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Eastern Kentucky University THE EASTERN PROGRESS www.easternprogress.comrnprogress.com © 2011 Richmond, KY Student publication of Eastern Kentucky University since 1922 14 pagespages, ThursdayThursday, September 29, 2011 Online FERPA training a must for faculty

By TAYLOR PETTIT Faculty, who have access to students’ edu- must go through the FERPA training,” Da- [email protected] cational records, are required to go through FERPA: vis said. training to ensure that they understand the Because of what an educational record Th e paper trail that comes with being a privacy rights of students. See related story on A3 is–anything with a student’s name or any student is paramount. Academic records, “We did a rethink and decided to go a lit- personally identifi able information–all fac- disciplinary records, fi nancial records and tle more high tech with our training,” said vacy rights of students according to Th e ulty, clerical staff as well as student support anything else that has your name and stu- Tina Davis, university registrar who over- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act staff must go through the training, Davis dent ID jotted down on it, become part of sees the training. “It’s not new, just doing it of 1974 [FERPA], Davis said. said. the educational record attached to your on a diff erent scale.” “Anyone that wants to have access to ed- › SEE FERPA, PAGE A3 name. Th e training educates faculty on the pri- ucational records, such as an employee…,

Copycat Tally Cats proposed by SGA A CHANGE IN VENUE By KRISTIE HAMON RICHARD DAWKINS, CARL HURLEY [email protected] Maximum Capacity SET TO TAKE PLACE AT SAME TIME, Student Government As- SAME DAY AFTER VENUE CHANGE sociation (SGA) is work- ing on a potential program 2,200 By JASON EDWARDS AND DANA COLE to increase student involve- [email protected] ment on campus. Th e proposed program, A double-booking error resulted in a based around a similar pro- change of venue for the next lecturer in gram at the University of the Chautauqua series. Kentucky called Tally Cats, Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary will give students incentives biologist, was originally slated to speak for going to various events at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the EKU Cen- on campus ter for the Arts. Dawkins’s lecture was and swiping moved to the smaller Brock Auditorium their Col- on the same date and time, and a perfor- onel Card, mance by former Eastern faculty mem- which will ber and comedian, Carl Hurley is be- then enter ing presented at the Center during that them to win prizes. time. SGA President Rachel Debra Hoskins, director of the Mollozzi said a planning EKU Center for the Arts, said group for the project had its the double booking was a mis- fi rst meeting last Wednes- take on the part of the Center. day, Sept. 21 to talk about “Th e e venue venue for for Mr. Mr.Dawkins Dawkins had hadto be to be potential names for the pro- Center for the Arts changed due to clerical error, we dou- gram and discuss options in ble-booked for that date,” Hoskins said. the setup for the program. “After discovering the error, all eff ortsorts Ryan Adams, SGA Trea- Carl Hurley were made to present the two events in surer, has been working the same evening, but after discussions, closely with the program decided the timing wouldn’t work.” and said the project is still in Hoskins said television crews had re- the very early stages of de- Maximum Capacity quested to set up to tape former East- velopment. ern faculty member and comedian Carl “We’re just doing the re- Hurley’s performance. She said both search now to see if it’s even 1,600 events were equally important to the feasible,” Adams said. “It’s center and takes “full responsibility” for probably going to be a really the scheduling error. big project for us.” “We are in the business of booking Mollozzi said the in- events throughout the year - this one centive program would re- was a huge mistake on our scheduling. quire card readers and spe- We now have forms and ways of track- cial software in order for it ing each event,” Hoskins said. “Dawkins to work. She said some card is a world-wide famous, international readers were purchased a fi gure… We knew that people would at- few years ago for a similar tend the event from other states, as well plan SGA had and were nev- as our own local community. We are er used. Mollozzi said she regretful that this happened and have plans to use the card readers apologized to those who worked so dili- SGA already has, but addi- gently to bring an international person- tional readers may still need ality to our campus.” to be purchased. Brock auditorium, located in the Th e projected cost of the Coates Administration building, where program has not yet been the lecture will now take place, is able to determined due to the many accommodate 1,600 people versus the diff erent program options Center’s capacity for 2,200 people. SGA is currently consider- Brock Auditorium Although the venue is smaller, Marc ing, which range in price. Whitt, associate vice-president for pub- “Th e range is very big, lic relations at Eastern, said he does not › SEE SWIPES, PAGE A3 › SEE VENUE, PAGE A3 Richard Dawkins Eastern collaborates on fire awareness project

By SETH LITTRELL founder of the Minger Foundation. fi re and safety they can use through- [email protected] Th e project involves Eastern stu- out their lives. dents accompanying Richmond fi re Th e kick-off started Monday morn- Eastern kicked off a partnership fi ghters to off -campus student resi- ing with a conference in the Keen aimed at educating students and peo- dential areas deemed high fi re risks Johnson building, which featured ad- ple living in the Richmond area on fi re and installing smoke detectors. Th e dresses from Minger, President Doug safety Monday, as well as personal re- students will also teach other students Whitlock, Corey Lewis, public infor- sponsibility to avoid dangerous situa- about fi re safety and the “two ways mation offi cer for the Richmond Fire tions. out” rule, which recommends having Department, and others involved in Eastern’s environmental health and two exit strategies should a residence the partnership. safety offi ce is teaming up with the catch fi re. “We believe when you improve Michael H. Minger foundation, which “In essence it is a train the trainer safety for those most vulnerable, you advocates fi re safety and awareness, program,” said Bryan Makinen, direc- improve safety for everyone,” Minger especially for people with disabilities, tor of Environmental Health and Safe- said at the conference. and the Richmond fi re department. ty. Th e fi re safety lessons began before Th e partnership began its fi rst com- Makinen said the goal of the proj- the conference was even over. Lewis, SETH LITTRELL/PROGRESS munity service program this week. ect was to make a diff erence in the the fi nal speaker of the conference, “Th e program is called ‘Save a Life, community while benefi ting Eastern › Corey Lewis, officer of public information for the Get on the Truck,’” said Gail Minger, students by teaching them skills about SEE MINGER, PAGE A3 Richmond Fire Department, narrated videos of dorm fires. A2 The Eastern Progress, Thursday, September 29, 2011 tion requirements include a minimum in the Madison County Detention Center. 3.0 GPA and accumulation of at least 60 POLICE CAMPUS credit hours. Tutors receive $7.25 an hour ˚ A police offi cer observed two males their fi rst semester and pay will increase lying in the bed of a moving Dodge pick- to $7.75 their second semester. For more up truck. He stopped the vehicle and ap- information contact Jenna Howard at jen- proached the driver. Th ey told the offi cer [email protected]. BEAT they were going to ride to Hampton Way BRIEFS All information is taken from in that manner. Th e offi cer noticed that Service trip to Red River Gorge will Eastern police reports. driver and student Ryan Hagerman had an alcoholic odor about his person and create bike trail Sept. 23 advised him to turn off the truck and get Tutors needed for specific courses ˚ Police responded to a report of an in- out. Hagerman failed several fi eld sobriety as soon as possible Adventure Programs will have a toxicated female in the women’s restroom tests, and police found a case of beer in the mountain biking adventure service proj- in Combs Hall. Th e offi cer was met at the center console of the truck. Hagerman was ect at Red River Gorge. Participants will arrested for two charges of failure to wear Th e offi ce of Services for Individuals be working to help clear a bike trail. Th e scene by two resident assistants who ad- with Disabilities is looking for tutors this vised that student Jennifer Helmer was seat belts, possession of alcohol by a minor weekend trip will be Nov. 11 and will cost and for operating a motor vehicle under semester specifi cally for CLT, CLS, HLS, $15. Transportation, camping fees, food vomiting in the bathroom. After receiving EMC, MUS, APS, FIN, GBC, GEO and information that the bathroom was clear of the infl uence of alcohol under the age of 21. while camping, bikes, biking equipment APP courses. Anyone who is interested and tools for service will all be provid- any other women, he entered to attempt to should apply online for the ‘Tutor, Dis- make contact with Helmer, but she locked ˚ A student reported to police that two ed. For more information contact Blake glass panels in the smoke shack at Palm- abilities Offi ce’ as soon as possible. Th e Leathers at [email protected]. herself in a stall and wouldn’t unlock the requisition number is 0609610. Applica- door. Emergency Medical Services were er Hall had been broken sometime be- edu. contacted, but Helmer declined treatment tween 11:30 p.m. and 12:45 a.m. Th e offi - and transport to the hospital. Th e offi - cer checked with several people in the area CLARIFICATIONS cer observed an odor of alcohol about her but no one had any information about the person. She was unable to state her room, incident. Th e glass on both the east and In the Sept. 22 issue of the Eastern Progress, the article Claims of Powell food poisoning re- social security or student identifi cation west sides of the smoke shack looked like futed, was supposed to be continued on page A3, but failed to do so. To read the story in its en- numbers and failed two standard fi eld so- it had been struck from the outside. Facili- tirety, visit www.easternprogress.com. briety tests. Helmer was arrested for alco- ties Services were notifi ed. In the Sept. 22 issue of the Eastern Progress, in the article TGIFairness planned to include hol intoxication in a public place and jailed Richmond businesses, student Adam Denney was incorrectly identifi ed as a women and gender studies major. Denney is a French major with a women and gender studies minor. The Colonel’s Calendar Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5

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12:20 p.m. Noon 3 p.m. All Day 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. Lunch with the Sous Volleyball at Austin Deanna Pettry Senior Resume Help, SSB 463, Soccer at Tennessee Men’s Tennis vs. Soccer at Jacksonville Career Services Chef, Upstairs Powell, Tech University Chattanooga Fall State University Peay State University Voice Recital, Pearl EKU Dining Buchanan Theatre, Invitational 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Women’s Tennis The Comedy of 8 p.m. EKU Arts and Culture 7 p.m. Ballroom Dance Club, The Colors of the Volleyball at Eastern vs. Kentucky Fall Errors, Gifford Mountain, main library Salsa Magic Latin Dance Illinois University Invitational Theatre, EKU Theatre Moberly Gymnasium 6:30 p.m. Party, Keen Johnson “Latinos on Campus” room 108, EKU Libraries Ballroom, Multicultural The Comedy of 4 p.m. 10 p.m. 8:30 p.m. movie, Tech Commons, Student Affairs Just Dance Party, Latino Student 7 p.m. Errors, Gifford Volleyball at Bible Study: Book EKU Reads Speaker Theatre, EKU Theatre Southern Illinois of John, Keene Combs lobby, Combs Heritage 8 p.m. Hall 5th floor Alyson Beytien, Brock University conference room, Auditorium The Comedy of Errors, Edwardsville Keene Hall 5th floor 8 p.m. Gifford Theatre, EKU Maze Magic Redefined, Theatre Brock Auditorium, 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Kristen Kean Faculty Flute The Comedy of Baptist Campus Ministry Recital, Gifford Theatre, Errors, Gifford EKU Arts and Culture Theatre, EKU Theatre Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 29, 2011 A3

Megan Gosnell, SGA Chief of allow the SGA to see who is going be able to help student life, it kind but that it is part of their “dream SWIPES Staff , who has also been working to which events and how to better of tracks more information about big” goals for the year that they CONTINUED FROM A1 on this, program said many uni- promote events with lower atten- students and what they want and hope to work toward. versities have similar programs, dance rates. what they don’t want.” “When me and Matt ran, one but they vary in the diff erent ways “Th ere’s a lot of school events Gosnell said she thinks the pro- of the main things on our platform we’re going to have to have custom of implementation. on campus that are really heavily gram will take time for students to was student involvement,” Mol- made software,” Adams said. “It’s “Th ere are schools all across the attended and there are others that get used to and to really take off , lozzi said. “Right now we’re in the still too early to tell (the cost).” country that are using programs are forgotten,” Adams said. but she said it will be very benefi - process of getting all the informa- Mollozzi said SGA might part- like this,” Gosnell said. Mollozzi said students who cial once it does. tion together. Th is week we are go- ner with diff erent groups around She said some universities use a swipe their cards at events will be She said the Tally Cats program ing to be calling a lot of diff erent campus, such as athletics or the barcode system and students scan entered to win prizes such as iPads at UK had 10,000 students swipe companies.” Chautauqua series, which would in to diff erent events. and TV’s. their card just in the fi rst year of Mollozzi said she is starting a also benefi t from the program in “It’s something that will vary “Th e whole reason why this is the program being implemented. contest for anyone who can think order to help cover the costs to get greatly,” Gosnell said about the awesome is if we get this software “It will increase school pride of a clever name for the program. the program started. cost of the program. “Every uni- we will be able to have a whole da- we think, it’s going to increase at- Entrants should email their idea to “We’re not going to purchase versity has spent a diff erent tabase of tracking who’s coming tendance at many diff erent school her at [email protected] anything until we know for sure amount of money.” to what games,” Mollozzi said. “It events,” Adams said. and the winner will receive either this is something the students Adams said the information will give us a lot of information, it SGA was clear that the pro- a gift card or dinner with Mollozzi. want,” Mollozzi said. obtained by the card readers will will be able to help housing, it will gram isn’t 100 percent offi cial yet

the Center, this is now a possibil- mond fi re department, it is the ory of Michael Minger, Gail’s son, VENUE ity whereas before it was not. MINGER passion of the environmental who died in an arson fi re while “Last weekend, with Wynon- CONTINUED FROM A1 health and safety offi ce to get the attending Murray State College CONTINUED FROM A1 na and Bands of America we had word out, to educate students to in 1998. According to the foun- over 15,000 guests on campus,” played two videos for those in at- let them take ownership of their dation’s website, mingerfoun- anticipate any issues accommo- Whitt said. “And because of the tendance of controlled fi res set in own safety,” Lewis said at the dation.org, he had a non-verbal dating the people attending either great facilities and customer ser- spaces meant to simulate dorm conclusion of the fi rst video. learning disability which was a event. vice they have left Eastern having rooms. Th e fi rst video simulated Th e project will not just in- factor in his death. Th erefore, “We will do the best that we had a great experience.” a dorm room without any sprin- volve students within the fi re the Minger Foundation pays spe- can,” Whitt said. “Based on the es- Minh Nguyen, Chautauqua kler systems installed in it, and safety major. Th e Richmond fi re cial attention to educating people timates of these two performances lecture coordinator, said he wasn’t within minutes the small fl ame department has worked with with disabilities. at past venues, we think we will be involved in making the change that was started in a wastebasket organizations from the Offi ce Minger said she hopes the able to accommodate the crowds.” to Brock auditorium, but doesn’t had engulfed the entire room in of Student Life as well, such as community service project is car- Whitt said the university fore- think it is a bad change. fi re and smoke. Th e second vid- Greek sorority Alpha Phi Omega. ried on by Eastern every year. casts an estimated 2,500 people “We are happy to have Brock,” eo showed a similar room set up, “We try to get other organiza- She also said it is just one part of combined to attend both events. Nguyen said. “It is the place where but this time with smoke detec- tions that do not have knowledge the partnership her foundation Th ee capacitycapacity of of the the two two venues venues to- to- our president speaks every year tors and sprinklers installed. Th e [on fi re safety] involved,” Lewis wants to establish at the univer- gether is 3,800. for convocation and has had many fi re was completely put out be- said. sity. Whitt said the university is distinguished speakers which in- fore it was allowed to leave the Minger said her foundation’s “We have other partnerships looking forward to having both clude the former president of In- wastebasket. goal was similar. Th e Minger that we’re very interested in part- events on campus at the same dia.” foundation was started in mem- nering with EKU in,” Minger said. time as with the new addition of “It is the passion of the Rich-

shared, the consequences of violating FER- graduate catalogue, student aff airs hand- student’s record, Spain said. FERPA PA can be extreme, Davis said. book and Colonel’s Compass. “Th ey do not have the right to redact in- CONTINUED FROM A1 “Th ey have a really big hammer, if they “Th e university sets forth the process to formation they see [as] incorrect,” Davis said. received a complaint that we violated a stu- request an amendment to the educational In addition, students often allow their in- dent’s FERPA rights,” Davis said. records in the undergrad catalogue…every formation to be released, such as whenev- “It involves quite a few people on cam- If a university was found to be in violation student has a right to that,” Spain said. er they request a letter of recommendation pus,” Davis said. of FERPA, the ultimate punishment would If the request for an amendment is de- from a professor. FERPA training, which is on Blackboard, be a loss of federal funding, Spain said. nied, students have the right to a FERPA “Th ey can make that as narrow or as requires that participants score a 90 percent “Th is is one federal law that looks out for hearing to explain why they would like to broad as they like,” Spain said. grade to “pass,” Davis said. the benefi t of the student,” Spain said. amend the records. If that is denied as well, Eastern employees are asked to complete Th e online training includes a 20-ques- Students can request to amend records if they still have the option to insert a state- FERPA training by the end of the semester. tion quiz, slideshows and podcasts. they feel the records are inaccurate, mislead- ment into the records explaining their posi- “Th e bottom line is it’s our obligation to Th e main point of the training: Don’t di- ing or in violation of their privacy. tion, according to FERPA law. protect the rights of the students and it’s the vulge student information. Procedures are outlined in the under- Information cannot be expunged from a right thing to do,” Davis said. “Information gets released on an absolute need to know basis,” Davis said. “Th ey only get the access that’s required for them to do their job and no more.” Th e online training went live about a On campus FERPA hearing denied year-and-a-half ago, but Davis said she has been working to improve the training. By TAYLOR PETTIT as well as accurate records of the resulting “Th e verdict wasn’t mailed until a week “We have not been as consistent as we [email protected] proceedings and sanctions. [Student’s] later, which is something me and my at- should have been,” said Judy Spain, univer- disagreement with the outcome is not a torney are going to address that with the sity counsel. valid basis for amending offi cial educa- Department of Education soon,” the stu- Davis added: “We decided to do a univer- On Sept. 9, a Family Educational tional records.” dent said. sity wide training program…we realized we Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA] hearing Th e student believes that the outcome Th e student said he has concerns not were missing people.” took place at the request of a student who would have been diff erent if diff erent only with the denial of his hearing but also Information Technologies [IT] institut- believes his educational records are inac- steps were taken during the original com- with the way the hearing was conducted. ed several measures to ensure that students’ curate and misleading. plaints. He said he plans to explore his options for records remain secure, even with online ac- Th e hearing lasted from 9:30 a.m. un- “My challenge was that they were all some remedy outside of the university. cess. til 7:30 p.m. misleading…none of the records refl ect- “Th e next step as of this point, there “It’s a tell us what you need, and what you Th e student, who requested anonym- ed [my side of the story]. I was also able are some procedural concerns as far of need to know, not just give you everything,” ity, plans to apply to law school, accord- to show the processes were not followed.” the hearing, the next step would be to go said Mona Isaacs, associate vice president of ing to the petition he fi led for the hearing. Th e student said he believes that the to the department of education,” the stu- IT, referring to requests for student informa- “When you sit for the bar, they often way the hearing was conducted was a vio- dent said. “Typically under FERPA, once tion. pull any educational records,” the student lation of FERPA. the hearing has been conducted the de- Some of IT’s evolving privacy policies in- said. “It’s bizarre,” student said. “FERPA out- cision is typically seen as fi nal…. Th ey’ve clude: FERPA hearings are an option for stu- lines to make sure it’s a fair and proper clearly violated FERPA.”  the use of student ID numbers instead dents after they request amendment to procedure. Th ey should have had employ- Th e student has based his argument of social security numbers existing records. ees from, say Manchester, come up…to around “a contractual agreement” with  limiting faculty access to only their stu- His request was denied, according to make sure there was no bias.” Eastern. dents and not the entire student body Eastern Kentucky University’s response A panel was appointed by President “It failed in its duty of care,” the student  creating the Information Security to [student’s] petition to amend by ex- Doug Whitlock to rule on the hearing. said. Council, who reviews requirements for punction educational records. “I wanted someone familiar with FER- Th e student said he hopes in the future data security. “A sequence of events occurred,” stu- PA, which is Tina Davis,” Whitlock said. there will be an advisory counsel for fu- Davis stressed the importance of the law. dent said. “Th e whole FERPA case was Tina Davis, university registrar, as well ture student’s use. “I’m very proud to have a part in getting over…trying to get rid of those.” as two other faculty members were cho- “Th e purpose was to expunge, I don’t this training right.” “Th e sequence of events” was a se- sen to sit on the panel. want to create new records,” the student Th e U.S. Department of Education “has ries of complaints that were fi led by and “We wanted it to be fair and neutral,” said. an expectation” that faculty at universities against the student. Whitlock said. According to Eastern’s response “we will have an understanding of and be trained “Th at’s what created these records in Th e fi nal decision of the hearing was also note that the records relating to [stu- in FERPA,” Davis said. the Offi ce of Students Rights were these that the student’s request to amend his re- dent’s] April 21, 2011 request to amend, “It’s not about what I think is important, complaints that were fi led against me,” cords was denied. and the records relating to this hearing, it’s what the Department of Education’s ex- student said. Under FERPA law, even if the hearing will become a part of the educational re- pectation is,” Davis said. “Th e university has But according to Eastern’s response, outcome is denied, a student can insert a cords relating to [student] maintained by an obligation to have a training program.” “Th e records [student] seeks to amend are statement into the existing records, add- the Offi ce of Student Rights and Respon- If information is released by a facul- accurate records of the complaints made ing his or her side of the story. sibilities.” ty member or information on a student is PERSPECTIVES Perspectives 4 Thursday, September 29, 2011 www.easternprogress.com Seth Littrell, editor FERPA rights largely unknown to student body

Th e Family Educational Rights and Pri- vacy Act (FERPA) is a little-known resource that many students may not be aware they have. Basically, FERPA is a law stating that the university cannot give away person- al information regarding a student and the university, such as monetary information, incident reports on campus and grades, without the consent of that student. What this means is that students have the right to keep their personal information regarding the university from whomever they want, even their parents. If you fail a class as a student, that is your own business unless you consent to allow other people, such as your parents, to see your grades. But, knowing that FERPA exists is a strong reminder that what you do in college is fi led away and on record. Financial re- cords and holds, grades and any disciplin- ary records are stored away with your name fi rmly attached to them. Th e ominous “permanent record” does exist. For some this can be a scary thought. Graduation can seem like a distant thought, with years lying between the fi rst time you step foot on campus and the day you walk across the stage in cap and gown. But, a lot can happen during that time which can change your course of action af- ter graduation. Th ose memorable college nights, the ones emblazed in a boozy haze, can end up on a record with student rights and respon- sibilities. Th e nights that make great college sto- ries don’t make the best records for gradu- ate programs or future employers to review. Th at being said, students do have the right to request changes to the records through FERPA if they think they are inac- curate or misleading. Th is is a huge benefi t to students who want to ensure their side of the story is told when a situation arises they feel could cost them later down the road. A student has the right to a hearing to plead his or her case, in order to amend the records. Th e changes may still be refused, but students get the right to explain their cause. In the event the amendment is still re- fused, students have the right to place a personal statement with the records as a method of clarifying anything the student wishes. Th is is used as a last resort in most cases, but it is still open to students. And why shouldn’t students have that ART BY SHIYANA MAHENDRA right? College students are legally consid- ered adults. Th ey manage their own time and classes and many hold down jobs at the same time. Th ey deserve to have control provided to us by the law will always be in cords. After all, the reason people go to col- all have. Where is the integrity in that? over who gets to see their records. place. lege in the fi rst place is to gain the skills Eastern should give students informa- But, the problem arises when it comes to FERPA guidelines are laid out in the stu- they need to get a job elsewhere. If some- tion on FERPA on the day they move in. So understanding the process and what FER- dent handbook and are available online. thing happens to them while they are here many other pamphlets and folders of infor- PA actually entails. Th e language of the law If the university spent a quarter of the it could have an eff ect on their chances to mation are given out to freshmen, why not is oftentimes vague and confusing. time used to explain campus policies, such make a career for themselves and their trip FERPA information as well? With the infor- Eastern has been working on informing as housing or fi rst day attendance, ad- to college will turn into nothing more than mation in reach of the new students East- its employees of where their responsibili- dressing FERPA, we would all be better in- a useless pile of debt which they will be pay- ern will have done what it should, inform ties are through FERPA training. formed. But time and again priority is given ing back for the rest of their lives. about the FERPA rights everyone has when Th is is a really good start, but students to what you need to do for the school rath- We are a part of a school that prides it- they attend the university. Whether or not are still pretty much left in the dark. Th e er than what the school is obligated to do self on integrity. You literally cannot go to the student reads the information is up to people for who FERPA was made get very for you. a convocation without seeing or hearing him or her but it should be available. little information on it passed their way. FERPA, this string of letters is used to that word over and over again. Integrity ap- FERPA is a big deal. Even though most Eastern will notify a student if they fi nd a describe a law designed on keeping records pears on our T-shirts, on our banners and students will probably never have to use breach in FERPA law but when it comes to secret, seems to be out of reach for Eastern in most of the faculty speeches on campus, it,and some may try to take advantage of educating students on FERPA, little is done. students. and it should. It’s right that Eastern holds it to hide their college antics from parents Yes, we are adults. But we are also stu- Th e questions becomes why haven’t stu- everyone to a standard of integrity. It’s right and potential employers, it is still huge- dents. College is not just about getting a dents been informed more. So Eastern can that the faculty and university offi cials pun- ly important. Th ere are students out there degree. It’s also learning those real-life les- avoid the hassle of attending hearings or ish things like plagiarism to the full extent who may need to have things clarifi ed on sons. Learning to understand our basic amending information in a student’s re- of their power. But integrity works both their records, and for that reason we at Th e protections is one lesson everyone should cord? Th at is a part of the university coun- ways. Th e university cannot preach about Progress believe the university should keep become familiar with. We won’t be stu- sel’s job, and although it may be a hassle, it integrity to the students, whose tuition pay- the student body informed. dents forever, and FERPA will not apply to can be incredibly important for some stu- ments keep the place running and at the us forever but legal jargon and protections dents to get clarifi cations made to their re- same time not tell them about a right they

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left of my weekend. raise the money to go on these excursions CAMPUS Th is weekend routine began when I by working both inside and outside the was 10 years old and continued right up church. We sold chocolate at concession COMMENTS through my senior year of high school. stands. We did religious presentations that My Turn: And when I look back on it now, there’s we sold tickets to. And we were constantly Michael no denying that I was pretty miserable for soliciting donations, always asking friends “Greek Life” Emerison a lot of the time. But it also occurs to me and neighbors for help. It was a lot of that it was probably the greatest thing to work. And when we came up short, we of- happen to me and to my fellow members. ten had to reach into our own pockets (or All Campus Comments are anonymous. What was so great was that the pro- our parents’) to help pay for our next ad- gram got us out of our normal routines- venture. It was a lot of work, and we made For most of my life, I dreaded Saturday -playing video games, watching television a lot of sacrifi ces.  Give or take, it doesn’t re- mornings. and just hanging out in the neighbor- But that’s part of what made it all ally aff ect me. Th e reason was simple: Th at’s when hood--and forced us to go out and travel worthwhile. It was through these ardu- to neighboring states and colleges. I’m a ous campaigns that I found myself becom- my dad forced me to get up from my car-  I feel indiff erent about the toons and be driven to this strange school, shy person by nature, and the experience ing more sociable and creating bonds, as where I would sit with 20 other strangers of hopping on a charter bus with a bunch well as memories, with those around me. Greek system. in a dimly-lit library for three hours. Th e of strangers who soon became friends I was an OK student at the time, and I had purpose of this was that we were taking opened my eyes to what the world had planned to attend college, but my experi-  The Greek shirts are a fun part in something called Black Men Work- to off er. It was like a grand vacation. We ence with BMW got me more interested in guessing game. ing. It was a program designed to get black toured Washington, D.C., and saw all the diff erent fi elds and instilled me with a lot historic landmarks. We trekked to Univer- more goals. youth interested in education. It tried to  do this, ironically, by subjecting all of us to sal Studios in Florida, home to Th e Simp- I guess it is true what they say: You do I personally don’t give a a string of guest speakers, who most of the sons Ride, where a virtual simulation roller have to take the good with the bad. Sure, shit. time did little more than bore us to tears. coaster treats ride-goers to a thrilling trip at the time, I would have given anything I can’t remember the gist of what they through Springfi eld. And we even fl ew to have my Saturday mornings back. But  It’s not my style. were trying to tell us, but mostly I recall overseas, traveling throughout Europe, now that I’m here in college, writing this with stops at France, Germany, Switzer- My Turn even, I realize I wouldn’t have just waiting for the three hours to pass so I  Frats have awesome par es. could go home and try to salvage what was land and England. changed a thing. And it wasn’t just the trips. We had to  Sorori es seem snobby. Perfectionist shares views on giving 150 percent  Their music is way too loud.  I have mixed feelings to- on this test,” I said. at least 150 percent, you can stand out wards them. “Come on Cari, don’t you know Cs get from the rest. degrees, too?” she said. Your boss asks you to create a presen-  Th at may be true, but I can guarantee tation for the upcoming budget meeting. It’s stupid to pay for friends. My Turn: you Cs don’t get jobs, nonetheless careers. You should not only include the necessary Cari Tretina Employers are getting more applicants fi gures, but also animations, explanations  I love it, there are lots of op- than ever before. Th ey have a plethora of and additional information relevant to the portuni es. potential employees, so these executives topic. are going to pick the best. Not the average. When you apply for a job, at the bare  I have a lot of friends who It is beyond ludicrous that parents and minimum, you should include a resume, are good for a lot of people. I am a perfectionist. educators are allowing our younger gen- cover letter and get in touch with the con- All who know me have just taken a sigh erations to only achieve what is expected tact person to confi rm he or she received of relief in hopes this will be my fi rst step and nothing more. In this ever-changing your credentials.  I’m sure there are good into mediocrity recovery. Why, though? technological global market, we need to be Th ese examples will show a current or things to it. Why is there such a terrible stigma with pushing ourselves as hard as possible. potential boss you are dedicated, hard- striving to be the best and to act without William Nordhaus, a Yale economist, working and genuinely care about your  People that are not in Greek fl aw? stated in 1979 “middle-skill” jobs [sales, work; something a machine or cheap la- Th e answer is incredibly low require- offi ce workers, production workers, and borer in Asia does not demonstrate. life look down it a lot. ments set by our education system. Teach- operatives] encompassed 57 percent of Th is hard work shouldn’t start when ers all across this country are given a cur- employment. you graduate college, however. It should  Its funny how at fi rst their riculum, which they are strongly advised Today, those jobs only hold 46 percent. begin now. All that reading your profes- your friends but once their not to stray from because of the minimum Automation is a direct cause of this sors assign - actually read it. Don’t stop in Greek life your nothing to drastic change. Filers and personal assis- there. Take the time to actually highlight competency tests each state gives to their them. students. Th ese pupils are then taught tants are now computer databases and and outline it. only what is necessary to pass this subpar iPhones. Assembly line workers have been Instead of not doing the extra credit be- exam, which will allow them to advance replaced by machines. Any routine skill cause the current grade you have is suffi -  They seem to stay in their the following grade. which used to be completed by humans cient - do it. Professors will begin to notice own group all the  me. Essentially, we are saying, “Just teach can now be done, cheaper and faster, by a your increased participation and diligence our children the absolute bare minimum, robot. with your work. Perhaps those observa-  I think it’s pathe c to pay so they can pass this test to continue to the If nails and bolts cannot accomplish a tions may change an 89.5 to a 90. next grade level.” desired task at a lesser cost, than someone With our automated and outsourced for your friends. Here is proof. in India and China certainly can. job market, it is imperative we strive to be It was the Th ursday night before our fi - After the Cold War, globalization ex- the best to emerge at the top of an appli-  I don’t take part in it but I nal. My friend and I had been studying for ploded. American corporations and com- cant pool, more valuable than a machine guess it’s a good way to get this exam for a couple days now, but we panies now had access to hundreds of or better qualifi ed than someone across involved with the campus. still wanted to be as prepared as possible. thousands of laborers, who were willing the world. to work for wages well below the United People have told me by pushing myself We had been hitting the books for prob-  ably an hour and half, and it was getting States’ minimum wage. Needless to say, too hard, I might just push myself over the It’s for some people but not somewhat late. outsourcing has become another road- edge. Others claim perfection can never for me. My friend looks at me with glazed-over block for Americans on the hunt for em- be achieved. eyes and says, “Let’s call it a night. We ployment. Well, to those who believe I’ll jump; I’m  Todd Hall was a great com- have been at this all week. I’m sure we will Th e only way a person can ensure a job still standing. To everyone else, nothing is munity, un l everyone had do fi ne.” is to go above and beyond. By adding a impossible. “I don’t want to do just fi ne. I want an A personal touch and giving an assignment to move out.  Too over-privileged. >Letters to the Editor  It can be a social posi ve environment. Student dissatisfied with RHC thankful  It’s whatever you wanna do. to student  Too expensive. choice of fall concert  Too much money. Th e September 15 issue of Th e Prog- not sing about that proper way, but about volunteers ress contained a very positive review an adulterous, disrespectful, objectifying  I hate it. It’s stupid. of the fi rst concert of the year, by Here sexuality. I was disappointed to see so many I am writing to express my grati- Come the Mummies. I worked secu- of my fellow students cheering and singing  It’s very cliché. rity for the show, which means I expe- along to such words. I was also disappoint- tude in publishing the 9/11 Memo- rienced the whole concert and, more ed that Student Activities Council would rial event that was hosted at Keene uniquely perhaps, was totally sober. Th ese pay these clandestine cadavers to come. Hall. We were extremely excited  There’s a sense of iden ty things qualify me to write my own review. I realize that not everyone at EKU shares that it made it to the front page. that comes with it. Yes, these mummifi ed musicians sound- my views. Diversity of opinion is a large Keene Hall staff worked extraordi- ed very good. I was very impressed with part of what gives our university the poten- narily hard to put this event togeth-  Counter produc ve to aca- their musical talent. Furthermore, our em- tial to be such a massive learning environ- er and it really showed on the night balmed entertainers were master showmen, ment, outside the classroom as well as in it. of the event. With that, I would like demics. whose tactics were sensational and surpris- Th at learning, however, will not happen if to send my gratitude not only to the ing. By the time they had fi nished the fi rst students do not speak out and make their staff at Keene Hall, but also to the  Seems like a hassle. couple songs, I was excited to hear more, beliefs known. Th is is my belief: the lyrics residents of Keene Hall, the partici- and judging by the growing crowd around to the songs sung by Here Come the Mum- pants, as well as to those who vol-  I’m not into that honestly. the stage, so was all of EKU. However, after mies were immoral, disgusting, and detri- unteered. Th is event couldn’t hap- pen without each and every one of those initial songs the lyrics became more mental to those who heard them. I have en-  and more overtly sexual, using innuendo couraged the Student Activities Council to them. They’re obnoxious. and not-so-masked references to commu- choose bands more wisely in the future, and Andrea Shaff er, Senior Resi- nicate a message, which I found very in- I encourage all the students of Eastern Ken- dence Hall Coordinator  I don’t have a problem with appropriate. I would not have wanted my tucky University to speak up and defend it. younger sister to hear that concert. Frank- your beliefs, whatever they may be, with ly, I didn’t want to hear it myself. Now, I do boldness, integrity and humility.  not think sex is inherently bad. On the con- Willis D. Weatherford IV It’s good because it gives trary, it is very good if it is enjoyed in the Committee on Committees Chair, people a chance to be part proper way. Here Come the Mummies does Student Government Association of something.

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Part four in a series on campus life S.W.O.O.S.H offers healthy living options for students

By KYLE WOOSLEY students stay healthy and active. active and going to diff erent events.” [email protected] “Th ey try to do things like playing ten- Hale thinks the best thing about nis, sand volleyball and go to the Fitness & S.W.O.O.S.H is “it gives students a social College students devoted to maintaing a Wellness Center because it’s a great way to network of people who enjoy doing similar healthy lifestyle are off ered a chance to live stay healthy,” said Nickole Hale, associate activities.” on the third fl oor of Martin Hall to partic- director for academic initiative in university She also said the living learning commu- ipate in the Living Learning Community housing. nity assists students who are new to the area S.W.O.O.S.H., or Students Working Out On Th e LLC works on a point system, where and provides them the opportunity to cre- Staying Healthy. the students are required to participate in ate a social network that is easier to seek S.W.O.O.S.H. is a program designed for a certain number of events per semester in out. students who enjoy intramural sports or order to continue living on the fl oor. Smith said she has become friends with working out, and would like to socialize “Th ey have to complete a certain num- “pretty much everyone” since joining the with others who appreciate the same. ber of points to stay on the fl oor so we know program just a few months ago. Th e co-ed fl oor also hosts multiple students are actually participating,” Hale volved.” For more information about S.W.O.O.S.H events each year, such as a Super Bowl said. “Th e points are more to keep the stu- Blake Smith, 19, psychology major, said or other on-campus living learning commu- party, a women’s midnight rock climb and dents motivated, competitive and more in- she likes the program because it “keeps you nities, visit www.housing.eku.edu. “Zumba with your Rumba”, designed to help Interior design Eastern students attend IdeaFestival By STEPHANIE COLLINS Antoinette performed a poem on Williams said he couldn’t forget [email protected] preserving humanity in a fast paced to mention Lindsay Sterling, a vio- program on hiatus world in a way that would take “be- linist, who after 12 years of classical STAFF REPORT no longer accepting new stu- Eastern students joined great ing there” to understand, he said. training and private lessons collabo- [email protected] dents, but there are several minds from all over the world to Antoinette’s poem spoke on how rated her talent with rock and roll. options for students already think alike at this year’s IdeaFestival mass communication such as Face- “Her performance was highly in- After extensive review enrolled in the program. held in Louisville, Sept. 21-24. book and text messaging has caused novative. I don’t watch much TV but from the university, the in- “Th ey can transfer, change IdeaFestival, founded in 2000, is people to become detached from so- I’ve never seen a performance that terior design program, a part their major, or fi nish it out,” an event that attracts leading and ciety, Williams said. integrated hip-hop, dancing and al- of the art and design depart- Goodman said. highly diverse thinkers from across “We are losing our ability to com- ternative costuming into one,” he ment, has been put on hia- Goodman said it wouldn’t the nation and around the globe to municate with people we see on the said. “It was very unique, [she’s an] tus and is no longer accepting be fair to tell students already explore and celebrate innovation, street. She wishes she could go back epic violin girl.” new students. in the program “to hit the imagination and cutting-edge ideas, and help preserve the art of commu- Willams also said he was thrilled After failing to receive ac- street” so they have the op- according to its website. nicating,” he said. “It was very good, to tour the Th omas Edison muse- creditation, a decision was tion to fi nish their degree as Among Eastern students that at- more like a speech with poetic fl ow, um while in the area where he pon- made to end the program. a bachelor in fi ne arts with an tended the event was Westley Wil- rather than a typical poem, that had dered past inventions, like the pho- Caitlin Tourikian, 20, an emphasis in interior design. liams, 23, engineering physics major, you on the edge of your seat.” nograph, that sparked revolutionary apparel design and merchan- Tourikian said a lot of her who said his ticket, which cost about With local sponsors including the changes during its time period. dising major from Union, friends in the program decid- $200, was paid for by the Council on University of Kentucky, University It was intended for Williams to was an interior design major, ed to transfer to Louisville to Postsecondary Education and the of Louisville and the Courier-Jour- meet up with other Eastern students but changed her major when fi nish there, but she decided Provost’s offi ce. nal, IdeaFestival works to provide a at registration for the event, but ei- the announcement to end to stay and switch her major “When I arrived I thought, ‘why unique stage to explore the cross- ther it was not organized well or the program came half way to apparel design and mer- would they pay my way to an event cutting nature of innovation involv- they didn’t show. But he had the op- through her fi rst year in the chandising. like this?’ It just seemed like the ing a range of diverse disciplines, portunity of meeting students from department. “I wish it wasn’t cancelled, same lectures and presentations I while supplying the creative tools other schools. “I was blindsided when but I’m happy with where I’m see on campus,” William said. “But I needed to “see,” synthesize and ap- “I would love to go next year. I’m they cancelled the major,” at,” Tourikan said. came away [from the event] with an ply this knowledge in new, dynamic not sure where I will be in terms of Tourikian said. “ I was mad.” Th e program was can- excitement to do things in the world ways, according to its website. grad school; I might be out of state. Herb Goodman, chair of celled because it couldn’t and be innovative.” Th e event hosted accredited pre- But if I cannot go to that one, I will the art and design depart- meet certain standards, Out of about nine presentations senters that discussed revolutionary look to going to more seminars like ment, said it is unfortunate which were based on facili- he attended, Azure Antoinette, a ideas on topics ranging from cancer, [IdeaFestival] ,” said Williams. the program had to be end- ties, faculty and student en- poet and spoken word artist was to aging to even the science of kiss- ed. He said the program is rollment, Goodman said. probably his favorite, Williams said. ing.

   

         

          

S      Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 29, 2011 A7 Chi Omega sisters celebrate 10th Walking for Wishes

By SARAH CARPENTER the children whose wishes were [email protected] granted the previous year, Doyle said. Chi Omega is celebrating their Last year, Chi Omega granted 10th annual Walking for Wishes. four wishes to children who have Th e walk will be 5 p.m. on Friday, terminal illnesses. A three-year- Sept. 30, at EKU Tom Samuels old boy named Lane from Irvine Track. Th ere will be a DJ, infl ata- was one of the children whosese bles and vendors. wish was granted. Lane hass “Th is is a monumental walk for neuroblastoma, a cancerous the chapter because we have made tumor that develops from it this far,” said Chelsea Doyle, 21, nerve tissue. Lane’s wish a senior criminal justice major was to go to Sesame St. from Winchester and Chi Omega Park, said Doyle. “We have life-threatening illnesses. favor to the businesses that do- philanthropy chair. Th e wishes that araree granted wish- “Th is event is fun for every- nate by encouraging people to go Th e Make a Wish foundation granted are chosen by thehe es from shopping one,” Doyle said. to their stores. Th ose who donate and Chi Omega have had a part- Make a Wish foundation them- sprees to room Th e parents of the children $300 or more are advertised on nership for many years with ev- selves. Doyle said that after the makeovers.vers. WWe once sent a fam- who had their wishes granted the the back of the walk t-shirts and ery chapter across America, Doyle money is collected by the foun- ily to Disney World,” Doyle said. previous year come to the walk to those who donate $100 are listed said. dation, they see what wishes are “Th is gives them time to get out of show their support. at the event, she said. Press re- “Th e Make a Wish foundation around the area. Th ey then select the hospitals, have fun and truly Th e donations come from in- leases and thank you notes are is very well known and is great to the children that can be helped be happy.” dividuals and businesses, said sent to all donors. work with,” Doyle said. with the amount of money the Th e goal of the walk is to help Doyle. Th e admission for the walk is Th e walk is a celebration of chapter provides. enrich the lives of children with Chi Omega tries to return the $3, or any donation, per person. w

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MARLA MARRS/PROGRESS Hookapalooza

At 8 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 21, in the Ravine the Hookah Culture Enthusiasts on Campus (HCEC) sponosored Hookapalooza. The annual event invites students to gather and smoke hookah while enjoying live music. HCEC offered some hookah equipment for sale but asked students to bring their own. Despite the rain, the event went on well into the night.

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A8 Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 29, 2011

By the numbers  About 60 percent of men and 50 percent of women in the military will experience at least one traumatic event.  Of those who do, 8 percent of men and 20 percent of women wll develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Eastern has over 900 veterans and veteran dependents.  The Counseling Center serves about 10 percent of campus and approximately 1,700 students visited The Center last year.

SARAH STEWART/PROGRESS The EKU Vets Lounge, located in the Student Success Building, offers a place for student veterans to study, use computers and receive advice and guidance from other veterans. Military to civilian life: Student veterans deal with adjustment By DANA COLE a life plan. leg was lodged under the back tire [email protected] “Sometimes I feel like I’m left of the Humvee. He and another out, like I’m always supposed to friend had to make the decision Coming to college straight out know what I’m supposed to do,” to save his life and try to pull him of high school is hard. Coming to Jarrett said. from under the vehicle because it college as a nontraditional student Ernie Braden, 32, a public rela- was on fi re. isn’t easy. Coming to college for the tions major from Campton, was in “We had to move him out of fi rst time no matter what the situ- the army for 13 years and is now a there so we grabbed him by the ation, is a trying time for students student at Eastern. He served the [handle on his body armor.] We from all walks of life. majority of his time in a military had to grab that and pull him out Now imagineine police unit and was a convoy es- from underneath the truck and by compound-- cort. He was a gunner and a driver doing so it basically pulled his leg ing the anxi- for a Humvee. Th e last few years of off ,” Braden said. ety of being his time served were as a CID, or a Braden himself didn’t acquire a new stu- type of military FBI agent. extensive injuries. He suff ered dent with Braden grew up in a military from smoke inhalation and had the stress of family, so the lifestyle is second what was suspected to be shrap- recently leav-v- nature to him. When he came to nel in his chest from which he has ing the battlefifild eld Eastern, he hooked up with the a scar. or abandoning the life of rigid veteran’s offi ce. He said this helped “I don’t really go on complain- structure that is the basis of mili- him to feel at ease because he nev- ing about that,” Braden said. tary living, for college freedom. er really had to fully transition to Th e friend who lost his leg now For a veteran, adjusting to civil- civilian life. has a prosthetic leg and is still ian life as a student can be a chal- “I was a military brat going up, an active military man, he said. lenging time. so I’m used to the whole military Braden’s injury forced him to be Jonathan Jarrett, 20, a criminal lifestyle, being gone all the time moved to the CID position. justice major from Lexington, was and everything,” Braden said. “I Although Braden doesn’t claim a member of the U.S. Marines, and came back to civilian life, to school, to have post-traumatic stress dis- is now a freshman at Eastern. but really all the people I talked to order, PTSD is common when SARAH STEWART/PROGRESS Jarrett said one of the harder were veterans because I worked at someone experiences a traumatic EKU Vets, the campus organization for student veterans, encourages its things he had to deal with when the vets offi ce.” event like com- members and other student veterans to use the lounge to connect with transitioning to life at Eastern was While in “While veterans have many bat exposure, ac- students who may be dealing with similar issues when readjusting. the absence of a strict agenda. He combat over- experiences related to their cording to the is used to rising early, going to bed seas, Braden was Department of early and doing everything at a involved in three time in the military, some of Veterans Aff airs with the memory until the person Th ese are part of a larger pro- specifi c time. roadside bomb which may be traumatic, they National Center can recall the events without re- gram EKU founded, Operation “I’m not yet used to the relaxed attacks. Th e fi rst for Posttraumat- experiencing the unbearable emo- Veteran Success. schedule,” Jarrett said. “In the mili- two incidents are also highly resilient...” ic Stress Disor- tions associated with it,” Walker Veterans benefi t from initiatives tary, everything is hand fed to you, were minor, but der website. said. such as waived registration fees, here you have to adapt to teaching the third would Jen Walker Student vet- Walker also noted military ex- cohort classes exclusively for vet- yourself some things.” prove to be more counseling center director erans, during periences allow veterans to cope erans, a veteran orientation course Another issue Jarrett faces is serious. their adjustment with problems the average student and special designated housing for being a 20- year old freshman in After the to campus life, faces more easily. student veterans. Eastern was also a group of 17 to18-year old fresh- Humvee Braden may seek out the “While veterans have many ex- ranked no. 1 Best for Vets: College men that have diff erent life experi- was driving was hit by a roadside counseling center to discuss their periences related to their time in by Military Times EDGE Maga- ences than he. bomb, he got out of the vehicle to prior life experiences, such as mili- the military, some of which may zine. “Sometimes when I’m here and assess the situation and take inven- tary life. have been very traumatic, they are Brett Morris, associate director I see freshmen that come straight tory of everyone on board and he Th e website also says 8 percent also highly resilient as a result of for veterans aff airs, said the univer- from high school and have nev- realized his friend had been eject- of men and 20 percent of women their experiences in the military, sity takes care to ensure Eastern is er experienced life such as myself ed from the vehicle, he said. who experience at least one trau- able to bounce back, to get past the not just “veteran friendly,” but truly or other veterans, it kind of makes “When I got out, the truck was matic event will develop PTSD. challenge,” Walker said. “veteran helpful.” us angry to where they think they on fi re,” Braden said. “I looked in Th e counseling center at East- Currently the student popula- “Our goal at EKU is to off er stu- know it but they have no idea.” the vehicle to see who all was in the ern off ers services for veterans tion at Eastern has over 900 veter- dent veterans every possible assis- Jarrett thinks being an older vehicle to see if everyone was still with symptoms of PTSD. Exposure ans, up from 658 last fall. tance to help them make the tran- freshman with extensive life expe- alive, but the back door on the pas- therapy is the most common treat- Th e university off ers several ini- sition from military service back riences puts him at a disadvantage senger side was open and he was ment of PTSD, said Jen Walker, di- tiatives to assist veterans in suc- to civilian life,” Morris said in an in some ways. He feels pressured not in the vehicle.” rector of the counseling center. ceeding in college. email. to make a career choice and have Braden discovered his friend’s “In exposure therapy, we work FEATURES Adam Turner, Editor The Eastern Progress | www.easternprogress.com Thursday, September 29, 2011 The write stuff FOUNDATION PROFESSOR HARRY BROWN RELEASES SIXTH COLLECTION PROFESSOR KENNETH TUNNELL PUBLISHES FIRST PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK, OF POETRY TITLED IN SOME HOUSEHOLDS THE KING IS SOUL ONCE UPON A PLACE: THE FADING OF COMMUNITY IN RURAL KENTUCKY

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Kentucky has long been a charming and Many peo- In addition to teaching, Brown is a refreshing rarity within our country, a re- ple experi- prolifi c and published writer, having re- gion where many rural areas and natural ment with leased seven books throughout his career, beauties still remain untouched. reading and six of which were collections of his poet- However, it has recently begun to feel writing poet- ry. Th ese collections have garnered vari- the pressures and eff ects of today’s soci- ry through- ous praise and accolades from the likes of ety as more and more areas are developed out their lives. Kentucky Poetry Review, Green’s Maga- and modernized. But thanks to people like Th ough it is zine and the Kentucky Arts Council. His Eastern professor Kenneth Tunnell, these certainly a newest collection, In Some Households changes will not go undocumented and challenging the King is Soul, was released last April to forgotten. and creative- similarly high acclaim. Born and raised in east Tennessee, Tun- Drug ly rewarding experi- Brown said his process for writing nell now lives in central Kentucky and Testing and the ence, few are able to commit to it as a life- these books diff ers from many writers. is entering his 23rd year teaching in the Rise of the Detox Industry (Alterna- long profession. “Some people write books, they set criminal justice department. In addition to tive Criminology)) and professional crim- But that is exactly what Eastern profes- out to write ‘a book,’ and I his position at Eastern, inals (Living Off Crime), he recently fo- sor Harry Brown has done. just don’t do that,” Brown Tunnell is also a pub- cused in on the changes taking place in the Brown, a Foundation Professor of Eng- said. “I write individual lished author. Th ough in Commonwealth with his latest book, Once lish Emeritus, has been teaching since poems and then at some the past he has tackled Upon a Place: Th e Fading of Community in 1970, making this his 41st year at Eastern. point try to collect them topics such as workplace Rural Kentucky. Retired, he now teaches Appalachian and in a thematic grouping. drug testing (Pissing on Tunnell said this story would likely feel American Literature part time to regional I just select them and Demand: Workplace very familiar to many of his readers. campuses. in my published books, “It’s a story that a lot of people know, a › SEE BROWN, PAGE B3 HARRY BROWN KENNETH TUNNELL › SEE TUNNELL, PAGE B3

Spotify provides new, A ‘kick-ass’ Commonwealth user-friendly way to LEXINGTON-BASED GROUP among a few friends and grew to cess, supporters have to pledge a to- access music STARTS SUPERBOWL AD what may possibly be the largest mar- tal of $3.5 million before 9:44 a.m. CAMPAIGN FOR KENTUCKY keting campaign ever. Nov. 7. Currently, pledges total more By RYAN ALVES “…we were just laughing hys- than $65,000. If enough money isn’t [email protected] terically about it, and the more we pledged, the supporters will not be thought about it, the more doable it charged, Hiler said. By DANA COLE Earlier this summer, the seemed and we decided to go for it,” To sway the Commonwealth to [email protected] music streaming industry Hiler said.d. “ I think if we could participatparticipate,e, it is reiterat- got a whole lot bigger. get this accomplishedaccomplished ed that if each Fried chicken eatin’, bourbon Spotify, the previously it would bbee ononee of and every drinkin’, horse racin’: that’s what Ken- exclusive-to-Europe mu- the biggestest mamar-r- Kentuckian tuckians are, and we’re darn proud of sic service, hit desktops and smart- keting cam- pledged that and three guys from Lexington phones around the U.S. on July 14 with a single mission: paigns in ththee just one are so proud of the Kentucky attitude, Take down streaming powerhouses such as Grooveshark history of dollar, the they want the world to know. and Pandora. market- commer- Griffi n VanMeter, Whit Hiler and And so far, they’re right on track. Th e number of Spo- ing.” ccial would be Kent Carmichael, all marketers in the tify users is growing close to 10 million worldwide, which Hilerr fufunded.n If you Lexington area, have come up with a seems mighty impressive, considering that the service is and com-- decidecided to back the campaign to brand the state of Ken- COURTESY OF HERALD-LEADER only available in eight countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, pany madede project, you are rrewarded fi rst tucky and sell its pride for the known the United Kingdom, France, Spain, the Netherlands and a short commercial to exhibit some and foremost with “Kentucky Pride.” world to enjoy, or at least those who now, the United States). of Kentucky’s “kick-ass” cultural in- Other incentives include t-shirts, watch the Super Bowl. Spotify gives users free and legal access to a library of fl uences: George Clooney, bourbon, bumper stickers, a packet of Ken- Th e trio launched a funding proj- more than 10 million songs through a snazzy, easy-to-use high-fi ves, the “motherfreaking Ken- tucky Bluegrass seeds, an invite to ect through the website kickstarter. streaming database. tucky Derby” and the Judds. Th e vid- the pre-screening of the commercial com to raise money to fi nance a Su- Users have three choices when creating a Spotify ac- eo was debuted as the kick-off to their and a host of other “Kentucky Proud” per Bowl commercial that would por- count: Free, unlimited and premium. campaign, “Kentucky for Kentucky,” goodies. tray the best things about the Com- Free: Th e standard version is the basic package of sorts. which coincided with the start of the Hiler said they are looking to get monwealth. Users get millions of tracks instantly available for stream- National Football League’s season to a corporate sponsor on board, which Hiler, business director at Cor- ing and can keep in the spirit of the Super Bowl. would entail one corporation pledg- nett Integrated Marketing Solutions, also share In order for the project to be a suc- ing a large sum of money. said the idea started as sort of a joke what they’re “Th ose sponsorships start at listening to like $250,000,” Hiler said. “It is through a a tremendous opportunity for a friends list. big Kentucky brand to be a part Th is ver- of something that could possibly sion does make history.” have adver- Above all, Hiler said the proj- tisements ect isn’t just about making a com- periodical- mercial; it’s about the people of the ly, but af- state coming together, showing ter three their pride and eradicating the ste- months or reotypes Kentuckians have. COURTESY OF SPOTIFY.COM so of use, the “A lot of people outside Ken- frequency of tucky have a poor image of Ken- ads seems less than Pandora. Less ads give users a much tucky, or they poke fun of Ken- more uninterrupted listening experience. tucky and make Kentucky jokes,” Unlimited: Costing $4.99 a month and with all the Hiler said. “I think the world needs perks of the free version, this feature throws in no adver- to know Kentucky is an awesome tisements for the cherry on top. state, Kentuckians are awesome $4.99 is a nominal amount, but as poor college students, people, we have so much more to COURTESY OF LEXINGTON HERALD LEADER/ TOM ELDEN that’s like 90 percent of a Subway meal and getting rid of a Kentucky For Kentucky project leaders (left to right) Kent Carmichael, Griffin › few ads per hour doesn’t seem worth it. VanMeter and Whit Hiler hope to have $3.5 million pledged by 9:44 a.m. Nov. 7. SEE KENTUCKY, PAGE B3 › SEE SPOTIFY, PAGE B3 FX’s American Horror Story thrills and chills

By JASON EDWARDS Blue), Connie Britton (NBC’s Friday Night adult imagery and unsettling images that [email protected] Lights), Denis O’Hare (HBO’s True Blood) will be hard to shake out of your mind. and two-time Academy Award winner Jes- Th is series is rated M for mature for a very Get ready for a one weird, but intrigu- sica Lange. obvious reason, learned within the fi rst 15 ing, new series courtesy of FX. To keep from spoiling the weirdness minutes of the show. American Horror Story premieres Oct. you will want to discover on your own, I If you were a fan of Nip/Tuck, George 5 at 10 p.m. and is brought to you by Ryan will just touch on a few reasons the show is Romero’s Deadtime Stories, Showtime’s Murphy, creator, writer and director of worth a watch. Master of Horror or the darker episodes of FX’s series Nip/Tuck, and Brad Falchuk, Besides the star-studded cast, the fi rst Th e X-Files, this series could be for you. If co-creator of Glee. episode really made me feel uneasy. It horror or paying super close attention to American Horror Story revolves around has been a long time since a series has a show is not for you, I’d recommend you the Harmons, a family of three who move made me enjoy being terrifi ed and kind of steer clear. from Boston to Los Angeles in hopes of creeped out. While this series is not for everyone, COURTESY OF FXNETWORKS.COM reconciling a past anguish. I was wondering how good the creator I enjoyed the fi rst episode immensely. Unbeknownst to the family, their new of Glee, a musical comedy, would be at Th e writing, cinematography and acting The first season’s poster series features home is haunted by something much more telling a good ol’ fashioned horror story. I on this show is very clever, but does take several creepy, off-putting images inspired dangerous than anything in their past. can safely say it was worth the risk. some time to warm up to. It will be excit- by the show. Th e series boasts tremendous star pow- Th e show’s tone is not for the faint of ing to see where the series goes from here. er with Dylan McDermott (TNT’s Dark heart. Th e fi rst episode boasts some very B2 Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 29, 2011 Moneyball is grand Broken Bells’ debut offers slam entertainment By GREG SCHULTE [email protected] experimental, melodic sound

Brad Pitt hits another one out of the ballpark in his new- By JOE LOWERY ably be best to YouTube this one as there are a ton of est movie Moneyball, based on the life of Oakland Athletics [email protected] things I could say about this song. Every stanza means general manager Billy Beane. something diff erent, yet they all form a complete song. Many sports movies come and go, but Moneyball off ers BrokenB Bells is the unique Broken Bells also released an EP of four songs in a whole new perspective to the game of baseball, showing pairingpa of James Mercer, March. Meyrin Fields has two B-sides off their debut the behind the scenes action that helped a team with noth- leadl vocalist and guitar- and two new songs. One of the newer songs, “Win- ing rise to the top. ist of the indie rock band dows,” is quite good and I automatically want to com- By the start of the 2002 baseball season, Th e Oakland Th e Shins, and artist and pare it to Red Hot Chili Peppers; it just has that funky Athletics have lost three of their greatest players, including producer Brian Burton, sound to it. And Mercer’s voice sounds a lot like Pep- Jason Giambi. Th e team is in chaos trying to fi nd star play- better known as Dan- pers’ front man Anthony Kiedis. Seriously, give it a lis- ers with a very low sum of cash to buy them. Billy Beane ger Mouse. After meet- ten and see what I’m talking about. (Pitt) decides to take a diff erent approach in fi nding new ing at the Danish festival Broken Bells is one of those bands that might never players instead of relying on scouts’ information, the stan- RoskildeR in 2004, the pair have been. A seemingly chance encounter between two dard practice at the time. realizedrealiz they liked each other’s established musicians has produced a great debut al- He soon meets Peter Brand (Jonah Hill) who becomes music. bum with a strong EP off ering. Now one only can won- the new assistant manager to the Oakland Athletics (Th e According to a 2009 article in Rolling Stone, the der what’s going to ring next for Broken Bells. actual assistant manager was Paul DePodesta, who refused band wanted to experiment with their sound. to have his name in the fi lm, so it was replaced with the “It’s melodic, but experimental, too,” Danger Mouse fi ctional character of Peter Brand). He proposes an idea to said in the article. Billy to use computer statistics and analysis to help form a From the man himself, that basically sums up their great team on a low budget. 2010 self-titled debut Broken Bells. Th e experimental Th e movie nature comes off very well for the duo. Th e band’s fi rst documents how single “Th e High Road” showcases Mercer’s ability to Beane attempt- almost speak the verse rather than sing it. ed to change the Another standout track is the second single off the history of base- album, “Th e Ghost Inside.” It tells the story of a woman ball by shift- who thinks money is the answer to everything, and how ing the focus on she gives up “the ghost inside” to try and be happy. what’s impor- As upbeat as “Sailing to Nowhere” is musically, lyri- tant in a player, cally, the song is full of apathy, murder and self-real- which led to cut- ization of the singers’ inner demons. It’s a must-listen ting costs and track for both its music and lyrical narrative. spending only “Trap Doors” is another great track and is the second thousands of track I really got into after I heard the band’s fi rst sin- dollars on a good gle. At fi rst, as with any song, the music caught my at- team while oth- tention with its beat. Lyrically, Mercer sings a warning ers were spend- to people who need to act on their own and let “fools ing millions. trample over themselves.” Th is movie “October” is perhaps the best song on the album. If I has a little bit of could write the lyrics here, I would. I could try and de- everything, in- scribe what I like about this song so much, but it’d prob- COURTESY OF COLUMBIA RECORDS cluding humor, drama and, of course, baseball. It has so far been COURTESY OF IMP AWARDS a surprising box Mass Effect features unrivaled sci-fi offi ce success, earning over 20 million its opening week- end, and reviews have refl ected its popularity, as it has re- ceived near universal critical acclaim. adventure experience for gamers According to the Los Angeles Times, this movie had a stumbling production. After going through several stu- By EVAN MCMILLIN cop. Garrus values justice over all things, but quit being dios, directors, and writers, the fi lm was thankfully able to [email protected] a cop because the very laws he swore to uphold were get- be made thanks to the eff orts of Pitt and director Bennett ting in the way of catching criminals. Sometimes, howev- Miller (Capote). Th e acting is superb. er, justice turns to revenge for Garrus, showing how hu- With the help of a tight, sparkling script by scribes Th e plot will have you man this alien is. Aaron Sorkin (Th e Social Network) and Steven Zaillian hooked from the begin- Another great aspect of Mass Eff ect is the voice acting. (Schindler’s List) based off of Michael Lewis’ book of the ning. You will be deep- Mark Meer, Jennifer Hale, Keith David and Seth Green same name, and Pitt’s Oscar-worthy performance as Beane, ly immersed in its uni- all did an exceptional job in their roles. Th ere were many Moneyball is an undeniable success. verse. Th e supporting moments throughout the game when I thought I was Even if you know nothing about baseball, Moneyball is characters are all three- watching an award-winning fi lm rather than playing an still an entertaining movie to go see. It gives the audience dimensional, each with award-winning game. a look into the role management plays in the sport, an area his or her own backstory. Mass Eff ect will go down as one of my favorite games typically not covered in traditional baseball fi lms. Th ese features make it my favorite sci-fi adventure of of all time. It’s immersive universe, addictive storyline But this fi lm is anything but typical, as the movie es- all time. You might think I am talking about the Star Wars and three-dimensional characters have kept me glued to chews many of the usual beats of the genre, such as the last or Star Trek series, but I am not. I am talking about the my controller for months at a time. Th is is a game you minute victory that fi xes everything. Beane’s lifelong goal Mass Eff ect video game series. should be playing. was to win the last game of the season for his team. Mass Eff ect was developed by Canadian game develop- Th is movie, truthfully and excitingly, shows how he er Bioware, the same minds behind games like Star Wars: went about trying to accomplish that dream. It is defi nitely Knights of the Old Republic, Baldur’s Gate and Jade Em- a movie that I would recommend to all those sports fanat- pire. ics out there, but also for people that are looking for a dif- Th e fi rst game in the series, Mass Eff ect, was released ferent, intelligent breed of sports fi lm. in 2007, and Mass Eff ect 2 was released in 2010. Th e third installment in the series, Mass Eff ect 3, is scheduled for Verdict: A release March 6, 2012. In Mass Eff ect, you are Commander Shepard, a regu- lar commando chosen to become a Spectre, the legend- ary agents who are the special forces of the Council, the governing body of half the Milky Way. As a new Spectre agent, you are tasked with hunting and bringing down a fellow Spectre who has gone rogue. One of the greatest aspects of Mass Eff ect is custom- ization. Each character has his or her own struggles in life and motivations, including your own. Th e game gives you the option of creating your own character, complete with your choice of combat specialization, background and reputation. You can even customize your looks. Even the storyline of Mass Eff ect can be customized. Will you save a squad of soldiers who will die without res- cue, or will you leave them to perish while you go for your main objective? Will you assist a local crime lord or re- port him to the authorities? Th e choice is yours. Another fantastic part of Mass Eff ect is the character development. As stated before, each character is well- developed, causing you to feel an attachment to them. A great example of this is Garrus Vakarian, a former alien COURTESY OF BIOWARE Th e Eastern Progress, Th ursday, September 29, 2011 B3 The Boondocks sparks minds and laughs

By JABRIL POWER strongly infl uenced by media and hip-hop and is an ob- the season. It is visual candy, and you could honest- [email protected] vious portrayal of standard black male thought. He has a ly watch it with the audio off . All the colors and ac- strong role in the show because he allows the viewer to see tion sequences blend together so well, the show will If you like to laugh, how the average young black male would approach actual come alive on your screen, high-defi nition or not. are intelligent and situations, sometimes allowing the person watching to re- Lastly, a fourth season has been confi rmed. you’re not watching evaluate his or her own perspective. Well, now you have the time and a reason to catch up. Just Th e last of the main characters is Huey Freeman. Huey go for it and hurry so you can have a favorite episode too. Th e Boondocks after its phenomenal third is 10 years old and with his constant protests, hunger You can thank me later. season, you’re either strikes and conspiracy theories, is already classifi ed by the insane or very oblivi- FBI as a domestic terrorist. While he maintains his image ous on how to maxi- of controversy and is the voice of revolution, he still, quite mize happiness. As far frankly, is the most balanced character in the show. He is the most logical and very realistic; this almost forces him as TV goes, Th e Boon- to show very little emotion throughout the series. It seems docks is one of the best shows that has ever made it out of its pilot episode and ar- that, more than anything, he just wants the best for people. guably the most important cartoon we’ve ever had. Th ere are a handful of reasons to check out this spec- Th e cartoon features three black main characters from tacular show outside of its dynamic, diverse characters. South Side Chicago who move to a predominantly white Th e show is hilarious and features a comedic cast: John With- suburb. erspoon (Friday), Cedric Yarbrough (RENO 911) and Gary One of them, Robert “Grandad” Freeman, is a se- Anthony Williams (Malcolm in the Middle), to name a few. nior citizen (his actual age a mystery to viewers) who not Th e show is a wonderful refl ection of today’s soci- only was an active participant in the Civil Rights Move- ety. Creator Aaron McGruder takes serious issues ment in the ‘60s, but also was a part of the black slave and debates and slips them into the show in a conve- trade in America as a child. He’s not very “hip” or up-to- niently hilarious way that makes you appreciate the date with the latest trends or things in music, but he tries. fact that someone in America isn’t afraid to talk about He’s had terrible experience with crazy women and is real matters in our society. Wrestling issues pertain- desperately trying to resurrect his sex life, but that jour- ing to race, economic status, identity, relationships and ney is something you have to witness in action yourself. politics, this show truly has something for everyone. Riley, an aggressive, almost uncontrollable 8-year-old is Th e animation is amazing. Th ere really isn’t any show like it. It has a Japanese anime style and gets better by COURTESY OF SONY PICTURES

tered on a person.” special and particular way,” Brown said. “And I’m never sat- BROWN Still, Brown said he never sets out with any particular isfi ed, almost never satisfi ed with a poem. I mean, when I CONTINUED FROM B1 idea in mind. fi nish it I may be satisfi ed, but when I see it later I just al- “You don’t know where you’re going; you learn by going ways fi nd imperfections and weaknesses in it. But it’s inter- where you have to go,” Brown said. “I guess I really discover esting, it’s fulfi lling. I probably would write even if I didn’t when I put the book together. I kind of discover what my publish. You discover, you learn through writing. Writing is virtually all the poems have been published in journals and interests are in that way.” a learning process.” magazines.” Despite his gravitation towards poetry, Brown said he Brown encourages younger writers to stick with the In fact, since his fi rst publication in 1967, Brown has makes no distinctions between diff erent types of writing. trade. published over 450 individual poems in various literary “I think all writing is similar,” Brown said. “When I teach “I’ve got a statement on my door…from Th omas Mann, journals and magazines. poetry writing, which is not often, I tell the students that the great German novelist, who said something like the One would imagine it might be diffi cult to continually many of the points I’ll make in class relate to any writing: writer is someone for whom writing is diffi cult,” Brown fi nd new material to write about, but Brown says certain organization, clarity, specifi city, relevant data. And for me, said. “So writing is diffi cult, but it’s fulfi lling, and teaching topics are constant inspirations to his writing. proper writing and punctuation. I guess I’m conservative literature and trying to write literature…It’s a good way to “I live on a farm and write some about farm-related, na- or old-school maybe in that sense.” spend your life.” ture-related topics,” Brown said. “As with many writers, After almost half a century of work behind him, Brown In Some Households the King is Soul is available in East- spiritual topics like the concept of God interest me, and said what keeps him writing and publishing is simply a love ern’s library as well as most major area bookstores and on- then there’s simply a section [of my writing] on people. I of the craft. line booksellers. guess you could say each poem is somehow or other cen- “I like to write; It’s fulfi lling and I guess it’s fulfi lling in a

Another way this book diff ers from Tunnell’s earlier ef- TUNNELL forts is that it is his fi rst photography book. He explained CONTINUED FROM B1 why he decided to try something new with this work. “Well, a picture’s worth a thousand words, right?” Tun- nell said. “I’ve seen these abandoned farm houses, farm lot of people would recognize,” Tunnell said. “Th ey may not houses that are bulldozed down, barns in disrepair, and all be able to necessarily articulate it or connect the dots, but these local businesses closing and their buildings just left it’s about the downturn in family farming here in the Com- to ruin. As I was thinking about it, I thought, ‘Well, I could monwealth and about the larger impact that that down- write about this all day long, but there’s nothing quite like turn has. I think that readers who come from small towns an image that would really make an impression on the or rural areas in Kentucky have no doubt seen this stuff , reader.’ So about half the book is photographs.” they just probably haven’t thought about its larger impact.” Th ese photographs were all taken by Tunnell in a vari- Tunnell went into greater detail about exactly what ety of formats, from digital to black and white fi lm, around sorts of changes are occurring in this region. central and southeastern Kentucky, though he stresses that “As family farms go under, oftentimes we fi nd that the the story these pictures tell are pertinent to the entire state. land that was once farmed, farmed for generations, is sold Tunnell also described what inspired him to take on this and developed and cut up into tracts,” Tunnell said. “Peo- particular subject at this time. ple build large-scale houses on those tracts, mansions as “Living where I live, seeing the things that my commu- they are often called, and then at the same time we fi nd nity is dealing with, my neighbors are dealing with, the that those local businesses that have been central to farm- little businesses that I pass, I was really struck by those ing communities and agricultural communities no longer changes,” Tunnell said. “And for me it looks like an entire are able to sustain themselves and they go under. Th ings way of life is not necessarily ending, but certainly going like country stores, Mom n’ Pop diners, even post offi ces through these vast, adverse changes.” that serve small towns and rural communities go under, To see for yourself these drastic changes that, for better so the book describes these huge changes that take place or for worse, are forever changing Kentucky, make sure to in farming communities…Th ere’s a lot of social disruption check out Once Upon a Place: Th e Fading of Community in and disorganization is a term that I use in the literature, Rural Kentucky, available on all major online booksellers but a lot of disruption emerges from these kinds of vast and coming soon to Eastern’s library. changes.”

“It’s really easy for people to spread est and really good positive exposure for KENTUCKY the word about that and that’s what us.” CONTINUED FROM B1 it’s gonna take,” Hiler said. “Everybody A native of Kentucky, Hiler just in Kentucky needs to know about this wants to share the beauty, history and project, and it’s Kentuckians that are out its people with the world. off er than what people perceive us to of- there spreading the word about it.” “Th at’s what this is all about, just let- fer.” In the case that the Super Bowl com- ting the world know our awesomeness,” Although money is the mainstay mercial comes to fruition, Hiler thinks Hiler said. of this endevour, the camaraderie and the repercussions could be grandiose in For more information, make sure sense of belonging is what makes this nature and ultimately be part of a larg- to check out their website at kentuck- crowd funded project unique, Hiler said. er marketing plan to brand the state of yforkentucky.com and their Facebook “It’s really being funded on Kentucky Kentucky. page. Pride,” Hiler said. “ We are a really pride- “Imagine if we reach our funding ful state, everybody that lives here is and we raise $3.5 million, how much proud of where they come from.” press Kentucky would get for that ac- If you are unable to give fi nancially, complishment, and that was all accom- Hiler said the best way to support the plished through Kentuckians,” Hiler project is by sharing the idea with oth- said. “It would be enormous, enormous ers using social media like Facebook and amounts of positive press for Kentucky Twitter. and I think it would gain a lot of inter-   handy-dandy smartphone. SPOTIFY Spotify also integrates all your local fi les CONTINUED FROM B1 on your computer. Th is means that if you have MP3s anywhere on your computer,      Spotify will load those into your database, Premium: Now here is where Spotify giving you even more songs to jam to.   off ers the bulk of its powers. Th is service As of right now, the following mobile costs $9.99 a month and off ers all the pre- phones are Spotify-ready: iPhone and iPod   vious elements with the addition of offl ine touch, Nokia Symbian, Android-support-     streaming of your favorite songs or play- ed phones, the Windows Mobile and Palm lists. You also get a Spotify app for your phones.  mobile smartphone and exclusive content, Th ough it is always hard to predict the such as getting a sneak peak of new albums lasting power of any piece of technology,   before they’re released, along with chances an ever-growing user base (thanks mostly    to win tickets to live shows and other big- to recent Facebook integration) and uni- name competitions. versal critical acclaim suggests that Spoti- Costing about the same as an album a fy is both here to stay and defi nitely worth  month, Spotify Premium is a must-have a download. Check out Spotify.com or the for hard-core music lovers and those with a Spotify Facebook page to sign up today. Sports B4 The Eastern Progress, Thursday, September 29, 2011

Eastern outgained Austin Peay 383- get back to the basics, get more physical ALVES FOOTBALL 334, but couldn’t put enough points on and make sure you’re OK fundamentally CONTINUED FROM B6 CONTINUED FROM B6 the scoreboard. on blocking and tackling, those sorts of Goard led the Colonels with person- things,” Hood said. “There’s a rub there al highs in both receptions and receiv- though, between getting guys rested and ing yards, tallying seven catches for 133 healed up but still getting better at fun- yards. damentals. And again there’s a rub of ‘lets ford the return trip to UDA Nationals. drives ended with punts, while the other Pryor threw for 231 yards, on 15-30 just get better, but we have an extra week, Now, I’m not saying that all the oth- resulted in a lost fumble. passing, but was intercepted twice and so let’s do some extra prep for the upcom- er Colonel athletes don’t work hard. I’ve But Austin Peay wasted no time, as sacked three times. ing opponent.’ As a coach you have to find been to several sports practices and can they took its opening drive 76 yards in 11 Austin Peay ran for 201 yards against that happy medium.” assure you they all bust their asses, but I plays to extend the lead to 23-10. a usually stout Eastern defense. Run- Hood said the win by winless Austin don’t see anyone else having to encour- Pryor and Goard hooked up again for ning back Ryan White led the Govs on Peay should serve as a wake-up call for age people to eat at the Richmond Za- the 12-yard score, giving Eastern one last the ground, recording 27 carries for 132 the entire league. xby’s from 5-8 p.m. just for 10 percent of breath of hope with 1:47 left, but a failed yards. Eight of White’s rushes went for 10 “It’s a wake up call for the confer- the profi ts. onside kick sealed the Colonels fate as the yards or more. Starks three touchdown ence,” Hood said. “SEMO was the bottom Listen, I understand that many of you Govs ran out the clock. came on 79 yards receiving. team picked last year. We’re 1-3 and like out there don’t think dance, or its close “We didn’t play a bad game, but we The Govs also held the ball for more I say, we’re not gonna take anything away cousin cheerleading, are sports, but I didn’t play good enough,” Hood said. than 36 minutes while forcing three EKU from Austin Peay because they played re- think diff erently. “They played a lot better than we did. turnovers. ally well. I’m not happy with the way we Th ey still have to practice, they still They made a lot of plays and we shot our- Eastern has a bi-week next Saturday, played but we didn’t play terrible…it’s just compete, they still get injured and they selves in the foot execution wise. Some of Oct. 1, which gives Hood and company a like last year; anybody can beat anyone on still lay it all on the line for the thing they that was on us, some of it was on Austin chance to improve. any given day.” love most. Peay making good plays.” Th e dance team isn’t university fund- “The open date gives you a time to ed as much as other sports and the members of the team aren’t even given Hannah Burkle contributes Friday’s change full scholarships. But they are still at ev- in team morale to Hannah Groudle. ery home football and basketball game SOCCER VOLLEYBALL CONTINUED FROM B6 CONTINUED FROM B5 “We all knew we had to push hard and shaking their tail feathers off . win for Hannah; we had a better attitude be- And it hasn’t stopped them from do- cause we knew Hannah would be proud of us ing weekend car-washes and bake sales, whether we won or lost,” Burkle said. putting on dance clinics, selling poinset- into the OVC games. Ashley Edmond said she knew the team tias for Christmas or working at Keenel- were giving Groudle’s mom only days to live. “It was my third year, and ev- Coach Duncan said she and the coaching needed to win Friday’s game so as not to add and to fund their year-around season. ery year the seniors always say to Groudle’s stress. Hell, the dance team, along with the staff made the decision to go and support that they want to beat More- Hannah’s mom. The way the team has handled adversity in cheerleading team, isn’t even prominent head, for everyone that started the past week is not lost on Coach Duncan. on the athletic website. “I told the team on the bus after the More- the program,” said defenseman head State game that we were gonna get in “They are such a good group of kids; I am Th ey are shoved to the “spirit group” Lauren Fant. “So to finally be so proud; they get it, for them to put on a per- drop-down menu. vans and go to Cleveland Saturday after the a part of the team that did it. It UT Martin game and support her mom and formance like they did Friday,” Duncan said. It wouldn’t be that hard to gather up a feels good.” Edmond said defense roster for the teams, with headshots and cheer her on,” Duncan The Colonels jump back into said. is one of the things the a small bio on each member. the action this Friday against “They are such a good team needs to work on Th ey deserve that much. In the middle of the Tennessee Tech and on Sunday situation with Groudle’s group of kids; I am for the upcoming three- It doesn’t sit well with me that they against Jacksonville State, both game road trip. can’t even get a promotional poster to mom, Hannah Burkle away. and Robyn Hench also so proud; they get it, Communication and hang up around campus. Tennessee Tech is 3-8-1 in health are the answers in But when they placed fi fth at Nation- became ill. for them to put on a the regular season and 0-2-0 in While visiting Mrs. Burkle’s mind. als last year the University sure as heck the OVC, putting them in last “We need to make loved them then. Groudle in Cleveland, performance like they did place. Last time Eastern played Coach Duncan took sure we’re communi- Look I get it, they aren’t the ones who Tennessee Tech they shut them Friday.” cating on the court and sell tickets to fi ll up Roy Kidd Stadium Hench to the emergency down 1-0, giving Eastern a 3-0 room because she was Lori Duncan staying healthy,” Burkle or Alumni Coliseum but to anyone who record in the OVC. Jacksonville Head Coach said. says that don’t do their fair share of get- still in immense pain. State has a record of 2-10-0 in The doctors found three Coach Duncan knows ting the crowd on it’s feet cheering for the regular season and a 1-1-0 these recent adversities the Colonels is loony. kidney stones. OVC record, putting them in The team has made adjustments to fill won’t cause the team to Eastern show them some love back. 6th place. lose focus. Th ey’ve earned it. the void left by Groudle and Hench. Marissa Eastern defeated the Game- Tashenberg is playing the middle and Kelsey “We may have a lot of adversity yet to Dance team, keep on taking the high cocks in the 2010 season 5-0. come; but watching these kids the last five road. It isn’t easy doing things solo, but Kuehner is being worked back into the line- Eastern scored one goal in the up slowly by playing right side, which doesn’t days: they will be all right, we will be all you’ve done a fi ne job at it so far. Kudos first half, and scored four in an right,” Duncan said. to you all. make as many demands on the ankle as play- offensive assault during the sec- ing on the left side does. The Colonels begin their road trip Friday Now, please don’t make me look like ond half. at 7 p.m. against Eastern Illinois. fool and bring it home for Eastern. “If we all don’t step up our level of play, our deficiencies will be magnified,” Duncan said. 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EASTERN ROUTES UT MARTIN 3-1 Martin errors followed by a kill from IN CONFERENCE MATCH DESPITE Edmond gave Eastern the win. The win came on the heels of a PLAYING THROUGH ADVERSITY road loss to Morehead State (9-5, 4-0 OVC) Wednesday and amidst over- By CHRIS MCGEE whelming adversity for Duncan’s [email protected] squad. In the fall of 2009, Hannah Grou- dle’s mother was diagnosed with After two consecutive conference breast cancer. In January 2011, the losses, the Colonel’s volleyball team doctors told her the (7-8, 2-2 OVC) rebounded with a 3-1 cancer was in remis- win against the University of Tennes- sion. However, on see at Martin (7-6, 2-1 OVC). Memorial Day she Freshman Hannah Burkle and was unable to speak sophomore Ashley Edmond led the or comprehend. She charge for the Colonels in the victo- was rushed to the ry over the Skyhawks. Burkle had 16 hospital and the doc- kills and five blocks while Edmond, Hannah Groudle tors found 21 brain who also recorded 16 kills, had 10 tumors. She had com- digs. Freshman Dena Ott also con- mitted to attending all three pre- tributed with 25 digs. season tournament games, but was With the match tied 1-1, East- unable to. When the team played its ern put away the third set in decisive first two home games against Austin fashion, 25-15. The Colonels started Peay and Tennessee State, her mom the set by winning nine of the first 10 was in a wheelchair, but on Sunday points. Burkle’s play in the third set morning she was taken to UK hospi- led Eastern. She had five kills and no tal and released Monday. Her mom errors in the third set alone. was immediately taken to Cleveland. Trailing by one, 12-11, in the The worst news about Groudle’s SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESS fourth set, the Colonels went on a mom came on Wednesday, the day torrid 10-2 run to take a 21-14 lead. of the Morehead State game. Doctors Eastern’s volleyball team rallied together admist adversity for an Ohio Valley Conference win over UT Martin was able to battle back UT Martin 3-1 last weekend. and tied the set, 22-22, but two UT › SEE VOLLEYBALL, PAGE B4

Four women begin fall tennis JUMPING UP THE RANKINGS series with multiple singles wins

VERMA LEADS MEN AT for the Colonels this fall. SOUTHER INTERCOLLEGIATE On the men’s side, Eastern faced some serious competition CHAMPIONSHIP WITH WIN at the 44th annual Southern In- tercollegiate Championships in STAFF REPORT Athens, Ga. Th is year’s champi- [email protected] onships featured more than 160 participants from 26 diff erent Eastern’s women’s tennis schools across the nation. team served up its 2011 fall Th e schools that were rep- schedule last weekend at Mi- resented in the 2011 Southern ami Fall Invitational in Oxford, Intercollegiate Championships Ohio in a strong way. included Auburn, Th e Citadel, Th e Lady Colonels fi nished Davidson, Eastern Kentucky, 9-4 in singles matches against East Tennessee State, Florida, Xavier and host Miami (Ohio), Georgia, Georgia Southern, as four diff erent players went Georgia State, Georgia Tech, undefeated in the singles draw. Kentucky, Sophomore Milena Poff o, Liberty, Lip- along with newcomers Aman- scomb, LSU, dine Faouzi, Melissa Gerritsen Mercer, Min- and Kristina Labeja, each won nesota, Mis- FILE PHOTO/PROGRESS both of their respective singles sissippi State, matches. NC State, Sam- “Th is was a good start for the ford, South With the new weekly rankings out, Eastern’s men’s women’s team, especially win- Carolina, Stet- cross-country team has yet again jumped ahead of an ning fi ve of six singles matches Parul Verma son, Tennes- in-state rival. against Xavier,” head coach Rob see, Tennessee Coming in at 26th place in the U.S. Track and Field Oertel said in a press release. Tech, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech and Cross Country Coaches Association Division I “Both Xavier and Miami have and Winthrop. national poll on Tuesday, the Colonels surpassed the pretty good teams.” Senior Parul Verma was the University of Louisville, for the program’s highest In doubles, Eastern didn’t lone Colonel to tally a victory ranking in history. fair as well going 4-4 but still after he defeated South Caro- Th e ranking puts the Colonels ahead of Louisville made strides. Labeja and Poff o lina’s Henry Walker in straight (No. 27), Michigan (No. 28), Florida (No. 29) and Ari- netted the big win of the day sets in the fi rst round of the Di- zona State (No. 29). – an 8-2 victory over Natalie vision II bracket. Fellow seniors Eastern faces its toughest challenges Friday, Sep- Handler and Marietta Maff ey of tember 30 in the Notre Dame Invitational. FILE PHOTO/PROGRESS Hugo Klientovsky, Philip Janz Xavier. and Emilio Piriz also competed, Th e Colonels will take a crack at seven teams Sophomore Milena Poffo led Eastern’s women’s Th e women return to action but went without a victory. ranked in the top 25 in the country, including Stan- tennis team in their first fall tournament. She and this coming weekend at the Th e men swing back into ac- ford (No. 3), Florida State (No. 10), Princeton (No. three other Lady Colonels went undefeated in the Kentucky Fall Invitational in tion this weekend at the Chat- 12), BYU (No. 14), New Mexico (No. 21), Notre Dame singles draw. She also netted a doubles win with Lexington, which is the second tanooga Fall Invitational. (No. 23) and Ohio State (No. 25). partner Kristina Labeja. of four tournaments scheduled Follow @easternprogress on Twitter SPORTS for all Eastern’s sports updates. B6B6 ThursdaThursday,yy,, SSeptembereeppttembmberer 229,9,9 2011 TheThe Eastern ProgressProgres www.easternprogress.com Ryan Alves, Editor Soccer snaps losing streak ELLISON LIFTS LADYY CCOLONELSCOLONO E The Colonel’s offense was outshot with 14 shots taken against them. Mul- PPASTAST RIVAL MMOREHEADOREHEAD STATESTA 7-14 in the match, with freshmen at- tiple skirmishes on Eastern’s half of tackers Kaylynn Brown and Stephany the field took place while Morehead’s By MATHEW CRUMCRUMPP Ellison taking three and four shots, re- offense pounded shots on freshmen [email protected]@mymail.eku.e spectively. goalkeeper Annie Wickett. The game started with a quick at- The first half was dominated by tack by Eastern’s offense and Brown Morehead’s offense after nine shots The East- had a shot in the first four minutes. were taken and barely blocked by the ern KentuckyKe The Colonels remained on defense un- Colonels. The second half had many UniversityU n i v e til after the second half. Another shot harrowing moments, like when mul- women’swomen’ soc- by Brown quickly after the half start- tiple shots were taken seconds apart cer team clipped the ed showed that East- at Eastern in the wingswings ofof thethe MoreheadMorehead StStatea Uni- ern wasn’t going to “I felt that if I kept 49th minute. But versity Eagles last FridaFridayy with a give up. Three shots Eastern’s defenders 1-01-0 win.win. by Ellison and anoth- taking chances on wouldn’t let the Ea- ThisThis was thethe firstfirst time in team er from Brown still goal, that eventually gles break through history that Eastern (3-6-1,(3-6- 1-0- didn’t pan out. Af- and score. Of the 0 OVC)OVC) has beaten MoreheadMo ter over 80 minutes of one would go in and it 14, four of the shots (4-4-2, 0-1-0 OVC) and tthe vic- no scoring, it seemed were on goals, all torytory breaksbreaks East- that the game would did.” which were blocked EKU 1 ern’s three game go into overtime. But by Wickett. MSUMSU 0 losing streastreak.k This in the 83rd minute, El- Stephany Ellison “The defense was also is the first time sinsincec 2008 lison took control of forward really more orga- thatthat MoreheadMorehead hhasas llostost a reg- the ball in the midfield nized than we usu- ular season OVC mamatch.tc This and sped toward the ally are,” Wickett gamegag me marksmarks tthehe oopeningpen of Eagle’s goal. Her shot from 25 yards said. “We didn’t mess around with the OVC games forfor Eastern.E out soared past opposing goalie Ka- ball much; we just got it out and tried EasternEastern isis current-c tie Blevins’s head to put Eastern ahead to keep possession.” ly tietiedd in 33rdr place and win them the game. Morehead and Eastern have had a withwith the “I felt that if I kept taking chances one-sided competitive relationship, SouthernSo on goal, that eventually one would go with Morehead beating the Colonels IllinoisI in and it did,” Ellison said. “We’re tak- every year since Eastern’s soccer pro- SONYA JOHNSON/PROGRESSJOHNSON/PROGRESS Uni- ing chances, even if they’re just half gram started. Defeating Morehead is versi- chances. We’re getting shots on goal, considered a high point in the pro- Freshman StephanyStephany Ellison (No.(No. 13)13) scored the ty Ed- which is really what we needed. We gram’s history, as well as a good start lonelone goal in last Friday’s soccer match against wards-w played so well the second half.” Morehead State, giving Eastern the win. villeville CouCougars.gars Eastern’s defense was put to the test › SEE SOCCER, PAGE B4

Dance team takes high Colonels outplayed road by by Govs in road game fending for By RYAN ALVES on the road.” themselves [email protected] The Colonels’ offense strug- gled early, only registering 50 Since the series began in 1959, yards in their four possessions be- Eastern football has never lost fore starting quarterback T.J. Pry- Ryan back-to-back away games to Aus- or was benched for backup true Alves tin Peay. freshman Jared McClain, who led That streak is now Eastern to its first points. AP 23 broken, as the Govs Sophomore kicker Luke Pray EKU 17 rattled off a 23-17 culminated a nine play 55-yard victory over the Col- drive with 36-yard field goal to In a world where big onels (1-3, 0-1 OVC) last Satur- get the Colonels on the board. time college athletes are be- day in Clarksville, Tenn. Pryor returned two series later, ing pampered to no end, “Austin Peay did a great job and the junior found his groove it’s hard to fi nd a situa- and they outplayed us no ques- as he connected with receiver Ty- tion where teams have top- tion,” Head Coach Dean Hood rone Goard for a 52-yard strike to notch athletes on the fi eld said in an Ohio Valley Conference give Eastern its first lead 10-7. and quality individuals off teleconference Tuesday morning. It was short-lived, however, as it. Austin Peay, who came in on the Govs regained the lead 16- I think Eastern is the ex- a 10-game losing streak, jumped 10 on their next ception to the rule. out to an early lead when quarter- possession, when None of the Colonels are back Jake Ryan found Devin Stark Ryan again hit taking money from boost- for a 16-yard touchdown pass Stark for a 5-yard ers, trading jerseys for tat- midway through the first quarter. score. On the toos or driving around in They extended their lead to 13-play, 70-yard Hummers that were paid 9-0 shortly after, when Eastern’s scoring drive, off by local auto-dealers. Or running back Jeremiah Williams Austin Peay con- at least not from what I can was tackled for a loss in his own Tyrone Goard verted a 3rd- tell. end zone for the safety. and-11 as well as Among the fi ne student “Austin Peay was more pre- a 4th-and-4 before taking the first athletes wearing the ma- pared and more focused than we half lead. roon and white, some in were,” Hood said. “But it was a Eastern’s offense continued to particular are showing real trap game for us…coming off of have problems for much of the character. And it isn’t a three games against really good second half, managing only 56 PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT SMITH/THE LEAF CHRONICLE AND PEAYPRIDE.COM team you’d most likely think teams, where we are two plays yards on its first five possessions of, which is really the point after halftime. Four of those five Eastern’s Patrick McClellan (No. 35) tackles Austin Peay running back from being 3-0 and the fourth Ryan White. White gashed the Colonels’ defense for 132 yards. Eastern’s of this anyway. game in a row going down there › You may not know this, SEE FOOTBALL, PAGE B4 usually stout defense gave up 201 yards to Austin Peay on the ground. but the University has a dance team. And a damn good one at that. Please keep in mind that Fister, men’s golf team I’m not the one to be hand- ing down dance awards, seeing as the most rug-cut- fades in final round ting I do usually comes af- ter a few rounds at the club, but anyone with eyes can see the team’s talent. STAFF REPORT Louisville (583) and DePaul (583) fin- I mean, just last year, the [email protected] ishing tied for fourth. dancing Lady Colonels took Peel played more consistently, shoot- fi fth place out of 30 teams After beginning the final round tied ing rounds of 73 and 74. at the Universal Dance As- for ninth place in the Cardinal Colle- The event, which was cut short due sociation’s College National giate, Eastern’s men’s golf team faded to to inclement weather, was contested at Championships. 12th place after a disappointing day on the par-72, 7,036-yard Cardinal Club in Fifth place in America’s the links. Louisville. toughest dance competition Seniors Brian Fister and Billy Peel “It was a tough day for us,” Peel said. isn’t good enough for you? led the Colonels, finishing tied for 25th “Not only with the weather, but with the What about if I said it overall, as individuals. way we played. But hopefully we can was their fi rst trip in school Fister also had a slip up as he started figure out some of the kinks before we history? the second day tied for first place after head to Florida this weekend.” Yeah, thought so. his opening round score of 5-under, but Other Colonels that competed were Th e ladies also work fell back with a final round score of 80. Zack Butler, Stuart Witt and Danny their rear-ends off while not A final round team score of 304 Bishop. Butler carded a two round score on the sidelines. Th ey have doomed the Colonels, dropping them of 7-over 151, to finish in the top 50 at to if they ever want to com- out of the top-10. 41st place. pete. Eastern finished with a two round Witt’s 11-over finished him in 65th Back on Sept. 12, the total of 599, two shots behind a pair of place and Bishop’s 22-over tied him for team had to do its own teams tied for 10th. Arkansas-Little 92nd place. PHOTO SUBMITTED BY EKUSPORTS.COM fundraising to be able to af- Rock’s 573 won the title by eight shots The Colonels will be right back in ac- Eastern’s Brian Fister was in first place after day one of the over second place Northern Illinois tion on Sunday at the Cobra-PUMA In- › Cardinal Collegiate but a second-round 80 sent him back to (581). Wisconsin (582) was third, with vitational in Miromar Lakes, Fla. SEE ALVES, PAGE B4 a tie for 25th place.