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November 2, 2012
Vol. 88, No. 12
Council decides on new sorority
10,832 STUDENTS
Numbers show slow enrollment growth
Lexy Gross || Staff writer cgross2@murraystate.edu
Murray State is officially open to the process of inviting a new social sorority to campus. At a Panhellenic meeting held last Thursday, all five of the Universities social sororities voted in favor of seeking a sixth organization. “I had faith in our organizations choosing what was best for Murray State’s Greek community,” said interim Greek Life Coordinator, Jason Hinson-Nolen. Mallory Allgire, junior from Belleville, Ill., is a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and a Panhellenic voting delegate. Allgire said she was happy all five current orHinsonganizations Nolen voted to open Murray State to extension. “(Extension) is most certainly essential to Murray, because it gives more opportunities for people to get involved,” Allgire said. “The Greek community truly goes above and beyond for Murray State and adding more members to it most certainly cannot be anything but beneficial.” Starting this month, the National Panhellenic Council (NPC) extension chairman will market Murray State to several national sororities. Interested organizations will submit applications to a review committee. After the Panhellenic vote, every social sorority selected one undergraduate woman to represent their organization in the committee. This committee will be in charge of examining the applications from every sorority wishing to join Murray State’s Greek life. Alumni from the five sororities will also be chosen for the committee. “In January, we will stop taking applications and begin prepping for campus visits,” Hinson-Nolen said. “A number of national organizations will be invited to campus to present and interact with students.” After all applications have been
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Chris Wilcox || News Editor cwilcox2@murraystate.edu
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Chief Facilities Officer Kim Oatman says the University is constructing a rough timetable for the demolition of the aging Ordway hall.
ENDING AN ERA Ordway on track to be demolished Edward Marlowe || Staff writer emarlowe@murraystate.edu
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hough many questions still remain surrounding the fate of Ordway Hall, one thing is for certain; it will no longer be part of the campus scenery by the end of 2013, as University officials have confirmed a loose timetable for the landmark’s eventual demolition. The timetable comes on the heels of failed attempts to receive the funds necessary to preserve the 81-year-old building from decommission, as deadline after deadline to begin the efforts involved with
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The Board of Regents decided the building’s fate almost a year ago. deconstruction have come and gone. Chief Facilities Officer Kim Oatman said the process of razing the building is in preliminary stages, but added it would not be long before everything fell into place and destruction of the longtime campus facility would begin. “The timetable is not firm yet, but demolition could start as early as spring 2013,” Oatman said. “The process of preparing contract documents has not yet begun,
Murray State has also seen enrollment growth slow overall, but incoming freshmen and international student enrollment growth has increased, which helps raise the overall enrollment. Universities across the state have seen a slower growth in enrollment for the past few years, due, in part, to a slower economy. The total number of Murray State students sits at 10,832 students, representing yearly a growth of 2 percent. The overall number reflects fulland part-time undergraduate and graduate students. As the final enrollment comparison documents have yet to be prepared, the most up-to-date information is inaccessible. Data collected on Oct. 14 via an older version of the fall student comparison indicates significant growth throughout the University. According to the Oct. 19 document, there were 8,902 undergraduate students at Murray State, an increase of 284 students from the fall of 2011. The document also indicates graduate enrollment has declined. There were 17 fewer graduate students this semester than during the fall of 2011. According to information provided by the University on Oct. 26, enrollment for new freshmen undergraduates is up 6.5 percent from last year and there has been an 18 percent increase in international students throughout the University – including freshmen, transfer and graduate students. Fred Dietz, director of enrollment
management, said the growth that has occurred at Murray State could be attributed to many departments throughout the University. “I believe our affordability coupled with the quality is the formula more and more families are looking for,” he said.
I believe our affordability coupled with the quality is the formula more and more families are looking for.” –Fred Dietz Director of Enrollment Management President Randy Dunn agreed with Dietz, he said the enrollment numbers of the semester validate the work the University has done investing in growing the main campus and each of the extended campuses. “Excellence through quality is the ‘first among equals’ of our strategic imperatives that attract students and their families to Murray State
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Ward: Practice facility on schedule Edward Marlowe || Staff writer emarlowe@murraystate.edu
Brick by brick, the new basketball practice facility is coming closer to reality, and so far everything is on schedule for a Jan. 7 substantial completion date. “We’ve made really good progress to date and we’re on schedule,” Athletic Director Allen Ward said. “Pinnacle, who is our contractor, has done a fantastic job along with coordination with our Facilities Management staff.” Because it will be midseason when the construction is completed, Ward said it would be difficult to move the coaches into their new offices. Players for the men and women’s teams, however, will have full access to the practice facilities once construction is finalized. “We strategically placed it on that side of the CFSB Center to connect to the locker rooms and the sports medicine area so that it’s easy access to
them,” Ward said. “The expectations that people have for our basketball programs…they need a place 24/7 where they can go in and practice whenever they need to.” Along with a practice area for the teams and appropriate offices for the coaching staffs, the new construction also includes a player’s lounge for before and after games and the new Ward Hall of Champions, which will house and showcase all of the awards and tradition Murray State has generated over the years in all of the sports available at the school. Though it will take anywhere between 12-18 extra months to design and complete, Ward said he has looked forward to a place to present Murray State
sports history for quite some time. “There’s not a place to showcase all of that,” he said. “I look forward to getting all of our championship trophies into one place and be able to show them off. Hopefully we will have an interactive area where we can show the history in Racer Athletics.” Although not originally part of the building plan, Ward said the most important focus over the last few years was trying to get the facility to completion. Only recently have funds become available to tack on a sporting Hall of Fame. While a date has not been set for the festivities, Racer Athletics, under Director Ward, is currently planning an open house for sometime in early January in hopes of revealing the new building to fans around the area. Director of Facilities Management Kim Oatman said there have not been
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ZOMBIE SCARE! The Murray State Friends of Anime Club took to the streets and sidewalks of campus Tuesday for their annual Zombie Walk. The event, in its second year, is a way to promote the small University organization and provides a little early Halloween fun. Right, Joshua Marvin, non-student from Murray, proudly shows off his zombie makeup during a small demonstration in the Quad.
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This week Sunday
Today
Saturday
• 2: 30 p.m. Playhouse in the Park; “Little Shop of Horrors,” $5, open to all • 3 p.m. College Republicans; Curris Center, second floor, open to all • 7 p.m. Volleyball vs. Southeastern Missouri; Racer Arena, free with Racercard • 7: 30 p.m. Cinema International; “Troll Hunter,” Curris Center Theater, open to all
• 7 a.m. 19th Annual North American Food Drive; Needline, open to all • 11 a.m. Football vs. Tennessee State; Roy Stewart Stadium, free with Racercard • 3 p.m. Calloway County Humane Society's Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale; Calloway County Public Library Community Room, open to all • 7:3 0 p.m. Cinema International; “Troll Hunter,” Curris Center Theater, open to all
Tuesday
Wednesday
Election Day
• 1 2:3 0 p.m. Sociology meeting; Faculty Hall, Room 500, open to all • 6 p.m. College Democrats; Curris Center, Mississippi Room, open to all • 7 p.m. Collegiate FFA meeting, Oakley South, open to all • 7 p.m. Wednesday Word and Worship; Curris Center Theater, open to all •7 p.m. The Great Rivers Group, Sierra Club; Biology Building, Room 1119, open to all
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• 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Winslow Cafeteria, open to all • 9:30 a.m. Journey Church; Curris Center, large ballroom, open to all • 2 p.m. Free Movie Afternoon; Traders Mall Family Theater, Paducah, open to all • 2:30 p.m. Playhouse in the Park; “Little Shop of Horrors,” $5, open to all
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• 5:30 p.m. Cycling class; Wellness Center, open to all • 6 p.m. “Farming in the Black Patch” featuring Smith Farms of Calloway County; Curris Center Theater, open to all • 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. FreedHardeman; exhibition game, free with Racercard • 7 p.m. Beginning Zumba; Wellness Center, open to all
Friday
L 40°F
H 65°F Mostly sunny Saturday
H 66°F
Thursday •4:30 p.m. Murray State Muay Thai; Martial Art Room, Carr Health Building • 5:30 p.m. Tennis Club; Bennie Purcell Tennis Courts, open to all •7:07 p.m. Baptist Campus Ministries, open to all • 8 p.m. Fencing Club; Carr Health, Room 209, open to all •9:30 p.m. Musical performances; Hart Coffee Shop, open to all
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L 46°F Mostly sunny Sunday
H 64°F
L 45°F Mostly sunny
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Police Beat Oct. 25 2:56 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person in the 16th Street parking lot. Officers were notified and took an information report. 4:30 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person at Waterfield Library. Officers were notified and took an information report. 11:35 p.m. A caller reported vandalism to Old Richmond College. Officers were notified and found no damage upon arrival. Officers took an information report.
Oct. 26 9:02 a.m. A caller reported a noise complaint in the Quad.
Officers were notified and took an information report. 11:17 a.m. A person reported a stolen parking permit to officers at Public Safety. Officers took a report for theft by unlawful taking less than $500. 11 :46 a.m. Officers received a hang up 911 call from the Lowry Center. Officers and the building coordinator were notified.
Oct. 27 12:10 a.m. A caller reported an animal complaint in the Quad area. Officers were notified and took an information report. 12:25 a.m. Officers issued a citation to Tyler J. Cooper, freshman from Murray for possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor and public drinking. 2:26 p.m. A person reported an
off-campus theft to officers at Public Safety. The issue was referred to the Murray Police Department.
Oct. 28 1:14 a.m. A caller reported vandalism at Lovett Auditorium. Officers were notified and found no damage to the property, they took an information report. 1:37 a.m. A caller reported a theft at the Roy Stewart Stadium parking lot. Officers
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took an information report. 10:08 p.m. A caller reported a medical emergency at Lee Clark College. Officers and an ambulance service were notified. Officers took an information report.
Oct. 29 11: 08 a.m. An officer reported the key pad on the south gates not working properly. Facilties Management was notified and officers took an information report.
Oct. 28 1:41 p.m. A caller reported a missing vehicle at the Roy Stewart Stadium. Officers were notified and took a report for theft by unlawful taking more than $500.
12:05 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person at Waterfield Library. Officers were notified and took an information report. 7:12 p.m. A caller reported damage to a vehicle at the 400 block of College Courts. Officers were notified and took an information report.
Oct. 30 8:03 a.m. A caller reported an illegally parked vehicle at Regents College. Officers were notified and took an information report. 3:03 p.m. A caller reported vehicle vandalism at University Drive. Officers were notified and saw no signs of criminal mischief upon arrival. 11:17 p.m. Officers arrested Megan Wicker, freshman from Lebanon Junction, Ky., for alcohol intoxication.
Oct. 31 6:16 a.m. A caller reported a possible smell of natural gas outside Hester College. Central Plant was notified and found no evidence of gas upon arrival. 3:08 p.m. A caller reported suspicious activity outside Faculty Hall. Officers were notified and found no signs of criminal mischief. 9:43 p.m. Racer Patrol reported reckless driving in the Roy Stewart Stadium parking lot. Officers were notified. Motorist assists - 0 Racer escorts - 2 Arrests - 1 Meghann Anderson, Assistant News Editor, compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety. Not all dispatched calls are listed.
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From Page 1 reviewed and each finalist has met with the review committee, the group of women will pick the organization they believe would best fit on Murray State’s campus. National Panhellenic will recommend the finalist they think would be best, but ultimately Murray State women will make the final choice. The new organization will be announced at the spring All Greek Assembly. The sorority will begin recruiting women after Interfraternity Council recruitment in the fall. “The new organization will not directly compete for membership with the existing sororities because extension tends to target a different demographic,” Hinson-Nolen said. During the initial discussion of extension, many women were concerned a new organization would not be entirely supported by current Greek organizations. Allgire believes the Greek community will welcome a new sorority. “I believe that the Greek organizations at Murray State are always thriving for change,” Allgire said. “Bringing a new organization on campus is just a small stepping stone to bigger things to help this University grow in involvement.” Since the women who decide to join the new organization will essentially be founders, Hinson-Nolen believes there will not be any overlap or competition for the same women. He said the women will be those desiring to be leaders of an entirely new group of women, not just traditional new members. The sorority will not enter formal recruitment until 2014 to assure its stability on campus. Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, said extension is an exciting opportunity for the entire Greek community at Murray State. Robertson has supported extension since Hinson-Nolen first proposed the idea. “Despite how strong our current groups are, the advantage of a new group is it will attract new people who may have not been interested before,” Robertson said. “It’s going to generate more interest in Greek Life, and that’s pretty exciting. Hinson-Nolen said extension provides students not involved in Greek life a unique opportunity on campus. “Being a founding member of any national social organization only happens for .001 percent of the men and women enrolled in universities across the nation,” Hinson-Nolen said.
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Pinnacle Inc. construction workers apply metal siding to what will be the northern facing outer wall of the CFSB Center practice facility. All site work should be complete by Jan. 7
FACILITY From Page 1 any major cost overages during the construction process, as the total construction contract totaled $3.26 million for all labor, materials and fixed equipment. Many of the facilities being constructed, Oatman said, are top of the line and would rival other facilities in the Ohio Valley Conference. “The facility is modeled after other state-of-the-art practice facilities that position coaching staff offices nearby the practice court,” he said. “It also includes features such as the hall-of-fame space, a video editing room and improved lighting controls.” Men’s basketball Head Coach Steve Prohm, who led the Racers to an unprecedented 31-2 record during the 2011-12 season, said a facility such as
this is only the next chapter in the history of Racer basketball. “This is an exciting time for Racer Basketball,” Prohm said. “I talk often about taking this program to another level and this facility will play a big part of us getting to where we want to go.” Rob Cross, head coach of women’s basketball, echoed Prohm’s thoughts, but said the new facilities give the Racers an upper hand moving forward through the coming seasons. “Our new practice facility will provide our teams with 24/7 access for team and individual workouts and it will give us something that many programs don’t have,” Cross said. “This facility will enhance MSU Basketball for years to come.” Men’s basketball opens the season against the Freed-Hardeman Lions at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 in the CFSB Center, while the women match up against instate rival Western Kentucky at 5:15 p.m. Nov. 9 in the CFSB Center for their first action of the season.
ENROLLMENT From Page 1 and we are going to keep demonstrating that value in new and powerful ways,” he said. “We have much to be proud of this year. In addition to the largest freshman class in the history of the institution, we are celebrating both the 90th anniversary of our beloved university, and the completion of the largest capital campaign in our history - which raised over $71 million.” Todd Broker, director of the center for economic education and lecturer of economics, said the decline of the economy could have a bigger impact on University enrollment than some acknowledge. “As the economy slows – or limps along – you would expect schools like Murray State to be more directly competing with lower-cost institutions, like community colleges, for students,” he said. “This reality exists because consumers tend to be more conscious about prices when they are not as
but is scheduled to start before the end of the year.” On Dec. 9, 2011, the Board of Regents voted 9-1 in favor of demolishing Ordway Hall, citing it would be unlikely to receive the near $8 million it would require to renovate a dilapidated and ill-furnished University facility to modern building standards. However, hope came during the summer for the building’s restoration, as the Office of Development submitted grants through the Valley Foundation of California, a group focused on capital funding projects for private and public colleges wishing to renovate older facilities. These attempts, however, have fallen through, and the Regents eventually decided to move forward as planned with demolition. One of the biggest questions surrounding the property on Olive Street is what will take its place, and Oatman said no decision has been made regarding the subject. He did say it could be open for larger construction projects down the road, but nothing has been drafted or decided by the Board of Regents. “It has yet to be determined,” he said. “A 2010 study identified the Ordway site as one of the potential locations for a new library.” Built in 1931, Ordway Hall has
confident about the strength of the economy.” He compared it to businesses like Walmart doing well during the recession, and said other retail stores may struggle. “In my view, Murray State provides a quality product at a very reasonable price,” he said. “But Murray State is going to have a more difficult time competing with lower-priced competitors, at least until the economy improves.” He said education plays a vital role in any economy, so education should not be a priority families cut. A cause-and-effect relationship exists between education and a slowed economy. “Education probably matters a lot more in the long-run in terms of economic growth and increased standards of living,” he said. “This longrun benefit would stem from having a better trained and more skilled workforce and thus a greater level of human capital.” Broker said the cost of any university has an impact on where students attend college, but Murray State’s ‘sticker price’ was not the price students actually paid. He said scholarships, grants, etc. played a
been quickly running out of usable space for campus efficiency over the years, and a tour by the Board of Regents last winter revealed numerous faults in proper building codes and further increased the budget for a renovation to occur. Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, said the University has already taken measures to begin vacating offices out of the building, but said a few facilities still remain. “People are still in the process of moving out,” Robertson said. “We have now vacated counseling and testing services, and then right before the fall semester we moved Career Services. The only units left in here are Student Affairs, the Retention Office and the Judicial Center. We are trying to determine where to move Student Affairs, and that has not been determined yet.” Though a home for some of the more integral offices in campus operation, Robertson said the destruction of Ordway Hall would also be a big loss to the student population not just because of its beauty and historic significance. “The other thing that will be missed when this building comes down is the big lobby area students use,” Robertson said. Robertson confirmed the loose timetable set by Facilities Management, saying it would be no longer than next summer before the project is complete. The project is expected to cost around $600,000 and should take no longer than three to five months from start to completion.
major role in reducing the total bill any student pays at a university. “I think Murray State recognizes this and that could explain why they’ve tried to improve access to scholarship money with initiatives like ‘Hold Thy Banner High,’” he said. “Access to other scholarships or grant money from the state and federal government play a huge role in making college affordable, (too). “I would also say the overall economy plays a large role in a potential student’s decision making. Larger investments (such as higher tuition costs) are worth making if the return is there,” he said. “As the economy improves, this fact will only be reinforced and I think it will have a large positive effect for institutions like Murray State.” Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, said the enrollment for this year is the largest the University has ever had, and some of that credit can be given to the scholarships and grants provided, recruitment offices, extended campuses and the Governor’s Scholar Program, to name a few. “It’s just below 11,000,” he said. “I think we have a reputation that continues to get stronger.”
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President Barack Obama deserves four more years The staff editorial is the majority opinion of the editorial board of The Murray State News.
The News believes it is appropriate to make our voice heard by endorsing a presidential candidate – with some discussion and much debate, we have decided to endorse President Barack Obama for a second term in office. In an election defined by economic issues, we believe a steady hand is needed to lead the American economy toward recovery. We feel President Barack Obama has been that steady hand, with a record of four years of economic recovery under his belt. The president moved to stop the collapse of both the financial sector and the American auto industry in his first few weeks in office, preventing a second round of bank failings and saving one million American jobs. As students, the president’s focus on reforming the student loan process and expanding Pell Grants make all of us better off. The president made making higher education affordable a key focus of his presidency while Gov. Mitt Romney has presented a budget plan that cuts Pell Grants for the neediest and advocated the elimination of the Department of Education. As Obama announces plans to make most community colleges free, Romney pledges to end tax deductions for the cost of tuition. As the president fights tooth and nail with an obstructionist Congress, his opponent shows his true colors on education policy with his willingness to cut education spending to increase spending on the military and provide addi-
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tional tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires. The much derided “Obamacare” bill should also rally students to the side of the president. Obama’s reforms allow individuals up to the age of 26 to stay on their parents’ health insurance, which has no doubt helped students here at Murray State. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has ended discrimination against the sick – banning insurers from denying health insurance to those with preexisting conditions. It is also worth noting the stark differences between Obama and Romney on other domestic issues. The President has taken a strong stand in favor of women’s rights, signing into law the first fair-pay legislation since the 1960s; Romney couldn’t be bothered to answer whether or not he supported this move. Women with health insurance no longer have to pay for birth control thanks to “Obamacare.” Romney supported a bill that would have allowed employers to choose whether or not to cover contraceptive care for women. On the issue of civil rights, there is no question as to which candidate stands in favor of equal rights for every American – gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or straight. Obama has endorsed marriage equality while Romney has taken a number of positions on the issue before ultimately deciding that marriage equality wasn’t a priority for a Romney administration. In endorsing the president for another term, we should also note there are other things the president can learn from his opponent and can adapt to heal
“To be honest I am still undecided, but if I had to choose the lesser of two evils, I would choose Obama.” Dylann Darnell • Senior from Paducah, Ky.
the inevitable divide that seems certain from our polarized, toxic political atmosphere. For one, Romney, in spite of his own mistakes during the campaign, has been much more consistent in outlining his plans and explaining them to the public. For his part, President Obama offered generalizations and vagueries when it comes to what he will do with another four years in office. We’d like to see the president’s own “five-point plan,” detailing how he plans to lead the American economy into recovery. Romney is also spot-on about reducing the budget deficit and the national debt, though we feel that Obama has the right plan to get it done. We should all pay our debt as a nation, and if that means making hard decisions, we need a president with the spine to make those decisions, because they are the right decisions, whether or not they are popular. Romney has staked out positions on some issues that fall into that category on principle alone. We would like to see some principled stands on the part of the president. We might not always agree with them, but we need to know where the president stands. America needs a leader that is strong, that is firm and can make decisions under pressure while keeping his cool. The nation needs a steady hand to direct it abroad and to manage the economy at home – not only a steady hand, but a proven leader. That leader is our nation’s president, Barack Obama and we’re willing to give him another shot. “Hope” may be out of style four years later, but we still hope that the president might lead us toward recovery.
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5A Born in the U.S.A.
The Manchurian Candidate Steven Herr, a non-student, took exception to my suggesting it was most likely somebody religious who took the MSU secular groups’ PZ Myers posters down. The rain and wind didn’t remove them in the Quad and no others, besides the weather wasn’t all that bad around the kiosks in the Curris center where only PZ posters also disappeared. That leaves people, either religious or non-religious. Given that I stated our non-religious group members don’t take down others’ posters (or our own) as part of their heathen moral code, and hundreds of secular groups all over America regularly deal with having their advertising materials defaced or taken down, I’ll stick with my “probably someone(s) religious.” And since 80 percent of Americans identify with some religion, if Mr. Herr can spare a moment from his chuckling, he can do the math. Colton Givens, a senior at Murray State, took issue with my argument that personal faith has no place in Congressional debate. Yet he agrees with me that Rep. Broun’s comments were “fairly ludicrous.” I made no claim that Rep. Broun shouldn’t have a place in Congress representing his constituency or he shouldn’t be religious and I wholeheartedly concur with the facts Mr. Givens provided, although he skipped over Article VI of the Constitution where it states plainly there should be no religious test as qualification to any public office. That clause is there precisely because Hugo Black’s statement that religion and history have been intimately entwined is so unfortunately true. America was founded as a secular nation in response to the ugly
mixing of politics and religion which led to the persecution of millions across England and Europe for centuries. Mr. Givens I’m sure remembers why Jefferson had to write that letter guaranteeing protection to the Danbury Baptists in the first place: because of the religious persecution rampant in the colonies. Jefferson wasn’t protecting the good Baptists from Islamic terrorists or godless atheists but from other god-fearing Christians! Broun’s statement “ ... evolution, the big bang and embryology are lies from the pit of hell” is not only ludicrous as Mr. Givens and I both describe it, but it is solely a religious statement. When Rep. Broun steps into the Committee on Science and Technology meetings, he’s involved in making policy for all Americans, not just his conservative religious constituents. I’m glad Mr. Givens agrees that Broun should leave his ludicrous ideas, i.e. his religious based ones, instead of his brains at the House of Representatives door. Too bad the Connecticut Congregationalists didn’t set their religious ideas aside during legislative sessions else they would not have made policy that relegated Baptists to second class citizenry and often persecution. If Mr. Givens ran for Congress in my district, I’d vote for him, regardless of what religion he practices or even if he didn’t have one. He’s obviously well-versed in US history, politics and most importantly in the 21st century, science.
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Cheers to ... Election Day! Every four years we (er, well, not all of us) go to the polls to determine which candidate will likely be less of an embarrassment to the rest of the world. Let’s make the right choice, America ... for once ... Jeers to ... cold, windy weather. It’s not enough that it’s about 50 F on average, but it also has to be windy as all get out? Tornado season is over. Step up, Mother Nature. Step up.
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Bolin: Searching for our ‘calling’ at work, in our lives I have an opportunity in my HIS 099 freshman transitions class and in my HIS 361 teaching history class to talk with my students about how they envision their lives after graduating from Murray State. That might seem odd for a class full of first-year students or for Duane Bolin a class full of prospective Professor of teachers, to talk about life History after college, but it must be important for students to consider seriously during their college years how they plan to spend the rest of their lives. In the 1920s, H. V. Morton perfected the art of travel writing. Jan Morris, an admirer and present-day travel writer, described Morton as “the much-loved master of the genre, often imitated but never matched.” Morton produced books like “In Search of London,” “A Traveler in Spain,” “In the Steps of the Master,” “A Traveler in Italy” and my favorite, “In Search of England.” I have a friend who reads “Morton’s A Traveler in Rome” non-stop. No; I mean nonstop! When he finishes the book, he turns back to page one and begins again. I don’t know how many times he has read the book. It’s now beyond counting. That brings me to the point of this column. Morton knew much about an idea that
is usually reserved for religious folk, for ministers or priests or shamans. I am referring to the idea of “calling.” H. V. Morton demonstrated through his life and work that one can be called to a vocation without donning religious garb. If anyone was called to write sophisticated, eloquent travelogues, it was Morton. In his travels through England, Morton met up with a man on a country lane carrying, conspicuously, a wooden bowl. “Well,” the man called out holding up the bowl. “What do you think of that?” Morton did not know how to respond, although he didn’t fail to notice that the “bowl had a marvelous grain,” and an unusually “fine smooth finish.” “That,” the man said, “is the work of the last bowl-turner in England. He lives over the hill at Bucklebury. A most interesting survival. Quite remarkable. You ought to look at his workshop, for you will never see another one like it!” “Before people used pewter for plates and tankards,” he explained, “wooden trenchers, drinking cups, and bowls ... were used by everyone.” “Well, in Elizabethan times pewter came in fashion and wooden things were used only by poorer people. Then came china and glass.” Now, there was only one maker of wooden bowls left, and Morton was encouraged to meet him. He did as he was told. And when he found his way to the
bowl-turner’s workshop and peered inside, Morton wrote that “to say that eight hundred years seemed to have stopped at the door conveys nothing. The room was an Anglo-Saxon workshop!” After the craftsman demonstrated his art, Morton could not help but tell him: “You could make a lot of money if you wanted to.” “Money?” [the artist] said with a slow faun-like smile. “Money’s only storing up trouble, I think. I like making bowls better than I like making money.”Astonished, Morton asked him, “Will you say that again?” “He leaned against the door of the hut, his homely brown face shaded by his green floppy hat, and said it again, slightly puzzled.” “I like making bowls better than I like making money.” “But you will have guessed that I wished to hear for the second time the voice of a craftsman,” Morton concluded, “the lover of his job, the proud creator of beautiful, common things; a voice that is now smothered by the scream of machines.” H. V. Morton had experienced the art of an artist who, unable and unwilling to do anything else, lived out his calling as the “last bowl-turner in England.” That is my wish for you, too, that during your time at Murray State you will discover a calling, work that you simply cannot live without.
Voters going to the polls on Tuesday have a clear choice between a candidate that has overseen four years of economic growth and recovery, of good-paying jobs made Devin Griggs right here in the Opinion Editor U.S. and between a “Manchurian Candidate,” that is, a candidate who isn’t exactly who he seems to be. The “Manchurian Candidate” in this case is Mitt Romney, for a number of reasons. The term itself comes from a 1959 book by Richard Condon of the same name wherein an arch-conservative politician was in actually a Soviet agent. Far be it from me to suggest that Romney is a foreign agent intent on destroying American democracy, but I think the comparison is apt, especially in the sense of the 2004 adaption of the book, wherein a seemingly progressive Democrat is, in actuality, a corporate plant. Now Romney, as we all know, is no progressive, but, corporate plant? It’s not all that far-fetched. Romney claimed the nomination of the Republican Party largely thanks to donations from the financial sector. In spite of initial opposition from the Republican base concerning his past sensible stands on women’s issues and marriage equality, the Republicans have warmed up well to the candidate that Wall Street has chosen to represent them Tuesday. If it speaks like a corporate plant, walks like a corporate plant and quacks like a corporate plant, it might just be a corporate plant. Romney has consistently advocated policy positions that would loot the public sector and drive our common wealth into the hands of the financial elite, as in his own proposals to privatize Social Security and voucherize Medicare. Romney talks a lot about trade, but he’s with Wall Street on the importance of “free trade,” arguing that protecting American jobs in the face of unfair Chinese labor practices was the wrong thing to do. Beyond that, how seriously can we take Romney to “get tough on China” when he’s spent his entire life making money by ripping up companies, destroying communities and then offshoring the jobs to China? Should the American public vote for a man that has made his money preying upon American businesses and then moving his money to the Cayman Islands and Switzerland to avoid paying taxes? The American people are the ultimate arbiters of what happens in Washington. The choice on Tuesday is clear – will we re-elect a president that stands up for American jobs, or one that stands up for Chinese jobs? Devin Griggs is vice president of finances for the Murray State College Democrats. dgriggs@murraystate.edu
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Across campus Alpha Gamma Rho hosts 5K run The Murray State Alpha Gamma Rho Alumni Association is holding its first 5K run at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Murray Central Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The cost of entry is $25 and includes a T-shirt.
Women’s Center plans awareness benefit The Women's Center is hosting a benefit concert for self-injury awareness at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. at the Baptist Campus Ministry, at 800 Waldrop Dr. in Murray The concert is sponsored by the Women's Center, Student Government Association and the Counseling and Testing Center. The event features four performances by Ellie Rodenburg, Chase Harris, Plenter Here and Leonard the band. Coffee and refreshments will be served. For more information contact the Women’s Center at 809-3140.
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SEASONAL TRANSITION: As fall begins to pass, colder weather approaches. Students across campus have commented on the beauty brought by the change in seasons. Data from the National Weather Service predicts temperature highs for the weekend ranging between 65 and 70 F, with lows between 43 and 50 F. These photos illustrate the change in seasons in a variety of locations across Murray and showcase the variety of textures brought on by a seasonal change.
University awaiting safe campus designation by January
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The American Safety Council visited Murray State in early October to decide if the University should be named a “safe campus”. Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, said it is likely the University will be the third university to receive the national title. The title is usually given to communities, not individual universities. Two organizational reviewers, Debora Biggs from Springfield, Mo., and Grace Silander from Rainey River, Canada, came to campus Oct. 9 and 10 to verify if the University meets all the Safe Community criteria. According to a recent study by the National Safety Council, a Safe Community is defined as a place where all sectors of the community form a coalition to promote safe and healthy behaviors that protect residents from harm in all aspects of their lives.
Most “Safe Communities” included in the study had significantly lower fatal injury rates than comparable counties. The two professionals did a comprehensive review of various aspects of the campus including public safety, residential halls, emergency management and health services. David Fender, professor of health science and human services, and staff from the office of Student Affairs, accompanied them. Robertson and Fender said the reviewers reacted positively. “They were very impressed with what they saw here,” Robertson said. “Without reservations they are recommending to their governing bodies that we be designated as a ‘Safe Community.’” Robertson said the review showed the strengths and weaknesses of safety at Murray State. “The team stated that we were the most organized of any group they had visited,” Fender said. “The reviewers have made a recommendation that Murray State be approved and we have set a
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date of Dec. 7 for the official designation. A representative from the National Safety Council will be here to present the designation to (President Randy) Dunn.” These reviews are typically focused on communities rather than college campuses, but two other college campuses have also been deemed safe. Those two include the University of Southern California at Los Angeles in Los Angeles, Calif., and Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. The American Safety Council’s next step is to come to Murray State at the first of the year, when they will give a formal ceremony of the designation. Bonnie Higginson, vice president of Academic Affairs, said the designation would be beneficial to the University in several ways. “It may entice parents to send students here and it’s a positive endorsement of our University and might enhance our recruiting efforts,” Higginson said. “But the most important part of this is that we are safe and we will remain to be.”
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Laura Anne Ewald, a non-student from Murray, will be signing copies of her book, “A Chance for Life,” at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2. at the New Life Christian Bookstore, at 100 South 5th St. The subject of the book is an unexpected mother who learns, through her pregnancy, about herself and others. For more information contact Jim Miller at 888-3619473 or jim@tatepublishing.com.
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Sharon Green, one of eight regents appointed by the governor, said her principal goals on the Board of Regents are to keep tuition low for students and provide western Kentucky with the best education possible. Green was appointed in 2009 and is the current chair of the Regional Services Committee on the board and is a member of both the Institutional Advancement and Enrollment Management and Student Success committees. She said starting the Murray State regional campus in Paducah, Ky., has been one of the largest projects she’s been involved in as a regent. The Board approved an agreement with the McCracken County Fiscal Court in 2011, issuing $10 million to fund the construction of the new Paducah regional campus. Once complete, students will be able to attend classes at West Kentucky Community and Technical College and complete a bachelor’s degree with Murray State in Paducah, Ky. The campus in Paducah is expected to be finished by approximately a year from now. Murray State also offers regional campuses in Fort Campbell, Ky., Henderson, Ky., Hopkinsville, Ky. and Madisonville, Ky. “Our regional campuses are so important,” Green said. “We have so many people
who have to work for their families; they have to take night classes and work around their childrens’ schedules to get an education.” Secondary education plays a large role in Green’s job as a crime victims’ advocate at the Graves County AttorGreen ney’s office in Mayfield, Appointed Ky. Green often deals Regent with domestic violence cases where her position is critical to the future of the victims. “I think women tend to stay in abusive relationships because they can’t get a job,” Green said. “They don’t have the education to help them get one.” Green said she relates to the need many women face of having to support their family independently. Fifteen years ago, Green’s husband, Jeff, passed away, leaving her a single mother. She said her experience on the MayfieldGraves County Chamber of Commerce has proven the effects of education on local businesses. “I see the need for businesses and industry to come to western Kentucky,” Green said. “I understand we have to have a welleducated citizenry to be able to attract those businesses.” Her term on the board ends in 2015.
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Seib: student votes impact their future Ben Manhanke || Staff Writer bmanhanke@murraystate.edu
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Republican Kenny Imes, right, candidate for fifth district state representative, addresses his overall plan in his closing statement at the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce political forum Tuesday morning, he said his experience and leadership were necessary to fix the Commonwealth.
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Imes said. “We need reform throughout the state.” Allison – at the conclusion of the forum – said the candidates elected will be replacing two very good legislators this year.
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With Election Day close, candidates representing both major parties are campaigning to sway voters on issues that hit close to home. In Kentucky, there are several seats within the state and local government, positions which directly impact Calloway County, the city of Murray and the University. On Tuesday morning, the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum presenting candidates for the positions of state representative for the fifth district and for the state senate. Republican Kenny Imes and Democrat Hal Kemp are both vying for the position of state representative. Republican Stan Humphries and Democrat Carrol Hubbard are running for a state senate position. Lance Allison, president/CEO of the MurrayCalloway County Chamber of Commerce, said the purpose of the forum was to give each of the candidates time to answer questions that had been prepared by the chamber and community. “The questions I will ask will be geared toward business-related subjects,” he said. “The Chamber of Commerce will not endorse any candidates.” Of the issues addressed, ranking top priority was local job growth, the value of local chambers of commerce and state pension issues. Each candidate actively voiced the need for economic growth and job creation and applauded Gov. Steve Beshear’s work expediting the process that led to the Eggners Ferry Bridge repair. On the topic of local chambers of commerce, Imes and Hubbard said they were both members of the Murray-Calloway County chamber and
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More than 150 community members attended the political forum Tuesday morning. they applauded the work it has and will continue to complete. Humphries said the chambers were beneficial to their communities, and is a member of the Trigg County Chamber of Commerce. Kemp said he was not a member, but supports local chambers. He said the reason he would not join is because he does not support the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; he said it does not endorse small businesses. Allison said the responses were interesting because the national chamber has very little association with the local chambers. The candidates addressed state pensions more aggressively. Hubbard said the pension system in Kentucky was broken and needed to be fixed, Kemp agreed, and during his portion of time spent addressing the issue, said teacher pensions needed to be left alone and the legislators’ pensions were costing the Commonwealth too much. Kemp, Hubbard and Humphries all agreed the pension system should move to a 401K system, an alternative pension maintained by the state. Imes said limiting the terms of those in the legislature could offset costs. “It’s the overall pension that needs work,”
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Kenny Imes “We’re going to need experience and leadership,” he said. “We’re going to need someone who will work with each party … and who will prepare the workforce to be better and better.” Imes said he was proud of the relationships he had built with the community and businesses of Murray and Calloway County. Hal Kemp “We have tough times ahead of us,” he said. “There’s a good chance the person elected will be a one term (official), because tough choices will have to be made in Frankfort.” Kemp said he wants the position because he believes he can effectively fix what is broken. Stan Humphries “The position will be a challenge, but I’ll do it whole-heartedly,” he said. “I want to serve the people of western Kentucky and I agree that some tough decisions might cause a one term (official).” Carroll Hubbard “Calloway County is the most progressive county on this side of the state and our chamber is the most aggressive,” he said. “It would be my honor to represent the community and to prove that positive campaigning is still alive.”
After countless speeches, TV advertisements and months of campaigning, the 2012 Presidential Election is just four days away and students are preparing to cast their votes, some for the first time ever. It is the hope of several faculty that this year’s Election Day turnout will surpass the last presidential election. The 2008 presidential election saw an unprecedented influx of young voters ages 18-29. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), an estimated 23 million youth voted, up 3.4 million from the last election, 52 percent of youth voting. A recent poll by Harvard University’s Institute of Politics found only 48 percent of voters under the age of 30 are sure they will be voting. The Millennials’ lack of interest in this election can be attributed to several factors, including lack of focus on them during the election season and a change in this elections’ focus – foreign and domestic policy – which young voters are not as passionate about. In an interview with The Miami Herald, John Della Volpe, polling director of Harvard’s political institute, cited the lack of historical importance of this election as compared to 2008 as another aspect influencing young voters turn out. “When I talk to young people who aren’t as passionate, who aren’t as enthusiastic about the November election, they talk about it in those terms,” Della Volpe said. “(The last election) was a historical event. They needed to participate, even if politics weren’t important to them, to say that they were there – that they had a hand in changing the course of America. It’s kind of like our parents, perhaps, saying they were at Woodstock in 1969.” Jerod Seib, assistant professor of humanities and fine arts, said it was important for students to vote because the of number of issues the federal government will be addressing in the coming term will have a direct effect on students. “The government will be addressing possible cuts to education, something that could impact their ability to attend college in the coming years,” he said. “Likewise, it’s important because the policies that the federal government deals with today will have an impact for years to come.” Seib said he has been helping to increase the awareness of politics to students by talking about current events in his class every day and talking about the registration process. Seib said, despite having the day off school, he still doesn’t expect many students at Murray State will take the time to vote, but the issue was not about awareness, or lack of fervor. “(The problem) is registration,” Seib said. “Many college students are not registered to vote and of those who are, many are registered to vote back home, making the voting process even more difficult.” Katie Wilborn, sophomore from Louisville, Ky., said she tried to register to vote and thinks voting is important, but she was too late. “I was just really busy and lost track of time,” Wilborn said. “Honestly, I didn’t know when the deadline for when you couldn’t register anymore was.” Jason Robertson, junior from St. Louis, Mo., said most of his friends are going to vote, and encourages others to do so, too. Said Seib: “It’s important to remember that this is the time that we get to give candidates feedback ... If there is an issue you care about, it’s not going to get any attention by you sitting at home.”
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Rifle adds new chapter to historic OVC rivalry Kyra Ledbetter || Staff writer kledbetter@murraystate.edu
Taking on No. 4 Jacksonville State and No. 9, now No. 13, Ole Miss, the Racers shot a season high score of 4,651 last weekend, defeating Ole Miss and tying the Gamecocks. The Racers lost the tie break, however, falling just one shot short of beating their OVC rivals. “(The tie breaker) is the total number of center shots for the whole match,” said Head Coach Alan Lollar. “Center shots are, for lack of a better term, a high-grade 10. You’ve got the 10 ring that’s worth 10 points, and center shots are a better center shot. The match came down to us and JSU counting center shots and they had 253 center shots and we had 252. Out of 4,800 possible points from four shooters, we tied at 4,651 and they had one more center shot than we did. It’s the perfect example of why you can’t take one shot off.” For the Racers, losing the tie breaker by one shot was heart breaking, but that single point will serve to motivate the team. “Right now it just gives us motivation,” sophomore shooter Kelsey Emme, said. “But if it were to happen at the OVCs, that would not be good. The tie breaker was rough to go through, but we see them again every weekend from now until Thanksgiving, so hopefully we’ll intimidate them a little more. I think it’ll make us realize, though, that one point really does make a difference.”
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Freshman Ryan Limpus takes aim during a practice session. Limpus posted a career-best in air rifle Saturday. For then No. 10 Murray State (now No. 5), the match was also a significant sign of improvement, lifting the Racers 26 points above their previous season best and also giving several individual shooters a chance to shine. Emme managed her career best smallbore score with a 585. Freshman shooter Kaitlyn Wilson shot a career - high score as well with a 577. In air rifle, freshman Ryan Limpus added another careerhigh with a 571. “I was really happy with this weekend,” Lollar said. “We were able to shoot much closer to the level we train at. Our consistency was much better. We followed match plan much better. We didn’t
get shaken when we looked up and we were shooting good. There were just a lot of good things that happened this weekend.” The weekend’s match was also a success for the Racers in that they gave the best in the conference, Jacksonville State, a run for their money. “First of all, I think it’s great because we shot better than we’ve shot all year long,” Lollar said. “We knew they were good coming in and our whole goal was to compete with them and obviously we did. So our goal is to be right there and make it a tough match for them by the time we get to OVC. We’re still learning and they’re a very good team that’s well
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The Murray State men’s and women’s Cross Country teams broke multiple career records over the weekend in Oxford, Ala. at the OVC Championships. With nearly half the team posting new personal bests, Head Coach Jenny Severns was excited for her teams. “We see them work out everyday so we know they can do it,” Severns said. “It’s good that they are proving it to themselves.” The women’s team finished in fourth place, while the men finished the race 11th. Severns said she was not happy with the teams’ placing, but was thrilled with the runner’s times. “I think at a conference meet the place is obviously more important than the times,” she said. “So I think we could have done a little better in that area. The OVC is getting better and better every year. If we had run the times on the women’s side, we would have won last year.” The first runner who crossed the finish line for the women was freshman Abbie AshbeeSimmonds. She finished in eighth place and ran a 17:35.25, a career-best for her. Junior Carolyne Tanui also posted her own best time of 17:52.02 and ended up in 11th. Other runners to set personal records were freshman Leah Krause, finishing with a time of 19:22.18, and junior Anna Grimes with a time of 19:28.54. “I think for the women it was really big that Abbie Ashbee-Simonds and Carolyne Tanui were All-OVC,” Severns said. “That was a really big highlight.” The first runner in for the Racer men was freshman Lucas Prather, with a 48th place finish and a career-best time of 26:40.82. Close behind him in 56th, was freshman Jarrod
coached, so we’re very happy about where we were on Saturday.” This weekend, the Racers will see both Jacksonville and Ole Miss again. “We’ve got Ole Miss and Jacksonville this weekend. We’ve got Jacksonville State the next four weekends. We’re not going to back off from shooting against the best in the country and right now they’re one of the best. I think it speaks a lot for this team that we hung in with them on Saturday.” Saturday the Racers will take their second trip of the season to Oxford, Miss., where they hope to avenge last weekend’s loss to Jacksonville State.
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Freshman James Chute and Sophomore Jordan Althoff approach the finish at the OVC Championship. Koerner, who posted a time of 27:09.37 – a career best for him as well. Sophomore Jordan Althoff and freshman Clayton Hall also ran career best times, finishing 64th and 66th respectively. Althoff ran a 28:25.22 and Hall crossed the finish line with a time of 28:31.08. While the team is extremley young – sporting a roster of six freshmen and three sophomores – Prather said he was pleased with his team’s finish. “We are a young team with mostly freshmen, so we were very inexperienced going into it,” he said. “I think it was a good first OVC for the freshman class. Me, individually, I wanted my place to be up a little bit. But I did run a (personal record), so I have to be happy about that. The competition was very tough. There were a lot of upperclassmen in the front.” Every runner on the men’s team recorded career-best times, which Severns said is a step in the right direction. “Your first OVC is always tough,” she said. “And since all of our guys are freshman, they just didn’t know what to do. They handled it fairly well. I think next year they will be ready to do something big. I think next year we will go in and shoot for the top half of the conference. I definitely think we’re capable.” Both the men’s and women’s teams have this weekend off, before traveling to Charlotte, N.C.` Nov. 9 for the NCAA Southeast Regional.
Senior guard Isaiah Canaan added another award to his long list of preseason honors Monday when he was selected to the Associated Press Preseason All-America Team. A week after being named as the OVC Preseason Player of the Year, the All America Team selection adds to Canaan’s extensive preseason resume including being selected as the top point guard in the country by CBS Sports. A panel of 65 national media members selects the All America Team. Canaan received the third most votes for the team, trailing only Indiana sophomore forward Cody Zeller and Canaan Creighton junior guard Doug McDermott. Canaan beat out several regional players for the honor including Louisville standout Peyton Siva, Missouri guard Phil Pressey and top Kentucky freshman, Nerlens Noel. Canaan’s senior season tips off at 7 p.m. Monday with an exhibition game against Freed-Hardeman at the CFSB Center.
2012-13 Associated Press Preseason All America Team • Cody Zeller-Indiana, Sophomore forward (64 votes) • Doug McDermott-Creighton, Junior forward (62 votes) • Isaiah Canaan-Murray State, Senior guard (43 votes) • Deshaun Thomas- Ohio State, Junior forward (26 votes) • C.J. McCollum- Lehigh, Senior guard (16 votes) • Trey Burke, Michigan, Sophomore guard (16 votes)
Swing and a Drive What’s the call? The words of a sportscaster can be extremely powerful. They can energize a fan base, incite anger and hatred amongst opposition and often turn special moments into unforgettable ones. The call made by a broadcaster often serves as a special reminder and soundtrack for those moments in Jonathan sports we replay in our Ferris heads again and again. Sports Editor I’m a sucker for these kinds of things. Sports history fascinates me, and the calls that go with the moments are priceless. Not only do I search Youtube for classic sports calls … I watch them over and over again until I memorize them word-for-word. Let the judgment begin. Take, for example, Neal Bradley’s call when the Racers defeated Vanderbilt in the first round of the 2010 NCAA Tournament. I didn’t even attend Murray State at the time and I can recite the whole thing word-for-word. “He gets it to Miles. Miles takes it to Danero Thomas. Jumper for the win! Good, it’s good! It’s good! The Racers win on the jumper by Danero Thomas! A dog pile in the end zone! And we’re Associated Press dancing, and we’re extending the stay in San Jose!” It gives me chills every time. If you haven’t listened to it, you must because print doesn’t nearly do it justice. It’s calls like these that extend far beyond one win or a single big play. Great calls come in great moments and last a lifetime and beyond. Here are two of the greatest calls of all time. 1992 NLCS - Braves beat Pirates “There’s a lot of room in right center – if he hits one there we can dance in the streets. The 2-1. Swing, line drive, left field! One run is in! Here comes Bream! Here’s the throw to the plate! He is … safe! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! Braves win! They may have to hospitalize Sid Bream. He’s down at the bottom of a huge pile at home plate. The Atlanta Braves are National League champions again! This crowd is going berserk! -Skip Carey I know, I’m a homer for the Braves. All favoritism aside, the call by Skip Carey is one of the most exciting and memorable in all of baseball. I’ll set the scene for those who aren’t Braves fans. It’s the deciding seventh game of the National League Championship Series between the Braves and Pirates. The winner moves on to the World Series. In the Photo courtesy of bottom of the ninth with the Braves trailThe Pittsburgh Post Gazette ing 2-1. Sid Bream, an old out-of-shape pinch hitter represents the series winning run on second base. Imagine a shallow hit to short left field. Sid Bream lumbers around third base headed for home to send the Braves to the World Series. He more closely resembled an elderly man trying to make it to the bathroom in time than an athlete sending his team to the World Series. Instead of falling and breaking his leg as probably should have happened, Bream slides under the glove of Pirates catcher Mike LaValliere and wins the pennant for the Braves. Carey screams from the press box and instantaneously cements the moment in Braves history. 1980 Winter Olympics - The Miracle on Ice “Do you believe in miracles … Yes! -Al Michaels This is hands down the best moment in American sports history. Ever. The game transcended sports and provided hope for a nation consumed with fear over a seemingly imminent war. Al Michaels’ question and answer serves as an everlasting reminder of an improbable win from a band of inexperienced college teenagers over the best hockey dynasty Photo courtesy of the world has ever wordpress.com seen. A moment for the ages, Mr. Michaels’ call provides the perfect soundtrack for a perfect victory. jferris2@murraystate.edu
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Basketball
“I just have to play how I practice. I’m not too nervous, but I just want to come in and bring as much as I can into this program. I want to be the best I can be for myself and my team.” -Erica Sisk, freshman guard
Meet the team: Erica Sisk This is part three of a four-part series introducing the women’s basketball team.
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Collegiate athletics are, by their very nature, cyclical. With nine upperclassmen on the team this year, there is no doubt that the Racer women’s basketball team needs new players to keep the team moving forward. Freshman guard Erica Sisk is just such a player, and has already made an impact with the opening game still to come. Sisk is one of four freshmen on the roster and was heavily scouted by colleges after leading Oxford High School to a 33-0 season and an appearance in three consecutive state tournaments. Averaging 23 points, six steals and 5.1 assists in her high school career, Sisk long showed potential for a future in the NCAA. Sisk said basketball has been a part of her life for 14 years, thanks, in large part, to the support from her dad. Sisk “We used to just play around in the back yard,” she said. “Then I started playing organized basketball for Upward’s Christian league. My dad was my coach, and he made his own all-star team that traveled. Ever since then I haven’t stopped.” Sisk was involved in multiple sports growing up, also playing softball and running track, but she said she took basketball the most seriously. Even though basketball was her main focus, she was also a decorated track and field athlete, winning the state championship in triple jump, three invitations to nationals and the winner of the 2012 Gatorade Girl’s Track and Field Athlete of the Year. “My dad really pushed me,” she said. “I put a lot of effort and work into basketball, so I just never wanted to give it up. I originally wasn’t going to run track, but my middle school coach wouldn’t let us play basketball if we didn’t
run, but she really helped me train as a runner, too. That’s how I was successful in high school.” “I told my mom one day that I was going to play for MSU after thinking about it for a while,” she said. “It’s a great school, and there’s a good chance my sister could come here. We’re really close. It’s a good opportunity to play with her for four years.” Sisk said she ultimately decided to play for Murray State when she found out her younger sister could become a Racer and play alongside her next season. The transition from high school to college can be tough for athletes, as they must adjust to college life just as any freshman. Additionally, they also have to adjust to their teammates, coaches and a new role on a different team. Sisk said the transition period has been difficult for many different reasons. “It’s not too bad because I’m only a few hours away from home,” she said. “But it is really different. I used to not have to really do anything, but now I have to study more and work hard. I sleep all the time because I’m always tired. Things have changed, but it’ll be a good year.” Sisk said moving on to her college career has been a challenge because she earned numerous honors and titles in high school. She said all the success she experienced in high school doesn’t matter once you are a brand new player on a college team. “You just want to stay,” she said. “You’re so good and you have so many accomplishments. When you come in here new, half the things you thought you knew are gone. You have to start completely over. You have to be taught new things. You thought you knew everything, but you don’t.” Sisk will be making her debut as a Racer Nov. 9 against Western Kentucky. She said she is a little nervous, but has to remember to focus and put what she already knows into perspective. “I just have to play how I practice,” she said. “I’m not too nervous, but I just want to come in and bring as much as I can into this program. I want to be the best I can be for both myself and my team.” Head Coach Rob Cross announced Sisk’s arrival to the program last spring and said he was
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Erica Sisk, a newcomer from Oxford, Miss., played for the Oxford High School Chargers. She helped lead the team to three state championships including an undefeated 2012 season and state championship. excited about what she could bring to the table. Now that she’s practicing with the team, he said he is impressed and she is playing better than he expected. “She’s a phenomenal athlete,” he said. “She’s a little bit better of a perimeter shooter than I thought she would be, and usually the transition for freshmen is difficult. They have to understand the game and get adjusted, but she picks things up very well. I’m very pleased. Her personality is very outgoing and she’s starting to make that transition where she brings that to the court with her.” Cross believes Sisk’s personality and skill already make her an impactful player and poten-
tial game changer. He said if the first game were today, Sisk would play a large role and see significant playing time. “She provides the same athletic ability that a lot of our fans saw out of Erica Burgess last year,” he said. “We’re very excited about what she can do defensively. She can wreak havoc on the opposition. It’s a lot to put on a freshman, but she can handle things speeding up during a game.” Sisk has high expectations to live up to in her time at Murray State, but her coaches and teammates have faith in her ability and personality while Sisk remains excited for the new opportunity to be a Racer.
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Soccer
Season ends in defeat with losses to Eastern Kentucky, Morehead Nick Dolan || Staff writer ndolan@murraystate.edu
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The Racer Soccer team failed to make the OVC Championships for the first time since 2006. The Racers ended their season going 2-8 in OVC play and 4-13 overall. Next season the team hopes to gain players to build up its offense.
The Murray State soccer team ended its season with a pair of hard fought-home losses. The Racers (4-13, 2-8 OVC) took on Eastern Kentucky (10-7-2, 6-3-1 OVC) in a rain soaked match last Friday afternoon. The sloppy conditions proved to be a factor throughout the game and eventually led to a late goal for the Colonels. Senior defender Hayley Wright made the most of a Murray State turnover in the 72nd minute to give the Colonels the lead. The Racers couldn’t respond despite out shooting Eastern Kentucky 19-14. Head Coach Beth Acreman said the Racers’ offensive struggles continued to plague the team and have showed in their record. “Without being able to score enough goals you can’t expect to win,� she said. “We’ve really struggled with that all season and we need multiple players on the score sheet every day. We can’t look for just one goal a game or no goals a game.� The Racers were shut out for the sixth time this season, even though they put seven shots on net in the contest. Murray freshman goalkeeper Latesha Stevenson tied her career-high in saves with eight. The team moved on to play Morehead State two days later on a clear Sunday afternoon for senior day. The Racers went down 1-0 in the 53rd minute when Morehead freshman defender Kimberly Golden put away a corner kick pass but senior defender Jenelle Cunningham brought life back to the Racers as she put away
her second goal of the season in the 89th minute to extend the game into overtime. “Obviously with Jenelle coming back at the end of the game and scoring a goal you couldn’t want anymore from a senior,� Acreman said. It wouldn’t be enough, however, as freshman midfielder Teig Palmateer broke the hearts of the Racers scoring off of a free kick from 40 yards out. “Ending a game like that off a free kick is a heart breaker,� Acreman said. “That free kick shouldn’t have gone into the back of the net but everybody played hard today; we struggled to score all season, so getting a goal back after getting scored on was a positive but to get scored on off a free kick like that is not what we’re looking for.� Six seniors played their last game for the Racers Sunday, including leading goal scorer Veronika Pribyslavsk and team captain Cunningham. Throughout the season the Racers struggled to stay healthy on offense and the record mirrored that, Acreman said. “Soccer is all about scoring goals, so if you don’t have pure goal scorers then that’s where it’s a struggle,� Acreman said. “Having Julie Mooney back coming into conference play has been great but she hasn’t been fit to really have a major role for us.� Acreman said Murray State would move on and try to revamp its offense in the off-season. Said Acreman: “Next season we will bring in more powerful forwards who are used to scoring goals and maybe that will lead the way a little bit better than it has this season.�
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Is this the way it’s really going down? Breakups. The word alone is enough to make even the most casual reader cringe in his or her seat. Let’s just admit it; breakups suck. They suck a lot. For whatever reason, some relationships don’t last, no matter how fiery bright and passionate they become, and no matter how Edward hard you fight to keep the Marlowe fire burning long into the Staff writer night. We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You’ve separated the belongings, un-friended each other on Facebook, changed your Twitter, de-shelved the pictures and placed the reminders in a box to be safely tucked away in a forgotten closet, never to be opened until years later when you can look at the past with less animosity and anger toward the situation. Your mutual friends are left in an awkward middle, left to take sides in a battle of attrition even when they don’t want to. “I’m so excited to initiate and/or be a part of this breakup!� said no one ever. It sucks for everyone. In light of the subject, here are some of the top sports breakups that have happened in my 27 years on this planet. Ray Allen spurns Celtics and Danny Ainge, joins rival Miami Heat (2012) After five wonderful years in Boston, shooting guard Ray Allen took his talents to South Beach and the much-hated rival, Miami Heat. Nearing the end of his career and chasing
championships, Allen left a no-trade clause and more money on the table to play behind LeBron James, Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. Boston gave Miami fits in the Eastern Conference Championship last season, and many fans expected Allen to return to the Garden for another shot at a championship with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo. However, the front office focused on locking up Kevin Garnett first and reports out of Boston say Allen didn’t take kindly too being secondfiddle. Add in a tenuous relationship with the fiery Rondo and Allen was ready to pack his bags soon after the Game 7 loss. Lifelong Cardinal Albert Pujols trades wings for halo, bolts for Anaheim (2012) Nothing in sporting history made me happier when I heard ol’ Albert was leaving the Cardinals. He finally wouldn’t be terrorizing my Reds anymore. The Angels, looking to bolster a weak lineup, needed a big bat and Pujols was looking for a big payday. Coming off of a World Series Championship and an adoring Cardinal fan base, I think it’s fair to say Pujols got a little big in the britches. He declined several offers from the St. Louis front office, finally choosing to hit the West Coast circuit for nearly a quarter billion over the next 10 years. Hilariously enough, Pujols had a ridiculously slow start to the 2012 season and the Angels missed the playoffs, while the Cardinals went on to the NLCS. LeBron James burns his own Cavalier jersey, heads for South Beach (2010) Perhaps one of the most documented free agents of all time, it seems like everyone had an
opinion (including me) when King James tossed in the chips and formed the NBA version of the Marvel Avengers in Miami. Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert was willing to rename Cleveland to Jamesland, but even that wasn’t enough to keep the King on his throne in Ohio, as James was inclined to play with former All-Stars and friends Bosh and Wade. The chemistry is undeniable; after a 2011 Finals appearance and 2012 Finals banner, it does look like the perfect union for winning and happiness. However, a prettier broad looms in the distance, as Kobe Bryant has announced his retirement in 2014 from the Los Angeles Lakers, and rumor has it they’re looking at James as his replacement. Bless your soul, you’ve got your head in the clouds‌ Davis trades Gruden to the Bucs, Gruden returns favor in 2002 Super Bowl (2002) Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden had a fearsome horizontal passing attack that couldn’t be stopped, behind the stellar play of aging wideouts Tim Brown and Jerry Rice and a rejuvenated quarterback in Rich Gannon. The Raiders went 10-6 on the season, but lost all six games by a single possession and pushed forward to the AFC Championship. It was there Tom Brady and the infamous “Tuck Ruleâ€? took place, and with a second chance Brady and company drove the field and Vinatieri kicked the game-winner in a driving snow, sending the Patriots to the Super Bowl and the Raiders back to the locker room. Angry with the lack of speed on the field and another playoff dud, Raiders owner Al Davis traded Jon Gruden to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for picks and cash. Vindicated and embit-
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tered by the trade, Gruden retooled the Bucs offense and stormed past the Oakland Raiders in dramatic fashion to win the 2002 Super Bowl. Billy Martin hired /fired repeatedly by Yankees (1975-78, 1979, 1983, 1985, 1988) You know what they say‌fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. I’m not sure the late-George Steinbrenner and the Yankees ever got that message from Billy Martin. The fiery, yet inspiring, player-turned-coach had a reputation for fighting with anyone who got in his way. Martin also had a documented history of problematic drinking and embarrassing public displays, usually detailed as altercations with players and coaches before, during and after games. One of the most notorious incidents in Martin’s coaching career came on June 18, 1977. On national television, Martin pulled outfielder Reggie Jackson mid-inning for not hustling to make a catch at the warning track. The fight went all the way to the dugout, as Jackson and Martin had to be separated before the game could continue. Despite repeated bouts with anger and aggression, Steinbrenner continued to hire and fire Martin season after season. He was set to manage the 1990 New York Yankees before his untimely death in a single-car accident during an ice-storm, thus ending the strained relationship with the organization. Cheers, folks. Here’s to starting a new chapter in life. emarlowe@murraystate.edu
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Missed opportunities could end championship hopes Edward Marlowe || Staff writer emarlowe@murraystate.edu
Close, but no cigar. For the past 10 years, the Racers (3-5, 2-3 OVC) have been plagued by losses to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (5-3, 4-2 OVC), and this loss was no different as Murray State failed to overcome early miscues and bad field position, eventually falling 38-35 last Saturday in Jacksonville, Ala. The loss all but ruins any hopes of an OVC title this season, as the Racers are now two games behind with just three conference games remaining on the year. Senior quarterback Casey Brockman rushed for two scores and threw for 255 yards, but Jacksonville State erased senior wide receiver Walter Powell from the Racer offense, as Powell failed to register a catch for the first time this season after averaging 10 catches and 130 yards per game. Instead, the Gamecocks changed the pace of the game and kept the Racers off the field using a potent rushing attack behind senior running back Washaun Ealey, who rushed for 155 yards on 37 carries and three touchdowns. Jacksonville State finished with 59 rushes and 262 yards on the ground, explaining the time of possession deficit (39:02) – (20:58) the Racers faced at the end of the game. With little time on the field, Brockman never found any rhythm, throwing his third and final interception with just two minutes remaining and missing a chance to win the game in regulation. Head Coach Chris Hatcher applauded the efforts of his team, again saying the team doesn’t understand the word “quit” despite coming up short on opportunities. All three conference
losses this year have been by one possession, something Hatcher said the team has become alltoo familiar with this season. “It’s a little bit of the same old song and dance,” Hatcher said. “I thought overall it was one of the best games, effort-wise, that we’ve played all season long in the three phases of the game. We played a good team on the road, a very athletic team, and I thought, other than two plays, that’s the best our defense has played all season.” Next on the slate for the Racers are none other than the Tennessee State Tigers, who come to Roy Stewart Stadium Saturday sporting a robust record (8-1, 4-1 OVC) having only lost to Jacksonville State just two weekends ago in overtime, 31-28. Despite last weekend’s loss, the Racers can still finish with a third-consecutive winning season under Head Coach Chris Hatcher, but will need to start out this weekend with a win and win out following. Junior linebacker Qua Huzzie said the defense has been making strides since the bye week, and he believes Saturday will be a true test with regards to the changes the defense has made. “We’ve just got to go into this game focused, very relaxed and continuing where we left off last week,” Huzzie said. “We just keep playing and keep doing what the coach tells us to do.” Another Herculean effort from the defense will be needed this Saturday, as the Tigers boast an extremely balanced attack on offense, averaging 236 yards passing and 186 yards rushing per contest. Junior running back Trabis Ward essentially carries the Tiger offense on his shoulders, as he has compiled 1205 yards rushing (4.9 per carry), 14 touchdowns and averages 29 touches per game in just nine contests this season.
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With this game the Racer football team has dropped to 23 in OVC play. This loss did not help the team’s hopes of winning an OVC Championship. The team is now two games behind and there are only three conference games remaining this season. Hatcher compared Ward to the most recent competition in Ealey, who gashed the Racers time and time again at the line of scrimmage last Saturday. “He is an excellent player,” Hatcher said. “He’s got Washaun Ealey ability; they’re very similar in the way they are. He might be a tad shiftier where Ealey is more of a down-hill guy. He makes them go.” The Racers will counter with their own backfield in senior Duane Brady and junior Jaamal Berry, as well as try to get Brockman back on track and firing on all cylinders. Kickoff is set for at 11 a.m., as senior wide receiver Walter Powell needs only eight catches this Saturday to claim the school record for receptions of 82 set in 1967.
Tennis
Women show improvement in Golden Eagle Classic Laura Kovarik || Staff writer lkovarik@murraystate.edu
The Murray State women’s tennis team had a strong showing in its second tournament of the fall season. The team traveled to Southern Mississippi to compete in the Golden Eagle Halloween Classic. Freshman Erin Patton won the consolation final in her draw. Patton Freshman Megan Blue, sophomore Carolyn Huerth and junior Carla Suga advanced to consolation finals in each of their respective brackets before losing the next. Women’s Head Coach Olga Elkin said the team has shown definite improvement from its first match. “We have a relatively young team and it is very important for us to stay calm on the court,” Elkin said. “They did a lot better this weekend
with knowing what to expect and there were great improvements in their game.” After losing her opening match to Central Arkansas’ player Ana Buyukyan 6-4 and 6-2, Patton won back-to-back matches to win the “Yellow” draw consolation championship. Patton defeated Jacksonville State’s Taylor Lefton 6-1, 6-0 in her first matchup. Patton then defeated , Aleksandra Cmiljic 6-1 and 6-1. “Overall, the competition was pretty high; it was good to see every girl playing better than they did and continue to improve,” Elkin said. Blue lost her first singles match in the “Orange” Draw to Helene Czudek 6-4 and 6-3. Blue then turned around and beat Southern Mississppi’s Mackenzie Oskin 6-3 and 6-1. In the consolation final, Blue was defeated by Louisiana Monroe’s Justyna Kroll 7-6 and 6-3. Huerth lost her opening match in the “Red” draw to Carolina Masso. Huerth defeated Emma Pitre in the opening round 7-6 (2) and 6-6-1, before being defeated by Jacksonville State’s Isidora Knezevic in
the final 7-6(4) and 6-4. Suga lost her opening match in the “Blue” Draw to Polina Konop, losing 6-3 and 6-3. Suga defeated Jacksonville State’s Olivia Nyugen 6-1 and 6-1 in the consolation bracket before being defeated by Louisiana Lafayette’s Nicole Breaux in a nailbiting set of 5-7, 7-6(4), and 10-5. Senior Ashley Canty won her first round matchup in the “Gold” Draw against Southern Mississippi’s Lauren May 6-2 and 6-2 but was defeated by Jacksonville State’s Raisa Guasti 7-6(3) and 6-2. In the “Purple” draw freshman Suzaan Stotlz lost her first match against Central Arkansas’ Bianca Strukelj 6-3 and 6-0 and was defeated by Southeast Louisiana’s Isa Brita 6-3 and 6-1 in the consoBlue lation bracket. “Having the support of your teammates can mean the difference between winning and losing a match,”
Elkin said. “The individual aspect of tennis makes it a difficult sport. It has been a priority with us (the staff and team) to do more of team building activities and get our relationships with each other ‘right.”’ The Racers had a strong showing in doubles play. Blue and Canty cruised to the consolation championship and won their matches 8-5 and 8-4 to take home the top spot in the bracket. Huerth and Stotlz lost their doubles match. Patton and Suga won their first match by a score of 8-2 before losing in the second round to Mayagorita and Dashutina 8-4. Elkin has high hopes for the rest of the fall schedule and upcoming spring season. “I just want to see the girls continue to improve and to keep coming together as a team,” said Elkin. “We’ll continue moving forward and hopefully get some wins under our belt.” The Racers return to action November 2-4 as they travel to Arkansas for the Arkansas State University Tournament.
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Temperatures dropped as tensions rose during the Lizzo A and Hart Ravens women’s flag football game last Thursday night. Lizzo began the game with possession of the ball. The team got off to a strong start with a pass completion of 15 yards for a first down. The biggest challenge the team faced was working together to stop Hart’s defense, said Lizzo sophomore Sarah Dotson. Lizzo continued down the field during the first five minutes of the first half. A wild throw by the quarterback resulted in an interception. The Ravens slowly progressed down the field completing multiple throws for a succession of 1st downs. The ball was turned over after an incomplete pass in the in zone. “The turning point in the game was when we were able to stop Hart very quickly,” Dotson said. “And then we were able to force them to make mistakes.” Lizzo failed to move the ball down the field and opted to punt it to clear it from the end zone. With five minutes remaining in the half, the Ravens’ quarterback threw an interception. Lizzo was unsuccessful in advancing the ball. At halftime the score was tied 0-0. “The majority of our players are returning,” Dotson said. “It definitely factors into how well our team plays together. We only have to teach a few people the new rules and stuff.” The second half kicked off with the Ravens’ quarterback throwing another interception. Lizzo powered down the field and was able to score a touchdown, making the score 7-0. Dotson believes Lizzo had an advantage over other teams in the league because of its experience and returning players. “We have a couple of seniors and juniors that have been doing this for a while and they have stepped up and that has really helped us,” Dotson said. According to Dotson they have been running drills and practicing for the last few weeks in preparation for this game. “I really hope we can go undefeated or only have one or two losses,” Dotson said. “We are definitely going to run some more plays and lots of drills in practices.” The Ravens rallied and matched Lizzo’s touchdown but were unable to score the extra point. The score was 7-6 with a few minutes left to go. Both teams’ aggressive defense led to low scores and multiple errors by the quarterbacks. Lizzo was able to hold onto its lead and kick off their season with a 76 victory.
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Instrument technician creates pipes in spare time Professors and their Hobbies is a series that profiles various Murray State professors who have unique hobbies. This is the second installment.
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Filled with melodies from every direction, the halls of the music department hold the sounds of perfectly in-tune instruments. These tools are not self-fixing, or even tuned by house elves. They are repaired by Murray State’s very own instrument technician, Scott Thile from Los Angeles, Calif. The students who roam the music department know Thile does the repairs and even sometimes rebuilds the pianos, but what they may not know is Thile has a business making and selling smoking pipes. Thile’s interest in making smoking pipes derived from his love for both repairing pianos and woodworking. “I really enjoyed woodworking and then I’ve always smoked a pipe since I was pretty young, like 16 or 17,” Thile said. “In the back of my mind as I was doing woodworking I thought, ‘Oh, it’d be really fun to try and make a pipe just to smoke myself and see what it was like to have a pipe that I made myself.’ So, about seven years ago I made my first pipe from scratch.” The smoking pipe business immerged as more than just another way to generate income for Thile. The process of smoking pipes quickly became one of Thile’s many passions. “I just absolutely love making pipes,” Thile said. “It is the most fun thing I get to do right now. There are a lot of different things I get to do, but making smoking pipes is probably the most relaxing and enjoyable. So, anytime I’m not working at school or playing music, usually most all weekends and evenings, I’m usually out here in my garage making pipes.” After initially using books and the Internet to learn how to make smoking pipes, Thile began to seek out apprenticeships with skilled pipe makers to improve his pipe- making skills. “About three years ago, I had the opportunity to go to Nashville and work with a couple of pipe makers that are really good,” Thile said. “Their pipes are super well-respected internationally and they sell for lots of money. They were really great just with showing me different things over the few days I got to work with them. I’ve gotten to do that a couple of times, and over Christmas
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break I’m going to North Carolina to work with a pipe maker that uses a type of bamboo that I’d like to learn about. I learn different pipe making techniques through informal, short apprenticeship type learning – I just find people that know more about it than me and learn from them.” Thile’s garage workshop holds several sanding machines, samples of his pipes, cans of tobacco, stain and wax for the outer coating of the pipes, and even small tools for the individual pipe’s detailing. The items in the workshop have a purpose for each aspect of Thile’s smoking pipe construction process. “I have a box of wood sorted in various ways and there are two ways I’ll approach making the pipe,” Thile said. “I may start with a shape in mind that I want to do and then find a block that will be particularly conducive to that shape. Other times I look at the block of wood and just let the block of wood give me the shape by looking at the grain in the wood. I like to do all of the shaping first.” Thile explained that after he finishes shaping the pipe and drilling the holes for the tobacco chamber and draft hole, he has to complete the most nerve wracking part of the process, adding his personal stamp. His stamp includes his name, the year, the number of the pipe and the type of pipe. The pipe could have “FH” stamped on it for “freehand” meaning the block of wood governed the shape of the pipe, or it could have the specific model abbreviation stamped on it if the pipe was a usual style. Each pipe can take anywhere from ten hours to more than twenty hours depending on the type of smoking pipe. “As I do more and more pipe making I’m more efficient,” Thile said. “At first I would work for maybe 30 or 40 hours and have a completely ugly pipe, now they’re getting better and I’m able to make them a little bit quicker.” Ranging between about $300 and $685, Thile’s pipes have increased in price as he has steadily improved his pipe making skills. He said his pipes are in the middle range of handmade pipes, considering he has yet to compete with the $15,000 pipes sold by well-known pipe makers from Denmark. “They’ve gotten up from being the very cheapest of pipes, but some of them are still pretty inexpensive depending on where you go,” Thile said. “My pipes are fairly affordable for a lot of people that really like to smoke nice pipes, but
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Thile has two approaches to making his pipes. He either has a shape in mind before he cuts the wood or looks at the grain in the wood for inspiration for its shape, he said. also enjoy the looking aspect as well.” Thile has sold pipes to people in Italy, Gemany, Japan and China, but he said most of his pipes are bought by American pipe collectors through his website and attending pipe shows. “Going to pipe shows is really neat because famous pipe makers will be there and they’re usually happy to give you advice of how to make your pipes better,” Thile said, smiling. “Pipe shows also provide the opportunity to hang out with people that like pipes, so you’re smoking and sharing stories – there is a lot of real camaraderie and that is neat. Pipe smokers are often really interesting people; they’re thoughtful and seem to be comfortable with being a little different from other people. They’re just fun to talk to and hang out around.” Thile said attending pipe shows has given him the chance to experience some of his proudest moments as a handcrafted smoking pipe maker and seller. “Sometimes sitting around at a pipe show, smoking pipes, you see somebody smoking one of your pipes and they’ll say how well it smokes,” Thile said. “That’s pretty fun just getting to see that happen.” Thile credits the benefits that have come from pipe making to his willingness to take risks and not always pursue what would make the most
money, but being able to pursue what he found interesting or exciting. Thile encourages students to pursue their life dreams no matter how difficult or unrealistic they seem in the present time, and advises them to seek advice and knowledge from individuals who have more information on the personal goal than the students have. “There are things that are really exciting to (each student) and they may or may not be what you want to do for a living, or what you think you should do for a living,” Thile said, “But they might make your life more interesting and enjoyable and fulfilling.” After making 217 pipes over the past seven years of pursuing one of his personal life dreams, Thile would like to encourage students to dive into their goals just as readily. “Don’t be satisfied with things that aren’t as much fun, or that don’t excite you – if there’s a thing that that makes you excited just dive in and pursue it,” Thile said. “(Murray State students) are at points in their lives where that is just wide open to them. There are all these exciting things happening for those who pursue those interests with a passion. I’d encourage (students) to absolutely go for that.” Learn more about Thile’s smoking pipes by visiting his website at sethilepipes.com.
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Local shops in Murray’s downtown square joined in celebrating the first Fall Fun Downtown last Saturday. Fall Fun Downtown, organized by Karen Welch, the manager of New Life Christian Book Store and 5th & Main Coffees, was a way to create an event that was an alternative for Halloween. The festivities took place from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
The event, which is usually called Kids Day, is put on twice a year. Once in the fall and again in the spring. “We’ve been doing these events for the past 25 years, but this is the first year other local stores have participated,” Welch said. Fall Fun Downtown was a fun way for families to have fun without having to spend too much money. “The way the economy is, not everyone can afford going out every weekend,” Welch said. “This is great because there is no cost.” This fall, it was more about getting everyone possible from the community, especially the downtown shops, to join in on the fun. “The event is strictly about families having fun downtown,” she said. “It’s a great way to bring awareness to downtown Murray.” Each business had the opportunity to choose what it wanted to do at its store to participate in the event. “It’s great because people will be
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Ellie Rodenberg, senior from Eureka, Mo., helps out at the face painting and coloring table outside of the New Life Christian Book Store in downtown Murray. able to get to know the other stores.” Welch said. New Life Christian Book Store hosted several events including games, coloring, face paint and book signing. Other local shops also took part in the day’s festivities. The Bookmark held a Hello Kitty coloring contest and
Little Shop of Collars held a dog adoption event. Mugsy’s Hideout gave out Brats on the sidewalk while Penique held a costume contest. Other participants included A Good Thing, Enix Jewelers, Sisters, The Cake Lady, Murray Massage and Creative Canvas.
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HURRICANE SANDY HALTS ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Hurricane Sandy has brought major destruction to not only the east coast but the entertainment industry as well. Late night comedians, David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon both performed their respective shows to a studio audience full of empty chairs. Film and television productions and premieres have temporarily stopped and even musicians such as Bruce Springsteen have postponed shows until a later date.
Poi, an ancient, often unrecognized, style of performance art, has recently been introduced to Murray State’s campus. Poi is the art of swinging and spinning tethered weights in a variety of rhythmic and geometric patterns. The patterns may be arranged into a fluid dance that can also be accompanied by drumming, music or singing. The most widely recognizable form of poi encompasses the use of fire. Many people unknowingly witness poi while on vacations at places such as Hawaii. It can also be found within Native American festivals as women and men alike take their turn dazzling the crowd with their performance. The more experienced performers found at these events can often be seen throwing, spinning and tossing about their weighted balls of fire. The performers seem relaxed, carefree and comfortable as they guide the flames just inches from their body – an ability that stems from years of meticulous practice.
Two Murray State students, Megan Mosier, sophomore from Eddyville, Ky., and Kyle Hunley, junior from Dallas, Ky., have started practicing the art of poi and said they have become increasingly impressed with famous performers as they find poi is much harder than it may seem from an outsider’s perspective. “We practice with a Nerf ball inside a long sock, because when you’re first starting out (with real weights), you hit yourself a lot, but with the Nerf balls, it hurts a little less,” Mosier said. “When we started, we practiced with tennis balls, and we got a lot of bruises. When you’re swinging tennis balls around, it can be surprisingly painful.” Their interest in the ancient art form was sparked when a mutual friend who practiced poi showed them both how to begin and taught them a few simple patterns. “Once she showed it to us, we were both just hooked and we’ve been practicing it ever since,” Hunley said. Mosier and Hunley can often be found out in the Quad, practicing new and increasingly difficult maneuvers.
Both students are open to creating a new club on Murray State’s campus to teach other students and perform the art, but have not set the planning into motion just yet. “Starting a club could be really cool, but right now we’re just enjoying it,” Mosier said. “If someone was to call us and say they were interested we would definitely go from there, but until there’s some definite interest we’re not that worried about it.” Mosier and Hunley are both hoping to eventually reach the level of poi mastery that will allow them to perform with fire, but are aware that it could be a long road. “You have to practice for a really, really long time with the simpler balls before you work up to fire, because, well, you really don’t want to set yourself on fire,” Mosier said. Regardless, both students said they thoroughly enjoy poi, and have found exploring new things are often the most rewarding. “It’s really cool just to know that you can do it,” Hunley said. “And when you go places and people just stop and are staring because they don’t even understand what you’re doing, it’s worth it.”
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For the first time, the Murray State department of English joined WKMS radio station to hold an event called “Five Writers Talk.” The session focused on the writers at Murray State, the creative writing lifestyle and the art of teaching writing. The creative writing faculty at Murray State sat on a panel in the Performing Arts Hall in the Fine Arts Center during the event. Kate Lochte, the station manager at WKMS pulled questions from a box for each guest to answer. The panel consisted of humanities and fine arts professors Squire Babcock, Carrie Jerrell, Ann Neelon, Dale Ray Phillips and Martin Roper, to answer. Roper, who also serves as Watkins Endowed Chair of Creative Writing, organized “Five Writers Talk.” “We often talk as professors here, but we don’t talk as writers and human beings,” Roper said. “I thought it would be nice to bring the five faculty to the stage for one night only.” Roper said the questions are a chance for the writers to really open up about the difficulties and challenges of the creative writing career. “Rather than being a professor who writes, we are flipping it. Now we are writers who are teaching,” said Roper. “It gives the students the opportunity to hear about the challenges in the writing lifestyle.” The writers discussed the difficulties of the creative writing inspiration and how to move past
“Rather than being a professor who writes, we are flipping it. Now we are writers who are teaching,” said Roper. “It gives the students the opportunity to hear about the challenges in the writing lifestyle.” –Martin Roper Watkins Endowed Chair of Creative Writing writer’s block. “Reading inspires me probably more than anything else,” Babcock said. Roper added, “Students inspire me, along with reading the writers I admire.” In addition to the troubles, the writers spent some time speaking about the line between literary art and trash. “The line is different for everybody,” Jerrell said. Others on the panel agreed that grammar and use of language in writing distinguished literature from other writing as well as feeling of the story. “(The line is where) something pushes the complexity of human reaction, not just the easy sentiment,” Babcock said. Overall, the questions ranged from “What are your reading habits?” to “Why don’t writers talk
about money?” The audience applauded and laughed through the night, enjoying the writers views on the lifestyle. Before closing, Cassie Benson, junior from Henderson, Ky., received recognition as the first Racer Fiction Writer of the Year for her story titled “The End.” “I was completely shocked, but very proud and flattered that the judges liked my story,” Benson said. The award was given to the best story as judged anonymously by the panel of five judges in the English department. The contest consisted of 53 short fiction stories submitted for a prize of $100 cash and $100 for buying trade books from the University’s bookstore. Because the rankings were so close, Roper decided to donate a second place prize as well. Tracy French, junior from Murray, was awarded $50 dollars for her story titled “Babydoll.” “I am so honored to be chosen, especially since there was only supposed to be one winner,” French said. “This was my first submission ever, so I was prepared to not even be considered.” Roper said he would continue to present this award annually at Murray State to cater to the interest students have displayed in creative writing, even outside the department. “I thought that the competition was a really good idea because it caused a general excitement on campus about writing,” Benson said. WKMS recorded the event and it will be broadcast at a later date. Podcasts will be available also on wkms.org.
Duck calling contest no quacking matter Shannon MacAllister || Staff writer smacallister@murraystate.edu
The Quad was filled with quacks and laughs Saturday at Murray State’s Ducks Unlimited and Wildlife and Fisheries societies’ inaugural Call of the Fall. Ducks Unlimited and Wildlife and Fisheries Society chapters have wanted to host a local duck calling contest but had never, until this past Saturday. “It’s something we’d always brainstormed about and just kind of dreamed about doing, but just this year we kind of got it in our heads that we wanted to do something cool, something different,” said Jacob Goodman, junior from Hickman, Ky. “With ties in both the Ducks Unlimited and Wildlife and Fisheries Society, two huge conservation organizations – why not have a hunting event on campus.” The event took place on the Quad early Saturday morning and featured 15 registered duck calling competitors battling it out and calling for a cause. The competition was fierce in all categories, but took on new levels in the professional division as the difference between first and second place came down to one tenth of a point. “I was very impressed with all of the levels of calling skill, even the green wing division.
Honestly, I wish I could call that well at age 14,” Goodman said. All proceeds that was raised from the contest will be donated to local wetland conservation. “The money goes to the ducks,” said Dan Stevens, senior from O’Fallon, Mo., “It goes to wetland conservation and preservation.” The group believes the event was a success, and looks forward to not only making the “Call of the Fall” a Murray State tradition, but to also creating even more new events for the Murray community to enjoy. “The turnout was what we expected for the first year doing something like this,” Goodman said. “This year answered a lot of questions and most definitely prepared us for next year.” The Ducks Unlimited and Wildlife and Fisheries Society chapters are still accepting new members. For more information check out the “Murray State University Ducks Unlimited Chapter” or “The Wildlife and Fisheries Society (Murray State)” Facebook pages or contact Jacob Goodman at jgoodman6@ murraystate.edu.
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2. Adam Levine This past summer I purchased Levine’s band Maroon 5’s latest album “Overexposed.” When I listened to their cover of Prince’s “Kiss,” I was extremely surprised by how strong Levine’s vocals were (and just how cool that song sounds being performed as a blues jam). The male singer can squeal, which could be frowned upon by some, but for me, it’s pretty hardcore. Listen to that track and you’ll notice it. 3. Bruno Mars A couple of weeks ago, Mars doubled as host and musical guest for Saturday Night Live. Being an embarrassingly obsessed fan of the show, I thought the double gig was a little undeserving for him. Once the show ended, my opinion completely changed. Mars performed his current single “Locked Out of Heaven.” The song is a fun jam that samples from various decades: the 80s, 90s and today. When I watched him perform it, I couldn’t help but want to immediately be one of his backup singers. I’m missing some of the characteristics that seem to qualify for his band but my point is, he rocks (and so does his all-male band).
5. Thomas Mars Thomas Mars, no relation to Bruno, is the lead vocalist of one of my favorite bands – Phoenix. His almost whiny vocals stand out to me. If you add some hip electronical music to it then you’ve got Phoenix. Check out their most popular hits “1901” and “Liztomania” and you’ll like them too.
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1. Marcus Mumford As the lead vocalist in the folk rock band Mumford and Sons, the singer brings some authentic talent to the mic. His voice is nothing like I’ve ever heard before and it’s hard to compare the band to any other. He deserves a place in this column, maybe more so than anyone else in this list, for his voice alone. Even if you’re not an avid fan of folk, this artist’s band is still extremely likeable.
4. Chris Martin (and all of Coldplay) For years Martin’s band Coldplay has held many spots in my music library. The music is emotional and lyrics are poetic. It’s their music that makes them rock, and they’ve seven Grammy awards to prove it. I could listen to an entire album without any vocals. Martin is simply the icing on the cake when he sings. If I ever made a movie, I would want them to make the entire soundtrack.
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Two weeks ago, I listed a few of my favorite female artists in my column. I figured it would only be appropriate and fair if I honored some male artists this week. When you think about men who rock, Anna Taylor some rock artists from past decades Features Editor might come to mind. For my list, I wanted to keep everything young and current and name people who still perform today, like I did with the females. These guys really get into their music and can sing too. They are also all good entertainers.
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6. Jason Mraz As a fan of his, I attended Mraz’s concert on campus in 2010. I had always been pretty familiar with his style and his music but once I heard him live, my respect for him grew much more. His music is fun and soulful and his dance moves are contagious. One last thing I should mention about Mraz: he sounds great live. ataylor2@murraystate.edu
Tuesday, Nov. 6 The sequel to Laini Taylor’s highly acclaimed “Daughter of Smoke & Bone,” her latest book, “Days of Blood & Starlight,” follows the story of Karou, a monster’s apprentice who must decide how to avenge her people.
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Tuesday, Nov. 6 The first installment in a new “Halo” series trilogy, “Halo 4” features a cooperative, story-driven single-player mode. The game is rated M for mature.
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Murray gets a taste of Scotland with annual Highland Festival Dominique Duarte || Staff writer dduarte@murraystate.edu
A man competes in the Caber Toss on Saturday. The purpose of the toss is not to test strength but to have the caber fall away from the thrower after landing.
Murray State students may not be aware the name “Murray” has a Scottish heritage and has been home to the Highland Festival since 2006. The Highland Festival took place Saturday Oct. 27 at Central Park. Vendors sold Scottish merchandise including kilts, jewelry, stained glass and other related items. There was a game of Tug-ofWar, a sheep herding demonstration, games such as Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Wee Bairn Games and Sheaf toss. The Scottish rock band Highland Reign also performed. Participants had the oppurtunity to take part in the Parade of Tartans, which began at noon. The festival began 13 years ago in Paducah, Ky., but was moved to Murray because the city is affiliated with Scottish heritage. Debbie McConnachie, President of the Highland Festival, has worked hard for the past year to make this year’s festival possible. “(The festival is) just all of us getting together and really enjoying each other’s company and learning more things about Scotland and finding out where we came from,” McConnachie said. Eight hundred people attended the festival this year, up by 200 from last year’s 600 guests. Children ages 5-12 were able to compete in the Wee Bairn games, ancient athletic games changed to age-ap-
propriate for children. Awards were given to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and all other participants were given participation medals. The game of Tug-of-War was new to the festival this year and there were only four entries. McConnachie was hoping to get more Murray State participation particularly with the fraternities because the festival gives five hundred dollars to the winner to give to their charity. “This year the Murray Fire Department came in first so they will be getting a five hundred dollar check from us for their charity of choice,” McConnachie said. Western Kentucky has many residents with a Scottish background. McConnachie’s grandparents had a Scottish background and her husband is originally from Scotland. However, the festival had vendors and guests from Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee and Missouri. “I hope they take a lot of information away as far as their heritage goes – back to different families that they may be kin to,” McConnachie said. “There’s just a lot of interesting history, food, clothing, anything that you may want to know about Scotland, you can find out the information here.” Robert Valentine, Murray State advertising senior lecturer, emceed the weekend festival. He has emceed several Scottish Highland Games in various locations including Louisiana and Tennessee. He has been going to the festival
since it moved to Murray and enjoys it every year. “It’s always been very fun,” Valentine said. “You meet a lot of nice people, very talented musicians, gifted dancers and a lot of people really enjoy coming to a festival like this just to have a good time and learn a little bit about another culture.” Throughout his years attending the festival, Valentine has noticed many international students attending the festival. He said they seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Scottish heritage. “Since I’ve been in Murray, I noticed a number of foreign students – Arabic students, Chinese students – come to the festival and perhaps learn a little bit more about the Scottish heritage in the United States,” Valentine said. Valentine said he thinks it doesn’t matter where your grandparents are from; if someone attends the festival, they are welcomed with open arms. “Highland Games is like a big family reunion,” Valentine said. “People who have connections to Scotland, Ireland, Celtic people – for them it’s like a family reunion, but they approach it in such a way that they want to include as many people, to educate as many people.” Once the festival ended, guests were invited to attend the Ceilidh, the Scottish word for party, at 7 p.m. at the Big Apple Cafe. For more information about the festival, visit wkyhighlandfestival.com.
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