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The Murray State News August 29, 2014

Vol. 89, No. 3

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‘HANDS UP, DON’T SHOOT!’ Rebecca Walter || News Editor rwalter@murraystate.edu

Chants of activism echoed in front of Waterfield Library yesterday as demonstrators gathered to protest the shooting of Michael Brown.

Brown, 18 years old, was a fatally shot Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Mo. Since then, protests have sparked across the country.

With their hands in the air shouting, “Hands up, don’t shoot!”, “no justice, no peace!” and “we stand with Ferguson,” students quickly gathered as the voices of protestors were heard throughout campus. see PROTEST, 2A

Students share opinions on Ferguson violence, protests Ben Manhanke || Staff writer bmanhanke@murraystate.edu

The shooting of unarmed, 18-yearold Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson has dominated news circuits across the country over the past few weeks.

This story has polarized families, communities and seemingly the entire country while raising questions about racial inequality and the militarization of police forces.

The perpetual release of new facts and conflicting eyewitness reports from police officers and the citizens of Ferguson, Mo., have done little to shed light upon how the events preceding the death of Brown actually occurred.

Lauren Johnson, sophomore from Murray, said while she has not been

affected directly by these events, she has been unable to avoid the numerous news reports and articles, especially on social media, about the case.

Johnson said she believes Wilson should not have shot Brown.

“To be honest, I feel like there have been so many other cases involving the police like this that there should be some sort of training so they could learn how to handle things a lot better,” she said. “A lot of police just automatically think someone is doing something wrong and if they already suspect that something is going on they act more aggressive.”

Jennifer Siner, junior from Selmer, Tenn., said she feels sad that Brown was shot, but that riots are not the appropriate answer from protestors.

“I feel like it is one thing to protest peacefully, but to turn around

and start destroying things, that’s not the answer and that won’t bring him back,” she said. “I know they’re hurt and I know that they’re mad and that’s understandable, but there are different outlets to let all that out, not destroy businesses and affect other people.”

Joshua Adair, assistant professor of Humanities and Fine Arts, said students should be interested and concerned in what is happening in Ferguson for a number of reasons.

He said this case has highlighted the issues of entrenched racism in the U.S., the value of civil disobedience, engaged citizenry and the power held by our police forces. He said Murray is not immune to these issues.

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Students joined outside of Waterfield Library Thursday to protest the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.

Regents talk campus issues, future projects Staff Report Light was shed on sexual harassment policies, risk management issues and future construction projects at Board of Regents meetings this week.

In the off-campus, relaxed clubhouse of the Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course, Regents, administration and staff gave their input on various Murray State projects Wednesday.

Risk management was an important topic for the Regents. There is no office or director in charge of risk management at Murray State and no committee formed to review risk management strategies.

One area of risk on which Regents focused was data and online protection for the Murray State campus and Paducah Regional Campus.

“We have had a few breaches over the years, but nothing that has severely hurt our data,” said Jackie Dudley, interim vice president of Finance and Administrative Services. “We have a strong IT security team along with a safety officer who is heavily involved with that.”

The board would like to see a committee whose purpose is to establish an annual report with risks to the University – whether those risks be fiscal, IT or facilities management.

After discussing risk management, the board moved on to addressing Title IX issues on campus. Title IX, a federal law passed in 1972, says no one can be excluded from any University activity or program on the basis of his or her gender. It also prohibits sexual harassment and violence, making schools responsible in addressing these occurrences.

“The worst situation for the University would be to know about the problem and not respond,” President Bob Davies said. “I think the University has made strides with this, but we have a long way to go.”

Regent Harry Lee Waterfield II touched on the subject again at the quarterly meeting Thursday after updating the board on policies.

“We want the public to know we really do have an interest in these policies,” he said.

Camisha Duffy has temporarily filled the position as Title IX coordi-

nator at Murray State. Emphasis was put on sexual harassment and violence on or off campus.

The board went on to discuss annual goals and staffing at Murray State. After lunch, Athletics Director Allen Ward brought up new legislation from the NCAA. The legislation would help athletes offset the cost of school and Ward said the OVC plans to adopt it.

The cost would be an additional $3,300 per athlete per year, which would add up to an extra $95,000 in athletic scholarships for men’s and women’s basketball players.

Basketball would be the only sport affected by the legislation, since Murray State and other OVC schools would not be able to afford the additional scholarships for other University sports.

Construction projects were next on the agenda, beginning with a new $28.2 million building on the Hopkinsville Regional Campus.

The new engineering building on Murray State’s main campus will cost $36.9 million and construction on a new Franklin Residential College will

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cost approximately $28.9 million.

Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, discussed new housing for the six social sororities at Murray State.

He said the buildings women currently use are too small, and the University is considering building structures that would house 20 women per organization.

The following topics were also discussed at Thursday’s quarterly meeting in Pogue Library: • The University is seeing an anticipated $1 million drop in tuition from last year.

• Murray State’s budget has an excess of $3.8 million, which according to the Regents, is tied to several different projects and “isn’t money free for the University to spend how it wants.”

• Jackie Dudley was named vice president of Finance and Administrative Services.

• Tim Miller was designated as president emeritus of Murray State.

• An unofficial enrollment number was given of 10,751 students. Those numbers won’t be official until October and “are changing day by day.”

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Enrollment expected to reach 11,000 University’s outlook optimistic, predicting largest student population in school’s history Mary Bradley || Assistant News Editor mbradley9@murraystate.edu

Preliminary enrollment numbers show that Murray State may increase to 11,000 students by the end of October with the potential to grow even more in the next few years.

While numbers will continue to fluctuate due to students enrolling in and withdrawing from classes, universities are not required to submit confirmed figures to the Commonwealth of Kentucky until Oct. 25.

Along with the incoming freshmen, transfer students have also increased the numbers.

Brianna Willis, junior from Memphis, Tenn., transferred to Murray State from Webster University for the history program after changing her majors from English and Creative Writing.

“The only thing I would want to change is the First Year Leaders,” she said. “Yes, I’m new but at the same time I’m not new to college.”

Willis said the enrollment process was not complicated overall. She said the ease of the process only made coming to Murray State more pleasing for her.

Fred Dietz, associate vice president of enrollment management, said enrollment has been consistently grown in the past year and Murray State is already approximately 3 percent above last year’s enrollment at this point in the semester.

“It’s always a good thing to be ahead of last year rather than looking at where those students went,” Dietz said. “That’s encouraging.”

Dietz said student numbers vary particularly during the first few weeks of classes because of the drop or add period.

During this time, some students realize they no longer see Murray State as a good fit for them and will transfer to a new university.

On the other hand, some students from other colleges will transfer to Murray State.

However, Dietz said an additional factor to the change in preliminary enrollment numbers is the purging of students who have not paid their tuition bills below $200 or have not enrolled in a payment plan to pay their tuition.

“Those students are not in the count,” he said. “So, what we do for the next two months is try to get them back in. There’s a lot that happens in the first 10 days of school (regarding enrollment).”

The preliminary numbers show that the University has a high chance of going over the 11,000 mark of total students enrolled, which is a number of students the University has never had before.

The freshman class is expected to total more than 1,500 students.

In 2012, the University saw its largest confirmed growth in the freshmen class.

There was a 6.5 percent increase of freshmen in 2012 compared to 2011.

It is unclear at this time how many students the University can hold. Further testing by University administration will be done to confirm totals.

While numbers increase, University officialss feel confident that growth won’t reach total ca-pacity for a few more years.

The residential colleges have a capacity of approximately 3,000 students and a new Franklin Residential College is set to begin construction March 2015, which will add more space.

As the numbers increase, University officials and President Bob Davies will have to evaluate when and what measures to take when the school comes closer to its overall capacity.

“Dr. Davies is looking at what is a strategic plan and what is the right fit for Murray State,” Dietz said. “That’s something that we’re probably going back to tackling in the course of the next year.”

Dietz said he believes the University has the facilities to accept more students, but there needs to be more personnel to appropriately handle such growth.

Dietz said 12,000 students might be the total amount the University can handle.

There is no official number for the University’s capacity.

Enrollment management and administration have remained optimistic regarding the 11,000-student milestone and a growing campus.

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POLICE BEAT Aug. 21 1:02 a.m. Officers received a general incident report in reference to pepper spray at Regents Residential College.

A report was taken.

1:03 a.m Officers received a general incident report from Franklin Residential College on a sexual assault that occurred off campus. An information report was taken.

Aug. 22 12:32 a.m. A caller reported an alcohol complaint at James H. Richmond Residential College. Officers and Murray Ambulance Services were notified. The patient was transported.

10:39 a.m. A caller reported a power outage at the 800 block of College Courts.

Officers, Facilities Management and environmental safety and health were notified. The outage was caused by a blown transformer.

Aug. 23 10:42 p.m. A caller requested a welfare check at Elizabeth Residential College. Officers and the on-call counselor were notified and a report was taken.

11:40 p.m. Racer Patrol reported intoxicated people on campus by the Howton Agricultural Engineering Building. Officers were notified and a report was taken.

Aug. 24 2:28 p.m. Officers received an elevator call from Regents Residential College for a stopped elevator. Central Heating and Cooling Plant was notified and a report was taken.

8:46 p.m. A caller reported the smell of marijuana at Franklin. Officers were notified and a report was taken for possession of marijuana.

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Aug. 25 3:46 a.m. A caller reported finding marijuana at Regents College. Officers were notified and an information report was taken.

4:16 p.m. A caller requested medical assistance at Roy Stewart Stadium. Officers and Murray Ambulance Services were notified. The patient refused medical assistance and transport.

Aug. 26 3:14 p.m. A caller reported harassment at Waterfield Library. Officers were notified and a report was taken.

9:43 p.m. A person reported an attempted theft from a vehicle at the Public Safety Building. Officers were notified and a report was taken.

Aug. 27 7:50 a.m. Officers conducted parking enforcement duties at the New Richmond parking lot.

Three parking citations were issued.

6:12 p.m. A caller requested access to the roof of Elizabeth Residential College to work on communication equipment.

Call of Fame Aug. 26, 8:47 p.m. - A caller reported a medical emergency at Springer Residential College. The student was taken to the emergency room by the residential adviser. A report was taken.

Motorists assists – 8 Racer escorts – 2 Arrests – 0 Mary Bradley, Assistant News Editor, compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety and Emergency Management. Not all dispatched calls are listed.

Ben Manhanke || Staff writer bmanhanke@murraystate.edu

Six months after select states were granted the right to cultivate and test industrial hemp, Murray State’s first crops, grown on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, are ready to be harvested and analyzed.

Grown over the course of three months in an approximately 1.5 acre plot at the Hutson School of Agriculture’s farm laboratory, student workers, under the leadership of Farm Operating Manager Jason Robertson, began to harvest their crop this week.

Robertson said students will cut and weigh hemp plants to determine, among other things, their biomass.

He said the University is primarily concerned with researching the effect of different planting conditions.

Such conditions include row widths and the size of planting populations on the yield, maturity and quality of the hemp.

Logan Karcher, graduate student from Dahlgren, Ill., was one of six students who assisted in the growing of hemp at the University’s farm laboratory.

He said the last two weeks have been especially busy in preparation for the hemp harvest.

“Before I started the job I knew nothing about hemp, how it was grown or planted, what it was all used for or how it was harvested,” Karcher said. “I have been around agriculture and farming all my life and never would have thought it would come a day that you would see hemp out in the field.”

Murray State was the first among five Kentucky universities, including the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville, enlisted by the KDA to plant and harvest industrial hemp.

Each university will be studying the hemp for a different specific trait including its use as renewable energy and in medical research.

Tony Brannon, dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture, said it’s appropriate that Murray State should be at the forefront of this agricultural movement as the University’s program is an agricultural leader in Kentucky and because of the state’s history of hemp production.

From 1775 to 1970 when growing hemp was banned after being reclassified by the U.S. as a controlled substance, hemp was a staple crop in Kentucky.

Following this, Kentucky has become the nation’s leading hemp-producing state.

In February President Barack Obama signed the Farm Bill, a bill heavily endorsed by Kentucky senators Mitch Mc-

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In this Aug. 1, 2014 photo, Tony L. Brannon, Murray State University’s agriculture dean, stands for a photo near a hemp crop at the school’s research farm in Murray, Ky. Researchers and farmers are producing the state’s first legal hemp crop in generations.

Hemp has turned into a political cause in the Bluegrass state.

Connell and Rand Paul, which once again allowed states where growing industrial hemp was legal to do so.

However despite passing this bill, the Drug Enforcement Administration still temporarily seized a 250-pound shipment of hemp seed en route to Kentucky in May. Following a lawsuit filed by the KDA, the DEA released the shipment.

Brannon said hemp is certainly not a replacement for corn, soybeans, wheat and tobacco, Kentucky’s current staple crops, but that there is a niche market for

the product in a variety of industries including its use in automobile parts, as a biofuel, as an ingredient in some concrete and as a fiber.

“We import a lot of hemp products already into the U.S.,” Brannon said. “But if it’s going to be grown in the U.S., why not grow it in Kentucky?”

It has not yet been decided what will be done with the hemp after is has been harvested, weighed and tested, but possible solutions include the selling of its seeds and fiber or burning it in the University’s bio burner.

Student parking heavily populated Lots stay highly competitive, controversial due to lack of space despite new lots Kate Russell || Staff writer krussell13@murraystate.edu

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Areas shaded on the map above the dotted line are on-campus student parking lots. Areas below the dotted line are commuter parking lots. Original map courtesy of murraystate.edu.

Parking on campus is a controversial issue for Murray State students. With the increase in cost of parking permits and the rising fines for parking citations, students’ frustration seems to be growing as the number of parking spaces seems to be shrinking.

Francie Ray, parking supervisor for Public Safety and Emergency Management, said there are close to 7,000 parking spots available to the University. Ray did not have final numbers for permits sold this fall, which increased in price from $55 to $75 for all but freshman tags, but she did say they had not sold 7,000.

“All revenue generated from both parking permit sales and parking enforcement is utilized to maintain, repair, improve and expand parking as budgets and time allows,” Ray said.

Ray said the University has added at least eight new parking lots in the last five years.

The last lots added were a yellow-zoned lot at James H. Richmond Residential College and the parking lot at Heritage Hall.

According to the 2013 Murray State Police Department Annual Report, the parking generated $353,165 in revenue from parking citations that year. That was a $92,720 increase from 2012. 17,934 parking citations were issued last year, up from 14,839 in 2012.

The report did not contain data on revenue generated from parking permits.

Also in the report, in 2013 more than 1,600 parking citations were appealed; 13.24 percent were approved, 20.63 percent were reduced and 66.13 percent were denied.

Jennifer Hutton, senior from Evansville, Ind., drives from Campus Evolution Villages to campus, and said she can never find parking by Mason Hall, where most of her classes are located.

“I’m a nursing student, so I like to park in the parking lot outside Regents by the nursing building,” Hutton said.

She said she can almost never find a parking spot, because not only is the Regents lot open for residents of the college,

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Limited student parking has caused frustrations for students trying to get to class on time. it is also a red and blue zone.

“There are too many blue spots; there are just long strips of blue zone,” she said.

Murray State’s parking lots are set up in various colored zones, with the color of your permit determining where you can and cannot park. Blue zones are faculty and staff parking, red is commuter parking, yellow is residential parking, purple is freshman parking and brown is for Regents and White Residential Colleges.

Hutton has some ideas for potential improvements. She said she believes the University should build a new soccer field, and get a parking garage where Cutchin Field is currently located.

She also suggested that the wooded area behind Mason Hall be turned into parking.

With the increase in price for parking permits, Hutton said she hopes the extra revenue gained from the permits will go toward more parking on campus.

Katie Hayes, junior from Murray, also commutes to campus everyday. Hayes said she thinks parking is fine, but that students

have to be mindful about when they leave.

“Sometimes if you have to park far away, you just have to not mind it,” she said.

“Leave time to walk.”

Hayes said she has early classes and she can almost always find a good parking spot at 8 a.m.

However, not all students come to campus at eight in the morning. According to the parking management webpage on www.murraystate.edu, “The purchase of a permit does not guarantee the holder a parking place, but only an opportunity to park on University property.”

Some tips for making the most of University parking: • Leave for class early to give yourself plenty of time.

• Consider carpooling, biking or walking to campus.

• Explore campus and the surrounding area to find alternative parking lots.

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For the past three weeks, Americans have witnessed multiple reports about the shooting of Michael Brown, a black teenager who was shot by white Ferguson police officer, Darren Wilson.

Outrage overcame residents in Ferguson, Mo., because it was discovered that Brown was unarmed, yet was shot six times in the altercation that began because Brown was walking in the middle of the street.

While shootings happen every day in the U.S., this particular incident raised a national discussion about the racial tension and militarization of police agencies and that it may be more of a problem than Americans thought.

Since the shooting, Saint Louis, Mo., is still a hotspot for continuing protests, looting and vandalism of property. Police officers are using military grade weaponry, tear gas,

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pete with each other by negatively portraying either protesters or the police departments. Until the truth is clear, it is only fair to keep our minds open.

On the day of Brown’s funeral service, his father said he did not want any more protests. He instead asked for a day of silence.

This is something we should remember if we are choosing to speak out in regards to the events in Ferguson. Regardless of how emotional the subject may be, we should remain composed, objective and fair.

Peacefully protesting is our right. A protest was scheduled on campus for Thursday. There is a large difference between protesting within the limits of the law and resorting to looting stores, vandalizing property and committing violent crime.

While these were common oc-

currences during the protests in Ferguson, they do little to deliver a message or to remember Brown.

As a University where many St. Louis, residents come to study, it is important to be respectful and understanding to those who may be affected by the events in Ferguson.

We may see the protests, the barrage of smoke grenades and the screams of children on our TV and computer screens, but some people have had to witness it all in their backyards. There is no doubt these people have been deeply affected.

As students at Murray State, we all have a common bond, which should make us feel obligated to provide help and support for these students in any way we can.

We should also set an acting example for the rest of the country by sharing our opinions peacefully and expressing our beliefs while still obeying the law.

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rubber bullets and armored vehicles to detain journalists and protesters.

The questions from the emerging case are still hanging in the balance. Was Brown shot due to prejudice and an unnecessary use of force? Or was Wilson justified in his actions?

Most of those who know about the death of Brown have already chosen what they want to believe.

These are questions people are trying to answer. With little evidence presented by the news and strong emotions from both sides of the argument, the answers may only come with more time.

Unfortunately, premature judgment and assumptions are encouraged by the media, who have reaped the benefits of the continuing story.

Amidst reporting selective facts and interviews, news stations com-

Garrison: How to survive an internship

I was born and raised in the South. Born in North Carolina in the Cherry Hill Military Hospital, I moved to South Carolina as an infant and was then whisked away to Kentucky before I blew out the five candles on my birthday cake.

I’ve been here ever since. So, Zac Garrison when I was told I Senior from had been offered an internship in Franklin, Ky. New York City, I was both excited and petrified in the same breath.

This was the opportunity I had always dreamed of, but for some reason it made my palms sweat just thinking about it. I was extremely excited about the opportunity to have such a prestigious internship, but still scared of living in the city and rubbing elbows with guys in Gucci suits.

I worked on the 12th floor of an office building so tall that when you stood on the street and looked up, clouds were out of sight. I worked in Manhattan for three months and loved it.

After working there, I learned that you will make mistakes. Check that entitled attitude at the door, and come in knowing that you will mess something up.

I don’t mean that you’re going to lose your company millions of dollars or something (I hope not), but you will make minor mistakes here and there that you’ll learn from.

My second week into the internship, I accidentally dialed 911 from my office phone. If anyone were ever to listen to the recording of that

call it would sound like someone just realized they accidentally called 911 and was incredibly and inconsolably sorry for bothering them. I then sat there for about 10 minutes, checking over my shoulder every 45 seconds to make sure the New York Police Department weren’t going to kick down the door of my office and then violently arrest the intern for committing tomfoolery on the office phone.

I eventually confessed to my boss and she told me, “It happens all the time.” Who knew?

Don’t play the victim ­– This is the easiest way to have people think less of you.

We’ve all heard it before. Someone messes something up, and their whole response is, “Well, nobody told me I shouldn’t do that!” You mess up, and claim to be the victim of the mishap because you were “ill-informed” or it was “not my fault, I didn’t know.” You see this more than you would think in this day and age.

I heard the excuse, “Oh, I’m just the intern, I didn’t know,” a few too many times during my summer. This throws up a huge red flag for not only your work ethic, but your attitude and persona as well. Avoid this.

Usually if you mess up, you will be able to take the criticism you receive and apply it to fixing the problem you caused and learning a lesson for good.

Take some pride in your work and don’t think of yourself as “just the intern.” You are now a part of the team – a cog in the mechanics that keeps the whole machine running.

If you make a mistake, tell somebody; plain and simple. Most of the time, your problems could be fixed with a few clicks of a mouse, or if things get really serious, a call to the tech department. The worst thing you can do in an internship is make a major mistake and then just sweep it under the rug so no one will know.

Believe me, someone will notice it, and then things will really get bad. The biggest mistake I made at my internship was when I accidentally deleted 7.4 gigabytes of data from my offices’

shared drive.

To put that number into perspective, one average Excel document is about 21 kilobytes of data. So, you could fit 352,381 Excel spreadsheets into 7.4 gigabytes of data. Now imagine deleting all of those files and not being able to find a single one of them.

I knew this one was big, and I knew I had to tell someone. So I walked into one of our vice president’s offices with shaking hands and cold sweats and admitted to her, “I messed up, bad.”

Come to find out, they back up that shared drive every weekend, so all it took was a call to IT and 20 of the longest minutes of my life and we had all of our files back in the same place I had just deleted them from.

They got a good kick out of how nervous and upset I was, but were extremely glad I told someone so we could get it fixed up quickly.

Be the first one there, and the last one to leave. I learned this lesson before my internship, and I can honestly admit it was the soundest advice that anyone gave me.

The fact that you are in the office answering emails and making calls 30 minutes before anyone else shows up will show a lot about your work ethic.

When the clock hits five and people are putting their jackets and headphones on, and walking to the door, be at your desk hammering out reports and mastering Excel files.

Take this stuff to heart, but know that you will learn lessons the hard way once you start at your internship. You will get stressed, and it will be tough sometimes. You’ll be homesick, broke enough to wash your underwear in your bathtub (speaking from experience) and pushed to your mental limits.

Learn from these things. You will gain more than you would have ever imagined from the job, yourself and the industry as a whole.

So find an internship, work hard and come out with flying colors – you’ll be surprised what it can do for you.

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August 29, 2014

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Letter to the Editor The recent tragic events in Ferguson, Mo., have caused us to once again think about how we engage each other in our communities. Could this tragedy have been avoided if Michael Brown had simply complied with the police officer’s request for him and his friend to get out of the street and walk on the sidewalk? Could this tragedy have been avoided if the police officer had engaged Michael Brown with “community policing” as a foundation for his approach? Could this tragedy have been avoided if the local governing body and the police department’s racial demographics were more closely aligned with the community in which it serves? Could this tragedy have been avoided if the cultural competency of both the police officer and Michael Brown were in tune with each other?

We don’t know. What we do know is that this tragedy has changed lives forever. This tragedy has greatly affected this nation and reignited a national debate on race relations within this country. We can only hope that the truth will not only prevail, but will be revealed expeditiously, accurately and in a transparent manner.

One thing is certain: we may never know what actually happened. We may never understand why each person involved in this tragedy took the course of action that they did. But what we do know is that when people are not empowered, when people are not adequately represented in the political process and when people’s perceptions are that they will not to be treated fairly, this creates a breeding ground for mistrust.

In the absence of trust we have chaos; in midst of chaos it is difficult to maintain civility; in the absence of civility the truth is often hard to find.

So while the community in Ferguson struggles to find trust, peace, truth and common ground we must reflect on our own communities.

What are we doing to ensure that our communities do not fall into the despair that has engulfed Missouri?

There is no definitive answer. However, there has to be a connection between the community and those who have been elected to represent that community. There has to be a connection between the community and the police officers that are sworn to serve that community.

Community policing has been abandoned in some cities and replaced with a climate of enforcement.

As a former military police officer, I understand the challenges that police officers face daily. I also understand the value and the rewards of an effective community policing initiative.

As we reflect on the situation in Ferguson, we must be balanced and fair in our deliberations, as we are an intellectual community. What does this mean? We have an obligation to learn from this tragedy and then go back into our respective communities and help make those communities better. When we think of the characteristics of a Murray State graduate we know that ethical citizenship is an important component of that profile.

So what do we do now? What is the answer? We have seen how the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has brought attention to a great and noteworthy cause.

I’d like to challenge everyone reading this article to take another pledge.

I gave this challenge more than a year ago when we were faced with racial insensitivity relative to the use of social media in our community at Mur-

ray State. In the wake of the recent events in Ferguson it is a good time to revisit that pledge. The pledge is as follows: Enter this community understanding that you will be changed by having been here.

Each person who accepts membership in the University community must realize that membership obligates him or her regardless of roles or responsibilities to commit to and practice several basic principles of diversity: 1. Accept one another.

2. Learn from one another.

3. Create an atmosphere of positive engagement.

4. Challenge bigotry.

If the police officer and Michael Brown had been thinking about these basic principles of diversity would we have had a different outcome?

SG Carthell Director of Multicultural Affairs

Issues, Observations and sometimes Rants

Qualls: 765 non-boring words The Murray State News’ Carly Besser asked me to be a regular contributor to this space. She was a student in my Media Law class.

I tried to talk her into law school.

Instead, she talked me into writing this column. See, Ms. Besser? I told you that you are persuasive.

She asked me because she thinks I’m funny. I’m not Kevin Qualls funny. Maybe I enjoy Professor of a sense of humor. But Mass Communications I’m not funny. Robin Williams was funny.

So was Soupy Sales. Google it. Better yet, ask your grandparents. They will be glad to hear from you.

It would be gratifying to think she asked me to write because of my erudite legal analysis, my academic acumen or my keen insights into the human struggle. Instead, I am asked to provide thoughtful columns that have entertainment value. Specifically, I have been asked to write between 600 and 800 words about anything I want, with the understanding that they not be boring.

The last time I wrote a newspaper column was in 1984, my sophomore year of college. The

Cheers and Jeers Cheers & Jeers is written by the Opinion Editor.

Questions, comments or concerns should be addressed to cbesser@murraystate.edu

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journalism department had this device called a “word-processor.” Spell check hadn’t been invented yet. Reagan was president. I was wearing parachute pants. Check Google images.

Forty years later I still don’t have much to say.

But I agreed to contribute to this page anyway.

I’m not sure why but I think it has something to do with you, gentle reader. I like you. And I don’t mean that in a Facebook thumbs-up kind of way. I mean that I really enjoy you.

I don’t know anything about video games. I don’t follow sports at all. In the infrequent event that I like a current song, I have to ask one of you who the artist is. You accept me anyway. We are a generation apart yet find much to discuss.

Together, we ponder ultimate questions, marvel at the absurd, lament injustice and discover how to navigate the future. Let’s all hope that future does not include parachute pants.

Meanwhile, there are papers to write (and grade). There are deadlines to be met, exams for which to prepare and many classes to attend for student and teacher alike. Often those graded assignments are returned bloody with ink. Is this betrayal? After all, I just confessed that I like you.

Yet, there you are with something less than an “A.” Why? Because I do like you.

This like is something much deeper than the superficial Facebook thumbs-up. It is a commitment to help you prepare for that career that’s not too far off. I truly want to see you succeed.

I further confess that it is exceedingly hard to resist a pun or a pedagogical punch line. And if I hear you laugh, I delight to know that your mind is engaged. That means learning is happening.

Cheers to ... Air conditioning We’ve seen temperatures almost reach the triple digits, but it’s a relief to go inside any of the buildings on campus. While we usually complain about air conditioning here, campus has really been on point this fall. Thanks for that. We can sweat less.

Every couple of weeks I’ll be contributing between 600 and 800 words to this space. I have no idea what topics I will choose or that you may suggest. I may rant a little about whatever is in the news. I may opine about pending legislation or prominent court cases. I may wax poetic, pathetic or both. I will try not to be boring. That’s a huge commitment. I may have failed already.

Considering future columns, I could take a cue from university course offerings. A CNN story showcases classes offered on university campuses across the country. At Chicago’s Columbia College you could take a course entitled, “Zombies in Popular Media.” At the University of Texas you could enroll in, “Invented Languages: Klingon and Beyond.” If you like playing the online game “Words With Friends,” then Princeton University has “Wordplay: A Wry Plod from Babel to Scrabble.”

Easy. Pandering, even. I hope to discuss things more substantive, because I like you.

My hope is that if I find something interesting, you will too. There is humor in almost everything.

But not everything is meaningful. I submit into evidence Lady GaGa, The Golden Globe Awards and the 113th U.S. Congress. OK, that was just irreverent. I hope to do better.

OK, Carly Besser, I’ll give it a shot. I’ll try to give you between 600 and 800 words for The Murray State News Opinion page every two weeks. I make no guarantees on the entertainment value.

You can’t force funny. Nor can a classroom culture be applied to the pages of a newspaper. But I will try, anyway.

So, when are you going to take the Law School Aptitude Test?

Jeers to ... Time Warner Cable Not only did Time Warner Cable buy out competitors to become one of the only internet providers in the country, but the majority of its customers lost internet. If you’re going to limit our choices, make sure your product works. That’s business.

Jeers to ... The beetles all over campus

Cheers to ... Labor Day Weekend

We don’t know where they came from, but beetles, dead and alive, are all over campus. Let’s get an exterminator in here because it doesn’t seem like they’re going anywhere anytime soon.

Professors have really been hitting the ground running this semester, so it’s good to know that we have a threeday weekend already approaching. Get caught up on your Netflix queues and relax.

An intern on being an intern I’m out of here in May. That’s right. After four years at Murray State, I will get my degree in journalism.

Whether the abject poverty, stress and Carly Besser tears were Opinion Editor worth it will be determined by whether or not I get the career I’ve spent years preparing for.

Part of me has the same cold feet that most students feel around this time of year. Some cautiously tip-toe into the adult world, some crawl into the womb that is called “grad school” and some do something completely unrelated to their major.

While the unpredictability of my future makes me nervous, I know I’ve upped my chances with two internships and a four-year stint here at The News. While I may have quite a bit to put on my resume, I’m probably not even going above and beyond the call of duty.

Professors will tell you that an internship is almost required to get a career. When you get that internship, some will say that one isn’t enough and to go for two. Two or more internships, at one point in time, were achieved by those who tried way harder than they had to. However, multiple internships at this day and age are considered a standard.

As much as I grimace about the declining value of my future degree, I bit the bullet and did the grunt work of these internships. After spending two summers of my life being at the bottom of the totem pole, there is some knowledge that can be shared.

Don’t let the work environment scare you from your career path.

You’ll probably question why you are pursuing a marketing degree to water ferns in the office.

Sometimes, the tasks you do as an intern reflect little on what you will do as an entry-level employee. If all marketing agents did was water plants, there would probably be a college of watering plants here.

Don’t wear your attitude on your sleeve. Doing menial work for minimum wage may be degrading. You may feel disappointed and that your potential is being wasted, but don’t let anyone know it.

This one was particularly difficult for me. Once I was able to prove that I could write articles about church picnics well, I was trusted with murder trials, government stories and more. If you don’t have a poker face, work on one.

Buddy up with your temporary co-workers. In a lot of cases, your co-workers will give you more valuable knowledge than your supervisors. Not that supervisors don’t care about you, but they’re too busy to hover around you and track your progress by the week.

Many of your co-workers were once interns themselves. They’ll tell you what about their job is the most rewarding, the worst things about the job and what makes upper-level employees especially happy.

They weren’t born in the cubicle.

They went to college just like the rest of us.

Also, if your internship is in a place where you know nobody or nothing, a couple of new friends will help you from going insane.

For some, the college experience at Murray State is just beginning. For other students like me, we are clumsily crossing over into the perpetual hangover that is adulthood. Are you as prepared as you think you are? cbesser@murraystate.edu

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was elected it has become fashionable among many people to suggest that we’re currently living in a post-racial society in which we’ve moved past the struggles that catalyzed the Civil Rights movement,” Adair said. “We’re nowhere near achieving such a society and suggesting otherwise undermines and/ or preempts the possibility of facing racism head on and attempting to dismantle it.”

The escalating violence in the nights following Brown’s death between police officers and protestors, rioters and in several cases the media, have culminated in the destruction and robbery of several stores in the small St. Louis suburb.

According to a recent survey of the freshman class, Murray State students from the St. Louis area make up one of the largest porportions of the population. Almost three percent of survey respondents said they were from St. Louis.

National Guard troops were temporarily deployed by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon because of these clashes, but have since been withdrawn.

“The larger context here is that these incidents and numerous others like them send a message that black lives are of less value in this country than the lives of white folks,” Adair said. “That has to change, without question.”

Thousands of mourners attended Brown’s funeral Monday where his father, Michael Brown Sr., and other family members called for peace and justice. Investigations into the shooting are currently being conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Justice and on the local level through a grand jury trial, which is expected to conclude deliberations in October.

Lauren Carter, graduate student from Louisville, Ky., agreed with Siner and said people should respect the wishes of Brown’s parents to protest peacefully.

“I know the parents just want the (legal) process to go as it should and to not have another Trayvon Martin situation,” Carter said.

“Hopefully the justice system will prevail and that’s all you can really ask for.”

JJ Adams, graduate student from Murray, said she took part in the protest to honor those who have died at the hands of police brutality.

“I believe that no matter who has died in the hands of this police brutality, whether this child was African-American, white, Hispanic or any other race, it doesn’t matter; somebody’s dead as a result and that makes me sad and I want to stand against it.”

Adams said she believes the demonstration will have an impact on the Murray community and more people will want to fight for what they believe is right.

Joshua Adair, assistant professor of Humanities and Fine Arts, was one of the demonstrators in charge of putting the protest together.

He said the decision to organize a peaceful protest was made as a group by a number of faculty members who want to raise awareness regarding issues of racism, racial inequality, gun violence and police militarization.

“We strongly believe that civic engagement and making one’s voice heard is an important part of being a responsible, active citizen,” he said. “We also believe that University students need to learn about engaging in this process and taking responsibility for working to find solutions.”

Dyamond Ross, freshman from St. Louis said she thinks the protest was needed at Murray State.

“With our school being predominantly white, I think the protest was needed on our campus,” she said. “I think all the protests nationwide are having an impact. It’s about coming together and the more people that do that, the more people see that they should care, too. “ President Bob Davies and Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs, talked to demonstrators at the protest.

Davies said the protest shows that Murray State students have a civic mind.

“Our students have the right to show their opinions; it’s part of being an educated citizen,” he said. “This is what higher education is all about.”

Jessica Brown, senior from Murfreesboro, Tenn., said she took part in the protest to show that students on campus care about these issues.

“I feel it is extremely important that we make aware that the people in this country are oppressed,” she said. “All I keep hearing is that students on this campus don’t care, but I want to show students do care. We need to band together and make change. I’m so tired of people being angry about things and just talking about it or posting on Facebook and then doing absolutely nothing. The more we do, the better things can be.”

Adair said he believes it is incredibly important for students to engage with the world around them and figure out what they feel passionate about.

“What’s happening in Ferguson isn’t just happening in Ferguson,” he said. “When the rights and freedoms of even on person are violated in this country, it can and does affect us all. Many of the issues we are gathering to highlight affect communities throughout this country. A quick scan of the news any day will reveal that reality.

“Our University community needs to start thinking about how to get involved and hopefully make changes to alter that.”

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Football Preview BRINGING DOWN THE BULLDOGS MURRAY STATE 73 UNION COLLEGE 26

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The Racers made quick work of the Union College Bulldogs Thursday night. After a fumble was recovered by the Racers, senior quarterback C.J. Bennett found the hands of junior receiver Janawski Davis for a touchdown less than two minutes into the game.

A punt returned by junior Shawn Samuels-Connell gave the Racers their second touchdown of the game just shy of the five-minute mark. The Racers continued to dominate play as Bennett attempted to handoff to sophomore runningback Marcus Holliday in an attempt to force the touchdown from just a few yards out. After two short runs by Holliday, Bennett completed a pass to junior receiver Jeremy Harness for the Racers’ third touchdown.

The Bulldogs rallied shortly with a pass to Domonique Jefferson for a first down at the 12-yard line. LaVance Anderson received a handoff from quarter-

back Chandler Whittlesey for Union’s first touchdown of the game.

A few plays later, the Racers fell back into stride when Samuels-Connell returned a Bulldog punt. Bennett took a short run on the next play before stepping out of bounds. On the next down, he completed a pass to Harness for the final touchdown of the quarter with just 43.3 seconds remaining.

Davis began the second quarter’s excitement with a punt return for a touchdown. A few plays later, Union’s punter, sophomore Alex Sigmon, received a bad snap but was able to recover. Incomplete passes by Bennett followed before junior kicker Carson Greifenkamp put three points on the board with a 41-yard field goal.

Union found another short surge of energy as Whittlesey completed a pass to Jefferson. Jefferson was stopped by senior Racer Cadarious Sanders at the two-yard line. On the next down, Anderson carried the ball for a Union touchdown. The Racers

were able to block the extra point, leaving Union with just 13 points on the board.

Bennett once again found the hands of Davis for a touchdown, giving the Racers a 32 point lead.

Junior runningback Pokey Harris found his tempo with just a few minutes left in the half. Harris carried 21 yards for a touchdown with just more than a minute left in the half. Greifenkamp tallied his seventh extra point of the game to put the Racers up 52-13 at the end of the first half.

“We’ve got weapons everywhere,” Bennett said. “We’ve got backs, as you can see when we hand the ball to them they can make things happen. We’ve got guys outside who can make plays, like Ski (Janawski,) and Bobo, Jesse, I mean we’ve got weapons everywhere. And we feel like that’s a big part of the offense.”

The Racer defense was unable to stop the Bulldogs as Whittlesey found the hands of junior wide receiver Kyle Keplinger. A short run found him in

the endzone for a Bulldog touchdown.

Things got interesting when the extra point was blocked and recovered by Jonathan Jackson. Jackson put two points on the board with an extra point return.

“The two point conversion, we talk about that all the time,” said Head Coach Chris Hatcher. “When you block a kick you can return that thing, and then we look confused when it happened the first time. But you know, very rarely do you go out there and you practice getting one blocked, let the guy catch it in the endzone and then run it one hundred yards in practice to score.”

Sophomore Jesse Blackburn returned a short kick to the Racers’ 40-yard line before sophomore runningback Roman Clay had a chance to carry twice. Harris also racked up a carry before Bennett completed a touchdown pass to Davis once again.

Greifenkamp’s extra point was also blocked, but the Bulldogs were unable

to recover and return as the Racers just had.

Sophomore quarterback K.D. Humphries entered the game to relieve Bennett with approximately seven and a half minutes left in the third quarter.

A pass to junior receiver Paul Rice scored a 34-yard touchdown almost immediately after Humphries’ entry.

Within a few downs, a fumble recovered by Union freshman Jabari Weeks led to a 95-yard touchdown. At the end of the third quarter, the Racers led 67-26.

Both teams agreed to shorten the fourth quarter to six minutes, and the Racers wasted no time in scoring.

Freshman runningback Nick Taylor found the endzone just 57 seconds in.

A failed attempt at a trick play on the extra point left the Racers up 73-26.

Senior quarterback Parks Frazier entered with a minute and a half left.

The clock wound down as much of the Racers’ second and third string played the last snap of the game.

‘Gold Rush’ introduces students to season Freshmen storm field with University President Bob Davies Kelsey Randolph Contributing writer krandolph3@murraystate.edu

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Students take a selfie as they wait to “Gold Rush” the field Thursday night.

For the first time in Racer history, the freshman class ran onto the football field in Roy Stewart Stadium for the inaugural “Gold Rush” to kick off the first game of the football season.

Alongside First Year Leaders, Vice President of Student Affairs Don Robertson, and President Bob Davies led a mob of freshmen and other volunteers through the horse gate of the stadium and onto the field in front of the student body.

“This is my first Racer football game,” said Isaac Logsdon, freshman from Clarkson, Ky. “I was really excited and it made me feel like I was back at home.”

Not only have students been waiting for the event, but the volunteers have as well.

Amy Pulpaneck, athletics marketing and promotion intern, told students it was

a collaboration between various offices on campus.

“This event was definitely a success.”

Pulpaneck said. “Come rain or shine we knew we would have students out here to give the players the support they deserve.”

Pulpaneck said FYLs were involved and hyped up the students. FYLs help incoming freshmen adjust to life on campus.

“As a First Year Leader it makes me excited that kids that I have come to know are going to have the opportunity to run out in front of everyone and get the greeting from the University they deserve,” said Michael Mann, sophomore from Springfield, Ky. Several students were glad to see both Davies and Robertson on the field getting involved with the students.

Logsdon said it showed how involved they are with the students and that they’re willing to be behind the student body.

“It is important that we get to know the students so they feel comfortable to approach us with anything,” said Robertson.

While students lined up, they learned new Racer chants alongside the infamous Murray State mascot, Dunker.

When Davies arrived, he only had one favor to ask – to try and not run him over.

“I believe that it shows a great deal of

character and leadership from (Robertson and Davies),” Mann said. “The fact that they are wanting to rush the field with freshmen makes me proud that the leaders on campus are actively trying to connect with students in every way they can.”

The Gold Rush events began at the start of the school year with a pep rally and dinner hosted by Racer Athletics and the Office of Student Affairs.

All week, volunteers have been handing out promotional items in the Curris Center and local restaurants have been hosting promotional deals for stuDavies dents.

Finally, the main event of the Gold Rush week started at the baseball field Thursday where freshmen met with their FYLs and picked up their free shirts.

The students ran out on the field and rushed toward the south end of the field toward a blocked off section where the students and their FYLs were able to sit and watch the game.

Robertson said the Gold Rush will be an annual event hosted at the first football game of every season.

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Bowling alley renovations nearly finished, 5B

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“They’re all winnable games. There’s only one game, and that’s Union. When that one’s over we’ll worry about the next one. That’s a non-issue whatsoever.”

“The thing about us, the way we play is we do what we do – in all three phases of the game. Keep it as simple as you can no matter who you are playing. So we’ll go out there and be ready for just about anything.”

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“They’re very inexperienced as a whole group. Our biggest concern is the lack of depth on the defensive line. We got six right now that’ll play Thursday night. That’s two deep, and then the backups are all pretty much freshmen.

I think they are good freshmen, but well, freshmen are still freshmen.”

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“The thing about football is you spend all year training in the weight room, you don’t get as many practices as the others sports do as far as individual skill work. I mean, it’s just weight room work, you can’t ever have a ball with ‘em except for 15 days in the spring and then 29 days leading up to the first ball game. It all leads up to the season; we are guaranteed 12 games in 13 weeks, this being game one.

So we are really excited about suiting up, seeing what type of team we got this upcoming year.”

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Head Coach Chris Hatcher talks to his team during practice Monday at Roy Stewart Stadium.

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Captains show leadership, passion for game Laura Kovarik || Contributing writer lkovarik@murraystate.edu

Leadership is an important factor this season for a relatively young Racer team.

The team voted six captains, seniors C.J. Bennett, Drew Kelley, Perry Cooper, Anthony Hayes and juniors Jeremy Harness and Shawn Samuels-Connell, to lead it this year.

Defensive back Samuels-Connell from Bainbridge, Ga., tries to lead the team by example on and off the field.

“One of the really nice things about being the captain is that you get to set the tempo,” Samuels-Connell said. “I try to tell everybody, ‘Do what you gotta do and be there for the team.’”

As the team has prepared for the upcoming season, Samuels-Connell thinks it has really learned the playbook and is working well together. A lifelong football fan and player, he strives to stress the importance of responsibility to his teammates. His prediction for the upcoming season, if the Racers do what’s needed and rise to the occasion, they should have a close to undefeated season.

“I’ve been playing since the seventh grade; football means a lot to me,” Samuels-Connell said. “It’s made me responsible in life and has really made me a better man. Leadership is one of the most important components of a successful team.”

According to Samuels-Connell, not only do the Racers have to show up to practice, they need to go to school, get good grades and take care of everything off the field. When they show up to practice he said they should be on time and be ready to work.

Senior captain and linebacker Hayes agrees wholeheartedly with Samuels-Connell, that leading by example is something every good captain should do.

Hayes is one of the 13 seniors being honored for Senior Day during the season home opener.

The linebacker thrives under pressure-oriented situations.

Football has always been an important component of Hayes’ life. His big brother also played and inspired him to keep playing.

“I love how football really challenges you,” Hayes said. “The more times you get knocked down the more times you have to get back up. We want to play the best we can and win every game.”

Although game plans change and each opponent is different, Hayes said he likes to think of them as a faceless opponent. Every down the team plays should be the best they have played if they want to consistently win, he said.

Some challenges the Racers have been overcoming in practice have been dealing with adversity, Hayes said, and becoming a more unified team.

The increased humidity and heat over the last few weeks has also taken a toll on some of the players. The Racers’ coaching staff has been scheduling practices with great care and making sure the team is in tip-top shape for the home opener.

This season marks Hayes’ second year as captain. The linebacker has been eating, sleeping and breathing football all summer. Many of the players, including Hayes, stayed in Murray over the break for off-season workouts.

“When things get tough, the tough get going,” Hayes said. “The most important thing for a team to really be successful is to have great unity and cohesion. Don’t ever point the finger at other players. Rather play each play together and do what is necessary.”

Senior captain and linebacker Cooper recognizes what an honor it is to be nominated as a captain. He and his fellow captains recognize the responsibility and faith the coaching staff places upon the six captains.

Football legacy runs deep in the Cooper family. His grandfather coached for the Minnesota Vikings offensive line for nearly thirty years. In addition to his career at Murray State, Cooper played for the University of Las Vegas for three years.

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Four captains join the referees for the coin toss prior the the game Thursday night at Roy Stewart Stadium.

“I’m very blessed by the opportunity I’ve been given to play for Murray State,” Cooper said. “This upcoming season I have very high regards and predictions. Undoubtedly, we have some challenges with losing a bunch of seniors.

Overall, I’ve really been satisfied how the guys have been dedicating themselves throughout fall camp and setting up their positions.”

Although the team has many transfers and incoming freshmen, Cooper said they’ve been filling in the holes and working hard to take up the large roles.

Team chemistry is an important factor in a successful team, Cooper said. No matter what, the guys are there for each other on and off the field.

It doesn’t matter how talented a team is if it can’t be stick together.

“There will be good times and there will be bad times, and you have to take it all with a grain of salt,” Cooper said. “As captain, you’ve got to try to keep a level head no matter what is going on, be consistent and maintain a good attitude. Prepare everyday like you’re going to be the best.”

The Therrell family: Where football is king

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For the Therrell family, football is more than a game. It’s not even a way of life – it seems to be the air that they breathe.

This is good news for Racer fans because the Murray State football team is infused with the passion of not just one or two, but three Therrells this season.

The patriarch of the family, Dennis Therrell, is in his second year as defensive coordinator. This is his second stint as defensive coordinator, the first being in 2004 when he inherited a defense that ranked at the bottom of most major statistics.

The 2013 season saw defensive improvements in every category from the previous season and the team looks to continue that momentum heading into the 2014 season.

Therrell is joined on this year’s team by his two sons, John and Cody, both of which he has coached in college.

“The coaching dynamic with my sons is the same as everybody else,” Therrell said. “You know they’re your sons but when practice starts and all that they’re just another player. You kind of realize they’re your sons again after it’s over with. Once it starts, they’re just like everybody else. I don’t know any other way to do it.”

Therrell’s oldest son, John, followed his dad to Murray State last year after spending four years at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and played one year

with the Racers. In his lone season at Murray State, John recorded 45 tackles and intercepted a pair of passes. Therrell ended his home season last year by winning the game for the Racers as he picked off a Missouri State pass on the final play of the game to secure the victory.

When asked about the athletic relationship with his father, John repeated the same sentiment as Dennis.

“I don’t notice having my dad as a coach very much,” John said. “I played under him both at UNLV and at Murray State so I knew how that dynamic worked. I do my job, do what he tells me and whether or not he’s my dad I have to get it done so that’s what happens.”

John made the leap from the field to the office this offseason as he joined the Racer staff and is now working with linebackers while pursuing his master’s in public administration from the University.

The transition from player to coach has been a natural one according to John.

“I thought it was relatively easy,” John said, referring to the change in status.

“I had played in the scheme and so I know what is demanded of the players on the field. Now it’s just being able to teach and coach the guys and show them what they know. It helps me since I ran it myself and I know what you have to do physically. Now I know what you have to do mentally also and that helps in the coaching part.”

The third member of the Therrell trinity is Cody, a redshirt sophomore cornerback

for the Racers this season. Cody spent two years playing for head coach Steve Duncan at Murray High School where he earned All-Western Kentucky Conference honors after recording 10 interceptions.

For John and Cody, their passion for football and competition started at an early age. Separated by only three years, their house was always used as a gymnasium for their brotherly rivalry.

“We were always competitive,” John admitted. “It didn’t matter what we were doing, there was always some competitive aspect to it. We moved around a lot since dad’s a football coach and that’s how that business is and so we were each other’s best friends. We hung out with each other.

We were like glue – we stuck together.”

The youngest Therrell, Abby, is not short on athletic ability either as she plays soccer for Murray High School.

According to Dennis, however, it wasn’t himself who fostered the competitive spirit in his children. Therrell gives the credit to his wife, Dawn.

“You know, football coaches, their wives raise the kids,” Therrell said.

“They’re the glue that holds the whole family together. Their mom, she was a coach when we got married and she was also a college field hockey player, so athletics has been our life.”

For Therrell and his family, they wouldn’t have it any other way.

“That’s the Therrell family,” Dennis said. “That’s just how it’s always been. We don’t know anything else.”

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Defensive coordinator Dennis Therrell kneels with the team Thursday night at Roy Stewart Stadium.

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Baseball mourns death of former player Laura Kovarik || Contributing writer lkovarik@murraystate.edu

Family, friends, teammates and faculty members gathered together Monday night at Reagan Field to honor the passing of former baseball player and recent graduate Mike Kozlowski.

The former ’Breds player and electromechanical engineering major left behind a legacy that will be remembered for a long time.

Many attending the vigil wore navy and gold T-shirts with the phrase, “Heroes get remembered but legends never die” written on them. The electromechanical engineering professors came up with the idea to help remember “Koz,” as he was affectionately called.

Kozlowski, formerly of Crown Point, Ind., passed away tragically in an ATV accident Aug. 16.

The solemn evening began with senior Racer, Anthony Bayus, saying a few words. Both Bayus and Kozlowski played baseball for John A. Logan College before coming to Murray State. Kozlowski was a two-time letterwinner during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

He finished his career at Murray State with a .300 average, 32 doubles, six triples and four homeruns and 82 RBIs. History was made when he hit a cycle for the ’Breds March 16 for a victory over UT Martin.

“At first glance Mike was a pretty intimidating guy,” Bayus said.

“Although we didn’t share the field together I had the pleasure of getting to know him as my career at Murray State started. He was one of the most caring and loving men I have ever met.”

Bayus recounted fond memories of Kozlowski and his value as a teammate and friend.

“He was always one to take care of everybody and make sure everyone was OK on and off the field,” Bayus said. “Koz walked the walk and talked the talk. His thoughtfulness and caring personality set the bar for those around him.

“After Kozlowski left, I thought, ‘You have big shoes to fill.’

Little did I know the baseball shoes would be the smallest shoes to fill. Foremost, he was even a more amazing person off the field, which is saying a lot because we all know he was a hell of a baseball player.”

The Racers dedicated the upcoming season to Kozlowski.

Brad Burns, the baseball team’s chaplain, led the candlelit vigil in prayer and reflection.

“While Koz was only here for two years at Murray State; you can see the ripple effect of how important he was,” Burns said.

“It’s OK to struggle; this is a difficult time. Take these lessons he taught them and apply them to life – that’s how you can honor your friend.”

Psalm 23, James 14 and John 3 were among a few of many Bible verses Burns read at the memorial.

A moment of silence followed the chaplain’s words and the attendees bowed their heads in prayer, remembering their friend.

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Players, family and friends fill the bleachers at Reagan Field Monday night with lit candles and balloons in remembrance of Kozlowski.

Also speaking at the vigil was Kozlowski’s longtime girlfriend, Toni Montgomery.

The candlelit vigil, held Aug. 25, marked what would’ve been Kozlowski’s 24th birthday. In honor of his birthday, Toni passed out 24 navy and gold balloons to send up thoughts and happy wishes.

As the crowd rounded out melancholy verses of “Happy Birthday” the balloons slowly drifted up into the sky.

Montgomery had moving words for the small assembly.

“This year, play for Michael,” she said. “He loved life; he loved Murray State University. When you lose, lose the Michael way – take it in stride.”

Poise and words of thanks came from Montgomery. Her appre-

ciation went out to the baseball team for coming to the funeral and all those who came for the vigil.

“Just know as you take the field, you have an extra angel on your side,” Montgomery said. “We’ll be on the sidelines as well (Kozlowski’s family and hers,) cheering you guys on.”

Not only was Kozolowski a baseball player, he was also a member of an award-winning Chainless team. The team won a National Engineering Championship in California last year. The competition helped put Murray State on the map as a top competitive engineering program.

The impact Kozlowski left during his short time on Earth and at Murray State was represented by the many attendees of the vigil.

Cross country finds needed depth Caetano named Peter Northcutt || Staff writer pnorthcutt@murraystate.edu

Head Coach Jenny Severns said she’s been pleasantly surprised at the attitude and mentality of the cross country team coming back from Summer Break.

“For the most part, people came in really fit and I think the returners came in a lot more motivated than they have in the past,” Severns said. “I think we’re in a really good position to do big things this year. It’s just going to be about making the right decisions between now and OVC.” Both the men’s and women’s teams hope to improve upon last year’s season.

“On the guys’ side, we have eight guys and all eight can contribute, be any position on any given day,” Severns said. “It’s nice not to have too much pressure on one particular person. On the women’s side, we have a very strong group up front right now but there are some people on their heels that I would hope by the end of the season would be right up there with them.

I think we should have about seven or eight on the girls’ side as well.”

The strong leadership on the women’s team is fronted by junior Emma Gilmore and redshirt sophomore Alicyn Hester.

“Allie Hester had a huge summer and I think that this will be a breakout year for her,” Severns said. “Emma had a really good summer as well, the best she’s ever had. She always gets it done when it counts. I think her season will start rolling sooner than it ever has. She’ll be ready to get after it right away.”

Gilmore, an All-OVC second team selection a year ago, is heading into her junior campaign as a Racer.

With two years of competition under her belt, she is considered the seasoned veteran on the women’s squad.

“I think we can be a much bigger force and have a much bigger impact on the OVC as a whole this season,” Gilmore said. “We fell kind of short of what I truly believe we could have accomplished last year. I don’t believe we had the depth in the team like we do this year.”

Severns hauled in a new recruiting class headlined by Meagan Smith, a freshman from Danville, Ky., and Felizitas Muller, a

sophomore from Rastatt, Germany.

Gilmore, an international student from Locks Heath, England, knows the stresses of being a first year athlete in a new environment. According to her, however, these newcomers are making the transition quite easy.

“When I came in it was a huge change as a freshman,” Gilmore said. “I think what’s lovely at the moment is that we have a really great vibe on the team and I think all of the upperclassmen are getting along with the freshmen and being there for them in any way that they can. I think the connections are helping the freshmen feel a lot more at ease.”

The Racers will get their first test of the season today as they compete in the Belmont Opener. Severns is anxious to see how her team will perform against familiar competition such as Belmont and Lipscomb, but her main focus is on her team’s ability to shake off the pent up anxiety and perform, she said.

“The biggest thing for them is to bust the rust off and find their wheels again and to remember what it feels like to run,” Severns said.

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Jorge Caetano was named the interim head coach for the women’s tennis team for the 2014-15 season by Athletics Director Allen Ward Monday.

Caetano, who served as a graduate assistant for women’s tennis last season during its OVC title run, is a four-year letter winner and graduate of Murray State.

A native of Niteroi, Brazil, Caetano tallied 21 singles wins and 24 doubles wins during his career from 2009-12 at Murray State.

He played his senior season at No. 1 in both singles and doubles before graduating with a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering technology. He is now pursuing an MBA. After Head Coach Olga Elkin’s departure for Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio, last Monday, Ward hopes that Caetano’s placement will bring a sense of normalcy to the successful team as it defends its OVC title.

“I want to thank Allen Ward for this opportunity and Matt Kelly and Mel Purcell for their support,” Caetano said, according to GoRacers.com. “Being a coach has always been my goal and I’ve enjoyed my time as assistant coach, but now I am looking forward to working with this team as the head coach. Coach Elkin left us with a talented squad and they’re ready to defend their OVC title and to improve on it.”

Soccer falls to Arkansas State Peter Northcutt || Staff writer pnorthcutt@murraystate.edu

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Sophomore Taylor Richerson goes against freshman Harriet Withers during practice Tuesday.

Despite a late comeback effort, the Murray State women’s soccer team fell to Arkansas State 3-2 Friday afternoon.

The Racers set the pace early as they controlled the possession battle, dominating nearly every facet of the game. The Red Wolves were scrambling to find any advantage, as they were forced to play defensively for much of the afternoon. Murray State Head Coach Jeremy Groves was pleased with how his team’s offense attacked.

“We broke them down, we got in behind and we had one on one opportunities,” Groves said. “It was just one of those days when we just couldn’t finish.”

The troubles for Murray State started in the game’s 26th minute when Arkansas State managed to capitalize on a counterattack.

The Racers made a simple mistake by tripping Red Wolf Samhia Simao in the penalty box, leading to an early 1-0 deficit. The luck continued to stay with Arkansas State, however, as an errant back pass was intercepted by Loren Mitchell in the 33rd minute before she tapped the ball past the goalkeeper to give her team a two point advantage going into the break.

“I think it was a combination of luck and defensive breakdowns,” said senior forward Julie Mooney. “We were just kind of diving in and giving up the penalty kicks, which shouldn’t happen. We just need to stay on our toes more defensively.”

The third Red Wolves goal came in the early minutes of the second half. Simao capitalized on her second penalty kick of the afternoon to extend her team’s lead to three. Down three goals to none, the Racers picked up the pace in an effort to cut into the lead.

In the 68th minute Mooney scored the first goal of Murray State’s

season on a chip shot set up by teammate Lyssie Wright.

At a score of 3-1 with about 20 minutes left in the game, the home crowd felt a surge of belief that spurred the Racers on. A barrage of Murray State shots on goal followed with none finding their mark until just under two minutes left in the game.

Through pure determination, Mooney found the back of the net again on an unassisted goal to pull her team to within one goal of the Red Wolves.

The last two minutes of the game saw Arkansas State frantically clearing the ball time and time again to run down the clock and secure the 3-2 victory.

Despite the season opening loss, Groves is looking at the positive aspects of the game instead of the negative.

“I’m disappointed with the result but I’m not disappointed with how the girls fought and performed,” Groves said. “I thought we performed well.”

The Racers dominated on the offensive side of the field as indicated by their 22-10 advantage in total shots. They also finished the game with 10 shots on goal to Arkansas State’s seven.

“I think we really outplayed them most of the game,” Mooney said. “We just gave up a few silly goals, two penalty kicks and we can definitely fix the little things like that.”

The early season loss was not what the Racers were looking for, but Groves and his team are determined to move on and make the best of it.

“It was our mistakes that cost us the game, but overall it’s a positive outcome you know.” Groves said. “We lost, the result is disappointing but it’s a step forward for us.”

The Racers will be back at Cutchin Field today at 1 p.m. to take on Georgia State. Georgia State was picked to finish third in the Sun Belt preseason poll.

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HOT HANGOUTS: five best places to chill Tiffany Whitfill || Staff writer

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College life is a blend of academics and social interaction. For many, breaks between classes are a blessing and can be used to catch up on class work or to hang out with friends.

Across campus, there are a variety of locations which seem to draw many students who need a place to relax and socialize with friends between their daily duties.

Here are just a few of the hottest hangouts for students on Murray State’s campus.

THROROUGHBRED ROOM

One area with a lot of traffic seems to be not only a popular place for lunch, but also group meetings.

The Thoroughbred Room, located on the second floor of the Curris Center, is full of students from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students often plan to meet with friends or catch up with what is on TV. Chris Patel, senior from Russsellville, Ky., enjoys both the food and social aspect of the area.

“Lunch break is a great time to see people,” Patel said.

He added that you can usually see who you want to see at lunch because it is a common time to meet.

However, if you are looking for a place to study, Patel thinks it is too noisy and distracting to get work done.

Kjay Percell, sophomore from Belleville, Ill., enjoys going to the T-Room because there are usually people there to pass time with.

“It’s more entertaining to find other people to chill with than to stay in your room all day,” Percell said.

Whether students need breakfast or lunch, look to the T-Room to provide entertainment for all.

While many think of the library as a place for quiet studying, others see the area outside as a common meeting place. Dominique Horton, sophomore from Louisville, Ky., hangs out with her friends about three times a week outside of Waterfield Library.

Horton chooses to spend time on campus between classes because if she left she would lose her parking spot and staying on campus saves gas, she said.

There are other students, like Horton, that have similar feelings. Jennifer Siner, junior from Selmer, Tenn., said spending time between her back to back classes is easier here than to leaving campus.

“If it is a sunny day I may sit outside and read,” Siner said. She added that she also may get homework done while sitting outside with friends.

The women said the busiest time of day for this spot is around noon.

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Another popular spot on campus also allows students to enjoy the outdoor scenery.

The Quad offers benches in an area that can easily be transformed into a social lounge spot or place to peacefully catch up on homework.

Courtney Reinagel, senior from Kelso, Mo., spends at least some of her time everyday at the Quad.

“It is relaxing to sit out here,” Reinagel said.

She added that it can be a popular spot where she enjoys either hanging out with friends or finishing up homework.

Some students set up slack lines and practice the skill between trees on the Quad. Others choose to play frisbee, nap or read a book.

Occasionally, Campus Activities Board or other on-campus organizations will invite a local band to play on the Quad.

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An obvious hot spot for many students is on the benches in front of the Carr Health Building.

Timmy Tucker, junior from Hardinsburg, Ky., often benches to pass the time and socialize with friends. He mentioned it lets him see a lot of his friends and new faces on campus. “(Sitting on the benches) allows me to talk to people (I know) and meet new people,” Tucker said. “I like being outside.”

Tucker said he occasionally finishes homework from the benches, but it depends on how busy the walkway is.

He added that most of the time people usually sit down to chat and leave at their own convenience.

Department of theater prepares for busy semester

One of the most relaxing places to hang out on campus is the TV room in the Curris Center.

There is comfortable seating and, as the name implies, a flat-screen TV for your viewing pleasure.

The area also has plenty of wall outlets for charging laptops and phones.

Codey Cox, junior from Hodgenville, Ky., said when he has down time he likes to enjoy the Curris Center lounge.

Cox said leaving campus between classes would be a hassle, so instead he chooses to spend time relaxing there.

“I would lose my parking spot,” Cox said.

Students may also ask the attendant to change the channel if what is playing does not interest them.

Madison Wepfer || Staff writer mwepfer@murraystate.edu

From psychological thrillers to classic love stories, the Murray State theater department is sure to entertain this academic year. The theater department will offer three shows this semester of contrasting themes and subjects: “Toyer,” “Jack Frost” and “South Pacific.”

“Toyer” is the edgier show with intimate and scandalous themes. “‘Toyer’ will provide some emotion, tension and edge-of-your-seat type feelings,” said Taylor Davis, senior member of the theater department from Owensboro, Ky. The show unwraps the mind of a manipulative character known as ‘the toyer.’ He toys with his victims and then paralyzes them.

Although there are no harsh scenes involving murder or extreme sexual acts, the show

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Students enjoy the weather while working on homework and catching up with friends on the benches.

has some adult content, so it is not suitable for children, Davis said. “‘Toyer’ is going to be very intimate, which is always interesting to see how the character relationships develop, especially since there are only two actors on stage,” Davis said.

“Toyer” will show in Wilson Hall, room 310B on Sept. 25-28.

The next show on the bill is “Jack Frost,” a children’s play. “’Jack Frost’ will warm your heart and feed into the child within all of us,” Davis said.

“Jack Frost” is the story of Martha, a little girl living with an evil stepmother and two ugly stepsisters. When clever Jack Frost comes to town, Martha’s passion and kindness warms the heart of cold Frost.

“Jack Frost” will run Oct. 17-21 at Robert E. Johnson Theatre. The show will run during the day for children and elementary schools

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Local bowling alley changing lanes Breanna Sill

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Corvette Lanes has been a favorite business in the community of Murray since its opening in 1958, but last year a local businessman decided the bowling alley could use a major face-lift.

Brandon Edmiston, originally of Murray, and owner of Edmiston Marketing, LLC., purchased the building in September of 2013 and wanted to renovate the bowling alley into something people of all ages could enjoy.

“People are always saying there isn’t anything to do around here,” Edmiston said.

“Now the community and everyone can benefit from a place like this.”

Students and community members can expect a big change from the bowling alley they were accustomed to seeing before.

Edmiston said to expect everything to be new and updated.

The renovations include brand new bowling lanes and seating areas. The area features flat screen televisions, touch screen score keeping machines and a snack bar.

Also, downstairs in the building is an arcade which, when finished, Edmiston describes as similar to a Dave and Buster’s restaurant.

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as well as the regular nighttime showings for all audiences.

As for the last show of the semester, the theater department will team up with the music department for a winter hoorah, “South Pacific.”

A classic story of love and loss, “South Pacific” is set in World War II. Two unconventional love stories parallel each other as the lovers try to overcome the hardships of war and prejudice.

“I’m looking forward to seeing something so classic take the stage,” Davis said. “It’s also very wonderful to broaden our horizons a bit and join hands with the music department.”

“South Pacific” will begin Nov. 20 and end Nov. 23 at the Robert E. Johnson Theatre.

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Murray Business Lions Club plans first big event Hunter Harrell || Features Editor hharrell@murraystate.edu

Community typically means a group of people living in a single area, but fellowship and outreach are parts of the community as well.

Murray Business Lions Club is a service club in the community that has been active for three years.

Following in the footsteps of its parent club, The Murray Lions Club, humanitarian work is the substance of Murray Business Lions Club.

“The Murray Business Lions Club is a community service organization,” said Susan Davis, vice president of the Murray Business Lions Club. “We look for a need in the community and try to help as much as we can.”

Davis, along with Murray Business Lions Club and MSU Lions Club members, found a need in the community and coordinated the Color for a Cause paint walk/run.

The event will begin with a Zumba warm-up and late registration at 7 a.m. Saturday at Chestnut Park. At 8 a.m., participants take their place to begin the color run.

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have five different color stations, along with music playing, each from a different decade and participants may complete the loop as many times as they want.

Early registration cost is $25. For participants who sign up the morning of the race, the registration fee is $35.

Proceeds from registration fees will be used to purchase iPads and specific apps for the Murray-Calloway County Hospital Rehabilitation Department.

Davis said the iPads will be used in a variety of ways and will benefit both people with disabilities and their caregivers.

“The rehabilitation department at the hospital work a lot with people who have been affected by strokes or children who have autism,” Davis said. “They use the iPads and the apps to communicate.”

Davis said the goal for the Color for a Cause paint walk/run is to have 300 runners and raise $7,000.

Laura Nightingale, senior from Hopkinsville, Ky., and member of MSU Lions Club, is working to coordinate the walk/run for one of her class projects in her major.

“I think the event will benefit the community in many ways,” Nightingale said. “First of all, just getting people out in the community and doing the color run is fun because they can participate together with friends and family. Then there are all the people who will benefit from the iPads and their families and the people they are close to.”

“South Pacific” ended Monday night, but there is still time to prepare for the spring show auditions.

“Auditions are open to any and all who wish to audition,” said TJ Lewis, junior from Mayfield, Ky. “Auditions for this semester will be over tonight (Monday,) and auditions for next semester will be posted at the theater office toward the end of the semester.”

As for next semester, the theater department will put on a show that hasn’t even been written yet – a brand new production, Lewis said.

“A class offered this semester is Devised Theatre, where the students in the class are actually writing a show based off of their dreams,” Lewis said.

The show will rehearse throughout the fall semester and premiere as the first show in the spring semester.

Following that show will be William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” and then “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare.”

Throughout the semester, there will be several changes in the department including new venues for the shows and new showings for “Jack Frost.”

Also, the variety in productions is broad, giving the audience something new to look forward to with each show.

“Each event has the potential to be very enlightening,” Davis said. “I encourage people to attend as many shows as possible to really see what our department is working on.”

Future events in the music department include “Business Principles for Music” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 in the Performing Arts Hall in New Fine Arts, a guest artist recital featuring flautist Molly Barth and guitarist Dieter Hennings at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 10 in the Performing Arts Hall and “Mallet Music” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in the Performing Arts Hall.

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One of the most exciting additions to the bowling alley is going to be the upstairs.

Before, the upstairs had consisted of ten apartments, but now those apartments have been torn out and a full restaurant sits in their place.

Also upstairs is a full bar, a private party room with a picture window overlooking the bowling lanes, an outdoor patio, smoking section and a full stage set up especially for live music.

Edmiston plans to keep the name Corvette Lanes for the bowling alley because of its history. However, he intends to call the restaurant The Alley Bar and Grill.

With more space and updated equipment, Edmiston hopes to bring the live music scene from Nashville, Tenn., up to Murray.

“Other businesses in Murray, in order to bring out a live band they just move around a couple tables,” he said. “Here we have the space already set up specifically for the

band and equipment.”

Another interesting feature Corvette Lanes boasts is the brick walls throughout the building.

The walls are made from bricks Edmiston bought from Murray State.

The bricks were also used throughout campus and to build the column entrances to the University across the street from the bowling alley.

Edmiston said that small detail helps give the bowling alley more of a connection to the University.

Recycled wood from the original bowling lanes was also used to build the bar in the restaurant upstairs.

Edmiston plans to build the front of the building outward toward the street to make more room for the restaurant and outdoor patio and smoking area.

While the renovations will not be done for a few more months, people wishing to join leagues are more than welcome to sign up.

The bowling alley will open in advance in September for people who sign up for the competitive bowling leagues.

Edmiston said Corvette Lanes will be officially open to the public near the end of the semester.

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JOHN LENNON’S KILLER APOLOGIZES FOR ‘BEING AN IDIOT’ “I am sorry for being such an idiot and choosing the wrong way for glory,” said Mark David Chapman, John Lennon’s imprisoned killer, in a parole board last week.

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Soundbytee “It’s not about twerking. It’s about music.”

-Miley Cyrus on new music and her retirement from twerking.

In today’s world, we see unimaginable acts of violence every day; however, films are always there to act as a gateway to something more.

Through films we are given a reminder of how depraved a world is without any order, which is the case with Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller’s action-packed sequel, “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.” After being summoned by his former lover, Ava Lord (Eva Green), the cunning Dwight McCarthy (Josh Brolin) must help her escape the clutches of her evil husband, Damien. However, he soon finds that there is more to the story than meets the eye.

After the death of detective John Hartigan, Nancy Callahan (Jessica Alba) has become depressed and bitter. Nancy decides to finish things once and for all and kill Senator Roark (Powers Boothe).

Nancy soon finds out that she might have unexpected help with this particular mission.

The newcomers to the franchise are Brolin, Green and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. As Dwight, Brolin is as dramatic and stubborn as we love to see him, while Green proves how evil and manipulative she can really be.

On the other hand, she is also beauti-

ful and sultry. Green, who is definitely not afraid to show certain parts of herself on the big screen, embraces a brave motif of a film noir starlet.

This particular role had huge A-list celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Anne Hathaway attached to it once upon a time.

Gordon-Levitt keeps getting better and better as an actor. In this film, I can’t help but see a glimmer of a young Marlon Brando.

As the tough, yet lovable Johnny, Gordon-Levitt shows a vulnerability and determination in ways we have not seen out of him before.

Although newcomers Brolin, Green and Gorden-Levitt shone bright, much of the returning cast left something to be desired. Rourke’s character is just as violent as in the first film, nothing new.

Willis is distant even for a guiding spirit to Alba’s Nancy.

The film’s supporting cast is underutilized for a film like this. The main part of the film I have an issue with is the conclusion: it was unsatisfying for a film of its stature.

I recommend seeing the film in 3D, you will not regret it. Sin City is mesmerizing, especially when it comes to scenes with Green’s Ava Lord.

The sequel definitely delivers on expanding the city from the first film.

My hat is off to Miller; adapt his own

award-winning novel to a film version is not an easy task.

My sincerest hope is that we do not have to wait another decade for the third Sin City.

With lots of gruesome action and sensual visuals, “Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” has a lot of promise.

Yes, it has its faults like most movies, but in a summer chalked full of comic book movies, this movie is far from the worst of them.

Quick Facts Title: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Rating: R

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Josh Brolin, Eva Green, Joseph Gordon- Levitt, Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Meloni, Bruce Willis and Powers Boothe

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My summer has been everything but eventful, with the exception of the best week of my year: the CMA Music Breanna Sill F e s t i v a l .

This was my Assistant eighth year Features Editor attending the festival in Nashville, Tenn., and I spent most of my time chasing new talent and up and coming artists. I discovered one during that week that I cannot help but scream about.

If you haven’t heard of Sam Hunt yet, I promise you, you will soon. His single “Leave the Night On” was released to country radio in July and became the highest debuting new artist single in the history of country air check. So yeah, he is going to be a big deal.

The first time I ever heard him play was during the festival on an outdoor stage downtown and I instantly fell in love with his voice, style and the songs he sang.

I then heard about a private show he was doing later that night at Silver Dollar Saloon, a bar on 2nd Street.

The only catch was that his show was at the same time Tim McGraw was supposed to perform at LP Field the same night and I have never had the opportunity to see Tim perform live.

My friends and I made the sacrifice to see Sam Hunt again and my friend even had to flash a fake radio press pass at the door to get us in, but luckily we made it.

As soon as he walked in my friends and I were the only ones who noticed him immediately.

We ran over to him and were all able to snap a few pictures together right before he walked up on stage.

Sam sang songs off his already released acoustic mix tape “Between The Pines” and covered iconic country songs like “Strawberry Wine” for the crowd of about 75 people.

He sang “Cop Car” and “Come Over,” songs he wrote that were picked up by Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney.

He shared the story behind the songs. It was incredible to hear the passion in his voice as he sang the songs, knowing they were not just songs to him, but that they were real life.

So trust me, if you want to hear good country music with a modern spin to it, download Sam’s new EP “X2C” which was just released to iTunes a few weeks ago.

You will not regret it. bsill@murraystate.edu

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