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SGA executive elections Tuesday

By DRAKE FENLON Managing Editor

The elections for the 2014-2015 SGA Executive Council will take place online on Tuesday, April 8th.

Offices to be filled include the positions of president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.

According to SGA minute data, this is the first year since the 2012 election of Lee Gatts to president that more than one candidate has run for the SGA’s highest

executive position.

This year, four candidates are vying for the presidential position.

Shabir Bhegani, Kyle Bieze, Emily McDonald and Roy West are all in the running.

Since a campaign rules meeting Tuesday, April 1, the four separate campaign teams have been working to promote their candidate to the highest level they can with posters, buttons and signage.

Sarah Townsend is Kyle Bieze’s campaign manager.

“I think that we’re covering spots of campus that normally don’t get approached for SGA,” Townsend said. ”I’ve never been a part of something like this before, so it is pretty interesting.”

In addition to the race for president, the race the vice president race pits current SGA senator Billy Hutton against 2-term SGA secratary Daniel Tribble.

The races for treasurer and secretary are completely between current Freshman Senators.

Freshman Senator Will Gabelman will take on Freshman Senator Alex Martin in the race for the postion of treasurer.

Freshman Senator Kellie Collins will go against Miranda Stoltz for the office of secretary.

Voting will take place April 8th from 9 a.m. til 5 p.m.

Meet the Candidates:

Thief attempts to sell items stolen from Bruner Hall on LSN

By BRITTANY STOVALL Beat Reporter A woman was recently cited with theft after allegedly stealing items from several professors in Bruner Hall.

Jennifer G. Halilou, 33, of Cummins Mill Road, Cookeville, was issued five citations over the last two weeks after reportedly admitting to stealing items on separate occasions, according to affidavits and citations from Tech Officer Michael Lambert.

Reports state Halilou took a $280 Apple iPad Mini belonging to a professor out

of Room 227-C on March 14 and attempted to sell the item on Local Sales Network.

On March 20, Halilou then took a $125 Texas Instruments calculator belonging to another professor from Room 320 and attempted to also sell it on Local Sales Network.

And she reportedly took a $100 gift card from yet another professor on Feb. 18.

Also taken were a $60 digital camera out of Room 235 on March 24 and a $125 My Book Computer hard drive on March 24.

Halilou has an April 28 court date for all citations.

No update available on SAE fire

By SARAH TOWNSEND Beat Reporter

Shabir Bhegani

Kyle Bieze

Emily McDonald

Roy West

Nashville, TN

Smyrna, TN

Chattanooga, TN

Hometown:

Hometown:

Hometown: Class: Senior

Major:

Hometown: Class: Senior

Major:

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Organizations:

Organizations:

-SGA Member 2010-2012 -Administrative Council -Minority Affairs’ Ambassador -R.A.C.E. Mentor

Why to vote for Shabir:

Shabir Bhegani wants students to “Launch from the P.A.D!” Bhegani said, “I want to be the fuel that helps launch our university to the goal of being a regional university by using the P.A.D. Pillars. I want us to have presence.

“From getting hydration stations to SOLO concerts, everyone’s voice will be heard.

“I believe we need more advocacy through action in dealing with administration to hear and act on the concerns of the 10,000 plus students on the campus.

“Finally, I believe we need more diversity. We can work to obtain inclusivity with more than just words, but with active campaigns to get more women in S.T.E.M., increase ethnic minority numbers, to better assist the disabled, and more until the issues are resolved.

“As SGA President, I will continue my life’s mission of being a leader who serves the people in our community. What makes me different from the other candidates is that I will not attempt to win your votes with give-a-ways.

I want to gain your support with the take-a-ways.

“I believe we can have fun and still get work done by cultivating the relationship between SGA and the students by illustrating that whether Greek or non-Greek, we are all students first and we can work together to better Tech.”

-SGA Member since 2012 -Chairman-Student Affairs Committee

-Math Club -Kappa Mu Epsilon-Honors

Why to vote for Kyle:

Bieze said, ”Student Government needs a strong relationship with the student body. We need to be more professional and set higher standards for ourselves.

We need to close loopholes and restructure the way student government runs and be willing to part with some of our flawed processes.

“Our constitution, our website, our relationship with students, our ideas…it all needs to change. I am willing to put in the time and dedication to fix things from the ground up.

“I can say whole-heartedly say that I care about every student on this campus, and am willing to do whatever it takes to create a more open and involved student government. SGA should be an organization that has a close relationship with the student body. It should be a group that is ready to answer any concern any student may have.

“One aspect most people seem to notice about my campaign is my lack of affiliation with a Greek organization.

“I think this puts me in a position to better represent the entire Tech student population, rather than the interest of one group.

“It’s time to stop voting for tradition and legacy and elect a voice for the student body, one willing to offer new solutions to old problems.“

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The investigation of the former S.A.E. house fire is ongoing. Police are continuing to conduct interviews with people who might have been involved.

Tech Activities Director Mark Ochsenbein said “It really comes out of the D.A.’s office…how they charge it, who they charge, if they charge anyone.”

If the fire is ruled an arson, which is still undetermined, anyone found responsible will be charged with aggravated arson due to the fact a firefighter was

La Vergne, TN

Class:

Senior

Graduate Student

Secondary Education - Math

Masters in Business Administration

Organizations:

Organizations:

Major:

Major:

-SGA Member since 2010 -SGA Vice President (2013-2014) -Phi Mu -President’s Ambassador

-SGA Member since 2010 -SGA Treasurer (2012-2013) -Phi Delta Theta - Vice President -Residental Assistant

McDonald has goals for her campaign.

She said, “My goals for SGA as President are to improve communication between the students and their Senators, improve the student experience at TTU, and be a voice for all students. One way I believe we can improve SGA is by simply having better communication between the SGA Senators and the students.

“To have effective SGA Senators, we need effective communication. Some ideas to accomplish this would be having a “campus canvas” day where Senators would talk with students about the issues they face and how SGA can help. We will also continue to have the SGA Town Hall meetings where SGA hosts a speaker to talk with students about improvements that are being made at Tennessee Tech, as well as the recent bills that have been passed in the Senate.

“To promote a better student experience for all students, I want the SGA to host events (or maybe co-host with other student organizations) where we could bring motivational speakers, local bands, artists, etc. to campus.

“By working closely with my fellow Executive Council members, I hope to accomplish these, along with many more, ideas for improving SGA and your student experience.”

Roy West plans to “bring sexy back” to campus if elected.

West said, “Fresh ideas, strong leadership, and Tech spirit beyond compare are what set my executive team apart from our competition and to me that’s SEXY. 1. Advocacy: I believe our greatest responsibility as a student government is to serve as an active voice for student priorities in order to ensure the direction of our University aligns with what our students actually need.

2. Outreach: Student government should be a first line of communication for our students as well as a source of support and funding to grow our student organization and enhance the student experience. While our S.O.L.O. fund was designed specifically with this goal in mind, we need to make the funding process less ambiguous and more accessible for student groups.

3. Collaboration: SGA is comprised of members from all across campus, many of which are also leaders in other campus organizations. As SGA president, I want to foster a network of collaboration between the SGA and student organizations to provide more events and entertainment to students. Student government should be seen as a source of help not a hindrance.”

Why to vote for Emily:

Why to vote for Roy:

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“We are gathering names, we’ve got information, and we’ve got the police reports,” Ochsenbein said.

“It is coming along well.”

Sigma Alpha Epsilon continues to operate under the cease-and-desist ordered the day of the incident. This bars the fraternity from all chapter operations with the exception of advisement meetings. It will remain in place until the investigation concludes.

“Whatever we do will be well thought-out,” Ochsenbein said. “We’re going to do what is best for the University and the students.”

SGA looks to TBR for policy changes

By BRITTANY STOVALL Beat Reporter

SGA approved a bill this week to help give students a bigger refund for classes they drop after the semester begins.

Alex Martin, freshman senator, presented the bill during the April 1 meeting.

“Essentially, what I want to do with this bill is to ensure a larger refund,” Martin said.

Currently, students are able to receive up to a 75 percent refund for class drops or withdrawals from the first day of classes through the

first two weeks after they start.

After that, students are given a 25 percent refund for a period of time.

Martin The bill states, “It is unreasonable to pay 25 percent of the entire cost of a course for only a week of instruction.”

Martin said he wanted to “hold the current 75 percent drop date, or roll the 75 percent drop date until after the first week of classes.”

According to the bill, SGA will seek Tennessee See “Martin,” page 2

Annual Health fair Tuesday at Fit

By JAKE THREET Beat Reporter The annual health fair will take place this Tuesday, April the 8, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Tech Fitness Center.

Last year, over 1,500 people attended the event, with between 50 and 60 organizations presenting.

Organizations in attendance included GNC, EXPW Club, Crossfit Mayhem, and Outdoor Experience.

Abbey Jaffe, health and promotions coordinator, expects there to be the same amount of organizations

present this year. However, unlike years past, a third party will not represent the Health and Promotions Office.

“For the first time ever, we are going to be representing ourselves,” said Jaffe.

“Hopefully this will give people a chance to see what Health Promotions offers.”

The office’s staff will be around to talk about equipment orientations and exercise recommendations. The personal trainers and massage therapist will be on hand to answer questions, as well.

See “Health,” page 3

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Alpha Psi Phi holds annual convention in STEM Center

By SHANE FOLEY Beat Reporter The Alpha Psi Phi club held its annual Omnicon convention in the STEM Center this weekend.

Despite having last-minute cancellations of a few guests, like Dameon Clarke, the convention still managed to attract more than 340 attendees. There was a large gaming room that was very active during all hours of the convention, full of attendees playing various video games and board games. There were also more than 20 vendors, including vintage memorabilia sellers, local artists, and game and comic book collectors.

The featured guest was Lauren Landa, a prominent voice-over artist in video games and anime.

Landa recently got the part of the voice of Annie, a character in the hit anime series “Attack on Titan.” Landa held several panels during her time at the convention, ranging from her experience with “Attack on Titan,” as well as other voice

roles she has had. There was also a screening of the film Redline, in which Landa had a supporting part.

Kelcie Evans was the assistant coordinator of Omnicon 2014 and cochairman of Omnicon 2015.

“Our change in location was a big hit with the attendees of the convention,” Evans said. “Everything in the STEM Center was easier to find and get to compared to the University Center. We were also very pleased with our vendor and attendees turnout. We had a much higher attendance this year compared to last year. Also, the fact that the convention was free to the public this year definitely made it more accessible to more people.”

Evans said that the planning committee reached all of the goals they set for themselves during last year. She noted a 50 percent increase in attendance compared to the previous year, and the planning committee looks forward to setting the bar even higher for next year’s convention.

>> Martin CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Board of Regents’ authorization to allow “either a 75 percent refund after the first week of classroom instruction” or a “90 percent refund in place of the current 75 percent refund (that) will be allowed at the same date.”

“What I’m getting at is that if we don’t change the date of the 75 percent refund, I’d like it to be 90 percent so students have a chance to attend at least one lecture and receive the syllabus and not pay 25 percent of what the course cost for only attending the first week of class,” explained Martin. “Or

move the 75 percent refund back until after the first week.”

The bill passed with a unanimous vote of 31-0.

The item will be forwarded to the campus finance committee and then should go to TBR review.

AAUP hosts adjunct convention

By SHANE FOLEY Beat Reporter The American Association of University Professors and Dr. Troy Smith recently hosted Ellen Boesenberg to speak on the subject of adjunct professors and the struggles of the profession. Boesenberg also spoke at the Tennessee State AAUP Convention on Thursday.

Adjunct professors are professors who are brought on part-time by universities to teach courses that cannot be filled by tenured professors. These classes are generally general education courses and composition classes. Adjuncts are not hired, but are instead contracted a semester at a time. They are not involved with administrative issues at all, and are typically forbidden from attending faculty meetings. There is no standard pay for adjuncts; their pay is on a university to

university basis.

“Administrators are being told more and more, ‘You have to do more with less.’ Adjuncting is a way to cut costs,” Boesenberg said.

Boesenberg went on to say that adjunct professors often end up stuck in that position with no recourse for becoming tenured professors.

Mark Stephens is the senior associate provost in the Department of Academic Affairs.

“Adjuncts serve an extremely important purpose on campus,” Stephens said.

“They keep our sections from being 200 – 300 students.

They allow us to grow our students while managing class sizes. They are looked at as one way to deal with budgetary constraints.”

Stephens also said that adjunct professors’ salaries are set by the Tennessee Board of Regents.

The Department of Academic Affairs has supported proposals to raise adjunct

pay, but community colleges have not been open to those ideas.

Dr. Troy Smith is the Head of Tech’s AAUP Chapter.

“Tenure exists to preserve academic freedom,” Smith said. “It gives professors the ability to teach at the best of their ability regardless of whatever politics is going on at the time. It doesn’t mean you can’t be fired or lose your job.”

The AAUP’s primary concern is that it can be very difficult for adjunct professors to teach enough classes to even reach minimum wage.

Adjuncts also make it difficult for regularly hired professors to achieve tenure.

“When I finished my research, I came away with the idea that students, professors, adjuncts, college workers; we all have things in common and issues that affect all of us,” Boesenberg said.

April Fool’s pranks social media

By CHANDLER PECORA Beat Reporter

April Fool’s Day of 2014 was one of the most outrageous ever, featuring elaborate jokes from all over the Internet.

Google announced and released a “Pokémon Challenge” update to Google Maps that allowed users to find and capture Pokémon by locating them on their iPhone or Android’s map.

“It’s always been important to us to have the most qualified employees in Google,” Brian McClendon, vice president of Google Maps, said. “Now, using the technology created by the Google Maps team, we’ve prepared the most rigorous test known to man to find the world’s best Pokémon Master.”

According to the Google Maps Pokémon Challenge promotional video, users who collected every Pokémon by 2 p.m. on April 2 will be invited to Googleplex to participate in a final round of challenges. The winner will reportedly be offered a job by Google and begin work on

Sept. 1, 2014.

YouTube revealed that it was behind “every single viral video that has ever been popular on the web,” and unveiled some of its plans for 2014. “Clocking,” one of the new alleged trends, involves recording an individual or group of people who move their arms to correspond with the time of filming. Another supposed trend, the “Glub Glub Water Dance,” threatens to replace Gangnam Style as the most popular wacky foreign music video with a dance attached to it.

“This dance is so weird and fun to do, plus the song is in another language, so it’s going to be a hit,” Kung Pao O’Malley, performer in the Glub Glub Water Dance music video, said. “The writers and musicians on YouTube? So talented.”

YouTube also announced that it doesn’t “want to let all [its] meme inventors have all the fun,” and revealed that, for the first time in YouTube history, it would take ideas for viral videos from its users.

Twitter showcased a new device it called the “Twitter helmet,” which

would allegedly allow users to “interact with the world around them entirely via a custom aviary interface,” and enable owners to tweet through a pecking head movement.

Reddit announced a new method of browsing its website it called “headdit.”

The technology, which the promotional video referred to as “Hand Equivalent Action Detection,” would supposedly permit users to utilize functions on the site by performing actions like nodding their head, expressing surprise, frowning, or showing their cat on camera.

Tumblr offered users the ability to upgrade to “Tumblr Pro” via a button on their dashboards. Those who clicked on the link were redirected to an intentionally vague video regarding the new idea, and were then given the option to upgrade to Tumblr Pro for free. Those who opted in weren’t greeted with a new membership or site, but were given a top hat to accompany their avatar for everyone to see.

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She Kills Monsters Jere Whitson Building Back Door Playhouse

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Prescott/Brown Distinguished Lecture Series in Engineering Derryberry Auditorium

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Men’s Baseball hosts Austin Peay University Bush Stadium

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Clarinet Studio Recital Wattenbarger Auditorium, Bryan Fine Arts Building

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Travis Robertson, tuba, Student Recital Wattenbarger Auditorium, Bryan Fine Arts Building

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Tech’s Women Center sponsors event for survivors of sexual abuse The Clothesline Project partnered with the Genesis House to provide emotional healing for survivors of domestic violence.

BY KIMBERLY MANNING Beat Reporter “If you love me, why do you hurt me?” read a blue shirt as it hung from the rope extending the Tech Pride Room.

Every single minute of every day, more than one woman is raped in America, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, and our campus shone a light on this situation.

Strung from end to end Tuesday, the Tech Pride Room hung shirts representing survivors of abuse. Victims or those with loved ones who suffered got the chance to design a shirt that advocated their struggle and victory from abuse.

“It’s a pretty big deal in the healing process,” Diana Lalani of Tech’s Women’s Center said, “because it takes a lot to be able to just take that outside of yourself, and then, even bigger, leave that shirt in someone’s trust and know that it’s going to be displayed publically.”

White shirts represented those who have died from violence. Yellow and beige shirts signified those who have been battered or assaulted. Red, pink and orange shirts symbolized survivors

Lee Whitehead | The Oracle Two faculty members discuss the shirts displayed at Tuesday’s Clothesline Project. The shirts were created by survivors of domestic violence and abuse. of rape and sexual assault.

Blue and green shirts signified survivors of incest and sexual abuse. Lastly, purple and lavender shirts embody women attacked for their sexual orientation.

“Domestic violence knows no boundary of age,

color, race, sex, and it could happen to anyone,” Dot Kendall, Genesis House advocate, said.

Kendall said The Genesis House is a local domestic violence shelter “trying to create a presence on campus, to let survivors know that they

have a place to turn to.”

Survivors and victims of domestic violence have taken on higher statistics than before. According to the National Victim Center, one out of two women will be in a violent relationship.

With more than 12,000

students on campus and 45 percent of that total comprised of females, we are left with 2,700 women who will statistically become victims of domestic violence, according to U.S. News and Report.

This cannot be acceptable.

According to Kendall, who is doing a field study at the shelter, domestic violence has no set definition.

“I believe a lot of times, that line is blurred,” Kendall said. “What is domestic violence? What is assault? What is not okay?”

Genesis House advocate Kristen Carter said, “The biggest way to stop domestic violence anywhere is awareness.” Part of the awareness includes knowing that abuse has its many different forms.

As students, professors and children viewed the shirts all day, justice was served as survivors hung their pasts to dry.

“It is really more of a celebration than it is a solemn event,” Lalani said.

Based on the visible crowd, many came out to see the stories of victims and their healing.

“There is hope, there is help, there is happiness,” read a white shirt as it hung from the rope.

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Students ask questions about faith

By CINDY SCHUEMAN Beat Reporter

TTU students had an opportunity to ask Rich Froning, three-time World Cross Fit Champion, questions about his faith testimony Monday night.

On Sunday night, students queried Chad Brinker, professional scout for the Green Bay Packers. Tuesday night, Philip Oldham, TTU president, shared his faith walk.

These men opened up their beliefs to inspection during a three-night program presented in Derryberry Hall for believers and nonbelievers to investigate a higher academic critique of the Bible. The 217 Faith program hosted by TTU’s University of Christian Student Center (UCSC) was emceed by Chip Pugh.

Two representatives of the Warren Christian Apologetics Center were each allowed to present five-minute segments in response to questions that were originated by Tech students. The premise of the forum format was to allow alternating arguments for the existence of God, the validity of the Bible, and the case of Jesus Christ on each consecutive evening.

Dmitry Vereshclak, an MBA graduate of Tech, said he was very engrossed by the presentations.

“I am a believer, but I don’t know very much about the Bible,” Vereshclak said.

Pierce Morrison, a manufacturing engineering student, said “the questions and answers help you to build your own faith.”

Bart Warren and Rolland Pack of the Warren Apologetics Center made the scholarly presentations answering inquiries such as “How does God reveal Bible messages to man?” “How does one account for the Genesis creation story being similar to the Mesopotamian creation stories?” and “How literal can the interpretations of the Bible be given there are inconsistencies with modern science?”

While it was a lofty task to address these issues in such a short time, student Reid Morrison said he was left desiring more of the conversations.

“It’s hard to keep up but they make me want more,” Morrison said.

Student Michael Hoffman said, “My interest here is personal, a little over my head, but I appreciate their knowledge and I want to learn to defend the Bible.”

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During dead hour, Jaffe and the fitness instructors will help with demonstrations that showcase different fitness routines and workouts.

“I’m currently on a weight loss journey myself and the health fair is something that excites me,” Tech student LaTausha Slaven said. “I have lost over 100 pounds and am looking forward to learning new ways to stay healthy.”

Jaffe said inflatable sumo wrestling suits will also be available to students to keep the event from becoming stale and just for overall fun.

“I’ve never been to the health fair here at Tech,” said Tech student Kelsey Stevens.

“I may go this year because there seems to be some fun things going on.”

Free lunches will be given to the first 200 students to attend the health fair and visit all the booths.

Any student or organization interested in setting up a booth, or those with new ideas are urged to contact Abby Jaffe in the Health Promotions Office.

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LYDIE-CLAIRE BROWN Assistant Opinion Editor

I craft a lot. I don’t even care if its too femme to be feminist - crafting makes me and many others incredibly happy. Right now, my big, crafty thought is how to decorate my mortarboard for graduation. I think about it in the car, during boring Gen Ed classes, and sometimes while people talk about video games. You can keep your Call of Duty; I’d rather make glittery puns. But now, crafting has failed me.

I shudder with inner turmoil at the mere thought because it means making a trip to Hobby Lobby.

Last year, Hobby Lobby, that Babylon of chintz and craft supplies, brought a lawsuit against the federal government on the grounds that the contraception mandate of the Affordable Care Act violated their religious freedom. Specifically, they object to covering certain kinds of contraception, such as Plan B, because they prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus.

If you believe as the Green family, owners of Hobby Lobby, do, that life begins at conception, that qualifies as an abortion.

The question that everyone is or should be asking is can a corporation have a religion, or more specifically, be so dedicated to religious principles that they qualify for religious freedom? The Constitution guarantees each individual both the right to worship or not worship the way they choose, and the freedom from having other religions pushed on them. All of the

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Activists from both sides of the contraceptive healthcare battle mix outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., Mach 25, 2014. freedoms in the Bill of Rights echo in a similar way — you are free to do whatever as long as it does not impinge on the freedoms of your fellow citizen. Or, as Thomas Jefferson put it, “your freedom stops at my nose.”

But private corporations, while legally recognized as individuals for business purposes, simply do not have or merit ALL the rights and freedoms of flesh and blood persons. With something so personal dare I say, so individualistic - as religion, there’s no way to create a corporation as wholly unified as a real person. Without throwing in the precious snowflake metaphor, there’s no way to make sure that a corporation is monolithic, mono-political, or mono-religious without discrimination or violation of the Equal Opportunity Act. Neither can you prove that a whole corporation or its owners are truly sincere.

If not everyone is sincere, and not every one believes

the same thing, doesn’t a corporation claiming and enforcing one particular set of religious beliefs violate the comprising individual?

And really, from a philosophical perspective, can a corporation even have a soul? One that might go to Heaven? I don’t think Jesus mentioned that.

An example of what would happen if Hobby Lobby were to win their case: Yuki, a Buddhist, works for Hobby Lobby. She wants to avoid pregnancy by taking regular contraception, including the occasional Plan B. Her religion does not forbid abortion or contraception, but she is unable to obtain it with her birth control because her employer doesn’t believe in it. And why stop at birth control? As Justice Sotomayor pointed out, a ruling in favor of Hobby Lobby could lead to other necessary things being denied. A company owned

by Jehovah’s Witnesses could forbid their insurance from covering blood transfusions.

A Seventh-day Adventist corporation could forbid their employees for forming unions. They both believe those are wrong, religiously, so where do you draw the line?

Ultimately, I don’t think this court case has very much to do with religion or abortion. Mostly because Hobby Lobby had no problem covering all contraception until the Affordable Care Act told them they had to make sure. Or because Hobby Lobby’s 401K mutual funds invest more than $73 million dollars in companies that manufacture emergency “abortion-causing” contraception, according to a recent article by Mother Jones’ Molly Redden. OR the fact that the majority of their products are made in the People’s Republic of China, which has extremely high rates of abortion of female fetuses.

No, I rather think the idea behind this lawsuit is the growing desire by the Christian right to expand their hold in the economic sector. If you convince people of the same beliefs that your company shares and promotes their beliefs, they’ll be more likely to buy your products. It’s all about the cash flow. Remember how many people started to eat at Chik-fil-A just because of their anti-gay support?

Hobby Lobby is trying the same scam with the abortion issue.

But, the joke’s on you, Hobby Lobby. You’re hurting your primary demographic, women.

And Jo-Ann’s has better fabrics than you, anyway.

Tragedy at Fort Hood shocks nation SARAH DINGWALL Opinion Editor

Once again, America is feeling the pain of loss on our own turf.

I honestly didn’t want to write anything on this newest tragedy, but everything in me is ready to cry out in agony because of more senseless bloodshed.

My heart is angry, but the more I read about this soldier and the fact that he was being treated for mental health issues after returning from war makes my heart hurt for his loss, too.

Spc. Ivan Lopez was diagnosed with depression, anxiety and a sleep disorder, which can be precursors to PTSD, but, as a CNN article said, it can take time to make a true diagnosis of PTSD in military personnel.

Reports said he claimed to have had a traumatic brain injury while in Iraq, which could lead to PTSD, but there have been no medical reports to back it

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up.

These things add into the fact that he was sick.

PTSD doesn’t have to take years to come into play, sometimes it is just there, but we tend to be overly cautious about labeling people.

I feel for the families who lost loved ones and I pray for a speedy recovery to those who were wounded.

I don’t think you could be an American without feeling the loss. However, I think we should look at this as another reason to begin praying for our nation.

We need to begin praying for our soldiers and their families. Don’t just sit by idly thinking that nothing is going to happen.

The more we do nothing, the more bad things will happen and good people will die.

My brother, Chris, never went to the battlefield after 9/11 and we declared war on terrorism, but as a Marine, he saw the effects of the carnage and bloodshed.

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He was diagnosed a few years back with PTSD, or posttraumatic stress disorder. He wasn’t able to sleep for fear of seeing those sights again. He had bouts of severe anxiety. He was moody, too.

If it hadn’t been for a strong wife, family and walk with God, he could have easily become a story on the news, too.

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This is an era of great mental instability and, if we rest on our laurels, we will be affected, too. Whether by the shock of more blood shed or that it will actually be on our doorstep, we can’t know.

But if we, as a nation, begin to pray for the health of our people, military especially, we will begin to see less and less military shootings.

We have all forgotten the reality of the world we live in. It is time to wake up and not let it rule our lives any longer.

America was once called a sleeping dragon. Maybe it is time we awaken again and burn up this mental warfare by praying.

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REANNA YOUNG Guest Writer Oldham speaks about being a Christian on a secular campus President Oldham had a lot of wise advice to offer students, faculty, staff and people of the community who attended the “2.17 Faith” event on Tuesday evening.

The seminar came to a close with a final question - “Is Jesus Christ the son of God?” Bart Warren and Rolland Pack Oldham answered this question, and afterwards Phil Oldham did a brief interview regarding his faith.

Even though he is president of Tech, he said he is, first and foremost, a Christian.

Oldham was one of several speakers at the University Christian Student Center and Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ event.

Each night there were five consistent questions asked to each of the “celebrity” speakers for that particular day.

Before his interview officially started, Oldham stated that each of us wears many hats, but that night he came just as Phil Oldham, the person. He went on to state that each person puts their trust in something whether it be money, friends or their own abilities. However, he likes to puts his trust in something more secure, Jesus Christ.

Tech football player, Luke Woodason, asked the first question.

“In your career or personal life, did you ever question your faith?”

Woodason asked.

Oldham advised that he feels it is important to make your faith your own and you have to question things to do so. Questioning allows one to become curious and want to know more. Oldham grew up in a Christian home, but said no one could inherit his or her faith; each person must make it their own.

Senior basketball player Matt Marseille asked, “How do you remain humble and glorify God even though you

have the position that you do today?”

Oldham said, “I have people in my life that keep me humble. They will take me to task. God put me here in this position and it has little to do with me. It’s not about me.”

Senior Sam Witt, of FCA, asked, “What are some disciplines that help you in your faith?”

“Patience. It comes natural for me,” Oldham said. “I can sit and wait for God’s timing and trust that where he puts me will be His will. I am just living in the moment and wherever God puts me is where I will end up.”

Michael Aubrey, also of FCA asked, “How did you come to have faith in God?” “I was raised in a Christian home,” Oldham said. “I do not recall a specific moment in time where the Bible and church were not part of my life. My faith has always been part of who I am. My wife, however, came to her faith later in life and sometimes we compare notes and talk about which is better: growing up in a Christian home or coming to your faith later in life. We came to the conclusion that if you don’t make your faith your own, it doesn’t matter how you grow up.”

Oldham said, “You can be used wherever and in whatever you are doing, if you are willing to allow God to use you.”

Junior Andrew Jones, of the UCSC, asked Oldham, “Is it difficult being a Christian on a secular campus?”

“There are many challenges since I do represent this University, higher education and in part, the Upper Cumberland,” Oldham said. “I cannot change who I am. First and foremost, I am a Christian and that colors everything for me, whether it is my position as a husband, father or a president.”

Oldham concluded with this final statement, “I have come to have peace by knowing the One who does know it all and knowing that He is in control.”

The three-day seminar was a great success with around 130 in attendance the final evening for Oldham’s interview.

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‘Real Housewives of New York’ get it right

By JAKE THREET Entertainment Editor The real housewives of New York City have finally come back from their extended hiatus. I was worried there for a while as to whether they would be back at all, but I should have known better.

The ladies of NYC have always been a staple in the Housewives franchise. Quite frankly, they are my favorite.

I mean, it’s crazy broads fighting in New York City and the Hamptons - what’s not to love? Last season, after three new girls (Carol, Heather, and Aviva) were added to the fray, along with Ramona, the Countess Luann, and Sonja, it was a slow build. It took the new girls some time to warm up to being filmed and the veterans time to get acquainted with them.

This year, however, they are back and better than ever.

Really, it’s that good. The same cast is back, along with new girl Kristen Taekman.

Luann was also demoted to a “friend of the housewives.”

Four episodes in and this is already the best season in New York’s history. I would even go as far to say it’s already bested this latest season of the Beverly Hills housewives.

Little time was wasted before the cat fighting began, and, in episode two, Carole and Aviva went at it over Bookgate. Yes, Bookgate. It’s sort of like Watergate only it’s not at all. These ladies tore into one another. The always subtle Carole, whom I love, even yelled and cursed. I loved it. The season preview was crazy. With trips to the Berkshires and Montana, this season looks to have no shortage of fun and drama.

Speaking of Carole, she is the smartest woman in the cast. She’s a three-

‘Noah’ is creative, not to be overlooked

By HANNAH BENJAMIN Entertainment Critic

Courtesy of People.com

The RHONY cast for season six (above) from left: Heather, Sonja, Ramona, Kristen, Carole, and Aviva. time Emmy award winning journalist, bestselling author, and she’s a princess. No really, she is. She was married to Anthony Radziwill, son of Carole Bouvier and nephew of Jackie Kennedy, whose father Albrecht was a Polish prince. Carole is the real deal.

Sonja is also a favorite of mine. She’s a hot mess, but it doesn’t stop her from being true to herself. She’s funny, loveable, and extremely attractive. I want Sonja to win and am always routing for her. She is the comedic relief on the show and I generally laugh out loud every week because of her shenanigans or something she says. After joining midway through third season, Sonja Morgan is still a fun time I’d hang out with any day.

New girl on block, Kristen, is quickly stealing the show in the early part of the new season. She meshes well with the group, is a natural on camera, and is unafraid to speak her mind.

Her tagline in the opener is, “I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but I’m pretty.” Now, it’s not my favorite Housewives intro ever, but, hey, I give her credit for going balls to the wall with it. Don’t be mistaken though, she is indeed smart and she can read a person

really well. Her personality is quirky and kooky mixed with some naughty language and I appreciate that. She’s a breath of fresh air and I can’t wait to see more.

The other girls are great, as well. Ramona is the only original left and is still as fun as ever to watch. LuAnn, although no longer a main housewife, is a key part of this show. For me, it’s hard to imagine the New York ladies with the Countess. Heather is proving to be great this year.

She is in your face, rough and tough, and makes great use of time on the show. I wouldn’t cross her. Aviva is, well, herself. She’s nuts and probably needs a daily dose of Xanax, but she makes for great TV. The sixth season of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ has barely gotten underway and it’s been a fun, exciting ride already. I have no shame (Fine, maybe a little) in admitting that the Housewives are my guilty pleasure. It’s fun to see the sociology of how the dynamics change and people interact. Oh, and, well, I do enjoy it when crazy broads fight. I can’t help it.

‘The Real Housewives of New York City’ airs Tuesday nights on Bravo at 9/8 central.

A starfilled cast and an incredible visual effects budget come t o g e t h e r in ‘Noah’ to tell the classic Bible tale in a new and insightful way. Daren Aronofsky, being a selfproclaimed atheist, takes artistic liberty with the famous biblical story. He creates a stunning representation of world consumed by greed and hatred, ready to be cleansed by God’s flood.

Moviegoers expecting a traditional rendition should keep an open mind and explore the issues of morality and human nature raised in the film.

‘Noah’’s star-studded cast includes big names like Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, Anthony Hopkins and Logan Lerman.

Russell Crowe delivers his usual action flick self and doesn’t transcend by any means, but Jennifer Connelly and Emma Watson are powerhouses. The two women portray an incredible amount of emotional depth and, honestly, make the movie.

The effects are unbelievably cool and large scale. Some of the most interesting cinematography comes into play with the creation story, using stop motion to show the passing of time and the addition of animals to the world. However some scenes, like the story of Adam and Eve, are rather campy and ridiculous with large amounts of colorful, unnecessary CGI. Spoiler alert: the end of the movie fades out into a beautiful rainbow.

The film makes many deviations from the Bible, but considers some interesting plot points when it comes to the animals and the flood.

‘She Kills Monsters’ Look like Katniss Everdeen is a fun, 90s romp for $25,000. Kitty did.

By ADAM WEBB Guest Critic

Te c h ’ s Backdoor Playhouse s p r i n g production, “She Kills Monsters,” has demons, Beastie Boys and, most importantly, magic. Set in 1995 Ohio, the play is the story of Agnes and her attempt to connect with her recently deceased sister Tilly through a game of Dungeons and Dragons.

The play begins with Tilly’s (Haley Smith) death and Agnes’ (Mary Richardson) adjustment to life without her sister.

When Agnes discovers Tilly’s adventure book, she enlists the help of Chuck to help guide her through the fantasy world. Chuck, played by Josh Rapp in a fantastic performance, is a stereotypical geek complete with trap pants and a green beard who is constantly making innuendos about the game and its female players.

Richardson and Smith display their acting prowess as sisters that are a decade apart in age and even further apart in interests.

Their exchanges on stage were genuine to the point that I forgot they were acting and

not talking about their actual lives.

Toward the end of the play, Tilly asks Agnes, “Isn’t that all life is? Just a collection of stories?”

The lighting and costumes are just as enjoyable as the acting.

Monsters range from a gelatinous cube to imps to the final conflict with the five headed dragon, Tiamat. The costumes are typical fantasy fan boy fashion with short shorts and corsets worn by elves and succubi. Richard’s portrayal of Agnes is more appropriate for a 90s era 28-year-old simply wearing cardigans and oversized shirts over leggings. Fans are encouraged to come to a special performance Saturday April 10, at 10 p.m., dressed in their favorite fantasy apparel.

While “She Kills Monsters” has heart, it really excels as comedic homage to some of the absurdities that take place within the realm of Dungeons and Dragons.

Full of scantily clad women, boss battles and greatest hits of 90s music, “She Kills Monsters” is a fun romp through a fantasy world that can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of class, level or alignment.

“She Kills Monsters” opened April 3 and will run until Saturday, April 12.

Woman pays $25,000 for Hunger Games inspired plastic surgery.

By KIMMY MANNING Entertainment Critic College savings.

New car. Dream vacation.

Nope—justplastic surgery. That’s what mother and wife Kitty decided to buy with her $25,000.

This lady wanted to look like a celebrity and was “willing to pay for six plastic surgery procedures to carve herself into looking even more like Jennifer Lawrence,” according to ABC News.

Kitty claims she had been stopped on the street multiple times as people would commonly mistake her for Lawrence herself.

As she went in to foot the outrageous bill, she signed up to change her appearance forever.

In all honesty, her new look falls short of the “Hunger Games” idol. But, what has fallen even lower are the dignity of our generation and the malpractice of parenting she performed.

Kitty has a 5-year-old daughter and a husband who doesn’t find the surgery necessary.

Without even putting it out there, we can obviously see that influence isn’t motivating her, and her regard for natural beauty is out the window as she will now have to explain to her daughter that we’re not born “pretty enough.”

Kitty’s husband wasn’t as gung ho for the surgery and said, “Jennifer Lawrence isn’t a celebrity that I have particularly strong feelings about one way or the other.”

Entertainment Weekly caught Kitty in an unfortunate light as she said, “Basically the money that I had for this was money that I had saved from previous job...so it was sort of a ‘me fund.’ My child’s only five, and I’m still just barely 30, so I think I still feel like maybe it’s naiveté, but I still have some time to rack up some money to help her when the time comes.”

What?

Priorities, Kitty. Priorities.

Maybe it is the “selfie” generation or the high pedestal on which we place celebrities, but we have got to stop thinking we have to fit a perfect mold.

Kitty is a prime example of how not to spend your money.

Sure, $25,000 could go anywhere, but should celebrity look-alike surgery really be such a leisurely and frivolous option?

Courtesy of Forbes

‘Noah’ opened in first place at the weekend box office with over $43.7 million in revenue, ahead of ‘Divergent.’

The entire world, ruined and mostly barren by man, magically rejuvenates enough trees to supply Noah and draw in animals to his ark.

Perhaps the most creative addition is the giant rock monsters representing fallen angels that protect the ark from outside invaders. The biggest criticism of ‘Noah’ is the length of the movie, mostly because, after the

flood, the film seems to drag on in a strange direction almost like a made-for-TV movie.

If approached by openminded audiences, a thought provoking movie experience is sure to follow. The film is surely not everyone’s cup of tea, but certainly not a film to overlook for ingenuity or creative filmmaking.

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Purple and Gold game Saturday

This week’s sports stories at a glance

By SAM OMACHONU GOING UPJunior Steve Wilson makes an amazing grab over a defender in a recent spring scrimmage.

Dominant pitching grounds softball in double header The Tech softball team m was upended in both gamess of a doubleheader at UT-Chattanooga, falling 12-1 and d 3-1. The Golden Eagles (10-28) had a crack at a dramaticc seventh-inning comeback in the second affair, but behind clutch Lady Mocs’ (21-14) pitching, the bid was foiled.

The Lady Mocs used a pair of big innings in the opener to capture the contest, scoring seven in the second inning and five more in the fourth.

A Sam Taylor two-run double, a Sarah Beth Roberts two-run single, and a Nicole Osterman three-run home run accounted for UTC’s seven-run second, while an Anyssa Robles run-scoring single, a Jesslyn Stockard two-run knock, and a Cricket Blanco two-run round tripper wrapped up the fourth inning scoring.

Tech’s lone run came on a third-inning RBI double to left center off the bat of Angi Sakamoto, scoring freshman Gabby Perez, who reached on an error to begin the frame.

The Golden Eagles will travel to Murray State for a doubleheader on Saturday, before going to Austin Peay for a double dip on Sunday.

Both double headers are slated to begin at 12 p.m. CT.

Track travels to Murray for Simmons

The Tech track and field team heads to Ohio Valley Conference foe Murray State this weekend to compete in the Margaret Simmons Invitational in Murray, Ky. Field events will be starting at 11 a.m. CT and the running events will be on a rolling schedule beginning at 2 p.m.

The Golden Eagles were led by a strong corps of distance runners while competing at the Vanderbilt Black & Gold meet last weekend.

Four different runners hit personal-bests, including two by senior Rebecca Cline.

Cline finished in 11th of 36 runners in the 1,500m race, running a PR time of 4:56.68.

She then ran a 10:32.58, another individual best, in the 3,000m race where she finished 23rd of 50.

Fellow seniors Meghan O’Donoghue and Peri Winborne also set PRs on the weekend. O’Donoghue joined Cline in the 3,000 meter race, running a new best mark of 11:08.89. Winborne ran the 2,000-meter steeplechase run, and she found herself with a new personal-best time of 7:50.67.

Sophomore Sarah Wilson rounded out the impressive group of distance runners as she ran a personal-best 5:28.14 in the 1,500m race.

Tech will look to keep improving on those marks and keep pushing forward towards the OVC Championships.

The Margaret Simmons Invitational is the third of five outdoor meets the Golden Eagles will participate in before heading to the OVC Outdoor Championships, which will be held in Edwardsville, Ill. on the campus of SIU Edwardsville.

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With spring practice for the Golden Eagles’ football team wrapping up, the team’s coaches are focusing on fine-tuning techniques.

Although the new offensive scheme has been the talk of the spring, the defense should not be overlooked.

Every prospective starter for next season played in or started majority of the games in 2013. Among those returning are All-OVC selections Tra’Darius Goff, Marty Jones, and the third leading

tackler Austin Tallant. Also, returning to the team is junior Demario Donnell who ranked in the top five in the conference in pass break-ups.

The defense has been looking particularly sharp in the past two scrimmages.

They have committed no penalties in their match-ups, which they ranked top in the conference in. This offseason the team has been looking to focus more on their defensive techniques and cutting down on simple mistakes.

“The coaches have really been on the defense about our focus,” said defensive

lineman Tre’Mon Fletcher.

“They’ve been making sure that every down, we give it our all. Whether it be technique, hand placement, pursuit or explosion, we’re staying on top of the little things.”

With spring drills wrapped up this month, the team will hold its annual spring game Saturday, April 5 at 12 p.m. Look for the focused defense to try and shut down Tech’s revamped offensive scheme.

For more information on the Golden Eagle football team and other sports log onto www.ttusports.com.

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Upcoming week of baseball action is highlighted by visiting in-state rivals

By ALLISON BOSHEARS Beat Reporter

After a road win in Huntsville, the Golden Eagles baseball team looks to add to the win column as they face in-state rivals Austin Peay, Tennessee and MTSU in the upcoming week.

To this point in the season, the Golden Eagles are 24-6 overall and 8-4 in the conference play.

The Golden Eagles hope their momentum from the Alabama A&M win will show in their weekend series against Austin Peay. The Governors meet the Golden Eagles on Friday in a big conference matchup for both teams. The Governors stand 10-19 overall in the season and 3-6 in conference play.

The last OVC matchup

for the Golden Eagles was a series split against SIU-E on the weekend of March 30.

The Governors look to overcome their lack of experience with a young team as they travel to Cookeville.

In their last OVC matchup, the Governors were unable to overcome their lack of experience and were swept by Murray State at home.

Probably pitchers for the Golden Eagles in the contest are the righties David Hess, Chris Chism and Austin Tolle.

Looking forward to next week, the Golden Eagles will battle the Tennessee Volunteers (19-8) in a greatly anticipated in-state rivalry game at their home field. Last year, the Golden Eagles were set to play the Volunteers in Knoxville. After a snow the

day prior to game day, the Volunteers cancelled with reason that their field would not be ready. In the 2012 season, the Golden Eagles played in Knoxville beating the Volunteers, 5-1.

In the game against Alabama A&M, senior Zach Zarzour got things started for the Golden Eagles with a leadoff single. He would later score on a single by Thomasson.

The Bulldogs got on the board in the bottom of the third scoring on back-to-back doubles before junior Jacob Honea could get out of the inning.

Junior Dylan Bosheers’ double in the top of the fifth gave the Golden Eagles a 3-2.

The Golden Eagles would add two

more runs, one on a wild pitch in the top of the sixth and another on a Zack Stephens’ double in the ninth, scoring Jordan Hopkins, to take the

game 5-2.

The first pitch off the Austin Peay series is at 6 p.m. on Friday at Bush Stadium.

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