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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Titans
What you need to know about the pro team on campus
By Cynthia Bryson Guest Writer
Having the Tennessee Titans on the Austin Peay State University campus for two weeks, along with the generated media excitement, is guaranteed to put APSU in the spotlight. Questions abound for the campus community as to the effects this will have, especially in terms of security and parking. Here's some advice: Don't panic! The Titans will be on campus from today until Aug. 11. The University Center will have limited access. The entrance located by the ATM machine and dining hall will be closed, and the Titans will have total control of the third floor for meetings. Neither badges nor ID cards will be required for access to the building, according to Andy Kean, director of university facilities. Parking is not anticipated to be an issue, according to Lantz Biles, director of public safety. The parking area by the Red Barn, University Center and bookstore will be closed off to the campus – the Titans will have full use of that area. Additional security will be visible since the campus has contracted security officers for the visit.Also, city and county police officers will be assisting campus security during this time. "We expect anywhere from 300 to 1,000 (visitors) on any given day for a practice session," said Biles, although he said there’s really no way to really know how many people will actually come. The campus has approximately 4,000 parking spaces, and visitors will be directed to the parking areas by Eighth Street, including the lot by Marion Street and Burt Elementary School, and the lot on the corner of Eighth and Farris Drive. Although security will be visible, many visitors may want to explore the campus. To prevent any theft by “not so well-intentioned” people, Biles recommends that the campus population be mindful of what is going on and to ask people if they need help finding anything.“Basically, that lets them know,‘I see you, I acknowledge you, you're not just going to slide into this building, steal something and slide out,’” he said. Titans personnel have been on campus to prepare the camp.An official contract was signed
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Titan Keith Bullock tackles a Bengal last season.
July 18, according to APSU President Sherry Hoppe, that provides for facility improvements, living quarters, security, and catering among other things. The biggest positive impact the Titans’ visit will bring to the university is the widespread visibility the campus will receive, especially the facilities improvements that have been made, Hoppe said.Also, it will be a big boost for the football team as they prepare for the upcoming season. "The work of this committee could not be accomplished without the cooperation and support of numerous university employees who made sure that the training camp plans are executed. Preparation for the Titans Training Camp has definitely been a team effort," said Carol Clark, executive assistant to the president. Staff and faculty wishing to participate in the Titans’ activities during working hours outside of lunch will have to take leave, unless they’re participation is required by their job, according to Mitch Robinson, vice president of finance and administration.Admission is free. Fans are encouraged to get to the practice field early as access could be limited by overcrowding, according to the Titans website. For additional information on the Titans Training Camp, visit the APSU website at www.apsu.edu, or the Tennessee Titans website at www.titansonline.com.✦
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G-Link provides one-stop shop By April McDonald Staff writer
Austin Peay State University students can now learn about the various student organizations and how to become a part of them at a one-stop shop online location. All of the university's 90 student-led organizations should have their G-Link pages completed by Sept. 12. “Instead of having to look at a ton of different Web pages and trying to find what you're looking for, we're trying to make it as central as possible,” said Lindsay Mazer, assistant director of Student Life and Leadership. Each of APSU's registered student organizations have their own “page” within GLink, as does each department within the Division of Student Affairs, Student Government Association, Greek Councils, APSU 1000 sections and other educational departments. Students will
have the ability to browse the different organizations and departments for events and information. They will also be able to join online, send email and learn more about the organization or department, all from one central location on the Web. Pictures, meeting minutes and other documents can be posted, and in the near future online voting and polls will be added. Anyone can view G-Link, however only individuals with a valid APSU e-mail address will be able to become registered users.
Parker Goolsby, a junior political science major and student trainer for G-Link, is helping campus organizations and departments learn to use the system. He also is helping all incoming students register during their summer welcome orientation. “With this site, information is more readily available and accessible, and everything you need is there,” Goolsby said.
“It's just your one-stop shop for all student organizations and departments on campus.” G-Link also provides student clubs and organizations links to facilities, which allows for room reservations to be made online. The Student Allocations Committee, which student organizations use to fund various projects, can be reached through G-Link as well. APSU is the second university to obtain this technology; Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, Mass., is the only other school in the nation to use the G-Link system. Get in the know at www.apsuglink.com.✦
Parker Goolsby, G-Link coordinator and student trainer, models the official G-Link T-shirt. All students wearing the shirt have been trained on the system and can help if you have any questions. LOIS JONES/STAFF
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APSU officer saves student’s life Gordon performs emergency response tactics while waiting for ambulance By Stephanie Coward Online Editor
Austin Peay State University police protect the campus community and prevent crime whenever possible. They also save lives. On April 27, campus police dispatch received a call from a student saying that her roommate seemed to have alcohol poisoning and was unresponsive. The dispatcher called an ambulance for the girl and also sent an officer to the scene. Former APSU police officer Anthony Gordon, a retired Army soldier, responded to the call. When Gordon entered the dorm room, he found the victim in a pool of her own vomit and immediately checked her pulse. The next step was attempting to get her to respond to audio stimulation by calling the girl's name. “In situations like that, people usually respond to their own names,” Gordon said. Sgt. Larry Cantu arrived next on the scene to direct the ambulance. Gordon was still with the girl and her roommate trying to get the victim to respond.At one point, Gordon said he had to clear the victim's airway of her own vomit so she would not choke to death. Gordon helped the emergency workers get the victim into the ambulance at which time the workers told the officers that if Gordon had not responded so quickly and performed the techniques he did, the victim would have died. “It hit really close to home. I have a 19-yearold son, and it could have been another officer
Alcohol Abuse Facts • Nearly 14 million people in the U.S., 1 in every 13 adults, abuse alcohol or are alcoholics.
• Generally, more men than women are alcohol-dependent or have alcohol problems.
• Alcohol problems are highest among young adults ages 18-29.
• People who start drinking before age 14 increase their chances of developing alcohol-related problems later in life. Source: www.niaaa.nih.gov saving his life,” Gordon said. “He took the initiative to do what he needed to do,” said Sgt. Charlie Struckel, crime prevention unit officer. Gordon left APSU in early June. “All the officers in this department are CPR certified through the American Red Cross, and a few have advanced, first-responder certification,” Struckel said. ✦
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Anthony Gordon, far left, is shown being sworn in on March 27 with John Graciani and Michael Chandler. Gordon is trained in basic CPR and was a first response officer at Austin Peay State University.
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New dining options coming this fall Chartwells replaces Aramark, brings new choices to APSU menu By Lois Jones Staff Writer
This fall,Austin Peay State University’s student body will have their meals, snacks and drinks supplied by Chartwells Educational Dining Services, a Charlotte, N.C., based company. Led by Tom Callahan, director of Food Services, Chartwells plans on making some significant changes. Chartwells’ staff arrived on campus May 29 to begin familiarizing themselves with the campus and to implement their food service proposal. One of the first proposed changes will CALLAHAN be replacing Java City with Einstein Bros. Bagels. Einstein will have a food menu as well as coffee drinks. Einstein may offer smoothies, but they are not a part of the concept at this time. However, smoothies will be available in the food court at a venue called Freshens, Callahan said. Einstein is slated to open on or around Oct. 15. The food court will have new venues that will include Bamboo Asian Cuisine, Habaneros Mexican Cuisine, Mamma Leone's Pizza, Outtakes, Mesquite Ranch BBQ and Grill and Freshens. Chick-fil-A Express will remain in the grill area. Mesquite Ranch BBQ and Grill will offer three hot main dishes and three side dishes. Corn bread will be offered every day. Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket are two of the meats
“The idea in colleges today is to decentralize the food service — get it to different points of service on the campus,” – Tom Callahan, Director of Food Servicesl that are tentatively on the menu, Callahan said. Several squeeze sauces will be offered as a choice of flavoring, varying from mild to spicy. “Not all of the changes will be in place right away,” said Callahan.“There are two phases to the new food services. The changes could take up to a year to complete.” There will be temporary food services in place during the interim. Ritazza, a coffee shop that opened July 5, replaced Java City and will serve food and coffee until Einstein Bros. Bagels takes residence in October. Ritazza will be operating with a limited food menu and coffee beverages including a milkshake drink that is the substitute for the Java City Javalanche. “The idea in colleges today is to decentralize the food service — get it to different points of service on the campus,” Callahan said.“Right now at APSU it is all centrally located.As the University grows, we need to meet the needs of the students and we need to get the food service out into the remote areas so that the students can be better
served.” Einstein’s Bagel Express is one of the additions proposed by Chartwells and would be located in the Sundquist Science Center. Other changes will be made as well. Austin’s will have an expanded menu, and the Peay Pod will remain the Peay Pod for now, but Chartwells is looking to move it to Hand Village. Prices are expected to be comparable for all the venues on campus, Callahan said. “Students will have changes to their Plus Dollar accounts allowing the Plus Dollars to
roll over from fall semester to spring semester. This will give the students more spending power,” Callahan said. Plus Dollars are accepted in all of the food service locations just like cash. Callahan said he and his staff welcome any suggestions that the student body and faculty have to offer. Aramark, headquartered in Philadelphia, held the food service contract for 10 years. Aramark’s last day was June 30, losing its contract in June by one point. On a 100-point scale, (70 points technical and 30 financial), Aramark scored a 98 and Chartwells a 99. “We didn't raise our meal plan rates Chartwells did,” said Jeff Richardson, former director of food services.“They got the contract, and we got penalized for not raising our rates.We would love to relocate Aramark staff, but this would require people to relocate and leave Clarksville.”✦
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“Go to class”to keep students on track Early Alert program will address attendance,academic issues for fall semester By Cynthia Bryson Guest Writer
Go to class! That’s what Austin Peay State University is working to promote through a new program designed to enlighten students on the importance of class attendance and the implications that non-attendance has on grades. “It's win-win; win for the faculty, win for the student,” said
Diane Berty, interim associate vice president of Student Affairs. “In my counseling of students,they often Called “Go to Class,” the program is the united effort of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and Academic share with me they have not consistently Support. Go to Class ties in with Academic Support’s Early attended classes,” Alert program, which addresses attendance issues. Harriet McQueen, dean of Academic Support, initiated a – Donna Price, director of Student Financial Aid and pilot program several years ago that enables faculty to identify Veterans Affairs and reach out to students who are lacking in attendance or academics. Students are then referred to either Academic Support for tutoring and other assistance or the counseling center if other factors are “Little cost, little time, no-brainer,” said Berty. Calling Go to involved, according to the APSU Web site Class a positive social marketing and awareness campaign, she for Early Alert. said the initial part of the campaign will be emphasizing Students who receive financial going to class, both for new and returning aid are required to meet students. specific satisfactory Data will be collected in an academic guidelines in organized manner, and APSU order to be eligible to students will be told how they are Students interested in learning doing. receive financial aid more about Go to Class can call and loan funds.When As positive results are expected, Student Affairs at 221-7341, or new students will be specifically these guidelines are not stop by their office in the met, students may no targeted in future years. Morgan University Center, longer receive financial Statistics from national Room 206. aid funds. information show that students' “In my counseling of grades are affected by missing three or students, they often share with more classes within the first six weeks of a me they have not consistently semester, which could mean the difference attended classes,” said Donna Price, between passing or failing a course for a marginal student. director of Student Financial Aid and Mid-term grade reporting is typically too late, so the Early Veterans Affairs. Alert program gives faculty the ability to identify students in “Chronic non-attendance will trouble early so that students can be assisted before it's too late. ultimately affect a student's academic Since patterns and habits affect what people do, the idea is performance. If this, in turn, affects their to get new students going to class regularly right from the eligibility for aid, they may not have other beginning. financial resources to continue their Posters and word-of-mouth will be used to publicize the education,” Price said. program.✦
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Smoking restricted By Stephanie Coward Online Editor
Austin Peay State University students can no longer smoke on campus, according to the university's new policy that went into effect July 1. The policy states that the smoking community can only smoke in parking lots, regardless of whether or not classes are in session. After a university vote in December, in which all faculty, students and administrators were encouraged to partake, the smoking ban passed. The previous Student Government Association rule of smoking 30 feet from any entrance ended when the new policy took effect. Many students feel that the new rule is dangerous and could put APSU smokers in
harm's way. “Some (SGA) senators were worried about smokers getting hit by a car in the parking lots, and others pointed out that there were no covered areas other than directly outside buildings where smokers could smoke during bad weather," said Michael Gaither, SGA Senator. There was a SGA proposal to erect smoking structures in campus parking lots to protect smokers from harsh weather and provide enhanced safety. The proposal requested “bus stop style structures” with ashtrays and garbage cans, but the policy never passed. APSU governance does not have a smoking structure policy on the floor to date; smokers are advised to use caution. ✦
Beautification major part of master plan By Dave Campbell News Editor
Imagine that Austin Peay State University were to pave away its surrounding 'paradise' and put up a parking lot.According to Mitch Robinson,Vice President of Finance Administration, this would never happen. “APSU acquires property as it becomes available -- when owners are interested in selling. We do not force owners to sell.” Land acquisition is the most “cost effective” way to accommodate an increase in the need for student parking, Robinson said. The time may come when structured parking becomes a necessity; but for now, students don't need to deal with the significant increase in cost it would incur upon their student access fee, Robinson said. “The cost to build a structured parking structure is approximately $15 thousand per space. A 1,000-space garage would cost about $15 million, resulting in an increase to the general access fee of about $175 per student per year to pay off the debt required to build it,” Robinson said.“Our focus is to keep fees as low as possible for our students.” More parking will become available upon the completion of construction around McCord and the new Student Recreation Center. Parking is only a part of the APSU campus master plan.An updated plan will be compILed in six to nine months according to Robinson; it will replace the current plan that was composed in 2000. Robinson said that planners would begin on the new plan in July.“Currently we are in the data gathering
process.” Also included in the 2000 master plan were the trajectories for all categories addressed in the plan; housing, parking, land acquisition, space utilization are other major areas of concern given the expectation of a student headcount of 8000 by 2010.As of 2005 when the most recent data was posted, APSU reached a headcount of nearly 9000. This number represents the number of both full and part-time students combined. Noticeable improvements in grounds and landscaping have also been made in order to enhance the visitor-friendly environment that was envisioned in the 2000 plan. The physical plant has played a large part in the beautification and landscaping improvements on campus. “Everyone is proud of the hard work by our physical plant to make this possible. I hear many compliments from our students, faculty, and staff as well as members of the Clarksville community about the improvement to our grounds,” Robinson said. “One project is the Ellington Building, which should begin later this fall,” Robinson said. Physical plant director, Ben Pratt holds the blueprints for updated landscaping plans, which include an improvement to the APSU gateway entrance located at the University Avenue and College Street intersection. Robinson said the committee members for the new master plan will be decided soon. Already included on the committee roster are the SGA president, as well as the faculty senate and staff council presidents. ✦
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Operation ID can help reduce theft on campus Police officers implement free programs to protect students By Stephanie Coward Online Editor
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Officer Ron Szlosek, operations supervisor, uses a device to engrave a laptop. Operation ID is a free program to help students protect their belongings.
There is no alarm system connected to the dormitory doors at Austin Peay State University, and while there are police officers, they cannot be everywhere all the time; students need to be responsible for themselves and their belongings. There are programs on campus that will aid a student in protecting the personal property they bring to school. One such program is Operation ID, which aids in theft prevention and allows campus police to identify stolen items.A different serial number is engraved into each piece of property; the student will receive a copy of the number and one will be kept on file with campus police. The number is usually one that is relevant to the student, such as a social security or drivers license number. Students who utilize Operation ID can
APSU CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS • Rape Aggression Defense — for women only • Date rape prevention • Alcohol awareness • Personal safety/vehicle safety • Traffic safety • Public safety 101 For information on any of these programs, visit
www.apsu.edu/police/crimeprevention. html. bring their property to campus police or they can set up a time for an officer to come to their room and engrave all the necessary items. The entire engraving process can take anywhere from five to 20 minutes – the amount of time depends on the item that is engraved. “It’s a very good, very basic, very solid program,” said Lantz Biles, chief of police. Though the number could be filed off, it does act as a deterrent to the thief. When a thief sees the number, they know that it will be hard to make money off the item. “Criminals are looking for a situation. They’re picking the path of least resistance,” Biles said. Operation ID is just one of many programs offered by the APSU crime prevention unit. For more information or to have an officer engrave your property, call Sgt. Charlie Struckel, crime prevention unit officer at 221-7715. ✦
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Success
Not sure what an APSU degree can get you? With hard work – anything– say these successful alumni.
is within your reach Bob Adams
Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, Tennessee Board of Regents, Nashville
Bio: Robert H.Adams was appointed vice chancellor for business and finance at the Tennessee Board of Regents in October, 2002, after serving in the position on an interim basis beginning in June, 2002. The Board of Regents oversees six universities, 13 community colleges and 26 technology centers. A total of over 180,000 students are enrolled in Board of Regents’ institutions, and the system budget exceeds $1.5 billion. Adams began his career in 1973 as an auditor in the Tennessee Division of State Audit, working primarily on assignments in higher educational institutions. He was budget director at Austin Peay State University from 1977-1981, financial analyst at the Tennessee Board of Regents central office from 1981-1986, and held increasingly responsible positions at Middle Tennessee State University from 1986-1999, serving as associate vice president for finance and administration from 1997-1999. From 19992001, he served as the chief financial officer for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Prior to the appointment to his current position, he was the vice president for finance and administration at APSU. Adams holds an Ed.D in higher education and policy studies from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, an Ed.S from MTSU, an M.B.A. from MTSU, and a B.S. in accounting from APSU. He is also a certified public accountant. He served for over 22 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Major. Adams is married to Darla Adams and they have one son, Jeffrey Jackson Adams.
Advice for new students:: “First and foremost, find something you like. If you don’t like the field, you probably won’t be very successful or have a very enjoyable career. My degree from Austin Peay gave me a solid foundation for further education and prepared me for a rewarding career.”
Ron Miller
Physicist/senior intelligence officer Defense Intelligence Agency’s Missile and Space Intelligence Center
Bio: Ronald I. Miller is employed as a physicist and senior intelligence officer at the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Missile and Space Intelligence Center (DIA/MSIC) at Redstone Arsenal,Ala., and also as the DIA member of the Directed Energy Weapons Subcommittee (DEWS) of the U.S. Intelligence Community in Washington, DC. He chaired the DEWS from 1990 through 1998. He has been on the DEW staff at MSIC for 29 years, and was previously employed by the Boeing Aerospace Company. He is a 1965 graduate of Austin Peay State University with degrees in mathematics and physics. He also holds an M.S. degree in physics from Clemson University, and a doctor of science degree in physics from Southeastern Institute of Technology. Miller has taught physics on a part-time basis at four southern universities. Miller is the author of more than 50 scientific journal articles and government reports in the fields of liquid state physics, low temperature physics, electromagnetic field theory, and laser science/systems engineering. He is a member of the American Physical Society, the Directed Energy Professional Society, an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. He has received numerous NASA, Intelligence Community and DoD honors, in particular the National Intelligence Medal, which he was awarded in 1999. Miller is listed in several biographical reference works, including “Who’s Who in Aviation and Aerospace” and “Who’s Who in America,” and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Academic Hall of Fame in 2004. He and his wife, Jan, have two grown daughters and two grandsons.
Advice to new students:: “You’ve got to work very hard and be pretty lucky.Austin Peay is an excellent school to prepare yourself for graduate school if your field demands it.”
Vianca Reed
Don Trotter
Director, Montgomery County Health Department, Clarksville
Bio: Vianca Reed received her undergraduate degree in health care management in May 1996 and her graduate degree in public and community health in August of 1997. She began her professional career in February 1998 as the marketing and public relations assistant at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville. This position later evolved into the coordinator of public relations for the hospital. Reed’s public health career began in November 2001 as a community development coordinator with the MidCumberland Regional Health Office. In this position, she facilitated county health councils in six counties to identify and address local health issues. In July 2003, Reed was asked to serve as the interim Health Department director at the Stewart County Health Department in Dover and became the full-time director in February 2004. Reed transferred to the Montgomery County Health Department in May 2004 and currently oversees the provision of public health and primary care services. Reed is a member of the Tennessee Public Health Association. The first member of her family to graduate college, Reed attributes her success to God and a supportive family, who encouraged her to stay focused and excel. Quitting was never an option. Reed has a 6-year old son, Jackson, and is a member of Grace Church of the Nazarene.
Advice for new students: “Utilize resources like the Career Center to research careers and opportunities. Explore areas of interest by volunteering or talking to people employed in that field. It's never too early to begin networking. “Most importantly, whatever discipline or career you choose strive for excellence. If you do, people will notice.”
City of Clarksville Mayor
Bio: Although he was born in Nashville, Mayor Don Trotter has deep roots in Montgomery County. Many of Trotter’s family members reside in the Southside community of the county. He came to Clarksville in 1966 to attend Austin Peay State University and has been here ever since, excluding a two-year period of service to his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Trotter holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from APSU. Upon completion of his education at APSU, Trotter began preparing himself for his life in public service. He was a school teacher at Burt School and New Providence Junior High School. Trotter desired to learn about law enforcement and state government, which led to jobs with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Department of Safety. He left state government service and started his own insurance business in Clarksville. From there he became the City of Clarksville's youngest mayor in 1986 at the age of 38. During his years in public service, Trotter has continued to be active in the community as a member of numerous local and statewide organizations. He also is a lifetime member of the Clarksville and Tennessee Jaycees and a member of the Clarksville Civitan Club. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Municipal League, where he was president in 1994. Trotter has been married to Patsy Trotter for 34 years. They are parents of two children and have one grandchild. They are members of First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville.
Advice for new students: “Entering Austin Peay is the first step in achieving anything you set your mind to. If you are there for the right reasons and apply yourself diligently,Austin Peay has anything you will need to achieve your goals.”✦
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How to decorate a dorm room: Spring ’06 winner gives helpful hints and tips about style
A room in Harvill Hall boasts an eating area for two along with colorful decorations to pump up the style factor.
By Sarah Bullock Staff Writer
Decorating a dorm room can be an exciting and fulfilling endeavor if roomies stick to the three Cs of dorm room serenity: collaboration, cooperation, and creativity. The best way to make a room feel homey and unique is to bounce your ideas off each other. This type of brainstorming can lead to saving space, reusing or recycling items and individualizing your room.What both roommates should also be aware of when collaborating, is making the room just as much one roommate’s vision as the other’s. Otherwise, one roommate will be stuck with the other’s ideas all semester. Cooperation is a vital part of decorating a dorm room. This involves respecting each other’s ideas, helping each other to move furniture, cleaning messes and encouraging each other’s brainstorming and idea creating. Creativity is the last weapon roomies may wield in the battle for the perfect dorm room. Remember to keep in mind all your assets when brainstorming and think outside the box. Empty milk crates can be used as chairs if one puts a cushion on top of it. Old T-shirts may be sewn together to make window curtains.A chest of drawers can be stacked to save
room. Rope or yarn can be weaved with sticks and hung from the ceiling against a wall for a shoe rack. These, and many other ideas are a great start to making the most of your dorm room. Here are a few basics without which a dorm room transforms into a dungeon: • CARPET: Wall-to-wall carpeting is the best idea for dorm rooms, except in front of the bathroom and closet doors. There are plenty of ways to carpet your room, but the best idea is to use two-foot squares of carpet that fit together so you can keep clear the high traffic places. Otherwise, laying one area rug over the other is also a good solution.Whatever the means, get that linoleum covered! • LIGHTING: As a general rule, the florescent lights used by Austin Peay State University’s housing are the worst possible way to light any kind of comfortable space. My roommate and I only turned on the flourescent if we both had homework to desperately finish because turning it back off was extreme motivation. Lamp trees, Christmas lights, and paper lanterns are all useful and inexpensive alternatives to florescents. • WALL DECORATIONS: There is no way your place will feel anything like home if you do not cover those ugly cinder blocks. This is the trickiest challenge of decorating a dorm room because one may not drill holes in the walls to hang things. However, there are many functional avenues around this. Command hooks are plastic hooks that apply adhesive to the wall and are easily removed. The biggest of these hooks, unfortunately, can only support five pounds.Another solution to a not-so-sticky situation is screw-hooks for the ceiling.After installing the hooks, you may suspend lights, picture frames with rope, wall tapestries and many other decorations.Another
Above, a student in Sevier covers drab walls with worldly design. Left, Sarah Bullock’s room in Harvill Hall won first place in the Housing’s Homestyle Decorating Contest last year.
cinder block cover can easily be a poster or two. It’s not a bad idea to apply those glow-in-the-dark stars to the ceiling, either. There are also coloring book pages.You and your roommate can take a trip down memory lane and color some of your most memorable images and tape these to a wall. This way, most of the cinder block aura is cleverly hidden by your own creations. Everything else is pleasantly left up to you and your roommate. One thing to remember is that your separate ideas and tastes do not always have to blend. It is perfectly fine if your comforter is the night sky and your roommate’s is Spiderman. The object of this game is unity in diversity. Make sure both of you feel at home and love walking into your dorm room. Good luck and happy decorating. Remember: collaboration, cooperation, and creativity.✦
Sarah and her roommate won Ipods for placing first in last year’s Homestyle Decoration Contest hosted by APSU’s housing department.
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ROTC program has much to offer APSU
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Cadet Joe Turner and his ROTC classmates take the oath of office during the 2006 APSU summer graduation ceremony.
Students given opportunity to discover hidden potentials while furthering education By Kasey Henricks Staff Writer
The dew is still fresh on the ground. In distant Amish land, a rooster is crowing. In England, a work day is almost complete and a pint is just within reach. But here in Clarksville, the sun has yet to rise, and coming down the pre-dawn street are 65 young men and women. They’re on their 2.5 mile morning jog, showing the dedication to maintain the discipline, building the tenacity, and exhibiting the will that characterizes the United States Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. The ROTC has a wide variety of benefits for young Americans looking for a low-pressure, high-opportunity position in the U. S. military. Prospective ROTC cadets are not judged by test scores, GPA or single acts. The opportunities come without these types of barriers; cadets are valued on potential and merit. Upon graduation from the program, a cadet rises to the position of second lieutenant. “The only limits are your desires,” said Major Darren King, of the Austin Peay State University ROTC program. The program continues to attract the interest of new cadets
because of its potential to be a life-changing experience. Many young people sign up for what sounds like a pretty good deal, but they are really after something below the surface. The ROTC program offers the chance for an individual to develop the strength and discipline to be a better person. Most cadets come out of the program with valuable lessons learned and a more mature outlook on life.With the skills they sharpen in the program, they are ready to pursue higher career goals ranging from psychology to medicine or, of course, a professional, full-time position in the military. One of the most valuable aspects of the ROTC is its focus on cadet-leadership. By implementing peer mentors, the upper-level cadets are able to learn more while training their lower-level counterparts. Peer leading is particularly respected at APSU, which consistently turns out exceptional ROTC graduates among America’s elite.Allowing cadets to be involved in their own training and leadership, enables them to learn skills more effectively and helps them begin to understand the reasoning behind the rules. The ROTC actually encourages its participants to prioritize
academics and social health above the program itself. It only requires a cadet to take a minimum of one class per semester (military science) and five hours outside the classroom. This outside time is meant to encourage practical application of theory to real-life situations. The idea is to balance several areas in order to understand each one better. The juxtaposition of classroom time next to hands-on training is a sure way to highlight the value of both. Because these are not time-consuming activities, cadets find themselves feeling that they are part of something important, but that they are not being overtaken by this one obligation among many others on their agendas. The aim of the program is to help cadets be better stewards of their potential. Regardless of your personal success goals, the ROTC program can help you get there. From the broad range of skills to be gained, to the available post-ROTC career opportunities or the possibility of learning something new about yourself. It is a place for anyone interested in personal growth, while also contributing to something bigger.✦
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No worries,non-traditional support relief is here By April McDonald Staff Writer
Returning to college with high school graduation several years in the past, can be an overwhelming task; for those non-traditional students with children and a house to run, the task becomes even more vigorous. Approximately 50 percent of the student body at Austin Peay State University is considered non-traditional, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness. According to the office of admissions Web site, adult students tend to do well academically, often discovering that it is more
feasible to pursue a degree than they thought, and they typically finding their family members supportive. If they stand out from the others while in college, it will be because of their accomplishments, not their age. The university offers many avenues of help and support to ensure students a successful college career. Students should expect to be busy and pressured, especially if outside responsibilities begin to catch up with them. If this happens, students should consider cutting back their course load or enrolling in some online or distance education courses. “Don’t overload. It is better to take 12 hours
and do well than to take 16, flunk a course, and become discouraged,” said Harriet McQueen, dean of enrollment management and academic support. Students are encouraged to make friends with classmates. It helps to have others to study with. Many different perspectives will make things interesting and aid in learning, so students should always make an effort to participate in class discussions. Take advantage of services offered on campus. Tutoring, time management, study skills and stress management help is available; never be afraid to ask for help.
“The university provides support in these areas, yet students often do not take advantage of what is theirs by virtue of their having paid their student fees,” McQueen stated. Be sure and build a support system beyond campus as well. Friends and family who support their students and are willing to help study, clean the house or take the kids for a few hours will make all the difference during stressful times. And finally,“if you have school-age children, share what you learned during your classes as they share with you what they learned,” McQueen said.✦
Austin Peay’s Gay/Straight Alliance open to all students’lifestyles By T. L. Kayyos Brown Guest Writer
Students with a curiosity of the Gay/Straight Alliance on Austin Peay State University’s campus can have that curiosity easily satisfied by simply talking to Trish Halstead, GSA adviser and secretary of APSU’s Office of Student Life and Leadership. According to Halstead, the GSA is not just for students who live alternative lifestyles. “We are trying to appeal to straight students,” Halstead said. There is a want for more straight students to become a part of the GSA. The GSA was formed on APSU’s campus in 1979 and was one of the first gay organizations in the state. The GSA was recognized at the time by the Student Government Association, but not by Robert O. Riggs, president of APSU in 1979. The GSA appealed to the Board of Regents and was turned down, but sued in federal court for recognition in 1981 and won its case. The GSA has been off-and-on since 1979,
but Halstead is hoping that more students, both those living alternative lifestyles as well as straight students will help to put an end to the “off” times. “I would encourage all students to HALSTEAD come to one of our meetings,” Halstead said. The GSA meetings are held every other Tuesday in UC Room 213. Currently, there are about 10 members of the GSA. Bonnie Fields, a 34-year-old physical therapy major, did not know the GSA existed at APSU until recently. Fields believes the GSA is a positive organization. “Any time someone is trying to figure out who they are, especially if it’s not popular to the community, it would cause them to feel alone,” she said. Fields spoke from experience, having a family member who is gay. She expressed how depressed and isolated her family
member was when the rest of the family learned of the lifestyle he chose to lead. Fields said she had a feeling about her family member’s lifestyle growing up, but that did not change the way she cared for him. The coming out was no surprise either. Fields said she could not imagine him being anyone other than who he is today, and her love for him is no different. Alicia Miller, a freshman philosophy and business law major, said she had heard about the GSA but was not familiar with the program. While she is straight, she has no problem with people who are gay, and she accepts the idea of the GSA. “Any program on Austin Peay’s campus that embraces cultural and lifestyle diversities and allows its members from all sides to come together and have a positive impact in the community as well as among their fellow students is great.” Charles Hunter, a 21-year-old communications major who is openly gay, has heard about the GSA and has considered being a part of the organization. “I believe I would show interest in that group because it’s a positive way to meet and talk with people living and walking the gay lifestyle,” he said. Hunter became open with his lifestyle about 2 years ago after seeing Karamo on MTV’s The Real World come out on national television. Hunter felt that if someone could make his lifestyle known to 40 million people, then surely he could make his own lifestyle known to those closest to him. Since becoming openly gay, Hunter says he has learned to be real with himself. He said being real with himself has allowed him to be real with others.
Hunter expressed concerns for people being “in the closet” because the gay lifestyle is not readily accepted. He believes if the lifestyle were more accepted, then those relationships could be open, and there would be less casual sex and promiscuity among the gay community. Hunter said he has not been looked upon differently because of the lifestyle he chooses to live. “I keep myself around positive people and people who accept me and love me unconditionally.” He also said that people who are gay do not try to push their beliefs off on others. They just want to be accepted and not shunned because of who they choose to be. The positive aspect of the GSA has been felt in the Clarksville community as well as other areas. Halstead said the GSA has been involved in the Clarksville Pride celebration and was the number one contributor raising money for the dance marathon two years ago. The GSA earned its credibility from this contribution. Some of the members of the GSA have also met with GSA groups at other schools. Halstead went on to say that the GSA is not recognized by many universities. When asked what she brings to the GSA, Halstead said that she helps mentor and guide the students. “I have brought a positive aspect and support to the GSA more than anything.” Halstead said there has been talk about getting a building for the GSA similar to that of the African-American Cultural Center, but as of yet, no space is available. Halstead’s focus for the GSA now is building membership and getting the GSA name out. ✦
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Break a sweat,get fit at Red Barn Work out facility free to students with ID By Jenny Harris Guest Writer
The Memorial Health building is home to the state-of-the-art Drew Simmons Fitness Center where Austin Peay State University students can work out, play sports and have fun for free. Also known as the “Red Barn” to many students, the Memorial Health Building’s fitness center houses equipment such as elliptical machines, StairMasters and treadmills, along with locker rooms for both men and women complete with showers. There is a weight training area and a room in which different exercises are held. Senior nursing major, E’litha Buckhannon, has been working at the fitness center for more than two years. “I see all types of students from athletes to non-trads to just your everyday college students coming into the fitness center,” she said. “I definitely believe many more students are concerned with getting fit now, and they come to the fitness center on a regular basis.” Before the Drew Simmons Fitness Center opened on campus, it was hard for students to find a convenient workout facility to use without the cost. Clarksville offers a variety of gyms and athletic clubs, but they do not have the convenience of an on-campus location or the compensation of not charging a membership fee, as does the Fitness Center. “Many students may not realize that it is free. Just come in and let us swipe your APSU ID card,” says Buckhannon. Some students work out a great deal at the fitness center while others only utilize the facility a minimum amount. But all appreciate it’s presence on APSU’s campus. Joey Grisham, an English graduate
student, said,“I go when I can. I don’t have much free time between work and school, but I would certainly go more if the hours were extended.” Many students feel this way because of their hectic and busy lifestyles. “It is hard to find time during the day to workout, although it is something that I would like to do, and when the weekend rolls around, the Fitness Center closes earlier,” he said. Another graduate student, first-year creative
Finney, rarely make a trip to the facility. “I go every now and then, but I don’t like working out alone,” she said. “I see lots of people in there when I workout, so I would say many take advantage of the Fitness Center,” said Shrum. She also compliments the facility for its cleanliness and state-ofthe-art equipment. Both Grisham and Shrum agree incentive programs would help to raise students’ awareness of the Fitness Center and get more students active if implemented on campus. “Better advertisements would increase awareness,” said Shrum. According to familydoctor.org, exercising four to six times a week at 30 to 60 minutes each time is an excellent goal. The main goal is to stick to it.✦
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Far left, Jason Henderson, personal trainer, works with Jennifer Lathrop, post-grad corporate comm and education major. Aaron Heidebreicht, senior in Health and Human Performance, works his shoulders.
writing major, Kory Shrum, is quite the opposite from Grisham. She works out three to five times a week, but said she would definitely attend the Fitness Center more if she lived on campus. This is one of the few drawbacks for off-campus students who live closer to gyms and other workout facilities. Yet several students living as close to the Memorial Health Building as Sevier Hall, such as sophomore, Sienna
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Left to right, Chris Lee, Gloria Dunlap, Angelica McNeal and Marc Chamberlain Bady exercise on the ellipticial machines.
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Study Spain: Part II CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Travis, far left, and other study abroad students line up for a photo shoot before heading off on another excursion.
several other worldfamous museums were never more than a few metro stops away. In just a moment’s time you can be standing in front of any of a number of works by Picasso, CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Goya,Velazquez, El A fountain sits at the main entrance of Retiro Park, only a five minute walk from Estudio Sampere in Madrid. Estudio Sampere is the school APSU students attend while in Spain. Many students go to the Greco and many other park to study during the siesta period of the day. artists. No matter which style of art one prefers, architectural, theatrical, musical or literary, there is bound to be a collection or two in Spain. By Travis Tarpy directions will no longer involve a game More often than not, the best works can Guest Writer of charades.With luck I may be able to be found right in Spain’s heart — Railing my way back across Europe slip back down to the local cerveceria to Madrid. towards Pamplona with hopes of hear some late night flamenco and say Indeed this last month and a half has catching the tail end of “La corrida de “adios” once more, or at least “until next been one of the most fun-filled and toros,” – the running of the bulls – I have summer.” exciting adventures of my life. even higher hopes that the bulls do not By then the Dali filled halls of the El Although I am looking forward to catch the tail end of me. Prado Museum will be calling my name returning home to spend the rest of the The Spain soil will soon be under my back to the art lover’s dream, known as summer camping and swimming with feet. Madrid. my adventurous children, next summer Ordering dinner or asking for Our class excursions to El Prado and cannot come soon enough. ✦
Finding art creates adventure
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Campus seeks to cater to a shrinking global community With each passing day, the world gets smaller.As newer technologies are innovated, the global information community is more readily accessible. The continued technological growth has brought upon society a more concentrated global community.As Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman puts its,“It is now possible for more people than ever to collaborate and OPINION compete with more Kasey Henricks other people on more different kinds of work from more different corners of the planet and on more equal footing than at any previous time in the history of the world.” As technology bridges the gap of obstacle and inconvenience, naturally occurring barriers are no longer a restriction. Isolation from the rest of the world is not an option; in this contemporary world, cultural interaction is inevitable. Raised awareness and appreciation of differing cultures are imperative essentials to living on this increasingly integrating planet, for we are no
longer only citizens of the United States, but we have become citizens of the world. Where does this leave Austin Peay State University? President Sherry Hoppe has a vision. Hoppe envisions APSU as an example of a global village and is turning the university into a channel of opportunity. Hoppe acknowledges the need of integrating students into competent global citizens and accomplishes this through creating a campus environment that raises cultural awareness and encounters personal growth.As Hoppe says, her vision will “result in every graduate having some exposure to international or global concepts and cultures and help prepare our graduates to live and work in a global society.” Fulfilling this aspiration means working to develop the campus into something of a cultural hub.At APSU we are becoming something bigger, something better – together. The university is becoming a trendsetter and role model by equipping students with the fundamental tools for functioning in an integrated global society. But more specifically, how is this internationalization coming about? Peay has set forth structures that provide opportunity for this broader and more understanding perspective. Opportunities are abound, and a
Use college years to find your passsion The summer has flown by.Where did all the time go, I ask myself.And why wasn’t I out there basking in the warm sun? Oh, right. I work at The All State, located in the frigid University Center basement. Despite the freezer-esque temperatures and the light-speed passage of time, working for the newspaper has been one of the best experiences of my collegiate career. Perhaps one of the OPINION best experiences of Mandy Rogers my life. I’m networking with the big dogs on campus while interviewing for articles. I’m designing page layout and learning how to use Quark and Photoshop software. There is no classroom that could give me such practical experience.
Working for a newspaper just isn’t for you? No worries. Something on campus should pique your interest.Want your voice heard? Join Student Government. Network with public relations professionals in the PRSSA. Help out the communications department with live broadcasting – you could be the next Jim Rome.Alpha Kappa Psi, the business fraternity on campus, gives students networking opportunities and skills to help them enter the corporate world. You may have to join several organizations in the beginning to find out what you really have a passion for. I did. I was involved in SGA, Governor’s Ambassadors, President’s Emerging Leaders Program, Omicron Delta Kappa – the list goes on. I finally found my passion – The All State. I’ve met great people, I’ve networked and I’ve even had job offers from newspapers like The Leaf-Chronicle. Whatever you do in college, make time to ultimately find your passion, and then delve into what this university has to offer.✦
few examples of these are study abroad, faculty exchange and cultural centers. Recently, I spoke with Chin-Zue Chen, APSU campus coordinator of the study abroad and exchange program in Taiwan, about the opportunities available for both faculty and students. Chen noted an experience outside a person’s comfort zone “forever changes you. It allows you to focus on fundamentally different customs and appreciate their cultures.” Chen also said that even if a student does not have the privilege of experiencing an unfamiliar way of life, an enhanced world view is still possible.“The faculty exchange has also enlightened professors to expanding awareness in the Austin Peay learning environment,” he said. APSU has set precedence recently; our university is the first in Tennessee to establish a Hispanic Cultural Center.APSU boasts the highest Hispanic population among all Tennessee universities,and as the regional population also progresses,APSU is accommodating its civil duty through increasing awareness and appreciating diversity.
APSU is also home to the renowned Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, implemented in 1991. The African American Cultural Center’s reputation parallels the figure to which the institution is dedicated to; both aspire to the inspiration of continued personal and social growth developing through civic involvement to become something bigger, something better. What lies in the heart of what both Daniel and the Center are essentially about can be best described by something that was once said by Gandhi:“Be the change you want to see in the world.” The bottom line – both institutions are contributing to a betterrepresented campus that encourages a more collaborative learning community. What it boils down to is that APSU is the place for opportunity. It offers outlets to look outside yourself and expand your understanding through raising international awareness. Growth. Maturity. Enlightenment. Appreciation. Diversity.Wisdom. These are all words I would use to describe what’s waiting at APSU. ✦
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The All State’s news editor shows all college students how to have a great time...on a budget By Dave Campbell News Editor
Many college students have no choice but to work all summer while school is out. Or maybe you’re still in school.Whatever. Sometimes it is necessary to break away from your familiar surroundings in search of what is waiting out on the road.We have taken the liberty to help plan that spur of the moment road trip. But keep in mind, hypothetically speaking, funding is limited to $50 and class is Monday. How can we pull this off? Follow our informative exposition and we can get you there and back again. Joining me will be my comrades: Lanny Begley, Philip Saxby and Ben West. Traveling in numbers is one way to ensure that the poor man’s guide to roadtripping is carried out accurately. First, before you leave, remember that you will need to check for the necessary supplies. • Camera — How else could the trip be
documented? • Handheld recorder — To capture those zany moments on tape. • Journal — Be a Jack Kerouac.What better way to tell the story later? • Inspirational literature — “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” by Hunter S. Thompson or “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac are two suggestions. • Extra change of clothes — It’s summer. You’re going to sweat. • Music — Variety is good so that you can find something to fit each leg of the trip. Top 40 radio is not advised. • Road map — This is especially useful if you don’t know where you are going. But we did.
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Lanny Begley, Philip Saxby and Ben West walk along a stretch of Chattanooga’s Coolidge Park. Dave, left, and Philip strike a pose after they return from their road trip to Chattanooga. Although Philip was sleeping most of the way down, he gave Lanny a break from driving on the way back to town.
FOR MORE Read Dave’s entire adventure on our Web site, www.theallstate.com LOIS JONES/STAFF