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Oct. 4, 2013

Shutdown, Affordable Care Act hit students

Vol. 88, No. 8

Take Back the Night

Lexy Gross || Editor-in-Chief cgross2@murraystate.edu

With a continuing government shutdown and the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, many college students are asking one question – what does this have to do with me? For Sydney Verrier, freshman from Anchorage, Alaska, both topics have everything to do with her. Verrier’s father is a chief master sergeant in the Air National Guard and has worked for the military for 30 years. She is afraid her father will be forced to retire if he is left unpaid during the shutdown. Although lawmakers recently voted to continue pay for troops, 400,000 civilian workers will still be furloughed. “The day and age we live in, anything is disposable and the concern for human life and well-being doesn’t exist anymore,” Verrier said. “I just wish they could agree on Obamacare, whether it’s a yes or a no – I don’t care.”

How did it happen? Because Congress could not pass a spending bill on which both parties agreed, the government was forced to shut down. The House of Representatives, which is run by a Republican majority, presented a bill that did not fund the Affordable Care Act. Since the proposed bill did not support the new healthcare legislation, the government was shut down. This will end as soon as President Barack Obama can sign a spending bill. There have been 17 shutdowns since 1977; the longest was 21 days.

How does shutdown affect me? College students might not see many personal consequences, but there are a few things that will change in education and everyday life:

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Samuel Hawkins, or “Snacks,” of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America performs an original poem on the damage of sexual assault.

A call to action Kate Russell || Staff writer krussell13@murraystate.edu

Cutchin Field was packed with students last night – and they were not there to watch a soccer game. Hundreds of Murray State students attended the annual event Take Back the Night, presented by the University’s Women’s Center. The event creates awareness of violence and sexual assault. Mike Young, associate vice president of Student Affairs, began the event with a request for the students present

Students, reports show increase in elevator issues

to stand against violence and rape. “Whether you have been impacted, know someone who has been impacted or are realizing for the first time the extent of the problem, commit tonight to be a part of the solution,” Young said. He spoke briefly, then introduced the first speaker, Hannah Bradley. Bradley, a surivor of sexual assault by a coworker, told those in attendance her story. She described the aftermath of the assault, and how she felt convinced that she was the one to blame. But as she continued her story, it

Ben Manhanke Assistant News Editor bmanhanke@murraystate.edu

For many, the thought of being stuck on an elevator is a nightmare, or at least would be an inconvenience. For residents of Hart Residential College, though, malfunctioning elevators have almost become routine. In the month of September, starting the 7th, Hart residents have reported an elevator breaking down 12 times, nine of these times resulting in at least one person being trapped on the elevator temporarily. The latest of these malfunctions occurred Monday. Aimee Habimana, senior from

transformed into a tale of personal perserverence and growth. She described her positive experiences in both therapy and martial arts training, and the way those experiences changed the way she views herself. “I am more than a victim. More, even, than a survivor. I am a wife, a student, a caretaker, a sister, a music lover, a friend, a daughter,” Bradley said. Along with Bradley’s story, there were poetry readings, two more per-

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Louisville, Ky., and a residential adviser in Hart, said she has noticed in the past two weeks that the elevators in Hart have been breaking down frequently. She said almost every time she works the desk someone gets stuck on an elevator or it malfunctions. Habimana was one of four girls who were stuck on an elevator in Hart on Sep. 20. She said her and the other three girls were traveling to the 6th floor when, around the 4th floor, she said they heard a loud noise followed by the sensation of being dropped. When the doors to the elevator opened she said they were back on the first floor. That same day, approximately nine

hours after the initial malfunction and after the case was referred to Facilities Management and Central Plant, the same elevator broke down again, trapping another student. Facilities Management was called back again and was called two more subsequent times with reports of the elevator still not working properly the same day. Habimana said she has lived in Hart for three years and the elevators have never been as bad as they have been this semester. She said three to four times a week people are getting stuck in elevators or Facilities Management is coming in to fix them.

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Study abroad gives new insight Rebecca Walter || Staff writer rwalter@murraystate.edu

When Paige Dale, junior from Bowling Green, Ky., studied abroad last year, the experience gave her a different perspective on what life is like in another country. “I broadened my world view during my semester abroad,” Dale said. “I loved being able to experience a different culture.” Dale said the experience made her more mature, and helped her to better be able to do things on her own. She said study abroad programs provide a unique way for students to travel and learn in another country. Murray State offers more than 200 programs for students to study abroad in more than 40 countries, making it possible for students to experience and travel the world. Jamie Booth, education abroad coordinator, said students who study abroad get to see how big the world is

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Two students enjoy food from a local restaurant in Regensburg, Germany. while learning a great deal about themselves. “Often students feel more independent and able to better make decisions after studying abroad,” Booth said. “Students are also able to make connections and friendships across the

globe, which is a big benefit personally and professionally.” He said students are able to use the benefits from their experience abroad in their future careers as well.

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FALL ON THE FARM: Two kids roll around in the corn pit at Fall on the Farm this year. The event is hosted by the Hutson School of Agriculture and students help with everything from a petting zoo to milking cows. Read more on page 3A.

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HOMECOMING COURT: Pictured from left to right are Homecoming King nominees, Bennett Poynter, Ryan Knight, Luke King, Chris Koechner and Michael Brehl. Pictured from left to right are Homecoming Queen nominees Ellen Whittington, Elizabeth Tarter, Mallory Allgire, Erin Jones and Celeste Chockley. Voting for king and queen begins at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 15 and ends 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 17.

College Courts receives roof repairs Ben Manhanke Assistant News Editor bmanhanke@murraystate.edu

Utilizing the same funds as the renovations to Hester College, and in the building’s shadow, numerous improvements continue for the unoccupied homes in College Courts. Facilities Management has been upgrading different aspects of the housing in the area since 2010. In the last four years, the University has replaced the heating and air units, installed new smoke alarms, replaced roofs and repaved all the parking lots and drives. Continuing since August, as part of this ongoing project, Facilities Management has begun to replace the roofing on the College Courts houses numbers 900-1200 scheduled to be complete by Oct. 15. Kim Oatman, chief officer of Facilities Management, said while a number of interior changes are scheduled to be made to the College Courts homes as well, these changes can only be completed once the buildings are unoccupied. The remaining work, which totals ap-

proximately $1.5 million, includes window replacements, soffit repairs, stair repairs, hot water heater replacements, the installation of sprinkler systems and asbestos abatement and floor replacement in some units. “Most of this work will be done over breaks in the coming year, with the majority being done next summer,� Oatman said. “Some of the work that will be done during the semester will be the exterior soffit work and the hot water heater replacements.� The funds for this project, like the renovations for Hester, were made possible from money allocated from an agency bond Facilities Management received in March, the funding being the result of Gov. Steve Beshear signing House Bill 7 in February which allows a university to self-fund projects on its campuses. Murray received $15.4 million dollars as a result of this signing, $4.9 million of which was set aside for assorted facilities improvements, which include those made to College Courts this summer and $590,000 of which was specifically to be used in the installation of new sprinkler systems.

Installation of the College Court’s new sprinkler system was originally scheduled to begin this summer and be completed in phases throughout the academic year. However, the project was delayed due to the lack of engineering plans. Oatman said the engineering plans proved to be more complex and took longer to be drawn up, but have since been completed and that their installation will begin this summer. He said the engineers did not receive approval to proceed with the designing until March as they were waiting for approval of the bond. Oatman said he is very pleased with the renovations they have managed to make thus far. He said the process is relatively slow because they has not shut down College Courts as was necessary for the renovating of Hester College. Renovations to College Courts will continue periodically throughout the year as Facilities Management have more access to the homes’ interiors with the bulk of these changes still scheduled for the summer.

Every year two freshmen are voted by their peers to represent the freshman class in the Student Government Association. Five freshmen ran for two positions and freshmen Caitlin Dunaway, from Salem, Ill., and Jamie Nuckolls, from St. Louis, Mo., were named senators last week. Dunaway said she wanted to be a freshman senator to help the campus continue to be one of the top colleges in the country and to help the Dunaway SGA continue to hold events that lead our students in the direction to achieve all of their dreams. Dunaway, a member of Alpha Delta Pi, said she wanted to be a freshman senator so she could make an impact on Murray State and the community that shows how great and talented the freshman class is. “I hope to help carry on all of SGA's traditions so the freshman class gets to be a part of them too,� Dunaway said. Nuckolls a member of Nuckolls A l p h a Omicron Pi, and said she she chose to run for freshman senator because she thought it was a great opportunity to get involved on campus and get to

know her peers. “I came into school not knowing anyone and through Greek organizations I have had the opportunity to meet some really wonderful people, so I hope to do the same through SGA,� Nuckolls said. She said being the voice of the freshman class will give her the opportunity to address the concerns that the youngest people on campus have. “The freshmen class will be on campus the longest, there for they should have the opportunity to have a representative express their views and voice their opinions to the student government here on campus,� Nuckolls said. Jeanie Morgan, coordinator for student activities, said for the senators to be elected by their peers is a privilege and carries a high degree of responsibility. “Freshmen are in lower level classes and in the residential halls where some of our older senators are not,� Morgan said. “Freshmen bring new ideas; they helps things evolve.� Shawn Smee, director of recruitment and enrollment management, was a freshman senator 20 years ago and said his time in SGA was great. “Freshmen are always really fired up about Murray State,� Smee said. “They have the attitude to go out and change the world; they have ideas for new programs and events, active in high school, bring enthusiasm, evaluate admissions.� Smee said since the freshmen just went through the admissions process they remember more of what things were good and what things were bad. He said their input matters and it is important for them to have a voice in the senate. “It’s a great way for them to learn the University,� Smee said. “They help other freshman and it’s a good way to get them involved.�

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7:55 a.m. A caller reported reckless driving in front of the Curris Center. Officers were notified but the driver was gone on their arrival. 8 : 10 p.m . A caller reported the theft of property from the Wellness Center. Officers wer notified and a report was taken for theft by unlawful taking under $500.

3:37 p.m. A caller reported possible drug activity in the 400 block of College Courts. Officers were notified and a report was taken. 7:58 p.m. A caller reported a medical emergency at the William “Bill” Cherry Exposition Center. Officers and Murray Ambulance Service were notified. A report was taken.

Sept. 27 9 : 4 5 p.m . A caller reported beng stuck on an elevator in Hart Residential College. Officers and Central Plant were notified. The case was referred to Central Plant. 1 1 : 0 5 p. m . A caller reported the theft of property from Old Richmond Residential College. Officers were notified and a report was taken for theft by unlawful taking under $500.

Sept. 28 1 2 : 4 4 p.m . A caller reported hearing a loud noise in the 900 block of College Courts. Officers were notified but the scene appeared normal when they arrived.. 7: 4 7 p.m . Officers conducted a traffic stop at 13th Street and Wells Boulevard. A written warning was issued for careless driving.

Sept. 29 1 2 : 2 5 p. m. A caller reported a missing person to the Public Safety Building. Officers and local agencies were notified. A report was taken. 6 : 50 p.m . A caller from Hart Residential College reported being stuck in the elevator. Officers and Central Plant were notified. The case was referred to Central Plant

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Oct. 1 7: 3 4 a. m. A caller reported a medical emergency in Mason Hall. Officers were notified and a medical report was taken. 9: 2 3 p. m. A caller reported a noise complaint in the Curris Center. Officers were notified but the scene appeared normal.

Oct. 2 10 :2 0 a.m. A caller reported a person hitting their head in Winslow Dining Hall’s restroom. Officers were notified and a report was taken. 1:4 1 p.m. A caller reported trouble with the elevators in Hart Residential College. The report was referred to Facilities Management.

Call of Fame 11 :59 p.m. Racer Patrol requested a vehicle check in the Stewart Stadium parking lot. Officers were notified and a report was taken for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. Motorists assists – 6 Racer escorts – 0 Arrests – 0

Ben Manhanke, Assistant News Editor, compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety. Not all dispatched calls are listed.

Kate Russell Staff Writer krussell13@murraystate.edu

Autumn has arrived at Pullen Farm for local elementary school students participating in the 10th annual Fall on the Farm. Fall on the Farm is a fun and educational event hosted every year by the Agricultural Leadership Council, a student organization within Hutson School of Agriculture. Rhea Ann Wright, academic services coordinator for Hutson, is the supervisor for the event. Wright said this year’s Fall on the Farm has been a work in progress since June. The four-day event requires many student volunteers, games and educational activities to be set up or built and a giant corn maze to be designed and cut into the corn field at Pullen Farm. Every year, Wright rotates activities in and out of the event, making it a different experience from each time. Occasionally new games or programs are introduced; this year, for the first time there is Animal Tales, an exhibitive show of animals that students in this area would not get to see in normal circumstances, such as a hawk and an armadillo. Ryan Morrow, senior lecturer in the Agricultural Science Department, designed and cut the corn maze for this year’s activities. He said Fall on the Farm is a lot of time and work, but he loves seeing the kids have fun. The event began Wednesday, Oct. 2, and lasts until tomorrow. Wednesday through Friday, Fall on the

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Elementary school students participate in a variety of activities like milking practice cows at Hutson School of Agriculture’s coordinated Fall on the Farm. Farm is open to elementary school classes through appointment. The students are generally Pre-K through second grade. On Saturday, it is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is a five dollar charge to get in to the event. Wright said all of the money raised either goes toward funding for the next year, or is used to support the various student agricultural organizations on campus. On average, nearly 300 students involved

in the agriculture department will volunteer at the event. Murray State students play games with the younger children and teach the elementary students about the variety of agricultural fields. In addition to playing in the corn pit and riding pedal tractors, visitors can play with a giant water balloon slingshot, race blow-up horses, learn about old-fashioned tools and practice milking a cow.

Army physician lectures about career Ben Manhanke Assistant News Editor bmanhanke@murraystate.edu

Michael Arnett, an army major and doctor, was invited Tuesday by Murray State’s American Medical Student Association PreMedical Chapter to come speak to students on the topic of combat medicine and about his life. Arnett is currently an active -duty physician for the military stationed at Fort Campbell as well as a graduate of Murray State. He became attracted to military medicine after attending the Uniformed Services University of the Health Services for medical school were he was exposed to a number of different facets of military medicine. As an elective, Arnett studied the effects of cold weather at the Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. “When you think of combat and military medicine you think about bullets and shrapnel hitting people,” he said. “And that’s one part of it. But while one bullet

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Arnett lectures to students in Jones Hall’s large auditorium about combat medicine and his career. will take out one person, temperatures of minus 10 degrees will take out an entire formation.” Arnett also regaled those in attendance, mostly pre-medical majors, with the important advances in medicine the military has

been responsible for, namely malaria. He said the military became especially interested in the treatment of malaria after World War II where United States soldiers suffered heavy casualties from the disease fighting in the Pacific “In the Pacific Campaign half a million service men had malaria,” Arnett said. “60,000 people died as a result. That’s Utah Beach on D-Day every day for a month. But malaria doesn’t make great movies so most people don’t know that.” Arnett said by studying the water and soldiers who had contracted malaria in Cuba, Walter Reed, a military physician, was able to figure out that the disease was being contracted and transferred by mosquito bites. After his presentation, which included a slideshow showcasing a number of the exotic locations he had been able to travel to and work at due to his profession, Arnett answered questions about his career choice and about what students could expect pursuing a degree in Medicine and a career in the military.

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Anarchy in the U.S.? Since early Tuesday morning, a lot of folks have been talking about the ongoing (though it may have ended by the time this goes to print) government shutdown. A lot of what is being said is true, a lot of what is being said is false and a lot of what is being said lies somewhere in the middle. The national media, for its part, has done an awful job of telling us what is going on, why it is going on and what can be done about it. We’d like to take a moment to clear up any and all misconceptions out there about the big, bad government shutdown that’s currently affecting each and every one of us in some way, shape or form. First and foremost, the government shutdown does not mean that the government shuts down entirely. The federal government has essentially failed to pass a budget for the next fiscal year (which began Tuesday, Oct. 1). This has happened before – the last such government shutdown occurred when Bill Clinton was president and Newt Gingrich was speaker of the House in 1996. This means that all federal employees deemed “non-essential” will be furloughed, or laid off, until a budget is passed by Congress and signed by the president,

restoring funding for their jobs. The “non-essentials” in question? More than 800,000 people who help keep our national parks up and running, work to develop cures for lifethreatening diseases at the National Institutes of Health and comb the skies and stars to make sure there aren’t any asteroids that could possibly impact the Earth and wipeout human life as we know it – “non-essential” indeed. Members of the armed forces are still on the job and still getting paid. This is a common misconception that reporters on many major news networks have continually gotten wrong even as the shutdown took place on Tuesday. The Department of Veterans Affairs is, however, a victim of the shutdown, and it may yet take the Social Security Administration longer to process checks to recipients as a result of the shutdown, though as of this writing, the Republican Congress is working on bills to fund the VA and the National Park Service. What does all this have to do with Obamacare? This is another area where the national media has ultimately failed the public in reporting the issue. Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act, was passed in 2010 by the then Democratic Congress and signed into law by Pres-

ident Barack Obama. The Republican Party took back control of Congress in November 2010, took office in January 2011 and have voted 34 times to repeal Obamacare since taking office. Unfortunately for the Congressional Republicans, the Democrats still control the Senate and thus have the power to block that repeal from becoming law by voting it down. What does all this have to do with Obamacare? The Republicans have decided to add a provision to their proposed 2013-14 fiscal year budget that would delay implementation of most of Obamacare until Jan. 1, 2015. It will take effect Jan. 1, 2014, although open enrollment in the program is now open. The Republicans know the Senate will never approve this delay and that the President will never sign it – thus the game of chicken being broadcast into our living rooms. We here at The News would like to berate the national media for its role in creating this crisis. The national media has done more than the president or Congress to make this a reality with the style of “he said, she said” reporting that has come to dominate any and all political news read in this country. Likewise, the failure of the national media to actually research

what the government shutdown would mean beforehand, and instead focus on the personality of the players involved, is a travesty. Most of the national media figures today, be they on Fox, CNN or NBC (or any of the other major news networks) have seen this story before – and it seems they would rather report on the internal drama of it all rather than inform the public of its importance. That’s not us. We won’t leave you in the dark because a bunch of politicians have decided that it’s best to lay off 800,000 decent, hard-working Americans while continuing to collect paychecks that should make them all blush. The News is dedicated to getting the story straight and getting it to you in the most readable format with all the up-to-the minute updates and information that we have. If the national media wants to make this tragedy (and that’s exactly what it is for those 800,000 workers laid off, their families and communities) into little more than an episode of “House of Cards,” so be it. The News strives to be the ‘goto’ source for news for our campus and our community, in covering both local and national events, so don’t worry, we’ll pick up the slack where the NBCs and CNNs of the world fail.

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A Professor’s Journal

‘Circuitous routes’ we take help us find ourselves, come full circle One December evening not too long ago, I sat down in the Helwys Dining Hall of Regent’s Park College to dine with students and fellows of that University of Oxford college. The young student sitting to my right hailed from northern Duane Bolin Ireland. She studied English at Oxford. I Professor of soon learned that the history young man to her right was an American. He came to Oxford to work on a post-graduate degree in history after attending undergraduate school in Minnesota. These students came from wide and far, but they could have been in Murray, and I could have been at Winslow Dining Hall. When the young man from Minnesota mentioned that his alma mater was Bethel College, I immediately recognized it as the school of Paul Reasoner, my friend and teammate on a basketball team I had played on one hot and humid summer in 1978, in

the Philippines of all places. In 1978, we had spent five weeks sometimes playing two or three games a day in Mindanao, the southernmost island in the Philippines. Now, Reasoner happened to have been the young man’s philosophy professor at Bethel. So we enjoyed making this connection over our dinner of chicken and vegetables in the Regent’s Park dining hall. When I returned to my flat after dinner, I realized that a circle had been connected, or as we say it in western Kentucky, I had come full circle. For it was Reasoner who at the end of our five-week summer basketball tour of Mindanao casually mentioned that I should read C. S. Lewis, one of his favorite authors. I had never read anything Lewis had written. From the Philippines, I returned to my western Kentucky home for only a week before taking off for graduate school. That autumn term, in the intervals between writing research papers, attending seminars and taking examinations, I read C. S. Lewis. I read C. S. Lewis and I read about C. S. Lewis and his years as an Oxford don at Magdalen College.

Somewhere between his books “Surprised by Joy” and “Mere Christianity,” and his children’s series “The Chronicles of Narnia,” when I came under Lewis’ spell, I also came under the spell of Oxford, never dreaming that I would ever really get to visit that “city of dreaming spires.” That was 30 years ago, and then almost a third of a century later, in my own middle age, I visited that city with colleges founded in the Middle Ages. And it was all because of an off-handed remark, a reading suggestion, made by my friend and basketball teammate. I had come full circle. William Zinsser, the author of “On Writing Well,” tells us of “the circuitous routes” that we take to get to where we find ourselves to be. How heartening that often in those circuitous routes we come full circle. Or as T. S. Eliot put it in “Little Gidding,” “We shall not cease from exploration And the end of our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time.”

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Zingrone: ‘Denial of science... predominantly function of conservative Christianity’ I used the term “Christian cocoon” in an editorial to describe conservative upbringing which includes claims that gays and heathens like me deserve to burn in hell. The Old Testament and Romans 1 offer 2,000 yearold primitive thinking that fuel such charming ideas. William Most raised within a given faith aren’t so inZingrone Associate professor doctrinated that one could use that term, thankfully, of psychology but many are and its purpose is to limit information, to indoctrinate, to keep children from knowledge we all share. Some even resort to homeschooling to make sure only restrictive religious instruction can occur. Joshua Johnston wrote a thoughtful reply to my use of the term and I appreciate his effort and clarity. Dialogue is what it’s all about; thanks are in order. I’m glad he had a positive experience as a child and finds faith positive, although he uses that term in three different senses; faith in the religious sense as belief without evidence, faith as hope and as trust. We share the latter two, which are not exclusive to religion. He implied, however, that outside of a conservative faithful upbringing, childhood is often neglectful and abusive. Not so. The vast majority of the rest of us: liberal Christians, non-Christians, yes even us nonbelievers experienced caring, fostering upbringings similar to his. A nurturing upbringing is not exclusive to the Christian cocoon, and there are as many neglectful, abusive households within Christianity as there are in the general population; points John-

ston might already appreciate had he not been brought up in one. Additionally, within the “cocoon” a lot of ugly nonsense occurs that is solely a factor of extreme religious ideas which aren’t taught in mildly or nonreligious households: telling children they’re sinners, wicked in the eyes of god, condemned to eternal torture in the fires of hell. Such disgusting mental abuse that countless children endure is exclusive to conservative religions. Johnston need only attend a few LGBT meetings to discover the results of growing up gay inside that cocoon. The suicide rate being higher for LGBT kids here in the South is one of the more charming side effects when the cocoon is wrapped a bit too tight. Furthermore, you don’t need to be gay to consider suicide when you have been indoctrinated as an impressionable young child or adolescent that you are responsible for your many sins, you are an uncontrollable sinner and consider killing yourself to avoid the shame of your unavoidable wickedness. Isn’t that just special? Johnston should attend our secular meetings and hear such lovely experiences others have had growing up within the cocoon. There is also an ignorance of real world knowledge and a wealth of wholly wrongheaded ideas that can develop. The supposition that others must live deprived, depraved lives without a religious upbringing exactly demonstrates my point. You think you know all about how the world works from what you were taught yet you’re clueless, full of Christian propaganda instead of real knowledge. Listen to any Republican politician of the last few years spewing forth inanities they learned from their conservative Christian faith such as

“women can’t get pregnant from rape,” “the Big Bang, evolution and embryology are lies from the pit of Hell,” “abortions cause cancer and birth defects” and other such gems. That’s what can happen to little religious larvae. They grow up not to become beautiful butterflies but intellectually retarded little moths of misinformation flying around the flame of absurdity. The denial of science, the restriction of knowledge exchange in this country is predominantly a function of conservative Christianity. You can’t blame the poor fool politician, he’s been taught his whole life that his religion, his Bible, has all the answers. It is inerrant, it is unquestioned and some yahoo his minister brought to his church who vehemently denied “Evilution,” claimed abortions will cause cancer, or rape victims can’t get pregnant must have been telling the truth. They didn’t bother to Google it or source a textbook on the subject or have one of their staffers call the CDC for the latest statistics on rape pregnancies in this country. They didn’t give it a second thought, because thanks to the cocoon (that some still appear to live in) they didn’t need to; they undoubtedly assumed they already had the truth. So the point is education, which living in any religious cocoon restricts. I’m not interested in “stirring” anyone up. I’m interested in the exchange of information; education. Knowledge is the point and growing up within any ideology restricts information about other people. Heck, maybe I’ll save some future Republican the embarrassment of shooting his or her mouth off with some inanity they learned through their church by bothering to check the facts first. Like them, if you grew up in the cocoon, you probably need to get out more.

Letters to the Editor Performance funding is the hot topic for higher education today. In Kentucky, our Council on Postsecondary Education recently announced it favors this idea and wants to start doling out money to the public universities and community and technical colleges based on results. So far, the CPE has not provided an operational definition of performance, and there is no guarantee the legislature will go along with this scheme. Yet it’s a reasonable assumption that Murray State will soon have to justify its state subsidy by increasing the number of graduates and assuring that most, if not all, of them have jobs soon after they get their degrees. Moreover, incoming students and their parents expect this level of performance. I’m fortunate to lead successful professional programs within a college where all academic departments stress the development of both intellectual and professional skills as well as career planning. In my unit this year, 78 percent of the graduating seniors already have meaningful career-related work experience in their portfolios. I don’t feel threatened by the CPE proposal. Although we must accept the realities of public policy, we should not do so without some healthy skepticism. This is not the first time the CPE has attempted to change the funding formula, nor will it be the last. In each instance, funding does not grow. Many times, it gets smaller. I see this as a card game with all the public universities and the community and technical colleges as the players and CPE the dealer. Since the players never change, there’s never any new money on the table. Every other hand, the dealer changes the game. Unless we deal someone else in – say a new university in Pikeville – the situation doesn’t change. And even then, the dealer may require all the other players to chip in to stake the new guy. I have a more fundamental problem measuring performance in higher education. My undergraduate degree is from a small liberal arts college where I majored in English with a minor in classical languages. I also studied economics, mathematics and music. At the time, about two generations ago, my college curriculum was fairly typical. A liberal arts education prepared you for a wide variety of work options because your degree meant two things. You knew how to undertake and complete a complex, multi-year learning experience – something you would do the rest of your life no matter what your occupation. And you knew how to figure things out – again a valuable lifelong skill. Professional skills were what you picked up on the job, or in graduate school.

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We used to talk about college as a place to go to improve your mind. In our quest to assess the results of higher education, it’s easy to overlook this important objective, perhaps because it’s not something you can count. Yet we still have the biology major who chooses it because she’s fascinated by life. And the history major who loves the subject because he wants to learn from the triumphs and failures of the past. And the English major who loves to read because she’s curious about how people live and the relationships they have with others. These remain legitimate reasons to pursue a degree at Murray State or anywhere else. By all means, we should continue to demonstrate the worth of the many quality professional degree programs. But the abilities to learn, to figure things out and to exercise intellectual curiosity are fundamental expectations we have of educated people. If we fail to include these traits in our performance measures, we are only providing a superficial value assessment of a university degree.

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Shut down Wall Street, not Washington Tuesday saw the first government shutdown since “Toy Story” hit theaters, “Seinfeld” was still on NBC and “Gangsta’s Paradise” was a No. 1 hit. To Devin Griggs put things in Opinion Editor perspective, I was five years old the last time this happened, and I’ll be honest, I wasn’t anywhere near as politically attentive then as I am now, but I can say without a doubt that what we are witnessing right now is not a government shutdown. There are about 800,000 furloughed federal employees who might disagree with me. But hear me out on this one. The federal government is, for all intents and purposes, in lockdown mode. The failure of Congress to present the president with the 2013-14 fiscal year budget has frozen all “non-essential” programs (things like WIC, a program for low-income mothers and their children providing access to formula and other childcare essentials; the National Park Service; and NASA, among others) while funding continues to go to our military occupation of Afghanistan and spying on American citizens by way of the NSA (apparently it’s more important for us to spy on and kill people rather than help nearly nine million moms and kids get access to formula). There’s no debating that. But what I would dispute is the very idea that the “government” has shutdown at all, because it hasn’t. That’s because the U.S. isn’t governed from Washington; it’s governed from Wall Street, which marches on ever triumphant. And why shouldn’t it? No one in Congress has done anything to alter the relationship between Wall Street and Washington because they personally benefit from it. Forty-eight percent of Congress has a net worth of more than a million dollars, according to a January report published by OpenSecrets. The men and women of Wall Street fund their campaigns and get rewarded as a result – with tax cuts, lax regulation and even the best present of all – a government shutdown that drains the life of the agencies supposed to keep them in check. Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the income tax. Today the income tax, which originally provided a way of taxing away the wealth (and thus the power) of those at the top and returning some sense of fairness to our economic and political system, is little more than a joke. A September 2012 article in The Atlantic puts it in perspective – the U.S. today is more unequal than it was in 1774. Yes, even if you count slaves, the gap today between the rich and poor is far higher than it was in the age of powdered wigs, Sam Adams and the first Tea Party. Here’s a crazy idea – how about we, the people, shut down the government? Not the one that provides women and children with formula, that cares for our veterans – the one that bribes politicians, cuts its own taxes and gets us involved in wars we have no business being in. It’s time for a government shutdown that puts the people first and Wall Street profits last.

Devin Griggs is president of the Murray State College Democrats. dgriggs@murraystate.edu

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At Take Back the Night, students walk in the candlelight march next to luminaries, which represent Kentuckians who died as a result of domestic violence.

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Students (above) listen attentively to survivors speaking about sexual violence, relationship issues and personal safety. Mike Young (right), associate vice president of Student Affairs, introduces speakers at this year’s Take Back the Night.

ABROAD From Page 1 According to a study done by Diversity Abroad, students who studied abroad had increased communication skills, more exposure to new ideas and philosophies, were better able to adapt to a new environment and had a better understanding of global issues. Booth said that although some students may feel it can be too expensive to study abroad, the benefits received are worth it and there are many ways to receive the funds needed. Of the 270 Murray State students who studied abroad last year, 127 received scholarships. The average scholarship received by students was more

than $1,000 and 84 percent of the students who applied were awarded with scholarships. According to a study done by The Princeton Review, 273,996 American students studied abroad in the 2010-11 academic year. Fifty-three percent of students studied in Europe, which is the leading host for American students studying abroad. The United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France and China were the top five countries where students studied abroad. The study found the majority of students who are choosing to study abroad are female, making up 63.5 percent of the students who went abroad to study in the 2010-11 academic year. Charlotte Beahan, professor of history, said her experience teaching abroad has helped her bring history to life for her students.

“Students experience a sense of what it is like to come from another country and observe a different culture,” Beahan said. “Students seem more engaged and excited about the material when they are studying abroad.” According to a survey conducted by the Institute for the International Education of Students, 98 percent of students who studied abroad said they had an increased maturity level, 96 percent reported having higher self-confidence and 97 percent said it has had a lasting impact on their world view. Beahan said she encourages students to take advantage of study abroad programs now, because there will never be a better time in students’ lives. Said Beahan: “(Students) will never have more money or time to go, while moving forward with their education and living in a foreign country.”

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NIGHT From Page 1 sonal testimonies, a vocal performance by Chris Slone and a call to action from the director of the Women’s Center on campus, Abigail French. “I want to challenge you to evaluate yourself,” French said. “Take a look at your life and decide, do I promote a culture of respect? Or do I promote a culture of violence?” The last portion of the event was a pledge taken by the men in attendance. All over Cutchin Field, men stood on their feet to speak out together against rape and to show their support of women. As the men finished their pledge, they walked off the field, each receiving a single white rose as they formed two straight lines. Several women in attendance followed the men, walking through the two lines and past the rows of white paper bags that lined the sidewalk. The 149 illuminated paper bags each stood for a Kentuckian who died as a result of domestic violence in the last five years. As students walked past the bags, they could read on them victims’ names and the

ELEVATOR From Page 1 “We pay way too much to have to deal with elevators not working,” Habimana said. “I don’t know if we need to replace the elevators or what, but something needs to be done.” Molly Sohl, senior from Louisville, Ky., and a desk worker at Hart, said the elevators break for various reasons, and not just for one continuing problem. She said she has observed Facilities Management perform more intricate repairs such as fixing the elevators’ cables, to simpler solutions like removing a stuck object from an elevator door’s tread. Sohl said Facilities Management is

words “Gone but Not Forgotten,” a request to remember those who lost their lives, and to never forget the reason they died. Take Back the Night is attended by hundreds of Murray State students annually, as well as faculty and staff. This year centralized around the theme of not letting assault, domestic violence or rape define a person. The role of victim, or even of survivor, was not a role that any of the night’s speakers wanted as their own. All of the event’s participants spoke out to play their part in raising awareness about violence. Each advised students to be aware of violence occurring on campus, at home or against someone they know. Aaron Harpole, a sophomore from Clinton, Ky., said he became more aware of violence and sexual assault occurring in this area after listening to last night’s speakers. “The second speaker, Stephanie Smith, she was my favorite. Her poem about her experiences really opened my eyes; I never expected stuff like that to happen around here,” Harpole said. Take Back the Night concluded in the Curris Center with the grand opening of the Clothesline Project.

usually good about fixing the elevators when they break down, but sometimes repairs require the elevator to be closed for a day or so, which she said is inconvenient for students. The maintenance and upkeep of Murray State’s more than 50 elevators have been in the hands of Facilities Management since 1994. “Required periodic tests and inspections of elevators, fire protection systems and boilers are performed under contract in accordance with applicable codes and regulations,” the University’s website said. However, the displayed certificates of operation for the elevators in White, Regents, Hart, James H. Richmond and Elizabeth residential colleges have all expired. Each of these elevators’ certificates say they have been expired since August of 2013.

ment websites, are down temporarily. This includes the president’s College Scorecard page. • The National Institutes of Health will stop giving grants for research projects. This should not affect most schools, however, because it recently finished a grant cycle.

SHUTDOWN From Page 1 • Pell Grants and federal student loans will not be affected by the shutdown because they are funded through long-term appropriations. • Although the grants will stay the same, there may not be anyone there to answer questions. Only 138 employees will be left after others are furloughed to guide the program. • If the shutdown lasts more than a week, federal funding to universities could be affected. • Students will still be able to receive and send mail since the U.S. Postal Service functions as a business. • Planning a trip to Land Between the Lakes National Recreational Area will be impossible for a while – the gates are closed to any LBL service and the website is not being updated. • Food safety inspections will continue, but any investigations into violations of the Food and Drug Administration will go unchecked. • Veterans may be backed into a corner if the shutdown continues – the Department of Veterans Affairs will run out of money in late October for more than 3.6 million veterans. • All active-duty military will still be paid. • Whitehouse.gov, as well as other govern-

How does the Affordable Care Act affect me? The legislation, enacted in March 2013, is meant to expand health coverage and lower costs for some consumers. In 2012, an estimated 55 million Americans under 65 years old were uninsured, a Congressional Budget Office report said. Today, there are 17 million uninsured Americans between the ages of 18 and 34. Those who do not buy into the federal healthcare system or their own programs will be forced to pay $95 or 1 percent of their income. Students on their parents’ plan can stay on that plan until the age of 26. School plans also offer coverage for most medical situations, although students have to pay for it themselves. If a student cannot afford insurance, they may qualify for some Medicaid benefits, although it would have lower premiums. It would require students pay nearly all medical costs up to a certain point.

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The Racers’ fate came down to one final play Saturday night, and sophomore receiver Jeremy Harness knew the ball was coming his way. “I knew when I got outside I was going to be wide open,” Harness said. “I just had to make sure I kept running and caught the ball when it was coming.” Fortunately for the Racers, Harness did make the catch and ran all the way to a Murray State victory. After nine consecutive years of losing to Jacksonville State, the Racers overcame the undefeated Gamecocks 35-34 in a thrilling overtime battle. The opening game of both teams’ OVC schedules came down to the wire, as Jacksonville State kicker Griffin Thomas tied the game at 27 with a 25-yard field goal as the fourth quarter expired. With momentum on the Gamecock’s side, junior running back DaMarcus James capped off his impressive 229-yard, three-touchdown game with a quick, 13-yard touchdown run to give Jacksonville State a seven-point overtime lead. Needing a touchdown to keep the game alive, the Racer offense struggled, failing to gain any yards on its first three overtime plays. Facing a potentially game-ending fourth-and-10, sophomore quarterback Maikhail Miller found Harness for a 13-yard completion to extend the game. Miller then proceeded to run the ball down to the one-yard line before punching it in for the score. Faced with the choice of kicking an extra point and sending the game to double-overtime or going for the two-point conversion to win it, Head Coach Chris Hatcher called a timeout. After the game, Hatcher said the decision was simple. “When you’re on the road against a team that’s ranked higher than you that you haven’t had any success against, why not?” Hatcher said. Miller took the snap and immediately found Harness standing all alone on the right side. Harness caught the pass and sprinted into the endzone untouched before being mobbed by teammates as the Murray State sideline erupted onto the field. “It was just like coach tells us all the time, to be ready when your number is called,” Harness said. “Coach called the play, I knew it was coming to me and I was just ready when my number was called.” Before defeating Missouri State in the final minute two weeks ago, the Racers had not won a game on the final possession during Hatcher’s four-year tenure as Head Coach. Now the Racers have won two of the last three in comeback fashion. More importantly, the Racers move to 3-2 on the season and are off to a perfect 1-0 start in conference play. “It always helps to start off conference play with a win and that’s something we haven’t done since I’ve been the coach,” Hatcher said. “To win in that fashion and play a game against a great football team and be able to make one more play than they did says a lot about the character of our team.” While the game Saturday night is only the beginning of a grueling conference schedule, Hatcher did not downplay the importance of the victory.

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BOLD CALL: Head Coach Chris Hatcher decided to attempt a two-point conversion rather than send the game into double-overtime against Jacksonville State. The successful conversion earned the Racers their first win over the Gamecocks since 2003, and gave Murray State a 1-0 record in OVC play. Duane Brady (left) finished the game with 23 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown.

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After bringing home a first-place tournament trophy for the third time this season, the Racers seem to be taking a different pathway in conference play. The Racers took the floor last Friday against Tennessee Tech and brought home another win. With the win, the Racers improved to a four-game winning streak. “That gym is a really hard gym to play in,” Head Coach David Schwepker said. “It’s a very difficult gym for anybody to play in

unless you’re used to it like (Tennessee Tech) is. To get a win out of there was just really good for us, and I was really happy about that.” However, the Racers ended their winning streak the next day when they fell to Jacksonville State in the fifth set of the match. Schwepker said the attitudes of the players are the most important factor in winning a match, which is what he said led to the loss. “We have some inexperience issues that we have to deal with as far as people being able to control themselves and their attitudes out there on the court,” Schwepker said.

Enter Sandman I have never been a New York Yankees fan – it has never even crossed my mind for a single moment. I actually despise most everything about the team. Ryan I could go on Richardson and on about Sports Editor why the Yankees leave a bitter taste in my mouth, but I want to reflect on the man who is likely to go down as the greatest closer in all of baseball. Mariano Rivera, known in the baseball world as “Sandman,” was the most feared closer to ever play the game. When batters heard Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” boom through the stadium speakers, they struggled to put on a brave face. Inside, they knew which way they would likely be leaving the batter’s box, and it wouldn’t be headed towards the base path. There is as much mystery to Rivera’s success as there is art. He did not have an arsenal of pitches like most who stand on the mound. Instead, he used a single pitch – the cut fastball. He made it look easy, the way he controlled that dangerous pitch. And he was consistent. He blazed the ball past batters at more than 90 miles per hour. Through 18 seasons, he recorded 652 regular-season saves. In the postseason, he had 42 – which happens to be the number he wore – and had a .70 earned run average in 141 innings. In four World Series, Rivera got the final out to earn the wins for the Yankees. But now he is gone from the game forever. His jersey was retired alongside him, and he is the last person to ever wear the number 42 in professional baseball. Even the biggest rivals stood in honor as he pitched his last games in their stadiums. Perhaps the coolest gift is a rocking chair presented to him by the Minnesota Twins. It is made of the bats hitters broke when facing him and is called the “Chair of Broken Dreams.” This marks the end of an era that will never be matched. With his last pitch, Rivera closed out his infamy with a sense of closure. Rivera was a rare, shining star for the game of baseball. He gave everyone something to marvel at. But now it’s lights out. Game over. mrichardson5@murraystate.edu

“With these young players, they don’t know how to control themselves in those situations and that’s what really hurt us.” The Racers then took the floor Tuesday night against another conference opponent, Austin Peay, where they fell short once again in the fifth set of the match. “Again, our inexperience showed through,” Schwepker said. “I was proud of the girls that in the fifth set they didn’t give up. We were down and they just kept playing hard.” Schwepker said he thinks overall the Rac-

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The Racers lost their first two conference matchups at home over the weekend.

The soccer team opened conference play with a pair of losses at home against Southeast Missouri and UT Martin this past weekend. Head Coach Beth Acreman said the team played its best games of the year even though the results weren’t what they hoped. “I’m pleased with the effort the girls put in,” Acreman said. “They gave their all in back-to-back games and I think we just need to clean up some details.” In the OVC opener against SEMO, the Racers played a balanced game. While the Redhawks attempted more shots in the first half, the teams each placed four shots on the goalkeepers.

Just before halftime, the Racers committed a foul that would lead to the game-winning goal. Off a free kick, the Redhawks got the ball inside the six-yard box with the ball getting past freshman goalkeeper Savannah Haberman with six seconds left before halftime. “I think our defense held really strong,” Acreman said. “I was happy to see them shut (SEMO) down because we have been getting scored on pretty early in games. Unfortunately, giving up a goal right before half was not what we wanted.” In the second half, the Racers became the aggressors, tallying six shots with the majority coming in the final 10 minutes. The Racers almost scored a game-

tying goal in the 86th minute as senior midfielder Shauna Wicker put the ball close to the goal line, but the referee signaled the ball didn’t go in. “For me it was a funny angle but I felt like when the girls reacted the way they did that it went in,” Acreman said. “It's hard to say it didn’t, but I didn’t see it. It would have been amazing to tie it up and I think the girls deserved to tie it up.” Wicker showed her senior leadership when discussing the potential game-tying goal. “It happens, and I wanted the goal,” Wicker said. “Sometimes its just not meant to be. Sometimes you can blame it on a ref, but it's just a shame that it

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“This ranks up there as one of the biggest wins I’ve ever had,” Hatcher said. The Racers will look to improve to 2-0 in the conference next Saturday as the 32 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles visit Roy Stewart Stadium. Coming off a thrilling victory of their own, the Golden Eagles suffered a major setback last week against Indiana State as senior running back Bud Golden reportedly suffered a leg injury. Though they may have to adjust their offense after losing one of the top contributors, the Golden Eagles will likely continue to rely on their stout defense, which currently ranks fourth in the conference through the first five games. Despite the winning effort Saturday, Hatcher said he hopes to see his team continue to make improvements as it prepares to face Tennessee Tech. “We must get better at getting off the field on defense,” Hatcher said. “We’re not giving up the big play but we’re playing way too many snaps on that side of the ball. Offensively, we just have to do a better job of being more consistent. If we improve in those two areas I feel good about where we’re headed.” As the Racers look to start their conference play 2-0 for the first time since 1998, Hatcher is just trying to keep his team grounded. “Every week is a big week,” said Hatcher. “Every week you’re playing for the championship. And if you do that, maybe one day later in the year we will be playing for the championship.”

ers need to continue working on being more consistent. Schwepker also said there have been changes made to the Racer lineup due to one of the player’s inability to compete. “We just had to make some changes,” Schwepker said. “We’ll see how it goes. After it’s ironed out, I think they will be a lot better.” Despite the Racers’ lack of success in conference play so far this season, they still have three tournament championship titles lingering. Schwepker said there is a big difference in the way the Racers play in tournaments versus regular season play. “There’s not as much pressure in tournament games,” Schwepker said. “It’s not conference; we’re sometimes seen as the the underdog and people aren’t expecting us to win.” Schwepker said he believes the hype of other conference teams is getting to the Racers. “I always try to tell the girls, do not get on the Internet and read about the other schools, just work on our stuff,” Schwepker said. “That’s all we need to worry about.” The Racers will see the floor again at noon Saturday in Racer Arena against Morehead State. Then they have nearly a week off before hosting UT Martin.

GOALS From Page 1B happened there because it could have tied the game.” The Racers earned a few more scoring chances, but the Racers lost their OVC opener 1-0. The team then hosted two-time defending OVC champion UT Martin on Cutchin Field. Playing in the pouring rain Sunday, the Racers battled just like they did in their opener, but fell short once again. Like their first game, it was a set piece that would get the opposing team on the scoreboard first as UT Martin scored in the 24th minute on a header. “We know (defending set

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Sophomore Emily Schmahl (10) attempts a kill in the Racers’ loss to Jacksonville State Saturday.

pieces) has been a problem for us and we just need to clean it up every game,” Acreman said. The Racers responded and almost tied the game, but senior midfielder Tasha Merritt’s header went wide of the UTM net. Although the Racers would control the final 10 minutes of the first half, they would go into the locker room trailing 1-0. In the second half the Racers and Skyhawks controlled the ball equally and attempted eight shots each. In the 64th minute, the Skyhawks passed a ball over the top of the Racers’ back line and doubled their lead, 2-0. The Racers battled from behind to get on the scoreboard with five minutes remaining. Sophomore Megg Hudson found Julie Mooney to cut the

lead in half with her fourth goal of the season. “Anytime (Mooney) has a chance to get behind the back line, it’s a 100 percent chance she is going to score a goal,” Acreman said. The Racers had a few more chances but could not tie the game and dropped to 0-2 in conference play. The Racers will go on the road for the first time in conference play, taking on Belmont and Tennessee Tech this weekend. “We are 0-2 in conference and we need to get it together but the girls are committed and ready,” Acreman said. The Racers face off against Belmont today at 5 p.m. and then travel to Tennessee Tech for a 2 p.m. game Sunday.

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Racer football thoughts I don’t think I’ve ever enjoyed covering a Murray State football game more than I did last Saturday night at Jacksonville State. I have to admit, I wasn’t Jonathan all that excited Ferris when my editor asked me to give Staff writer up a precious day of Fall Break to make the long drive to the backwoods of Alabama to watch the Racers play a team they hadn’t beaten since 2003. After suffering a 48-7 beatdown the week before, I wasn’t exactly confident in the Racers’ chances against the Gamecocks. Boy, was I wrong. After a less-than-desirable nonconference schedule which featured the Racers suffering two big losses against far superior FBS teams, the true makeup of this team remained a bit of a mystery. Sure, they managed to pull victory from the jaws of defeat two weeks ago against a decent Missouri State team, but the defense and run game both still left a lot to be desired. Saturday night, Head Coach Chris Hatcher’s team showed up to play and I saw improvement in nearly every facet of the game. The backfield duo of Jaamal Berry and Duane Brady, which was proclaimed as being the best tandem in the OVC prior to the season, finally put it all together Saturday night. Berry, who had struggled with a limited number of carries through the first four games, exploded in the first half, finishing with 96 yards on 10 carries. Additionally, the defense, which has been a weak point over the last several seasons, seems to finally be improving. Yes, they still allowed the Gamecocks to rack up 652 yards of total offense, but the difference this season is the turnovers. Through the first four games, the Racers have forced 12 turnovers, including two huge interceptions down the home stretch on Saturday night. It’s not a defense that’s going to shut out many opponents, but Dennis Therrell’s new squad seems to be very opportunistic and has come up big in several key situations. If the Racers can continue to improve out of the backfield and on the defensive side of the ball, they’re going to be a very tough team to beat. Perhaps the most notable thing I’ve noticed about this team, however, is its demeanor. When asked why he thought this team has overcome its late-game struggles and put together two game-winning plays early in the season, sophomore Jeremy Harness summed it up perfectly. “Everybody works together,� Harness said. “There’s no selfishness on our team. Nobody cares who gets the credit, everybody is out here for one goal, and that’s just to win. This team is a family. Everybody in there is my brother and we all come together every game and just play hard.� With a 1-0 start in the conference, and the next three games coming against Tennessee Tech, Southeast Missouri and Austin Peay - the three teams picked to finish at the bottom of the OVC standings - it could be a fun next few weeks for Murray football. jferris2@murraystate.edu

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Women’s tennis continued its impressive fall performance with five players claiming spots in the finals at the Steve Beras Classic hosted by UT Chattanooga. Head Coach Olga Elkin was impressed with the performance of her team against the tough competition. “I’m extremely proud of the way they all fought and competed,� Elkin said. “I have a group that works extremely hard.� In the tournament that featured six singles competitions, the Racers claimed two championships in both the No. 6 and No. 2 draws. Sophomore Suzaan Stoltz won the No. 6 draw, while senior Carla Suga and freshman Eleonore Tchakarova filled both spots in the No. 2 final. Stoltz was the top seed in the ninewoman field for the No. 6 draw and cruised easily into the finals with back-to-back straight set wins over two UT Martin opponents. In the finals, Stoltz faced her third Skyhawk of the competition; unlike the first two matches, Stoltz dropped the first set 6-4. Stoltz rallied from a 4-0 deficit to win the second set 6-4, and with the momentum Stoltz dominated her opponent 6-1 in the final to claim the victory. “She basically played all of UT Martin,� Elkin said. “It was a great tournament for her. It was the best I’ve seen her play.� In the No. 2 draw, Suga and Tchakarova earned their spots in the finals in different ways. Suga defeated both her opponents in straight sets (62, 6-3) to advance to the finals. Tchakarova had a more difficult path to the finals with a first-round win that needed seven games in the opening set, but the freshman would come away with the 7-5, 6-2 win. In the semifinals, Tchakarova dropped the opening set 6-2, but rallied with a 6-1 performance in the second set. She

advanced to the finals after her University of Alabama at Birmingham opponent retired trailing 4-1, giving the Racers both spots in the finals. In the top draw, junior Andrea Eskauriatza was matched up with the top seed from Kennesaw State and battled hard in the first set, winning 76 in a tiebreaker. She advanced with a 6-4 win in the second set. Much like her quarterfinal matchup, Eskauriatza would play extra games against her Eastern Kentucky opponent, but advance with a 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 win to put the Racers in their third final of the competition. In the matchup against Chattanooga's top player, Eskauriatza lost the opening set 6-1, but won 6-3 in the second set to force a decisive final set. The comeback fell short for Eskauriatza as she lost 6-2 in the final to take the runner-up spot. The Racers’ other finalist came from sophomore Erin Patton in the No. 5 draw. Matched up against the No. 2 seed, Patton won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6. In the semifinals Patton defeated her EKU opponent in straight sets 6-4, 6-1. In the finals, Patton lost the first set 6-2 and tried to rally in the second set. Patton forced a tiebreaker, but lost in straight sets. Freshman Verginie Tchakarova and sophomore Megan Blue also competed in singles for the Racers. Blue claimed a fourth-place finish in the No. 3 draw, and Tchakarova took seventh in the No. 4 draw. “Overall in singles, everyone played extremely well,� Elkin said. “I’m so proud of the way our team competed against the tougher competition.� In the doubles portion of the tournament, the Racers’ freshmen Tchakarova sisters were the second seed in the No. 2 draw. The duo swept its opening round opponent 8-0 but fell in the semifinals to the host school 8-3. In the third-place game Sunday, the sisters lost 8-5. In the No. 1 draw, Elkin paired Es-

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Junior Andrea Eskauriatza fell in the third set of her singles final to take second place. kauriatza and Suga together. In a competitive quarterfinal, the Racers fell short of the win with an 8-6 loss but bounced back with a win by the same score to play in the fifth-place match. In its final match, the team lost in a tiebreaker 8-7. “Andrea and Carla played their best doubles this past weekend,� Elkins said. “They are working together and getting better and make a strong team.� Much like their teammates in the No. 1 draw, the Racer team of Blue and Patton fell in a close first-round matchup in the No. 3 draw. They came

back with a dominant 8-2 win before falling in the fifth place match, 8-3. “We had a tough doubles weekend,� Elkin said. “We will spend our break working hard on that area.� The Racers now have four weeks to prepare for their final tournament of the fall season. “The team definitely needs to rest and recover after two tournaments,� Elkin said. “Everyone has something individual that they need to work on, so we will work individually tightening up those parts of their games.� Women’s tennis returns to action Oct. 25-27 at Arkansas State.

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Men four strokes short in first home tournament Mallory Tucker || Staff writer mtucker11@murraystate.edu

Sophomore Preston French was the standout of the men’s golf team as he took first place at the Murray State Invitational Tuesday. Placing fourth overall as a team at the two-day home tournament, the Racers fell to Lipscomb, Alabama State and Eastern Kentucky at Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course. Head Coach Eddie Hunt said a few players competed well, but the rest of the team seemed to struggle. “(French) had a really great tournament,� Hunt said. “We just didn’t get a good performance from the other team members, and I was disappointed. I feel like we really should have won the tournament.� Lipscomb and Alabama State tied for first with a score of 857, and Eastern Kentucky followed with at a score of 860. Murray was one stroke behind with 361. Hunt said going into the tournament the team was doing well, but it didn’t play very well. “I don’t know if it was being at home and expecting a win and not getting it,� he said. “A couple of them responded really

well, so it wasn’t the whole team. We were disappointed we didn’t win the tournament, especially by four strokes.� Coach Hunt said he foresees French as possibly being his standout golfer of the season.

We’ve always had a pretty dominant golfer over the years – a player of the year every year – and I think Preston has the ability to be able to do that. - Eddie Hunt, men’s golf head coach “Preston’s not only a good golfer, he’s probably the hardest working player I have and I think the results show that,� he said. Hunt said French has worked hard over the summer and into the fall. “He just played tremendous,� Hunt said.

“I couldn’t ask for any more. We’ve always had a pretty dominant golfer over the years – a player of the year every year – and I think Preston has the ability to be able to do that. I think he has the opportunity to be one of the best golfers in the conference.� French said he was more surprised by his winning performance than his coach. “I guess I didn’t really expect it because I was behind going into the last day,� he said. “I played well all day, but in the end I gave a stroke away on 17, and I kind of thought it was going to cost me.� French said it was a good feeling when he found out he won. As the season progresses, both French and Hunt said they hope to gain experience as a team as they search for the five players to set the lineup. “Half the team will play good, half the team will play bad,� French said. “I think it’s just about being patient – not just with a round, but over the course of the season. We have to stick with the process and try to get better instead of focusing on the results.�

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Women disappointed with ninth-place f inish Mallory Tucker || Staff writer mtucker11@murraystate.edu

A ninth-place finish at the Old Waverly Bulldog Invitational in West Point, Miss., left the women’s golf team unsatisfied. Head Coach Velvet Milkman said the team knew it could have done better. “I was disappointed in where we finished because I know we’re a better team than that,� she said. “But I feel like we were about five holes away from having a decent tournament.� Milkman said the team finished poorly on the second day and that cost them the tournament. Host team Mississippi State won the tournament with a score of 844, with East Carolina taking second with an 865. Milkman said she was glad her players had the chance to compete against a school like Mississippi State. “They’re very talented, and it’s good to see that kind of competition,� she said. “Obviously playing on your home course gives you an advantage, but they did fantastic.� Milkman said the competition was more experienced, so they hit the critical shots more than the Racers did. Milkman said she believes her young team will continue to improve as they face tough competition this season. “I saw a lot of improvement in their mental toughness,� Milkman said. “They didn’t have that when they finished on the second day. (Wednesday) when they struggled, and they all struggle at times, they were able to fight through that, and that’s a huge step forward, which is encouraging.� With three freshmen in her starting lineup, Milkman said knows consistency will be difficult at times, but sees potential in her young players. Freshmen Jackie Van Meter, Minta Yin and Sydney Trimble finished second through fourth for the Racers. Senior Delaney Howson led the team individually. Howson took 20th place out of the 60 individual competitors. Looking ahead to their tournament at Austin Peay on Oct. 14-15, Milkman already has practice plans for her players.

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Freshman Sydney Trimble finished fourth individually on the Murray State team Wednesday.

“It’s a very difficult course, with very big greens and a lot of speed,� Milkman said. “So we’re going to work on our approach for some of the greens. It has to be below the hole, and our chipping needs to get better.� Although ninth place out of eleven teams is not the finish she had hoped for, Milkman left her team with words of encouragement. “I told them, all athletes get knocked down, champions get up and fight,� Milkman said. “That’s what they did today.� The team has more than a week to prepare for its next tournament, which will be held at Austin Peay Oct. 14-15.

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Would you accept the request? Students ponder pros, cons of accepting friend requests sent by professors McKenzie Willett Staff writer mwillett2@murraystate.edu

Social media has been integrated into the every day lives of both students and professors. But what is the proper etiquette when it comes to friending one another on social networking sites? Using social media can sometimes cause controversies. Some of these might include accepting a friend request on Facebook from a professor. Everyone has a different opinions about social media and what it has become, but is it acceptable to accept the request from a professor? “If it’s a professor I didn’t know well, I wouldn’t accept the request, but if the professor is someone I have a close relationship with, then most definitely,” Kaylee Murphy, junior from Owensboro, Ky., said. Some students said they would consider accepting the request as another line of communication from profes-

sor to student. “Yes, I would accept the request because it would be easier to communicate with your professors,” Jordan Norber, sophomore from St. Louis, Mo., said. “You can even choose which things your professor can see in the settings if you’re worried about them creeping on you, other than that it would be a real convenience.” The beauty of social media is keeping up with news, friends, family and everyone in between. With Facebook and other social media sites, users have the option to enforce privacy settings to either private or public. There is the option to set a profile to allow search engines to find it or only certain people. This tool would come in handy if the user does not want their professor or others to see personal posts. Others might not feel very comfortable accepting such a request. “It would depend on the situation,” Elizabeth Hernandez, freshman from Murray, said. “In high school, I had teachers

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Jie Wu, assistant professor of humanities and fine arts, oftentimes sends friend requests as well as receives friend requests from students. as friends on Facebook and they reminded us of homework for the next day. (Today), I wouldn’t accept the request, because teachers in high school are different than professors in college.” For many students, social media is a way to get rid of frustrations or post silly comments online. For others, it is a way to

beat boredom. Some people take social media very seriously, while others find no harm in it, but is it socially acceptable? “Yes, it is totally socially acceptable,” Murphy said. “I am friends with some of my current and past professors. I have seen some people have conversations on Facebook with their professors. I don’t think of it as

an awkward request.” The difference between high school and college is that many form lasting relationships with their college professors. In many high schools, most students might grow close to some of their teachers, but it is unlikely they will become friends with their teachers on Facebook. Students such as Hernan-

dez disagree when it comes to confirming the request. At the end of the day, whether students accept it or not, it is their choice to confirm or deny the request from professors on social media. Just because they send the request, does not mean it has to be accepted. It’s OK to click ‘not now.’

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Murray State football player Carson Beyer has been exercising more than his biceps in the past month. He has been flexing his vocal chords as well. Beyer, a junior from Paducah, Ky., recently discovered his vocal talent. Due to a power outage during the 2009 ice storm, a friend brought out an acoustic guitar for entertainment. The then 17year-old Beyer began singing while his friend strummed along and his family

and friends were blown away. That was only the beginning. Beyer released his first single on iTunes called “Turnt Up” on Sept. 10 of this year. “The song is the first one I really got to (record) myself,” he said. “Instead of doing covers, this was my own.” Beyer’s rhythm and blues track features his smooth vocals and some soul background. With the inspiration for “Turnt Up” being slightly old school R&B, the lyrics are more up to date with pop culture. “Our generation uses the term ‘turnt up’ to mean feeling good, like from partying,” Beyer said. “But the song is about a guy who feels that way about a girl.” Within its first week, “Turnt Up” received nearly 300 downloads from iTunes. The SoundCloud snippet, created

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Wide receiver for the Murray State football team, Carson Beyer also records music in his free time.

Our generation uses the term ‘turnt up’ to mean feeling good, like from partying. But the song is about a guy who feels that way about a girl. - Carson Beyer, junior from Paducah, Ky. to promote the song before its release, had hits from 19 countries. “Turnt Up” gave attention to Beyer’s singing career, but his newest release, “You Got Me,” is growing in popularity as well. Beyer has one more single to release later this month. Beyer sings more upbeat hip-hop, rather than the country music he grew up listening to on his family’s farm. Though he enjoys the genre of music, he feels country is not for him. Beyer believes without playing acoustic guitar, a country music career is more difficult. Besides, his talents fit well with R&B anyway, he said. “I don’t play any instruments,” Beyer said. “I will learn piano one of these days.” Since discovering his talent singing along with Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours,” Beyer’s musical influences shifted to Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Usher and Bruno Mars. The voices of these stars all have a similar falsetto, which Beyer can match. Despite Beyer’s walk-on football career at Murray State, the music has his coaches most impressed. Freddie Roach, Murray State’s defensive line coach last season who is now at South Alabama, introduced Beyer to an agent. From there, Beyer signed a oneyear contract with J23 Productions. Beyer’s original songs, which are being released one at a time, are products of the recording session in Dallas with J23 Productions. Even with the newfound fame and the overwhelming support from his coaches and teammates, Beyer remains humble. “I’m really thankful to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about my future,” he said. Unsure of where his music career will go, Beyer still plans to earn his degree in exercise science. He also plans to continue to be a role model to the younger generation, through both his music and his involvement in Campus Outreach.

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Students Evie Swanson and Shannon MacAllister play with the puppies at the Murray-Calloway County Animal Shelter.

Local animal shelter faces overcrowding Breanna Sill || Contributing writer bsill@murraystate.edu

Statistically, a female dog and her puppies are capable of multiplying to more than 67,000 dogs in a matter of just six years. This is one of the points the Murray-Calloway County Shelter is trying to get across to pet owners in an effort to get more animals spayed and neutered. As of right now, the animal shelter is holding between 20 and 30 dogs as well as a very large number of cats within its facilities. Although that number may not seem particularly high in comparison with the number of animals the shelter is equipped hold, that number is far too many. According to the website, the shelter is almost always operating at full capacity even though it has a high turnover rate. Both life-long pet owners and community members who find strays are able to bring the animals in to the openadmission shelter. “The main problem with an overflow of animals is because people do not get their animals spayed and neutered,” Carolyn Williams, an employee at the shelter, said. “For every one dog that does not get spayed, 100 more come back in.” To adopt an animal the person interested must be 21 years old. The cost to adopt is $20. “Making sure that the animals adopted go to a good home is a very high priority for the shelter,” Williams said. Applicants for adoption must be approved by the board and then must agree to have the animal spayed or neutered soon after the adoption is finalized, she said. In addition to a low adoption cost, the shelter offers options to make the adoption process easier for future pet owners.

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ANIMALS From Page 5B One option for adoptors is to put a deposit down for the price of the spay or neuter procedure and then once the procedure is completed the shelter will refund the money put down to the pet owner after a form has been filled out and returned by the veterinarian. This option is called Spay Neuter Animal shelter Program (SNAP). Another low-cost option available for pet owners who adopt from the animal shelter is the application for spay or neuter assistance. If approved, the shelter will pay for 25 percent of the cost and a participating Calloway County veterinarian will pay for 25 percent of the cost to spay or neuter the animal. In the shelter’s mission statement it says the purpose of the shelter is to provide immediate shelter and care for any homeless or abused animals within Calloway County until these animals find new homes or return home. By making the public and Murray State students aware of the overflow of animals and the procedures to get the animals spayed or neutered, fewer animals will end up in a shelter and more will be in loving homes.

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The basics: Lindsey Schapker, senior from Poseyville, Ind. Q: Who is your style icon? A: Zooey Deschanel. Q: What do you think makes an outfit unique? A: Anything that you can personalize or put together on your own. Q: What is your favorite accessory? A: Bold necklaces. Q: Define fashion in your own words. A: Fashion is when I decide to actually wear something besides sweatpants to class.

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Def Leppard is not letting cancer stop the band from making new music. Despite guitarist Vivian Campbell’s battle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the band will tour in July and release an album shortly after its tour.

Women’s Center hosts B.E. S.A.F.E. Week Brandon Cash || Contributing writer bcash@murraystate.edu

VAMPIRE DIARIES VILLIAN STARS IN SPINOFF Joseph Morgan will star in “The Originals,” a spinoff of The CW’s hit series “The Vampire Diaries.” The spinoff will take his character, Klaus Mikaelson, on a new adventure to take over the city of New Orleans. The show premiered last night and the second episode airs at 8 p.m. Oct. 8 on The CW.

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This past week, Murray State and the surrounding community took a stand against violence and sexual assault by honoring those impacted and helping students prevent these incidents from happening to them. Monday through Thursday in the Curris Center, the Women’s Center displayed an information table providing everything from pamphlets to handouts about sexual assault, as well as handing out ribbons to honor those impacted, in honor of B.E S.A.F.E. Week (Be Educated (about a) Sexual Assault Free Environment). Students also had the opportunity to create a luminary, or lantern, in honor of someone they know who has been impacted. These lanterns were carried during yesterday’s candlelight march through campus for the 21st annual Take Back the Night event. Take Back the Night was part of B.E S.A.F.E Week – a week dedicated to making students more aware of the services available to them on campus if they encounter these situations. As a part of B.E S.A.F.E. Week, the Women’s Center showcased the Clothesline Exhibit. This gave students the opportunity to decorate a shirt and share personal stories. All shirts created will be displayed in the Curris Center

anonymously until Oct. 31. “Take Back the Night also serves as a forum to allow survivors to share their stories and encourage others to take a stand against violence,” Abigail French, Women’s Center director, said. Students can read some of these stories at takebackthenight.org. Also on the website, donors can sign a pledge as a way of speaking out against all forms of sexual violence across the world. The donor is then added to the list of Take Back the Night pledgers. Students can also take a stand by making use of the services available on campus should they encounter these issues. The Racer Patrol has 16 student employees who patrol the campus all year. Escorts can be requested by dialing 809-2222 or using any of the call boxes in front of the residential colleges and other locations throughout the main campus. There is also a 24 hours a day, seven days a week 911 communications center staffed with certified telecommunicators. On takebackthenight.org, there are resources available for anyone who has been impacted by violence. According to the Women’s Center, only 1/7 of all domestic assaults are brought to the attention of the police. With October being Domestic Violence Awareness month, students are encouraged to take a stand against all forms of violence.

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October 4, 2013

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Justin Timberlake released his second album of the year, “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” Tuesday. “The 20/20 Experience” was released March 15 of this year.

Timberlake continues to astound fans Savannah Sawyer Features Editor ssawyer@murraystate.edu

As excited as I was for the release of “The 20/20 Experience,” I was initially disappointed. All the songs were unnecessarily long and, by about five minutes in, I just couldn’t take the song anymore and had to skip to the next one. But as time went on, the album really started to grow on me. I may be a little behind, but I cannot stop listening to “Mirrors.” I’m obsessed. Needless to say, when I heard Justin Timberlake would be releasing a continuation of the album, “The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2,” I was skeptical at first. I assumed that it would also take some getting used to. But au contraire. The first track, “Gimme What I Don’t Know (I Want),” had me hooked right off the bat. It has a catchy beat that leaves you wanting more. “Cabaret” is the third track on the album. Timberlake shows us he can play well with others by having guest rapper Drake perform on the track. It’s one of the more racey

tracks on the album. My favorite track from the album would have to be “Drink You Away.” Timberlake uses his soulful voice to sing a song about trying to get over an ex love and drowning your sorrows in alcohol. It may not be the best coping mechanism, but it’s something many people go through at some point in their lives. Therefore, it makes the song very relateable. “Got the pounding on my brain/So I drowned it away/When the sun comes up tomorrow/You can find me doing the same.” The last track on the album, however, is what really impressed me. “Not a Bad Thing” shows us a different side of Timberlake that we have yet to see throughout this album. The singer uses a softer side of his voice during this nearly 12-minute song to convince us to let him love us. Okay, not really, but a girl could dream. Most likely, he is talking about his real-life true love, Jessica Biel. The two married on Oct. 19 last year, after dating for five years. “I know people make promises all

the time/Then they turn right around and break them/When someone cuts your heart open with a knife, while you beating (Don't you know)/But I could be that guy to heal it over time/And I won't stop until you believe it/'Cause baby you're worth it.” The second album has been getting mixed reviews. Many media outlets are saying that he should have stopped after “The 20/20 Experience.” I agree to disagree. I don’t necessarily think every track on the album is fantastic, but I think it shows another side of him as an artist. The first album was very creative, in more ways than one. Not only were the songs creative in themselves but what he did with them was amazing. The music videos he has made for the singles off the first album have been outstanding. The songs were great because you could tell they had meaning behind them but, as a listener, you were still able to interpret it in your own way. The song “Mirrors,” as some of us learned at his VMA performance this year, was written for his grandparents. As if I already didn’t love the song. While the first album showed a

very creative side of Timberlake, “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” showed us his modern day music skills. The ability to mix a track that people are going to dance to, listen to on repeat and just get down to.

Facts & Tidbits Artist: Justin Timberlake Album: “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” Release Date: October 1, 2013 Genre: Pop, Hip-Hop Similar to: Robin Thicke, Bruno Mars Interesting Fact: Rappers Jay-Z and Drake both collaborated with Timberlake on this album. Download Now: “Carbaret,” “TKO” and “Drink You Away”

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Saying goodbye to my favorite serial killer Sunday night was the season finale of AMC’s “Breaking Bad.” While I am not an avid viewer of the program (I do aspire to be one someday) I knew Savannah that the anticiSawyer pation of this Features Editor series finale was beyond nervewrecking. It was the talk of, well, just about everything. There were people tweeting about it, articles written about it and it was even the talk in a majority of my classes. But, were people forgetting about another legendary television show coming to an end as well? Or, did they simply not care anymore? I’m talking about Showtime’s “Dexter.” Sept. 22 was the series finale of the crime-drama about a serial killer who also happens to work with the Miami Metro Police Department as a blood spatter analyst. Many will say the series started to sputter out after the fourth season. I have to agree, and I think those who watch the show would also agree. The first season was one of my favorites, with the ice truck killer case. Season four was great too, with the Trinity killer case and the season finale was beyond epic. So epic in fact I am recommending you stop reading this column and go binge-watch the first four seasons of “Dexter.” Trust me, you will not be disappointed. In it’s heyday, the show was nominated for 25 Primetime Emmy Awards, as well as 10 Golden Globe Awards and 12 Screen Actors Guild Awards, winning seven awards overall. But this past year at the Primetime Emmy Awards, it didn’t receive a single nomination. It really upsets me, but at the same time, I can’t say it took me by surprise. I was disappointed in the way the series ended. I thought to myself, “I watched eight seasons of this show (the latter four not being so great) and this is how they end it?” It felt as if the writers were trying to do too much with it. Tie up too many loose ends to try to make every viewer happy. In the end, it failed to do so. But at the same time, I am disappointed in the fans. Why wasn’t this a bigger deal to them? Even though I was not watching the show religiously like I once did, I caught up with the show whenever I could. I guess the point I’m trying to get to is, what ever happened to “Dexter?” Why did people lose interest? Was it just too much of a good thing, perhaps? Whatever the case may be, I think former fans of the show should rethink watching it and give the show the attention it deserves. ssawyer@murraystate.edu

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