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MARCH 29, 2006
Volume 77, Number 24
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Domestic abuse increases at APSU By STEPHANIE COWARD Online Editor
Domestic violence has increased on the Austin Peay State University campus. APSU police currently have seven possible domestic violence charges pending. “We had none (domestic violence charges) until St. Valentine’s Day,” said Charlie Struckel, campus police crime prevention unit officer. “Stalking, harassment, false imprisonment and kidnapping are the most common violations that are domestic abuse related,” Struckel said. Women are more prone to be the recipient of domestic violence than men. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence,“one in four women will experience domestic violence
during her lifetime.” The coalition also states that “young women ages 16-24 experience the highest rate of domestic violence —16 per 1,000 persons.”
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Complaints Student Affairs also handles domestic violence-related issues, however, students who report the incidents to the department are not reporting them as a crime but “as a violation of the code of student conduct,” said Patrick Meldrim, interim director of judicial affairs. “The office of Student Affairs has received reports either directly or through Public Safety in about 16 situations that involved unwanted behaviors,” Meldrim said. Students reporting these incidents are made aware of the
resource options both on and off campus, Meldrim said. It is at the student’s discretion where they file a complaint. While incidents reported to Student Affairs are not treated as criminal offenses, incidents reported to campus police will be if laws are found to be broken. If a student chooses to file his or her complaint with campus police, an officer will fill out a report regarding the incident and
investigate accordingly. That is not the only action the police can take. If one chooses, he or she can file an order of protection against the person causing the incident, as long as the officer has determined reasonable proof for the request. According to Struckel, campus police officer will accompany anyone to the legal aid office in Clarksville where they will receive the necessary help to take out an
order of protection for free. An order of protection, or restraining order by its generic name, is binding in all 50 states as soon as the judge signs one. Domestic violence is a serious crime that has become more prevalent on campus since February.A conviction will follow someone the rest of his or her life. “If you are convicted of any domestic violence law, you lose your right to own a firearm (nationwide) for the rest of your life,” Struckel said.
was devised and is still undergoing revisions. Phase one of the plan is to install blue lights with all of the emergency phones throughout campus, Struckel said. However, not every campus street will have blue lights; the university cannot install its property on city streets. Another point of the four-phase plan is a new blue light/emergency phone structure in between the female dorms, Sevier and Blount, Struckel said. Campus police also offers a number of crime prevention programs at no cost to the student, which they will custom-tailor to meet students’ and student groups’ needs. “The laws in Tennessee are a lot better than they used to be, but they still have a ways to go,” Struckel said. ✦
Fighting back “The university provides education and counseling and encourages students to make appropriate choices to increase their own safety,” Meldrim said. Campus police are combating crime directly.A four-phase plan
Mexico remains suspended,pending audit Police say no leads on car stolen from Meacham lot By T.L. KAYYOS BROWN and HOLLY MARTIN Guest Writer/ Staff Writer
The Austin Peay State University study abroad program in Mexico remains on hold pending internal and external investigations of the program by the state of Tennessee. The program was suspended in the fall of 2005. In February 2006, administrators gave official notification of the program’s suspension. According to Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Bruce Speck, university officials found irregularities in the program, and an audit was requested by President Sherry Hoppe. Jackie Struckmeyer, internal auditor for APSU, said she and the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury are conducting the audit. No other study abroad programs at APSU are being audited, Struckmeyer said. Administrators have given little additional information as to why the audit began, but they have said it stems from an incident in which two students from another university were expecting credit from APSU after participating in its Mexico program.Administrators would not provide any additional information about these students or from what university they came. It is uncertain when students will be able to attend another study abroad program in Mexico, although Speck said he hopes the program will return in summer of 2007. “The program is on hold waiting for the state of Tennessee to decide the status of the program,” Diane McDonald, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs, said. McDonald said Hoppe’s decision to request the audit came from her concern for students’ safety. Hoppe was not available for comment. According to Ramon Magrans, professor of Spanish literature and history, the program has been operating problem-free for the past 23 years. The program itself has never lost money, according to
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The name “Stubby”on the back of the car is owner Joseph Stubblefield’s nickname. The car is rare and considered antique .
Police confident they will find car, reward for return increased LIZ WALKER/STAFF
During the study abroad program to Mexico, students would get to spend a weekend in Acapulco. Pictured here is the beach directly in front of the Tortuga Hotel. Students would also get to attend the famous cliff divers’ performance and visit Princess Beach, a well-known vacation destination.
Speck. Magrans has overseen the study abroad Mexico program since 1982. For him, the audit was unexpected and unclear. “I’m at a total loss as to why the whole program is being audited,” Magrans said.“I hope it’s up and running by next summer.” According to Speck, there will be some type of Mexico program. “We’re very anxious to provide students with travel overseas,” he said.“We just want it to run smoothly.” Approximately 50 students participated in the program annually during the summer and winter semesters, according to Magrans. The program provides education in the culture, language and behaviors of Mexico natives through Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca.“Going there, students can learn all of these
things,” Magrans said. La Shawna Conwell, who had planned to go to Mexico last semester, feels she missed out on the experience. Conwell, 25, is an education major in her junior year and was looking forward to going to Mexico last December. She said she received a letter from APSU telling her the credits she would get at Universidad Internacional would not be transferable. Conwell said she hopes the program returns soon. “I would like for the program to be offered again, even though I would not be able to take advantage of it,” she said.“I think it would be a missed opportunity for others.” For psychology major, Teresa Slagle, the Study Abroad Mexico Program was an invaluable experience. “Being exposed to a different culture, very different from that of
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the United States, was the highlight of my experience in Mexico,” said Slagle, who is originally from California. She said she would recommend the program to other students because “it would be a great opportunity to travel and to see other cultures outside of the United States.” According to McDonald, the only alternative now is the study abroad program in Spain. Magrans said, however, the Spain program is not as educationally rewarding as the Mexico program because it gives students only three hours of classroom time—the Mexico program gives eight hours. Magrans said he is encouraging students not to give up on the program. “I hope the audit is resolved promptly for the benefit of the students,” Magrans said. ✦
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A yellow 1981 Chevy El Camino was stolen from Meacham Lot, Friday, March 17. The car was stolen sometime Friday night. The victim, junior psychology major Joseph Stubblefield, said that there were sightings of his car in his hometown of Lexington Tenn. from 9:45 p.m. to 10 p.m., meaning that the car had to have been stolen sometime a couple hours prior to this time. It is a two-and-ahalf-hour drive from Clarksville to Lexington. Stubblefield said he was away with friends for the weekend. He said as of right now they have investigators working on the case but they have had no results from the search. Stubblefield said that the alleged suspect of the theft was very “unprofessional.” They didn’t know what they were doing. I even found paint chips
on the ground.” He said that they removed the lock and left evidence behind. Stubblefield had returned from a fishing trip in Nashville and his roommate noticed that the vehicle was missing and alerted him.After searching Meacham lot, Stubblefield called campus police and reported the car as stolen. He said that the reward has been increased from $200 to $400, in hopes that information will come to light. Stubblefield said,“was even going out to [whoever] stole the car. If they want $400 then we’ll give them the money.We just want that car back.” Crime prevention unit officer, Charles Struckel said, “Cars are not stolen because of what type they are. They are stolen for parts.” Stubblefield said that the car was something he and his
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Testing center for online students not needed for all departments By APRIL MCDONALD
Anthony Gordon, left, John Graciani and Michael Chandler are new campus police officers who were sworn in at 8:30 a.m., Monday morning in the lobby of the Browning building.
By DAVE CAMPBELL
Some time ago, the faculty, primarily online faculty, was given a poll on establishing a testing center in order to have proctored exams on campus. According to statistics presented during the February Faculty Senate meeting by John Foote, chemistry professor and Faculty Senate president of Austin Peay State University, there were 58 responses. Of the responses, 41 said that a testing center is needed 15 would like it to administer midterms and finals; seven asked for administering of three or four tests and seven want it for finals only. Harriet McQueen, dean of
enrollment and academic support said “This is just a proposal.” The current considerations and concerns include space, time and staffing. There are only 15 computers in the current testing center were the COMPASS assessment and similar tests are proctored. With a limited time window for midterm and final exams the testing center could only accommodate 281 students a week. According to Stan Groppel, dean of extended and distance education, approximately 6,800 seats for 220 sections would be needed to accommodate all APSU and Regents Online Degree Program sections. Additional clerical needs, and
proctors would also be necessary, and current resources cannot accommodate a large increase in volume. There is also the concern of online students who reside out-of-state and those who are currently serving in Iraq, as they would be unable to arrive at the testing center for the proctored exams. In addition, the Fort Campbell campus operates on an alternate calendar, and scheduling for those exams would need to be given special consideration. McQueen said that the testing center is “under consideration. Most likely the interest in this program is not balanced through all departments.” ✦
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The Senate Minute... Car theft: Case looks promising, Compiled by April McDonald
Budget leftovers
Organizations benefit
• Student allocation committee is • Organizations are entitled to $1000 a going to have $20,000 left over, semester through SAC funds. Out of the money that could have gone to $4 SGA fee that students pay $3.20 goes student programming, goes to SAC fund, that’s why SGA does not cointo SGA 1 time use fund. sponsor events.
SGA Elections • SGA elections will be April 6-9. Editor’s Note: This week’s Senate Minute highlights information from the faculty senate meeting on March 23
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from page 1 father had been working on since 2001, when he got his permit.“We painted it, took the body off, did all the body work, all the interior work and built the motor,” he said.“The car wouldn’t have as much value if it were bought on a car lot.” “We are confident we will find the car,” Struckel said. Stubblefield said the knowledge that the police “will go out of their way to help get the car back” brings him hope. He said what would bring some
“If [whoever stole the car] wants $400, then we’ll give them the the money. We just want that car back. ” – Joseph “Stubby”Stubblefield, junior psychology major comfort to him would be if campus police would put cameras up on certain parts of campus to help cut down on crimes like this. Stubblefield said,“they can steal my car but they can’t take my
heart.” Information pertaining to this case can be posted anonymously on the campus police web site or campus police can be reached at (931) 221-7786.✦
Past graduation attendance pushes final approval for August 2007 commencement By HOLLY MARTIN Staff Writer
Austin Peay State University students will soon have the option of graduating in August as summer commencement ceremonies will begin in 2007. The plan had originally been considered for summer 2006, but APSU faculty felt there was not enough time to plan a ceremony. “We felt too rushed to do it this August,” said Margaret Deitrich, chair of the commencement committee. “Next year it will be in the calendar and the bulletin.” The commencement ceremony proposal was brought before the Faculty Senate in February, as well as the Dean’s Council before receiving final approval from the President in March. The university has not released
the amount needed in the budget for the new ceremony; $39,700 is budgeted for fall and winter graduations combined. Bruce Speck, provost and vice president for Academic and Student Affairs, hopes the summer graduation will have a positive impact on the spring and fall graduations. “We hope to ease the numbers of the spring and fall ceremonies and spread the graduates more evenly between the three. We also hope to shorten the length of the spring and fall ceremonies,” he said. There are seven universities in the Tennessee Board of Regents system and five of those universities have a summer ceremony. There are approximately 200300 students who finish their
degree in the summer and must wait until December to graduate, according to statistics presented by Deitrich at the February Faculty Senate meeting. “Our numbers are telling us we need an August commencement,” said Deitrich. The Dunn Center can accommodate 600 graduates and their guests. The commencement committee received 840 applications for graduation this May, said Deitrich. “Graduates and their guests are our main concern, she said.“We don’t want to have to limit the number of guests that are allowed to attend.” The commencement committee expects 300 to 400 graduates for the first August graduation next year. ✦
Good Morning APSU Campus Community Calendar Financial aid for Fall 2006 & Spring 2007 All students who wish to apply for financial aid for the upcoming Academic Year 2006-2007, you will need to complete the 2006-2007 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information please contact your financial aid counselor at sfao@apsu.edu or 931-221-7907.
Weight Watchers at APSU If you are looking for a way to lose weight and keep it off then Weight Watchers is for you. The meetings at Austin Peay are held in ten-week series and are open to anyone. Each meeting is approximately 45 minutes, including a private weigh-in. Please visit the website listed below for complete information (see special rate for APSU students). For more information please contact Lynne Yarbrough at yarbroughl@apsu.edu or 931-221-6844.
Tutors needed High School Upward Bound needs tutors in Math, English, Science, Social Studies and Spanish. Please contact 221-6226 or come by Dunn 259 if interested. For more information contact John Howard at barfields@apsu or 221-6226.
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ASTAR coordinators Applications are now being accepted for 2006 ASTAR Coordinators. For more information please contact Toya Richardson at 221-6100.
Fall employment opportunity: Be a peer tutor The Academic Support Center is seeking applicants to serve as peer tutors for the 06-07 academic year. This is a great opportunity to help others, build a resume and earn money for college. Applications must be received by April 1, 2006. For information, contact Martin Golson at golsonm@apsu.edu or 221-6553.
Teach in Spain The Education Office of the Embassy of Spain is pleased to announce that the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science will be sponsoring a North American Language and Culture Assistant Program for elementary and secondary schools in Spain. This program enables US citizens to work as English Language Assistants in Spain for the school year 2006-2007. For more information please contact José Francisco Olivares Ruiz at norteamericanos@mec.es 202-728-2335.
Summer job opportunity Tri-County Upward Bound is interested in hiring APSU students as resident advisors to supervise high schools students on campus from June 4 to July 15. Student must be at least 21 and have auto insurance. Stop by 223 Castle Heights or call 221-6410 for details.
Consider taking a Maymester geology course. Physical and Historical Geology will be offered during the short semester before regular summer classes. The Maymester session is only three weeks long (May 15 to June 2). Physical Geology lecture and lab classes (GEOL 1040, 1041) will be taught by Dr. Phyllis Camilleri and the Historical Geology lecture and lab classes (GEOL1050, 1051) will be taught by Dr. Jack Deibert. For class times see http://www.apsu.edu/schedule/068_GEOL.HTM.
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Stop domestic abuse through intervention and emotional value According to www.ndvh.org,“4 million American women experience a serious assault by a partner during an average 12month period.” Also,“37 percent of all women who sought care in hospital emergency rooms for violence-related injuries were injured by a current or former spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend.” In the spirit of Women’s History Month, The All State wanted to bring to the forefront this ongoing problem. We as a community must put a stop to this type of behavior. Too many times people turn their heads, thinking that domestic issues are none of their business or not their problem. As long as domestic abuse continues it is everyone’s problem.An average of three women die from domestic violence everyday. This is an alarming amount, which could be stopped through outside intervention. Many people think that because women choose to stay in this kind of relationship, there is no use in trying to help them.What those who have not been in an abusive situation don’t realize is that sometimes it takes intervention from an outsider for them get out. Some women have been brainwashed into believing they cannot leave their significant other or are told,“Nobody else will want you.” Many times, the abuser has cut these women off from any friends or family so they have no one except their partner. Some of you are thinking,“How hard is it to leave? There is no way I’d stay in a relationship like that.” In fact, most of these women try to focus on the good aspects of this man. Sometimes they tell themselves that it isn’t always bad; they have good times together, too. They remember the guy they fell in love with, the guy who loves
them—not the guy who beats her one day and brings her flowers while begging for forgiveness the next. In these instances they see these men at a vulnerable state and become convinced they will change. Only when removed from this situation do victims of domestic abuse realize how bad things really are. It takes counseling to undo this brainwashing and to convince them that they deserve better. Sometimes fear of what their partners might do to them or their children keeps women from trying to leave.Without money or a place to go they believe they are stuck in this situation. Through intervention, these women (and their children) can be moved to a shelter where they will begin to get their lives back (and their freedom). Maybe you think you don’t know anyone who has been abused. Thirty percent of Americans know someone who has been abused. Since Valentine’s Day, there have been seven domestic violence charges investigated by campus police.And these are just the ones that have been reported. So what can you do to help? If you hear or see domestic abuse, call the police. They will take someone to jail if signs of abuse are visible. If you know someone in an abusive relationship, talk to them. Help them find a way to get out. If you know they won’t leave, don’t give up on them. Involve their family and other friends. Do what it takes to get them out of the situation and get the emotional and mental health they need to learn how to identify and avoid these toxic people. Sometimes it takes intervention for them to make a change. By no longer turning a blind eye to these problems, they can actually be dealt with and these victims will no longer live in fear. ✦
Fast-food’s convenience plagues fast-paced U.S. Just take a drive around anywhere in this duplicated, every-town-looks-the-same country of ours and open your eyes. Every street seems to be marked with McDonald’s, Burger King,Wendy’s, etc. All of these places are so convenient to our every move. This convenience is a problem that’s detrimental to our health. It’s much easier to pop “In & Out” of one of these fast food joints than to go home and endure OPINION the work and Kasey suffering of utilizing your own kitchen. Henricks And what about if you’re short on time too? Maybe you have a limited lunch break and the options are also limited. It would be unrealistic to drive home, or, in today’s day and age, even pack your lunch everyday. Fast food is just too “fast” and easy, and besides, Ronald McDonald just makes you feel good inside (at least, until he hits your digestive tract). Many Americans are just unable to eat anywhere else, because eating healthy also seems to be a trendy fad these days.And it is expensive to be trendy; just look at Starbucks.When people eat at these healthier places, food isn’t the only thing that’s being purchased; an image is being bought too. The common man cannot afford this image; he just wants to eat. Eating healthy today is just one of the luxuries of a select few.When was the last (or first) time you saw fast food chains offering a fruit and vegetable bar, complemented by organic juices, standing at every corner of a town being available to all the masses? The numbers of these stores are minimal making them a precious commodity.We all know what happens to a product when it’s rare; the price goes up.
Another reason for the healthier food store’s exclusiveness and high prices is because America simply doesn’t want to change its eating habits. If America had the epiphany it so much needs, everyone would flock to these healthy restaurants. The healthy stores would no longer have to charge a left kidney and right testicle just so you could drink your guilt-free cup of health. They could meet their overhead, and make a comfortable living instead of trying to endure the daily grind of survival. I guess what really concerns me about this issue is America’s lack of concern. It’s pathetic when places such as McDonald’s will change their menu before society will even act with responsibility and change diets. They’ve gone as far as to eliminate the industrial size drum of Coke and the shopping cart full of fries, and made menu room to add a more health-conscious salad. The troublesome fact is this change was made without an outcry or demand from the mass majority.Are we that unattached to the world in which we live and not know what we’re really doing to ourselves? Maybe a possible solution will come when the issue will get much more attention as the 2008 election comes in close proximity. Then it will get the spotlight it so deserves. With this widespread unhealthiness, it has, for the first time, made America envious of Canada for having such a solid health care system. I, myself, am looking forward to government involvement with this issue. America is so far institutionalized to disgusting habits, only an entity as powerful as the government would be able to inflict the change society so much needs. The government will give the incentives needed for healthy restaurants to thrive, maybe through subsidizing, tax relief, or whatever. I think if America was given the choice to eat healthy and live, not unhealthy and die, the right decision would be made. ✦
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YOUR TAKE In response to an article in the opinion section last week entitled “Science vs. Religion? I think not,” freshman Chris Whitson wrote that “Evolution is a religion, not science.” First off, if one were to consult a dictionary, one might find that religion is defined as (1): belief in and reverence for a God or supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe (2): a personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship. It is apparent that the theory of evolution does not fit into the category of religion. Next, the article stated that “People need to realize that evolution is not science.” I’m sorry, but saying it does not make it true. Evolution is, in fact, a theory of science. To clarify, in science a theory is a rigorously tested statement of general principles that explains observable and recorded aspects of the world.A scientific theory stands until proven wrong. It is never proven correct. The Darwinian theory of evolution has withstood the test of time and thousands of scientific experiments; nothing has disproved it since Darwin first proposed it more than 150 years ago. In fact, many scientific advances, in a range of scientific disciplines including physics, geology, chemistry and molecular biology, have supported, refined and expanded evolutionary theory. Whitson also said,“If they want to teach one theory then they need to give alternative theories.” I can only
assume that the alternative theory you suggest is creationism, which is a belief. I am sorry, but a belief is nothing more than a representational mental state that takes the form of a propositional attitude. Personal beliefs have no place being taught a science class. Further, the article obscurely and falsely attempts to discredit modern evidence that roughly supports evolutionary theory, with statements like,“Artists draw ape-like humans to support their ‘religion’ known as evolution.” Someone should inform Whitson that archeologists have routinely uncovered skeletal remains of these “ape-like humans.” The article also said that the “Geological Column that dates the earth is found nowhere on earth but in textbooks.” Not remembering a lot about geology, I consulted Dr. Deibert, a professor of geology here at Austin Peay State University, who informed me that the claims Chris Whitson makes about geology are “simply not scientifically valid.” This attack on science and logical thinking by threatened religion is nothing new; after all the Catholic Church did imprison Copernicus when he challenged their views and said that the earth was not the center of the universe.
Michael Harlan Junior Finance
Anti-semitism bridges extreme chasm Poets and philosophers tell us that love is that which bridges the chasms that divide humanity. That may be. However, if you want to build a really stout bridge to weather the storms and earthquakes of history, then hate would seem to be the material of choice. Whereas the bridge of love OPINION seems to Phil collapse Grey with the least gust of wind, hate withstands and endures. Case in point; what is it that binds together the most disparate elements of politics and religion, that keeps the lines of communication open between people who normally detest one another with the white-hot intensity of a thousand suns? The bridge that spans the chasm is a shared hatred of Jews. It is a phenomenon which should properly overawe us.What other force but anti-Semitism is capable of bringing together people as wildly dissimilar as David Duke and Cindy Sheehan, or political and religious groups as ardently opposed to one another as neoNazis, anarchists, and Wahabist Islamists? Of course, today’s anti-Semites insist that they are in fact merely “anti-Zionists,” that it is the existence of Israel, not of Jews, that
they object to. However, the arguments are the same; straight out of the “Protocols of the Elders of Zion,” that Israel and its supporters (i.e.“Jews”) control the media, the money, and the governments of the world. I could fill up this page disputing that view, but really; what’s the use? Jew-hatred is simply a sickness and one cannot argue against a mental illness, although it should be noted that it is a disease that signals an unhealthy and self-destructive trend in society as it almost always accompanies attacks on the moral basis of that society. From a historical point of view, the case can be made that Jew-hatred is nearly as destructive of those who engage in it as it is to Jews themselves, if not more so in the long term. That it is a singular malady is illustrated by the fact that it is the one consistent point of agreement between the worst extremists on both the right and left and those on the violent fringes of religion. That alone should be a caution to any thinking person who might feel tempted to give credence to antiSemitic views. What is also singular is that the assertions of anti-Semitism are uniquely self-deprecating. In order to uphold their world view, Jewhaters tacitly admit that a group that represents just one seventh of one percent of the world’s population is apparently much, much more capable than they are. If, however, Jews have been successful in controlling the societies they live among, the historical record fails to bear it out.
Indeed, it is hard to view two thousand years of various forms of persecution as indicative of Jewish control over much of anything. One is forced to ask how it is possible to control the world while being at the same time its most consistent casualty. That is really the crux of the matter, since it goes to the heart of the Jew-hater’s world-view. I seriously doubt that it is possible for anyone to answer the above conundrum within the bounds of a well-reasoned and logical argument. Unfortunately, that is in large part the greatest problem faced by those who oppose antiSemitism. There is at the heart of it an element that is untouchable by force of argument. There are some ideas so lacking in merit, so incredibly, mindnumbingly, unstintingly, and unabashedly incongruous, they do not even rate a rejoinder. Precisely because they are so completely unfounded in reality they can hardly be argued against.Where does one begin to dissect something that isn’t there? Therein is the secret to the survival of Jew-hatred and of its hold on the adherents of extremist political and religious thought. It dovetails perfectly into the constructions of those who share a penchant for ridiculously unprovable and untenable assertions.What better way is there for extremists to maintain the simultaneous and irreconcilable delusions of superiority and victimhood than to hole up in a rhetorical fortress against which reason cannot hope to prevail? ✦
Take advantage of the wisdom,encouragement and resources of good professors I find it quite difficult each week to decide upon a subject to write about that pertains to students and perhaps will acquire at least a few readers. Some of my articles have received mixed blessings while others have received less than favorable feedback. I am glad that I have at least sparked some interest in a handful of students to write passionately for or against what I have to say. As I was (yeah you guessed it) drinking my OPINION coffee this morning and Micheal was reading the Weakley information from the “publications” regarding
Austin Peay State University events, it came to mind that I would write a piece about professors and their involvement in our lives. My many years in college have introduced me to several professors and faculty; while many of them have played pivotal roles in my success, others made little impact on me. When I first began college at University of Tennessee at Knoxville I was a fresh sprout looking for enlightenment (and at UTK I usually spent most of my time looking for a parking place) and was expecting great things from my college experience. Something I realized while attending school there is that you are a grain of sand in a bountiful desert, and there is little offering of personal interaction between the professor and the student. I left there a year later, learning little and realizing that a more personal academic environment is what I was seeking.
The APSU experience was completely different in several ways. I was able to relax in my classes and I was able to build personal relationships with most if not all of my professors, even those who were not in my major. The personal and honest attention that I have received at APSU has added to my overall experience. I have had long discussions with my professors not over just the curriculum but about my future and what I needed to do to align myself academically with what I wanted to accomplish professionally. I am not saying that all professors offer this type of personal relationship but I was fortunate to have those professors in my life. But I am not here to create a fairytale that will have the reader assume that all professors are approachable and personable. There are some
that could care less about your career and are merely here to receive a paycheck. I will add that we are fortunate at APSU those professors are far and few between. And some of them, while extremely well educated, focus more of the curriculum vs. the student. Take what knowledge you can from them and do not let their lack of personality bother you, there are plenty of more great professors that outweigh that ratio. I encourage each of you to take the time to meet your professors and actively pursue relationships that will help you academically as well as professionally. It will make it a lot easier when you near graduation to ask for letters of recommendation and for letters of reference. Professors are more than just teachers and we each should realize what great resources they are in all aspects of our lives. ✦
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History made in Clarksville Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. speaks at Faith Outreach Church LOIS JONES Staff Writer
In only her second speaking appearance since her mother Coretta Scott King passed, Bernice King made history by speaking in Clarksville last Sunday. Turning 43 on Tuesday, King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., inherited her father’s command of the English language. She also has his dynamic stage presence. King spoke of her mother’s recent passing.“We as a family prayed for a healing, while there was no earthly healing, there was a ‘perfect healing’ and she is with our Lord,” said King.“I accepted that my mother was healed by God and, if I thought anything else, I couldn’t be right with God. “The joy of the Lord is your strength; even going through this with my mother there was still joy,” said King.“Going ‘through’ something implies that you are going someplace else. My mother is with the Lord.” King also spoke of her father.“Dr. King was a prophet, not really a civil rights leader,” she said.“They didn’t take my daddy’s
life, he laid down his life.” King also spoke of the years from 1955-1968 as the “revival.” King spoke of her father’s non-violence and that during those years he was teaching by example of the way God wants us to act. During her message King said,“Kings don’t fit in — they stand out,” making a play on words and her father’s name. She challenged everyone to be a ‘king’ and stand out for what they believe. “Holiness is not a religion,” said King.“HOLY: H having, O our, L - lives,Y - yielded.” King spoke of all the regular churchgoers. They leave church and do nothing the rest of the week. King asked the congregation who was in charge of the earthly realm: the news media, politicians, actors, teachers, civic organizations or the people of God? The congregation applauded and rose to its feet many times during her message. King is a powerful, articulate and captivating speaker. King is, in her own right, a forceful presence with a strong message of accountability.
King spoke at two services at Faith Outreach Church.When the second service ended with a standing ovation, King then greeted those waiting for her to sign her book,“Hard Questions, Heart Answers.” According to her biography, King is a graduate of Spellman college. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She also holds a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Law degree from Emory University. She even has an honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from Wesley college. King is a current member of the State Bar of Georgia. Through the years, King has worked with at-risk youth, been a mentor to fifth-grade girls, held non-violence seminars and given classes on race–relations. Clarksville and Faith Outreach Church have a place in history. Forever will Clarksville be part of the legacy of the King family.With Elder Bernice King coming to town and sharing the message of faith, accountability, racial harmony and nonviolence, our future and the future of our children now have hope and direction.✦
1927 200mph barrier is broken Major Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave became the first man to break the 200mph barrier. Driving a 1,000 horsepower Mystery Sunbeam, Segrave averaged 203.79mph on the course at Daytona Beach, Florida. Segrave and his contemporary, British racer Malcolm Campbell, battled for landspeed supremacy throughout the 1920s. Segrave won the most historic victory in the longstanding competition when he broke the 200mph barrier and went on to set many more land-speed records. Between his efforts and Campbell's, Great Britain dominated the land-speed record books until jet engines usurped supremacy from internal combustion engines. Segrave died in 1930, attempting to set a new water speed record. —www.history channel.com
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Electra Frederick introduces ElectraCity clothing line APSU student shares talent through clothing design A.J. DUGGER Staff Writer
There’s a student at Austin Peay State University who has a special talent. She’s focused and she will display some of her gifts on April 4 in the UC Ballroom. Her name is Electra B. Frederick, and she shows true talent as a fashion designer. Frederick is a senior, majoring in graphic design. She was born in Fort Sill, Okla. to a black father and a Filipina mother. Frederick has been living in Clarksville for the last 15 years. Now she has launched her own clothing line called ElectraCity and many students at APSU are getting involved. “She is upbeat. She’s got a lot of good stuff that I would have never even thought of coming up with,” said Tawny Sutryk, senior business management major who models for ElectraCity. Frederick took a silk screening class in 2005 and became strongly intrigued by designing. She was always a fan of fashion, but during the course of the class, she fell in love with making designs.As a result, her mind is always clicking. “I still get ideas constantly,” Frederick said. People approach her all the time asking what kind of clothing she is showcasing. However, Frederick is not going to overwhelm herself. She’s taking things one step at a time. “Right now I’m just concentrating on T-Shirt designs. I think for the summer collection I’m going to try to put skirts out,” Frederick said. Frederick received much praise when she started making designs.“I started to kind of like the reactions people were getting from the T-Shirt designs,” Frederick said.“I started learning more about silk screen. I went to the library on campus and checked out 20 books on silk screen.” Frederick has had endless support. “Not only do I like doing it, but I loved the fact that people liked it,” Frederick said.“[People] said ‘I would wear that design on a shirt!’ or ‘I would buy that!’ I really got tied into it. I’ve just really been hooked ever since. I’m really happy with trying to put together a clothing line.” Frederick feels that personality is a bigger factor than looks.What she looks for in a model is a person with a great personality.“Looks aren’t everything,” Frederick said. Many students who model for ElectraCity found out about the clothing line on Facebook. One of these
students is Desiree Antonson, senior psychology major. “We met on Facebook and she asked me to join,” Antonson said. The people who model for ElectraCity think highly of Frederick and the way that she conducts business. “She’s very fun to be with. She motivates you and makes you feel good about what you’re doing,” said Katie Whitfield, sophomore studio art major. Jordan Burklow, a freshman psychology major, agrees with Whitfield.“I like working for her. She’s cool,” said Burklow. There is a popular belief ElectraCity is aimed only at females. However, that belief is wrong.Although primarily aimed at women, there are quite a few male models who will take part in Frederick’s upcoming fashion show. One of them is Mike Brooks, a sophomore broadcast media major. “It’s kind of a laid back atmosphere,” Brooks said of working for Electra.“I think it’s gonna be a good way for her to graduate and go out in style.” Preston Bonner, senior health care management major, is another male model who is looking forward to the upcoming fashion show.“The way things are going so far, it’s gonna be a great show,” Bonner said. Carlycya Small, a freshman nursing major, is also eagerly anticipating the show.“All the models look real good. Everybody has the walk and the swagger…I think it’s going to be a big success,” Small said. The T-Shirts that are showcased by ElectraCity do not just look good, but each one serves a special purpose.“There is a story behind every one (of the TShirts). There’s a meaning, there’s a reason and there’s a concept behind all of it,” said Frederick. The ElectraCity fashion show will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on April 4in the UC Ballroom.“I don’t want it to be a typical catwalk fashion show,” said Frederick.“To me, that doesn’t express my designs…it’s just too predictable. [The models’] personalities are gonna shine.We’re putting so many things into the show.” The show is free to APSU students. Frederick and her models have been working hard for the past few weeks. “I thank God everyday that I have come to this point,” Frederick said.“When I’m busy, when I’m getting a JAROD LEONARD/STAFF headache, when I’m getting stressed out, I like it. This is Electra B. Frederick, APSU senior majoring in graphic design, plans to hold a fashion show what I live for. This is just a rollercoaster ride that I just April 4 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. Admission is free to Austin Peay can’t stop riding.”✦ students. Electra promises this will be a night of great fashion and entertainment.
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Tough sets musical trends with unique style BECCA YEATTS Staff Writer
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Dave Tough, jazz drummer, guitarist and vocalist, is a multitalented musician hitting the music scene with a different point of view. He also is the bassist of the hit 80s band *BUELLER.
Dave Tough is a Nashville-based, multitalented musician. Unfortunately for him, that’s not an uncommon occurrence in Nashville. However, Tough does have a few things working in his favor. A Missouri native, the 29-year-old has accomplished more than your average musician. He has already worked for numerous record companies (Capitol Records,Warner Chappell Music and BMG, just to name a few). He started his own production company, Real Life Music, and has taught as a recording educator at Cal Poly, UCLA, UNA and Belmont University. Tough also has a budding solo career and has released two albums,“Gravity Always Winsâ€? (2004) and “I’m Right Hereâ€? (1999). To top it all off, he is working toward his doctorate in education and Tough is the bass player for *BUELLER, an 80s cover band. Not only does Tough play bass, he has also mastered several other instruments. He began playing saxophone at age 9 and at 12 moved on to jazz drums. The transition was logical since Tough’s uncle, also Dave Tough, was a legendary jazz drummer. He then picked up the bass, and at the same time, got his ďŹ rst taste of the
technical end of the music business. “In my teens I played with a bunch of bands on both drums and bass and also recorded several bands in my basement,â€? said Tough. As for the Dave Tough solo sound, it’s a retro rock blend. “My original artist stuff is eclectic ranging from indie/emo to country alternative,â€? said Tough. Being a master sound mixer, Tough has the upper hand in the studio, bringing together crazy Devo-esque keyboards, heavy metal guitars and soft singer/songwriter lyrics to create a completely unique, hybrid sound. But Tough has ideas that are bigger than his solo career, his doctorate degree or his cover band. He has passion. “Music is the one thing that still holds true beauty in the world; it is one of the few things left that can’t be scientiďŹ cally put into a formula,â€? said Tough. Tough hopes to have a hand in the next wave of great music.At the rate he’s going, he’ll not only be educating the next wave, he’ll be part of it. “My new producing moniker will be ‘Produced by Dr. Tough,â€? said Tough. “I’d like that‌â€? For more information on Tough, visit www.davetough.com or www.myspace.com/davetough. For more information on *BUELLER, visit www.buellerband.com.âœŚ
Dangers of studying abroad: Don’t be a victim. JESSICA LAVELY Staff Writer
The thought of getting arrested or even getting killed on a study abroad trip might not be the ďŹ rst thing that comes to mind. But consequences come with taking risks.Are you willing to risk your life for trying to bring illegal items back to the United States, getting intoxicated or breaking the law in a foreign country? According to the U.S. Department of State, each year more than 2,500 American citizens are arrested abroad: about half on narcotic charges, including possession of very small amounts of illegal substances.A drug that is legal in one country may not be in another. Students are victimized because they are unaware of the customs or standards of the country they are visiting. It is smart to know the customs of a country so that none of these misfortunes may occur. If arrested, saying,“I didn’t know,â€? will not work. If you are caught buying, selling, carrying or even using drugs it could mean: • Interrogation and delays before trial: Mistreatment and solitary conďŹ nement for up to one year under very primitive conditions. • Lengthy trials: Conducted in a foreign language, with delays and postponements. • Weeks, months or life in prison: Some places include hard labor, heavy ďŹ nes and/or lashings if found guilty. • The death penalty: in a growing number of countries the death penalty is the punishment for getting caught with drugs. Once you leave the United States, you are no longer covered by the U.S. laws and constitutional rights. Sometimes
bail is not granted, and getting a fair trial is sometimes not guaranteed either. Many countries have mandatory prison sentences of seven years or life, without the possibility of parole. So remember, even as silly as it might sound, say “NO.â€? You could go to jail for years and the possibility of coming back to the United States might not even be there. Don’t make a jail sentence part of the study abroad trip. Beside drugs, alcohol is another major problem for U.S. citizens traveling abroad. Students have been arrested countless times for being intoxicated in public areas and driving drunk. Students are American citizens in a foreign country; they are not citizens of the country they are visiting. Some students go to other countries thinking they are immune to the laws of that country and the authorities will overlook the fact that students are just visitors. They do not.Americans are expected to obey all laws of the country they visit and also suffer the consequences if they do not.When traveling, make American look good, and make the best impression as possible. Students suffer injuries and maybe even death through careless accidents which could have been prevented. Most accidents are the outcome of alcohol or drug abuse.Always travel in groups and use common sense in dangerous situations. Most countries do not have proper supervision for places like the ocean or pools, so be as careful as possible. Many students do not fall into the category of recklessness, but some do. So remember, be as safe as possible. Have fun and have the experience of a lifetime so you can pass on the travels.Also, be smart and be alive.âœŚ
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Tia Hendricks runs and throws javelin on the Austin Peay State University Lady Govs track and field team. This is the reason Hendricks chose to come to APSU. Her favorite part of running track is the competition that comes with it. "I also enjoy spending time with my teammates,” Hendricks said.“I just love the people.” Hendricks is very dedicated to what she does.As a high school track star at Tyner High School in Chattanooga, she was an All-State selection. This carried over into her college years where she was voted Most-Improved Freshman on the Lady Govs team. During this time, she threw her longest ever in the javelin in the Ohio Valley Conference Championships and hopes to get back to that point. Her excellence on the track can have a lot to do with her motivator, Jackie Joyner Kersey. “She’s does the same events that I do, and she motivates me,” Hendricks said.
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Hendricks’ goals for the rest of the track season and her career are to live up to everyone’s expectations and make it to the finals in all her events in the OVC Championships. Also, she wants to set a good example for the younger members of the team. "It sounds a little bit corny, but I want them to have someone to look up to," Hendricks said. Though Hendricks is dedicated to track and field, she doesn’t forget about other important things in her life.When she’s not on the track, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She has also chosen health and human performance as her major with a concentration in teaching because of her mother, who is a teacher, as well as her love for kids. She also is sure about what she wants to do when she graduates. “When I graduate I plan to pursue my master’s in education in Florida or Georgia,” Hendricks said.“Then I want to start teaching and coaching track and volleyball.”✦
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Junior Tia Hendricks has played a key role on the Lady Govs track and field team during the 2006 season. Her contributions in the events of the javelin throw, sprints and hurdles have helped the Lady Govs provide stiff competition in all their meets.
Name: Tia Hendricks Class: Junior Major: Health and Human Performance Hometown: Chattanooga, Tenn. Sports Idol: Jackie Joyce Joyner and Tracy McGrady Favorite Place To Eat: Chinese Favorite Place To Go On A Date: Movies
Track team goes the distance at Raleigh Relays By J.R. PREISSLER Staff Writer
The Austin Peay State University track and field team competed in the Raleigh Relays over the weekend. The meet consisted of 80 teams, including Georgetown, Duke, South Carolina, North Carolina, Miami and most of the teams on the east coast. “The meet is one of the biggest meets in the country,” APSU track and field coach Doug Molnar said. The Lady Govs had a solid performance, with distance runners leading the way. Anna-Claire Raines had the best performance as she ran the 10,000-meter relay which is equivalent to 6.2 miles –
approximately 25 trips around the track. Raines posted a school record 39:37 performance in the event. The previous record was set by Michelle Bybee in 1995 was 41.20. “It was her first 10k so I was a little apprehensive about it, especially with such a strong field, but I was confident she would break the old mark,” Molnar said.“It wasn’t a matter of if she would break it, it was just a matter of by how much.” Josh Yeckering also ran in preparation for eligibility next season in the 10k, and set a personal best of 32:31. “The weather was conducive for the long distance runners,” Molnar said.“It was early and chilly. This is a great time for distance
runners, but not sprinters, hurdlers or jumpers. “Sherlonda finished 10th in the long jump, and out of 80 jumpers this is a good showing.We both felt like she could’ve done a little bit better, though. She seemed a little flat on her jumps, she just wasn’t getting the height needed.” “I felt like I was getting the right amount of height, I just thought I was a little slow,” Johnson said. “This week I’m going to put in extra work and effort to keep from having bad jumps again in the weekend’s meet at Southeast Missouri,” she added. Though the APSU track team had a solid meet over the weekend, Molnar said
the team still needs to eliminate the intimidation factor. “We need to go out and prepare and do what we can do,” he said.“We don’t need to worry about the other people on the track. We need to run our race. “Your biggest opponent is the clock and measuring tape. The biggest thing is we got a chance to run against quality runners and we learned a lot.We can build off this experience and, hopefully, it helps as we go into Southeast Missouri.” The APSU track team will return to action this week as they travel to Ohio Valley Conference member Southeast Missouri to compete in the Gatorade Classic.✦
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SPORTS SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
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Lady Govs win weekend series
Friday
Men’s Golf at Eastern Kentucky Spring Invitational, Richmond, Ky.
Saturday Softball at Eastern Kentucky (DH), Noon, Richmond, Ky.
Baseball vs. Morehead State (DH), 1 p.m., Clarksville, Tenn.
Women’s Tennis at TennesseeMartin, 2 p.m., Martin, Tenn.
Men’s Tennis at TennesseeMartin, 2 p.m., Martin, Tenn.
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Senior second baseman Brianna Venable fouls off a pitch during one of the Lady Govs’contests against Jacksonville State on Saturday. Venable accumulated two hits and four walks during the conference weekend series where the Lady Govs were able to pick up their first two OVC wins.
Softball sandwiches wins around loss By MICHAEL KELLUM Staff Writer
Track and Field at Gatorade Classic, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Men’s Golf at Eastern Kentucky Spring Invitational, Richmond, Ky.
Sunday Softball at Eastern Kentucky, Noon, Richmond, Ky.
Baseball vs. Morehead State, 1 p.m., Clarksville, Tenn.
The Austin Peay State University softball team got its first two conference wins of the season against Jacksonville State over the weekend, improving their Ohio Valley Conference record to 2-5. The Lady Govs picked up wins in the first and third games, 2-1 and 3-1, while dropping the middle contest, 5-2. Lady Govs head coach Jim Perrin was happy the team won against a team that was predicted to finish first in the OVC. “Jacksonville is one of the better teams in the conference, so we knew coming into this weekend it would be a tremendous battle for us to play with them,” Perrin said.“This is the best we have played so far.” In game one, both teams held each other scoreless until the Gamecocks posted a run in the top of the fifth inning as second baseman Megan Jezierski hit a double and later scored after Maigan Alexander reached on an error. Jacksonville kept the lead until the bottom of the sixth inning where the Lady Govs came out swinging. Amy Hale’s leadoff double was followed by a Nikki Garrett single to put two runners on base for the Lady Govs. Consecutive singles by Brianna Venable and Ami Bush brought Hale and Garrett home. The two-run inning was enough for the Lady Govs as they took the win, 2-1. Natasha Anderson (6-6) picked up the win, allowing one run on four hits in her complete game effort. In game two,APSU struck first to score the first run of the game in the bottom of the third. The
Lady Govs stuck again in the bottom of the fifth, extending their lead to two. However, the Gamecocks made their comeback in the sixth inning as a three-run blast by Allie Barker quickly changed the momentum of the game. Jacksonville State scored two more times in the top of the seventh to seal the win, 5-2. Ashley Elrod (3-7) pitched six innings in the contest, allowing four runs on eight hits before Anderson gave up the Gamecocks’ final run in the seventh on two hits. Finally, in game three played on Sunday afternoon, a swinging bunt by Garrett turned out to be the game-winning run for APSU. In the bottom of the third inning, Garrett’s tap down the third base line turned into an inside the park home run after the Gamecocks’ Becky Cappenetti’s overthrow of first base. “The saying ‘speed kills’ is definitely true,” Perrin said.“Nikki’s speed is a God-given talent. She is a good team person to have, and I am extremely happy to have her be part of the team.” After Garrett scored,Venable doubled and Bush rapped a single into right field. Jacksonville State’s attempt to pick off Venable on third allowed the senior to score as the ball went off Cappenetti’s glove. This would seal the game for the Lady Govs. Anderson picked up her second win and second complete game of the series as she allowed one run on four hits. “We knew the play was there, but at first we couldn’t get it out of them,” Perrin said.“They rose to the occasion and played hard and I think that is a good sign for the future.” The Lady Govs (9-16-2, 2-5 OVC) return to action on Wednesday as they head to Memphis for a doubleheader against the Lady Tigers.✦
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Junior pitcher Natasha Anderson hurls a pitch during the Lady Govs’2-1 victory over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday. Anderson only allowed one run on four hits while striking out eight in her complete-game effort. Anderson went on to win the third game of the series for the Lady Govs on Sunday as another complete game performance rounded out her impressive weekend.
Bat Govs drop series against Gamecocks Preseason No. 2 too much for APSU in final games By MICHAEL YOUNG Sports Editor
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Senior third baseman Jacob Schroeder takes a swing during the Govs’win over Jacksonville State on Saturday. Schroeder posted three hits and two RBI in the contest to help the Govs grab a 3-1 victory.
The Austin Peay State University baseball team (13-8, 1-2 OVC) got off to a rocky start in the Ohio Valley Conference as they dropped the final two games of a three-game series with rival Jacksonville State (11-14, 2-1 OVC) last weekend. Govs’ ace pitcher Rowdy Hardy earned the only victory for APSU in the opening game of the series, winning a pitching duel against sophomore HARDY pitcher Donovan Hand. Hardy (4-0), the 2005 OVC Pitcher of the Year, allowed one run off seven hits in his second complete game of the season as Hand (2-4), the 2005 OVC Freshman of the Year, allowed three runs on nine hits in 7.2 innings of work. The win makes Hardy APSU’s all-time winningest pitcher with his 27 career victories ranking first. The mark is also just four wins shy of the OVC record. “We got a good, quality start out of Hardy, and that is what got us going,” Bat Govs’ head coach Gary McClure said. “Rowdy gave us every chance to win the game, and we were able to take advantage of that and win. It was a good win against a good pitcher, Donovan Hand, who we had not beaten yet.” Despite holding a 4-3 lead going into the sixth inning of the Govs’ second half of the Saturday doubleheader, the Gamecocks
“Truly, I think as long as we continue to work hard and never give up, we will do very well in the OVC the rest of the season,” – Ryan Gilboy, freshman infielder were able to mount a comeback. The Gamecocks posted one run in each of the sixth and seventh innings off four combined hits to steal the win, 5-4. “The second ballgame was one that we let get away,” McClure said.“We could have won the series.We were up 4-3 late with the ball in our closer’s hand, but we came up short. That just happens sometimes.” Freshman designated hitter Ryan Gilboy attributed the loss to lack of focus on the team’s part. “In our first conference game, everybody was excited to play and we came out ready to play,” Gilboy said.“Everybody executed like they were supposed to and worked hard in that first game. Then it seemed like in the second game that people were kind of tired and not as focused as they were at first.” On Sunday, the Bat Govs suffered their second loss of the series as the Gamecocks built off a five-run first inning to take the game, 9-3. The Govs, who were held scoreless until
the seventh inning, mustered just nine hits in the contest with four of them coming from senior outfielder Cody Youngblood. The few late-inning runs were enough for the Bat Govs to avoid the team’s first shutout of the season. “We just never got going,” senior third baseman Jacob Schroeder said.“We struck out too much and didn’t put the ball in play.With that, you don’t give yourself much of a chance to score.” The loss also leaves open plenty of questions as to who will fill the third spot in the starting rotation after APSU starter Michael Parson (0-2) was chased off the mound in the first inning. “I think we will be okay with our starting rotation,” McClure said.“For one, we are close to getting Ben Wilshire back, who has been out for about two or three weeks now. Wilshire is capable of being a really good pitcher for us, and I think that things will work out if we do get him back. “Our other choice today was James Ray and he stepped up in the game and showed me that he can give us a chance to win on Sunday so that is where we are right now.” No Govs players, however, displayed much concern over the Govs’ performance in the conference-opening weekend. “We still have a long way to go, and I know that we are going to get better,” Gilboy said.“We have just got to do a better job hitting the ball and doing what we are supposed to do. Truly, I think as long as we continue to work hard and never give up, we will do very well in the OVC the rest of the season.”✦