December 2, 2015

IN PERSPECTIVES: Students shouldn’t be selectively charitable, 3 IN FEATURES: APSU student’s personal account of Paris attacks, 4 IN SPORTS: Men’s basketball three-game win streak, 9

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Cannon fired

SGA to increase transparency, campus safety

Head Football Coach Kirby Cannon will not return for 2016 season

SGA presents 27 pieces of legislation, passes 17

» By GLAVINE DAY Sports Editor

After three years and a 1-34 record, APSU football Head Coach Kirby Cannon has been relieved of his duties.

On Nov. 23, nine days after APSU football completed a 0-11 season, APSU athletics released an announcement stating Cannon would not be returning next season.

“I want to thank Coach Cannon for his service to APSU and our football program,” Athletics Director Ryan Ivey said to letsgopeay.com. “He has worked hard to move our football program in the right direction, and has done it with class. Unfortunately, we have not made the progress any of us would have liked, and therefore we must move in another direction.”

According to Ivey, private funds will be used to buy out the remainder of Cannon’s contract, meaning neither the student-fee, institutional nor state funds will be used.

When asked to elaborate on the situation, Ivey said he began a 360 degree end-of-year evaluation of APSU’s football team. After completing the evaluation, Ivey said he felt Cannon had not made enough progress with the team and the program needed to move in a different direction.

“Our focus right now is to have our football program finish the fall semester strong in the classroom, the community and in the weight room,” Ivey said. “It is important that we continue to build our program and get ready for the spring semester. Additionally, we are focused on hiring the right coach that will lead our football program to unprecedented heights.”

» By SEAN MCCULLY News Editor

The Student Government Association’s 70th General Assembly passed legislations during the 2015-16 fall semester aiming to improve SGA transparency, APSU campus safety, quality of life and health.

Act No. 2, dubbed the “Sunshine” Act, was the first piece of legislation presented aiming to increase SGA’s transparency.

Authored by Sens. Johnathan Johnson and Peter Ponce, the “Sunshine” Act would have SGA publish a monthly financial report with information including the starting and ending balance of SGA’s budget each month with all their expenditures for that period.

It was originally presented at the Sep. 16, SGA meeting, but then it was tabled at the following three meetings on Sep. 23, Sep. 30, and Oct.7, and has yet to re-enter discussion in the senate as of production time on Monday, Nov. 30.

SGA President Will Roberts said he supported the bill, but it is ultimately up to the senate to bring the Act back into the discussion and make a decision about it. “[The senate] debated it thoroughly and multiple issues were brought into consideration, including how often SGA takes in revenue and how that would align with how often the bill called for a budget report to provide accurate information,”

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Alpha Phi Alpha registers more than 500 voters

APSU to rename Hemlock building, remove lab equipment

APA hosted four voter registration drives throughout September » By SEAN MCCULLY News Editor

APSU’s Tau Phi chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity registered more than 500 students to vote with their “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” voter registration drives in September.

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Hemlock to be converted for engineering technology program » By CELESTE MALONE Assistant News Editor

In a few days, the Hemlock Semiconductor building will don a new name. The decision was made months after the tanked company presented this option to the university and offered to help repurpose the building.

In 2014, the Hemlock Semiconductor plant in Clarksville closed its doors.

“As difficult as this is, the continued market adversity and complex political conditions have left no economically viable options for Hemlock

Semiconductor to operate the site,” Hemlock’s president, Denise Beachy, said. “It is unfortunate for both the company and the community that these conditions have forced us to take this action.”

Hemlock was built to house APSU’s chemical engineering technology program and provide more classrooms to support the growing capacity of the university.

Housing the special chemical engineering lab and extra class space, the project cost Tennessee approximately $2 million. It was named after the

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Roberts said. “The bill is feasible if some changes are made and it is up to the senate to work on it and bring it back up at this point.”

SGA also passed Resolutions No. 1, 3, 5, 14, 15 and 17, which all aim to increase campus safety.

Resolutions No. 1, 14 and 17 all look

company because it was the largest gift the university has received.

When the building opened, it was utilized mostly for the extra office and class space. There were misconceptions about the building itself and the program it housed.

“There was a lot of confusion about the program over the years, and its affiliation with Hemlock,” Bill Persinger, APSU’s executive director of public relations and marketing, said. “Many people thought the program was a direct path to work for Hemlock, despite our

to create crosswalks at different locations around campus.

Resolution No. 15 looks to send a letter of recommendation to the Govs R.O.W. committee suggesting they give presentations about sexual assault prevention.

Resolution No. 3 sends a letter to the Physical Plant recommending better lighting be installed on Drane Street and Resolution No. 5 recommends to the Physical Plant that they install sanitation devices in APSU

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY According to the Dec. 2, 1932, edition of The All State, John Davison of First Baptist Church spoke on Nov. 16, 1932, on the Paris Peace Pact and how the U.S. refused to take part in this move for world peace. This comes 83 years before the Paris attacks that took place on Nov. 13, 2015.

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best efforts to convey that it was not. The name of the building only made this more confusing.”

Hemlock has begun to help APSU repurpose the materials and found potential buyers for the equipment.

APSU plans to change the space to help accommodate the growing engineering technology program with a concentration in mechatronics.

The name will be changed this week and a new one will be in place once the Tennessee Board of Regents approves it. TAS

restrooms.

SGA passed Resolutions No. 6 and 10 aiming to improve APSU quality of life.

Resolution No. 6 recommends the implementation of gender-neutral restrooms on campus.

Resolution No. 10 recommends that students be able to donate unused meal plan meals to the Service Learning Center.

The final meeting of the Fall 2015 semester will be on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. in MUC 307. SGA meetings will reconvene in the spring after classes resume. TAS

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APA President Tikehe Peoples said it is important to be involved in elections.

“If people want effective change in legislation, their voice should be heard through voting because the candidates should be able to impact the communities,” Peoples said.

APA held the drives on each of the four Tuesdays in September from noon to 2 p.m., registering a total of 505 voters.

The registration drives were initially started in 1930 by the national APA fraternity to increase registration among minority citizens.

These registration drives are one of the four national programs APA sponsors, the other three being, “Project Alpha,” “Brother’s Keeper” and “Go to Highschool, Go to College.” According to Philanthropy Chair for the Tau Phi chapter Artrice Pray, the Tau Phi raised $2,903 with their “Stroll like an Alpha,” event -more money than was raised by any other APA chapter in Tennessee, according to Pray.

“The Tau Phi chapter, along with our fraternity, will continue to lead the way and encourage others to join us in the fight of preparing our generation for the road ahead,” Pray said. “This starts with registering citizens our age to vote. Our hope is that this will cause a chain reaction and influence others to do the same.” TAS

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Rethink seasonal charity

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Those in need don’t disappear Dec. 26 As the holidays quickly approach, the season of giving and volunteering is near and people are in the spirit to spread Christmas joy to those in need.

However, their eagerness soon disappears after the season and many organizations in Clarksville are negatively affected by the decrease in volunteers.

Volunteering is a great act that not only impacts those who are being served but also the volunteers serving. By giving their time to help others, many volunteers’ lives are transformed as they witness the differences they make and the smiles they bring to those in need.

Volunteering also allows people to connect to others with different backgrounds, which brings the community together as one.

Lastly, volunteering improves the lives of those who suffer financially, physically or mentally.

Since the holidays are right around the corner, serving the community is on the minds of many. The holidays focus significantly on giving, so donating one’s money and time is easy during the winter.

Many churches and non-profits advertise opportunities to serve around the holidays as well.

Seasonal volunteering allows lowerincome families and the homeless to still experience the happiness that the holiday season brings.

Typically, seasonal volunteering include creating boxes for soldiers overseas, feeding the homeless a warm meal, donating toys to families in need and raising money for a specific neighborhood.

However, once all the presents are opened and the holiday decor is boxed up, volunteering is simply forgotten until the next year.

Organizations in Clarksville like Manna Cafe, Loaves and Fishes and Big Brothers Big Sisters notice a huge decline in their volunteers and donations after the winter season.

During the holidays, these organizations are able to reach a greater amount of individuals. Unfortunately, with the lack of help after the holidays, they have to scale back and are not able to reach as many people as before.

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» By SARAH ESKILDSON Staff Writer

We want our students to find what they are passionate about and serve in that way, not simply because they feel like it or because it is a holiday season.”

— Katie Woodard, APSU Wesley Foundation

Not only are organizations affected, but those in need are sometimes forgotten and forced back into a life of struggling for food and support.

For example, during the winter months, the homeless can receive a warm meal

and place to stay through various church programs, but once temperatures warm, shelters are no longer provided.

The best way to provide love to those in need is not the immediate delivery of items and services. Volunteering all year shows the genuine heart of a server. A stable amount of volunteers that continue after the holidays will decrease the stress the organizations go through every year.

Close to the home of APSU, The Wesley Foundation is a United Methodist student ministry.

“It is my opinion that most places do receive more donations and volunteers around Christmas,” said Katie Woodard, a leader of the ministry. “However, our students are trying to be intentional about serving all year long. We want our students to find what they are passionate about and serve in that way, not simply because they feel like they should or because it is a holiday season.”

Throughout the semester, The Wesley Foundation serves at Moore Magnet and Manna Cafe, and prepares to help in the newest veteran’s home in Clarksville.

For their seasonal volunteer event, the ministry partners with Soldiers and Families Embraced (SAFE), a military counseling service that was first started by The Wesley Foundation.

“On Dec. 3, soldiers who have recently returned from deployment and their families come for a meal, time with Santa, gifts, parents training and a family craft together,” Woodard said “Wesley Tapestry students will help serve the meal, hand out gifts, lead songs and games for the kids and be a smiling face for the families.”

Clarksville is home to many organizations

that welcome new volunteers. An easy way to begin serving year round is to join one of the top volunteer organizations within the community, Manna Cafe.

According to their website, Manna Cafe moved to Clarksville and became a nonprofit in 2009.

Since then, the number of people they serve has significantly grown; their first meal served 35 individuals and a single meal now serves over 200 people.

Manna Cafe offers a variety of different programs that anyone can volunteer for.

Some of the programs include The Mobile Pantry, The Food Distribution program, The Mobile Cafe and Pickin’ Up Manna.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the food distribution program creates food boxes to give out to families in need. Since the program started, the demand for boxes has grown 3,600 percent, according to the website.

The Mobile Cafe is an easy way to beginning volunteering year round. Three days a week, Manna Cafe takes their mobile kitchen to different locations in Clarksville.

Volunteers are needed for setting up, serving the food, eating dinner with those who come and tearing down. Through this program, over 25,000 meals are served every year.

Other organizations besides Manna Cafe are also in need of frequent, stable volunteers. Clarksville is a growing community that needs volunteers to serve all year in order for the community to come together.

Yes, the holiday season is a wonderful time to begin volunteering, but what truly makes a lasting impact is continued service after the holidays ends TAS

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Paris attacks affect international graduate student APSU student recounts personal experience during Paris bombings Staff Writer

While living in Paris working towards his masters in international LELANN EVANS | relations and CONTRIBUTING PHOTO diplomacy, APSU graduate student Lelann Evans is receiving first-hand experience of the impact from the Paris attacks that occurred on Nov. 13.

The night of the attacks, Evans was having dinner with a classmate in the southeast region of the city.

“I did not know about the attacks until I got home and received a phone call from that same classmate,” Evans said.

Like the rest of the city, Evans said he was shocked and confused.

Being an American, he was reminded of his prior experience with a terrorist attack.

“When I saw the news, I thought back to sixth grade getting ready for school and watching the news about 9/11,” Evans said.

The flashback brought similar emotions to Evans as he pondered the recent events.

Disbelief was a prominent one. Evans has lived in Paris since August 2015.

Evans said he was telling a friend on the phone just two days before the attacks how safe he felt in Paris.

“I told them how I could walk around at 4 or 5 a.m. and not be worried about being harmed,” Evans said Even after going through 9/11 in the U.S., it was still difficult for the events to seem real to Evans.

The day after the bombings he sat in his room and wrote in his journal.

“I was not afraid. I was mourning.

As President Obama said ‘This is an attack not just on Paris. It’s an attack not just on the people of France. But this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share,’” Evans said.

The next day, Evans and his classmates went to a memorial to pay their respects to those who lost their lives.

According to Evans, the people of Paris formed a unity in no time and are still determined to show the terrorists

they will not be afraid.

The prominent atmosphere, as observed by Evans, is a sense of unity and togetherness. “‘Méme Pas Peur,’ means ‘I’m not afraid’ in French. It was the message being posted for the terrorist to see,” Evans said.

Evans had his classmates to grieve with, so he waited until the events were covered by national news to call home.

“I wanted to be sure they already knew about it before I checked in with them,” Evans said.

Much like the people of Paris, Evans has not allowed the attacks to ruin his experience or his decision to keep studying in Paris.

“I still love living in Paris, and don’t plan on allowing a situation like this to scare me away, Evans said. “Evil has no boundaries. There is no place on Earth that cannot be struck by such an attack.

Returning to the U.S. would not make me feel any safer other than the fact that my family would be closer.”

As for Paris itself, Evans is noticing a prompt recovery.

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We cannot allow fear to cripple us, but instead we must have the courage to fight evil with love, and live each day being grateful for the present of the present. ”

APSU graduate student LeLann Evans poses in front of the Eiffel Tower and memorial after the events of Nov. 13 in Paris, France. After the bombing the country united and displayed their colors on the Eiffel Tower and sets up many different memorial services for the victims of the events. LELANN EVANS | CONTRIBUTING PHOTO

— LeLann Evans, APSU graduate student

He notes that while Paris was left with a scar, it was still able to function within a short period of time.

The people of Paris are not willing to let their city collapse in the presence of fear, and neither is Evans, who refuses to let his spirits be destroyed by the attacks, “We cannot allow fear to cripple us, but instead we must have the courage to fight evil with love, and live each day being grateful for the present of the present,” Evans said. TAS

APSU teachers discuss holiday traditions The last two weeks of the semester are already underway, JAMES PARKER | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO and many students and teachers are already planning their method of escape for the holidays. With the cold weather coming in some look forward to being bundled up.

However, professor James Parker has plans to go on a special adventure.

Parker, a communications professor who teaches both graduate and undergraduate classes, will be visiting his family’s farm in North Carolina.

“The farm is in a forested area where I like to explore,” Parker said. “I spend a lot of time in the weeds and bushes, searching for new things.”

According to Parker, the farm has been in the family since the time of the Revolutionary War. “I own the farm now with my wife and we spend part our time out there,” Parker said.

Parker said he sees something new every time he goes out there.

Occasionally, Parker encounters something he remembers from his

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childhood, and it suddenly holds new meaning for him once he finds it again.

“One time, I found an old graveyard,” Parker said. “It was for the family next to us, though, not ours.

They live about a mile away. It was pretty cool to find.”

The farm is in a forested area, I like to explore it.

I spend a lot of time in the weeds and bushes, searching for new things.”

— James Parker, APSU communication professor

He also said he likes examining the different plants on his hikes.

“All the stuff that grows out there is fascinating,” Parker said.

Parker often hikes alone, but will hike with others as well if they are around when he goes out.

In terms of family, his son and daughter came to visit over the Thanksgiving break.

“My daughter moved to Los Angeles recently since we visited over Thanksgiving, she won’t be at the farm this time around,” Parker said. TAS

» By ANDREW WADOVICK Assistant Features Editor

As the semester draws to a close and finals start looming around the corner, students and teachers are preparing for the moment the clock rings and the papers are MARISA SIKES | turned in.

CONTRIBUTING PHOTO This marks the official beginning of winter break that teachers look forward to just as much as students.

One teacher, however, is staying in Clarksville for the holidays.

Professor Marisa Sikes teaches Early British Literature.

Sikes moved from Albuquerque to Clarksville alongside her husband, dog and two cats last year.

“This will be my second Christmas here,” Sikes said.

Sikes admits their relatives will be unable to join them this season.

“Both sets of our parents live in Florida and it makes it difficult for them to join us,” Sikes said.

Sikes remembers a local tradition of lighting candles, which were placed in sand-filled paper bags and used in replacement of traditional Christmas lights.

“There are electric ones that are less prone to causing fires as the real candles,” Sikes said.

Beyond candles, Sikes does not decorate much of the outside of her house.

Inside the house, she and her husband set up

two Christmas trees.

The larger one is placed in the living room and holds all the large, fancy ornaments.

“We have a smaller Christmas tree upstairs as well that has small, wooden ornaments that are hand-painted by me and my mother-in-law,” Sikes said.

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We have a smaller Christmas tree upstairs as well that has small wooden ornaments that are hand-painted by me and my mother-in-law. ” — Marisa Sikes, APSU English professor

Sikes said she is looking forward to this Christmas more than any other because it is her dog’s first Christmas.

“We adopted her last May, she’s a chocolate lab mix, however she will not be offered any of the Christmas cookies we bake, though that won’t stop her from trying to swipe a couple anyway,” Sikes said.

While celebrating the holidays, there are still school-related tasks that need to be done.

In particular, Sikes will be preparing for a course about zombies for the upcoming spring semester: ENGL 460I: Zombies in Film and Literature. TAS

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APSU students give thanks for free food WNDAACC holds Thanksgiving luncheon for students who were unable to make it home » By COURTNEY GAITHER Features Editor

As APSU students prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday, many had plans for adventures with their families and friends, whereas some had plans to stay on campus to relax and catch up on assignments.

On Tuesday, Nov. 24, APSU’s Student Minority Affairs Club “SMAC” held a Thanksgiving luncheon for those students in the African American Cultural Center “We are here to bring empowerment to different minorities on campus and enlighten those who want to know more,” SMAC’s Public Relation Representative John E. Pointer said.

SMAC was surprised greatly when the event brought out more students than they expected.

“We hold the event to promote SMAC as well as help those students who aren’t able to go home for the holidays and get a home cooked meal,” Pointer said.

SMAC’s overall goal is to keep the celebration going year after year.

“We’re trying to make this like an annual tradition for future SMAC members and to try and keep it going, we want it bigger and better with more food, with plans to add entertainment, something to really liven up the party,” Pointer said. TAS

APSU students participated in the Student Minority Affairs Club Thanksgiving luncheon held on Nov. 24 at the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center.

The event was held for students who were unable to receive a home cooked meal for the holiday, with the turkey included . TAYLOR SLIFKO | PHOTO EDITOR

APSU female goes bald for good cause Non-traditional student, Christina Hunter was only female to participate in St. Baldricks fundraiser Staff Writer

Approximately 175,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, according to St Baldrick’s’ official website.

On Nov. 19, APSU worked with St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise money for cancer research.

APSU’s Govs Go Bald event raised a total of $5,286 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

One female out of 40 decided to shave her hair off.

Christina Hunter, nontrad medical laboratory science major, shaved her head for St. Baldrick’s Foundation after donating $200.

Before majoring in medical laboratory science, Hunter said she practiced cosmetology for 11 years, but sees it more as a hobby than a profession.

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I’m really surprised more females didn’t participate, I see it as a maternity instinct. ” — Christina Hunter, APSU student

“To me, it’s just hair,” Hunter said. “I won’t be missing my brunette locks.”

Hunter and her husband have two sons.

She had to give up her job to balance being a student and a mother.

“I’m really surprised more females didn’t participate, I see it as a maternity instinct,” Hunter said.

After Hunter shaved her head, she

went to pick up her 3-year-old from day care.

“He wouldn’t even get in the car with me because he didn’t recognize me,” Hunter said.

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My mornings go a lot more smoothly, and saves me money on shampoo, I can’t stop feeling my head. ” — Christina Hunter, APSU student

As far as Hunter’s morning routine, she has a lot more time to herself.

Now that she cut the time it took to do her hair in the morning, she can do makeup instead.

“My mornings go a lot more smoothly, and it saves me money on shampoo, I can’t stop rubbing my head,” said Hunter.

As Hunter raised money, she didn’t mind if people didn’t give a lot as long as they knew about St. Baldrick’s Foundation and their cause.

“It’s more about awareness,” said Hunter.

Hunter brought her donation cup to all her classes, encouraging students to give whatever they could.

Her mom paid $100 to the cause; students and friends donated the rest.

The only problem Hunter has encountered so far are the strange looks she receives around campus.

She just wants people to know she shaved her head for a great cause.

“I wish people would ask me instead of looking at me funny,” Hunter said. TAS

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It is unknown if assistant coaches will return for the 2016 season.

This will be up to the discretion of the newly selected head coach.

“He’s done a lot for me and many of my teammates, and he did not leave this program in the way he found it,” APSU football player Rashaan Coleman said. “He taught us many things about football and life. He’s a good man.”

Ivey said APSU is looking for a coach who is energetic, enthusiastic, passionate and a good motivator.

While searching for APSU’s 19th head coach in the program’s history, the university will also look into hiring a coach who will be a great recruiter to build and sustain great relationships with high school

coaches in Tennessee, according to Ivey.

Ivey said he wants someone with familiarity of the Football Championship Series and preferably the Ohio Valley Conference, a successful history and the ability to build a successful football program at APSU. “While I can’t put a specific timeline on competing for an OVC championship, I do expect our football program to be competitive in a relatively short period of time,” Ivey said.

According to The Leaf Chronicle, Andy McCollum, E.J. Junior, Walt Wells and Kurt Page have already responded to the posting.

McCollum played tight end and offensive guard for APSU from 1977 to 1980.

McCollum applied before the Cannon era

Lady Govs struggle early during season » By PRESTON BOSTAIN Assistant Sports Editor

In a season that began with high hopes for the Lady Govs has railed down to a 2-7 record.

The Lady Govs are on a six-game losing streak after the loss to Middle Tennessee State University on Monday, Nov. 30.

The Lady Govs started the season strong with a 2-1 record.

Their first defeat came during the Lady Govs nine point loss against Pac-12 California.

The following two games were victories against Christian Brothers and Trevecca.

The Lady Govs then took to a five game away trip and lost all five of them.

Their most recent losses were during the Thanksgiving Classic when the Lady Govs lost to both Indiana and Vanderbilt.

Tiasha Gray leads in points per game with 16.4, assists with 37 and in 3-point percentage with .375. Gray is now in seventh place in APSU’s career point category and Gray is also the APSU steals leader with 254 steals over four years.

Gray also joined the 1000 point club for the Lady Govs Madison Rich leads in free throw percentage with .818 and Beth Rates leads in rebounds with 48 and blocks with 11.

The next Lady Govs game will be played in Bowling Green, Ky. against the Lady Hilltoppers Western Kentucky at 4 p.m. TAS

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but pulled his name from the finalist list, according to The Leaf Chronicle.

McCollum has coached at North Carolina State, Baylor and Middle Tennessee State University.

McCollum is currently a linebackers coach and recruiting coordinator at Georgia Tech.

Junior, a Nashville, Tenn. native from Maplewood High School and two-time All-American under Bear Bryant at the University of Alabama, was the coach at Central State in Ohio and revived the program after an eight-year absence.

“I think I can help them be more competitive in the OVC,” Junior said to The Leaf Chronicle.

Wells, another Nashville native from

McGavock High School, played football at APSU. Wells is currently the coach at OVC school Eastern Kentucky University.

“I am interested in the job and would love to hear from APSU,” Wells said to The Leaf Chronicle.

Page is currently the Hillwood High School coach in Nashville, Tenn.

While Page’s resume mostly involves high school teams, he has built connections in recruiting hot spots such as Texas, Athens, Ga. and the Florida Panhandle.

“I feel it is a really good time to bring success at APSU,” Page said to The Leaf Chronicle.

Ivey said he hopes to name the coach by Dec. 15. TAS

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NFL office disagrees with controversial holding call against Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans players wait for play to resume in the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. | AP IMAGES » ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tennessee Titans interim coach Mike Mularkey says the NFL called how referee Jeff Triplette’s crew handled a late fourth down in Tennessee’s 24-21 loss to Oakland a “poorly officiated play.”

Mularkey said Monday, Nov. 30 officials missed both a false start by Raiders receiver Michael Crabtree and offensive pass interference in the end zone by receiver Andre Holmes on the two Titans defenders breaking up the pass.

Instead, Titans cornerback B.W. Webb was flagged for holding on the other side of the field, and Oakland scored the winning touchdown two plays later.

“So I vented my frustration about that, and they said if you guys have any questions on that, call them, because they said it was a poorly officiated play,” Mularkey said. “It should never have even started, the play never should’ve started.”

Titans cornerback Perrish Cox

immediately started pointing when Crabtree bobbed his head, usually a dead ball foul that would have pushed Oakland back to fourth-and-13 at the Tennessee 41.

Mularkey, now 1-3 as interim coach, said he asked league officials what he could tell the media minutes later, and was told to refer questions to the league.

But the NFL declined to comment to The Associated Press, saying by email the league does not comment on conversations between the officiating department and teams.

This is Mularkey’s third stint as a head coach, and he said he had not heard such strong wording before when talking to the NFL about officiating.

Mularkey declined to comment when asked if league officials need to be disciplined for mistakes.

“I know how we feel as guys, as coaches and players and organizations and owners, I know how we feel the emotional letdown, okay?” Mularkey said. “Do they ever feel how we feel? Do they understand what’s

Men’s basketball heats up with three game win streak » By PRESTON BOSTAIN Assistant Sports Editor

The Governors basketball team is on high expectations right now while on a three game win streak. APSU has a 3-4 record with their next contest against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas on Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The Govs are coming off a one point victory over the Samford Bulldogs with a big performance from junior transfer Kenny Jones who scored a season high 23 points for the Govs.

The Govs put a stop to Samford’s five game win streak with a 74-73 victory. The Govs started off the season 0-4, losing the season opener to Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. 81-40. The other three loses came from Indiana, Indiana University PurdueFort Wayne and Cal Poly.

APSU got their first victory of the season in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational against Northern Colorado, 91-76. The next two victories come from a 83-55 victory from Oakland City and the win against Samford.

Through seven games, Josh Robinson leads with 107 points and averages 15.3 points per game and leads assists with 16.

Chris Horton leads with most made field goals, 90 rebounds and 18 blocked shots.

Khalil Davis leads the team in made free throws with 28. Jones leads APSU with nine steals on the season. Horton has five double-doubles on the season, making his double-double career total for APSU 41.

The next home game for APSU is against Wofford on Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. TAS

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affected? That’s what I want to know.”

Adding to the Titans’ pain over that fourth-down play, Webb insisted after the game he didn’t touch Cooper.

Replays of Webb on that play were distant and unclear, but Mularkey said he didn’t see Webb restrict the receiver when watching the play again on tape.

The Titans (2-9) have lost nine of their last 10 games, and this was the fifth by six points or less.

They led 21-17 in the fourth quarter, making this the fourth blown-lead in the final quarter this season.

Mularkey made it clear the Titans had other chances to win this game, but failed to execute.

Rookie Marcus Mariota was intercepted with 43 seconds left when receiver Kendall Wright was bumped and didn’t continue running his route.

An interception that could have been taken for a touchdown was dropped.

A sack and interception also cost the Titans chances at two field goals.

“Obviously it’s tougher to take when you do lose closer games when they’re right there in your reach,” Mularkey said. “I think it’s harder, it’s more frustrating and more disappointing on somebody than when you went out there and you actually got beat.

So I think that’s the emotions that we have going on.”

The Titans also have lost 11 straight at home, tying them for the third-longest such skid in NFL history and three losses shy of tying the dubious mark held by the 198889 Dallas Cowboys and 2008-10 St. Louis Rams.

They host Jacksonville (4-7) on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Currently, the Titans are in position to draft No. 1 overall April 28, which would be the first for this franchise since the thenHouston Oilers took Earl Campbell with the top selection in 1978.

“There’s no pointing fingers at anybody,” Mularkey said. “It’s all of us. We’ve had chances to win these games. That’s what you want when you step on the field.” TAS