Budgets Still Spooked Halloween Predicted to ___ __ Generate Billions, but Students Remain Thrifty

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k) EDITORIALLY INDEPENDENTI87 NO. 15 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 VOL. 87 NO. 15 Budgets still spooked Halloween predicted to ___ __ generate billions, but students remain thrifty

By AMANDA HAGGARD StaffWriter Halloween spending is likely to provide a $5.8 billion economic boost nationwide, according to the National Retail Federation, but local Murfreesboro consumers claim that Photo by Holland Glover, staff photographer they will be dialing down the budget Members of the Student Government Association discuss proposed legislation in the Cason-Kennedy Nursing Building on this Halloween. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, during a weekly meeting. According to an unscientific survey conducted by Sidelines, more than half of MTSU students and lo- Students uneasy cals residents said they would buy their costumes from a thrift store or would compile items they found funding campus around the house, while 20 percent said they would be buying their costume from a large retail store like Halloween Express. name change "Halloween provides a welcome break from reality, allowing many By TODD BARNES The survey consisted of Americans a chance to escape the stress Staff Writer asking two questions: Were the economy has put on family and in-

for, against or had no pref- comes," said Matthew Shay, CEO and Photo by Jay Bailey, photo editor Students are against an erence in regards to a name president of the National Retail Federa- Nashville residentJordan Shechter purchases her Halloween costume in Murfreesboro MTSU name change, es- change? Were they were tion, in a press release. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at the newly opened Halloween Express. pecially if it would cost willing to pay for the cost of While consumers are slated to spend students money, accord- the change? almost $70 per person on greeting for Goodwill Industries of Tennessee, ly original costumes," Kay-Pippman ing to an unscientific sur- Of the students polled, cards, candy and decorations, most of said that Goodwill recently did a seg- said, "Most of them came out spend- vey conducted by Sidelines 44 percent were against the their holiday spending will wind up go- ment with the television show "Talk of ing around $10 dollars for some really on Tuesday. name change, 28 percent ing toward their costume, according to the Town," in which they sent parents, fabulous costumes." Fifty MTSU students were for it and 28 percent the organization. college students and adults into a Good- were randonmly surveyed had no preference. Howev- Suzanne Kay-Pippman, director of will store to find inexpensive costumes. regarding the Student Gov- er, when asked if they sup- public relations and communications "They went in looking for complete- ECONOMY, PAGE 3 ernment Association's pas- ported a raise in tuition in sage of Resolution 08-10-F, order to pay for the change, which regards beginning numbers against the mea- discussions of changing sure increased to 82 percent. MTSU's name from "Mid- Half of the students who Private scholarships overlooked dle Tennessee State Univer- previously said they were for sity'" to the "University of the bill said they would not By CHRISTOPHER MERCHANT for private scholarships because they scholarships processed by the Finan- Middle Tennessee." support it if itwQWldQ.. L. Assistant News Editor . don't.know about them," said.Bon-_ - cialAidOffice onlyincreased$18,165._-. At-Large Sen. Gavin Mos- them money. nie McCarty, the assistant director of since the 2008-2009 academic year, to ley, the legislation's sponsor, Michael Ehlinger, a soph- While MTSU students borrowed scholarship staff. a total of $2,036,787. This is actually said MTSU is entering into omore majoring in anthro- more than $83 million in federal The Division of Enrollment and a decrease of nearly $64,000 from the a new "era" of academic ex- pology, was one of the stu- loans at the beginning of this semes- Academic Services expected enroll- private scholarships processed dur- cellence. Mosley said he be- dents surveyed who was for ter, less than $3 million in private ment to increase by about 3 or 4 per- ing the 2007-2008 academic year. lieves that it's time for MTSU the name change and said scholarships have been awarded so cent since last year. The amount of The number of individual scholar- to unveil a new name on its that "change was good," but far, according to officials. federal Stafford loans had increased ships processed has also decreased by 100th birthday that could switched to the opposition Private scholarships may no be by more than $4 million since last 99 from the last academic year, and possibly give the university in regards to students paying fully utilized because students fall, and financial aids officials said by 128 scholarships from the 2007- a new positive connotation, for the cost of the change. are not aware of them, according they expect more federal loans to be 2008 academic year. and boost the university's to an employee in the Financial processed in the spring, as reported progression as a top college Aid Office. in the Aug. 29 issue of Sidelines. in the nation. SGA, PAGE 2 "Ithink many students don't apply However, the number of private FINANCES, PAGE 2 Enforcement heightened this holiday

By BECCA ANDREWS StaffWriter IIMLLS8W EEN U iFBTISI Law enforcement officials will be stepping up patrol efforts this Halloween weekend in an effort to prevent alcohol-related accidents, in addition to taking extra measures to ensure that minors will be protected against registered sex offenders. Photo by Jay Bailey, pnoto eiator MTSU's Performing Arts Company dances in the Tom The Tennessee Highway Jackson Building on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, during Patrol will be setting up "Project: Awareness." checkpoints all over the state from Oct. 29 until Oct. 31 to catch drunk drivers. Colors for causes According to statistics Facts and colors combine to raise released by the Center for Disease Control, Hallow- traffic crashes that result- of the deadliest nights of THP Colonel Tracy Trott awareness for various causes een is the most dangerous ed in pedestrian fatalities, the year for impaired driv- is pleading with motor- day out of the year for pe- 38 percent of which oc- ers," said Dave Mitchell, ists to "keep the party off By REBECCA BROWN the June Anderson Cen- destrian injuries and deaths curred between 3 p.m. commissioner of the De- the road." Staff Writer ter for Women and Non- among the 5-14 age group. and 7 p.m. partment of Safety. "The "If you've been drinking, traditional Students, was The CDC has found that Both of the crashes that decision to prevent a hor- don't make the poor decision Volunteer models held in the Tom Jackson deaths among pedestrians killed two people in Tennessee rible accident from hap- to get behind the wheel-it walked the runway last Building. The event was under the age of 16 is four last year involved alcohol and pening is easy-don't could cost someone their life, night wearing outfits in designed to raise aware- times higher on All Hal- took place between midnight drink and drive. Our state maybe even your own," Trott a variety of colors to rep- ness for various causes low's Eve than any other on Oct. 31 and 6 a.m. on Nov. troopers are prepared to said. "So please be smart; it's resent issues not usually by correlating colors evening of the year. Al- 1,2009, according to the THP patrol and remove any not worth the risk." identified with fashion. with statistics. cohol involvement was press release. and all drunk drivers from "Project: Awareness," reported in 48 percent of "Halloween is often one our roadways." an annual event held by SAFETY, PAGE 2 AWARENESS, PAGE 2

INDEX Features: View our slideshow THURSDAY FORECAST FEATURES Halloween's history pages 4, 5 of the "Project: sheds light on A&E Awareness" event. page 6 current trends. Page 7 SUNNY OPINIONS ONLINE page 7 NO THREAT OF RAIN IN TODAY'S ISSUE MTSUSIDELINES.COM HIGH 64, LOW 36 2 SIDEINES THURSDAY, October 28, 2010 www. mtsusidelines. comn 'Project: Awareness' struts colors, informs community

others came from the models' closets. AWARENESS Members of the MTSU Performing Arts FROM PAGE 1 Company gave a performance depicting domestic violence through dance. The chore- "We're putting a face to the facts," said Eric ography was inspired by an MPAC member's Pegues, a senior in the College of Liberal Arts. best friend, a victim of domestic violence. Music played and statistics were read, while Chanera Pierce, a senior majoring in politi- models showed off outfits in colors represent- cal science, was in charge of "Project: Aware- ing the respective causes. Pink was worn for ness." Pierce said she has been planning the breast cancer, event red for AIDS, "I am a we)Gman before I since Sep- yellow for dating tember, violence, teal for am anyttlhing else." and due sexual assault, to bud- periwinkle for CHAN IERA PIERCE get cuts, eating disorders, A SENIOR MAJORIN;GIN POLITICAL SCIENCE she had to navy blue for "take [the child abuse, and event] and purple for domestic violence. revamp it." Disability awareness was added to the roster Pierce said she tries to stay very active with just yesterday. Laurence Tumpag, a senior in JAC because she respects and appreciates the the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, work it does for women. has personal experience with disabilities and "I am a woman before I am anything else," child abuse. Pierce said. Despite his struggle with anxiety, Tumpag Pierce said domestic violence is a cause spoke to the audience about the importance of particularly dose to her heart, due to a fam- raising disability awareness. ily history of domestic abuse. She said that "Disability is a big influence in my life," "Project: Awareness" is important because it Tumpag said. addresses multiple causes that are important to The models wore a variety of clothing styles, different people. from jeans and sweaters to formal gowns. "A lot of these causes are things we see Many of the clothes were donated by JcPenny on our campus and in our community," Photo by Jay Bailey, photo editor and Dillard's from Stones River Mall, while Pierce said. Stanley Springer walks down the runway in the Tom Jackson Building during "Project: Awareness" on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010, to raise awareness for various causes. National organizations distribute less Sex offenders banned.from Finances Private vs. Federal Student Loans FROM PAGE 1 all Halloween celebrations $90,000,000.00 .

Like the number of fed- by BOPP officers throughout the month $80,000,000.00 SAFETY eral loans, the number of of October. private scholarships will FROM PAGE 1 "On many of these visits, the proba- $70,000,000.00 likely increase next se- tion and parole officers will be accompa- mester, said Julie Hughes, "If you've been drinking, don't make the nied by local law enforcement officers for $60,000,000.00 a financial aid assistant in poor decision to get behind the wheel-it added emphasis on the seriousness of our the Financial Aid Office. could cost someone their life, maybe even restrictions," Tullock said. $50,o00,oo.00 -I- "We are nowhere near your own," Trott said. "So please be smart. Registered offenders will not be allowed the ending totals by the $so,ooo,ooo.oo -° It's not worth the risk." to distribute candy to trick-or-treaters, wear end of the year, because The State of Tennessee Board of Proba- a costume, host a Halloween party, or ac- a lot of donors only pay tion and Parole is taking precautions to keep company any child while trick-or-treating. $3o,ooo,ooo.oo " one semester at a time," sex offenders from disrupting this year's fes- Offenders are also prohibited from post- Hughes said. "In Decem- tivities. Registered sex offenders have been ing decorations at their homes, attending $20,000,000.00 -" ber and January I will sent a letter of rules, issued by the BOPP, haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, or o.--r~ get a lot of money com- $10,000,000.00 j restricting them from participating in any any other seasonal activity, and going to any ing in because [scholar- Halloween festivities. function at which children are gathered, ac- Arl-3rr . ship organizations] pay $0.00 "During the rest of the Halloween sea- cording to the BOPPpress release. for students starting in son, officers will make additional visits, The letter closes by telling the offenders 2008-2009 the spring." ..--. ..2008-2009 both announced and unannounced, to to "please keep in mind that these guide- 2009-2010 This trend appears to be 2009-2010 verify that the sex offenders on their case- lines serve as a protection for you, by help- continuing at other insti- loads are in compliance with these restric- ing you avoid situations in which you could tutions across the coun- Graphic by Andy Harper, production manager tions," said Gary Tullock, the field services be falsely accused or suspected of wrong- try, said Mark Kantrow- director of BOPP. doing, or where some may be tempted itz, publisher of Fastweb. sonality to the figures," decreased slightly. The list of restrictions will be enforced to re-offend." com and FinAid.org. Kantrowitz said. "The numbers, across "The growth has been Another major national the board, show a slight flat to slightly increasing scholarship organization decrease in the number of Cost of proposal still uncertain for the past two years," reported a decrease in students receiving schol- Kantrowitz said, adding the number of individual arships, and the totally she believes that the 'MTSU' name is a tra- that many private schol- scholarships it gifted and available to them," said SGA dition not worth breaking, and enhancing arship programs to not the dollars provided since Michelle Showalter, the FROM PAGE 1 school pride is implausible. release information like last year. communication manager "I don't think by just changing the name the number of awards Scholarship America for Scholarship America. "Words are words," Ehlinger said. "I'd that it would enhance school pride or school they gift or the dollar reported that the number However, the number rather have tuition cheaper." spirit because it's still the same schooll'" amount such scholarships of recipients of gifts from of students applying for Kelsey Wells, a sophomore majoring in Johnson said. "If you didn't have school are worth. its Scholarship Manage- scholarships at Scholar- journalism, is part of the 14 percent that said pride before, why would a name change en- Fastweb one of the ment Services division ship America has gone up they were for a name change even if it caused hance that? It wouldn't." leading providers of pri- went down from 72,770 slightly, Showalter said, an increase in tuition. However, Wells said .Johnson said that there is a bigger issue vate scholarships, serv- last year to 63,993 stu- from 352,949 applications she wants more research to be done to add that SGA should be facing before ever con- ing more than 34 million dents this year, a decrease last year to 354,036 appli- more confidence to her answer. sidering a name change. students, according to the of 8,777. The company cations this year. "Clearly, no one likes an increase in tu- "The parking situation is much worse," company's website. One reported that the amount While the number of ition." Wells said. "I think ifit could be bet- Johnson said. "The number of students service that the organi- of money that they dis- scholarships processed ter for MTSU 10 years down the road that [MTSU] gets increases each year., They are zation provides is a free tributed went down has gone down, Show- I would be okay with a small increase, but eventually going to run out of parking, so I scholarship questionnaire from $167.8 million to alter said, the fact that [only] if it improved the appearance of this think that should be addressed first." that links members to $151.5 million. private scholarships are school on a larger scale. If someone could Of the 28 percent of students that had scholarship institutions. Scholarship America still available for people say that it did, then I wouldn't be against it." no preference regarding a name change, 24 Kantrowitz echoed is the nation's largest looking to continue their Landin King, a senior majoring in public percent changed to the opposition when Hughes' comments on nonprofit, private-sector education in a struggling relations, said that he, like Wells, was one of asked if they wanted to pay for it, and the re- the way scholarships are scholarship and educa- economy is a good sign. the students that was in complete support of maining 4 percent said that they are funded often processed from se- tional support organi- "I think the news is re- the name change. grants, scholarships or benefit from the G.I. mester to semester, rather zation, according to the ally positive, that in this "I think there is a lot of brand recognition Bill of Rights. than at the beginning of company's website. The economy, scholarships with 'MTSU,' but I think 'University of Mid- Although the name change legislation has the school year. dollars awarded and the are still a popular ben- dle Tennessee' sounds more prestigious," only taken its first steps, cost will be an issue "Counting the to- individual recipients for efit from corporations, King said. "So, I'm into the change." for SGA to tackle. The poll shows that SGA will tal number of awards is the organizations second- as well as a popular fo- Megan Johnson, a junior majoring in need to assure students that the cost of the name somewhat difficult be- largest program, Dol- cus for charitable giving," early childhood development, said she is change will not be an issue, while convincing cause there is a lot of sea- lars for Scholars, also Showalter said. against changing the name. Johnson said them that the name change is beneficial.

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ECONOMY much money on it." ing less on the costume itself, Connie Smith, a Murfrees- the Retail Federation said the FROM PAGE 1 boro resident, said she plans amount of people planning to either buy her costume to dress up this year has risen Kay-Pippman said October is from a thrift store or as- 7 percent from 2009. by far Goodwill's busiest month semble something from items More than 80 percent of stu- of the year. around the house. dents surveyed said they did not While retail stores may offer "I've already bought two cos- judge a costume based on how more of a selection of obvious tumes for my son," Smith said. much it appeared to have cost, costumes and "easy picks" for "I got one at a thrift store and but on the originality. those who are creatively chal- the other from a retail store." In addition to having a lenged or extremely busy, many Smith said she bought a unique costume, Kay-Pippman cost roughly between $40 and phantom costume at the re- said there are other reasons $50, if not more. tail store for about $20, but she for going thrifty during the Temporary businesses like found items for a Harry Pot- holiday season. Halloween Express help add to ter costume at a thrift store for "You're re-purposing some- the economic boom, both by less than $10. thing that someone kept out of offering consumers costumes Sara Gilbert, a junior major- the waste stream," Kay-Pippman quickly and creating a few lo- ing in social work, said she does said. "If it's something you use cal jobs, if only for just the not plan to buy a costume at all once, it will still save you money Photo by Jay Bailey, photo editor this year. In the past, she said and keep that item from going Halloween season. Stefanie Roberts shops with a friend in Murfreesboro on Tuesday, Oct. "I've spent $70 to $90 on a she hasn't spent more than $20 to the dump." 26, 2010, for costumes at the local Halloween Express. costume at a Halloween store on a costume. Phi Rist, the executive vice in the past," said Mitchell Stem, "Last year, I was the devil," president'of BIGresearch, the the side of caution. Smith said this is definitely a sophomore majoring in in- Gilbert said. "The year before, I company that compiled and "Americans are excited about her sentiment this year. ternational business. "This was Betty Paige. Neither of those handles research for the Re- Halloween but are still being "I love Halloween," Smith year, I will probably buy a cos- costumes cost very much at all." tail Federation, said consum- frugal and pinching their pen- said. "But, this year, it's all about tume but not spend as near as Even if people are spend- ers are spending but erring on nies where they can," Rist said. saving money." LOCAL EVENTSr~ Oni Cam;pu Off Campu

Student Life: Keathley University Center Theater Concerts: Events: "Trunk or Treat" Tickets: $2 Jakob Dylan Moonlight Festival Sponsored by Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 6 p.m. • Events: Exit/In The Center of Symmetry Tennessee Livestock Center Outdoor Free Legal Clinic Tickets: $17 FREE FREE Sponsored by the June Anderson Center Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m. Rascal Flatts Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival "Rocky Horror Picture Show" Keathley University Center, Room 320 Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 12 p.m. Presented by Student Programming For more information: 615-898-2193 Grand Ole Opry House Nashville Municipal Auditorium Oct. 28, 10 p.m. Tickets: $39 - $54 Tickets: $20 - $40 Keathley University Center Theater National Academy Championship Tickets: $5 Horse Show Thirty Seconds to Mars Events Policy Oct. 29 - Oct. 31 Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. Sidelines welcomes current campus and communty events Diversity Town Hall Meeting Tennessee Miller Coliseum Rocketown submitted by all readers. Please emall events to slcampus@ Oct. 29, 3 p.m. For more information: Tickets: $25 mtsu.edu [email protected], and Include the name, date, time and location of the event, as well as your name and a phone num- Tom Jackson Building nationalacademychampionships.org ber for verification. We reserve the right to refuse events at our FREE John Mellencamp discretion as our space Is limited. Middle Tennessee Scratch Battle Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. Sidelines is the editorially Independent, nonprofit student- produced newspaper of Middle Tennessee State Univer- "Ghostbusters" Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Ryman Auditorium sity. Sidelines publishes Monday and Thursday during the fall Programming James Union Building Tickets: $42 - $97 and spring semesters and online during June and July. The Presented by Student events listed are not necessarily associated with Sidelines Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 or MTSU. CRIME BRIEFS CRIME STOPPERS

Acash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for ing a large coat and something over his face. Theft Oct. 24, 5:58 p.m. vehicle had been entered and information that leads to the arrest of the person or Oct. 22, 10:47 a.m. Felder Hall items were stolen. persons who stole computers from the second floor A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for James E. Walker Library South A small amount of marijuana was of Peck Hall. The thefts occurred sometime between information that leads to the arrest of the person or parking lot recovered in a dorm room. The Traffic 10 a.m. Sept. 29 and 8 a.m. Sept. 30, and between persons who broke into and burglarized two vehicles A complainant reported that he students involved were reported Oct. 25, 6:46 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 and 8 a.m. Oct. 4. Two Dell Small in the Bell Street parking lot sometime before 1:50 had been sold a stolen cell phone. to the Office ofJudicial Affairs and Greek Row Factors Computerwere reported stolen from Rooms a.m. on Sept. 30. A 1994 green Ford Crown Victo- Mediation Services for A complainant reported that his 200 and 213 of Peck Hall, with the serial numbers ria was bIroken into, and a JVC stereo was stolen Alcohol disciplinary action. vehicle was struck while parked. 8RKTHK1 and 8RJVHK1. Two Dell Optiplex 780s out of it. A 1995 maroon Ford Ranger pick-up truck Oct. 22, 11:19 p.m. were stolen from Rooms 214 and 219, with the serial was also broken into and "rummaged through," but Womack Lane Apartment D Fire Alarm Warrant numbers 96HMKM1 and 96J3LM1. nothing appears to have been stolen. A complainant filed a report that Oct. 25, 1:07 a.m. Oct. 25, 7:53 p.m. a party involving underage drink- Midgett Business Building Off Campus A cash reward of up to $1,000 is being of- A cash reward of up to $300 is being offered ing had taken place at a Womack A fire alarm was reportedly Josh Simon, 24, was arrested for fered for information that leads to the arrest of for information that leads to the arrest of the per- Lane apartment, and that one in- activated by a steam leak. No fire an outstanding warrant for a the suspect who unlawfully entered Room 220 son who stole a women's wallet from Room 704 of dividual had been transported to was found. drug violation. of the Davis Science Building, forcefully pried a Corlew Hall sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Sept. the emergency room. The patient lockbox off ofa shelf and then stole it. The felo- 30 and 7 a.m. Oct. 1. was released prior to the police Burglary Alcohol ny was committed sometime between 4:45 and information about these incidents being notified. Oct. 25, 2:20 a.m. Oct. 26, 2:47 a.m. Anyone with 6 a.m. on Sept. 29. The suspect was described as should contact the MTSU Department of Corlew Hall Alma Matter Drive a male of average to large build who was wear- Public Safety at 898:2424. Alcohol A complainant reported that his Robert Simcox, 18, was issued a Oct. 23, 1:34 a.m. laptop was stolen from his state citation for underage con- Blue Raider Drive dormitory room. sumption of alcohol. Dylan Dewayne Kelly, 18, and Casey CORRECTION- Michael Wood, 19, were each is- Assistance Theft sued a state citation for underage Oct. 25, 12:46 p.m. Oct. 26, 9:06 a.m. In the Sept. 9 issue ofSidelines, the story titled "Civic Advocacy." However, the correct name consumption of alcohol. Andrew L.Todd Hall James E. Walker Library "Political science adds new minor" included a of the course is "Democratic Participation and A university official requested A complainant reported that her factual error. The title of the political science Civic Advocacy." Alcohol assistance in removing a student bicycle was stolen. course mentioned was incorrectly reported as Sidelines regrets this error. Oct. 23, 5:20 p.m. from class for being disruptive. Peck Hall The student was referred to the Theft John Archer, 20, was issued a Office ofJudicial Affairs and Oct. 26, 1:47 p.m. state citation for underage con- Conflict Management for Stark Agriculture parking lot sumption of alcohol. Matthew disciplinary action. A complainant reported that his Higney, 18, was arrested for un- bicycle had been stolen. derage consumption of alcohol, Theft public intoxication, and criminal Oct. 25, 2:44 p.m. Forgery impersonation. McFarland Health Services Oct. 26, 5:53 p.m. parking lot Woodmore Cafeteria Disorderly Conduct A complainant reported that her A complainant reported that a Oct. 23, 5:36 p.m. vehicle had been entered and counterfeit bill had been used at Peck Hall items were stolen. the cafeteria. Cameron Armes, 23, was arrested for disorderly conduct. Assault Traffic Oct. 25, 2:52 p.m. Oct. 26, 6:35 p.m. Burglary Stark Agriculture Center MTSU Boulevard Oct. 24, 2:41 p.m. A complainant reported that an A complainant reported that a Jim Cummings Hall older white man had inappro- vehicle had struck his vehicle and Complainants reported that their priately touched her on the but- then left the crash scene. The room had been burglarized and tocks. The complainant described complainant was transported the laptops and other electronics had the suspect as an older white emergency room for treatment. been stolen. man, approximately 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, dark hair, no facial Theft Theft hair, wearing dress shirt and Oct. 26, 8:11 p.m. Oct. 24, 8:53 p.m. dress pants. Call Box 1, Greenland Drive James E. Walker Library A complainant reported that A complainant reported that his Theft someone had attempted to break wallet had been stolen. Oct. 25, 4:08 p.m. into his vehicle. No entry was Greenhouse parking lot made into the vehicle, as the secu- Drug Abuse A complainant reported that his rity alarm had been activated. 4~ SIDELINES THURSDAY, October 28, 2010 www. mtsusidelines. com 4SIDELINES THURSDAY, October 28, 2010 www.mtsusidelines.com DO YOU PLAN ON DRESSING DO YOU THINK UP FOR HALLOWEEN? MTSU SHOULD CHANGE ITS NAME? TELL US ONLINE AT MTSUSIDELINES.COM BASED ON VOTES FROM FEATURES MTSUSIDELINES.COM. Ghosts, ghouls, goblins! 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Myths explain history behind ceive food and gifts in exchange for going door-to-door and praying on All Souls Day, Nov. 2. Halloween festivities Trick-or-treating came to the United States in the late-1950s, By ALEXIS ROBERTSON with people who wanted to partici- Contributing Writer pate in decorating their doors with spider webs, witches and jack-o- lanterns. Back then, candy was not Chewy, crunchy and sweet - it's the main treat kids would receive; every dentist's worst nightmare. rather, the normal treats for kids Many view Halloween as a cul- would be coins, toys, fruits and tural facade, when kids and young nuts. Candy made its stamp on this adults dress like kooks, collect holiday in the mid-to-late-1960s, tasty treats, and carve Lady Gaga's but nowadays most children ex- face into jack-o'-lanterns. Based pect to get a large bucket full of as- on recent reports, Halloween is sorted candy on Halloween night. the second largest commercial This recent trend has helped holiday in the United States. But Halloween become the second where did the fascination with most profitable holiday in the this spooky day originate? United States. Legend has it that Halloween For some, it's more than originates from the Celtic fes- just receiving candy. tival of "Samhain" in Ireland. "You get to be someone The Celtics believed that on this that you're not for the day, night, the ghosts of the dead re- [and] you get to go out and turned to haunt loved ones. The have fun with friends," says name for Halloween came about Jessica Lister, a sophomore when the Celtic territories be- majoring in nursing. "It's not came immersed in Catholicism really based on religious things and nicknamed Nov. 1 as All anymore so everyone can cele- Saints' Day, better known as brate, [plus] it makes everyone All-Hallowmas. Halloween, or feel like a kid." All Hallows Eve, which was the When asked about his take day before All Saints' Day, cel- on what Halloween means to ebrated for the first time in the is him as a college student, Sam eighth century. just Thomas, a sophomore majoring During the celebration, the a dif- in business, said he loves filling Celts sported costumes, usu- ferent up his pillowcase with candy, ally animal heads and skins, to and excit- ness but enjoys spending time with mask themselves from relentless ing feel that with friends more. evil spirits. intrigues any- only a fiery Misty Ragland, a senior major- But, there are some who one interested in the coal to guide ing in recording industry man- believe otherwise. holiday," says Cara Gray, a him on his path. agement, says everyone should "A lot of girls use Halloween junior majoring in behavioral and The Irish began refer- experience make believe. as an excuse to dress scandal- health sciences. ring to this ghostlike figure "I also think everyone loves to ously and to get attention from Embracing imaginative cos- jack-o'-lanterns out of pump- as "Jack of the Lantern" or, more be a little scared every once in a guys," says Nevada Bianca, a tumes is not the only insight kins originated from the Irish simply, "Jack-o'-Lantern." while," Ragland says. "What bet- junior majoring in recoding historians have gathered from myth about a man people called Many people's favorite part of ter day to give yourself a little industry management. the Celts' folklore. An adopted "Stingy Jack." the Halloween holiday is trick-or- fright than the day the dead roam While that may be true, there symbol for this holiday is the Legend tells us that Stingy Jack treating, which dates back to the the Earth?" are many who have a different jack-o'-lantern, which the Irish tricked the Devil twice but made Middle Ages. During this time Just in case, bring a flash- take on spooky attire. created and continued for cen- him promise that he would not period, underprivileged children light with you on this ghoulish "The whole idea of Halloween turies. The practice of carving take his soul if he died. Shortly in Ireland and Britain would re- holiday weekend. Pink replaces orange in October By CASEY WARREN pink Cadillac. In 1997, Aerosmith boasted promise that she would do everything in her cer survivor and senior corporate vice presi- Contributing Writer that pink was their favorite color. Pink is the power to find a cure. In 1982, Susan G. Komen dent of Estee Lauder. She collaborated on the- name of a popular pop singer, an investigat- for the Cure was born. logo for this organization. The pink ribbon Remember when pink was just a color? ing cartoon panther and an old-fashioned Now, the organization is the largest net- symbol.emerged and rapidly became the na- Well, the truth is that it hasn't been just a sticky treat. work of breast cancer survivors and activists tional symbol for awareness of breast cancer. color in quite some time. Pink has been a For some reason, pink has always grabbed who work together to inform, empower, save "I changed my Facebook profile picture to a powerful color for a different reason through people's attention, but the most recent cou- lives, and find a cure. It is the largest source of pink ribbon to help spread the word and build the years, and it continues to be more ple of decades have been dedicated to giv- nonprofit funds dedicated to fighting against a awareness," says Joel Richards, a recording in- powerful than ever. ing the color a whole new meaning and level specific disease. dustry graduate who has returned to MTSU to Thanks to Elvis Presley, the pink Cadil- of empowerment. Pink began surfacing in 1992, when the complete a bachelors of science. lac became a symbol of early rock-n-roll in Susan G. Komen battled breast cancer, 10-year-old organization adopted its sym- the mid-1950s. Almost 30 years later, Bruce all the while thinking of ways to help others bol. Alexandria Penney, the editor-in-chief of Springsteen had a hit when he sang about a fight the disease. Her sister, Nancy, kept a sole "Self" magazine at the time, was a breast can- PINK, PAGE 5 Students connect through campus worship services By MEGAN BRYAN Contributing Writer

College: It can be an intimidating place for freshman students. Large groups of people milling around can be daunting for many college students, especially on a campus of more than 26,000. Finding a place to fit in and meet new people on a campus of this size is a task that many students shy away from. However, there's a glimpse of hope for the frightened freshman and nervous transfer student. Christian college ministries, both on and off campus, provide fellowship, community and a place to hang out for students of every denomination and background. Many of these ministries offer special events, worship services, retreats and meals throughout the week. Students can get involved, meet other students, and have learning experiences - all while having a Sidelines Media Marketing good time. advertising for For the student looking for an inter-denomina- tional ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, known MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY to its members as CRU, may be the perfect fit. CRU offers a wide variety of activities for students, such as fall retreats, weekly worship services, and what is known as "Friday Afternoon Fun" every Friday in Walnut Grove. (615) 207-3334 * [email protected] * (931) 685-0289 Fax P.O. Box 380 " Shelb ville TN 37162 MINISTRIES, PAGE 5 5 SIDELINES THURSDAY, October 28, 2010 www.mts usi delines. comn 5 SIDELINES THURSDAY, October 28, 2010 www.mtsusidelines.com

Photo by Erin O'Leary, staff photographer There are several campus ministries available for students, such as the MTSU Catholic Center, which is located at 2853 Middle Tennessee Blvd., in Murfreesboro. Campus organizations provide religious sanctuary

MINISTRIES "Noonday is a time for com- the meal for the ministry each active college ministries. Third how we encourage students to munity, fellowship and, of week. Following the meal there Baptist Church, Calvary Baptist get involved with our ministry FROM PAGE 4 course, a home-cooked meaL" is a praise and worship time lo- Church and First United Meth- is to get involved with the stu- says Katelyn Searcy, who works cated in the PSF house. odist Church offer worship ser- dents in our ministry." There are ministries for spe- at the BCM, with a laugh. PSF also incorporates the lo- vices specifically geared toward One of the best ways to get cific denominations as well, Raiders for Christ is the cal church into the ministry by college-aged students. involved, Odom says, is to join such as the Wesley Founda- Church of Christ ministry on holding Sunday night worship Marc Hall, one of the college one of the community groups at tion, which is affiliated with campus, but it welcomes stu- and Bible studies at First Pres- worship leaders at Calvary Bap- Third. The community groups the United Methodist Church. dents of any denomination, says byterian Church. tist, emphasizes the importance are small, gender-based groups Wesley offers many opportu- Shea Antunes, who is actively The Catholic ministry is an- of student involvement. of six to seven students each that nities to get involved, explains involved in "God calls us to be meet each week for Bible study the ministry. and other activities. Sheryl Mabry, the administra- "God c apart of the church tive assistant for Wesley. Mem- "We meet ills us to be a part ofthe and not just one wor- Julianne Lang, a freshman bers of the Wesley Founda- every Mon- church and not just a worshlip ship service," Hall ex- majoring in behavioral and tion are active in mission trips, day night at plains. "We have [stu- health sciences, grew up attend- drama productions, intramural 7 p.m. for our service ... Every week, we haave dents] that help out ing Third Baptist and echoes weekly devo- sports, homecoming and many people seerving somewhere anid it's in the nursery, help Odom's thoughts on the notion more activities. tional aimed eS with the youth group of "community." "The best way to be involved is at college So iawesome to see." [and] sing in "the Lang nails it on the head as simply to come visit our build- students," MARC HALL choir. Every week, we she expresses the thoughts of ing," Mabry says. "We are open Antunes CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH have people serving many students - the fear of all day long as a place to study, explains. somewhere and it's so meeting new people. However, hang out or find a friend to do "We also awesome to see!" college ministries are always in- something with." have a Wednesday night col- other of the campus ministries. Dave Odom, the college pas- terested in meeting new people Along with CRU and the Wes- lege Bible study at North The Catholic Student Center is tor at Third Baptist, agrees with and building relationships. ley Foundation, the Baptist Col- Boulevard Church of Christ the only Catholic ministry on Hall's stance on church in- "I was scared to death [when legiate Ministry offers a wide at 6:30 p.m." MTSU's campus. It offers a va- volvement, but he also stresses I started attending the college assortment of activities for stu- Ministries such as the Presby- riety of events for students and the importance of community ministry]. After a few months, I dents, such as Noonday, which terian Student Fellowship offer is located on Middle Tennes- within the ministry. started getting a lot more com- is a lunch and devotional offered activities throughout the week see Boulevard across from the "We don't really focus our fortable and the people were on Wednesdays. Weekly gath- as well as on Sunday nights. MAPCO Express gas station. ministry on events, but rather genuinely interested in getting erings are on Thursday nights "Feeding Frenzy" is a free meal For students more interested having community with other to know me," Lang recalls. "It at 7 p.m.,-with worship and every Thursday night at the PSF in worshipping in a church envi- believers," Odom explains. "I makes getting plugged into the Bible study. house. Local churches prepare ronment, several churches have think the best way to sum up ministry a lot more fun." Power of pink raises awareness one ribbon at a time

PINK movement that is geared toward creat- FROM PAGE 4 ing self-awareness. Encouraging men and women alike, it represents the ability to teach, learn, prevent and cope. It Nowadays, not only do we sport pink helps give us the ability to spread the ribbons and wear them proudly, but also word on the importance of early detec- we buy all sorts of pink paraphernalia, tion and prevention. It allows survivors from household items to clothing, key and loved ones to unite, giving them the chains and bumper stickers. power to cope and to continue finding a "I wear the pink ribbon that Zeta Tau cure for this malignant disease. It repre- Alpha hands out," says Kelsey Lehew, a sents the fight. freshman who is undeclared. "Stuff ad- "It symbolizes empowerment - people vertised on TV really makes you aware coming together to overcome a silent as well." killer that affects millions of women," The pink ribbon has taken off in the Richards says. "It brings people together media. Even NFL football players sup- for a cause." port the cause by wearing pink cleats, One of the most powerful things gloves and other garments during games about the pink ribbon is that it doesn't in the month of October. just color our lives during the month of "It's because of media coverage, such October, but all year round. as lighting the White House pink to hon- "I think it's powerful in the sense that or the start of breast cancer awareness it's so synonymous with breast cancer month, that the pink ribbon equated awareness," Richards says. "When I with breast cancer stays on the forefront see the color pink, I think girls, [and] of everyone's minds," says Mary Mat- when I see a pink ribbon, I think thews, a freshman who is undeclared. breast cancer." Breast cancer is the second-leading Creating such awareness with this vi- cancer among women, with an estimat- brant color has become an iconic way Photo courtesy of the Susan G. Komen website ed 40,000 deaths expected this year. One for people and communities to become Nancy G. Brinker, who was promoting her memoir "Promise Me," joins efforts April 18, 2009, in in eight women in the United States will involved with the efforts. bringing awareness to the struggles of breast cancer and the need for a cure. develop breast cancer in the course of "It's a great thing not only for women their lifetime. but men too," Lehew says. "It has been cancer survivors and making it aware to though breast cancer is [also] found in "I've met several breast cancer pa- used for a long time and seems to get those who might not be so informed," men, predominately it's a woman's dis- tients and survivors while shadowing a the message across - the power is mak- Lehew says. ease, so it works." local doctor who specializes in breast ing people aware of the importance The pink ribbon seems to be doing Like each survivor and each vic- cancer," Richards says. "In many cases, of early breast cancer detection and its job, always present during fund- tim, this lopsided pink bow has .a the masses were removed by lumpec- saving lives." raisers, offering a symbol of hope face, spreading the word and bring- tomy, but I have met a woman who had As more pink items are purchased and and empowerment. ing millions of people together to a double mastectomy who was a sweet- more people are wearing the ribbons, "It's a great idea that keeps the is- support this cause. heart and had so much will power." people are becoming increasingly aware sue on people's minds," Matthews says. Because of women like Susan The power behind the pink ribbon is of the cause. "Another color would not have as much and Nancy, pink now permanently a symbol that unifies and renresents a "It's a good way of sunoortine breast imoact or relevance as oink. because al- eaouals emDowerment. ii6 SIDELINES THURSDAY, October 28, 2010 www~mtsusidelines.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Creepy foods that tastes great

By ROZAUND RUTH that they are really great to start a conver- Arts and Entertainment Editor sation. Let guests mingle over a conversation of, "What's in this?" and "How did he . This maybe the only time it will be accept- think of these?" able to have unappetizing food on the snack As with any party, it is important to table at the party. Live it up while possible. think about healthy options. The deviled- Modern American culture has made egg eyeballs, made with hummus and not BRAINY, CRISPY Melt butter ina saucepan. When the Halloween into something synonymous the traditional yolk mixture, makes these butter isliquid, add marshmallows to with weird and disgusting. Instead of shy- a heart-healthy option for the normally RICE TREATS: ing away from this, embrace it. Guests will high-calorie holiday. Baked pumpkin pan and stir, stir; stir. If left still for too long the concoction may burn. Add be intrigued and delighted by the spread of seeds yield sinless treats full of fiber. You'll need: odd-looking but tasty treats the host lays in But, for those hopeless sweet-tooths out 10 drops of red food coloring and 1/4 cup of margarine or butter front of them. there, the brainy, crispy rice treats will two drops of blue. Mix incereal until 10.5 ounces of marshmallows One thing to say about these goodies is most certainly satisfy that itch. covered with ooey-gooey goodness 6 cups of crispy rice cereal and place inblobs on way paper. Let Photos by Jay Bailey, photo editor / Design by Andy Harper, production manager cool and serve to zombie friends.

BAKED PUMPKIN SEEDS: Save the seeds from a pumpkin after DEVILED EGG EYEBALLS: Hard-boil eggs and remove shell. Slice afun night of jack-o'-lantern carving, the white inhalf long ways and pop You'll need: be sure to remove pulp from seeds You'll need: out yolk. Replace yolk with a spoon- Pumpkin seeds and wash them in a colander. Place Eggs ful of hummus. Slice olive and place Cayenne pepper in bowl and toss with cayenne, salt Hummus silver in the middle of the hummus so Coarse kosher salt and olive oil. Bake on low heat for 30 Green, pimiento stuffed olives to make the eye's iris. Olive oil minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

1"Living Dead Girl" "Do They Know It's- 11 Rob Zombie Halloween" N.A.H.P.I.

2 "Zombies" "I Put A Spell On You" 12 The Cranberries Screamin' Jay Hawkins

3 "Werewolves of "Time Warp" 13 London" Rocky Horror Picture Show Warren Zevon

4 "Spooky, Spooky, "Psycho Killer" 14 Lend Me Your Tomb" Talking Heads Spike Jones

5 "Thriller" "Bad Things" 15 Michael Jackson Jace Everett

ACROSs 6 "Disturbia" "Ghostbusters" 16 Rihanna Ray Parker Jr. 1- Attack a fly; 5-Large container; 8- Swell; 12- Boat often made of birchbark, canvas, or fiberglass; 14- Do- mesticated cattle of India; 15- Hoodwink; 16- Nut of an oak; 17- Make _ for it; 18- Formerly, formerly; 19- Pecuniary; 21- Water channel; 23- TKO caller; 24- Cornerstone abbr.; 25- Botanist Gray; 26- Passes by degrees; 30- Flower segment; 32- White poplar tree; 33- Storage building; 37- Dextrous, lively; 38- Prehistoric 7 "The Munsters" "Black Magic Woman" 17 chisellike tool; 39- Some nest eggs; 40- Breeding stallion; 42- Dice game; 43- Immerse; 44- End of a threat; Television Theme Song Santana 45- Dadaist Jean; 48- Blotto; 49- Clean air org.; 50- Large beer mug; 52- One who lives ina small cozy house; 57- Bread spread; 58- Itmay be floated; 60- Chou ; 61- Defense grp. since 1949; 62- Assns.; 63- Tempest; 64- Student's final; 65- Born; 66- Competent; 'S W'1 IG IA T A'RII 4A A S E ' , A L E N G B O D U I 'IIR1ITE R N E 8 "The Addams Family" "Somebody's 18 Television Theme Song 1-Con; 2- Baylor's city; 3- Bartlett's abbr.; 4- Raced; 5- Ex- J IEZ o S E 'It A T T Watching Me" tremely;6- Aladdin's monkey; 7-Rare lustrous metallic element; T R U T IS S ' E L AI Rockwell ft. Michael Jackson CAME'tA PI ER b 8- Sharpen; 9- Artery that feeds the 10- trunk; Urns; 11-More; EY'H' A L 'V E D I C A A 13- Dinner course; 14- Middle Eastern coffee holder; 20- Loser E I R 'It A BB I D D TI to DDE; 22- D-Day beach; 24- Causing goose bumps; 26- Puts R D E E D S 'I' O E 9 down; 27- Blind as _ ; 28- Andean country; 29- Snow con- P R E D I L E C T 'S O N "Monster Mash" "People Are Strange" 19 veyances; 30- Analyze a sentence; 31- France's longest river; U S E 'IC S% ' Bobby "Borris"Pickett The Doors 33- Sausage; 34- Orsk's river; 35- Enervates; 36- "_ quam 5II R 5 T A o TluR videri' (North Carolina's motto); 38- Clear broth; 41- Gap; 42- Boxes; 44- Choose; 45- All together; 46- Make less tense; 47- Michelangelo work; 49- Seemingly forever; 51- Adverse fate; IiI I IIT 52- Prison; 53- Organization to promote theater; 54- Dollop; 10 "Halloween" "Dead Man's Curb" 20 The Misfits Jan and Dean 55- British nobleman; 56- Hoar; 59- Metal-bearing mineral; 7 SIDELINES THURSDY, October 28, 2010 www. mtsusidelines. com www.mtsusidelines.com 7 LettersSIDELINES Policy THURSDAY, October 28, 2010 Sidelines is the editorially independent, Sidelines welcomes letters to the editor from all read- nonprofit, student-produced newspaper of Middle ers. Please e-mail letters to [email protected] and Tennessee State University. Sidelines publishes include your name and phone number for verification. Monday and Thursday during the fall and spring Sidelines will not publish anonymous letters. We re- semesters and online during June and July. The pinions expressed herein are those of individual serve the right to edit grammar, length and content.. iters and not necessarily Sidelines or MTSU.

- -- ~ I- -- ~9BT I -I Look what's coming Memories best part of holiday 'Twas the night before Halloween, when all through the haunted house every creature was stirring. Booms, bangs and bonks shake the house. The streets are full ofmonsters; it's not the "Thriller" video - it's Halloween. Behind the masks, decorations and costumes lies a cel- Columnist ebration of one of America's top holidays. Halloween is Smallwood, a first-time celebrated on Oct. 31. It's a mother who will be taking full moon, cool crisp air and her 18-month-old daughter, all the leaves are parachuting Claire, trick-or-treating for to join their myriad friends. the first time. Claire will be Children dress up in funny, dressed as a 1950s girl, with scary costumes, traveling, poodle skirt and "little black trotting, sometimes tram- and white saddle shoes." pling their way door-to-door "It's dumb," Kelly's hus- and saying those oh-so-mag- band, David Smallwood, ic words, "Trick or treat!" remarked. "My mother is But, was Halloween always making the outfit." this way? The Smallwoods live in a The holiday dates back to large suburb with winding Celtic rituals thousands of roads, paved driveways and years ago. Celtics believed decorative lawns. They are the season of life met the sea- looking forward to the holi- son of death. Priests would day, "It's my favorite time of try to foretell whether villag- the year...we're expecting es would survive the winter. several trick-or-treaters if The Celtic people lit bonfires we're home," Kelly declared. and disguised themselves in costumes to confuse or fend Tales from the Crypt off the spirits. For almost two decades It was a pagan practice until husband and wife Chris and Pope Gregory III established Walker Kirby have been run- it as All Hallows Eve, a day ning Bell Witch venue where honoring all saints known many have visited to find and unknown on Nov. 1, His- out what the fuss is about. tory Channel explains. Bell Witch Cave is located Although it is not certain in Adams, 75 miles north where trick-or-treating orig- of Nashville. inated, it may have derived "I think it's the unknown, from 'souling,' when the people's curiosity," Mrs. poor would go door to door Kirby explained. "I hear praying for souls in exchange people say, 'I hope I see or for small cakes to eat. hear something, that we get The face of Halloween weird pictures.' If they do, changed and began mak- they're usually in a hurry ing its way into mainstream to leave." America in the early 20th The Kirbys give cabin tours century. No longer were and cave tours, and they are raging bonfires used, but open until the end of Octo- lanterns made from gourds, ber. Mrs. Kirby says they get which became the first jack- several thousand guests that o'-lanterns. In some north- vary from year to year. For ern parts of the United the holiday, they'll be offer- States, the holiday is referred ing haunted hayrides, food to as "beggars' night." and psychic readings.

Fun for All Ages Jessica Harris is se- "I remember being more nior majoring in journal- excited about it when I ism. She can be reached at was younger," recalls Kelly [email protected].

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Tim Johnson relies too much on the What does that really mean? ment of illegal immigration is amnesty media to form his opinions. He sounds How did President Barack Obama - suing Arizona is not in the ballpark. As just like one of those awful campaign ad abandon the free market? Did he instan- of yet, there has been no legislation re- commercials on TV, and they are all aw- taneously abolish the institution of mon- garding amnesty for illegal immigrants ful. If he's going to write about his opin- ey or something? Let's be real, a country introduced in the U.S. Congress. ions, why doesn't he add something new can't abandon a centuries-old capitalist Exaggeration does not help in creat- to the conversation? Everything in Mr. system in two years. ing a worthwhile discussion on poli- Johnson's article has been said before. Another unhelpful comment: Obama tics. These are just emotionally charged It's been said every day for a few months gives money to Palestine, which hates the statements aimed at goading people into now. You know what you don't hear a lot U.S. Non-person entities don't have feel- blind anger and fear. I know I'm not the of- specifics. ings, so are you saying a majority of Pal- only one tired of these counter-produc- The media is just full of these gen- estinians hate the U.S.? What scientific tive exaggerations and generalizations. eral statements that don't really poll is he getting that from? I doubt that Assertions must be backed up by facts. mean anything. arrogant assumption very much. To quote Mr. Johnson's article as an What does this list of Obama's be- Michelle Powell is a junior major- example, "the Obama administration trayals mean? When he says, "borders, ing in biology at Middle Tennessee has been successful in bringing on ... an language, culture, abortion, taxes and State University. She can be reached at abandonment of the free market... hos- debt," what does that mean? [email protected] tile takeovers of big companies, banks "This administration endorses ille- and the financial industry, and a world- gal immigration." The only policy that To read more, visit us online. wide 'apology tour."' could come close to an actual endorse- www.mtsusidelines.com

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