Seminoles

Jonathan Ferris plan for Saturday’s game and they Sports Editor plan to make the best of their unique opportunity. The Murray State team has taken “We’ll keep it simple and try to go on some massive challenges to start out there and execute as best we can,” their last few seasons. Hatcher said. “We’ve got to have some The Racers have played the likes of success early, and get some easy com- North Carolina State, Mississippi pletions.” State, Wisconsin and Louisville to Some have expressed concern for kick off past seasons. While these the safety of the players due to the teams have gone on to enjoy great vast differences in size, speed and ath- success in college football’s top divi- leticism. Hatcher said he sees no ad- sion, none prove more daunting than ditional cause for concern. the task facing Head Coach Chris “As far as getting hurt and things of Hatcher and company as they travel that nature, I really believe you’ve got to Tallahassee to begin their 2012 as good a chance to get hurt against campaign against the No. 7 Florida an opponent of your level as you do at State Seminoles. Florida State,” Hatcher said. “If it hap- Hatcher recognizes the vast differ- pens, it happens.” ence between the Murray State and While the outcome may be uncer- Florida State programs. tain, it is clear the Racers will not be “You know, unfortunately we’ve got happy with simply taking a trip to Tal- to go in and play the seventh ranked lahassee to collect a fat check. team in the country,” Hatcher said. four can really go. Their Defensive throw the ball quick and run right at often offer financial incentive, to en- The team has a mission to accom- “Some experts are picking them to line is as good of a D-line as I’ve ever them because they’re big, athletic and tice teams from lower divisions to plish just as in any other game. win the national championship at the seen. They’re athletic, they’re big and fast.” come play them in their home sta- Though the matchup may not be fa- BCS division and we’re the 26th trying to find ways to at least give For Hatcher, a trip to Florida dium for an easy warmup game to get vorable, Hatcher and his staff remains ranked team at the FCS division, so them something to think about is State also means a return to the re- their players acclimated before they confident and excited to begin a new there’s a little disparity there amongst going to be a huge challenge for us.” gion where he began his career. get into their rigorous conference season. the rankings.” Hatcher agreed with Stewart, echo- Only 80 miles from Tallahassee lies schedule. “There are very few times you get To offensive coordinator Mitch ing his cause for concern. While he Valdosta State, where Hatcher played Hatcher is not shy in sharing one of the opportunity for greatness, but if Stewart, Florida State’s defensive line believes the Racers’ skill players before taking over the head coaching the main reasons for Murray State’s we go down there and shock the is the biggest challenge facing the match up well, he recognizes the position and leading the Blazers to the agreement to play in Tallahassee. world, all of a sudden this program is Racers on Saturday. The Seminoles’ physical superiority of Florida State. 2004 national championship. “The big thing is we want to make changed and on the front of maga- front four consists of three seniors “You know if we went down there However, Hatcher and his team did sure the check doesn’t bounce,” said a zines and ESPN is talking about us,” and a junior, all of whom are pro- and played seven on seven we’d be in not agree to play the 7th ranked team joking Hatcher. “You know that Hatcher said. “We’re not asking our jected by some experts as first round the mix,” Hatcher said. “We could in the country for his own personal $ 450,000 check is important. Some of guys to go play 12 games against ACC picks in the NFL draft. play four full quarters hands down. nostalgia. that money has already been spent on opponents…we’re just asking ‘em to “I’ll be honest with you, we’ve got a And I think we have a great offensive Murray State traditionally plays a a renovated weight room and new do it once. We go down there and play bunch of (challenges), but probably line that’s really well coached, but high profile team at the beginning of headsets, so if the check bounces we our best and anything can happen.” the biggest challenge right now is they’re going against four first round most seasons. Commonly referred to will be in trouble.” Contact Ferris at jferris2@ their front four,” Stewart said. “Those draft choices. We’re going to have to as “money games,” top teams will All kidding aside, the Racers have a murraystate.edu Improved defense key to success

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No matter how many times people say “defense wins championships,” fans rave about how the offense is looking for a team. It’s easy to get caught up in all of the glamour and large numbers involved with high-powered offenses like Head Coach Chris Hatcher’s famed scheme the “Hatch Attack,” which, when firing on all cylinders, runs with perfect efficiency and generally produces big plays in the passing game. Watching high-flying aerial attacks and flashy running games does seem more fun, as opposed to hard-nosed defenses deflect- ing passes, forcing fumbles and stuffing quarterbacks and running backs behind the line of scrimmage. However, for all the impressive plays from Hatcher and his spread offense, the Racer defense has steadily improved with each passing year and the coaching staff is File Photo taking notice. The Racers hope to compliment a potent offense with a strong defense built on depth and speed. “We’ve got a lot more speed on defense really turn a solid defense into a top-notch unstoppable defenders who can make the and a lot more depth than we’ve had in the defense. big play at any moment. past, and that equates to being a better tack- Defensive coordinator Ashley Anders Huzzie finished last season with 80 tack- ling defense,” Hatcher said. “All and all, this said as much, stressing how important it les, 14 tackles for a loss, three sacks, four will be the best defensive unit we’ve put on was to have players who not only knew the pass deflections, one quarterback pressure, the field in three years.” defensive game plan, but knew what it took two forced fumbles and one fumble recov- Along with returning eight defensive to maintain focus and win tough collegiate ery, while Robinson led the OVC last sea- starters from the 2011 squad, the Racers pro- games. son with seven sacks and finished the cured some depth via transfers, including “It’s guys that just have more playing ex- season with two fumbles and two fumble sophomore cornerback Cadarious Sanders perience as compared to the previous two recoveries. and junior linebacker/defensive back Dar- years, guys like Qua Huzzie who took al- One of the biggest issues going into the rell Smith, during the offseason. Hatcher most every snap last year and brings in season, however, is the loss of senior line- said he was pleased with their ability to ab- game experience along with leadership backer Sam Small to a practice-related knee sorb the playbook and move forward with qualities,” Anders said. “You look at the injury. Small led the Racers with 115 tackles practice. back end with Darrian Skinner and Brandon last season and was poised to match those While the new transfers will certainly Wicks who is going to be a three-year numbers this year. help solidify depth, it is the return of starter, and they bring something that you He is listed as day-to-day and is expected players such as junior linebacker Qua can’t teach.” to be a vocal leader along the sideline until Huzzie, senior defensive end Kevin Both Huzzie and Robinson were selected he can return to the field. Robinson, junior rover Brandon Wicks and as Preseason All-OVC defensive players, Contact Marlowe at emarlowe junior cornerback Darrian Skinner who proving themselves last season as fierce, @murraystate.eduu

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From the Bullpen Golf Someone to look up to The Olympics have come and gone. Everyone heard about Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, the USA women’s gymnastic team and basketball teams winning gold as well as the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. However, another runner's story got my attention this year. He fascinated me and made me want to learn more. Maybe I'm wrong, but I feel like this story Jaci Kohn was not told enough. This man, is Assistant Sports in my opinion, one of the greatest Editor stories of faith, hope, strength and courage. I am in awe of him. When I watched him com- pete, I got goose bumps. The man I am talking about is Oscar Pistorius from Pretoria, South Africa. He competed in the 400m and Photos courtesy of Sports Information the 4x400m race at the London Olympics, and he did so Patrick Newcomb enters into his senior season after a succesful summer. Newcomb won both the without legs. Ketucky Amateur Championship (above) and the West Kentucky Open Chamioonship (right). The crazy thing to me is that he almost didn't get to compete with the able-bodied athletes because they thought he had an unfair advantage because of his run- ning blades. Crazy! Here is a little bit of history on the runner. I found Golfer enjoys this information on his website. Pistorius was born Nov. 22, 1986, without the fibula in both of his legs. As a result, the doctors amputated both his legs from the knee down. Pistorius grew up in an athletic family, so naturally summer success he played many different sports. Rugby became his pri- mary focus in high school. He shattered his knee in a rugby match and took up track for rehab. He found suc- Kyra Ledbetter moments when he fell below his own expec- and ended up finishing 14th. I bogied three of cess in the sport and continued to compete even after Staff writer tations. my last four. It was kind of disappointed, but returning to rugby. “.Through the first six holes I just didn’t a top 15 finish isn't anything to be upset He continued to excell in track and gained the right Earlier this year, after the Racers took play well,” Newcomb said. “I was missing a about.” to compete in the Paralympics for South Africa. In 2004 home third place in the OVC tournament in lot of greens and I was still over par. I think In late July, just a few weeks after the he won the gold in the 200m and bronze in the 100m. April, just five shots behind Jacksonville on my seventh hole that day I holed out from Southern Amatuer, Newcomb qualified for After the Paralympics he wanted to compete against State, junior golfer Patrick Newcomb took the fairway and it catapulted me back. Every- the U.S. Amateur, making him the first Mur- able-bodied runners. He finished sixth in the 400m at home gold of his own, winning OVC Golfer of thing I’d done, playing so well, came back to ray State golfer to qualify since his brother, me.” 2010 graduate Nick Newcomb. the South African Championships. the Year. At the time, Eddie Hunt, head coach of the Racers golf team, said Patrick had more After his win at the Kentucky State Ama- With sibling rivalry fueling him, Newcomb The Internatinal Association of Athletics Federations confidence than any other player Hunt had teur, Newcomb started play at his next tour- made it to the round of 16, despite a disap- Golden Gala event at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on ever coached. nament almost immediately, playing round pointing performance in stroke play. Howev- July 13, 2007, was the first time he competed interna- But for Newcomb, that confidence has been one in Indiana for the late June Web.com er in the round of 16, Newcomb fell behind tionally against able-bodied athletes. He finished sec- a hard fought battle he only recently feels he Tour just days after his previous win. Fatigue early, never managing to recover. ond in the 400m “B” race with a time of 46.90 seconds. has won. in the 100-degree heat and a tougher field of “Until I got there I wanted to make match Because of his success people started believing that Two months after the OVC season was competition left Newcomb in the dust and play, but thought if I don’t, I’m not that wor- because the lower portion of his body is lighter than over, Newcomb set out to defend his title in out of the tournament by his second round in ried about it because I played so much this normal, he had an unfair advantage. It was also thought the Kentucky State Amateur just up the road Newburgh, Ind. summer,” Newcomb said. “I got to the tourna- that his running blades made him run faster. in Benton, Ky. Despite his 2011 win in the Regardless, Newcomb said the tour gave ment and played badly in the first round. I In November 2007, Oscar was invited to take part in a same tournament, Newcomb felt saddled him experience that would prove valuable as had to birdie my last hole to get into playoffs. series of scientific tests at the Cologne Sports Universi- with a need to not only compete well, but to he pursues more challenging events. In the playoff the next morning I parred the ty, after which the findings stated Pistorius was able to win again. “When I got there it was really overwhelm- first hole to get in. I was playing well, but I “Being the defending champ, there’s always ing, he said. “I was more of a spectator than I wasn’t hitting the ball as well as I can, and the run as fast as the able-bodied runners without exerting a little bit of nerves,” Newcomb said. “I’d was a player. It was a good experience, big thing with me is my ball striking is usual- as much energy. The study claimed his prosthetic gave been playing pretty well for about the last six though, and I learned a lot. It helped to jump ly the best part of my game and it just went him an unfair advantage. Because of these findings, he months, so I went into the State Amateur me into the Southern Amateur.” away. When I went into match play I was just was banned from all able-bodied competitions by the playing really well. I went there and won, like In mid-July Newcomb competed in the trying to hold on.” IAAF. I planned on doing. Mainly, though, winning Southern Amateur Championship in Little Still, his performance was impressive. New- Pistorius challenged the report and took part in more it was just proving that the first time wasn't a Rock, Ark. Newcomb steadily worked his way comb was one of only 14 collegiate golfers to tests to prove the earlier study wrong. These tests fluke. I kind of got the feeling that some peo- through the field, ending the first round in make it to the round of 16 and better still, he found that Pistorius was not bionic and his legs did not ple thought I wasn’t the best player there, or 57th place and finishing in 14th place. performed well enough to best his brother's make the movements for him. After a hearing, his that I was just crazy hot that week I won it the “I birdied four of six holes just to get into achievement in the U.S. Amateur. appeal upheld on May 16, 2008 and the IAAF council first time. I just wanted to prove that I the Southern Amateur on a tough golf Newcomb will return to his team for decision was revoked. deserved to be there.” course," Newcomb said. "I thought I was out. the first match of the season Sept. 10 to play He ran in different races in 2011 and posted three Newcomb lead the pack in every round, When I got there, it was like all the pressure against Wasiota Winds Fall Kick Off in was off. I tried to play well and put myself Pineville,Ky. times under 46 seconds. On July 19 he recorded a per- eventually winning by four shots. Still, there were moments Newcomb said he wasn’t sure in a position to win and I did a really well Contact Ledbetter at kledbetter@ sonal best and an Olympic Games “A” standard qualifi- he could come out with a second win, there. I was tied for fourth with four holes left murraystate.edu. cation mark. He qualified for the 2012 Olympics in the individual 400m and also earned a spot on the 4x400 relay. He qualified for the semifinals with a time of 45.44 Dance Team seconds. In the semifinal he had a slower time and ended up finishing eighth out of eight. Grenada athlete Kirani James, who went on to win the gold, approached Pistorius and asked to swap bibs. That, for Racer Girls bring spirit to home athletic events me, was one of the most memorable moments in this Olympics. Carly Besser dance experience with good “The whole experience was mind-blowing,” Pistorius Staff writer showmanship. When we see two said on his website. “My aim was to make the semifinal. girls who are doing the same It's a dream come true. Kirani is a phenomenal athlete It’s a strong tradition in the routine, we pick a girl who can and it was a privilege to swap bibs with him, it’s what sporting world to have a squad actually perform instead of just the Olympics spirit is all about.” dedicated to getting the fans do the dance with no emotion.” He ran the anchor leg in the 4x400 and finished last pumped. Halftime shows are Once on the squad, a Racer in the Olympic final. carried on with intricate rou- Girl goes through conditioning I found this quote on his website and it just shows tines, smiling faces and energy at least five days a week and how athletes are supposed to be. that can potentially drive a learns at least 16 routines by the “It's taught me a lot. I’ve been inspired by so many crowd wild, and sideline shows end of the semester. Then, the athletes. Just to have had that opportunity to step out- carry on throughout the game to dancing begins. side, I’m sure in a week I'm going to have the same the beat of the band. “We usually have two-to-three emotions that I'm going to have in 40 or 50 years' time,” The atmosphere of a stadium hour practices at least three days he said. has the power to either make or a week.” Senior Captain Kaitlin He inspires me. I want to be better and try harder break the energy that can only Cash said. “There’s a lot of because of him. He did not let the fact that he did not be described as electric. stretching, and reciting our side- Photo courtesy of Racer Girls have legs from the knee down have a negative impact At Murray State, the Racer The Racer Girls spend up to two weeks rehearsing their performance routines. lines and half time routines a on his life. Things could have turned out very different Girls’ goal is to get fans out of few times until we’re ready.” for him if he didn’t have such a great attitude and out- their seats and create the atmos- at an event, Kirchoff said. some were unconventional. The Racer Girls have been look on life. phere of which any sports fan The squad is student-run, with “The past three years, we had concrete in their structure of He is a hero, not because he broke barriers and com- would dream. a captain and co-captain. There Racer One Bingo.” Kirchoff said. practice and scheduling, but one peted with able-bodied athletes, but because he is a “We like to get the crowd are no coaches or other staff “There was a bingo grid on the thing Cash is looking for in the symbol of faith and believing in yourself. He knew he involved and have school spirit,” involved. Kirchoff served as cap- side of the football field, and new squad is camaraderie. could compete against those athletes, and he did. He said former Racer Girl Captain tain for three years, organizing whichever square the Racer One “This year, me and the co-cap- made it to an Olympic semifinal. This is hard for any- Leah Kirchoff. “It’s also an fundraising events and making a horse pooped in, that person tain are really trying to make body to accomplish. opportunity for girls who steady budget on top of other won $1,000. We enjoyed selling sure everyone becomes friends,” You look at Penn State and all of the students crying danced in high school to dance duties. tickets to that.” Cash said. “It’s really important because they lost a bunch of wins or all these different again.” Kirchoff said fundraising is a Ladies must go through a try- in a team to have that bond, and professional affiliations going on strike because mil- Though only considered a very important part of being on out to see if they have what it we want all of our girls to have lions of dollars is not enough for them. Then you see club sport, the Racer Girls are a the squad. The women are in takes to advance. Kirchoff said each others’ backs and help one what Oscar Pistorius has accomplished. regular part of the football and charge of making enough money past experience is important as another out.” This is what sports are about. Loving a sport with all basketball season. The squad to pay for expensive uniforms well as good stage presence. The Racer Girls will make your heart and believing that you can do anything. I attends and performs at every and any props necessary for rou- “You have to learn a sideline their fall debut at the first home love being a sports reporter because I get to hear about home game in both sports. A sin- tines. and dance and we see how well game at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 as the Rac- athletes inspiring stories and tell an audience about gle routine can take as long as While some fundraising tech- you perform them,” she said. “An ers take on Central Arkansas. them. What could be better? two weeks to completely chore- niques were typical pancake ideal candidate is athletic, in Contact Besser at Contact Kohn at [email protected] ograph, memorize and execute breakfasts and sponsorships, shape and they have previous [email protected].

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Club Sport That’s What He Said Lacrosse brings Ivy League Final fantasy football

They say fantasy foot- Don’t worry. You can thank me later with a ball is just Dungeons and cut of your winnings, or, at the very least, a Dragons for jocks. swift high-five and some bro grabs. flair to Murray State campus It’s also Dungeons and QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (44.7 ADP) Dragons for people like This may just be the year Ryan finally makes me, who just so happen to a major blip on the fantasy radar. enjoy the actual game of Though he threw for 4,200 yards, 29 touch- Laura Kovarik Dungeons and Dragons downs and just 12 interceptions last season, he Staff writer and the deep intricacies of rarely gets the recognition he deserves. football combined into one Generally the sixth quarterback to come off Senior Addison Price and freshman Lauren SUPER AWESOME EXPE- Edward the board in most leagues this year, “Matty Ice” Trent have set wheels in motion to bring a bit of RIENCE. Marlowe has the weapons to be really dangerous, espe- culture to Murray State with the introduction of Fantasy football is the Staff writer cially as a value pick. a club lacrosse team. perfect mix of statistics, Second-year pro Julio Jones has made de- The sport of lacrosse is predominantly played creativity, taking chances and studying player fenses look pathetic in the offseason, and in private schools around the country. styles, all of which are similar skills and func- Roddy White is no slouch either as he led the “It’s a very Ivy League-type sport,” Price said. tions of the wildly popular table-top role play- team last year in receptions and has had a su- “It’s another thing we could do to promote our- ing game and the video games emulating perb offseason. selves as an Ivy League school.” similar game mechanics. Throw in an aging Michael Turner, a pass- Lacrosse is big in the North and the South and For every die rolled to determine the out- catching Jacquizz Rodgers and the ageless Tony is an up-and-coming sport in Kentucky, Trent come of a wizard, cleric or warrior, the same Gonzalez and you have a recipe for awesome- said. chances are taken in drafts, waiver-wire pick- sauce behind the Falcons signal caller who In fact, the closest professional lacrosse team ups and crafting the “perfect” fantasy team. In- could be passing a lot more in a high-flying of- is a mere four hours away in Louisville, Ky. juries, like bad dice rolls, are just an awful fense. Communication and team-building are stroke of luck and can turn an awesome en- RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cincinnati Ben- important in the game of lacrosse. counter into a wrecked fantasy season or awful “I think it would bring more people together, D&D experience. gals (64.95 ADP) because some people don’t know what lacrosse It seems every time I talk about fantasy foot- His name alone makes him cool enough to is,” Trent said. “It’s a great way to start a con- ball, I call it Final Fantasy Football at least once draft him. Aptly nicknamed “The Law Firm” versation and get involved on campus." in conversation. for his sensationally hyphenated last name, Lacrosse originated as a Native American tra- My mind is trying to tell me something. Green-Ellis is primed to shoulder the load in dition, Trent said. Although it is not an Olympic The Final Fantasy series, which is really just Cincinnati, as Cedric Benson has left for sanctioned sport, it is becoming more popular a digital version of D & D, has continued since “greener” pastures in Wisconsin and left the on an international scale. the inception of the Nintendo Entertainment race for the backfield wide open for the Ben- gals. Trent’s career in lacrosse started when she Kylie Townsend/The News System. It requires players to create a mighty band of travelers with certain powers and con- The Law Firm hasn’t fumbled once in his was in 6th grade and continued throughout her Senior Addison Price and freshman Lauren Trent bring high school career. quer the evils of magical worlds and collect NFL career, and though he hasn’t had more the Ivy League sport of lacrosse to Murray. “I started thinking about starting a team last treasures untold. than 200 carries in any season, it is still impres- year, because as a senior in high school, I turned among the biggest challenges. Special Fantasy football is no different. You assemble sive to watch him protect the ball and gain down college offers to play lacrosse,” Trent said. equipment and goals are required. A lacrosse a team of players with certain powers who you yards . “I saw that Murray didn’t have a team, but I stick, protective gloves, protective goggles, think will do well in certain environments, con- TE Jared Cook, Tennessee Titans (130.41 knew I still wanted to play.” mouth guards, and helmets are examples of quer your opponents week in and week out as ADP) A typical lacrosse team consists of 20 to 30 some of the gear required. your band of merry men score points based on I know. You drafted him last year and ex- players, while 11 players and a goalie play the “I’ve been doing more of the business side of performance and then collect wins in hopes of pected big things.But instead, he decided to field. it,” Price said. “We are going to try to hit challenging for the championship trophy and show you glimpses of his skill in some games, “It’s kind of set up like soccer,” Price said. fundraising pretty hard and contact local and large sums of U.S. Dollar treasures at the end of and completely disappear in others. “There is a frontline, mid-field and defense.” national businesses to help. We’ve contacted the the season. Jake Locker, the second-year QB out of Price and Trent hope to begin building the Curris Center and are going to file for an Since we’re talking about this and because Washington, has been handed the keys to the foundation for a program now so that it can be organization status, after that we will file for I’m such a nice guy, I want to share with you offense this year in a hotly contested battle expanded upon later. club team status.” three players who I think can help your team with incumbent Matthew Hasselbeck, and that “I think in the future we would like to join a The team hopes to begin practicing this slay the enemy so you can collect your loot and means Cook’s value is on the rise. division,” Price said. “In the long run we would semester and begin playing full matches in the stand victorious in your league. Enter Cook, whose blazing speed and ridicu- love for it to become an actual scholarship sport, spring. These are players who aren’t really getting lous vertical leap make him a prime candidate but that is years down the road. It’s definitely Price and Trent created a facebook group much attention and could catch unsuspecting to receive a lot of attention from the fast-learn- going to be a lot of work to start, but I think it called Murray State Lacrosse and welcome opponents off guard, as you should be able to ing Locker. can be done.” everyone to join. get them in later rounds or even off of the Contact Marlowe at emarlowe Equipment and funding for the sport are Contact Kovarik at [email protected]. waiver. @murraystate.edu. Soccer Racers look to gain experience in season opener

Nick Dolan lor Stevens(midfielder), they’re both freshmen Contributing writer and then Shauna Wicker(forward), those three really worked hard for us today.” The Murray State soccer team had a Murray State took to the pitch again two days disappointing open to its season, losing both later against the Purple Aces of Evansville (1-2- games at home last weekend, 0), and started five freshmen and a sixth came Now the focus on gaining experience for off the bench. young players and getting healthy. The Racers competed well but gave up two The Racers (0-2-0) faced off against Arkansas goals within two minutes of each other in the State (2-1-0) in game one of the home stand. first half and couldn’t recover. However, an 87-minute goal by sophomore mid- The first goal came in the 24th minute when fielder Jena Kelley broke the 0-0 tie and gave the freshman forward Kayla Smith found the back of Red Wolves their first road win. The goal was as- the net for her first goal of the season. Senior for- sisted by sophomore forward Christina Fink off ward Kristen Davis followed up quickly for the a corner kick. Purple Aces in the 26th minute with a goal as- Murray State possessed the ball well in the sisted by freshman Abby Springer. first half and played aggressive defense only giv- Murray State gave up 10 shots in the first ing up three shots. It seemed the Racers netted frame and 19 during the game. The Racers of- the first goal of the game halfway through the fense couldn’t break through the Purple Aces first but it was overturned due to offsides. backfield, recording only three shots on goal for Head Coach Beth Acreman said the team the game. fought hard all game, but lack of depth and exe- Freshman defender Halle Pinkman said the cution on offense was the difference. lack of communication on defense led to the dis- “I think it was a hard-fought 90-minute game, appointing outcome. especially for us because we have limited subs,” “There was a mix-up on defense and we lost Acreman said. “I think the girls worked hard; our marks,” Pinkman said. “We want that W, that Brian Barron/The News we just missed a couple of opportunities in home win-but sadly we didn’t get it.” The Racers lost 0-1 to Arkansas State Friday, Aug. 24 and 0-2 to Evansville Saturday, Aug. 25. the second half that we have to do a better job Acreman said she is disappointed with the re- to get a ton of experience and probably Acreman said Mooney is expected back by the with.” sults of the first two games but is happy with her appreciate this in the long run. We’ve given some end of September but there is no word on Cun- Acreman said the Racers are relying on many team and the young players’ development. congratulations to some freshmen today that ningham. young players to play significant minutes and be “I’m not pleased with the losses this weekend have shown, come OVC time, they are going to The Racers return to action today at 3 p.m. crucial pieces of the game plan early on. obviously, but I’m pleased with the way the girls be absolutely ready to go.” at Western Michigan and come back at 1 p.m. “My three center midfielders played all 90 are competing out there,” Acreman said. “It’s not Sophomore midfielder Julie Mooney, leading Sept. 9 at Cutchin Field to face Northern Ken- minutes...and did a really nice job for us,” Acre- easy out there; it’s not easy to play 90 minutes as goal scorer from last season, and captain Jenelle tucky. man said. “Racheal Foxley(midfielder) and Tay- freshmen, but at the end of the day they’re going Cunningham are both sidelined due to injury. Contact Dolan at [email protected]. The University Post Office Eyecare Specialties 308 S. 12th St. • 759-2500 Late Appointments Now Available • Laser vision surgery consultations Now renting mailboxes to • Budget & designer eyewear • Most insurance accepted students and faculty. • All types of contacts MSU Employees We accept your insurance We are located on the second for your eye exam. DR. KEVIN M. ADAMS floor of the Curris Center. Come Activity Week check us out, Mon. thru Fri., Sept. 4-7 4th: Noon - 2p.m. Curris Center 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.! H HIVIV and AIDs info table 7p.m. discussion 5th: Noon - 2p.m. Social Justice Table

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Carly Besser “Racer One is such an important Staff writer tradition,” Gary Atkerson, stable- man for Racer One, said. “It was Saturday marked the third an- important to bring her out here nual Racer Football Meet and today to see fans. We’re also plan- Greet at Roy Stewart Stadium, a ning on making more appearances community outreach event hosted at soccer and baseball games. She’s by the Racer football team. a very social mare, and people love Crowds showed up as early as 10 her.” a.m. to meet their favorite players, Horse and rider walked along- get autographs and bring their chil- side the track and posed for pic- dren to compete in the youth clinic. tures with fans young and old. Country music filled the stadium On the sidelines and around the while players threw footballs with track, the Racer Girls and Cheer- children and parents alike, leading squad were in uniform. connecting with each fan. The “We were going to come and just clinic featured scrimmage games, hang around and have a good time.” inflatables for tackling and other Senior Racer Girls captain Kaitlin activies. Cash said. “We’re also going to talk “It’s a good day for the commu- to some fans and take photos. It’s nity to come out and meet our important for us to get in touch players,” Head Coach Chris with the community and get kids Hatcher said. “It gives youngsters involved in our program and Racer an opportunity to learn some foot- athletics.” ball skills and just have a good This year was the most success- time. ful for the meet and greet, with the Hatcher said it is important to largest turnout in the history of the help the children in the community event. develop an interest in Murray After the clinic ended, the sen- State. iors signed autographs for every- Kirstin Allen/The News “Hopefully, by the end of the day, one. Free food and drinks were Above, defensive line coach Freddie Roach observes a training drill. Top we’ll have a few of these young- available as well. right, Freshman Dayshaun Matlock runs a drill with a young Racer fan. sters wanting to grow up and be “It’s so exciting to see everyone here,” Cash said. “We have a great Bottom right, Junior Duane Brady and Roach offer advice as a young Racers,” he said. Alongside the football team, community that supports us.” player completes an exercise. Racer One made her first appear- Contact Besser at cbesser ance of the fall season. @murraystate.edu. Volleyball Improvement shown in spite of 0-3 weekend

Lexy Gross hitter at Murray State, had the highest num- The Racers had 50 total kills against Staff writer ber of kills at seven out of 28 attempts Cleveland State resulting in a .170 hitting against IPFW. Junior Michelle Lazorchak, percentage. Besselsen was responsible for Volleyball head Coach David Schwepker middle blocker, had the best hitting per- most of those kills, with 17 out of 52 at- never anticipated a perfect record going centage with four kills out of six attempts. tempts. into the IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue IPFW’s strongest hitter, Emily Spencer, Cleveland State came in first place at the University at Fort Wayne) Invitational in returned this year after ending last season invitational with a 3-0 record. IPFW came Fort Wayne, Ind. with 455 total kills. Spencer had 13 kills out in second with their first loss of the season, The team returned to Murray last week- of 30 attempts against Murray State. and Kent State followed with a 1-2 tourna- end with an upsetting 0-3 record, but with The Racers returned to Gates Sports ment record. signs of improvement for the rest of the Center Saturday morning unshaken by their The Racers hit the road for the LaQuinta season. After little preseason experience, first loss of the season. Murray lost a hard- Inn and Suites Highlander Invitational in both returning and new players fought fought match, falling short only three Radford, Va. on Friday, Aug. 30th. Murray through difficult matches. points in the second set and two in the State will face Radford, The Citadel and St. Although Schwepker would have pre- third. Francis (Pa). ferred a first place title in the invitational, Freshman Emily Schmahl had 15 kills out Saint Francis had a 10-21 record last sea- he stressed the importance of learning from of 33 attempts and Lazorchak came back son and The Citadel has a 0-3 record in the mistakes. with six kills out of 13 attempts. Senior set- current season. “We have the talent, it's just putting it all ter Lia Havili had 31 total assists, close to At the invitational, Schwepker plans on together,” Schwepker said. “In Racer Arena Kent State setter Aleksandra Nowak with 33 running some changes in the rotation and we don't get to see it. On the court their assists. offensive system. With just a few weeks left, weaknesses show.” Murray won their only set of the invita- he said working out the smaller kinks is Murray State played IPFW in their first tional against the 2011 Horizon League run- what is truly important. match and, after a 7-0 run by the ners-up, Cleveland State. In the first set, The Racers will face Cleveland State Mastodons, lost in the third set 25-8. Satur- Murray State led 9-3. The Vikings overcame again Sept. 15 at the West Virginia Univer- day, the Racers played Kent State and the lead, and beat the Racers by six points. sity Blue and Gold Classic in Morgantown, Cleveland State competitively, but lost both The Racers came back, beating Cleveland WVa. Murray State will play their first con- games, placing Murray State fourth in the State 28-26 in the second set. The Vikings ference game at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at home. Photo courtesy of Sports Information tournament. won the following two sets handing Murray Contact Gross atcgross2 Senior setter Lia Havili from Haltom City, Texas, sets the ball in the sea- Freshman Kristen Besselsen, right side State an 0-3 record overall. @murraystate.edu. son opener against IPFW.

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Features Editor: Anna Taylor Assistant Editor: Savannah Sawyer Phone: 809-5871 Features Twitter: MSUNewsFeatures Murray State celebrates Through years Senate Bill the Years 14 is taken to the House 19221922 9090 of Represen- tatives Murray State 19231923 Normal School officially opens The first building on campus is 19241924 completed- now Wrather Museum Murray State Normal School and Teachers College 19301930 becomes The Past Murray State It was On March 8, 1922, Governor Edwin Morrow he said affirmatively. Teachers around this signed Senate Bill 14 to establish two Normal It was discovered after the presentation that an The school’s College time 90 Schools in the state of Kentucky. One school was set additional $16,000 would need to be raised for the years ago to be in the western side of the state and another in bid, so the people of Calloway County and Murray first library, 19311931 the city of the eastern side. There were ten cities throughout joined together once more and raised the funds for Pogue Library Murray was the Jackson Purchase that were competing for the the new school. opens being con- western Normal School: Benton, Paducah, Murray, On Friday, Sept. 1, 1922, Murray was officially cho- sidered for Mayfield, Clinton, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Mor- sen as the home for the Western State Normal Murray State the site of a ganfield, Owensboro and Princeton. School and Morehead for the Eastern State Normal Teachers new Normal The people of Calloway County, with the direc- School. Western State Normal School was later 19481948 College is School, or a tion of Wells, launched a campaign to raise at least named Murray State Normal School and officially school for the $100,000 to make a bid for the school. By the end of opened Sept. 24, 1923. The school consisted of four renamed training of March, the money had been raised from more than rooms and an auditorium and was located on the Murray State teachers. Through 1,100 contributions. first floor of the brand new Murray High School, College the guidance of At a formal presentation between the 10 interested which is Murray Middle School today. By the end of Rainey T. Wells and cities, Wells spoke in behalf of Murray. After his its opening day, 87 Murray State the help of the presentation, he laid down two checks, each for students were en- College county’s fundraising, $50,000. rolled and six what is now known as Murray State University was “It’s not what the people of Murray have promised classes were achieves 19661966 created. to do but what they have already done that counts,” filled. University status The Nursing The Present 19671967 Building is constructed Since then, 90 years have passed and that normal school underwent a name This September marks the anniversary The new change or two. With more than 10,600 students and 120 degree programs, ac- for Murray State. In celebration of the spe- cording to the 2011-12 Murray State Fact Book, the University is currently com- cial occurrence, Town and Gown is hosting student prised of 74 major buildings and two libraries. an event at 6 p.m. on Sept. 6 in the Quad, center, the 19811981 Both Murray State and the city of Murray were recently awarded national hon- weather permitting. Curris ors for the accomplishments and work put into the college and city throughout “We’re going to celebrate pretty much the the years. The Chronicle of Higher Education named Murray State a “Great Col- first decade of the campus,” Mark Welch, direc- Center, President Kern lege to Work For,” USA Today Travel named the city of Murray as the “Friend- tor of community relations and public informa- opens Alexander liest Small Town in America,” and Forbes considered Murray State in the “Top tion, said. “What I wanted to do was to talk about the 1996 guides Murray 100 Best Buy Colleges.” Forbes also listed Murray State as one of “America’s Top original campus. The original campus was just right 1996 Colleges.” around the quad.” State to begin a Along with its national recognitions, Murray State and its students have many During this event, faculty members will help educate students about some of Residential annual traditions that make it unique from any other University. Some of these Murray State’s oldest history and even some familiar historic figures. College System traditions include the shoe tree, Great Beginnings, Tent City, Campus Lights, All “We’ll do short presentations about the history of Wrather, Wilson, Wells, Lovett Campus Sing, midnight breakfast, homecoming and Racer 1’s celebratory lap and Pogue,” Wells said. “We’ll talk about Oakhurst, which existed prior to the The Regional around the football field during games. Murray State was also one of the first campus getting constructed. It was constructed in 1917 and 1918. It was Rainey colleges to have a residential college system, making its students closer than (Wells)’s home.” Special those at other Universities. To go along with this event, students, faculty members, alumni and Racer fans Events 19981998 in general can submit their favorite memories, photos and stories to Murray Center State’s 90th Anniversary website, murraystate.edu/90th. Tony Powell, Murray State’s web manager, created the web pages as another opens way to honor the special year. The website will remain online throughout the Alexander entire school year. 2005 Hall is “It’s the same kind of idea as the ‘Where Do You Blue and Gold blog’,” Powell 2005 said, “except we want people to send in their Murray State pictures, and stories completed and things and I’ll post them on this website for a year.” To submit entries, interested students can do so through the website, mur- Clark College raystate.edu/90th. 2008 is rebuilt 2008 “There aren’t any specific things I’m looking for, just Murray State-related (content),” Powell said. “Whether it’s ballgames or trips or supper one night or J. H. Richmond whatever, the more personal (the content), the better.” 2009 College is rebuilt The RSEC The Future changes its What can be expected to come for Murray State in the next 20, 40, or even just 20102010 10 years to come? Maybe a new library and more renovated dormitories will be name to the on campus. Perhaps 12,000-plus students will be enrolled at one time. Maybe CFSB Center Racer basketball and other University sports teams will make several more NCAA memories. Whatever there is to come in its future, Murray State will always have its unique history and a special campus to add to it. What’s in a name? Information and story by Anna Taylor, Features Editor. Photos and graphics courtesy of Murray State University archives.

Alexander Hall Completed just seven years Cutchin Field Carlisle Cutchin was Murray Price Doyle Fine Arts The Fine Arts center Wilson Hall Being the second old- ago, this Education building was named after State’s first football and basketball coach. What was finished at a cost of $105,091 and was reno- est building on campus, Wilson Dr. Kern Alexander, Murray State’s ninth presi- was once Cutchin Stadium is now the intramu- vated in 1997. Price “Pop” Doyle was a professor Hall was named after James F. Wil- dent and the founder of its residential college ral fields. Cutchin Field, located next to the of music and head of the department of fine son, one of Murray State’s first system. Bennie Purcell tennis courts, is now home to arts. Board of Regents members. Carr Health This building is the home of Racer Murray State soccer and “Take Back the Night.” Wells Hall Named after Rainey T. Wells, Murray Wrather Museum Originally known Arena and was built in 1937. It was named after State’s founder and second president, this Lovett Auditorium Named after Laurine Wells as the Administration Building, the Murray State’s first president, John Carr. building currently houses student health serv- Lovett, Rainey T. Wells’ daughter, this audito- building was later renamed in honor ices and the President’s office. Curris Center At the center of campus, the rium was built in 1928. It’s known for its unusu- of M. O. Wrather, an Executive Vice Curris Center is home to the University Store, ally large stage, which was once used as a Woods Hall What was once a dormitory for President of Murray State in 1968. It the Curris Center Theater and various dining basketball court. It is now the home of Campus women, Woods Hall is now used for Interna- once housed the president’s office, a venues. This building took the name of Murray Lights, among many other campus activities tional Programs. It was named after Ralph H. cafeteria, a library, a bookstore, du- State’s youngest president, Constantine W. Cur- and shows. It seats approximately 3,000 and Woods, Murray State’s fourth and longest serv- plicating services, a chapel, class- ris. has been the location of many weddings. ing president. rooms and laboratories. The News August 31, 2012 Features 7B

Pop Culture Savvy WKMS debuts new program, baking contest The age of worry

Leaving home al- Shannon MacAllister conversation in the stream of our rector of Food ways proves to be Contributing writer distinguished national weekday pro- Services, Murray difficult for me. In grams.” County Cal- the 22 years of my WKMS, Murray State’s nonprofit In an effort to stimulate interest loway Hospi- life, I have only been radio station, will be debuting a new and raise awareness about its new tal, Cadelia away from home for conversation program titled “Sounds program, WKMS will host a baking T u r p i n , the equivalent of one Good” on Sept. 4. contest entitled “Cookies Sound clinical di- school year. The new program will feature Good.” The winner will be featured etician. As I am writing Tracy Ross, Murray State alumnus, on the debut of “Sounds Good.” T h e y this, I am in the as well as the music of many legacy “The show is called ‘Sounds w i l l Savannah room of the home I artists such as Bob Dylan, Willie Good,’ so we were just brainstorm- j u d g e Sawyer grew up in on the Nelson, Bruce Springsteen and Neil ing things that sounded good,” a c - Assistant last full day I’ll have Young. The program will also be in- Lochte said. “I actually got onto cording Features Editor here for a while. terspersed with interviews of local Facebook and asked everyone for to the By the time I finish this, school will government officials, public figures things that sounded good. We got a follow- have been in session for a week and I’ll and community leaders. variety of things such as, ‘the sound ing crite- be back in Murray, in a room where new “This show is really connecting of an ice cube dropping back into the ria: prettiest memories will be formed. the dots of all of the music that we glass after you’ve taken a drink,’ ‘the and tasty, tasti- It’s such a bittersweet feeling, leaving feature on our station,” said Kate sound of a baby laughing upstairs,’ est with con- The News home. I can’t wait to get back to Murray Lochte, station manager. “We want it or ‘the sound of a crackling fire on a v e n t i o n a l Evan Watson/ State and see all the people I haven’t to become a welcoming place for crisp fall day.’” ingredients, seen over the last three months. I can’t people to just tell their stories.” Lochte said they decided on cook- tastiest with L o c h t e wait to be on my own again. But I’ll miss Ross has been a longtime member ies because they wanted to engage unusual ingredi- said the things about home, too. I’ll miss my of the WKMS staff. He also hosts the their audience in activities and ents, easiest and tasty and meaning could puppy and of course my parents and my radio show “Beyond the Edge.” Ross thought the baked goods would be a healthiest and tasty. be something as sim- friends from home, because these are has a passion for music and radio, fun way for people to be involved. Elements Home and Gifts in Mur- ple as having been a childhood fa- the people who have shaped me into and is hoping the station can revive Those selected as the top ray will be giving away $450 in gift vorite, or something as complex as who I am today. a more conversational tone with five finalists will be asked to partic- certificates to be redeemed by the having been a secret recipe passed It was my parents who were persist- “Sounds Good.” He will also period- ipate in a cookie bake-off in the food top three selected participants. In down for generations. ent with Friday night pizza dinners with ically have other members of the preparatory labs of the nutrition, di- addition, all of the top-five finalists All participants must email their our neighborhood friends, where any- WKMS staff on his show as he in- etetics, and food management de- will be awarded a signed copy of recipe and story to msu.wkms@ thing from Neil Young to Hootie and the terviews musicians and local com- partments on campus. They must “Summertime Grilling Guide from murraystate.edu by Monday with Blowfish and everything inbetween munity members. bring their own ingredients, utensils the Splendid Table” by Lynne Ros- “Cookie Contest” in the subject line. would play through the speakers. “We’ve seen a lot of enthusiasm and cookware to prepare their setto Kasper and Sally Swift. They can also mail the entry to My father originally sparked my inter- for this range of music on other recipe. To enter the contest, one must Cookie Contest, WKMS, 2018 est in music and still does. All the artists WKMS programs that feature some The cookies will be judged by first select a cookie recipe that is University Station, Murray, KY, we listened to when I was younger I still of the same artists,” Ross said. Kathy Timmons, director of nutri- meaningful to them and explain the 42071. listen to today. He’s also impacted my “‘Sounds Good’ gives us time to tion, dietetics and food management significance of the recipe in 250 Contact MacAllister at taste in music by introducing me to relax with the music and regional program, MSU, Anne Newberry, di- words or more. [email protected]. bands such as Monsters of Folk My friend Jamie influenced my record collection. A few years back I would be mester to help guide middle school boys. know an work with each other better. at her apartment and the first thing we The program, which is associated with the Mur- “The events for the boys will focus on positive would do was put on a record. My vinyl Mentoring ray State Women's Center, was inspired by outdoor activities. We’ve discussed rock climb- collection is nearing 200 while my wal- G.R.O.W., a girls mentoring program that is also ing, hiking, various sports, fishing, etc.,” Garrison let is quickly depleting, thanks to her. associated with the center. said. It was my friend Ashley’s love for act- “After 10 years of the successful G.R.O.W. pro- According to Mahan, S.T.A.N.D. aims to provide ing and movies that made my movie col- gram at the Murray State Women's Center, Jane middle school boys with positive role models, de- lection grow and grow. From the classics Etheridge, former director of the Women's Cen- velop good decision making skills, build confi- like “Singing in the Rain” or “Breakfast program ter, in the fall of last year started to think of how dence and promote teamwork among participants at Tiffany’s” to the hours we spent to- she could help the same middle schools with the and to teach healthy gender relationships. gether watching “Hairspray,” I think exception of helping boys rather than girls,” said “We match man to young man on a one to one she’s influenced my taste in movies Chris Mahan, sophomore from Murray. ratio,” Mahan said. “This is what separates us from more than she’s realized. Mahan is a coordinator for S.T.A.N.D. He and boys to men and other similar organizations. We My mother encouraged me to read the Women’s Center have been working on this feel that the young men will gain something with and, in turn, developed my love for begins this program since last year. one to one bonding.” books. I can still remember the first “We advertised an informative meeting for any S.T.A.N.D. will provide students with a leader- book I bought, “Ginger Pye” by Eleanor students interested at the end of last semester and ship opportunity on campus. Estes. She has introduced me to some of did not have a big turnout,” Mickey Garrison, To be considered for a mentoring position, stu- my favorite authors such as Jodi Picoult guidance counselor at Calloway County Schools dents must be younger than 25, have and keep a as well as some of my other favorite said. 2.5 GPA and be of at least sophomore status. books like “I’m with the Band.” semester Garrison said the mentors will act as big broth- There is no fee to be a part of the program. Stu- My best friend Alex fed my unhealthy ers to the middle school boys. dents that are in the undergraduate program as obsession for television. It seems like Becca Schimmel S.T.A.N.D. is designed to assist with the per- well as the graduate program can participate. every summer there’s a new show we Contributing writer sonal, social and academic needs of the boys Ten to twelve people will be selected to start watch together. A few years ago it was, within the program. the training program. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” then it Striving Toward a Noble Destiny, or S.T.A.N.D., The bigs and littiels of S.T.A.N.D. will meet Contact Schimmel at rschimmel@ was “The O.C.,” then it was “Friday is a male mentoring program debuting this se- weekly. They will participate in activities to get to murraystate.edu. Night Lights;” the list goes on and on. This summer we accomplished the feat of rewatching the entire series of “Gilmore Girls” (yes, we love television Out This Week so much we rewatch shows too). My sister Amanda helped me to de- velop my love for fashion. While she seems to think I steal not only her See ItFriday, Sept. 7 Rent ItTuesday, Sept. 4 Hear ItTuesday, Sept. 4 Read It Tuesday, Sept. 4 clothes but her style as well, I like to think I take it and make it my own. But I “The Words” starring Season eight of “Grey’s Melissa Etheridge Author Mitch must admit before things like patterns, Bradley Cooper and Anatomy” took anyone will release her Albom will release shoes and dresses interested me, I had Zoe Saldana is about watching on a wild ride. 14th studio album, his latest novel no sense of fashion. Don’t even get me an author (played by From the ups and downs of “4th Street Feel- “The Time Keeper” started on shoes, they’re my weakness. Cooper) who finds a relationships to the fifth ing” on Tuesday. on Tuesday. The Everyone likes to think they are an in- journal and publishes it year residents searching This will be her book tells the fic- dividual, like there’s no one else like and plays it off as his for a new hospital and, first album since tional story of the them. When you break it down, you own. Turns out the spoiler alert, the death of a last year’s album “Icon.” Her new album, man who first start to see that the most important peo- orignal author recog- few hospital residents. created by Island Records, features 15 counted the hours ple in your life are the ones that will nizes his work and the Watch it now before the unique tracks and will be released on and invented the continue to influence you rest is self-explanatory. next season starts up. both CD and vinyl. clock. Contact Sawyer at ssawyer@ murraystate.edu. Photos courtesy of Amazon.com. SUDOKU SOLUTIONS AT THENEWS.ORG PUZZLES

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Maddie Mucci tle research, but it’s been great. It’s an empower- Contributing writer ing role, and it makes you feel great to go back there and feel what your ancestors felt. It’s just The newest chapter in Playhouse in the Park’s been a lot of fun. I’ve learned a lot about myself 2012 season premieres tonight. and about the times.” “Big River,” a musical by William Hauptman and For about six weeks after auditions for “Big Roger Williams, will show on Fridays and Satur- River” the cast rehearsed four times weekly. days at 7 p.m. and on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.starting “The biggest challenge for me has been the di- today through Sept. 16 at Playhouse in the Park. alect — having to emulate a slave,” Martin said. “(Big River) takes place in the late 1800s, and it “You know the language that he uses — his tone — is about (Huck Finn’s) adventure with a runaway is a little bit darker, and his consonants aren’t as slave named Jim. Huck runs away to get away from precise. It’s all been a work in progress, I haven’t his father, and Jim runs away to gain his freedom gotten completely comfortable with it until about and they kind of accidentally meet up. They get on (two weeks before the show) I’ve been working a raft to head down the river, so it is about the ad- hard every day seeing what works and what does- ventures of that and all the issues of that time,” n’t work.” Lisa Cope, director, said. Although the characteristics of Martin’s role The theater found the musical was not as well- were a priority and challenge to him, Cope had known as they may have thought. much more to deal with throughout the musical’s “They may not recognize the name,” Cope said. process. “If you say ‘Big River’ we’ve found that to be true, “Because it’s a musical we learned all the music but if you say “Huck Finn” of course everybody first, so we started that right away and they worked knows that. So, the committee agreed that it’s a on that for a couple weeks,” Cope said. “So, two good fit. I think everybody is going to like it.” weeks of music rehearsal and then we started The small community theater plans approxi- blocking and piecing it all together. Of course, that mately six main stage shows each season, and whole time that’s going on, from day one, your cos- opens the auditions for anyone in the community. tumers are working, your set designers are work- “We advertised the auditions, and that’s the ing, so all of that stuff is going on behind the beauty of community theater — anybody who scenes exactly at that time you’re trying to put the wants to can audition,” Cope said. “I always say show together.” that there’s a spot for everybody in community “Big River” rehearsals followed the typical theater. It may not be on the stage for this particu- process of piecing together a musical, however, the Photos by Tara Martin/Contributing photographer lar show, but there are so many things that have to size of the show is atypical for Playhouse in the The actors of Playhouse in the Park will open their show “Big River” tonight. The musical tell the story be done, so certainly everybody can find some- Park. of Huckleberry Finn and the adventure he takes with a runaway slave. thing they’re interested in.” “It’s a big cast — there are 42, which is huge for There were several Murray State students who us,” Cope said. took advantage of the open auditions. Michael Not only is the cast bigger than usual, but the Martin, senior from Florissant, Mo., received the age range is as diverse as Murray State on Family lead role of Jim, an escaped slave. Weekend. “I music directed a show this past spring at Play- “We have folks from age seven through senior house, and I noticed that also in their season they adults,” Cope said. “So, pick an age and it’s repre- were doing ‘Big River’ and it was one of my dream sented! We have young kids, we have young roles to play Jim,” Martin said. “It’s a great role for teenagers — preteens, we have a big group of an African-American actor, and it’s just something teenagers, we have several adults, and like I said I’ve always wanted to do. I was lucky enough to get we have seniors.” cast as Jim, and I’ve been working on it ever since.” With the 42 cast members, numerous produc- The role of Jim is different from other roles Mar- tion members and a live band, the seats are ex- tin has previously had. pected to be filled with family members and “This show is very different because this is the friends, Cope said. first role I’ve played in my life, not even just in “If you haven’t been then I definitely think you Murray, that is race specific,” Martin said. “Which ought to come check us out, and if you have been is really cool, and also kind of tough because it’s then you know the quality of what you’re going to race specific to a different time that I’m not from, get,” Cope said. obviously.” Tickets for “Big River” can be purchased online Martin said he has enjoyed the process of learn- at playhouseinthepark.net, at the door, or by call- ing to portray the race-specific role in a histori- ing the box office at 270-759-1752. Tickets cost $8 cally accurate way. for children (12 and under), $9 for students, $10 for “I don’t act like a slave in my everyday life, so seniors and $11 for adults. For 10 or more, groups to put myself in that role and get that mentality also get a $2 discount on tickets. was a little tough,” Martin said. “I had to do a lit- Contact Mucci at [email protected]. Campus art galleries offer creative outlet to students

Savannah Sawyer of the grounds left over in the bottom of an Assistant Features Editor empty coffee mug. Randall has been praised many times for her Murray State not only houses many student work and received the Kentucky Foundation for artists but it is also a wonderful outlet for as- Women grant in 2007. She is currently the art piring artists who are eager to have more inside director at the Giles Gallery located at Eastern exposure. Kentucky University. New director of University galleries, Colin Another gallery on campus is the Curris Cen- Nisbit has the job of finding different artists to ter Gallery, which currently holds an exhibit by feature in each gallery. The schedules are made artist Cody Arnall called, “An Unlevel Level: An a year in advance. Exhibition of Recent Sculptures and Drawings.” “The problem, though, is that you can’t burn This gallery will house his work also through any bridges,” he said. “All the artists I’m select- Sept. 28. ing for next year are friends or friends of friends Arnall said he likes to construct his work with so it gets a little complicated if you’re hard to the materials which are around him and readily get along with.” available. Last Friday, three artists were featured in the Arnall graduated from Louisiana State Uni- two galleries on campus. The Clara M. Eagle versity and has had exhibits in places near and Gallery, which is located in the Doyle Fine far from home, going as far as Ireland. Arts Center, featured the work of artist Ben- The art department also has several artists jamin Rogers and an exhibit called “Esther Ran- coming up. Their next event will be the Art dall: Sculptures and Prints,” by artist Esther Hop, organized by the Murray Art Guild, which Randall. features work from from various artists at the Rogers was at the event from 5-8 p.m. and Brian Barron/Contributing photographer Global Materix III, an International Print Exhi- began by talking about his work featured in Artist Cody Arnall has his work displayed through Sept. 28 in the Curris Center Gallery. bition. “Into the World,” which also displays work from The work in this show will feature artists artist David Carpenter. It’s also a great place for students to get con- In the Clara M. Eagle Gallery, artist Esther from all over the world. Rogers graduated from Arizona State Univer- structive criticism for their work from real Randall will feature her exhibition, “Esther Ran- All of these exhibits are opportunities for stu- sity in 2011 with a M.F.A. in painting and is artists who inspire them. dall: Sculptures and Prints,” which displays fig- dents to make connections. Nesbit said net- presently a professor at Northern Kentucky “It’s really important in the art world to have ures in bronze and welded steel. The figurines working is important in the art industry. University. to be nice to everybody,” Nisbit said. “It’s not will be on display until Sept. 28. Fossilized parts “Since we’re a little isolated here it’s hard for Along with the artwork, there are also re- this bitter jerky thing that everyone thinks it can such as teeth and bones inspired Randall’s art students to meet people and make connec- freshments at gallery openings. be.” work. tions,” Nesbit said. “So to be able to meet artists “There’s food and we have a party; there’s Although Rogers’ work was in the gallery last The exhibit will also include a series of digi- and get to know them is one of the few oppor- music,” Nesbit said. “It’s the only op you have week only, there are still artists featured in both tal landscape prints Randall calls “sCapes.” She tunities they’re going to have.” to interact with the artist.” galleries on campus. does these digital prints by studying the images Contact Sawyer at [email protected]. 21/,1( &/$66,),('6 /XQFK%HWZHHQ&ODVVHV"/XQFKK%HHWWZZHHHQ&ODVVHV"  PIZZAPROMURRAYPIPPZZAPROMURRAY   00IZZA0RO-URRAYIZZA0RO-URRAY   )RUPRUHLQIRFDOO  Zfee\Zk%XkkiXZk%^ifn%