PAGE 8B ‘REALITIES ON CAMPUS’ SHARES TRUTHS The Murray State News August 19, 2011 thenews.org Vol. 87, No. 2 Professor returns after last year’s controversy Elizabeth Johnson complaint filed with the Office of The email sent approval of the Board of Regents, part-time faculty, Wattier does not Editor-in-Chief Equal Opportunity by a black student by Wattier to which will hold a due process hear- have an office on campus and subse- who took Wattier’s fall POL 140 class. other faculty ing on the matter.” quently will not have office hours. A professor has agreed to a one- According to the case documents, members includ- Wattier’s suspension was never While she could not comment on year contract with Murray State after Arlene Johnson and another black ed a 26-page PDF brought up to the Board. most of the situation, Higginson said retiring in March when he was sus- student approached Wattier after attachment shar- However, President Randy Dunn Wattier is experienced in web-only pended without pay for allegedly class on Aug. 25 to ask why he had ing his “side of told The Murray State News via instruction. making a racist comment to a stu- started a movie before class was the story.” In the email last spring that the matter did “He had taught online courses dent. scheduled to begin. document he not fall under the policy because it prior to his retirement and had been Mark Wattier is contracted to teach According to the documents, Wat- states that on was an equal opportunity grievance. successful in teaching those courses,” four online courses this year, said tier responded with, “I expect it out Mark Wattier Aug. 18, 2010, he The matter did, however, move Higginson said. Bonnie Higginson, provost of the of you guys anyway.” Wattier alleged- Professor of addressed three from Equal Opportunity to the Office Last spring, The Paducah Sun quot- University. She said he will teach one ly went on to say, “It is part of your political science students, whom of the President where a resolution ed Wattier saying, “I won’t work there class this semester, one during the heritage. The slaves never showed up he could not iden- was made. ever again. Any place that would do winter term and two during the on time to their owners and were tify, who were late to class saying, “The resolution of that issue, this to a person does not deserve that spring semester. lashed for it. I just don’t have the “Do you know why you were late? which of course many people in the person’s labor ever again.” Wattier is teaching POL 140 Amer- right to do that.” There’s a theory that a way to campus community followed, is a Dunn said he is not worried about ican National Government and, Johnson dropped the class and protests their master’s treatment was personnel issue I really can’t discuss the negative comments Wattier pre- according to myGate, has almost quickly filed the complaint. for slaves to be late.” Wattier said he or divulge in terms of comments, but viously made about the University. reached the capacity of 40 students. Wattier was suspended without regretted saying the comment out of I can tell you we’ve contracted with “If we didn’t feel that he could do a The tenured professor had worked pay or benefits during the spring context, but that his tone was “playful him as we do with many retired pro- credible job in teaching these cours- for more than 30 years at Murray semester. or teasing” and his volume was “soft fessors to teach on a part-time basis es, we wouldn’t have brought him State and once served as Faculty Sen- He appealed the decision, citing and personal.” for us,” Dunn said. “We’ll look for- back on a retirement contract for the ate president, before his March depression among other factors. He In his appeal, Wattier also cited a ward to having a strong enrollment in next year,” Dunn said. “I’ll expect the retirement, which he called “early” said his theory-based comment, section from the Faculty Handbook those classes and moving beyond same strong level of performance we and “forced” in an email he sent to referring to the magazine article which states, “Should a suspension of some of the issues we dealt with ear- want from all of our faculty.” several faculty members in July. titled, “Why Are Most Blacks Always longer than 30 days be deemed nec- lier.” Contact Johnson at elizabetha. The retirement resulted from a Late?,” was taken out of context. essary, the President must receive Higginson said, like most retired [email protected]. Beshear appoints new Regent to Board Edward Marlowe Staff writer

It was just a normal work day at Beshear Funeral Home for Jenny Sewell. The phone rang, and the Governor of Kentucky, Steve Beshear, was on the other end. “He called and asked if I would do it - be on the Board of Regents,” Sewell said. “I didn’t anticipate it at all. I just let him talk and I heard him out.” On July 29, Beshear appointed Sewell of Dawson Springs, Ky., to the Murray State Board of Regents. Sewell said that Beshear thought she was a good fit, having been from the Western Kentucky area with more than enough experience to take a seat on the Board. Sewell replaces Bill Adams, whose term on the Board expired this past summer. Through his term of service, Adams eventually became Vice Chair of the Board of Regents and remained active in Board affairs, nominating many chairpersons to positions currently held. “(Beshear) has continued interest in the growing college and wanted to select someone from the region who understood,” Sewell said. Sewell finished with her undergraduate and master’s degrees in education from Murray State. She spent 23 years on the Daw- son Springs School Board, taught music and was director of Kylie Townsend/The News choir. Sewell also sold real estate and insurance for 15 years and MOVE IN: A student pulls a rolling suitcase through a parking lot while moving into a residential college last weekend, 8B. is currently the owner and president of Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs. Sewell currently serves on the Pennyrile Area Development District and is the former chair of the Dawson Springs Main Street Board of Directors. Publications rank University among best Sewell said she was honored by the selection. “This is my alma mater,” Sewell said. “Of course I will do what Austin Ramsey said. “It puts Murray in a very unique situation.” I can to help out furthering education in our area.” News Editor He said faculty members on campus often develop a sense of As the governor’s first cousin, however, critics could poten- unity with their peers, giving students the opportunity to learn in tially point to nepotism on the selection of Sewell. The University was recently recognized by two third-party rat- a more positive environment. “It was brought up in conversation, yes, and you will always ing publications for providing outstanding service to its faculty. Earlier this month Murray State also received recognition in a have those people,” Sewell said. “This is not a paid position at all. The first publication, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Forbes online annual special “America’s Top Colleges” list. He felt that I was qualified, I’m from the region, and he knew released a report of data collected from surveys at 310 universi- Murray State was named on the “Top Colleges” listing and as how well I would perform due to past experience.” ties nationwide, with 44,000 employees taking part. one of “America’s Top 100 Best College Buys.” Responsibilities include attending four meetings a year, sitting Murray State was pointed out under the heading “Great Col- Only the University of Kentucky ranked higher than Murray on multiple committees, discussing important University issues leges to Work For” for the second time since the officials began State on the list of state public schools. and ensuring fair enforcement of University policy when situa- participating in the survey last year. Centre College received the highest ranking of all Kentucky tions arise. The report gave the University specific recognition for its pro- institutions of higher education, appearing in the top 50 schools University President Randy Dunn said he thinks the selection fessional and career development programs as well as confidence in the nation. of Sewell will have a positive impact on the Board. in its senior leadership. Under the “Best Buy” ranking, the University represented the “I see that as a wonderful opportunity to have someone who is Murray State and Eastern Kentucky universities were the only state alone. so close to the governor’s ear being aware of what we do, the two public state universities that received recognition. According to Forbes.com, the “Best Buy” ranking is determined excellence we’ve achieved, the needs that we have for the future According to information posted on The Chronicle’s website, by factoring in the price of the universities against their perform- and given that I think her relationship with the governor is a the participating schools were assessed using institutional audits ance in educating and graduating students. valuable asset,” he said. on demographics and policies as well as faculty-wide surveys. Carter said the University’s position on the “Best Buy” list is Dunn added that he thinks other Board members will find Catherine Sivills, assistant vice president for communications important considering the federal financial crisis. Sewell to be beneficial and effective. and publications, coordinated the University’s faculty survey. “There’s something unique about the Racer spirit in this finan- Sewell plans to be an active member of the Board. She is inter- The report included demographical faculty and administration cial crisis,” he said. “We choose to get over it.” ested in the constant growth of Murray State, strengthening edu- information. He also attributed the recognition to University alumni whose cation in the area and understanding the importance of work- According to the report, the University currently employs 417 financial contributions have helped the Murray State University force development, especially a workforce trying to feed families full-time faculty and 161 adjunct or part-time faculty. There are Foundation award scholarships. in hard times. 339 full-time professional staff and administrators whose annual University President Randy Dunn said the effects of the recog- “We must keep our fingers on the pulse of the populous to be salaries average $51,262. nition will reach beyond the faculty and students mentioned. educated,” Sewell said. Jim Carter, vice president of institutional advancement, said the Said Dunn: “Any time you have these respected third-party The Board of Regents will have its first retreat on Aug. 25 at recognition in The Chronicle could have long-lasting impacts on groups who are looking at the University along with all of the Land Between the Lakes, and proceedings for the new school the relationships between students and their faculty. other universities in the country and we’re chosen as among the year will begin on the following day in Hopkinsville, Ky. “Think about how much better a learning environment where best, I think it’s a very powerful message for future students, their “I’m honored to be involved and I’m ready to get my feet wet,” those who are around you both in teaching and in staff like their parents, leadership within the Commonwealth and the region.” she said. “I’m learning as I go.” jobs – feel good about their purpose and what they’re here for,” he Contact Ramsey at [email protected]. Contact Marlowe at [email protected].

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The extended Paducah campus of Mur- URSA grants research funds ray State is growing with the help of Pad- ucah and McCracken County govern- The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarly ments, approved by the Murray State Activity (URSA) grants are available to encourage collab- Board of Regents in May. orative research, scholarly and creative experience Mark Welch, director of community between undergraduate students and faculty. The grants relations, said the need for growth stems provide undergraduates with financial support up to $500 from the unreached potential student for supplies, equipment, operating expenses and research- populations in the Paducah and McCrack- related travel. Grant proposals must be submitted at any en County area. time while resources permit. “According to educational data from CPE (Council on Postsecondary Educa- Book club accepts applications tion) there is a lot of unmet need for degree programs in McCracken County,” The Stonewall Scholars, the University’s LGBT book Welch said. club, is now accepting applications and will be reading There is a high demand for an extended “Queer America,” “Fun Home,” “Five Married Men,” and campus in Paducah for the non-tradition- selections from “Ceremonies.” Applications are due on al students who do not have access to Sept. 2. Books will be provided. The club welcomes both higher education. undergraduate and graduate students as well as faculty. Approximately 14,000 residents of Applications are available at www.murraystate.edu/lgbt. McCracken County have college credits, but have not earned a college degree, Nick Paxton/The News Welch said. Sunset Avenue in Paducah near Interstate 24, runs through the property the University purchased. Freshman class serves at local park The larger campus is intended to give Horn said. “It allows students to experi- as an educational initiative, but also some- those people a chance to go back to ence not only the academic part of col- thing that would support economic devel- As a part of the University’s new Racers Serve service school, he said. lege, but the social life part of college as opment for the larger area, Dunn said. project, the incoming freshman class volunteered Monday “The regional campuses are not built to well. I don’t have that in Paducah, nor am “We worked for about five months with at the Murray-Calloway County Park, painting fences. The serve the traditional-age student,” said I trying replicate that.” both civic and political leadership in Pad- new program is part of the already existing Great Begin- Brian Van Horn, dean of continuing edu- Without the social aspect of a tradition- ucah to put together a financing deal that nings which targeted the park because of the utilization by cation and academic outreach. We’re al university, the goal for the regional would provide us a source of revenue for Murray State students. Racers Serve brought in 63 stu- serving the non-traditional student at the McCracken County campus is to provide a new regional campus in Paducah,” Dunn dents, most of whom were recruited during Summer Ori- regional campus.” the best possible educational experience said. “I think all three groups in Paducah - entation. Its supporters include Lowes and Community Eighty-five percent of students attend- for students, he said. City of Paducah, McCracken County as Financial Services Bank. ing the Crisp Center in Paducah are non- For Murray State students attending the well as Paducah Economic Development - traditional, and are often balancing things main campus, there is a possibility in the saw this not just as a means to improve University revamps mobile app that are maybe more important to them future for additional academic programs educational attainment, but because edu- than a college education such as a family to be offered at the regional locations cation is important to show a certain The Racer Mobile iPhone application has been com- and full-time job, Van Horn said. unavailable in Murray, Welch said. attractiveness to an area and a quality of pletely renovated into a sleeker, more in-depth source of The Crisp Center does not have the Academic programs currently offered life was something that they felt would information for use of students, faculty, staff and alumni. resources Murray State needs in order to at the Crisp Center campus will be trans- help in getting future companies and Along with the new iPhone application, the University has offer a larger variety of academic pro- ferred over to the new location. Addition- employers to locate there.” been added to the thinking colleges list on iTunes U. This grams, he said. al curriculum will depend on work force The campus will be located in Barkley makes for easier communication from University to not “The new campus will certainly allow needs. A Murray State extended campus Woods along Interstate 24 in Paducah. only students, but faculty, staff and alumni. the University to expand the curriculum advisory board will be formed to decided It is still unknown when construction by providing us with additional resources, those needs, Welch said. for the campus will begin. The campus is such as larger classrooms,” Van Horn said. McCracken County is issuing a $10 mil- at least two years away from opening its New system conserves energy, costs “Last year there were some courses we lion bond toward the construction. doors, Welch said. couldn’t offer at the Crisp Center due to “The deal that was put together and The architectural design of the campus Murray State has commissioned PCS UtiliData’s Adap- lack of resources.” passed by all the governmental bodies has has yet to be decided. tiVolt in an effort to save energy and money which will Murray State’s main campus will not funding coming from the city, the county Said Dunn: All of the design and devel- increase efficiency in the campus’ electric distribution likely see a change in the student popula- and Murray State University,” President opment work will take place once the network. The University is the first in the nation to utilize tion once the new extended campus is Randy Dunn said. “The county will be bonds are sold and we have that money the AdaptiVolt system which allows Murray State officials complete, Van Horn said. carrying the largest share of that and the available to hire an architect and conduct to monitor and adjust voltage levels across campus. “The students who commute from Pad- university close to that amount and the that work.” ucah today will still commute from Padu- city a smaller portion.” Contact Medovich at omedovich@ cah when the campus is complete,” Van The committees approached it not only murraystate.edu. Organization closes, decreases student service opportunities

Meghann Anderson Contributing writer

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Kentucky, Inc., closed its doors last month due to financial concerns, according to program officials. Many student volunteers associated with the program through the Murray State Youth and Nonprofit Leadership program are feeling the effects. The closure eliminated the four BBBS branches of Trigg, Chris- tian, Todd and the Murray-Calloway counties, which served the area for 16 years. “We were like one leg of a three-legged chair,” said Suzy Crook, former case director/case manager of BBBS. “It doesn’t matter how well we were doing, it was the agency as a whole that mat- tered. The best thing to do was to dissolve the entire group of Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Kentucky, Inc.” The local chapter served more than 200 children through part- Austin Ramsey/The News Zaxby’s opened on 12th Street on Aug. 8. Owner Justin Harris said Murray State students have made his opening successful. nerships with a mentor and waiting lists. The children were selected based on social and academic needs. The original mentoring program in the area was started in 1994 by Director of American Humanics Roger Weis as a service proj- ect for his YNL class of mentoring in the community. City approves new businesses “MSU deserves credit,” said Gina Winchester, executive direc- tor of Office of Regional Outreach. “The students are the ones Austin Ramsey The current plans include a rectangular that started in 2009. who help keep the program going.” News Editor facility, combining the doughnut shop Murray staved off the brunt of the Many students who are taking youth and nonprofit leadership with another restaurant that has not yet recession because of the diversity encour- classes will need to find a new way to obtain service hours. For students, it seems, what’s different been chosen. The Dunkin’ Donuts devel- aged by student demand, Allison said. According to Winchester, 98 percent of the BBBS volunteers is always best. opers have applied for a demolition per- “Having Murray State and the students were Murray State students. At least, that’s what Justin Harris hoped mit for the space on N. 12th Street near its here kind of guards us from some nation- Crook said she hopes to develop a new program with the help when he received City Council approval Sharpe Street intersection. al trends,” he said. “Murray is affected by of a committee of volunteers. She said she is confident this pro- to build a Zaxby’s restaurant last spring. If granted, construction could begin in it, but not as bad as some of our sur- gram will depend on the help of Murray State students. “The University has played a big role,” the coming weeks, the article stated. rounding communities.” “I feel confident within the next three months, we will be up Harris, owner of the N. 12th Street chick- Lance Allison, president of the Murray That affects how the Chamber commu- and running,” Winchester said. Right now we are trying to see if en restaurant said. “The Zaxby’s franchise Chamber of Commerce, said the Dunkin’ nicates with businesses that are interested there are any partners in the region for financial support.” likes to target areas around college Donuts project and the recently-opened in developing in the Murray area. The volunteers will be looking for support from other non- towns.” Zaxby’s add a diverse mix of restaurant “We trumpet the University and the stu- profits. The board will also be looking for regional grant funds to This theme led City Council members, choices he thinks students will find dent population when we’re talking to help support the program. with the help of the Murray Chamber of attractive. anybody,” Allison said. “You can put Mur- “Every single penny we raise will stay in the community,” Commerce, to drive forward the construc- “We want to have here in Murray as ray State and the student population right Crook said.. “There will be no national recognition like in BBBS, tion of several new restaurants in Murray. wide a variety as possible,” he said. there as a key demographic when we’re but you can still do the job.” The proposed Dunkin’ Donuts project Allison added that a doughnut shop in talking to folks. United Way has already given verbal support of the new pro- tabled by the Murray Planning Commis- that area, along with a fast-food restaurant Also discussed in the June Planning gram. sion in May was readdressed late last providing a unique menu like Zaxby’s’ will Commission Advisory Meeting were ini- “We are close to signing corporation papers,” Crook said. “We month. Marv Blomquist, civil engineer help to prevent an overflow of similar tial plans for the construction of an have to get our own nonprofit.” BBBS dissolved in good standing with Blomquist Design Group of business in the Murray area, which he said Arby’s, also on N. 12th Street, next to to petition for a charter in the future, meaning national organiza- Louisville, submitted a new design for the aids in healthy competition and can bring Fidalgo Bay. tions could choose to sponsor whatever program develops. restaurant that addressed problems Com- a more steady a flow of new businesses Allison said he presumed the closure of A new board of directors has been put together for the new missioner Mary Anne Medlock pointed into the community. the old Arby’s location in the spring was organization. out in the previous meeting, according to “I think that Zaxby’s and Dunkin’ due to monetary reasons. No name has been decided on yet. a report by the Murray Ledger and Times. Donuts are really great examples of hav- Rajiv Johar, the new restaurant’s devel- “We are going to try to continue the same thing, with a new Some of the concerns Medlock pointed ing a little bit different mixture than what oper, confirmed, saying his new location name, basing it off of BBBS,” Crook said. out included drainage issues, fencing, we have right now,” he said. was more affordable and better for traffic The relationship between the program participants and their sidewalks and landscaping. Allison said many communities similar than the old location. mentors will no longer be affiliated with BBBS, she said. “This new plat addresses all my con- to Murray were affected far more nega- Contact Ramsey at aramsey5@ Contact Anderson at [email protected]. cerns,” she said. tively by the national economic downturn murraystate.edu. 4A The News August 19, 2011

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The staff editorial is the majority experience it can possibly achieve opinion of the editorial board of for the student body. The Murray State News. We hope all students welcome the new faculty (and a few unex- pected old ones) to campus and Students are back on cam- help them in making the Universi- pus this week and The Murray ty a place they will come to love State News is ready for a new and appreciate. The University year. We have a new website with cannot grow if it cannot retain its great content, so make sure to get faculty. So make an effort toward online and see everything the- all those first time instructors and news.org has to offer. professors, it will be worth its The new staff here at The News weight in gold at the end of the would like to welcome everyone semester. back with a new year of finals, The city also expanded its sup- myGate woes, terrible snow/wind port to alternative transportation storms as well as the occasional last spring with the installment of loud sirens that like to wake us up “share the road” signs for bicy- in the middle of the night for clists and has plans to build a new unknown reasons. And for those sidewalk down the busiest section who live in the residential colleges of Sycamore Street. We hope the make sure to prepare for the many city keeps up this current mode of random fire alarms at 2 a.m. You thinking. Nothing can be better for know, the usual here at Murray college students than to live in a State. healthy, active and sustainable Students new to the University community. Our lifestyle directly may not notice some of the affects our academics. So make improvements across campus. But sure to start the new year off on a those of us who are seasoned vet- good note. erans are glad to see many of the Across the town there are plenty new additions. The main sidewalk of new sites and tastes, with new Cartoon by Madeline Bartley looks (and feels) great and will be businesses finding their homes in appreciated by the thousands of Murray. Whether its a really good Campus Voice daily walking and bicycling stu- doughnut in the morning, a chick- dents. en sandwich for lunch or some Even with all the construction great barbecue to finish off the and renovation about to start in day, this town is certainly growing Elizabeth College there is the for the better when it comes to promise of a more modern, livable food. And when it comes to food, Just do something campus to which students can do not forget the Saturday farmers look forward. We cannot help but market. Fresh local food can make be proud of the University in its the difference between a good Most stu- believing movement-building no god is going to save us. We strive to create an atmosphere of meal and an awesome one. In col- dents, espe- was not worthwhile because the are the ticks and the earth is the progress and comfort toward stu- lege those can be a rarity. cially fresh- masses could not be saved. dog. dents. Do not hesitate to partake in the men, will be They believed only in saving And it will eventually get rid So many other higher education many opportunities the city has to implored to themselves and their little of us. The times may be easy institutions today forget about the offer. Supporting a local business get involved tribes. now, but they will not be forev- welfare of the student body and is one of the best choices we can this year. The point of this tangent is er. fall short in their mission of build- make in a community that does so The idea of that these punks did not really This is depressing, isn’t it? ing the next generation of college much to make this city feel like a getting in- get involved. You may ask what does this graduates. home away from home. For many volved is a For all of their posturing, they have to do with getting Murray State is showing once that is exactly what Murray is. We Matthew Hall good thing. ducked their responsibility to involved? It sounds like the again this year its priorities are in hope in time other students will alumnus from Humans are the wider anarchist movement nihilistic punks were right, order in creating the best college feel the same. Abingdon, Va. social crea- and, more broadly, to humanity. doesn’t it? tures, no This dropout mentality is They weren’t, though. See, matter what individualistic pro- something that is pervasive out- eventually, all of this will come pagandizing you may read. side of the anarchist movement, to pass. But do not worry. We What do you think ... We do better in groups than of course. In fact, it could be the can prolong our existence. by ourselves. very basis of our culture. All it requires is, you guessed So to the extent that it is good We go to class, go home, it: getting involved. How did your for our psychological well- watch TV and wait for the Not all anarchists, see, being, getting involved is degree that will get us the job were/are punks. Many, myself summer end? important. What is not said is that will earn the money to buy included, ascribe to more how you should do this. the house to raise the family. involved, more communal, If any statement is made it is This is all we think we have to forms of anarchism. These usually along the lines of doing do before we die. Not that that kinds of anarchism, like syndi- “I took a boat to a sandbar and camped something physically active or list is inherently bad, but they calism, communism, or eco- in LBL with good friends.” purely social. Again, this is all just aren’t enough. anarchy are far more prevalent Bart Lewis • Paducah well and good, but healthfulness Our generation avoids and more applicable to assuag- senior aside, I personally don’t consid- responsibility like rich kids in ing the dog and prolonging er this as really getting the 1960s avoided the draft. human existence. involved. We think because everything Recycle, ride a bike instead of I have an interest in anarchist is easy and accessible it will last drive, buy local so products are politics for personal and acade- forever and, because it is easy not shipped as far and support “It ended with a hostel in Zurich, mic reasons. In the anarchist and accessible, those providing causes that do not just save Switzerland; three trains to the airport; movement, uninvolved anar- our stuff actually care about us. whales, or spotted owls or baby flying to Chicago and driving chists are called dropouts. The Heads up. McDonald’s does chickens but also do substantive to St. Louis.” most famous dropouts are the not love you. Walmart could good for the planet. Then take Courtney Laverdure • O’Fallon, Il. punks. not care less what happens to this new attitude toward the They were not uninvolved in you. earth and apply it to your fellow senior the sense that they sat in their So there goes the second half humans. apartments, houses, or parents’ of the aforementioned belief This not only means charity, basements and didn’t interact system. The first half is similar- but empowerment and the dif- “I was blowing glass in North Carolina with others. They went to punk ly flimsy. fusion of power to people rather with some of the world’s greatest shows, hung out with friends, Basically, we live on a finite than institutions or govern- glassblowers.” went dumpster diving together, planet and one day, maybe ments or states. This kind of etc. They lived out their anar- sooner, maybe later, it will be getting involved will be gritty Jonathan Belcher• Murray chist politics by living below the totally depleted of resources to and uncomfortable. It will leave senior “System’s” radar, which should sustain human life. less time for your Xbox. But it be acknowledged. This is a fact. The planet is is essential. But they were also nihilists, not Gaia, the earth mother, and So, get involved.

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The News is prepared and edited by students and is an official publication of Murray State University. The first copy is free. Addi- tional copies are available for 25 cents at 111 Wilson Hall. The News August 19, 2011 Opinion 5A Campus Voice rence of one major Ameri- Jaywalking Public education can educational event. That event was the estab- lacks patriotism lishment of the national One more time Classic books under Department of Education. As the control of education “This is it.” “We sang beautiful patri- has been taken away from And as many otic hymns that only the local and state governments times as I say this adults knew because the or think it the and given to the federal gov- songs are no longer taught truth just doesn’t too much scrutiny ernment our educational at school.” want to take hold. systems have declined. This was part of an email This is my last History books have totally describing the wonderful year in college. I eliminated unedited copies As many something you don’t like or patriotic services held in a hope. of original documents like of us will understand is ignorant if not rural church in central Ken- John Walker And when the Declaration of Indepen- recall, over the unnecessary. tucky. The songs they were many of us get to dence since it speaks of Opinion Editor past few years The members of the Albemar- speaking of were basics to this point there is “unalienable rights” classical litera- le County School Board, as well American patriotism: “My a part in us just wanting to break endowed by a Creator God. ture, such as as the public in general, simply Country Tis Of Thee,” “The away from campus like a shooting The text of the Mayflower “Huckleberry had to tolerate the books exis- Battle Hymn of the Repub- star and another part that wants to Compactisexcluded because take root right in the middle of the Finn”, have tence, but instead jumped the lic,” “America the Beautiful,” it is way too religious. Local Quad. been censored gun. and “God Bless America.” I Joshua Hitz PTAs are usually involved This campus and this town will or banned for To be fair, the accusations have spoke with young people in Freshman from with fundraising and other always be my adoptive home. No one reason or been proven true. my home area of northwest Stauntan, Ill. school benefit projects, but other community has helped me another. The book seems to make out Louisiana and they con- have little or no input into become who I am as much as this one In Huck’s case it was due to Mormons to be sneaky, conniv- firmed also that patriotic what is taught in the class- and I can feel nothing but gratitude. racial profiling or the use of the ing murderers hell bent on keep- songs are not taught in their room. Of course there are those moments racist N-word. The battle for and ing their faith pure and strong. schools. There are many move- when I think of the ever so many against this historical tale has So yes, this one book does pick We, the American taxpay- what ifs in life. If I had gone here, ments to “Take America been fought and since then laid on Mormonism. But consider ers, are paying for public made a move there or had just kept Back” from those who are to rest for now, but who would this: education where patriotism quiet at the right moment. But these destroying her. But until we have thought that even “the” Why should something of such is considered politically are just regrets. And in my view take back the educational great detective himself would be historical and entertaining worth incorrect. Several years ago, regrets are just a way of memorizing system, we will not be able subjected to the same fate. be banned for cracking down on I saw a chart of the history the meaningful events in our life. to take back the nation. A few days ago a middle school religion, when most comedians of the national averages on I will never regret coming to Mur- in Virginia banned the very first make a living off this, and a por- the ACT and SAT scores. ray State. I will never regret switch- tale of Arthur Conan Doyle's tion of the public are no more These scores peaked and ing my major or signing up for reme- beloved Sherlock Homes books, tolerant? began their downward spi- Steve Casey dial courses. Most certainly I will “A Study in Scarlet.” The second And yes, I can understand ral very close to the occur- Stonewall, La. never regret taking a stand for my I was told about this I smashed wanting to take something as beliefs and speaking my mind. Above the palm of my hand to my fore- violent as a murder story out of of team work. Also, you’re all I can never regret the friends I head, but not just for the simple the grasp of 10 year olds, to an Lessons learned only as strong as your weak- made, lost and made again. banning of Holmes. What really extent. est link. Life can be a wilderness some- got my goat, and what may get This is not the topic at hand. Looking back I see it as times. Actually, life is a wilderness yours, was on what grounds said It’s funny though, but years ago in the military truth. Basic training was most times. We just have to work to find the peace and joy in our lives, banning took place. The book while Doyle was still around, he intensely brutal whether you whether we realize it or not. depicted a religion in a poor and his family were invited to a I’m an 18-year-old white completed or not. You came But this is no reason to lose hope in manner. To be specific, the Mor- luncheon at the University of male, and on my new path out with a different mindset. through college. This wasn’t the world we live in. One idea I have mon religion. Utah, a Mormon based universi- This has paved me to be the come to believe is when we find our- Usually when it comes down ty no less, where he expressed my first choice or my first person I am today even after look at the real world, how- selves in the dark and think there is to banning something for reli- his gratitude to the town for failing. It taught me to be no light we forget the light is in us. gious matters you’d expect an being treated so respectably. ever. As soon as I turned 18 I humble and value the little joined the ranks of recruits So this whole piece may seem too upset parent or child to be the So why is he being chastized? things I took for granted, like at Parris Island South Caroli- much for the first issue of the new root of the argument, but on the For now it’s not a national cri- my freedom of speech or na. One month later I year. Usually this sort of writing contrary. sis and perhaps not even a state returned home not as a opinion. In basic you quickly would come out in the the last paper The once middle school, now wide one, but as the saying goes marine, but once again as a learned to do as they tell you. as a goodbye, good luck and see you high school students, stood up to “today Europe, tomorrow the civilian. This changed everything in the funny papers column. keep the book in their libraries. world”. Still in shock from the bad down to the very way you This certainly is not that. One of these 20 students, as I If other schools and even pub- taste that was left in my sleep. It’s not until you’re put It seems more of a reflection quote the National Time article, lic libraries were to copy this act mouth I began to resent this in these extreme situations toward the new year. I am not sure if said it was the best book he’s of classical jailing, then it won’t military branch. I couldn’t where you realized what is one can reflect to the future, but on ever read. be long until all classic books, realize that it wasn’t their really important in your life. warm nights when the moon is high it seems like a possibility. More power to them. To make movies and more are either fault, but rather my failure. Each person will come out of It is certainly the beginning of the things worse, the board is “dis- locked away or burned due to Warfare is a necessary evil, Basic with a different out- cussing” allowing the book to unsavory content. look. I took it more or less as end. So I will send out an appeal to but not just anyone can pick all of those leaving the University at hold its place in the high school’s Not only that, but isn’t the idea a test of metal, and to prove a rifle up. Through strategic the end of the academic year. Share libraries. for schools to encourage all the worth of myself. Even mind torture you are broken what you have learned. Even if our There are a list of problems I kinds of reading no matter what down and rebuilt. I was one now I have this mentality, a younger peers on campus do every- can see with shoving Holmes in the age? of the weak-minded recruits determination to prove thing in their power not to listen, tell the trash, one of the biggest Its times like this that makes weeded out and sent home. myself and find my worth. It them. being freedom of press, which the world a dark place. But I had my first look at spurred on my seemingly Of course years from now they does in fact include novels of all So much so that I won’t be sur- the real world and survived. crushed future. may tell stories of how they should genres. prised if the editor was to find Not able to stay the full dura- have listened and you were right all The other reason this act is this article as a mismatch of let- tion of boot camp I was bro- along. But the reality is many of us ludicrous is simply because ters, and unreadable nonsense ken down but never rebuilt. Zachary Pemberton would not have been so wise had we destroying or locking away because, frankly, I’ve gone blind. Marines are avid believers Nicholasville, Ky. not made those mistakes ourselves. Do not ever forget that when we let Cheers to ... the Cheers to ... Jeers to ... the air-condi- Cheers to ... finally getting this our own light shine it burns like a new pathway Pottermore for tioning blasting semester started. wildfire through others. Those fires through campus. the chance to us all when the No more long are the empowerment of a genera- Let’s hope a long learn more weather outside waits and worry- tion. Each time we don’t stand up is a cheers time we welcome the darkness. time passes about the is so wonderful. ing whether or not So this I will commit to being a before it goes back to look- Harry Potter Can’t we open a the summer is & light, however dim it may be. That ing the way it did last year. series than we could ever w i n d o w ever going to end. want (or need). Can’t wait already? Ever heard of sav- Guess what? It’s over! Even for way I can lighten this column up a jeers Way to be proactive, Mur- little. till October 2011. Is it ing money on energy? Let’s seniors in their seventh year. ray State! Keep it up. Contact Walker at john.walker@ October 2011 yet? try that. murraystate.edu. Check it!

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Bigger milkshake, yes, please. Bigger bed, defi- Crossing borders nitely. Big leagues? I’ll pass. I love watching pro teams just as much as the next guy, which is why I shell out hard earned cash to watch groups of guys tackle each other, run Sophie around in the dirt, or kick a ball into a net. But if McDonald Sports Editor given the option, I’d pick a minor league team over the pros any day. For example, this summer my family and I visited the Springfield Cardinals, a double-A division of the St. Louis Cardinals, in Spring- field, Mo. As we sat on our front row seats down the first baseline (which were only $8- -yet another reason to love the minors), play- ers walking from the outfield to the dugout would stop and strike up a chat with us and our fellow front-rowers. Yes, big leaguers might stop and sign auto- graphs if you scream at them loud enough and Photos courtesy of Sports Information long enough, but this team didn’t have to be The team rode by bus to Niagara Falls, Ontario Aug. 4 before later beginning the exhibition tournament in Mississauga. yelled at, they volunteered their conversation, smiles and banter. When looking into the eyes of these men, it was as if you were looking into the eyes of a Men’s basketball team dominates Canadian tournament boy, one who remembered what it was like to Ben Morrow know the guys on the team and his new staff. really changed and they were able to finish sit in the stands and watch their hero score Staff writer “Toronto is a great city, and it was a great out the game.” the game-winning run. opportunity for us to fellowship,” he said. Prohm begins his tenure following the de- However, none of the players held the arro- A new head coach often tries to find inno- The road trip also proved to be a good op- parture of former head coach Billy Kennedy, gance of believing they were someone’s hero. vative ways to get to know the athletes they portunity for the first-year head coach to eval- who left the Racers after the 2010-11 season to They were just doing what they loved, and are preparing to coach. Steve Prohm, rookie uate his new team. coach the Texas A&M Aggies. Prohm said he that still meant something to them. men’s basketball coach, took his team to “The biggest thing was just getting a chance hopes to duplicate the success of Kennedy And when the Cardinals batted around the Canada. to see the new guys play and getting them ac- while adding his own mark on a new Racer line up twice and had a 7-run sixth-inning (six The Racers took advantage of an opportu- climated to how we play,” Prohm said. team. runs scored before the first out) you better nity to play offseason ball on an international Prohm said it was good to see his team re- “I know we’ve only had 10 practices, but if believe you could feel the adrenaline rush stage, something the NCAA allows teams to spond to a type of basketball play they were you talk to anyone who knows our program, right along with them. They were living their do every four years. not used to. the one thing they’ll say is that we’ve been dream and you were part of it. During the trip, the team swept all three of “The game is so different over there,” he fundamentally sound over the last few years,” It may only be AA ball, but they were in the their games in Toronto, beating Brock Uni- said. “It’s far more physical. The level of diffi- Prohm said. “We’re not there yet, but it’s still big leagues and on cloud nine. Fun was the versity 79-39 on Aug. 5, besting A-Game culty rose each game.” early.” predominant experience at Hammons Field Hoops 76-60 on Aug. 7 and breaking a late 65- Prohm said he was impressed with the way An optimistic Prohm said senior leadership that night. Playing baseball wasn’t a job to 65 tie with the ABA All-Starts to win 79-72 on the Racers responded in the final game against can help the Racers return to good form this them, it was their passion, and passion is con- Aug. 8. the ABA Canada All-Stars. coming season. tagious. In an Aug. 9 interview with Jeff Goodman “The last night was a really competitive “Come January and February, I think we’ll That passion and excitement for the game of CBSSports.com, Prohm spoke about his game,” he said. “They came out and really hit have a chance to be a very good team,” he said. is exactly what college sports have to offer. first successful road trip as head coach. us in the mouth at the beginning of the game “I was impressed with the maturity and lead- People are attracted to college hoops and “It was great,” Prohm said. “Great for me– and our kids did a great job. I was glad that we ership of our older guys. They did the right football because the athletes still enjoy the and even better for our guys. It’s something I were put in a situation where we had to play. thing – and for me, that made me feel good – games they play. Their zeal and enthusiasm wish the NCAA would allow us to do more We had to execute, we had to keep our com- like things are going to be just like normal.” draws fans and rubs off on them creating a than once every four years.” posure and listen, and they did that. Late in Contact Morrow at mmorrow@ heart-pounding experience like nothing else. Prohm said the trip allowed him to get to the game, their maturity and sense of urgency murraystate.edu. The race for the conference title, the un- derdog blowing expectations out of the water, and hard work paying off is why we watch the game. Half-court baskets from the knees and 22 OVC championships in as many seasons, simply add to the splendor that is Murray State basketball. Mix in six-individual NCAA champions and six Olympic team members from the rifle pro- gram and the roots of Murray State athletics run a little deeper into the heart of winning soil. That’s not including the countless records set by all the Racers’ sports through the ages. Adding to the college sports scene is the knowledge that these guys and girls aren’t practicing 24/7, but rather they are balancing an academic career right along with their ath- letic pursuits. That’s enough to make you stand up and clap right there. Rewind to the last little league baseball game you watched, or, better yet, t-ball. How many home runs were there? How many double plays, strikeouts, or line drives? Probably not that many, I mean, strikeouts The team visits Niagara Falls before defeating the Brock University Badgers 79-39. Senior forward Ivan Aska goes for a dunk at The Hershey Center Complex. don’t even exist in t-ball. But how much fun was had? How many smiles did you see? How much digging in the dirt was happening from the little boy whose attention span is shorter Soccer than a sneeze? We think it’s adorable when they are Murray State Racers: 5 younger and just trying to figure out the game, but as they grow up and their ability to Besting Bethel, freshman scores big Bethel Wildcats: 0 comprehend expands, more pressure is placed on them until it becomes a job just to Kyra Ledbetter tle disappointed with the attitude of goals, and it’s really great for a nothing till games get started.” have fun playing the game they are supposed Staff writer the players, not that they weren’t freshman to come in and show like In addition, Acreman’s eight re- to love. wanting to try hard,” Head Coach that. I was really pleased with some turning players start the season I call for a return to the fun of little leagues. In the wake of a season with only Beth Acreman said. “I felt like they of the new players and the existing healthy, a vast improvement over Racers and Thoroughbreds, have fun this four wins, fans of the Murray State wanted to win the game, but when players. The returners really most of last season. season. Remember why you started playing soccer team were relatively sparse it came down to crunch time and stepped up as well.” With their exhibition games be- the game and let that motivate you to excel- at the Monday exhibition match things weren’t really going our way However, Bethel may be one of hind them, the Racers will face lence. Let the little kid in you come out as you against Bethel University. I needed to see a better reaction. the few to underestimate the im- their first three regular season com- dominate the OVC, and crush the competi- What those fans missed, how- “This game they really came out. pact of the 12 new faces on the Mur- petitors in the coming week with tion. ever, was the beginning of a season I saw a big change in the attitude. I ray State roster. the intention of gaining experience A team who has fun, works hard, and prac- fueled by new players who are set know this is a big win for them with Two pre-season polls listed Mur- for the fast approaching conference tices the basics is unbeatable whether they to surprise both fans and the OVC a lot of goals scored, and something ray State as a force to be reckoned season. win or lose. at large. that they needed.” with, including an OVC pre-season “I’m expecting for Ball State to be Sometimes bigger isn’t always better. Some- After just a minute and a half of The win did more for Murray poll which placed them at fourth, an aggressive, high intensity game,” times what is best is what you already have, play, freshman defender/midfielder State than boost its confidence, and a national poll which picked Acreman said. “This week we’re and after jogging down memory lane it is Amber Hanson scored her first of though, as Acreman has looked to the Racers as No. 62 in the country. going to be training really hard to clear Murray State has what it takes. four goals, with freshman de- exhibition matches as a way of “Well for me it really just comes get the girls focused and ready for Let’s go Racers, you have a school and com- fender/midfielder Julie Mooney, as- gauging her team’s progress, and down to playing,” Acreman said. a big battle there.” munity believing in you, cheering you on, and sisted by freshman defender Erin after Monday’s match, she’s pleased “It’s nice to have that respect for the The Racers have their first home standing proudly behind you. We are Racer Smith, adding the fifth point to the with how her team of new players program, and I know they’ve looked match of the regular season facing nation, and this is going to be a great year for 5-0 score that ended the Racers’ is shaping up. at some of the new players we have off against Troy University at 1 p.m. the blue and gold. first match on Cutchin Field this “This is just a way for me to eval- coming in and predicted that they’ll on Thursday at Cutchin Field. Contact McDonald at smcdonald3@ season. uate players,” Acreman said. help our program. So it’s a nice lit- Contact Ledbetter at kyra. murraystate.edu. “Playing on Saturday I was a lit- “Amber Hanson just scored four tle accolade, but really it means [email protected]. WHAT’S COACHES’ NEWS 2010-11 SCRAPBOOK MOVIE CHALLENGE GREAT BEGINNINGS Coaches describe their Review the year Paducah filmakers create Students prepare for new INSIDE summer experiences, 2B in photos, 4B movies in 48 hours, 6B school year, 8B The News 2B Sports August 19, 2011

Coaches Summer as a coach After finals in May, students disperse back to their homes, but what does a college coach do? The News’ Sophie McDonald sat down with a few of the coaches to discuss their summer experiences.

Jay Pyron, Softball Eddie Hunt, Men’s Golf “A summer for a softball coach is not much of a break. Pretty “The summer is really a down time for us. I watch some of the local tournaments much from the day that our games end we are on the road re- and follow some of my former players, like Cameron Carrico and that bunch, who cruiting. were playing in some of the co-tournaments in this area. “This summer we had an assistant coach search where we “We’re really lucky in Kentucky, and this area especially, that we have some of the were hiring a pitching coach for the first time and our other as- golf clubs who have a couple tournaments so I got to see my players back in this sistant is a graduate assistant so she goes home for the sum- area. mer. It was just me the whole summer again, and it brought “Some recruiting and watching results, but mainly this summer was spent watch- back memories of the first summer when I was starting the ing former players have a lot of success — and I took off and played some golf my- program from scratch. self.” “Pretty much every week in the summer, Thursday through Sunday, I’m on the road recruiting — trying to find the next generation of Racers. Between those days I’m in the office doing the paperwork for those trips and doing some other re- cruiting duties and ordering clothes for the upcoming year and taking care of office duties. Pretty uninteresting stuff.” Alan Lollar, Rifle “This was a busy summer for my family. My daughter Mag- gie graduated from MSU and had a job in Paducah, and got en- gaged. So there was a lot of excitement surrounding her this summer. My son John had a good high school baseball season as a 10th grader and got the opportunity to play American Le- File photos gion this summer, so we were watching him many of the nights Eddie Hunt is in his 10th season coaching the Racers. this summer. “I then have my continuing education requirements for my job as athletic trainer to take care of, so that was another four days out of town. “As far as rifle went, I was in Fort Benning, Ga., July 1-7, for Rob McDonald, Baseball the USA Shooting National Championships. One of our cur- “This year (our family) had a very uneventful summer. We did a pretty poor job rent shooters, senior Ashley Rose, had a very good week and of planning any sort of vacation. My kids are all in high school and they had things turned in possibly her best smallbore match ever. That was re- going on and before we knew it we couldn’t find a window for a vacation. ally exciting. “I took my son over to St. Louis a couple times for ball games and my wife took “I’m looking forward to getting started this year. We are still our daughter a few places. We all went up to Illinois to my hometown for a little a young team in many ways but are gaining big match experi- while, but in the past our favorite place to go is Edestow Island in South Carolina. ence. The competition across the board will be tougher than “For baseball, summer is still busy, we have camps and recruiting. We don’t re- ever and it will be a challenge to compete well enough to im- ally have any big down times. The slower times for us is probably November and prove on last year.” December.” Kara Amundson, Women’s Tennis “Usually a typical summer for coaches is a reflection period after the season depending on what time of the year you fin- ish. But that’s what the summer typically is a reflection of the season and what it brought for you both good and bad and Beth Acreman, Soccer how you want to build and think you might want to change. “Normally at the beginning I would take my va- “Summer is also a pretty heavy recruiting time for any coach cation then so we can get ready for camps. We ran in any sport from what I understand. It’s the only time three camps this summer sort of scattered around. throughout the year, pretty much, that we don’t have our own Two of them are big ones; an elite camp and a team kids on campus working with our own players so there is a lot high school camp and then lead in for the month of of going out and seeing prospective student-athletes play, get- July is getting ready for our pre-season. ting them on campus, all those types of things. Rob McDonald was named 2009 OVC Coach of the Year. “(This summer) I actually stayed in Murray, and ”My summer was a little bit different because I’m in the we ran a lot of camps. So for me that took a lot of transition from different sports here, but I’m really excited to my time. We have quite a few new international get this opportunity to transition from softball to tennis. Ob- players, so they take a lot of my time over the sum- viously I played softball in college and have been coaching mer to make sure they’re eligible, and their flights Beth Acreman is a native that, but I’ve always loved the game of tennis. I think it’s a re- are booked and they’ve spoken to the embassy. of Yateley, England. ally exciting sport and I’m really looking forward to working “So really this summer for me was pretty busy. I with these girls. normally get a chance to go home to England but “I’m working with just tennis now and let me tell you, it’s a this time I didn’t, so it was pretty much getting my full load. It’s like any sport, once you get in as a Division I col- team together and doing my camps.” lege coach it’s what you do, it really is. I think there is so much to it that people don’t realize with the recruiting and ordering of equipment and making sure the kids are where they need to be. It really is a full time job across the board. You have prac- tice, and practice planning, there is a ton that goes into it.” David Schwepker, Volleyball “I went on some vacations with my family and then I painted, and painted and painted Steve Prohm, Men’s Basketball Racer Arena. “Normally my typical summer is volleyball camps. This summer, because of our family sit- “Summer was hectic. Once I got the job in May we had uation, I just spent most of my time with the family and doing stuff with them. Normally it’s camps coming right up so I had to keep camps running just lots of volleyball — I go away and do camps and I do camps here. smooth. I didn’t want to have anything deter from that conti- “This summer was very unusual. Like, the first in 20-something years because I didn’t do nuity. Then I had to hire a staff and that was of the upmost im- any camps at all. I spent a lot of time with my family and then I spent about three and a half portance, your staff is huge. weeks in Racer Arena, fixing it up.” “Only a couple players were here in June, working, working out and going to class. We settled in with a staff, then July hit and that was really hectic. That was the big time for recruit- ment, and we had camps still going on and all 12 or 13 guys were here. “Then we had 10 days of practice before we went to Toronto then the kids came back and went home for a few days and class is starting today.” David Schwepker is the winningest volleyball coach in Racer history.

Jenny Severns, Cross-Country, Each week The News will publish our top-10 favorite tweets using the Top-10 #Racer Tweets hashtag #racers. Track and Field “It was a pretty busy summer. We were still recruiting at the 1. @OVCBall, Catlin Bogard in NFL camps: @A_Train_92 #jaguars 8. @docmartin_10, doc_martin10 beginning of the summer, we kind of signed a lot of people last “Hey guys...we took your player...Let @DJ_Townsel14 #texans “@Rd omoney @laleczar @iamvan- minute, which is good — we never gave up. play a game? RT @tomannino: @SOUPWR17 #lions #weareracers” cleve @dirvine31 @_Maverick_21_ “I got married and went to St. Lucia. That’s kind of cool, and @CoachProhm told me the #Racers @carly_boo90 @fee_the_pea @Uks- definitely not a typical coach’s summer, and it made for a much will play a road game at UAB this sea- 5. @mjwindle, Michael Windle peake12 @Revellanator good luck this busier summer. son.” “Proud of the #Racers for their 3-0 year #Racers” “I think the biggest thing coaches do in the summer is get sweep of some of Canada's best. gorac- ready for the season, especially for us because we’re always in 2. @RacerDave23, Dave Winder ers.com/news/2011/8/10… #Mur- 9. @SirBruceWayne, JaJuan Grant season, cross-country and indoor and outdoor, all the planning “I' ll have to catch up w/ #stlcards later. rayState #GoRacers #Basketball” “@breeonmoreno & for the year happens in the summer. I'm taking #Racers Rifle pics tonight. @odisjamal_you'll are #Racers! Would “We can start making recruiting calls and recruiting July 1, so Down range only when the gun is 6. @RacerDave23, Dave Winder love to be with my dudes right now! Lol the beginning of the summer is just making sure you get the in- proven empty!” “Wel come back Murray St students. #racernation” formation on all the kids you want. But Satrdy is #moveinagedon. What a “It’s just keeping track of the kids on the team, making sure 3. @tomannino, Tom Annino busy day. Traffic snarled. Love that they don’t do anything stupid, getting ready to recruit people 10. @KHens193, Kyle Hensley “Rac ers HC Steve Prohm has con- term, but no stuck in it. #Racers” and making plans. There is still as much to do, just more pa- I'm a little envious of the Murray firmed to Local 6 Sports UAB's Dexter perwork-type stuff. State students getting ready to start “Last year was everybody getting used to each other, but Fields has transferred to Murray and he 7. @MarcusOPerry, Marcus O. Perry the semester #lifewassosimplethen now everyone here is used to each other and then everyone will begin classes Tues. #Racers” “@Nea lBradley #awesomesauce #racers else we recruited so it’s finally our team and it makes it really, Where else can I keep an eye on my 4. @CSivills, Catherine Sivills #Racers sitting in Dallas?! I lover some really exciting — I’m just excited to see what everybody can Follow us @MSUNewsSports. do, I’m really happy.” “RT @MSURacers: good luck #Racers Twitter.”

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Retirement is a blessing for most, but for some profes- sional athletes it can be one of the hardest transitions in their lives. In every sport there are those athletes who just can’t seem to give up their glorified careers. From Shaquille O’Neal to Jerry Rice to Dylan Muhammad Ali, we see it all Stinson the time. Sports columnist These types of athletes are attached, and we as fans cringe as we watch our fa- vorite athletes tarnish their legacies and move up the ranks on the has-beens list. But who can blame them? It’s what they’ve been doing their whole lives and it is, sometimes, all they know. File photos Team members celebrate last season, when the Racers went 15-17 on the year. Sophomore libero Katlyn Hudson awaits a serve last season. It’s as if they don’t know how to live without being a part of the sport they have given their lives to. It’s not like these athletes are doing it for the paychecks either; I mean we are talking about ath- New season, new team, new goals letes who were once franchise players. So why can’t they let it go? I would say it is be- cause these athletes find their identity in who they Kyra Ledbetter In addition, Murray State gained four freshmen who Schwepker have become through their careers. They have be- Staff writer said he’s looking forward to working with. come their own idol through the glory, fame and “The freshmen are doing a really good job,” Schwepker said. “They praise they receive. This week, as students flood campus and return to the classrooms, just have a lot to learn and adapt to, but they’re going to end up being You can almost understand, right? In America we the Racer volleyball team continues to gear up for its season in the good.” worship athletes as if they were gods. We praise heat of Racer Arena. In terms of the line up, matters are far from settled, however the and follow them for their athletic abilities and After weeks of work on the part of Head Coach David Schwepker two new setters may make a splash early in the season. fame. I can imagine how easy it would be for a pro- and others close to the team, the Racers came back to a facility much “Definitely the setters will be playing,” Schwepker said. “I’d like to fessional athlete to buy into the lies the media and improved. run a 5-1. I’m not really looking at a 6-2, but if I do that I’ll put both fans feed them. The bleachers have been painted blue and gold, portraits of seniors of our setters out there and give us a little more offense. But if we With all the fame, free stuff and wealth it would deck the walls and benches stand ready to receive players. Racer run the 5-1 then one of those will definitely be making a huge con- be easy to slip out of reality and think you’re one of Arena has had quite a face lift. So has Racer volleyball. tribution because they’re running the whole team.” the greatest human beings to ever walk the earth. Murray State will start its pre-season with six new players added However, even the setters will be subject to Schwepker’s system The praise and glorification would literally trick to the roster, a change that Schwepker thinks will have a significant for choosing his line up, which all but eliminates his opinion of play- you into thinking you’re some sort of infinite god. impact on the year ahead. ers, both new and returning, from the picture. The professional athlete lifestyle provides com- “I wouldn’t have thought it would be so different of a team from “We have a system to pick the players,” Schwepker said. “We do fort, fame, fortune, women and power. It would be last year, but it really is,” Schwepker said. “The make up is just dif- scrimmage work and stat the whole thing. We look at one thing we’re extremely difficult not to put your identity into a ferent. We brought in six new people and they fit in really well with wanting them to do and we look at all their numbers, and that de- career that has given you so much, but this wasn’t the returning players and I’m just pleasantly surprised at how things termines who will be out there. So everyone has an equal chance. We the case for the Ultimate Fighting Championship are going. I don’t know yet what that’ll mean for playing against other really let the players make those decisions about how hard they’re welterweight Chris Lytle. teams. What we look like now is something I’m happy about.” going to work and how good they’re going to be.” Unless you’re a faithful fight fan you probably Among those new faces are two setters with praises enough to With nearly a month before the first conference season match, it don’t know much about him. spare. seems the Racers have more than enough time to separate the wheat Lytle is a 36-year-old welterweight with four kids “We have two new setters from junior college,” Schwepker said. from the chaff. and a second job as a full-time firefighter. “From Division II we got Molly Goodrich and she was the No. 1 as- The first home game for Murray State is at 7 p.m. on Sept. 6, with Fight fans have loved Lytle for years for his ag- sist leader in the nation. From Division I Lia Havili was All-American. the Racers facing off against Evansville in their newly renovated gressive and relentless fighting style, and were Both of them work well with their team, are easy to coach and they Racer Arena. shocked this past Sunday after Lytle (who had won came in like they’ve been here forever.” Contact Ledbetter at [email protected]. five out of his last six fights) announced he would be retiring due to putting his family first. “I’ve been fighting since ‘98, fighting forever, a lot of it is just that I’m not doing my responsibilities like I need to at home,” he said in an interview with bloodyelbow.com. “I feel like I'm not being the type of dad I want to. I got four kids and lots of times I feel just an immense sense of guilt for not being there in times when I should.” Lytle fought in the UFC for 10 years and amassed a 10-10 record. Most people would see these num- bers and wonder why he was even in the UFC if he was never going to make a title run. One major rea- son is because Lytle was such an entertaining fighter, some would say maybe the most entertain- ing of his time. Lytle was nicknamed “the king of fight night Junior libero Lydia Orf prepares to serve in a match last season in Racer Arena. bonuses” by his peers and many UFC commenta- tors because he holds the UFC record for the most fight night award bonuses. In one sentence... The big reason for the title, however, was be- cause of his huge fan base. Where most fighters Express your expectations and excitement for the coming season: fight for themselves Lytle always fought for his fans. Lytle was more concerned with putting on a good show for the fans than out-pointing his oppo- “We will not have as many seniors this year, we have a younger team so I’m expecting a good year but it will have some ups and downs.” nents. –Coach Eddie Hunt, men’s golf His decision to retire upset and confused many fans because Lytle was looking better than ever. So why would he retire? “Third time’s a charm and this is our third season, I don’t know any other way to say it.” –Coach Jay Pyron, softball “I just feel like I have a lot of things in my head that I feel guilty about,” he said. “I have a great time “We 've only been back a couple of days, but I see a light in their eyes that gets me excited—now our job is to get better, get more con- fighting, and I love fighting - I want to do it all the sistent, and get ready to take advantage of opportunities that present themselves.” –Coach Alan Lollar, rifle time - but I think that sometimes it's time for me to not think about what I want and start thinking about what's best for other people.” “I’m very excited because of the opportunity to make great improvement this year.” –Coach Rob McDonald, baseball Lytle walked away happily at the top of his game, and went out in style. He submitted Dan Hardy in “I’ m truly blessed to be in the position I’m in, and my No. 1 goal is to meet and surpass the expectations that I have, and that the com- the third round of his final fight and smiled with his kids inside the Octagon at the end. munity has, for this program.” –Coach Steve Prohm, men’s basketball What can athletes like Muhammad Ali and Shaquille O’Neal learn from a mediocre profes- “(The team) is talented, they’re here at a Division I school for a reason and I’m really looking forward to getting to work with them and sional athlete like Chris Lytle? bring out the best in them on and off the court.” –Coach Kara Amundson, women’s tennis Two simple things: Don’t put your identity into something that will eventually come to an end and living for others always brings more happiness and “New year, new team, can’t wait to see what’s possible.” –Coach Jenny Severns, track and field and cross-country satisfaction than living for yourself. Contact Stinson at dstinson@ murraystate.edu.

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Paige Graves age is wonderful and we do like to see a high E R Staff writer production quality, a film is not out of the running because it isn’t as flashy. The judges Make a movie in 48 hours. are very keen to that notion.” That is what the 3rd annual 48 Hour Film Bryant said raising awareness is key to suc- Project asks of those willing to take the chal- cess in years to come. lenge. Landee Bryant, producer of the Paduc- “The idea of creating a film in 48 hours ah festival, said the event was developed 10 probably doesn’t come up every day, but M E years ago by a group of filmmakers. doing so really exposes your ability to work “Ten years later and with more than 300 with a team, subscribe to a list of constraints , competitions having taken place around the and elements and create something of which world, it is amazing to consider the success of you can be proud,” Bryant said. “I think it is a the project,” Bryant said. “The smallest team great experience for everyone.”

A has consisted of one person who sets up the D.J. Wood, junior from Paducah, Ky., has camera then runs around to be ‘on-camera.’ participated in the competition the last two S The largest team to date was a team from years but has not completed them on time. Albuquerque with 116 people and 30 horses. “It was a super professional shoot this year,” There have been about 12,500 teams in the Wood said. “We had an amazing camera like project over the years.” you see in the movies. It was really, really C Bryant said the event has involved 12 to 14 T good. The team gave it 1,000 percent so it’s groups each year, and is open to anyone. The sad that we didn’t get it done on time, but we films must be five to seven minutes long, and wouldn’t turn something in that wasn’t include a predetermined phrase, prop and great.” character. Genres are drawn out of a hat, and Wood was an actor in the group “Distin- then the 48 hours begin. guished Catfish,” named by director Jon Walk- “We love to see amateurs and professionals er. H alike and each year we have a nice combina- “The shoot was really rough,” Wood said. tion of both,” Bryant said. “The local winner “Even though I almost passed out and walked gets to compete in the national competition, away exhausted, I’ll do it again next year. Pad- which is called Filmapalooza.” ucah is one of the smallest towns in the com- Bryant emphasized the importance of tak- petition, and there aren’t a lot of film projects

G H ing a chance and making a film, no matter the in the area. People who wouldn’t be able to level of expertise or type of equipment. put together a movie otherwise get the oppor- “I think better content leads to better tunity with this. It’s wonderful for anyone I films,” Bryant said. “Many would like to have who’s an aspiring filmmaker, writer or actor, you think that they are hindered by their lack and it’s challenging. I think anyone who is of access to certain technology, but I truly interested should do it.” Clapboard graphic courtesy of sxc.hu think that if the story is there, the rest will Contact Graves at paige.graves@ come. While having a film in a nice tight pack- murraystate.edu.

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Anna Taylor “Basically it’s my role to give the students Assistant Features Editor the knowledge and understanding that they need so they can do more and more by them- Murray State’s chapter of the Public Rela- selves,” she said. “While they are learning to tions Student Society of America is kicking off be a PR practitioner they are actually starting the semester this afternoon with their Bands to practice public relations in the organiza- ‘N’ BBQ Blowout in the Quad in front of tion. This Bands ‘N’ BBQ is a great opportuni- Lovett Auditorium. ty to actually be involved and plan, promote Residents of Murray and surrounding com- and coordinate the whole event.” munities are invited to attend this free event. Though the food, drinks and T-shirts have a There will be barbecue from Brother’s BBQ set price, percentages of the money earned and Fat Freddie’s BBQ and music from local will go to support PRSSA in funding for trips. bands. The main goal for fundraising is raising The bands scheduled to perform are Oh enough money to support student travel to the Yeah Dakota, Vicious Mistress, 3/8 Drive, The PRSSA national conference in Orlando, Fla., in Jackson Purchase, Very Strangely, Tree Rollins October. Donations to PRSSA and the bands Band and Rolling Smoke. will be accepted. Lauren Rosentreter, vice president of Cheers Food & Fuel, ZAX Imprinted Sports- PRSSA and senior from Paris, Tenn., said this wear, 98.3 WRIK-FM, Antiv Music Group, The is the third ever Bands ‘N’ BBQ. Journey Church, Kentucky Shores Family Fun “It was started like each event that we do, as Center, Pepsi Mid-America, Wal-mart and C4 a fundraiser for us to be able to support our Foto are sponsoring the event. chapter to go to professional development Orvino said anyone interested in helping at opportunities such as the national confer- the event can contact her, Hoskie or Rosen- ence,” she said. treter. Anyone who wants to help, regardless Rosentreter said the first Bands ‘N’ BBQ of membership in PRSSA or a public relations was in 2008 and located at the Murray-Cal- major, is welcome. loway Central Park. The 2009 Bands ‘N’ BBQ The event runs from 3:30 - 9 p.m. In the case was in the park also but was canceled due to File photo by Nate Brelsford/The News The Jackson Purchase perform at Lovett Live last semester. The band are one of many performing at the of rain, the event will move into Lovett Audi- rain. They decided not to have it in 2010 but torium. are back this year at a new location. Bands ‘N’ BBQ Blowout in the Quad in front of Lovett Auditorium this afternoon. Following Bands ‘N’ BBQ is the Bands ‘N’ “We took a year off and decided to re-vamp according to Robin Orvino, Murray State’s to deal with facilities management and going BBQ Blowout After Party at The Olive. The the location to on campus hoping to bring in a PRSSA faculty adviser. through the President’s Office.” doors open at 8 p.m. with music at 9 p.m. from new crowd,” Rosentreter said. “There was a lot of leg-work (preparing the Orvino said with all of these responsibilities AuTia with special guests Voyage of Slaves Tony Hoskie, president of PRSSA and soph- event),” Hoskie said. “(From) looking at budg- and all the events and activities that PRSSA and The Commonwealth of American Natives. omore from Murray, and Rosentreter have ets to talking to the bands and sponsors, get- does throughout the year, the members get Contact Taylor at ataylor2@murraystate. worked throughout the summer on this event, ting them booked, talking to vendors, having prepared for their future careers. edu. The News August 19, 2011 Features 7B CD Review Channel Surfing Fan-funded album explores growing up Lies, games and dirty dishes I have admitted it here before, and I’m Features Editor Charlotte Kyle not ashamed to say it writes the CD reviews. again for those un- aware: I spend my You never realize just how loyal a summers watching fanbase is until you start asking for CBS’ “Big Brother.” money. Anyone who has New Jersey rocker Val Emmich followed the summer asked his fans to help fund his new reality series knows it album using a Kickstarter campaign. Charlotte takes a commitment to Fans could donate any amount they Kyle understand and keep wanted to and receive rewards based Features Editor up with it. With three on the amount they donated. hour-long episodes a These rewards ranged from the week – airing Sundays, Wednesdays and simple “receive the album when it Thursdays – you have to devote a big por- comes out” option to having Em- tion of your time to the show. mich fly wherever you wanted to In these episodes you get the bare min- play a private acoustic concert. imum of content: competitions, “diary Emmich’s initial goal of $7,000 was room” sessions, nominations, evictions reached in less than 24 hours. After and montages of snoring, dancing and that the musician increased the goal blonde moments. so physical CDs and vinyls could be It doesn’t sound like the bare minimum released. and yet it is. With live feeds streaming In the month of July Emmich suc- nearly 24/7 the game can change at any cessfully raised $15,206 from 220 minute. backers. All backers will be thanked The houseguest you expect to go home in the liner notes of the album. stays while your favorite player is sud- Is that not the coolest prize? Who denly in danger. If they survive they could hasn’t always dreamed of being easily be on top next week. These power thanked in the liner notes? It is shifts keep the game interesting while something to check off my non-exis- keeping hardcore viewers on their toes. tant bucket list, that’s for sure. Those who don’t pay for the subscrip- Emmich recorded the album in tion-based live feeds can follow updates seven days, mixed it in three and transcribed by feed-watchers. These in- emailed the digital files to backers a clude the highlights: who is talking game, week later. It was his goal to release who is saying offensive stuff and what the an album that sounds like his live current drama is. show, and the rules Emmich fol- This season the producers brought back lowed to achieve this make the six former players to compete against the album worth a listen. eight “newbies.” Because he didn’t have time to fid- Photo courtesy of valemmich.com All of the houseguests competed in dle with the recordings, the sound is Val Emmich’s ‘Aide Memoire,’ an album funded by fans through a Kickstarter campaign, is available in September at valemmich.com. pairs since the veterans had previously es- more organic and raw than his pre- tablished relationships: a father-daughter vious work. The album features no ent from Emmich’s usual power- manner throughout each track or- an artist does a concert, including a pair and two couples who met on the keyboard, no overdubbing on his vo- house wails, keeps the listener in ganically – it never feels repetitive two-minute instrumental solo that show. cals and eight of the 10 tracks are that mentality throughout the track. but simply mirrors the weight of builds the song to its highest point. Clearly the newbies had a disadvantage longer than four minutes. “I keep my big plans inside til the adulthood that rests on your shoul- When Emmich’s voice finally re- from the beginning. While they were try- Thematically the album is struc- teacher asks of us, ‘If you could be ders. turns it is softer and you can hear ing to get used to the cameras, the rules tured to not only return you to his most anything what would you be “A Punch” is experimental and the hope as he sings “I get so much and talking to Julie Chen, the veterans childhood but to reflect on the past when you grow up?’” Emmich sings rough, with Emmich using his voice love inside this little life, giving were unphased by this new environment. in a way which forces you toward sweetly. “And I tell her it’s all in in another manner he typically shies some back is only right.” They had been there, done that. They the present. So often nostalgia in place / I will fix the human race with away from. The rawness combined “Aide Memoire” will be available could focus 100 percent on the competi- music is simply about being stuck in love.” with his low octave gives almost a in September at valemmich.com. tions, and so for the first three weeks the those memories but Emmich em- This song transitions perfectly growl to every syllable while hard Contact Kyle at charlotte.kyle@ vets dominated. braces his history to interpret the into “Expecting,” my favorite track pounding drums emphasize the frus- murraystate.edu. It made for a boring season and while present and pave a way for the fu- from the album. It sounds like tracks tration toward getting older. there have since been alliance splits and ture. from his first full-length, “Slow The album ends with the longest power shifts I find it hard to care as much “Aide Memoire” begins with Down Kid,” and this recollective track, “There’s A Hope.” The eight- about this season as I have previously. “When I Grow Up (Prologue),” a essence paired with a repeated and-a-half minute song manages to Part of that comes down to what is sweet and simple track which trans- lament of “I feel so old” gives me take the listener on a journey of self- shown on the TV edits. This season has ports you back into the innocent chills. deprecation and doubt, all while ac- focused on the drama of one of the pairs, mind set of a child. By the end he has tied it together, knowledging that no matter how bad One note: Only if you’re bored Brendon and Rachel, who were univer- The use of harmonica on the reassuring the listener that “you’re things get there is always the need to Two notes: Borrow it from a friend sally hated during their time in the house track, paired with an acoustic guitar not alone.” keep going. Three notes: Worth the money last season. Episodes are almost entirely and quiet, meek vocals much differ- These themes come back in some The song closes the album just as Four notes: A future classic devoted to Rachel crying and Brendon trying to play the hero. It’s boring. It’s vomit-inducing. This week’s new releases Editor’s pick I watch “Big Brother” for the gameplay. I want to see who is manipulating others available Tuesday to do their bidding, not who is whining about losing this week. Because of the feeds I know which DVDs CDs houseguests have been pulling strings, making multiple deals and sliding under the radar. If I didn’t pay attention to the feeds I probably wouldn’t even know these houseguests exist. I think at some point, if the series con- tinues in the direction they have headed the past few years, I might have to give up • The Game – “The R.E.D. Album” Photo courtesy of Texts From Pawnee my fascination and borderline obsession During the summer many fans turn to Tumblr for • “The Beaver” • Jay-Z and Kanye West - “Watch the with “Big Brother.” entertainment while their favorite shows are on hiatus. The worst part of that is if that happens • “Gossip Girl: The Complete Throne” Texts From Pawnee is a combination of NBC’s “Parks and I’ll have to find three new hours of sum- Fourth Season” • Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Recreation” and Texts From Last Night, wrapped to- mer television to watch a week. I mean, gether like bacon on a turkey leg. Texts From Pawnee is you don’t expect me to not watch TV dur- • “Henry’s Crime” “Mirror Traffic” ing that time, right? located at textsfrompawnee.tumblr.com. Contact Kyle at charlotte.kyle@ Photos and information courtesy of Amazon.com murraystate.edu. SUDOKU PUZZLES

SPONSORED BY The News 8B Features August 19, 2011 WELCOME BACK, RACERS

Elizabeth Johnson/The News Drum major Cassie Fischer-Flaherty pumps up the crowd as the Racer Band plays the fight song near Hart College Saturday. Racer Band also performed Sunday on the steps of Lovett Auditorium as part of Great Beginnings.

Photos by Kylie Townsend/The News A student unloads his packed vehicle by placing his belongings into a shopping cart on move-in day. A shopping cart holds a crate full of food and other school supplies. Annual program educates new students on campus life

Paige Graves Staff writer

What began as “Great Sexpectations” in 1996 is still going strong on campus. Today the program is known as “Realities On Campus” and it combines elements of music and theater with current issues to give incoming freshmen an idea of what to expect throughout their col- lege careers. Jane Etheridge, director of the Women’s Center, oversees the production and said it addresses issues in a way everyone can enjoy. “We want new students to think the campus is hip and current,” Etheridge said. “Our main goals are to introduce students to issues that could hinder their success, show them that upperclassmen care about their well-being and to help them prevent suffering the conse- quences of mistakes.” Etheridge said the “Hero” theme of the evening was picked in light of the release of the movie “Captain America” among others including “Thor,” “Iron Man,” “The Avengers” and “Green Lantern.” “Having a subtle theme has been a great way to reach students in the past,” Etheridge said. “In the past we’ve made HIV our focus when it was in all the media. Over the years we scale some skits down and add what’s cur- Nate Brelsford/The News rent.” The ‘Realities On Campus’ cast performs a skit about safe sex education on stage Monday night in Lovett Auditorium as a part of Great Beginnings. Marcus Veasey, junior from Columbus, Ohio, was a returning cast member. As the cast took a break a few hours before not only in race but in life experience and with a lot of other groups like Sorority “It’s essentially the same play, but it’s with the performance, Etheridge said one of the ideas.” Recruitment, Residential College Council and different people and we interpret ideas differ- reasons the show has managed to maintain a The designated seats in Lovett were filled to Racer Band. However we get continued sup- ently than what might have been done in the place in Great Beginnings is because of the capacity. As Etheridge said, heroes were incor- port from the Office of Student Affairs, and past,” he said. “We try to put a spin on the new creativity students bring to it each year. porated into skits about eating disorders, pro- new people and staff members are always wel- classics.” “Students who do not attend miss out on a crastination, rape and alcohol use. come.” Tevin Crumble, sophomore from Hickman, lot of fun,” Etheridge said. “College is the time “I was at a convention at the University of With fresh ideas and creativity, “Realities Ky., was a first-time cast member. to try new things, but kids sometimes think it’s South Carolina and saw that they had a similar On Campus” will return to the stage next fall “We try to have realistic dialogue so the not cool to go, and that’s sad. This is a chance program,” Etheridge said. “So we thought that to entertain and educate a new class of fresh- audience can believe we’re actually in the sit- to go to a play if you’ve never been to one, and we could do something like it for new stu- men as it has for the last 15 years. uation,” he said. “This way students relate to we get our message across using music and dents and over the years it has become a real Contact Graves at paige.graves@ us better.” theater. We also strive to have a diverse cast staple in Great Beginnings. It has to compete murraystate.edu.