the The voice of Austin Peay State University students since 1929 alAprill 29, 2009s | Vol. 81, Issuet 28 ateFirst copy free, additional copies 50 cents each Satellite Awards ceremony campus to offer more courses By JENELLE GREWELL Staff Writer APSU and Nashville State Community College students will have more class opportunities and easier access to these classes by this fall semester. Classes will be offered at the Renaissance Center in Dickson. The registration for courses at the Renaissance Center began Monday, April 6, and will continue through Aug. 24; late registration period is Aug. 25 through Aug. 31. The programs of study offered in Dickson include business and applied arts, English and humanities, social sciences and math and sciences. Stephens said these courses will continue to be offered with the move to the Renaissance Center. Cynthia Stephens, office supervisor of Dickson County Higher Learning Center, said NSCC has MATEEN SIDIQ | SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER offered general education courses leading to degrees Sherryl Byrd, associate vice president of student affairs, right, hands the Vice President’s Excellence in Leadership Award to winner Ashley Hargis during the Student and certificates, as well as Organization and Leader Awards ceremony Wednesday, April 22. college preparation courses to better prepare for college level work at Dickson. Julia McGee, interim dean of Extended and Distance Education, said APSU will offer See Campus, page 2 President, students address more alumni activity

By NICOLE JUNE decide to revisit,” he said. heads as freshmen, we might be something aesthetic around the that no one really visits. The Assistant News Editor Hall then opened the able to persuade more people to campus, such as a small brick alumni are not in our everyday Club President Timothy Hall discussion to the students. get through on time.” knee-wall. life,” Drew said. conducted an executive meeting Steven Biter, SGA vice “One thing that will address “Everyone could buy their Hall suggested either bringing with students and members of president, suggested placing that problem is advising,” said own brick. It would be a students to Emerald Hill, the to send SGA Monday, more emphasis on returning perpetuating gift that would APSU alumni headquarters, April 20. to homecoming the year after make the campus more or bringing alumni to campus Hall asked graduation. “It often takes about 15 beautiful and cohesive,” she said. more often. donations students “Those who are involved or 20 years for a student Hall said he thought class Kenny Kennedy, SGA to address have no problem coming back, to feel nosgalgic and identity could be furthered senator, mentioned more the issue of especially those involved in through the appointment career-oriented networking to tornado transitioning Greek organizations,” Nadia decide to revisit” of class officers, similar to events, but Hall pointed out the from a student Berry, senior biology major, Timothy Hall, president SGA senators. Berry stressed events currently held do not said. these students should not be usually have a big draw. victims to an active Timothy Hall alumnus of the “We’re trying to pull back freshmen, as they are not fully Jones said she feels the lack of By JAMILA WEAVER university. those who are not as active. Lois Jones, graduate assistant prepared for such responsibility. participation is due to internal Staff Writer “Probably every university A volunteer service that helps of legal affars. “The process Chris Drew, SGA president, public relations. Lee Majors stepped out on experiences this, especially those students find jobs is an idea,” needs to be restructured and question the overall benefits of “We have to find a way to get his porch at 12:30 p.m., April with a large commuter feel,” she said. advisers need to be retrained. becoming an APSU alumni. these things out to students. I’ve 10, to see a tornado touch Hall said. “We are interested in Hall said he thinks putting Just because you’re a faculty “It seems boring as an found that the average student down near his home; he barely converting former students into more emphasis on being in member, that doesn’t mean you undergraduate. No one seems to doesn’t read The Gov Says,” had time to get his son to supporters who will give back, a certain class, rather than a advise well,” she said. have a coordinated effort in the Jones said. safety. but the question is, how?” he certain school or professional Hall said this is an issue the alumni office. It’s a foreign place See Alumni, page 2 “Within three seconds, said. track, could help build identity university has been working to literally my house was gone. Hall said successful students for students. improve. The tornado picked it up and are typically engaged in the Camela Adcock, junior “We’re going to get dead in seconds it was destroyed,” university and its activities, and health and human performance serious about this,” he said. wORLD briefs Majors said. he would like to find a way to major, said she felt this may not Along the lines of class There was a four -foot deep make alumni feel that way also, work as well for nontraditional identity, Hall suggested each ditch behind the Majors’ and to encourage them to come students. graduating class contribute 40 cases of swine flu reported in U.S. home in Murfreesboro, Tenn. back after graduation. “There is a pressure at the a class gift to the university. Majors threw his son Micheal “Students graduate, and after state level to get students to “It should be something Associated Press graduate on time,” Hall said. commemorative, something into the ditch laid on top of that they just go away. It often WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials advised Americans him and watched as his home takes about 15 or 20 years for “Some of our funding depends that says ‘I helped,’” Biter said. on it. If we can get a date in their Jones said this gift could be against most travel to Mexico on Monday, April 27, as was torn off the ground and a student to feel nostalgic and a swine flu virus that began there spread to the United destroyed. The family lost everything as a result. States and beyond. In response to the With 40 cases now reported in the U.S., President devastation, The APSU Barack Obama urged calm, saying there was reason for sociology club has held a concern but not yet “a cause for alarm.” fundraiser for the family Graduate student gives the Dr. Richard Besser, acting director of the Centers for of three. The fundraiser Disease Control and Prevention, said that so far the disease will last until the end of the in the United States seems less severe than the outbreak in spring semester. They will be “Hush” on recent book release Mexico, where more than 1,600 cases have been reported collecting things needed by the and where the suspected death toll has climbed to 149. Majors family like household By TINEA PAYNE of deceit” among her family News Editor and friends, according to the No deaths have been reported in the U.S, and only one appliances, toiletries, dog food hospitalization. and monetary donations. Under the weight of the official book Web site, www. All of the furniture in the Miss Black Kentucky crown, secretofhush.net. The confirmed cases announced on Monday, April household, left to Majors a classroom full of students Cole said she is projecting a 27, were double the 20 earlier reported by the CDC. by his late brother, was also and volunteering over four-week book-signing tour Besser said this was due to further testing — not further destroyed. 20,000 thousands of hours in following the release of her spreading of the virus — in New York at a school in “The furniture in the house community service, one could book, starting May 20, at various Queens, bringing the New York total to 28. held a lot of sentimental say Graduate Student Tamira Wal-Mart stores in Clarksville, Besser said other cases have been reported in Ohio, value and you can’t get that Cole has a lot on her plate. Jackson, Hopkinsville and Kansas, Texas and California. He said that, of the 40 cases, back along with other things But in addition to her pageant Atlanta, Ga. However, she said only one person has been hospitalized and all have her biggest time conflict would that no amount of money or duties, graduating in May recovered. donations can replace,” Majors and activity in 40 non-profit be her platform tour as Miss agencies, the Jackson, Tenn. Black Kentucky USA. Countries across the globe increased their vigilance said. amid increasing worries about a worldwide pandemic. “We should all do our best native gave the dish on her first Cole said writing a book was to help, especially at a time like book release. a goal she wanted to achieve. “I Obama told a gathering of scientists that his this. The family is in need and “Hush” , which hit online have been trying to become a administration’s Department of Health and Human it is the right thing to do,” said bookstores Monday, April 20, writer for a long time. I had been Services had declared a public health emergency “as a Christy Miller, sophomore is a “coming-of-age” fictional suffering from writer’s block precautionary tool to ensure that we have the resources political science major. cONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC drama with a theme based on since 05.” we need at our disposal to respond quickly and effectively.” For more information or toxic relationships and secrecy. She said suggestions from her to drop off donations, contact “Hush” is available at Barnes The story is about a young piano teacher, family and friends and Noble, Amazon.com and woman who discovers her life helped her get over Melissa Gaydick at 221-7515 Xlibris.com or go to Clement, room 143. F is a lie as she reveals a “web See Cole, page 2 THE ALL STATE 2 News WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009 Community calendar APSU yearbook to begin new Campus: core, Deadline for student calendar dates developmental Student organizations and campus departments are era; announce new name at fair courses to be encouraged to submit the names, dates, times and locations of events planned for the 2009-2010 academic Press Release to Sherryl Byrd, associate vice are fortunate to have the full offered year. The calendar runs from August 2009 to August 2010, This summer, with President president for Student Affairs, support of President Hall in and many students who provided feedback on last year’s Timothy Hall’s support, the who discussed the results with reestablishing the Austin Peay Continued from page 1 handbook asked that more events be listed. Please send Division of Student Affairs at Hall. yearbook for our students, dates to [email protected] by Friday, April 30 . APSU launched a yearbook to They agreed on a name, faculty and staff, alumni and both lower and upper division preserve university history. and Byrd will announce our community. courses. McGee said the reason The Office of Student the yearbook’s name at a Publication this year will APSU decided to offer the Academic Honors and Awards Day Publications hired a staff yearbook sales fair at 11:30 a.m. begin a new era of recording BBA with a concentration in Wednesday, April 29, in the the next exciting chapter in the Management Corporation Academic Honors and Awards Day is at 3 p.m., Wednesday, of students, explored the many options for yearbook University Center Lobby. University’s history,” Bryant is because after talking with April 29 in the Music/Mass Comm. Bldg. Concert Hall. publications and has In the early 1990s, APSU said. some of the business leaders Students will be honored for distinguished achievement established a partnership ceased to publish the yearbook, The yearbook sales fair will in Dickson, it was felt that this and departmental and senior student awards will be with Jostens Inc. to publish then named Govs Pride. In offer free food for the first degree would meet the needs of presented. Outstanding faculty awards will be presented APSU’s 2008-2009 yearbook. earlier years, the yearbook was 400 students, free T-shirts many Dickson businesses. also. There will be a processional of administration and Events have been chronicled called Farewell and Hail. The to students who purchase “APSU will be the lead faculty culminating in the Presidents reception. For more in photos throughout the year, naming committee agreed yearbooks at the event, institution in Dickson, working information, contact Bert Brisson at 221-6236. the design process has begun a new name was in order to opportunities for students to with NSCC to offer lower and the book is on sale at www. embody where the university is have their photos taken for the division courses, although jostensyearbooks.com, but one today and where it is going. yearbook and music. NSCC will offer the bulk of core Yearbooks and free T-shirts available important component remains: Tammy Bryant, director for Members of the media classes and all developmental are encouraged to attend to After many years, APSU has a yearbook again. To place an The name. Student Affairs services, said courses,” McGee said. A committee including a yearbook has been in the shoot photos of the event for McGee said the reason order, visit www.jostensyearbooks.com. For a free T-shirt division’s sights for some time, a story about the yearbook’s APSU and NSCC decided to when you place your order, watch for the yearbook sales faculty, staff and students collaborated on a name for the and she could not be prouder resurrection. The event will last work together because they are table in the UC lobby Wednesday, April 29, Thursday, April yearbook and narrowed a long that it is back in publication. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. both Tennessee Board Regents 30, and Monday through Wednesday of next week. For list of possibilities down to a “We have an exceptional Members of the community institutions that have served more information, contact Tabitha Gilliland at 221-7375. handful of favorites. Then they student staff working to are invited to purchase the Dickson area in the past. voted on the finalists, and their produce the first yearbook at copies of the book at www. She said Dickson is the “service votes were compiled and sent Austin Peay since 1993. We jostensyearbooks.com. F area” as defined by TBR. Summer employment: Science and Math Stephens said these Academy specific classes are offered to give Dickson residents Student Leaders are needed for June 3-19. Leaders will Bill to ban texting while driving heads to governor an opportunity to receive a be responsible for directing day-to-day supervision and quality, affordable, general Associated Press leadership of high school aged participants. Housing and of Bristol was approved 68-24 tell whether drivers are texting education and college prep meals are provided, as well as $1,000 pay. Leaders cannot NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A in the House, Monday, April or dialing and that texting is courses close to home to help proposal that would ban 27. The companion bill passed already covered under the be enrolled in summer classes. All interested students can them reach their educational reading or sending cellular the Senate last week. state’s distracted driving law. contact Willodean Burton at 221-7778. Applications are goals. “The college level general phone text messages while The bill would impose a $50 Gov. Phil Bredesen education classes are nearly all available in Sundquist Science Center room A127. driving is headed to the fine for reading or writing text spokeswoman Lydia Lenker transferrable to any Tennessee governor for his consideration. messages while driving. says the governor will review Board of Regents college or Midnight pancake breakfast The measure sponsored by Opponents argue that law the legislation once it reaches university and so are suitable Republican Rep. Jon Lundberg enforcement may not be able to his desk. F for most any major.” she said. A pancake breakfast will be provided from 11:30 p.m. to McGee said APSU has always 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, at the Baptist Collegiate had an extended education Ministry on the corner of College and Drane Streets., across program and have offered from Johnny’s Restaurant. The cost is $3 and will help meet No confirmed cases of swine flu reported in Tennessee classes in various locations. the ministry’s student missions goal. For more information, Associated Press the spread. outbreak is expected to last “Recently our focus has been contact Jim Alexander at (931)647-6940. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — He told reporters during a a long time, adding: “It’s not on online education; however, Tennessee health officials conference call that the state going to end next week.” APSU is a regional university expect mild cases of the swine has stockpiles of medications He said it’s not a and are here to assist our region Choirs in concert flu to be confirmed in the to fight the disease. particularly severe virus, with higher education needs,” state. No confirmed cases have but nonetheless some 700 she said. Three choirs from APSU’s Community School of the Arts State medical been reported in Tennessee, Tennesseans die annually Stephens said the NSCC will be performing at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 30, in the epidemiologist Dr. Tim Jones but the state lab is currently from the flu strain that program in Dickson has grown Music/Mass Communications Concert Hall. Teen Singers said Monday, April 27, the testing suspected cultures. normally hits during the tremendously. She said in open the concert, followed by the Youth Chorus and the primary goal is to slow down Jones said the global winter. F the first semester Fall 2007, adult Community Chorus. The program features a wide the program only offered 11 variety of music, and also includes an announcement of a courses, and for Fall 2009, there new scholarship fund for CSA students. The event is free Cole: expresses gratitude to community, mentions future plans will be 28 classes offered. and open to the public, with a reception following. For In the prospect of more Continued from page 1 of support to do that.” at Northeast High School and classes, Stephens said more more information, contact JoAnn McIntosh at 221-7508. She commented on the will graduate with a master’s classes will be offered as the her writer’s block. Cole also book publishing process. degree in education in May. program in Dickson continues Volunteers needed for the library expressed gratitude to the “It’s a scary thing to send Cole will compete for title to grow and meet the needs of APSU community. your work to press because of Miss Black USA 2009 on the students. “Not every student Faculty and staff are invited to join AASAF for a mocktail “I’m very grateful for the you’re not sure how people Aug. 3. For more information, has access to affordable and at 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at the Foy Fitness Austin Peay community for are going to receive it.” visit Cole's Web site at www. quality education where they and Recreation Center poolside area. An assortment being supportive. It takes a lot Cole is an English teacher tamiraacole.com. F live,” Stephens said. F of appetizers, desserts and other refreshments will be provided. Faculty and staff can enjoy a day of meet-and- greet at this end-of-the-academic-year social event. Alumni: Hall stresses support, connection with alumni necessary Continued from page 1 that will be featured on the make it more relatable,” she said it is most common for APSU homepage. said. gifts to be specified beforehand The group discussed the pros Hall also asked if Facebook Drew asked how early the for particular areas. “The key and cons of APSU OneStop, can play some sort of role in university should begin pushing targets are endowments for and how it can be improved alumni communication. Several the importance of becoming an scholarships,” Hall said. Crime log to be more useful to students, students agreed that it can. alumnus. “All it takes is saying Drew said alumni should especially for communicative ‘Welcome class of 2014,’” Hall play more of a mentoring role Austin Peay State University crime log includes arrests and purposes.“What we really need “We need the alumni’s said. with students, perhaps through dispatch call-ins. As mandated by Tennessee law, the crime is person-to-person contact,” financial support, as Hall said the university will APSU 1000 classes. “I don’t see log is updated within 48 hours of an incident and available Berry said. “If no one’s talking to begin using e-mail more often any connection between normal for public inspection any time during normal business hours. them, they don’t care. well as their life and to communicate with alumni. students and alumni. They need Alumni need to take the time energy.” The students suggested that the to target those not as involved,” • 10:30 a.m., April 1, Shasteen, harassment, arrested: to say something,” she said. student e-mail accounts should he said. A master calendar and a Timothy Hall, president be retained after graduation, “We need the alumni’s Robert Towner, 1184 Bagwell Rd., Clarksville university-wide common rather than being deleted the financial support, as well as their • 12:09 p.m., April 5, Cross Hall, burglary hour were also proposed. Hall “It should be student run, summer following, in order to life and energy.” • 10:34 a.m., April 7, Marion St., driving on suspended said Provost Tristan Denley is not run by faculty or staff,” help alumni keep up with the Editor's note: Jones serves license, arrested: Crystal Johnson, 1121 Riverwood Pl., currently working on compiling Berry said. It could possibly university. Drew asked where as the photo editor at The All Apt. 408, Clarksville some sort of master calendar be someone in SGA. It would alumni money goes, and Hall State. F • 3:57 p.m., April 7, Cross Hall, burglary • 3:38 p.m., April 8, Meacham Apts., burglary • 2:40 a.m., April 10, Hand Village, public intoxication, arrested: Jacob Mienke, 10955 Corduroy Rd., Curtice, Ohio • 5:10 p.m., April 10, Foy Fitness and Recreation Center, domestic assault, arrested: Christopher Gainous, 213C University Landing Apts., Clarksville • 8:04 p.m., April 12, Cross Hall, burglary • 3:19 p.m., April 13, Woodward Library, violation of COR • 3:30 p.m., April 15, Foy Fitness and Recreation Center, theft of property • 3:13 p.m., April 15, Meacham Apts., harassment • 10:48 a.m., April 16, Foy Fitness and Recreation Center, theft of property • 11:36 a.m., April 17, Foy Fitness and Recreation Center, theft of property • 3:03 p.m., April 17, Cross Hall, burglary • 11:52 p.m., April 17, Killebrew Hall, intoxication and alcohol violation, arrested: Michael B. Waller, 2144 Sevenmile Ferry Rd., Clarksville • 11:46 p.m., April 17, Gov’s Lane, public intoxication, arrested: Roberto Ramirez, 104 Alveres St., Clarksville • 2:46 a.m., April 19, Cross Hall, domestic assault and disorderly conduct, arrested: Sean M. Osborne, 159 Chestnut Mountain Rd., Traveler’s Rest, S.C. • 2:46 a.m., April 19, Cross Hall, domestic assault and disorderly conduct, arrested: Whitney B. Cartelli, 6948 Highland Park Dr., Nashville • 4:44 p.m., April 20, Trahern Lot, vandalism • 6:21 p.m., April 20, Hand Village, theft of property • 2:05 a.m., April 21, Kimbrough Building, theft of property THE ALL STATE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009 Perspectives 3

yOur take THE ALL STATE is not an official publication of Austin Peay State University. Students comment on spring semester changes The views herein do not necessarily reflect those of The All State, Austin Peay For this week’s YOUR TAKE, we asked APSU State University or “It seems like the campus is more the Tennessee Board students how they feel APSU has changed during “The SGA has tried to increase student of Regents. the Spring semester. To participate in the YOUR involvement on campus.” diverse in culture.” TAKE, contact The All State at www.theallstate. WHO WE ARE Jemeakie Taper, freshman public managment editor in chief com, or call us at 221-7376. Alex Broady, freshman political science major major Marlon Scott managing editor Patrick Armstrong

chief coordinator “The thing I’ve noticed is that it’s really “More students are getting involved in “The only physical change I’ve noticed Lisa Finocchio crowded everywhere on campus.” campus activities.” is those little blue lights.” news editor Tineá Payne Aaron Tiffner, junior computer science major Hunter Wilson, sophomore chemistry major Whitney Barnes, junior nursing major assistant news editor Nicole June

perspectives editor “Greek unity has gotten a lot better this “It’s really nice to have community “I’ve noticed a lot more speeding cops Jared Combs semester.” poster boards. It seems like the on segways.” assistant campus is a lot less regulated.” perspectives Marjorie Burnette, freshman marketing editor Kenny Dandurand, sophomore English major Jess Nobert major Liza Kurtz, junior sociology major features editor Tangelia Cannon

sports editor Devon Robinson ‘Wookie’ reflects on Dru leaves TAS and assistant sports editor Anthony Shingler APSU accomplishments director of APSU with a new ‘home’ multimedia Review several times. I have also been a operations member of Pi Kappa Alpha and other interested in something more than your Marsel Gray student organizations. Each one of these safety. Here, it’s just what guys do because assistant online experiences has made an impact on the they want you to make it home in one editor man I am today. piece. Back home, you’re lucky to get eye Mateen Sidiq In many ways, this column has been a contact when you order a coffee. Here, you Joe Wojtkiewicz big part of my life for the last year. I hope are greeted with a big smile. Don’t get me art director Staff writer I have been able to make an impact on Dru Winn wrong, though. I love the Midwest, and I Dustin Kramer people. There is an old saying that opinions Advertising Manager love Chicago, but the southern hospitality are like ... well, you know. This column has won me over. photo editor If you have read anything I have written has forced me to back up my opinions and Lois Jones in the past year, you know I am a man hopefully argue issues in ways that show As a grad student, I was lucky enough In 2007, I moved chief copy editor full of opinions. I do quite a bit of work intelligent debate is still possible in the age to have the option of completing all of my “ Lisa Finocchio to formulate these opinions. Information of the Internet. While some might feel my courses online, but I quickly missed the is at our fingertips every moment of our opinions have had an unpleasant odor, social aspects of actually going to a class. I here from Indiana copy editors lives. In no other time has the world been I’m okay with that. That is what makes this decided to get involved on campus so that Shay Gordon so interconnected. Even with this ability, country great. I actually felt like I was a part of the APSU and knew maybe Jesse Stewart we still have the same problems. Time still As I prepare to accept my diploma and community. In early 2008, I interviewed Beth Turner moves forward and we have the choice see where life leads, I do so with a sense of for and accepted a job as the advertising five people in the Jessica Welch of staying where we are or growing into accomplishment and anticipation. I hope manager of The All State. I had no idea staff writers something new. my fellow graduates embrace the new life what to expect, but it turned out to be much Jenelle Grewell The end of each semester is one of they are moving on to. This is a large world better than I ever anticipated. area. It took about Angela Kennedy those changing points in life. For many we are living in, but it is what it is because In 2007, I moved here from Indiana and Katie McEntire people the next week will be the last spent of all of us. We can choose to stay put and knew maybe five people in the area. It took a semester or so for Tyler O’Donnell in classrooms. Graduation is upon us, accept life as it comes, or we can go out about a semester or so for me to open up Sunny Peterson and I am one of those that will be saying and make a difference in some amazing to the folks at The All State. I felt so out of me to open up Stephanie Walker goodbye to APSU. I have had an amazing way. place in Tennessee. I have a Chicago accent, Joe Wojtkiewicz run in the last five years. Yes five years, As for me, I hope to enter the “real and I’m quite sarcastic. I had never heard of to the folks at The photographers but that has included two majors and a world” with a bang. How am I going to the term “boot scoot,” and I am not familiar Susan Tomi Cheek semester off to work as a professional actor do that? That is a good question that will with country music. I was not used to a Stephanie Martin and educator. be answered in a little more than a week. laid-back atmosphere, and I had never been All State.” Trenton Thomas I have had the fortune of being able Who knows? Maybe it will be big, maybe called a “Yankee.” I had never had southern to connect with the campus in ways small. But for myself and all of you out style vegetables, and I certainly had never I will always value my graduate degree, of advertising most people don’t get to. I performed there, make it be something. Don’t let time heard anyone seriously say “Y’all.” course, but what I really value are the friends manager in the Trahern in nine performances pass you by. Move with the current and At TAS and APSU in general, I have and strangers on this campus that have Dru Winn of different types from Shakespeare see where it takes you. Good luck and may met some of the kindest people I have ever made me feel like I belong, even when I am business and Brecht, to playing the Hairy Man. God, or whatever you will, bless you in known. Back home, guys didn’t walk you 465 miles away from the place I still refer to manager I have been published in the Red Mud your future. F to your car after dark unless they were as home. F Angela Burg

circulation manager This week in ridiculous: double DUIs to doorstep sharks Matt DeVore adviser Tabitha Gilliland about. Also from the AP, “deputies said a paper may have received the scariest threat Not even three hours after getting her woman in South Florida has faked a of the day when a live shark was left on first DUI, a woman in Connecticut was miscarriage. The Broward county Sheriff’s their doorstep.” That’s how The Associated busted a second time for the same crime. Office responded to an emergency call of Press put it. Local police said they arrested the woman a possible miscarriage. Upon arrival, they A newspaper recently ran a story about a little after 1 a.m. and her blood-alcohol learned a woman staged the incident using a shark caught off the local coast, so they Jess Nobert concentration was more than twice the legal what authorities described only as animal think might be one reason it appeared. Assistant Perspectives Editor limit. She had her license taken away and tissue. Apparently some readers were less than her driving privileges were suspended for 24 “Detectives are finished with the case, but pleased. They didn’t think it should have hours, according to a story from the AP. prosecutors may charge the woman with been caught. She was released on bond, and the lying to authorities.” Another possibility was in connection to We’re going to keep it short this week. I police thought she was getting a ride from I don’t care who you are, that’s a local football team, the Sharks. know everyone has finals, so I won’t take up a friend. But just before 4 a.m. the same disgusting. “So officers borrowed a bucket of water too much of your study time. morning, hardly a half-mile from her first “Journalists have a lot to be nervous from McDonald’s, placed the shark inside I found a few good stories over the last arrest, she was pulled over again. about lately: layoffs, furloughs, newspaper it and drove to a nearby pier, where they week I’m not sure many people have heard Um, good one. closures. But reporters at an Australian released the creature back into the ocean.” F THE BASICS On Campus Location: University Center 115

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Above: Andrew Fudge plays the drums during his free time.

Above Right: Andrew Fudge and his family pose during the revealing of Patsy Cline’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bottom Right: Andrew Fudge poses in front of his grandmother’s show poster at the Ryman Auditorium.

By JESS NOBERT grandmother and call her Virginia at the Ryman Auditorium. We got free Assistant Perspectives Editor Patterson Hensley, because most people tickets, being family and all, and it was Not many students have ever seen a don’t know that’s her real name; Patsy pretty much like regular tickets.” celebrity, but APSU sophomore Andrew Cline was just a stage name,” Fudge said. “We sat up in the balcony in the middle Fudge is the grandson of one. “While singing isn’t a talent that was of the auditorium just as if we bought the Fudge, as his friends call him, is the passed down the genes,” Fudge said, “I do tickets at the door. No one really knows, grandson of Patsy Cline. play the drums.” without asking, that we are her family, When people find out, he usually hears, He has been playing for seven years, so I felt like I was just going to a regular “That’s awesome. Who is that again?” or, and plays most Sundays at his church. play,” he said. “You’re kidding me, I don’t believe you.” Fudge admits he’s not sure he would be “But sitting there and hearing the girl And he even gets a few, “That’s awesome, at APSU, or even born if his grandmother playing my grandmother start to sing can we go and hang out at her house hadn’t been on the plane that crashed in her songs, and everyone in the Ryman sometime?” 1963. cheering, just because they love Patsy¹s His typical response is, “She was a But if they were both here, “I know songs, really makes me realize how big country singer,” “You should look her that she would have made many more she was and how much people love her up,” “How can I prove it to you?” or, of amazing albums and that my family’s music,” Fudge said. course, “Um, she died in 1963.” life would be a lot more hectic than it is Fudge said his favorite experience Fudge is pretty modest about being a today.” he has been a part of “was when Patsy celebrity grandson. He puts it, “God had a plan for her to received a star on the Hollywood Walk “I don’t consider our family to be die, and it led to where me and my family of Fame. My whole family went to boastful about the fact that we are related are today.” Hollywood and spent a week out there to Pasty Cline, but anytime there is a Fudge, who is a brother of Sigma Phi about a block from the Grauman’s possibility to meet someone famous, like Epsilon Fraternity, still isn’t sure what he Chinese Theatre and had a great time.” any country music singer, we try to use wants to do after he graduates. “I also love the fact that even though that to our advantage.” “The past few years, I have gone back she is well known by millions, her songs Though his grandfather doesn’t talk and forth with the possibility of going are played on shows like ‘Lost,’ and in of Cline often, Fudge does have a few to seminary and doing something in the movies, like ‘The Departed.’ favorite memories he has shared. ministry field,” Fudge said, “or getting a I still live a normal life and am not “My favorite stories that he has told me degree in music and playing drums for a constantly bombarded with reporters like are about how he and Willie Nelson, who living in a music studio or band.” most celebrities are today,” he said. wrote ‘Crazy,’ would hang out and were “The main goal I have right now is to “Growing up I don’t think I actually drinking buddies,” Fudge said. be the first in my family to get a college knew how big of a deal Patsy Cline really “And there are the stories about when degree.” was. I just remember thinking of her just they went on tour with Johnny Cash and “I think it’s really sunk in, now that I’m as Grandma Patsy.” all the crazy shenanigans they would pull older, about how big she was.” “It’s also cool to have your at hotels.” Fudge said, “My family all went to the grandmother on a U.S. postal stamp,” “I love when I talk about my opening night of ‘Always Patsy Cline’ Fudge said. F Thank you for being a friend, Bea Arthur

Associated Press became an alcoholic, and she underwent Emmys, including two as best comedy series an abortion, which drew a torrent of viewer and individual awards for each of the stars. Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deep-voiced protests. Maude became a standard bearer for McClanahan said Arthur felt constrained actress who considered herself lucky to be the growing feminist movement in America. by the show during its later years and in 1992 discovered by television executives after a “She was an incredible actress and a she announced she was leaving “Golden long stage career that included a Tony award woman I will miss, and I think everyone else Girls.” for the musical “Mame,” died Saturday, April will,” said Bud Yorkin, producer of “Maude” “Bea liked to be the star of the show, she 25, at age 86. with partner Lear. didn’t really like to do that ensemble playing,” The star of the TV shows “Maude” and The ratings of “Maude” in the early years McClanahan said. “The Golden Girls” died peacefully at her Los approached those of its parent, “All in t he McClanahan first worked with Arthur on Angeles home with her family at her side, Family,” but by 1977 the audience started “Maude,” playing her best friend, Vivian. The family spokesman Dan Watt said. She had to dwindle. A major format change was women quickly became close friends in real cancer, he said, but declined to give details. planned, but in early 1978 Arthur announced life. McClanahan recalled Arthur as a kind “She was a brilliant and witty woman,” said she was quitting the show. and caring person with a no-nonsense edge. Watt, who was Arthur’s personal assistant for “It’s been absolutely glorious; I’ve loved The three other stars returned in “The six years. “Bea will always have a special place every minute of it,” she said. “But it’s been six Golden Palace,” but it lasted only one season. in my heart.” years, and I think it’s time to leave.” In 2008, Arthur was inducted in the TV Arthur first appeared in the landmark “Golden Girls” (1985-1992) was another Academy Hall of Fame. comedy series “All in the Family” as Edith groundbreaking comedy, finding surprising “She was a rare and unique performer Bunker’s outspoken, liberal cousin, Maude success in a television market increasingly and a dear, dear friend,” Lansbury said in a Finley. She proved a perfect foil for blue- skewed toward a younger, product-buying statement. collar bigot Archie Bunker, played by Carroll audience. Arthur won the Tony as best supporting O’Connor, and their blistering exchanges The series concerned three retirees — actress and repeated the role in the were so entertaining that producer Norman Arthur, Betty White and Rue McClanahan — unsuccessful film version that also was Lear fashioned Arthur’s own series. and the mother of Arthur’s character, Estelle directed by Saks, starring Lucille Ball as In a 2008 interview with The Associated Getty, who lived together in a Miami house. Mame. Arthur would play a variation of Vera Associated PRESS Press, Arthur recalled with bemusement In contrast to the violent “Miami Vice,” the Charles in “Maude” and “The Golden Girls.” This July 23, 1985 file photo shows actress Beatrice Arthur posing being discovered by CBS executives asking comedy was nicknamed “Miami Nice.” In 1999, Arthur told an interviewer of the at the Bel Air Hotel in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, Ca. Family about the new “girl.” As Dorothy Zbornak, Arthur seemed as three influences in her career: “Sid Caesar spokesman Dan Watt says the 86-year-old Arthur died at home early “I was already 50 years old. I had done so caustic and domineering as Maude. She was taught me the outrageous; (method acting Saturday, April 25, 2009. He said Arthur had cancer, but declined to much off-Broadway, on Broadway, but they unconcerned about the similarity of the two guru) Lee Strasberg taught me what I call give further details. said, ‘Who is that girl? Let’s give her her own roles. reality; and (‘Threepenny Opera’ star) Lotte series,’” Arthur said. “Look — I’m 5-feet-9, I have a deep voice Lenya, whom I adored, taught me economy.” “Maude” scored with television viewers and I have a way with a line,” she told an In recent years, Arthur made guest immediately on its CBS debut in September interviewer. “What can I do about it? I can’t appearances on shows including “Curb Your 1972, and Arthur won an Emmy Award for stay home waiting for something different. Enthusiasm” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” the role in 1977. I think it’s a total waste of energy worrying She was chairwoman of the Art Attack The comedy flowed from Maude’s efforts about typecasting.” Foundation, a nonprofit performing arts to cast off the traditional restraints that The interplay among the four women and scholarship organization, and was an women faced, but the series often had a their relations with men fueled the comedy, honorary director of People for the Ethical serious base. Her husband Walter, Bill Macy, and the show amassed a big audience and 10 Treatment of Animals.F THE ALL STATE 6 Features WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009 Sororities jump for St. Jude’s philanthropy

Staff Reports $5; this also went to help St. Jude. Three but I think it’ll be a lot of fun. I like helping trampolines were set up in the field for the kids out, so, it means a lot.” She was also Several sororities around campus made jumpers. Jeff Doyle, freshman statistics excited about the band; Vater went to the pledges for a predetermined period to major, said he could not wait for the event same high school as they did. spend on the huge trampolines at the to start, and he was excited and knew “I’m excited because they are really Intramural Field Friday, April 24. The everyone would have a great time. good, and hopefully more people will band, Passenger Creek, played live for “I really enjoyed seeing the girls support them,” Vater said. them from 4 p.m. until around 8 p.m. having so much fun jumping for a good Adrian Sensavaugh, a freshman and All Photos by Mateen Sidiq | Senior They were also handing out new healthier cause, especially when they would do political science major, was just one of Photographer energy drink, Blue Frog. flips and really get into it,” said Amber the members of Alpha Tau Omega to Left: Jaima Carneyhan, of Alpha A portion of the night’s proceeds Sigma Alpha, jumps to raise Jo Traughber, senior history major and organize the chapters first philanthopry money for St. Jude’s Children’s went help St. Jude’s Children’s Research Alpha Sigma Alpha member. event, “Jump For Jude.” Research Hospital. Hospital. Alpha Tau Omega sold a Kierstin Vater, a freshman psychology Donations are still being accepted. barbeque dinner, with baked beans, major and member of Alpha Delta Pi, said Please contact the Student Life and Above: Members of Alpha Delta Pi potato salad and cole slaw, and a drink for “I am excited, actually. I hate trampolines Leadership for more information. F showed support for St. Jude’s. APSU takes part in Week for The Young Child

By TANGELIA CANNON “The children were so excited to listen to the books Features Editor and to share their personal experiences related to the Each year educators gather nationwide in order story.” to participate in the National Week For The Young, APSU’s education department also set up a booth which promotes literacy education for young children. during this year’s Rivers & Spires. This event started in 1971 by the National Association “We had manipulatives and hands on activities for doe the Education of Young Children. the children, and handed out DVDs to the parents that According to NAEYC’s Web site, they are the helped to give them literacy educational ideas for their largest and most influential organization of early children,” Bruster said. childhood educators and others dedicated to “There were also art projects displayed all over the improving the quality of programs for children from Governor’s Square Mall from many of Clarksville’s birth through age eight. childcare facilities in the county.” Benita Bruster, the university representative for According to the NAEYC Web site, other events the Two Rivers Association for Education of Young that took place nationwide were a Week of the Young Children, which directly works with all of the local Child parade with over 400 children, teachers, and daycares, was invited to participate in this year’s event parents in Chicago, Ill., a day in the park to highlight at The Village at Woodlawn. resources and educational services available to local “I was invited by Nina Dudley, the director of the residents in Irvine, Calif., and a “Day at the Capitol” daycare,” said Bruster. “While I was there I read ‘Owen educating legislators on the health and safety needs of and Kitten’s First Full Moon’ by Kevin Henkes.” children in child care and the new and emerging role Contributed Photos “The best part of the experience was seeing the joy of the Child Care Health Consultant in Raleigh, N.C. Benita Bruster reads to children at The Village at Woodlawn daycare to commerate The Week For The on the children’s faces during the read aloud time,” For more information on The National Week for Young. said Bruster. the Young, visit www.naeyc.org/. F Miss California speaks against gay marriage her response may have cost Associated Press Prejean the Miss USA crown. Miss California Carrie Seated onstage across from Prejean, who became the Miles McPherson, she recalled bombshell of the Miss USA resisting multiple opportunities pageant by saying gay couples — from her appearance on should not be allowed to marry, NBC’s “Today” show to a said Sunday, April 19, that her performance with Miss USA state sponsors urged her to pageant owner Donald Trump apologize afterward, but she — to edit, explain or expound rejected the advice. upon her remarks. Prejean, 21, said officials “I knew I had to stay true from the Miss California USA to my beliefs and not let them pageant were worried that intimidate me into taking back her comments would cost what I said because I don’t take their contest financial backing back what I said,” she said. and tried to prepare her for a Rashad Robinson, media string of post-pageant media programs director for the interviews by discouraging her Gay and Lesbian Alliance from discussing her religious Against Defamation, said beliefs. Prejean’s honesty would have “You need to apologize to been admirable if, in frankly the gay community. You need expressing her opinion, she to not talk about your faith. hadn’t misspoke. This has everything to do with “Contrary to Miss California’s you representing California claim, people can’t choose. Gay and saving the brand,’” Prejean and lesbian couples don’t have recalled being told. “I was a choice except in a handful of representing California. I was states,” Robinson said. “In her representing the majority of extensive public platform since people in California.” then, she hasn’t clarified that. She offered her version of the She hasn’t walked back from tense hours following the April what are clearly misstatements.” 19 Miss USA pageant while Besides Hilton, at least two appearing at the San Diego more of the pageant’s dozen megachurch that has helped judges have said Prejean should shape her views. The Rock have given a more politic, if Church, founded by former not politically correct, answer San Diego Chargers defensive to avoid offending anyone and back Miles McPherson, was that it was her lack of tact, not active in the campaign to pass her opposition to same-sex a constitutional ban on gay marriage, that ruffled feathers. marriages in California last year. “I do not fault her for her Prejean, who was named beliefs. I fault her for her first runner-up to Miss North complete lack of social grace, Carolina and will remain Miss and that’s a quality I want my California until November, has Miss USA to possess,” judge spent the last week defending Alicia Jacobs, a former Miss her comments, made during Nevada, wrote on her blog. the pageant’s final round. They Others, though, have came in response to celebrity applauded Prejean for her blogger Perez Hilton’s question forthrightness. The other four about legalizing same-sex finalists were asked whether marriage. they would speak out against “I think it’s great that domestic violence, favor using Americans are able to choose taxpayer money to bail out one or the other. We live in corporations, give immigrants a land where you can choose access to health care and help same-sex marriage or opposite fund elections in Afghanistan. marriage,” she said. “And you “A question like that is not know what? I think in my relevant in a platform such as country, in my family, I think the Miss USA pageant. It’s far that I believe that a marriage too political, and it’s divisive as should be between a man and a well,” said Kenya Moore, the woman. No offense to anybody 1993 Miss USA who was one of out there, but that’s how I was the judges that named Prejean raised.” Miss California in November. Hilton, who is gay, stoked the “Half of the audience is going to 30-second exchange the next agree and half is not, no matter day when he cursed the beauty what she said. It’s a no-win queen on his blog and suggested situation.”F THE ALL STATE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2008 Extras 7 APSU finally has a yearbook again. Come have your photo taken for the book and order your piece of 08-09 history before it’s too late! 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Govs baseball Gov pitches his way to MLB debut

contributed photos by Ben van houten | seattle mariners Left: APSU alumnus Shawn Kelley steps in for the pitch. Kelley made his MLB debut for the Seattle Mariners Friday, April 10. Right: Shawn Kelley winds up for the throw to home plate. He currently posts a 0.00 ERA.

By JESS NOBERT Moving from the minors up picking,” he said. But don’t worry; he doesn’t But Kelley isn’t the only Though he did say Ken Griffey Assistant Perspectives Editor to the big league took a little If you’re his friend on have to share a room with any Governor working for the Jr. was one of his favorite After spending two seasons transition. “Pro ball is more of Facebook, he’s wearing the pink of them on the road. “We all Mariners. Former baseball and players, “and now we are in minor league baseball, APSU a business feel. The game is still backpack in his profile picture. have our own suites on the football coach, Jack Zduriencik, teammates and friends. Pretty alumnus Shawn Kelley has about having fun and winning Kelley said staying focused, road. No roomies,” he said. is the executive vice president c o o l .” made it. and losing. However, it’s a career having goals and sticking to a The hardest part, according and general manager of baseball “The best advice is not to let Kelley made his first and a means of providing for routine is how he made it to the to Kelley, “is not seeing my wife operations, and Carmen Fusco, any one ever tell you that you appearance Friday, April 10, myself and my wife,” Kelley Majors so fast. “The toughest and two dogs every day.” who also coached baseball can’t achieve a goal, prove them in Oakland, Calif., against the said. “It’s a much more grown- thing for me was getting to In addition to Kelley, APSU with Zduriencik, is the director wrong,” Kelley said. “The other Athletics, striking out two of the up game.” Players have more know new teammates every has two other alumni on of pro scouting for the team. most important thing is you four batters he faced, including accountability to make good level I jumped. The work was the mound in Major League Kelley said having the two will get out what you put in … former All-Star, Jason Giambi to decisions on and off the field. just what I always put in and Baseball. Jamie Walker and Govs in the front office means the harder you work and try to end the inning. Kelley said this As the new kid, there are new that makes the success possible.” George Sherrill both pitch for “APSU has done a nice job of achieve perfection, the more is his favorite memory so far. friends and, of course, a little It doesn’t seem that Kelley the Baltimore Orioles. A.J. Ellis personnel. Having Jack as my success you will have.” This first outing worked out hazing. has a hard time making friends. is also on the 40-man roster general manager being a former At press time, Monday, April. well for Kelley. “Rookies are always being He said though it’s new, the for the Los Angeles Dodgers as Governor, gives us nice material 27, Kelley had made pitched five “There is a little bit of pressure hazed. Whether it be the pink bullpen is very close. “We tend a catcher. To this, Kelley said, to talk about. We actually know innings over six games with a to pitch well and stay in the big backpacks we carry every day to spend a lot of time together “having some Governors in pro some of the same people even 0.00 ERA. leagues, pitching to big-league to the bullpen, or just constant on and off the field.” Kelley said ball, including myself, shows though we attended the Peay “You don’t have to play hitters isn’t easy obviously, they things we have to do for the he hangs out with “guys like that through hard work and almost 30 years apart.” baseball at Miami, or football are much smarter and more veterans. Baseball is a seniority Chris Jakubauskas, Mark Lowe, determination, the sky is the Kelley didn’t have a favorite at USC, or basketball at UNC disciplined throughout the at game, so until you achieve some Roy Corcoran, David Ardsma, limit,” Kelley said Ellis was his team as a kid. He “honestly to chase your dreams,” Kelley bats,” Kelley said. big league time, you’re fresh for Brandon Morrow, and others.” biggest influence at APSU. just loved watching the game.” said. F Govs lose fifth straight OVC series, fall to 18-25

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Third baseman Greg Bachman celebrates with his teammates after posting one of two home runs.

By ANTHONY SHINGLER chip in 5 RBIs on 2-for-5 from three hits over 3.1 scoreless Assistant Sports Editor the plate. innings to pick up his first With a depleted pitching staff, APSU starter Jack Snodgrass victory. and 75 total hits between both (3-2) recorded the loss giving APSU racked up 14 total teams, the APSU Govs (18-25, up eight runs on 10 hits over 2.1 hits, with Lucas leading the on 4-9 OVC) dropped their fifth innings of work. The Redhawks’ slaughter batting 3-for-3 with straight Ohio Valley Conference bullpen combined to allow four three RBIs. First Baseman Matt series (9-12; 9-5; 3-13) to runs on seven hits over the final Kole went 2-for-4 with two RBIs Southeast Missouri (25-16, 11-4 6.2 innings. on a two run double. In the OVC) the weekend of April 25 The nightcap started off with final game of the three game and 26. projected starter Ryne Harper series, SEMO took advantage In game one of the being benched just before the of APSU’s limited pitching. The doubleheader, the Govs posted first pitch due to an injury in Govs remaining pitchers tallied a seven-run third inning to pull warm-ups. In substitution of at least one run in each of the away in the first game. APSU Harper, Ricky Marshall made first six innings. rallied back in the seventh the start after closing out the APSU pitcher Jacob Brisbin inning with five runs and closed first game.The Govs offense was tagged for the loss giving in on SEMO’s lead. However, was shutout through the first up four hits and four runs over the Redhawks added one more 3.2 innings. Catcher Trey Lucas 2.1 innings of work. SEMO run to put the game out of broke up the shutout with a jumped out to a 7-0 lead before reach. two-run home run in the fourth APSU could even get on the Combined for 36 hits and inning cutting the SEMO lead scoreboard with a two-run blast 21 runs in game one, both 2-5. APSU exploded in the fifth from Trey Lucas. APSU would clubs posted 18 hits each. Third inning tacking on six runs to add one more run in the fifth baseman Greg Bachman helped take a 9-5 lead which would inning before being shut out the APSU with a seventh inning prove to be enough for the win. rest of the game. The Govs face three-run home run and a two- Lucas Anderson (1-1) came UT Martin in Martin, Tenn. run shot in the eighth inning to in relief for Marshall allowing Saturday, May 2. F THE ALL STATE 10 Sports WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2009 A spring of reflection

Robinson remembers time as sports editor, and APSU sports they’ll get the chance to play professional basketball, but it will never match what they did for us on Dave Loos Court. I’ve spent some time changing the names on my college basketball Devon Robinson games to match the names of Sports Editor our actual players. Yeah, sue me, I’m a dork. I’m really OCD about things like that. This has been the worst One thing I’m proud of this decision of my life. It has been a semester is the involvement year since I received the job as in sports at APSU. I’ve seen so sports editor. many new faces at games and If I could turn back the hands different people interested in of time, I would surely change sports. It truly gives my job that that fact. I mean, it is a terrible much more meaning. job, really. I get to talk about my The story of the Lady Govs favorite subject all day and get basketball team will always be paid for it. Who wants to do remembered. that? Their season was up and Seriously though, it’s been down and they came through a great year of learning and when it really counted: the watching some of the greatest championship. I cannot wait to sports on Earth. It’s easy to see where the critics put them all photos by LOIS JONES | PHOTO EDITOR like a job that makes you feel next semester. I’m certain it will Left: Head coach Carrie Daniels looks onto the court as her team faces Murray State in the semifinal of the OVC tournament. The Lady comfortable and be surrounded not be last, like last year. Govs basketball team faced the Duke Lady Blue Devils in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. by some of the coolest people Next year, I expect our teams this university has to offer. to do better in conference play Top: Assistant coach Bubba Wells comforts senior forward Kyle Duncan after the double overtime loss to Morehead State in the OVC When I took this job, I didn’t across the board. The majority Men’s final. think I would enjoy the majority of APSU sports consisted of it. Although, it’s safe to say of underclassmen and with Center: Head coach Casey Dickson talks to her team after the first home loss against Kentucky Wesleyan. The Lady Govs failed to make the I’ve enjoyed all of it. My writers practice comes growth and OVC Tournament after losing many close games. Tyler O’Donnell, Anthony experience. Bottom: Gary McClure, head coach of the Govs baseball team, walks his players off the baseball field after the loss to Tennessee Tech, Shingler and my boss, Marlon Things will get better before Saturday, April 18. Scott, have given our readers they get worse. I think sports and I some great stories of the fans need to hold that idea to Govs’ hard-fought wins to the their hearts, especially after this screams at the court losses. season. The thing I’m going to miss At least that’s what I hope most about this year is watching because I know it is tough for Drake Reed and Kyle Duncan you guys to read about our Govs play basketball at APSU. I hope losing often. F