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APSU nursing program ranks in top one percent » By CELESTE MALONE Assistant News Editor
APSU’s School of Nursing is ranked in the top percentile of nursing programs in the nation. NurseJournal. org conducted a survey evaluating 1,189 schools and APSU came in at 32, beating out well-known universities like Johns Hopkins, Yale and North Carolina. “Being ranked 32 out of 1,189 schools in the eastern region of the U.S. by NurseJournal.org brings APSU’s School of Nursing into the forefront of the nursing education community,” said APSU’s President of the Student Nurses Association Ashlee Dover. “This is
SGA received 538 votes in their fall elections,the lowest in five years
A $1 million project aiming to repave a two-mile stretch of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard from Fairview Lane to Fairbrook Place will cause lane closures creating significant traffic delays until Wednesday, Sept. 30. The first round of lane closures will be from Monday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept. 18 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The lane closures will allow the Tennessee Department of Transportation contract crews to remove the 10 to 12 year-old surface and repave all seven lanes. Portable message boards will alert motorists to the lane closures and local law enforcement will also be on-site to assist with traffic. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and avoid the area during the expected lane closures according to The Gov Says. All scheduled closures are weather dependent. Should inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances prevent work from occurring as scheduled, it will be rescheduled. Get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras at tnsmartway.com/traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 for travel information or follow @tn511 on Twitter for up-to-date information. TAS
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SGA experienced the lowest voter turnout in five years during their fall elections this year. Voting for the five freshman and two graduate student senate seats ended Friday, Sept. 11 with the election of seven new senators. 538 ballots were cast in the election, the lowest since the 385 votes cast in 2010. SGA was expecting around 700 votes for the election which was on par with last year’s 731 votes.
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SGA’s new $5,700 Govs head is displayed over the MUC Plaza. SGA’s Executive Committee voted to install the new logo after President Will Roberts met with Vice President of Advancement Communication and Strategic Initiatives Derek van der Merwe. SHELBY WATSON | ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR
SGA experiences low voter turnout
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Despite the low voter turnout, SGA President Will Roberts said student interest is still high in SGA. Roberts also said the spring elections have higher turnouts as students vote on the Executive Council and senators from the various colleges. Roberts said SGA is important for students to be involved in. “SGA votes on funding different projects
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and university policy can be affected by SGA’s decisions,” said Roberts. There were 30 freshman candidates and 10 graduate student candidates. The five freshman senators elect are Daisia Frank with 146 votes, Colin Crist with 139 votes, Jake Bumpus with 122 votes, Adam Walker with 109 votes and Jordan Kent with 108 votes. The two graduate senators elect are Hunter Gann with 12 votes and Zachary Gosa-Lewis with 11 votes. The senators will be sworn in at the next SGA meeting at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16. TAS
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The Violence Against Women Act was recently added to the Clery Act, adding more protections for victims of sexual assault and dating violence. These revisions went into effect on July 1. The Clery Act is a procedure that requires all colleges and institutions to share information about crime on campus and their efforts to improve campus safety as well as inform the public of crime in or around campus. Originally enacted in 1990 and called the Student Right-To-Know Act, the act is named after Jeanne Clery, 19, a freshman student at Lehigh University located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, who was raped and murdered in 1989 by fellow student Joseph Henry, 20. Her murder brought about further attention to unreported campus crimes. According to clerycenter.org, “institutions must have a policy statement addressing the jurisdiction of security personnel and notes any agreements in place for the investigation of alleged criminal offense.” The revised Clery Act added protections for victims of dating violence, domestic violence and stalking whereas before it contained provisions for victims of murder, sexual offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, manslaughter, arson and more according to the Department of Education. The Violence Against Women Act requires universities to have programs purposed to prevent crimes before they happen. These ongoing, educational programs are for both students and university employees and are required on campuses to receive government funding. Also included in the policy are procedures on what to do when incidents occur. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Katie Koestner, a national expert on campus safety and sexual misconduct, visited APSU to cover bystander empowerment, legal standards, response and prevention strategies and managing risk. Junior healthcare management major Martez Hill says the recent crime rates at APSU are a situation that need to be controlled soon.
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just the boost we needed to show off our program.” APSU’s School of Nursing is particular of who they let into the program. Students require a 3.6 GPA or higher to be selected. “The program only accepts about 52 students per semester, our highly selective
on campus after dark. While he does not blame the college, he said with all the shootings and disturbances happening near campus in the last few years, it is “a little nerve wracking” walking to his car after being on campus late to do homework. If you
feel unsafe on campus, call APSU Police at (931)221-7786 for an escort. The amended Clery Act also includes information on hate crimes, hierarchy, confidentiality and disciplinary action. Further information can be found at clerycenter.org and federalregister.org.
APSU has adopted policies and procedures to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. According to apsu.edu, “APSU is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment.” TAS
process ensures that the school has the cream of the crop to work with and mold throughout the next five semesters,” Dover said. Faculty also plays a large role in the success of the students. “Our faculty are excellent in teaching our students to critically think and problem solve at a very high level in order to correctly assess and intervene for patients, resulting in significant
improvement in the patient’s health status,” said APSU professor and occupant of the Lenora C. Reuther Chair of Excellence in Nursing Patty Orr. According to Dover, for the students and faculty to continue their success, staying committed to their hard earned efforts and working on new ways to expand the program is a must. “The faculty is steadily working on getting the School of Nursing more
national accreditations,” Dover said. “The students play a major role in this excellence by striving for more than just passing grades each semester, as shown by our 99 percent NCLEX-RN passing rate.” According to Dover, though numbers show success, the main concentration of the program is on the patients. “That is the main reason why we continue to excel,” Dover said. “We keep our focus on the patients.” TAS
SGA votes down legislation » By WILL FISHER Staff Writer
SGA voted down a proposal by Sen. Peter Ponce to lower the amount of work study hours scholarship holding students need to complete from 75 hours to 50 hours in the second meeting of the year. Ponce’s resolution was defeated in a 2 to 15 vote after a discussion by the senators and executive council. SGA President Will Roberts was opposed to the legislation and said he would veto it should it pass. Sens. Dominic Critchlow, Austin McKain and Zach Puckett, as well as Chief Justice Lucas Bearden, raised concerns over the bill and the effect it would have on the university. Puckett and McKain argued the bill would place stress on vital offices such as Financial Aid and Admissions as they rely heavily on students to run. Critchlow stated the number of required hours has been lowered before from 90 hours to 75 hours. Chief Justice Bearden added he believes the hours are very manageable from his personal experience. “Seventy five hours is not hard to complete,” Bearden said, “It is very
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possible and I know most [scholarship holders] complete their hours while being heavily involved.” SGA also voted on a resolution submitted by Sen. Dylan Kellogg about the creation of a crosswalk near the Sundquist and Maynard buildings. After a few questions about the location and the need of the crosswalk, SGA voted unanimously to pass the legislation. SGA will be holding its annual Voter Registration Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday Sept. 16 next to the Woodward Library. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett will be at the booth at noon on Tuesday to kick off the event. The Voter Registration Drive is being held in coordination with Voter Registration Month. In Roberts’s report to the assembly, he stated SGA will pay the registration fees for the Tennessee Board of Regents’ Sexual Assault Conference at Tennessee Technical University. The conference will be held on Friday, Sept. 25 and will deal with issues such as victims’ rights and bystander intervention. In addition, Roberts clarified the music at the Mudbowl will be child friendly and clean in response to the music selection last year. TAS
CORRECTIONS The All State printed incorrect information in the Wednesday, Sept. 9 edition in an article titled “APSU to debate privatization, launch doctoral program.” In the fourth paragraph of the story continued on page three, the article incorrectly listed one of the future minors potentially available to APSU students as “information insurance and security.” “Information assurance and security,” is the correct name of the minor potentially available in the future.
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Millennials ditch dogma in favor of religious tolerance Features Editor
Many APSU students are part of the “millennialism” trend, which is to find their own path to religion. Religion is important in society and around the world culture. In today’s world, young adults are looking at it as counterproductive and are forsaking the concept of religion and its entirety. Atheism is a steadily growing belief that is sweeping the nation of millennials when it comes to religion. For centuries, people have followed religion to solace and peace within, even constructing their morals from it. However in the very progressive and artistic era the world, religion in its entirety is being questioned. The large amount of young adults born between the mid 1980s to the 2000s are considered millennials. These groups of young adults have brought our country into an era this world has never seen before, and they are dragging religion by the tail. These are the years of technology. Gone are the days where finding answers took more than a click a button. With the production of high quality TVs and computers, questions about all topics including religion can be answered very quickly. Millennials look for instant answers, gratification and proof. Realism is a huge part of their society and religion and realism do not mix. Atheism and other spiritual beliefs are a rapidly growing concept accepted by a majority of the group. Atheism, according to the Merriam-
Webster Dictionary is “a disbelief in the existence of a deity, or the doctrine that there is no deity.” A large contributing factor to the millennial atheist and spiritual movement is the transition from living with and depending on ones parents to moving out and becoming completely dependent upon oneself. “My parents created the base of many of my views religion included but my personal experience is what I base all of my views on,” said Craig Rossiter, junior communication major. A major new Pew Research Center survey finds that, as time goes on, the large share of religiously unaffiliated. “For years, surveys have indicated that members of the youngest generation of adults in the U.S. are far less likely than older Americans to identify with a religious group,” according to Pew Research Center. Millennial adults is increasing significantly. When the opportunity arises to move out of the nest and start college or a new job, young adults are able to learn and express how they feel without the influence of their parents or others around them. Being independent in the creative world we live in can open doors in regards to religion and all sorts of experiences and lessons to be learned. No longer do young adults have to abide by their parents rules. They can now make their own decisions. Religion is interesting and includes several facets that millennials can soak up like a sponge. “I still have my strong faith in God. However when I figured out more who I was as a person in college I became more
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I grew up in a strong Christian-based household. I felt more forced to believe than to freely believe. When I moved out I felt the weight of that lift off of me... People should have their own beliefs for their own reasons.” — Haley Bray, APSU senior
open to other religions and beliefs. I believe in Christianity, but I also believe that gay people have the right to love and marry who they want, and that women are made for more than procreation,” said junior education major Hannah Holt. With APSU being located in the Bible Belt, religious views are still very present. “I grew up in a strong Christian-based household. I felt more forced to believe than to freely believe. When I moved out and went to college I felt the weight of that lift off of me. College has helped me to realize that it’s okay to not share the same views as my family, because through college I have met people that I do and don’t share the same views with. I’m still a Christian. However, I wish that I had been educated about different religions instead of being forced to believe in one. People should have their own beliefs for their own reasons. College has helped me come to that conclusion,” said senior media technology major Haley Bray. Religion will forever be a changing concept like everything else in the world. It just so happens that millennials seem to bring out all the right questions concerning the great concept that baffles many. TAS
35% of adult millennials identify as religiously unaffiliated 21% identify as Protestants 16% identify as Catholics Pew Research Center
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I know a few people from high school who were very active and religious and now they just don’t go to church because there’s no church like the one from back home.”
When most college students get here, they don’t go to church like they used to every Sunday or every Wednesday and they go out and party and start hanging around people they shouldn’t hang out with. I think they just do it to fit in.” >>Kierra Bonds, sophomore biology major
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I definitely think this generation is scared to be a radical Christian. The idea of being a Christian is shamed and scary because you feel like everyone is going to judge you.”
It seems like it doesn’t matter what generation as much as it does region.” >>Kevin Orouke, freshman business management major
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APSU takes steps against sexual assault SART educates students for better protection » By AALIYAH MITCHELL Staff Writer
The Sexual Assault Response Team is a new APSU organization aiming to educate students on sexual assault and the resources needed to get help in an emergency. APSU is one of the first universities to form a team of this nature. The SART intends to be an educational force to inform students about proper methods and ways to prevent sexual assault. “One of the biggest [goals the SART has] is to educate people on resources for if they do get sexually assaulted or raped, or experience domestic violence or dating violence,” said Autumn Tucker, an intern for SART. “There are resources at [APSU] for that. There are resources off campus, too.” The SART held its first event, The “F” Word, on Monday, Sept. 14 in the Morgan University Center. The “F” stands for Feminism, and the event centered around local feminism and its effect on the community despite the stigma associated with the word. “A lot of people don’t view [feminism] very favorably, so it’s like the new dirty ‘F Word.’ [At the event they] talk about what feminists on campus and in the community are doing to help the campus and the community, stuff to help domestic violence survivors, stuff to
help rape and sexual assault, voting, medical and helping connect people to resources,” Tucker said. Reports of sexual assault are rising across the U.S. 44 percent of sexual assault victims are under the age of 18 and 80 percent are under the age of 30. One out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape, as have one out of every 33 men, According to rainn.org. Victims of sexual assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression and six times more likely to suffer from PTSD. Every 107 seconds another American is sexually assaulted. The SART has been created to help students at APSU be more aware of dangers like these and give them the ability to protect themselves and others. Since the SART is a new organization, student participation in the team’s events is essential to its success. “We want to really stay on top of it, make sure we get a lot of student participation and turnout,” Tucker said. To help faculty learn more about what they can do to prevent sexual assault against themselves and others, APSU also hosted Katie Koestner’s training sessions covering the “Best Practices for Prevention of Sexual Misconduct” on Tuesday, Sept. 15. TAS
44 percent of sexual assault victims are under the age of 18, and 80 percent are under the age of 30. -Rainn.org
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Faculty recital duet surprises many French horn and piano provides surprising sound » By ANDREW WADOVICK Assistant Features Editor
A piano and a French horn are not instruments normally played together for duet pieces, yet it was the blend of music that arose in the Mabry Music Concert Hall. Kristen D. Sienkiewicz, a professor of Music Theory I and II and other classes at APSU, went on stage with New York piano composer Thomas Weaver on Wednesday, Sept. 9 to perform a selection of pieces designed for a piano and French horn duet. The pieces ranged from Karl Czerny’s “Andante e Polacca” from the early 1800s to Gunther Schuller’s “Nocturne” from the 20th Century. They varied widely in composition as well as origin, from the solemn to the lighthearted to the tense and dynamic. Also featured was an original piece composed by Weaver himself, which added a trumpet to the mix. Weaver said he composed the piece “Indigo” about a month before the recital. “I played at a concert last summer, a horn, trumpet and piano piece,” Weaver said. “I wanted to write something different.”
Weaver described the piece as more about the “colors of brass instruments and pianos.” Sienkiewicz said she has been playing the French horn for roughly 23 years. Her conductor wanted “the girls to play ‘boy’ instruments, and the boys to play ‘girl’ instruments.” Sienkiewicz said, “I wanted to play the tuba, but my mom convinced me to play the French horn instead. I guess you could say it was love at first sight.” It has been 16 years since Weaver began playing the piano. “I started really wanting to play the keyboard when I was about four,” Weaver said. “I finally started taking lessons when I was eight.” In terms of creating compositions, Weaver compared it to writing an essay. “I probably use about 10 percent of what I actually compose.” He said he starts with “one small idea, like an opening sound or series of notes. By picking apart those notes, I see different combinations I can create with those notes.” It’s through these combinations that his pieces are born. Weaver wants his pieces to “have
musicality and make the performance enjoyable” for everyone who attends. The most important part of playing the French horn, according to Sienkiewicz, is having fun. “That’s always the goal. Everyone’s going to make mistakes. I want my audience to have an emotional performance,” said Sienkiewicz. Sienkiewicz thanked APSU for its support. “There are so many wonderful things going on around campus,” she said. “So often, we stick to our own, small corners, we forget about everything else that we can get involved in.” Weaver shared similar sentiments. “Thank you for being so welcoming,” Weaver said. “It’s been fun to play for you guys.” Weaver resides in New York, and his works have been performed all over the country, as well as overseas in places like Germany. He currently serves on the faculty of the Boston University Tanglewood Institute and the Fort Lee School of Music in New Jersey. TAS
APSU music theory professor Kristen Sienkiewicz plays French horn alongside duet, composer and piano player Thomas Weaver at APSU recital Wednesday Sept. 9. JONATHAN BUNTON| STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
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EVENTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 11:30 a.m. to noon. Govs Trail to Success. MUC Plaza. 3 to 4 p.m. CS “Making Sense of the Internship Process.” MUC 303. 5 to 6 p.m. FSA iBelieve series. MUC 308. 7 p.m. Lady Govs Volleyball vs. North Dakota. Dunn Center THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
3 to 4 p.m. SLE/History Dept. Constitution Day speaker: Dr. Jonathan O’Neill. MUC Ballroom 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. UREC Dancefest. Red Barn (Memorial Health Gym) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 7 p.m. Lady Govs Soccer vs. Kennesaw State. Morgan Bros. Soccer Field SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19
Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Kermit , several other beloved muppets and some new ones make a comeback that’s set to premiere on ABC on Tuesday, Sept. 22. | CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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The Muppets have excited and attracted audiences of many generations of children and adults alike. Will they continue their success in the generation of iPhones and $7 cups of espresso? The buzz around the recent breakup between Miss Piggy and Kermit would point to…. Yes. Disney’s Muppets, a goofy, burlesque, caustic ragtag group of animated puppets, are returning to television on Tuesday, Sept. 22 on ABC. Each character is prepared for the upcoming show with active Twitter handles and daily updates on their incredibly important, personal lives. Miss Piggy updates her Twitter with everyday activities (including flirting with Chris Evans) and advice for other furry characters. For instance, Piggy discusses directors asking her to join their movies:
“To the many directors trying to court moi for their big-budget feature films: The only thing I take directions from is my GPS,” Piggy tweeted on Wednesday, Sept. 2. Kermit released a personal statement regarding his relationship status via Twitter in the days following the new season’s announcement: “While I prefer to keep my personal life private, this is Hollywood, so who am I kidding? It is true that I am dating again. However, at this time no one woman … is my official new girlfriend,” Kermit tweeted on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Kermit’s tweet received 2,800 re-tweets and 2,400 favorites, showing the childish yet clever humor of the Muppets still endures in our social media world. Kermit’s new girlfriend Denise is, according to mashable.com, “killing our souls.” Denise is a pig puppet similar to Piggy but has more defined facial characteristics, brunette hair and exaggerated eyeliner. Cartoonist Jim Henson created the Muppets in 1955. The characters went on to appear on
multiple shows, such as “Sam and Friends,” “Fraggle Rock” and “Sesame Street.” Despite the rough patches, the characters have still lived on through their success in the middle and late 90s. The new season of The Muppets will appear on your fabulous TV screens and other trendy devices at the end of September. Jim Henson said in reference to his work: “Life’s like a movie, write your own ending. Keep believing, keep pretending. ” TAS
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APSU alumni returns as sponsor » By MARINA HEAD Staff Writer
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Years after graduating from APSU, franchisee Marcia Clark reinforced her ties with the school by becoming an athletic sponsor at the university. Clark co-owns Clarksville’s Dickey’s Barbecue Pit on Madison Street with Mark and Lorrie Deering. Clark, a lifetime resident of Clarksville, graduated in 1987 with a degree in information systems and helped open Dickey’s two years ago come October. “Students are what we’ve decided we [at Dickey’s] want to focus on for all of our donations, so it was a great alignment from that standpoint,” Clark said. “For me, being an alumni, that was even sweeter.” Athletics sponsors pay $5,000 annually for the three-year commitment, with an additional $5,000 annual donation in food. The sponsors then supply whatever the department requests from their menu, and provide catering to Governors Club events, sports games and any other events the athletic department requires. This totals as a $10,000 donation every year for three years. “Of course, we all love athletics,” Clark said. “We think athletics go hand-in-hand with academics. They both help drive each other, and I think APSU is moving in a very positive direction with their Athletic Department.” Dickey’s BBQ just started its second year as a sponsor after a successful first year of gaining exposure for their business and providing meals for APSU’s athletes. “I know it helps feed student athletes because, you know, a lot of them are away from home, and we feel like it gives them a great hot meal,” Clark said. “It [also] gave us a lot of exposure within the academic and athletic community of APSU.” Dickey’s has a dining area that seats approximately 90 people and they also offer catering for customers. They’re open seven days a week and their menu consists of eight meats smoked daily with 12 homestyle sides. According to Clark, Dickey’s is well-known for its ribs, pulled-pork, beef brisket and other meats. “Our goal is for [customers] to
have a positive experience, from the cleanliness, to the timeliness, to our staff, the taste … we want every person to have a positive experience,” Clark said. “That goal drives everything that we do.” Clark and Lorrie Deering never worked in a restaurant before opening Dickey’s. According to Clark, they spent three weeks at Dickey’s Barbecue University in Dallas before returning with a mentor to open up the restaurant. “We really thought Clarksville and the surrounding areas would enjoy Texas-style barbecue, so we went through the franchise program,” Clark said.
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Students are what we’ve decided we want to focus on for all our donations.” -Marcia Clark, Dickey’s Co-owner
According to Clark, her APSU degree has been very useful in running her business. “I’m a 1987 graduate with an information systems degree, which is basically a double major in computer science and business,” Clark said. “The business side, of course, has been invaluable in helping build this from the ground up. We’ve been very fortunate in that our community has embraced Dickey’s Barbecue, and we have a lot of amazing customers.” After graduating from APSU, Clark says she worked in the information technology department of the Montgomery County government as a systems analyst, writing software and then training departments on how to use it. Clark also used her experience to set up a business as an IT recruiter to find talent for client companies to hire. “I’m very proud—very proud— to be an APSU alumni,” Clark said. “I think when you have the commitment to stick with something for four years … it speaks a lot for your tenacity and your drive and your goals. I think it’s something that no one can take away from you.” TAS
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Featured above: Live on the Green Music Festival reaches their seventh year of free concerts while elevating the music scene with major headliners like Passion Pit and Ben Folds at Public Square Park in Nashville, Tenn.
Featured left: Crowds gather in front of the main stage as Zella Day performs at Live on The Green on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, as the sun began to set on Public Square Park in Nashville, Tenn. The atmosphere of the concert vibrated through the crowd with their last image of the light being Zella Day’s silhouette as she held her tambourine high in the air.
Featured right: Nashville gave a warm welcome to beloved, indie-pop band Passion Pit on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015. Their set ended with an encore performance of “Sleepyhead,” as the crowd erupted in applause. With an eccentric crowd from beginning to end, Passion Pit rocked Public Square while remembering the tragic date by dedicating a performance to those who served and the fallen.
Featured far left: JD McPherson sent out musical vibrations that reached across the park creating one of the best dance movements of the night on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. An alternative rock sound with a shimmer of jazz echoed through the crowd creating the perfect dancing moment by the fountain to wrap up the night for Public Square in Nashville, Tenn.
Featured bottom right: Ben Folds celebrates his 49th birthday by closing out the 2015 Live on the Green Music Festival on Sunday, Sept. 13 at Public Square Park in Nashville, Tenn. Folds remained jubilant throughout the set with a bottle of whiskey keeping him company on stage. After seven years of asking, Folds finally agreed to perform on the LOTG stage.
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Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015
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Governor voted least intimidating mascot in Division I sports
“I ain’t even mad”
Editorial » By GLAVINE DAY Sports Editor
The Gov cruises during the 2014 homecoming parade. TAYLOR SLIFKO | PR PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT
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APSU’s Governor mascot has been declared the least intimidating in Division I sports. [According to a recent article published by the Odyssey] “A cross between KFC’s Colonel Sanders and the Planter’s peanut man, the APSU mascot is by far one of the least intimidating. It isn’t likely that the monocle and mustache will instill terror in any of their rivals,” according to the Odyssey. However, The Gov is in no way the least intimidating mascot in Division I sports. From the Odyssey’s list alone, the Wisconsin Cornhuskers, the Golden Gophers of the University of Minnesota, the Pepperdine University Waves and the Youngstown State University Penguins are all much less intimidating than The Gov. Other mascots that didn’t make it include the Syracuse University Orange, the Tulane University Green Wave, Brutus the Buckeye of Ohio State University, Western Kentucky’s Big Red and Stanford University’s Cardinal. One little-known fact is, country-star Brad Paisley’s music video for the song “Country Nation” displayed several of the most popular mascots in Division I sports. Some of the mascots included Brutus the Buckeye of OSU, Smokey of the University of Tennessee, the Mountaineer of West Virginia University and even the number five on the
Odyssey’s list, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln’s Cornhusker. Along with these mascots, a familiar face runs across the screen about three minutes into the video, being none other than The Gov. At least Paisley thinks The Gov is worthy enough for his video. APSU is named after a former governor of Tennessee, Austin Peay. Peay established APSU as a “normal” school in 1927. This was only one of a number of things he did for the state of Tennessee during his time in office. APSU athletics also holds the greatest rivalry in the Ohio Valley Conference with Murray State University. In 2012, ESPN published an article about 10 Division I collegiate rivalries that don’t get as much attention as they should including the APSU-Murray rivalry. Five months later, ESPN published an article about more rivalries that go unmentioned. “Forget Duke-UNC, the real rivalry is APSUMurray State,” said ESPN writer Ron Beaten. So according to the Odyssey, APSU has the least intimidating mascot. But we can thank Peay, the original Gov, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Reelfoot Lake State Park and creating the school with a top nursing program and the best rivalry in the OVC. I can live with that. TAS
*information collected from past The All State publications
On Sept. 16, 1980 APSU football dropped their home opener against the University of Tennessee at Martin Pacers 24-20. In 1995, UTM adopted the Skyhawk mascot.
Mariota perfect in week 1 against Bucs » By DEVON RODRIGUEZ Staff Writer
Rookie quarterback Marcus Mariota set two NFL rookie records in his opening game during the (42-14) win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Sept. 13. According to USA Today, no rookie has ever thrown four touchdown passes in the first half and the only person to come close was Fran Tarkenton, who threw four touchdown passes in a game for the Minnesota Vikings in 1961. Furthermore, the 21-year-old rookie quarterback is the youngest to throw four touchdowns in a game by over a year, according to USA Today. The Titans jumped to a 21-0 first quarter lead and never looked back. Sparked by their rookie quarterback, the Titans struck first on a 52-yard strike to Kendall Wright. Mariota would continue the hot start with touchdown passes to Bishop Sankey, Harry Douglas and Delanie Walker. And that was just the first half. The Titans went into halftime with a 35-7 lead. The Titans’ coaching staff was pleased with Mariota and put in backup quarterback Zach Mettenberger in the game at the start of the 4th quarter to finish it. Last season, Mettenberger went (0-6) in all of his six starts. On the other side of the ball, Tennessee’s defense did not disappoint either. On opposing rookie quarterback Jameis Winston’s first NFL throw, the Titans’ Coty Sensabough took it the other way for a touchdown to
make the score 42-7. The Titans’ defense never let Winston get comfortable and applied plenty of pressure on the young quarterback. The Titans ended the day with four sacks and two interceptions. According to NFL.com, a quarterback must complete 77.5 percent of passes, complete 11.875 percent of touchdown passes, no interceptions and average 12.5 yards per attempt to get a perfect rating of 158.3. Mariota’s numbers were 13/16 (81.25 percent) of passes, no interceptions and 13.1 YPA, giving himself a 158.3. Although Mariota dazzled in his NFL debut, this was an all-around team win for the Titans. Because of the lack of success last season, Titans Head Coach Ken Whisenhunt couldn’t have asked for a better performance from his young team. Titans fans are quick to remember last season’s similar performance in week one against the Kansas City Chiefs, considering that win was followed by a 2-14 season. However, based on the rookie quarterback’s performance and the offensive chemistry, this season could go a different way. The pieces seem to be falling together for the Titans and Mariota has lifted the playing ability of his teammates. The Titans will look to prove week one was not just a fluke next week when they travel to Cleveland, Ohio to take on Josh McCown and the rest of the Cleveland Browns (01). The game is at noon central time on CBS. TAS
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Southern Miss blows out Governors in second loss of season » By LOUIS DEGEL Staff Writer
The APSU Governors football team was easily defeated on Saturday, Sept. 12 (526) by the Southern Miss. Golden Eagles in Hattiesburg, Miss. in their second game of the season. During the first quarter, the Govs struggled to move the ball. A trio of 3-and-outs set the Govs back early and forced an already tired defense on the field. A blocked punt by the Golden Eagles set up Southern Miss. deep in Govs’ territory. Inside the Govs’ 10 yard line, Nick Mullens took a read option and danced his way into the end zone to put the Golden Eagles up 7-0. The Govs tried to make a game of it, rallying back with a four-play, 87-yard drive of their own. With a pair of Southern Miss. penalties, the Govs found themselves almost in Golden Eagle territory. On the fourth and final play of the drive, Govs quarterback Trey Taylor pump-faked and froze a committed Golden Eagles defense, finding an open Rashaan Coleman for a 44-yard touchdown, the one and only score for the
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Govs on Saturday afternoon. Over the next three quarters of play, the Golden Eagles dropped 45 unanswered points on a depleted Govs defense. The Golden Eagles mounted a counterattack and Ito Smith barreled his way to a 75-yard touchdown score, finishing the contest with 135 rushing yards and 203 all purpose yards, including a 49-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.
Next upcoming game Saturday, Sept. 19 @ Vanderbilt University 3 p.m. Nashville, Tenn.
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The Govs struggled offensively the rest of the game, mounting just 189 total offensive yards. Conversely, Southern Miss. blistered their way to 514 total yards. Despite a herculean effort last week, the Govs defense gave up three touchdown passes to Southern Miss.
Junior cornerback Roderick Owens played well for the Govs with four tackles, two deflected passes and an interception, limiting the Southern Miss. quarterback to 22-40 on pass attempts. However, this proved fruitless as 275 passing yards were more than enough to pick apart the Govs’ defense. The Govs’ provided a pick-six for the Golden Eagle defense when Kalan Reed picked off Taylor late in the third quarter. He returned it 76 yards for a Southern Miss touchdown. Taylor finished the game 11/18 with a 61 percent passing rate. “I think initially we came out and played pretty well on both sides and were very assignment-sound,” said APSU Head Coach Kirby Cannon, according to letsogopeay.com. “After that, they got us in some match-ups that weren’t real good on either side of the ball. We made some big mistakes, let a punt get blocked, and once it starts heading down hill, it heads downhill pretty fast.” The Govs are on the road next week where they see what the SEC is like and face the Vanderbilt Commodores. Game time is at 3:00 p.m. at Dudley Field in Nashville, Tenn. TAS
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK NAME: JARED CARKUFF
JARED CARKUFF | LETSGOPEAY.COM
BIRTHDAY: AUG. 25, 1993 SPORT: BASEBALL YEAR: SENIOR FAVORITE DESSERT: STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE WHO WOULD YOU PICK TO PITCH AGAINST?: JOHN STAMOS NAME: TAYLOR BRENTARI
OVC Scores -EASTERN ILLINOIS* 0 NORTHWESTERN 41 -EASTERN KENTUCKY* 0 N.C. STATE 35 -MURRAY STATE* 26 NORTHERN ILLINOIS 57 -UT MARTIN* 72 BETHEL 10 -SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* 27 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 24 -JACKSONVILLE STATE* 20 AUBURN 27 -TENNESSEE TECH* 14 WOFFORD 34 -TENNESSEE STATE* 35 JACKSON STATE 25
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*OVC team
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BIRTHDAY: FEB. 13, 1996 SPORT: DANCE TEAM YEAR: SOPHOMORE FAVORITE DESSERT: COOKIES AND ICE CREAM ON WEDNESDAYS DO YOU WEAR PINK? “I USUALLY DON’T WEAR PINK BECAUSE I’M NOT A BIG FAN OF THE COLOR.”
Next upcoming games Friday, Sept. 18 @ 7 p.m. vs. Kennesaw State Clarksville, Tenn.
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Mary Ruth Locastro gives teammates a high five before the match against the Western Illinois University Fighting Leathernecks on Thursday, Sept. 10 in Clarksville, Tennessee. ALYSA BOUGARD | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Sunday, Sept. 20 @ 2 p.m. vs. Alabama State Clarksville, Tenn.
McKenzie Dixon launches hat trick in win over Western Illinois » By GLAVINE DAY Sports Editor
APSU Lady Govs soccer scored seven goals in their match for the first time since 2011, when they scored 14 goals in a single match. The Lady Govs earned their second victory of the season against the Western Illinois University Fighting Leathernecks 7-1 in their home game on Thursday, Sept. 10 to improve their record to 2-4. During the first half, APSU freshman McKenzie Dixon was the first to strike,
scoring the first goal of the match, 22 minutes in. Six minutes later, the Leathernecks were able to strike back with their only goal of the game, making it an even score of 1-1. With 13 minutes to go in the first half, Dixon struck again with a penalty kick to give APSU a 2-1 lead heading into halftime. The second half was full of Lady Govs shots into the Leathernecks’ goal. At the 54 minute mark, junior Gina Fabbro scored her first goal of the game to make it 3-1.
Two minutes later, senior Taylor Van Wagner joined the scoring party, giving APSU some more breathing room with a score of 4-1. During the seventy-eighth minute of the match, Dixon scored her third and final goal, giving herself a hat trick and a 5-1 lead. Almost five minutes later, Fabbro scored her second goal. With twenty seconds left in the match, freshman Jennifer Smith scored the final goal assisted by sophomore Maggie Ethridge. Sophomore Lindsey Todd was the
winning goalie for the Lady Govs with three saves only allowing one goal. During the final 20 minutes, senior Nikki Filippone replaced Todd picking up a save. “I definitely came into the game hungry to score and help make a difference to the team,” Dixon said. “It was really exciting to score and get a hat trick,” according to letsgopeay.com. The Lady Govs will return to action this weekend for the rest of their home stand against Kennesaw State on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. and Alabama State on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. TAS