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First shutout since 2003 in last home game of the season  By MARLON SCOTT mscott@my.apsu.edu

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n senior night, the Govs made sure the Central State Marauders left Governors Stadium with no booty.

Not only did they end a four-game losing streak by beating the Marauders, the Govs also produced their first shutout, 40-0, since Nov. 1, 2003.

The Govs trampled the Marauders with a ground

game that generated 407 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Senior running back Ryan White led the charge. He produced 146 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries. White was one of three Govs’ tailbacks who rushed for more than 80 yards. Junior Wesley Kitts rushed for 85 yards and freshman Ean Pemberton added 82 yards and a touchdown.

“From the line to the defense, everyone played good

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Occupy Clarksville reaches out to campus  By MORGAN SMITH msmith156@my.apsu.edu

The Occupy Clarksville group has staged their “Clarksville Occupied Protest” in the public square of downtown Clarksville for 15 days as of press time.

On Wednesday, Nov. 2, day, Occupy APSU organized a student walkout at 11:30 a.m.

“I went to the protest because I felt that I needed to make a difference in

the world,” said Summer Hayes, an APSU alumna. “I am too young to have participated in the great revolutions of our time, like the American Indian Movement or the Civil Rights Movement. I felt that Occupy Wall Street … was the revolution of our time and that I had to be there.”

The plan was for protestors to congregate at the Public Square and march to campus where they would join together with students who walked out from their classes for a general assembly

in the MUC Plaza. However, attendance for both was small.

Most of those gathered in the MUC Plaza for what was supposed to be a general assembly after the walkout were APSU media, police and some staff and faculty members.

Occupy Wall Street is a movement sweeping across the country. These organized demonstrations have sparked major media coverage, police

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Occupy Clarksville protesters hold up signs outside the Clarksville public square. BRANON JAGGERS | PODCASTER

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Campus police to participate HIV vaccine trial in diabetes fundraiser walk seeks local volunteers  By CHRIS COPPEDGE

 By JENELLE GREWELL jgrewell@my.apsu.edu

The world needs a vaccine for HIV. After more than 20 years of research, scientists are getting closer to what they think is a solution with the clinical trial called HVTN 505.

HVTN 505 is a safe vaccine that does not contain any form of the HIV virus and attempts to lengthen the time before an infected person experiences symptoms of AIDS. However, recent studies have shown the HVTN 505 trial could be expanded to explore ways a vaccine might prevent HIV. The study is now seeking to broaden the

amount of participants in the trial from 1,350 to 2,200 HIV-negative men and transgender women who have sex with men, according to the HIV Vaccine Trials Network.

The HVTN 505 clinical trial is conducted by the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. The trial for the Clarksville area is conducted through the Vanderbilt University HIV Vaccine Program.

“We enroll volunteers in the HIV vaccine trials. We give them the vaccine and we follow up to see if they have any side affects to help develop a preventative for HIV,” said Casey Braddy, Community Educator/

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APSU is participating in the American Diabetes Association’s annual “Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes” fundraiser with its own team for the first time, thanks to Campus Police. The fundraiser is coming to Nashville’s Centennial Park on Saturday, Nov. 12.

“The ADA needed a team of walkers from our campus, and I wanted to form one,” said Sgt. Georganna from Genthner Campus Police crime prevention unit, who has Type 1 diabetes.

The Step Out fundraiser is the ADA’s signature event.

The event is held nationwide at 130

different locations in over 40 states and 130,000 walkers, with sponsorship and corporate teams as additional support.

Annually, the fundraiser raises at least $20 million for the education, advocacy and research of diabetes.

Genthner is quite passionate about the cause.

“APSU needs to support events and programs like this, so we’re trying to make people aware of the problem,” Genthner. said “I’ve met a lot of students who ask me about my pump, and most of them say that it’s great to know someone else shares their problem.”

She also thinks a support group for diabetic

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EVENT CALENDAR The campus crime log includes arrests and dispatch callins. As mandated

by Tennessee law, the crime log is updated within two business days of an incident and new information to an incident available for public inspection any time during normal business hours. 

11:46 a.m.; Nov. 3; Morgan University Center; theft of property

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11:12 p.m.; Oct. 31; Castle Heights; simple possession/ casual exchange

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5:54 a.m.; Oct. 31; Marion Street; arson

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2:17 p.m.; Oct. 30; Marion Street; vandalism

APSU launches new Pave the Way campaign Gay-Straight Alliance Drag Show Thursday, Nov. 17 Provost lecture series focuses on adoptive, foster parenting

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monitoring and, in some cases, violence.

“I’ve seen it all on the news but I’m totally confused as to what it is they’re fighting for,” said Delano Lenyard, an Afghanistan war veteran. “I see the signs but they give me no indication.”

The movement has a broad range of grievances, all of which they try to bring attention to at the same time. This is what seems to be leading to the confusion of what the movement stands for.

According to the Occupy Clarksville Facebook page, they “demand an end to: Wall Street money in our politics, unemployment, student debt, home foreclosures, corporate greed, attacks on organized labor, racist police brutality [and the] death penalty.”

The Occupy movement has a lack of central leadership and organization, but some of those involved say that is part of their objective.

“I believe that the strength of the movement is because we’re not all drinking the ‘Kool-Aid’ of an inspirational leader,” Hayes said.

The Occupy Wall Street movement has spread across not only the U.S. but also the globe. Protests have been taking place in Greece, London, Belgium, Italy and Spain.

They share a parallel discontent regarding their countries’ economic circumstances.

“I think what they’re doing is awesome,”

said James Cohen, Criminal Justice major.

“There were so many great movements in the ’60s, when young people actually had a voice and they changed things. I think with a little more focused direction, this movement has the potential to do the same thing.”

Hayes graduated with a criminal justice degree and now works at a bank because nothing was available to her.

“If I had known while attending college that, when I graduated with highest honors, that I would not be able to find a job, I would have walked out of class too and saved myself tons of money,” Hayes said. “A student gains nothing by attending college and finding that there is no work when they graduate.”

According to the Occupy APSU Facebook page, Sean Collette, who declined to be interviewed, said of the planned Tuesday, Nov. 8, assembly in the MUC Plaza, “If you support, oppose or are undecided about the movement, this will be an opportunity for you to ask questions or voice your ideas on the movement and the current state of corporate America and its politics. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate.”

Preston Gilmore, Administrator of Occupy Clarksville, also encourages those in support of the movement to join them in their occupation of the public square in downtown Clarksville.

For additional information on the movement and its upcoming protest, events or general assemblies follow them on Twitter @occupyclarksvil or email with questions at occupyclarksville@live.com. TAS

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10:47 a.m.; Oct. 30; Marion Street; vandalism

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1:05 p.m.; Oct. 28; Trahern; theft of property

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9:15 a.m.; Oct. 28; Shasteen; harassment

Senator Joseph Chatman presented Resolution 5 proposing an increase in the GPA requirement for senators.

No vote until Nov. 9

If passed, the legislation would take effect in spring 2012 and would require the minimum GPA for SGA senators to be raised from 2.5 to 2.75.

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1:13 p.m.; Oct. 27; Music/ Mass Comm building; theft of property

Senator Jessi Dillingham presented Resolution 6 proposing the addition of plastic recycling bins outside of buildings throughout campus.

No vote until Nov. 9

Currently, recycle bins are only inside of buildings. If passed, the legislation would mandate the placement of recycle bins outside of buildings on campus.

Visit TheAllState.org to see an interactive of the campus crime log.

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Recruiter of the HIV Vaccine Trials at Vanderbilt University.

Braddy said the HIV vaccine trials are important to the APSU community because HIV has a higher rate among young people.

“In order to develop something, that something has to represent the community that is typically infected with HIV,” Braddy said.

Yasmin Ortiz, sophomore Health major, said she does not think the trial vaccine should be given to students.

“Somebody who already had it might

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students should be created on campus. “Many of the diabetic students I’ve met want to try and start a support group so people don’t have to feel alone,” Genthner said. “It’s a problem the campus needs to acknowledge so they can help our students.”

“Being a diabetic on this campus kind of sucks,” said student George Edwards, who has Type 2 diabetes. “They really don’t cater

benefit more,” Ortiz said.

Braddy said The Vanderbilt University HIV Vaccine Program is reaching out to the APSU Gay-Straight Alliance. Braddy said gay men represent one of the largest demographics infected with HIV. Administrators from the Vanderbilt University HIV Vaccine Program have met with GSA to discuss what needs to be done with the trials and they also sponsor a lot of GSA’s events, such as Condom Day, said GSA President Ryan Whipkey.

“GSA has a few members that are actually in the program and so that’s the way to help them, to actually join the program,” Whipkey said.

“Its important because it affects everybody, but it is very prevalent in the LGBT

community, as well as the African American community. And so they try to focus on both groups to figure out why, and they have studies geared towards both groups,” Whipkey said.

He said the ones that the members of GSA are in are geared towards males in the LGBT community.

Whipkey said there are two or three members of GSA involved in the trials, himself included. He said they are testing for how the body reacts to the vaccine, such as bruising, redness, tenderness and temperature. “If anything is different, even if its mild, they want to know.”

Whipkey said he has gotten past all the stages of the vaccine and is now being observed. He said throughout the whole trial he has never experiences any side affects.

“It’s kind of difficult for APSU to get involved because [the trials] are based in Nashville and although there is a lot of interest in Clarksville, we still do have to drive down there once a month or every other month for an hour and then drive back. So it seems kind of pointless for some people,” Whipkey said.

Whipkey said he thinks the HIV Vaccine Trials are helping because they have done many trials in the past and so far everything they have done has progressed to the next stage.

“There is no personal gain you can get from being in it, but the more people that join the better the results are going to be and the quicker they can go ahead and do these trials.

The more people up here that we can get to join, the better for them,” Whipkey said. TAS

to diabetics with their food choices, and I’m honestly concerned about other diabetic students because of it.”

Still, Edwards agrees raising awareness through the walk is a good thing.

“I’ve never done the diabetes walk myself, and I’m not really an activist about it since I’ve grown used to it,” Edwards said. “That being said, I do appreciate that the campus is participating in the walk.”

According to the ADA’s website, the association’s main goals are to inform people about diabetes with clear, objective information, to give voice to those denied

their rights because of diabetes, and to prevent, manage and eventually cure the disease. Walking serves as a good fundraiser because it helps control blood glucose levels in diabetics, and can help prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes in people who are at risk of getting it.

There are two types of diabetes. According to the ADA website, Type 1 diabetes occurs when the human body fails to produce insulin, a hormone that unlocks the body’s cells and allows glucose to enter and fuel them.

According to the APA, Type 1 diabetes patients are dependent on regular injections

of insulin in order to properly function. This is true for Genthner, who carries a pink insulin pump around with her. Only about five percent of the 25.8 million Americans with diabetes have Type 1.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body encounters insulin resistance, or the failure to use insulin properly, combined with a relative deficiency of the hormone.

This kind of diabetes can be controlled with a strict diet and exercise and is the most common type of diabetes amongst adults, making up 95 percent of America’s diabetic population. TAS

Murray convicted in Michael Jackson manslaughter trial  ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles — Michael Jackson’s doctor was convicted Monday, Nov. 7, of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star’s death for supplying an insomnia-plagued Jackson with a powerful operating-room anesthetic to help him sleep as he rehearsed for his big comeback.

Dr. Conrad Murray, 58, sat stone-faced, his chin held high, as he heard the verdict that could send him to prison for up to four years and cost him his license to practice medicine.

He was handcuffed and immediately led off to jail without bail to await sentencing Nov. 29.

The verdict marked the latest chapter in one of pop culture’s most shocking tragedies — the 2009 drug-overdose death of the King of Pop at age 50 as he was about to mount a

series of heavily promoted concerts in London that he hoped would turn his career around after a slide prompted by child-molestation allegations and years of bizarre behavior.

A shriek broke the silence in the packed courtroom when the jury’s decision was read, and the crowd outside the courthouse erupted in cheers.

Jubilant Jackson fans sang “Beat It” and held signs that read “Guilty” and “Killer.” Drivers honked their horns.

Members of Jackson’s family wept, and his mother, Katherine Jackson, said, “I feel better now.” His sister La Toya said she was overjoyed and added: “Michael was looking over us.”

Members of the jury were escorted from the building and not available for comment. Murray’s lawyers also left without

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The jury deliberated less than nine hours after a six-week trial that depicted Jackson as a tormented genius on the brink of what might have been his greatest triumph but for one impediment — extreme insomnia.

Prosecutors portrayed Murray as an incompetent doctor who administered propofol — an extremely potent anesthetic normally used during surgery — in Jackson’s bedroom without adequate safeguards and botched his care when things went wrong.

Murray, who did not testify, told police that he administered only a small dose on the day Jackson died. And his lawyers blamed Jackson for his own death, saying the singer gave himself an extra, lethal dose while Murray wasn’t watching.

Prosecutors said that theory was crazy, and

in any case, they argued, Murray should not have left Jackson alone.

The jury was not asked to determine whether Murray actually gave Jackson the fatal dose, only whether he was primarily responsible for the singer’s death.

Deputy District Attorney David Walgren extended his sympathies to the Jackson family, who “lost not a pop icon, but a son and a father.”

In Las Vegas, a former Murray patient and current friend, Donna DiGiacomo, sobbed and said the jury was under “overwhelming pressure to convict.”

“This man didn’t deserve this. They needed a scapegoat,” said DiGiacomo, a former Long Island, N.Y., teacher’s aide who said she didn’t believe Murray did anything to intentionally harm Jackson. TAS

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— First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

Honoring veterans reduces post-war depression There are many factors and

 LETTER TO THE EDITOR BY DON MCCASLAND issues which lead veterans to feel As we near Veterans Day 2011, it brings mixed emotions for me. The day is always filled with things like flags, parades and other outward and very public signs of thanks for veterans.

Of course that’s a good thing I appreciate, but for me it’s also a time of sadness and frustration with a twinge of anger.

On Veterans Day, as I do most days, I reflect on fellow vets and the sacrifices they’ve made for all of us.

However, what’s most upsetting and frustrating to me is what I see on the news and what I’ve experienced for myself firsthand.

The suicide rate for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan steadily and almost exponentially climbs every year.

According to a newly released report, currently, a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes.

A previous study showed that from 2005 to 2010, active duty troops committed suicide at the rate of one every 36 hours.

Think about that first number: one every 80 minutes.

To put it in terms readers can understand, that’s about the same amount of time a

regular Tuesday/Thursday class on main campus lasts, and that’s roughly the same amount of time it takes you to attend a Monday/ Wednesday/Friday class, then leave and walk to the UC for lunch or to check your mail.

That’s scary and sad to me. I’ve lost two friends to suicide and more often than not, the act of committing suicide is preceded by months or even years of mental and emotional anguish and turmoil.

as if they have no other option but to commit suicide, but one factor is the feeling of being alone.

They may feel as though no one understands what they’ve been through, or what they’re feeling.

Another reason they may feel this way is something I dealt with when I first came to main campus in Fall 2009 — the feeling no one cares.

As I sat outside in the UC plaza trying to study, I would inevitably feel like I had to “scan my area” to ensure I was safe, and nothing was going on.

During this time, I would see people enjoying this exciting time in their lives, talking to friends or on their way to class.

But even surrounded by hundreds of people, I would feel “alone,” and like no one cared.

Knowing how that felt, I can see how someone in a bad place

2011 withdrawal from Iraq planned prior to Obama When an idea is formed, the person responsible for the idea should get the credit. For someone else to take credit for another person’s work is immoral by our society’s standards. However, ASHLIE it seems to be ok by everybody’s standards TALLEY President Obama gets atalley2@my.apsu.edu the credit for ending the war in Iraq.

President Obama did not formulate the plan to withdraw American troops from Iraq this December.

The combined efforts of the Bush administration and the Iraqi government rendered a bilateral agreement back in 2008 that they would be gone by this point in time.

The assumption was the Iraqi army would have had copious amounts of training by this time and it would be able to defend the country.

Not only was this not President Obama’s plan, but rather, he wanted to retain a number of troops in Iraq because the aforementioned training is not expected to reach full potential until 2020 at the earliest.

The problem is, not only do the Iraqis have a bilateral agreement both President Bush and the Iraqi government signed, but the Iraqi people in general do not want the United States there.

A poll done by the State Department and acquired by the Washington Post showed 71 percent of Iraqis do not want the United States involved and are in favor of them pulling out. This being the case, Obama has no choice but to pull our troops out of the country.

Why would the leader of our country take credit for making the call to bring our troops home?

He never signed a bilateral agreement and he didn’t want to bring them home in the first place.

The answer is simple — ratings.

In a poll done by The Economist, Obama’s approval rating was more than 60 percent in January-February 2009. According to Yahoo!

News, a recent poll reveals that it now sits at 47 percent People approve of him less and less the more they realize his plans are headed for a dead end.

Everything he has accomplished so far has been cosmetic issues that should not overshadow the vast number of significant issues which need immediate response. He has failed to address these issues, let alone improve them.

For instance, he spent a great deal of time repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell — an achievement worthy of very high commendation of course.

However, this particular problem within our system was in less need of immediate attention than our growing debt crisis, which he’s only piled onto since his election.

According to Fox News, on Feb. 14, Obama’s budget plan of 3.73 trillion for the 2012 fiscal year is 10.9 percent of the GDP, and is the highest it has been since World War II. His proposal is also expected to cut $1.1 trillion out of the deficit when $4 trillion is needed to avoid financial breakdown. Obama raised the debt ceiling three times this year.

To top this off, the Bureau of Labor Statistics states our unemployment rates are up to nine percent from the four percent they were in January. This does not bode well for Obama since we are nearing a presidential election.

Bringing the troops home is simply another proverbial paint stroke over the rusty undersurface, and he is by no means entitled to it.

He will take credit for it as long as it will boost his ratings in the next election to help him get the vote. Give credit where credit is due, not where it will serve one most. TAS

emotionally would be adversely affected by that emotion, and how that feeling can be “the last straw.”

So what’s the solution? There are many things that can be done, but one of the most basic, simplest acts anyone can do is care.

You don’t have to be a specially trained professional, just an average, everyday APSU student.

Veterans don’t mind being asked about their service, if they’ve been to a war zone or if they were scared when they were there.

And there’s no shortage of us on campus. As of 2010, there were approximately 1,800 veterans attending classes at APSU. So, ask a vet, I’m pretty sure you will be pleasantly surprised by the reaction you’ll get.

Don’t know how to start or what to say?

Feel weird about approaching someone you know only by sight from the classroom?

That’s OK. All you have to do is this.: ask, “Are you a Veteran?” If the person says “Yes,” then answer, “I just wanted to thank you for your service.”

That’s all it takes — two minutes out of your day can make a world of difference to someone who may be struggling with depression or other inner turmoil brought on by things seen and done in combat.

Two minutes to make a personal connection with another human being are much more powerful and meaningful than a long-forgotten, faded yellow ribbon magnet on a car, more caring than some anonymous person in a restaurant paying for your meal but not taking the time to put a face to an act of generosity.

A simple act by a single person can be more powerful, more moving and can have longerlasting and farther-reaching impact than any parade, any free meal or any bumper sticker or car magnet known to man.

Two minutes — an insignificant amount of time to you, a world of difference to a veteran.

To all veterans from all eras, from peacetime to wartime service, from the bottom of my heart, I cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done for me, for my family and for our country.

Enjoy your day on Nov. 11. TAS

 LETTER TO THE EDITOR BY CHIANNE SMITH

Allocation of proceeds from Veterans Day benefit dinner meets scrutiny When I saw the announcement on our university website stating the “College Republicans and Sigma Phi Epsilon were hosting a benefit dinner to honor our veterans of the armed services” on Nov. 10, my heart was overcome with appreciation since my husband is a disabled veteran.

Then, when I saw who the proceeds were going to, I was shocked. The proceeds are going to the Veterans of Foreign Wars?

I was curious as to why the VFW was reaping the benefits of this dinner when all the sales of food and alcohol and annual membership dues seem to be financing their causes pretty well.

My husband is a member of one of the local VFWs. They bring in quite a bit of money.

APSU College Republicans President Mike Jenkins explained the Commander of the VFW #11160 on Lafayette Road would be receiving and distributing the money collected to the

VFWs in Clarksville.

If the College Republicans and Sigma Phi Epsilon want to raise money for or help our nation’s veterans, why don’t they donate their “proceeds” or volunteer some time to the Wounded Warrior Project or Operation Once in a Lifetime?

Both of these organizations are non-profit organizations that help soldiers — active, retired, or veteran status — with many different aspects of military life, including transitioning from combat to civilian life or learning how to live with a disability.

The Fisher House at Fort Campbell would also be a good choice since it assists families of soldiers in military hospitals with low to no cost lodging.

I am not saying helping the VFW is not a worthy cause. I just think helping a non-profit organization would be more beneficial to our community, especially with Fort Campbell being in our neighborhood. TAS

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EVENT CALENDAR Wednesday, Nov. 9

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11:30 a.m.; Nontraditional Student Lunch; MUC 312 5 p.m.; Wellness Class: Cooking Concepts; Foy Fitness and Recreation Center 202 6:30 p.m.; GPC Mission Improvable; Clement Auditorium

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Students record data while checking runners in at second annual Run@Work Day on Friday, Sept. 16, outside the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center. MATEEN SIDIQ | SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

Statistics students gain practical experience collecting data at 2nd annual Run@Work Day  By KIMBERLY WALLACE kwallace17@my.apsu.edu

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics decided to gave students in their MATH 1530: Elements of Statistics class the opportunity to take what they learn in class and apply it to real life. Students in these classes had the chance to collect real live data at the Run@Work event hosted by University Recreation on Friday, Sept. 16.

“Real mathematicians don’t just read textbooks, we go out and collect data,” said Jennifer Filingim, assistant professor of mathematics.

The two factors the students were inquisitive about was whether if having a lower body mass index might correspond to running a higher number of miles in 30 minutes opposed to someone whose is higher.

Volunteers from the statistics classes of Matt Jones, Fillingim and Ayman Alzaatreh participated in the event. Students were asked to download a pedometer or GPS app of their choice on their own media devices in order to measure their distance

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traveled during the 30 minute run.

After Volunteers finished their 30 minutes of running or walking, they anonymously recorded their data. Data included their gender, height, weight, distance travelled, type of runner and other factors.

“Data is not consistent,” Fillingim said.

Just like true mathematical data there were errors in the student’s research. Somewhere down the line, like a game of telephone, the directions were changed so the volunteers only had to run for 10 minutes.

There were runners that did the full 30 minutes while others just participated in a 10-minute run.

Even though the data wasn’t entirely conclusive the students got real hands-on experience dealing with data collection. For students it’s much more interesting to learn hands on what they will be doing in their own professions instead of reading about it.

“The Department of Mathematics and Statistics wants our students to have classroom experiences that will reflect reality,” Fillingim said. TAS

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7 p.m.; Miss Austin Peay Scholarship Pageant; MMC Concert Hall

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APSU professor receives grant College Republicans, Sigma Phi Epsilon to host VFW dinner to develop better fuel efficiency cscruton@my.apsu.edu

 By TRENT SINGER tsinger@my.apsu.edu

In recent years, the United States has seen a movement to create a more feasible energy source for automobiles.

Although research and development solutions for alternatives have been presented, the problem persists as oil companies continue to reap the benefits of delay.

With a $25,000 grant from the Tennessee Solar Conversion and Storage using Outreach, Research and Education, Justin Oelgoetz, associate professor of Physics and Astronomy, along with several APSU students, has spent the summer researching fuel cells and attempting to answer some of the questions which may help Americans save money at the pump.

“Gasoline is actually reasonably cost-effective, but [some] of the major expensive parts of the fuel cell are the electrodes that have platinum in them,” Oelgoetz said.

He claims finding a way to remove the platinum would make gasoline more economical in the long run.

Some of Oelgoetz’s fellow researchers are scattered in universities throughout the country, including the UT in Knoxville. Oelgoetz, along with Thomas Zawodzinski at UT Knoxville, were joined together by the grant to research catalysis and durability issues in fuel cells, along with nonprecious alternatives to platinum.

“The eventual goal is to chemically bind the catalyst sites to the electrode. So in order to do that, you have to understand what’s going on by looking at how the atoms in these molecules vibrate,”

Justin Oelgoetz, associate professor of Physics and Astronomy, along with students, spent the summer researching fuel cells. BRITTANY HICKEY | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Oegloetz said.

The research within Oelgoetz’s grant deals mostly with gathering a basic understanding of how electrodes which use non-precious catalysts work in order to create better electrodes.

“There’s a lot of interest statewide in green energy technologies, fuel cells being one of those ...

This is a very important application, and it’s a very meaningful application that students are interested in. It’s the coalescence behind a single topic that makes us go for it,” Oelgoetz said.

The research being done in APSU’s Physics Department could potentially help other scientists determine how to engineer a better electrode and lead to bringing down the cost of manufacturing fuel cells.

With a background in computational spectroscopy, Oelgoetz will model the spectra of the compounds and determine what will work best as a potential replacement for platinum. TAS

To celebrate this year’s Veterans Day, the APSU College Republicans and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity will be hosting a dinner for the Clarksville Veterans of Foreign Wars on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in MUC room 305. Event tickets are $30 and can be bought from College Republican members or at the door.

The fee also covers a hot meal, with all proceeds being donated to local VFW chapters. The organizations will also be accepting toy donations for children — within a $20 limit — which will be distributed to needy boys and girls in the Clarksville community during the upcoming holiday season.

College Republican member, Jacob Winters, said the dinner is being hosted “to honor our armed servicemen veterans [and] to show our appreciation for their past and present efforts to our country.” The event will feature speakers from the College Republicans, Sigma Phi Epsilon, the VFW and other organizations.

This year, APSU’s campuses will close on Friday, Nov. 11, to honor the military during Veterans Day. The university has participated in various events honoring veterans this year including the 19th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast, the ClarksvilleMontgomery County Veterans Day Parade and a joint Veterans Day

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[The dinner is being hosted] to honor our armed servicemen veterans [and] to show our appreciation for their past and present efforts to our country.”

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ceremony at Fort Campbell.

Veterans Day was originally observed to honor veterans of World War I and to celebrate the anniversary of the end of the war. Now, in its 92nd year, the federal holiday pays tribute to all U.S. veterans. APSU students have a proud tradition of honoring their country’s veterans and those from their community, and the VFW dinner is a great opportunity to give back to the men and women who have served our nation.

For more information on acquiring tickets to the event, contact a member of the College Republicans or call (931) 320-6226. TAS

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today,” Pemberton said. “We’ve got Ryan White leading us out here. I was just waiting for my opportunity. The opportunity came and I just ran with it.”

In addition to the dominating running game, the Govs offense got a boost from a 65-yard punt return for a touchdown by sophomore wide receiver Tee Howell.

“Kitts and White ran the ball great in the first half. In the second half, Tee Howell’s punt return for a touchdown really sparked us,” said head coach Rick Christophel. “It got all the rest of our guys playing well. From there on, everyone played hard.”

Although impressive, the Govs’ game against the Marauders was not flawless. Freshman quarterback Landon Curtis threw an interception, the Govs only turnover in the game, in the red zone on the Govs’ last offensive drive of the first half. The Govs also accumulated 10 penalties for 106 yards.

However, every Govs mistake or Marauder’s big play was countered by the Govs defense. Junior safety Antwaun Majors and sophomore cornerback Steven Ragin snagged key interceptions. The Govs defense held the Marauders to 162-total offensive yards. The Marauders made only nine first downs and converted only 3-of-16 third downs.

“I said before the game, ‘Defense, we need a shutout for the seniors,’” said senior safety Amius Smith. “I knew that would send us out on the highest note possible. They are not a bad team, but we knew our level of play and we needed to come out and do what we are supposed to do. We have Murray state next week, so we wanted to set the tone going in to next week.”

Majors set the tone for the Govs defense by intercepting Marauder’s quarterback Jeffrey Brooks first pass of the game. However, the Marauder’s defense stifled the Govs resulting offensive drive and the Govs were forced to attempt a 51-yard field goal which went wide left.

The Marauder’s defense held until the Govs third offensive drive. After Kitts spun and powered his way 21 yards into the red zone. White capped off the 8-play drive with a 26-yard dash to the end zone for the Govs’ first touchdown.

Two field goals by junior kicker Stephen Stansell had the Govs leading 13-0 at halftime.

Then, at the 12-minute mark in the third quarter, Howell returned a Marauders punt to the end zone. The punt return sparked the Govs and broke the Marauders. The Govs pounded their way into the end zone for three more scores.

“I think our kids went out and played one heck of a football game,” Christophel said. “I’ve got to give a lot of credit to coach Junior and his football team. They were well prepared and did some things that hurt us, but I thought our coaches did a great job of adjusting at halftime on both sides of the ball.” TAS

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CENTRAL METHODIST VS. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI First Downs CMU - 29 SEMO -29 Net Yards Rushing CMU - 337 SEMO - 296 Net Yards Passing CMU - 99 SEMO - 243 Total Offense Yards CMU - 436 SEMO - 539 Punts-Yards CMU - 1/44 SEMO - 1/51 Possession Time CMU - 32:42 SEMO - 27:18 Field Goals CMU - 1-1 SEMO - 2-2 EASTERN KENTUCKY VS. JACKSONVILLE STATE First Downs EKU - 26 JSU - 20 Net Yards Rushing EKU - 249 JSU - 309 Net Yards Passing EKU - 282 JSU - 300 Total Offense Yards EKU - 531 JSU - 609 Punts-Yards EKU - 3/120 JSU - 3/101 Possession Time EKU - 29:08 JSU - 30:52 Field Goals EKU - 1-1 JSU - 2-2 TENNESSEE STATE VS. EASTERN ILLINOIS First Downs TSU -19 EIU -16 Net Yards Rushing TSU - 200 EIU - 135 Net Yards Passing TSU - 118 EIU - 149 Total Offense Yards TSU - 318 EIU - 284 Punts-Yards TSU - 7/216 EIU - 2/103 Possession Time TSU - 29:48 EIU - 30:12 Field Goals TSU - 1-2 EIU - 1-1 CENTRAL STATE VS. AUSTIN PEAY First Downs CSUOH - 9 APSU - 21 Net Yards Rushing CSUOH - 86 APSU - 407 Net Yards Passing CSUOH - 76 APSU - 65 Total Offense Yards CSUOH - 162 APSU - 472 Punts-Yards CSUOH - 8/265 APSU- 4/195 Possession Time CSUOH - 29:04 APSU - 30:56 Field Goals CSUOH - 0-1 APSU 2-3

Senior Josh Terry jumps for a dunk. Terry was second leading scorer last season.

Tyshwan Edmonson jumps above opponents to reach the hoop.

Tyshwan Edmonson

John Fraley

Averaged 11 points and 4.3 rounds per game in the 2011 season.

Lead the 2010 season and was second in the OVC scoring with 17.1 ppg.

Started all 34 games in 2011 season and was 4th in the OVC in rebounding.

team to contend for the championship in a league where there are a number of really good teams,” said Govs head coach Dave Loos at the OVC Media Day in Nashville.

“It is a league now where you have to be ready to play every night or you are going to go home with a loss,” Loos said. “As I said, we are excited, the community is excited about this team. But as we all know, it is going to be settled on the floor, and we hope we are ready to make a run for it.”

In his 22nd year as head coach, Loos has a squad with experience and talent. This season’s lineup includes nine players from last season’s 20-win team.

The most significant loss to the Govs team was point guard Caleb Brown. Brown started all 34 games last season and led the team in free throws and assists. He also made 57 steals, second only to Terry and Edmonson.

The Govs also lost forward Marcel Williams and guard Tyrone Caldwell. Both Williams and Caldwell came off the bench averaging 10 minutes

a game. They played on the team three years before transferring during the offseason.

Filling Brown’s position will be JuCo transfer Jerome Clyburn. Clyburn comes from Santé Fe Community College in his home state of Florida.

Backing up Clyburn will be freshman guard Herdie Lawrence. Lawrence played at Collins High School in Atlanta where he averaged 15.7 points and 4.8 assists per game.

Ready to jump into the frontcourt is Chris Freeman. Freeman averaged a double-double, 21 points and 12 rebounds, at Muhlenberg High School in Greenville, Ky. The Govs will play two top 25 teams this season, California and Memphis. They will also participate in an ESPN Bracketbuster game for the ninth time this season.

“We appreciate the fact people have some respect for our program, but we also understand it’s where you finish, not where you start,” Loos said. “We will be driving that point home.” TAS

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With the possible exception of Morehead’s head coach, Donnie Tyndall, all the OVC basketball head coaches are breathing a sigh of relief and rubbing their hands together in anticipation of a season without facing Kenneth Faried. This begs the question, “Who benefits the most with Faried in the NBA?” The answer is the APSU Govs.

On paper, it is easy to see why OVC coaches and sports information directors voted the Govs to win the 2011-12 OVC Championship.

The primary reasons the Govs are the favorites in the 2011-12 OVC Championship discussion are returning players, new faces to replace key losses and depth.

“I think there is a lot of excitement about this basketball team. We figured we would be picked near the top and we think we are a good enough

Senior John Fraley swats away the basket. ALL PHOTOS BY MATEEN SIDIQ | SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

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Name

Jerome Clyburn Kevin Covington Andre Brown Will Triggs Thomas Greer Tyshwan Edmonson Alton Williams Chris Freeman Melvin Baker John Farley Herdie Lawrence Josh Terry Joe Harms Anthony Campbell Justin Blake Matt Hasse

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Guard Guard Forward/Guard Forward Guard Guard Guard Forward Forward Center Guard Guard/Forward Forward/Center Forward/Guard Guard Center

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Junior Redshirt Freshman Freshman Sophomore Redshirt Freshman Senior Sophomore Freshman Senior Senior Freshman Senior Redshirt Freshman Redshirt Junior Sophomore Sophomore

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Orange Park, Fla. Memphis, Tenn.

Clarksville, Tenn.

Edwardsville, Ill. Atwood, Tenn.

Hopkinsville, Ky. Collierville, Tenn.

San Antonio, Texas Amarillo, Texas Clarksville, Tenn.

Lawrenceville, Ga. Henderson, Ky. Belleville, Ill. Edwardsville, Ill. Dyersburg, Tenn.

Naperville, Ill.