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Bevin set to release funds Alicia Steele
Beshear told The Murray State News he is proud that asteele5@murraystate.edu the work of his office will provide nearly $1 million to Franklin Circuit Court Murray State. Judge Thomas D. Wingate “Murray State plays such signed an order, agreed to by a vital role in educating our Gov. Matt Bevin and Attornext generation of leaders,” ney General Andy Beshear, Beshear said. “It’s my hope that says Bevin has three that every state college and days to release and disburse university impacted by the the funds withheld from governor’s illegal cuts will Kentucky’s pubuse the lic universities’ funds to infinal quarter vest in stubudget last fiscal dents and year. faculty.” Since the He said order was filed he looks on Monday, the forward funds should be to seeing released today. how Mur According to ray State the order, “The will benefit Supreme Court from these has issued a funds being bindi ng d eci- invested on - Andy Beshear, attorney general sion deciding all campus. issues on this matter. That University officials had no opinion became final on Occomment as to how the funds tober 13, 2016.” would be used once returned As such, Oct. 13 was the to Murray State or when the deadline for Bevin to apmoney would be returned. peal the Kentucky Supreme However, Adrienne King, Court’s decision that ruled vice president of Univerin favor of Beshear and no sity Advancement, said she appeal was filed. will notify The Murray State Last month, the Kentucky News “as soon as the funds Supreme Court ruled that have been received.” Bevin did not have the au Multiple attempts to conthority to cut the budget of tact Bevin and his press state universities because secretary Amanda Stamper there was no budget shortwent unanswered and there fall in the final quarter of the is no mention of the order on fiscal year. his social media or website. Assistant News Editor
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GROUNDED KY AIR Kentucky residents soon to see the full effect of the REAL ID Act of 2005
Matthew Parks Staff writer mparks6@murraystate.edu On Oct. 12, the U.S. De-
partment of Homeland Security denied Kentucky’s request for a one-year extension to the federal REAL ID Act. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), this could potentially force all Kentucky residents to obtain a passport for domestic air travel if Kentucky is not in compliance with the REAL ID Act by January 2018. In January 2017, this would also affect Kentucky residents’ ability to use driver’s licenses to enter military bases like Fort Campbell, nuclear power plants and other designated federal government facilities. The legislation was set by the 9/11 Commission in order to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses,” according to
the Department of Homeland Security’s website. The website also says that approximately 90 percent of those in the U.S. who have driver’s licenses are either in compliance with the law or their state has received an extension allowing the continued use of their identification as before. “It’s disappointing that the federal government is basically turning a blind eye to recent progress we’ve made in improving our systems,” said John-Mark Hack, commissioner of the Department of Vehicle Regulation in a press release from the KYTC. Kentucky’s main area of non-compliance lies in its highly decentralized method of identification issuance, according to KYTC. Drivers in Kentucky are able to obtain a license from 144 dif-
ferent Circuit Court Clerk office locations. The press release also stated in order for Kentucky to be in compliance with the REAL ID Act, each of those locations would have to undergo costly security upgrades. The General Assembly proposed a law earlier this year that would have brought Kentucky into compliance with federal regulations, but Gov. Matt Bevin vetoed it because he said he believed the assembly was rushed, according to the release from the KYTC. The Department of Homeland Security’s website states that Kentucky has until the federal mandated deadline of Jan. 22, 2018 to come into compliance. At that time, state residents will be subject to stricter travel policies.
“All Kentuckians should be aware that the immediate impact of this decision will not be felt by the vast majority of Kentuckians,” Hack said in the KYTC press release. “We can still use our driver’s licenses to visit the Social Security offices, Veteran’s Affairs (VA) facilities, federal courthouses and to apply for federal benefits like Medicare.” According to the press release, KYTC plans to host a series of public forums throughout December in order to discuss the implications of this issue and means of solving the statewide dilemma. For a full list of accepted travel documents, Kentucky residents can visit the Transportation Security Administration website at www.tsa. gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
More students forced out Restaurants coming to Murray of Residential Colleges Emily Williams
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Flooding caused by an activated sprinkler Sunday required female residents on the seventh floor of White Residential College to relocate while the floor was being cleaned and damage was assessed. According to crime logs provided to The Murray State News from Public Safety and Emergency Management, at 3:44 p.m. the Central Heating and Cooling Plant reported a sprinkler alarm activation with no threat of fire. Public Safety, the Murray Fire Department, on-call housing staff, Central Plant and the state fire marshall’s office were notified. The crime log stated that the sprinkler activation was caused by a clothes hanger on the sprinkler head. “Due to the volume of water that was disbursed, univer-
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A broken sprinkler which caused the flooding of White Residential Colleges. sity staff decided that the best course of action was to temporarily place impacted residents from the seventh floor of White residential hall into alternate on-campus residential housing at Old Franklin residential
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hall,” said Shawn Touney, director of communication. Rachel Barnett, freshman from Adairville, Kentucky, and seventh-floor resident of
Murray will welcome both an Arby’s and a Rally’s in the near future, joining the many other fast food restaurant chains in the city. Aaron Dail, president of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, said no official opening dates are set, but he estimates the grand opening of these restaurants in spring 2017. The dates, however, depend on construction schedules that are dictated by weather conditions. “We’re hoping for a mild and dry winter,” Dail said. “That will help with construction.” Dail said Murray and Calloway County as a whole, are on the radar for different retailers. “I know Arby’s and Rally’s are just another notch on the belt, but when we get the Panera’s of the world and
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The Murray State chapters of Alpha Gamma Delta and Alpha Omicron Pi have teamed up to raise money for their sisters with cancer by selling bracelets. Grace Ritchie, junior from Bardstown, Kentucky and member of AOPi, was diagnosed with stage one Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on April 29. Alex Arnett, freshman from Murray and member of Alpha Gam, was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on Sept. 14. Rachel Ross, senior from Murray and member of Alpha Gam, said different
Greek letters don’t matter when you’re trying to support sisters who are going through such a life-altering time. “When we found out that Alex was diagnosed, honestly I immediately thought of how crazy it was that AOPi had somebody diagnosed with the same disease, so when Alex was diagnosed, it was important to not forget Ritchie was fighting this too,” Ross said. In the Curris Center on Oct. 12 and 13, Alpha Gam and AOPi sold rubber bracelets for a minimum donation of $3, Ross said. “The bracelets are a reminder for us,” Ross said. “They’re a way to band together to show everybody
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that it’s not just ‘support Alex,’ it’s not just ‘support Grace,’ it’s ‘support two women that are fighting the same disease.’” Emily Cook, sophomore from Lexington, Kentucky, is a member of Alpha Gam and Arnett’s sorority big sister. “We just all want to be that support system for her, and give her the support and love she needs,” Cook said. The bracelet campaign isn’t the only way AOPi has supported Ritchie. Rachel Solomon, junior from Benton, Kentucky and member of AOPi, was the coordinator of a powderpuff football tournament on Sept. 13 to raise money for Ritchie. “We all just kind of felt like we needed to do some-
thing to get other people involved, because so many people want to help any way they can,” Solomon said, “When you find out that another Greek person has gotten diagnosed with something, they want to help.” She said that by collecting entry fees for the tournament, selling T-shirts, selling baked goods and collecting donations, they raised more than $3,700. She said they even got to Facetime Ritchie during the event. “We did this event just so other people could come, show their support and help out in any way. It was a community event, not just for
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FLOODING From 1A White, said when the sprinkler was activated it sprayed close to 1,000 gallons of water across the seventh floor. Touney said the rooms on the west wing of the seventh floor received approximately three inches of standing water. The sixth floor had water spots, but no damage. Barnett said residents were encouraged to relocate with a friend on or off campus if they chose not to move to Old Franklin. She said she will room with a friend in Regents Residential College, and she was happy that visitation policies didn’t apply to her during this time. “University staff are in the process of restoring the impacted areas in order to assist residents in their return to White, which is expected to occur over the next few days,” Touney said. Barnett said all residents were required to evacuate
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A bracelet sold to help fundraise for cancer treatments. they are hurting for you.” Although her chemotherapy was very aggressive, invasive and damaging, Ritchie said she is very thankful to be alive. “These last six months of my life have been so difficult, but because of the support of my AOPi sisters, I have survived,” Ritchie said, “The amount of love they have shown me is something I will forever be grateful for.” She said her sisters have never made her feel like she is fighting this battle alone, and she said the support of other fraternities and soror-
ities at the powderpuff tournament meant so much to her. Along with the powderpuff tournament and the bracelets, Ritchie said another member of AOPi created “GRACEfully Fighting” buttons to raise money in support of her fight. “Not only has AOPi allowed for so many lifelong friendships, but it has taught me how to be a leader, how to be strong, and how to never give up,” Ritchie said, “Even if there are times where I do feel like giving up, I am reminded of the 150 plus sisters that I have stand-
while resident advisers went to the seventh floor to move residents’ items that were on the floor of their rooms. She said before temporarily relocating seventh-floor residents were given 10 minutes to gather belongings they needed for a minimum of two days. She said Tuesday morning she received an email from the housing office saying residents would be able to move back into White Wednesday at 7 a.m. Barnett said all of her textbooks were ruined in the flooding in addition to many pairs of her shoes, her mini-fridge and microwave. “All of my notebooks, like every note I’ve taken this year, is ruined,” Barnett said. She said her professors have been supportive in giving extensions on homework assignments. Renae Duncan, associate provost for undergraduate education, sent an email to college deans Monday morning requesting that they provide extensions to the residents impacted by the flooding.
Barnett said other residents lost their computers and printers because of the flooding. “I’m actually really thankful that it wasn’t any worse,” Barnett said. Touney said all seventh-floor residents were provided with the link to the Kentucky Board of Claims if they choose to file a claim as it is the university’s standard procedure for property claims. “University housing has instructed all of the impacted residents to contact their parents to let them know about any losses they sustained so that they may file on their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policies,” Touney said. Barnett said when her mom contacted her insurance agency they said they were not liable for the damages. “It’s basically coming out of our pocket,” Barnett said. “But people are people -- they make mistakes.” She said the residents on the seventh floor are extremely thankful for the hard work their RAs have done during the process.
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ing there right beside me, pushing me to continue on.” Lindsay Crafton, sophomore from Bragg City, Missouri, said Greek unity had been prevalent. “We’ve all seen how everyone has kind of pulled together,” Crafton said. Crafton said Alpha Gam and AOPi will split the cost of bracelets to honor Ritchie and Arnett, and Arnett’s portion will go towards making her a wig. She said she was the family weekend planner for Alpha Gam this semester, and at the event, there was a card for Arnett that families and sisters could sign if they wanted to. Crafton said they raised $300 in donations for Arnett that day. “It was awesome to see how grateful she was and how high-spirited she was,” Crafton said. Crafton said she got to know Arnett’s sweet and genuine personality at recruitment this semester. She said Alpha Gam has also been prayerfully showing their support for Arnett as well. “It is cool just because there is so much Greek unity. When anything happens between fraternities and sororities, we’ll go out of our way to help others if it means good things can come from it,” Crafton said.
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POLICE BEAT Oct. 12
5:34 p.m. A caller reported being assaulted in the 200 block of College Courts. Officers were notified and a criminal report was taken for fourth-degree assault. 8:59 p.m. A caller reported a threat of fire not previously reported at Regents Residential College. Officers and the state fire marshall were notified. No threat of fire existed upon officer’s arrival and a fire report was taken.
Oct. 13
1:09 p.m. Public Safety received a general incident reporting form in reference to a theft of property at Regents Residential College. Officers were notified and a report was taken for theft by unlawful taking over $500, under $10,000. 10:27 p.m. An officer conducted a traffic stop at Carr Health Building. A citation was issued for first offense failure of owner to maintain required insurance and no/expired registration plate.
Oct. 14
12:21 a.m. A caller reported the smell of natural gas in Winslow Dining Hall. Officers, Central Heating and Cooling Plant, the Murray Fire Department and Murray Natural Gas were notified. A leak was because of faulty equipment. 11:38 p.m. A caller requested an escort from the Carr Health Building to a residential college. Racer Patrol was notified.
Oct. 15
3:17 p.m. A caller reported information in reference to a drug complaint at Regents Residential College. Officers were notified and an information report was taken. 7:06 p.m. A caller reported a missing person to Public Safety and Emergency Management. Officers were notified, the person was located and an information report was taken.
Oct. 16
8:17 a.m. An officer conducted a traffic stop at White Residential College. The driver was served a criminal summons for second-degree criminal mischief and third-degree terroristic threatening. 10:43 a.m. An officer conducted a traffic stop in Regents Residential College parking lot. A citation was issued for speeding and no rearview mirror. The driver was arrested for two outstanding warrants for failure to appear.
Oct. 17
2:46 a.m. Public Safety received a noise complaint in the 1000 block of College Courts via the LiveSafe app. Officers were notified and a verbal warning was issued. 8:47 a.m. Officers advised of damage to Murray State property at the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building and the Zen Garden. Facilities Management was notified and a report was taken for second-degree criminal mischief.
Oct. 18
12:23 p.m. A caller reported a non-injury motor collision at Roy Stewart Stadium. Officers were notified and a collision report was taken. 8:41 p.m. A caller reported a non-injury motor collision at Hester Residential College. Officers were notified. Racer assist – 0 Motorist assist – 2 Arrests - 1
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Robertson recruits in China Emily Williams
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Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs recently traveled to China in an effort to recruit more international students for Murray State. Robertson said by visiting partner universities and meeting with presidents, vice presidents, international agents and administration, he is able to strengthen partnerships and have the opportunity to meet groups of students to talk about Murray State and answer any questions they may have. Robertson said many times they will meet with students who want to increase their English proficiency through the English Language Program. “Sometimes that can be a shortterm group which might be a semester or a year, or it could be eight weeks or it could be someone who is coming to study English because they have to get their English skills to a level where they can be admitted into the regular university,” Robertson said.
Robertson said it is important national students at Murray State for universities in the U.S. to send representing 54 countries. someone to recruit and build relationships, particularly for Asian countries, if you want to have a strong international program. “We’ve had this as part of our mission I think almost from the - Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs beginning of this institution,” Robertson said. “Since 1922, I mean, A majority of these international it’s been part of who we are and students come from Saudi Arabia, it’s been a great success.” India, Brazil and China, but there Robertare many countries that are repson said another resented by as little as one or two trip is planned students on campus. in the spring According to the International Enrollment Report, Mongolia is with President among these countries with only Bob Davies. He one representative as of Fall 2016. said the hope is to formally sign Davaasuren Byambaa, junior the agreement from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, said with the Monshe was born and raised in Mongogolia University lia and came to the United States Robertson of Science and when she was 17 years old through Technology. a 10-month student exchange pro He said he thinks our involvegram before deciding to stay and ment with international students attend Murray State. is one of the strengths of Murray Byambaa said even though it was a big adjustment and very hard at State and makes us unique. times coming from the largest city According to Murray State’s Fall in Mongolia to a small town, espe2016 International Enrollment Recially with a language barrier and port, there are a total of 647 inter-
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Gender inequality in STEM to be discussed at Advance seminar
Ashley Traylor || Staff writer atraylor@murraystate.edu
Murray State Advance will hold its first seminar Oct. 20 to discuss challenges women face in science and engineering. The program will host one seminar each semester for the next three years. Joan Herbers, professor of evolution, ecology and organismal biology at Ohio State University, is the first speaker and will discuss gender equality in STEM fields. The seminar is open to students, faculty and staff. Maeve McCarthy, mathematics professor and Advance program director, said Herbers will also have a workshop on work-life balance for female faculty. “I’m hoping for a lot of education,” McCarthy said. “I think it’s an opportunity for a lot of faculty and students to come and hear about what’s going on, what the status of the field is right now and what changes have been made in the recent past and what changes are sort of in the pipeline for people to work with to move forward and to move the field forward.” The next seminar will be in March and will focus on implicit bias. In May, Murray State received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the recruitment and retention of female faculty in science-related fields. The leaders of the grant are McCarthy; Paula Waddill, chairwoman of the Psychology Department; Robin Zhang, chairwoman of the Geosciences Department and Stephen
Cobb, dean of the Jesse D. Jones College of Science and Engineering. McCarthy said the team is studying data from the Institutional Research Office and Office of Institutional Diversity Equity and Access, developing surveys, interviewing faculty, hosting speakers and having peer mentoring groups for women in science. McCarthy said their hypothesis is Murray State’s rural and agrarian location is adversely affecting retention of female faculty. She said women leave science fields at higher rates than other fields and she wants to create a welcoming atmosphere for women in science at Murray State. “All of this is with the long-term vision of if there are more women faculty, then that’s more role models for our students and that helps students to be successful,” McCarthy said. She said peer mentoring is open to faculty in sciences and they received an invitation to take part in the peer mentoring groups. McCarthy said the groups will address tenure, promotion, work-life balance and gender issues in teaching evaluations, but participants can also discuss other challenges they are facing. She said 60 women are participating in the peer mentoring groups. She said she is hopeful the program will make an inviting workplace for women and provide students with role models. “The idea is that once a woman comes here to work, you want that
woman to be successful and you want to provide that woman with the opportunities to be successful,” McCarthy said. “We are looking for ways to do that.” Ashley Munie, senior biomedical science major from Breese, Illinois, said she thinks Murray State does a great job with who they hire and presenting female professors with opportunities to advance, but the university can always hire more women. “If you see more women in career positions, then more younger women want to be those career women,” Munie said. “And so I think one of the things we can do as a society is just progress toward that. In each generation, if there are more women going into these hard science fields, then more girls will see that and continue that tradition.” Alexandra Carney, senior engineering physics major from Paris, Tennessee, said she does not believe gender equality is a problem in her major, but it could be an issue in the workforce because women are underrepresented in engineering. She said she also does not believe gender equality is a problem at Murray State. However, she said there are no female professors in her major and she said she thinks the university should work to recruit young women interested in STEM professions. “I think that young women in STEM should be prepared to stand strong in their professions as in the workplace, we might face disrespect and mistreatment,” Carney said.
no other Mongolian students, she loves Murray State and its hospitality toward international students. Byambaa said her No. 1 goal in coming to Murray State was to learn English and she hopes that more young people from her country will come to Murray State. Byambaa said she believes it is beneficial for people to travel to a different country and experience different cultures because you are exposed to different opinions and have the opportunity to improve yourself. “Since most of our population is young people, I want more people to come here and get a good education and help our country back,” Byambaa said. Robertson said he is grateful for the responsibilities he has at Murray State. “I think I have the best job on campus,” Robertson said. “This university gives me all kinds of opportunities to do things, so I’m so very grateful to Murray State for allowing me to be involved in this very important aspect of the university. I’m very appreciative of it.”
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Bringing Learning to Life proposals now being accepted from students and faculty Lindsey Coleman || Staff writer lcoleman7@murraystate.edu
The application period is currently open for students and teachers to submit proposals for the Bringing Learning to Life Grant, which funds experiential-learning opportunities at Murray State. Jamie Rogers, co-director of Murray State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and co-chairman of the Experiential Learning Advisory Committee said the Bringing Learning to Life Grants are part of Murray State’s QEP. “The goal of the QEP is to both enhance and expand our experiential-learning opportunities on campus,” Rogers said. Rogers said two types of grants are available: mini-grants, which students can apply for, and Instructional Development Grants, which professors can apply for. According to the Bringing Learning to Life Grants website, mini-grants are meant to support shortterm experiential-learning activities. Rogers said gas money for student teachers and nurses has been funded with mini-grants in the past. According to the website, “The target of Instructional Development Grants is to improve university infrastructure so that the experiential learning activity becomes sustainable for many years.” Rogers said an example of instructional development would be buying new equipment which could be used for multiple years. He said about $15,000 is available for grants as part of the QEP budget. “In general, the experiential learning as a whole, to me, is one of the most beneficial things students can be involved in,” Rogers said. “The grant’s pur-
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pose is to put funding into the hands of faculty and students to be able to do more of that.” Rogers said the deadline for grant applications is 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 28. For more information about how to apply, visit www.murraystate.edu and search “bring learning to life grants.”
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Roger Weis, nonprofit leadership studies (NLS) professor, said that the NLS program has been incorporating experiential learning since 1990. “I’m very passionate about it for obvious reasons,” Weis said. “I think students really get something out of it.” Weis said in the NLS program students are required to complete service-learning hours, which incorporates learning in a classroom and applying knowledge by volunteering in the nonprofit sector. He said service learning connects students with the community and also with classmates. Staci Stone, interim dean of the Arthur J. Bauernfiend College of Humanities and Fine Arts, said, “The College of Humanities and Fine Arts believes in the transformative value of experiential educa-
tion, and most programs in the college require students to participate in an experience-rich activity.” She said many opportunities exist in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, including conducting undergraduate research, presenting research at national conferences, participating in performances and completing internships. Tim Todd, dean of the College of Business, said there is experiential learning in all six business departments. He said students can do anything from helping senior citizens complete their tax forms to doing internships at Walt Disney World. Stephen Cobb, dean of the College of Science Engineering and Technology, said students in his college can complete research, study abroad, find internship opportunities and take service-learning courses. Cobb said service learning could include assisting in city planning or testing groundwater and well-water quality. Amelia Dodd, professor of applied health science, said they require clinicals and internships, offer experience through organizations and clubs, involve students in community outreach and incorporate application of skills in many courses.
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REAL ID? REAL HASSLE Boarding a plane is relaxing for so many reasons: the quick drive to a nice airport, the speedy security lines and the kind, never-invasive TSA screenings. What could make the experience even more enjoyable, more streamlined and efficient? If you’re thinking “not being able to use my Kentucky ID to board,” your wishes have been granted. That’s right: starting in January 2018, Kentucky driver’s licenses and IDs will not be sufficient for boarding commercial flights unless Kentucky complies with the REAL ID Act before that date. All you’ll need to provide instead is something small and easy to slide next to your credit card, like a passport. If you don’t have a passport, you can make a run by your local post office, which probably has an abundance of available, smiling employees ready to assist you in any way possible, and apply for one for the low cost of $135 and a flat-
tering mugshot. The best part? Your shiny new passport will only take up to four months to arrive. So, if you have any vacation plans for the next two years, you should start your passport shopping early. If 2018 sounds like too long of a wait for this government gift, have no fear. By January 2017, you’ll need similar supplemental identification in order to enter any federal facilities, including nuclear plants and military bases. So, if you’re a Murray State student who boards a horse at Fort Campbell or has a sweetheart, family member or close pal who lives on base, get excited about not crossing those gates until you’ve got your wallet full of valid identification options. As an ROTC and military-friendly school close to Fort Campbell, Murray State has more than a few students who frequent the base. How lucky are they? If you’re feeling confused
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about our apparent love for complicated boarding and passport issues, let us break it down: we don’t love complicated boarding and passport issues, and we’re entirely perturbed that our state has somehow become one of the eight states on this no-fly list. While these rules seem like a sudden blow to many Kentuckians, they’ve actually been in the works for a while. The 9/11 Commission established the REAL ID Act in 2005 in an attempt to set specific standards for identification issuance, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s website. It’s unclear why these phases of the Act are just now going into effect, but it’s clear they will be more than a minor inconvenience to traveling Kentuckians. Kentucky’s “unbridled spirit” didn’t accept the impending doom without a fight, though – like other states, Kentucky applied for a one-year extension to prepare for the changes. Un-
fortunately, the Department of Homeland Security denied the request on Oct. 12, which was the third time Kentucky has been denied the extension. Now, we either have to buck up and face the changes ahead, or hope that our state would implement other advancements in order to comply with the laws. But – as per usual – that option is quite pricey and possibly more trouble than jumping through passport hoops. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Circuit Clerk offices that currently issue IDs and driver’s licenses would have to go through expensive security upgrades in order to produce IDs that satisfy the new laws. Chances are, the state won’t pony up the money to upgrade, which means you will. Gone are the days of struggling to get into a bar with your brother’s ID – soon enough, you won’t even get to the airport gift shop with your own. Happy travels!
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Rated “E” for enlightening Rachel Wood || Contributing writer rwood7@murraystate.edu Guys, I’ve got some big news for you: the cultural significance of video games has come a long way since the ‘80s. Recently, I had the opportunity to present my research on female video game writers at a popular culture conference in Chicago, something I never would’ve dreamed of before coming to college. I was overjoyed to present on a topic that I find extremely important, but it got me thinking: in any other setting, would anyone even care? I’ve slowly learned that researching new media has its ups and downs – while I can easily argue my unique perspective on a game, I also have to argue that a literary analysis of video games has academic merit in the first place. Fortunately, it appears I’m not the only one interested in the topic. After attending academic conferences two weekends in a row – a feat in itself – I’ve seen scholars analyzing games in aspects from the importance of artificial intelligence in non-player characters to the pros and cons of linear storytelling. After hearing papers on video games in re-
lation to subjects from computer science to English literature, it’s hard for me to imagine that there are people who still don’t see the cultural significance of games. Well, actually, I can imagine it. Every major art form has gone through the “scholarly importance” battle before – Plato even fought against the mere idea of writing things down. It seems to be just a part of the process, since scholars studying film, television and comics have each gone through it; they might still be fighting that battle now. I’ll be honest – this is one fight I don’t mind fighting. I like being right just as much as anyone else so if I can find a way to compare the plight of the 19th century female novelist to the 21st century female game writer, I’ll show you why my argument is important. If we don’t look at how art develops over time, how can we ever ensure that art will always be an aspect of our daily lives? “But why can’t I just play games for fun and move on with my life?” you may be asking. Trust me, you can. That’s the beauty of art. You can take it at face value, but you can also take a deeper look at it – to each their own. The issue doesn’t come with the way we enjoy a work; it comes more with pub-
lic perception. You can absolutely despise searching for symbolism in Jane Eyre, but you can’t fight the fact that it’s in our literary canon. Think back to the last English class you were in, whether that was last week or several years ago; what kind of things did your teacher talk about? I’m sure you remember some of the buzzwords: archetype, protagonist, narrator, plot, dramatic irony. Surprise: those terms apply to video games, too. Even though you, as a player, have more influence on the plot, the game still has a plot to study. They’re just like novels but with more of a “choose your own adventure” flair. I’m not saying that all games were built for literary analysis, but let’s not kid ourselves – not all novels were made for it, either. Someone let Kendall and Kylie Jenner write a novel, after all. Nevertheless, there are game writers that write breathtaking stories, so why should we disregard their literary value simply because it’s in a new medium? Maybe Mario could’ve streamlined his journey a bit if he stopped and asked why his princess was in another castle – but that’s a question for another academic paper.
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Usually Target is pretty cool about current events, but they recently started refusing to sell clown masks because of all the mayhem that’s happened with the masked serial killers. In one way, this seems like a good move. But in another, doesn’t this just ruin a kid’s chance for an awesome Halloween costume?
President Barack Obama said Tuesday that Donald Trump should “stop whining” about the election – which Trump has repeatedly said is “rigged” – before votes have even been cast. Instead, he suggested Trump “go try and make his case to get votes.” Regardless of party, a presidential burn is always classic.
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In an effort to raise awareness and support for their sisters with cancer, the women of Alpha Omicron Pi and Alpha Gamma Delta have joined forces and begun selling bracelets in the Curris Center. Through various other projects and donations, together they have raised over $3,700.
We could Jeer Facebook for any number of reasons, but now we’re targeting Messenger specifically. Now, Messenger will suggest conversation topics when you start a message with a friend. Seriously – have we become that inept at conversation that we need a machine to initiate it for us?
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Safe spaces John Muenzberg || Contributing writer jmuenzberg@murraystate.edu Recent questions of who should have access to the Curris Center bring up questions of Murray State’s responsibility to protect students from harassment and harm. One solution that many universities have adopted is the creation of “safe spaces.” Unfortunately, much of the criticism of safe spaces is unproductive and uses a logical fallacy common to political discussion. Many criticisms of safe spaces misrepresent what safe spaces are and then reject them based on the mischaracterization. Logicians call this the Strawman Fallacy. The name implies an effigy of one’s opponent that is easy to knock down. Some critics falsely present safe spaces as isolated lounges with soft music and children’s toys. Or they present universities as places where no one is allowed to be offended in any way. If these situations existed, then they should be criticized, but they are false representations of what safe spaces are. The current idea for safe spaces originated with marginalized groups, especially women’s groups and LGBT students. For some groups of students, being intimidated and harassed is common. For LGBT students, for example, simply being honest about one’s identity can
incite physical violence. Safety requires caution in one’s words and actions. Talking about one’s situation, no matter who you are, is generally beneficial. Yet LGBT students know that even staff and faculty can be dismissive or threatening. By the late 1980s, LGBT advocates thought that if students had a place on campus they could be honest about themselves, free from intimidation and violence, then their quality of life would improve. One cannot control other people’s reactions, so they created a place where like-minded people would meet. This is why some faculty have “Safe Space” stickers in their offices. They are letting students know they can relax and be honest with them. This is a far cry from the cartoonish safe space presented by their critics. If you only criticize the extreme version, then you are not presenting the argument honestly. Student centers for women, African-American or LGBT students serve an important purpose. One could also argue that all student groups serve a similar, though less necessary, role. But there are problems with the way that some people implement safe spaces. One problem is the move to designate large public areas as safe spaces. This flips the motive from finding a place that is safe from others and turns it into requiring others to conform to my ideas.
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Safe spaces, as initially conceived, actually supported free speech. Rather than prohibiting other’s speech, they removed themselves from the harassment. People are mostly free to say what they want in the public realm, but the safe space is removed from that realm, and entered into voluntarily. This then leads to the second problem with expanding safe spaces. It is difficult to distinguish between being in real danger, feeling unsafe and feeling uncomfortable. Taking a disagreeable position is not the same as intimidation. But what crosses the line is fraught with disagreement. Even seemingly settled questions of behavior, such as workplace sexual harassment policies, are difficult to define and must be decided by the courts. This vague designation all but guarantees that people will inadvertently violate the policy. Extreme actions, such as physical threats, are illegal and against Murray State policy. When these happen, we should take action. But people who espouse positions that might lead to harassment is too broad to police. Do not reject a sensible idea because some present it falsely, or implement it clumsily. Safe spaces are important for students’ health and well-being, but what they are in reality might not be the same as what you want them to be.
Murray State thrives on fast food. Think about it: have you ever seen the drive-thru lines at McDonald’s or Cookout shorter than five cars? If you have, you must be out at a peculiar time of day or night. We all know how it goes – when we get sick of Winslow Dining Hall or are fed up with Fast Track sushi, suddenly a run by Taco Bell or Wendy’s sounds like a brilliant alternative. Sure, maybe these runs happen a bit too often, but that’s what college is for, right? Gaining that Freshman 15 and then adding a few pounds to it each subsequent year and never losing it? Maybe I’m in the minority here, but I know my eating habits have gone to the dogs since starting college. At home, we’ve got the time to lavishly prepare healthy meals with ingredients from Trader Joe’s or go out to normal, sit-down restaurants. But here, cooking is a chore of monumental proportions and going to a sit-down meal with someone is practically a marriage proposal. It’s sad but true: college dining is as messy as Doritos Locos Tacos. So, what two restaurants should we bring to the healthy city of Murray as a double whammy? What picks would really scream, “we’re trying”? Arby’s and Rally’s, of course! By now, you’ve probably heard we’re getting the fast food duo in spring 2017. From what I’ve seen on social media, Murray State students are pretty floored. Just when we were tiring of the classic Cookout tray, another grease chain comes to save the day. Look, I’m not trying to pass judgment – I’ll certainly be there on opening day for a beef n’ cheddar and those delicious orange and well-peppered french fries – but I’m struggling to find a good reason why we really need another fast food place in this small town. I was heartbroken when Mary’s Kitchen (later Mary’s Bistro) closed, and I’d be ready for the grave if Gloria’s (now Willow Bistro) or Mr. J’s shut down. We’ve got some good independent eats here with character and the small, local flair every college town yearns for. So, why must we add another corporate money machine that churns out body-destroying combo meals when we could work on supporting local businesses instead? There are probably loads of Buzzfeed articles about college students being fat and lazy, but we can’t take all the blame when we’re groomed to fail. Between expensive university costs, busy schedules and often poor judgment, do people really think we have the means and motivation to go grocery shopping and prepare healthy meals? Sure, all of us have that choice to make, but when the city offers us an abundance of quick and cheap options that just happen to be less than nutritious for us, the decision becomes a lot easier. I’ll be graduating and leaving Murray in May, but if I were a freshman again, I’d be frustrated – as I already was back then – about the questionable food choices we have as students here. If the Thoroughbred Room and Winslow are going to continue to serve greasy, fatty foods with a side of funky salad bar, we should at least be able to find diverse and nutritious options off campus and ones that won’t break the bank. In addition to general health concerns, adding more American fast food restaurants doesn’t exactly send a message of cultural inclusion. Students who have dietary restrictions based in cultural identity – or even American vegetarians – probably have a difficult time as it is finding new ways to put dinner on the table. But that’s OK – we’re just the home of Kentucky Fried Chicken, right? hbeard2@murraystate.edu
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Cancer doesn’t care Cancer doesn’t care. Cancer doesn’t care where a person falls on the poverty line. Cancer doesn’t care what a person looks like or if they’ve led a good life. DeAngelo Williams is a Pro Bowl running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers and cancer didn’t care who his mom or the rest of the women in his family were. Williams’ mother and four aunts had the BRCA1 mutation. This mutation greatly increases the chances of getting breast cancer. Though Williams’ mother died of the disease in May 2014, her son has continued to do everything in his power to continue her legacy through his foundation, The DeAngelo Williams Foundation. The former Carolina Panther has been very vocal about his feelings toward the disease and even wrote a piece for The Players’ Tribune on Oct. 5 honoring his mother, but Williams has said not all of those people close to him have been so supportive. Williams’ mother died while he was still a member of Carolina and the only person in the organization who came to his mother’s funeral was former Panther Greg Hardy who was a member of the team at the time. Williams said many people reached out to him during his time of need, but Hardy was the only person to show up. Williams attended the University of Memphis where his first game for the Tigers was against the Murray State Racers. Williams isn’t the only player supporting Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October; the entire NFL is holding special events and wearing special gear in support of those afflicted with this terrible disease. The Buffalo Bills had an event where cancer survivors had their own locker in the stadium and the number on their jersey were the number of years they have been a survivor. Other teams have done similar things with fans holding signs and celebrating survivors before the game and during halftime. While the NFL does great job during October, more could be done. Breast cancer doesn’t only occur during the month of October. Women don’t have their lives drastically changed through radical mastectomies only 31 days a year. Cancer doesn’t have an offseason. It doesn’t leave a person’s mind after they clock out of work. Cancer doesn’t care, but we should.
Staff Report The William “Bill” Cherry Agricultural Exposition Center hosted Murray State’s 41st annual, weekend long, “Racer Roundup” last weekend. The events were held Thursday through Saturday and an early matinee on Sunday. Kentucky’s oldest college rodeo featured freestyle bullfighting competitions and mutton bustings with champion buckle awards at the end of the night.
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After a victory in straight sets over Tennessee Tech Friday night, the Murray State women’s volleyball team returned to Racer Arena Saturday afternoon trying to extend its winning streak to four against Jacksonville State. The Racers entered Satur-
day winning their last three games and nine of their last eleven sets. Murray State faced off against Jacksonville State who was coming off of an 0-3 loss to Austin Peay, and arrived at Racer Arena looking to improve its record to 6-2 in the OVC. The Racers had different plans in mind, as they kept their winning streak alive and came out of the contest on top in straight sets (25-
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20, 25-17, 25-20). Murray State opened the game with a 13-6 lead, but Gamecocks fought back to bring the score to 18-16. The Racers handled the rest of the set, taking a 1-0 lead. The second and third sets went very similar to the first, with the Racers taking both sets and winning in straight sets 3-0. The Racers were led by two-time defending OVC
Player of the Year and senior outside hitter Scottie Ingram who recorded 16 kills to lead the team, also posting a .303 hitting percentage. Senior setter Hannah Stultz put up 45 assists for the team in the victory. The Racers will hit the road for a five-game road trip starting at 6 p.m. Friday in Nashville, Tennessee, against Tennessee State University.
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The Murray State women’s soccer team kept its 18-game unbeaten streak intact, defeating Eastern Illinois 3-0 and playing 110 minutes to a 1-1 draw against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The two-game road trip began with Murray State battling the Panthers of Eastern Illinois. The Racers jumped to an early lead in the first half after a goal off a penalty kick by freshman midfielder Madalyn Germann at the 21:12 mark. Murray State converted another goal within minutes off a shot by senior midfielder Taylor Richerson after a quick cross to the top of the box at 23:58 to extend the lead to 2-0. The Racers ended the first half with all five of their shots on goal, while Eastern Illinois took two shots with no shots on goal. During the second half, Murray State added to its lead with a goal from a finish off a corner kick by junior midfielder Aaron Lankster at the 46:11 mark. Increasing the lead to 3-0. The Racers finished the contest taking 14 shots with 11
shots on goal while the Panthers ended with just six shots and none on goal. After the victory against Eastern Illinois, the Racers completed its third consecutive shutout. Head Coach Jeremy Groves said the shutouts had been a confidence booster for the team. “I thought we played very well in spells against a tough opponent,” Groves said. “It’s great to score three more goals and get another shutout. You can really see the confidence in our team and it was also very nice to get a bunch of other players who haven’t seen much time into a competitive game.” After facing the Panthers, Murray State turned around two days later to clash against the SIUE Cougars. Head coach Jeremy Groves said his team responded well under the circumstances. “This was a tough game for us,” Groves said. “We’re very happy to come away from SIUE with a point. We battled hard in tough conditions against a good team who is undefeated at home.” The Racers took an early 1-0 lead in the first half with a goal by sophomore forward Cori Cain off an assist by senior midfielder Taylor Richerson
at the 7:24 mark. The Cougars were held scoreless in the half with only one of their three shots on goal. Murray State finished the first taking just two shots with one on goal. During the second half, the momentum shifted to SIUE as it responded with junior forward Lindsey Fencel’s goal assisted by junior midfielder Emily Grahl at 70:45 to tie it 1-1. Neither team converted on a goal for the rest of the second half and during the two overtime periods. The Racers finished the contest having attempted eight shots with six shots on goal. The Cougars concluded with seven of their 17 shots on goal. Sophomore goalkeeper Alex Steigerwald, who completed three consecutive shutouts coming into the game, finished with six saves. Despite the tie, the Racers remain atop the OVC regular season standings with a 5-0-2 conference record along with a 6-4-3 overall record. Murray State’s last conference loss was against the Belmont Bruins on Oct. 26, 2014, at home. The Racer’s next match is 3 p.m. Friday at Cutchin Field against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
Duane Bolin, professor of history, didn’t just invite a guest speaker to his Sports in America class, he invited an “inspiration.” Margaret Simmons, a pioneer in women’s athletics and the founder of the track and field program at Murray State, discussed her life experiences and the evolution of women’s athletics with the class. “In my early youth, prior to high school, all of my athletics endeavors were pick-up contests,” Simmons said. “There were no athletics for young girls. I played football and baseball with the neighborhood boys. My football career ended when puberty set in and my dad reminded me that I was a girl.” Simmons grew up in Florence, Ohio, a community of approximately 100 residents, and had a passion for sports as early as her elementary years. During her elementary school days, it seemed her only time to express her adoration for sports was during recess, as physical education classes were not yet a part of the school curriculum. However, she discovered her true love in high school. “I ran track in high school all four years,” Simmons said. “I also ran AAU track for the Cleveland Department of Recreation for two years. When on the CDR team, we placed second in the United States in the 4x75 yard relay. We also
traveled to Chicago to compete in a number of meets sponsored by the Mayor Dailey Youth Foundation.” While running track and field for the Amateur Athletic Union, Simmons also remembered being in a heat with a runner who later became an Olympian and one of the fastest in the world, Wilma Rudolph. “They did not know that two shots of the starting gun meant that you return to the starting line, so they continued to run and completed the 100-yard dash only to discover that it was a recall,” Simmons said. “The track was not lane marked so they all converged to the middle of the track. After a period of rest, they restarted the race. I made sure that I got out of the blocks and down the track before everyone went for the center of the track.” After running track and field, Simmons enrolled in Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio, where athletics for women were prohibited. She graduated from Ashland College in 1962 and went to Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, for graduate school. In 1966, Simmons found her lifelong home at Murray State where she taught health, physical education and recreation classes. In 1968, she started the Murray State women’s track and field program. However, to establish it wasn’t an easy task. Simmons reminisces having to give a letter to the president at the time, Ralph H. Woods. Little did she
know the president would grant $500 for the program. Once the program commenced, she became the track and field and cross country head coach until 1991. From June 1988 to April 2004, she served as the Murray State assistant athletic director and after her stint with Murray State, she became an assistant track and field coach for Murray High School from February 2010 to May 2016. For Murray High School track and field Head Coach Mark Boggess, Simmons is more than just a coach, she is a motivator. “Coach inspires all of us by her drive she still has to compete and win,” Boggess said. “The way she communicates with our athletes is unique and straightforward and the kids appreciate that I think. She has a way to incorporate some humor into her coaching and the kids and coaches just love her.” With Simmons reaching the conclusion of her track and field coaching for Murray High, her legacy continues. Every year, Bolin invites her to come speak to his Sports in America class to not only share her experience, but to share history. “I want the students in my sports history classes to hear Coach Simmons’ story,” Bolin said. “ I want them to hear how she has experienced first-hand the many changes that have come to sports during her lifetime. She is an inspiration to everyone who meets her.”
Men prep for final match Collin Morris Contributing writer cmorris29@murraystate.edu
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The Murray State women’s golf team completed the final outing of its fall season with a third-place finish at the Memphis Women’s Intercollegiate tournament hosted by the University of Memphis, shooting 61-over-par. Moa Folke, junior from Tranas, Sweden, led the Racers with a score of 72-72-79—223. Linette Holmslykke, sophomore from Vejile, Denmark, also placed right at the 10th place mark with a score of 7378-76—227. Lucila Puente Rodriguez de Austria, freshman from Seville, Spain, placed 19th with a score of 75-79-76— 230, followed by Anna Moore, junior from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, trailing behind at 26th
place with a score of 82-7378—233. The Racers wait out the wintertime until the team’s next tournament on Feb. 26–28 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, at Oak Point Course and Osprey Point Course.
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With scores of 301-295299—895, a 31-over-par performance, the Murray State men’s golf team tied for fourth place at the F&M Bank Austin Peay State Intercollegiate. Matt Zakutney, senior from Paducah, Kentucky, was the lone top 10 golfer for the Racers, shooting scores of 73-7175—219. “This was a really good tournament for Matt,” Hunt said. “He’s been on the verge of playing good, but he put three good rounds together and had a top 10 finish. Our
team needed that; we have a really young team and the freshmen are playing good, but Matt sees the need to lead this group and this will be a stepping stone for him.” Gabe Wheeler, sophomore from Saxton, Missouri, earned scores of 73-79-72—224, coming in 20th place. Avery Edwards, freshman from Paducah, Kentucky, placed 31st with scores of 79-75-73—227. Austin Knight, freshman from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, shot 79-72-79—230, a 35th place finish. Matthew Winder, redshirt freshman from Murray, finished with 76-77-80—233 in 44th place. One final tournament remains in the men’s fall season with tee-off for the Samford Intercollegiate taking place on Oct. 31 – Nov. 1 at Greystone Golf and Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Skyhawks give Racers third loss at home Quinnen Taylor Contributing writer qtaylor1@murraystate.edu The Murray State football
team had its fifth loss of the season Saturday against the UT Martin Skyhawks with a final score of 38-31. The loss pushed the Racers’ record to 1-5, making for their third consecutive loss at home. The first half was a backand-forth contest with a total of four lead changes.
In the first quarter, the Skyhawks got off to an early 3-0 lead on a 37-yard field goal from junior kicker Mitch Mersman at the 11:53 mark. The Racers responded with a 2-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback KD Humphries to junior wide receiver Jordon Gandy to make it 7-3 with 8:05 left in the quarter. The Skyhawks rallied with two touchdowns, one from senior wide receiver Ben Axline, who caught a 4-yard
pass from junior quarterback Troy Cook at the 3:06 mark. Then, junior safety Tae Martin intercepted a Humphries pass and returned it 36 yards for a touchdown to put UT Martin in the lead 17-7. Another field goal by Mersman made it a 20-7 margin to end of the first quarter. During the second quarter, the Racers chipped into the 13-point deficit with a touchdown off a 65-yard rush by freshman running back Mareio McGraw and a touch-
down by a 23-yard pass from Humphries to Jonathan Moss to make it 21-20 at the 6:15 mark. UT Martin answered with a touchdown conversion at the 3:17 mark off Cook’s 11yard pass to junior wide receiver Caylon Weathers. The second half began with a battle on the defensive end, as both teams were held scoreless in the third quarter. Mersman ended the scoring drought at the start of the fourth quarter with a 37-yard
field goal attempt, increasing the Skyhawks lead to 30-21. Murray State responded with a touchdown from a 23yard pass caught by senior wide receiver Jesse Blackburn to cut the deficit to 30-28. The Racers answered soon after with a 50-yard field goal drilled by senior kicker Connor Mitchell to give the Racers a 31-30 lead with 10:06 left in the fourth. However, in just 10 seconds, the Skyhawks took back the lead 38-31 with a 75-yard pass
snagged by senior wide receiver Greg McKillion for the touchdown and a two-point conversion completed by sophomore running back Jaimiee Bowe at the 9:56 mark. Humphries ended with 23 pass completions out of 44 attempts to go with 248 passing yards. Troy finished with 21 completions out of his 38 attempts on 317 passing yards. The Racers’ next contest will be 3 p.m. Oct. 22 at Eastern Illinois.
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women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
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2.8
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breast cancer survivors in the United States at this time
246,660
new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women
61,000
new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed
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women will die from breast cancer
Symptoms “The most common symptom of breast cancer is a new lump or mass,” according to the American Cancer Society website. “A painless, hard mass that has irregular edges is more likely to be cancerous, but breast cancers can be tender, soft, or rounded.” A mass is not the only symptom to be aware of when it comes to breast cancer. The American Cancer Society says to also be on the lookout for these: • Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no distinct lump is felt) • Skin irritation or dimpling • Breast or nipple pain • Nipple retraction (turning inward) • Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin • Nipple discharge (other than breast milk) For more information, visit the American Cancer Society’s website www.Cancer.org
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arty in ink 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.
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partment and Human Services at Murray State, said Zumba set up the structure of the event. For this event, there were five instructors besides Lofton and Schwenck: Maria Woods, Stephanie Shepherd, Gloria W. Futrell, Sheila Lumansoc Conner and Lori Mathis. Each instructor led two songs at a time. The time in between leading was supposed to be used as rest time for the instructors but they joined the crowd and kept dancing. Students got in free with their Murray State IDs. There was a suggested donation of $5. Lofton said there were some people who wanted to come to the event but couldn’t. Instead, they showed their support with donations. Prizes were given out throughout the event. Murray State T-Shirts, Los Portales gift cards, pink beaded necklaces and a basket of goodies were raffled off. Sponsors for the event were Murray State Racer Wellness for Employees, Murray State Campus Recreation and Wellness, Dining Services and Health Services. Dining services provided free water bottles and bananas
dtuck@murraystate.edu Seven instructors, 30 songs, a room full of dancers and one cause: raising money for breast cancer research. $150 was raised for the Susan G. Komen Foundation with a Party in Pink Zumba-thon on Saturday at the Wellness Center. “We’ll raise money and then a hundred percent of it goes right back to Zumba’s grant,” said Trish Lofton, Zumba instructor and administrative assistant for the Curris Center. “It is for breast cancer awareness and prevention.” Lofton said the grant is specialized through Zumba and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. With a theme of “The Fight Ain’t Over, So The Party Don’t Stop”, the Zumba-thon began with intensity. Chanel Schwenck, Zumba instructor and lecturer in the Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling De-
for all Zumba dancers and instructors. Lofton and Schwenck said they were very thankful for all the donations including prizes. Students, faculty and members of the Murray community came to show their support. Some heard about the event from the instructors and others saw posters on campus and social media. Morgan Cooper is a senior veteri-
nary-technician major who came and danced for the entire two hours. “It was challenging but a fun challenging,”
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• Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. • Each year, 42,773 Americans die by suicide. • For every suicide, there are 25 attempts. Data courtesy of asfp.org.
The second Walk of Remembrance and Tranquility, brought by the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calloway County, will take place Saturday at 6 p.m. The walk, hosted at Chestnut Park, will be one mile long and feature a remembrance ceremony to honor the lives lost to suicide. The ceremony will include a large vase where people who have lost a loved one can bring a flower to add to it. The walk also provides a meeting ground for survivors of suicide loss. Jennifer Taylor, Murray State counselor and the secretary of the coalition, said the walk not only promotes suicide awareness, but can unite af-
Coop e r said. “I encourage anybody to try Zumba, even if they feel like they will look silly. It’s about laughing at yourself and having a good time dancing.” Cooper said she was glad to be able to support breast cancer research. “I think it’s awesome,” Cooper said. “I personally don’t know anybody that is affected with breast cancer, but I like to help when I can and it was a pretty fun way to help.” This was the first time in almost four years that this event has been held at Murray State and Lofton said she and Schwenck hope this becomes an annual event. Lofton said breast cancer affects a lot of people even if they just know someone fighting it. “We are going to dance for our mothers, our sisters, our aunts, our grandmothers,” Loffected families. “People can talk about their loved one if they want to. People who have lost someone, we call them survivors of suicide loss, can have other families or people who have had that experience,” she said. “They can see that there’s a lot of people that have the same experience they did to connect them.” The coalition formed a couple years ago, after the death of county attorney David Harrington. One of Harrington’s good friends, John Dale got in touch with Pat Harrington, David’s wife, and took action. “We decided just talking that there are many other people that deal with this and it would be good to have something of a support group among people in the community to address sui-
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Data courtesy of nationalbreastcancer.org
ton said. “For every woman and man in our lives that has faced breast cancer. We are dancing for a cure.” cide and help people who struggle with it themselves, people who tend to see temptation in it or people who are coping with it having had it in their family,” he said. They reached out to others and put together a meeting to gauge community interest. About 60 people attended the first meeting, including professionals who came to help. From there, it grew into a monthly meeting. Last year was the first year that the Walk of Remembrance and Tranquility occurred. Just like at the first Suicide Prevention Coalition meeting, Dale said the community reaction was great. More than 100 people registered for the event, and
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Saudi students share national day celebrations Gisselle Hernandez Features Editor
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After two years, the Saudi National Day event came back full swing with new information for curious Murray State students, faculty and staff on Oct. 13 at the Curris Center. The all-day event, hosted by the Saudi Student Organization, provided authentic Saudi-Arabian cultural dishes, a montage of the country’s history and the new addition of information on opportunities in Saudi Arabia. The theme revolved around Saudi Arabia’s past, present and future and Abdulrham Algarni, member of SSO, said the event
was a celebration of the country’s 22nd annual national day. This year’s event, as opposed to the one two years ago, focused more on the opportunities in Saudi Arabia but Algarni said the event was also a way to inform people on the importance of knowing their culture. “There’s a lot of people around the world who don’t know different cultures,” he said. “The biggest benefit, I think, is people become more friendly when they know about each other and know about the opportunity nations have and how we can use those opportunities to improve our land.” Read more at TheNews.org
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Bader Alrobian and his son at the Saudi National Day hosted by the Saudi Student Organization.
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Students wearing traditional Saudi clothing while sitting in one of the traditional sitting areas.
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Fundraiser fetches furry friends The Eta Iota chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi hosted a Dog Walk-A-Thon fundraiser on Saturday. The News tagged along to take photos of friendly pups rolling around at the dog park who offered big, sloppy smiles for the camera. Meet Brody (German Shepherd from Louisville, Kentucky) and Specs (Husky from Murray).
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Senior Dakota Burdine (left) and grad student Jasmine Young (right) dress up Specs.
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Brody shaking owner Reagan Pittenger’s hand at the Dog Walk-a-thon hosted by Alpha Kappa Psi.
OneRepublic album brings out the disco moves Nick Erickson Staff writer nerickson@murraystate.edu
While a majority of pop artists and groups are eaten up by the masses, there still remains a percentage of people who view it with disdain. However, there are the occasional artists who manage to win over those people’s hearts. With their fourth studio album, the pop-rock quintet OneRepublic attempt to push the boundaries of the radio clichés and soar their way to stardom. From their mid ’00s hit single “Apologize” to 2013’s chart topper “Counting Stars,” the group has a decade of experience and millions of fans at their whim. “Oh My My” lives up to the precedent the band has set up for itself and delivers in being both innovative and appealing and will please even the least-likely candi-
WALK From 1B even more attended. This year, the Suicide Prevention Coalition will be giving out T-shirts to those who have pre-registered for the walk and will be taking donations. Active Minds, an organi-
dates. To those familiar with the velvety pianos and strings that has littered the band’s previous release, “Native,” it’s no surprise that “Oh My My” relies heavily on organic instrumentation. Conventional pop production and synthesized accompaniment is still plentiful and rarely leaves the members’ respective talents in the shadows. Opener “Let’s Hurt Tonight” kicks in with singer Ryan Tedder belting his powerhouse of a voice over the strum of acoustic guitar courtesy of the band’s guitarist Zach Filkins. The choruses are bombastic with a mix of high-end piano plinking, bass booms and Tedder’s lush falsetto. The funky driving force of bassist Brent Kutzle’s electric tone steals the show on the title track, creating
a vibrant disco atmosphere throughout the chorus. Layers of intricate vocal filters and thick synthesizers add to the dimensions of awe-inspiring wonders. With beautiful and spacey keyboard arpeggios, Peter Gabriel of legendary progressive-rock group, Genesis, features on “A.I.” “I just want your love automatic, artificial intelligence,” he says. This track is resonant of the band’s acoustic beginnings and influences, while still being electronic and beatheavy. “NbHD,” featuring singer Santigold, blurs the lines of disco, pop and even rhythm and blues throughout the interstellar production. Santigold’s higher range meshes with Tedder’s already heightened vocals and creates an earworm of a bridge. “Better” delivers a dubstep-esque beat, merging the
ambiance and buoyancy of Twenty One Pilots with the dancey synth solos of M83 as Tedder claims he’s “never boring.” The folk and gospel influences on “Choke” highlight a backup choir with stripped-down production crisp enough to evoke feelings of being in church. Closing out the album is “Heaven,” showcasing bouncy, staccato keyboards, pads and the snare talents of drummer Eddie Fisher, coupled with the infectious repeating hook of “This is heaven, yeah.” “Oh My My” will surely have fans saying that exact exclamation. OneRepublic does not reinvent the backbone of pop or rock by any measure. It does, however, take all of the best qualities of pop and adds new life into them. “Oh My My” shows that OneRepublic has no issues transcending a handful
of genres, and it adds a particular level of musicianship and light-hearted fun behind
zation focusing on mental health, will have an information table, as well as several other organizations. In addition to honoring those lost to suicide, another goal of the walk is to spread awareness. Shayna Allred, alumna of Murray State, was affected by suicide when a friend of hers from middle school took his life two and a
half years ago. She said that people don’t know the signs of suicide and that it’s a lot more common than they think. Taylor said people need to realize it’s a community problem. “In fact, this Purchase Area has the highest suicide rate of anywhere in this state,” she said.
According to the Kentucky Department of Vital Statistics, the rate per 100,000 population of the Purchase Jackson Area in 2010 was 19.8 compared to the Kentucky average rate of 14.2. One way to address this problem is by actively talking about it. Pat Harrington, co-chair of the Suicide Prevention Coalition,
said she believes one of the best ways to advocate for suicide awareness is by sharing experiences. “If we can take what has happened to our family and help somebody else who is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts or have someone who has gone through that to live just one more day,” she said.
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Walk information Date: Saturday, Oct. 22 Place: Chestnut park Time: 6 p.m. Registration: 5 p.m.
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cinematic elements. Anyone who is familiar with Burton’s previous endeavors, from 1993’s “A Nightmare Before Christmas” to 2012’s “Dark Shadows,” knows that there is a distinctive, darkerthan-most style to his art. Woven within the plot and narrative of the movie is Burton’s signature twist of melancholy and shiver-inducing tension. The film follows the story of a teenage boy, Jake (Asa Butterfield), who, after his grandfather (Terence Stamp) mysteriously dies, travels through a time loop to an island off the coast of Wales to investigate his grandfather’s past at the titular home for children, led by the warm Miss Per- egrine (Eva Green). Jake l e a r n s that one of t h e children t h e r e , V i c t o r Buntley ( L o u i s Davison) lived at the home until he was killed by “Hollow,” one of several Peculiars w h o were trans-
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Devoted fans of author Ransom Riggs’ popular young-adult novel “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” might be hard to sway at first. Yet, from an aesthetic and acting standpoint, the new film portraying the book is phenomenal and will grasp the attention of all audiences. Directed by the legendary Tim Burton, fans would’ve already guessed that this film would have a certain charm to i t s
good and evil. The plot may appear rehashed, and strikingly similar to Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters from the “X-Men” series. On should not let this deter them though; there is plenty of substance within this film. Looking past the supernatural elements, it’s clear to see at its heart, “Miss Peregrine’s” is a coming-of-age story of sorts. Jack comes from a reserved life in a Florida suburb, and dreaming of being an explorer, he truly gets the adventure of a lifetime. Behind the countless CGI effects, the common theme is the bittersweetness of growing older, attributed to the time travel within the film, although this can be confusing to follow at times if one is not paying close attention. A kid’s movie at its core, there is one thing that separates this film from being completely G-rated: the aforementioned incor-
poration of an eyeball-eating antagonist. It’s surely grotesque enough to appeal to fans of horror flicks, yet not enough to deter adolescents and their parents. On top of all of this, there’s a fight scene involving animated skeletons battling an army of giants at a boardwalk amusement park, and it’s downright humorous. The development of the main characters is strong within this film. Jake serves as a solid protagonist, although monotonous at times. There’s the “love interest” Emma Bloom (Ella Purnell), who would float away without her lead boots. There’s Miss Peregrine, who is inviting, yet strict and Jackson’s portrayal of Mr. Barron is both chilling and sincere. However, there are all the other children in the house. All possessing their own abilities, from creating air bubbles underwater to having a beehive for a stomach. Besides their
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formed into vicious, invisible monsters trying to become immortal. Led by the milky-eyed shapeshifter Mr. Barron (Samuel L. Jackson), the Hollows have been hunting other Peculiars, consuming their eyeballs (a trait in which Burton depicts well). Jake discovers that he is a Peculiar and one of the few people who can see Hollows, much like his late grandfather. Jake promises that he will protect the children from the dementor-esque creatures, in an arguably generic, yet enticing battle between the forces of Graphic courtesy of Austin Gordon
quirky, sometimes unsettling gifts, the film does not involve these characters as much, which perhaps is to prevent even more confusion among the cluster of things being introduced and going on. With so much going on, this story is one that gets busy. One may forget whether the scene in front of them takes place in 1943 or present day. Regardless, Burton captures the essence of the original novel, used his natural touch to embellish the tone of the film, being a conglomerate of eerie, funny and heartwarming. From the adorable, innocent children to the gruesomeness of the Hollows, there is enough to be found within the 127-minute runtime to keep even the lowest of attention spans. “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” lives up to be as peculiar as what it’s about and is one of the most colorful films Burton has put out in years.
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It is time we stop shaming women and men for things that they like. On top of that, let’s stop using words that Brianna Willis pack a lot Assistant of hate, to describe Features Editor something different or unsightly. Just because something is popular, doesn’t mean it doesn’t hold it’s own merit. Just because something is underground and edgy, doesn’t mean it is always good. To each their own should be the theme this season, as we lay to rest terms like “basic” and the overabundance of jabs at women who like pumpkin spice. Just because you’re wearing hoop earrings and Baby Phat doesn’t mean you’re “ghetto.” Don’t get me wrong; a good joke is a good joke. However, there is a thin line between making a joke with a friend and engaging in some banter, and actively hate-posting on the internet your pure disdain for people who like x,y and z. “Oh my gosh, that is so ratchet!” is not something you should be commenting when you’re friend wore her hair in cornrows for a party on Halloween. That means something, something you’re not even thinking about when you casually throw the word out because it has been popularized to do so. I thought we left, “that’s so gay” in 2012, but apparently not. The use of “basic white girl”, “stop being retarded” or using “homelessness” as #aesthetic isn’t something that should be funny anymore. There are real people, who have identities that we use as something to describe a fashion trend or a popular coffee drink. Even I have been guilty of one if not all three of the above statements. However, microaggressions are very real. The nonchalant attitude many people have regarding word choice is alarming. Just because something isn’t offensive to you, doesn’t mean it isn’t offensive to other people. Personally, when people call things ghetto and ratchet and think it’s cute and funny, it makes my blood boil. Usually, because this implication carries a racial weight that I will write on another time. This column isn’t here to beat you, or myself, up. We all make mistakes, we’ve all made statements in passing that we didn’t think twice about. I’ve done it, you’ve done it, but it is okay. A favorite professor of mine used to say, “There are things you know, things you don’t know and things you don’t know you don’t know.” Many of us don’t know how it may feel to hear our identity used as an insult, so how would you know to stop using it? This season, as Halloween party pictures start flooding in and Homecoming posts start increasing, be mindful of your comments, be mindful of the words you use with each other. With so much hate in the world, let’s educate ourselves on our thoughts and our words and try and make every interaction we have a positive and healthy one. Enjoy your pumpkin spice latte – if you don’t want to dress up? Don’t. You’re a boy who likes romantic comedies and getting a manicure? Great! Let’s just not use identities to describe these things. bwillis2@murraystate.edu
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“Ouija: Origin of Evil”
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