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Board of Regents approves increases mhlava@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents held a special meeting on April 5 to discuss changes to the budget. Tuition rate increase Jackie Dudley, vice president of finance and administrative services, previously discussed a 1- to 3-percent increase for undergraduate and graduate students at the March board meeting. The motion was passed on April 5 to increase undergraduate tuition rates by 1 percent. This will add $42 per semester for resident students and $126 for non-resident students. This will also decrease online graduate course fees from $100 to $50 per credit hour. “Online education is becoming mainstream,” Mark Arant, vice president of academic affairs and provost said.“It’s no longer considered an add-on. It is now part of your basic infrastructure.” The board will meet with the Council on Postsecondary Education on April 26 for approval of the tuition rate increase. Housing and dining rates increase The board also approved a 2 percent increase for housing and a 2.63 percent increase in dining.

The housing rate increase will affect students residing in H.C. Franklin, Lee Clark, J.H. Richmond, Hester, Hart, Elizabeth and College Courts. Student Government Association President J.T. Payne expressed concern with the $110,000 cable contract for residence halls. “I could probably count on one hand how many students I know that actually hook up to cable,” Payne said. “Most everybody watches Netflix and Hulu. For future years, if that’s a cost that can be eliminated or decreased then it’s worth looking into.” With the 2.63 percent dining increase, Murray State still has the second-to-lowest dining costs compared to other universities in Kentucky at $1,930 a year. Regional and non-resident tuition rates The board is also working to condense regional tuition rates into one rate. “We have regional rates for Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Arkansas, Alabama and Tennessee,” Dudley said. “We are trying to consolidate those into a resident rate and then another rate for non-residents. The idea is to have a single non-resident rate or at least a discount rate that is common amongst all non-residents.” This initiative would enhance recruiting, enrollment, retention and eliminate multiple undergraduate regional net tuition

amounts. Dean appointed Claire Fuller, previous interim dean of Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology, was appointed by the board to serve as dean permanently. This was unanimously approved by the board. “I have the extreme honor to recommend to hire Dr. Claire Fuller as the next dean of Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology,” Arant said. “Claire has served this past year as interim dean, and has quite frankly done a phenomenal job… She has made some excellent decisions, asked wonderful questions, has the support of her colleagues.” Fuller’s position as dean will go to effect as of July 1, 2019. Employment contracts A four-year contract for Matt McMahon, head coach of the men’s basketball team, was unanimously approved by the board. “On behalf of the board, it’s important to note we can never really fully understand the impact this team has had on our University this year,” Susan Guess, chair of the board, said. “We can also not really adequately express our appreciation to them. I think it’s been so much more than winning. To me, it’s been about who they are as human beings, as a team, how they’ve repre-

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The Board of Regents approved tuition, housing and dining rate increases on April 5 at their special meeting.

sented themselves, the team and the University. I think they also shared what it is to be a Racer to those people who have never even been exposed to Murray State University… It’s important to thank the team and the coaching staff.” They also unanimously approved contracts for the assistant men’s basketball coaches.

Position eliminations Arant said one of his associate provost positions will be cut. Katherine Farmer, faculty regent, asked if the cuts to the provost office will hurt Arant’s ability to assist the colleges in accomplishing projects and day-to-day instructional activities. “Obviously, any time you pull resources from anything, it’s going to offer up challenges,” Arant said. “It’s also going to offer opportunity. It’s going to be a challenge. But, one thing, since I’ve been here almost two years, I’ve seen about Murray State is they’re committed to their students. We’re going to do everything we can to continue and amplify the success of our students.” The board’s next meeting will take place on June 7.

After a traffic stop was conducted, a citation was issued to the driver for failure to wear seat belts, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Theft was reported on March 15 after a bicycle was stolen from White College. The investigation is still open.

Facility projects In addition to new restaurants on campus, the Curris Center parking lot will be expanded this summer. They are currently looking for recommendations from a company to redesign the Curris Center and add major enhancements. “It appears to me that the Curris Center refresh is going to serve multiple functions because that’s the picture you always see of Murray State of the students in that center,” Regent Don Tharpe said. “If that place gets refurbished, I think it will go a long way to improving the marketing.” J.H. Richmond College will be completed and the Fine Arts building will also be pressure washed and possibly painted.

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Burglary was reported in Hart College after money was stolen from a room on March 15. The investigation is still open.

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What you need to know from April’s meeting

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Multiple crimes were reported at the Pullen Farm. After an officer searched a suspicious car, contraband was found. A citation was issued to two adults and two juveniles for possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substances, unlawful transaction with minors, drug paraphernalia and prescription controlled substances found outside of proper container.

The Police Beat is compiled with material provided by Public Safety and Emergency Management. Not all dispatched calls are listed.

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Faculty regent candidates discuss priorities Levi Brandenburg Contributing writer lbrandenburg1@murraystate.edu

Breanna Harris Contributing writer bharris17@murraystate.edu

A forum was held on April 9 for faculty regent candidates to explain why they should be elected. Candidates for faculty regent include Bassam Atieh, Katherine Farmer, Kemaly Parr, Melony Shemberger and Paul Walker. Candidates answered questions from the audience. “Why are you uniquely qualified to be faculty regent?” Atieh: “I am uniquely qualified to be a faculty regent because I listen, I

am persistent and I have great enthusiasm.” Farmer: “I am uniquely qualified because I am taking the time to develop the relationships, I have the experience, I have put forward efforts to listen, and I understand what faculty needs and I’ll try to make the emphasis with the board through my tenure as faculty regent.” Parr: “I am uniquely qualified to be a faculty regent because I am a hard worker, I like to listen and be able to be that voice.” Shemberger: “I am uniquely qualified to be a faculty regent because I believe in ideals of transparency. As a journalist, we seek to have a lot of information made available to the public. That means that you, the faculty, will be my number one concern.”

Walker: “I am uniquely qualified to be a faculty regent because I am never afraid to speak my mind. I never have been. I’m never afraid to share what I am thinking.” “For the current regent: What is it that you will do in the next three years that hasn’t already been done? For those running for the first time, What was lacking that compelled you to seek this position?” Atieh: “I will be all ears to the faculty. I will listen and I will take the faculty’s concerns into account.” Farmer: “The first few years had been a struggle to get transparency and understanding from the administration. With the new administration, I can truly say the faculty have more of a voice.”

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Faculty regent candidates answered questions from the audience at a forum on April 9. Parr: “I think transparency with the faculty so that we know we are communicating clearly and then rolling with the punches as a faculty unit. So listening well and communicating well is key.” Shemberger:“Open

communication is something I really value. If we are really in a process of fighting for better incentives, better benefits and making sure that faculty are the number one asset of an academic institution, then I need to share with

you what is going on with the board.” Walker: “I think that now is the time to really look at what we as faculty can do to be the best that we are.” Voting will end on April 11 at 11:59 p.m.

Adam Edelen talks gubernatorial election on campus Haley Penrod Staff writer hpenrod1@murraystate.edu

A gubernatorial candidate visited Murray State on April 6 to discuss the upcoming election. Adam Edelen, Democratic candidate, has visited campuses across Kentucky to host a town hall style event called Pizza and Politics. He said he hosts these events in hopes of engaging students and members of the community to share their questions and concerns. At the Murray State Pizza and Politics, Edelen spoke about his campaign platform and what he plans to do if he is elected governor. His platform consists of bringing Kentucky into the digital age by expanding accessibility of broadband internet to rural Kentucky, increasing the use of renewable energy and improving public education. “I am running for governor because I believe I am the best candidate to help us build the mod-

ern Kentucky where all our children can realize their versions of the American dream,” Edelen said. “Where we can stop exporting the next generation to places like Nashville, Atlanta and Charlotte, and we can build opportunity here. In order to do that, we need leadership relevant to the 21st century.” Public education was one topic among Edelen’s platforms. He said we need to build a more ambitious agenda for public education and the fight on the pension needs to be won, but fixing it is the least we can do. “We’ve got to be talking about how to get our teachers on a path to earn at the national average, and we’ve got to be concerned at the spike of students-to-teacher ratios,” Edelen said. “Because everybody knows that students learn better when there are fewer in the classroom.” Edelen also said Kentucky needs to embrace renewable energy to move forward in the

future and to create more modern jobs. Concerns about a variety of issues, including solar energy bills, opioid addiction, lack of healthcare and the public education system were brought to Edelen’s attention by the audience.

off because of a processing fee. Edelen said the bill is a sign that we are not open for modern economic development. If elected, he said he will appoint a public service commission with positive attitudes toward renewable energy.

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Adam Edelen visited Murray State to discuss his platforms. A member of the audience asked about Senate Bill 100 - a bill that caps renewable energy at 1 percent and has directly affected her solar panels and the ability to pay them

Opioid addiction was another topic important to the audience. In response, Edelen said opioid addiction is a public health emergency and there is a limited amount

of space in rehabilitation facilities for those who are in dire need of it. He argued the need for alternatives to heroin-based opioids which could be medical marijuana. Edelen also received questions about public education. An audience member said they want Edelen to confer with teachers before passing any education legislation. To combat issues in public education, Edelen said he is committed to hiring a real teacher as his adviser on education. The audience also brought up the lack of health care facility availability in rural communities. Edelen said hospitals are necessary for economic development because factories and industries will not establish a workplace if there is nowhere to take injured workers. Some students and community members said they came to the forum for insight on the candidate’s platform and solutions for problems in this area. Tess Elder, senior from

Owensboro, Kentucky, said she supports Edelen’s ideas because of his research and experience. “It is very important for people our age to get involved… I have seen younger people in the past not have a good voter turnout,” Elder said. “With a candidate that is this invested in the future, it is very beneficial for people our age to know about.” Leah Rullman, senior from Owensboro, Kentucky, said this event was beneficial to Murray State because it allows students to hear from a candidate that is not polarized on one side of the political spectrum and is willing to work with the opposing political party for results. “I am definitely more interested in getting involved in his campaign… Also, he was very personable, and I felt like my voice was heard,” Rullman said. The primary election for Democratic candidates will take place on May 21 and the gubernatorial election will take place on Nov. 5.

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The Truth of JESUS will set you FREE!

In John 8:32, Jesus says “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” This is a powerful statement, but can it change your life? In 1980, Lee Strobel, the award-winning investigative reporter and legal editor at the Chicago Tribune, found out the answer to that question and more. His life got turned upside down when his wife’s newfound faith in Jesus challenged his avowed atheism. Lee turned all of his investigative skills and training towards disproving this Jesus figure and discrediting his wife’s newfound faith. What Lee found by the end of his journey changed his life forever and it’s all documented in the film “The Case for Christ” which tells the true story behind the bestselling book of the same subject. As a service to the campus community, the Murray State Christian Faculty Network will be showing “The Case for Christ” for FREE on April 15 (Monday) at 7 PM in the Curris Center Theater. We encourage anyone and everyone to come and watch this powerful TRUE story on the big screen with us. To find out more about the relevance of Jesus Christ in your life we encourage you to check out our website: murraystate.edu/CFN and/or email us at MSUCFN@gmail.com

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LGBT Office expands training

LGBTQ issues have been a controversial topic for decades now; Safe Zones have given more comfort to a community that seems to be under constant fire. In the past, faculty who’ve gone through the Safe Zone training haven’t had too much required of them. It was like in high school when you sat through one fourhour course to get your driver’s permit, except faculty sat through minimal courses so they could consider their offices a safe space for the LGBTQ community. Some faculty were also never trained as the Safe Zone stickers were placed on office doors and once new faculty moved into those offices, there was no reason for them to train as their offices were already marked. No longer will it be that simple; MC Lampe, the LGBTQ programming coordinator has changed the requirements. Now, faculty will be required to attend two two-hour courses called 101 and 102. The first is a basic course over vocabulary and LGBTQ issues, the second deals with gender identity in trans individuals and how to help and support them. This is not all, though. In order to maintain their certification, faculty will be required to attend special topics trainings,

which will include such topics as LGBTQ students of faith and of color. New stickers will also be administered each year to ensure that there is no confusion whether or not the current faculty have been trained. This is a giant leap in the right direction for the University. LGBTQ, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer. They are a community that stands strong together as much of the world seemingly sends nothing but condemnation their way. The growth and more enforced requirements by the Safe Zone program and its programming coordinator are proof, however, that this campus is learning to embrace all love for exactly what it is, love. Students of every walk of life are at Murray State to learn and to find out who they are; getting that accomplished is difficult enough when dealing with the ignorance of those around them. These new requirements are going to help that process significantly, decreasing the ignorance of those who should be supporting them. Learning about your sexual identity is hard, no matter who you are. It’s difficult to deal with, especially if your family isn’t behind you. Students come to Murray and they

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find a new family in the friends that they make here. This new family is wonderful, truly, but knowing that the campus they live in welcomes them with open arms, too, is just as wonderful and important. Trans students are taking some of the hardest harassment at this time; with a military ban and debates over what sports teams they can be on, trans individuals are being discriminated against left, right and center. The largest problem they are encountering is the gender others see them as. You’d think it wouldn’t be that hard, if they identify as a woman, they are a woman. If they identify as a man, they are a man. It’s that simple. The transition is an extremely stressful pro-

cess as well; a trans student who has started taking testosterone/estrogen is going to be in a rough period for a while, it’s when they’re going to need the most support. White feminism is one of the biggest culprits of rejecting the trans community, claiming that trans women aren’t “real women” and averting their eyes to the abuse those people undergo. This is the kind of toxicity these training sessions will help fight. The 102 class is going to be amazing for faculty learning to support and embrace these students. A class in trans students’ gender identity is needed, and would honestly be a great thing to offer all students, whether as an open seminar to everyone on campus or actual training sessions given during the first week of

Cheers to baseball and softball! Murray State’s baseball team is tied for first in the OVC and softball got off to its best OVC start in program history.

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classes. Religion can also be a hard thing to reconcile with sexuality. Many students have a religious background, making it hard for them to accept themselves for who they are. Muslim, Christian and Hindu students come from families that may reject them once they come out to them. This is where the benefit of the special topics classes comes into play. These classes will help faculty learn how to support LGBTQ students of faith who are struggling to accept themselves. Knowing they have people behind them, backing them up, is such a relief. Minorities may also have it harder than others when coming out; society is oftentimes against them on one front of their lives, adding sexuality just gives society something else to attack them for. For Arabs, coming out is seemingly unheard of because the backlash can be too violent to even mention. African Americans in the LGBTQ community are often sent out of their homes, disowned or banished from their families. It is so hard for them. It is so hard for the whole LGBTQ community. But it doesn’t have to be, and these training sessions will show Murray State that fact.

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Inclusion on the horizon at Murray State Safe Zones provide students with allies Claire Smith Staff writer

said. “It got to point where we had a lot of

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Providing a space for students to feel welcome is what one program on campus is trying to accomplish. Safe Zones provide students with visible and active allies, members of faculty who have been trained in LGBT issues. MC Lampe, LGBT programming coordinator, is changing how the Safe Zone program works. “In the past it was one training that people went to and then they got a sticker and that was kind of it,” Lampe

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A Safe Zone sticker is located at Fast Track.

The program is being relaunched to prevent new untrained faculty members from inheriting offices that may already have a sticker. This will prevent confusion for students seeking a Safe Zone. “It’s a program that requires a bit more of a commitment,” Lampe said. “You have to go to two separate two-hour trainings.” The office refers to the trainings as 101 and 102. “You get your basics of LGBT issues, vocabulary,” Lampe said. “Specifically, one of the trainings is about gender identity in trans students and how to help them.”

April 11, 2019 Departments can be trained as a whole or there are larger trainings that individuals can attend. If a whole department is trained it is the individuals within that department that are a Safe Zone. This is to prevent new people that may enter a department after a training from being automatically Safe Zone certified. “To keep your certification you have to commit to going to a special topics training,” Lampe said. Special topics include LGBT students of faith and LGBT students of color. Every year new stickers will be given out so there is no confusion as to who has been trained or not. “Currently there are 300 names on the old Safe Zone list,” Lampe said. “We are transforming these to be called ‘The Friends of

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LGBT Programming List’ because those are people who have taken the time in the past to go to a training.” While their names will not appear on the new Safe Zone list until they meet the new requirements their past efforts are still being acknowledged. The new list doesn’t currently have many names, but will grow as people attend trainings. Makyra Hemphill, junior from Louisville, Kentucky, thinks revamping the Safe Zone program is important. “It makes sense to change the policy,” Hemphill said. “How can you help someone This sign hangs in the LGBTQ Programming office, located in Blackburn Science Building Room 243. if it’s been a long time certified,” Hemphill sions will take place als are certified rather since you have been said. “You want to know in April and May. A than an entire departthrough the training?” that the person you are new schedule of trainment. Hemphill said it’s “You want passionate talking to is listening.” ings will be announced important for people to people to be Safe Zone A few training sesevery semester. If you know which individu-

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are looking to train your whole department contact Lampe at mlampe@murraystate. edu.

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Inclusion on the horizon at Murray State Safe Zones provide students with allies Claire Smith Staff writer

said. “It got to point where we had a lot of

new people coming on campus and they get

an office that already has a sticker and they

never went to training.”

csmith110@murraystate.edu

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A Safe Zone sticker is located at Fast Track.

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are looking to train your whole department contact Lampe at mlampe@murraystate. edu.

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Trio of Racers leaving women’s basketball

outside of the stat sheet. She finished the season averaging 7.2 ppg and gjohnson17@murraystate.edu 4.0 rpg. She started 24 of the team’s 30 games Murray State’s womwhile averaging 23.5 en’s basketball team mpg. will embark on the The trio’s departure 2019-20 season withwill leave a large hole out the talents of three in the team’s offense, integral pieces from last as they accounted for year’s team. nearly half of Murray The Paducah Sun State’s 60.1 ppg. reported that junior forThe roster currentward Evelyn Adebayo, ly has eight players sophomore forward returning and only Brianna has two Crane and recruits sophomore in Neelyguard Janville High ika GrifSchool fith-Walguard Jenlace were tri Worley transferring and Allen from the CounRacers. ty-ScottsAdeville High bayo’s School fordeparture ward Sarah comes Sutton. following a Worseason in ley was a which she McDonald’s Gage Johnson/The News helped the All-AmeriJunior forward Evelyn Adebayo drives into the lane against UT Martin. Racers to a can nominee 13-17 record. The team floor for the Racers. averaging 20.5 ppg and placed sixth in the OVC Griffith-Wallace be5.2 rpg in her senior with a record of 9-9 came crucial to the Racseason, while Sutton avdespite being voted to ers’ success by scoring eraged 19 ppg, 8.2 rpg finish last in the conferin double figures in nine and 54.7 percent shootence in the preseason. of their last 10 games to ing to earn the District Adebayo was a major help them secure a spot 15 Most Valuable Player contributor offensively in the OVC Tournament. Award. for the Racers, leading She finished the season The departures, the team in scoring third in scoring, averagincluding Michaela (18.2 ppg), rebounding ing 11.7 ppg. Manley, who graduat(11.4 rpg) and finishing Crane took a step ed this year, mean that second behind freshforward in her offenMurray State only has man guard Lex Mayes in sive production in her eight returners from three-point shooting (36 second season, but last year’s team on the percent). made her largest leap current roster.

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The junior forward compiled multiple accolades after the regular season, earning a spot on the All-OVC Newcomer First Team, the OVC Newcomer of the Year Award and a spot on the All-OVC First Team. After sitting out for a season after transferring from Gardner Webb University, Adebayo spent just the 2018-19 season on the

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Murray State rifle’s Drewell wins Elite 90

Keenan Hall Staff writer

khall16@murraystate.edu Murray State rifle junior Meike Drewell won the NCAA Elite 90 Award during the 2019 NCAA Rifle Championship. The Elite 90, founded by the NCAA in the 2009-10 season, is awarded to the athletes who have the highest cumulative grade point average among the participants invited to compete for the championships. It is an academic recognition program that aims to capture the character of student-athletes. It acknowledges the individual who has performed admirably against competition in their sport and academically in the classroom. To be eligible, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore and an active member of their team’s success in their respective sports. Drewell currently has a 4.0 GPA with a major in business administration. She was given the award the night before the NCAA Championships started in Morgantown, West Virginia. Rifle Head Coach Alan Lollar said the award is a significant glance at what he attempts to teach his athletes. “Excelling in the class-

room as well as athletics is a part of what coach calls, ‘The Murray State Way,’ holding ourselves to a higher standard both on and off the range,” Drewell said. Lollar is proud of Drewell’s work and the standard she has set for all future rifle members. “Meike has worked hard to have success in both the classroom and on the range,” Lollar said. “She is a great example of the standard we aspire to have in this program.” Drewell moved on to lead her team to a fourth-place finish in the NCAA Rifle Championships. She finished with a team-high in air rifle with 592 points and a team-high aggregate with 1170 points. She became a Racer with the hopes of one day receiving recognition for her sport and academics. “I am very grateful to have been named this year’s recipient for the Elite 90 Award,” Drewell said. “It has been a goal of mine since high school, and I am thankful that Murray State provided me the opportunity to achieve it.” Drewell understands the hardships as well as the struggles that come with being a student-athlete. Prioritizing school and her sport above everything else paid off in the end.

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Gauging Gage: Refs are people too

Gage Johnson

Sports Editor gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Recently I worked at an AAU basketball tournament in Paducah, Kentucky, covering teams that were there while keeping stats and running scoreboards. I left the event early, but upon returning the next morning, I was alerted of some disturbing news. During the final game of the day on Friday, April 5, Kenny Culp – a 60 year old referee – was brutally attacked by a head coach after a disagreement in a call that was made. The two were arguing about a call Culp had made, but once Culp turned around to walk away, Kenyon Menifield – an AAU team’s head coach – hit him in the head, knocking him unconscious. Culp was admitted to Vanderbilt Hospital, diagnosed with a broken collarbone, a brain bleed, a concussion and suffered damage to his right eye. Menifield attempted to flee the scene but was later found at a local hotel. The 40 year old has since been charged with assault, according to the McCracken County Sheriff’s department. Players and coaches across the state that knew Culp have reached out to offer their condolences. The incident has been spread all over social media, hoping to reach

people and show them that this not acceptable under any circumstance. What’s sad about this situation is that things like this have been happening to officials for years. For instance, let’s take a look back at the former Detroit Tigers pitcher Andres Galarraga’s near-perfect game. Andres Galarraga was one out away from a perfect game, an incredible feat that is rarely accomplished. A bunt toward the right side of the infield was picked up by Miguel Cabrera and thrown to Galarraga, but when he stepped on the base, umpire Jim Joyce deemed the runner safe. People didn’t agree with the call, and the video made it pretty clear he wasn’t safe. However, even the best can make mistakes. This is why baseball and multiple other sports have incorporated replay challenges. Before that call, Joyce had recently been voted upon as the best umpire in the MLB. Seven months after the call, Joyce met with ESPN and talked about how the backlash affected him mentally, and detailed the countless angry messages and mail sent to him and his family because of the call. This is just one example of a direct message that was sent to his daughter on Facebook. “One message threatens to burn her family’s home; another wishes her AIDS. Jim’s son, Jimmy, receives death threats, too,” Amy K. Nelson of ESPN wrote. And we wonder why officials are harder to come by now. Another example is the call that eventually changed how we view catching a football. A 13-yard pass from the Rams’ then quarterback Shaun King was caught by the receiver, but upon review was

ruled incomplete. Despite the receiver being in complete control of the ball, the call was overturned because of the ball grazing the ground while in his hands. Bill Carollo, a 20-year NFL referee and the current Director of Officials for the Big Ten conference, made the call and was met with a lot of hatred from fans. Carollo told Deadspin he was sent death threats and received over 200 phone calls to his unlisted home phone number after the controversial call at the end of the 1999 NFC Championship. He also said people were so upset about the call that he had to pull his children from school. Officiating numbers have declined rapidly this year because of the sheer fact that they don’t feel safe. The National Association of Sports Officials recently conducted a survey which found that 47 percent of the 12,800 male referees surveyed felt unsafe or feared for their safety while officiating. From the 1,000 female respondents, 44 percent said they also feared for their safety when officiating games. Just read over those statistics again. That is absurd. Not one referee should be worried about their safety, nevertheless 47 or 44 percent of them. I understand being competitive and wanting to win – I’m extremely competitive myself – but people have to realize at the end of the day, it is just a game. Before even realizing that it’s just a game, we have to realize that it is impossible to get every single call in a game correct no matter what sport it is. Just ask Auburn. In an opportunity for Auburn to gain possession of the ball in

the final seconds, the referees failed to call a double-dribble on Virginia. In the ensuing possession, Auburn fouled Virginia’s Kyle Guy on a three-point attempt to send him to the line. Guy made all three free throws, sending the Cavaliers to the NCAA Championship game and leaving the Tigers heartbroken. The difference between all of the examples, is that Auburn handled adversity the right way. They didn’t confront the referees, and have made it clear that missed calls are just

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part of the game. The controversial no double-dribble call was a huge topic of conversation on Twitter and other social media outlets, with many calling out the officials for missing the call. Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl took to ESPN’s “Get Up” to address the situation. “The biggest point I want to make, and I’m sincere in this, I’m not

just saying this because it’s politically the right thing to say; there is human error involved in the game,” Pearl said. “Kids make mistakes, coaches make mistakes and, yes, officials make mistakes. It’s part of the game, get over it. Sometimes they’re going to go your way, and sometimes they’re not going to go your way. Grow up. This is part of the game.” I think Hannah Montana said it best… “Nobody’s perfect.” In all seriousness, referees aren’t perfect. Calls will always be missed. If a referee went through and watched a game they officiated and said, “I didn’t miss any calls,” he or she would be lying. I’d like to emphasize a few points. First, put yourself in their shoes. Do you truly believe there’s no chance that you could ever miss a call? If you really think you could do a better job, do it yourself. Not long ago, the Murray State News published an article about how referee numbers were declining because of safety concerns. We interviewed Theresia Wynns, the Director of Sports and Officials for the National Federation of State High School Associations in Indianapolis, Indiana, and I think she said it best.

“They [spectators, players and coaches] have to realize they can’t play those games without having licensed officials,” Wynns said. Second, think before saying anything to referees. Officials are trying to do their jobs to the best of their abilities. Not to mention the majority of the time they are officiating multiple games. Would you want someone spewing profanities or threatening harm to you? Lastly, I can’t stress this enough: it’s just a game people. Sports were made to have fun. If that’s not what we’re playing or watching it for, I don’t know why we have them. Pay attention to the sportsmanship videos people play before games. They shouldn’t have to be played, but clearly some people need to see them. Family and friends have taken to Facebook to update people on Culp’s well-being over the last few days. According to close friends, he is in good spirits and is able to sit up and talk. As we all know, medical costs are not cheap by any means. A GoFundMe has been started to help Culp and his family cover his medical costs. If you would like to donate to the cause, visit this story on TheNews. org.

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Hungarian professor speaks on campus Alexis Schindler Staff writer aschindler1@murraystate.edu Nikolett Mihály, a professor at Szent István University in Hungary, traveled to speak with graduate students studying higher education. Murray State professor Ben Littlepage coordinates the Postsecondary E d u c a t i o n Administration Program. “This is a topic of interest at Murray State,” Littlepage said. “We like to bring lectures to the campus community that get [students] thinking about the world.” Mihály’s lecture was primarily for the students of Littlepage’s PSE 630: Globalization and Internationalization in Higher Education class. However, the lecture was also open to the public. Littlepage said the purpose of the PSE 630 course is to learn about

higher education systems in other countries around the world and what international partnerships look like in America and overseas. He said Mihály’s lecture should help students gain a better understanding of higher education abroad. Mihály spoke about what the higher education system in Europe, specifically Hungary, is like. She also addressed what faculty, staff and student life is like, the cost of attending a Hungarian college and described the structure of Hungarian education. Littlepage’s students are not the only ones learning more about higher education systems around the world. Mihály will be staying until the beginning of May to observe and learn about the American higher education system. “She will be observ-

ing classrooms, looking at different instructional technologies, interacting with students so she, like us, can understand how higher education functions in a completely different environment,” Littlepage said. He said understanding how international higher education systems work is important. “We have a relatively consistent flow of international students coming to study here,” Littlepage said. “Roughly 2 million students that study in the United States are international students. American administrators and higher education need to understand how our cultures are similar as well as different so we can better serve them, or else they will come, not accumulate and go back home. No one wants that.” Students studying abroad is a topic Mihály

also brought up in her lecture. She noted Hungary is experiencing a population decrease that seems to be linked to the students that study abroad and then want to live abroad, and there is a yearly decrease in fulltime students in Hungarian colleges. Mihály said Hungary has a population of 10 million people, but the country loses about 25,000 people a year. Richard Thompson/The News She said the Nikolett Mihály spoke with students pursuing higher education. academic lifestyle I think more enjoyable.” Littlepage expressed in Hungary is simiShe closed on a humhis appreciation to lar to that of the U.S. in bling note, telling stuMurray State for allowthe sense that it is much dents to be proud of ing Mihály to speak to happier than the busitheir higher education the students. ness lifestyle. system. “We are honored that “We have more time “You have more Murray State supports to be with family, hobopportunities than opportunities where we bies and sports,” Mihály Hungarian students,” can learn and grow,” said. “The academic sysMihály said. Littlepage said. tem is more flexible, and

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Andrade astonishes crowd during senior recital Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu The brass of her saxophone may have been shining, but Ashley Andrade was the real star of her recital. On Sunday, Andrade performed her senior recital as a part of her Music Education degree. Andrade performed four pieces on the soprano and alto saxophones, accompanied by Meeyoun Park on the piano. Senior recitals are a degree requirement for music majors that take place the semester of their graduation. These recitals are used to showcase the repertoire of music worked on in the student’s private lessons. Andrade started playing saxophone her sophomore year of high school. “I chose to be a music major because I want to be surrounded by music for the rest of my life,” Andrade said. “Music has given me a place to escape to. I feel like I can express myself freely with music.” In fall 2015, Andrade came to Murray State and began working with her private instructor, Scott Erickson. Erickson said Andrade has always been a serious student who is willing to work hard and put in the necessary

time to succeed. “Ashley has been a joy to work with,” Erickson said. “She has always been pleasant and respectful, and very honest.” Erickson also said Andrade has made a lot of progress both in and outside of music. “Her musical growth has been matched by her growth as a human being,” Erickson said. “Growing up and maturing into a young adult is much like growing as a musician. There are always bumps along the way with times of success and triumph, and times of self doubt and frustration.” Since winter break, Andrade has been preparing for her performance by gathering, listening to and playing the pieces she chose for her recital. Each recital has a 50 minute time requirement, so they are often shared with another musician to fill the time. Andrade’s music came out to 38 minutes, so her friend Anna Shaust shared the stage with her to perform two pieces on the horn. Andrade played Giovanni Platti’s “Sonata in G Major,” Claude Debussy’s “Rhapsody,” Pierre Max Dubois’ “Le lièvre et la torture” and Alexander Glazunov’s “Concerto in E Flat Major.” The audience was astonished by Andrade’s performance, and many of her family members and friends showed

Monday

Pounds, Dreams, and Empire: British History 10:30-11:45 | Waterfield Galleries ORCA General Poster Session 12:00-2:00 | Large Ballroom, Curris Center Sigma Xi Poster Competition 12:00-2:00 | Large Ballroom, Curris Center Senior Nursing Poster Session 12:00-2:00 | Small Ballroom, Curris Center Student Teacher Eligibility Portfolios 12:00-2:00 | Crow’s Nest, Curris Center Senior Seminar in Literature: Research Presentations 1:00-2:30 | Waterfield Galleries Literature Research Presentations 2:30-3:45 | Waterfield Galleries

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up to support her. Mary Midkiff, a senior from Murray, praised Andrade’s performance and growth. “Ashley has worked really hard over the past four years,” Midkiff said. “We’ve been friends since freshman year, and it’s awesome to see how much she has grown. It was a very impressive recital.” Erickson also said Andrade had a great performance. “One piece was the best she had ever performed it, and that doesn’t always happen in a live performance,” Erickson said. Andrade credited her success to Murray State University, her friends and her family. Andrade said Murray State provided her with some of the best faculty and courses around, and made her into the musician she is today. Richard Thompson/The News “I want to thank my mom Ashley Andrade performed her senior recital on April 7. and dad for being my biggest supporters,” Andrade said. “I from them that I will carry with me after wouldn’t be here if it was not for them. I I graduate.” would also like to thank my private sax She will graduate in May with a Bachelor ophone instructor, Scott Erickson, and of Music in Music Education, and Erickson my accompanist and teacher, Meeyoun said she will be greatly missed at Murray Park. I have learned so many things State.

Projects in Biomathematics 2:00-3:00 | Ohio Room, Curris Center Global Languages Senior Colloquium 3:30-5:30 | Barkley Room, Curris Center The Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi: Induction Ceremony 4:00-5:00 | Wrather Museum Auditorium Sigma Xi Banquet 6:00-8:00 | Large Ballroom, Curris Center

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Honors College Senior Theses Presentations 9:30-4:30 | Waterfield Library Galleries More than a Degree: Combining Classroom Knowledge with Hands-on Application in Mabel’s Garden 8:00/9:30/2:00 | 402 Oakley Applied Science Building Watershed Studies Research Institute Symposium 8:00-4:30 | Barkley Room, Curris Center Wikipedia Project 8:15 | Ohio Room, Curris Center

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Honors College Senior Theses Presentations 9:30-2:30 | Waterfield Library Galleries Global Languages Senior Colloquium 3:30-5:30 | Barkley Room, Curris Center Strategic Communication Campaign Analysis 2:00-3:00 | Ohio Room, Curris Center Oral History News Project: Voting and Elections 3:30 | Waterfield Galleries

Friday

Phi Kappa Phi: Love of Learning Panel 9:30-10:30 | Waterfield Libraries Pedagogy, Praxis, and Inequality: Sociology Reflections on Education 10:30-11:30 | Waterfield Galleries Religious Studies Panel 2:00-3:30 | Waterfield Galleries OMAS | Annual Juried Student Exhibition 5:30-Reception / 6:30-Awards | Clara M. Eagle Gallery

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