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April 14, 2010 | Vol. 82, Issue 26
Details released regarding attempted abduction By PATRICK ARMSTRONG Editor In Chief
On Thursday, April 8, The All State’s Freedom of Information Act request letter, which was sent on Monday, March 22, regarding the attempted abduction on campus that occurred on Tuesday, March 16, was responded to via e-mail
seven days late, according to Tennessee Code Annotated 10-7-503 (2)(B)(i-iii). According to the requested police report, the attempted abduction happened on Tuesday, March 16, at 10 p.m. Campus Police was not notified of the incident until the complaint was telephoned in. On Wednesday, March 17, APSU Campus Police Officer Richard Wacker was assigned to the call. The complaint came from an adult black female who
said she was on her way from Meacham to her room in Sevier walking with her iPod ear buds in and her hands full. She was going eastbound on Govs Lane on the sidewalk near Miller. “I was coming up the sidewalk next to the Red Barn and a black man driving a small, dark-colored four-door car pulled up next to me,” the complainant said in a written statement. The offender was an unknown adult black male between 20 and 30 years old,
6” tall, of average build, wore a black hoodie and smelled like tobacco. The victim could not remember any noticeable or identifying marks. When the offender drove up, he tried to get her attention by saying “aye.” She turned around and did not recognize him and then ignored him. “He proceeded to continue to follow me and try to get my attention. I kept walking.” After three attempts, the offender pulled ahead of her, parked his car,
got out and walked to the sidewalk, blocking her path.
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He grabbed me by the arm and tried to shove me into the car.” — Victim of attempted abduction
“He grabbed me by my arm and tried to shove me into the car. I resisted and propped my foot against the
back seat to use as leverage. We tussled for a minute. I threw my boot back behind me and it hit him. He took a couple steps back, paused, ran around, got in the car and drove away.” The victim did not get a good look at the offender or the car. The car was described as a small, newer four-door sedan, black or dark blue in color, similar to a Honda or Toyota, with power locks and windows CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Changes expected to APSU Dining Services
WOMEN’S TENNIS
By JENELLE GREWELL News Editor
Cecil Wilson, assistant director of Housing/Dining Services, said Dining Services at APSU will experience a few changes over the Summer. AP Dining and Chartwells will replace the Mama Leone’s concept with a Papa John’s concept designed especially for college campuses and other fast food type concepts Wilson said. “Initially, our Papa John’s will serve freshly baked 8-inch pizzas for a quick, grab-and-go meal. Later, we may introduce bread sticks and other side items offered by the Papa John’s franchise menu,” Wilson said. “I would rather have the Italian place,” Cecibel Rivera, senior social work major said.
ANTHONY SHINGLER | ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
APSU Lady Govs tennis has won 11 straight and are currently ranked second in Ohio Valley Conference heading into the OVC tournament. Vanja Tomic serving on the court in the match vs. TSU on Thursday, April 8. Tomic is ranked number one in singles in the conference. Tomic is 16-2 overall, 9-0 OVC and has won fifteen straight singles. Tomic and Mariana Pagan currently lead the team in doubles with a 14-3 overall record, 8-1 OVC and they have won 10 straight doubles. See Sport’s page 6 for more information.
Wilson said Chartwells has proposed several ideas to help make Austin’s Diner more of a destination. These ideas include providing a lounging area near the TV to allow for a more relaxed seating space, installing window treatments to add more privacy and warmth, changing the current photo mural and a few “back room” changes that may
help expand and speed up the services they now provide. “In the coming weeks I will continue to meet with Chartwells as we consider the feasibility and cost benefits of such changes,” he said. Wilson said Denny’s will not be taking over Austin’s Diner. At one point, it was close to happening. “They sent us a quote that didn’t include the cost of construction, just materials and equipment._” Wilson said when Denny’s sent the new quote with construction added, it exceeded the allotted budget. “Besides the installation of another nationally recognized food chain (Papa John’s), we have been given the opportunity to move the Peay Pod from the first floor of the UC to a much more centralized location,” he said. AP Dining and Chartwells recently accepted an offer to move the Peay Pod to the space currently occupied by SGA on the main floor of the UC, room 214. SGA will be moving into the Student Publications office while the vacant Peay Pod space will house Student Publications. “We feel this location will better serve the students, faculty, staff and guests of APSU as it will be more prominent. This move calls for a complete redesign of
the SGA office to facilitate a shopping experience worthy of the new space,” Wilson said. Wilson also said the panning stages to “refresh” Chick-fil-A are in the final stages. “We will replace tile, marketing material, and other ‘behind-the-line’ equipment to better serve the students, faculty, staff and our many guests. It will not be a totally new look, but a great breath of fresh air,” Wilson said. Wilson said it will cost $50,000 to remodel the Chick-fil-A. The money comes from Chartwells’ investment fund. Wilson said Chartwells invested $1 million and some commission from whatever is sold, and the money goes towards improvements in Dining Services. Wilson said AP Dining and Chartwells are currently considering a new station in place of the Freshens concept in the food court. “While we haven’t totally settled on a name; for now, ‘Fresh Fusions’ will have to do. The Fresh Fusions concept will serve a rotating menu based, in large part, on customer feedback.” Wilson said there have already been requests for pasta items displaced by the Papa John’s concept, along with requests for smoothies, sushi and salad. “The choices are endless when we lift the menu constraints that come with a defined concept space,” CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Texting while driving has dangers and consequences Guest Writer
Some people may use what they think are only a few seconds to send or check a text message or e-mail while driving, but studies show 23 seconds is all it takes to cause a car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2008 nearly 6,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is broken into three types visual, which means a driver is not looking at the road; manual meaning a driver removed their hands from the wheel and cognitive, a driver taking their mind off of the road. Sending a text message is considered the most dangerous because it involves all three types of distractions. “Texting is crazy. You see adults and teenagers ages
17-40 that can’t exist without texting. People get distracted, they don’t pay attention and people get hurt,” said APSU Campus Police lieutenant Carl Little. According to the Harvard Center of Risk Analysis, cell phone use contributes to 6 percent of all crashes, which equates to 636,000 crashes, 330,000 injuries and 2,600 deaths each year. Text messaging is now being considered an epidemic because of the national accumulations of deaths among men, women and children. According to the Governors-Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 19 states, including Tennessee and the District of Columbia have banned all texting while driving. Tennessee’s ban became effective July 1, 2009. “It’s an emergency issue, we would like to see all states ban texting,” said Kara Macek, communications
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I think it will make people pay more attention to the problems... educating ourselves, family and children. I have told my kids to avoid talking on the phone.” — Gary Hurst,
Clarksville’s Police Traffic 2nd Lt.
According to a 2005 study for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, drivers are four times less likely to get into accidents serious enough to cause injury when they turn off their cell phones while behind the wheel. Distracted driver’s in Tennessee caught violating
the law will be issued a $50 fine. Traffic 2nd Lt., Gary Hurst of the Clarksville Police Department has heard about only one ticket that was issued to a local driver. “It’s difficult seeing if someone is dialing or texting,” he said. He doesn’t think the law is harsh. “It’s obviously designed to get compliance and not punish everyone. I think it will make people pay more attention to the problem ... educating ourselves, family and children. I’ve told my kids to avoid talking on the phone,” Hurst said. To some, the punishment may not be much, but when a distracted driver kills a victim, of course the penalty is uncompromising. In the state of Tennessee, a violator can be charged with vehicular homicide and face three to 15 years in prison, get a class B or C felony, have
their license suspended and/ or fine payments, depending on how they are charged. “Campus falls under state law,” Little said. Drivers who text on campus are violating the state law and will be given a citation if caught. Using a phone at a stop light is even considered a distraction because it can disrupt the flow of traffic and cause an accident. To alleviate the confusion of knowing whether someone is dialing or texting, and other problems that occur, people are asking drivers to simply turn their phones off while they are driving their vehicles to reduce distractions. To raise awareness, the U.S. Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to stay focused while driving with a plain slogan, “Put it Down.” Oprah Winfrey issued a Public Service Announcement and formed
a “No Phone Zone Day” campaign for Friday, April 30, in honor of victims who have been killed by distracted drivers and to enforce the importance of drivers thinking first, before they text while driving. Winfrey has received a huge response from her TV viewers and celebrities who have pledged not to use their phone while driving. “Our message is don’t use cell phones while driving regardless of the law,” Macek said. Just like the slogan “click it or ticket”, Winfrey and state officials are trying to put an end to the number of deaths occurring in the U.S. So no matter how “smart” your phone may be, before you consider using your it, ask yourself, “Is it worth the risk of losing your life and the life of a loved [or someone else’s] because you were reading a message?” Little said. ✦
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and leather interior. “It was very clean and had nothing distinguishing sitting out. That’s all I really remember,” the complainant’s statement said. On Monday, March 22, APSU Campus Police Officer Elizabeth Genthner met with the complainant for a follow-up. The victim said the reason she waited to report the incident was because she was shocked but included she was frustrated because she could not provide more details. As of press time, Monday, April 12, the victim had not returned The All State’s phone call made Monday. Each week, The All State prints the campus crime log and organizes the information online at www. theallstate.org. Since the attempted abduction occurred, four revisions to the campus crime log have been given to The All State. Of the four, there is no documentation of the attempted abduction that occurred on Tuesday, March
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Wilson said. Rivera said she thinks more fresh fruits and healthier options should be provided. Wilson said the 2010-2011 year is the last of the contract with Chartwells; after this APSU will take bids for the next dining contract. “This is a crucial time,” Wilson said. “I would encourage all students, faculty, staff and guests to continue to provide precise, constructive feedback,” Wilson said. There are comment cards
at each register, an online comment submissions form, a Facebook page and the
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It is important we hear from you. In the end, we all benefit from feedback so keep your comments and compliment flowing.” — Cecil Wilson, assistant director of Housing/ Dining Services
availability of the Chartwells leadership and Wilson. “It is important we hear
Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Education. The Clery Act is named after Jeanne Clery, a 19-yearold Lehigh University student who was raped and murdered in her residence hall in 1986. Her parents’ lobbied Congress to enact the law because their daughter had not been notified about
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16. This puts APSU in violation of the Clery Act by 19 business days as of press time Monday, April 12. According to The U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Center for Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Violence Web site, www.higheredcenter.org/ mandates/clery-act, the Clery Act “is a federal mandate requiring all institutions of higher education that participate in the federal student financial aid program to disclose information about crime on their campuses and in the surrounding communities.” The Clery Act requires crimes be added to the campus crime log within two days of the initial report and add new information about previously recorded crimes be added to the campus crime log within two business days. The U.S. Department of Education can impose fines up to $27,500 per violation. In extraordinary cases, the department can withhold all federal funds from a noncompliant school. Written complaints about violations with the Clery Act regarding disclosure obligations can be filed with the director of the
We tussled for a minute. I threw my boot back behind me and it hit him. He took a couple of steps back, paused, ran around, got back in the car and drove away.” — Victim of attempted abduction
the 38 violent crimes that occurred on campus three years before the murder. As of press time on Monday, April 12, neither Director of Public Safety Lantz Biles and Assistant Director of Public Safety Charlie Struckel had returned e-mails or phone calls made on Monday. F
from you. In the end, we all benefit from feedback so keep your comments and compliments flowing.” Wilson said. Mick Blackburn, a freshman physics major said he thinks there needs to be more of a variety of seating and ice cream that is not so frozen. Rivera said she thinks the food should be less expensive. The Facebook page for Dining Services is “AP-Dining” and if a Facebook user becomes a fan of the page, Wilson said the fan is eligible for a key chain tag which gives access to specials offered by Dining Services. F
CAMPUS CRIME LOG The APSU crime log includes arrests and dispatch call-ins. As mandated by Tennessee law, the crime log is updated within 48 hours of an incident and available for public inspection any time during normal business hours. • 5:55 p.m., April 8, Marion and Robb, driving on suspended license, arrested: Foster L. Billings, 3043 Nicloe Dr., Clarskville, Tenn. 37040 • 10:15 p.m., April 7, Trahern, theft of property • 6:06 p.m., April 6, Henry Street, driving on suspended license, arrested: Timotheus Outlaw, 401 Woodtrace Dr., Clarksville, Tenn. 37042 • 8:32 p.m., April 5, Browning Drive, public intoxication, arrested: Clay B. Gillespie, 879 Old Steel Spring Rd., Clarksville Tenn. 37040 • 3:37 p.m., March 30, Traherm, assault, arrested: Wade L. Byker, Clarskville, Tenn. 37042 • 11:11 p.m., March 28, Rawlins, vandalism • 10:47 p.m., March 28, Killebrew, theft of property • 5:20 p.m., March 26, Eighth and
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Farris, driving on suspended license, arrested: Larenzo R. Patterson, 2400 Ramblewood Cir., Apt. A15 Clarksville, Tenn. 37040 5:00 p.m., March 24, Parham parking lot, theft of property 12:44 a.m., March 23, Marion Street, driving on suspended license, arrested: Brandon La. Coggins, 2924 Pace Rd. Clarksville, Tenn. 37040 5:13 a.m., March 20, Marion Street, evading arrest 12:21 a.m., March 18, MUC, public intoxication, arrested: Aubrey T. Clark, 28 Old Highway 431 S. Springfield, Tenn. 37172 9:59 p.m., March 17, Meacham, theft of property 4:53 p.m., March 15, Foy parking lot, theft of property 3:49 p.m., March 15, Meacham parking lot, theft of property 10:42 a.m., March 14, Drane and Marion, driving on suspended license, arrested: Eric A. Detelj, 971 Kennedy Rd., Clarksville, Tenn. 37040 1:46 a.m., March 13, Drane and Softball field, driving on suspended license, arrested: Jerry O. Medley, 2638 Greenbriar Dr., Clarksville, Tenn.
PATRICK ARMSTRONG | EDITOR IN CHIEF
To view an interactive map of campus crime, visit www.theallstate.org.
The Austin Peay Chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) National Honor Society for First-Year Students would like to congratulate the following students on their first-year academic success. ALD is a prestigious, national organization established to recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of first year students. Students are invited to join ALD if they have earned at least a 3.5 GPA (in their first semester or year of college) and rank in the top 20 percent of their class. This year, 150 students accepted our invitation, which is more than any previous year. We are also proud to announce the 2010/2011 Executive Council for ALD: President: Jesse Brewer • Vice President: Sarah Simpson • Secretary: Caitlin Nelms • Treasurer: Kevin Arrison Historian: Heather Spiva • Editor: DJ Tidwell • Webmaster: Kelly Milam We anticipate the 2010/2011 school year will be an active and exciting year for Alpha Lambda Delta. Please join the Austin Peay Chapter of ALD and the Office of New Student Programs in congratulating these students for their early academic success. Alcantara, Zakia A. Allen, Robert S. Amick, Seth M. Armagost, Damon B. Arrison, Kevin T. Atkins, Jessica A. Austin, Douglas L. Baggett, Brandi J. Bailey, Sean D. Baker, Donald S. Baker, Robert B. Balthrop, Rachel M. Barczak, Mary A. Barron, Herbert P. Batey, Holly P. Beard, Tabitha C. Bearden, Kayla M. Beckford, Gina M. Bentley, James C. Bezerra, Renan C. Bishop, Billie Jean Blunk, Kearston S. Bomar, Bailey M. Boone, Amiee L. Bradford, Corey T. Brainard, Clara J. Brewer, Jesse A. Brewer, Morgan M. Burns, Roderick S. Burton, Chelsea P. Caldwell, Paige E. Cambre, Jessica M. Campbell, Jena E. Carson, Ashley K. Casaday, Jennifer M. Catlett, Tierra L. Cetic, Zaklina Chavez, Felicia O.
Chernak, Jessica C. Choe, Yuchin Clark, Matthew A. Coleman, Andrea L. Conaty, Peter F. Connors, Johnna M. Cothron, William G. Cox, Jeanie C. Craft, Brittany D. Crain, Brittani N. Crawford, Christina D. Crittenden, Kelsey Cruz, Tammy Cunningham, Mark A. Cunningham, Teresa S. Cutts, Cayla E. Dallas, Kacy D. Dallas, Katlyn R. De Caba, Mayra Deason, Brittany A. Dennis, Tonya R. Dirks, Lacey R. Donald, Maria A. Douglas, Hope A. Duchscher, Alex J. Dugger, Brian W. Edwards, Britn’y L. Eichel, James A. Etson, Daniel A. Ferguson, Carolyn Ferrao, Candice Finch, Nickolas S. Frederick, Jordan D. Fuson, Joshua D. George, Courtney A. Gibby, Jorden L. Gill, Martha N. Gill, Morgan E. Goda, Christopher R.
Gonzales, Valerie A. Gonzalez, Cristina M. Grady, Anthony J. Gray, Megan M. Green, Kendall A. Grisanti, Hannah C. Grizzard, Lauren R. Grubb, Justen W. Hall, Robert B. Hamaker, Katelyn M. Harbin, Savannah L. Hardin, Cooper W. Harper, Reed C. Harris, Aubrey A. Harrison, George H. Hatch, Jeremiah Hawkins, Ashley M. Hayes, Brittany N. Hayes, Raven K. Head, Don K. Heath, Emmanuel J. Heimbach, Blake R. Helf, Kayla R. Hermes, Gabrial J. Hernandez, Samuel C. Herron, Cassandra Highsmith, Lauren E. Hill, Kaitlyn M. Hollander, Callie P. Holliday, Kimberly N. Hoosier, Caprice L. Hudson, Jessica J. Hudson, Jessica M. Huff, Elisabeth A. Hunnell, Chase T. Hutchison, Robert L. Jacksha, Jessica L. Jackson, Arreona L. Jacobs, Laura M.
James, Jordan G. Jared, Mary J. Jennings, Caitlin S. Jessie, Stephanie R. Johnson, Amanda L. Johnson, Faith C. Johnson, Madison B. Jones, Theresa A. Joughin, Katelyn A. Karmiller, Meagan R. Kay, Robert O. Kerr, Andrew D. Kessler, Konnor V. Key, Andrew J. Key, Kayla N. Kilgore, Kristin R. Kim, Ji-hae King, Taylor J. Klein, Michelle A. Kuan, Janine G. Lane, Zachary W. Langley, Jon A. Lassiter, Brandy N. Laxson, Hannah D. Leavitt, Kayla N. Lee, Zachary H. Lilly, Megan E. Link, Audrey L. Lippold, Brett R. Lopez, Sherly D. Lyons, Amy MacArthur, Briana L. Maiwald, Jennifer J. Marler, Joseph S. Marlin, David L. Marotti, Marcus A. Marshall, Emilly M. Matthews, Glenn McAllister, Ian A.
McCann, Alexandria D. McColgan, Christopher J. McDonald, Rebecca A. McFarland, John M. McKinley, Steven A. McNealy, Jasmine D. Micu, Patrick G. Milam, Kelly L. Miller, Amanda R. Miller, Ashley L. Milliken, Lynette S. Mines, Timothy R. Mitchell, Molly C. Money, Dedrick L. Moody, Ashley A. Moran, Carrie B. Morris, Chloe L. Morris, Kayla R. Morrison, Jennifer L. Morse, Gage M. Myers, Elisabeth H. Nelms, Caitlin E. Nelson, Kelley M. Nickerson, Duane H. Nixon, Heather M. Nobes, Derek J. Norbiato, Henrique L. Novenario, Jeffery F. Nulty, Michelle K. Ogan, Chelsea D. Ottarski, Brent M. Owen, Allison D. Oyebade, Oyebolade O. Paige, Monica L. Panczer, Kasey M. Pardue, Christian J. Parker, Ashley E. Parker, Christina R. Parker, Michael J.
Patterson, Jessica D. Perez, John F. Pine, Haley N. Pippin, Rebekah A. Pleasant, Jessica L. Powers, Brittney N. Powers, Eric N. Poynter, Leslie M. Pulley, Herschell A. Ragland, Joanna Rainier, Christian C. Reed, Alexandria N. Roark, Anthony N. Robards, Lucas P. Robinson, Charles D. Robinson, Laurena V. Rogers, Steven M. Romine, Marc T. Rosario, Alejandra M. Rose, Steven A. Runyon-Davis, Jessica L. Sain, Alexandra H. Saunders, Nicholas U. Saunders, Sydney E. Schroeder, Rachel N. Seay, Zachary Sebree, Ashley S. Self, Paige E. Shingler, Hannah G. Shrembek, Nicole K. Simpson, Sarah C. Skinner, Kathryn S. Smalley, Sarah A. Smith, Logan A. Spiva, Heather J. Spoon, Danielle N. Spurgeon, Jonathan R. Steelman, Chelsea M. Stone, Stephen M.
Stonesifer, Sarah Storey, Ashley L. Storie, John Q. Subasic, Amar Sullivan, Skylar J. Sutton, Emily D. Taylor, Christopher Taylor, Kimberly Taylor, Roger M. Thomas, Kala Thomasson, Justin P. Tidwell, Devin J. Torres, Rocio Y. Towery, Emily A. Trembley, Christine R. Turner, Christopher Upshaw, Erin R. Vankooten, Paige E. Vaughn, Sheila A. Wagner, Aric H. Walker, Brandi L. Walker, Paige E. Walls, Shawlynn Weeks, Michelle E. Weeks, Michelle E. Wessel, Jason Williams, Brianca E. Williams, Jamie L. Williams, Josh A. Williams, Lee A. Wilson, Robert J. Wingo, Megan N. Wix, Misty Wright, Jessica D. Wylie, Alexis Yarbrough, Whitney M. Yost, Mason T. Zuluaga, Alexisha J.
Perspectives
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Ordinary people make extraordinary differences Chasity Webb
Assistant Features Editor
TOMS Shoes was founded in May 2006 after an American traveler, Blake Mycoskie, competed on The Amazing Race and became friends with children in Argentina. He found they had no shoes to protect their feet. He then decided he would start a shoe business and for every pair of shoes he sold, he would donate a pair of shoes to a child in need. He derived his company’s name TOMS from the word tomorrow which was taken from the original concept “Shoes for Tomorrow.” Within the first year, Mycoskie returned to Argentina with family, friends and staff and delivered 10,000 pairs of shoes. The shoe design
Mycoskie chose was that of the Argentinean farmers called alpargata shoes. Just like the originals, the shoes are very lightweight and colorful. Depending on the style one picks, the soles are either made of rope or rubber. Now that TOMS is so popular, the shoes have been adapted to many styles and designs, and even a lace up version has been added. The shoe’s prices start around $40 and increase depending on style. They can be purchased at www. toms.com or Apricot Lane in Nashville. Since the business started in 2006, TOMS has donated over 600,000 pairs of shoes. Another way to purchase them is by attending a TOMS Style Your Soles party which I hope to have on campus next semester. At the party, a person purchases a $44 pair of white TOMS and then spends the party time decorating them any way they wish. The whole purpose of this company is to help children in need of shoes without having to campaign for donations. This allows TOMS customers to be the benefactors. It is understandable that being a college student cuts down ones budget to spend on shoes. That’s one reason TOMS has created its yearly event. On Thursday, April 8, TOMS Shoes hosted “One Day Without Shoes.” One Day Without Shoes is exactly as it sounds. TOMS asks its supporters to go the entire, part of or just a few minutes out of their day without their shoes to see what it is like to live barefoot. The Web site onedaywithoutshoes.com says, “One Day Without Shoes is the day we spread awareness about the impact a simple pair of shoes can have on a child’s life. Imagine a life without shoes; constantly aware of the ground in front of you, suffering regular cuts and scrapes, tending to infections after each walk, and enduring not only terrain, but heat and cold. “The problem is large, but the solution is simple. Wearing shoes and practicing basic hygiene can prevent both infection and disease due to unsafe roads and contaminated soil. By imagining a life barefoot, we can all contribute to the awareness of these conditions. On April 8, communities, campuses, organizations and individuals are banding together to walk barefoot for
One Day Without Shoes.” The Web site then give facts about the effects children face when not having shoes. These facts help people truly face the issue. Fact one: “In some developing nations, children must walk for miles to school, clean water and to seek medical help.” Fact two: “Cuts and sores on feet can lead to serious infection.” Fact three: “Often, children cannot attend school barefoot.” Fact four: “In Ethiopia, approximately one million people are suffering from podoconiosis, a debilitating and disfiguring disease caused by walking barefoot in volcanic soil. Podoconiosis is 100 percent preventable with basic foot hygiene and wearing shoes.” Last Thursday, April 8, I took part in this event by walking to class and elsewhere on campus barefoot. Seeing the event had circulated pretty vastly on Facebook, I assumed more people would take part. Walking across campus I did not see anyone other than myself without shoes. I heard of a few others and I had quite a few friends from other schools that went barefoot. I was completely mortified my school did not show support. As I walked I decided no one knew what it was about, which is why I decided to write this article. I also think it is important to share my experience during my One Day Without Shoes. That morning I got up and got ready. I had to consciously tell myself not to put my shoes on. That was one sign that I take my shoes for granted. When I first walked out the door of my apartment building I was thinking, “This won’t be so bad and at least the rain is mostly dry.” When I finally got to what my friends and I like to call, the “dinosaur stairs,” my feet were already a little sore. Luckily the pavement wasn’t hot, just a little rough. I went on to my first class. I got out of class early and decided I would head down to the Student Publications office before my next class. This journey to the UC was worse than I could imagine. I had forgotten the pavement had large pebbles protruding from it. With each step I was brought closer to tears. I know it sounds rather wimpy but it truly does hurt. After I made it to the office, I thought I would update my Facebook friends on
the experience so far. That’s when my status became this: “So I walked to my first class and it’s already given me an appreciation for what the shoeless children go through.” “When I walked to the UC, I almost cried because of the stone concrete.” “I haven’t seen anyone else barefoot yet either. And people keep looking at me like I’m crazy or that I’m poor. Oh well. Suffering for the children.” I continued the rest of the day barefoot except for two and a half hours of classroom observations. The thoughts went through my mind were all very heartening. I just cannot imagine what it would be like to live like that every single day, especially when walking miles. If you missed out, I plead with you to get involved next year on Friday, April 8, 2011. If you need help remembering, feel free to friend request me. I’ll be sure to remind everyone. Also, keep your eyes peeled for the hopeful Governors’ Style Your Soles party. ✦
Natural, man-made Positive, negative environmental environmental stress taking changes give APSU new appeal toll on coral reef ecosystems OUR TAKE
Jenelle Grewell News Editor
After living in the Florida Keys for many years and experiencing the culture and the beauty that comes from the chain of islands off the tip of Florida, it has become my favorite place in the world. One of the most amazing things about the Keys is the coral reefs. The beautiful fish, the colorful coral and the warm clear water make it an unforgettable place. However, the coral reefs are steadily losing their beauty. A visitor of Key West made a comment on www. ecofloridamag.com about declining beauty and color of the reefs. The Web site responded to the user’s comment by explaining the loss of color vibrancy and the white and gray spots in the coral as the
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results of natural causes and as man made issues such as “poor water quality due to sewage that is dumped from boats and coastal cities, fertilizer runoff from coastal lawns and gas and oil spills, causing algae to grow in the corals, direct damage to coral from divers, fishermen, boaters, storms and over-fishing.” In fact, the white and gray spots called coral bleaching, are a direct result of greenhouse gas emissions that warm the surface of the ocean. The Keys depend on the coral reefs for 8,000 jobs and $106 million in income, and the estimated economic value of the reef itself is $7.6 billion. The coral reefs are very important to the economy of the Florida Keys. Without them, the Keys would lose breeding grounds and nurseries for numerous types of fish as well as tourism money. Think about it, would you want to visit the Keys or any other tropical vacation spot, pay money to be taken out on a boat, rent snorkeling gear and an underwater camera only to see a dull and uninspiring coral
reef system? I would not. The environment of a city or community is very important to the survival of the community itself. The Keys are a prime example of the reliance on the environment for survival. The Florida Keys need a healthy coral reef system to keep tourists and jobs for the community. Even here in Clarksville, the environment is important; we need a clean city with plenty of grass, flowers and trees in order to appeal to potential residents. On a bad day, the stench of the river can overwhelm the entire downtown area, in turn taking away from the many great restaurants and shops Clarksville has to offer. A more considerate outlook needs to be present in the minds of tourists and locals alike in these areas. I don’t believe many people realize how important living green and taking care of our environment is. Not only is it good for our earth, but also fundamental to the economy and well-being of our communities. ✦
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The new millennium brought along a wave of changes concerning politics, education, technology and everything in between. One of the major changes seen during the last decade has been regarding the environment and the proposed initiative of leading “greener” lives. While Americans make an effort towards a cleaner and more beautiful world, The All State’s editorial board members discussed some of the positive and negative environmental changes they have noticed here at APSU. A reform towards a more environmentally friendly campus has been slow in gaining momentum, however, the majority of TAS’s editorial board members agree that positive change has certainly taken place. While new students may not immediately be aware of the transformation our campus has undertaken, those who have attended APSU over a number of years can undoubtedly tell the difference. The overall appearance of the APSU campus has been rejuvenated and tremendous emphasis has been placed
on aesthetics. The task of beautifying has been approached in a successful manner, in turn, helping the university economically, as well as adding much needed appeal in order to attract future prospects. The milestone APSU has achieved with the enrollment of more than 10,000 students may, in many ways, be a product of the school’s charm. In spite of this, the growth of students also constitutes greater measures to maintain the progress made so far. Many of us fear the positive changes, which have taken place during the last few years, may be reaching a plateau, and a reversal in the process may be in APSU’s future. Some of these negative aspects are already visible in remote areas around the school grounds. Overflowing trash bins, inconveniently placed recycling containers and the neglect of various sections of campus, including the vicinities behind the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center and behind the football field, seem to point to a negative trend we can all do without.
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In addition, the likelihood of APSU cutting its budget in the near future could pose a major setback to the green initiative the university has adopted. Not only will the effort to preserve an environmentally conscious faculty and student body be diminished, but the effects of higher demand by the increase in students will make a tremendous negative impact as well. As a response to the possible damaging consequences APSU faces, at TAS, we believe the good work that has been done can continue as long as everyone takes a part in helping. Some previous initiatives have done well in helping the cause in the past, as one editorial board member states, “buying a thermo in exchange for cheaper coffee and drinks should be better advertised.” In the end, environmental changes occurring around campus affect us all in numerous ways. Although our actions may seem insignificant in the grand scheme of things, we are the ones who can truly make a change at APSU for the better. ✦ Main Office: phone: (931) 221-7376 fax: (931) 221-7377 Publication Schedule:
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Features
Chi Omega raises $7,000 for charity Assistant Features Editor
On Friday, April 9, Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity held it’ second annual Wings For Wishes event in the MUC Plaza. Participants in this event paid a $7 fee for a ticket and were invited to an “all-you-care to eat” chicken wing buffet. Local wings vendors including Buffalo Wild Wings, Dominos, Hooters, Zaxby’s and Choppin Block donated the wings for the event. T-shirts were also sold at the event and there was a silent auction. Many items were included in the silent auction. Several of these are themed baskets created by the women of APSU’s Chi Omega chapter. For example, there were baskets created for each fraternity and sorority.
“Some [other] items auctioned were the poster signed by Keith Urban, free spa days, gift cards to restaurants and a three-month membership to the YMCA,” said sophomore We are able to grant Chi Omega member Sarah another wish this Nagy. Nagy served as the year. I am so proud Wings for Wishes chair. The Make-A-Wish to be a part of this foundation is Chi Omega’s event.” national philanthropy, which — Kelsea Cox, was the organization they President of Chi chose to raise money for. The foundation’s mission Omega Women’s Fraternity is to grant children with life-threatening medical conditions their one true wish. According to the Make-A-Wish foundation’s Web
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site, www.wish.org,it was founded in 1980 when Chris Graicius, a young boy, realized his life’s dream was to become a police officer. The organization granted his wish and has continued to grant wishes for thirty years. At the previous years event, Chi Omega raised $5,000 for the Make A Wish Foundation. This year they added to their pot by raising $7,000. According to the President of Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity, Kelsea Cox, each wish costs about $5,000 to grant a wish. For the two years that Wings for Wishes has taken place, Chi Omega has been able to grant two wishes. “On average it costs $5,000 to grant a wish, so we are able to grant another wish this year. Therefore I say the event was successful,” Cox, a junior elementary education major said. “I am so proud to be a part of this event.” F
Tina Fey and her Palin Years of disapproval, Vatican impression return to ‘SNL’ makes peace with the Beatles Associated Press
She’s back and wearing leather. Tina Fey reprised her impression of Sarah Palin on “Saturday Night Live” while hosting the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday night. It was Fey’s first performance as the former Alaska governor since her iconic impressions during the 2008 presidential campaign when Palin was the Republican vice presidential candidate. Fey appeared as Palin in a sketch introducing a mock “Sarah Palin Network,” satirizing Palin’s entry into media. Palin recently launched the program “Real American Stories” on Fox News Channel and will soon begin production on “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” an eight-part series for TLC. Appearing as Palin in a leather jacket with an American flag pin, Fey introduced a lineup of shows like “Tea Party Wheel of Fortune” (the puzzle read “Obamar is a terrist”), “Are You Smarter than a Half-Term Governor?” and “30 Main Street,” a parody of her own “30 Rock.” Tina Fey returns to ‘SNL’ with her popular Sarah Palin impersonation.
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Other fake shows included “Hey Journalist, I Gotcha,” in which Palin re-edited interviews to make it look like her interviewers — like CBS’ Katie Couric — were “woefully unprepared.” Also touted was a spinoff starring husband Todd Palin (played on “SNL” by cast member Jason Sudeikis) as a renegade police officer transferred from Alaska to New York. Fey made four appearances in 2008 as Palin, earning her an Emmy last year for guest actor. She was also voted 2008’s AP Entertainer of the Year. The 39-year-old comedian said the whole experience was “a little overwhelming,” but in a recent interview with The Associated Press, she said reprising Palin was “inevitable.” Shortly before the 2008 election, Palin made a cameo appearance on “SNL” alongside Fey. Afterward, Palin said she had fun on the show and would do it again if asked. In her memoir, “Going Rogue,” Palin wrote that she grew up watching “SNL.” Fey, who was a cast member and head writer on “SNL” before leaving to create “30 Rock” on NBC, had plenty of other fodder for her second stint hosting “SNL.” She played a new gum-smacking blond analyst for CBS’ coverage of the Masters, claiming to be a former girlfriend of Tiger Woods. Fey also appeared in a sketch with the show’s musical guest, the 16-year-old pop sensation Justin Bieber. Fey played a lonely teacher haunted by sexual fantasies of the young Bieber. F
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The Josh LaCount band returns again to the stage of Rivers and Spires on Thursday, April 15, at 6 p.m.
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Thursday, April 15 7 p.m. John Flangan — Public Square Stage 8:30 p.m. Randy Nations — Public Square Stage Friday, April 16 5:30 p.m. APSU student, Lydia Walker Christian Stage 5:45 p.m. Samantha Maselli — Cooking Fun Zone Stage 6 p.m. Josh LaCount Courthouse Stage 6 p.m. Fun Zone Stage Chris Monhollen Humberto Figuerroa Christian Walls Whitney Gaston Jade Maghoney Robert Betts Rafael Tillery Sara Schichtel Joey Hernandez 6:30 p.m. Making Malorie Christian Stage 6:30 p.m. Labeling Deloris Strawberry Alley Stage 7 p.m. Waston and Nash Public Square Stage 7 p.m. Clarksville’s Got Talent Courthouse Stage 7 p.m. Operation Rising Star Third and Main Stage 7:30 p.m. Sextone Strawberry Alley Stage 8 p.m. Christ and Conrad Christian Stage
8 p.m. Chip Willmore Public Square Stage 8:30 p.m. Big Daddy Weave Christian Stage 8:30 p.m. Zach Johnson Third and Main Stage 8:30 p.m. No Tale Lights Strawberry Alley Stage 9 p.m. The Texas Tenors Public Square Stage 9:30 p.m. Kris Bell Strawberry Alley Stage Saturday, April 17 10 a.m. DIVINE NOBODIES Christian Stage 10:30 a.m. Natalie’s Dance Network 10:30 a.m. Eyetooth Strawberry Alley Stage 11:30 a.m. Just Off Main Strawberry Alley Stage 1 p.m. APSU Brass Quintet Jazz N Wine Stage 2 p.m. Mike Willis Public Square Stage 2 p.m. Garcia and Scott Courthouse Stage 2 p.m. APSU We Quintet Jazz N Wine Stage 3 p.m. Dobie Killus Strawberry Aly Stage 4 p.m. Songwriters Contest Third & Main Stage 6 p.m. Kristie Sibley Jazz N Wine Stage 6 p.m. Songwriters Showcase Third and Main Stage Rebecca Lynn Howard Richie McDonald Billy Montana 9 p.m. Charlie Daniels Band Public Square Stage
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The Vatican has finally made peace with the Beatles, saying their drug use, “dissolute” lives and even the claim that the band was bigger than Jesus are all in the past — while their music lives on. Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano paid tribute to the Fab Four in its weekend editions, with two articles and a frontpage cartoon reproducing the crosswalk immortalized on the cover of the band’s album “Abbey Road.”
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The Vatican publicly makes peace with the Beatles.
The tribute marked the 40th anniversary of the band’s breakup. “It’s true, they took drugs; swept up by their success, they lived dissolute and uninhibited lives,” said the paper. “They even said they were more famous than Jesus,” it said, recalling John Lennon’s 1966 comment that outraged many Catholics and others. “But, listening to their songs, all of this seems distant and meaningless,” L’Osservatore said. “Their beautiful melodies, which changed forever pop music and still give us emotions, live on like precious jewels.” It is not the first time the Vatican has praised the legendary band from Liverpool. Two years ago, Vatican media hailed the Beatles’ musical legacy on the 40th anniversary of the “White Album.” And last month the Vatican paper included “Revolver” in its semiserious list of top-10 albums. Now, L’Osservatore says that the Beatles’ songs have stood the test of time, and that the band remains “the longest-lasting, most consistent and representative phenomenon in the history of pop music.” Giovanni Maria Vian, the editor in chief of L’Osservatore Romano, said Monday that he loves the Beatles. He said that at the time of Lennon’s sensational statement, Osservatore “commented that in reality it wasn’t that scandalous, because the fascination with Jesus was so great that it attracted these new heroes of the time.” F
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Sports
Lady Govs earn OVC Tournament berth By MARLON SCOTT Senior Staff Writer
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Sophomore Vonja Tomic serves strong on the court. Tomic has won 15 straight singles matches and ranked first in OVC singles matches.
Take a poll of students asking them to list the most prevalent sports at APSU and tennis probably would not make the top five on anyone’s list. Some might not even know APSU has men and women’s tennis teams. However, this season’s Lady Govs tennis team under first year head coach Malik Tabet, are playing well enough this season to change that perception. Before the 2009-10 season, the Lady Govs had not earned a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference since 2001. This season, the Lady Govs are not only in the tournament, they finished the regular season ranked second in the conference with a 16-3, 8-1 OVC record. According to APSU Sports Information, Tabet is not satisfied with just earning a spot in the OVC tournament for the first time in nine years. “The women have overcome a lot this season and now our focus is on being prepared for the tournament,” Tabet said. “We still have a few challenges ahead of us and our goal is to win the tournament.” The Lady Govs will enter the OVC Tournament Saturday, April 17, after
finishing the regular season with 11 straight wins. The most recent victory was a 7-0 sweep of Eastern Illinois Sunday, April 11. The last opponent they lost to was Jacksonville State on Saturday, March 6, (3-4). Jacksonville State is the only conference team they have lost to this season. They are also the team ranked first at the end of the regular season with a 13-8, 9-0 OVC record. While the impressive record has many realizing the tennis courts next to the Foy Fitness and Recreation Center are for more than recreational purposes, there are several names on the Lady Govs seven-woman squad that have the rest of the OVC tennis coaches whispering in fear. At the top of that list in singles competition is sophomore Vanja Tomic. Tomic has won 15 straight singles matches. Tomic is currently ranked first in the OVC in No. 1 singles. She is one of two Lady Govs who finished the season with a perfect 8-0 singles record. The other is freshman Carolin Weikard. Weikard has won 11 straight singles matches. This was both Tomic’s and Weikard’s first season with the Lady Govs. Tomic was part of a Blue Raider
team in the Mid South conference that advanced to the NAIA final four last season before becoming a Lady Gov. Weikard played in the European junior tennis circuit while attending high school in St. Leon-Rot, Germany before coming to APSU. Also turning some heads in singles and providing leadership for the team is senior Mariana Pagan. Last season Pagan had a 4-14 record with only two OVC wins. After a slow start, Pagan has rallied to a 17-4 finish in singles with a 6-2 OVC record. She has gone 8-2 in her last 10 matches and has won three straight singles matches. In addition to their singles play, Tomic and Pagan are a formidable doubles team. The duo has won 10 straight doubles matches. They finished the regular season with a 14-3, 8-1 OVC record. The only doubles team more impressive than Tomic and Pagan is the team of Weikard and senior Yuki Nakamura. Weikard and Nakamura are undefeated with a 7-0, 6-0 OVC record. Both teams top the doubles list in the OVC. OVC Tournament play will take place in Paducah, Ky, Saturday, April 17, to Monday, April 19. F
Lady Govs stall Racers, second OVC series win By ANTHONY SHINGLER Assistant Sports Editor
The APSU Lady Govs softball team went on the road to face OVC rival Murray State Saturday, April 10. After dropping the first game of the series, 3-2 in eight innings, the Lady Govs were able to get on the winning track with a 9-3 win in the second game and a 4-2 win to close out the series. In game one of the double header, the Lady Govs (1325, 5-8 OVC) cranked up the defense as they were able to hold eight runners on base during the first four innings before allowing two runs in the fifth. The Lady Govs scored the first run of the game when Brittany Williams scored on an Amy Mills double to take a 1-0 lead. After scoreless innings, Murray State (13-21, 5-7 OVC) would take the lead 2-1 after a big sixth inning with one Lady Gov error that allowed one of the runs. In the top of the seventh inning, Shelby Norton was hit by a pitch, but was replaced by Detra Farley as a pinch runner. Tiffany Smith singled to the shortstop bringing home Farley to tie the score. The very next inning Murray State would
single up the middle by Ellyn Troup scoring Megan Glosser for the Lady Gov loss. In game two, the Lady Govs offense turned up the heat in the first inning after a three-run homer from Shine Huwe. It is Huwe’s fifth homer of the season. Murray State responded with three runs of their own on a homer from Jenna Bradley to cut the Lady Gov lead to 4-3. Huwe lent a helping hand again on an RBI ground-out scoring Randal Davenport, who reached base after being walked. The third inning proved to be an inning that helped the Lady Govs pack their lead to 6-3 after Norton scored on a sacrifice fly by Jordan Cole. The Lady Govs’ bats cooled off for three innings before being reignited in the seventh inning. Norton’s three-run home run proved to be the nail in the coffin to give the Lady Govs the win in the seventh inning. In the final game of the series, the Lady Govs used solid defense and a two-run third and fourth inning to take the series. The two runs in the third came off a double from Catie Cozart, bringing home Williams
and Jessica Chernak. While the two runs in the fourth inning came from a passed ball that allowed Farley to come home, the last run for the Lady Govs came from a single from Williams that allowed Cole to score for a 4-0 lead. Murray State threatened to get on the board in the fifth inning but the Lady Govs defense stranded three Murray State base runners. In the seventh inning Murray State rallied to get two runs on the board, but Mattocks flied out to right field to end the game with two runners left on base. “We’re very excited to come away with the win today and take the series,” APSU coach Casey Dickson said. “We liked the motivation we had in the dugout where we had written ‘what are we playing for’ and it said the OVC tournament.” APSU returns home this week to host Tennessee State and Morehead State in four OVC contests at Lady Govs Field, beginning with TSU for one game on Wednesday, April 14, at 6 p.m. and the Lady Eagles for a three-game series this Saturday, April 17. F
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Govs lose OVC series on the road
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Senior outfielder Adam Browett readies himself for the next pitch. Browett hit a lead off homer in the third inning of the final game against EKU Sunday, April 11. Govs lost the series 10-1, 8-4, 15-12. Senior Staff Writer
The Bat Govs have been on the road since Friday, April 2. They have thrown, hit and slid their way through eight games in nine days. The last stop on the tough road stretch was Turkey Hughes Field in Richmond, Ky., where they played a three-game series against OVC opponents the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. Multiple errors made the Govs wish they had skipped the last stop. The Colonels swept the Govs 10-1, 8-4 and 15-12. According to APSU Sports
Information, Govs head coach Gary McClure said the team still has a lot of work to do. “They outplayed us all weekend and now we have to go back to the drawing board,” McClure said. “This is a low point for our club. I’ve got my work cut out to get this team to respond. We’ve got to go back to work and get some things done.” Starting senior pitcher Ricky Marshall threw a solid first game against the Colonels Saturday, April 10, but didn’t get a lot of support defensively. The Govs tied a school record high with eight errors
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For the first time this year, Zach just didn’t have it. His stuff has been electric all year, but it just wasn’t there today.”
— Gary McClure, Govs Baseball head coach
After a pair of hits in the second inning, Marshall (5-4) did not allow another hit until the seventh inning. He finished the game
allowing seven runs (three earned) from five hits, walked one and struck out four. The Govs were behind 3-1 after four errors in the first six innings. However, four errors in the seventh inning led to seven runs on six hits. Freshman infielder John Hogan went 4-for-5 at the plate with no scores. Senior catcher Trey Lucas hit the only RBI for the Govs in the game. The Colonels proved they did not need errors to score in game two. Junior pitcher Ryne Harper watched his pitches turn into seven runs for the Colonels in the first
three innings. Harper (3-2) allowed eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits, walked two and struck out one in four innings pitched. Colonels’ junior pitcher Paul Duncan (3-1) held the Govs at bay. Duncan almost pitched a complete game. He allowed only four runs, all earned, on eight hits, with two walks and eight strikeouts in 6.2 innings of work. The Govs had a chance to rally with the bases loaded in the seventh. However, the Colonels brought in the closer Matt Harris, and he struck out the next batter, senior outfielder Daniel Baggett, swinging. Hogan continued to hit the ball in game two. He went 1-for-3 at the plate for 2 RBIs. Fellow freshman outfielder Cody Hudson hit 2-for-2 with no score in the game as well. After scoring only five total runs in the doubleheader Saturday, April 10, the Govs hit their way to 12 runs in their final game against Eastern Kentucky Sunday, April 11. But a three-run homer in the eighth inning by the Colonels Michael Garcia broke a 12-12 tie and rendered the Govs offensive efforts futile. The Govs produced 19 total hits in the game. Senior designated hitter Matt Kole led the team hitting 2-for-4 for 4 RBIs. Senior outfielder Adam Browett also went 2-for-4 at the plate with a lead off home run in the third. At the top of the fourth inning, the Govs led the Colonels 7-1. However, after five walks,
two singles and two doubles allowed by Govs senior starter Stephen Huff and junior right hander Dylan Ray, the Colonels scored seven runs in the bottom of the fourth to take the lead, 8-7. The Govs countered the seven-run inning with four more runs in the sixth, but could not keep the Colonels from keeping pace. At the bottom of the eighth, the Colonels were at bat and behind 12-10. Colonel, Jacob Daniel tied the game with a two-run shot over the left field wall. The Govs then brought in senior Zach Gerler who has all the Govs saves this season. Gerler got in trouble that started with a double by OVC preseason Co-Player of the Year Jason Langfels and ended with the game winning home run by Garcia. “For the first time this year, Zach just didn’t have it. His stuff has been electric all year, but it just wasn’t there today,” McClure said. On Saturday, April 17, the Govs will play OVC opponents Jacksonville State in a three-game series. The series will be three of nine straight games at home that began against Western Kentucky and ends against Vanderbilt. F
Rival Game The Govs will face the Vanderbilt Commodores at Raymond C. Hand Field on Tuesday, April 27, at 6. p.m. The Bat Govs lost the first game 1-2 at Vandy’s field on Tuesday, Feb. 23.