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The Murray State News October 31, 2014

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Vol. 89, No. 11

McConnell brings big names in last week

Grimes speaks on student loans Mari-Alice Jasper Staff writer

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Student loan debt is an issue Alison Lundergan Grimes plans to face head on if she is voted as the new U.S Senator for Kentucky in next week’s election.

Murray State graduates averaged nearly $21,000 in debt in 2012, according to the Project on Student Debt.

Grimes met with approximately 50 people Tuesday at the town square in Benton, Ky. Amid the pouring rain, the campaign team ushered supporters into an open building next to the Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice cafe.

Grimes is challenging Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for the Senate seat.

She said McConnell has chosen to back Wall Street instead of backing students.

She supports a bill offered

by U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren that would allow students to obtain a federally subsidized Stafford loan at 0.75 percent versus the current 3.4 percent rate according to Grimes’ campaign website.

“I will work to make sure that our students can afford degrees and not have debt,” Grimes said.

McConnell introduced a bill in Feburary 2013, the Enhanced 529-Setting Aside for a Valuable Education Act, that will make it easier for lower and middle-income families to pay for higher education, according to his website.

Lexi Lamb, Murray State alumna from Hardin, Ky., said Grimes seemed genuine and she thought reforming student loan policies would help the next generation of students.

“Between me and my husband we had more than 10 payments in student loans after graduating,” Lamb said.

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Trees

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taxes?

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Park referendum may add a five cent tax for improvements Kate Russell || Staff writer krussell13@murraystate.edu

Trees, trails, T-Ball and … taxes? On Election Day, Calloway County residents will check yes or no on a new tax proposed by the Murray-Calloway County Parks Department.

The referendum up for vote is a proposed tax of five cents for every $100 of taxable assets. That’s $50 for every $100,000 and $500 for every million.

Taxable property includes real estate, business inventory, automobiles and farming equipment, among others.

Under the current system, the Murray-Calloway County Parks system is jointly funded by the City of Murray and the Calloway County fiscal court.

For the fiscal year 2014-15, the City of Murray appropriated $161,100 to the Parks Department, while the county appropriated $129,478.50. That gives the Parks Department an annual working budget of approximately $290,000.

If the referendum is passed, the estimated net revenue from the tax is $1.1 million. The referendum would create a new taxing district strictly for the parks, so the money would not be used

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The Murray-Calloway County Parks Department’s tax could increase its budget by 300 to 400 percent. by or for anyone else.

Tab Brockman, director of the Parks Department, said the tax is the only obvious way forward for funding. He said many people are put off by a tax, but there is no other solution for the parks’ needs.

“Stable and consistent funding

doesn’t exist under the current scenario,” Brockman said. “The city and county are not mandated to fund us, so if this doesn’t pass, they could decide to only give us $100,000 this year.”

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Spring Panera opening projected Ben Manhanke Staff writer

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Following the opening of Cook Out and The Willow Bistro this summer, Murray may soon be home to another new restaurant: Panera Bread.

In a statement from Panera Bread Company spokeswoman Amanda Burns, the cafe and bakery chain is targeting the spring of 2015 for the opening of its new restaurant in Murray. The company is planning to build in front of Office Depot and north of Cracker Barrel.

David Roberts, director of Planning and Engineering for the City of Murray, said his department received and completed a review of Panera’s site plan, which included the layout, grading and utilities of the proposed building.

Roberts said they are now waiting on Panera to send in an application for a building permit, which he expects to receive soon.

“I’m assuming from the questions and comments I’m getting from (Panera) that they’re wanting to move for-

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ward with this project very quickly,” he said.

Kirsten Shelton, freshman from Mount Vernon, Ill., said she is happy to hear a Panera might be opening in Murray.

“Every time I go home and when I come back (to Murray) I stop in the Panera in Paducah and get a little something,” she said. “A lot of the fast food places here are either burger joints or Mexican restaurants, so a Panera would definitely be successful here.”

William Copeland, sophomore from Chicago, said he is also excited about the possibility of an alternative to fast food coming to Murray.

“It’s about time,” Copeland said. “There aren’t a lot of places around here that really prioritize on organics and authenticity. Believe it or not, a lot of people of people don’t like to eat fast food.”

While plans for the restaurant’s construction are already underway, Panera’s coming to Murray has not yet been confirmed publicly by the city.

Aaron Dail, president and CEO of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, said until the deal is

done, there’s no guarantee the restaurant will establish its first location in town.

“I know there have been a ton of rumors and unfortunately people talk,” Dail said.

“Unfortunately rumors are just that, they’re rumors. So until something is public and official it could very Dail well not be happening.”

In January 2013, it was announced by the Murray Planning Commission that Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches would be purchasing a location in Murray near the corner of 12th and Olive streets. The deal, however, fell through.

Dail said any new business or commercial entity establishing itself in town will be helpful to Murray, locally-owned or not. He said he hopes if Panera comes to Murray that the citizens will not neglect local business.

Andrew Pilgrim, owner of

Gigabites Cafe & Deli, said while Panera would serve the same niche market as his store, he is not too worried about the chain’s possible arrival.

“I guess my only concern is that with Panera coming in, they’re a fast food chain everybody knows so it might pull some business away,” Pilgrim said. “But I don’t look at people going to Panera any different than I look at people going to McDonald’s or wherever else in town.”

Pilgrim said he is not sure how much of an effect Panera’s opening might have on his store, but said Murray’s market is big enough to support both restaurants.

He said some competition with Panera may lead to the addition of more services from Gigabites.

“I may adopt some ideas from them or there might be things they do that we don’t offer yet,” he said. “I know they offer a few items we don’t offer, but they’re things I’ve already considered offering. We’re not going to try and ‘beat’ Panera Bread. I just want to meet the needs of the people who are coming.”

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s U.S. Senate candidates have brought potential presidential contenders to help boost voter turnout in the final week of one of the country’s most closely watched races.

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren campaigned with Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes Tuesday and Hillary Clinton campaigned with her Saturday in Lexington, Ky., and northern Kentucky. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal appeared with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell Wednesday.

With Democrats and Republicans fighting for Senate control, the three politicians have swooped into key battleground contests in states like Arkansas and North Carolina.

Kentucky has been a magnet for big-name politicians as McConnell is trying to become the Senate majority leader while facing his arguably toughest re-election campaign.

Warren and Clinton are making their second trips to Kentucky for Grimes.

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice have traveled to Kentucky to support McConnell. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee – another potential 2016 GOP hopeful – stumped for McConnell in Louisville, Ky., last weekend.

Despite the high-profile help, McConnell’s campaign has stuck to one message: connecting Grimes to President Barack Obama, who is deeply unpopular in the state. McConnell’s campaign continued that theme Monday as the senator campaigned in eastern Kentucky with country music star Lee Greenwood.

“Alison Lundergan Grimes has run a race heavily reliant on help from left-wing elites, so it’s not surprising that she would hand the mic to an anti-coal liberal to deliver her closing argument,” said McConnell adviser John Ashbrook.

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PARKS From Page 1 system consists of three parks: Chestnut Park, which is about 70 years old, Central Park, about 40 years old, and Bee Creek, about 30 years old.

The parks have basketball courts, soccer, baseball and softball fields, an amphitheater, a swimming pool, spray park, dog park, walking trails, pavilions, playgrounds and a skate park.

Brockman said the current budget is not sufficient for the level of maintenance and improvements needed to keep the parks up to the standards of the community.

He said his first four priorities for renovations and improvements are fixing or replacing the community pool, lights for the soccer, softball and baseball fields, road maintenance and making the park more easily accessible to the disabled, as required by federal law.

The bathroom stalls are not Americans with Disibilities Act compliant and much of the park system is difficult or impossible to navigate in a wheelchair.

Brockman said the $1.1 million would allow the Parks Department to improve upon what the parks already offer. It would be up to the parks board and the community to decide how to spend it. It would allow for new or renovated bathrooms, concession stands and parking lots,

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“At the end of the day, this referendum is about how important the parks are to the community,” Brockman said. “This is an issue that will impact our community, positively or negatively, for many years to come.”

While the park tax is a big issue for many in the community, some people simply haven’t heard about it. Breanna Bethel, junior from Murray, didn’t know about it. When she learned about the referendum, she was opposed.

Bethel said she thinks the parks are fine as they are. She takes the children she babysits to Chestnut Park in the summer and said she’s always thought the parks were nice.

“If it was really falling apart or if they had a specific project in mind I would gladly vote the tax in, but as it is now I see no need to pay another tax,” Bethel said.

Bethel said she believes people will be deterred from voting yes on the referendum since it is one more tax.

“But then again I’m a poor college student,” she said.

Former President Tim Miller supports the tax because he believes the park system needs to expand and improve in order to better serve the community. Miller, who spent years teaching accounting, said he generally dislikes taxes because oftentimes it’s unclear where the money will go.

“I don’t see how anyone can argue against a

tax that directly supports youth programs,” he said.

Miller said the benefits of improving the park system reach beyond creating a wholesome place for his children and grandchildren to play.

He said when corporations are looking to come into a community, they look at schools, hospitals and recreational activities, like the parks.

“I really feel that the park system is important for tourism and growth,” Miller said. “If it (the parks referendum) passes, in the long run it’s going to add so much to this area that it’ll be worth the additional cost.”

Miller said many people, for and against the referendum, have shared opinions with him.

One issue he has heard repeatedly is county residents thinking the parks are only city parks.

“I can’t think of too many people that wouldn’t use the parks, either directly or indirectly,” Miller said. “All ‘Calloway Countians’ are going to benefit.”

All Calloway Countians don’t share that view, however. At a Town and Gown meeting Tuesday night in Wrather West Kentucky Museum, residents of the city and county showed up to voice their support, or their distaste, for the proposed tax.

Town and Gown is a partnership between the City of Murray and Murray State. Mark Welch, coordinator of the Town and Gown partnership, hosted the event, which was set up as an open forum for comments and questions.

Approximately 40 people showed up for the

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meeting, and the opinions seemed to be split.

Calloway County Judge Executive Larry Elkins said he does not plan to vote for the tax.

If the referendum passes with a simple majority on Nov. 4, the budget for the Parks Department would increase between 300 and 400 percent.

Elkins said if that happens, the county budget he will present to the Fiscal Court Magistrates for consideration will not include money for the Parks Department. Whether the City of Murray continues its funding of the Parks Department will be determined by the Murray City Council.

“There are currently three county-wide taxing districts in Calloway County: the library, health and the Extension Service,” Elkins said.

If the referendum passed, the parks would be the fourth taxing district in the county.

Elkins said the Murray-Calloway County park system is one of the nicest in the region, and the public and private partnership for park funding has so far succeeded in every way.

“It has amenities that you won’t find in a lot of parks. In 2013, the park was voted Outstanding Parks Department by the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society,” he said.

Elkins said organizations campaigning for the referendum have distributed with a “Save our Parks” theme, “... apparently believing that rather than clearly explaining what the long range goals are, it would be more effective to scare people,” he said. “Our park does not need saving. We will have a great park regardless of whether the referendum is approved.”

GRIMES From Page 1 Lamb said Grimes’ push for equal pay and rights for women is what persuaded her vote.

“When women graduate they should be on equal footing with men,” Grimes said.

Nicole Sutton, from Calvert City, Ky., said she was unable to go to Murray State because of the cost of tuition, even with the help of loans and financial aid.

“As a single mother I am trying to benefit not only my life but my daughter’s life by going back to school and furthering my education to get a career,” she said. “I know so many people doing the same as me who are crippled even at their highest potential because of their student loan debt and their interest rates.”

Sutton said she wasn’t asking for student loan forgiveness, but for a change in policy.

Grimes said in addition to advocating for equal pay for men and women, she wants to increase minimum wage.

“When students graduate they should have an opportunity to live the American dream,” Grimes said.

Grimes said if she is elected, history will be made. Kentucky has never elected a female U.S. Senator.

“Seven more days of hard work is all we’ve got left,” said Mike Miller, the Marshall County Judge/Executive, as he opened for Grimes. “But all this campaigning means nothing if you don’t go out and vote.”

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(Left) Alison Lundergan Grimes speaks to a crowd of supporters in Paducah, Ky., last week. (Right) Mitch McConnell speaks to a crowd Tuesday along with artist Lee Greenwood.

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POLICE BEAT Oct. 23

7:59 a.m. A caller reported damage to a vehicle. Public Safety and Emergency Managementwas notified and a report for criminal mischief was taken.

11:42 p.m. The Carr Health Building buglary alarm was activated on the alarm center computer. Officers and the key holder were notified.

Oct. 24 12:41 a.m. A general incident report form was recieved by Public Safety in reference to a physical altercation. Officers were notified.

11:22 p.m. A caller reported a threat of fire in Hester Residential College not previously reported to Public Safety. Officers and the state fire marshal were notified. A report was taken for arson of the first degree.

Oct. 25 1:56 a.m. An officer conducted a traffic stop in the Roy Stewart Stadium parking lot. A verbal warning was issued for failure to use a turn signal.

10:38 a.m. A caller reported the theft of a bicycle from the Curris Center. Officers were notified and a report was taken for theft by unlawful taking under $500.

Oct. 26 2:10 p.m. A caller reported theft of property from Lee Clark Residential College.

Officers were notified and a report was taken for unlawful theft by unlawful taking over $500.

10:24 p.m. A caller reported a medical emergency at Clark.

Murray State police, Murray Ambulance Services and Student Affairs were notified.

The patient was transported

by Murray Ambulance Services.

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12:34 a.m. A caller reported a fire in a microwave to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office.

The Calloway County Fire Department responded. Public Safety and Student Affairs were notified.

10:51 a.m. A caller reported a stray dog at Winslow Dining Hall. Public Safety Murray Animal Control and the Murray Police Department were notified. The caller was referred to another jurisdiction.

Oct. 28 9:26 a.m. A medical emergency was reported at the corner of 16th and Chestnut streets. Public Safety was notified and the patient was transported by Murray Ambulance Services.

6:12 p.m. Public Safety served criminal summons in reference to a previous incident. A citation was issued.

Oct. 29 12:33 p.m. A caller reported a non-injury motor vehicle accident. Public Safety was notified and a report was taken.

12:39 p.m. A caller reported smoke from a blown lightbulb in Springer Residential College. Public Safety was notified. The smoke was instead found to be dust, and no threat of fire was located.

Motorists assists – 9 Racer escorts – 5 Arrests – 0 Amanda Grau, Assistant News Editor, compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety and Emergency Management.

Not all dispatched calls are listed.

Call of Fame Oct. 27, 1:43 a.m. A caller reported a cow in the roadway at North Farm. Public Safety and the farm manager were notified.

What to look for in next week’s issue: • We know what’s up with these lower gas prices.

• College students still abuse Aderall, and we know how.

• Alliance gives out the first Murray State LGBT scholarship, and we know to who.

• We know why more international students are coming to Murray State.

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Murray State has partnered with Need Line of Murray-Calloway County to create Racers Helping Racers.

The program was implemented to assist students on campus meet their nutritional needs.

The food pantry is open to all students at Murray State, not only students who live on campus. Racers Helping Racers is located on the second floor of Blackburn Science Building.

The food pantry is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The idea was created at a conference led by universities who already have food pantries on their campuses.

“Racers Helping Racers was a vision about two and a half years ago; I was at a conference and a session was about food pantries on university’s campuses, and I felt like that was going to be best for our campus,” said Re’Nita Avery-Meriwether, director of the Curris Center and Student Life, and founder of Racers Helping Racers. “A lot of students are working one to two jobs and trying to support themselves and go to school.

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Student worker Jamesha Rhodes, graduate student, from Louisville, Ky., stocks the pantry.

Studies show that students barely have enough money for food,” Avery-Meriwether said.

Jamesha Rhodes, student worker and graduate student from Louisville, Ky., said she believes Racers Helping Racers has the potential to help, but there are not many people coming in each week.

“Many people are hearing about it from their friends or by word of mouth so that is

bringing a few more people in,” Rhodes said.

On average, approximately 20 to 25 people use the food pantry weekly.

“We seem to be getting busier every week as students are becoming more and more aware of the hours they (Racers Helping Racers) are working and their current situations,” Avery-Meriwether said.

Donations for Racers Helping Racers must be donated to Need Line. From there, the food is given to the Racers Helping Racers program.

They are always looking for peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, juices and canned foods. Student organizations donate canned goods and other non-parishable food items to the pantry.

Only food products are being taken at this point.

Agriculture master’s grows to online Mari-Alice Jasper Staff writer

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For the first time, an online Master of Science in agriculture program is being offered through the Hutson School of Agriculture.

Dwayne Driskill, assistant dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture and graduate coordinator, said he is excited for the new program.

“When you think of agriculture you think hands-on and when you think online it seems like it would never fit, but we think we can provide the knowledge that’s needed in an online format,” he said.

The online Master of Science in agriculture program has five different emphases to pick from: • Agricultural science • Agribusiness economics • Agricultural education • Sustainable agriculture • Veterinary Hospital Management Certification

Students can earn a master’s degree in two years by taking two courses each semester, but they can choose courses at their own pace.

Driskill said the online master’s program is geared toward students who would otherwise be unable to get their master’s degree because of family, distance or their job.

“We take pride in meeting the needs of our students to the best of our ability,” he said.

Driskill said he was inspired to initiate the online agriculture program after receiving requests from alumni and graduate students.

Bob Pervine, vice president of Academic Affairs, said the number of master’s programs at Murray State will increase because they offer students greater flexibility.

“We are always wondering what new degree programs we should offer based on the needs of our students and the region,” he said.

Most students on campus

considering a master’s degree want to take the traditional route, but this would be a good opportunity for commuting students, according to Driskill.

Tina Larkin, sophomore from Clarksville, Tenn., makes an hour and a half commute on a daily basis.

“It would help if I could take some classes online to save on gas money,” she said.

Larkin said she was leery about getting a master’s degree online because she didn’t think employers took them as seriously.

Twenty-one percent of employers thought it didn’t make a difference if you had an online degree or a traditional degree in a study released by Public Agenda in September 2013.

However, 56 percent preferred applicants with degrees achieved completely on campus.

Olivia Bert, senior from Oak Ridge, Mo., said in some cases you need immediate teacher

assistance and she does not think online classes will be able to satisfy that need. “(The program) could be a good idea, but the majority of agriculture is hands-on and nothing with a lab would work,” she said.

In addition to the new online Master’s of Science in agriculture program, Murray State is waiting for approval from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to announce a new online program.

There are more than eight online master’s degree programs already offered at Murray State, ranging from library media to public administration.

Pervine said there are also graduate nursing programs offered, such as the Master’s of Science in nursing and the doctorate of nursing practice program.

“We have a quality traditional master degree program and we want online to be just as high quality,” Driskill said.

Panel examines civil liberties, rights Brittany Risko || Staff writer brisko@murraystate.edu

Last Thursday panelists gathered in James H. Richmond Residential College to discuss civil liberties and how they are infringed upon today.

In the meeting, titled “The State of Civil Liberties in 2014,” panelists explained what civil liberties are and transgressions against them.

Civil liberties are freedom of speech, religion and press.

The panelists presented their stance on what civil liberties mean to them and ways they were being taken advantage of.

The panelists consisted of Joe Hedges, lecturer in production and advanced business; Ann Beck, associate professor of political science;

Evan Handan, a Murray State alumnus; and Sean Rife, associate professor of Psychology.

Each panelist was asked what they think the current state of civil liberties is and whether there have been advancements or challenges.

A few of the issues discussed were the Ferguson case, the Hobby Lobby case and social media.

In the Ferguson case 18-yearold Michael Brown was shot six times by a police officer. It sparked protests because it is not apparent whether Brown surrendered or if he advanced at the police officer.

“There are all kinds of issues in the Ferguson case that are under investigation and the justice department is in on that one. To me, this is a huge

case that we should be looking at and following for not just the rights of the journalists, but the citizens to peacefully protest,” Hedges said.

The police response to protests in Ferguson has been scrutinized by media.

On Oct. 6, Judge Catherine Perry of the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri ruled the “5-second-rule” imposed by St. Louis police requiring protestors to keep moving was unconstitutional.

In the Hobby Lobby case, the Green family, owners of the stores, decided healthcare plans for their employees will not provide drugs or devices that coud terminate or prevent a human life. This choice reflects the Greens’ religious beliefs.

In Burwell v. Hobby Lobby

Stores, Inc., the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of Hobby Lobby.

“This would allow companies on religious basis to decide which medical services they are going to hold,” Beck said.

The recent popularity of Yik Yak, the anonymous social messaging app, has publicized hate speech on Murray State’s campus. Past U.S. Supreme Court rulings protect hate speech, repeatedly citing the First Amendment.

“One of the things about free speech is if you are able to have free speech protected by the government, that means that everyone’s speech is protected not just the ones that you agree with. That’s where it gets tricky,” Hedges said.

AT T E N T I O N S E N I O R S The Fall Senior Breakfast will be held Thursday, November 20, at 8 a.m. in the Curris Center Ballroom. Seniors and graduate students who are graduating in December 2014 are invited to the breakfast free of charge.

Students should RSVP to the Office of Student Affairs no later than Friday, November 14. msu.studentaffairs@murraystate.edu Faculty and staff may purchase tickets for $5 from an administrative assistant in their area or the Office of Student Affairs, 425 Wells Hall.

For more information contact the office at 270.809.6831

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With the majority of Kentucky colleges converting to smoke-free campuses, it is likely that Murray State will follow suit.

The reformed tobacco policies were in light of Gov. Steve Beshear’s executive order that bans smoking on government property, signed Sept. 4. Fourteen state colleges, including University of Kentucky and University of Louisville, adopted a smokefree campus policy.

Regardless of personal preference, there are many things to question when considering a potential ban of tobacco products.

As a city and campus that embraces tobacco products, grows tobacco plants for agriculture programs and is the largest tobacco producer in the state, this would be a large shift in culture.

Murray State has received

much funding from big tobacco companies since opening its doors in 1922. The Murray State Alumni Association lists tobacco company Altria Group, Inc. as one of its largest donors.

Altria, formerly known as Phillip Morris, controls popular tobacco brands such as Marlboro, Skoal and Black and Mild.

Could we be alienating a source of money that we can’t afford to turn away?

Another question raised is how the University will enforce the ban. What would be the punishment for those caught smoking on campus? Some schools issue citations while other schools just tell smokers to move somewhere else. Would the job of enforcing the smoking ban be taken on by Public Safety and Emergency Management workers like Racer

Patrol?

The enforcement is something that needs to be looked at realistically. It may be difficult to enforce a ban at a large tailgating event or campus demonstration, and casual smoking means more than the traditional cigarette.

Many students are transitioning to e-cigarettes to get nicotine without the actual tobacco.

The consensus on e-cigarettes is that they’re non-invasive because they don’t produce actual smoke, but their effects are still in question. Would the smoking ban include e-cigarettes and other alternatives?

According to the executive order, sidewalks, parking lots, state vehicles and lawns must be smoke free. The order leaves us wondering if the University will sanction zones where smokers

can congregate or if the ban will leave them guessing where they can and can’t go.

Kentucky is one of the largest tobacco-using states, and the ban will affect 33,000 state workers statewide. To leave so many people wondering what their new set of rules is will bring issues.

The Smoke Free Committee is sending surveys to students, which will hopefully influence its list of recommendations to be sent to the President’s Office Nov. 17.

Students will not know the final recommendations until they reach the Board of Regents on Dec. 5.

As students who will be affected by the potential ban, we hope to be kept updated about the progress of recommendations by the Smoke Free Committee.

The Captain’s Log

Garrison: My old Kentucky home Most of my life has been spent in the Bluegrass State.

My favorite memories, happiest moments and worst days have all been spent in the land of horses and bourbon.

Kentucky is also looked at as a place to escape.

Through high Zac Garrison school and colSenior from lege, I’ve heard Franklin, Ky. the phrase,“I can’t wait to get out of Kentucky,” countless times and I agreed with that statement for a large part of my life.

It wasn’t until I left the state for an extended period of time that I actually realized how much I owe Kentucky and how much I will miss it if I ever leave for good.

We look at Kentucky like it has nothing to offer us. We are so busy talking about getting out, we never take the chance to look and see what the inside has to offer.

I spent my summer in New York City at a marketing internship and I loved it. A falafel was on every corner and a cup of coffee was in every hand. Even though I had a great time in the city that has everything to offer, my heart ached for Kentucky.

Don’t get me wrong, I can definitely see myself going back to New York either to work or to visit, but Kentucky will always be my home.

Time just moves slower here. People take

the time to say hello and even as a large male with a questionable mustache, people will still smile and open the door for me.

Everyone has somewhere to be, but they will always have the time to toss you a good morning or a simple smile as your eyes meet theirs. That’s not necessarily the way it is in New York. The term “New York minute” isn’t just an expression; it’s absolutely true.

Everyone has somewhere to be, money to make and they are more than likely late getting there. This results in a lot of passive-aggressive eye-cutting on the subway and confrontations at even the most minute inconveniences.

Southern hospitality is a thing and it’s alive and kicking here in the Commonwealth. “Darling” or “doll” are acceptable aliases for anyone you come in contact with and the offer for a sweet tea is always open. This is one of the smaller things you don’t realize you miss until you’re no longer around it.

It’s a wonderful feeling being around people with a pleasant demeanor and having to tip toe around confrontation 24/7 like you have to do in big cities gets utterly exhausting after a while.

There is a lot of charm in Kentucky that people don’t care to see or realize, and I promise you they will miss it as soon as they leave.

Kentucky has made me who I am today.

People from other states look down at Kentucky and have the predisposition that we are a bunch of hillbillies.

Everyone has the right to their opinion, but the practice of wearing footwear is commonplace among most of the people I know.

I grew up in a state where good manners are expected, you’re nice to everyone and you’re never too good to offer a helping hand. These

things have helped me develop a strong moral compass and a generally positive outlook on life. I also made the choice to stay in Kentucky for school and it has led to great things for me.

Whether it’s the rowdy family I call my fraternity or the leadership and internship opportunities, I have a lot to thank the Bluegrass State for.

Kentucky is a great place to raise a family.

Of course no matter where you go you’re going to have a certain level of danger or crime, but according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Kentucky ranks 40 out of the 50 states when it comes to crime rates.

I would feel safer with Zac Jr. and Zac Jr. Jr. living in Kentucky than most other states simply because it’s a safer place than most. Also, I want my kids to experience the amazing environment I was raised in.

We don’t have a lot of millionaires. No railroad tycoons or movie stars. Just humble hardworking men and women who have a smile to share and a laugh to give.

You don’t know it, but you’re going to miss Kentucky. You will never give it the credit it truly deserves and I’m sure one day you will come back.

I know I won’t leave for a while. I’ve already accepted this, but for a period of my life I will have to explore what destiny has written for me in chapter two.

I plan on coming back. I want to raise my kids here and I want to grow old in Kentucky so I can give back to the state that has given me everything. There are a lot of things I don’t know and there are quite a few grey areas in my future, but there is one thing I’ll never let slip from my mind.

I’ll never be too good for my Old Kentucky Home.

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Letter to the Editor I am writing in response to your “Debt Distress” article recently published. It is my hope to provide additional information to help students keep loan debt at a minimum.

First, I invite all Murray State students to apply for Murray State scholarships every year. Students’ eligibility changes annually so students may have additional scholarship opportunities with each new application they complete.

The Murray State scholarship application for the 2015-16 academic year is available now and can be accessed from the student’s Financial Aid tab of their MyGate. Most Murray State scholarships have an application deadline of Jan. 15.

Second, I encourage all students to seek additional scholarship opportunities from external organizations.

Students can find a list of potential external scholarships on the Financial Aid tab of their MyGate.

Additionally, students may find using a free scholarship search en-

gine helpful. The Scholarship Office has a list of potential search engines on its website at www.murraystate. edu.

Third, it is recommended for students to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each January as that could get them considered for the maximum federal and state aid possible.

Students can use the prior year’s tax information in order to file the FAFSA in January. Then, once the newest taxes are filed, students should update their FAFSA. If students find they have to take out student loans to pay for their education, it is important to know the differences in the student loans.

Students should research the student loan interest rates to identify the best loan to accept if they do not need all the loans that have been offered to them. A Federal Direct Subsidized Loan and a Perkins Loan are interest-free while a student is enrolled at least half-time; whereas,

Did she really say that?

Unreported sexual assault: who’s to blame?

a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan begins accruing interest when the loan is paid to the school for the student.

Students can also pay early on student loans without putting the loan into repayment status. For instance, if a student is given money from family members for their birthday or holidays, they can pay toward their loan. The same is true if a student has a full-time job during the summer months.

They can always make payments earlier than required, which can reduce the principal amount of the loan and subsequently the interest accrued on it.

Both the Financial Aid Office and Scholarship Office are happy to answer questions from students regarding their financial aid or scholarship packages to best maximize their aid and reduce their overall debt.

The Financial Aid Office is located on the fifth floor of Sparks Hall and the Scholarship Office is located on

the first floor of the Curris Center.

While both offices have a walk-in policy, it is best for students to schedule appointments with the appropriate office if they have questions regarding their awards.

Financial Aid can be reached at 809-2546, ext. 3 and the Scholarship Office can be reached at 809-3225.

Christian Cruce Director of Scholarships

Issues, observations and sometimes rants

Qualls: Here’s thinking of Pew Last week the Pew Research Center published findings regarding media consumption habits. It had a few things to say about of college-aged students. Specifically, it had some ideas about how and where you get news. The study is called, “12 Trends Shaping Digital News.”

Maybe if somebody tweets you Kevin Qualls a link, you’ll read Professor of it. Here are a mass communications few things the research suggested along with some commentary from yours truly.

You don’t trust establishment journalism. You are more likely to trust the “fake” news reports by Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert. But, before you find yourselves leaning left, consider that you also favor non-traditional news sources found on aggregate news sites like the Drudge Report, even if you don’t mean to.

That’s because you don’t seek out news, per se. Rather, you get a tweet or some other form of digital communiqué from one of your social media pals that directs you to a news story. Never mind the news organization, it came from your bestie.

So you read it, watch it and sometimes repost it.

Apparently, Pew rediscovered what media scholar Paul Lazersfeld already discovered back

in the 1940’s. He called it the “two-step” flow of communication. It seems that we all have “opinion leaders” in our lives. These peeps have some influence over what we pay attention to and what we think of it. They are not all-purpose opinion leaders. It’s categorical. For example, you probably wouldn’t solicit your grandparent’s opinion regarding what apps run best on an iPhone 6. It may be prudent to ask them about some of life’s bigger decisions, though.

Meanwhile, everybody is talking out-loud on the Internet and some of them are our “friends.” And when our friends link to a news story that we repost that other friends see and so on, it’s described as going “viral.” And now we have a new form of news cycle.

Government is concerned about this. Really. :S (emoticon for sarcasm). If government were not concerned about this, then why the Critical Information Needs study proposed by the Federal Communications Commission? The FCC really cares that you get the information you need about important issues. They started with a survey and a pilot program placing government employees in broadcast newsrooms in Columbia, S.C. You can read about this in the online edition of the Washington Post. If nobody tweets you a link, then maybe you could Google it.

The FCC backed off the study, for now, citing a need to amend it after people started saying troublesome things about the First Amendment. Some malcontents objected to government employees monitoring newsrooms. :S Still, it’s pretty telling to find out what they wanted to ask. The survey was aimed at 280 news organizations in order to assess the “news philosophy” of reporters, anchors and news managers.

This is important stuff. After all, what if the government has critical information that we need to

Cheers to ... Advising.

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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It’s that time of year again.

We meet with our advisers and attempt to prepare for the end of fall classes. Most of us have been mentally done with fall semester for weeks, but now, we’re almost there. Just a few more weeks until finals.

know? How would they ever go about telling us?

For example, how would we know not to worry about Ebola but lose sleep over climate change?

What we have here is a failure to communicate.

Part of the problem is that a few reporters seem to take an adversarial view of government. They paid attention back in journalism school when then were taught to question authority. One such person is former CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson.

She was so adversarial that she actually objected when she found out that her laptop computer was hacked by some of those high-level three-letter government agencies. Forensic examination of her computer revealed that during the hacks, some highly classified documents were stored deep in her operating system.

Sort of the functional equivalent of planting drugs on someone you want to arrest. It seems the press is not as free as it used to be. Yours truly learned at a recent American Bar Association conference that ongoing warrants require some large-market newspapers to report IP addresses of online readers who look at a crime stories. After all, the perpetrator may be among the readership.

So, the nature of journalism is changing. And government is trying to figure out how best to serve us in this new world of digital journalism.

Bless their hearts. They have made lots of efforts.

Eric Snowden told about some of them. Whatever shall they do?

Pew to the rescue! No, this is not a suggestion that Pew is in cahoots with the government. Nor does is suggest that it has anything to do with spying on reporters like Sharyl Attkisson. It means that the media consumption habits are easy to determine. Pew has done it for them. They know how to reach us.

Now if they could only figure out how to tell us what to think.

Jeers to ... Racist Halloween decorations.

Residents of Fort Campbell were forced to remove their offensive Halloween display from their front yard. The display showed a black family hanging from a tree in the front yard. It’s surprising that people still think this is good humor.

Jeers to ... Walmart.

Cheers to ... Halloween.

The country’s most popular superstore is being criticized for its decision to sell “fat girl” costumes on its website for Halloween. How insensitive can Walmart be? We imagine that it’ll have trouble rebounding from this one.

Whether your costume is ironic, extremely suggestive or just hilarious, we hope you take this weekend to get in the spirit and have some fun.

You don’t need to be 12 to enjoy Halloween.

Sexual assault is a widely discussed topic at Murray State, especially with four reported assaults this semester alone.

One thing that caught my attention Carly Besser about the Opinion Editor most recent report is that the victim did not want to press charges against the offender.

I don’t know the victim or the offender, but I was deeply upset about this. Why wouldn’t the victim want justice for what happened?

We wonder how we can help to prevent rape and sexual assault from happening. We host seminars on campus like “Be a Man” and “Take Back the Night” to no avail. It seems that sexual assault occurs whether we educate the student body about its detrimental effects or not.

One reason this could be is that by not pressing charges against perpetrators of sexual assault, victims are fostering a culture where there are no repercussions for the offender’s actions. Why would someone stop their behavior if there is no punishment?

This is more of a problem than I imagined. According to the Rape Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), 60 percent of sexual assaults are not reported. Ninety-seven percent of rapists never spend a night in jail.

Originally, I questioned victims that never reported attacks, but why would they confide in a system that doesn’t follow through with punishing sexual assault offenders? According to RAINN, of 40 reports made to police, only 10 lead to an arrest.

It’s difficult to convince victims that reporting and pressing charges is the best thing they can do when you look at the statistics.

Some assume that victims don’t report attacks because they’re attempting to protect an intimate partner, acquaintance or family member who attacked them. It is also a common assumption that victims feel weak, vulnerable and scared to the point of not reporting the crime. But could it also be because they know nothing will happen to the perpetrator?

We should reconsider who we are pointing fingers at in the case of unreported sexual assault. The women who do muster the courage to seek justice are left to wonder if their case is a priority to law enforcement.

“To protect and serve” is a motto coined by police departments that many of us have heard more than once. We grow up being taught that if we feel like we are in danger, we should call the police and they will help us. Why should this be different for victims of sexual assault? Who is protecting and serving them?

We stress to students not to walk alone at night, not to accept drinks from people they don’t know and to respect themselves enough to know when to walk away when they feel uncomfortable. But is that enough?

We need more reassurance and protection than this.

In order to reduce sexual assault, law enforcement should meet victims halfway. The fact that a victim is coming to police to report an attack is a sign of courage.

Police should make victims feel that coming to them was the right decision. By definition, sexual assault is a crime. Law enforcement must start treating it like one. cbesser@murraystate.edu

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SMOKING DEBATE GETS HEATED

The University weighs the options on a campus-wide smoking and tobacco ban

Ben Manhanke || Staff writer

bmanhanke@murraystate.edu

The debate on whether the Murray State community can smoke on campus or if a stricter smoking policy will be implemented will be decided at the next Board of Regents’ meeting on Dec. 4.

Last week, in preparation for this decision, the Smoke Free Committee, a sub-committee of the Staff and Faculty Insurance and Benefits Committee, sent a final survey to all University constituents. The data collected from this survey will be used by the Insurance and Benefits Committee to formulate its recommendation to the board.

The four-part survey sent via email by Cris Ferguson, chair of the Smoke Free Committee, gave the University body three choices to pick from regarding how Murray State should move forward with its tobacco and smoking policy.

Despite the committee’s name, it is working under no preconceived notion or agenda to eliminate smoking on campus and wishes to get everyone’s feedback, Ferguson said.

One of the options included in the survey is to become a tobacco-free campus, prohibiting all forms of tobacco including those that “simulate tobacco,” such as e-cigarettes. Another is to become a smoke-free campus, prohibiting only products that release secondhand smoke. The final option is “to make improvements to the campus tobacco environment” by establishing smoking and non-smoking areas and regulating smokeless tobacco and vaping products within University property.

No option was given to leave Murray State’s policy unaltered, which allows smoking and tobacco use on campus.

While the committee did not include this option in the survey, the Board of Regents will have the final say and may choose to make no adjustments to the policy, despite any recommendation, Ferguson said.

The creation of the Smoke Free Committee was first suggested by the Insurance and Benefits Committee last October. However, it was not staffed until February. Ferguson said one of the main reasons the committee was created was to research the degree to which smoking and tobacco-related illnesses affect the cost of healthcare and insurance.

“The committee started its work as an investigation into our (smoking policy) options with no particular deadline in mind, but Gov. Beshear’s executive order somewhat changed our focus and our deadline,” she said.

Beshear’s executive order, signed in September, will make all government property in Kentucky smoke-free as of Nov. 20, but does not affect institutions of higher learning. Despite this, Ferguson said, it did expedite the committee’s work.

Ferguson said the decision will likely be decided either in December or at the following Board of Regents meeting in February. She said the Smoke Free Committee will continue to operate no matter what decision is made in gauging the effect of the policy adopted.

The Smoke Free Committee will continue to accept surveys until Nov. 5 after which time it will begin to compile its findings for the Insurance and Benefits Committee.

Along with survey data, the Smoke Free Committee has also spoken with Faculty Senate, Staff Congress and the Student Government Association and asked them to poll members about what policy they would prefer. Members of all three of these governing bodies also have members serving and reporting to the Smoke Free Committee.

Michael Dobbs, SGA president, said the possibility of a smoking ban on campus is the most widely discussed topic in SGA. “The main concern is enforcing whatever is implemented and also not impeding on the rights of both smokers and non-smokers in whatever decision is made,” he said. “This isn’t something

Photo illustration by Kory Savage/The News

A student blows out the smoke from her cigarette while taking a smoke break on-campus. that just affects faculty or staff or a specific building. With whatever decision is made, some will be affected positively and someone will, unfortunately, be affected negatively.”

An informal poll was taken two weeks ago

by SGA that gave students a chance to vote on similar options to those offered in last week’s survey. Of the three options, the poll’s results were split evenly.

President Bob Davies said when he first began his position as president of Eastern Oregon University, there were no smoking restrictions until

the governor made an executive order, similar to Beshear’s. He said Eastern Oregon University had the same discussions Murray State is having before ultimately becoming tobacco and smoke free.

“Regardless of which way we go, I do think we need to take on the (smoking) education aspect through Health Services of others and really investigate smoking cessation programs,” Davies said. “If we do go tobacco free or not tobacco free that has to be part of the process. No question about it.”

Lecture encourages male students to step up, ‘Be a Man’

Teddy Martin || Contributing writer

emartin11@murraystate.edu

In the wake of the recent sexual assaults on campus, Murray State is working to protect its community against further incidents.

To help increase awareness of on-campus violence, Bertus Ferreira, director of the criminal justice program, organized a lecture titled, “Be a Man.” Ferreira gave advice on the treatment of women and the statistics of sexual assault and dating violence.

The seminar was only open to males and ad-

dressed difficult incidents students might come across.

An all-female seminar was held a month prior on Oct. 23.

Ferreira began the lecture with an anecdote from his childhood about his mother teaching him how the world works.

“No one is above the law,” Ferreira he said.

“Treat females equally: be supportive of them making their own choices

about love, life, education & careers,” Ferreira said.

He repeated the theme: “be a man,” and explained men should embrace a role of kindness as opposed to seeking selfish pleasures and dangerous activities.

Ninety percent of sexual assaults occur with the presence of alcohol, Ferreira said, attributing the statistic to the Clery Act. Alcohol, drugs and tobacco all serve as nothing more than destruction for one’s body, he said.

He lectured on the dangers on drunk driving.

Bystander intervention, when others witness

sexual violence and intervene, reduces the rate of sexual assault and rape by 50 percent, he said.

Simple mediation could make a difference and campus awareness can create a safer and more secure environment, Ferreira said.

“What if that was your sister, your mother?” he said. “Would you sit idly by as they are harassed?”

Ferreira ended his speech by encouraging the audience to think of others and to do what is morally correct.

“Care about people,” he said. “Look out for people. Be responsible for your own deeds. Do what is right.”

save our parks WHAT? • November 4, Calloway County voters will have the option to enact a $0.05 tax on every $100 worth of property.

• A citizen owning $100,000 worth of property would pay $50 more per year.

WHY? • Our parks are underfunded. Murray-Calloway County Parks are funded at less than 40% of the statewide average per acre of other city/county parks.

• Our parks and playgrounds are not ADA accessible.

• The Central Park pool leaks more than 9,000 gallons of water daily.

• Ball field lighting is 60% below national safety standards.

• The park improves quality of life, provides positive options for our youth and community attractiveness to newcomers and industry, and drives the local economy through visitors and special events. Supporting the park referendum secures these important initiatives for generations to come.

VOTE

YES

November 4

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Sports Editor: Mallory Tucker Assistant Sports Editor: Kelsey Randolph Phone: 809-4481 Twitter: MSUSportsNews

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RACERS REMAIN NO. 1 IN OVC

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Murray State fans break the attendance record at Racer Arena as they cheer on the Racers Oct. 24. Free T-shirts, pizza and coffee during Operation 1,024 attracted 1,063 fans to the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Kelsey Randolph

Assistant Sports Editor krandolph3@murraystate.edu

After attracting a record-breaking 1,063 fans to Racer Arena last weekend, Racer volleyball served up two more wins to keep them in first place in the OVC. On Friday, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2-8) took early leads in every set, but the Racers came back each time, taking the first set 25-22, the second set 25-18 and finally taking the match with a third set of 25-23.

Head Coach David Schwepker said the match started out rough, but the team worked together to come back.

“We started off sluggish,” Schwep-

ker said. “We didn’t play great but we managed to play strong and hard.

Some people stepped up when they needed to and the team is learning how to work together.”

The next day the Racers had a tough morning against Eastern Illinois (4-6). After a typical back and forth first set, the Panthers won the first set at 22-25. The Racers roared back and took the next three sets at 25-21, 25-19 and finally 25-12.

“I thought we started out shaky but quickly turned ourselves around,” said redshirt sophomore right side hitter Kristen Besselsen from St. Louis. “We picked it up and continued to show everyone how strong we are.”

Besselsen turned in 13 kills to go along with her career-high 19 digs. She

said she is proud of her performance, but the credit should be shared.

“My teammates are the ones who hit the ball to me and they are the ones I have to thank for helping me reach it,” Besselsen said.

The OVC Tournament is coming up in a month, and Schwepker and Besselsen both said they hope to do well.

“I say it every week, but I hope we just stay focused,” Schwepker said. “I hope we don’t get caught up in our wins and losses. I want them to play the way they have and do what they are supposed to do.”

With fans fueled by free shirts, the team had a record high attendance last weekend of 1,063, which exceeded the goal of 1,024. Schwepker said it was great to see all the fans, but the

team was caught off guard by the excitement of the crowd.

“I want there to be people at every home game,” Schwepker said. “The girls absolutely loved having the hype and enthusiasm of the crowd. The girls weren’t exactly ready for it but once they learned how to play they did well.”

The team has a game in Racer Arena today against Jacksonville State (7-3) at 7 p.m. and another Saturday against Tennessee Tech (6-4) at 6 p.m. Besselsen said they’ve not played these teams yet this season and it could be a game changer.

“I want this weekend to go as well or better than last weekend,” Besselsen said. “I hope to come out and do what we do best—play volleyball.”

Football wins 86-29, lucky fan wins $10,000

Mallory Tucker || Sports Editor mtucker11@murraystate.edu

Freshman wide receiver DeQavius Walker made his first college start a memorable one for all in attendance Saturday at Roy Stewart Stadium as he returned Kentucky Wesleyan College’s opening kickoff 84 yards for a touchdown and helped one lucky fan win $10,000 from Parker Ford.

“I was just thinking all week, ‘Be humble, and when your time comes, be prepared, follow your block, do what you’re coached to do all week,’” Walker said. “And the guys, they was kind of rooting for me when I got out there because the lady was going to get a reward if I returned it. Everything just fell in place.”

Amy Pervine of Murray was the lucky recipient of the cash in from Parker Ford’s “Return for Riches” promotion. Walker also became the first Racer to return a kickoff for a touchdown since Walter Powell’s return during the 2013 game against Missouri State.

“I was like, man, this is crazy,” Walker said. “God just blessed her and me; me for scoring the touchdown,

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Junior runningback Pokey Harris faces the Kentucky Wesleyan College defense Saturday at Roy Stewart Stadium. and her for winning the money.”

The return team continued to dominate against Kentucky Wesleyan as junior wide receiver Janawski Davis returned a punt 64 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter. Junior runningback Pokey Harris followed suit, returning the second kickoff for a

touchdown just six minutes into the second half.

Sophomore runningback Marcus Holliday started the second quarter scoring with a five-yard rushing touchdown less than two minutes in, but Kentucky Wesleyan quickly returned the favor. Freshman running-

back David White carried the ball just one yard to the endzone to cut the lead to 34-16.

The Racers were relentless in the second half as they tallied seven unanswered scoring plays, including two rushing touchdowns by redshirt sophomore quarterback K.D. Humphries and both a 40-yard touchdown pass and a rushing touchdown by Holliday. Junior kicker Carson Greifenkamp kicked a 40-yard field goal in the third quarter, the only score that didn’t come from a touchdown during the sweep.

The Racer offense was nearly perfect as it scored on 13 of 16 drives during the game and set a new single-game scoring school record Saturday.

“Offense played great tonight; I’ve got to give it to them,” said senior defensive lineman Feltin Collins.

“And also special teams. They give us extra time to think about, talk about what we’ve got to do on the sideline on the defensive side of the ball. But they played good and I thank them for that. Just put the ball in the endzone,

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Soccer honors seniors, fall at home Peter Northcutt || Staff writer pnorthcutt@murraystate.edu

On a weekend where the Murray State soccer team honored seven seniors and their accomplishments, senior Julie Mooney tied the school record for most goals in a season.

The forward from St. Peters, Mo., scored her 13th goal of the season Friday in a win over Austin Peay to pull even with Theresa Reedy’s mark set in 2004.

“It wasn’t really a goal of mine,” Mooney said. “I just wanted to score more than I had scored since I’ve been here, which was eight. But it became more of a goal once I started getting closer to it and I was like,

WHAT’S

INSIDE

‘Oh, maybe this is possible.”’

In the first game of the weekend, the Racers traveled to Clarksville, Tenn., to take on the Governors of Austin Peay.

The game did not look promising for the visiting team early as Austin Peay jumped out to a 1-0 lead in only the fourth minute of the match. The goal was the first against goalkeeper Shelby Haworth in nearly a month.

The Racers did not take long to pull even when Julie Mooney scored her 13th goal of the season in the 14th minute.

The Racers used this momentum to strike once again in the 38th minute as sophomore Taylor Richerson headed in an assist from freshman Destiny White for

Helpful Halloween tips If you didn’t know already, America’s favorite candy worshiping holiday is today. That’s right, it is Halloween.

Peter Northcutt This is the Staff writer magical time of year when, if only for one night, little boys can be knights in shining armor, little girls can be princesses and teenagers can put poop on people’s porches and light it on fire. It truly is a special day.

But like so many others this Halloween, I have been so caught up with school that I forgot to get a costume.

While I was tempted to just follow the crowd and go with something generic like a ghost or a slutty Ebola virus, instead I compiled this list of possible Murray State themed costumes that are sure to impress. Feel free to use any of these ideas. Or don’t. I don’t care.

IDEA #1

Cam Payne: This one is a no brainer. Just throw on a Racers jersey and a headband. To add to the effect, carry around a basketball everywhere you go like you’re in High School Musical.

IDEA #2

Volleyball player: With the Murray State volleyball team on a seven-game win streak, everyone will think you are the coolest. Fellas, this is the chance you’ve been waiting for to show off those hilarious skin-tight shorts you stole from your sister.

IDEA #3

The Shoe Tree: This costume requires some dedication to the part. Drape a bunch of dirty, old shoes over you and go around proposing to random people. Try your best to be both repulsive and romantic at the same time.

IDEA #4

Pogue Library: Sit in the corner of the party and read a book the entire time. Make sure no one knows you are there.

IDEA #5

Finals week student: Walk around the party with a book in one hand and a coffee in the other, shouting, “I’m gonna lose my freakin’ mind!”

IDEA #6

Statue of Rainey T. Wells: This is the costume that I will more than likely go with. To be former President Wells, you just stand in the middle of the party super awkwardly and don’t say a word.

When people try to talk to you, act like they don’t exist.

IDEA #7

Clark and Richmond College: Look up the Monopoly guy and copy his look.

IDEA #8

Regents and White College: Dress up like Andre 3000. Get it?

“Outkast.” Eh, whatever.

IDEA #9

The Murray weather: Mix and match your warm and cold clothing. Act irrationally all night and display extreme mood swings.

her third goal of the season, putting the Racers up 2-1 going into the half.

Coming out of the half, Murray State applied the pressure and in the 63rd minute scored its third goal of the game from senior Pavlina Nepokojova.

As much as the Racers would have liked to run the clock out without drama, Austin Peay had different plans. In the 87th minute, the Governors scored to bring themselves within one point of the visiting team. By that point it was too little too late and the Racers escaped with a 3-2 victory.

“We played pretty well and we

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IDEA #10

Jenny Rohl/The News

Senior forward Pavlina Nepokojova battles a defender Sunday at Cutchin Field.

The IT Building: (I think we all know where this is going.) A couple of basketballs and a country accent is all you need to pull off this costume.

Well, that’s all I’ve got. If you don’t like any of those ideas, just go as yourself or something stupid like that. OK, go have lots of fun and eat candy until your blood turns to sugar.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go stare at Rainey T. Wells for inspiration. Enjoy your Halloween, everyone, before we all have to put on our finals week costumes at the end of the semester. pnorthcutt@murraystate.edu

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created a bunch of chances,” said Head Coach Jeremy Groves.

Groves said he believed the women made the game harder than what it should have been.

“We dug ourselves a hole a little bit early and went behind 1-0, but the way we fought back was really good,” Groves said. “With about two minutes to go the girl hit a bomb from about thirty yards. We had our backs against the wall for about the last two minutes of the game, but I thought we played pretty well.”

Seven Murray State seniors were honored before Sunday’s game against Belmont, including Mooney, Sonja Murphy, Bronagh Kerins, Nepokojova, Amber Hanson, Rebecca Bjorkvall and Halle Pinkham. According to Mooney, the senior class is close.

“They are some of my best friends,” Mooney said. “A lot of us have been together for four years now and I just want to win for them.”

For first year head coach Groves, the senior class has welcomed him with open arms.

“I’m thankful for the way they’ve taken us into the program,” Groves said. “They’ve listened and they’ve worked hard and their leadership has been pretty good so they mean a lot.

I think the biggest thing is that they’re trying to leave a legacy behind to continue on which is good to see and hopefully we can keep improving every year.”

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The players did not get the sweet senior day goodbye they were looking for, however, as they fell 2-0 to the Bruins.

The first half was competitive as both teams had their chances to score but neither could find the back of the net.

The teams were tied in total shots heading into the half at nine apiece. The second half was a different story, unfortunately, as the Bruins gained the advantage.

Belmont’s Allie Hicks scored the first goal of the game in the 60th minute and then scored again in the 81st minute to give the Bruins a 2-0 lead heading into the final stretch of the game.

The Racers could not recover in the waning minutes and the Bruins walked away from Cutchin Field with the victory.

“We came out and played pretty well in the first half,” Groves said. “We missed a bunch of chances and then in the second half we just didn’t show up. We looked a little lethargic and lazy at times and you can’t do that at this level, otherwise you get punished for it and that’s what happened. It’s just disappointing that we lose our last game at home like that.”

After playing for four years on Cutchin Field, Mooney had mixed emotions.

“It was just kind of bittersweet,” Mooney said. “I’m happy to have finished four years but it’s sad, too, playing for the last time on a field I spent so much time on.”

The Racers have one more game before the OVC Tournament to get their momentum back.

They will play UT Martin today at 7 p.m. in Martin, Tenn.

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and they did that tonight. I’m proud of it. We played together as a team.”

It was a joint team effort indeed, as Collins also added impressive statistics to the game.

He racked up seven tackles in the game, including two sacks for a total loss of 16 yards in addition to blocking two of the Panthers’ extra point attempts.

Sophomore standout linebacker Jonathan Jackson and freshman lineman Bishop Woods also had seven tackles in the game, having 0.5 and 1.5 for loss, respectively.

Second string got a chance to shine late in the game as the Racers ran up the score. Senior quarterback C.J. Bennett entered the game for Humphries in the fourth quarter and got a touchdown of his own less than two minutes in.

Freshman runningback Nick Taylor also recorded a 37-yard rushing touchdown to increase the score to the final of 86-29.

Collins said he thought this big win was a good start for the Racers to get out of their recent slump. Head Coach Chris Hatcher said he also saw improvement in his team.

“I thought we played well in a lot of phases,” Hatcher said. “I thought we had a couple lapses there in the second quarter. The game was a little closer at halftime than maybe we had all

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Sophomore point guard Cameron Payne dribbles the ball down the court during practice at CFSB Center Oct. 22.

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Redshirt sophomore quarterback K.D. Humphries rushes against the Panthers defense Saturday at Roy Stewart Stadium. hoped for, but we did what we were supposed to do. We beat an opponent that we were better than, and we beat them soundly. Sometimes that’s a mark of a team that is improving.”

Murray State returns to conference play Saturday against UT Martin. The Racers kick off at 1 p.m. at Roy Stewart Stadium.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams gave fans a taste of the upcoming season with intrasquad scrimmages and poster signings Thursday at the CFSB Center. For full pre-season coverage of the Racers including awards, rankings and the schedule, check out our basketball special section Nov. 7 in The News.

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we’ve been consistent at a high level. That is what really matters.”

Murray State has three students that are ranked in the top 30 in the nation. Ivan Roe, freshman from Manhattan, Mont., is ranked No. 22, Kelsey Emme, senior from Piedmont, S.D., is ranked No. 24 and Tessa Howald, junior from Ozark, Mo. is ranked No. 29.

The Tri-Match brought Murray State in with an aggregate score of 2,316 in the smallbore category and a score of 2,346 in air rifle. Jacksonville State shot scores of 2,316 in smallbore and 2,348 in the air rifle while TCU shot a 2324 in the small bore and a 2,339 in the air rifle. Roe shot a personal best of 591 in the air rifle category.

The Racers have one week before they travel to Lexington, Ky., to shoot against the University of Kentucky Nov. 7 and the Army Nov. 8.

Kentucky has been a runner-up three times in the last six years in the NCAA and is ranked No. 10 while the Army is ranked No. 13.

The Racers faced two strong teams last week and are facing two more strong teams.

Lollar said they will continue to work hard and improve.

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Despite shooting its second highest score of the season, the Racer rifle team took a two-point loss against two highly ranked opponents at the Murray State Tri-Match on Oct 25.

Head Coach Alan Lollar said the team did well against tough opponents and the scores were on par with the rest of the season.

“This is our second best score this semester,” Lollar said. “We have been training well and working hard. I thought our performance was good.”

The Racers finished their weekend with a 4,662 aggregate score, only one point behind Texas Christian and two points behind Jacksonville State.

Murray State was named No. 6 in the nation while Jacksonville State is No. 3 and TCU sits at No. 4, according the Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association. Lollar said he is impressed with the scores and proud of how they are stacking up for the season.

“We shot some personal bests,” Lollar said.

“We got more consistent this weekend and

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Jack Berhorst, sophomore from Lawson, Mo. competes in the Murray State Tri-Match at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range last weekend.

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score of 322.

The Racers ended their season with a final score of 957 with rounds of 320-311-326.

Smith shot rounds of 80-70-86 with a finishing score of 236, getting him his spot in 45th place in a field of tough teams.

Duncan McCormick came in 62nd and Jared Gosser with the 64th slot finished the event. Junior Preston French and sophomore, Matthew Zakutney bringing up the rear with the 75th spot.

The Racers will pick back up their season in Goodyear, Ariz. at the Snowman Getaway from Feb 22 to Feb 24.

The men’s golf team had its final event of the fall season this week at the Homewood-Hilton Garden Florida Gulf State University Classic.

The classic was hosted by FGSU at Old Corkscrew Golf Clubin Estero, Florida. Senior Jordan Smith put the Racers in the final event of the fall season. The team finished in 13th place in its final event of the season.

In the beginning of the tournament the racers were ahead of Florida Atlantic in 13th place with an overall score of 320 and Florida Atlantic trailing behind in 12th place with a

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The men’s and women’s cross-country team will race in the 2014 OVC Cross-Country Championship at Jacksonville State tomorrow.

Senior Abbie Oliver said the cross-country teams practice six times a week three of which they use for regular runs with different workouts on the Murray State track to help them prepare for their upcoming meet at Jacksonville State.

Oliver said the Racers go out to a farm owned by Murray State to do their more challenging runs called tempo-runs. The tempo-runs are some of the hardest workouts the team does to get prepared for each meet, she said.

The different tempo-run workouts the Racers have been doing are the 300-meter to a mile run which is where they run fast, and then slow down and then pick up the pace again.

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“This is the strongest team I have been on in all my years at Murray State because I am a senior now,” Oliver said. “It is really exciting to go into the conference knowing that I am part of the best team since I have been at Murray State.”

“My personal goal is to be in the top four teams which is all conference and you get a medal for that and to run in the 17 as well which would be a great end to the season,” Oliver said.

Oliver said they are doing a lot to prepare for the game individually and as a team.

“I know personally I am staying hydrated, getting plenty of sleep and being on top of things outside of practice as well and I see other players doing the same thing,” Oliver said.

Head Coach Jenny Severns said the biggest goals for the cross-country team is to go in to the competition and soak up the experience.

“The OVC is always tough and the OVC gets stronger every year,” Severns said. “I know they are ready to race and I want for everybody to go in and enjoy the experience.”

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Creative costumes without the cost Madison Wepfer || Staff writer mwepfer@murraystate.edu

Halloween on a budget can be stressful. Shopping for a costume can lead people into buying outfits costing $100 or more. For those looking for a last-minute Halloween costume on a budget, try these simple do-ityourself costumes.

WOMAN’S COSTUME

Remember the infamous leg lamp from “A Christmas Story?”

Dig up a pair of tights, black heels and a lampshade of your choice for this simple and cheap last-minute costume.

Another timeless costume is Rosie the Riveter – the face and bicep of the women’s movement during the Industrial Revolution. For this costume, you’ll need a bandana to tie around your head, a denim button-down shirt and pants and shoes of your choice.

Don’t forget the red lipstick.

MAN’S COSTUME

For men looking to impress and save some money this Halloween, here are two hot options: Joel Goodson from “Risky Business” or Marty McFly from “Back to the Future.” You may remember the famous scene of Tom Cruise sliding around his parents’ house and singing into a lamp.

To pull off this costume, all you need is a pair of black sunglasses, a white dress shirt, some tighty whities, a pair of tall white socks. Use a candlestick, fire poker or microphone as a prop to complete the look.

If Tom Cruise isn’t your style, or you’re worried about freezing in a dress shirt and underwear, you can go back to the future with Marty McFly. You’ll need a plaid shirt, a jean jacket, a puffy vest, rolled-up jeans, sneakers and a skateboard if you have one.

If you have a dog, you could even dress him up to look like Einstein from the movie.

CELEBRITY COSTUME

Celebrities are people, too. Which means some of the easiest costumes to wear are just clothing you could find in the closet.

Create an entire costume by pairing key articles of clothing and signature accessories that embody a celebrity or a role they play in a movie.

Find an old suit and some 3D glasses for a classic costume: Clark Kent, aka Superman.

It’s an easy costume to master. All you need is a blazer, a button-down shirt, glasses and some hair gel.

For the ladies, Wednesday Addams from “The Addams Family” is a character with a simple wardrobe, which makes it an easy costume to throw together last minute.

Wednesday wears long braids, a black dress with a white collar, black tights and black combat boots. Commit to the look by mastering the pale makeup and topping it off with a chunky cross necklace.

CREATURE COSTUME

For men and women, animal costumes are common for Halloween.

Why? They’re cute, cheap and easy to put together.

One option is an octopus.

Find six tube socks – borrow from a friend if you have to – fill them with stuffing or other socks and attach them to your waist.

You can paint big eyes on your face or find an old beanie and paint googly eyes on the front of it. This option could also work as a spider.

Paint black polka dots on a red shirt and add a headband with antennas to transform yourself into a lady bug.

If red isn’t your color, pull off the stripes of a busy bee.

You could also be a moose or a reindeer. Wear all brown, stuff a pair of gloves and pin them to your head.

You could also paint your nose red and carry around a carrot to snack on.

WORD PLAY COSTUME

For all the jokesters out there just looking to get a good laugh out of their Halloween costume, here are some punny ideas that are cheap and easy to make.

One option is a deviled egg. Put on some horns, a tail and make a large fried egg out of cardboard or fabric to attach to yourself.

You could also be a black-eyed pea.

Wear all black, paint a “P” on your shirt and give yourself a black eye with some black face paint.

Another idea is fifty shades of gray.

Go to Walmart or Lowe’s and get gray paint swatches.

Wear gray pants, shoes, a gray shirt and tape or glue the paint swatches to your shirt.

Don’t let the stress of spending money on Halloween get you down.

Each of these costumes can cost under $20 and are sure to get a good laugh and approval from your friends this Halloween.

Festive fall fixin’s Tiffany Whitfill || Staff writer twhitfill@murraystate.edu

Preparing a Halloween party meal may seem like hocus pocus.

Inspired by the signature tastes and treats of fall, these simple dishes and drinks will add a festive flair to any party. To find the full recipes for your guests to indulge in, take a look at TheNews.org.

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For a refreshing kick start to any party, a tall glass of Apple Bobbing Punch can have guests enjoying more than one holiday flavor. With a blend of juices from apples, lemons, oranges and cranberries, this mixture will please guests who prefer different tastes.

APPETIZER

For those who are not fans of pumpkin flavoring, the pumpkin cheese ball satisfies the tradition of festive decor without using a single pumpkin. Serve with chips, crackers or bread to satisfy all guests.

The pumpkin cheese ball has a variety of ingredient options as well.

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Wrap your thoughts around this idea: mummy dogs are a delicious option will attract all your guest’s attention for its appeal to ancient history. Combining mini hot dogs with flakey crescent rolls is a quick and easy meal for guests. Dip them in ketchup, mustard or barbecue sauce for added flavor.

DESSERT

Don’t get caught in the web of ordinary desserts. Similar to a funnel cake, spider web fritters will have guests crawling for seconds.

This dessert is sure to please all crowds with its sweet powdered sugar coating and its appealing spider web design.

AFTER PARTY DRINK

Dessert does not have to stop at spider web fritters. A sweet indulgence for those 21 and older is the candy corn shot. It provides a fun twist on one of Halloween’s most popular candies. Each ingredient layers upon each other to match the candy corn colors. Top off the night with this liquid candy.

What would Halloween be without a good scare? Check out these five haunts nearest Murray State. For more descriptions, check out the full story at thenews.org.

The Forest of Illusions VFW Park Highway 62 West Cunningham, Ky. Industrial Slaughterhouse 10537 Highway 80 West Fancy Farm, Ky.

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Students utilize flu shot clinic, vaccine Pawns, kings take shot at chess title Tiffany Whitfill Staff writer

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Students took initiative to fight the flu this week by participating in a flu shot clinic that Health Services hosted.

On Tuesday, Health Services held its third annual flu shot clinic with approximately 188 vaccinations ready for students.

The turnout for this year exceeded expectations compared to past clinics.

Within the first two hours, 76 flu vaccinations were administered to students. By noon, all remaining 112 doses were given out. In previous years, less than 100 doses of the vaccine were given out at each clinic.

The clinic was appealing to many students, including some who normally do not get a flu shot. Serina Kocher, senior from Olney, Ill., decided to get a flu shot after many years without one.

Kocher works with children as an education major and decided it would be a good idea to get the vaccination. However, other factors also influenced her decision.

“I probably wouldn’t have gotten the shot if it hadn’t been on campus or if it hadn’t had been free,” Kocher said.

Judy Lyle, associate director of Health Services, said it was helpful to have nursing students administer the flu shot. Lyle said that the nursing students were professional and encouraged their fellow students to get the flu shot.

Joanna Schmidt, senior from Marissa, Ill., was one of the students helping out with the clinic. She had previous experience administering a flu shot.

Participating in the flu shot clinic helped her to gain practical experience for the workforce. “(The clinic) gave me more practice administering the flu shot,” Schmidt said. “We also collaborated with students who are getting the shot.”

Schmidt took note of the top three reasons students wanted to receive the shot.

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Health Services employees and nursing students tally the number of vaccines administered at the flu shot clinic.

One king will rule them all. Chess, the game of strategy and patience, will take over the Large Ballroom in the Curris Center beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday.

The Murray State Chess Club is hosting its 32nd annual chess tournament. The tournament begins at 9 a.m., but Chess Club officers suggest that participants be there by 8 a.m. to register for the tournament.

Registration is open to the public, but a U.S. Chess Federation ID is required to play.

The USCF ID is obtainable online at uschess. org. The ID costs approximately $20 a year and gives members access to special content through the federation and chess tournaments all over the country.

Murray State Chess Club Secretary Austin Clark, senior from Mayfield, Ky., said the ID has an important role in the matching of opponents.

“You can play any rated tournament with these IDs,” Clark said. “That is how they determine the official rating of various players. You play someone near your rating and then the winner plays someone who won a different match.

And the loser plays another loser. They keep

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Lyle said the logistics of the event were a large factor in the number of students getting a flu shot.

“I think having a special clinic day and advertising heavily is largely responsible for the good turnout,” Lyle said.

The process from signup to leaving after getting a vaccination was simple and took no more than 15 minutes,

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Schmidt said.

With more than double the number of students participating in the flu clinic. Health Services will discuss the possibility of getting more vaccinations this semester.

“We bought extra doses this year and were a little uneasy about the possibility of not having a good turnout,” Lyle said. “(Buying more vaccinations) is something we will discuss.

We will need to look at where we are in our budget as well as a guesstimate of how many more people will actually take advantage of the vaccine.”

If students have any questions about the flu, they may contact Health Services or visit the office during business hours.

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Chess Club President Cannon Ferguson, sophomore from South Columbus, Ky., said the tournament lasts from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Chess Club will not provide food. Players are allotted two hours for lunch and dinner.

Each participant plays around four matches. The winner of the tournament will receive a $500 prize. The runner ups will win smaller cash

prizes.

The club also puts on a spring tournament for Murray State students only.

The spring tournament is smaller than the fall tournament and it involves double elimination.

Clark said the tournament is not only important for Murray State’s Chess Club, but also for Calloway County.

“The money raised goes toward the county chess club,” Clark said. “We are trying to focus on getting chess into the elementary schools. We will pay for USCF memberships and chess sets. And it goes toward advertising for the club here on campus. We also offer free lessons for whoever is in-

terested,” said Clark.

The Murray State Chess Club meets every Monday from 5-8 p.m. in the Mississippi Room of the Curris Center. The club invites anyone who is interested in chess to drop by.

Playing chess strikes a special chord with some students and members of the Chess Club. Some work to develop new skills or play with a certain style.

“It’s just fun because it’s never the same,” Ferguson said. “No chess game is ever the same unless you have a predetermined sequence. It’s always different, it’s always unique,” said Ferguson. “You can tell a lot about another person by how they play a game.”

Exhibit tells story, portrays violent relationship Madison Wepfer || Staff writer mwepfer@murraystate.edu

On average, three women are killed everyday by a current or former intimate partner in America.

This story is a fictional portrayal of a relationship from a walk-through of the Women’s Center exhibit Crazy in Love, although statistics say this kind of scenario plays out every day.

Jenna was great student. She was an active member in a sorority, did well on tests and received multiple scholarships. When she met the love of her life, Chris, it seemed as though everything was working out for her.

She would live happily ever after.

During Jenna’s few short months with Chris, she was incredibly happy.

He took her out on Valentine’s Day. He surprised her with her favorite flowers and told her how beautiful she was everyday.

After Jenna decided to move in with him and commit her life to Chris, their relationship turned from sweet to sour.

He began controlling who she hung out with and what she wore. He began degrading her body and making her feel worthless. Jenna knew that Chris loved her, so she pushed thoughts of breaking up aside, and instead chalked up his behavior to some mistake on her part.

Chris’s verbal abuse escalated and

Jenna’s fear persisted. He left notes on her magazines saying things like, “this girl is so hot, I wish you looked like her” and “you better clean up this house before I get home.”

Each day, Jenna made an excuse for Chris. When he refused to let her see her family on weekends, she told herself that he’s just lonely and he wants to be with her. When he told her she was flirting with other men, she told herself he knew what was best and to trust he loved her despite what he said.

The verbal abuse turned into physical abuse, resulting in Jenna breaking up with Chris. After she thought she was free of his abuse, Chris began stalking Jenna. When she finally had enough and filed a restraining order against Chris, he lashed out and in a fit of rage, stabbing and killing her.

The Murray State Women’s Center put together this story in order to teach students how to spot problems in a potentially abusive relationship and how to stop it before it happens.

Symptoms of abuse in a relationship include: • Playing with emotions: putting the victim down, calling the partner names, humiliating the victim, making the other partner feel guilty.

• Using male privilege: treating a female partner like a servant, making all decisions, defining men’s

and women’s roles in a relationship.

• Using coercion and threats: making or carrying out threats to hurt the partner, threatening to leave or to commit suicide.

• Using intimidation: making the partner afraid, smashing objects, abusing pets, showing weapons.

• Using isolation: controlling what the victim does, who the victim sees and talks to, what the victim reads and where the victim goes, using jealousy to justify actions.

• Visible physical injury and illnesses: bruises lacerations, burns, human bite marks, stress-related illness like headaches, chronic paid, gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disorders and eating disorders.

• Denying, blaming: making light of the abuse, saying the abuse didn’t happen, blaming abusive behavior on drinking or stress, saying the victim caused the abuse.

If someone in a relationship relates to any of the symptoms above, he or she may be in a potentially abusive relationship. If a friend or family member sees any of these symptoms in a relationship, he or she can do the following things to help: • Be a friend. Show that you care for the victim and are willing to listen to him or her.

• Guide the victim to a counseling

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• Help the victim make a safety plan.

Suggest phone numbers the victim can call in case of an emergency and suggest that he or she

have an escape plan.

In order to stop abusive relationships and unprecedented deaths, all men and women should be aware of the symptoms of abusive partners and be aware of where to turn if worse comes to worse.

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BYNES PLACED ON PSYCHIATRIC HOLD Actress Amanda Bynes’ mother, Lynn Bynes, has been granted temporary conservatorship after her daughter was put on a psychiatric hold in September.

Bynes was placed in a treatment facility outside L.A. after her parents noticed suspicious behavior and were concerned for her safety.

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Taylor Swift released her fifth studio album “1989” on Monday. She performed and promoted the album on “Late Show with David Letterman” Tuesday.

‘1989’ shines, exceeds expectations Breanna Sill

Assistant Features Editor bsill@murraystate.edu

RIVERS WANTS ANSWERS AFTER MOTHER’S DEATH

Melissa Rivers is still seeking answers in the death of her mother Joan Rivers last month.

Rivers’ representative has confirmed her plans to file a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against the endoscopy clinic where her mother died.

Rivers claims it is not about the money, but that she just wants answers.

Taylor Swift released her fifth album, the musical masterpiece known as “1989,” Monday. As an avid Taylor Swift fan, my first response to the album was tears. No fan of Taylor Swift is used to hearing her singing with Auto Tune to a full-on pop song with all the bells and whistles. It’s no secret I prefer her voice raw with just an acoustic guitar in the background. So my immediate response was, “this is not Taylor.”

As I gave the album a second listen, I started hearing the words apart from just the music and there she was. Taylor’s most endearing quality is her way of turning her feelings into a song. For a second, I thought that the Taylor I listened to for the past seven years was gone, but she was there all along.

This album is the perfect combination of every single one of Taylor’s other albums. It has the sincerity of “Taylor Swift,” the romance of “Fearless,” the excitement of “Speak Now,” and the heartbreak of “Red,” all put into one album.

“1989” has everything that “Red” lacked.

An interesting fact about Taylor’s albums is that she always includes secret messages in the album booklet that let

the fans know who the songs are about.

In “1989” by deciphering the messages you learn that the tracks are in order and tell the story of a love affair gone wrong.

The opening track “Welcome to New York” is an dance track about moving to New York and being afraid and excited at the same time. Though, some of the lyrics are a bit cheesy and dramatic, they do not take away from the quality of the song.

I was surprised by the track “Blank Space.” I always say nobody makes fun of Taylor Swift like Taylor Swift, and in this track she proves it.

Although, “Bad Blood” is a decent track on the album, to me it was the biggest disappointment. I expected Taylor to tear Katy Perry, who is the supposed subject of the song, apart. This didn’t happen, but the chorus of chants is catchy anyway.

The absolute shining stars of the album are the tracks “Wildest Dreams” and “Clean.” The first time I listened to “Wildest Dreams” my immediate thought was that it was a Lana Del Ray song, not a Taylor Swift song. “Wildest Dreams” is definitely Taylor’s most risque song to date, but also one of the greatest she has ever released.

“Clean” is my other favorite. This is a much different side of Taylor than fans have heard before. The idea of the song is finally being clean from an addictive

relationship and being able to move forward without looking back. The beat of the song is just therapeutic and sends a good message.

“All You Had To Do Was Stay” is a song I would’ve preferred as a ballad.

The lyrics are beautiful and sad, but get lost in the noise in the music in the background. Taylor has always been known for her ballads and this would have been another perfect one to add to the list.

The only ballad on the album is called “This Love.” It does a nice job of holding its own among the loud pop and dance tracks that are the rest of the album. It is definitely one of the most emotional tracks on the album.

Taylor described “Style” by saying she should have just called it “I’m not even sorry.” I will not name names myself but by listening to this track it is easy to see exactly who the muse of the album is.

“Style” is one of the most upbeat and impressive of the album. She uses her lyrics to paint a beautiful image of a relationship that to her “never goes out of style.”

Overall, I would describe “1989” as Taylor’s best work to date. She encompasses everything a pop star should have and more. This step into the pop world is going to bring bright and beautiful things for Taylor and I have never been more proud to call myself a fan.

They always say goodbye is the hardest part. Frankly, I’m surprised that in my college career no teacher has endeavored to explain to me Hunter Harrell who “they” are and how Features Editor t h e y k n o w such things.

While this may be the case, I have learned a thing or two at Murray State.

I’ve learned to be a student and an opportunist. I’ve learned to step out of my comfort zone and use my skills to make something better.

I’ve learned that it’s important to take care of yourself to be healthy and have peace of mind.

I’ve learned that things don’t typically go as planned. I’ve learned there are good days and there are bad days.

There are days I want to cry hysterically, and days where I can’t stop smiling.

I’ve learned the best days are the unscheduled days, and the most rewarding days are those where I see my hard work in print each week.

“They” say goodbye is the hardest part, but I don’t know the reality of that because I’m not saying goodbye to everything.

In fact, I would say I’m taking it all with me.

Though this is my last column I will write for The Murray State News, I’m taking the work I’ve done here with me, packed neatly in a portfolio.

I’ll turn in my final projects in the next month or so but I’m taking the skills I’ve developed with me as well.

I’m leaving Murray State with a better understanding of what it means to be a student, a journalist and a better person.

I’ve met some incredible people who may not be embarking on the journey into the next chapter of my life, but they will always remain close to me, and with today’s technology only a phone call, text message or Snapchat away.

My experience at Murray State is close to over. I guess this means I’ll never know who “they” are and or why “they” believe that goodbye is the hardest part, because I’m taking this experience and the memories with me.

So this is “see you later,” guys.

I’m not into goodbyes. hharrell@murraystate.edu

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