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GATEWA Y 2014 The Murray State News

91 YEARS How have Racer traditions changed? How have they stayed the same?

ONE WORD If you only had one word, how would you describe Murray State?

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TRADITIONS & TALES

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Nearly a century of memories at Murray State // 6

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RACER BAND

Band hits the high notes at Racer athletic events // 11

ONE WORD

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What word would you use to describe Murray State? // 16

WHERE TO EAT

Students discuss their favorite restaurants near campus // 18

ALCOHOL EFFECTS

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Drinks, DUIs and decisions: one year with alcohol // 21

INTERIM PRESIDENT

Tim Miller uses his time to make changes at Murray State // 25

PADUCAH CAMPUS

Crisp Center opens in Paducah, starts classes // 28

WHAT (TO) WEAR

Murray State attire essential to students // 30

BEING AN ALLY

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Campus organization works toward common goal // 32

EXPERIENCE ABROAD

42 ATHLETES GIVE BACK

Organization uses athletes for positive outreach // 44

48 NEW CULTURES

International students learn on Murray State’s campus // 48

Students learn to understand other cultures // 35

#MURRAYSTATE

Check out your submitted Instagram photos // 40

GREEK LIFE

Community service, philanthropy and change // 42

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from the editor Fifty-two pages sat, staring blankly at me. It was as if they were challenging me, asking me how I could possibly fill 52 pages with text, photographs, the occasional graphic and quotes. Those pages asked me to represent the students, to show the best moments of their college careers. I needed to look at the demographics, evaluate the organizations and listen to the conversations. I needed to understand the humor, the stress and the confusion of finding who you are. I had to take a step back, walk away from my own Murray State experience and dig deep into the experiences of others. Fifty-two pages ended up being easy to fill. From my first days in journalism, I have found a passion for storytelling. I know you’re probably thinking, isn’t storytelling what journalists do? Not always. I see The Murray State News as a chance to meet people and have conversations I never dreamed of before arriving here. I’ve talked to students whose homes aren’t 45 minutes away, but 12 hours.

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I’ve talked to students who have served tours in Iraq, and who feel overwhelmingly blessed to be at Murray State. I have talked to professors who worry, days on end, about their students and how they will do in the real world. I’ve visited with staff members who have worked at Murray State for decades. I have listened to alumni discuss with bright smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes - former presidents, lovers and best friends at this University. I’ve seen true heartache like I’ve never seen in my life – the passing of a sorority sister, a best friend, a student who used to sit next to you in class. Murray State has the real and powerful ability to shape the lives of those on its campus – from students, faculty and staff to those in the community around it. My goal for Gateway is to shed a small light on Murray State and what it means to the people who proudly say, “We are Racers.” I wanted to really tell those stories. I’ll never be able to fully show what Murray State is and what it

does for those who walk its halls and through its buildings, but Gateway 2014 is a start. In its pages, you will learn about Murray State College and the campus that held only a few students 91 years ago. You’ll find out what Murray State attire to wear when you’re on campus and where to eat when Winslow Dining Hall may not work for you. You’ll read about the first year of bottled liquor in Murray and the changes it made in the community. Maybe you’ll find yourself in our spread of photos our readers contributed to this magazine. In short, Gateway is about the students, faculty, staff, community members and visitors to campus. It’s about the Racer fans, friends and admirers. It’s what it means to wear blue and gold, to find out who you are and what impact you want to have on society.

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BY HUNTER HARRELL // The News fter 90 years of existence, the individuals who have walked this campus know things have changed. There have been defining moments in Murray State’s history that have made this University the place it is today. Through all the developments though, some things remain the same. Since its establishment in 1923, the college has grown exponentially. At first, only a handful of students studied at Murray State Teachers College. In 1948, the name was changed to Murray State College. As enrollment grew, Murray State College looked forward to new buildings and changes. In 1960, the school’s yearbook foreword stated, “Murray State is growing. It is hoped that someday soon the school will become a university.” At the time, 2,500 students were enrolled at Murray State College. By 1965, students stood in confusing clusters of lines with handfuls of paperwork to register. Before the convenience we know as the Internet ex-

Photo contributed by the Pogue Library Digital Archives.

Campus is shown in 1932 from the roof of Wrather West Kentucky Museum.

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WHAT MAKES RACER LIFE SO SPECIAL ARE THE LITTLE MEMORIES AND TRADITIONS.

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isted, registration was the prerequisite to college life at Murray State. Enrollment nearly doubled between 1960 and 1966, once Murray State College became Murray State University. With the school named a university, students flocked to the institution. The school reorganized in 1975, splitting the majors into five academic colleges. History has the tendency to repeat itself. In 2013, the University experienced an influx of students and having enough housing became an issue. Some students were forced to live three to a room in the residential colleges until other living quarters were found. In 1980, there was also a housing concern due to a large freshman class. Enrollment increased from 7,841 students to 8,120 in a single year. Not only did enrollment increase, but programs developed, organizations succeeded and higher education prospered.

In the 1990s, Murray State athletics rose to the top. Racer basketball proved it’s sucess after an infamous 2011-12 season and the Houston Rocket’s draft pick of point guard Isaiah Canaan. In addition to successful athletic programs, the dorms on campus were reorganized. Murray State became the first public university in the U.S. to adopt the residential college system. In 1999, though most students were Kentucky residents, the international student enrollment was on the rise. With the new millennium came new faces. By that time, 73 major buildings and two libraries composed the campus. The growth and development has not stopped. In 2012, the University welcomed its largest freshman class to date. This year, it has also experienced its highest enrollment with 10,943 students. Boasting continued growth and development, Murray State continues to ‘take its

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place’ among other universities and spread its impact beyond the small western Kentucky town. Though enrollment, buildings and organizations will change, the memories made will not change. For each student these moments are different, but nonetheless important. Over the course of 91 years, faces have come and gone. Buildings have been constructed and destroyed. Murray State has grown and changed, without a doubt. However, among the long-standing traditions and those yet to come - the finals weeks, midnight breakfasts, meals at Winslow Dining Hall or face time with friends in the Quad or the Waterfield Library - some things never change. What makes Racer life so special are the little memories and traditions. Regardless of how many students attend events on campus or how many buildings are added, Murray State will always been about the moments.

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LISTEN UP

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BY MALLORY TUCKER // The News You’ve seen them on campus and at sporting events. You’ve heard their music, their cheers and their chants. They are leaders, fans and self-proclaimed goofballs. They account for 6 to 9 percent of the new student population at Murray State, and they are some of the most loyal fans of the blue and gold. You know them as the Racer Band, but there is so much more to them than their performances. John Fannin has been the assistant director of bands for Murray State since 1995, and has seen growth in the band since then. Racer Band, which plays at every home football game, started with 85 members and grew to 269 members for the fall 2013 season. Fannin has also watched the pep band that plays at basketball games expand, now averaging 70 students a game. While marching band is a class that is mandatory for some music majors, Fannin described the pep band as more of a club. He partially credits the high number of students in the pep band to the success of Murray State’s basketball program, with the opportunity to travel to post-season games. “The students that are in the pep band have to love basketball No. 1, and No. 2, be really dedicated to the ensemble and the experience,” Fannin said. Murray State athletics and the bands go hand in hand, he said. “It’s part of the training, the mantra, what we talk about,” Fannin said. “And the band understands that they can really affect the audience and the momentum of the crowd. And to be part of that - it’s truly exciting.” While it is obvious that the band is composed of Racer fans, Ryan Knight, president of the Racer Band, points out that the Racers are fans of the band as well. “We’re here to support them, and they’re here to support us,” Knight said. “That kind of support from both organizations helps brand MSU athletics and MSU fine arts and Murray State University in general. That makes us unique - we’re fans of each other.” The coaches in Racer Athletics are extremely supportive of the band, according to Knight, and band members learn about sports like as they learn about music throughout the year. “You have to be a fan to have a really good time in the band,” Knight said. “Even if you know nothing about football - because

Katie Granstaff, freshman from Symsonia, Ky., plays in the mel in August of 2013. Racer Band saw record growth in 2013 wit sometimes we’re all band nerds - you learn about football even if you had no idea before. You start cheers, so you have to know when you’re on defense to do a cheer about defense.” The band thrives off strong leadership and a positive attitude that shapes not only its success, but also the enjoyment it finds in what it does, Knight said. “Sometimes we do things on the field and people go, ‘Oh that’s outdated or that’s weird.’ That’s just us being goofballs, and having fun,” Knight said. “And in a professional and appropriate way, that’s cool. Little things like that, people see.” “We’re not performing robots, we are people, and we advertise that. And I think it’s working.” With more than 70 percent of the Racer Band as non-music

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“AND THE BAND UNDERSTANDS THAT THEY CAN REALLY AFFECT THE AUDIENCE AND THE MOMENTUM OF THE CROWD. AND TO BE A PART OF THAT – IT’S TRULY AMAZING.” Photo by Emily Clark at The News

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majors, both Knight and Fannin stress that the majority of its membership comes from passion - not requirement. The Racer Band provides an opportunity for development and leadership, as well as personal and musical growth. This growth is found in attention to detail, and that is what truly sets Racer Band - and its brand - apart. “The thing that’s really unique about this organization is that its members are instilled with a philosophy that details count early on,” Fannin said. “The attention to detail, whether it be learning music, a drill formation or simple things like picking up the trash, those are the things that students understand are important. Every little thing we do represents who we are, and it’s a part of the brand.”

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Call:270.809.5344 Location:425 Wells Hall The Office of Student Affairs is here to guide students toward success at Murray State. Contact our staff if you have any questions about students services or need help finding a service on campus. Dr. Don Robertson- Vice President for Student Affairs drobertson@murraystate.edu Mike Young-Associate Vice President for Student Affairs myoung@murraystate.edu Find us on the following sites: www.murraystate.edu/studentaffairs www.facebook.com/MurrayStateStudentAffairs www.facebook.com/MSUParentsAndFamily twitter.com/msustudentaffairs twitter.com/racerretention

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CAMPUS EATS Find out where the college kids eat on 15th and Main streets BY TOM VIA // The News

There are two concerns on a student’s mind as they go to college the classes they are taking and what their next meal will be. While eating on campus may be easy, students are always looking for an escape from the University food that a swipe of their student ID gets them. Students looking for a hunger fix tend to stick close to where their classes are. They also look for places that are accessible and light on the wallet.

Kenny Martin, senior from Louisville, Ky., believes that occasionally students simply want something different. “The food on campus is all right but it doesn’t appeal to me all the time,” Martin said. “Sometimes you just want to leave campus and get something homemade. That’s why I eat off campus.” Past Waterfield Library on 15th and Main streets is Murray State’s unofficial “food row.” The row offers a variety of cuisine from Mexican, to burgers, to inter-

national food and pizza. One of the first places students turn to is The Burrito Shack, which is located across from Pogue Library. “Not going to lie, I love (The Burrito Shack) a lot,” Martin said. “It just hits that spot when you are really hungry and the prices are great for someone with a college wallet.” The Burrito Shack is owned by Matt Gingles and his father Ralph. The father and son have served their made-to-order burritos since October of 2009. Matt graduated in 2008

Photos by Ana Bundy at The News

The Burrito Shack and Matt B’s Main Street Pizza are two places near campus where students eat often.

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from Murray State and when the opportunity came to own a restaurant, he felt he knew what Murray State needed. “There seemed to be a niche for Mexican food in Murray and we figured if you have something dierent, it will work,â€? Matt said. The Burrito Shack oers a relaxing atmosphere where students can hang out and create their own entrees from the long list of options on colored - chalkboard menus. “You get to pick exactly what you are craving at that moment and you get to watch them make it in front of you, so it is like a show,â€? Martin said. Down the street and across Main Street is another popular hangout for students looking to indulge their food cravings – Matt B’s Main Street Pizza. But Matt B’s is not normal pizza according to Zach Davis,

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junior from Mayfield, Ky. “It is just so unique, I can’t really describe it,� Davis said as he ordered. “I feel like I’m addicted to it which is why I have to get my Matt B’s fix at least once a week.� Matt B’s has become not only a place for students to enjoy local food but has gained community support, having been voted “Best Pizza� by The News for years. “For 15 years, our customers have been a mix, from college students to workers and locals,� owner Matt Bartholomy said. Unlike the other pizza restaurants in Murray, Matt B’s sells it by the slice. Along with pizza, Matt B’s offers calzones and salads. “When you eat at Matt B’s, it isn’t going to be the same thing because we freehand our measurements, making every pizza unique,� Bartholomy said.

While students enjoy the array of options located near the Quad, the competition for their business continues as more restaurants come closer to “food row.â€? Restaurants have come and gone from the area around campus, but Matt B’s and The Burrito Shack have remained favorites for the students at Murray State. Both oer cheap alternatives and a way to get o of campus and experience the flavors of Murray.

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BUSINESS BOTTLES BARS BY KATE RUSSELL The News July 17, 2012 was both a beginning and an end for the city of Murray. It marked the beginning of the legalization of packaged alcohol sales within city limits, and signaled the end of the long effort to see that legalization through. A special election was held July 17 with the option on the ballot of making the city of Murray wet. Prior to this vote, the city was considered “moist,� meaning alcohol was only sold in restaurants by the drink. Calloway County was, and remains, a dry territory. Sergeant Kendra Clere of the Murray Police Department holds the office of Alcoholic Beverage Control Administrator for the city of Murray. Clere said when the special vote was held and the city went wet, the state came up with a quota for Murray. Based on population, it was determined that the city could have seven bars and seven liquor stores. She said the state issued

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Photos by Kate Russell at The News

Students gather at The Keg and Mr. J’s Bar & Grill, both locations that sell hard liquor. The Keg is also now open until 1:30 a.m.

the first bar licenses in 2012 to The Big Apple Cafe, The Keg and The Bootleg Lounge. In January of 2013, the state began to issue the seven liquor licenses allotted to the city. Murray’s first liquor store, Friendly’s, opened in February. From the first legal sale of alcohol on Oct. 22, 2012, to June 30, 2013, Clere said there was more than $6.8 million in alcohol sales in the city. There is an 8 percent regulatory fee on all alcohol sold, which Clere said goes to the regulation of alcohol, as well as provides funds for ABC employee salaries and police equipment. “The fee is for registration, administration and enforcing the alcohol laws,” Clere said. Between Oct. 22, 2012 and Sept. 30, 2013, that fee resulted in $809,080 revenue for the city.

Kendra Clere of the Murray Police Department said there was more than in alcohol sales in the city from Oct. 22, 2012 to June 30, 2013. One man who actively participated in the effort to make Murray wet was Micah Brame, an alumnus of Murray State and the bar manager at The Big Apple Cafe. Brame was part of Grow Murray, a group that worked to get the legalization of alcohol on the ballot in 2012.

He said the group put up “Vote Yes” signs and worked to get signatures on a petition. The success of Grow Murray meant that residents of the city could buy packaged alcohol, and therefore could have had a negative impact on the restaurants in the city that sold alcohol, such as The Big Apple Cafe. However, Brame said business has been strong, and he attributes it to the desire for a social drinking experience. “People still want to drink at a bar with their friends - that won’t change,” he said. Elsa Kebede, a senior from Milton, Ga., said the vote to make Murray wet made it more convenient to get alcohol. She said her friends who drink no longer have to go south to Tennessee to buy alcohol, because it’s easier to get it in Murray. Kebede said she has not gone south since

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last year when liquor was made available for purchase. “I feel like they’re losing a lot of money, because no one that I know goes down there anymore,” Kebede said about the bars and liquor stores of Tennessee. “Now everyone I know just goes to a liquor store here in town or even Walmart if they just want beer.” Kebede also said she believes the Murray Police have cracked down on underage drinking since the city went wet. Her thought is mirrored by Sergeant Clere, who said there has been an increase in DUIs after the change. Clere said while more people have been caught driving drunk, it is not necessarily that there have been more drunk drivers, but rather the department has more officers on patrol. She said she believes that next year there will be a decrease in DUIs. Clere and Kebede agree on another point. Clere said she believes alcohol sales in Murray have hurt Tennessee and Paducah, Ky., as well. She said with city council decision allowing Murray taverns to stay open until 1:30 a.m., those out at night will hopefully be less likely to drive to bars in Tennessee. Four bars in Murray remain open until 1:30 a.m.: Mugsy’s Hideout, The Bootleg Lounge, The Keg and The Big Apple Cafe.

“PEOPLE STILL WANT TO DRINK AT A BAR WITH THEIR FRIENDS THAT WON’T CHANGE.”

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BY MEGHANN ANDERSON The News He was a student, a professor, an executive director and then interim president. Tim Miller has made it through the rounds at Murray State. Miller was named interim president of the University in 2013 after former President Randy Dunn was faced with the nonrenewal of his contract and took a job at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. Miller’s journey at Murray State began

in the fall of 1963 as an undergraduate student studying accounting. Fifty years later, his journey continues in the president’s chair rather than behind a school desk. He makes Murray State history as being the only student to later serve as president. LIFE BEFORE PRESIDENCY In 1965, Miller met Patsy Purdom, a Calloway County native and the woman who later became his wife. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in accounting in 1966, Miller finished his

master’s at the University in 1967. He began his teaching career at Murray State in 1971 and obtained a doctorate in accounting from the University of Arkansas two years later. “I had a great experience as an undergraduate at Murray State, and all my experiences after that here have been just as positive,” Miller said. “I was excited to come back.” In addition to teaching, Miller was chairman of the accounting department for 17 years and executive director of the MSU Foundation for more

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than 20 years. Miller was also appointed interim president in 2006 before Dunn’s arrival at the University. Miller told The Murray Ledger & Times in 2006 that in preparation for Dunn’s arrival, he was going to work on improving relationships throughout the state, specifically the capital. “Coming into the semester I thought I was going to teach an accounting course,” Miller said. “Obviously that’s not what turned out.” Constantine Curris, chairman of the Board of Regents, recommended on June 7, 2013 that the board appoint Miller as interim president for the second time. “I didn’t really want to take the position at first,” Miller said. “I wanted to teach and direct the foundation. But they talked about getting a retired University president to come in as interim and I knew they wouldn’t be as familiar with the University, so

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I decided to go ahead and serve.” LIFE AS INTERIM Miller said he knows the University like the back of his hand. “I’ve spent my entire career here,” Miller said. “I have a great love for the University and I want to see it do its best.” Miller said he wants to concentrate on students during his short term. “Sometimes we forget that’s the priority,” Miller said. “We get involved with other things, but I want to get back to making sure we provide enough opportunities for all of our students.” Miller said the part he dislikes the most about being interim president is the travel. “I don’t like the trips to Frankfort because those are really long trips,” Miller said. “I do enjoy the helping the University, though.” Miller said he wants the community to know it is an important part of making

the University a great place for students. “Things have really changed since 2006,” Miller said. For starters, when Miller was a student, enrollment was less than 4,000 students Now, he oversees more than 10,000 students. Aside from enrollment, Miller said the other biggest difference between his time as interim in 2006 and now is that resources and state funding have greatly decreased. “We hate to raise tuition,” Miller said. “Our main focus should be about what is best for the students; they are the reason we are here.” Along with his passion for students, Miller said he enjoys the interaction he gets with students, faculty, staff and community members while interim president. “I would rather be teaching and serving as director of the foundation, but I’m happy,” Miller said. “But I am looking forward to having a new president.”

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The Crisp Center is the newest addition to Murray State’s regional campuses.

a new campus BY BEN MANHANKE AND LEXY GROSS The News The classroom walls are lined with the latest technology, light floods the main lobby and the books are neatly stacked on desks and in closets. The Murray State University Crisp Center, a new regional campus in Paducah, Ky., opened in January of 2014. The nearly $10 million project completion was celebrated by Murray State faculty, staff and students, as well as supporters in the Paducah area.

Prior to the construction of this new 43,000 square-foot project, Murray State had hosted its Paducah regional students in the Crisp Regional Higher Education Center. Brian Van Horn, dean of continuing education and academic outreach, gave guests tours of the building and explained the significance of providing Murray State’s service to surrounding regions. “Continuing education really is difficult for some students we see because they might work two or three part-time jobs to make ends meet,” Van Horn said.

The average student enrolled at the Crisp Center are between the ages of 30 and 35 and work at least one part-time job. The students are also primarily female, Van Horn said. The largest classroom will seat 64 people, while most of the 17 classrooms will accommodate much smaller sizes. A few of the classrooms in the Crisp Center have TV monitors and cameras allowing students to view educators that might be away from the Paducah campus. Other features include temporary offices for traveling faculty to meet with students, a classroom supply closet for education students

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and several areas for students to relax. Jennifer Blasdel, a junior from Paducah, will be attending the Crisp Center in the spring as a double major in education fields. She said the Crisp Center provides the space necessary for group meetings; something the former regional campus did not. “The regional campus is closer to my house and closer to my job,â€? Blasdel said. “It’s closer to home – I don’t have to drive 45 minutes to get an education.â€? Interim President Tim Miller invited Board of Regents member Susan Guess to speak before the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guess lives in Paducah and is the senior vice president and marketing director at Paducah Bank. Miller noted Guess’ intense energy and dedication to the Paducah campus. “Today we begin a new era in higher education in Paducah,â€? Guess said. “Today we give students all across this region an opportunity that did not exist before this moment.â€? Miller, Van Horn and board chairman Constantine Curris also recognized the eorts of former University President Randy Dunn and his contributions to the regional campus. Harry Crisp II, chairman of Pepsi MidAmerica, also spoke and explained the history between his family and Murray State. The Crisp family provided a $1.3 million donation to help equip the building and provide an endowment for scholarships to students. The Crisp Center was named after Harry’s grandfather. Members of the community gathered as the ribbon was cut on the new regional campus and tours were given through the afternoon. “It is a promise that says to all that higher education can come to you, and that higher education can be a vital part of the growth and prosperity of this region,â€? Curris said. Jay Morgan, vice president of Academic Affairs, said there will be a big push for the fall 2014 semester to ramp up the number of sections of courses and dierent academic programs such as in the fields of criminal justice, applied engineering, psychology and by adding a number of business and communications courses. He said Murray’s regional campuses are designed to be the “nuts and boltsâ€? of education and while they won’t oer sororities, fraternities or other clubs and organizations, they continue to provide the same quality education students receive at Murray State’s main campus. “What Murray state is doing in Paducah and the other regional campuses is we’re building a workforce for tomorrow which should help bring business in to our area,â€? Morgan said. “Murray State’s mission is to provide access to education for the westernmost 18 counties of Kentucky and this campus will help us meet that goal.â€?

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ALLIANCE: BY BEN MANHANKE // The News

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Campbell Childers, freshman from Louisville, Ky., participates in an AIDS walk for awareness in 2013.

Often, students base their involvement in college on growing issues and concerns in the community around them. Alliance, Murray State’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and Allies student organization, has moved into the spotlight, establishing itself as one of the most active communities and clubs here on campus. Alliance is made up of approximately 100 active LGBT and straight members, and meets once a week in the Curris Center. Their recent momentum, necessitated the formation of a LGBT program coordinator position, held for the past two years by Jody Cofer Randall. Cofer Randall, who also serves as Alliance’s faculty adviser, said the organization’s role is multi-faceted, revolving around education for members and the University community, social advocacy and bolstering camaraderie among participating students. He said from year to year these elements have been prioritized differently by the changing groups of student members: some years focused more on the social aspect and other years working on providing more educational programs. This organization is not only incredibly important for the students, he said, but also for the city of Murray. “While Alliance’s primary targets are the Murray State students, it has the side benefit of being the driver for the entire region,” Cofer Randall said. He said if not for Alliance, there would be no LGBT organization in the city and the surrounding area would not have a chance to be exposed to issues in the LGBT community. Programs revolving around marriage equality, bullying and discrimination are common staples in Alliance’s repertoire. It also hosts a biannual drag show, the organization’s main fundraiser, which is attended every semester by approximately 350 students and community members. Cofer Randall said it’s rare for Alliance to host a program where at least 100 people don’t attend. For members of Alliance, being part of the

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Murray State’s LGBT and Allies organization program offers something different than what is offered to the community, Cofer Randall said: a sense of family. “The point of Alliance is not to collect dues, it’s to be a support network,” he said. “There is camaraderie, there is networking; they go to special events together, they go out in the social atmosphere together, they even go clubbing together.” Cofer Randall said in the coming years he’d like to see Alliance’s membership continue to grow, specifically by getting more Allies involved. Not only do Allies add a unique perspective, he said, but it means a great deal to LGBT Alliance members when a straight-identified student comes to their meeting or their events and shows support. “I want to see their voice strengthen and I want to see their voice be one that this institution takes seriously.” Cofer Randall said. “In the last six years, already, I’d say that’s changed a lot.”

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Brad Fennel from Sikeston, Mo., dresses as Reba McEntire at the 2013 annual drag show organized by Alliance. Photo by Kate Russell at The News

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GETTING AWAY Murray State students travel abroad

BY REBECCA WALTER The News College provides unique opportunities for students to see and experience not only the campus, but the world around them. Many of these opportunities are made possible for Murray State students through study abroad programs. Murray State offers students more than 200 programs in more than 40 countries. Robyn Pizzo, education abroad adviser, said study abroad programs allow students opportunities to study and experience another culture, travel, practice foreign languages and gain skills that help students personally and professionally.

“Study abroad programs help bring what students are learning to life,” Pizzo said. “Students are also able to gain a better global perspective and see what it is like to live in a different part of the world.” Danielle Geier, senior from Morton, Ill., spent the spring of 2013 studying in Florence, Italy, and said the experience was amazing and helped her appreciate her educational experience. “Studying abroad most definitely made me appreciate my education far more than I did before,” Geier said. “Being abroad also made me look at my social education differently and I am so grateful for this.” Geier said she not only gained educational benefits from study abroad, but personal

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Students pose for a photo in Beijing on a study abroad program.

benefits as well. “I have become more open-minded,” she said. “I have learned to listen when things become confusing and most importantly, I have learned to not see, but experience life and my surroundings.” Geier said she plans to apply for more study abroad programs through Murray State and hopes to student teach in Belize. She said the Office of Study Abroad and the scholarships they provide to students helped immensely in her ability to take advantage of study abroad opportunities. Pizzo said the Office of Study Abroad provided more scholarships than ever to students in 2013. The average scholarship awarded to students is more than $2,000. The minimum scholarship averages between $500 - $750. Sarah Reynolds, junior from Louisville, Ky., has studied abroad six times while at Murray State and participated in programs in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Spain, Germany and the Czech Republic.

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She said studying abroad can almost become an addiction. “Once you see a different part of the world, you just have to see more,” Reynolds said. “Murray State has such a wide variety of study abroad programs that it is easy to find one - or ten - that you want to go on.” She said the adventures, friendships and experiences made while studying abroad were her favorite parts of the programs. “My favorite thing about study abroad is the adventure of experiencing things I never could have imagined if I did not go there myself,” she said. “I love the excitement of new adventures that comes along with studying abroad.” Reynolds said she encourages Murray State students to take advantage of the dozens of programs offered through the Office of Study Abroad. “(Study abroad) is a wonderful opportunity to meet interesting people and do things that simply cannot be done here,” she said. “Study abroad allows you to make amazing memories while gaining a deeper under-

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standing of different cultures.” The Office of Study Abroad is located on the first floor of Woods Hall and is available to answer any questions students have about its programs. Geier said students should look into programs available because there won’t be an easier time for students to have those experiences. In 2014, the Office of Study Abroad created new programs tailored to the ecuational needs of students. Those trips included the destinations of Scotland and Greece with courses in history, photojournalism and world civilizations. “The study abroad programs offered at Murray State are designed to give students a detailed understanding of multiple cultures, experiences and educational opportunities,” Geier said. “(The study abroad staff) is wonderful to work with and Murray State is privileged to have the abroad staff that they do.” She said the Office of Study Abroad helps students every step of the way and makes seeing the world and foreign cultures possible.

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The women of Alpha Sigma Alpha sing and dance in last year’s All Campus Sing, held by Sigma Alpha Iota.

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With nearly 12 percent of students involved in Greek Life, Murray State displays a community of strongly-bonded individuals focused on service to their campus and community. Murray State Greek Life consists of 10 fraternities, six sororities and six historically black sororities and fraternities. These organizations have core values they adhere to: leadership, scholarship, social advancement and service and philanthropy are a few. Every year, Greek members have service projects to benefit the community. Alpha Sigma Alpha holds an annual Toys for Tots dinner near the end of each fall semester, which allows the sorority to serve Christmas dinner to approximately 50 local families. The organization also provides the families’ children with Christmas presents from their wish lists and is able to do this through funds raised during its annual dodgeball tournament.

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DINE IN, DRIVE-THRU AND CARRY OUT AVAILABLE Shelby Stevens, senior from Cadiz, Ky., was Alpha Sigma Alpha’s president for the 2012-13 academic year. She said community involvement is critical for sororities and fraternities. “Most of our organizations are built on a platform of service and by helping the community in any way we can, we are sharing that drive with others and showing the community that we care,” Stevens said. “It’s a way for us to show our gratitude for everything that the Murray and Calloway County area has done for us.” While Greek organizations are dedicated to service, Stevens said she believes that there is always room for improvement within the organizations. “I think that a continuation of communication with the community and staff is vital to the success of Greek Life at Murray State,” she said. “Along with trying to focus more on community outreach, so that everyone can see what we are doing so they know we are trying to make a positive impact on lives.” The Greek community has maintained involvement throughout the local area over the years, including a recently addedcanned food drive for Greek Week in March, which totaled 7,771 cans for Need Line in the Spring of 2013. During the 2012-13 academic year, sorority and fraternity members donated $100,000 to charities and did more than 10,000 hours of volunteer service. Alex Donovan, junior from Columbia, Ill., and member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, said he thinks community involvement can show a different side of Greek Life outside of common stereotypes. “It’s important for Greek organizations to be involved in the community to show that we are more than just parties,” Donovan said. “Building a good reputation in the community only helps us grow as a chapter and as people as well.” Sigma Phi Epsilon held its philanthropy event in the fall of 2013, a Halloween soccer tournament. The tournament collected proceeds for Tymeless Hearts, a nonprofit organization that helps families with children who have heart defects. Donovan said in the future he believes Greek Life will continue to grow and will have even better opportunities for members. He said he hopes fraternities and sororities continue their traditions and take Greek Life a step further. “Fraternity and sorority recruitment almost doubled this year in numbers,” he said. “It goes to show that we are doing a good job at showing students how well this can be for your life, socially, academically and personally.” In 2013, all Greek organizations helped launch a new campaign that asks students, Greek or not, to start living their personal values in everyday life. The campaign promotes videos of students explaining the importance of living those values and taking responsibility for individual actions. The Live.Your.Values. campaign kick-off also ended fall fraternity rush and began the first year of Kappa Delta’s return to Murray State’s campus.

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Morgan Priddy, senior from Paducah, Ky., facilitiates a toy drive held during a Racer basketball game.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee helps Murray community BY RYAN RICHARDSON The News After they hang up their jerseys and close their textbooks, some student-athletes still are not done. Some take on more responsibilities than playing games and taking classes. Many players are active in the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee – a studentrun organization comprised of at least two students per sport. Some, such as senior women’s golfer Delaney Howson, are involved throughout their career at the University. “I like to be involved in the community, so it was a good start,” Howson said. “I always like to have a leadership role.” She was asked to get involved her freshman year, and said it was an excellent decision. Student-athletes do not have to be

asked to be active, though. Steve Harrell, adviser for SAAC, said the committee is open to any athlete, and there are often many volunteers. “You get student-athletes that want to be leaders,” he said. “Not everybody wants another thing on their plate. They understand that this is an additional time commitment on top of their regular participation and academics.” No matter how they get involved, there are two representatives from each sport. Groups such as SAAC are required at every Division I school by NCAA regulations, but Harrell said the group at Murray State is run differently than others in the area. “We have three main purposes,” he said. “Our biggest purpose is to give studentathletes a voice and to allow them to have an opportunity to express their opinions

back to the administration.” He said at their meetings, the players discuss issues they may be having as student-athletes. This includes everything from academics to team travel, and even positive feedback about the way things are being done. The SAAC does not stop there, though. The committee works to organize a major fundraiser each semester. “Sometimes you get a year where students just show up,” Harrell said. “Sometimes we get a year like this where they want to take on new projects and they want to push to make things better.” For the past eight fall semesters, SAAC has held a canned food drive to donate food to Need Line. For three weeks, the teams sponsor the drive and raise money, all of which goes toward Thanksgiving baskets put together by Need Line.

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In the spring, the group helps with a project called Hoops for Heroes headed by the OVC. The SAAC raises money to send one veteran’s family to the OVC basketball championship games in March, with all expenses paid. Depending on what the group wants to do, SAAC may also undertake other volunteer projects, such as visiting schools or hosting signing days. The key to supporting the community, though, is supporting each other, Harrell said. “Student-athletes compete on everything,” Harrell said. “They challenge each other to go out and support each other at sporting events. They are making sure all the athletes know when other sports have home games.” In order to support each other, Harrell and Howson both said more involvement is vital. “We want it to be more run by the

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athletes than (Harrell),” Howson said. “Our biggest thing in the three years I’ve been here is to get more athlete involvement.” Gender and ethnicity do not matter to the SAAC, and neither does the sport, Harrell said. “We represent a very diverse population,” Harrell said. “SAAC has been trying to get the athletes to buy into the idea that they are all Racers.” For the past two years, all the players start and end the school year together with a cookout in August held by SAAC. The organization also holds an awards banquet specifically for studentathletes in May. Whether it is showing up at games to cheer on fellow athletes, giving advice on schoolwork or reaching out to help the community, students in SAAC are working together to make a difference.

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International students call Murray State home BY KATRINA YARBROUGH The News International students from around the globe travel to Murray State for education and call the University their home. Hui Pan, graduate student from China, said he chose Murray State because of its low costs and small-town feel. “I chose Murray because it is a public university with lower tuition and lower living expenses,” Pan said. “I also figured as a smaller and more quiet town, it would be relatively safe.” Whether it is for travel or education, each international student has his or her own reason for taking the step to leave home. “I had some friends who came to Murray last year,” said Hugo Senhorini, junior from Brazil. “They told me how much they liked it here and that it was a really good experience. After that, I was very interested.” A city or a small town in another country can be drastically different from cities in the U.S., especially when it comes to language, weekend activities, food, clothing and culture. Similarities can provide a student with a familiar starting point in their international experience, but differences can be stepping stones in creating a unique experience that will go with them after they leave. Being able to adapt to these differences allows students to obtain a closer bond and level of acceptance that could be important to not only international students, but U.S. students as well. Pan explained that Murray State has a much

cleaner ambiance than his home back in China, which has a large amount of pollution. Senhorini’s opinion of differences is directed toward the population of students and faculty on campus. He said that making friends was a little difficult because students seemed to be less accepting than those back home. He also said he was surprised many students did not know much about other countries. He said it is normal for people in Brazil to read news about countries other than their own. Senhorini said an important aspect of being an international student is the experience. Whether or not students enjoy their time here can have an impact on their education, as well as their decision to travel again. International students form their own assumptions, but students and professors around them can be factors that mold their thought processes. Pan said he was impressed and liked that professors and students were kind and honest. Among other American traditions, Pan dislikes the food, especially pizza. Various activities, such as International Night at Winslow Dining Hall, are hosted annually to provide international students a chance to share their individual cultures. During International Education Week, activities such as the International Bazaar give students the opportunity to create and present artifacts from their home countries. Being involved on and off campus during the school year can provide another way to create a cultural bond. Many students do not return home for the holidays because of how expensive travel can be.

For some students, making friends through work and activities can provide ways to replace that. Pan spent his Thanksgiving holiday with Winslow co-worker Zachary Cash and his family. They went to Zach’s grandmother’s house and he said was treated like a part of their family. He said it was an exceptional experience and one he will never forget. He hopes to get another experience to spend a holiday with an American family. Senhorini chose to stay on campus during the breaks and holidays to catch up on homework and get a better feel of the campus. Similar to Pan, he took an interest in the holidays celebrated in Murray. He said people at home know about Halloween because of the influence of North American culture, he said, but it was interesting to see it celebrated. Being in a different country, away from family and friends, can be a life-changing experience for most. It is a journey into the unknown, which provides a large amount of character building. Being an international student will provide educational and career opportunities to take home, regardless of how long they stay. Each student will be able to share everything they know and hopefully inspire others to broaden their horizons. “I’ve gained a larger sense of international culture and academic knowledge,” Senhorini said. “It’s amazing to see know how small one person is and how the basic things change from place to place. Living abroad is an experience where you find and learn something that is different to you every day. You learn to see from different perspectives.”

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Kanae Minagoshi (left), assistant Japanese teacher at Calloway County High School, assists Yao Qirui, Murray State senior from China, with origami through an event sponsored by the International Cultures and Languages Association.

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A final thought “Where we love is home - home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

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